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was a plain one , but exceedingly well served by Mr . Coudray , the proprietor of the St . Aubin ' s Hotel . The Assembly Room was hung vouud with various coloured flags , provided by Bro . De La Taste , to whom , as residing on the spot , the arrangements had been to a great extent intrusted , and to him the success of the whole may be fairly attributed , without disparagement to those who acted with him , who also exerted themselves to the utmost . The dinner having been concludedand the

, debris removed , waiters were excluded , and the room was " close tyled . " The President gave in succession the toasts of " The Queen and Craft , " "The Prince and Princess of Wales and Royal Family , " "The Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and Grand Lodge of England , " " The R . W . the Prov . Grand Master , " who replied in feeling terms for the honour thus paid him .

Bro . Capt . Saumarez then gave " The Deputy Prov . G . M . and Prov . Grand Lodge , " acknowledged by Bro . C . Johnson , P . G . S . W . The Prov . Grand Master proposed " The Health of the W . M . of St . Aubin's Lodge , and success to his undertaking , " commenting on the work of the lodge as that day exhibited , and -expressing a hope that he ( tbe W . M . of St . Aubin ' s ) might be able during his year of office to initiate half a hundred into the

Craft , thereby exceeding by five the number admitted by himself during tbe previous 3 'ear as W . M . of the Royal Alfred Lodge . He further trusted that the brethren from St . Helier would frequently visit the new lodge , not only from a kind and fraternal feeling , hut with a view to instruction in what ho deemed an exact and correct form of ritual . The toast having been dulhonouredBro . Dr . Hopkins

y , acknowledged the compliment in suitable terms , and expressed liis intention to work strictly in conformity with the most authorised ritual in Loudon , namely that of the Lodge of Emulation . The Prov . Grand Master next gave " The Masters of the Jersey Lodges , " with a few remarks on his connexion with them as their head . This was responded to by Bro . Captain Saumarez and others . Bro . Orange proposed " The Health of

the Rev . Chaplain , " with a vote of thanks for his eloquent and impressive sermon , to which the Rev . F . De La Mare replied in appropriate terms , reiterating his injunctions to those present to live as becomes Masons , and never to disgrace the

profession . He gave as the next toast , "The Choir , with thanks for their most efficient services , " connecting therewith the name of Bro . Charles Johnson , who had been indefatigable iu his exertions to secure that success which had been completely attained . At the same time the President was requested to communicate a formal vote of thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who had so well sustained their parts in the proceedings . Bro . Johnson having lefton his behalf the toast was replied to

, by Bro . Peagam , who promised to report the compliment on the same evening , which he felt sure would be receiveci with much gratification . The Rev . Chaplain proposed "The Health of the Newly Initiated Brethren" in feeling terms , ¦ which was responded to by Bro . Surguy on behalf of himself and the others . Bro . Vatcher mentioned the claims upon tho brethren of " The Constable and Churchwardens of St .

Bre-Jade ' s , " whose health he proposed , calling attention to the admirable order which pervaded the proceeding ' s at church , chiefly owing to their kind and vigorous attention . This was duly honoured , and the President was requested to write to offer thanks for their valuable services . Several other toasts were given , concluding with "The Ladies , " to which Bro . Orange did full justiceamid general approbation . The part

, y broke up about nine o'clock . Before concluding our notice of this auspicious day , during which the weather was as favourable as could bo desired , the sun glistening brightly on the handsome decorations of gold and silver worn by the Bretliren , let us say a word to the inhabitants of St . Aubin's , firstly , in commendation of their conduct on the occasion . They appeared thoroughlto enjoy this "

rey vival" . in their usually quiet town , and at the same time to restrain their curiosity so far as not to offer any obstacles to the procession on its route , They thus appropriately evinced their appreciation of the effort to relieve their monotony , and to confer permanent advantages upon them , not only by bringing their town into greater notoriety , but by introducing the benefits to be derived from the influence of the most ancient and

honourable society in existence , which dates back some thousands of years , if we may believe , and we see no reason to doubt , the assertions of the fraternity . We trust that when next we have to report the proceedings of St . Aubin ' s Lodge , we shall have to announce perfect success , and that the gentlemen of the

district will , by joining the ranks , give effect to our best wishes and by virtue of their initiation , and their acquaintance with the principles of the Craft , become better husbands , better fathers , better citizens , more fearing God , more honouring the constituted authorities , more kind ancl affectionate as members of society , particularly to the brotherhood .

DEVONSHIRE . PLTSTOUTH . — Brunswick Lodge ( No . 185 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at their premises in the Union-road , on the 6 th inst . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . Chappie , P . M ., opened the lodge with prayer , at seven precisely . After due examination , three brethren were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , and two were passed to that

of Fellow Craft . After transacting some matter of business , the brethren adjourned for refreshment at 9 . 30 . MOIIRICE TOWN , DEVONPORT . —St . Aubyn Lodge ( No . 1256 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall of Lodge 185 , on the 12 th inst ., for the purpose of transacting the usual business . During the evening , the brethren had the elaborate designs furnished by Bro . Ashof that lodge ,

, for pedestals submitted to their consideration , ancl a vote of money was given to the Furnishing Committee to provide them . Votes were about to be taken for the other necessary furniture , when very many of those present intimated to the W . M . their intention to present to the lodge certain useful and necessary articles . Among others , we heard one brother state that he had commissioned an artist to paint the three tracing

boards ( six feet high ); another that ho had ordered the two pillars , a set of easels , and a 9-inch square ; a third , that a silver square and compass , for the volume of the Sacred Law , would shortly be forthcoming . Other liberal brethren immediately proffered their intention of giving . Among other things we heard—silk velvet cushion for W . M . ' s pedestal ; faldstool ; the Volume of the Sacred Law ; the doves for the Senior and Junior Deacons ; the columns for the pedestals ; and one of the brothers stated that be had receiveci a communication from the

Secretary of a lodge at Chester , promising a sketch ot the celebrated Masonic carpet , named by Dr . Oliver in his " Revelations of a Square . " The W . M . congratulated the brethren on the liberality displayed . The committee having been formed , they will shortly meet the reception of tenders , prices , & c . The lodge adjourned , after having received propositions for the initiation of two gentlemen at their next regular lodge .

DURHAM . WEST HARTLEPOOL . —Harbour of Jtefnge Lodge ( No . 1066 ) —This lodge met on Tuesday , the 12 th inst . Present—Bros . G . Kirk , M . D ., W . M . ; W . Hitching , S . W . ; H . Rank , J . W . ; and a fair muster of the brethren . Visitor — Bro . James Grooves , P . M . 774 . Mr . N . Mylius , was ballotted for and unanimously accepted as a fit and proper person to be made a Mason .

This being the appointed time for electing the W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year , the brethren voted by ballot for the W . M ., when it was declared that Bro Rank , J . W ., had been elected to thatoffice . Bro . Rank , though a youngMason , has been a good ancl regular attendant at the lodge , and has so far proved himself a zealous Mason . Bro . Rickinson , who has filled the office of Treasurer for two years , was again nominated , but on

its becoming known that Bro . Rickinson declined the election . Bro . J . Bird was unanimously elected to that office , and Bro . Muers re-elected Tyler . The lodge was then closed in ancient form with solemn prayer , and the bretliren retired to refreshment . YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) .

DONCASTEH . —St . George's Lodge ( No . 298 ) . —The brethren of this lodge held their anniversary on Wednesday , the 6 th inst ., when Bro . Wright was duly installed W . M . for the year ensuing . Having installed his officers , amongst whom Bro . Webb bad been re-appointed as Treasurer ; a candidate was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , and the lodge was closed . The bretlirento the number of fourteenthen adjourned to the

, , Woolpack Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was provided , which did credit to the host and hostess . The chair was taken by the W . M ., who proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and the bretliren spent a harmonious , and , we trust , a happy evening .