Provincial Grand Lodge Of Leicester And Rutland.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF LEICESTER AND RUTLAND .

The following is a list of the Provincial Grand Officers appointed for the ensuing year , a report of which appeared in our last issue : —

S . S . Partridge , 523 Prov . G . S . W . E . Ison , 779 Prov . G . J . W . Rev . Canen Burfield , 1560 Prov . G . Chap . Rev . F . H . Richardson , i ^ tSo Prov . G . Chap . S . W . Clowes , M . P ., 1007 Prov . G . Reg . W . B . Smith , $ 13 Prov . G . Treas . G . Toller , jun ., e . 23 , P . Prov . S . G . W . « .... ' . Prov . G . Sec . F . Grant , 1 . 330 Prov . G . S . D . T . Worthington , 50 Prov . G . J . D . C . E . Stretton , 379 Prov . G . Supt . W . J . B . Hall , 1391 Prov . G . D . of C . W . S . Allen , 779 Prov . G . As . D . ofC "W . E . Buck , 279 Prov . G . Swd . B . A . Chamberlain , 1391 Prov . G . Org . Samuel Weaver , 11 3 Prov . G . Purst . J . M . Kew , 1261 ; Prov . G . Ast . Purst C . Gnrden , 279 . ' .. Prov . G . Std . B . J . Barber , 50 , G . B . Atkins , f , 23 , A . Balmforth , 779 ,

Hait , 126 , 5 , E . C . R . Cust , ijjfSo Prov . G . Stewards Bembridge and Dunn Prov . G . Tylers .

Instruction. Victoria Metropolitan Lodge

INSTRUCTION . VICTORIA METROPOLITAN LODGE

—On Friday evening , the 24 th ult ., a large meeting of this lodge of instruction was held . Bro . Annett , S . W . of the St . James ' s Union , worked the Third Degree . Bro . Stacey was P . M . and Preceptor . The work was done excellently well . The candidate was Bro- Daniel , of the

Al -xandra Palace Lodge , and the offices were filled 111 the following ' order : —Bros . Cowan , S . W . ; Dcnison , J . W . ; Larchin , S . D . ; Gush , as J . D . ; and Vincent , as I . G . In the evening the collective twopences having amounted to £ 3 , and paid into the Royal Masonic Benevolent

Institution for a life governorship , a ballot was taken for the name which should be placed on the governorship , the ballot being restricted to those who had attended at least twenty-five times . This lodge has done a great deal for the charities , for in connection with it the subscription life governorships have gone on to a large number .

UPPER NORWOOD LODGE ( No . 15 86 ) . — This excellent lodge of instruction , which has only been in existence since the formation of the mother lodge in April last , now numbers over thirty members . It is presided over by a brother who is well known in the South London Masonic circle for his earnest zeal in the Craft and eminent qualifications and natural adaption to impart

Masonic instruction . On the first Monday in each month the First Degree is rehearsed and lectures worked ; on the second Monday , the Second Degree , \ c ; on the third Monday , the Third Degree , & c . ; and the fourth , the installation ceremony , or any of the former . On Monday ( Bro . J . Piingle , l . P . M . William Preston Lodge , in the chair ) , in addition to the Third Degree , by special

request of the lodge on the preceding meeting the Preceptor , Bro . II . E . Frances , gave , in true Masonic style , the explanation of the Tracing Board of the First Degree . So admirably was the lecture given that Die lodge unanimously resolved to have recorded on the minutes a vote of thanks , not only for the fluent , pathetic , and correct rendering of the historical illustrations , but for the accurate

and excellent production of a Tracing Board , which practically evidenced that he is as familiar with the piofessional use of the brush as he is acquainted with the rituals of Masonry . HAVANT . —Carnarvon Lodge ( No . 804 ) . —For the benefit of this and the neighbouring lodges wc are pleased to announce that a lodge of instruction has been

formed under the banner of the above lodge , Bro . J . N . Hillman , P . M . 804 , P . Prov . G . Swd . B . Hants , and J . W ., being the Preceptor . The first meeting was held on Wednesday evening , the 22 nd ult ., when the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed and the First Section worked . The next meeting will be held on Wednesday , Dec . 13 th , at 7 .-50 p . m ., when the ceremony of passing

is the work decided on for the evening . The subscription , which has been fixed at the low sum of three shillings annually , will be an inducement , we hope , to brethren in the district to join its ranks , and make this long felt want of a lodge of instruction a success . Bro . Thomas Frances , P . M . 804 , of Emsworth , the Secretary , will be pleased to receive the names of brethren desirous of

becoming members . UNITED PILGRIMS' LODGE ( No . 507 ) . —The members of this old established lodge met in goodly numbers on Friday evening , the 24 th ult . It appears that sonic few months ago a subscription was started among the members , the object of which was to proem to their esteemed and valued Preceptor , Bro . M . S .

Larlhai-: i , some slight token as an acknowledgment of the many services rendered by him to the lodge , and it was arranged that the presentation should take place on the above date at the Surrey Masonic Hall , at which place the lodge meets every Friday evening at 7 . 30 . After the usual business of , thc lodge had been disposed of , Bro . Drysdale , in the name of the members of the United Pilgrims' Lodge of Instruction , presented to Bro . Mark S .

Instruction. Victoria Metropolitan Lodge

Larlham , their Preceptor , a valuable gold watch , which bore the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . Mark S . Larlham , P . M ., by the members of the United Pilgrims ' Lodge of Instruction , No . 507 , as a mark of their respect and recognition of the valuable services rendered by him as their Preceptor . " Also a handsome testimonial on vellum , as follows : — " United Pilgrims' Lodge of

Instruction , No . 507 . This testimonial , together with a gold watch , was presented to Bro . Mark S . Larlham , P . M . 1 . 530 , 1 W . M . 1216 , by the undermentioned members of the above lodge , as a mark of their grateful recognition and cordial appreciation of the ability and zeal with which he has so willingly and faithfully discharged his duty as Preceptor . " Then follow the names of the subscribers .

Bro . Larlham tendered his sincere thanks to the brethren for the beautiful acknowledgment of his humble endeavours to give them Masonic instruction . He hoped that the G . A . O . T . U . would spare him for a long time to come that he might continue to give and the brethren receive instruction . The lodge was then closed and the brethren

repaired to the dining room , where a substantial supper was awaiting them , which was provided by Bro . Geider , and gave general satisfaction . The watch was made by Bro . Harvey , of the Cambcrwell-road , and was a fine specimen of workmanship . The testimonial was got up by Bro . Cackctt , of Penton-place , Newington , and it reflected great credit on the artist .

Masonic And General Tidings.

Masonic and General Tidings .

The Sheffield Masonic Ball Committee have decided to give a Masonic Ball in the Cutlers' Hall , Sheffield , on Friday , the 5 th of January next . From the success of their farmer balls we anticipate a brilliant gathering at that of 1877 . SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO SIR ]? . M . WILLIAMS , M . P . —A serious gun accident happened near Barnstaple

to Sir Frederick Martin Williams , M . P . for 1 ruro , a few days back . He was shooting with a party over the preserves of Heanton Punchardson , when , as he was loading his rifle , the cartridge exploited . One of his eyes was so severely injured by the charge that it is feared he will lose tile sight of it . CHARITY ORGANISATION SOCIETY . —The

thirty-seven district committees ot the Charity Organisation Society have dealt with 1519 cases ( exclusive of 508 vagrant and homeless persons ) for the four weeks ending November 25 . Of these 584 were dismissed for various reasons ; 143 wcre recommended to legal and charitable agencies , and 392 were assisted by grants , loans ,

employment , and in other ways . It is expected that H . R . H . the Prince ol Wales will , in the second week of January , usit Craigydon . ' the seat of Colonel Owen Williams , which is picturesquely situated on the Menai Straits . Colonel Williams was with the Prince during his Indian tour .

Bro . E . Stevens . P . iVl ., has been elected Preceptor of the Leopold Lodge of Instruction , 1371 , in the room of Bro . David Rose , resigned . We learn with regret that Bro . Stevens has resigned the honorary Secretaryship of the Peckham Lodge ol Instruction .

The first number of y oriel ; a Humorous and Critical Weekly Paper , will be issued on 'I uesday . The leading distinctive features will he a Political or Social Cartoon , printed on a tint , and humorous and picturesque rather than comic treatment of subjects .

The remains of the late Bro . George Dawson were interred on Monday , in the General Cemetery at Birmingham . The funeral was attended by a large number ol public men ; many thousands of persons , including the members of Bro . Dawson's Congregation being present at the cemetery .

The Annual Festival of the Wentworth Lodge , No . 1 239 , Sheffield , was held on Monday , the 4 th inst ., when Bro . S . B . Ellis , Hon . Sec . Sheffield Masonic Library , Sec , Sec , was duly installed as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , a report of which we shall publish in an early issue . THE LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE of INSTRUC

TION ( No . 22 ) . —Since the opening of the above ( six weeks ago ) there have been 53 attendances , the First Degree worked 6 times , the Second 4 , the Third once , and 13 lodges represented . On Monday last , as on the previous occasions , Bro . Thomas White , P . M ., with his well-known efficienc ) , filled the chair of K . S . ; Bros . William Ashwell , S . W .: E . 'Powell , J . W . ; J . Barton , S . D . ; J . Warren ,

I . G . ; G . Obey , Sec . ; also Bros . Hooper , Brown , Tagg , and j . D . Morris . The lodge was closed with a vote of thanks to the W . M ., and adjourned till . Monday , December 4 th , at 7 . 30 , to meet at the Warrior Hotel , Co ' . dharbour-lane , Brixton .

THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY . — The Prince of Wales is to preside at a meeting of this society , to be held next Tuesday evening , when papers will be read on "The North Circumpnlar Sea , " by Capt . Sir George Narcs , R . N ., and on a " Sledge Journey towards the Pule , " by Captain A . II . Markham , R . N .

HOLLOWAY ' S PILLS . —Tim purifying and regulating medicine should occasionally be had recourse to during fo [; gy , cold , and wet weather . These pills are the best preventive ol hoarseness , sore throat , d phthcria , pleurisy , and asthma , and are sure remedies for congestion , bronchitis , and itnllamniation . A moderate attention to tin- din-clions folded round e .-ich box . will enable erere

invalid to Hike tile pills in a most advantageous manner ; they will be ttuvglvt the proper doses and the circumstances under which these must t > e increased or di ninished . Holloway ' s Pills act as ^ al lenitives , aperients and tonics ; a simple cold oicalanb , thoughtlessly neglected , too frcmienllycreates a future ol imminent dangerwhich lliese Pills , aided , by ( lerscverilif ; inunction of Holloway ' s , Ointment on the surface , would avert . —AIIVT .

Masonic And General Tidings.

The "Cosmopolitan Masonic Calendar , Diary and Pocket Book" for 1877 is now ready , price 2 s ., post free 2 s . 1 d ., and may be obtained of any bookseller , or at the office of the " Freemason , " 198 , Fleet Street , London .

The Lords oi the Admiralty have , in an official communication , conveyed their thanks to the Lord Mayor of London for the liberal entertainment which he provided for the crews of the " Alert " and " Discovery " at the Mansion Mouse .

The rumour that the Queen did not intend to spend the Christmas season at Osborne this year , is contradicted on authority . His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , K . G . G ., M . W . G . M ., was on Tuesday unanimously electee ! President of the Smithfield Club for the ensuing year .

Wednesday was the anniversary of the tenible disaster at the Swaithe Main Colliery , near Barnsley , in which 145 miners perished , and the sad event was fittingly celebrated by special religious services at Worsbro' Dale . It is proposed to raise a monument to

the memory of the victims by the accident . Mr . Egerton Vernon Harcourt , registrar of the diocese of York , has recently given the sum of £ 10 , 000 for the augmentation of poor livings in the diocese . Mr . Harcourt is a son of Archbishop Vernon Harcourt .

The earnings of the London Shoeblack Brigade last year arc reported to have been £ 11 , 000 ; one set of seventy-six boys earned together £ 3000 . A report of the meeting of the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Lincolnshire , which took place on the 29 th ult . is unavoidably crowded out .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS .

For the Week ending Friday , December 15 , 1876 . The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries of Craft Lodges , Royal Arch Chapters , Mark Lodges , Preceptories , Conclaves , & c , of any change in place or time of meeting .

SATURDAY , DECEMBER 9 . Lodge 10 S , London , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-st . „ 173 , Phecnix , F . M . H . „ 1 j 6 , Caveac , Albion Tav ., Aluersgate . st . „ 1361 , United Service , Greyhound I lot ., Richmond .

„ 1423 , Era , King ' s Arms Hot ., Hampton Couit . „ 1426 , The Great City , Cannon-st . Hot . „ 1612 , West Middlesex , the Institute , Ealing . Mark Lodge 144 , Grosvenor , Cafe' Royal , Regent-st .

LODGES or INSTRUCTION . Lily , Greyhound , Richmond . Manchester , 77 , London-st ., Fitzroy-sq . Star , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-rd . MONDAY , DECEMBER u . Lodge 5 , St . George ' s and Corner Stone , F . M . H . ,, 29 , St . Alban's , Albion Tav ., A lelersgate-st . ,, 59 , Royal Naval , F . M . H .

„ 90 , St . John ' s , Albion Tav ., Aldersgalc-st . „ 136 , Good Report , Cannon-st . Hot . „ 193 , Confidence , Anderton ' s Hot ., Fleet-st . „ 957 , Leigh , F . M . H . „ J-C / J , Leopold , Woolsack Tav ., Bermoiidsey-st . Chap . 1118 , Uniycrsity , F . M . H . ,, 1319 , Asaph , F . M . H . Rose Croix , Holy Sanctuary , 33 , Golden-sq .

LOUGHS or INSTRUCTION . Prince Leopold , Lord Stanley Tav ., Kingsland . StrongjMan , Jerusalem Tav ., St . John ' s Gate . Sincerity , Railway Tav ., Fenchurch-st . Station . Jamden , Stanhope Arms , Up . James-st ., Camden To . lastern , Royal Hot ., Mile-end-road .

St . James ' s Union , Union Tav ., Air-st ., Regent-st . Wellington , White Swan , Deptford . Perfect Ashlar , Victoria Tav ., Lower-rd ., ltothcrhithe . Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot ., Church-rd . Marquis of Ripon , Pembuiy Tav ., Amherst-rd ., Hackney . Loughborough , Warrior Hot ., Brixton .

TUESDAY , DECEMBER 12 . Lodge 46 , Old Union , Cannon-st . Hot . 11 9 6 , Burlington , Albion Tav ., Aldersgate-st . „ 162 , Cadogan , F . M . H . „ 166 , Union . „ 180 , St . James ' s Union , F . M . H . „ 186 , Industry , M . H ., Masons' Avenue .

„ 198 , Percy , Ship and Turtle , Leadcnhall-st . „ 211 , St . Michael , Albion Tav ., Aldersgate-st . „ 228 , United Strength , F . M . H . 11 235 , Nine Muses , Long ' s Hot ., Bond-st ., W . „ 348 , Wellington , White Swan Tav ., Deptford .

„ 834 , Hanelagh , Clarendon Hot ., Hammersmith . „ 860 , Dalhousic , Anderton's Hot ., Fleet-st . >• ' ) 33 i Doric , Anderton ' s Hot ., Fleet-st . „ 1538 , St . Martin ' s-le-Grand , M . I I .. Mason ' s Avenue . „ 1 C 04 , Wanderers , F . M . H . Chap . 181 ; , Jerusalem , F . M . H .

LOOGUS OF INSTRUCTION . Metropolitan , 269 , Pcntonvi )] e-rd . Yarborough , Green Dragon , Stepney . Domatic , Surrey M . H ., Camberwell New-road . Faith , 2 , Westminster Chambers , Victoria-st . Prince Fredk . Win ., Lord ' s Hot ., St . John ' s Wood . Dalhousic , King Edward , Triangle , Hackney . Prosperity , Hercules Tav ., Leadenhall-st .

St . Marylebonc , British Stores Tav ., St . John's Wood . Constitutional , Wheatsheaf Hot ., Hand-court , Holborn . Israel , Rising Sun Tav ., Globe Road . Royal Arthur , Prince ' s Head , York-road , Battersea . Beacontrce , Red Lion , Lcytonstonc . Excelsior , Commercial Dock Tav ., Rothcrhithe . St . John of Wapping , Gun Hot ., lligh-st ., Wapping . Metropolitan Chapter , Jamaica Coffee Ho ., Cornhill .