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Bro. Joseph Ariano, of Kingston, Jamaica, will supply all applicants with the current numbers of the Freemasons' Quarterly Review.

JAMAICA. KINGSTON, Dec. 8.-The installation of the officers of the Friendly Lodge, took place at Freemasons' Hall, Harbour-street, when the following Brethren were duly installed:—

W.M. David N. Martin; Lewis Ashenheim, M. D., Senior Warden; Solomon Melhado, Junior Warden; D. R. De Costa, Treasurer ; Lewis Aria, Secretary; Joseph Mendes, Senior Deacon; Joseph Aarons, Inner Guard: Joseph Chaves, Tyler.

After the interesting ceremony, and the addresses of the several offieers, which appeared to give general satisfaction, the Lodge was closed in form; when the members of the Lodge, accompanied by a large number of visiting Brethren, repaired to their Banqueting Hall, where a sumptuous entertainment awaited them. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and drunk with enthusiasm, between which the enlivening strains of an excellent band were happily introduced. The whole proceedings of the evening were marked with innocent mirth and interchange of brotherly sentiments.

ROYAL LODGE, Dec. 10.-The Annual installation of Master and Officers took place at the Sussex Hall.

The Lodge being opened in form, the Worshipful John Nunes proceeded to install Bro. John Burger as Master for the ensuing year. The worthy Master then installed his officers, which are as follow:

Bro. James Scott, S. W.; Robert Aguilar, J. W.: John Escoffery, Treasurer; Robert Linton, Secretary; Aaron Salom, S. D.; Robert Osborn, J. D.; Robert Jordon, I. G.; Alexander Malliet and W. Blakely, Stewards; Joseph Chaves, Tyler.

The Master and officers severally returned thanks.

The Lodge was then closed, when the Brethren, about eighty in number, repaired to the banquet, the usual loyal, patriotic, and Masonic toasts, were given from the chair; viz.

"The Queen."

"Prince Albert, Albert, Prince of Wales, and the Royal Family." "Our beloved Governor,-the Earl of Elgin."

"The Earl of Zetland.'

"The Worshipful Past Master, John Nunes,"-who returned thanks. His interests, he said, were identified with Masonry-he had given it the utmost consideration for more than five years, and been unceasing in his endeavours to discharge the discharge the duties of his Mastership with satisfaction. So long as he had a breath to draw he would always be found ready and willing to promote the welfare of the Craft. He then proposed "The Sister Lodges."

Bro. MELHADO, on behalf of the Friendly Lodge, and the Sister Lodges generally, returned thanks.

"The Visiting Brethren."

Bro. ARIANO returned thanks.

Bro. Scort proposed the health of "The Ladies."

Bro. AGUILAR said that this was the second or third time he was called on to respond to the toast of " The Ladies." It was certainly a very pleasing duty. He thought he saw a smile playing on the lips, and the countenances of some of the Brethren lighted up with cheerfulness, anxious to hear what is to be said about "The Ladies." Pleasing, however, as is the duty, it is not a very easy one. Who can speak of their sparkling eyes without being a lover of astrology-or of their roseate cheeks and rosy lips, without being somewhat of a florist,—or of their sylph-like forms, without being an admirer of sculpture; indeed, said he, I must confess that I am a great lover of the ladies-but it is the love of exalted virtue-it is the love of that influence which they never fail to yield to all noble and laudable undertakings-it is a love which tends to exalt, to ennoble, and to dignify the mind. Where would be the sweets of domestic felicity without the ladies? In the spheres in which they move, they are our guiding stars; and I therefore conclude with my sincere thanks for the very handsome manner in which you have drunk the health of "The Ladies."

Bro. SALOM, after a very appropriate eulogium proposed the health of "Bro. Edward Jordon."

The hall resounded with the deafening hurrahs on the proposition of this toast. After the impulse had subsided,

Bro. JACKSON rose to return thanks on his behalf. In responding to this toast, he observed, he should be ashamed to offer any eulogium-it was one which was entitled to no thanks-it was the performance of a duty of the Lodge. It was too well known that Bro. Jordon was the friend-not of Masons alone, but of mankind in general-not of a class or body, but the friend of his fellow man, without distinction of class, creed, or complexion; he was the people's friend. And did we omit this mark of our love and our esteem we would have deserved censure but to thus noticing the worthy-the beloved brother-we have only done our duty-and may he return with renovated health and strength to his native land.

Bro. MELHADO proposed "The health of the members of the Royal Lodge."

Bro. BURGER returned thanks.

Bro. FAIRBANK proposed the health of the "Past Officers."

Bro. Mc DoWELL returned thanks.

Bro. RIEUSSETT, after a few prefatory remarks, proposed the health of "The Worshipful John Burger."

Bro. BURGER returned thanks in an energetic and sound speech.

The conviviality of the evening proceeded for some time, when the Brethren parted in harmony and good feeling with each other, and apparently with themselves.

THE SCOTCH LODGE. Glenlyon, No. 2.-We acknowledge with much gratification the permission granted us, to announce that by the last packet, has arrived the Warrant, constituting in full the Glenlyon Lodge, Provincial No. 2. This Warrant is addressed to the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, Rev. G. W. Burton. Its first officebearers are the Right Worshipful W. J. Rutherford, Master; Worshipful Alfred E. Robins, Senior Warden; and Arthur A. Chevalleau, Junior Warden.

We beg respectfully to congratulate the many and respectable members, who, under dispensation, formed, and have hitherto most creditably

conducted this Lodge, on the handsome manner in which their truly Masonic proceedings have been confirmed by the highest authority; and we are perfectly satisfied that the working will be so continued, as to ensure to this branch of the great Brotherhood a high rank among the Lodges of the western world. The Lodge-rooms have been fitted up in a very handsome and tasteful style, admirably suited for the observance of the Fraternity's labours, and appropriately adorned for the reception of the Provincial Grand Master, who has intimated his readiness at the earliest moment to attend, and with due pomp and solemnity install this the youngest, but we believe yet destined to be among the noblest of the Lodges in Jamaica.

BERMUDA.-Masonic Festival, Dec. 27,-The anniversary of St. John the Evangelist was celebrated with unusual splendour by the Minden Lodge, No. 63, on the Registry of the Grand Lodge of Ireland, held in the 20th Regiment, assisted by the Brethren of the Masonic Fraternity in Bermuda. The Lodge was opened at the Masonic Hall at ten o'clock, when the Installation of Bro. South as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year, took place, it being the fifth time during a Masonic career of nineteen years, that this greatly beloved and highly talented Brother presided over the Lodge, with honour to himself and profit to the Brotherhood, not only to Lodge 63, but to the Craft in general.

At high noon the procession moved on in Masonic order, preceded by an excellent band playing the " Freemasons' March." On reaching the church door, the Brethren opened ranks and faced inwards, when the Worshipful Master (Captain South) of Minden Lodge passed into the church, receiving homage from the Brethren, who followed their chief in due order.

The service was opened by the choir, consisting of the excellent band of the 20th Regiment, Miss Oliver presiding at the organ, who sung an appropriate hymn composed for the occasion. After the service, which was performed by the Rev. Bro. Mantach, the hundreth Psalm

was sung.

Between the Communion-service and the sermon, a beautiful anthem, composed expressly for the occasion by Bro. Oliver, was exceedingly well sung by the choir.

The venerable and Rev. Bro. Hoare gave a very edifying discourse from Romans, xii. 9, 10., fully elucidating the principles of Freemasonry, and calculated to enlighten the mind of the uninitiated as well as the Brethren of the mystic tie. We subjoin an extract:-" Let there be no animosities, no discords, no jarrings, no jealousies between the Lodges; but let all be fraternally united in the same mind, and in the same judgment from Lodge 266 to Minden Lodge; and here I cannot but recollect the 20th Regiment, to which the Minden Lodge is attached. That regiment behaved most gloriously at the battle of Minden, near which the French troops were defeated in 1789. On that memorable day (1st August,) that regiment gained the unfading laurels. It is recorded to their everlasting honour in the British Annals, and will never be forgotten. Nor here I cannot but take occasion to remark, that if the Bermudian fair, and indeed if all the fair sex throughout the world, did but know the sentiments which Free and Accepted Masons entertained towards them, they would admire and revere our ancient and honourable Fraternity, than which, the religion of our Saviour excepted, there is no institution under the canopy of heaven that so unanimously fortifies,

guards, maintains, and protects their honour, reputation, and virtue, as the institution of Freemasonry.'

After the banquet, on the cloth being removed, the Worshipful Master proposed "the health of our most gracious Sovereign the Queen; may her reign be happy and glorious, and may she hereafter be exalted to that Heavenly Lodge where the perfection of unity and brotherly love can only be realized." "His Excellency the Governor." "The Grand Masters of England, Scotland, and Ireland.” "Sir Francis Austen and the Navy." "Colonel Hutchinson and the Army." "Bro. Dr. Hunter, the Provincial Grand Master of Scotland within these Islands." This toast was responded to with peculiar eloquence by Bro. Egan, Senior Grand Warden of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Scotland. "The Worshipful Master and Officers of Lodge 266." "The Atlantic Phoenix Lodge, thanking them for the bland courtesy which they have shown towards the Minden Lodge."

Bro. B. J. TUCKER, W. M. returned thanks, and said the duties of a Master are of a most honourable and most important description. In the discharge of his momentous duties, he is expected to rule and govern the Lodge with the same precision and effect as the sun rules the day and the moon the night, else how can he be consistently classed with those two great luminaries? Why is he stationed in the east? but because the east is a place of light, it is his duty to enlighten the understanding of his Brethren. And how can he discharge this paramount obligation, unless he himself is fully imbued with the true principles of Light? To maintain his authority, the Master of a Lodge must possess talent, moral virtue, and courtesy, blended with firmness.

"Our Rev. Bro. Hoare."

Bro. HOARE addressed the Brethren in a very able and fervent manner, to the following effect-" Freemasonry is a synonimous term for morality and virtue-it is a branch of the tree of true religion, and a glorious branch too. As Masons, we must remember that wherever we are, the Supreme Grand Master observes us; and whilst we continue to act in conformity to the established usages and customs of our ancient and honourable Order, we are under an obligation to discharge every moral and social duty with fervency and zeal, thereby reducing the benign principles of Masonry to practice, and giving a lesson to the world of the utility of that science in humanizing the heart."

The band performed several very entertaining and enlivening pieces during the evening, until by square conduct and upright intentions, together with the merry glee and catch, sprightly wit, and sparkling wine, the day's proceedings were closed at nine o'clock, in all that harmony, order, and good will, which ought always to characterise the dainty banquet and the social hour, by the presiding W. M., Brother South, taking leave of the Brethren, who soon followed the example of their noble leader in retiring to their respective homes.

We have abridged a very elaborate account of this interesting meeting, and look for many future reports from the interesting but isolated colony, where there are five Lodges at work and going on well. It is no small satisfaction to ourselves to be assured by an intelligent Brother that our literary labours are appreciated in Bermuda, and that the gallant W. M. and other members of the 26th Regiment, are numbered among the subscribers to the Freemasons' Quarterly Review.

NASSAU, NEW PROVIDENCE.-The Brethren united on St. John's day to celebrate the annual festival with great éclat. Bro. Dr. Strachan,

Rector and Grand Chaplain, preached a sermon at Christchurch. The discourse was most impressively delivered, and merited the thanks afterwards recorded. At the banquet, Bro. J. F. Cooke, Prov. G. M. (Scotland), presided; supported by his Excellency the Governor, Bro. B. Mathew, Bro. the Hon. G. C. Anderson, Prov. G. M. (England), and a large party of Brethren.

Jan. 1.-The new year was ushered in by a grand Masonic ball.

CANADA.

MONTREAL.-St. George's Lodge, No. 643, Jan. 20.-At a numerous meeting of the Lodge held this evening, it was

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY,— "That Bros. the Rev. Dr. Oliver, vicar of Scopwick, and Dr. Crucefix, of the Grove, Gavesend, England, be Honorary Members of St. George's Lodge, and that the Worshipful Master do request their acceptance of this mark of respect due to them for their great and disinterested services in the cause of Freemasonry.'

Officers for 1846.—Bro. T. D. Harington, W. M; Bro. D. Gorrie, P. M.; Bros. J. McNider, S. W.; William Footner, J. W.; C. Macon, S. D.; J. R. Spong, J. D.; Rev. W. T. Leach, Chaplain; G. Grundy, Secretary; E. Thompson, Treasurer; C. E. Anderson, D. C.; T. A. Cary, I. G.; Price, Tyler.

St. George's Lodge of Mark Master Masons, 1846.--Bro. W. Wright, R. W. M.; Bro. R. Noxon, S. G. W.; Bro. George Fax, M. Ŏ.; Bros. D. L. Macpherson, S. O.; C. Kadwell, J. O.; T. D. Harington, S. W.; R. S. Tylee, J. W.; Rev. W. Adamson, Chaplain; J. R. Spong, Secretary; E. Thompson, Treasurer; Thomas Ross, S. D.; A. K Lavicount, J. D.; C. W. Macon, I. G.; J. Robson, Tyler.

St. George's Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, No. 643, 1846.M. E. C. Isaac Aaron, Z.; M. E. C. M. Moses, H.; M. E. C. Robert Noxon, J.; E. C. T. D. Harington, E.; E. C. James Telfer, N.; E. C. William Browne, P. S.; Ě. C. John Orr, Treasurer; C. John Whitelaw and William Gibbon, A. S.; John Robson, Janitor.

As regards our condition in Lower Canada we have three Lodges in this city, viz. St. Paul's, 514; St. George's, 643, and Zetland, 731. The two former are old established, and are each from seventy to eighty working members, and are gradually increasing in number, there are not two finer Lodges on the whole of this continent. The Zetland is yet but very young. St. Paul's meets on the second Tuesday, St. George's on the third Tuesday, and the Zetland on the second Thursday in each month.

We have also three country Lodges, viz. St. Andrew's, 516, E. R., in very good condition, with thirty members. The Dorchester (St. John's) and the Provost Lodges, Dunham, both working at present under dispensation, but very anxious that the Grand Secretary's office would bestir itself, and send their warrants. We have also a Mark Lodge and a

This vote has been notified to Drs. Oliver and Crucefix, and has been acknowledged by them.