Provincial Lodges.

At an early hour the bustle of the day commenced , railways and steamers bringing large numbers of tho brethren and their friends to enjoy the holiday . Not less than 400 brethren were in the procession , and represented the folloAving Lodges : —Bristol : Clarence , Sussex , Beaufort , Moira , and Colson . Bath : Cumberland and Sussex , Monmouth : the Monmouthshire . Hereford : the Palladium . Ross : the Vetruvian , Cardiff : the Morgan . Newport : the Silurian . The Town Council assembled in the Committee-room , preparatory to joining the

procession , and there partook of luncheon . Those who belonged to the Order , of course , wore their several badges . ; Some delay was experienced in arranging the procession , and thus the expectant multitude , both in -the streets and seated , at AvindoAVS , were kept a considerable time before they beheld the whole body marshalled . It was a lovely day , however , and as they had turned out for a holiday—with that patience for Avhich our countrymen are proverbial—they stayed their stay until the hour came for gratification ; ancl when it

did arrive , the sight of so large a body of gentlemen , with then- peculiar emblems , did not fail of imparting the anticipated pleasure . The P . G . L . of Monmouthshire was opened at the King ' s Head , at Ten a . m . The Silurian Lodge , No . 693 , opened at the Town Hall , at Ten a . m ., Avhen the P . G . M ., accompanied by the D . P . G . M ., and the P . G . officers were marshalled from the King ' s Head , to the Town Hall ( accompanied by a band ) , and having duly obtained admission , the P . G . M . addressed himself to the W . M ., saying , —

" W . M . of the Silurian Lodge , I hereby , in the presence of these Worshipful Masters and worthy Masons , diligent workmen of our secret craft , do ask of you and your Company , if you know yourself at this time to have done anything contrary to the laws of Masonry , which has not been communicated to the P . G . L ., and whereby you should be suspended from your work ?" W . M .: "We are good Masons at this very time . " P . G . M .: "Have you amongst your Company any brother guilty of strife or

disobedience in open Lodge , or who after open Lodge , brings scandal and disgrace upon the craft ?" W . M .: " We have none , Right Worshipful Master . " D . P . G . M .: " Have you permission to do this day's work ?" W . M .: " We have , Right Worshipful Master , and , with your permission , it shall be read . " The dispensation was then read ; after Avhichthe D . P . G . M . said : —" Masters

, , Wardens , Deacons , and Working Masons , —all here is right as it should be . I give you all joy of this day ' s work : it has begun in zeal , may it continue in peace , and end in charity . May all good Masons help us in this day ' s work ; and let us praise the master , officers , and brethren of the Silurian Lodge , for wishing to raise a temple to Masonry . The blessings of Heaven be with us all ; and may the new Lodge increase the craft , harbour the poor brethren , and console the rich . " All : "So mote it be . "

The Procession Avas then arranged by Brothers Chilcott and West , P . G . Directora of Ceremonies , in the following order :, — A number of boys , sons of Masons , bearing flags . Union Flag , ( Borne by the Son of a M . M . ) Band of Music . Tyler , Avith a Sword .

Visiting Brethren , according to their seniority . Officers , Avearing their collars and jewels , Avith their respective Banners , & c . Rough Ashler . Entered Apprentices . Tracing Board of the first degree . Ionic Column . Doric Column . Perfect Ashler . Trowel ; Inscription Plate ; Mallet .