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also returned thanks , after which the Tyler ' s toast was commanded , and the meeting then dissolved . ROSE OP DENMARK LODGE ( NO . 975 ) . —The last meeting of this lodge for the season was held at the AVhite Hart Tavern , Barnes , on the 10 th inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . G . H . Oliver , AV . M ., assisted by Bros . C . Page . S . AV . ; J . Cockburn , P . M ., as J . W . ; Potter , Treas . ; R . W . Little ,

P . M . and Sec ; G . T . Noyce , S . D . ; S . E . Clarke , J . D . ; J . Barnes , I . G . ; Graham , Smith , Taylor , Davis , Hankins , AVillcox , & c . The minutes were confirmed , and Mr . AV . If . Betts was then ably initiated by the AV . M . ; and , after tho usual preliminaries , Bro . Stephens was duly raised to tho highest degree in Craft Masonry , the greater part of the ceremony , including the traditional historybeing worked hy Bro . R . W . Little ,

, P . M ., who is now the senior active member of tho lodge , having been the first S . W . nominated by tho M . W . G . Master the Earl of Zetland . The joining fee was unanimously raised to five guineas , and the brethren also gave their votes , and those of the lodge—twenty in number—to Bro . Little , who solicited them on behalf of Mrs . Thiselton , a candidate for election at the general meeting of the Royal Masonic Benevolent

Institution . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , aud a happy evening was enjoyed . Bro . Philip Savill , of the Apollo University Lodge , 357 , delighted the brethren with his talented musical performances , which were really excellent for an amateur . The visitors were—Bros . E . Sisson , P . M . 101 and 901 ; T . F . Giles , P . M . 820 ; P . Savill 357 ; G . Taylor 33 ; J . Cockburn , 820 ; and R . P .

, , Jones , 874 . LODGE OP M ONTETIOKE ( NO . 1 , 017 ) . —This lodgo held its monthly meeting at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 8 th inst ., Bro . S . V . Abraham being AV . M . Mr . J . L . Rosenthal was a candidate , and his initiation took place at six p . m . Bro . Blum was raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . The visitors were Bros . HartJones , FuukenzsteinNeumark

, , , Alexander , and Bornstein . The lodge being closed tho brethren sat down to a sumptuous repast . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and warmly responded to , Bro . Neumark , of the Lodge of Joppa ( No . 188 ) , with his wellknown kindness , gave some of his sparkling comic songs .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

CUMBERLAND AND AVESTMORELAND . KENDAI . — Union Lodge ( No . 129 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Kent-street , on Thursday evening , the 25 th ult . Bro . Major "Whitwell , I . P . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . Edward Busher , P . M ., < S _ c ; J . Daniel Moore , W . M . of tho Rowley Ijod ge , Lancaster ; P . A . CoulterCroxteth LodgeLiverpoolas S . W .

, , , ; Gawith , J . AV . ; Leeming , S . D . ; John Holme , J . D . ; C . Gardner Thomson , Treas . ; \ V . Doubleday , Sec , and nearly thirty members . The lodge was opened in the three degrees by the AA . M ., after which the third degree was most impressively and correctly given to Bro . H . Rawstinch by visiting Bro . Dr . Moore , and accompanied on the organ by Bro . Jesse Banning , of Liverpool . One gentleman was proposed for initiationand two brethren as

, joining members . A cordial and thoroughly appreciative vote of thanks to Dr . Moore was very warmly accorded , and responded to in a neat speech , breathing the most pure Masonic principles . The business of the evening being ended , the brethren adjourned into the officers' room , where a collation was served , under the presidency of Bro . Major AVhitwell . The several loyal and Masonic toasts having been given and responded to , Bro . John

Holme proposed the health of Bro . Edward Busher , P . M ., who had the day previous been invested by the Most AVorshipful Grand Master , Lord Zetland , as Sword Bearer to the Grand Lodge of England . This toast was received with great enthusiasm , and feelingly responded to . Several toasts of a complimentary character followed , and the brethren separated in love and harmony about half-past ten o ' clock , " sorry to part , but

happy to meet again . " OXFORDSHIRE . OXFORD . —Alfred Lodge ( No . 340 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled on the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Alfredstreet , for the purpose of initiating a candidate , receiving the report of the audit committee , installing the AV . M . elect , Bro .

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Alfred AVinkfield , P . Prov . G . Dir . of C ' ers-, upon whom'devolved the appointment and investiture of hi ? officers for theyear . The ceremony of installation was conducted by the Prov ,. GtM of Oxfordshire , Alderman R . J . Spiers , in the presence of the ' Prov . G . M . of Oxfordshire , Colonel H . Atkins Bower , an unusually large number of P . M . ' s , representatives of all tlte lodges in this and the adjoining provinces , and about fifty of the brethren . On the conclusion of the ceremony the officers were

appointed as follows : —Bros . A . S . Hurford , P . M . ; S . P . Spiers , S . AV , VV . G . Emberlin , J . AV . ; Rev . T . G . Mortimer , Chap . ; H . Houghton , Treas . ; AA . R . Hobbs , Sec ; J . T . Foster , S . D . ; T . AA ooton , J . D . ; G . T . Prior and T . Grizelle , Dir . of Cers . ; H . C . Upjohn , I . G . ; T . Porter , Org . ; J . Fraser and J . Sheard , Stewards ; AA . Stephens , Tyler , G . Norwood , Assist . Tyler . In the evening the annual banquet took placewhen the

newly-, installed W . M . presided , and was supported by the Prov . G . M . of Oxfordshire , the Dep . G . M ., P . M . ' s Hurford , Havers , Thompson , Randall , Owen , Martin , Taunton , Houghton , Bruton , Mortimer , Belcher , Looker , Harrison , Bros . Dalmaine , AV . M . of the Abbey Lodge , Abingdon ; Rev . AA ' . M . Marah , VOL elect of the Bowyer Lodge ; Hounslow , of the Reading Lodge , and the officers and members of the Alfred and other lodges . The

banquet was everything thut could be desired , and reflected great credit on the stewards , Bros . Fraser and J . Sheard . The wines were of first-rate character , and Colonel Bowyer ' s usual contribution of champagne , ad libitum , gave a crowning finish to one of the best Masonic gatherings that has ever been held in Oxford . During the evening some excellent and eloquent addresses were delivered , and the proceedings throughout were of a most agreeable character .

SHROPSHIRE . OSWESTRY . —Lodge of St . Oswald ( No . 1 , 124 ) . —The last meeting for the season was held at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel on tho 6 th inst ., when two brethren were raised by the AV . M ., AV . H . Hill . The Hon . Sec , Bro . Askew Roberts , informed tho brethren that the accounts had been audited , and were satisfactoryasowing to the kindness of the Prov . G . M . Bro . Sir

, , , AVatkin AVilliams AA ynn ( who had placed the chairs , luminaries , & C ., from Wynnstay , at their disposal ) , their expenses in furnishing the lodge had been much lightened . On the motion of the AA . M ., seconded by the S . \ A " ., Bro . George Owen , a vote of thanks to the Prov . G . M . was passed for the kind interest he had manifested in the lodge .

YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . DON-CASTER . —St . Georges Lodge ( No . 242 . )—The brethren of this lodge hold their annual meeting on the 3 rd inst ., for the purpose of installing the AA . M . for the ensuing year . Tbe suffrages having fallen upon Bro . Hartley , he was duly installed by Bro . E . AV . Parker , V . M ., and a Prov . Grand Officer of the county of Nottinghamshire . Several visiting brethren were

present during the proceedings , which occupied almost the entire afternoon . Immediately after the installation the AV . M . elect proceeded to appoint his officers as follows : —Bros . Adams , S . AV . ; Bsntley , J . AV . ; Elivens , S . D . ; Dawson , J . D . Bro . Adams was also appointed Treas ., and Bro . ICingley , Sec . Bros . Hirst and Smith were re-elected Tylers . At tho close of the proceedings the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshmentand

, having reassembled at tho AVooIpack Hotel , partook of a splendid banquet , -which had been provided by the host and hostess . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair , as well as others of a loyal character ; and the brethren separated after enjoying a very pleasant evening . AA e may add that the lodge is now iu a prosperous condition .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . JOPPA CHAPTER ( NO . 188 ) . —The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held on Monday , the 22 nd ult ., at the London Coffee-house , Comp . S . V . Abraham occupying his position as M . E . Z ., supported by Comps . A . Eskell , H ., and E . P . Albert , acting as J . pro tern . A ballot was taken for three brothers who had been properly and regularly proposed at the previous convocation . The ballot was declared unanimous for their exaltation . An apology was made for the absence of the candidates , which was said to he unavoidable , but their attendance