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Master appointed him to his present office , then he would con fess that , to receive such a welcome at their hands , would have been certainly gratifying to him , but when he remembered that more than thirty years had now passed since he was first appointed as Prov . G . AV . of Devonshire ; when he recollected that for the last fifteen years he had been their D . Prov . G . M .,

he must confess that the response which they had given him was quite overwhelming . —Iu some lengthened remarks , the reverend Bro . thanked those friends who had exerted them selves in his behalf , and concluded by proposing , in compli-. mentary terms , " The Health of the Provincial Grand Master of . Cornwall , Bro . Smith . " That brother , in a neat speech , returned thanks , and other ¦ complimentary toasts having followed , the proceedings termiaiated .

LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) . WABEINGTOIT . —Lodge of Lights ( No . 148 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening last at the Masonic Rooms , Sankey-street . In the unavoidable absence of the AV . M . ( Bro . Gilbert Greenall , MP ., Senior Grand AVarden of England ) , the lodge was opened by Bro . J . Bowes , P . M . & eThe following brethren were in attendanceviz : —

, . , . Bros . AV . Smith , S . AV . ; R . Stephenson , J . AV . ; H . B . AA hite , 18 ° , P . M ., Prov . G . S . ; Rev . J . N . Porter , S . D . ; David Finney . J . D . ; C . Ekkert , Org . ; AV . Askern , I . G . ; Captain Reynolds , AV . Savage , H . Cunningham , T . Jones , J . Bancroft , J . Plinston , P . Pearse , G . Aston , A . S . L . Leonhardt , AV . Mossop , G . Blackhurst , G . J . Higginbottom , Dr . Pennington , R . Gibbons ; J . Robinsonand J . JohnsonTlers . Alsitor : Bro . AV . S .

Hep-, , y worth , St . John's Lodge , Liverpool . The lodge was opened in clue form , and the minutes read ancl confirmed in tho second degree , when Bros . Capt . Reynolds , H . Cunningham , Plinston , and J . Bancroft being candidates for promotion , and having proved their claim were entrusted , ancl retired . The lodge was opened in the third degree , the candidates severally admitted and raised to the sublime degree of M . M . ' s , by P . M . ' s

Bowes and H . B . White . The lodge was closed clown to tho first degree . Bro . Secretary announced the receipt of a Grand Lodge summons ancl agenda paper . Bro . H . B . AVhite drew the attention of the brethren to the fact that a Royal Arch ¦ warrant of constitution having been obtained , a chapter to be called the Chapter of Elias Ashmole , would shortly be consecrated and attached to the lodge . It was then unanimously ¦ agreed that the rooms ancl such furniture as was suitable , be

allowed for the use ot the chapter . Bro . AAliite further stated that he should be prepared at the next lodge meeting—if it met with the approval of the W . M . —to deliver a lecture on "" The origin , nature , object , and tendency of Freemasonry . " The announcement was received with great favour , as Bro . White is known to be well versed in the subject in all its bearings . There being no other business the lodge was closed with the usual solemnities , and the brethren separated in harmony .

ST . HEI -ESS . —Lodgeof Loyalty ( No . 897 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday last , the 29 th ult ., at the Assembly Rooms , Fleece Inn . In the unavoidable absence ofthe AV . M ., Bro . F . AV . AVignall , the lodge was opened by Bro . Knowles , I . P . M ., in ' solemn form , assisted by Bros . Morris , S . AV . ; C , F . Clarke , J " . IV . ' ; IV . Seddon , S . D . ; P . Robinson , J . D . ; A \' . Butler , I . G . ; ancl Jos . Robinson , Secretary , ancl the following brethrenBros . W . H . CarterP . M . ; AV . TaylorA . BoothJ . G . S .

, , , , AVillcocks , and J . Hamer , P . G . Treas . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Hanr . ev , P . G . Treas ., proceeded to give the seven sections , which he performed with his accustomed clearness and abilit y to the great delight and edification of the brethren present . Before tlie conclusion the AV . M . entered the lodge ancl took the chair . The giving of the sections occupied more than an hour and a half , and at tlie

conclusion a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Hamer for the excellent manner in which he had edified the brethren ; the AV . M . expressing his regret at not being able to be present at the ¦ commencement and also his great disappointment at so small an attendance , he having had it announcad in the circular that Bro . Hamer would give the sections ; however , it was the greatest loss to those absent , whilst the brethren present had the pleasure

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of being instructed in Freemasonry by one so able and distinguished as Bro . Hamer . Ths lodge was then closed . LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTEE . — John of Gaunt Lodge ( No . 523 ) . —The last regular lodge meeting for the current year took place on Thursday , the 17 th ult ., under the presidency of Bro . the Rev . John

Spittal , AA' . M . There were also present : —Bros . YV . Kelly , P . M . and D . Prov . G . M . ; Sheppard , Johnson , and Duff , P . M . 's ; Green , S . AA . ; Bithrey , as Sec ; Mow , J . D . ; Manning , I . G . ; J . E . Clarke , A . Spencer , AA atson , and others . The lodge having been opened in the first degree the minutes of the last meeting were read ancl confirmed . There were several candidates in the list for passing and raising , but none of them being- able to attend , the brethren proceeded to ballet for tho AV . M . for the

ensuing year , which resulted in the unanimous election of the present S . AV ., Bro . Henry Peake Green . St . John ' s day falling on Sunday , it was resolved to hold the festival on the following day . Four candidates for initiation having been proposed , the lodge was closed mid ths brethren adjourned to refreshment . OXFORDSHIRE . The meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge , ancl of the Churchill

Lodge ( No . 478 ) , took place on the 24 th ult ., at Oxford . AA ant of space and the absence of the complete lists of names of those present compels us to defer giving the reports of the proceedings until our next issue .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

CUMBERLAND AND AA ESTMORELAND . KESDAL , —Kendal Castle Chapter ( No . 129 ) . —An emergency convocation of this chapter was holden at the Masonic Hall , on Whit Monday , at one o'clock p . m . In the absence of the M . E . Z ., Dr . Greaves , his chair was occupied by Comp . Capt . Mott , M . E . Z ., 241 , who was supported by Comps . E . Busher , II . ; John Bowes , J . ; James Hamer , P . Z ., 220 ; C . J . Banister , P . Z ., 220 , P . D . C . of England . The chapter having been opened , the following

companions were admitted , viz ., Titus AVilson , Scribe E . ; Major AVhitwell , Scribe N . ; Robert AVilson , P . S ., 241 ; AVilliam AVilson , Hibbert and John Medcalf . The ballot was taken for Bros . Capt . Braitliwaite , Lieut . Johnstone , Jones Taylor , Daniel , Harrison , J . Otley Atkinson , Saunders , Clapham , H . Davis , Whitehead , Pearson , and John Mayson as candidates regularly proposed for exaltation . The ballot proved unanimously in favour in each case . Bros . BraitliwaiteClaphamD . Harrison

, , , ancl Jones Taylor being in attendance were severally introduced ancl exalted in a most impressive manner by the Acting M . E . Z .. Capt . Mott , of Liverpool , who was ably assisted , in the unavoidable absence of Comp . Gawith , P . S ., by Comp . Robert AVilson , also of Liverpool , Acting P . S . Tlie historic and mystic lectures were delivered by Comp . Mott and the symbolic lecture by Comp , Hamer . There being no other business , tlie chapter was duly and solemnly closed and the brethren adjourned to the officers '

room for refreshment , which was presided over by Major AVhitwell . After the cloth was withdrawn and the loyal ancl patriotic toasts duly honoured the Masonic toasts received attention . Speeches were made by Comps . Whitwoll , Busher , Bowes , Titus AA'ilson . C . J . Bannister , James Hamer , Capt . Mott , and the noviciates ; and the pleasures ofthe clay were brought to a close about five o'clock . AA'e cannot close our report without congratulating the brethren of Kendal ou the convenience of their

rooms and the advantage they possess in being able to have the services of Mrs . Edward Busher and her domestics on festive occasions . It adds in every way to the comfort of those who attend . AA ' e tender our northern brethren " Hearty good wishes . "

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

OXEOIID . —TUb annual festival of the Cceur de Lion Encampment was held at the Masonic Hall , on Friday , the 25 th ult ., present—Col . Bowyer , Prov . G . Commander ; the Rev . AV . Oswell Thompson , G . Commander , in the chair . Four candidates were elected , and two of t ' nem being present , were installed by the presiding officer , after which Alderman Spiers , P . G . Capt .