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and uphold the principles of Freemasonry , and prove themselves worthy brothers . Bro . Clark , I . P . M ., proposed " The AV . M ., " who , in his turn , responded , and proposed " The P . M . 's , " for which Bro . Thompson , P . M . and founder , expressed their acknowledgments . The toast of "The Officers , " was responded to by tlie ° S . W ., hut not before the presence of the visitors had been recognised . The Ty ler ( Bro . Laign , P . M . ) then gave the concluding toast and the brethren separated .

ST . Jons OP AVAPPrcrG- LODGE ( XO . 1 , 306 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Gun Hotel , AA apping , on the 20 th ult . Tho lodgo was opened by the AV . M . Bro . AV . Mann . Bros . AV . Beck , J . Pearson , E . Prost , AV . Coleman , J M'Dougall , J . Maud , and H . Fountain ivere raised . Bros . J . Jackson , J . S . Lurkly , aud H . T . Hardy were passed . Mr . John Cuthbertson was initiated . Amongst the visitors were Bros . T . MortlockP . M . ( Xo . 186 ) and F . Walters , P . M . ( Xo . 73 ) .

, , LEBANON LODGE ( Xo . 1 , 326 ) . —On the 28 th ult ., the brethren of this now lodge met at the lied Lion , Hampton . The lodge was opened , in the absence of the AV . M ., by Bro . T . Walters , supported by Bros . S . Wickens , S . AV . ; W . Hammond , P . M ., J . W . ; D . i > . Beck , Treas . ; J . F . Woodley , J . D . ; and G . Banks , I . G . Messrs . R . AV . Gill and J . Thomas were initiated . At the close of the business , lig ht refreshments were served . Bro . Silcock , S . D . 157 , was present as a visitor .

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PROVINCIAL .

PEEKS AXD BUCKS . MAIDENHEAD—SI Joint ' s Lodge ( Xo . 795 ) . —The brethren of the above lodge met on the 16 th ult ., at the Orkney Arms , Bro . C . Gammon / l . P . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . AV . Worrell , S . AV . ; T . A . Carr , J . AV . ; R , Turner , I . G . The lodge was opened and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed , Messrs . J . C . Roberts , M . D ., and Fisher were initiated , and

Bro . J . Sadler was raised to the third degree . The cercmoiiios were perfectly rendered by Bro . Poulger , P . M . It was proposed that a summer banquet be held in August , at , the Orkney Arms , and on that occasion the ladies should be present . The lodgo was closed , and a capital dinner provided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed . The toast of tho W . M . was proposed iu complimentary terms by Bro . II . H . Hodges , P . M . and See ., mention being made of the excellent manner in which bo had conducted the altairs of the lodge , and the success which had attended his exertions . Bros . Longhursfc , 780 , and Brolochan , St . Andrew ' s Lodge , 48 . Scotland , were the visitors .

SUFFOLK . PBOVIXCIAD GRAND LODGE . On Monday , the 20 th ult ., the Provincial Grand Lodge of Suffolk held its annual meeting at Aldeburgh , and tho inhabitants of the little watering-place accorded the brethren a cordial welcome . In the neighbourhood of the railway station there was a liberal display of bunting , and on the road leading to the

town were erected two neat arches bearing the mottoes " Welcome" find "Union is Love . " In part of the Town Hall and White Lion Hotel large poles covered with evergreens and bearing flags were fixed at regular distances , and altogether the town wore quite a festive appearance . The majority of the brethren arrived hy the earl y train from Ipswich , and at this period of the day prospects of pleasant weather looked rather distant , as a steady rain was falling with indications of lasting . However ,

shortly after ten o'clock ' , the clouds dispersed aud the remainder of tho day w-as fine and warm . Ou arriving at Aldeburgh the brethren at once wont to Aide House , where they were hospitably entertained at breakfast by Bro . Xowson Garrett . At ten o ' clock a meeting of the Finance Board was held at the Lion Hotel , and at half-past ten lodge was opened at the Town Hall . The brethren having- robed in the lower room of this quaint building , took their positions iu the . lodge room above , to receive the

E . W . Prov . ( jr . Master , Pro . Col . Sir Shafto Adair . There were upwards of 130 brethren present , being a larger number than for some years , and amongst them were Pros , the Pcv . E . I . Lockwood , D . Prov . G . Master ; the llev . C . Martyn , G . Chap , of England ; the Rev . P . P . Palmer . Prov . G . Chap . Suffolk , P . Prov . G . Chap . Oxford , 357 , 10 , 81 ; Benjamin Head , Prov . S . G . D ., 5 ; E . F . Adams , Prov . S . G ., 025 ) AV . Poby , Prov . G . S . B . and I . P . M . 11-1 ; AV . G . Hanson , P . Prov . S . G . ' l ) ., 510 ; J . W . Sheridan , W . M . 516 ; C . J . Eiloart , 370 ; 41 . Abel , P .

Prov . S . G , D . ; J . Taylor , J . D . 036 ; H . Sparrow . S . Wondard , 933 ; E . Bridges , and E . H . AVoods , Dir . of Cors . 51 : * . ; W . O . Prov . S-G . W ., and AV . M . 71 ; E . P . Powell , P . M . 332 ; AV . H . Carr , 51 . 936 ; J . Eiordan , 555 ; F . P . Marriott , Prov . G . Sec , 516 ; E . Pipe , 555 ; H . P . Stanford , J . W . 38 S ; E . . 1 . Fifa-Gerald , P . Prov . G . S . B ., and P . M . 81 ; F . Potts , S . W . 516 ; J . A . Pettitt , jun ., P . Prov . G . Assist . Dir . of Cers ., 332 ; J . P . Pitch , I . P . M ., and P . M . Riches 1 , 008 : S . FreemanProv . G , Ti-as ., and

, , P . M . 512 ; P . 0 . Ward , P . M . 650 ; C . M . Roberts , S . D . 029 ; C . Davey , P . Prov . G . S . IJ . 37 G ; P . Jennings , Prov . S . G . W . and P . M . 555 ; F . Pearnside , 1 , 008 ; R . C . Woodward , 555 : G . VV . Pretty , 555 ; E . H . F . Alston , J . D . 555 ; AV . Maddison , j . D . 71 : T . Hooper , 516 ; G . Harper , W . M . 936 : H . H . James , J . W . 936 ; Rev . T . J . Breton , P . M . 555 ; W . AVhitmore , 555 ; J . S . Gissin , P . Prov . J . G . AV . 81 ; P . Cornell , S . W . 114 ; R . W . Flick , 388 ; H . Grimwade , 332 ; E . It . Deur , 376 ; P . Capon .

AV . M . 555 ; P . AV . Tewson , I . G . 939 ; M . Oliver , S . D . 95 9 ; A . J . Barber , Prov . G . O . and W . M . 114 ; W . VValesby . S . W . 929 :. J . Martin , S . D . 555 ; E . Hay ward , 114 1 , 008 ; H . Harris , P . Prov . S . G . D . and P . M . 114 ; F . H . Gooding . 929 ; P . T . Reed , 376 ; G . W . Bales , 376 ; H . BloomReld , 95 ; AV . H . Lucia , P . Prov . J . G . W . 1 , 008 ; F . R . Burtsal , Prov . G . P . 929 ; J . AV . Whitbread , AV . M . 81 ; F . Spalding , P . AL 81 ; J . S . SterryProv . S . W . 71 James PranksPProvGP 376 T

, ; , . . .. ; . Bays , P . Prov . G . D . C . SI : VV . Hart , P . Prov . J . D . and AA . M . 332 ; AV . Iiayward , P . Prov . G . D . C . and S . AA . 936 ; R . C . Joslin , S-W . 332 ; R . B . BUiston , 376 ; VV . Girling , 555 ; G . Bond . Prov . G . S . ; J . Blunderfield , Prov . G . S . and S . W . 305 ; S . B . King , P . M .-376 ; G . S . Golding , S . AV . 225 ; AV . A . Smith , S . AV . 376 ; A Gam-man , J . D . 376 , ; A " . Jeffries , 81 ; AV . G . Guy , 1 , 008 ; S . E , Rope , J . AV . 332 ; Emr . i Holmes , 959 ; S . II . Wright , P .

Prov . G . S . D . and P . M . 516 ; J . B . Dove , P . Prov . G . S . W . 81 ; G . Jeaffrcsoii , J . AV . 555 ; B . Gall , J . AV . 81 ; VV . AVilmhurst . P . Prov . G . S . B . and P . M . 81 ; J . Dallenger . P . Prov . G . S , and P . M . 81 . Lodge having been ¦ opened in due and ancient form , the minutes ol the last Prov . G , Lodge were read by the P . G . Sec . and confirmed , The minutes of the Finance Board were also read , and on their leconimendation a sum of £ 5 was granted as temporary relief to a dis ressed brother in the province . It was

also agreed , at the recommendation of the Board , that tho sum of £ 10 10 s . should be granted to the Boy ' s and Girls' Schools belonging to the craft , and £ 5 each to the Institutions for Aged-Men and Women . The Prov . G . Sec . reported that the baluice in hand now was £ 91 7 s . lid ., but when ho was first appointed . Secretary it was much less . The Prov . Q . HI . then addressed the brethren at some length on matters connected with the Province and . Freemasonry

generally . He congratulated them upon tho large attendance , as it showed an increased interest iu Alasonry , and a desire to suffer inconvenience rather than forsake its duties . He regretted that they were about to lose their Prov . G . Sec , Bro . Alaniotf , from whom he had received tho greatest assistance , but he hoped , they should not entirel y lose his services for the future . He was also sorry to receive the . - . resignation of the Prov . G . A . S . Bro .

Tidd , who bad left the county , and , therefore , could no longer hold office iu the Province ; hut ho had to inform them that he bad appointed a Prov . G . A . Sec . in Bro . Tidd ' s place , and that they would thus continue to have what was very desirable , a correct record preserved cf their proceedings . The brethren then formed procession , and , headed hy the hand of the Saxinuudham Pifle Corps , marched to the parish church . They arranged themselves under their

respectivelodge banners , the junior lodge of the province going first , and the other lodges according to their more recent formation . On . arriving at the church the brethren opened right and leit , and the Prov . G . Oflicers , preceded by tbe Prov . G . Chap , carrying the vol nine of the Sacred Law , advanced through aud entered tho church , being followed by the lodges iu seniority . The lodges represented were Unity , Lowestoft ; Doric , AVoodiuidge ; British Union and St . Luke ' s , Ipswich ; Apollo , Peccles ; Virtue

and Silence , Iladleigh ; Perfect Friendship , Ipswich ; Prnd .-r . ee , IPdijS ' . vorth ; Pliomix , Stowmarket ; Fidelity , Fram ' iinglnau ; Waveney , Bungay ; Adair , Aldeburgh ; Prince of Wales , Ipswich ; and Royal St . Edmund's , Bury . Tho church was completely filled , there being a largo number of other persons present . There was also a large number of spectators to witness tho procession , and the day seemed to be regarded quite as a holiday in the town . The prayers at the church were read by tlie vicar , the Eev . II . T . Dowler , aud the lessons by the Prov . G . Chap ., the Rev . R . F . Palmer . The anthem was " Behold