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read , and other business of the lodge transacted . The lodge was closed with prayer , and the brethren adjourned to refi eshment . MONMOUTHSHIRE . TftEDEUAE . —St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 1 , 098 ) , —Tho annual festival of this lodge was held on Thursdaythe 13 th
prosperous , inst . Lodge having been ouened iu duo form by Bro . B . S . Fisher , Prov . S . G . D ., ancl W . M . Bro . J . Lewis . S . W ., was presented and received the benefit of installation at the hands of Bro . J . Middleten . P . M . Isca , P . Prov . S . G . W ., who has installed every Master since the formation of the lodge . The Board of Inst died Masters consisted , besides the brethren named , of Bros . G . Homfray , Prov . J . G . W . ; Bond , P . Prov . S . D . ; and F . Ware ,
AV . M . 960 , Cardiff . The whole ceremony was performed m Bro . Miihlleton ' s usually able and impressive style , and elicited the warm eulogiums of the brethren . The AV . M ., after receiving the customary salutations proceeded to appoint and invst his officers as follows : —Bros . B . S . Fisher , I . P . M . ; J . Philips , S . AV . ; W . Davies , J . AV . ; D . Hughes , Treas . ; E . llorlick , Sec . ; J . J . Morgan , S . D . ; W . Campbell , J . D . ; Dr . G . A . Brown , Dir . of Cers . ; E . Griffiths , Org . ; E . Swedenbank , I . G . ; J . Donlevy ,
O . G . ; X . T . Green , and C . Peaty , Stewards . Lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet had been prepared by Bro . Spencer , having partaken of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts wore eloquently proposed by the W . M . Provincial Grand Lodge being responded to b . y Bro . Homfray , Prov . J . G . W . ; " The Past Masters " by Bros . Bond and Fisher , P . M . 's ; and "The A isitors" by Bro . Ware , W . M . Bute Lodge ( No . 960 ) , Cardiff . The evening ' s entertainment was much enlivened by the excellent singing of Bros . Homfray , Morgan , Tutton , Spencer , and others .
SOUTH AVALES . NEATH . —Cambrian Lodge ( No . 364 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place on Tuesday , the 18 th instant , when an unusually large number of members and visitors were present to pay their respects to the newly elected \ A . M ., Bro . Clement Sankey Gardner . The visitors were , —Bros . D . Williams , P . M . ; P . Prov . G . Sec ; J . E . Nettall , AV . M . 237 , Prov . G . Sec ; Jones Hewson , Prov . G . Steward ; AV . Ware , AV . M . Bute Lodge , Cardiff ; J .
Daniel , W . M . Afan Lodge , Aberapore ; D . Levy , China ; Richards , Bullerwetl ; Rev . D . Thomas , P . M ., Afan Lodge . Amongst the members of the Cambrian Lodge were , —Bros . Rowland Thomas , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . W . ; P . H . Rowland , P . M ., P . Prov . J . G . AV . ; AV . M . Rees , P . M ., Prov . G . Registrar ; AV . Whittington , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Sec ; Ho-jrel Cuthbertson , P . M ., Prov . G . J . D . ; Dr . Thomas , Prov . G . Steward ; E . Pole , J . W . ; Hy . Green , I . G ., & c . The installation ceremony was very ably performed hy Bro .
How el Cuthbertson , P . M . 384 , Prov . J . G . D ., and met with the highest approbation from the brethren present . The AA . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : —I . P . M . Bro . P . H . Rowland , S . AV . ; Bro . E . Pole , J . W . ; Bro . Dr . Thomas , Treas . ; Bro . AV . M . Rees , P . M ., Prov . G . 'I ' reas ., Sec . ; Bro . Henry Green , S . D . ; Bro . J' B . Davies , S . D . ; Bro . AV . G . Davis , J . G . ; Bro . H . AVilliams , Steward ; Bro . Chubb , Tyler ; John Smith . The
banquet was provided at tho Castle Hotel by Bvo . Hancock , whose name alone is a guarantee for its excellence . The room was tastefully decorated with evergreens and banners representing tho various lodges and chapters of the province there were also a number of shields bearing the quarterings of Grand Lodge , and other masonic devices . After the toast of " The Queen and the Craft" had been duly honoured , Bro . Jones Hewson sang the Masonic National Anthem . Then followed " The
Health of Bro . the Prince of AVales ancl Royal Family , " " The M . W . G . M . the Earl of Zetland , " "D . G . M . Earl De Grey and Ripon , " and " Tho Prov . G . M . Bro . M . Talbot . " " The Health of the Deputy Prov . G . M . Bro . E . J . Morris , " whoso absence was much regretted , was then given . " The Prov . Grand Officers " was responded to by Bro . D . Williams with his usual happiness . He expressed the pleasure he always derived , and
indeed looked forward to , from the gatherings of his Neath brethren . "The Masters of tbe neighbouring Lodges" was responded to by Bros . Nettell , Daniel , and AA are . The latter related an incident mentioned to him by an eminent London brother of his having met in the North a number of the members of the Cambrian Lodge , whose kindness and courtesy to him and brotherly bearing to each other made such ar impression ou his mind that he sought the privileges of the Craft immediately on his return home , and is now one of those who sit m "high
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places . Tho health of "The Installing Master" followed . The toast of the evening was propnsed by Bro . Cuthbertson amidst loud prolonged enthusiasm . Bro . C . S . Gardner , W . M ., responded with much feeling , and pointed out ihe advantages arising out ofthe friendly intercourses of neighbouring lodges , which it was his intention to carry out as far as possible during his year of office . He looked forward lo a prosperous year with the helpers ho had on all sidesand aided by efficient and zealous
, officers . "While admitting that , his expecations might possibly appear too sanguine , Bro . Gardner contended that it was far better to be so than to be too indifferent . Ho concluded by asking the Masters of the neighbouring lodges to join with him in cementing good feeling and Vnueriv . il intercourse as far as possible in the province ; for if they could not see anything worthy of imitation in the working ar . Neath , thoy might detect
blunders ( which are sometimes equally as profitable ) , and endeavour to guard against them . The toasts of "The Past Masters of the Lodge , " "The Officers , " and others having been duly honoured , the brethren separated at an early hour .
SUFFOLK . ALDEBURGII . —Adah Lodge ( No . 936 ) . —On Friday , the 7 th inst ., a regular meeting of this lodge was held at the AVhite Lion Hotel , when Bro . George Htu-yicv , of Fairfield House , Saxmundham , and formerly of the Zetland Lodge ( No . 768 ) , was ably installed AV . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year , by Bro . C . J . Townsend , P . M . of the Prince of Wales Lodge , assisted bBrosNewson Garrett and Thomas KeigwineP . M . ' s
y , , . Three candidates were initiated by Bro . Harper , who delivered the charge iu a most impressive and effective manner . Bro . C . J . Townsend was re-elected an honorary member , aud received the thanks of the brethren for the kind assistance he has given the lodge . The lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and the brethren enjoyed a most agreeable evening .
SURREY . CROYDON . —Fast Surrey Lodge of Concord ( No . 463 ) . —This lodge held a regular mooting on the 6 th inst ,, at the Greyhound Hotel , Bro . AV . Roebuck , AV . M ., in tho chair . The lodge having boon opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Tho AA ' . M . then initiated two gentlemen into tho mystorios of Freemasonry ; two brethren presented themselves to bo passed to tho second degree ; and three were raised to tho sublime degree of M . M . The whole of this arduous task was gone through in the most able manner , the W . M . boing woll assisted by his officers .
AVARWICKSHIRE . AVARWICK . — ¦ SliaJeespeare Lodge ( No . 284 ) . — -A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , tbe 11 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , High-street . Bro . Goodchild , W . M ., occupied the chair in the absence of the AV . M ., supported bv Bros . Margetts , S . AV . ; Harris , Prov . G . Chap . ; Cooke , P * . Prov . S . G . W ., Sec ; and numerous other brethren . Bro . Cotter was passed to the second degreeand sundry other minor business
, transacted to clear up the lodge before the installation of the new W \ M ., which will take place at the annual celebration of St . John , on the 25 th of January , when a large company is expected . Wo regret to announce that the present W . M ., Bro . Sanderson , is seriously ill .
YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . STOKESEEY . —Cleveland Lodge ( No . 543 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on M < nday last , at the Golden Lion Hotel , Bros . Stephen Hunter , AV . M . ; George Markham Tweddell , F . S . A . Scot , as S . W . ; George Tweildell , jun ., J . W . ; J . H . Handyside , Sec . The lodge being opened in the first degree , and t ' lie minutes of the preceding lodge confirmed , the AV . M . proceeded to appoint his officers for the ensuing year , investing
them with their respective jewels , save the two Wardens , who were absent , viz ., —Bros . Henry Fawcett , B . A . ( re-appointed ) , S . W . ; George Hodgson , J . AV . ; J . II . Handyside , S-e . ; A . A . Boyle , S . D . ; Richardson . J . D . ; Rev . Spen-er Cuhitt , I . G . The lodge elected Bro . AVatson , P . M . Treas ., and Bro . Wm . Harrison was re-elected Ty ler . The Thursday nearest tho full moon in February was fixed for the annual banquet , after which , there being no special business , the W . M . gave the explanation ofthe
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Provincial.
read , and other business of the lodge transacted . The lodge was closed with prayer , and the brethren adjourned to refi eshment . MONMOUTHSHIRE . TftEDEUAE . —St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 1 , 098 ) , —Tho annual festival of this lodge was held on Thursdaythe 13 th
prosperous , inst . Lodge having been ouened iu duo form by Bro . B . S . Fisher , Prov . S . G . D ., ancl W . M . Bro . J . Lewis . S . W ., was presented and received the benefit of installation at the hands of Bro . J . Middleten . P . M . Isca , P . Prov . S . G . W ., who has installed every Master since the formation of the lodge . The Board of Inst died Masters consisted , besides the brethren named , of Bros . G . Homfray , Prov . J . G . W . ; Bond , P . Prov . S . D . ; and F . Ware ,
AV . M . 960 , Cardiff . The whole ceremony was performed m Bro . Miihlleton ' s usually able and impressive style , and elicited the warm eulogiums of the brethren . The AV . M ., after receiving the customary salutations proceeded to appoint and invst his officers as follows : —Bros . B . S . Fisher , I . P . M . ; J . Philips , S . AV . ; W . Davies , J . AV . ; D . Hughes , Treas . ; E . llorlick , Sec . ; J . J . Morgan , S . D . ; W . Campbell , J . D . ; Dr . G . A . Brown , Dir . of Cers . ; E . Griffiths , Org . ; E . Swedenbank , I . G . ; J . Donlevy ,
O . G . ; X . T . Green , and C . Peaty , Stewards . Lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to the Castle Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet had been prepared by Bro . Spencer , having partaken of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts wore eloquently proposed by the W . M . Provincial Grand Lodge being responded to b . y Bro . Homfray , Prov . J . G . W . ; " The Past Masters " by Bros . Bond and Fisher , P . M . 's ; and "The A isitors" by Bro . Ware , W . M . Bute Lodge ( No . 960 ) , Cardiff . The evening ' s entertainment was much enlivened by the excellent singing of Bros . Homfray , Morgan , Tutton , Spencer , and others .
SOUTH AVALES . NEATH . —Cambrian Lodge ( No . 364 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place on Tuesday , the 18 th instant , when an unusually large number of members and visitors were present to pay their respects to the newly elected \ A . M ., Bro . Clement Sankey Gardner . The visitors were , —Bros . D . Williams , P . M . ; P . Prov . G . Sec ; J . E . Nettall , AV . M . 237 , Prov . G . Sec ; Jones Hewson , Prov . G . Steward ; AV . Ware , AV . M . Bute Lodge , Cardiff ; J .
Daniel , W . M . Afan Lodge , Aberapore ; D . Levy , China ; Richards , Bullerwetl ; Rev . D . Thomas , P . M ., Afan Lodge . Amongst the members of the Cambrian Lodge were , —Bros . Rowland Thomas , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . W . ; P . H . Rowland , P . M ., P . Prov . J . G . AV . ; AV . M . Rees , P . M ., Prov . G . Registrar ; AV . Whittington , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Sec ; Ho-jrel Cuthbertson , P . M ., Prov . G . J . D . ; Dr . Thomas , Prov . G . Steward ; E . Pole , J . W . ; Hy . Green , I . G ., & c . The installation ceremony was very ably performed hy Bro .
How el Cuthbertson , P . M . 384 , Prov . J . G . D ., and met with the highest approbation from the brethren present . The AA . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : —I . P . M . Bro . P . H . Rowland , S . AV . ; Bro . E . Pole , J . W . ; Bro . Dr . Thomas , Treas . ; Bro . AV . M . Rees , P . M ., Prov . G . 'I ' reas ., Sec . ; Bro . Henry Green , S . D . ; Bro . J' B . Davies , S . D . ; Bro . AV . G . Davis , J . G . ; Bro . H . AVilliams , Steward ; Bro . Chubb , Tyler ; John Smith . The
banquet was provided at tho Castle Hotel by Bvo . Hancock , whose name alone is a guarantee for its excellence . The room was tastefully decorated with evergreens and banners representing tho various lodges and chapters of the province there were also a number of shields bearing the quarterings of Grand Lodge , and other masonic devices . After the toast of " The Queen and the Craft" had been duly honoured , Bro . Jones Hewson sang the Masonic National Anthem . Then followed " The
Health of Bro . the Prince of AVales ancl Royal Family , " " The M . W . G . M . the Earl of Zetland , " "D . G . M . Earl De Grey and Ripon , " and " Tho Prov . G . M . Bro . M . Talbot . " " The Health of the Deputy Prov . G . M . Bro . E . J . Morris , " whoso absence was much regretted , was then given . " The Prov . Grand Officers " was responded to by Bro . D . Williams with his usual happiness . He expressed the pleasure he always derived , and
indeed looked forward to , from the gatherings of his Neath brethren . "The Masters of tbe neighbouring Lodges" was responded to by Bros . Nettell , Daniel , and AA are . The latter related an incident mentioned to him by an eminent London brother of his having met in the North a number of the members of the Cambrian Lodge , whose kindness and courtesy to him and brotherly bearing to each other made such ar impression ou his mind that he sought the privileges of the Craft immediately on his return home , and is now one of those who sit m "high
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places . Tho health of "The Installing Master" followed . The toast of the evening was propnsed by Bro . Cuthbertson amidst loud prolonged enthusiasm . Bro . C . S . Gardner , W . M ., responded with much feeling , and pointed out ihe advantages arising out ofthe friendly intercourses of neighbouring lodges , which it was his intention to carry out as far as possible during his year of office . He looked forward lo a prosperous year with the helpers ho had on all sidesand aided by efficient and zealous
, officers . "While admitting that , his expecations might possibly appear too sanguine , Bro . Gardner contended that it was far better to be so than to be too indifferent . Ho concluded by asking the Masters of the neighbouring lodges to join with him in cementing good feeling and Vnueriv . il intercourse as far as possible in the province ; for if they could not see anything worthy of imitation in the working ar . Neath , thoy might detect
blunders ( which are sometimes equally as profitable ) , and endeavour to guard against them . The toasts of "The Past Masters of the Lodge , " "The Officers , " and others having been duly honoured , the brethren separated at an early hour .
SUFFOLK . ALDEBURGII . —Adah Lodge ( No . 936 ) . —On Friday , the 7 th inst ., a regular meeting of this lodge was held at the AVhite Lion Hotel , when Bro . George Htu-yicv , of Fairfield House , Saxmundham , and formerly of the Zetland Lodge ( No . 768 ) , was ably installed AV . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year , by Bro . C . J . Townsend , P . M . of the Prince of Wales Lodge , assisted bBrosNewson Garrett and Thomas KeigwineP . M . ' s
y , , . Three candidates were initiated by Bro . Harper , who delivered the charge iu a most impressive and effective manner . Bro . C . J . Townsend was re-elected an honorary member , aud received the thanks of the brethren for the kind assistance he has given the lodge . The lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and the brethren enjoyed a most agreeable evening .
SURREY . CROYDON . —Fast Surrey Lodge of Concord ( No . 463 ) . —This lodge held a regular mooting on the 6 th inst ,, at the Greyhound Hotel , Bro . AV . Roebuck , AV . M ., in tho chair . The lodge having boon opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Tho AA ' . M . then initiated two gentlemen into tho mystorios of Freemasonry ; two brethren presented themselves to bo passed to tho second degree ; and three were raised to tho sublime degree of M . M . The whole of this arduous task was gone through in the most able manner , the W . M . boing woll assisted by his officers .
AVARWICKSHIRE . AVARWICK . — ¦ SliaJeespeare Lodge ( No . 284 ) . — -A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , tbe 11 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , High-street . Bro . Goodchild , W . M ., occupied the chair in the absence of the AV . M ., supported bv Bros . Margetts , S . AV . ; Harris , Prov . G . Chap . ; Cooke , P * . Prov . S . G . W ., Sec ; and numerous other brethren . Bro . Cotter was passed to the second degreeand sundry other minor business
, transacted to clear up the lodge before the installation of the new W \ M ., which will take place at the annual celebration of St . John , on the 25 th of January , when a large company is expected . Wo regret to announce that the present W . M ., Bro . Sanderson , is seriously ill .
YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . STOKESEEY . —Cleveland Lodge ( No . 543 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on M < nday last , at the Golden Lion Hotel , Bros . Stephen Hunter , AV . M . ; George Markham Tweddell , F . S . A . Scot , as S . W . ; George Tweildell , jun ., J . W . ; J . H . Handyside , Sec . The lodge being opened in the first degree , and t ' lie minutes of the preceding lodge confirmed , the AV . M . proceeded to appoint his officers for the ensuing year , investing
them with their respective jewels , save the two Wardens , who were absent , viz ., —Bros . Henry Fawcett , B . A . ( re-appointed ) , S . W . ; George Hodgson , J . AV . ; J . II . Handyside , S-e . ; A . A . Boyle , S . D . ; Richardson . J . D . ; Rev . Spen-er Cuhitt , I . G . The lodge elected Bro . AVatson , P . M . Treas ., and Bro . Wm . Harrison was re-elected Ty ler . The Thursday nearest tho full moon in February was fixed for the annual banquet , after which , there being no special business , the W . M . gave the explanation ofthe