Metropolitan.

their kind reception . Bro . F . Walters , P . M . Sec , then requested the W . M . to lend his gavel . He then desired the Wardens to see their glasses and all the brethren ' s also charged with bumpers for the next toast was a bumper toast , for ifc was that of the health of the W . M . Bro . H . A . Collington . He said that no lodge eould possibly have a better or more efficient W . M . than what they now had , for he was able to do all the ceremonies in such an efficient nlanner that , if he were to give each degree

a hundred times over you would never hear a word or letter altered , for ifc would always be the same . They had had several efficient W . M . s since that lodge was opened , yet still none excelled their present W . M . They would all experience a great treat when they heard him install his successor on next February , for his working was so beautiful and he was a follower of the working of the lamented late Bro . S . B . "Wilson . He was a through hard working Mason , and had

succeeded under no ordinary difficulties in his own neighbourhood in establishing ' a lodge of instruction where he used only to have two or three to attend , but he had succeeded on his anniversary nights to muster fifty to sixty . Before he did this , Masonic knowledge was at such a low ebb in his mother lodge , No . 140 , that on every installation , they had to send to London for a brother to work that ceremony . But when their W . M . was installed , W . M . 140 , he altered that state of affairs , for he

not only installed his successor , but some who have succeeded him have likewise done so . Thus showing how much good may be , and is done by one brother's exertions . He had also done his duty to the Masonic Charities for he had stood Steward for the girls' school in 1861 , when , through the united efforts of the Stewards on that occasion a larger sum was collected than what was ever given before . So much were these exertions appreciated by the committee of that Charity , that they presented each Steward with a certificate commemorating the

happy event . Their W . M . had one of these certificates given to him , and he felt sure that wherever he went as Steward for any other Charity he would he sure to make a good list . Any brother who might succeed their W . M . might equal , hut never excel him . He , therefore , called upon them to drink his good health . Bro . H . A . Collington , W . M ., in a feeling and suitable speech returned thanks , alluded to the absence of his P . M . ' s , and assured them he would continue to use his best exertions to

meet their good wishes , and to keep up the prosperity of the lodge . The W . M . then proposed "The Health of the Officers of the Lodge , " impressing upon them the importance of well learning all their duties , more especially the working of the ceremonies . Bros . Anderson , S . W ., Walters , Sec , Hawkes , J . D ., and Jeffery , J . D ., responded . The Tyler ' s toast was then given . The W . M . asked the brethren to drink one more toast which was the health of their worthSecretaryBro . F .

y , Walters , whose birthday was on that day . He was sure they would all join with him in wishing him very many happy returns of the day , and that he might have better health for the future . This was received with great enthusiasm . Bro . F . Walters in reply thanked them for this renewed act of kindness , and dwelt on tho very many kindnesses he had received from them , moro especially for the handsome jewel

they had given him , which he felt proud of " wearing in every Masonic assembly , whether it was Grand Lodge or Chapter or a private lodge , for it always reminded him of their kindness . He alluded again to the efficient W . M . they now possessed , and hoped at the next meeting to give a notice of motion to present him either with a jewel or Life Governorship of one of the Charities to show their esteem of him . He would again thank them for drinking- his health . The brethren then separated well pleased with the meeting . There were several good songs and recitations ariven .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

CHESHIRE . AETRINCILUI . —Stamford Lodge ( No . 999 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the Gth instant , at he Town Hall , Altrincham , Bro . William Birch , W . M ., in the chair . The lodge having been opened in due form , the ballot was tak ^ n for Captain Jee and John Ure Anderson , Esq ., both gentlemen having been duly elected ; Captain Jee was initiated by the W . M ., and John Ure Anderson by Bro . Henry Thomas Baldwin , P . M . Bro , Davies was passed by the AV . M . We were

much pleased with tho able maimer , in which the subordinate officers performed their respective duties , and must compliment the Master upon tho general working of his lodge . The sections of the first lecture , were excellently given by the W . M . in a condensed form . After the business tho lodge adjourned to refreshment .

CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND . PEOVI . N OIAI ; GBASD LODGE . The annual festival of tho Freemasons belonging to the province of Cumberland and Westmoreland , was held on Wed nesday , the 1 st inst ., under the auspices of the Sun and Sector Lodge , No . 962 , Workington . This is the first Masonic display in Workington within the memory of the oldest inhabitant , at

least of such a magnitude as was exhibited on Wednesday . The Sun and Sector Lodge is , properly speaking , not one of the youngest in the province , for its title is unquestionably one of the first connected with Masonry in the two counties . We may explain that the lodgo flourished fifty-four years ago in Workington , near the same place iu which the meetings are now held ; and the splendid set of jewels and insignia of those days are still in use . Tho lodgeabout fifty years agodecayed away

, , from some cause or other , and was recuscitated under a new charter in 1863 . Tho number of members now on the books is near seventy-one , so that the prosperity of the Sun and Sector has in no way detracted from tho memories of ancient days , principally through the exertions of Bro . J . Martin , a Past Prov . officer , who may , with propriety , be called its " father . " The brethren from the neihbouring lodges of the province

g arrived by the various trains during the forenoon . The bells of the parish church were rung during the day , and the shipping displayed a variety of bunting . An ample luncheon was served , at Bro . Barnes' , Portland-street , which was partaken of by the visiting brethren . The Craft lodge was opened in solemn form at half-past

eleven o'clock , by Bro . A . F . Curwen , M . A ., WM ., Prov . G . Chap ., assisted by Bros . Whinfield , S . W . ; Thompson , J . W . ; Bamber , P . M . and Sec . ; and the other officers of the Sun and Sector Lodge . The officers of the Grand Lodge were then announced , and entered in processional order , conducted hy Bro . J- Bowes , P . M ., Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., and were received , with the usual salutations . In the avoidable absence of Bro . F . L . B . Dykes , the R . W . tho Prov . G . M . ( through domestic affliction )

the Grand Lodgo was opened at high twelve , according to ancient custom , hy llro . Dr . Greaves , P . M ., P . Z ., & c , D . Prov . G . M ., assisted by Bros . W . 11 . Gibsou , S . G . W . ; Pearson , J . G . W . ; Spencer , P . S . G . W ., as D . G . M . ; Rev . H . L . Puxley , M . A ., Prov . G . Chap . ; Itev . A . F . Curwen , M . A ., Prov . G . Chap . ; Dr . Thomson , Prov . G . Treas . ; Major Whitwell , Prov . G . Reg ., E . Busher , Prov . G . Sec . ; Morton and Fisher , Prov . G . Deacons ; BowesProv . G . Dir . of Cers . ; BamberProv . G . S . B . ; Cooper ,

, , Prov . G . Org . ; Carr , Prov . G . Purst .: Alpass , Prov . G . S . ; Younghusband , Prov . G . S . D . ; Mott , Prov . G . S . B , ; White , Prov-G ^ S ., [ visitors fro m province of West Lancashire ; Bannister , P . G . S . B . Grand Lodgo of England ; Hodgkin , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; Tvson , S . W . 119 ; Kei . worthv , P . M . 119 ; Losh , Chap . 872 ; Barr , W . M . 119 ; Wilson , J . W . 119 ; Teather , P . Prov . G . J . W . ; Boulton , J . W . ; Nicholson , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; Lubock , P . M . ; F . HaywardP . Prov . G . D . ; HoweP . Prov . G . Steward ;

, , Cockett , P . Prov . S . C ; Pearson , Chap . 962 ; Bamber , P . M . 962 ; Wilson , Tumolfcy , Martin , Brooker , Thompson , Douglas , Whinfield , Faithful , Hcwetson , Routledge , Taylor , Bailey , & c , when the minutes of the previous Provincial Grand Lodge were road and confirmed .

THE PROCESSION . About half-past one the procession was formed from the lodge room under the superintendence of Bro . J . Bowes , P . M ., Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., most ably assisted by Bros . Briggs , Tmnelty , Whinfield , Thompson , Beattie , Byers , J . Martin , Blackburn , Russell , Ilellon , Messenger , Bamber , Brown , and Ostle , the local committee , who were distinguished by white rosettes and wands

as emblems of their office . There were about 250 in the procession , which moved off in the following order : — Two Tylers with drawn swords . Workington Brass Band . Banner . Brethren not members of any lodge two and two . The lodges of the province according to their numbers in the following order , Juniors going first . Banner .