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All the brethren turned towards the east , and the Consecrating Master impressively delivered the invocation . Chant—So mote it be . The lodge having been unveiled , the Prov . G . Sec , Bro . Maivdesley , assisted by Bros . Kearne and Beutley , to slow and solemn music , diffused the corn , wine , aud oil .

Glory to God on high Peace on earth , Good will towards men . The Chaplain then took the thurible three times round the lodge , to slow and solemn music , and halting in the east offered the following prayer : — "Grant , O most High , that they who are now about to be invested with the government of this lodge , may he endued with wisdom to instruct their brethren

in all their duties . May brotherly love and charity prevail among the members of this lodge , and may this bond of union continue to strengthen the lodges throughout the world . Bless all the brethren , wheresoever dispersed , and grant speedy relief to all who are either oppressed or distressed . AA ' e humhly commend to Thee all tho members of Thy whole family . May they increase in knowledge of Thee , and in knowledge of each other . Finally , may we finish all our work here below with Thine approbation , and then have our transition from this earthly abode to Thy heavenly temple above , there to enjoy light , glory , and bliss ineffable . " Chant—So mote it be .

Anthem . Glory to God on high ! Let heaven and earth reply , Praise ye His name ; Masons His love adore Tyled in their mystic lore , And cry out evermore , Glory to God .

The lodge was then solemnly dedicated and constituted , and the ceremony concluded with the Hallelujah Chorus . The lodge having been resumed in the second degree , the ceremony of installation was proceeded with , and Bro . Tysilio Johnson , the new W . M ., invested his Officers as follows : — Bro . Boardman S . W . Price J . W .

„ „ Parker Treas . „ Musgrove Sec . „ Crawford S . D . „ Belhvood J . D . „ Hughes I . G .

The very impressive manner in which the Consecrating Master performed the ceremony elicited the warmest encomiums of the brethren present . The lodge was then called from labour to refreshment , and the brethren banqueted together at Bro . CoudUtl ' e ' s , Queen's Hotel , AA aterloo , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . AA ^ ARRINOTON . —Lodge of Lights ( No . 148 . )—The regular

monthly meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on the last Monday in May . There were present : Bros . John Bowes , AA' . M . ; James Hamer , ' Prov . G . Trens " ., as S . AV . ; Goepel , AV . SI . of No . 823 , as J . W . ; C . Pettitt , J . W ., as S . D . ; H . 1 ! . White , I . P . M . ; S . Shew lis , Prov . G . S . D . ; M . L . Trumble , Captain Knight , Robert Stevenson , & c . The lodge was opened by the W . M . in due form , when the minutes were read and declared to bo unanimously recorded . BroMajor Grecnall being a candidate for

, promotion , was examined by the W . M . and approved by the brethren . He was then entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the second degree hy the AV . M ., and Bro . Grcenall having been announced , was admitted in due form and passed hy the AV . M . in an efficient manner . Bro . the Rev . J . J . Dreaper , B . A ., being a candidate for the third degree , was proved by Bro . James Hamer , which being perfectly satisfactory , he was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was then opened

in the third degree , and the candidate having been duly admitted , was raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . by the Prov . G . Treas . in his usually impressive manner . The chair was again resumed by the W . M ., Bro . Jolm Bowes , who thanked the brethren for their attendance in Masonic mourning in affectionate remembrance of their departed brother , the late Bro . John Tunstal . He then stated , at some length , that he had visited their late brother when on bis death-bed , and that he had often given expression to the regard in which he held all

the members of No . 14 S . The remarks of the W . M . were well received , and at the close it was unanimously resolved , on the motion of Bro . James Hamer , Prov . G . Treas ., that the W . M . write to the widow of their late brother , expressing the feelings of the lodge towards her and her family . The lodge was then closed ' , ™ the third and second degrees . Bro . W . Smith , late of Birmingham , was proposed as a joining member . The lodge was then duly closed with solemn prayer , and the brethren separated in harmony at nine o ' clock .

LINCOLNSHIRE . PROA'INCUL GRAND LODG-E . In accordance with summons , representatives from the various lodges arrived at Louth on Thursday , the 19 th ult ., and the AV . M . of the Lindsey Lodge ( Bro . C . E . Lucas ) wishing to mark the day , had invited several of the leading Masons of the neig h , bout-hood to a dejeuner a la forehetie at his house at eleven

o ' clock . Amongst the company present were the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Harvey ; the Prov . S . G . W ., Bro . Smyth ; the P . D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Coltman ; Lord Fred . Beauelerk , Bros . Trought , Fowler , Cupiss , Nash , Nesbitt , Dixon , Mason , & c . The M . W . the Prov . G . M . arrived hy the 1 . 55 train , and a carriage and four with Lord Fred . Beauelerk , Bro . Harvey , and Bro . Smyth met his Grace at the station , and returned to Bro . Lucas ' s housewhere his Grace partook of luncheonafter which

, , tho party proceeded to the Town-hall , where the Provincial Grand Lodge was received by thehrethren of the Lindsey Lodge in open lodge assembled . The following officers were then appointed , viz .: — Bro . W . II . Smyth 1 ) . Prov . G . M . „ AV . Clegg Prov . S . G . AA . „ C . Fcmley Prov . J . G . AV .

„ Eev . G . Nash Prov . G . Chap . „ Whallcy Prov . G . Reg . „ F . P . Cupiss Prov . S . G . D . „ J . F . AVaite Prov . J . G . D . „ J . Fowler Prov . G . W . S . „ AA . Greenwood Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . „ Jacohson Prov . G . Assist . Dir of Cers . „ G . M . Fox Prov . G . Purst .

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The usual routine business and matters affecting the welfare of the Craft were discussed and disposed of . Grand Lodge was closed in duo form , and the brethren repaired to the Corn Exchange , where Mrs . Mitchell had provided a sumptuous dinner , to ivhich ample justice was done . Dessert being introduced , his Grace the PROV . G . MASTER , as chairman , gave the toast of " The Queen , " which he said required very few remarks from him , as her Majesty had no subjects in whose hearts

deeper affection was felt for her than in those of Masons , inasmuch as they were taught " as citizens of the world never to forget the allegiance due to the Sovereign of their native land , ever remembering that Nature had implanted in their breasts an indissoluble attachment towards that country whence they received their birth and infant nurture . " The PROV . G . MASTER then gave " The Prince and Princess of Wales . " This toast ( his Grace s : iid ) did not require more words

from him than the former to recommend it , and he was glad to find that the Princess of Wales had lost none of that affection and esteem she inspired when she was so cordially and triumpliantly received by us in England . The Puor . G . MASTEB next gave "The Health of the Bishop and Clergy . " Bro . NASH , the newly-appointed Prov . G . Chap ., responded , hy thanking the Chairman not only for the kind way in which

he had mentioned the Bishop and Clergy , hut also for the personal honour he had conferred upon himself , and in a pleasing manner the rev . gentleman alluded to tho close connection between the Church and the Craft , so many of its clergymen being members . The Army , Navy , Militia , and Volunteers were next given