Provincial.

great care has been taken by the architects , Messrs . Edgington ancl Tait , not to destroy its character as originally designed by Sir Christopher Wren ; the decorations generally have also been carried out in accordance therewith . The contractors for the works have been Bros . Holden , George , and Goddard , who have performed their several parts in the most creditable manner . DURHAM . GATESHEAD . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —This lodge was

opened on the 2 Sth ult ., in the absence of the W . M ., by Bro . R . J . Banning , P . M ., P . Prov . J . G . W ., assisted by Bros . C . J . Banister , P . M ., P . G . S . B . of England , as P . M . ; Bro . Wintgr , P . M ., P . Prov . S . D ., as S . W . ; Yougal , J . W . ; and the rest ofthe officers . Messrs . Elliott ancl Storry were initiated into the mysteries of the Order by the acting W . M . Bro . Bowman was examined and passed to the second degree by Bro . C . J . Banister , P . M . Bro . Wbitworth raised to the

sublime degree of Master Mason by Bro . R . J . Banning , P . M . Bro . B . Bigger's notice of motion was carried unanimously—that five guineas be given to the widow of one of the members recently deceased . Business over , tbe lodge was closed in solemn form , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , under the presidency of Bro . R . J . Banning , P . M . The visitors present were Bros . Thos . Anderson , P . M . 541 ; Thos . InnisKilwinning LodgeScotland ( No . 15 ); Jonas Wbitworth

, , , Roberts , P . M . 24 ; B . Smailes , No . 23 , California ; C . D . 124 ; W . Gibson , 406 ; & c . HARTLEPOOL . —St . Helen's Lodge ( No . 531 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was holden at the Masonic Hall on Thursday , the 1 st inst . On account of the great amount of business to be transacted , summonses were issued for seven p . m . instead of half-past . Five gentlemen were balloted for and accepted , four of whom being present were initiated into the mysteries of

the Order , and Bro . Rev . A . Bleasdale was passed to the second degree . The ceremonies were most ably conducted by Bro . Grooves , W . M ., assisted by Bro . Moore , P . M . ; Bros . Armstrong , Nathan , Siveright , ancl Leigh were present ancl offic ' a ' el . Two gentlemen wero proposed for initiation . Several matters of ordinary business were transacted , ancl Wednesday , tbe 28 th inst ., was selected as the day for tbe installation of Bro . MooreP . M . the W . M . electand for the celebration

, , , by a banquet of the Festival of St . John . Tbe brethren then retired to refreshment , and it was nearly midnight when the brethren separated . A lodge of emergency was holden on the 2 nd inst ., for the sake of passing Bro . Taylor to the second degree . Bro . Grooves , W . M ., occupied the chair , ancl was assisted by Bros . Holmes , S . W . ; Nathan as J . W . ; and Leigh as S . D .

NORFOLK . EAST DEREHAM . —Sondes Lodge ( No . 096 ) . —This new ancl flourishing lodge held its usual monthly meeting at the King's Head Hotel , East Dereham , on Wednesday , the 30 th ult . The W . M ., Bro . Henry John Mason , assisted by bis officers , Bros . E . Barwell , S . W ., and G . Gidnoy , J . W ., opened tbe lodge in the first and second degrees . There was a heavy list of business to

get through ( viz ., four initiations ancl three passings ) . Bros . Smith , Hatfield , and Starling were passed to the degree of F . C , after which the W . M . gave the lecture . The lodge was then closed to the first degree , when Mr . George Samuel Tinkler was initiated , ivhich ceremony was characterised by tbe very impressive manner in which the several degrees are at all times given hy Bro . Henry John Mason . This ceremony being concluded , the W . M' . announced that the time had arrived

when they were called upon to nominate their Master for the ensuing twelve months . Bro . Gidney thereupon rose , ancl said he hoped their present W . M . would be prevailed upon to continue in office for another year . He should , therefore , propose him with much pleasure ; and at the same time be begged , in the name of the members of the lodge , to tender him their very best thanks for the kind assistance and marked attention he had at all times evinced to

increase the prosperity of the lodge ancl the comfort of the brethren . The proposition having been seconded by Bro . Harwell , was carried with acclamation . Bro . Gidney then proposed that £ 5 5 s . be subscribed by this lodge to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , instead of £ 2 . 2 s ., as previously voted , which was carried unanimously . The lodge was then closed , after which the brethren retired to refreshment , and spent a very joyous evening .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . LIVERPOOL . — Jacques de Malay Encampment . — In the unavoidable absence of the E . C . Sir Thomas G . Hesketh , Bart ., M . P ., the conclave was opened in tbe Masonic Temple , Liverpool , on the 30 th ult ., by P . E . C . Sir Knt . C . J . Banister , assisted by P . E . C . ' s Sir Knts . Clayton , as 1 st Capt . ; AVm . Cronkshaw , as 2 nd Capt . ; Edw . Pierpoint , Prelate ; H . S . Alpass ) Registrar ;

Sir Knt . Hale , as Capt . of Lines . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was unanimous in favour of the candidates , two being in attendance . Comps . Captain Beale and Friesh were each severally installed by the acting E . G ., Sir Knt . Edwd . Pierpoint acting as Expert . Sir Knt . C . J . Banister's motion was carried to alter the day of installation to the 11 th of March instead of September . There was a good attendance of Sir Knts ., and a visitor from

tbe Royal Kent Encampment , Newcastle-on-Tyne , Sir Knt . S . D . Washburn . The conclave was closed in solemn form . The banquet was held at the Adelphi Hotel at six o ' clock , under the presidency of P . E . C . Sir Knt . C . J . Banister , who proposed in regular rotation the loyal and Masonic toasts , the newly-installed Sir Knts . responding in a thorough knightly spirit to their health . Sir Knt . Captain Berry proposed the E . G ., Sir T . G . Hesketh ' s , absent health , which was responded to

by the acting E . G ., who proposed "The Visitors , " being much pleased to have one from his mother encampment , the Old Royal Kent . Full justice was clone to the toast , ancl Sir Knt , Washburn returned thanks .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

METROPOLITAN . SOUTHWARK LODGE ( No . 11 , S . C ) . —This prosperous and flourishing lodpo of Mark Masters held its regular meeting on Monday , the 5 th inst ., at the Green Man Tavern , Tooley-street , Southwark ( Bro . C A . Cathie ' s ) . In the unavoidable absence of tbe R . W . M ., Bro . C H . Murr , Bro . E . N . Levy , P . R . W . M ., presided over the lodge , ivhich he opened , assisted by Bros . A . P .

Leonard , D . R . W . M . ; F . J . Lilley , S . W . ; A . Averv , J . W . ; A . D . Loewenstark , P . R . W . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , Sec . J . C . Gooddy , R . of M . j E . Harris , M . O . ; G . Morris , S . O . ; R . Welsford , J . O . ; A . P . Steadman , Condr . ; F . H . Ebswortb , S . D . ; J . Hawker , J . D . ; C . A . Cathie , T . K . ; Dr . Dixon , P . R . W . M . ; ancl J . Rosenstock . Amongst the large number of visitors present we noticed Bros . J . Stevens , W . J . Laing , T , N . Moore , - C G . C . Stahr , and others . Four brethren having presented themselves for

advancement , ancl proved themselves properly qualified , were advanced to the ancient and honourable degree of Mark Master Masons , viz ., Bros . H . T . Turner , 73 ; F . W . Crispin , 200 ( S . C . ) ; W . E . Fames , 73 ; and J . Brookbouse , 73 . The ceremony was well rendered by the R . W . M ., Bro . E . N . Levy , who was ably supported by Bro . Dr . Dixon , who gave an explanation of the working tools . Bro . A . D . LoewenstarkTreas . btbe unanimous

, , y vote of the lodge , had the rank , honour , and privileges of a P . R . W . M . conferred on him , as . ' a mark of respect and gratitude for the years of able assistance he had rendered to the lodge by zealously serving every office but R . W . M ., ivhich he had repeatedly declined in favour of younger brethren . After business the usual first-rate banquet followed .

Channel Islands.

CHANNEL ISLANDS .

JERSEY . LODGE LA CESABEE ( NO . 590 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge , held on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., was less numerously attended than usual , owing to the bad state of the weather , not more than thirty-five being present . The lodge was opened afc 7 p . m . by Bro . C Le Sueur , W . M ., assisted by Bros . P . E . Le SueurS . W . ; C J . BenestJ . W . ; Dr . Hopkins acting as I . P . M .

, , The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . Vigot as a joining member , and also for Mr . Ph . Renouf as a candidate for initiation , several members recommending him as a fit and proper person . In both cases the ballot was unanimously favourable . Messrs . Picot aud Renouf , who had been balloted for on a previous evening , were introduced , properly prepared , and admitted to