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province would terminate their connection with hotels and public houses . The Rev . John Oundill was then re-elected Prov . G . Treas ., and the following brethren appointed Prov . G . Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Sir H . AVilliamson , JBart ., M . P ., D . Prov . G . M . ; the Rev , G . P . Wilkinson , M . A ., Prov .. G . S . AV . ; J . Stokoe , Prov . G . J . AV . ; the Rev . G . R . Bulman , M . A ., Prov . G . Chap . ; the Rev . J . Cundill , B . D ., Prov . G . Treas . ; J .

Trewhitt , Prov . G . Reg . ; AV . H . Crookes , Prov . G . Sec ; J . H . Jackson , Prov . G . S . D . ; R . Stephenson , Prov . G . J . D . ; J . Tilman , Prov . G . Supt . of AA orks ; S . J . Wade , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; G . Lord , Prov . G . S . B . ; T . Walton , Prov . G . A . ; AY . A . Malcolm , Prov . G . Purst . ; AV . M . Laws . Prov . G . Tyler . Six Stewards were also appointed , ana the Prov . G . Loclge was closed in due form . The brethren afterwards adjourned to Bro . Cannon ' s , the

Queen's Head Hotel , where a splendid banquet awaited them . The same was presided over by the Prov . G . M ., and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which numbered fifteen in all , were efficiently proposed , and cordially responded to . Having now closed our report with regard to the proceedings of the lodge , we may perhaps be permitted to say that , in our humble opinion , the Prov . G . Lodges in this province are held at the worst possible time of the year . During the last eleven

years , with the solitary exception of 1861 , the Prov . G . Lodges have always been held in the month of October . The weather in this month in the north of England is certainly not of a very encouraging nature . The brethren attending the Prov . G . Loclge have to resolve facing two kinds of weather , neither of them agreeable , viz ., drenching rain , or bitterly cold winds . On the occasion of this year's lodge the weather savoured of the latter descriptionand « e are convinced that it had the effect of

deter-, ring many from attending the meeting . We trust that the leading brethren in the province will memorialise the Prov . G . M . on the subject , and succeed in procuring an alteration of the date for holding the Prov , Lodge to a warmer and more seasonable time of the year .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . — Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —On Monday evening , the 25 th ult ., this lodge held its usual monthly meeting in the Freemasons' Hall in this borough , with a large attendance of members and visitors from other lodges . The W . M ., Bro . John Stokoe , presided with his usual ability , and the business of tbe evening included the election of two joining members , ancl the initiation of Messrs . John Ferens , agent , Willington , and S . II . L . Murray , surgeon , Newcastle . The

candidates were admitted separately , and initiated in an impressive manner by the W . M . The working tools were explained by the S . AV ., Bro . R . B . Reid , and the charge given by the J . W ., Bro . R . F . Cook , M . D ., and from the earnest and excellent manner in which these officers acquitted themselves , the brethren of the lodge have reason for congratulation as to the bright prospects of this ancient lodge with respect to its future W . M's . After the closing of the loclge the brethren adjourned to the

refreshment room . The loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , when one of the most pleasant of the old "fortyeight ' s" pleasant meetings came to an end , and the brethren separated at a seasonable hour . CHESTEE-IE-STRBET . —Earl of Durham Lodge ( No . 1 , 274 ) . — On Wednesday evening , the 13 th ult ., a general meeting of this lodge was held at the Lambton Arms Hotel . The loclge was

opeued at half-past six o ' clock by the AV . M ., Bro . AV . Brignall , jun ., assisted by Bros . AV . A . Malcolm , P . M . No . 124 , as S . AV ., T . Robson , J . W . ; W . Brignall , Sen . P . M ., Treas . ; A . Harkness , Secretary ; J . Gray , S . D . ; AV . F . Hall , as J . D . ; AV . Coxon , I . G . Amongst the members present were Bros . J . Archbold , J . Burnip , T . H . Murray , J . A . Jackson . Visitors : Bros . T . AV . Hearon , Past S . W . ; W " . C . Blackett , Past S . W . ; and W . F . Hallall of 124 . Tho minutes of tho previous lodge having

, been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . J . Stevenson and Mr . R , F . Gibson as candidates for initiation , who were duly elected . The ballot was likewise taken for Bro . AV . C . Blackett as a joining member , who was also duly elected . Messrs . Stevenson and R . F . Gibson , being in attendance , were regularly initiated into the order as E . A . Several propositions having been made , the lodge was closed in ancient form until the 10 th inst .

OLD ELVET . —Marquis of Granly Lodge ( No . 124 ) . —On Tuesday evening last , the 2 nd inst ., a regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Old Elvet . This being the last Masonic meeting which would bo held in the building ,

in consequence of the New Masonic Hall being all but ready for the reception of the members , a great many brethren assembled in the Old Hall , to take , as it were , leave of it , and bid adieu to a spot with which so many pleasant associations are connected . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . C . Rowlandson , AV . M . ; AV . Stoker , AV . Brignall , and AV . A . Malcolm , P . M . 's ; W . Brignall , jun ., AV . M . No . 1 , 274 ; AV . R . FitzGerald , P . M . ; T . W . HearonS . W . Rev . G . R . BulmanJ . AV . ; J . RaineTreas . ; W .

, ; , , Can-, Sec . ; J . AVortley , S . D . ; R . Cooke , J . D . ; W . Sewell , I . G . ; G . Greenwell and G . Barles , Stewards ; J . Young , W . C . Blackett , G . Fowler , AV . Sewell , G . Walker , H . Warwick , Joseph AValker , P . Prov . G . Org . ; J . Gray , W . Coxon , J . S . Fowler , G . Johnston , & e . A isitor—Bro . E . R . C . PechcU , P . M . 215 , 1 . C . The minutes of the previous lodge having been read and confirmedthe ballot was taken for Bro . JJ . Gustard Strongof

, . , Lodge No . 1121 , as a joining member , who was duly elected . Bro . Turner was a candidate for the honours of the second degree , and was duly passed to the same . A sub-committee , consisting of Bros . AV . Stoker , C . Rowlandson , AV . A . Malcolm , G .. Greenwell , and AV . Brignall , jun ., was appointed to carry out . the necessary arrangements for furnishing the new hall . Other business of importance having been transacted , the lodge was

closed , -and the brethren repaired to the . AVaterloo Hotel and partook of an excellent supper , provided by the obliging host . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , the brethren separated .

ESSEX . ROJIEORD . —Lodge Hope and Unity ( No . 214 ) . —On Thursday , Oct . 2 Sth , this lodge met at the AVhite Hart Hotel , Romford , Bro . C . M . Tebbutt , AV . M ., in the chair . The minutes of the previous meeting being read and confirmed , the brethren proceeded to the election of the W . M . for the ensuing year , the ballot rji'oving unanimously in favour of Bro . Owen S , Indre ,

S . AV . ; Bro . the Rev . Spencer R . AVy lain was re-elected Treas . ; and Bro . Speight , See . Mr . AV . J . Burgess was then initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . In reply to the circular of Bro . Farnfield soliciting a steward at the Festival of the Benevolent Asylum , Bro . Self announced himself willing to accept the office , and the lodge voted five guineas to his list . At the banquet which followeda silver teapot was presented to Bro . T .

, Adlard , P . M ., B . C ., and sub-Treasurer , tor his services to the loclge in the latter capacity . The presentation was feelingly and eloquently acknowledged by Bro . Adlard . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to and the brethren adjourned .

AVARAVICKSHIRE . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . By command of Bro . Lord Leigh , the R . AV . Prov . G . M ., the annual general meeting of the above lodge was held at Guy's Lodge , Leamington , on the 27 th ult . The members of the Provincial Grand Lodge met at the Royal Music Hall , at two o'clock

. The following lodges were represented : —St . Paul ' s Lodge , No . 43 ; Athol Lodge , 74 ; Trinity Lodge , 254 ; Shakespeare Lodge , 284 ; Apollo Lodge , 301 ; Guy's Lodge , 395 ; Abbey Lodge , 432 ; Lodge of Light , 468 ; Faithful Lodge , 473 ; Lodge of Rectitude , 502 ; Unity Lodge , 567 ; Howe Lodge , 587 ; Stoneleigh Lodge , 725 ; Temperance Lodge , 739 ; Bard of Avon Lodge , 778 ; AVarden Loclge , 794 ; Leigh Lodge , 887 ;

Bedford Lodge , 925 ; Grosvenor Loclge , 938 ; Elkington Lodge , 1 , 016 ; Fletcher Lodge , 1 , 031 ; Emulation Loclge , 1 , 163 ; Forward Lodge , 1 , 180 . Among the officers of tbe Provincial Grand Lodge present were Bros . Lord Leigh , Prov . G . M . ; Lieut .-Colonel Machen , D . Prov . G . M . ; W . Overell , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; H . Weiss , P . Prov .. SGAVJParcel ! PProvGRegthe Hon . and Rev . J . W .

... ; . , . . . . ; Leigh , Prov . G . Chap . ; C , Leigh , P . Prov . A . S . AV . ; T . A . Halberd . Prov . G . Purst . ; W . W . AVilson , Prov . Assist . G . Dir . of Cers .,. Rev . AV . Bramwell Smith , P . Prov . G . Chap . ; J . Isaacs , Prov ; J . G . D . ; W . II . Haynes , P . Prov . G . SIB . ; R . Croydon , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; Col . Ratcliff , Prov . G . I . G . ; G . Jones , Prov . S . G . W .. ; A . Johnson , P . Prov . G . Assist . Purst . ; T . P . Salt , P . Prov . G . PurstHBownP . Prov . G . S . B . ; AV . B . BrooksProv . G . AV . ;

, ; . , , G . AVyman , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; the Rev . T . B . Diekins , P . Prov . G . Chap ., & e . After the lodges had been called , the roll of Prov . G . officers was read . The minutes of the Prov . G . Lodge , held at the Apollo Lodge , Aleester , on the 30 th of June , were read and con-