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officers of this Provincial Grand Lodge . I may he alloived to state that I am bound ever to regard them with esteem , for the cordial co-operation and assistance I have received in fulfilling tho duties of my office ( imperfectly , I admit , I have fulfilled its 'duties , but Avithoni their aid the office would have been worse filled than it has been during the last ten years ) . To you , sir , I wish prosperity , happiness , and health , to enjoy the exalted rank and station which to you so truly belong . May the

G . A . O . T . U . build up and adorn your Provincial Grand Lodge with every blessing nOAv and evermore ' . The Pitov . G . MASTEK then called the following brethren to the dais , and invested them with the insignia of their offices in the Prov . G- Lodge . Bro . Le Gondre N . Starkie , jun ., Avas invested by proxy ( Bro . S . P . Brabner being his substitute ) Prov . S . G . AA . ; Bros . Jas . T . Bourne , Prov . J . G . W . ; Cornelius

Sherlock , Prov . G . Reg . ; Joseph Maudesley , Prov . G . Sec . ; Shaw Thewlis , Prov . S . G . D . ; It . Townley Parker , Prov . J . G . D . ; Henry Armstrong , Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; Wm . Allender , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; George Eastham , Prov . G . Asst . Dir . of Cers . ; T . Sanders , Prov . G . Org . ; Thomas Armstrong , Prov . G . Purst . ; Thos . Goodier , Prov . G . Standard-bearer . The other Prov . G . Officers ivere reappointed and investedand the folloAving

bre-, thren Avere invested Prov . G . Stewards : —Bros . W . T . May , J . B . Hughes , N . II . Beazley , John JI'Glinchy , J . II . Younghusband , and A . C . Jlott . A vote of thanks passed by Lodge No . 113 ( Preston ) to Bro . N . H . Bcazley , for his exertions in supporting and upholding the dignity of the Craft , on the occasion of laying the foundation stone of the Town Hall in that borough , during the

festivities of the celebration of the ancient Guild Carnival , ivas ordered to he recorded also on the minutes of the Prov . G . Lodge . A vote of thanks ivas carried by acclamation to Bro . R . Townley Parker , ex-Guild Mayor of Preston , for his hospitality to the various Grand Lodge Officers and the Grand Lodge generally -at Preston at the last annual meeting of the Prov . G . Lodge . The Court of Governors of the West Lancashire Educational Institutions Avas then held , when Bro . Maudesley reported that the funded stock of the Institution exceeded £ 4000 ; that

votes were required to the amount of £ 285 for the education of 28 children , the number now receiving thoir education from its funds . The business being concluded , about 100 of the brethren met at the Adelphi Hotel , to partake of the banquet provided under the direction of the Prov . G . Stewards ; Sir Thomas George Hesketh , Bart ., D . Prov . G . M . in the chair . After the cloth AA'as drawn , and "Non Nobis Doniine " sung "by the musical brethrenthe usual loyal and Masonic toasts

, were given . The noble Chairman , in proposing the JIasonie Charities , alluded especially to the Royal JIasonie Girls' School and the Royal JIasonie Institution for Boys , coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Binckes , the Secretary to the latter Institution , Avhich was enthusiastically received , with full JIasonie honours , given successfully under the guidance of Bro . W . Allender , the newly-appointed Prov . G . Dir . of Cers .

Bro . BIXCKES , in a most able speech , advocated the cause of the Charities , showing the claims they had to the support of the brethren all over the country . These Charities belonged to London in name only , in consequence of their being placed there as a means of concentrating and uniting the efforts of the brethren in the provinces . The exertions made in Yorkshire , East Lancashire , Warwickshire , and other provinces in

supporting , extending , and endowing the Royal Masonic Institutions for Boys were worthy of imitation . Bro . Binckes , by his eloquence , secured the co-operation of Bros . Sir Thomas George Hesketh , Lord Skermersdale , and 15 . Townley Parker as Stewards for the forthcoming festival in March next , and the promise of subscriptions and donations towards its funds . liro . J . B . JIELLADEAA ' , jun ., in a humorous speech , responded

to the toast of the ladies , and pathetically hoped the brethren Avould feel bound to assist in supporting the movement ivhieh ivas IIOAV making to ameliorate the condition of females , by opening up fields of labour for their profitable employment . During the evening the proceedings were enlivened by the musical brethren singing some most beautiful glees , with exquisite skill and perfect harmony , under the direction and leadership of the newly-appointed Prov . G . Org ., Bro . Sanders ; and the brethren separated , highly gratified Avith the day's proceedings .

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There are no hands upon the clock of eternity ; there is no shadow upon its dial . The very hours of heaven will be measured by the sunshine—not by the shadow .

Australia.

AUSTRALIA .

( From the Melbourne Masonic Journal . ) QUEENSLAND . BRISBA'SE . —On the " 24-th June the brethren of the mystic tie met to commemorate the anniversary of the re-establishment of the Masonic Order at Rhodes , under the auspices of . the beloved Apostle St . John . Upwards of fifty of the brethren took part in the ceremony ; and the lodge having been duly

constituted at high twelve , was adjourned from labour to refreshment , and met again at half-past seven o ' clock in the evening . The usual loyal toasts having heen satisfactorily and suitably disposed of according to the ancient usage of the Craft , the health of the Provincial Grand Lodge was proposed by Bro . Garrick , W . JI ., and appropriately responded to . After-Avards the visiting brethren ivere toasted in form , and the Grand JIasters of the English , Irish , and Scotch Constitutions

respectively . The festival ivas conducted in first-class style , and reflected great credit on both the stewards and the caterer . The business ivas commenced in order , conducted in peace , and closed in harmony . The Avhole affair Avas most successful , and proved that Masonry has made great progress in Queensland , and that there are JIasons ready and anxious to maintain the ancient landmarks of the Order , and to act up to the excellent principles it inculcates .

ROYAL ARCH . ( Under the Fnglish Constitution . ) JIELBOITB _ , 'E . —F . cloria Chapter ( No . 773 ) . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held in the Chapter Room , St . Patrick's Hall , on Friday , tho 3 rd . Comps . James , 7 _ . ; BrothertoiiH , ; BowenJ . The Scribe read the minutes of the

, , last regular meeting , Avhich were confirmed in the usual manner . Comp . Gaan proposed , and the Senior Soj . seconded the appointment of Comps . C . R . Jlartin as Dir . of Cers . ; S . C . Ruck as Organist ; and Walter Reid and J . J . ShiHinglaAV as Stewards —elected unanimously . A brother ivas proposed as a candidate for exaltation , and the chapter Avas closed Avith the usual ceremonies .

SASDHUKST . —Royal Golderi Chapter of Bendigo ( No . 924 ) . —The quarterly meeting of this chapter ivas held at the Chapter-room , JIasonie Hall , on the 2 nd July ; Comps . Connelly , '/_ . ; Dowding , H . ; A ahland , J . The minutes of former meeting having been read and confirmed , the following brethren ivere balloted for and unanimously elected : —Bros . F . H . Owen , H . H . Radeliffe , J . C . Robertson , Thomas Tatchell , and Neil JI'Kay . Comp . Charles RossChapter 1029 ivas duly elected an affiliated

, , member of the chapter . Bros . Robertson , Radeliffe , Tatchell , and JI'Kay being in attendance , Avere raised to the supreme degree of ltoyal Arch JIasons . After the routine business of the chapter wns disposed of , it ivas closed in peace , love , and harmony . The companions present then sat down to a banquet , under the presidency of Comp . Connelly , Z . ; Comp . Steivart , P . S ., filling the vice chair . The usual loyal toasts having been

given , and cordially responded to , the " Grand Principals , " and the " Provincial Grand Superintendent of the Province , " Comp . F . C . Standish , Avere subsequently given . Several complimentary toasts— " The Royal Golden Chapter of Bendigo ( No . 924 );" "The Aurora Lodge , Inglewood ; " "The Golden Lodge of Bendigo ( No . 924 ); " " Our newly-exalted Companions , " & c , ivere given with JIasonie honours and suitabl lied to . In

y rep responding to the toast of "The Aurora Lodge , " Comp . Bradburne , W . M . of that lodge , stated that in a feiv iveeks their new lodge-room ivould be completed , and on the opening day they hoped to see as many of the Sandhurst brethren as could conveniently attend . The companions of the chapter would he also required , as at tho same time they fully expected to be able to open their chapter .

India.

INDIA .

( From the Indian Freemason's Friend . ) SCINDE . LODGE IXDUSTBY ( N O . 1175 ) . —Our correspondent in Scinde sends us the following account of Masonic doings at Kotree : — Our St . John's banquet ( 24 th June ) ivas rather a success , albeit the Aveather kept nearly half our guests aivay . The rain poured steadily all night , at least up to two a . m ., as most of us can testify , AVIIO had to Avalk home through it at that wee sma'hour .