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Ipswich . —Perfect Friendship Lodge ( No . 522 ) . —At the monthly meeting of the above Lodge , 18 th inst ., Bro . H . Churchman was passed to the 2 nd Degree , the W . M ., Bro . Tracy , presiding with his usual ability ; it was with extreme regret that we noticed the absence of the whole of the Officers , with two exceptions ; there was also hut a very small muster of the Brethren ; for such an unusual occurrence some reason should be assigned . A hint to the Secretary to send the summons out a little earlier would not be out of the way .

WABWlCKSHIRE . Bibminoham . —The First Lodge of Light ( No . 689 ) . —The duties of this Lodge were resumed at the Royal Hotel , Birmingham , on Tuesday , the 17 th inst . The Lodge was opened , and the members proceeded with the election of the W * M . and Treasurer for next year . Two gentlemen were initiated .

WORCESTERSHIRE . Dudley . —The Brethren of the Lodge , No . 838 , held at the Severn Inn ( Bro . Patterson , P . M ., of No . 318 and 838 ) , met for the last time at that house , the last Wednesday in the * month of March , the premises being purchased by the Local Board of Health for the improvements of the town . The Chair was ably filled by Bro . Williscroft , W . M ., the whole of the officers being present , as well as many visitors . The business transacted consisted of the Three Degrees , after which the

Brethren resolved upon a subscription to secure a portrait for the Lodge of their much esteemed Bro . Patterson , the father of the Lodge , and the oldest P . M . in Dudley . During the banquet an excellent song was sung by Bro . Timmins , composed by him for the occasion , and embracing a complete history of the life of him whom the Lodge delighted to honour ; and a memento of whom they intend preserving in their Lodge for the encouragement of the younger members of the Craft for ages yet to come .

Though Bro . Patterson leaves his house in May , he does not quit the town , removing to a new house he has just erected in the Market-place , but in which he will not have have accommodation for Masonic gatherings . In the richly-ornamented stone work of the windows are deeply engraved the square , compasses , and other emblems dear to the Craft , forming a handsome tout ensemble ,

emblematical of the square steps , level conduct , and upright intentions of the hand that raised it , and reflecting credit upon the operative , as well as free and speculative Brother who designed it . We heartily wish Bro . Patterson years of quiet enjoyment in the abode he has reared for his good old age , and a happy translation to the Grand Lodge of all , when the final summons arrives . So mote it be .

The Lodge of Instruction , connected with No . 838 , met at the Swan Inn Dudley , for the last time , on Friday the 13 th April , when eighteen Brethren sat down to a sumptuous supper . The Brethren will remove to the Saracen ' s Head and Freemasons' Tavern ( Bro . Roberts' ) at which is now held No . 313 , W . Bristow , P . M . The No . 313 Chapter is also removed there from the Swan—the home of its youth .

The Lodge , No . 730 , met on the 10 th April , Bro . Renaud , W . M ., in the chair , and Bro . Davis ( M . A . ) S . W , Bro . Wells was passed to the Second Degree , and the Brethren then adjourned to banquet—Lodge having been closed in due form , The attendance was small in consequence of illness , and the absence of members attending parliamentary committees . The next meetings in this neighbourhood are as follow : —

Dudley No . 313 .. 1 st of May .. 6 p . m . „ No . 730 .. 8 th „ . . 6 | - p . m . „ No . 838 .. 30 th „ .. 6 p . m . Tipton No . 435 .. 18 th „ . „ 6 p . m . Stourbridge , No . 824 .. 22 nd ,, . _ , 0 p . m . KNIGHT TEMPLARISM . NWGASTfcE-UPON-TitfE . —Royal Kent Encampment . —On Good Friday the anniversary for the installation of the M . E . C . of this Encampment took place at