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P . M ., by the brethren of fche Fortitude Lodge , Truro , 9 fch Jan ., 1866 . " The Avorkmanship did credit ; to Bro . R . Spencer . In the graceful speech which accompanied fche presentation , regrets -were expressed that business had compelled their Master for the past year to leave Truro for Liverpool , and the Avish ivas felt by all that he would live long to wear so pleasing a proof of the esteem in Avhich he Avas held by the members and friends of the Fortitude Lodge . A suitable response having been made ,

and the business completed , the brethren adjourned to the Boyal Hotel to partake of tbe installation banquet , provided by Bro . AVade in the sumptuous manner for Avhich he has become deservedly knoivn . There was a large attendance of the bre ^ thren , the spacious dining hall being scarcely large enough to accommodate the number . Many of the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge attended as visitors , in compliment to the newly-installed Master , Bro . S . Holloway , A \ 'ho is so Avell knownnud

respected by the Craft for his agreeable manner , Masonic spirit , and honourable character . After the usual toasts , the brethren separated afc a seasonable hour , ivell pleased with the day's proceedings . ST . AUSTELL . —Lodge of Peace ar . il Harmony ( No . 4 y 6 ) . —The brethren of this lodge held the anniversary of St . John ' s Day at Bro . Dunn's hotel on Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., Avhen the minutes having been readand the general preliminaries

com-, pleted , Bro . Sir Charles B . G . Sawle , Bart ., of Penrice , WAS installed as the W . M . for the ensuing year by Bro . E . T . Carlyon , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . AV ., Prov . G . Sec , assisted by Bro . Tweedy , P . M . 331 , and other P . M . 's . The AV . M . having appointed his officers as folloAvs—Bros . T . Hancock , I . P . M . ; S . Butler , S . W . ; J . Dunn , J . W . ; W . 6 av , Treas . ; E . IV . P . KitfcSec ; J . GriggS . D . ; P . GilesJ . D . ; " H . BurrOAvsTler ;

, , , , y Gundy and Beard , SteAvards—the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , under the presidency of the AV . M ., supported by the Installing Masters , Bros , the Rev . C . E . Hosken , P . M . ; J . A . Meredith , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Reg . ; and other brethren . An excellent banquet Avas served in Bro . Dunn's best style , ancl all fche arrangements reflected credit on him and the Festival Committee .

LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTEB . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 279 ) . —The first regular monthly meeting of this lodge , under the presidency of the new W . M ., the Rev . Bro . AVoodcock , Avas held at the Freemason ' s Hall , on the 3 rd insfc . The following brethren Avere also present : —Bros . Kellv , P . M . and D . Prov . G . M . ; Tibbits , I . P . M . ; MorrisP . M . and Treas . ; MirrisP . M . ; AVeareP . M . ; Clarke

, , , , S . W . ; Adlard , J . AV . ; Jackson , Sec ; Ride , S . D . ; Stretton , J . D . ; Barratt Jacques , and others . A'isifcors : —Sheppard ( P . M . ) and J . C . Clarke , John of Gaunt Lodge . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last regular lodge ancl of the festival having been read and confirmed , a F . C . 's lodge was opened , and Bro . Geo . Norman AA'as called to the pedestal and duly examined iu 'that degree , after AA'hich a M . M . 's lodge was

opened , and he AA'as raised to that sublime degree by the D . Prov . G . M . The lodge AA'as then lowered to the second degree , and Bros . Burkill , Jacques , and E . Gosling , having previously given proof of their proficiency as E . A . 's , ivere passed as FCIIOAV Crafts . After tbe transaction of a few matters of business of a routine nature , the lodge Avas closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment under the presidency of the D . Prov . G . M ., the W . M . haA'ing been under the necessity of leaving on the conclusion of business .

MONMOUTHSHIRE . INSTALLATION OE THE AA . M . or THE SILTTEIAN' LODGE ( NO . 471 ) , NEAA ' PORT . On AVednesday , December 27 th last , the Silurian Lodge ( Ko . 471 ) , installed Bro . Henry Hellyer as AV . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony , which took place at the spacious Masonic Hallin Great Dock-streetNewport , AIMS conducted by Bro .

, , Bridges , D . Prov . G . M . for Somerset and Past Grand Swordbearer , Avell known in this province as one ivho stands high amongst his fellows in the Craft . The lodges in Newport specially have profited by the repeated visits of a brother so accomplished in the Avorking of the high ceremonials of Freemasonry , and scarcely a festival passes but his aid and countenance are sought and given Avith that generosity AA'hich

characterises this great fraternity . The lodge Avas opened at three p . m ., and Avas Avell attended . After the routine business , the following appointments Avere made : —Bros . Henry Hellyer , AV . M . ; John Griffiths , P . M . ;

R . B . Evans , D . C ; C . H . Oliver , S . AV . ; H . J . Parnall , J . W . ; Rev . S . Fox , Chaplain ; AA . Pickford , Treasurer ; AV . AVilliams , Secretary ; H . J . Gratte , S . D . ; AVilliam Randall , S . D . ; H . J . Groves , Organist ; AVilliam J . Lloyd and J . G . Huxtable , Stewards ; E . Davies , I . G . ; AVilliam McFee , Tyler . The lodge having been duly closed , the brethren assembled adjourned to

THE BANQUET , which ivas laid in the large room of the AA estgate Hotel , Avith that taste , elegance , and profusion which always distinguish the catering of ; Bro . Host Hallen . Amongst the company we noticed Bro . H . Hellyer , AV . M ., in fche chair ; Bro . J . Griffiths , P . M . ; H . Bridges , D . Prov . G . M . Somerset ; S . Coombs , P . M . and P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; H . Martin , AV . M . Bute LodgeCardiffAV . PickfordP . G . Treas . E . AVellsP . M . and

, ; , ; , , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; R . B . Evans , P . M . and Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; S . Fox , Chap . ; AV . Williams , See . and Prov . G . Sec . ; Thomas Bey non , P . M . and Prov . G . S . B . ; G . AA . Jones ; H . Villiers ; AA' yndham Jones , Prov . G . Steward ; S . T . Hallen , P . G . Steward ; H . G . Gratte , S . D . ; AV . Randall , J . D . ; C . Kirby W . J . Llovd ; S . Goss ; C . H . Oliver , S . W ., in the vice chair J . G . Huxtable , St . ; H . J . Groves , P . M . 683 , and Prov . G . Org .

AV . Ansell ; H . Newcombe ; J . Price ; J . Gobbett ; AV . AVade ; G . I . Hands , Prov . G . Steward ; R . AVade ; H . Sheppard ; Thomas Spittle ; H . L . AVilliams ; W . AVatkins ; J . Watkins ; AV . Anstice ; E . Le Grand ; AV . Parfifct , 683 ; P . AVilliams ; G . Perkis ; T . Williams , Sec . f > 83 , & c After the cloth had been removed , the president gave the usual loyal and fraternal toasts , viz ., — " The Queen and Craft ;"

"The M . W . G . M . the Earl of Zetland ; " "The R . W . D . G . M . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , and the rest of the Officers of the Grand Lodgo of England . " With the last toast Avas coupled the name of Bro . Bridges , a name Avhich Avould certainly be received ivith enthusiasm . The toast Avas honoured Avith Masonic fire , and duly acknOAvledged bBroBrid

y . ges . The IV . MASTER gave " The Bishop and the Clergy , and Ministers ol all denominations , " AVIIO proclaimed to them the good neAVS of the gospel of peace , and by Avhose aid they trod the road to the Great Lodge above . ( Cheers . ) Bro . the Rev . S . Fox , ivhose name as Chaplain of the Silurian Avas coupled Avith the toast , suitably acknowledged the

compliment . The AV . MASIEE , in proposing the next toast , said , peace would but be ill secured if they had not stalwart warriors ready in case of Avar to maintain the dignity of the empire , and they might rest assured England at this day Avould never draiv her sword but in the cause of justice , whilst she Avas ever ready to sheath the weapon in mercy . Bros . C . KlEinr ( Artillery ) BEIDGES ( Commandant of Rifle

, Corps ) , and Lieutenant AVYNDHAM JONES appropriately returned thanks . Tlie next toast from the chair Avas " Tho R . AV . the Prov . Grand Master of Monmouthshire , Bro . John E . AV . Rolls , Esq ., " AA'isbing him a speedy restoration to his usual health . ( Cheers . ) Bro . E . AVELLS , as P . Prov . S . G . W ., acknowledged , and proposed in hihl limentary terms "The Health of the

gy comp Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Monmouthshire , Bro . Charles Lyne , and the Provincial Grand Officers . " Bro . J . GEII-PITHS gave " The AVorshipful Master ( No . 471 ) , " AVIIO , in returning thanks , said with the lights of Masonry to guide his path , and Avith the assistance of the officers of tho Silurian , he trusted to uphold the ' . interests of the Order , and to promote peace and concord in the lodge over ivhich he had tho

honour to preside . Masonry Avas a science , not a religion . It taught them to AA-alk uprightly , to do their duty to their fellow men , to themselves , to their country , and to their God . By doing all this they hoped to ascend to those mansions Avhere peace , tranquillity , and blessedness divelfc evermore . Bro . G . W . JONES , ex-Mayor , proposed " The Health of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . Griffiths , and the rest of the

Past Masters . " He commended the brethren in the Silurian for their discrimination in the selection of Masters from time to time , and paid a Avarm compliment to Bro . Hellyer . The toast Avas appropriately acknowledged by Bro . Griffiths . The AV . MASIEE gave " The Health of Bro . Bridges . " They Avere proud to claim him as a member of the Silurian . Bro , Bridges had come from a distance expressly to officiate at the installation of to-day . Bro . BRIDGES feelingly returned his acknoivledginenfcs . He