Dedication Of The Masonic Hall Onehunga.

of the ceremonies of consecration . The representatives . of Lodges Waitemata , Prince of Wales , Ara , United Service , Rodney , and Sir Walter Scott ( Thames ) offered their congratulations to the officers and brethren of Lodge Manukau , after which tho Lodge was lowered , olosod , and called off for refreshment . A dinner was provided at Bro . Tregouning ' s hotel , not at the cost of the Lodgo , but

at the expense of tho individual ; and the only discontent evinced during the whole proceedings was in refereuce to the excossive charge made for the spread . At eight o ' clock the brethren and their friends assembled in the hall to hear tho concord which had been arranged for . This portion of the proceedings showed that tho hall possessed acoustic

properties such as are rarely possessed by more pretentious buildings . The Onehunga Glee Club sang " Glorious Apollo " in good style , aud this was followed by a song , in whioh Mr . Harding , one of our most popular amateurs , gained fresh laurels . It was " Yo gallants of England . " A gleo was sung by Messrs . Henderson , Hartley , Skinner , and Howdeu , which was

followed by the gem of tho evening ' s entertainment—Miss Leaf's song of " Jessie ' s Dream . " This was enthusiastically applauded , bat although demands for an encore wero frequent and load , compliance with the desire of the audience was persistently refused . Tuo trio , " Magic-wove Scarf , " by Mr . Brett , Mr . Harding , and Miss Leaf , waa also a very finished performance , Mr . Brett's fine baritone voice sounding very effectively throughout . Amongst the best selections

in tho second portion of the entertainment must bo reckoned Mr . Harding ' s song , " Here upon my Teasel ' s Deck , " and Mr . Reid's " Humorous Scottish Sketohes . " Both were encored vociferously . On the conclusion of the concert the hall was cleared for a ball , for which a very farge number remained . The programme included twenty dances , and the Terpsichorean entertainment was kept up with spirit until an early hour in the morning .

Provincial Grand Lodge, S.C

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE , S . C

A MEETING of delegates representing the Lodges under the Scottish Constitution of Masonry in the North Island of New Zealand was held on 31 st May , in the St . Andrew ' s Lodge-room , Star Hotel , to take the steps necessary for the inauguration of a Provincial Grand Lodge . There were present : St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( Auckland ) , represented by Bro . Walker R . W . M ., and Bro . Ellison S . W . ; Lodge Sir Walter Scott

( Thames ) , represented by Bro . Murray R . W . M ., and Bro . Tyler R . W . P . M . ; Waterloo Lodge ( Wellington ) , represented by Bro . bho Rev . J . Hill R , W . P . M ., and Bro . Brodie R . W . P . M . j Patea Kilwinning Lodge , repres nted by Bro . Dewar R . W . P . M ., and Bro . Wilkinson S . W . ( Lodge Sir Walter Scott ); Lodge Manukau ( Onehunga ) , represented oy Bro . Niccol R . W . M . ( and R . W . P . M . Lodgo St . Andrew ) ,

and Bro . Henry Junior Warden . The delegates having produced their credentials , on the motion of Bro . the Rev . J . Hill , Bro . Tyler was called to the chair . Ho read the minutes of the meeting held recently at his office , also copies of correspondence which had passed between the several Lodges relative to the appointment of delegates , & c , and said they were now met for

the purpose of taking steps for constituting the Provincial Grand Lodge . He pointed out that tho appointment of Grand Lodgo Officers rested with Bro . the Hon . F . Whitaker , and they could only recommend their appointment . Bro . Hill said Bro . Whitaker had stated to him that he would endorse tho appointment made by them as members of the Lodge .

The following nominations were made : —Bros . Dr . Johnson P . M . ( of Wellington ) G . W . D . M ., Niccol P . M . ( Auckland ) G . S . M ., Brodie P . M . ( Thames ) G . S . W ., Hay P . M . G . J . W ., Tyler P . M . G . Secretary , Giilon ( Wellington ) G . D . Secretary , Rev . J . Hill G . Chaplain , Rev . David Bruce G . Registrar , Rev . — Harvey ( Wellington ) G . D . Chaplain , Murray R . W . M . ( Thames ) G . Treasurer , Powles P . M . (

Wellington ) G . a . D ., Ellison ( Auckland ) G . J . D ., Anderson P . M . G . Architect , Whitsou G . Bible Bearer , Dewar P . M . Director of Ceremonies , Capt . Fraser ( Thames ) Sword Bearer , H . Brett Director of Music , Dale ( Patea ) and Wilkinson ( Thames ) Grand Marshals , J . R . Henry ( Onehunga ) President of Stewards , ( T . Rawden Thames ) Grand Tyler . On the motion of Bro . Brodie P . M ., it was agreed that the

installation should take place at the Choral Hall , Auckland , at a time to bo fixed by a committee to be appointed . Ou the question of ways and means for procuring regalia , & c , it was agreed that the lodges represented shonld become responsible for £ 100 , and that the Secretary ( Bro . Tyler ) be instructed to write by tho outgoing mail for the necessary jewels and regalia , the amount for which tho Lodges

became responsible to be made a first charge on the funds ojf the Grand Lodge . Bros . Niccol , | Brodie , Tyler , Hay , Hill , Brett and Dewar were appoiuted a committee , and empowered to make all arrangemeuts ior the inauguration ot the Grand Lodge . The date for the iuaiadatiou of tun Hon . F . Whitaker as Provincial

Grand Master of tho Nortu Island of New Zealand , uuder the Scoter Constitution of Freemasonry , has not yet been tixeJ , bnt it wnl IIOI take place uutilalter the close of th « ensuing Parliamentary session By that tune the regalia aud jewels tor ttw Grvunl Lod ^ e , lor WUICL an order will be sent nuuie by tue outgoing mail , will nave arrived lue ais . or . IJ ., U ^ O ^ vv . li , iu ti » o 1110 ^ . 1111 ^ . 0 , 00 oouiLiii . iiiicai . cd , viuu ' u ,

the committee appointed for carrying out the arrangements , aud ttn inauguration and installation vvid bo carried oui in tuo most impressive uiauuer . if has been suggested that Bro . Lazar , ot the Wt . s Coast , who officiated at the installation of tho lato liro . Sir UOUUK McLean as P . G . M . of the Eugush Constitution , might be induced u come to AuoKiantl aud officiate in the same capacity on opening 01 our new liraud Lodge and trio installation of its officers .

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Summer Entertainment At The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT AT THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

ONE of those pleasant re-unions which , thank 3 to the untiring exer . tion 3 of tho Secretaries of our Institutions , have become a recognised featuro in conuectiou with the Charities , took place on Weduesday last , when several brethren and ladies paid a visit to tho Benevolent Institution at Croydon . On the arrival of the party , some time was spent in looking over tho building and grounds , the latter now tastefully laid out with tho flowers so kindly presented by Dr .

Strong , tho Hon . Surgeou to tho Institution . Tea was then served to the visitors , in the hall , after which the most important part of the evening ' s proceedings—viz ., the entertainment of the old people , was proceeded with , and most successfully carried out under the direction of Bro . Terry . Bro . Seymour Smith opened the proceedings with a piano solo , and this was followed by a series of songs , & c , rendered

by Madame Thaddeus Wells , Mrs . Strong , Mi 33 Terry , Miss Constable , the Misses Reefe , Bros . Seymour Smith , George Weige , T . Lawler jun ., John Constable , James Stevens , J . J . Berry and C . J . Perceval . During the intervals between the songs , wine , cake , and fruit were handed round , and everything done to make tho old people , as well as tho visitors , aa happy as possible . At the close

of the entertainment Dr . Strong proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies and gentlemeu who had so kindly entertained them that evening ; more especially wero they indebted to their professional friends , Madame Thaddeus Wells , Bros . Seymour Smith , George Weige , and T . Lawler jun ., who had so kindly come down that day , and given their services for their amusement . They also must not forget their

amateur friends , who , although perhaps not so proficient , were none the less earnest in their endeavours to entertain . Bro . Seymour Smith replied . He was glad their efforts to please had been sucoeasful . On his part , he was ever ready to repeat the dose whenever Dr . Strong or Bro . Terry thought it would prove for the good of the old people . He had pleasure in being able to propose thanks to their

Secretary , Bro . Terry , who , as the originator of these periodical entertainments at the Benevolent Institution , was specially entitled to their thanks . Thi 3 being cordially received , Brother Terry briefly acknowledged the compliment . He assured them that if any one was gratified it was he . He was very pleased to see , that day , several prominent brethren who had never visited the Institution

before , as they would now be able to refer to it from personal knowledge . Ho concluded by thanking thoso who had exerted themselves so successfully . During the evening Bro . Terry had the pleasure to distribute to eaoh of the annnitants a small present , consisting , in the case of the women , of a packet of tea , and in that of the men , of a packet of tobacco . These , we understand , were tho gift of the Supreme Council , whose kindly consideration for onr " old folks , " as

well as our Schools , is so conspiouous . Among those present were : — Bro ., Mrs . and Miss Terry , Bro ., Mrs . and Miss Constable , Dr . and Mrs . Stock , Bro ., Mrs . and the Misses Reefe , Bro . and Mrs . Lacey , Bro . and Mrs . Pearcy , Bro . and Mrs . E . G . Legge , Bro . and Mr 3 . Bowyer , Bro . and Mrs . Halford , Bro . and Mrs . Berry ; Bros . Webb , X . Oubitt , C . J . Perceval , J . Stevens , W . W . Morgan juu ., H . Massey , G . Knill , & o .

Consecration Of Bothwell Chapter, No. 170.

CONSECRATION OF BOTHWELL CHAPTER , No . 170 .

ON Wednesday , 18 th insfc ., Comp . F . A . Barrow , Provincial Grand Superintendent of Lanarkshire , held a Provincial Grand Chapter iu St . Mark ' s Hall , Uddingstone , at 7 p . m ., for tho purpose of consecrating a new Chapter , and installing its officers . The Chapter was opened by Comp . Barrow Z ., assisted by Comps . J . Mitchel P . G . H ., D . Ranald Z . 67 as P . G . J ., James Balfour P . G . Scribe E ., G . W . Wheeler

P . G . S . N ., T . M . Campbell 1 st P . G . Soj ., G . McDonald 2 nd P . G . Soj ., G . Muir Z . 87 as 3 rd P . G . Soj ., James Duthie P . G . S . of W . Thero was a good attendance of members of the various Chapters in Glasgow , and after a suitable address from the P . G . Superintendent , he proceeded to instal tho officers of the new Chapter , as follow : — Comps . J . Short Z ., James Patrick H ., Robert Minfco J ., W . C . Ross

Scribe E ., J . Bryden Scribo N ., H . J . Shield 33 ° Treasnrer , W . Micklejohn 1 st Soj ., Robert McNeil 2 nd Soj ., A . Paisley 3 rd Soj . Comp . Short Z . of 170 then returned thanks on behalf of the newly installed officers , and also thanked the Provincial Grand Superintendent and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers for their attendance . Tho P . G . Z . again expressed his pleasure at the progress that Royal Arch Masonry is making in the Province .

From a private letter we learn , that Masonry in New Zealand is very flourishing . At the Southern Star Lodge , di Tuesday . nOta May , font- desirable candidates wore dlucted , and at the Trafalgar Royal Arch Cnapter , which net a few days afterwards , there were five candidates for exaltation . v

We have pleasure in announcing that the M . W . G . M has consented to form the Province of Auckland , the North of New Zealaud , into aseiarate Masonic District , under the jiastershi p ^ of George Samuel Graham , Esq ., J . P ., of Auckland .