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METROPOLITAN . Royal Oak Lodge , No . 871 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 26 th inst ., at the White Swan Tavern , Deptford . In the temporary absence of the W . M ., Bro . Frederick Walters , P . M . and Sec , opened the lodge , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Wm . Andrews ,

W . M ., then took the chair , and during the evening was supported by Bro . J . Hawker , P . M . ; J . Truclove , P . M . ; T . Killner , S . W . ; J . W . Reed , J . W . ; W . Myatt , S . D . ; G . Andrews , J . D . ; S . Lewin , I . G . ; F . G . Skinner , D . Whiffen , R . Harris , G . Harvey , II . J . Dawe , F . G . Vohmann , R . Harman , J . J . Pakes , M . J . Simmons , II . J . Tuson , W . Shaw , and others . The visitors were Bios .

J . Roper ( 147 ) , T . WhilTen ( 548 ) , and C . Williams ( 392 , S . C . ) The ballot was unanimously in favour of Bro . William Sh » w as a joining member . The W . M ., in a correct and efficient manner , raised Bro . F . G . Skinner lo the third , and passed Bro . F . G . Vohmann to the second degree . The by-laws were then revised , die most notable alteration being to meet on the fourth Thursdayin

the month , instead of Wednesday . The lodge was closed , when the usual good banquet was served , after which a superior dessert followed , the usual toasts being given . The brethren separated early . Excelsior Lodge JVO . 1155 . —This flourishing and wellestablished lodge held its regular meeting at the Sydney Arms Tavern , Lewisham , on Thursday , 6 th inst . Bro .

George Shaw , W . M ., presided . ihe minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Ballot was unanimous in favour of Mr . George Doig , who , being in attendance , wis duly initiated . Bro . Watson , jun ., was passed to the second degree . Notice of motion to alter a by-law was given by Bro . IT . Moore , P . M ., and the lodge was closed . The W . M . did his work ( for first

time ) in an able manner , which promises well for the future . There were present Bros . C . G . Dilley , I . P . M . ; T . Littlecott , S . W . ; J . Carver , J . W . ; N . Wingfield , P . M ., Sec ; D . Bear , S . D . ; T . J . Hore , J . D . ; T . S . Truss , I . G . ; and others . The visitors were Bros . F . Walters , P . M . 73 ; E . W . Mackney , S . W . 134 ; II : Bartlett , J . W . 147 , G . Brown , P . M . 169 ; F . H . Huss ,

382 ; W . Bray , 511 ; J . Dalby , S 79 ; & c . A good banquet was served , and the usual toasls given . Bio . Ii . W . Mackney gave some of his best songs , which were well received and appreciated . Star Lodge , JVo . 1275 . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , Sth inst . Bro . W . Ough , P . G . P ., P . M ., W . M ., presided , and there were present

Bros . C . [ . Hogg , P . G . S ., P . M ., S . W ., and W . M .-elect ; H . Kebble , J . \ V . ; J . Smith , I . P . M ., Treas . ; F . Wallers , P . M ., Sec ; G . Pymm , P . M ., I . G . j W . II . Trampleasure , W . M . Bull , A . Stevens , J . Finch , G . S . Elliott , W . F . Wetten , C . Saunders , J . Fox , J . Davis , W . Kipps , G . F . Guest , E . Harper , J . J . Limcbeer , T . Whiteman , R . F . Duff , T . Hobson . The visitors were Bros . T .

Ferriage ( 79 ) , J . R . Dussee ( 79 ) , A . Blackburn ( 179 ) , C . G . Dilley ( I . P . M . 1155 ) , A . Overton ( 1309 ) . Ballots proving unanimous in favour , of the candidates for initiation and Messrs . Charles Saunders and John Fox being present , they were duly initialed . Bros . W . Kipps , J . Davis , and R . F . Duff were passed to the second degree . Bros . W . F . Wetten and W . M . Bull were raised to the

third degree . Ihe work was admirably done . The lodge was closed . It was arranged to have an emergency meeting on Saturday , August 26 th . The installation meeting will he held on Friday , September 1 st , at four o ' clock p . m . Blackheath Lod ^ c , No . 1320 . —On Wednesday , 19 th inst ., at the Crown Hotel , Blackheath , a meeting of this

young lodge was held . liro . Henry Alfred Collington , P . M ., W . M . ( who was supported by all his officers ) , in his usual polished and impressive maimer raised one brother and passed another . The lodge was closed , and a recherche banquet followed . The table was tastefull y laid out with flowers , and the arrangements for the comfort of the brethren were all that could be desired . The

usual toasts were given and received . Some good songs were well sung and a most enjoyable evening was spent . There were present Bros . E . M . Hubbnck , P . G . S ., P . M ., S . W . j W . Noak , P . M ., J . W . ; Hudson , P . M . ; Webster , Sec ; Taylor , I . G . ; Stockwell , & c . Visiiors : Bros . Stevens ( P . G . M . Canada , P . GS . W . ) , F . Walters ( P . M . 73 ) , Bumstead ( P . M . 54 S ) , Jardine ( 140 ) , Downing , and others .

PROVINCIAL . GIBRALTAR . — Lodge of Friendship , No . 27 S . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., the W . M . being supported by Bros . Lyon Campbell , as S . W . ; Price , 30 " , J . W . ; Allfrcy , S . D . ; Gilbert , J . D . ; and Imosvi , I . G . The W . M . announced that the business of ihe evening was to initiate Captain

Hardy and Lieutenants Farie and Lonsdale , of ll . M . ' s 74 th Highlanders , who had been proposed by Bro . Lyon Campbell , and seconded by the W . M ., Bro . Balfour Cockburn . The candidates having been properly prepared and introduced , were admitted to the mysteries of the first degree in an able and impressive manner . As several little matters of charily and private business had

to he transacted , the W . M . notified that , in consequence of the above , and also of the intense heat of Ihe weather , he would defer the explanaliunof die tracing-board lothe next meeting . The labours of the evening being ended , the lodge was closed , and the brethren retired to refreshment . After the usual toasts , the W . M . proposed "The Health and Prosperity of Ii 10 . Allfrey , " who was about to lsave the garrison to assume the command of the depot

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of his regiment at home . The W . M . paid a well-deserved tribute to the energetic services of Bro . Allfrey , who , not only as a member , but as the holder of important offices in the lodge , had ever exhibited unflagging interest and zealous co-operation in its duties . Bro . Allfrey responded with a few appropriate remarks , adding that , as the Lodge of Friendship washis mother lodge , he would ever take the greatest interest in its proceedings .

LEICESTER . —St . John ' s Lodge , No . 279 . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons ' Hall , Leicester , on Friday , the 7 th instant . In the unavoidable absence , until a later hour in the evening , of the W . M ., Bio . Bro . Stretton . P . P . G . R ., the chair was taken by the Prov . G . M . and senior P . M ., Bro . Kelly , assisted by Bro Toller , Prov . G . Sec . There were also present

Bros . Weare , P . M . and Treas . ; Crow , S . W . ; Widdowson , Sec . ; Palmer , S . D . ; Smith , J . D . ; McAllister , as I . G . ; Ellwood , Edwards , Wilkinson , E . J . Worthington , and Bembridge ( Tyler ) . Visitors : Bros . R . H . Bakewell , M . D ., Sec . 405 , Trinidad ; and Toller , P . M ., Buzzard , P . M ., Partridge , Thorp , and Thomson , of No . 523 . The

meeting was summoned to raise Bros . Wilkinson , Edwards , Ellwood , and Worthington to the third degree , which was done in ancient form . A letter from die widow of the late Bro . Pettifor , P . M . and P . P . G . S . W ., in reply to a vote of condolence on that brother ' s decease was read , and refreshment succeeded labour .

HOLYHEAD . — Ilibcrnia Lodge , A o . 597 . —A regular monthly meeting of the above lodge wash eld at the lodgeroom , Marine Hotel , on Monday evening , the 3 rd inst . There were present : Bros . John Peters , W . M . ; 1 . Llovd Griffith , S . W . ; William Lewis , J . W . ; Owen R . Ellis , Sec . ; John Ellis , S . D . ; Dr . Owen Williams , J . D . ; the Rev . 0 . W . Jones , Chap . ; Evan Evens , Steward ; Jas .

Lloyd , I . G . ; Samuel Hughes , Tyler ; visiting Bro . G . G . Mansfield , Peace and Harmony Lodge , No . 359 ; and a good muster of the brethren beside . The lodge was opened , the opening ode sung , and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed in the usual manner Mr . John Hughes ( of Holyhead ) , Mr . G . D . Owen ( of Pwllheli , Carnarvonshire ) , and Mr . John A . Davidson ( of

Dublin ) were initiated , and Bros . Little , Hattersley , and King were raised to the third degree , the ceremonies being most effectively and solemnly performed by the W . M . and his assistant officers , who , without a single exception , performed their various parts with great ability and effect . After discussing sundry matters of local Masonic interest , receiving propositions , & c , & c , the

lodge was closed by the W . M . in due form . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet-room , where a cold collation had been prepared for the occasion by Bro . AV . II . Smith . After the table was cleared , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The W . M ., Bro . Peters , while proposing " The Health of ihe R . W . P . G . M ., Sir Watkin W . Wynn , " stated that it was a long time

since a Provincial Grand Lodge had been held in Holyhead ; he hoped , however , that now , ihe Ilibcrnia Lodge being in such a flourishing condition and increasing so rapidly , the day was not distant when they would be so favoured . This anticipation was received with great warmth , and after several speeches and songs from the officers and brethren , which were all received with

Masonic honour , the meeting ( acknowledged by all present to he an extremely happy one ) terminated . ( Jn July 10 th a Lodge of Emergency was held for the purpose of raising Bros . Matthew Vaux and Stephen W . Robson , which ceremony was admirably performed . The lodge was then reduced and closed , and the " Closing Ode " sung , after which thebrethren adjourned to partake of refreshment .

Asiinv-nE-LA-Zorcu . — Ferrers and I- < anhoc Lodge , No . 779 . —The annual festival of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , on Wednesday , ihe 2 SU 1 ultimo , the W . M ., Bro . the Right Hon . Earl Ferrers , P . G . J . W „ presiding . The P . G . M ., Bro . Kelly , was present , and the officers were Bros . Mamniatl , P . M . and P . P . S ofW . ; J . II . Garnar , S . W . and W . M .-elect ; Ison , J . W . ; II .

Etherington Smith , P . M . and P . P . G . J . W ., as Sec . ( in the absence of liro . the Rev . John Denton , P . M . and P . P . G . S . W . ); Love , P . M . and P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; Faulkner , S . D . ; Blood , J . D . ; Johnson , I . G . ; Dr . Morris , Arnold , and others . Visitors : Bros . Wilson , P . M . 1007 and P . G . D . ofC . ; and W . B , llackelt , S I ) . Guy ' s Lodge , Leamington . The preliminary business

having been completed , and the lodge opened in the second degree hy the W . M ., he handed the gavel lo the R . W . P . G . M ., who proceeded to instal the W . M .-elect , Bro . John Henry Garnar , in the chair of K . S . according to ancient form , and who was duly proclaimed and saluted . The W . M , then appointed and invested the following as the officers for the ensuing year , viz . : Bros . Earl Ferrers ,

I . P . M . ; Ison , S . W . ; Faulkner , J . W . ; Love , P . M ., Treas . ; Rev . John Denton , P . M ., Sec . ; Blood , S . D . ; Johnson , J . D . ; Dr . Morris , I . G . ; and Canner , Tyler . A vote of thanks having been accorded to liro . Lord Ferrers for his services in the chair , and who expressed his

intention never to be absent from the meetings of the lodge when he could possibly attend , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned lo the Queen ' s Head Hotel , and concluded Ihe day ' s proceedings with an elegant banquet , due honour being done 10 the usual loyal and Masonic toasls .

BKI . DIVEKK , Kv . sr . —Cornwallis Lodge , No . 1107 . — This excellent working lodge held its installation meeting on Wednesday , the 51 b instant , at the lielvidere Hotel , presided over by the W . M ., Bro . C . T . Sutton , P . P . G . A . D . C . Kent , supported bv his officers and Past Masters .

The lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer , minutes of preceding meeting were read and confirmed , and the ceremony of installation was proceeded with . The Installing Master was the outgoing W . M ., Bro . Sutton , who performed the ceremony in an admirable manner . The newly-installed W . M ., Bro . T . W , Knight ,

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then appointed his officers for the ensuing year , viz ., Bros . G . Harvey , S . W . ; W . Perrv , J . W . ; T . Henderson , P . M ., Sac . ; J . Storey , S . D . ; C . Reiner , J . D . ; J . Wood , I . G . ; Rev . W . Smith , Chaolain ; M . II . W . Sherwin , Org . ; and Bro . S . H . Pain , " D . C , who ( with Bro . T . Wyatt , Treas ., and Bro . Peen , Tyler ) , was re-elected by the were invested with the emblems of their respective offices

by the Installing Master , who also delivered the several addresses , which concluded the ceremony . The W . M . then said that he had a very pleasing duty to perform , which was to present Bro . Sutton with the P . M . ' s jewel voted to him at the last meeting of the lodge , remarking that he trusted he would have the pleasure for many years to see him amongst the brethren , in perfect health to wear

it . —Bro . Sutton replied , that as in the course of the evening he should have an ' opportunity of addressing the brethren , he would merely thank them for the high compliment they had conferred upon him . —It was then proposed and carried , "that five guineas be given from the funds of the lodge to Bro . T . Wyatt , Treasurer , in recognition of his pa " st services . " It was also unanimously

resolved " that five guineas be given to the Prov . Grand Secretary ' s Testimonial Fund . "—Three gentlemen were proposed as candidates for initiation , and the lodge wa « closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to the Pier Hotel , Erith , where they partook of an excelled banquet , provided by Bro . F . Wain , to which upwardsof seventy brethren did ample justice . The cloth having ben

removed the usual loyal and Masonic toasls were gren and responded to , after which the Rev . Bro . Hill , P . ov . Grand Chaplain , said that he had been called upci to perform a very important and pleasing duty , which w-s to present Bro . Sutton , in the name-of the Cornwallis Ldge , with a very handsome and valuable silver tea and / ofiee service , weighing oi'erSooz , in acknowledgment if the

many services rendered by him to the lodge . He tf erred to Bro . Sutton having been thrice W . M . of the Coywallis lodge , and hoped that he would live many years i enjoy the goodwill and affection of its members . —Bro . putton , in thanking thebrethren for their kindness , rema / ed that he could not find words that would in any measini express his feelings . He had worked hard for the Qirnwallis

Lodge ; his aim had been to make it second i > none the province , and he believed it bade fair one da / to be so . It was a young lodge , of only five years' standing , yet it no . v numbered over fifty members , and was still ; increasing . Tne respectability of its members was , he dioight , a guarantee of its success . He thanked them / or tie very valuable presents they had been pleased to make hm , and

trusted that the day was far distant when he wmld be severed from the members of the Cornwallis Ltdge . — During the evening the brethren were delighted villi the excellent singing , under the direction of Bro . G . Tedder , of Miss Rebecca Isaacs , Miss Roberts , Bro . Rmsford , and Bro . Sherwin , Organist , Mrs . G . Techier presiding at the pianoforte . Amongst ihe visiiors present ve noticed the Rev . Bro . Hill , Prov . Grand Chaplain , Kmt ; Bros .

G . M . E . Snow , P . P . G . S . W . Kent ; R . P . Akms , Prov . C . R . ; J . Graydon , P . P . G . S . D . Kent ; Dentoi , P . P . G . P . Kent ; Paget . P . P . G . O . Kent ; Avery , P . G . f . D . Middlesex ; Martin , P . P . G . S . D . Kent ; Harvey , P . P . G . S . D . Kent ; Mackney , P . M . 299 ; Bruce , P . M . J 69 ; Graham , W . M . 700 ; Davies , W . M . 13 ; PurdaS P . M . S 61 ; Mills , W . M . 299 ; Smith , P . M . S 29 ; Sidney Clark , S . W . 706 ; Russell , P . M . 299 ; & c , & c

HAMPTON , MIDDLESEX . —Burdett Lage , No . 1293 . — The regular meeting of this lodge was leld at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on Saturday , tic 22 nd inst . The chair was taken by the W . M ., Bro . R . Wentworth Little , Prov . G . Sec , who was supported by V . W . liro . John Hervey , G . Sec , as S . W . ; J . Self , M . ' D ., P . M ., as J . W . ; R . W . Bro . Colonel Burdett , P . M . an ! Prov . G . M . ; Rev .

D . Shaboe , P . M ., Chaplain , Prov . ( J . C . ; II . G . Buss , P . M ., Treas ., Prov . G . Treas . ; / . Glaisher , F . R . S ., P . M ., Prov . S . G . W . ; W . West Smith , P . M . ; Major E . II . Finncv , W . M .-designate 1359 ; E . II . Finney , jun . ; W . II . Hubbard , P . M ., Sec ; D . R . Adams , P . M . ; S . Rosenthal , P . M . ; D . R . Still , J . D . ; C . Sanders , T . Lancaster , P . R . Hobson , F . Kcily , W . Le Ilunte Doyle ,

T . II . Edmands , W . M . 8 , P . G . Steward ; W . R . Crick , W . M . 657 ; and several other members and visitors . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes having been confirmed , favourable ballots were taken for five joining members . Bros . Hobson and Keily were afterwards raised to the third degree . Rev . Bro . Shaboe . P . G . C . Middlesex and Suffolk , proposed that the sum of five guineas be subscribed to the " Little Testimonial Fund , "

which he understood was about to close , liro . Rosenthal seconded the proposition , which was carried unanimously . The cordial thanks of the lodge were voted lo Bro . Rosenthal for his kind presentation of the Deacons ' wands , and the lodge was then closed . A capital banquet followed , and afler honouring the usual loyal and Masonic toasls , the majority of the brethren returned to town by an early train .

HALIFAX , WEST \ ORKSIMRE . —De Warren Lodge , No . 1302 . —The first annual meeting of this lodge was held at the White Swan Hotel , on Monday , the 3 rd inst . The lodge having been opened in the first degree by the W . M . ( liro . John Firth ) , the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed , and some correspondence and reports read , the lodge was opened in the second degree ,

when the chair was taken hy Bro . G . Normanton , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., who had been requested to perform the ceremony of installation . The W . M .-elect ( Bro . W . II . D . Horsfallj having given hisassent totlie " antient charges , " and been obligated lo his duties to the lodge , the lodge was opened in the third degree , and a Board of

Installed Masters formed , consisting of the following : Bros . G . Normanton , W . Cooke , and ] . Firth , P . M . 's ; J . Ibberson , W . M . 44 S ; W . Ward , W . M . 971 ; and F . Waddinglon , W . M . 1231—when Bros . Horsfall was duly placed in the East hy the Installing Officer , who gave the various charges in a very efficient manner . The