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G . S . B . ; C . Clarke , Prov . G . Org . ; R . Tarrant , Prov . G . Purs . ; Inskip , Prov . G . As-ist Purs . ; G Golclncy , Goldney , jun ., F , AVilmott , Lane , Henrne , and Reynolds , Prov . G . Stewards . The loclge was then closed , ancl the brethren adjourned to the Town Hall , where they sat down to an excellent banquet . On the cloth being eleared , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were iven and responded to .

g The Prov . G . M . Lord Methuen , on proposing the "Health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . " said the brethren were all aware that he had recently become a brother , ancl hoped the brethren would one day see him occupying the chair of Grand Mast . r , aud hoped that in whatever position he might bo placed he would never forget the princip les of Masonry . The " Toast of the Earl of ZetlandM . W . G . M . " was then

, , given and responded to by Bro . the Rev . J . F . Raveushiiw , and the Rev . C . R . Davy , Grand Chans . The " Health of Lord Methuen , Prov . G . Master , " was proposed by Bro . S . AA itt , D . Prov . G . Master , who gave the toast feeling that they would a so give it a very hearty reception . Lord Methuen , Prov . G . M ., who replied , he wished he could feel that he deserved the kindness which had been shown to him by

the brethren , He had not , he feared devoted so much time to Masonry as might he expected of him , but he was compelled to acknowledge that he was not so yoinig as he was , and that he did not feel equal to the task of following up Masonry , as he was in the habit of doing in former days . Still lie delighted in attending the Provincial Grand Lodge at any time . He congratulated the brethren and himself , on the fact of possessing for so

manyyears in the person of Bro . Sir Daniel Gioch , the so efficient a D . Prov . G . M ., and to him must be ascribed in a great measure , the success and progress of Freemasonry in the province of AVilts . AYhen that brother undertook the office , but little of Masonry was known in Wiltshire , but mainly by means of his exertions that county had certainly been placed scarcely second to any in England as a Masonic province , and he could not

let the opportunity pass without bearing testimony to many good qualities of their D . Prov . G . M ., which had endeared him to every member of the Craft within the province . They must all regret his absence , but urgent business prevented his

attendance on the present occasion . The D . Prov . G . M . concluded his address by proposing the " Health of Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch , their late D . Prov . ' G . M / ' ' The toast was duly honoured . The Prov . G . M . again rose to propose the "Health of Bro . Wittey , " their newly appointed D . Prov . G . M . He stated that when Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch resigned the office of D . Prov . GMhe did so on the understanding that he would propose

.., some brother in his stead , equally capable of fulfilling the important duties attached to the office . On no other terms , he said , would he consent to part with him . And most handsomely had he fulfilled that undertaking , and iu Bro . Wittey they possessed an officer whom they had all known for many years , and whose ability , energy and integrity , needed no meed of praise for hhn . That brother had the interests of Masonry in the province

thoroughly at heart . He therefore proposed his health wishing him many years of health and happiness . Bro . Wittey , the newly appointed D . Prov . G . M ., responded , and said that he scarcely know how to thank the Prov . G . M . andbrethrenfor the kind manner in which they had drank his health . Since he had held his office their thanks had been showered upon him , and the good wishes of the brethren had not confined

themselves to words , but ho had also received substantial proofs o their esteem in the shape of testimonials , which he should evef treasure as his most valued possessions . He assured the brethren that he would continue to devote the energies to promote the welfare of Freemasonry , and he hoped to follow the footsteps of his illustrious predecessors . If he could do so even at a distance he should be ladaud he hoped at a distant day to

g , seethe province of AViltshire second to none , in the progress made in Freemasonry within its boundaries . Bro . Wittey in conclusion proposed the "Health of Bro . Bridges , D . Prov . G . M . of Somerset . " Bro . Bridges P . Prov . G . M . Somerset returned thanks , for the honour done him . It had afforded him great pleasure to attendtlu meeting ofthe ProvGLoclof "AViitsand he was glad to find

. . ge , Masonry making such satisfactory progress . He was surethattheD . Prov . G . Master of Somerset , Lord Carnarvon , would be delig hted , to see Some of the AViltshire brethren present at the meeting of the Prov . G . Lodge . AVith regard lo the progress of Freemasonry , lie had been couuected with the province of Somerset

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for twenty years , and he should not allow it to recede if he could possibly help it , and in the atrugglo for progress , he felt it would be a close race between the two provinces . " The Masonic Charities " was then given , being ably responded to by Bro . F . Binckes . Tlie Prov . G . M . complimented the members of the Lodge of Fidelity , upon the manner iu which they had received the Provincial Grand Lodge , and proposed the "Health of the AV . M .,

officers , and brethren of the lodge . " Bro . Mott , AV . M ., briefly responded . "The AA . Masters , officers , and brethren ofthe other lodges iu the province , " having been given and responded to , the Prov . G . Lodge was closed . BHADPORD-ON-AVON . —Consecration ofthe Lodge of Friendship and Unity , ( No . 1 , 271 . )—It will be a matter of rejoicing to tlie craft at large to learn tbe steady progress the Order is

making in this province . It is only a few weeks since the lodge at Calue , so long in abeyance , was revived at Chippenham , and now we have to announce the consecration of a new lodge in this town . For some time past the number of Masons here has steadily increased , through the influence of the Lodge of Concord , 632 , at Trowbridge , whence also has sprung the loclge at Frome , No . 973 , and which can now number another off-shoot

in the lodge just consecrated . The ceremony took place on Wednesday 27 th ult ., in the lodge premises at tbe Town Hall , the consecrating master being Bro . the Rev . 0 . R . Davy , Prov . G . Chap , of England , who performed the ceremony in his usual

impressive manner . After the lodge had been declared formally constituted , tlie W . M . elect , Bro . R . de M . Lawson , P . M . 632 and 973 , P . Prov . J . G . AA . Wilts , was most ably installed by the Y . AV ., Bro . S . Wittey , D . Prov . G . M . Wilts , assisted hy Bros . Davy , and Parfitt , P . M . 97 G , and afterwads proceeded to invest his officers , as follows : —Bro . W . Humphrey , P . M . 526 , P . P . G . D . Stafford , as P . M . ; Bro . A . B . Richardson , S . AV . ; Bro . T . P . Saunders , J . AV . ; Bro . Dr . Adye , P . M ., 632 , Treas . ; Bro .

Chapman , Sec . ; Bro . Collie , S . D . ; Bro . Sparks , J . D . ; Bro . Rose , I . G . ; Bro . Feltham , Steward . Amongst the visiting brethren present we noticed Bros . Kelway , P . Prov . S . G . W ., Somerset ; Dr . Bryant , P . M . 68 , Bristol ; J . Allen , P . M ., 632 ; Holbrow , P . M ., 270 ; Col . Ford , P . M ., 335 ; Inskip , P . G . Steward , Somerset , P . M . 62 , and 1 , 222 ; S . Gauntlett , J . AV ., N . Rogers , S . D ., 632 ; J . Berry , Sec . 632 ; also Bros . Simpson , Parsons , C . Saxty , W . Collins , & c , & o . & c- Bro . Reeves presided at the harmonium with his

, accustomed ability . At the conclusion of the business the brethren adjourned to tlie New Bear Hotel , where a most excellent banquent was furnished . On the removal of the cloth , the usual Masonic toasts were given , amongst the responses to which , those of Bro . Witteyas D . Prov . G . M . of the province , and Installing Master of the day , and Bro . Kelway on behalf of the Alsitors , were specially received hy the brethren , as also the remarks made by

the S . AV ., Bro . Richardson , on returning thanks for the Officers of the Lodge . The trains caused most of the brethren to leave at an early hour , and the party broke up , after a most successful gathering .

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GLASGOW . GIASGOW . —Quarterly Communication . —The Quarterly Communication of this province was held at 213 , Buchanan-street upon the 28 th ult ., Bro . McTaggart , W . M . No . 27 , acting Prov G . M . ; Bro . Paton acting S . AV . ; Bro . Granger acting J . W . ; and a , large number of the members . The principal business of the evening was the nomination of a successor to the late lamented

Prov . G . M ., Bro . Captain Speirs , M . P . The brother nominated to this high office is the D . Prov . G . M ., AV . M . Neilson , who , having given general satisfaction in the office which he at present holds , has been unanimously nominated as the now Prov . G . M . of the province . GLASGOW . —Lodge of Glasgow St . John ( No . 3 bis ) . —This lodheld its meeting' the 19 th ult . Bro . McMillanS . AV .

ge upon , , , in the chair . Bro . John Hardy , S . AV , Stamford Lodge ( 1 , 055 ) , was present . Tlie minutes of last meeting being approved of , the lodge was raised to the second degree , aud a brother passed by the S . W . The lodge was afterwards called from labour to refreshment , and iu due time properly closed . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was also held on the 30 th ult ., Bro . Baird , AV . M ., iu the chair , for the purpose of initiating , & c , Mr . E . B ,