Provincial.

Junior Grand Deacon , Bro . C . J . A incent ; Grand Superintendent of Works , Bro . H . C . Risley , Exeter College ; Grand Directors of Ceremonies , Bro . E . C . S . Thompson , Trinity College , and Bro . G . Taunton ; G . S . B ., Bro . H . AA alrond , Christ Church ; Assistant Secretary , Bro . Hobbs ; Grand Organist , Bro . AV . Harrison , Brasenose College ; Grand Pursuivant , Bro . Bossom ; Grand Stewards , Bros . Cave-Brown-Cavo , J . Steaue , Sannnan , Gandy , A . T .

Pyne , and Charles Fowler . The following subscrip tions were unanimously voted to the undermentioned charities : —Masonic Boys' School , £ 5 5 s . ; Masonic Girls ' School , £ 2 2 s . ; Masons' Annuity Fund , £ 5 ; AVidows' Fund , £ 5 ; Eadcliffe Infirmary , £ 3 3 s . ; Medical Dispensary , £ 2 2 s . ; Blue Coat School , £ 1 Is . ; Anti-Mendicity Society , £ 1 Is . The following distinguished visitors attended the Provincial Lodo-e : —Admiral Sir Lucius CurtisBart . C . I ? . Prov . G . M . for

Hamp-, , , shire ; Bro . T . H . Hall , M . A ., Fli . S ., Prov . G . M . for Cambridgeshire ; Bro . Dr . Kent , Prov . G . M . for South Australia ; Bro . C . J . A igne , P . Prov . S . GW . for Somerset ; Bro . Hopwood , P . G . D . of the Grand Lodge of England ; Bro . Dr . Jones , P . M . 'No . 7 ; Bro . Dr . Hinxman , AV . M . of Grand Stewards' Lodge ; Bro . J . Llewellyn Evans , P . G . S . B . ; Bro . Dr . Goolden , of St . Thomas ' s Hospital ; Bro . Dr . Harcourt , P . G . D . C . of Grand Lod Bro . MorseTrinitCollegeCambridge

ge ; , y , , S . W . of Isaac Newton Lodge , Cambridge . The above-mentioned brethren , on entering the lodge , were received with all the honours due to their high position , and for which Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis returned thanks on behalf of himself and other visitors . In the evening the brethren , numbering between 80 and 90 , dined together in the banquet-room . The Provincial Lodge having been held under the auspices of the Apollo University Lodge , the

entire arrangements were undertaken by that body , and it is due to them to say that nothing could be more complete or satisfactory . The banquet was of a most reelierelte character , and was provided under tho direction of P . M . AV . Thompson , Treasurer of the Apollo Lodge . The Prov . G . M ., Capt . Bowyer , presided , and was supported by the visitors mentioned above , as well as by the Mayor of Oxford ( P . M . Bro . Aid . Sadler ) , the Prov . G . Officers , a large number of Past Masters , as well as officers and brethren of the Apollo , Alfred , Cherwell , and Churchill Lodges . The usual loyal and appropriate toasts , vere introduced in the most appropriate

terms by the Prov . G . M ., whose return to Masonry , after his long indisposition , was marked with the most enthusiastic welcome . Admiral Sir Lucius CURTIS , in returning thanks for "The Visitors , " remarked that he had served his country for seventy years , and was ready to serve it again wherever duty called him . As a Mason he loved the Order ; he had for forty years belonged to the fraternity , and never had for one moment regretted that he had joined it . He considered it to he one of the most noble

institions that ever existed , for it was a society where every man could meet his fellow man on terms of brotherly love , and in that kindly and truly Christian spirit in which all men should meet . He never was so happy as when in a Mason ' s lodge ; his happiest moments had been passed there , and he hoped that the Great Architect of the Universe might be pleased to spare him a few years fonger to enjoy that pleasure . He assured them that himself and his brother

visitors felt highly flattered with the way in which they had been received , and they should ever remember with feelings of lively satisfaction the kind , the courteous , the hospitable , and fraternal treatment they had experienced at the hands of their Oxford brethren . They would carry away with them many pleasurable recollections and associations , anil he cherished the hope that it might be their happy lot to have the opportunity of meeting them

again on some future occasion . He congratulated the province on the unanimity which existed , on the zeal and ability with -which everything was conducted , and concluded by wishing health , happiness , and prosperity to the brethren individually and collectively . [ The gallant veteran was loudly cheered , and the earnest , impressive , and eloquent manner in which he gave utterance to the outbursts of his heart made a great impression upon his hearers . ] The PROV . G . M . of CAMBRIDGESHIRE also spoke in eloquent and

strong terms , and alluded to the recent consecration of the Isaac Newton Lodge in the University of Cambridge , adding that they hoped to profit by the example of the Apollo University Lodge of Oxford , and to tread in their footsteps . Some eloquent anil stirring addresses were also made in the course of the evening by the Mayor of Oxford , a Mason of 4-6 years' standing , and Bro . P . M . Faber , whose speech was , as usual distinguished for its originality , wit , humour , and happy illustrations . On the whole , the Provincial Meeting this year , and especially the banquet , was a great- success .

SOMEESETSHIEE . HIGHBRIDGE , BUENHAM . — . BunzZ Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 367 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Room , Railway Hotel , Highbridge , on Friday , May 24 , 1861 . The

minutes of the last lodge having been read and confirmed , Mr . AVilliam Eowe was initiated into the first degree of Freemasonry , and received the charge from Bro . II . Bridges , D . Prov . G . M ., and Bro . A . AAllsou was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . Bro . William Tiver , of Lodge of Perpetual Friendship ( No . 157 ) , Bridgewater , was proposed as a joining member ; and Mr . James Richof Bridgewateras a candidate for Freemasonryto be

, , , balloted for at the next lodge meeting , to be held on the 21 st of June , 1861 . The lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and heartily responded to , and the evening spent in a very agreeable manner .

STAEFOEDSHIEE . HANDSWORTH . —St . James ' s Lodge ( 707 ) . —On Monday , ° 3 rd of June , twenty-nine of the brethren of this lodge , 707 , held their monthly meeting at Bro . Franks ' , NewInn , Handsworth , Birmingham when Major F . Meyer , R . B . Turner , W . Lewis , and M . H / Simpson were initiated . Bro . Franks was elected a joining member . The S . AV . Bro . E . L . Bullockwas electedjW . M . for the ensuing yearand

, , , the other officers in rotation . Among the visitors were , Sir John Ratcliff , AV . M . 696 ; F . Empson , P . M . 51 and 786 , P . P . S . G . AV . ; and H . AA . Edmonds , 22 , King Solomon , Toronto , Canada . Business being over , the brethren adjourned to the banquet | hall , and srient a pleasant evening .

AVARWICKSHIRE . NUNEATON . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 625 ) . —A numerous meeting of this lodge was held on AVednesday evening , May 29 th . The lodge was opened with solemn prayer by Bro . E . Nason , P . M . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr . AV . Darlinson , a candidate for the honour of Freemasonry , who was unanimously elected . A ballot was then taken

far-Mr . Pumolo , which proved unanimous . The former gentleman being in readiness , was introduced to the lodge by Bro . AV . S . Bithrey , of the John of Gaunt Lodge ( No . 766 ) , Leicester , and the AV . M . { pro tent . ) proceeded in a very impressive manner to initiate him into the mysteries of Freemasonry . By the AV . M . 's request , Bro . Bithrey delivered in a very pleasing and instructive manner the lecture on tho Tracing Board of the first degree . The Entered Apprentices having retiredthe lodge was opened in the second

, degree , and the AV . M . called upon Bro . Bithrey to favour the brethren with the lecture on the Tracing Board of that degree , wdiich was also most ably rendered . At the conclusion the AV . M . ( pro tern . ) thanked Bro . Bithrey in very eulogistic terms for his kindness , and expressing the very great pleasure ho had experienced , as also the brethren present . After an unanimous vote of thanks to Bro . Bithrey , the lodge was closed in harmony , and tho brethren adjourned to refreshment .

YORKSHIRE ( AVEST ) . BATLEY-CARR , DEWSBTJRY . —St . John's Lodge ( No . 1129 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the lodge-room , Saw Inn , Batley-Carr , on Monday evening , the 27 th ult , when , owing to the unavoidable absence of tho AA . M ., Bro . Abraham AVilson , S . AV ., presided , and transacted the necessary business , after which the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren adjourned to the festive boardwhen Bro . Edward ChadwickPMand

, , .. P . G . Standard-bearer , entered and occupied the chair for the remainder of the evening . The usual loyal toasts were given , after which followed the health of the M . W . G . M . and officers of the Grand Lodge . The chairman then gave the health of the R . AV . Prov . G . M ., Bro . the Right Hon . Earl de Grey and Ripon , and made special allusion to his recent installation , remarking that it was , be believed , the wish of every brother in the province that their

noble and distinguished brother should be appointed to that office , and observed that the ability displayed on that occasion by his lordship prayed him to possess those rare talents so essential to the proper government of a province like that of AVest Yorkshire . The toast was received with genuine Masonic heartiness . —The next toast was the health of one well known for his unwonted zeal in the cause of Freemasonryof one who was beloved and esteemed b

; y all wdio knew him ; of one whose kindly bearing was diffused alike to all ; it was that of the health of the R . AV . D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Dr . Fearnley . He was too well known to require at the hands of the chairman any eulogy ; the mention of his name being sufficient to produce in the hearts of all present an unanimous and generous response . —The AA . Master then deputed Bro . John Armitage , Hon . Secto propose the next toastwhoon risingsaid that he felt

, , , , proud of the honour of having to propose so noble a toast as that of the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , whose conduct at tho installation elicited the approbation of all assembled in the Provincial Grand Lodge , coupling with it the name of Bro . Edward Chadwick , Prov . Grand Standard-bearer , whose services to this lodge can never