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Ashmore , AA ' ashington , & c „ and tho brethren separated at an early hour , after spending a very pleasant evening .

SUREEY . PROVINCIAL GEAND LODGE . On the 9 th inst a meeting of the Prov . G . Lodgo of Surrey took place at the Grand Stand , Epsom Downs . Present : The Prov . G . M . Alexander Dobie , P . G . Eeg . ; Bros . James J . Blake , P . G . D ., Deputy P . G . M . ; C . C . Dumas ancl Frederick Durant , Prov . G . WardensGeorge AVhiteH . J . StrongM . D . VV . L .

; , , , AA ' ebb , Charles J . Smith , James Knight , AV . J . Meymott , and R . Cartwright , P . Prov . G . Wardens ; Eev . L . II . P . Maurice , P . G . Chap . ; Goorge Price , P . G . Treas . ; Charles Greenwood , P . G . Sec ; Henry Parsons , VV . M . of the Grove Lodge , Ewell ; Mitchell , VV . M . of the St . George ' s Loclge , Chertsey ; Dasell , AA . M . of the East Surrey Lodge , Croydon ; AVilliam Cookson , AV . M . of tho Eoyal Alfred Lodge , Guildford ; AVilliam Pearce ,

AA ' . M . of the Dobie Lodge , Kingston ; Thomas Wood , AA . M . of the Dorking Loclge , Dorking ; ancl many other brethren from the various lodges in the province . Visitors : Bros . John Hervey , G . Sec ; Home , VV . M . of the Moria Loclge ; ancl several other brethren . The P . G . Lodge having been opened in clue form , the minutes of the last P . G . Lodge held at Dorking were read and confirmed .

The Treasurer ' s accounts , as audited , were read and confirmed , showing a balance in his hands . Tho sum of £ 10 10 s . was voted in aid of the funds of the Eoyal Masonic Institution for Boys , £ 5 5 s . to the Institution for Aged Freemasons , and £ 5 5 s . to the AVidows' Fund . Bro . George Price , of Croydon , P . Prov . S-G . Warden , was reelected Prov . G . Treas . The Prov . G . M . then appointed the following brethren as his Prov . G . officers for the ensuing year : —¦ Bros . James J . Blake , Prov . G . D ., D . Prov . G . M . ; Henry Parsons , Prov . S . G . W . ; Thomas AVood , Prov . J . G . W . ; Eev . L . II . P . Maurice , Prov . G .

Chap . ; William Pehi-ce , Prov . G . Eeg . ; Charles Greenwood , Prov . G . Sec . ; William Cookson , Prov . S . G . D . ; E . A . Baber , Prov . J . G . D . ; Alfred Clayton , Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; Thomas Styles , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; VV . Shearburn , Prov . G . Sword Bearer ; Henry Botting , Prov . G . Purst . Bros . Gower , King , Elsam ancl Harrison were appointed Prov . G . Stewards ; and Bros . Blenkin , Webb , strong , White , and Dumas were appointed the Finance and Audit Committee .

The special thanks of the Prov . G . Lodge were given to tbe Managers and Committee of the Grand Stand for their kindness in placing the building at the service of the Prov . G . Lodge . After transacting various matters connected with the province the lodge was closed . The banquet , which was served d la Musse , by Bro . Hart , of Radley ' s Hotel , took place , in the large room , which was most elegantly fitted up . The whole neihbourhood must have been

g laid under contribution to supply tho flowers which adorned the table , in the centre of which a fountain , surrounded by waterlillies , threw up its cooling spray . The Prov . G . Master was in the chair , supported by his Wardens and some 70 brethren . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . The reception and entertainment of the Prov . G . Lodge was undertaken by the Grove Lodge , Ewell , and

great credit is due to Bro . Parsons , the AV . M ., ancl the brethren of tho lodge for the admirable aud efficient arrangements made . Mrs . Parsons , of Asbsteacl , the wife of the W . M . of the Grove Lodge , and several ladies of the neighbourhood , took great interest in tbe meeting ; to them must bo ascribed the tasteful and elegant arrangement of the flowers on the table . The baud of the Surrey Volunteers played a selection of music during the banquet . The musical arrangements were under the charge of Bro . D . Dyson .

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GLASGOW * . GLASGOW . —Lodge of Glas . qoio St . John ( No . 3 lis ) . —The meeting of this ledge was held on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the usual hour . In the absence of tbe Master , the chair was filled by Bro . Craig , P . M ., Bro . Fletcher acting S . W ., and Bro . McAulay acting J . AA * . The lodge was duly opened , after which a candidate was initiated by Bro . Bamber , Sec . The It . VV . M . thereafter entered and took the chair , upon which the minutes were read , and after some comments passed . The Sub . M . then

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proposed that a committee of the office-bearers of the lodge should be appointed to wait upon the editor of the Glasgow Eerald , in order to get , if possible , the name of the individual who was writing concerning the lodge under the signature of " Masonicus ; " so that , if possible , legal proceedings should be taken against him for his remarks . This motion was seconded by the Treasurer and agreed to . The lodge was shortly after closed in due form .

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METROPOLITAN . BRITANNIC CHAPTEB ( NO . 33 ) . —The usual convocation was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Friday , the Sth inst ., tho M . E . Z ., Comp . Dr . Woodman , supported by Comps . J . Strapp , ancl VV . Batinge , P . Z ., in the chairs of H . and J . Comps ' . Lewis Crumble , P , Z ., Treas . ; AV . Smith , C . E ., P . Z . The visitors were Comps . W . Watson , P . Z . 25 ; F . Walters , P . Z . After

the chapter was opened , the companions were admitted , amongst whom were Comps . J . Giegg , AV . I " . Shields , C . E ., Prin . Soj . ; J . Wood , C . Bennett , Browning , D . Hodge , D . Parker , Bannister , C . E ., and others . The elections for the 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd Principals aud other officers then took place , when the following were duly elected and installed : —Comps . John Strapp , C . E ., as Z . ; J . Glcgg , K . ; J . Glaisher , J . ; L . Crumbie , P . Z ., Treas . ; M . Ohren , Scribe E . ; Dr . M . Wilson , N . ; J . Wood , Prin . Soj . ; and Speight , Janitor . Comp . AVood appointed Comps . C . Bennet and Browning as his assistants .

HEKVEV CHAPTEE ( NO . 1 , 260 ) . —An emergency convocation of this chapter ivas held at the Britannia , Fulliam-roaci , on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., being the first meeting since consecration . The chapter was opened in clue form , and the companions admitted . The ballot was then taken for the exaltation of Bros . VV . Wigmore , S . D . ; P . H . Jones , S . AA " . ; J . Way , J . W " . ; f . B . Ayshford , Treas . ; and Dr . T . Godrich , all of the Hervey Lodge ; J . PalmerEgyptian LcchreWDawson

, ; . , Industry Lodge ; E . L . Hickey , Polish National Lodge ; E . C . D . ivies , Prince of AVales Lodge ; and G . Reeves , St . Luke's Lodge , which in each ease proved unanimous . Bros . Wio-raore , Jones , Ayshford , Dr . T . Godrich , li . C . Davis , and G . Beeves being present , were exalted into li . A . Masonry . The whole of the ceremonies were worked by the officers in a highly satisfactory manner . Comp . AV . Wigmore was elected Treas . ; and

Comp . T . B . Ayshford appointed W . S . Six names wore then proposed for the ballot next meeting , ancl the chapter was closed in clue form . After partaking of some light refreshment , the companions separated highly delighted with the working .

YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . PROVINCIAL GEASD CHAPTEE . A Provincial Grand Chapter was holden b y special appointment , in the Britannia Chapter , AVbitby , on " Wednesday , the 6 th inst . Present : —M . E . Comp . John Pearson Bell , M . D ., G . Superintendent of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire

, ' / .. ; E . Comps . John H . Lawsou , 312 , Prov . G . H . ; AA . T . Farthing , 200 , Prov . G . J . ; M . C . Peck , 250 , Prov . G . Scribe E . ; George Harclv , 250 , Prov . G . Scriho N . ; H . A . Williamson ^ 200 , Prov . G . Prin . Soj . ; William AVood , 312 , Prov . G . 1 st Assist . Soj . ; Thomas N . Mai-wood , 312 , as Prov , G . 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; VV . Cowling , 23 G , Prov . G . Treas . ; William Law-ton , Prov . U . Reg . ; VV . Tesseyman , 57 , Prov . G . Standard Bearer ; D . R . '

Ramsay , 312 , Prov . G . Dir . ot Cers . ; G . Balmfoni , 230 , Prov . G . Org . ; Comps . John Ward , 23 ( 5 , prov . G . Inner Janitor ; AV . Johnson , 57 , Prov . G . Outer Janitor . Prov . Grand Stewards : Comps . \ V . II . Bee , 57 ; G . H . Walshaw , 200 : J . H . Ernes , 250 ; and G . Buchanan , 312 . There were also present : —E . Comps . AV . T . Farthincr , Z . ; H . A . AVilliamson , il . ; W . Peacock , . )' . ; J . F . Spun-, V . Z . ; AV . Eooke '

F . , M . D ., P . Z ., of the Old Globe Chanter , 200 , scarborough . E . Comps . VV . Lawton , P . Z ., Z . ; T . Cooper , P . Z ., J .: AV . Cowling , P . Z . ; Rev . J . E . Mayue Young . M . A ., P . Z ., of the ' Zetland Chapter , 23 G , York . E . Comps . ' G . H . u-ctv , H . ; C . Foster , P . Z . ; M . C . Peck , P . Z :, of the Minerva Chapter , 250 , Hull . E . Comps . J . C . Miller , Z . ; VV . H . Marwood , H . ; AV . T . Chu-kson , J . ; J . N . Lawson , John Green , M . L . Simpson , S . Reed Turnbiill

, T . , AV . AVood , AV . Stonehouse , AV . Falkingbritlgo , P . Z . 's , of the Britannia Chapter , 312 , Whitby . E . Comp . A . Farmer , J ., of the Marwood Chapter , 002 , Middlesborough and E . Comp . J . Marshall , J . of the King Edwin Chapter , C 60 ,