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and humbly hope , that He who is ' a Father to the fatherless ' will bless and prosper their efforts . So mote it be . " Bro . Mott was re-elected Treasurer of the institution , aud Bro . R . Wilson , Sec . The Prov . Grand Lodge then resumed , when , on the application of Bro . Binckes , the sum of 100 guineas was voted from the funds in aid of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . The Prov . Grand Lodge ancl Craft Lodge were afterwards

closed in clue form . Tbe effect of the proceedings was greatly heightened by the excellent musical services kindly given by Bros . Joseph Busfield , 1 , 299 ; D . Jones , P . M ., 155 ; J . Jones , 216 ; and T . Armstrong , P . Prov . J . D . ; the organist being Bro . J . Skeaf , Prov . G . O ., whose anthem " Behold how good aud how pleasant" —a composition of rare merit , and admirably suited to the occasion—was rendered with striking effect

. After labour came refreshment , and the brethren accordingly adjourned to the Queen ' s Hotel , Southport , where a banquet was provided by Bro . Ballard , the manager . Upwards of 100 brethren sat down to an excellent repast , under the presidency of Bro . Birchall , P . Prov . J . G-W ., who took the chair in the absence of the R . W . P . G . M . After dinner , the usual loyal ancl patriotic toasts were proposed ( the latter being responded to b

y Bros . Mott , Moore , Wilson , and the W . M . of Lodge 613 ) . "The Earl de Grey and Ripon , M . W . G . ; " "Tho Earl of Carnaivon , M . W . D . G . M . and the other officers of the Grand Lodge ; " " Lieut-Col . Sir G . T . Hesketh , R . W . Prov . G . M ., TV . Lan . ; " " Lord Skelmersdale , W . D . Prov . G . M ., and the Prov . G . Wardens : " the Prov . G . Masters ofthe adjoining Provinces ; " "The Prov . Grand Officers , past and present , " " The P . G . Organist , musical brethren , ancl

the P . G . Stewards , " were amongst the other toasts on the lists . Harmony of a highly enjoyable nature was furnished b y Bros . Busfield , D . Jones and J . Jones , Bro . Skeaf presiding at the pianoforte .

UIVERSTON . —Lodge of Furness ( No . 995 ) . —Tho Regular Meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , 4 th inst ., in the Masonic Temple . The chair was occupied by Bro . John Case , W . M . ; supported by Bros . Dr . Hy . Barber , P . M ., M . D . R . Pearson , S . W . ; Jas , TV . Grundy , J . TV . S . ; Robert James , Hon , Sec ; R . Dodgsou , S . D . ; James Paxton , J . D . ; Robert Carson , Organist ; Geo . Kennington , P . M ., and D . C ; F . J . BlacklockStewardJ . RobinsonTlerand 20

, , , y ; other brethren . The following visitors were present . — Bros ; Wm . Johnson , 1225 ; P . Derbyshire , 1225 ; F . H . Clarke , 1021 . The Lodge was opened , and the ballot taken for Mr . James Hudson , which proved unanimous in his favour ; he was initiated by the W . M . Bros . Lockett and Cbarnley were raised by Bros . Kennington and Harlow respectively in a most impressive manner . Bro . Postletliwaite

proposed , and Bro . Jenkins seconded , that Bro . Geo . D . Harding , of Tyrian Lodge , No . 253 , be admitted a joining member . Treasurer's epavtevly statement of accounts was read , after which Lodge was closed in clue form .

LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND . LEICESTER . —St . Joint ' s Lodge No . 279 . —A n . outhly meetinnof this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday ^ the Sth inst . under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . W . E . S . Stanley . There were also present Bros . Kelly , Prov . G . M .. Wcare , and L . A . Clarke , Pit ' s ; Stretton , S . W . ; Crow , J . W . ; Dr . Pearce . Sec . ; PalmerS . D . WidelowsonIG Gurden

, ; , .. ; , Blank ! ey , and others . Visitors , Bros . Buzzard . W . M . ; Toller , and Smith , P . M ' s ; Partridge , S . D . ; Itev . W . T . Fry ; Rowlett , Lange , ancl others of No . 523 . After tbe minutes had been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . S . Shuttlewoort , and Mr . G . TV Statham , as candidates for Freemasonry , who having been duly elected , were severally initiated into our mysteries . Tbe W . M . having concluded the the

ceremony , gave charge . Bro . Pettifor , an old and esteemed P . M . of the lodge , being confined to his house by a dangerous illness , a resolution was unanimously passed , on the proposition of the Prov . G . M ., seconded by Bro . Clarke , P . M . expressive of the sympathy of the members , with Bro . Pettifor in bis affliction , and of their fervent hope that the Great Architect of the Universe , would be pleased speedily to restore him to perfect health . Two presents announced to

were the Library of the Masonic Hall , through the Prov . G . M ., namel y copies ofthe interesting and handsomely got up " Reminiscenses of tbe Worcester Lodge , No . 280 , hy Bro . C . C . Whitney Griffiths , " ancl of the Sermon preached in

May last , at Peterborough Cathedral , before the Duke of Manchester , and Grand Lodge of the province , by the Right Rev . Bro . the Lord Bishop of Peterborough ; the former being the gift of the Worcester Lodge ; and the latter of Bro . Inns , D . P . G . M . The lodge having been closed , tbe brethren adjourned to refreshment . Duriug the ceremony of initiation Bro . Rowlett presided at the organ , ancl conducted the musical service

MARKET HAUBOROUGH . —St . Peter ' s Lodge ( No . 1330 ) . — The first regular montbly meeting of this recently established Lodge took place at the Assembly Rooms , Three Swans Hotel , on Thursday last , the following brethren being present : —W . Kelly , Prov . G . M ., W . M . ; Sir Henry St . John Halford , Bart ., S . W , ; Rev . John F . Halford , J . W . ; Robert Waite , P . M ., Treas . ; W . IL Marris , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Kemp , S . D . ; W . SymingtonM . H- LewinDouglassMacaulayFreestoneLawrence , and

, , , , , Martin , C . Bembridge , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Partridge ( as J . D . ); ancl Rowlett ( as Organist ) of the John of Gaunt Lodge , Leicester . The first business after opening the Lodge was to read and confirm the minutes of the meeting on the 16 th September , for the consecration of the Lodge , and of an Emergency meeting on the 30 th ult ., for the adoption of Bylaws , tbe election of joining members , and the initiation , by

dispensation , of eight candidates—which having been done , Messrs . John Whitehead , and James Edward Dixon , were balloted , for ancl elected as candidates for Freemasonry ; Frederick Grant M . D ., and Messrs , Edward Fuller and James Sbovelbottom , elected at the previous meeting , ancl Messrs . John Whitehead , and James Edward Dixon , all of Market Harborough , were then severallinitiated . The ceremony was accompanied by tbe

y musical chants , etc ., conducted by Bro . Rowlett on the harmonium . The W . M . afterwards gave the lecture on the tracing board and the charge . Arrangements having been made for the purchase of furniture , & c , and two gentlemen having been proposed for initiation at the next meeting , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEWPORT . —Silurian Lodge , ( No . 471 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of the members of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , Great Dock Street , on Friday last , and was very well attended . There were several Prov . G . Officers present , including the Prov . G . Chaplain P . P . S . G . W . ; Treas . P . G . ; Sec . Prov . G , D . C . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed

the ballot took place , ancl Mv . A . Judd , of Newport , was unanimously advanced ; Bro . H . Fletcher , who was initiated in the Beaufort Lodge , 103 , Bristol , was also elected a subscribing member ; Bro . Voigt was then passed to the degree of F . C ; C . D . Phillips , W . 11 . Pickford , and A . P . Williams , were raised as M . M ' s . Both ceremonies was most cordially rendered by the W . M . — One guinea was voted to the fund for the relief of tbe families of those drowned in the " Captain , " and the lodge was closed in harmony , at 9 . 30 . p . m .

SUFFOLK . ALDEBURGIT . — Adah- Lodge ( No . 93 G ) . —The brethren of this prosperous Lodge held their regular Monthly Meeting on Friday , tbe 7 th inst ., and for the first time assembled in their new loelge room . Ac-ting ou the conviction that Masonic meetings should uot ( if possible ) be held in hotels , or public houses , this subject was first brought before tbe lodge by the W . M . in the early

part of this year ; and with the unanimous approval and support of the members the work has been satisfactorily carried out . Tbe lodge is erected on the property of Bro . Hay w .-ird , S . W ., to whose assistance and taste in decorating the room the brethren are much indebted . The lodge having been opened with prayer and minutes of the Inst regular meeting read and confirmed . Bro . E . C . Ling , Surgeon , was examined as to his proficiency in the first degree and retired ; the lodge was opened in the second

degree , and Iiro . Sing was passe ;! as a " Fellow Craftsman . " The W . M ., Bro . G . Harper , addressing the brethren congratulated them on tbe completion so far of their new lodge room as to enable them to hold their first meeting . Referring to the beautiful prayer on opening tho lodge , wherein we invoke a blessing from the G . A . O . T . U . on all our undertakings , be said that it ought specially on this occasion to fill their minds with a deep sense of the importance of meeting there for the lirst time . Briefly sketching the second degree lie exhorted thorn , as in our progress in Masonry , to express their gratitude to " The Most