much behind his time that we fear we must go to press without even the report of the Grand Lodge of Ireland. Should it reach us in time we will endeavour to add a postscript.

There is, however, something so refreshing in the appointment of Sir James Stewart, bart., as District Grand Master of Derry and Donegal, that we unaffectedly congratulate the Grand Lodge on so powerful an accession. The Right Worshipful Brother has appointed Bro. Alexander Grant as his Deputy. Need we say what are our expectations on the occasion? Perhaps it is as well to warn even the Masonic provinces of North Munster and Cork, that they will soon be called upon to share a glorious rivalry with their sister Grand Lodge, who will lack no spirit to emulate an excellent example.

LONDONDERRY.-The Masonic Hall.-Under circumstances of very little external encouragement, this building has made extraordinary progress, and will soon be, at least formally completed. The main credit of the entire work, which promises to be one of our civic ornaments, is due to Bro. Grant, of the firm of " Alex. Grant & Co.," wine and spirit merchants, of this city, who has, out of his own private purse, liberally advanced the funds hitherto required. It will be a disgrace to the cause of Freemasonry in general if Bro. Grant shall not be remunerated for the outlay which, upon fraternal grounds alone he has so chivalrously incurred.

Nov. 23.-A very large assemblage of the Masters and Wardens of the Masonic Lodges in the counties of Derry and Donegal, assembled in the Corporation Hall, to witness the ceremony of installing Sir James Stewart, bart., as Grand Master for the two counties. At six, p.m., Sir James entered the Hall, attended by the Grand Steward, and others.

The ceremony of installation commenced, and the worthy baronet was inducted and installed as Grand Master by Bro. Alexander Grant, who was appointed Deputy Grand Master of the district. The ceremony, in itself imposing, was heightened by the number and respectability of the Brethren attending, and the different orders and decorations worn enlivened the effect very much.

The following are the Officers of the District Grand Lodge of Derry and Donegal:-Bros. James Stewart, bart., Grand Master; Alexander Grant, Deputy Grand Master; John Boyd, M. P., Senior Grand Warden; Wm. Green, Junior Grand Warden; Rev. E. M. Clarke, Rev. Moore O'Connor, Grand Chaplains; William Huffington, Grand Registrar; J. M. Scott, Grand Treasurer; James M'Murry, Grand Secretary; John Allen, John Bartkowski, Grand Deacons : Stewart Gordon, Grand Supervisor of Works; Ezekiel Broughton, Architect to Grand Lodge; John Keys, Grand Director of Ceremonies; I. Stirling, Assistant ditto; William Rankin, Grand Sword Bearer; John Price, Standard Bearer; J. D. Cherry, Grand Pursuivant; A. M'Loughlin, Tyler. Grand Stewards: Major Snow, Captain Blackall, F. Forster, Samuel Rankin, W. J. Eames, D. White.

When the business of the evening was ended, the Brethren, to the number of fifty-two, were most hospitably entertained by Sir J. Stewart. On the completion of the new Masonic Hall, which promises to be one of the first ornaments of our city, as designed and built by Mr. E. Broughton, the Grand Lodge of Derry and Donegal will hold its quarterly communications.

LIMERICK, Nov. 7.-The Provincial Grand Lodge of North Munster met this day at the Freemasons' Hall, Henry-street, followed by the Triune Lodge, 333, and by Prince Masons Ch. No. 4. The P. G. Master called their attention to the prevalent frightful distress, particularly instancing the deplorable destitution of a large portion of St. Michael's parish, severed from the aid emanating from the opulent portion by the municipal boundary, and making an appeal on behalf of the Mungret relief committee, obtained in addition to £5 from himself, a similar amount from the W. M. of the Triune Lodge, and from the M. W. S. of Ch. 4.

Dec. 5.-The Freemasons' Hall undergoing some repairs and embellishment, the Triune Lodge, No. 333, held their monthly meeting this day, at the residence of the R. W. Provincial Grand Master, Brother M. Furnell; when three Brethren were affiliated, and one recipient brought to light. This Lodge, not yet twelve months formed, displays a regalia of singular taste and value; and has subscribed handsomely to Masonic Charities! to the Poor Relief Fund of the parish, and to the Grand Lodge building fund. Such are the Masonic acts which best prove its high character.

The following were the Officers elected for the ensuing session:-The County Treasurer, Brother George Furnell, W. Master; James D. Macnamara, Senior Warden; John Massy, Junior Warden: John Westropp, Senior Deacon; Wm. F. Holland, Junior Deacon; the Rev. Wm. Eyre Massy, Chaplain; T. Jervis, Steward; W. A. Evans, M. D., Inner Guard; M. Furnell, Treasurer and Secretary.

FOREIGN.*

Bros. R. and C. Chalmers, No. 8, Great St. James's-street, Montreal, are Agents for the "Freemasons' Quarterly Review," and will execute all communications. We confidently refer our subscribers, therefore, to our Brothers.

PARIS.-The Supreme Council (33rd) of the Grand Orient have unanimously acknowledged the Supreme Council (33rd) for England and Wales and the dependencies of the British crown, and the alliance being complete, representatives will be exchanged forthwith.

MANHEIM. Previously to the public ceremony of the inauguration of the Erwin statue, the Freemasons requested permission to assemble in the grand dukedom of Baden, which was immediately granted by the state. The liberal kindness with which the memorial was complied with, raised the spirits and the hopes of the few remaining members of the quiescent Lodge, "Charles of Concord," who had ceased to meet since 1812. They made official application to the government to be allowed to recommence their Masonic gatherings, and received an affirmative answer; many of the towns adjoining sent deputations to attend the reopening.

Nos. 13 and 14 Latomia have reached us, and which we have thankfully availed ourselves.

ROSTOCK.-The Grand Lodge of Mecklenburg has solicited donations from the Lodges of Germany, towards defraying the expense of striking a medal in honour of their deceased Grand Master, Count von Nettelbadt.

BERNE.-The Lodge of Hope has determined to allow at their meetings essays and lectures to be delivered upon various subjects, not directly Masonic; they are to include natural history, arts, and sciences, and, if possible, researches into the history of the Craft. Circulars to the above effect has been sent to the other Swiss and German Lodges.

CHEMNITZ, March.-Lodge of Harmony.-Ten children (orphans), who had quitted school, were clothed and presented with Bibles, &c., upon the same system as that practised, for several years past, by the Lodge Apollo in Leipsic. Many very interesting speeches were delivered; a great number of non-masonic visitors were present to witness the ceremony, and partake of the banquet.

FRANKFORT.-The Lodge of Charles at the rising Light has been declared "irregular" and the warrant confiscated, in consequence of adopting a "mysterious ritual." The members have made application to be placed under the Grand Lodges of Sarrastadt and Mayence.

FREYBERG.-The Three Hills Lodge has, in addition to its orphan and widows' pension charity, instituted a Sunday school for children, and obtained a grant of money in furtherance of its objects from the government; as the funds of the Lodge have always exceeded the calls upon them, the Brethren will in future distribute at Christmas clothing and Bibles to orphans.

LEIPSIC. The printed list of Brethren who attended the meeting of the Apollo Lodge in March last includes three hundred and sixty-two names, besides many who were too late, or neglected to enter themselves as visitors; the object of the assembling was to hear Bro. Meissner address the twelve children on their confirmation.

BERMUDA.-Oct. 15, Mason's Hall.-The Brethren of the Minden Lodge, No. 63 (Ireland), assembled at seven o'clock, P. M., and opened on the first degree of Masonry and passed in due form to the fourth, when four Brethren were introduced and passed the chair.* The Worshipful Master (Capt. South), then addressed the Brethren upon his having (through private affairs) to proceed to England, expressing his regret at being compelled to leave the Brethren; that he resigned the chair to the Senior Warden, until the next election, when he felt fully assured that the choice of the members of Lodge 63 would fall upon one perfectly competent to undertake the duties of that office; that he wished the Brethren every prosperity.

The Senior Warden then rose and addressed the Worshipful Master as follows:-"Worshipful Master, in the name of the Brethren of Lodge 63 I now rise to address you, relative to your departure from us. Your zeal for the Craft in general, but more particularly for the Brethren around you, has left us much indebted to you. You have filled the chair of this Lodge six different times, and I am happy to say, have always won the love and esteem of the Brethren under you. You are looked upon as the father of the Lodge. Your attention has endeared

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you to us all. You are about to leave us, and although it is intended only for a short time, we cannot tell that we shall ever meet again, the present time only is our own, the future we cannot say what it may bring forth; and with the wishes of the Brethren I now present you with a small token of our fraternal regard. It is with feelings of gratitude that we beg your acceptance of it, and most earnestly trust that you may long live to wear it. In the name of the Brethren, I wish you health and prosperity, and a satisfactory arrangement of the affairs which deprive us of your talent." The Senior Warden here proceeded to invest the Worshipful Master with a most splendid and richly embossed Past Master's jewel, surmounted by a Royal Arch jewel in miniature, and bearing a suitable inscription (manufactured by W. Evans, 6, Great Newportstreet, Long Acre. The Senior Warden explained to the Worshipful Master that the medal was procured from England, with the view of presenting it to him at the next election, when, in accordance with the constitutions, he would be necessitated to vacate the chair, if only for twelve months; but that his intended departure gave the Brethren the gratification of presenting it earlier.

The Worshipful Master in reply, addressed the Brethren in a very impressive and feeling manner, thanking them for their affectionate kindness.

The Lodge then passed to the first degree, when the Brethren sat down to a banquet. After enjoying the pleasures of the table, the Brethren again resumed their labours, and subsequently closed the Lodge in that brotherly love and social concord, which adds to the harmony of our Masonic meetings.

CANADA. The following proceedings took place at the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of Freemasons' Hall at Montreal, on the 1st October, 1846.

The procession moved from the Lodge-room at Tetu's Hotel, the band playing the Entered Apprentice's March. On arriving within a proper distance of the spot the procession halted, and the Prov. Grand Master having taken his station on the platform, delivered the following ancient charge:-

"Men, women, and children, here assembled to-day to behold this ceremony, know all of you that we be lawful Masons, true to the laws of our country, and established of old, with peace and honour, in most countries, to do good to our Brethren, to build great buildings, and to fear God, who is the Great Architect of all things. We have among us, concealed from the eyes of all men, secrets which may not be revealed, and which no man has discovered; but these secrets are lawful and honourable to know by Masons, who only have the keeping of them to the end of time. Unless our craft were good, and our calling honourable, we should not have lasted so many centuries, nor should we have had so many illustrious Brothers in our Order ready to promote our laws and further our interests. To-day we are here assembled, in the presence of you all, to build a house for Masonry, which we pray God may prosper, if it seem good to him; that it may become a building for good men and good deeds, and promote harmony and brotherly love, till the world itself shall end. So mote it be."

The Grand Chaplain then offered up a prayer of benediction, and subsequently an elegant and appropriate address, which we regret our limits will not permit being given.

The Provincial Grand Master then proved the stone to be properly adjusted. The plan and elevation of the building were then presented by the Grand Superintendent of Works for the inspection of the Prov. Grand Master, who delivered them and the several implements to the Architect, whom he addressed.

Some money having been placed on the stone by the Grand Treasurer for the builder, the Deputy Prov. Grand Master delivered an appropriate address, and a collection was made among the Brethren in aid of the building fund of the Montreal Orphan Asylum, amounting to thirty pounds. The procession was then again formed in Order, and returned by St. Paul and M'Gill Streets to the place from whence it set forth.

In the evening, the Brethren, including several old and distinguished Masons, visitors from Quebec, Halifax, and other places, to the number of about one hundred, dined together at Bro. Daly's Hotel. After the cloth was removed, the following toasts were given, being all prefaced by most appropriate and happy remarks, and followed by the music of the beautiful band of the Rifle Brigade, and good songs from various Brethren. It hardly need be said that the health of the public spirited gentleman, Bro. M. J. Hays, to whom the Brethren, and the citizens at large, are indebted for the building now in course of erection, was drunk with great enthusiasm.

“The Queen and the Craft.”—“The Earl of Zetland, M. W. Grand Master of England."-" The Grand Lodges of England, Scotland, and Ireland."-"The Provincial Grand Master, and the Grand Lodge of Montreal and William Henry."-"The Provincial Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of Upper Canada."-"The Grand Lodge of the United States of America."-" The Visiting Brethren."- "Absent Brethren throughout the world."-" Prosperity to the Lodges throughout British North America."-" Bro. M. J. Hays, and long life and prosperity to him." (Drank with Highland honours.)-" Masons' Wives and Masons' Bairns.' "The Grand Stewards, and thanks for their excellent arrangements and attention."- Prosperity to the Masonic Charities."-" The Ladies of Montreal." -"Bro. Daley, and thanks for his attention and good entertainment."

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After the Junior Grand Warden's final toast-"Happy to meet, sorry to part, and happy to meet again”—the Prov. Grand Lodge was closed, at eleven o'clock in due form, and the Brethren departed in the greatest harmony, and much gratified with the proceedings of the day, congratulating themselves that nothing had occurred to mar the beauty and order of their ancient Institution, or to interfere with its three chief attributes-Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.

MONTREAL, March 17.-At a regular meeting of St. George's Lodge, No. 643,-Resolved unanimously, That the Lodge authorizes W. M. Harrington to send to England for a Past Master's jewel, engraved with a suitable inscription, to be presented to the late W. Master Wright, as a small tribute of gratitude and esteem for the valuable services rendered by him to the St. George's Lodge for several years.

This jewel was presented to W. Bro. Wright, on the 15th September, 1846, with the following address ::

WORSHIPFUL. SIR,-In pursuance of a resolution of this Lodge, unanimously passed by the Brethren, the pleasing task of presenting to you a mark of their esteem and regard has now devolved upon me, and could anything add to that pleasure, it would be the personal gratification I