Provincial.

bv Bros . John Heath , I . P . M . ; Pridham , S . W . ; Cuming , J . W . ; Niner , S . D . ; Adams , Sec ; Watson , P . M ., Treas . ; Oldrey , acting as I . G . ; and Taylor , Org . There were also present Bros . Rev . J . Powning , P . M . and Chap . ; Owen , P . M . ; Dr . Hopkins , P . M ., and others . There were no ceremonies fixed for the evening , but a lively discussion took place on several matters of business connected with the lodge . Bro . Niner brought forward

a proposition , seconded by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , for an important change in one of Hie bye-laws , which was met by an amendment , proposed by Bro . Watson , P . M ., that it is undesirable to make any any alteration in them . After much discussion the amendment was carried . In very feeling terms , and with much emotion , Bro . the Rev . J . Powning , P . M . and Chap ., proposed , and BroDrHopkinsP . M . secondeda vote of condolence

. . , , , with the P . M ., the I . P . M ., and their families , on the sudden death of Mrs . Heath , sen ., which was put to the brethren by Bro . Watson , P . M ., and carried . The two chief officers then left the room , and the chair of W . M . was taken by Bro . Owen , find that of I . P . M . by Bro . Dr . Hopkins . The duties of tho -evening were brought to a close at about eight o ' clock .

TEIGNMOTJTH . —Benevolent Lodge ( No . 303 ) . — 1 he monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., under the presidency of Bro . II . M . Bartlett , W . M . The officers present were Bros . Capt . Walrond , I . P . M . ; Burdon , S . W . ; Hallett , J . W . ; Cole , S . D . ; Toms , I . G . ; Berton , acting as Sec ; and Haggerty , Tyler . Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . Prov . G . S . W ., P . M ., & c , and Bro . Merier , of the Thistle Lodge , No . 62 , Dumfries , attended as visitors . The lodwas opened in the first degree

ge , -and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge having been opened in the second degree , a second chair and pedestal placed in front of that of the W . M ., was occupied by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , who had been requested to work the ceremony . Bros . Morris and Cary were presented as candidates , examined as to their proficiency , entrusted , and dismissed for preparationThe lodge was opened in the third degreeand

. , the candidates were re-admitted , and duly raised to the sublime < legrce of M . M ., being taken separately in a portion of tho ceremony . The traditionary history and charge was also given to them . The lodge was resumed in the second and afterwards in the first degree . Several matters of private business were discussed , and the proceedings were brought to a close about ¦ nine o'clock .

DURHAM . MoNK-WEAMiouTn . — Williamson Lodge ( No . 919 ) . —The ¦ ceremony of installing the W . M . and officers for the ensuing twelve months , took place on Monday , 3 rd inst ., Bro . W . Adamson , P . M ., officiating as Installing Master . Bro . John Tillman , P . P . G . S . of W ., was installed W . M ., and he appointed aud invested the following brethren , viz ., John Trewhitt , P . G . R ., I . P . M . ; Robert HudsonS . W . ; W . LiddellP . G . S . J . W . ; R .

, , , W . Halfnight , P . M ., and P . Prov . G . P ., Treas . ; Charles Bell , See . ; William Bryans , P . Prov . G . S ., S . D . ; J . If . Smith , J . D . ; Walter Scott , I . G . ; W . M . Laws , P . M . and P . G ., Tyler ; J . H . Marrison , Dir . of Cers . ; J . H . Coates and J . H . Sanderson , Stewards ; T . Atkinson and C . F . Austin , Auditors ; and J . H . Sanderson , Org . Among the other brethren present were Bros . Cook , P . M . ; Madddison , P . M . ; Wade , P . G . D . C ., W . M ., St .

John's , No . 80 , ; Sangstor , P . M ., and P . Prov . G . P . ; John Potts , P . G . J . D ., and P . M ., and T . Halliday , P . M ., Phcenix , No . 94 ; Lord , W . M ., Palatine , No . 97 ; Levy , P . M ., and P . Prov . G . J . W . ; Reed , W . M . ; and R . Candlish , P . M ., of the Fawcett Lodge , Seahatn . At the annual festival , which was held in the evening , the W . M ., Bro . Tillman , occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Trewhitt , I . P . M ., P . G . R . ; Cook , P . M . ; John Potts ,

P . G . J . D . ; W . H . Crookes , P . M ., P . G . S . ; B . Levy , P . Prov . G . J . W . ; Wade , W . M ., St . John ' s , No . 80 ; T . Wliinliam , P . M ., Phoenix , No . 94 ; Lord , W . M . ; J . Stainsby , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Palatine , No . 97 ; and brethren from the St . John ' s , No . 80 ; Phcenix , 94 ; Palatine , 97 ; and St . John ' s , 919 ( Alexandria , Egypt ) . Above sixty sat down , and did ample justice to Bro . Richardson ' s excellent dinner , and the evening was spent in the ¦ usual harmonious and convivial manner . The proceedings were enlivened by the very excellent glee singing of Bros . Whinham , Giesicke , and Sanderson , and by songs from these and other brothers ,

ESSEX . COLCHESTER . —United Lodge ( No . G 97 ) . —An adjourned meeting of this lodge took place at the George Hotel , on Monday , the 26 th ult ., for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect . Present : Bros . Newman , W . M . ; Rix , S . W . ; Bigley , J . W . ; Calthorpe , S . D . ; Eustace , J . D . ; J . S . Smith . P . M . 325 ;

Woodland O'Malley . Visitors : The Provincial G . Master ; Bros . R . J . Bagshaw , Prov . G . Sec ; J . Car .-. Rev . F . B . Shenperd , W . M . " 276 ; W . Spalding , Sec- 114 ; P . Matthews . P . M ., Prov . G . I . G . The lodge was opened in duo form in the first degree , and the summons convening the meeting was read , when Bro . P . Mathews introduced the Prov . G . Master to the brethrenwho received him with the usual honours . The

, minutes of the last two meetings were then read and confirmed ; those below the degree of M . M . then retired , and Bro . P . Mathews , Installing Master , proceeded to the installation of the W . M ., and called upon Bro . J . G . Newman to fulfil the office for tho second year , and briefly addressed him in his usnal eloquent style , highly complimenting Bro . Newman for his having been chosen to preside over the brethren of this lodge

for the second time . He was then saluted by the W . M . with usual honours . The lodge was then closed to the second degree , and the brethren again saluted , and was closed afterwards to the first degree , when the E . A . were admitted and tho brethren again sainted . The W . M . next appointed his officers , and they were severally invested by Bro . Mathews with the badge of office , and each received from him a most appropriate and

interesting address . I ho officers invested wore : Bros . Geo . II . Ray , S . W . ; J . S . Smith , P . M . 325 ( I . C . ) . J . AV . ; W . Calthorpe S . D . ; T . Eustace , J . D . ; W . Gill , I . G . ; Wilton , Tyler . ; J . Rix , Treas , ; G . If , Ray , Sec . pro tern . Proposed by Bro . Ray , and seconded by Bro . Newman , that a vote of thanks be given to Bro . P . Mathews for his having attended as Installing Mastor , and the able manner in which he performed his office . The brethren trusted he might be long spared to attend the United

Lodge on such occasions . Bro . P . Mathews briefly responded , aud thanked the brethren of the United Lodge for their kindness , not only to him but to the Prov . G . Master , Secretary , and the visiting brethren , iu having so heartily welcomed them . The Prov . G . Master and the Secretary briefly addressed the lodge . Proposed by Bro . Gill , and seconded by Bro . Ray , that Sergt . Fcnn , 41 st Reg ., be allowed to enter his name as a candidate for initiation . The lodge was then closedand several

, visiting brethren who wero unable to attend the installation on account of business , amongst whom were ; Bros . Cobb , P . M . 51 ; and Cole 51 , sat down to an excoYlent banquet , served by Bro . Guiver , of the Goorge Hotel , iu his usual first-class style . The brethren departed early , much pleased with their entertainment .

LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 279 ) . —This lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , tho 5 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall . The chair was taken at 6 . 30 p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . Kelly , D . G . M ., and , with the exception of the I . G ., every officer was in his place , there being twenty-five brethren present . Among the visitors were the Rev . N . Haycroft , B . D ., of

the Universal Lodge , No . 181 , London , and Bros . Duff , W . M . ; Toller , S . W . ; Buzzard , J . W ., and other members of the John o' Gaunt Lodge , No . 523 . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , and the minutes read and confirmed , the lodge was opened in the secoud degree , when five brethren—viz ., J . Wright Smith , Pogg , Widdowson , Astell , and Skeringtonwere examined as to thoir proficiency as F . C . ' s and the result being satisfactory , a M . M . 's lodge was opened , and they were

severally raised to that sublime degree . During the ceremony the musical sendee , as arranged by Bros . Johnson and Dr . Hopkins , was performed , ably conducted by Bro . Crow , and . added greatly to its impressive effect . There were six candidates due for the second degree , but it was found desirable to postpone them to an emergency meeting , the lodge having been at work in the third degree for nearly three hours . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEWPORT . —Silurian Lodge ( No , 471 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge took place on Friday , the 7 th inst ., and was well attended . The W . M ., Bro . Parnall , was in the chair , and after the minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot took place , when Mr . John Roberts was unanimously accepted . Mr . Roberts being n

attendance was duly initiated , the ceremony being most ably performed by the W . M . The question as to the alteration in the bye-laws was adjourned to the next meeting , through the absence of the proposer , and after some business of a formal character had been disposed of the lodge was closed in harmony at nine p . m . The usual summer vacation commences in this lodge next month .