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taken for the admission of Mr . Frederick Lane , which , proving favourable , that gentleman was duly initiated into the Order . The lodge then closed , and the brethren returned to the banquet , at which the usual toasts were given . PEEPECT A SHLAE LODGE ( NO . 1 , 178 ) . —The lodge met on Thursday afternoon , the 1 st inst ., at three o ' clock , at the Gregorian Arms , Jamaica-road , Bermondsey , Bro . J . TV . Avery , W . M .,

in the chair . The lodge having been opened , and the minntes read and confirmed , Mr . Charles D . Tustin was initiated in Masonie mysteries . Bros . G . D . Baker and Robinson were raised to the third degree , and Bro . A . Schofleld , of No . 288 , was elected a joining member . The Secretary read tho by-laws , and the election of W . M . for the ensuing year , which afterwards took place , resulted in the return of Bro . Green , S . W . In returning thanks for the honour Bro . Green remarked , that in

discharging his duties he should endeavour to give the brethren satisfaction , and he thought that when he stated that tho model which he should take for imitation was the present W . M ., the lodge would he satisfied that the best would be done . Bro . Ebsworth , P . M ., was unanimously elected Treasurer ; and Bro . TV . Y . Laing , Tyler . The Audit Committee , consisting of Eros . Dudley , May , Harmsworth , and Ruse , in addition to the usual officers , was appointed to meet on the 29 th inst ., at eight p . m .

The lodgo was then closed aud the brethren separated . ACACIA LODGE ( No . 1 , 309 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , tho 30 th ult ., at the Sebright Arms , West Barnet . Bro . Walters , W . M ., presided , and raised Bro . Pachs to the third degree . Afterwards he initiated Mr . J . E . West . Bros . Loe , S . W . ; Sillif ant , Treas .,- Hall , I . G . ; Tustin , W . S . ; Sinclair , Hawker , P . M . 871 ; and Neatherway , were present . The brethren concluded the meeting with a light repast , and returned to town early .

INSTRUCTION . CEXSTAL PALACE LODGE . — -A number of brethren recently assembled at the Queen ' s Arms Tavern , Weston-strcet , Southwark , where for some years past a lodge of instruction has been held every Monday evening throughout the year , Bro . Avery officiating as tor with such manifest benefit to the

precep numeious attending brethren belonging to Lodges No . 15 , 30 , 73 , 619 , & c ., several of whom are now occupying Masters and Wardens' chairs in their respective mother lodges , with credit to themselves and satisfaction to their fellows . In acknowledgment of the advantages the brethren of this lodge of instruction had derived from the unwearying kindness of their preceptor , he was invited to a banquet at the above-mentioned

house . Bro . H . Williams , of the Mount Lebanon Lodge ( No . 73 ) , officiated as chairman ; and Bro . A . Avery , P . M . of the Beadon Lodge ( No . 619 ) , was croupier . In the course of the evening a very handsome jewel , representing the five points of fellowship , and engraven with the various degrees of the Order Bro . Avery had attained , was presented to him by the worthy chairman . Bro . Williams' addiess accompanying the testimonial was replete with sense and feelingand the lause which

, app succeeded its termination fully testified that the eulogistic manner in which he had spoken of the recipient was fully endorsed by all who were present . Bro . Avery responded , and expressed his high appreciation of the honour doue him , which he had ever endeavoured to deserve . He had founded the lodge of instruction aud devoted his best energies to its advancement . To be punctual at his post on the nihts of meetinghe had

g , frequentl y postponed matters of business , and foregone what are termed' engagements of pleasure . Such as he had been so he would ever continue to be while his assistance was required hy his younger brethren . Bros . Saul Wells , Knott , Deeriii" -, Manger , Harling , E . Coste , Barrett , Massey , Hyde , Buller , Laskey , and many others were present .

BTjltDETT COUTTS LODOE ( So . 1 , 27 S ) . — On Thursday , the 2 oth ult ., the above Lodge of Instruction , held its regular meeting at Bro . Lloyd ' s , Approach Tavern , Appronch-road , Victoriapark . Bro . E . Gottheil , P . M . 141 , in the chair , supported bv Bros . Sanders , W . M . elect of the Parent Lodge , as S . TV . ' ; Austin , J . D . 933 , as J . W . The fifteen sections were perfectly worked by Bros . M . Davis , Harriss , Cundick , and others . A vote of thanks was recorded to Bro . E . Gottheil for his excellent working , and the perfect manner he had conducted the duties of the chair . He was then unanimously elected as honorary member .

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PROVINCIAL .

BERKS AND BUCKS . MAIDENHEAD . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 795 ) . —A numerous assemblage of the brethren of this lodge and their ladies , met on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Orkney Arms , Maidenhead , to celebrate their summer banquet . The W . M . Bro . Charles Gammon , I . P . M ., in the chair . Bros . W . Worrell , S . W ., T . A . Carr , J . W ., Robert Turner , I . G ., & c . The lodge was opened ,

and the minutes confirmed . Bro . John Coryton Roberts , M . D ., having answered the necessary questions in a satisfactory manner , was passed to the second degree There being no further business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren aud ladies amused themselves by trips on the water , and carriage drives to Burnham , and other pretty spots in the surrounding neighbourhood . On their return , the brethren and ladies sat down to a tuous dinner and dessert ; the wines and viands were of

sump first-rate quality , supplied by Bro . Skiudell , that gave great satisfaction to every one present . On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . proposed the usual toasts in his genial and happy manner . Bro . H . H . Hodges , P . M . and Secretary , proposed the toast of the W . M ., and in the course of a very excellent spoech adverted to the success the lodge had attained during the time Bro . Gammon had been connected with the lodge . He was one who had introduced tho greatest number of influential members

, and the lodge was greatly indebted to him for the past , but also the great success of this summer banquet . ( Cheers . ) Bro . C . Gammon verj eloquently returned thanks . Bro . TV . TVorrelV S . W ., and Bro . T . A . Carr , J . W ., responded for the officers . Bro . John C . Roberts , ' M . D ., returned thanks for the ladies in a very excellent manner . ' A very delightful day and evening was passed , that was mainly attributed to the genial and happy

manner of W . M . presiding over them . Miss Jeanette Gammon , the daughter of the W . M ., and Miss Young , daughter of Bro . D . Young , sang beautifully , and their charming voices contributed to the harmony of this excellent meeting . The brethren and their ladies then returned to town , expressing a wish that so agreeable a meeting- might be continued annually . Among those present were : —Bros . Skindell , Turner , and Mrs . Turner , J . A . Carr and Mrs . Carr , R . Turner and ladies , IT . E . Norlolk and ladies , J . H . Sadler and Mrs . Sadler , J . R . Foulger and Mrs . Foulger , Miss J . Gammon , and Miss Young , & c .

LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . LAUCASTEE . —Lodi / e of Fortitude ( No . 2 S 1 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Athenceum , on Wednesday evening , the 31 st ult . There were present : — Bros . John Hatch , W . M . ; Edward Storey , I . P . M . ; Christopher Hartley , S . W . ; W . Heald , as J . W . ; Edward Simpson , P . M . and Sec . R . Tayloras S . D . ; W . Hallas J . D . ; \ V . J . Slyas I . G . ;

; , , , John Watson , Tyler ; Whimpray , G . Kolland , J . Daniel Moore , P . M . ' s ; Ingall , E . Airy , Btilfield , Sumner , Budd , R . R . Hathornthwaite . 11 . S . Bateson , J . Beeley . The circular convening the meeting of emergency was read , and the ballot taker , for Messrs . John Dickinson aud John Tilley , both of Ceylon , who woo unanimously elected . Mr . Dickenson being' in attend ;! nee was duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry iu an effective tools of the

manner by the W . J 1 ., after which the working degree were presented by Bro . C . Hartley , S . W ., and the E . A . P . charge delivered by Bio . J . L , Whimpray , P . M . The Secretary announced that tho next meeting of the Grand Lofige will be held in London on Wednesday next , the 7 th September , and that of the Provincial Graud Lodge at Southport , on tho 5 th of October . He also announced that the sum of one guinea had . been handed to the Treasurer , for one of the Masonic Charities , by a visiting brother , who had much pleasure in attending the meetings of the lodge .

MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEWPORT . —Silurian Zodr / e ( No . 471 ) . —The members mot for the first time since their summer recess on Fiiday , and there was a very good muster . The W . M . the Rev . S . Fox , P . G . Chaplain , was iu the chair . The minutes of previous meetings having been read and confirmed , the ledge was opened in the second degree , when Bros . C . D . Phillips , W . H . Pickford ,

•and A . V . Williams , were passed to the degree of F . C ., and then closed down . Tho Secretary read the replies of Mrs . Rolls , of the Mendre , and Capt . Mac Fee , to the addresses of condolence agreed to iu June last ; and a similar address was now ordered