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W . M . this honourable degree , viz . : Bros . J . McAllister , Sec . 279 , and W . Williamson , S . D . 1391 . The whole of the ceremony was carefully and effectively rendered , the almost perfect working of the W . M . being especially remarked , and conclusively proving that Bro . Partridge was

the rig ht man in the right place . Three candidates having been proposed , the lodge was closed , and the installation supper took place , presided over by the W . M ., who afterwards , in a very terse and happy manner , gave the usual toasts , his own health ( proposed by the I . P . M . ) being received with musical honours . Thus ended one

of the most successful meetings ever held in Leicester , in connection with this degree , the number attending would probably have been even larger , but for the near approach of the consecration of the Commercial Lodge , No . 1391 .

SURREY . GUILDFORD . —Percy Lodge ( No . 114 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge was held at the Angel Hotel , Guildford , on Thursday last . In the absence , through indisposition , of the W . M ., the Earl Percy , M . P ., the chair was taken by

the Rev . G . R . Portal , M . W . G . M . M ., who advanced Bro . G . B . Smallpiece , of Craft Lodge , No . 370 , to the degree of Mark Master Mason . Bro . Earl Percy was then re-elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Gilbert Smallpiece was re-elected Treasurer . At the conclusion of

business the brethren adjourned to a banquet , which was presided over by the M . W . G . M . M ., and served in Bro . Michaux ' s usual style .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

METROPOLITAN . PLANTAGENET CONCLAVE ( NO . 2 . )—The seventh anniversary assembly of this conclave was held at the Caledonian Hotel , Adelphi , on Monday , the 8 th inst ., 111 . Sir Knt . J . L . Thomas , G . A ., M . P . S ., presided , supported by Em . Sir Knts . G . S . States , V . ; J . G . Marsh ,

P . G . A ., Rec . ; T . Cubitt , G . A . T ., Treas . ; J . Boyd , G . H . P . Sov . ; and a large number of Knig hts Companions . Bros . H . F . Vallance of St . Paul's Lodge , No . 43 , and W . H . Muggeridge , I . G . Granite Lodge , No . 1328 , were duly installed as Knights of the Order , and

Em . Sir Knt . Charles Honifray . of the Gwent Conclave , No . 23 , was admitted as a joining member . Sir Knt . C . Parker Ward , M . D ., V .-elect , was then presented , and after the usual ceremony of Consecration , inducted into the chair of Eusebins . 111 . Sir Knt . Major E . H . Finney ,

Intendant-General Cambridgeshire , M . P . S .-elect , was then called upon to assent to the prescribed rules and ordinances , and upon signifying his assent in due form , he was regularly enthroned as M . P . S . for the enensuing year . The following Knights were then

invested as officers : George Aug . Ibbetson , S . G . ; C . Hammcrton , J . G . ; F . G . Baily , H . P . ; H . Dicketts , Treas . ; T . W . White , Rec . ; E . H . Finney , junr . Prefect ; Raymond H . Thrupp , S . B . ; J . Last , Herald ; E . II . Thiellay , and H . Vallance , A . D . C ' s . ; W . H . Muggeridge and

J . Bull , Stewards ; H . Parker , Org . ; and J . Gilbert , Sentinel . Votes of thanks were then passed unanimously to Sir Kts . Cubitt , and Marsh , Past Treas ., and Past Recorder ; for their able services , and a Past M . P . Sovreign ' s jewel was voted to the retiring M . P . S . Sir Kt . Thomas , for his great zeal and ability in the

chair . The conclave was then closed , and the Knights adjourned to the refectory , where a substantial banquet was served , and a most agreeable evening was enjoyed by all present . The customary toasts of loyalty and chivalry , were given , and several capital songs and recitations were delivered by the members and visitors .

Masonic Orphan Boys' School, Dublin.

MASONIC ORPHAN BOYS' SCHOOL , DUBLIN .

At the usual meeting of the committee of this institution held on 3 rd inst ., Alexander Dickson , Esq ., J . P ., Vice-President , in the chair , Henry Willson , for whom the greatest number of votes

Masonic Orphan Boys' School, Dublin.

had been recorded at the recent election , attended before the Committee , and an order was made for his admission . The Secretary reported the receipt of an annual subscription of s £ i from each of the following brethren , viz . : —Lord Bernard , Sir John Barrington , D . L . ; the High Sheriff of

Tipperary , the Archdeacon of Limerick , Colonel Roche , Colonel Maunsell , Colonel Wood , Major Percy , Major Crewe Townshend , J . P . ; Captain Davoren , Captain Croker , Captain M'Quay , R . E . ; Lieutenant Cole Bowen , Rev . T . Bunbury , Rev . Francis P . Studdert , Rev . Edward Newenham , H . H . O'Bryen , J . P . ; J . A .

Henderson , J . P . ; Maxwell Gumbleton , J . P . ; F . Moore Scott , J . P . ; Mathew Sankey , ^ - ; John Russell , J . P . ; G . W . Herbert , J . P . ; J . Westby Gibson , LL . D . ; Dr . Kidd , Dr . Kirkpatrick , Dr . Athill , Dr . Finney , Dr . Lloyd , Dr . Brunker , Dr . Kelley , Dr . Gregg , Dr . Barter , and T . Thompson , Esq ., R . I . C .

Poetry.

Poetry .

GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND AND BERWICK-ON-TWEED . By Bro . J . S . Macgregor , P . M . 393 , Berwick , and P . G . Org . Northumberland . The following verses were sung by the author in the presence of the Right Hon . Earl Percy ,

Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of Northumberland , on the occasion of the banquet of last meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge in Berwick .

AIR—Garry Owen . Here sit I , an old Freeman of sixty odd years , All my sorrows and joys , all my smiles , all my tears , Are bound up with Berwick , that old Border

town That stands first on the page of old Albion ' s re nown ; That of all other spots in the country can say ,

Alone independent she stands here to-day . She ' s a nation herself , for pray you , take heed , 'Tis Great Britain and Ireland and Berwick-on Tweed .

In the days when contention was rife in the land , How the wave of war surg'd o ' er the spot where we stand ! How the red blood would course , and the dark eyes would gleam ,

When Berwick was ever the warrior ' s dream ! But back from her walls the opposing hostshurl'd , Sheemerg'd with a fame that stands first in the

world ; You talk about England and Scotland , indeed ! 'Tis Great Britain and Ireland and Berwick-on Tweed .

I adore the old town that in centuries past Has withstood the rude shock of war ' s deadliest blast , Has seen kings and court beauties in panoplied seats ,

While the tramp of mail'd thousands has rung through her streets ; And now that those days of her glory are o ' er , Shall her children be free , as her children of vore ?

Aye , as long as her sons live , her bounds round to lead , Say Great Britain and Ireland and Berwick-on-Tweed .

Come , pledge me a glass to our dear native town , With a long hearty cheer let it find its way down ; Long may old Berwick flourish , and growl her old hear .

If to touch with her ri ghts any fause loon should dare ; Let ' s drink to her trade , and replenish anew To her sons , and her daughters so lovely to

; Come , fill to the brim , and sing out " God speed " To Great Britain and Ireland and Berwiek-on-Tweed .

Poetry.

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS . For the Week ending Friday , April 19 , 1872 . The Editor will be glad to have notice from Secretaries of Lodges and Chapters of any change in place or time of meeting .

SATURDAY , APRIL 13 . Lodge 108 , London , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-st . „ 173 , Phoenix , Freemasons' Mall . ,, 176 , Caveac . , ' „ 1328 , Granite , Freemasons Mall . „ 1361 , United Service , Swan Motel , Wimbledon .

Star Lodge of Instruction ( 1275 ) , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-road , at 7 ; Bro . C . S . Dilley , Preceptor Sphinx Lodge of Instruction ( 1329 ) , Stirling Castle . Camherwell , at 7 30 ; Bros . Thomas and VV 01 thington . Preceptors . Mount Sinia Chapter of Instruction , Union Tavern , Airstreet , at 8 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor .

MONDAY , APRIL 15 . Quarterl y Meeting Boys School at 12 . Lodge 1 , Grand Master's , Freemasons' Mall . „ 8 , British , Freemasons' I Ia . ll . „ 21 , Emulation , Albion Tavern , Aldcrsgatc-st . „ 5 8 , Felicity , London Tavern , Bishopsgate-st . „ 185 , Tranquility , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-st .

„ 7 20 , Panmure , Balham Motel , Balham . ,, 907 , Royal Albert , Freemasons' Mall . ,, H 59 , Marquis of Dalhousie , Freemasons' Hall . „ 1201 , Eclectic , Freemasons' Hall . Sincerity Lodge of Instruction ( 174 ) , Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street Station , at 7 . Strong Man Lodge of Instruction ( 45 ) , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John's Gate , Cleikenwcll , at 8 ; Bro .

James Terry , Preceptor . Camden Lodge of Instruction ( 704 ) , Adelaide Tavern , Haverstock-hill , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction ( 95 ) , Royal Hotel , Mile . end-road , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . E . Gottheil , Preceptor . British Oak { Lodge of Instruction , Bank of Friendship Tavern , Mile End , at 7 for H . St . James's Union Lodge of Instruction ( 180 ) , Horse and Groom Tavern , Winsley-street , ( opposite the Pantheon ) ,

Oxford-street , at 8 ; Bro . J . R . Stacey , Preceptor . Wellington Lodge of Instruction , White Swan Tavern , Deptford , at 8 ; Bro . C . G . Willey , P . M . 1155 , Preceptor . St . John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction ( 1306 ) , Gun Tavern , High-street , Wapping , at 7 ; Bro . T . Mortlock , Preceptor .

TUESDAY , APRIL 16 . Board of General Purposes , at 3 . Lodge 30 , United Mariners , George Hotel , Aldermanbury . 11 73 i Mount Lebanon , Bridge House Hotel , Southwark . „ 95 , Eastern Star , Ship and Tin tie Tavern , Leadenhall-st . „ 162 , Cadogan , Freemasons' Mall .

„ 194 , St . Paul ' s , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-st . „ 435 , Salisbury , 71 , Dean-st , Soho . „ 857 , St . Mark's , Duke of Edinburgh Tavern , Brixton . Chapter 19 , Mount Sinai , Andei ton's Hotel , Fleet-st . ,, 186 , Industry , Freemasons' Mall . Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , Portugal Hotel Fleet-street , at 7 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor .

Domatic Lodge of Instruction , Palmerston Tav ., Grosvenorpark , Camherwell , at 7 . 30 . Bro . John Thomas , Pre ccptor . Faith Lodge of Instruction , Refreshment Rooms , Victoria-st . ( opposite Westminster Palace I lotel ( at 8 ; Bro . C . A . Cottcbrune , Preceptor . Yarborough Lodge of Instruction , Green Dragon , Stepney ,

at 8 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . Prince Fredk . William Lodge of Instruction ( 7 S 3 ) Knights of St . John's Tavern , St . John ' s Wood ; * Bro . F . G . Baker , Preceptor . Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , King Edward , Triangle , Hackney , at 7 . 30 . Bro . J . Saunders , Preceptor . Sydney Lodge of Instruction ( 829 ) , Cambridge Hotel ,

Upper Norwood , at 7 . 30 . Ben Johnson Lodge of Instruction , Ben Johnson , Goodman ' s-yard , at 8 . Florence Nightingale Lodge of Instruction , Masonic Hall William-street , Woolwich , at 7 . 30 . Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , Gladstone Tavern Bishopsgate-st . Within , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . Bolton , ( W . M

U 27 ) , Preceptor . St . Marylebone Lodge of Instruction ( 1305 ) , British Stores Tavern , New-street , St . John ' s Wood , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . West Kent Lodge of Improvement ( 1297 ) , St . Savior ' s College , Stansted-road , Forest-hill , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . H . W . Lindus , Preceptor .

WEDNESDAY , APRIL 17 . General Committee Grand Chapter , at 3 . Lodge of Benevolence , at 6 . Lodge — Grand Stewards' , Freemasons' Hall . „ 140 , St . George's , Trafalgar Hotel , Gieenwich . „ 174 , Sincerity , Guildhall Hotel , Gresham-st . „ 100 , Oak , Freemasons' Hall .

„ 700 , Nelson , Masonic Hall , William-st ., Woolwich . ,, 9 6 9 , Maybury , Freemasons' Mall . „ 1044 , New Wandsworth , Spread Eagle Hotel , New Wandsworth .

„ 1150 , Buckingham and Chandos , Freemasons' Hall . „ 1349 , Friars , Cheshire Cheese , Crutched Friars . „ 1365 , Clapton , White Hart Hotel , Clapton . Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction ( 79 ) , Prince of Orange , Greenwich , at 8 ; Bro . J . Robt . Nash , Preceptor .