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neat speech , thanked the Brethren for this mark of respect . Bro . Butler , P . M ., in a flattering and lengthy address , proposed " The health of the indefatigable Honorary Treasurer and Secretary , Bro . Brown , " who had that day been invested for the twenty-fifth time , and who had discharged the important duties ofthe combined offices from the formation of the Lodge , to the interests of the Cestrian , and entire satisfaction of the Brethren . Bro . Brown thanked the Brethren for this flattering mark of their respect ancl confidencehoping he might be spared a short

, time longer to benefit the Craft generally , but this Lodge in particular , by his humble exertions . " Tho AVorshipful Master and Brethren of the Independent Lodge , No . 1023 , Chester . " The AV . M ., Bro . Tibbits , briefly responded , in a truly Masonic speech . " The AVorshipful Master and Brethren of the New Lodge , N o . 1060 , Ilmicoi-n . " The deputation from this Lodge had just retired—they wero Bro . Cooley , S . AV . ; Bro . Rigby , J . AV . ; and Bro . E . Auditon , S . D . "Bro . Twiss , Prov . Grand Organist , " with many thanks for his kindness in coming from so great a

distance to give his gratuitous services this clay , aud presiding aud conducting the music . Bro . Twiss responded to the compliment , and begged to assure them that it gave him pleaswve at all times to visit the Cestrian , and thoy might ( if alive and well to come ) always depend upon his services on St . John ' s clay . " Tho Visiting Brothers , " acknowledged by 23 re . Owen , No . 267 . Many toasts followed , ably prefaced by the AV . Acting Master , ancl duly responded to . The glees were well executedancl Bro . Sapio delighted the Brethren with some of his cleverest songs .

, The festive business was brought to a close by pledging " The Town and Trade of Chester ; " after which the Lodge was called from refreshment , finally closing with the usual forms aud ceremonies , and adjourned , every one acknowledging that this had been one of the most happy and pleasant St . John ' s festivals ever enjoyed , there being only one source of regret , the absence of the R . AV . Prov . Grand Master ,

CORNAVALL . ArroiNTjiEXT , —Lodge . — Monday , January 21-tli , Bosoav-cii ( 1003 ) , Britannia Hotel , Chaccwater , at 7 . CUMBERLAND . CAHLISIIR—Union Lodge ( No . 389 ) . —On the eve of St . John ' s clay , the members of this Lodge supped together at Bro . Sherrington ' s , tho Old King ' s Plead .

Amongst the company present were the Rev . Bro . Dew , P . M . ; Bro . Greaves , of Penrith , D . Prov . G . M . ; Bro . Lemon , of AVigtoii ; Bro . Donald , & c , & e . The usual loyal and fraternal toasts were given , and the officers for the present year appointed ,

DEVONSHIRE . AraoiHT 3 rKHT . r- £ o ^ e . _ l'hui 3 day , June 27 th , Friendship ( 238 ) , lord Hood Hotel , Devonport , at ti , DORSETSHIRE . ACIOISTWSXT . —Lodge . —Thursday , January 27 th , St . Mary ' s ( 1009 ) , Bull Inn , Bridport , at 7 . POOLE . —locfyc of Amity ( No . 160 ) . —The Brethren of this Lodge assembled 7

according to ancient custom ou St . John ' s day , to elect the AAorshipful Master and Treasurer for the ensuing year , when Bro . AA illiam Parr was unanimously elected AV . M ., and Bro . John Osment , Treasurer . The other business ofthe Lodge being gone through , the Brethren adjourned to the festive board , and enjoyed themselves in the greatest harmony . On AA ednesday , the 5 th instant , the next regular Lodge was held , when Bro . Parr was installed by the Eev . Bro . T . Pearce , the Deputy Prov . Grand Master for Dorsetshire ; the AA . M " . then invested Bros . G . H . Gutch , P . M . ; R . Hoskins , S . AA . ; S . Pettat , J . AV . ; R . Sydenham , S . D . ; E . Edsal , J . D . ; J . Osment , Treas . ; J . Eaton , Sec . The Lodge was closed in clue form , ancl the Brethren adjourned for refreshment .

DURHAM . ANOIXTXXXIS . —Lodges . —Monday , January S- 'ilt , Industry ( 56 ) , Grey Horse , Gateshead , at 7 ; Thursday , 27 th , . Restoration ( 128 ) , Town Hall , Darlington , at 7 . Chanter . —Tuesday , January 25 th , Concord ( HO ) , Freemasons' Hall , Durham , at 7 ,