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The Acting D . G . M . Bro . DOME proposed , and Bro . EVANS seconded a motion that the prayer of the petition or memorial from the District Grand Lodge of Victoria , asking for au alteration of the law relating to the formation of new lodges in foreign parts , be granted ; and the G . SECRETARY and G . REGISTRAR respectively explained that the previous motion having been

carried would provide the remedy for the inconvenience complained of , the motion was put ancl unanimously agreed to . THE BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE . The following Past Masters were unanimously elected to serve on the Board of Benevolence—Bros . Adlard , 7 ; Brett , 177 ; Cofctebrune , 733 ; Frost , 704 ; Gale , 19 ; Kirke , 144 ;

Levinson , 19 ; Nicholson , 172 ; Nur . n , 134 ; Potter , 11 ; Sheen , 201 ; and Tyrrell , 144 . REPORT OE THE BOARD OE BENEVOLENCE . The report of the Board of Benevolence for the months of September , October , and November ivas then read , Avhich

contained a recommendation for a grant of £ 40 to a member of the St . Andrew ' s Lodge , No . 231 , London , Avas presented . Upon the recommendation being put from the chair by the acting G . M ., a discussion ensued , in which Bros . Havers , Cole , Clayton , Mason , Evans , Gregory , and Emmens took part , ancl ultimately the recommendation was carried .

THE BOAED OE GENERAL PURPOSES . The report of the Board of General Purposes was presented , and taken as read , it being printed , and in the hands of the members present . Bro . LL . EVANS , as President of the Board of General Purposes , proceeded to read the several paragraphs 1 to 11 ,

embodying the amendments , alterations , and additions recommended to be made in the "Book of Constitutions" previously to the issue of anew edition , and , in each case , the motions having Bro . Evans as proposer , ivere seconded by Bros . Mclntyre , Roxburgh , or Symonds , and although the several paragraphs were not proposed and carried in the same order in Avhich

they Avere printed , paragraphs 1 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 0 , 7 , 8 , 10 , and 11 Avere carried unanimously , Avith but slight alteration in the wording ; but paragraph 9 , relating to the alterations proposed under tho head of Public Processions provoked au animated discussion , in Avhich Bros . C . H . Gregory , Colonel L . Cole , and other prominent members of Grand Lodge , took part , when Bro . C . H . Gregory moved an amendment , seconded by Bro . Colonel L . Cole , " that paragraph 9 be referred

back to the Committee of General Purposes for reconsideration , with instructions to report the result to Grand Lodge at the next quarterly communication . " The amendment was put and carried by a large majority , and the President of the Board of General Purposes expressed his desire and that of the other members of the board , that the

utmost consideration should be given to the ivishes of the Grand Lodge , that the subject should be reconsidered , as no doubt there ivere some ambiguities and inconsistencies to be removed , to give proper effect to the object of the proposed alterations . Upon the motion being made , that the lodges mentioned in the business paper , be summoned to show cause why they should

not be erased and their warrants forfeited . Bro . Evans explained that since the report had been printed and circulated , the Segontium Lodge ( No . GOG ) , bad sent in the return , and , therefore , the only lodge to AA'hich the motion would noiv apply , ivas the Lodge of Rectitude ( No . 502 ) , Rugby . Bro . L . EA ' ANS then moved , and Bro . C . IT . GREGORY seconded the motion , Avhich ivas put and carried unanimously . The acting Grand Master then proceeded to the ceremony of

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closing Grand Lodge , and it ivas closed in ample form and ivith solemn prayer . Want of space compels us to defer giving in our present issue the Prov . G . Registrar's motion as to the proposed enlarged powers to District Grand Masters in distant parts , as Avell as the details of the discussions arising upon this and other matters brought before Grand Lodge .

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

OLD KING ' S ARMS LODGE ( NO . 25 ) . —Bro . Dr . O'Connor , S . W ., has been unanimously elected Worshipful Master of this lodge . The installation festival takes place next month . TEMPLE LODGE ( NO . 101 ) . —On Tuesday , at a numerous meeting of this lodge , held at the Ship ancl Turtle , Leadenhall-street , Bro . Bond , W . M . iu the chair of K . S ., Bro . W . W . Wynne was unanimously elected WM . ; Bro . Weedon , P . M ., Treasurer ;

and Bro . Vesper , Tyler , for the ensuing year . The brethren afterwards partook of one of Bro . Painter's sumptuous banquets . UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) . —This justly celebrated lodge held its usual monthly meeting at the Horns Tavern ,. Kennington , on Wednesday , the 2 Sth November . The lodge was opened by Bro . F . Lee , WM ., supported by Bro . E . Worthington , S . AV . ; H . C . Levander , J . W . ( pro . tern . ); Grellat ,

S . D . ; A . Perrot , J . D . ; Oliver , I . G . ; also Bro . John Thomas , P . M . ; C . M . Haddock , P . M . ; . Murr , P . M . ; D . Rod Farmer , P . M ., and several other brethren . The business of the evening consisted in initiating Mr . H . C . Overall , and raising Bro . C . H . Hill , both of AA'hich ceremonies Avere performed by Bro . John Thomas , P . M ., with his usual AA'ellknoAvn efficiency ; after which the lodge ivas closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment .

LODGE OE FINSBURY ( NO . 861 ) . —At the last usual monthly meeting of this prosperous lodge there were present Bros . T . E . Preedy , W . M . ; R . Leach , S . \\ . ; Hames . S . W . ; Alfred Day , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Bond , P . M ., See . ; Watson , S . D . ; Hervey , J . D . ; Haydon , S . G . ; about twenty-five other members , ancl six visitors , among whom ivere the W . Bro . R . Barnes , of the Old Kent , and several other much respected brothers . Bro Metcalfe ivas raisedand Bros . Isaac ancl Beltham passed to the .

, second degree . After business the brethren partook of an excellent banquet , after Avhich the usual toasts were given , interspersed ivith some good vocal and instrumental music . INSTRUCTION . STRONG MAN LODGE OE IXSTUCTION ( NO . 45 ) . —On Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., the usual Aveekty meeting of the Strong Man

Lodge of Instruction Avas held at Bro . Challoner ' s , the AVhite Horse Tavern , No . S , Little Britain , when the second and third ceremonies and the first and second sections of the first lecture Avere worked .

METROPOLITAN LODGE or INSTRUCTION ( NO . 1056 ) . —The second meeting of this newly-formed lodge of instruction ivas held at Bro . Todd's , the George Hotel . Aldermanbury , on Friday , the 30 th ult . ; at AA'hich a very large number of brethren Avere present , including Bros . Brett , Wrenn , Foulger , Penny , F . Y . Latreille , Massey , Poulsford , Porter , Murray , Hopkins . Pendlebury , & c . The ceremony of initiation Avas very efficiently performed by Bro . WrennW . M . the candidate being Bro . J .

, , Davis , after which sections of the first lecture ivere Avorked by Bros . Brett ( the Preceptor ) , Foulger , Poulsford , Solomons , and Green , respectively , assisted by the brethren . It AV . IS unanimously resolved that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Wrenn , W . M ., for the very able and impressive milliner in Avhich the ceremony had been rendered by him . 't Avas unanimously resolved that Bro . T . Foulger be elected an

honorary member of the lodge . To many brethren Avell versed in the ceremonies and lectures of the various degrees , beingmembers of this lodge , render it one in AA'hich . brethren in need of instruction may obtain it in its fullest extent . The lodge is held every Friday evening , from seven to nine o ' clock , and brethren having the timo to spare , and desirous of information , could not do better than attend , as under such an able Precep tor , assisted by other eminent brethren , they could not fail ; gain the Masonic information they may require .