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Lidstone , George-street , on Deo . 22 , Bro . G . W . Soltau , P . P . G . S . W ., m the chair , to take the steps necessary "to mark by a public demonstration their estimation of the eminent Masonic virtues of Bro . J . R . Newcombe , manager of the Theatre Royal , Plymouth , whose conduct on more than one occasion , especially in the distressing cases of Mrs . Hudson Kirby and Mdlle . Julie , has been such as to show how thoroughly his every action is imbued with the true principles on

which Freemasonry is founded . " After the disposal of some preliminaries , it was resolved : "That the Brethren present believe that the most expedient , and at the same time most appropriate method of showing their cordial approval of Bro . Newcombe ' s conduct during the severe illness and subsequent death of Mdlle . Julie , would be effected by the Brethren of the Craft generally patronizing a performance at the theatre for his benefit . " A copy of this and the other resolutions of the meeting have been transmitted to the W . M . s of all the Lodges in the

Provinces of Devon , Cornwall , and Somerset , soliciting their concurrence and influence in carrying out the proposed recognition of Bro . Newcombe ' s recent Masonic conduct . The chairman , was also requested to communicate with the Right Honourable the Earl Forteseue , M . W . P . G . M . for Devon ; Sir Charles Lemon , Bart ., M . P ., the M . W . P . G . M . for Cornwall ; and to Col . C . K . Kemeys Tynte , M . W . P . G . M . for Somerset ; and the D . P . G . M . s for each Province , with the view of obtaining their kind support on the occasion referred to .

St . John the Baptist Lodge ( No . 83 ) , —The Brethren of this Lodge held their usual monthly meeting on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., and having confirmed the minutes of the previous meeting , Bros . Clark and Mullins were passed to the degree of F . C ., and Bro . Coombes was raised to the sublime Degree of M . M . The ceremonies were performed by Bro . pollard , P . M ., P . P . G , T ., in his usual style of excellence , in all being most ably assisted by his officers . The Secretary having read a communication relative to the Boys' School , it was decided that the question

be postponed to the next meeting , to gain further information on the subject . Bro . Gower , I . G ., then moved that , at the commencement of the year , the Freemasons' Magazine should be subscribed for by the Lodge , the expense being trifling , and the Masonic information to be gained thereby very considerable . He considered there would not be two opinions on its desirability , and therefore would not trouble the Brethren with any further remarks . After some discussion , in which want of funds , was urged by one Brother , and the apathy of the Lodgemembers in the matter of Masonic news by another , the motion was negatived .

Storehouse . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 122 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge took place at the Prince George Hotel , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst . Bro . Richard Pomeroy was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , installed on Wednesday , the 19 th . It was moved and carried that the members do celebrate St . John ' s day by dining together at Bro . Killingley ' s .

Lodge of Harmony ( No . 182 ) . —The members of this Lodge held their usual monthly meeting on Monday evening , the 3 rd inst ., at the White Swan Inn , when the W . M , Bro . Earl raised Bro . Clark to the sublime Degree of M . M , in a manner worthy the occasion . In this he was most ably seconded by his officers , Bro . Browning , S . W ., and Bro . Roberts , J . W . After the raising , the election of W . M . for the ensuing year was proceeded with . The choice fell unanimously

° n Bro . Browning , the present S . W ., who returned thanks for the honour conferred on him , and hoped when , in the course of time he should leave , the Master ' s chair , his energies would have been as successfully employed a , s those of their present talented W . M ., whose correct working , and attention to his duties , could not be surpassed .

Brunswick Lodge ( No . 185 ) . —The members of this Lodge held their usual monthly meeting , at the New Masonic Hall , on the 5 th inst . Lodge tyled , the Brethren proceeded to the election of W . M . ; the result of the ballot being to p lace ¦ l * ro . W . A . Clark in the chair of Master , Pro . II . flyman , P . M ., P . J . G . D ., & c , «* . s Treasurer ; Bro . Rogers as Tyler . It was proposed and carried , that the installation and banquet do take place on St . John ' s day . Among those present , wo observed Bros . Waring , P . M ., I \ G . T ., & o . Boplds , P . M ., P . G . D . C . ; Stephens , VOL . IT . T