Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Middlesex And Surrey.

G . Brighten P . G . See , John Mason P . G . M . O ., R . P . Tobb P . G . S . O ., AV . Pooro P . G . J . O ., A . J . Thomas P . G . S . U ., Stampa W . Lambert P . G . J . D ... J . T . Gibson P . G . Superintendent of Works , J . B . Shackleton P . G . D . C ., JJ . Meyer P . G . A . D . C , J . B . Batten P . G . S . B ., A . W . Hume P . G . Standard Bearer , If . Court jun . P . G . Organist , Passawer P . G . I . G . ;

P . G . Stewards—C . Palmer , John Johnston , It . W . Brown , XV . Nicholls , Edwin Gilbert , Claybou Palmer ; John Gilbert P . G . Tyler for tho ensuing year . Tho Provincial Grand Treasurer presented hia accounts , which for tho first timo in tho history of the Province showed a balance in hand , and it was moved by the Deputy P . G . M ., and seconded by H .

0 . Levander , that tho thanks of Provincial Grand Lodge be presented to Bro . Hammerton for the efficient manner iu which ho had performed the duties of Provincial Grand Treasurer . This proposition was carried unanimously . After some remarks npon the beantiful service of tho afternoon , and tho excellent sermon preached by tho Provincial Grand Chaplain , it was moved by tho Right Worshipful P . G . M ., and seconded by tho Depnty P . G . M .,

that tho thanks of Provincial Grand Lodgo bo presented to Provincial Grand Chaplain for his able aud instructive sermon . It waa then moved by the Provincial Grand Sec , seconded by Bro . J . M . Klenck , that the thanks of tho Provincial Grand Lodge bo presented to tho Vicar for his kindness in placing tho Parish Church at the disposal of Provincial Grand Lodgo , and for the beautiful service of tho afternoon ; both these propositions wero carried unanimously .

The Distribution Of Prizes, Boys' School.

THE DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES , BOYS ' SCHOOL .

TXTEDNESDAY was tho day appointed for this annual gathering , » » and accordingly there was a numerous assemblage of the Stewards , brethren , and their friends , including , as a matter of course , a good sprinkling of the fair sex , at tho Institution , Wood Green , and the proceedings of the day , which wero of the usual character , gave evident pleasure to all present . A Part Song by the Choir ,

followed by a Trio , which Swallow , Steddy , and Battye , rendered very effectively , and a Duet on the piano opened tho programme ; after which the prizes awarded to the successful competitors iu Classes one , two , and three , wero distributed . After another Part Song , Duet , and Trio , William Martin ' s one act farce , entitled D' ye know me novj ? was played , the principal characters

being very successfully enacted by H . Bowler , XV . Sparkes , G . Widdowson , and P . Heaviside , then a Part Song , and Song— " The Red Moss Rose , " artistically rendered by J . T . Swallow—and pianoforte duet , by Stansfield and Price . The prizes in Classes 4 , 5 , and the Choir having been distributed , as well as those presented by the House Committee and Private Donors , Brueys' comedy , in threo acts , entitled L'Avocat

Patelin , with G . Widdowson in tho principal rdle , IT . Bowler as Gnillanme , J . Whyatt as Agnelet , A . Bryant as Bartholin , and E . -T . Sage as Madame Petelin , was acted most creditably , young Sage in particular showing considerable mastery over the language , as well as a fair conception of tho requirements of the part . Two more Part Songs , and tho "Tickling Trio" intervened

and then Lenox Home ' s farce of Two Heads are better than One , followed by tho National Anthem , brought the proceedings to a close . Nothing could have been moro satisfactory than tho manner in which the programme was carried out , while the recitations and singing reflected the greatest credit on the educational staff . The principal prizes were awarded as follows : —The Silver Medal for Good Conduct ,

presented by the Institution , to John Gilbert Whyatt ; tho Canonbury Medal , presented by Bro . Edward Cox , Vice-Patron , P . M . No . 657 , to Alfred Nutt ; Silver Watch and Chain , for General Good Conduct , presented by the Supreme Council A . and A . Rite to a pnpil on leaving the Institution , George Simons Widdowson ; and Silver Watch for Efficiency as Monitor , presented by Bro . F . Rath , P . M .,

William Spottiswoode Sparker . The Class Prizes were awarded thus .- —First Class—Classics : H . Bowler 1 , E . T . Sage 2 ; Mathematics : A . Bryant 1 , G . S . Widdowson 2 ; French : E . T . Sage 1 , W . Davenport 2 ; German : E . T . Sage 1 , H . Pinson 2 ; Euglish : P . Heaviside 1 , J . Moon and J . Hazelond , ojq . 2 ; Divinity

G . S . Widdowson 1 , W . Davenport 2 . Second Class—Classics : H . Brock ; Mathematics : W . Cheetham ; French : W . Cheethain 1 , A . II . Stephenson 2 ; German : A . Pearson 1 , II . Baylis 2 ; English : IT . Brock 1 , M . B . Ellis 2 . Third Class — Latin : E . J . Saunders ; Mathematics : F . W . Dunaway 1 , D . Dove 2 ; English : H . M . Shipway ; French : J . E . Coulthurst . Fourth Class—Latin : W . Jackson

Mathematics : VV . Tyler 1 , XV . D . Whalley 2 ; French , German , and English : G . Robinson . Fifth Class , 1 st Division—Arithmetic : S . Woodhouse ; Latin : A . J . Green ; French : W . R . Hunter ; English : R . G . Head . Fifth Class , 2 nd Division—Arithmetic : XV . Meacock ; Latin : R . S . Chandler ; French : A . Stevens ; English : A . J . Watkins . Choir Prizes—J . Battve 1 , F . Steddy 2 , F .

Swallow 3 . Special Prizes given by the House Committee-Writing : A . E . Grimes 1 , H . Brock 2 ; History : J . Battye 1 , A . E . Grimes 2 ; Geography : H . Bowler 1 , 0 . Sage 2 ; Mental Arithmetic E . L . Price 1 , H . Bowler 2 ; General Attention to Studies : E . T . Sago 1 , C . Sage 2 ; General Proficiency : E . T . Sage 1 , H . Bowler 2 ; Efficiency as Monitor : W . Sparkes 1 , H . Eastland 2 ; Proficiency in

Brill : F . Allinson 1 , H . Gordon 2 . Dr . Morris ' s Prizes wero carried off by the following—Attention to Studies : W . Sparkes 1 , F . Gates 2 , S . H . Sargaut 3 , R . S . Chandler 4 ; Elocution : P . Heaviside ; Arithmetic : J . Jackson 1 , J . Bnttersvith 2 ; Mental Arithmetic : "W . Meacock ; Latin : A . Routledgc ; French : F . Steddy . Mr . J . S . Humphrey ' s Prize for Mapping was taken by H . Parker . E . T . Sage

carried off Mr . E . V . Gardner ' s Natural Philosophy Prize . Mr . S ylvester ' s Drawing Prizes wore awarded—Freehand to H . Bowler anri W . Evans ; Painting to A . E . Pearson ; Shading , J . Hazeland Model : H . J . Wellington ; Architecture : E . T . Sage . Mr . Holmes ' s Music ( Piano ) Prizes were secured by G . L . Price , J . A . Stansfield , and E . Davenport . Captain Wordsworth ' s Prize for Elocution Avas

The Distribution Of Prizes, Boys' School.

awarded to IT . Bowler , who carried it off last year , and second prize for the saino subject given by Lord Sulln . 'hl who pmsMwI . , was adjudged to P . Heaviside .

The Star And Garter, New Bridge.

THE STAR AND GARTER , NEW BRIDGE .

ON Thursday 27 th ult ., there was a gathering of no little interest at this well-known hostelry , the day having been chosen by the resi . dents iu tho neighbourhood for tho purpose of recognising , in a semipublic fashion , tho spirited conduct of Bro . Stanbury in building and very suitably furnishing a Banqueting Hall largo enou > h to accommodate tho most numerous of tho many parties , both from far and near , who frequent tho Star and Gaiter . As wo havo recently

referred to aud described in outline the chief features of attraction in the new Hall , it will be unnecessary for us to traverse the same ground a second time , aud entertain our readers with a mere repetition of what wo havo said already . We shall , therefore , content ourselvps with stating that on tho day in question tho new Banqueting Hall was formally opened , and as is customary on such occasions the event

was celebrated by a banquet , worthy alike of tho guests and mine host , Bro . Stanbury . Tho chair was occupied by Mr . Thos . Layton , nnd tho vice-chair by Mr . Ellis , there being present a goodly assemblage of residents and visitors , all anxious to testify their warm approval of the proprietor ' s liberality and public spirit . Aa to the dinner , wo will dismiss it with the remark that tho

menu was admirable , and suited the palates of tho guests to a T . Iu saying this we beg our readers will kindly understand that it is not intended for a joke . A sufficient time has elapsed sinco the friendly dissipation took place , and we have so far recovered from its effects as to bo enabled to avoid all confusion of ideas as to the difference there is between an elaborate dinner and a simple tea . But to

resume . Tho menu , as wo havo said , was admirable , aud was worthily relished , and on the removal of tho cloth , there followed a series of toasts , loyal and suitable to tho event that was being celebrated . Interspersed among them was a number of songs , humourous and sentimental , and duets , the artists being our worthy friend Bro . Seymour Smith , to whom , like most of our readers , wo havo been so

frequently beholden for an evening ' s genuine amusement , and a young lady—Miss Matilda Roby . The latter sang with exquisite tasto and feeling—aud with a finish which proved her to be a most accomplished musician—0 . Barri ' s " Saved from the Storm , " Lady Lindsay ' s " Love at the Gate , " and Skeaf ' s " Somebodv . " Bro . Smith gavo two of his well known descriptive songs ,

" A Visit to the Opera , " and " The Browns' Dinner Party , " and a , brace of humourous songs , " Bill Craven" and " The Irish Captain . " If we say nothing as to the merits of his performance , it is because , after what we have said on previous occasions of Bro . Smith ' s ability and skill in entertaining , we should bo only repeatin » our oft-told tale

of praise most thoroughly deserved , and we may add , as regards those present at this partieu'ar ceremony , most ungrudgingly bestowed . Everything , indeed , passed off well , and wo heartily congratulate Bro . Stanbury on the success of his enterprise , and tho cordial welcome it has received from his neighbours and numerous supporters from far and near .

New Zealand.

NEW ZEALAND .

npiIE First Quarterly Communication of the Provincial Grand Lodge A- of Scotland for the Norih Island of New Zealand was held ab the Masonic Hotel , Princess-street , Auckland , on tho 2 nd April . Mr . Hood had decorated tho entrances and hall with evergreens , & c , in honour of the occasion , and the effect was very pretty . Bro . Whitaker R . W . P . G . M . presided , and amongst the visitors was Bro . G . P . Pierce R . W . P . G . M . of the Irish Constitution . Th <> re was a large

attendance of brethren , the various Lodges holding under the Scottish Constitution of Freemasonry bring well represented , and there wero numerous representatives from the other Lodges . Apologies for unavoidable absence wero received from Bro . G . S . Graham R . W . D . G . M . English Constitution ; Bro . T . L . Murray P . G . Treasurer ; and Bro . A .

Brodie P . G . S . W . A committee , consisting of tho five principal officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge , was appointed to draft by-laws and to prepare and adopt a design for the seal of the P . G . Lodge . A considerable amount of routine business was transacted , after which tho proceedings were brought to a closo in accordance with Masonic ritual .

The installation of the W . M . of the Remuera Lodge of Freemasons , No . 1710 , E . G ., took place on Wednesday , 17 th April , at Remuera , near Auckland . Bro . G . S . Graham D . G . M . E . G ., Bro . E . T . Wildman D . D . G . M . E . C ; Bro . G . P . Pierce D . G . M . I . G . ; Bro . II . G . Wade D . G . S ., E . C . ; and a large number of Past Masters were present . Bro . E . T . Wildman D . D . G . M . E . C . acted as installing Master , and

installed Bro . Henry Reos George , who has been S . W . of the Remuera Lodge during tho past year , and who was one of the promoters of tha Lodge . The imposing ceremony was most ably performed , tho Lodgo choir , under tho able direction of Bro . C . Hesketh , Organist , rendering appropriate music . Tho following are the Officers for tho present year , viz : —Bro . Henry Rees George W . M . ; Bro . William

Lodder I . P . M . ; Bro . Heury Haase S . W . ; Bro . Augustus V . Macdonald J . W . ; Bro . J . Hesketh Organist ; Bro . John James Treasurer ; Bro . William Rattray Secretary ; Bro . Josiah Martin S . D . ; Bro . John McColl J . D . ; Bro . James Hardie I . G . ; Bros . R . Wylde-Browue and Benjamin Tonks Stewards ; Bro . William Bevan Tyler . Before tho Lodge closed , tho D . G . M ., on behalf of the members of tho Lod ge ,

presented to Bro . W . Lodder a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , as a token of esteem , and as an acknowledgment of his services , as ono of tho Founders of the Lodgo , and as W . M . during the past year . Bro . W . Lodder suitably . acknowledged the present in a short appropriate speech . Tho Remuera Lodge , although it is only a year since it was formed , has made considerable progress , having nearly forty members on its roll , and bids fair to be one of the beat Lodges in the district .