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which they did so much , he returned thanks . —Bro . FILER said a member of their lodge , made in the lodge , had discharged the duties of installing Master , ancl he did not know if any one could have done it better . —The W . M . proposed " The Health of Bro . E . Cox , P . M ., Treas ., ancl Installing Master that day . "Bro . E . Cox felt some nervousness in returning thanks for the toast , hut their kindness would overlook it . He had used his best endeavours to please allancl those exertions should

al-, ii ays be at the service of his mother lodge in particular , and Freemasonry in general . —The Tyler ' s toast brought the meeting to an end . ROYAL ALBERT LODGE ( No . 1209 ) . —This lodge held its annual meeting at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Monday , the 16 th inst ., when the following brethren were present : —Joseph Smith , W . M . ; C . J . Jefferys , S . W . ; J . Downs , J . W . ; Matthew Cooke ,

Sec . ; J . A . Farnfield , S . D . ; T . Peters , J . D . ; W . H . Farnfield . I . G . ; John Savage , AV . AVatson , R . AV . Little , and Thomas Lewis . A isitors : AV . Farnfield , Assist . G . Sec . ; C . Bennett , P . M ., 25 . The business consisted in raising Bro . W . H . Farnfield , and the election of WM .., Treas ., and Tyler , for the ensuing year , the choice of the brethren unanimously falling on Bro . Jefferys , Joseph Smith , and Daly . After the business the lodge

adjourned to banquet , which was served in capital style by Messrs . Elkington and Shrewsbury , and an evening of great enjoyment was passed by every one present , the comicalities being most ably rendered by Bro . Peters , and the serious singing very prettily done by Bro . Lewis , P . M ., 53 , a newly elected member . Tlie speeches were above the average , being warm and animated , the W . M ., Bro . Watson , and Bro . Farnfield , Assist . G . Sec ., having been very telling in their addresses .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

BERKSHIRE . WINDSOR . —Castle Lodge ( No . 1073 ) . —The installation of the AV . M . of this flourishing lodge took place on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., at the Castle Hotel , Bro . Devereux , P . M . 1073 , Prov . G . Sec , Berks and Bucks , Installing Master , performing the ceremony in a most impressive and earnest manner , to the great delight and satisfaction of the numerous members and visitors

present . The ceremony was embellished with appropriate music , . performed by Bros . Dyson , Prov . G . Asst . Dir . of Cers . ; Tolley , Org . 1073 ; Marriott , ' of the Royal Chapel of St . George , and Eton College ; and Wbitehouse , of the Royal Chapel of St . James ancl Westminster Abbey . The effect produced by this efficient quartette was very great , the words and music being admirably adapted for the purpose . The Rev . A . W . R . Quinlan

, 7 B . A ., was initiated into the ancient order by the Rev . Bro . Sinison , P . M ., Prov . G . Chap . Durham ; and the impressive manner in which the rev . gentleman performed the ceremony commanded the admiration of all present . Bros . Morten aud Lambert were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by Bro . Devereux . The lodge being duly closed by the AV . M ., Bro . E . A . Lnyton , Prov . G . Sec , and an anthem sung by the musical

brethren , nearly the whole of the brethren adjourned to the banquet-room , where a most elegant and substantial banquet was provided by Bro . Pyecroft , the worthy host , to which the brethren did ample justice . At its conclusion , the WM . called for grace , which was sung by Bros . Marriott , Dyson , and Whitehouse . The toast of " The Queen and the Craft" was most warmly proposed by the W . M ., and " God save the Queen" was

¦ sung , the solos by Bro . Dyson , aud the brethren joining heartily in the chorus . The W . M . then gave " The Prince of Wales anil the rest of the Royal Family , " alluding most gracefully to the Rose of Denmark who is to be the Royal bride of our young ftince , all hearts responding to the wish ' for long life , happiness , and prosperity so feelingly expressed by the AA ' . M . Bro . Dyson then sangin a manner worthy of the themea beautiful ancl

, , appropriate song , part of which was written for him for this meeting , and which we inserted last week . The usual Masonic toasts were given with all due honour , which were followed b y appropriute glees and songs by the various musical brethren , adding much to the enjoyment of the evening .

CHANNEL ISLES . JERSEY . —Lodge la Cesaree ( No . 860 ) . —An emergency meeting was held on Tuesday , February 3 rd , presided over by Bro . Durell , AV . M ., assisted by his Wardens . The lodge was

opened iu the first degree at a quarter to seven . A ballot was taken for a joining brother , which resulted unfavourably . Another ballot was taken for a candidate for initiation , which was unanimous in his favour . The rest of tbe evening was devoted to the consideration of the new bye-laws , the remainder of which were adopted seriatim , but so long a time was occupied over them , that it was again necessary to postpone the final decision on reading the whole together . The lodge was closed

at ten o'clock , and but a small party remained for refreshment . A second emergency meeting was held on Thursday , February 12 th , presided over by the AV . M . and his AVardens . The lodge was opened in the first degree at a quarter past six . Iu conformity with a resolution passed at the last meeting , the new bye-laws were read over en masse . Bro . Binet proposed that they should be printed for circulation among the members before final adoption . A discussion ensuedin which Bros .

, Binet , Piscard , Baudains , Le Sueur , and Rondeaux , took part , and an amendment was proposed , that the adoption should precede tho printing . Both were duly seconded ancl put to the meeting . The show of hands was in favour of the original motion . A committee of four brethren was appointed to revise the documents , with a view , however , only to the correction of verbal errors . The lodge was opened in the

second degree . Bros . J . de Ste . Croix , Laurens , Renouf , and Desmoulins , were examined as to their proficiency ; this having proved satisfactory they were raised to the rank of Master Masons by the AV . M ., assisted in the latter portion of the ceremony by Bro . Schmitt , P . M . Bro . Rondeaux , as

Orator , then gave an address of half an hour ' s duration , which was highly interesting , being of a philosophical nature , on the astronomical bearing of the allegory which holds so prominent a place in this degree . Unfortunately the subject is one which must necessarily be restricted to the precincts of the lodge , and therefore cannot be published in THE FEEEJIASON ' MAGAZINE . As may be supposed , the discourse was listened to with the utmost attention , and at its close received the applause of those

present . The lodge was resumed in the first degree . Bro . Binet proposed a candidate for initiation at seven day ' s notice , as he is shortly about to leave the country . Bros , the Rev . F . de la Mure , Ph . de Ste . Croix , Catley , " and Abler , were examined in the first degree , and their answers being approved , they were passed to the degree of Fellow-Craft with the usual ceremonies . The W . M . informed the lodge of the probability that the esteemed Bro . Schmitt

might shortly leave Jersey . lie reminded the members in appropriate terms of the value placed upon his services , which were ever ready in the cause of Freemasonry , and of the high regard in which he is held by all who are associated with him . Considering that he ought not to leave Jersey without some mark of distinction , and the retention of some memento of him , he proposed that Bro . Schmitt be requested to allow his portrait to bo taken at the expense of the lodge . This having been

seconded was carried unanimously , and a committee was appointed to make arrangements for its due execution . The lodge was closed soon after ten o'clock , and some of the brethren remained to partake of refreshment .

DEA'ONSHIRE . DEVONPOET . —Lodge of Fidelity ( No . 280 ) . —The brethren of this lodge celebrated their annual festival on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., at tbe Royal Hotel , Plymouth . The proceedings were of more than usual interest from tlie fact that it was the anniversary of the birthday of the late Reverend Prov . G . M .

of this province , the Earl of Fortescue ; and another feature inducing the large gathering that assembled was the promised attendance of the R . W . ancl Rev . D . Prov . G . M ., John Huyshe , Grand Chaplain of England , and the V . W . W . Dennis Moore , Prov . G . S . W ., botli of whom were present . There were also the W . M . of Lodge Fidelity , T . Johns , and his various officers : — Bros . AV . Derry , the AVorshipul the Mayor of Plymouth ; W . M .

of Lodge Charity ; the Rev . J . C . Carwithin , P . Prov . G . Chap . ; the Rev . J . Erskine E Risk , P . Prov . G . Chap . ; Lorenzo Tripe , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . D . ; Rodcl , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Reg . ; James J . Chise , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., Secretary of 280 ; James Rowe , P . M ., Prov . G . Treas . ; R . Rhodda , Prov . G . Sec . ; Harfoot , P . M ., Prov . G . S . ; AV . R . Phillips , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . ; J . Mackay , P . M ., Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; John M . Mackay , P . M . ; Ridgway , Prov . G . J . W . ; AVilliam Hunt , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Purst . ; Capt . Dick , P . Prov . G . S . D . ; S . Chappie , Prov . G .