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Thorpe , was of a most sumptuous character , and the whole expense was defrayed by the W . M . The chair was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . G . Greenall , JC . P ., while the Wardens occupied the W . and S . respectively . The W . M . was supported on the right by Bros . Banister , G . S . B . ; B . Townley Parker , S . G . W . ; Rev . J . W . Newall Tanner , P . Prov . G . Chap . ; H . S . Alpass , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; and on the left by Bros . John Bowes , I . P . M . ; Wylie , P . Prov . J . G . W . and Sec ; Rev . J .

Dunkley , Prov . G . Chap . ; James Hamer , Prov . G . Treas . ; Edward Busher , Prov . G . Sec , Cumberland and Westmoreland ; Rev . P . Terry , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., Oxford . The musical arrangements were kindly undertaken by Bros . Sanders , Prov . G . Org . ; Armstrong , Prov . G . Purst . ; Graham , W . M . 155 ; and Haswell , J . W . 216 . The cloth having been withdrawn , the following toasts were then drunk : — The W . MASTER gave the usual loyal toasts in a most felicitous

style , which were duly honoured . The W . M . having inquired the first duty of a Master , and being satisfactorily answered , proceeded to propose in succession the M . W . Grand Master , the R . W . D . Grand Master , and the Grand Lodge of England . The R . W . Provincial Grand Master , the R . W . D . Provincial Grand Master , and the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Lancashire . The Provincial Grand Masters of East Lancashire ,

Cheshire , and the neighbouring provinces . —Bro . BANISTER responded for the Grand Lodge ; Bro . It . TOWNLEY PAEKEK , for the Provincial Grand Lodge ; and Bro . Rev . J . W . NEWALL TANNER , for the neighbouring provinces . —Bro . H . B . WHITE , P . M ., rose with very much pleasure to propose " The Health of the Worshipful Master . " He spoke at some length on his many well-known excellences of character as a gentleman and a Mason . —The W . MASTER then proposed "The Past Masters ,

Wardens , and Officers of No . US , " coupling with it the name of Bro . John Bowes , I . P . M .- —Bro . BOWES , on rising , said he fully appreciated the kindness of the W . M . and brethren assembled , and sincerely thanked them for so hearty an

expression of it . That they were sincere was proved by the fact that , when Masonically only two years old , he was by their unanimous voice placed in the chair of K . S . He then gave expression to the great obligation be personally , and the lodge generally , were under to Bro . II . B . White , P . M ., and said the approval their working met with from the visiting brethren would act as an incentive to further advances . He then made some excellent remarks on Freemasonry . Bro . Bowes then

proposed the next toast , " The Masonic Charities , " coupling with it the name of Bro . Wylie , who eloquently responded . —Bro . S . THEWLIS , Prov . G . S . B ., proposed the next toast , "The Visiting Brethren . " In the course of his remarks , he said that letters apologising for non-attendance had been received from many distinguished brethren . He coupled with the toast Bro . Baldwin Latham , Prov . S . G . W . Surrey . —Bro . LATAAM responded very feelinglyand stated that he had visited many lodgesbut

, , never saw one where the various ceremonies were more effectively given . He complimented the officers and brethren generally , and acknowledged the princely hospitality of the W . M . —The W . MASTEB , in very flattering terms , proposed "The Health of the Musical Brethren , " expressing the obligations he was under to them . He never listended to music with greater pleasure . —Bro . SANDEES , Prov . G . Org ., responded in suitable terms . —Bro . the Rev . J . N . Porter next proposed

" Our Poor and Necessitous Brethren . " Bro . Porter dilated at length and most eloquently on Masonic responsibilities ., — The W . MASTER next proposed " The Ladies , " which was suitably responded toby Bro . C . W . SPENCEBSTANIIOPE , Prov . J . G . D . Oxford . —It is needless to state that the whole of the toasts were received with the enthusiasm they deserved , and all drank with the usual honours . At the command of the W . M ., the brethren went from refreshment to Ubour , and the lodge

was closed in ancient and solemn form . The centenary of this lodge will be celebrated in November next , when the Provincial Grand Lodge will visit Warrington in honour of the occasion , and thus secure a large and influential meeting .

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE . PETETUiOEOUSK . —St . Peter's Lodge ( No . 442 ) . —The anniversary of St . John ' s Day was celebrated by the brethren of St . Peter ' s Lodge , on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., at their new Masonic Hall in the Lincoln-road , when the brethren met for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect . There were present —Bros . J . T . Swallow , Prov . G . Purst ., W . M . ; Redfern , Prov . G . S . B ., S . W . ; Johnstone , J . W . ; Wells , S . D . ; E . Vergette ,

J . D . ; Clarke , I . G . ; Porter , D . Prov . G . M . ; Buckle , Prov . J . G . D . ; Ewart , P . Prov . D . G . M . ; Strickland , Prov . G . Sec ; and some twenty other brethren . The lodge being duly opened in the three degrees , and the minutes of last lodge read and confirmed , Bro . Redfern , W . M . elect , was presented , and the ceremony of installation most ably and impressively performed by Bro . Buckle , and in a manner which gave the greatest satisfaction to the brethren present . The W . Master

then proceeded to appoint his officers , as follows : Bros , Johnstone , S . W . ; Well , J . W . ; E . Vergette , S . D . ; Clarke , J . D . ; J . Taylor , I . G . ; Buckle , P . M ., Treas . ; Strickland , P . M ., Sec . ; H . Haines and Thos . Cooke , Tylers . The officers being dulyinvested , the brethren adjourned to banquet in their newroom , - presided over by the W . M . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , followed bthat of "The M . W . His Grace the Duke of

Many chester , Provincial Grand Master , " proposed by the W . M ., most enthusiastically received by the brethren , and acknowledged by the Prov . G . M ., Bro . Dr . Porter ; "The Deputy Provincial Grand Master , " proposed by Bro . Ewart ; "The Worshipful Master , " by Bro . Porter ; "The Immediate Past Master , Bro . J . T . Swallow , " by Bro . Buckle , who spoke most eulogisticaily of the services rendered to Masonry in general , and to the Lodge of St . Peter ' s in particular , by Bro . Swallow

during his year of office . " The Visitors , " given by Bro . Swallow , was rssponded to by Bro . Holford , P . M ., who complimented the W . M . and the brethren generally , on the excellent manner in which the working and general arrangements bad been carried out during the day . "The Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . Strickland , who made a powerful appeal on their behalf , was acknowledged by Bro . Dr . Porter , a Past Steward , who also earnestly pleaded the cause of charity . The toast of "The

Ladies" brought the evening to a satisfactory conclusion , but not before the brethren had had an opportunity of testifying their gratification towards Bro . Thos . Scoley , of the Bull Hotel , for the handsome manner in which he had contributed to the comfort and enjoyment of the brethren in furnishing the banquet and wines , both of which were pronounced first-class . The harmony and good fellowship of the meeting were much advanced by the vocal exertions of Bros . Buckle , Fox , and Gibson . The lodge being closed , the brethren separated , after spending an agreeable and happy anniversary .

SOUTH WALES ( EASTERN DIVISION ) . SWANSEA . —Indefatigable Lodge ( No . 237 ) . —The brethren of this lodge celebrated the Festival of St . John on Friday last , the 30 th ult ., with great eclat . The lodge was opened at four o'clock , when a goodly number of members and visitors had assembled . After the confirmation of the minutes , and the transaction of some preliminary business , the W . M ., Bro . Edward J . Morris , P . M . and P . Prov . S . G . D ., proceeded to

install Bro . James Richardson , S . W ., as W . M . for the ensuing year . The solemn ceremony was most ably and impressively conducted , after which the newly-installed WM . was duly proclaimed and saluted , and the following officers were appointed and invested-. —Bros . Charles Bath , S . W . ; Laurence Tullock , J . W . ; Rev . J . D . Davies , Chaplain ; Thomas Powell , Treas . ; Richard Phillips , Sec . ; F . A . Hopwood , S . D . ;• David Williams , J . D . ; J . Jones Hewson , M . C . ; Edward Fricker , Org . ;

George Richardson , I . G . ; J . C . Manning and T . L . Jowett , Stewards ; and John Probett , Tyler . The retiring W . M ., Bro . Edward J . Morris , was then presented with a costly testimonial from the members of the lodge , consisting of a beautiful vase or jug of Egyptian design , exquisitely engraved , a superb P . M . ' s jewel of solid gold with brilliant , and a very tastefully emblazoned , address on vellum , framed and glazed . The jewel and address were furnished by Bro . Richard Spencer , of Great

Queen-street , and reflect great credit on his skill and taste . The vase and jewel both bore the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . Edward James Morris , P . M . and P . Trow S . G . D ., by the brethren of the Indefatigable Lodge ( No . 237 ) , in recognition of his eminent services as AV . M . during the years 1860 and 1864 . " The presentation was made on behalf of the members by the newly-installed W . M ., Bro . James Richardsonwhoin a speech characterised by the utmost taste

, , and good feeling , referred to the services which Bro . Morris had for so many years rendered to the lodge , and to the Craft generally , services which the brethren were proud to recognise by so handsome a tribute of esteem and brotherly feeling . The D . P . G . M ., Bro . T . Mansel Talbot , said he could not permit such