selves and their best energies, with unremitting assiduity, to anticipate every want and wish of their guests.

DUDLEY, Jan. 27.-The Brethren of the Lodge of Freemasons, held at the house of Mr. Patterson, Swan Inn, held their annual ball, which was attended by a large number of the "Brethren of the mystic Craft." The room was tastefully decorated, and ornamented with Masonic signs and other emblems. Messrs. Hayward and Tilley's quadrille band was engaged, and contributed greatly to the enjoyment of the evening. The Brethren of the Craft were dressed in the distinguishing badges of their respective orders, which gave the scene a novel and pleasing appearance.

PLYMOUTH, Jan. 10.-Brunswick Lodge, 185. A beautiful model of a "Lewis," was presented by the Senior Warden, and accepted with the best thanks of the Brethren. This machine has been used in ancient and modern times for setting stone; it is a three-legged triangle, on the top of which is fixed an eye-bolt for hanging the blocks and tackle: the rope of the tackle is wound round a roller, which has a satchet-wheel and paul at one end. The stone intended to be set is made of pure white marble-a hole is sunk in the centre of it to receive the Lewis, and a dove-tail formed at the bottom. The Lewis is made of three slips of iron or steel, dove-tailed, the middle one acting as a wedge to keep the other two firm. This model was designed by Thomas Elwell, Esq., government contractor, carrying on the public works in our dock yards.

SHERBORNE, Dec. 27.-The Lodge of Benevolence, No. 459, celebrated the festival of St. John the Evangelist. After a meeting at the Lodge Room, and the transaction of the business of the day, the Brethren proceeded to the Antelope Inn, where a most excellent dinner was provided by Brother Hippesley. The D. P. G. M., Brother Percy, presided, supported by the W. M., Brother Melmoth, P. M., Highmore, W. M. of the Lodge of Science, Bourton, the P. G. Chaplain, Visitors from the Royal Clarence Lodge, Bruton, and a strong muster of the Brethren. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given with due honour; and after the exercise of that most excellent virtue, charity, and an interchange of those friendly greetings, peculiar to this ancient institution, the Brethren separated delighted with the pleasures of the day.

WEYMOUTH.-We regret to state that a burglary and robbery have been committed at the Masonic Lodge in this town within the last fortnight. It is conjectured that entrance was effected by means of a picklock key, or some other mechanical instrument, as no indication of exterior force was apparent. Whoever the parties concerned were, it is evident, from the peculiar manner of their proceedings, they must have been well acquainted with the premises, and also with the intrinsic value of the property taken away, as only valuable articles were selected, things of minor consideration being left behind. The cases in which the valuables were kept locked up, have been broken open, and the whole of the jewellery and plate abstracted and carried off. It is said a light was observed in the Lodge on the night of Wednesday the 17th of December, but no notice was taken of it then, from the frequency of Masonic meetings held therein; but as there was no Masonic meeting held on that night, it was supposed the robbery must have then been perpetrated. Hitherto there has not been any clue apparent, leading to suspicion of the burglars.

BUDLEIGH SALTERTON, Rolle's Arms. Lodge of Harmony. No. 509, Dec. 30.-The annual festival was commemorated, when the W. M. Brother John Williams was installed in the chair by Brother W. S. Wish, P. M., and the other officers duly appointed and invested.

RYDE, ISLE OF WIGHT. East Medina Lodge, No. 204, Dec. 26.The Lodge met in full force at their Lodge room for the purpose of installing as W. M. for the ensuing year Bro. the Rev. Wm. Moore, one of the oldest and most respected members of the Lodge, and also to celebrate the festival. Many visitors from the Newport and Cowes Lodges were present. The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro. J. Hearn, the retiring Master, and D. P. G. M. of the Island, and at its conclusion the Brethren partook of a banquet at the Royal Pier Hotel. The sacred character of Bro. Moore's profession, and his station in society in Ryde, are likely to be of great service to this already flourishing and increasing Lodge.

March 2.-Some few weeks since the Right Worshipful P. G. M., the Earl of Yarborough, received a request from the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, that he would summon a Grand Lodge of his Province to meet and assist His Royal Highness Prince Albert in laying the foundation stone of the Club House, and which His Royal Highness had graciously signified his intention of doing on this day, and accordingly the necessary summonses were issued.

The Brethren began to assemble at the Town Hall about twelve o'clock, but a general feeling of regret prevailed at the absence of the Right Worshipful Prov. G. M., who was unable through illness to be in attendance. Shortly after one o'clock, the D. P. G. M., J. H. Hearne, Esq., of Newport, entered the Lodge room. The Lodge having been opened, and some preliminary business gone through, the order was given for forming the procession, and which was speedily arranged in the street adjoining the Town Hall, including several distinguished Brethren of the Prov. Grand Lodge of Hants. The D. P. G. M. being supported on each side by a Brother of the Province of Hants.

The procession included upwards of one hundred and fifty Brethren. The Masonic procession was followed by another, composed of the Magistrates and authorities, and principal inhabitants of the town, and proceeded to the bottom of the Pier, where they awaited the arrival of His Royal Highness, who landed shortly after three o'clock, and having taken his appointed place, the procession was once more set in motion on its return up the pier until the head of it reached the Royal Pier Hotel, when a halt was made, and a double line having been formed, His Royal Highness, preceded by his standard, borne by a Captain in the Navy, and accompanied by his suite and several distinguished and noble visitors of the Yacht Club, was led through the procession to the door of the hotel, where an address was presented from the Town. The band then took the lead, followed by His Royal Highness and suite towards the scite. The order of the Masonic procession was then reversed, the Prov. Grand Lodge immediately following His Royal Highness into the ground, and taking their stations around him.

The whole procession having entered and taken their appointed stations, a bottle containing coins was handed to His Royal Highness by Bro. G. G. Downes, the secretary of the club, and it having been deposited by His Royal Highness in the cavity, a brass plate, bearing an inscription, was laid over it. The silver trowel was then handed to

His Royal Highness by the D. P. G. M., who accompanied it with a short Masonic address, explanatory of its use, as he did also with reference to the other implements subsequently delivered by him.

The mortar having been spread, the stone was lowered, the band playing "Rule Britannia ;" and it having been adjusted and proved by His Royal Highness, with the square, level, and plumb-rule, and the corn, wine, and oil poured over it, His Royal Highness was pleased to declare it duly laid. The plans of the intended building were then presented by Bro. Huntley, the architect, for the inspection of His Royal Highness; and an address from the club having been presented by Thomas Willis Fleming, Esq., the commodore, and most graciously acknowledged and replied to by the Prince, the procession was re-formed, (His Royal Highness and suite leading, and followed by the Masonic body in reverse order,) and returned along Pier-street to the Pier Hotel, where the Masonic body left the Prince, and returned up George-street to the town hall, when the business of the province was entered upon; and this being completed, the Lodge was adjourned to a most sumptuous banquet, provided by Bro. Rendall, at the Royal Pier Hotel, of which upwards of sixty partook, and closed the labours of this ever memorable day in the usual social and rational manner.

NEWPORT, Dec. 29.-Albany Lodge, 176.-The elegantly furnished Lodge-room was filled almost to an overflow, by the unusual number of Brethren assembled to celebrate the festival, and to do honour to the W. M. elect, Bro. John Simeon, of Calbourne, the heir apparent of the estates of the Barrington family in this island, and whose connection with this Lodge has already been so conducive to its prosperity. The R. W. D. P. G. M., Bro. J. H. Hearn, presided in the Lodge on this occasion, and installed Bro. Simeon into the Chair, and which the Brethren feel convinced will be filled by him with credit to himself and advantage to the Craft. The labours of the day being over, the Brethren adjourned to the Star Hotel, to partake of a banquet, and spent the evening in harmony and social enjoyment.

RYE, Dec. 29.-The Brethren in this town held their anniversary at the Union Inn, where an excellent dinner was provided for them and their friends. Thomas Gybbon Monypenny, Esq., of Hole House, Rolvenden, presided, and the day was spent in harmonious conviviality.

SCOTLAND.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

A MASON, A SUBSCRIBER, and A TEMPLAR, are suspected to be "three in one." "Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes." Tell your Grand Lodge this, if you have courage to do so. "Raise a fund for your poor, educate the children, and protect the widow."

Report points to the probable return home from Bombay next year of Dr. James Burnes, K. H.; if so, his activity may infuse new life into the Order of Freemasonry in Auld Reekie. Meantime the results of the non-Masonic experiment, like that of free-trade, remains to be seen. We suspend our judgment accordingly, hoping for the best. It can hardly, however, be concealed that the first effects are more than doubtful; for already the monthly nights of many Lodges are suspended by general consent, in order to have one great assembly in each Lodge at the ANNUAL VISITATION of the Grand Master, who visits each in rotation. What if this one annual meeting be suspended? Altogether, we are not in a palmy state at present.

EDINBURGH.-Canongate Kilwinning Lodge, Dec. 30.—The M. W. the Grand Master Mason of Scotland visited, accompanied by a cortége of office-bearers, and was received by the M. W. Bro. A. D. Campbell, and a numerous assemblage of the members. Several deputations from the sister Lodges also attended, headed by their several Masters. The proceedings were marked by Masonic dignity, gentlemanly courtesy, and fraternal sociality, and the assembly separated with feelings of perfect harmony. Ever in the van, this the leading Lodge of bonnie Scotland, continues to increase in number and reputation. Many new and worthy members have been recently added to its roll.

Militia Templi.-A circular under date the 20th of January, intimates that a reprint of the Statutes, with all recent alterations and additions, is in the press, and will appear early. A second circular, under date the 17th of February, announces that a CHAPTER-GENERAL will be held on the 11th of March, and contains a list of the Grand Officers to be proposed for election, commencing with the LORD GLENLYON as Grand Master. Directions are therein given as to preliminary proceedings, and announces that a banquet will take place after the installation, and that "the uniform of the Order, lately superceded, is admissible, but no feathers in the cap are now allowed." Instructions are also given as to costume, regulation-swords, &c. A general outline of the order of procession, and the ordo negotii is detailed.

The Order of the Temple.-March 11.-The interesting ceremonial of installing the Grand Master and Grand Officers of this religious and

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military Order took place in the Music Hall, which was decorated with the banners of the Knights, and stalls were arranged on each side for their reception. The Grand Master's throne was placed at the north side of the altar, under a canopy richly decorated with velvet hangings. At eight o'clock, the procession entered the hall. The Regent of the Order, William Burn Callandar, of Westertown, took his seat in a stall at the right of the throne. The Regent addressed the Chapter-General, and after passing a high eulogium on the virtues and services of the late Grand Master, Admiral Sir David Milne, of Milnegraden, G. C. B., informed the Knights that the Right Honourable Baron Glenlyon, of Glenlyon, had been unanimously elected to fill the vacant throne of the Order.

Lord Glenlyon was then conducted into the hall by the Grand Officers, and after taking the usual oaths, was solemnly crowned by the officiating prelate.

The following Grand Officers and Knights of the Order were present: John Whyte Melville, Preceptor; the Master of Strathallan, Constable; James Graham, Admiral; John Gordon, Hospitaller; Sir David Dundas, bart., Chancellor ; J. L. Woodman, Registrar; A. D. Campbell, Bearer of the Vexillum Belli; Sir John Ogilvy, bart., Chamberlain; W. A. Lawrie, A. D. C.; J. S. Hepburn ; George Galbraith, Provost of Stirling ; Walter Laurence, jun., Prior of Kilmainham; Colonel Macdonald, C.B. 92nd Reg.; W. B. D. D. Turnbull; Sir William Stewart; Captain Walter Scott, E. I. C. S.; Alexander Penrose Miller, 92nd Reg. ; Samuel Somerville; W. S. Steven, M. D., E. I. C.S.; D.W. Balfour Ogilvie ; Captain Drake, 92nd Reg.; Viscount Suirdale; G. P. Stanhope; William Miller; James Hunter, jun.; Viscount Kirkwall; Francis Nicoll; W. O'Brien; H. Buchanan, 92nd Reg.; Captain Mackenzie, 92nd Reg.; Major Thorold, 92nd Reg.; Colonel Chatterton, K. H., 4th D. G.; the Master of Kilmaine; C, Bellew, jun.; James Horne, 71st Reg.; Major Forbes, 92nd Reg.; Captain Reczynski, &c.

Frater Stewart Watson, a Companion of the Order, who was present, has been requested to execute a picture commemorating the imposing ceremonial.

It is somewhat remarkable that one hundred years have just elapsed since William, Marquis of Tullibardine, ancestor of the present Grand Master, demitted his authority to Prince Charles Edward, who was unanimously elected Grand Master, and solemnly installed as such in a Chapter-General of the Order, held in the Palace of Holyrood, on the 24th September, 1745.

GREENOCK-St. John's Lodge, Dec. 26.-After partaking of a sumptuous dinner in the Buck Head Hall, the Brethren met in the Assembly rooms, which was fitted up and decorated in the most tasteful way. From an early hour in the evening, the Assembly-rooms were honoured with a large attendance of the fair sex, who were entertained by a well-filled orchestra, consisting of a choir of fourteen vocal and seven instrumental musicians, led by Bro. Inglis, teacher of music, who delighted them with their beautiful execution of a variety of anthems, &c. The Brethren and visitors having joined the choir in singing a sacred anthem, the R. W. Master expressed his deep regret that the rules of the Craft did not, as yet, permit them to enjoy the company of the ladies any longer. The strangers then took their departure, much pleased with the attention paid