Provincial.

petitioners for the warrant . Amongst the brethren from neighbouring lodges , were Bros . James Fisher , AV . M ., Biley r , P . M ., Sargeant , S . W ., C . Johnson , S . D ., Cookson , all of 540 ; G . Freeman , 94 S , H . J . Thompson , Pro . S . G . AV . Herts , and P . M . 869 ; B . T . Fountaine , Turner , Tumey , Hadley , and Parkes , of 9-48 ; Lovell , 9 S , and last , though not least , Wm . Watson , P . M ., 25 , who kindly came down to assist Bvo . Mclnt in the arduous duties of the day .

yre The lodge was consecrated and dedicated according to ancient custom by the Grand Registrar himself , after which he resigned the chair in favour of Bro . AVatson , for the purpose of installing Bro . F . Gotto as the first Worshipful Master , of -the lodge , which beautiful ceremony he performed in his usual faultless

manner . The XV . Master then appointed and invested his officers , viz .: — Bro . Walter Lean W . M . „ Arthur Whyley J-W . „ James Pettit See . „ Meux Smith S . D . „ George Freeman J . D .

„ B . T . Fountaine I . G . Three crndidates were proposed for initiation , and about ¦ seven brethren joined the new lodge , so that now tho Beaudesert Lodge may be considered in full working order . A sumptuous banquet was held in the Town Hall , supplied by Mrs . Buslicll , of the Swan Hotel , after which the whole of the toasts usually honoured at Masonic banquets were given . Bro . MCIKTYKE gave the " Health of the Worshipful Master "

in a very appropriate speech , and it was replied to in suitable terms . The W . MASTER gave ' ¦ The Consecrating Master , " which -was well replied to by the Grand Registrar . Bro . the Rev . R . G . Snirsojr took the opportunity , after thanking the brethren for drinking his health , to offer some very suitable words of admonition on the subject of the introduction of candidates & c .

, Bro . WADIEB LEAK" , S . AV ., gave the toast of "The Adjoining Lodge of St . Barnabas ( No . 948 ) , " whose members had largely contributed to the expense of the new lodge . The toast was replied to by Bro . Shugar , P . M . and father of that lodge . The toast of " The Stuart Lodge , Bedford , " many of whose officers were present , Avas acknowledged by the XV . Master , Bro . Eisner . The officers of the Beaudesert Lodge returned thanks through

the S . W . and LAV . The Tylers' toast brought to a close this truly happy meeting , and each brother seemed to unite in the belief that a bright future awaits the Beaudesert Lodge , No . 1087 .

CHESHIRE . CREATE . — Lodge of Four Cardinal Virtues ( No . 979 ) . —The usual monthly meeting took place on Wednesday the 7 th of February , at the Crowe Arms Hotel . The AV . M . Bvo . Bullock , was ably assisted by Bros . G . Lord , S . AV . ; Whale , J . W . pro tern . ; Reade , P . M . and Treas . ; Moody , Sec . ; Ratlift ' e , S . D . ; Davies , J . D . ; Gibson , Org . ; Price , I . G ., and a full muster of the members . The business was a passing and raisingwhich was efficiently

, worked , especially the raising . Tho candidate Bro . J . Phillips ivas again complimented by the W . M . for his intelligent and correct replies , and he will prove a valuable addition to the lodge as a working Mason . Before the Master Mason's Lodge was closed , Bro . Bullock in most feeling terms alluded to the dangerous illness of their first beloved W . M ., Bro . Mould , whom he thought would never be among them again . We , as Masons , payed especial respect to the dead , but lie hoped that every

brother present would respect the living , though sick brother , by uniting then in open lodge , in sending a special prayer to the Most High for his speedy recovery . Tho brethren acceded to this request , and for a few minutes there was a stillnesss , but every brother was praying for the life of him they all loved . The lodge was then closed down . The receipt from Bro . Farnfield for £ 6 to the Royal Benovolent Institution , which was given through Bro . CopeG . S . B . was ordered to bo entered in

, , the minute book . Bro . Bullock then made an earnest appeal to the brethren on behalf of the Boys' School , for which he was a Steward . He wished them to be just before they were generous , and he hoped the lodge vote would be increased by a subscription among the members . It was resolved that the Treasurer examine his accounts , and report by next lodge , so that the largest amount , commensurate with justice , may be

voted to Bro . Bullock's list , and also that a subscription he made among the brethren . A brother having proposed a candidate , the lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of a plain substantial supper , served by Bro . E . Halsey , in a manner as if he had been ' catering for a prince .

CORNWALL . TBTJEO . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 131 ) . —The brethren of this lodge ( one of the oldest and the largest in the county ) , assembled on Tuesday , the 13 th inst .,. at seven p . m . at the Masonic Rooms , Quay-street , Truro . Present : Bros . Holloway , W . M . ; XV . Cohvell Okfi , S . AV . ; William Lake , J . W . ; R . S . Hilchins , Sec ; Thomas Chirgwin , P . M ., P . Prov . J . G . W ., TreasXVJJohnsPMPProvGSB . J . McLeanP .

. ; . . , .., . . .. ; , Prov . S . G . D . ; several of the officers and members of the lodge aud Bro . XV . J . Hughan Sec . 331 as a visitor . The lodge _ was duly opened , tho minutes read and approved , and the business proceeded with according to the summons read . The W . M . initiated a candidate in a very impressive manner , assisted by Bro . T . Chirgwin , P . M ., who gave the charge peculiar to the first degree . Two brethren were also passed according toand his

ancient custom , Bro . Chirgwin occupying the chair , by request , Bro . AA . J . Hughan delivered the lecture on the tracing board . Three propositions were received , and a prosperous year undoubtedly is before the AV . M .. Bro . S . Holloway who , together with his officers , cannot be too highly praised for the efficient manner in which they performed the various duties of the lod The members then voted two sums of

ge . money to assist a brother of the Falmouth Lodge , and towards the South Devon and Cornwall Hospitals , and all expressed their hearty wishes that the candidate for the Boys ' School ( Francis Treleash ) whose father was a member of the lodge , may be successful .

LEICESTERSHIRE LEICESTEE— St . John's Lodge ( No . 279 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday the 7 th inst ., when , in the absence oE the W . M ., from illness , and of the S . and J . AVardens , owing to absence from home , the chairs were occupied respectively by the D . Prov . G . M . ( Bro . Kelly ) , and by P . M . ' s Tibbits and Pettifer . After the lodhad been opened in the first degreethe Rey .

ge , Bro . Packer was called to the pedestal and examined as to his proficiency as an E . A ., after which , he having retired , a Fellow Craft's Lodge was opened , and he was duly passed thereto . Bros . Burkhill-Jacques , E . Gosling , and A . 0 . Davies were then examined as F . C . ' s , and the lodge having been opened in the third degree , they were severally raised as M . M . ' s . Herr Platak presided at the organ during the ceremonies . Two or Klein

three visiting brethren were present , including Bvo . , P . M . ( 21 ) , and P . G . S . The lodge having been lowered to the first degree , and some routine business transacted , was finally closed in harmony , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . NORFOLK .

KIXG ' S IjYS-s . —P 7 ulanthropic Lodge ( No . 107 ) . —The meeting for the installation of the W . M . of this lodge for the ensuing year was held at the Globe Hotel , Lynn , on Monday , the 5 th inst ., and was well attended , there being , besides a good muster of the members , nearly twenty visiting brethren from other lodges in the provinces of Norfolk , Cambridgeshire , Lincolnshireand more distant places . The lodge was opened at five

, o'clock by Bro . Webster , W . M ., and after the usual preparatory ceremonies , the W . M . elect , Bro . R . H . Household , was duly installed in the chair , the installation being very ably performed by Bro . Jas . Dawborn , P . M . 213 ( Norwich ) , assisted by Bro . F . Colsey , P . M . 213 , in a full Board of Past Masters . The AV . M . having been proclaimed by the Installing Master , and saluted by the brethren in the three degrees , appointed and invested

his officers as follows : —Bro . C . T . Ives , S . AV . ; G . G . Sadler , J . W . ; . J . T . Banks , S . D . ; XV . J . Pole , J . D . ; Mills , I . G . ; Jas . Green , Sec . ; R . Cruso , Treas . ; and Woolsey , Tyler ( the hist two having been elected at a previous lodge meeting ) . The J . W . then called the brethren to refreshment , and at six o ' clock a sumptuous banquet was served iu the best style by Bro . Marshall , to which about forty sat down . The W . M . occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . Dawbarn , P . M . ; Webster , I . P . M . ; Jones , P . M . S 2 ( Cheltenham ); H . J . Wigmore ,. P . M . 809 ( Wisbech ) , and Prov . J . G . W . Cambridgeshire ;