Provincial Lodges.

Earl of Yarborough presided , Br . J . Moxon , the W . M . of the Yarborough Lodge , Gainsbro' , officiating as vice-chairman . Several loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and ably responded to , the P . G . M . intimating , in the course of his remarks , that in future the Provincial Grand Lodges would be held in Lincoln , as the convenience , of the brethren would thus be more generally consulted , though occasionally circumstances might arise which would induce him to recommend other towns in the province , as Grantham or Boston ; but such recommendations would not be made

without full consideration . At half-past seven o ' clock , the noble chairman , being obliged to depart , deputed Br . the Rev . B . J . Wood , P . G . C ., to succeed him . At nine o ' clock the brethren from Lincoln , Spilsby , Boston , & c . departed by special train ; and the remainder of the evening was spent in a manner so much appreciated by the Masonic brethren , and in that good fellowship and harmony so peculiarly characteristic of the Order . YARBOROUGH LODGEGAINSBRO' ( No . 611 ) . —The brethren of this Lodge held

, an emergency meeting on the 30 th May , and initiated , passed , and raised several members , Br . Guy officiating pro . tern , as W . M . In the evening a supper was provided at the White Hart Hotel , in Mr . and Mrs , Parker ' s usual good style , and which was specially given as a compliment to Br . Guy , who is highly esteemed among Masons , and by all who know him . He was for many years a resident of Gainsbro '; but having some since received the appointment of Solicitor to the Manchester , Sheffieldand Lincolnshire Railwayhe now resides at Manchester . The evening

, , was spent in a truly Masonic and brotherly mariner , and afforded great pleasure to all present . We understand that the Earl of Yarborough P . G . M ., is about to inaugurate a new Lodge for the " Hundred of Eloe . "

NORTHUMBERLAND . NORTHERN COUNTIES LODGE , NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE ( NO . 586 ) . —Since the installation of Br . W . Dalziel as W . M . of this Lodge , a Lodge of Instruction has been commenced in connection with the Lsdge , which it is expected will prove of great service , by making many of the younger brethren capable of filling the various offices . Much is due to Br . Dalziel in thus giving his time and attention for the benefit of those young in the Craft .

OXFORDSHIRE . The Apollo Masonic Ball , which followed the meeting at the Radcliffe Library , at Oxford , on June 19 th , proved , as was anticipated , one of the most brilliant events of the year , nor could it well be otherwise , considering that no expense had been spared to render it worthy of the ancient aud honourable fraternity who gave it . There was a vast amount of taste and elegance displayed in every thing connected with it , and there evidentldetermination the

was y a on part of the Stewards , that those who participated in the enjoyments of the night should have reason to revert to it with feelings of pleasure ancl satisfaction . The Town Hall itself was most tastefull y decorated , by covering a portion of the walls to the floor with a pannelling of pink and white drapery in stripes , and placing above , the armorial bearings of the Chancellor , Vice-Chancellor , Heads of Colleges , Civic Authorities , and Stewards , and introducing at each end of the Hall some Turkish tents , imparted an elegant and pleasing aspect to the Wei band stationed in

room . ppert ' s was an orchestra erected in the corridor , and the platforms at each end of the Hall were fitted up with great taste for the accomodation of the company who desired a little relaxation after the fatigues of the dance . A collection of choice plants and flowers in front of these platforms , diffused their fragrance around , and heightened the general effect . The Council Chamber was converted into a refreshment room , and in the Town Hall Yard a spacious saloon was erected capable of accomodating upwards of 300 persons . This was used as the supper room , and was laid out in exquisite taste , the city grace cups , the plate presented to the late Mayor ( Aid . Spiers ) , and the candelabra and epergue presented