Provincial.

SUFFOLK . SUDBURY . — Consecration and Dedication of the Stour "Valley Lodge , ( No . 1224 ) . —About fifteen years ago a lodge , the " Suffolk , " was formed at Clare , and a few years afterwards it was removed by dispensation to this town . For seven years however there lias been no lodge held , and Masonry has been allowed to fall into abeyance . A few of the old brethren desiring

to form a new one , an application was made to the Grand Lodge for a warrant , which was granted , and on Friday , July , 31 st . the consecration and dedication of the lodge " Stour Valley , " took place . The brethren met at one o'clock , in the Lecture Hall , which had been generously granted for the occasion , where the imposing ceremony was performed by the D . P . G . M . Bro . the Rev . E . I . Lockwood , aud the oration afterwards delivered btbe P . G . Chap . Bro . the Rev . A . Tihe Gregorythe use of

y g , the Church to the brethren having been refused by the Rev . W . F . Molyneaux . The Hall was decorated with the banners belonging to the various lodges in the province . The W . the D . P . G . M ., and the officers of the P . G . L .. entered the room in order , marshalled by the P . G . D . of Cers ., Bro . F . Long , the S . W . chair being filled by Bro . J . A . Pettit , of lodge Prince of Wales 959 , Ipswich ; and that of J . W . by Bro . C . Davy , W . M . of

St . Luke , 225 , Ipswich ; Bro . Ranson , 500 , acting as S . D , ; and Bro . Fisher , 555 , as J . D . The following brethren were present : —Bros , the Rev . R . N . Sanderson , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap . ; the Rev . A . Tighe Gregory ; Spencer Freeman , P . G . Treas . ; James Franks , P . M .. 376 ; Thomas Holland , W . M ., 1224 ; J . H . Bidder , 1224 ; J . H . Chambers , 1224 ; A . J . Barber , P . G . O . ; Chas . Davy , P . P . S . G . D ., of Herts , and W . M . 225 ; Geo . King , S . W . 172 ; F . B . Marriott , P . G . Sec . ; S . H . Wright , P . P . S . G . D . ; Eev . F . Palmer , P . G . Chap ., Oxfordshire ; W . G . Hansen ,

P . G . S . D . ; E . C . Tidd , P . A . G . Sec . ; F . Long , P . G . D . of Cers . ; F . Jennings , P . D . P . G . M ., Bengal ; G . S . Golding , P . G . Steward ; F . Betts , P . G . Steward ; B . Syer , P . G . Ty . ; F . Fisher , Sec , 555 ; E . P . Powell , W . M ., 332 ; J . A . Pettit , jun ., P . M ., 332 ; H . S . Scott , J . D ., 1 , 008 ; G . Thompson , W . M ., 1 , 008 ; J . E . Harwood , J . W ., 332 ; Gardiner , P . G . Pur . ; W . Dowman , 910 : J . H . Jardine , 910 ; J . Martin , Sec , 1224 ; W . J . Harding , 1224 ; J . Debnam , 1224 ; S . King , 1224 ; Chas . Gooch , Ty .,

1 , 008 ; J . Whitehead , 225 ; C . By ford , 325 ; W . Armstrong , 1 , 008 ; J . Parsons , 1 , 008 ; & c . The warrant of constitution having been read by the P . G . Sec . Bro . F . B . Marriott , an oration was delivered by the P . G . Chap . ; after which the Anthem " Hail ! Universal Lord ! " was sung by the brethren , the P . G . O . Bro . A . J . Barber presiding at the harmonium . The Psalm beginning "Behold how good and joyful a thing it is , " & c , was then chanted . The brethren having formed processionthe

, solemn ceremony of consecration was then performed , and the D . P . G . M . dedicated the lodge to Masonry , Virtue , and Universal Benevolence , aud the Consecration Prayer having been offered by the P . G . C . the D . P . G . M . declared the new lodge duly consecrated and dedicated according to ancient form . The chanting of the cxxxii Psalm concluded the interesting ceremony . The W . M . designate Bro . Thomas Holland was then duly

installed into the chair by Bro . Franks , assisted by the P . P . G . Chap . Bro . Sanderson . The following brethren were appointed the officers of the new lodge : —Bros . John Henry Hinder , S . W . ; James Henry Chambers , J . W . ; S . King , S . D . ; W . ' J . Harding , J . D . ; J . Martin , Sec ; J . H . Silk , I . G . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Bear Inn , where the D . P . G . M . presided , supported by the P . G . officers . About 34 sat down . After the repast , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

CORNWALL . TXWAEDREATH . —Sestomel Encampment . —A convocation of this encampment was held on the 6 th inst ., and after being dulyopened by Sir Knt . Rev . G . Ross , E . G ., D . Prov . G . C ., according to ancient rite , with the assistance of P . E . C . Matthews , installed Sir Knt . Colonel Peard as E . C . for the ensuing year , who then appointed his officers as follows : —Sir KntsRevJ

. . . D . Hawkesley , Prelate ; Truscott , 1 st G . C . ; J . Seccombe , 2 nd G . C . ; Capt . Kendall , Expert ; Rev . Dr . Treffry , Capt . of Lines , Polkinghorne , Reg . ; Capt . Sobey , Aide de Camp ; G . Seccombe , Almoner ; Gencli , 1 st Std . B . ; Bales , 2 nd Std . B . ; Lyne , 1 st Herald ; Stephens , G . H . ; and Elliott , Equerry , The encamp-

Knights Templar.

ment was closed in due form , and priory was then formed for the installation of candidates for the Order for K . M . The E . Prior , Rev . G . Ross , conducted the installation , and then instructively explained the origin and progress of the Order ; after which he appointed the officers as follows : —Rev . Dr . Treffry , Prelate ; Colonel Peard , Capt . Kendall , Seccombe , and Truscott , Officers in tbe East ; Rev . J . D . Hawksley , Capt .

Sobey , Lyne , Geacb , Bale , T . Stephens , Polkinghorne , and J . Stephens , Officers in the West . The priory was then closed ,, and all the Sir Knights expressed much gratification at the proceedings of the day .

Masonic Festivities.

MASONIC FESTIVITIES .

IRELAND . ElSX ISS . 111 E 3 ! . Masonic Excursion on Lough Erne . A grand excursion trip was made on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., to Castlecaidwellon board the steamerDcvcnish .

The number was not so large as was expected , owing , no doubt , to the unfavourable aspect of the morning , which fortunately cleared up , and a better or finer day could not have been desired . The boat started with upwards of 180 on board ; all wore the insignia of the Order , and the vessel was neatly trimmed out with evergreens , flags , Masonic mottoes and devices . Each of the :

brethren had the privilege of bringing a lady or a member of his family . Everything was carried out in the best style by the committee—Bros- Mills , Gamble , and Gulstou , Sec . The steamboat left at 11 o ' clock sharp , the band which was on board playing "God Save the Queen . " Hundreds of people lined the quay , and the west bridge was thronged with peoplewho cheered

, lustily as the Dcvcnish steamed out . One or two light , showers fell on the trip down , but cleared up as they neared Ely Lodge . Dancing was then kept up until they arrived at Castlecaldwell , the residence of Bro . J . O . Bloomfield , who met the excursionists as they landed and gave them a hearty welcome . The museum was thrown open to all , who engaged in examining the wondrous

sights there until they were summoned to dinner , which was partaken of on the lawn in front of the ancient and noble building . Amongst those present were : —Bros- J . C . Bloomfield ,.

J . P . D . L ., who presided ; Edward Gamble , vice-chair ; W . Dane , Edward H , Innes and Mrs . Iunes , Major Irvine , Edward Athill , A . Oollum , Edward Kerr , W . Lemon and Miss Lemon , R . Rogers and Miss Rogers , R . Lemon ,. Paul Davis , Fred . Dane , Mrs- and Miss E . Gamble , Chas . A . Mills and Mrs . Mills , Dr . J . West , Commander Chas . Scott , R . N .,- —Patterson , the Misses Mahood , W . Young ,

Mrs . Lemon , G . Weir , Mauzier Buchanan , Mr . Moffatt ,. A . Brown , Mr . King , O . Johnston—Coffey , L . Smyth , G . Kittoom , M . Hall , M . Whiteside , W . Benson , H . Morrison and Mrs . Morrison , J . Gamble and Mrs . Gamble , A . Price , Mr . Hinchy and Mrs . Hinchy , & c . After dinner had been served b y Mrs . Lingard , which was of the most recherche

kind—The Chairman gave " The Queen . " He had belonged to the Masonic body for the last 30 years' and he knew that her Majesty was revered by every member . Drunk with great enthusiasm , the band playing " God Save the Queen . " The next toast was that of "The Prince of Wales and the Royal Family , " which was well received , the band ,

playing " God bless the Prince of Wales . " The Chairman , in a very able manner , gave " The Three Grand Masters of Masonry—England , Ireland ,-and Scotland , " which was received with great cheering the band playing " Masonic March . " The next toast was " Our Visiting Brethren , " coupledwith Prince Mason Commander Scott . He was glad to see them present . Masonry had spread , and its benefits *