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visitors were Bro . Newsom . P . M . ; F . Walters , P . M . ; Dalziel , and many others . Lodge closed , the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , which was followed by the customary toasts aiid speeches , and a most delightful evening resulted . THE CRESCENT LODOE ( NO . 788 ) . —This excellent lodge held the anniversary meeting on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Ait TavernTwickenhamBro . J . C . HesterW . M . presiding . The

, , , , minutes ofthe previous meeting being read a . nd confirmed , the W . M . addressed the brethren , and said he had much pleasure in resigning the chair to Bro . Smeed to whom he delegated the office of giving the second degree to Bro . A . G . Lewis whose fitness to receive an advanced position was prominently evinced by the readiness of his replies to the ordaining questions . Subsequently , however , to the passing Bro James Waddell , who

had been initiated in the Gilson Lodge , No . 4-9 , was proposed as a joining member by Bro . J . Green , J . W ., and seconded by Bro . G . Conlwell , P . M . The brother was successfully balloted for and received , Bro . Lewis was then passed . Bro . Green , the newly accepted member , also receiving the benefit of F . C . Bro Smeed was highly complimented upon the admirable way in which he rendered the working . The next business was that of installing the W . M . elect , Bro . W . H . Thompson . This

sublime ceremony was performed by Bro . Stedwell , P . M ., in a pleasing and instructive manner , the charges being beautifully delivered , and at the conclusion a well-merited burst of applause greeted the Installing Master . The various salutations having been given , the appointment of the assistant officers then took place which were as follows : —Bros . Green , S . W . ; Gumey , J . W . ; Bendy , S . D . ; Smeed , J . D . ; and Bro . Lewis , I . G . The officers being dulinvested and instructed the discharge

y upon of the duties attendant upon their new appointments . The newly-installed AV . M ., Bro , Thompson , said he had a most pleasant duty to perform , that of presenting the I . P . M . with an elegant jewel . lie felt assured that no brother envied their respected P . M ., it was but a just compliment to his exertions on behalf of the lodge , and may he long continue to wear it . Bro . Hester replied in a speech lete with good

feelingassurrep , ing the brethren that he valued their good opinion more than the jewel , and he hoped still further to merit their approbation . Tbe lodge then closed in peace and harmony . We had nearly forgotten to mention that Bro . F . D . Kennedy , of the Lily Lodge , No . 820 , was proposed as a joining member by Bro . Stedwell , P . M ., seconded hy Bro . Cordwell , P . M . A ballot was taken and the brother was declared unanimously accepted .

INSTRUCTION . WELLINGTON LODGE OE INSTEUCTION ( NO . 54 S ) . —There was a strong muster of brethren at the White Swan Tavern , Debtford , on Thursday , the 18 th ult ., to celebrate the anniversary meeting of this popular lodge of instruction , and also to hear the consecration and installation ceremonies worked by Bros . J . Brett and R . W . Little , P . M . 's . The lodge was opened at six o ' clock bthe latter brotherwho then proceeded with

y , the consecration ceremony , in the course of which he delivered an address which will be found on another page . Bro . Brett then ably performed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Jones , W . M ,, ofthe present lodge being installed in the chair . Hearty applause greeted both Bros . Little and Brett for their impressive rendering of the ritual , and votes of thanks were ordered to be recorded the minutes for their attendanceAfter lod

upon . ge business the brethren adjourned to an excellent supper . Bro . Jones , AV . M ., presiding , supported by Bros . Bumstead , Welsford , G . JE Gale , Little , W . Stuart , Sergert , Bartlett , Simmons , P . M . ' s , Kilner , and about forty other brethren , whose names we were unable to ascertain . The Master proved a capital chairman ; the viands and wine were unexceptionable , the speeches short , and all the brethren good-humoured , so that it

were supererogation to say that the pooceedings went off satisfactoril y . In the course of the evening a handsome jewel was presented to Bro . G . E . Gale , P . M ., in recognition of his great services at the resuscitation of the lodge of instruction , and his general zeal for Freemasonry . Bro . Little responded for the visi-ors . We must congratulate the stewards at this important festival for their admirable airangements which contributed so materially to the comfort of the brethren .

In the voyage of life we should imitate the ancient mariners , who , without losing sight of the earth , trusted to the heavenly signs for their guidance .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND . SILLOTH . — Consecration of the Solway Lodge . —On 19 th ult . the members of the embryo lodge to be held at the A Ibion Hotel , Silloth , met for he purpose of forging a new link in the chain of Masonry in this district . Bro . B . AV . Hayward , W . M . Designate , P . M ., 310 , P . P . G . S . W .. assisted by his wardens , opened the lodge under dispensation , owing to the unavoidable absence

of Bro . the Right . Hon . Lord Kenlis , who had been for a timo detained at Penrith . This done , the brethren formed a procession , and , headed by the Silloth Brass Band , proceeded through the principal streets to the " Provincial" School , which had been kindly lent for the occasion by the Rev . F . Bedford . Prayers were read hy the Rev . Mr . Haythornwate ; aud a portion ofthe service was read by the Rev . F . Bedford . The Rev . Bro . J . Simpsonvicar of Kirkby StephenP . P . G . C . and Prov .

, , , G , Sec , preached an excellent sermon . In the course of his sermon , the rev . gentleman made a strong appeal to the brethren in behalf , ' of the Silloth Convalescent Institution , to augment the funds of which charity a collection was made amounting to £ 3 6 s . 7 d . On the conclusion of the proceedings in church , the procession reformed and marched to the station to meet and escort to the Albion Hotel Bro . Lord Kenlis , P . G . M .

of Cumberland and Westmoreland , who was expected to arrive by the train then due . On the arrival of his lordship , the brethren returned to the Albion Hotel , where the beautiful ceremony of consecrating the Solway Lodge ( No . 1220 )

was performed by Lord Kenlis , with " corn , wine , and oil , " emblematical of plenty , joy , and peace . Bro . F . W Hayward was then duly inducted in the chair of K . S . ; and appointed his officers , who were invested by Bro . D . Greaves , P . M . 339 , P . P . D . G . M ., as follows : —Bros . J . Hutton , P . M . 327 , S . W . and Treas . ; A . Routledge , P . M . 327 ; T , Woodall , S . D . ; R . Lambert , J . D ., G . Somerville , J . W . 310 . I . G . ; A . WoodhouseSteward 310 W . M . 412 P . G . S . as Sec

, , , , , , T . Cockburn , Tyler . Eight gentlemen were then proposed to become members of the lodge , after whicli the husiness was brought to a close , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , at the Albion Hotel . The following brethren were present at dinner : —Bros . Lord Kenlis , F . W . Hayward , Dr . Greaves , the Rev . J . Simpson , the Rev . J . Halifax , Sergt .-Major Ford , G . Turnbull , J . Iredale , J . Hutton , A . Routledge , T . Woodall , R .

Lambert , G . Somerville , A . Woodhouse , T . Cockburn , G . G . Hayward , W . Court , G . Murchie , J . Gibson , AV . Murray , J . Atkinson , J . Brougb , AV . Johnston , J . Barnes , all of 310 Carlisle ; Henry Fleming , Thos . Robinson , J . Carruthers , of 412 , Longtown ; J . Pearson , Thos . Routledge , A . Dixon , W . Halliday , T . Gibson , G . Stoddart , all of 327 , Wigton ; Dr . W . Jones , J . Tyson , T . Baylis , G . Beaty , of 371 Maryport ; J . L . Harris ,

of 162 , Cadogan ; Sfrgt . S . Maxwell , of 402 , Abbeyleix ; AV . Dickson , of 10 AVashington , U . S . The toasts were interspersed with songs , and tiie National Anthem brought the proceedings to a close .

DEVONSHIRE . MOEICE TOWN , DETONPOET . —St . Aubyn ' s Lodge ( No . 954 ) . —This prosperous and numerous lodge , whicu , tliougli established only five years ago , has now nearly a hundred members , and is distinguished equally for its good working and the completeness and correctness of its provisions for carrying out all branches of Masonic ritual and practice , held its chief annual meeting at the rooms so elegantly and appropriatelfitted up lor its use

y , on the 24 th ult ., St . John ' s-day . Summonses had been issued for an emergency lodge at four o'clock , the installation of AA . M . at five , and the banquet at six , but owing to unavoidable circumstances much delay occuried . Bro . Clemens , W . M ., opened the lodge in the first degree , assisted by Bros . S . K . Gudritlge , S . W . ; Hawton , J . AV . ; Dr . Hopkins , by request , acting as I . P . M . Ample evidence having been given of the fitness of the candidate for the privileges of Freemasonrya ballot was taken for

, Mr . Gould , which proved unanimous in his favour . At the request of the W . M . Bro . Dr . Hopkins took the first chair , for the purpose of administering the ceremony . After the usual preliminaries , the candidate was introduced and duly admitted to a participation in the mysteries of the Order , the impressiveness of the ritual being enhanced by the aid of a select choir , the members of which performed the music now in course of publication in the columns of the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE .