Provincial.

Prov . G . Treas . ; Thomas Solomon , P . M ., Prov . S . G . W ., Mayor of Truro ; AV . M . Jenkins , P . M . Phcenix , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; Thomas Chirgwin , P . M ., P . Prov . J . G . W ., & c ; Stephen Holloway , P . M . Fortitude , Prov . J . G . D . ; Eev . J . G . Tetley , P . Prov . G . Org . Oxfordshire , and others . The minutes having been read and confirmed , a Fellow Craft was examined as to his proficiency and knowledof the mysteries of the Middle Chamber

ge , which being considered satisfactory ho was subsequently raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason by the W . M , and "Bro . William James Hughan , by desire of the lodge , delivered the lecture ou the tracing board . The lodge then adjourned to the banqueting room for refreshment , where the brethren spent the remainder of the evening most pleasantly . During the day several members of tho two lodges had enjoyed

themselves down the River Fal , having engaged a steamer for that purpose . The day was a most enjoyable one , and the trip will long be remembered as a bright spot in the history of Masonry in Truro . We should mention that the distinguished and enthusiastic Mason , the W . M ., lias practically carried out the suggestions of Bros . C . P . Cooper and Dr . Henry Hopkins , by subscribing for a of the . FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE for

copy himself and one for his lodge during his term of office , and so excellent an example has induced others to go and do likewise . To us it seems a capital idea for the W . M . for the time being to present the MAGAZINE for his year of office to the lodge , if it should not alreadv subscribe .

DEVONSHIEE . ^ TOTNES . —Pleiades Lodge ( No . 710 ) . —At the monthly held on Thursday , 12 fcli inst ., ( lie chair was taken at a quartor past six by Bro . Thos . E . Owen , W . M ., who opened the lodge in the first degree , assisted by Bros . Geo . Heath , S . W . ; Beachoy , J . W . ; Bev . — Powning , Chap . ; Marks , I . P . M . The minutes of the .. previous meeting having been read and confirmedat the request

, of the W . M ., Bro . John Heath , P . M ., took the chair . Bro . Stephens was presented as a candidate for the degree of F . C ., examined , entrusted , and dismissed for preparation . Thelodge was opened in the second degree . Some delay ' occuring , Bro . Dr . Hopkins , who was present as a visitor , took the opportunity to offer a copy of his published Lectures on Freemasonry , for the acceptance of the lod which was dulacknowledged btho

ge , y y acting W . M . on behalf of the members . Bro . Stephens was ¦ readmitted , and passed to the degree of F . C ., after which Bro . Kinor passed a very satisfactory examination upon it , previous to his preparation for admission to the rank of M . M . When he had left the room the lodge was opened in the third degree , the candidate was readmittod , aud impressively raised byBro . Heathwho also explained the working toolsomitting the

tra-, , ditionary history , owing to press of business . The lodge was . resumed in the second , and afterwards in the first degree . Bro . Owen , W . M ., who had been called away by a professional engagement , again took the chair . The Secretary explained the circumstances under which . the committee appointed to make I arrangements for the decoration of the lodsre-rooin was nn-. ihln

¦ to present a report of progress , and after some discussion the ¦ brethren composing it wore requested to take such farther measures as to expedite the matter . The S . W . proposed , and . Bro . Dr . Haines seconded , the nomination ol Bro . Watson for continuance in the office of Treasurer during the next year , and a ballot was taken , which proved unanimous in his favour . A second ballot was taken for a brother to the chair of ICS

occupy .. ¦ during the next twelve months , which resulted in a majority for Bro . John Heath , P . M ., 24 S , who afterwards returned thanks for the honour of appointment to the first chair of a lod ^ e in the formation and working of which he had taken a prominent part , alluding to the circumstances which had on former occasions prevented his acceptance of this high position . An audit committee was chosen to examine the accounts previous to a

¦ changoof officers . Bro . J . Heath referred to the financial condition of the lodge as very favourable , there being a balance of £ 00 in hand , and the - now subscriptions due next month . He therefore proposed for consideration at the next meeting a loan of .- £ 20 to the E . A . Chapter , which has for some time been in abeyance , in order to complete the furniture , in which there are at present some deficiencies several members being anxious to

, resume the active work of this supreme degree . The proposal was seconded by Bro . Dr . Haines . Bro . Dr . Cooke suggested the propriety of forming a Lodge of Instruction , as essential for the promotion of the good working and efficiency of the officers , and moved that the sanction of the Pleiades Lodge be given to such an arrangement . This was seconded by Bro . J .

Heath , P . M ., and carried unanimously . Bro . the Eev . — Powning proposed , and Bro . Dr . Cooke seconded the nomination of Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M ., and P . Prov . S . G . W . for Warwickshire , as a joining member of the lodge , referring to him iu kind and favourable terms as a gentleman whom , in his professional capacity , he had known for many years , and as bearing a high character among the Craft throughout the country . The business of the evening was terminated , and the lodge closed before nine o'clock .

LANCASHIRE ( EAST . ) BLACKBURN . — Lodge of Perseverance ( No . 345 ) . — The brethren of this lodge assembled after the summer vacation at the Old Bull Hotel , Blackburn , on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Thos . Robinson , W . M . There was a tolerable muster of brethren , among whom may be mentioned Bros . Franklin Thomas , P . G . E ., of Oxfordshire ; E . H .

Hutchinson , P . M . ; G . P . Hurtly , P . M . ; Charles Toplady , P . M . ; Thos . Bertwistle , PM . ; James Garsden , P . M . ; E . Eastwood , S . W . ; J . Collis , J . W . ; J . B . Can-, & c . The lodge having been opened iu the three degrees , Bros . E . Nuttall , after due examination , was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . in an impressive manner by Bro . Thomas . Two gentlemen were nominated for ballot at the next meeting . Bro . Toplady moved that the annual donation to the Boys' and Girls' Masonic Institutions

bo increased from one to two guineas each , which was carried unanimously . Other financial and lodge business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in ancient form at 8 . 30 p . m . The brethren then partook of refreshment , after which , at the request of the W . M ., Bro . Hutchinson , in a very feeling and eloquent address , presented Bro . Charles Tiplady , P . M ., and Treas . of the lodge , with a most beautiful P . M . jewel , as a mark of esteem for his long and valuable services to tho lodge . Bro . Tiplady expressed his obligations to the brethren of the lodge for the handsome present which had been so flatteringly bestowed nnnii him . nnrl hprrtTpd to nssnvo the officers and brethren that

he considered it a very high privilege to have earned their good opinion and approbation as to merit in the humblest degree this handsome testimonial . It had been his duty , and he might say a very pleasing one , to officiate for fche lodge on the Charity Committee of the province , and lie must remark that he always found his colleagues ready to administer relief to deserving objects , so far as the Benevolent Fund would permit , in a very liberal and Masonic spirit . The benefits derived from the labours

of that committee had been most prominently exemplified in a unity of purpose , whereby many instances of decayed , aged , and most worthy Masons had been rendered comfortable for life , whilst to other individuals such temporary relief had been granted as was most judicious and seasonable . He hoped all tho Masonic Charities would flourish in a still more remarkable degree than they had hitherto done , and receive that liberal support they so well deserved . Bro . Tiplady concluded a rery

energetic address by thanking the brethren heartily and sincerely for their gift . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were then given and duly acknowledged , more especially the healths of the W . M ., tile P . M . ' s , and officers of thelodge , and the visiting brethren . The evening ' s entertainment was also enlivened by various songs , viz ., "The Anchor ' s weighed , " by Bro . Towers ; " The Village Blacksmith , " by Bro . Bh-kett , both of which woro

rendered in ma-jnifioent style , and loudly applauded . Bros . Garsden , Baldwin , Banister , and Fisher also contributed their harmony , and the company separated highly delighted with the re-union of the lodge .

MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEWPORT . —Silurian Lodge ( No . 471 ) . —A lodge of emergency was held at the Masonic Hall , Dock-street , on Wednesday , the 11 th inst ., pursuant to a requisition presented fco the W . M ., foithe purpose of raising to the third degree Bro . Hans Peter Hansen ( master of the Hamburgh barque Selene ) , who was initiated iu February last , in the Minerva Lodge ( No . 250 ) ,

Hull , and passed in July , in the Lodgo of Love and Honour , Falmouth . Although the weather was very wet , yet a goodly number of the brethren of the Silurian Lodge attended . The ceremony was very ably and impressively performed by the W . M ., Bro . B . Thomas , assisted by Bros . Hellyer and Evans , P . M . ' s . There being no other business mentioned in the summons , the lodge was duly closed at nine o'clock , until the next regular lodge meeting on the first Wednesday in October , lodges of emergency excepted .