Metropolitan.

tumty of doing , so , as it would always command his attention . AVith respect to the rising officers , he had no desire to cast reflections upon them , as they had done their work well , and he mentioned the name of Brother Meggy as one of their members who had discharged duties in a perfect manner . As to charity , it was incumbent upon them , as Masons , to aid in the good work , and on that principle he had accepted the office of Steward at the Festival on behalf of the Old Men's Asylum . As

to the Girls' School , they had , under the direction of Bro . Crew , for many years seen a large assembly of brethren to support that Charity , and he was glad to find that the rising generati on would be well educated . As to the Boys' School , he found that Bro . Binckes had gone forward most energetically to elicit the feelings and support of Masons , and he trusted that that institution would be elevated to the same position as the Girls '

School , and that both those Charities would flourish . He next came to the Aged Freemasons and their AVidows , and he must say that institution required their support . The institutions for the children were looked upon not only with a fraternal but a paternal regard ; but at the same time they ought not to forget the aged . There were many there sitting round that table in health and prosperity , but they did not know how soon they

might become recipients of that Charity , and therefore it would be wise on their part to succour , assist , and protect that institution , and if ever the time should come when they should require its support , they would feel that they had done their duty , and they would have no fear of being turned away with the cold shoulder . He hoped , therefore , that the brethren would support him in representing the Fizroy Lodge as a

Steward for this Charity , as they had supported the AV . M . on the occasion of the Festival of the Girls' School . He was not able to attend himself in consequence of a domestic calamity in his family , but from what he had heard he believed that the brethren of the Fitzroy Lodge had met with an excellent reception . He hoped , therefore , that as this was a good cause , that the brethren would rally round him upon that occasionand that they would

, then put down their names and promise him their support . In conclusion he thanked them for the manner iu which the toast had been received , and begged to diink all their healths in return . " The Health of the Officers of the Lodge , " was then given and responded to , and the proceedings were brought to a close .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

CHESHIRE . CKEWE—Lodge of Unity ( No . 321 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , Nov . 22 nd , at the Crewe Arms Hotel , to receive the Prov . G . Master , the Right Hon . the Lord de Tabley and the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge Fund of Benevolence . There was a large number of brethren

present from various parts of the province . A grant of 200 guineas was made , to be divided equally between the four great Masonic Charities , viz ., the Royal Masonic Boys' School , the Girls' School , the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons , and the Institution for Masons' AVidows , thus making the Provincial Grand Master a vice-president of each . It was

also determined to vote £ 30 , being part of interest on accumulated funds , to one of these Charities annually , so as to secure the election of a . candidate from the province every year . Votes of five and three guineas were also made to an aged Mason and a Mason's widow . The A \ . M . of 979 , in a practical speech , drew attention to the great evils arising out of the " travelling beggar" systemand gave instancesproducing a list from one

, , lodge where £ 11 had been given in eleven months ; he also warned them against a tall negro , named Forrest , who had brought no small discredit on the Crewe Masons b y his base conduct . The speaker having submitted suggestions for reform , the Prov . G . M . remarked that he entirely agreed with the importance of the question and the value of the suggestions ; but this meeting being specialthey could not then act on them

, . He however promised to give the matter his serious attention , and to bring it , at an early date , before the Provincial Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge . Other business was transacted connected with the province , and the brethren afterwards sat down to dinner , served in the best style by Bro . Halsey .

CORNWALL . CONSECRATION OB TWO LODGES BT THE PEOV . G . M . ST . DAY . —Tregullow Lodge ( No . 1006 ) . —The ceremony of consecrating this lodge was performed by the R . W . Bro . Augustus Smith , Prov . G . M ., on Tuesday , the 21 sfc November , at four p . m . There was a large and influential attendance of the brethrenamongst whom we noticed Bro . Reginald Rogers ,

, D . Prov . G . M ., at the Prov . G . M . 's left , aud Bro . the Kev . F . H . A . AVright , Prov . G . Chap , on the right ; also Bros . E . T . Carleyon , P . Prov . S . G . AA . and Prov . G . Sec , as S . W . ; AV . H . 3 enkins , P . Prov . S . G . AV ., as J . AV . ; Thomas Mills , P . Prov . Gc . Treas . ; Thomas Chirgwin , P . Prov . G . Beg . and P . Prov . J . G . AV . ; J . 0 . Mayne , Prov . Assist . G . Sec . ; Thomas Solomon , Prov . J . G . D . ; J . P . Smith , Prov . S . G . D ., and many others ,

which time will not allow us to enumerate . Bro . Samuel Harols , Prov . G . Purst ., officiated as Director of Cermonies . The Prov . G . M . and the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge having entered in procession , and occupied their respective positions , the brethren of the new lodge were arranged according to custom , and the lodge worked up to the third degree . The usual formalities having been duly honoured by observance ,

the members signified their approval of the officers named on the warrant , and Bro . the Rev . J . Bannister , Chaplain , delivered a short but practical oration on the duties and advantages Of Fremasonry , proving , from the mouths of many witnesses , that the highest morality is taught and inculcated by the fraternity , and that a true Freemason is but another name for a good christian . Then followed the anthem , 112 fch Psalm , tune-Frenchthe brethren accompanying the Organistwho acquitted

, , himself most creditably . The prayer having been offered by the Prov . Grand Chaplain , and the customary portion of the sacred volume read , the process of uncovering was effected , and the Prov . G . M . carried and scattered corn on the lodge three three times . The D . Prov . G . M . carried and scattered wine on the lodgethree times .

The Prov . S . G . AV . carried and scattered oil on the lodgethree times . The Prov . J . G . W . carried and scattered salt on the lodgethree times . The grand honours were then given , thrice followed by the 21 . Anthem , —All people that on earth do dwell ,

aing to the Lord with joyful voice , Him serve with fear , His praise forth tell , Come ye before Him and rejoice . The Chaplain having taken the censor three times round' thelodge ( during solemn music ) and offered the second prayer , Chant , — " So mote it be . " ( Omnes . ) Tho Prov . G . M . then declared the Tregullow Lodge ( No . 1006 )

to be dedicated and constituted according to ancient custom , and thereby entitled to the privileges , and rights conferred by the Grand Lodge of England . Anthem , —Chorus , " Glory to God on high be given , and oa earth peace , goodwill to men . " The minutes were subsequently confirmed and signed , and Bro . E . H . Hawke installed as Master for tbe year ensuing

( those under the degree of Installed Master having withdrawn pro tem . ) On that part of tbe ceremony being completed , the W . M . appointed and invested the officers of the lodge as follows : — Bro . Thomas Mills , P . M ., & e Past Master „ Edmund Michell , jun , Senior AVarden . „ Josiah Ralph Junior AVarden ,

„ Rev . J . Bannister Chaplain . ,. Michell Secretary . „ Cara Organist . Other brethren not being present , their investure was deferred . In conclusion , the National Anthem was performed " and the lodge closed . The Prov . G . M . and brethren then adjourned to the

banqueting-room , and partook of a repast that reflected great credit to-Bro . Bennett , of the St . Day Hotel . The AV . M . presided , andwas supported by Bro . Augustus Smith , P . G . M ., Bro . Reginald Rogers , and a large number of the brethren . Various toasts were given from the chair , the one referring to the Prov . G . M ., and the other to the W . M . of Tregullow being especially honoured , and most enthusiastically received by the brethren . AVe had not time to notice much about the arrangements of