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Long may Victoria reign , Queen of the azure main , Masons , resound the strain , God save the Queen . The usual Masonic toasts followed , and the evening was spent pleasurably and harmoniously . It is but justice to this lodge to add that the whole of the proceedings were pronounced by the visitors as being conducted in a manner that would do credit to any lodge in the kingdom .

BRISTOL . BEISTOD . —Royal Clarence Lodge ( No . 68 ) . —An emergency lodge was held on Monday , the 9 th inst ., at which two new members were received into the Order , Mr . Frederick G . Powell and Mr . Goodfellow . At the ceremony one of the oldest Masons in the province , Bro . James Willway , was present , as proposer of the first-named candidate .

CHESHIRE . BIKCE-NIIEAT ) . —Mersey Lodge ( So . 477 ) . —The annual meeting to celebrate the festival of St . John the Evangelist was held on Wednesday , the 11 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Hamilton-square . The following visitors were present : —Bros . Hamer , Prov . G . Treas ., West Lancashire ; Thomas Rodcn ( a Swiss Brother ) , J . Morton , 1035 , F . Frisch , W . M . 203 ; H . Langley , W . Theobalds , J . Stokes , J . F . Lees , 60 S ; J . M . Eccle 3 ,

1026 ; G . C . Liddell and R . McGregor , 724 ; J . Xilshaw , W . M . 724 ; and J . F . Williams , the worthy host of the Palatine Hotel . The lodge having been duly opened with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . Ralph Langley , F . M ., of the Sverton Lodge , and one of the oldest members of the Mersey Lodge , was installed by Bro . New in that neat and precise manner which always characterises his working . The -various ceremonies

having been concluded , the brethren adjourned for dinner to the Queen ' s Hotel . After the usual Masonic toasts , the W . Master proposed "The Health of the Provincial Grand Treasurer of West Lancashire , Bro . Hamer , " commenting upon his assiduity in attending to the duties of his office , and stating that he had witnessed his zeal and energy on several occasions . Bro . Hamer responded , expressing his surprise at the heart in which his health had been receivedand

y way , gave some useful hints to the young Masons , as to the necessity of more careful attention to the work of the lodge , assuring them that merit alone obtains proferment . Some admirable songs enlivened the evening ; and , without invidious comparisons , we may casually allude to the beautiful sentimental songs of Bro . I * ea , and the admirable recitations of Bro . Eccles . According to usual custom , the lodge was closed at an early hour with the nsual Masonic honours .

DEVONSHIRE . DEYOUPOKT . —Lodge St . Aulgn ( No . 954 ) . —A highly interesting meeting of this lodge was held on the 10 th inst . Present—Bro . Kent , W . M ., in the chair . Three F . C . ' s were raised to the sublime degree of W . M ., mid two candidates , after the usual ballot , were initiated into Freemasonry , and desired to he enrolled as subscribing members of the lodge . During the eveningBroChappieIPMpresented to the lod

, . , ..., ge a large coloured portrait of himself in full Craft costume . The brethren expressed themselves highly pleased and gratified at the gift , and a formal vote of thanks was presented to the donor . This being the first meeting in the new year , the W . M . desired each of the brethren to take wine with him , and drink prosperity to Lodge 954 . The lodge was closed at half-past nine , after the proposal of two gentlemen for initiation at the next lodge .

ESSEX . HARWICH . —Lodge Star in the Fast ( No . 650 ) . —The usual monthl y meeting of this lodge was held at the Pier Hotel , Harwich , on Monday evening , the 9 th inst . Present —Bros . Durrant , W . M . ; Surridge , P . M . ; Wymark , S . W . ; Newman , J-W . ; W . 0 . Ward , P . M . ; Farthing , Monson , Dickson , Malpas , Raven , Butcher , Morris , Boulding , Barlow , & c . Visitors—Bros . Westgate , 225 , 376 , and 959 ; Duna , 387 ; Elwood , 225 ; Johnson , 461 ; Wheatly , 419 ; Kegwin , Xdair Lodge , Aldboro' , & o . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes

of last meeting wero read and confirmed . Bro . Boulding , having answered the several questions satisfactorily , retired . The lodge was then opened iu the second degree . Bro . Boulding was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , the ceremony being ably performed by the W . M . The W . M . afterwards proceeded to initiate Mr . Robert Barlow in the mysteries of Freemasonry , the charge and working tools being delivered by Bro . Westgate , after which Mr . R . H . Fisher was

unanimously elected a member of the lodge . The lodge having been closed in harmony , the brethren retired to a well-served banquet provided by Bro . Brice . The repast concluded , the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , including the Provincia Grand Master for Essex , coupling with it the name of Bro . W . 0 . Ward , P . M ., P . G . D ., who responded in suitable terms . The next toast proposed was the visitors , coupled with the name of Bro . Westgate , who , he was pleased to say , had been of great

assistance to them during the past two years . He could only return the visiting brethren his sincere thanks , and trusted it would be his good fortune to be honoured with the presence of many visitors during his year of office . Bro . Westgate acknowledged the toast , and thanked the W . M . for the compliment paid him and his brother visitors . The AV . M . next gave the health of Bro . Barlow , whom he had had the pleasure of initiating into the Order that evening . Bro . Barlow , in reply , said he trusted that his conduct would be such as to gain the esteem of the Masonic body . A very pleasant evening was enjoyed by the brethren .

HAMPSHIRE . BorjENEMOUTH . —Lodge of Mengist ( No . 195 ) . — The installation of Bro . McWilliam as W . M . took place on Thursday , tho 12 th inst . Bro . Hoskins , of the Lodge of Amity , Poole , acted as Installing Master , and several of the Poole brethren came over for the occasion . Bro . McWilliam then appointed his officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Tuck , S . W . ; Macey , J . W . j Roberts , S . D . ; Bill , J . D . ; Rebbeck , Sec . ; West , I . G . j

Macey , Treas . Bro . Hoskins gave a most admirable lecture on the tracing board . A banquet was provided , and after the usual toasts and Masonic songs , the brethren separated at an early hour , after passing a pleasant evening . We are glad to say that the Lodge of Hongist is increasing fast , and , we believe the ensuing year will be a most satisfactory one to all the brethren . They purpose having a Masonic ball in the course of a fortnight at Bro . Bill ' s new AssemblRoomswhichit is

exy , , pected , will be well attended . SURREY . CBOTDON . —Fast Surrey Lodge of Concord ( No . 463 ) . —On

Thursday , the 5 th inst ., the first meeting of this lodge for the present year was held at the Greyhound , Croydon ( Bro . Benjamin Bean ' s ) , under the presidency of Bro . J . G . Chancellor , W . M . There were on this occasion no initiations , but Bros . Thomas Goodman , of the Crown , Dulwich , George Buck , and Thomas Hawkins were passed , and Barker raised . A ballot for joining took place , the result of which was that Bros . William Locock WebbP . M . of Frederick Lodge of Unity ( No . 452 )

, , and James Towsey , of Lodge of Prosperity ( No . 78 ) , became members of this lodge . As there was no other business to be transacted , the lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of an excellent banquet served up by Bro . Bean . The evening was spent very merrily and pleasantly . SOUTH WALES ( EASTERN DIVISION ) .

ABEEATON . —A / an Lodge ( No . S 33 ) . —The brethren of thislodge assembled in great force on Friday , the 13 th inst ., the occasion being the celebration of the animal festival , and theinstallation of W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge was opened at four o ' clock , p . m ., by the W . M ., Bro . George Newman , when the following brethren were present , viz ., Bros . James G . Hall . P . Prov . J . G . W . ; Edward J . Morris , P . Prov . S . G . D . ; W . LI . PowellProv . J . G . D . ; P . II . Rowland

, , P . Prov . G . Sunt , of Works ; F . D . Michael , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; W . E . Chalinder and D . Longdon , Prov . G . Stewards ; H . LI . Prichard , W . M . elect ; James Richardson , W . M . No . 237 ; D . Jenkins , J . Jones , R . F . Gillett , Thomas Welsh , T . Daniel , J , Jones , jun ., Edward Jones , D . Smith , McOwen , M . Tennant , J . Felton , Conway , Jones , Hewson , Phillips , Flicker , Phipps , Davies , B . Phillipps , Popkin , Williams , and others . The