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our duty and privilege to request your acceptance of a ring , which , as before described , bears to us , who are Masons , an altogether sacred signification , at least iu rendering ' the circle of our Masonic duties complete . ' We are morally reminded that all virtue comes from above , and must be performed not only by us Masons , hat by all good people , as being done under the immediate eyesight of Divine Providence . May we all as united brethren so perform these duties before tbe Great

Architect of tho Universe Hint in relieving our brethren or promoting their welfare in any manner wo may constantly ; -emember that in the last great day , He will consider our affection for them as having been shown to Himself . " Worthy brother , be pleased to accept our tribute of esteem ; and may ive all of this lodge meet hereafter in a happy eternity , which the ring as a circle emblematises . Accept this aa the

general prayer of the Hauley Lodge . " ( Dated ) Dartmouth . Oth October , 1865 . " Bro . Lidstone then addressed a few suitable remarks in reply , and was warmly received by tho brethren . An anthem was sung , and the lodge closed in ancient form , after which tbe brethren partook of refreshment in their banquet room . There ivas a good muster of the brethren ; and some visitors from the lodse of the neighbouring town of Brixham , and a very agreeable evening was spent .

MOBICE Towjr , DEVOSPOKT . —Lodge St . Aulyn ( No . 954 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held 011 the evening of Thursday , the 28 tli ult ., for the purpose of raising several brethren to the third degree . The brethren who wei e candidates for that degree having proved their qualifications , were duly raised by Bros . Chappie and Spry . The duties of tho lodgo having been closed , the brethren adjourned to spend a short time at the festive board , when the W . M . took occasion to

express his regret at the loss of so many valued brethren by the departure of II . JI . S . Cronies , Constance , and others ; particularly alluding to Bro . W . C . B . P . Jones , who was leaving them for China .

DURHAM . HAETL - EIOOL . —Si . Helen ' s Lodge ( No . 531 ) . —The brethren of this lodne assembled on Thursday evening , the 5 th inst ., to hold the regular monthly meeting . The W . M ., Bro . George Moore , _ K . D ., V . Prov . J . G . W ., was in the chair , assisted by Bros . A . Nathan , S . W . ; William . 1 . Siveright , J . W . ; L . M . Hill , S . D . ; Stonier Leigh , as J . D . ; and J . P . Allen , I . G . There were also present Bros 1 . ArmstrongH . SaleJl " .

Wiml-. , , , voss , , T . Smith , W . Wilson , J . Mowbray , & e . The first business of tbe evening , after tho minutes of the last regular lodge had been read and confirmed , was to ballot for Bro . W . Wilson and Mr . William Warner . This was done , and resulted in both being accepted . As Mr . Warner was present , the ceremony of bis initiation was performed by the W . JI . in liis usual impressive mannerthe officers showed cave and attention in their

, respective duties , and the candidate appeared to be suitably affected . Bro . Leigh , then , after making a few remarks on the benefits derived from instruction lodges and meetings for practice , proposed , and the S . W . seconded , that on the Thursday evenings when there was no lodge , the anterooms should be open for thoso brethren who thought lit to meet and practise themselves in the working of our beautiful ritual . Some

discussion arose , the brethren , with one exception , agreeing generally as to the advisability of having some such meetings , but differing as to the character of the meeting to be adopted . After several amendments had been proposed , and fallen through from want of a seconder , or from interference with tbe by-laws , tiie motion was put anil adopted unanimously . A gentleman was then proposed for initiation at the next regular meeting , and the lodge was closed in due form , the brethren adjourning to the anteroom for refreshment .

ESSEX . BliioiiTiiyasEA . — Lodge of Hope ( No . 433 ) . — -This lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Monday , the 2 nd inst . Present : — "Bros . Lake , W . M . ; G . Riches , S . W . ; H . York , J . W . ; Mintcr , I . G . ; W . Bragg , J . D . ; W . Harmer , Tyler ; Walford , Blyth , Ames , and Bishop , P . M . 's ; Ling , John Welluni , R . Salmon , Angler , Fryer , Dove , Classen , and J . E . Wiseman , Hon . Sec . The lodge having been opened in the iirst degree , tho minutes of the last meeting wore read and confirmed . Mr . Thomas George Welluni , who had been proposed seven days

previously hy Bro . John Welluni , and seconded by Bro . Bishop , was' then balloted for , and unanimously elected . The lodge was then opened and closed in the second and third degrees , when it was proposed by Bro . John Wellum , seconded b y Bro . Ames , and carried unanimously , that this lodge become a subscriber to THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIRROR ; after which it was proposed by Bro . G . Riches , and seconded bBro . Amesthat a lodof instruction be held at

y , ge the Freemasons' Tavern , on Wednesday , the 18 th inst . There being no further business , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . A lodge of emergency was also held on the Sth inst . to initiate Mr . Thomas George Wellum , who was balloted for and elected on the last regular meeting night . There being no further business the lodge was closed . Among the brethren we noticed the following : —Bros . Lake , W . M . ; G .

Riches , S . W . ; Bishop , P . M ., as J . W . ; Minter , I . G . ; Harmer , Tyler ; Blyth , P . M . ; John Drake , Gall , Wenlock , Parker , Griggs , A . Aldous , "R . Salmon , Dove , Angier . John Wellum , and John E . Wiseman , Hon . Sec .

GLOUCESTERSHIRE . TEWKESBURY . —St . George's Lodge ( f . o . 900 ) . —Tho first regular meeting of this lodge , since the vacation , was held on Friday , the Gtii inst . Tbe lodge was opened in due form by Bro . Nathaniel Treasure , W . M ., when Bro . John Higginson , P . M ., 818 and 41 , and P . G . D . for Monmouth , proposed by the W . M . and seconded by Bro . Frederick Moore , S . D ., was balloted for Allard

and unanimously elected a joining member . Mr . William , Mayor of Tewkesbury , was proposed a candidate for initiation . The brethren of this lodge and province are looking forward for a gala day on the 20 th inst ., when the Prov . G . M . Lord Sherborne intimated bis intention to hold a Provincial Grand Lodge for the first time in Tewkesbury , and to confer the distinguished honour on their respected W . JI . Bro . Treasure tbe degree of P . G . J . JV . Tho lodge being closed in due form and solemn prayer , the brethren adjourned for refreshment , and the evening was spent in perfect harmony .

HAMPSHIRE . Piii'KnsFiEtD . —Lodge of Friendship ( No . 928 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at tho Lodge Room , Dolphin Hotel . Present—Bro . H . Dollery , W . M ., and a full lodge . Amongst the visitors we noticed—Bros . J . Naisii . P . Prov . G . Isle of Wi bt ; Geo . Oakshott , P . M . SO ; H . "M . Emanuel , W . M . 342 , P . Prov . S . G . W .,

Hants ; E . B . Fawcett , 271 ; E . W . Wells , P . JI . 487 ; P . Prov . S . G . D ., and others . A ballot was taken on behalf of four candidates for initiation into the mysteries and privilege ^ of Freemasonry . Bro . John C . Airs having evinced the requisite proficiency , was duly passed a Fellow Craft . The concluding business of the lodge being the initiation of Bvo . John Bonhaiu CarteriltPfor the City of Winchesterwhich ceremony was

, .. , ably and impressively performed by Bro . W . W . B . Bench , Hf . P . for North Hants . The brethren then adjourned to the Red Lion Hotel , where a banquet awaited them under the able chairmanship of the Bro . Dollery , W . JI ., who , on the removal ot * the cloth , proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in appropriate terms . That of the Provincial Grand Master and

Officers of the province being acknowledged by Bro . Frost , who expressed the pleasure the Prov . G . M . always felt at the hearty manner in which his name is invariably received amongst Masons . The W . JI . then gave the health of their newly initiated Bro . John Bonhani Carter , and congratulated the lodge on having amongst them , one whose liberality of sentiment and high talent would enable bim to rise in the Craft , whilst his hih position in the district and extended means gave

g , him increased power to give practical effect to the great principles of their Order . Bro . Carter , in returning thanks for the compliment paid him by the W . M . and brethren , begged all would excuse any irregularties of expression in a brother or only an hour's standing , and proceeded to express the p leasure he felt in belonging to so ancient and honourable a society , he iu it wide here of usefulnessand liefor one iolt

saw a sp , , , there was not so much good done in the world , that such an organisation could be spared . He had been accustomed through life to broad and comprehensive views of society , and everything that tended to cement together for a general purpose , even in small matters was iu itself good . The step he had that day taken was not a sudden one , be had long intended to join