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Stratford 125 , Ireland ; W . J . J . Sprig , iJ . / V . 230 , aud many others . The business of tho ovening , after tho necessary formula had been worked , commenced by raising Bro . Woollen to tho M . M . degree , which was most ably and oxprossiA * oly given by tho W . M . The degree having boon closed tho lodgo was Avorkod doAvn to that of E . A . when tho Right Hon . Thomas Brudenoll Bruce , Avas introduced and initiated into tho Order by Bi-o . Chappie , P . M ., PI-OA " . S . D . C . Labour Inn-fug terminated , tho brethren adjourned , and a happy hour was spent in quiet and social intercourse .

DURHAM . DURHAM . —Margins of Granby Lodge ( No . 124 ) . —On Wednesday evening , the 2 Sth ult ., a lodge of emergency regularly summoned , was held in the Freemasons' Hall . The lodge -fas opened by Bro . J . Nicholson , I . P . M ., ( in the absence of the WM . ) , supported by Bros . W . Stoker and W . Brignall , P . M . ' s , and the regular officers . Bro . PechellW . M . United Service

, Lodge ( No . 215 , I . C . ) , attended as visitor . The circular calling the lodge having been read ancl entered on the minutes , Bro . J . Henderson , M . P ., ivho ivas a candidate for advancement , underivent the usual examination , and acquitting himself in a most satisfactory manner , he Avas entrusted in the regular manner , and Avithdrew . Tbe lodge was then opened iu the second degree , Avhen Bro . Donkin , AVIIO Avas also a candidate for

the M . M . degree , having satisfactorily complied Avith the usual requirements , ' Avithdrew , aud the lodge ivas opened in the third degree , svlieu lie ivas re-admitted and raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., by Bro . W . Stoker , P . M . The lodge being closed down to the second degree , Bro . Henderson Avas admitted and passed to the degree of F . C . in due form . The lodge being further closed doAvn to the first degreeMr . R . Peeleivho ivas

, , approved of at the last general lodge , ivas regularly introduced and made an E . A . The business of the evening being ended the lodge ii-ns closed in due form , after AA'hich the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given , the brethren separated after an enjoyable evening .

ESSEX . COLCHESTER . —Angel Lodije ( No . 51 ) . —At the meeting of this lodge , on Nov . 20 th , alter an unusually lengthened evening's business ( including the raising of a fello . v craft to tbe degree of M . M ., performed by Bro . Bean , P . M ., and three initiations by the A A * . \ f . Bro . Darken ) , a pleasing ceremony followed in the presentation to Bro . William AA'illiiuns , IIOAV of

Liverpool , of a testimonial of regard and esteem for the efficient manner in which for twenty years he discharged the duties of secretary to the Angel Lodge . The testimonial—a handsome silver table mug—had engraved upon it the following commemorative inscription : — " Prevented to Bro . W . AVilliams , P . M ., by the brethren of the Angel Lodge , No . 51 , Colchester , as a mark of their esteem and regard for his long and faithful services as their secretary for a period of twenty years . — -Nov .

20 th , 1 S 0 G . " The presentation ( iu the absence of'Bro . Pattison , P . M ., AVIIO had been specially invited to undertake the duty ) Avas made by the AV . M ., ivho , in a brief but earnest address , expressed to Bro . Williams the fraternal regard of thoso AVIIO had been so long associated with him in Masonry , and their most cordial Avishes for bis success in his IICAV sphere of business activity . Bro . AVilliamsin feeling termsacknoAvledged the

, , presentation , ivhicb , be said , ivould daily remind him of a town in which he had lived so many years ; and of a lodge of Masonic brethren from ivhom , under all circumstances , Avhether of prosperity or otherwise , he had always experienced that sympathy and support Avhich , as an old Mason , he could say ivere attributes rightly claimed and justly exercised by our Order .

NORTH AVALES AND SHROPSHIRE . CONSECRATION or THE LODGE OE SAINT OSAVAI . D ( NO . 1 , 124 ) , AND INSTALLATION or THE WORSHIPI-PX MASTER . In a recent number we gave an account of the consecration of the Anglesea Lodge , No . 1113 , AVO have this ii'eek the pleasure of iving our readers a report of tho consecration of

g another new lodge in this province , viz ., the lodge of St . Oswald , No . 1124 , which took place at the Wynnstiiy Arms Hotel , OsAvestry , ou Monday , tbe 5 th nit ., when Bro . Sir W . W . Wynn , Mart , MP ., ' the Provincial Grand Muster , and the folloAving present and past Provincial Grand Officers attended : —

Bros . Rev . E . H . Dymock , Prov . G . Master . „ T . W . J . Goldsbro , ' P . M . 201 , 998 Prov . S . G . Warden . „ W . Brigbtwell , P . M . 262 P . Prov . S . G . W . „ J . R . Heathcote , P . M . 262 P . Prov . J . G . W . „ J . Chandler . P . M . 262 P . Prov . J . G . W . „ C . Wigan , P . M . 262 Prov . G . Sec . „ B . H . Bulkeley Owen , P . M . 262 Prov . S . G . D ., J . W . desig . C . OakleyM . D . P . M . 262 Prov . G . S . B .

„ , , ., R , Forrest , 262 Prov . G . Org . „ H . Atkin P . Prov . G . Purst . „ T . B . Brown , AV . M . 90 S , 201 ... Prov . G . Steward . The folloAving visiting brethren Avere also present , viz ., Bros-Colonel Brownrigg , P . M . 6 , Prov . S . G . D . of England ; C . Button ,, 425 , P . Prov . S . G . D . Cheshire ; W . R . Ormsby Gore , MP ., P . M . 20 ; Major B . Williams 998 ; E . TiptonW . M . 262 ; C . Fleet

, , , W . M . 117 ; B . IT . B . W . Wynne , 262 ; E . P . Jones , 425 ; C . Peele , J . D . 262 ; T . Cartwright , 998 ; C . Trubshaw , 726 ; J . Mickleburgb , 998 ; P . H . Evans , 117 ; G . Holt , 721 ; G . J , Saunders , 262 ; T . Gongh , 998 ; J . Lloyd , 14 ; J . C . Frank , 99 S ; E . Mallard , 262 ; j . Roberts , 26 ; A . J . Brereton , 721 ; R . Sloman , M . B ., 262 ; G . Davies , 188 ; J . Dovaston , 262 ; J . CV Edwards , 99 S ; E . B . Wood , 262 ; AV . Thomas , 262 ; A . Taylor ,

601 , te . Letters expressing regret at inability to attend ivere received from Bros , the Right Hon . Lord Richard Grosvenor , M . P ., 425 ; Shirley Brookes , 117 ; the Hon . W , J . Clement , M . P ., P . Prov . S . G . W . ; J . More , MP ., and other brethren , ivho had promised to attend but ivere unavoidably prevented . The folloiving is a list oftlie first members forming the Lod

ge of St . Oswald , the nine first-named of Avhom signed the petition for the warrant ! of constitution , viz .: —Bros . W . H . Hill , P . M . 726 , P . Prov . G . S . B . Staffordshire . W . M . designate ; G . Owen , 262 , S . AV . 998 , S . W . designate ; B . H . B . Owen , 10 , P . M . 262 , Prov . S . G . D ., J . W . designate ; E . H . Dymock , D . Prov . G . M . ^ the Right Hon . Lord Hill Trevor , M . P ., 425 ; E . Oswell , 262 ; H . Davies , 252 ; Captain Hamer , 262 ; A . Roberts , 998 : D ,

Lloyd , 262 ; W . H . Spaull , OSS ; E . Elias , 998 . AVe cannot avoid remarking , that the lodge room presented avery elegant appearance , due in a great measure to the beauty of its furniture , more especially the three antique , carved , ancl

gilded Masonic chairs and six luminaries presented to the lodge by Bro . Sir Watkins Williams Wynn . and the beautifully carved oak pedestals , the ivork of Messrs . Yaugham , of Osivestry . A Craft lodge ivas held at two o ' clock , in which Messrs . J . Ormsby Gore , M . P ., . 1 . W . Hill , and C . OAven , ivere initiated into the Order by the W . M . designate , in a A'ery efficient manner . A special Provincial Grand Lodge ivas then opened , and by command of the R . W . Prov . G . MasterBro . Goldsbro' Prov . S . G

, , . Warden , at once proceeded to consecrate the lodge , being ably assisted in the musical portion of the ceremonial by Bro . R .. Forrest , Prov . G . Org ., ivho presided at the harmonium . On the conclusion of the ceremony of consecration the usual preliminaries to the installation were observed , and a board of I . M . ' s ( consisting of about sixteen or seventeen Masters and Past Masters ) was formedand Bro . Hill Avas duly installed bBro

, y . Goldsbro' into tho ancient chair of K . S . The customary honours having been rendered by the brethren present , the board of I . M . ' s ivas closed , and the M . M . 's , F . C . 's , ancl E . A . ' s being admitted seriatim , the usual homage Avas paid to the W . M . by ^ each classof the brethren . The working tools , warrant , & c , were delivered to the W . M . iu due order , and at his request Bro . Goldsbro ' invested the folloAving brethren as the officers for tho

ensuinoyear , vi- / ,.: —Bros . George Owen , S . W . ; B . H . B . Owen , J . W . ^ Oswell , Treas . ; A . Roberts , Hon . Sec . ; Hamer , S . D . ; H . Davies , J . D . ; Spaull , I . G . ; aud Bro . Duncan ivas elected and invested as the Tyler . The usual charges and addresses were then given by the Installing Master to tbe W . M ., Wardens , and brethren . The lodge having been resumed in the third degree , the Prov .. G . M . resumed the chairand the Provincial Grand Lodge Avas

, , by his command , duly closed and adjourned . The Craft lodge was then closed by the W . M ., and at six ; o'clock the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet provided by Bro . ; and Mrs , Lloyd , of fhe Wynnstay Arms Hotel . Bro . Sir W . VV . Wynn , M . P .. presided , supported on his right by Bros . Dymock , Colonel Brownrigg , AV . R . Ormsby Gore , M . P . ; Dr . Goldsbro . ' & cand on the left bBrosWItHillAVM

, y . . . , .. Lord Hill Trevor , M . P . ; J . R . Ormsb y Gore , M . P . ; C . W . Owen , Ac . The vice-chairs were occupied by Bro . G . Owen ,. J . W ., and Bro . B . II . IJ . Owen , J . W . supported by Bros . T . B . livmvn , J . MicUlebm-gh , H . Davies , 1 .. Burke Yvhod , Oswell , Boraster , & c . Grace having been said ,