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Launceston ivas intimately associated , and in connection ivith which a considerable portion of the Duchy possessions are held . These toasts were responded to with loud cheers . The next ivere The M . W . Grand Master of England , Bro . the Earl of Zetland , and his deputy , Bro . Lord Panmure , which were given with the grand honours . The D . Prov . G . M . also proposed the Head of the Craft in the

Province , Sir Charles Lemon , Bart ., responded to ivith honours . The D . Prov . G . M . next proposed , in a complimentary manner , the health of the ladies , regretting that the business of the evening coulcl nofc be proceeded with further during their presence , and that the brethren must noiv forgo the pleasure of a continuance their agreeable company . The toast AA-as drunk ivith musical cheers , led by Bro . Captain Grylls , in his usual enthusiastic style . Bro . MAYXE was called on to return thanks , which he did in an

appropriate manner , ancl the ladies retired . The D . Prov . G . M . next alluded to his having attended the Festival of the Prov . G . Lodge of Devon on the preidons day , on which occasion his health , in connection with the Prov . G . Lodge of Cornwall , hacl been proposed ancl received by the brethren with much cordiality , ancl as they ivere honoured by the attendance that day of Bro . AA . Denis Moore , the Prov . Grand Secretary for Devon , he proposed the toast- of the Prov . G . M . and officers of Devon

, coupled with the name of Bro . Moore . Bro . MOOKE returned thanks in a neat speech for the compliment paid to the Earl of Fortescue and the Prov . G . Loclge of Devon ; his lordship hacl for upwards of 40 years presided over ifc with great honour to himself and advantage to the craffc , and he ( Bro . Moore ) felt sure Earl Fortescue would much appreciate their kind expression of feeling towards him , which he should take the earliest opportunity of conveying to his lordship . He had craved

permission from the D . Prov . G . M . to propose the next toast , which was one that they would receive with much pleasure—that of the R . AV . Bro . who presided over them that evening , to whom for his attention in carrying out the responsible duties devolving upon

him in connection with the Craffc , the province ot Cornwall was greatly indebted ; and after eulogising his public and private character , concluded by giving the health of Bro . Augustus Smith , D . Prov . Grand Master of Cornwall . Drunk ivith Masonic honours and loud applause . The D . Prov . G . M . returned thanks with evident emotion at the enthusiastic expression of the feelings of the brethren for the attentions which he had been enabled to render to the Craft , assuring

them that his best services were always at their command whenever the interest of the Craffc required them . The D . Prov . G . M . proposed , in quick succession , the healths of Bros . Carlyon and Grylls , the Prov . Grand Wardens , the Grand Chaplain , Bro . Grylls , the Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . Reginald Rogers , and the other Prov . Grand Officers , who severally responded . The toast of the absent brethren ancl the health of Bro . Pearce

Prov . G . Treasurer , ivas given , and great regret expressed at the cause of his absence by illness ; drunk with loud applause . The toast of success to the Dunheved Lodge ( No . 1091 ) , ivas received with much applause and responded to by Bro . AV . DEMIT PEAESE , who took the opportunity of expressing the thanks of the Brethren of his Lodge for the honour which hacl clone them by the Prov . Grand Lodge of Cormvall in visiting Launceston The

, Brethren had looked forward with much pleasure and anticipation to thafc day , and as young members of the Craft , the Launceston Brethren would never forget the agreeable associations connected with the arrangements for ancl fche carrying out the business of that day . The concluding toast was " To all poor and distressed Masons . "

The brethren separated about seven o'clock , a large number bavin " - * - to traA-el a considerable distance to their homes , ancl the western " brethren to their halting places , to avail themselves of the early ¦ western trains on the folloiving morning . The arrangements ivere altogether most satisfactory , and reflected much credit on the Dunheved Loclge .

SOMERSETSHIRE . CREWKEKSE . —Parrett and Axe Lodge ( No . 1116 ) . —The interesting ceremony of consecrating this new Loclge , took place on Tuesday , July 10 th . The new Loclge takes its title from the Parrett and Axe rivers , between which the town is situated . There was formerly a very large and influential Lodge here ; but it ceased about 30 since . There are several Masons

years residing in the neighbourhood , many of ivhoni have Ion" - been anxious for the opportunity of attending a Lodge without the inconvenience of a long journey . Encouraged and assisted by the members of the Yeovil Lodge , their wishes have now been gratified , anil there is every prospect of the new Lodge becoming not inferior to its predecessor . The room for holding the Lodge is

the Assembly Room at the George Hotel—the same as thafc used hy the former Loclge . The ceremony commenced about 12 o ' clock , by which time there was a considerable number of visiting Bretliren , many of wlioine came from a very long distance—a compliment which the local members fully appreciated . Among those Brethren were the following , copied as tlieir names stand in the visitors' book : —James Randolph , D . Prov . G . M . Somerset ; Thomas Cave , P . Prov . J . G . AV . 412 ( Yeovil ); Charles Pope , P . Prov . S . G . AV . and

AV . M . Pilgrims' 1074 ( Glastonbury ) ,- Charles Bluett , P . Prov . G . O . —P . M . 327 ( Taunton ); Rev . A . H . P . Trewman , P . Prov . G . C—P . M . 157 ( Bridgewater ); I . II . Norish , Pro . S . G . D . and S . W . Pilgims' 1074 ; J . G . S . Bulleid ( Bridport ); Prov . G . R ., Sec . 1074 , and P . J . W . 357 ; Robert Mitchell , Prov . G . T ., No . 327 ; Frederick Cozens , AV . M . 605 ( Dorchester ) , and 1009 ancl Proi' . G . R . Dorset ; Frederick L . Turner , Secretary , 605 ; AV . Thornhill , P . Prov . G . O . Dorset 605 ; AV . AVarkiid 605 ; Thomas Bail

, , y , Prov . S . G . D ., 1070 ; AVilliam Smith , Prov . G . D . C and AV . M . 61 ; John J . Clapcott , Prov . J . G . D . 412 ( Yeovil ); John Murlis , P . Prov . S . G . AV ., 157 ( Bridgeivater ); James H . Harper , P . J . AV . ancl Prov . G . S . Dorset ; C Harris , 412 ; John Alexander , 412 ; Joseph Brutton , AV . M . 412 , and P . Prov . G . R . ( Somerset ); Hugh Norris , 291 , Celfcric Lodge , Edinburgh and Leith ; H . Raymond , S . AV . 412 ; Edward Bartlett . The advanced age of the respected Col . Tynte , the Grand Master of the Province , rendered his attendance impossible , but he was

most ably represented by the Deputy Grand Master , Brother J . Randolph , who performed his duties ivith great efficiency and urbanity . Brother F . Cogens , acted as Past Master , Dr . Pope as Senior warden , Thomas Cave as J . AV ., the Rev . R . J . P . Thomas as Chaplain , C . Bluett , as Secretary , G . P . R . Pulman , as Organist , and Sergeant Mitchell , as Inner Guard . After the consecration , the Rev . R . J . F . Thomas was installed as Master , and appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . G . P . R Pulman , S . AV ., ; R . Chaffey . J .

W . ; John AVebber , S . D . ; J . H . Ryall , J . D . ; and Thos . Howe , Inner Guard . Bro . John Budge , Secretary . Bro . Charles M . Harris was elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . Harvey , Tyler . Several canidates for initiation were proposed , and among those nominated as joining members were the Rev . A . H . P . Trewman , Bros . Joseph Brutton , and Hugh Norris . At half-past three the Brethren , to the number of about thirty , sat doivn to a banquet proved bMrMash in his usual stle of excellenceThe Revthe WM

y . y . . .. presided , and the Senior AVarden ( Bro . Pulman ) occupied the A icechair . Upon the remoi'al of the cloth , toasts usual on such an occasion were given and responded to ; and it is to be hoped that the many kind wishes for the prosperity of the Lodge will be amply realised , and thafc that kindly feeling and mutual interest in each other which characterizes the Craft will prevail among the members , and through fchem will not be Avithout their effect upon the " world without . "

SURREY . rnOVINCIAI GEAND I . ODGE . THE Grand Lodge of this Province was held on Tuesday July 17 , afc the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon . Present : the R . W . Bro . Alexander Dob ' ie , P . G . Reg ., Prov . G . M . ; the A . AV . Bro . Dr . George Harcourt , As . G . D . C , D . Prov . G . M . ; the V . A \ . Bro . George Francis , P . Prov . D . G . M . ; Bro . Atkins , Prov . S . G . AV . ; Bro . Moates , Prov .

G . J . AV . ; Bro . Meymott , S . Prov . G . D . C ; Bro . Bailey , G . Prov . G . D . ; Bro . AV . S . Masterman , Prov . G . D . C ; Bro . C . J . Smith , Prov . G . S . B . ; Bro . J . J . Blake , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; Bro . AVhite , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; Bro . A . Holman , P . AV . M . 593 ; Bro . AV . Lyon , W . M . ( No . 486 ); Bro . H . T . Aveline , AV . M . ( No . 663 ); Bro . S . Haydon , AV . M . ( No . 1079 ); Bro . A . Sisson , W . M . ( No . 608 ); Bro . Charles Horsley , G . O . ; Bros . Prince , Laghmar , and many other Past Masters and AVarclens of the different Lodges in the

Province . Visitors : Bro . Case , AV . M . ( No . 1 ); Bro . Crew , P . M . ( No . 1 ); Bros . Baxendale and Goodyer . The Prov . G . L . ivas opened in due form with solemn prayer . The minutes of the last Grand Lodge were read ancl confirmed . The Treasurer's accounts , as audited , were presented , showing a balance in his hands of £ 78 7 s . 2 d . The sum of five guineas was A'oted towards the funds for a testimonial to Bro . T . L . Henley , Honorary Surgeon to the Royal Benevolent Institution for aged Masons and

tlieir AVidows at Croydon . Bro . Price ivas unanimously re-elected Grand Treasurer , and duly invested . Resolutions were passed , voting the thanks of the Prov . G . Loclge to Bro . Price , Prov . G . Treas ., and Bro . Greenwood , Prov . G . Sec . The Prov . Grand Master appointed and invested the following Brethren his officers for the year ensuing : Bro . Dr . George Harcourt , D . Prov . G . M- ; Bro . Moates , P . M . ( No . 593 ) , S . Prov . G . AV . ;

Bro . Bailey , AV . M . ( 680 ) , J . Prov . G . AV . ; Bro . Rev . Lawrence , ( W . M . No . 486 ) , Prov . G . Chap ; Bro . C Greemvood , ( P . M . No . 593 ) , Prov . G . Sec . ; Bro . Sisson , ( AV . M . No . 593 ) , S . Prov . G . D . ; Bro . Lvon , ( AV . M . No . 486 ) , J . Prov . G . D . ; Bro . Goodwin , ( P . M .