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manner . A resolution of condolence and sympathy with the widow and orphans of the late Bro . Firmin , P . M ., and Prov . G . See . Hants , was proposed by Bro . Stebbing , and seconded by Bro . G . AV . Clarke . The AV . M . read a letter from Bro . Dr . Norcott , withdrawing his name as a candidate for the chair , on account of ill health . Bro . Bromley , P . M ., as the proposer of Bro . Dr . Uoveott , consented to his name being withdrawn , and proposed that the Secretary should convey to Bro . Norcott the expression of regret from the Lodge at hearing of his continued

illness . The ballot was taken for Bro . G . Langley , S . AA \ , who was declared to be unanimously elected AA ' . M . for the ensuing year . The AA ' . M . congratulated tho Lodge on the prospect of a successful and happy year under the presidency of Bro . Langley , who had proved himself on all occasions to be a worthy brother and a , zealous Mason . A resolution was passed negativing the first four resolutions of the Board of General Purposes , on the grounds of their adoption being likely to limit the amount given to the charities and favouring tho fifth proposition , but

adding , that if the funds at any time admitted of the large expenditure of the first four propositions , it would afford incomplete accommodation unless dormitories were introduced , however gradually they might be established . A committee having been appointed to make the necessary arrangements for St . John ' s Day , the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment , which was enlivened by the excellent singing of Bros . Welch . F . Perkins , and other brethren .

ISLE OF AYICffiT . AvvaiSTiiMT . —Lodge . —Wednesday , April Gth , Tarborottgli ( 800 ) , High Streot , Venlnor , al 7 . KENT . AT-POiNTirtlNTS . —koifycs . —Monday , April -till . Peace and Harmony ( 23 . 1 ) , Eoyal Oak , Dover , at 7 . J ; Tuesday , 5 th , Adam ' s ( 131 ) , Masonic Hall , Sheerness , at 0 ; Wednesday , Oth , Boyal Naval ( 021 ) , Royal Hotel , Ramsgale , at 7 ; Invieta ( 1011 ) , George Hotel , Ashford , at S ; Thursday , 7 th , United Industrious ( 31 ) , Freemasons' Tavern , Canterbury , at 8 .

GUAVESEXI" ) . —Lodge of Freedom ( No . 91 ) . —On tho 21 st hist ., the usual monthly meeting of this Lodge , numerously attended , was held ; Bros . E . AA ' ates , W . M ., T . Pottinger , S . AV ., . 1 . J . Everist , , L \ V . One brother was raised and one passed , and a candidate initiated . The Grand Lodge plan for devoting the Hall to Masonic purposes was considered , and resolutions were unanimously passed in support thereof .

LANCASHIRE ( EAST ) . Awortrnmsis . —Lodges . —Monday , April < tlh , Cheethnm and CranvpsaU ( 02 S ) , Crumpsall Hotel , . Manchester , at 0 '; Thursday , 7 th , All ' ability ( 3011 ) , Cross Street , Manchester , at 0 . J , Bunv . —Lodge of Relief ( No . 50 ) . —Tho monthly meeting of this flourishing Lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 17 th inst ., at the 1 fare and Hounds Inn , Bolton Street , when four candidates were initiated into Freemasonry . Several visiting brethren from Bolt , on-le-Moor were present . The Lodge being duly closed , the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment , diversified by several songs and recitations being given . Bro . Matthew AVardhaugh , lessee of the Bury and Longton theatres , was one of tho initiates .

LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) . ' APPOINTMENTS . —/ -, oa > s . —Monday , April 1 th , Harmony ( 207 ) , Wellington Hotel , Garston , at 5 . J ; Tuesday , oth , Alliance ( 085 ) , Stanley Arms , lloby , at 4 . 1 ; Wednesday , Oth , St . John ' s ( 071 ) , Caledonian Hotel , Liverpool , at Oi ; Kllesmero ( 1032 ) , Red Lion , Choi-ley , at ti ; Tliiirsday , 7 th , Mariners ( 310 ) , Masonic Temple , Liverpool , at ti . Instruction . —Tuesday , Sth , Merchants ( 201 ) , -Masonie Temple , Liverpool , at 5 . Chapter , —Tuesday , 5 th , St . John ' s ( 215 ) , Masonic Temple , Liverpool , at 0 . LEICESTERSHIRE . ArroTXTOiKT . —M « c—AVednesday , April 0 th . St , John ' s ( 31 S ) , Bell Hotel , Leicester , at 7 .