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to he associated with them in Masonry . An assurance wa s given that no application had ever been made by them for admission into any other loclge , ancl that if non-residence at Totnes should be a ground of objection , they would abandon all idea of joining the Order . The ballot was then taken , and proved unanimous in their favour . Mr . James Northam was then introduced properly prepared , and was duly initiated , the

early part of the ceremony being performed by the W-M ., and the remainder by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M . Mr . J . K . Shcphind was then admitted , aud received the benefit of initiation at the bands of Bro . John Heath , I . PM . As it was becoming late , and the newly-initiated brethren and others were obliged to leave by train for Exeter , it was found necessary to postpone the delivery of the charge and lecture on the tracing board , ancl a

promise was made that they should be given on the next clay of meeting before proceeding to other business . The W . M . called for the report ol the audit committee , but the late Secretary explained that the accounts had not been fully examined , and that it would be necessary to postpone the consideration of it till the next meeting . The W . M . having directed that Bro . Stafford should be placed before the pedestal , presented to him . 1 oonv of the resolution missed at tho last meeting and inscribed

on vellum , expressive of the gratitude of the loclge for his handsome present of a column of the Corinthian Order . With the permission of the W . M ., Bro . Dr . Hopkins remarked , that in carrying out the wishes of the loclge he had desired to make the document more useful and ornamental by adding a variety of Masonic emblems , but finding that the colours would not coulcl not come out effectually on vellum , he had executed it in a simple formand had made another copy on paper with

, the proposed additions , of which he requested his acceptance . Bro- Stafford briefly expressed bis acknowledgments , ancl his desire in every possible way to promote tho interests of the lodge . On the proposition of the W . M ., seconded by the I . P . M ., a vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Dr . Hopkins for the trouble he had taken , and the efficient manner in which he had carried out the wishes of the loclge . The S . W . gave notice of his

intention to propose at the next meeting , the purchase of four copies of the loclge music recently published in the FREEMASONS ' MAGAZINE , and now issued in book form , in the arrangement of which Bro . Dr . Hopkins had taken an active part . The I . P . M . proposed Bro . Earle as a joining member to be balloted for at the next meeting . The loclge was closed soon after eight o ' clock .

HAMPSHIRE . PORTSMOUTH . — 1 'henix Lodge , ( No . 257 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult . This lodge , which was originally formed in the year 1785 , now enjoys a deservedly high reputation in the province , both for its excellent working order , and its hospitality . The following brethren were present : Bros . FordW . M . ; Banks ,

, S . W ; Pearn , acting J . W . ; Key , I . G . ; Gain , Sec ; Bradley , Treas ., and a large number of members . The ordinary business of the lodge having been brought to a conclusion the members proceeded to elect the W . M . for the ensuing year , which office fell , by almost unanimous consent , to Era . C . Napier Peani . Bros . Bradley and Gain were respectively accorded votes of thanks for their past servicesancl the former was unanimousl

, y re-elected treasurer . The loclge was then closed in due form . A banquet was afterwards served , aud the usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given , with those of special reference to the retiring W . M . and W . M . elect , the company separated in harmony at a suitable hour . The ceremony of installation will take place at the next celebration of the festival of St . John .

LEICESTERSHIRE . MELTON MOWBRAY . —Rutland Lodge ( No . 1 , 130 ) . —Tho monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., when there was a very large attendance of brethren . Bro . W . Kay Robinson , W . M ,, presided , and initiated into Masonry Messrs . James E . Wakefield Clark and Hardy , both under the age of twenty-one a dispensation having been procured from

years , the Prov . G . M ., Lord Howe . A discussion ensued upon the subject of a Masonic Hall , and it was ultimately decided that a committee of the lodge , composed of Bros . Johnson , Fast , Oldham , and Adcock , should confer with Bro . Selby , the host of the George Hotel , as to the kind of room wanted for the meetings of the lodge . One candidate was proposed for iuitia-

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tion at the next meeting , and tho lodge was closed in harmony As usual , the host provided an excellent supper . NORFOLK . FA KENKAM . —Joppa Lodge ( No . 1114 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at

the Corn Hall . The lodge was onened bv Bro . B . Bircham , the WM ., and P . M . o ( the koyal Athelstau ' Lodge ( No . 19 ) . Bro . Arthur Palmer , S . W ., having been previously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , was presented for installation by Bro . Bircham , W . M . Bro . Henry J . Mason , P . G . Dir . of Cers ., tbe founder and first Master of tlie lodge being present , he was requested to perform the ceremony of installation . A Board of

Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . A . Palmer was inducted into the chair of K . S . in ancient form . Having appointed and invested his officers , Bro . Henry J . Mason very ably gave the addresses to the W . M ., officers , ancl brethren . Betoro the lodge was closed a vote of thanks was proposed aud recorded ou the minutes of the loclge to Bro . B . Bircham , the retiring W . M . ancl carried unanimouslyfor the great assistance

, , lie had rendered the lodge , and for the able manner he had carried out the duties of the chair . The lodge was then closed with solemn prayer . The brethren , with the newly-installed Master , then retired to tlie Crown Hotel , ancl sat down to an excellent banquet , at which peace and harmony prevailed ,

SOMERSET . GLASTONBURY . —pilgrims Lodge , ( No . 772 ) . —The installation meeting of this loclge took place here on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., when Bro . Bloxham , deputy-chief constable of tbe county of Somerset , was installed as W . M . There was an influential and numerous attendance of Brethren from Somerset and Dorset . The loclge having been opened by the W . M . Bro . Cornwallthe

, , minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and after other business had been transacted a board of installed masters was formed and the W . M . elect having been presented was impressively installed by Bro . Capt . Bridges , the D . P . G . M . The proceedings having concluded with notices for the proposition of several gentlemen at the next lodge , it was closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquetting room , where Bro . Bailey ,

the highly-respected host of the George Hotel , had prepared one of his inimitable dinners . Tlie repast being over , and grace having been said hy Bro . the Rev . J . C . Pigot , B . D ., the lodge was tiled , ancl the W . M , gave the usual Masonic toasts . It was stated that tbe installation of the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , as Grand Master of the Province of Somerset , will take place at Bath , in January next .

YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . SiiEi'i'iELD . —ZBriUania Lodge , ( No . 139 ) . —An emergency meeting took place on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Surrey-street , presided over by the W . M . lira . Pratt , supported by Bro . Hrittain acting as S . W ., in the absence of Bro . F . Simpson ; Matthews , J . W . ; J , II . Garnett , P . M . ; ISarras , Sec ., and many others . Lodge being opened Bros .

Beclciow , Hibbcrd , Senr ., and Dyson were introduced , and impressively raised to the third position iu Craft Freemasonry , tho ceremony being beautifully rendered by the W . M . This being the only business lodge was closed .

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GRAND LODGE . CELEBRATION OB THE FESTIVAL OI ? ST . ANDREW . On Monday last , tbe 30 th ult ., in accordance with timehonoured custom the Festival of St . Andrew was celebrated in the Great Hall , George-street , Edinburgh , and the Right Hon . the Earl of Dalhousie , K . T ., G . C . B ., etc ., having been unanimously

elected at the last quarterly communication , held ou the 2 nd Nov ., as G . M . M . for the ensuing year , his lordship attended for the purpose of being re-obligated and installed , and afterwards of holding the election of the Grand Office Bearers for the ensuing year . At ( 5 p . m . punctually the I . P . G . M ., the R . W . Bro . John Whyte-Melville , of Bennocliy , in company with the G . Officers , entered the upper hall , or general lodge room ; and having taken