Provincial.

Bro . Folland , P . M . 366 , P . Prov . G . J . D ., said the only objection he had to subscribing to the Masonic schools was that he saw no chance of getting children belonging to the province into them . He had never heard of an instance of a child in that part of tho country being admitted . Bro . G . T . Smith , Prov . Grand Secretary , had no wisli whatever to lengthen tho discussion ; but he must beg to bo allowed to lto Bro . Folland ' s remark . The reason why children in

repy that part were not admitted was simply that the province did not subscribe . The principal support these schools received was derived from lodges in and about London and certain districts in England , and consequently the greatest number of children admitted were from those districts , they possessing the greatest number of votes . If , however , other districts would subscribe with equal liberality there would be no difficulty in getting

children from thence admitted . The Provincial Grand Loclge , which was attended by nearly 90 of tbe brethren , was then closed iu due form , aud at seven o'clock about 70 of the brethren , sat clown to a most magnificent banquet , supplied by Bro . Gregory , in the ball-room of the Gafco House Hotel . Every delicacy of the season , regardless of expense , was provided , and the wines and waiting were unexceptionable . Bro . Gregory's reputation as a caterer is well known ,

and the character of the Gate House as a flrst-clsss hotel thoroughly established , but on the present occasion he seems to have surpassed even himself . The chair was occupied by the RW . the Prov . G . Master , Bro . Sir Pryse Pryse , Part . , who was supported on the left by Bros . T . Meyrick , If . p ., D . Prov . G . M . ; Morris , D . Prov . G . M . South AVales , Eastern Division ; W . Cox and James GHallProvGOfficers A isitors from Eastern Division : —

. , . . . Bros . G . T . Smith , Prov . G . See . ; AA . Harris , Prov . J . G . D . ; ancl other Provincial Officers ; and on the left by the Rev . Bros . Latimer M . Jones ancl R . J . H . Thomas , Prov . G . Chaps ., and Provincial Grand Officers . The vice-chair was ably filled by Bro . T . Phillips , P . Prov . J . G . AV ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Capt . J . A . Lloyd Phdipps , 1 , 072 , P . M . 234 , Prov . S . G . AV . Many good speeches were made and songs sxnig , and a very

pleasant evening spent , the party breaking at eleven o'clock . Before closing this notice of the meeting , it should be stated that the offices of the provinces were ou that day , for tho first time , invested with the jewels of their respective offices , Sir Pryse Pryse having at his own cost , most kindly presented tho Provincial Grand Loclge with a very handsome and valuable complete set . The next meeting next year is to he held at Lhmelly , under the banner of the Prince of Wales ' s Lodge ( No . 671 ) .

SUFFOLK . IPSWICH . —British Union Lodge ( No . 111 ) . —The monthl y meeting of this lodge was held at tho Masonic Hall , Ipswich , on the 12 th inst ., when there wore present : Bros . A . J . Barber , AVAL , Prov . G . Org . ; the Rev . J . E . Lockwood , M . A ., Deputy Prov . G . M ., Suffolk ; W . Roby , P . M ., Prov . S . G . D . ; H . Harris , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . D . ; W . Spalding , P . M . ; F . Gull , P . M . ; C .

Davy , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . D ., P . M . 225 ; Emra Holmes , P . M . 531 ; & c . The loclge having been opened by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , in the absence of the AV . M ., and passed to the second degree , the candidate for raising , Bro . Garrard , was examined , and retired for preparation , and was afterwards raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by the AV . M ., who performed the ceremony in a thoroughly impressive manner . The second

part of Die traditional history was given by Bro . Cornell , S . AV ., who also presented the working tools . At the close of the business Bro . Davy intimated that ou the Sunday following Ascension Day Bro . the Rev . R . N . Sanderson would preach a ' Masonic sermon at St . Lawrence ' s Church , to which the brethren were affectionately invited . The lodge was afterwards closed with solemn prayer .

Scottish Constitution.

SCOTTISH CONSTITUTION .

DUMBARTONSHIRE . HEUGXSBUEOir . Opening of St . George ' s Lodge , No . 503 . For the first time , we believe , in tbe history of this town , a large and interesting Masonic gathering took place on the evening of Friday last . Several members of the Craft resident here ,

having recently felt impressed with the necessity of taking steps to extend the interests of Freemasonry in this locality , held repeated meetings together on the subject , the result of which was an application to the Grand Lodge for a charter of constitution and erection , anil necessary powers having been most cheerfully granted , the opening meeting of Helensburgh St . George ' s Lodge No . 503 , took place on the evening above named in King-street Hall .

The attendance was exceedingly numerous , and embraced besides the members of the St . George , the following brethren from sister lodges : —Bros . AV . Graham , R . W . M . ; P . Jardine , S . W . ; P . Moir , J . AA ., and upwards of thirty members of the Alexandria and Bonhill Loclge 321 ; John Miller , R . AV . M ., and James Calver , P . S . M ., of the Glasgow Athole 413 ; George AngusP . T . Glasgow Clde 408 ; S . BennettP . M . and James

, , y , , Spy , St . John ' s , Dumbarton 18 ; J . Riley , Coupar , Angus 105 ; Robert M'Gaw , St . Mary's , Patrick 117 ; Andrew Money , Leven St . ; John's , Renton 170 ; Andrew Barclay , Largs , 173 , & c . The brethren from the Vale of Leven , us will be observed , mustered strong on the occasion , and having come all altogether by special conveyance , marched from the Queen's Hotel to the hall in full Masonic costume , causing not a little sensation among

the numerous spectators in the different streets through which they had passed . The office-bearers and members of this lodge also displayed their warm friendship to their youngest Masonic sister by placing at the service of the latter the whole of their rich and valuable clothing and paraphernalia required for the opening ceremonies . The R . AV . M . elect , Dr . Gibb , presided , with Bros . J . Miller , acting S . AV . ; and James Calver , acting J . W .

Bro . James AA allace , P . M . of the Glasgow Commercial Lodge , Grand Steward , and member of the Grand Committee , who had been appointed to pcform the ceremony of installation , ancl to direct the general proceedings , having opened the lodge in the first degree , then administered the usual oaths to the officebearers , and invested them with the badges of their respective offices iu the following order : —Bros . Dr . Gabriel Gibb , R . AV . M . ; Donald Murray , D .. AI . ; Adam Anderson , S . M . ; AV . Sibbald ,

S . W . ; James Marsland , J . AV . ; AVilliam Gray , S . D . ; Thomas Murray , J . D . ; John Anderson , Duncan M'Coll , and Robt . Lowe , Stewards ; R . Neilson , Treas . ; R . S . M'Farlanc , See . ; Alexander M'Favlane , I . G . ; and AVm . Ross , Tyler . The various charges were delivered by Bro . AA'allace in a most impressive manner , and in some general remarks he pointed out tlie duties devolving on the newly-installed office-beavers , showing the great responsibilities of each and tbe importance of

mutual sympathy and co-operation among the members of the lodge . On the Master chiefly depended tho maintenance of good order , and the promotion of true fellowship . If ho discharged his duties in a firm but kindly spirit , there was little fear of the want of adequate support on the part ofthe members , who were bound to give all tho aid in their power to further the laudable objects of the F . iaternity in this district . He congratulated all present on the formation of a Masonic lodge in Helensbui-D-h . and the favourable circumstances under which its

first meeting had been held . It augured well for the future success of the lodge that they had secured as office-bearers brethren of such approved zeal and ability , and lie had little doubt that what was at present the youngest lodges in the country would ere long become second to none iu tbe Province of Dumbarton . He then declared "Helensburgh St . George , No . 503 . " duly constituted for the purposes of Masonry , and on sitting down was cordially applauded .

By request of tho R . AV . M ., tho duty of initiating five new candidates was then ably performed by Bro , AV . Graham , R . AV . M . of Alexandria and 11 onliill Lodgo , and the cordial thanks of tho otHco-hoarors and members of tho Helensburgh Lodgo having boon awarded to Bros . AVallaco and Graham for their valuable services that evening , tho following . brethren woro unanimously elected honorary members of "Helensburgh St . Goorgo , " and affiliated ih duo form , viz . -. —Bros . James Wallace , John Miller ,

and James Calver , Glasgow ; AVm . Graham , P . Jardino , and P . Moir , Alexandria , and S . Bonnott , Dumbarton . At tho closo of tho business the brethren partook of refreshment together , when an hour's very pleasant Masonic intercourse was enjoyed . " Prosperity to Helensburgh St . George" was drunk amidst groat and repeated applause ; and among the toasts which followed woro " Tho Health of tho Office-bearers , " " Tho Grand Lodge oi Scotland and Bro . Wallace ; " " Tho Siatei Lodges in tho District ; " " Tho Deputations from other Lodges , " and others .