Metropolitan.

EOTAL AEBERT LODGE ( NO . 907 ) . —This lodge held its usual meeting on Monday the 17 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . Smith , P . M . and Treas ., assisted by Bros . AV . H . Farnfteld , S . W . ; C . Chard , J . W . ; R . AV . Little , P . M . and Sec ; H . J . Lewis , S . D . ; Rev . J . M . Vaughan , J . D . ; E . Terry , I . G . ; T . R . Lewis , P . A . G . Purst . ; AV . AA atson , P . G . Steward ; J . A . Farnfteld , P . M . ; Rev . P . M . Holden , J . Dennis , R . BriantCTChardGGHepburnAETWorleyT .

, . . , . . , . . . , Morton , C . Vidler , II . Ravaison , AA . Nugent , S . Frankenstein , Captain E . Little , & e . The minutes wove duly confirmed , and Bro . Frankenstein was passed to the second degree . Bro . T . Lewis , P . M ., brought forward a motion of which he had given notice relative to a proposition fee , and the same being seconded , ivas carried unanimously . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to thebanqnet , under the presidency of Bro .

T . Peters , AV . M . The arrangements of the manager , Bro . Gosden , for the comfort of tbe brethren gave general satisfaction . Amongst the visitors present were Bros . Mason , G . S . B ., Peck , P . M ., 83-1 ; Fox , P . M ., 19 ; Turner , S . AV ., 1056 ; Taylor ; 29 ; Gee and Elliott , ISP . DOBIC LODGE ( NO . 933 ) . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting on AVednesday the 12 th inst ., at the Earl of Eglinton , North Bow . In the absence of the W . AI ., Bro . Gilchrist ,

through illness , Bro . Scurr , P . M ., presided assisted by Bro . Bobottom , S . AV ., Bro . Barnes , J . AA ., and a large attendance of brethren and visitors . The business of the evening consisted in passing Bros . Griffin and Paterson to the degree of Fellow Craft and initiating Mr . Samuel Thompson into the mysteries of the Order , both ceremonies being performed by Bro . Scurr in his usual impressive and faultless manner . Bro . Austin of the Crystal Palace Lodge was proposed a joining member and

after three brethren were appointed to audit the accounts for the past year the lodge was closed and adjourned until the second \ A ednesday in January to the Masons Hall , Masons Avenue , Basinghall-street , City , Avhere the future meetings of the lodge will be held as announced in our advertising columns .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

DEVONSHIRE . EAST STONEHOUSE . —Lodge of Sincerity ( No . 189 ) . —This lodge held its usual meeting for the transaction of business on the 10 th inst . Among the intended business was that of passing Bro . Noel to that of a Fellow Craft , be having been initiated into the Order at the previous meeting . Unhappily , however , that gentleman had in the meantime fallen a victim

to his professional duties , having taken scarlet fever while attending a child , and he was then lying dead . A great deal of sympathy was felt and expressed at his sad decease by several brethren present , to Avhom he had been previously known , and it -was determined that the fee of six guineas which had been paid at the previous meeting by the deceased , should be repaid to his bereaved mother . It Avas also further determined that a letter of condolence to Mrs- Noel should

be sent from the lodge , expressive of its deep sympathy for her great affliction , in the loss of so worthy and excellent a son . Bro . AV . H . Haddock , AV . M ., invited such of the officers and brethren as could find it convenient to be present at the funeral of their deceased brother on the following morning . Two candidates were advanced to the degree of Fellow Craft , and it was determined to hold the winter banquet of the lodge on

Thursday , tbe 3 rd of January next , at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel . LANCASHIRE AVEST . LIVERPOOL , TEMPLE LODGE , 109-1 . —PRESENTATION TO BRO . . THOMAS MABSII , P . M ., P . G . S ., AND TO BRO . TUBE , ORG . The usual meeting of this lodge was held on the 12 th inst .,

at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street . The lodge was opened by the AV . M . Bro . Dr . R . II . D . Johnson , AV . M ., assisted by Bro . James Mercer Johnson , S . W ., M . D . ; Bro . Dr . J . K . Smith ; J . AV . Ma .-.-h , Sec . ; AA ood , Treas . ; Sheldon , S . D . ; Hendry , S . D . ; Crane , P . M . ; Dyke , I . G . ; Winstanley and Pearson , Stewards ; Tubb . Org ; Williams , D . C ; Visitors , Bros . AV . Laidlaw . P . M ., P . G . S . ; John Porter , AA . M . G 67 ; Buxendale , P . M . ; Ormskirk , W . J . Priest , 220 , & c , & e . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for the initiation of Messrs . E . Gilbert ,

H . Tyrer , John Taylor , and A . M . Jaeger , and the ballot having proved unanimous in their favour , they Avere initiated into Freemasonry , the working tools being given by Bro . J . K . Smith , J . \ A . Bros . Caridia , Balli , and Demetercoplo wishing to pass the 2 nd degree , were examined and found good . The lodge waa opened in the 2 nd degree , when Bros . Balli , Caridia , and Demetercoplo wero duly passed to the degree of Fellow Crafts , the working tools in this degree being given by

Bro . J . M . Johnson , g . AA ' ., in a very impressive Avay . A gentleman was proposed for initiation , after Avhich the lodge was called from labour to refreshment . On the removal of the cloth the usual formal toasts were

given . Bro . JAMES HAMER , P . G . T ., returned thanks ou behalf of the P . G . officers . The VOL , in proposing the next toast , "The health y of their newly-initiated brethren , " congratulated them on beingenrolled amongst Freemasons , and he believed they would do honour to the Craft . The newly-initiated brethren severally returned thanks for

being received into the Order , ond trusted they would provegood members of it . The \ A . MASTER next gave " The Visitors , " expressing the gratification he felt at seeing them present , and hoped they Avould soon visit them again . He gave them all a hearty and , cordial welcome . The toast was drunk with all Masonic honours . Bro . VV . LAIDDAAVP . M . returned ' thanks on behalf of the

, , , visiting brethren , and said he was much pleased Avith the truly Masonic welcome they had received , and said it ivould be to them a source of great gratification to again have the opportunity of mixing with the brethren of the Temple Lodge . The AV . MASTER addressing Bro . Marsh , said : Bro . Secretary Marsh , during your absence the brethren present have passed a proposition to this effectthat you should have presented to yon

, a special mark of their appreciation for your earnest and arduous labours in connection with the formation of the Temple Lodge . Your assistance to the original promoters not only in its formation , but in the purchase of jewels and ornaments , has been most valuable , and whilst it has saved us a large amount of expense , it has proved to us the great love you have for theinstitution in generaland this lodge in particular . AVe wish it

, to be distinctly understood that although we are highly pleased and feel ourselves indebted to you , for the manner in which you perforin your duties as Secretary , still that has nothing whatever to do with the present testimonial . The brethren of the Temple Lodge through me , as their AV . M ., desire to prove to

you that your -untiring exertions have been noticed and esteemed by tlaem , and it gives me a great amount of pleasure to be the medium of presenting you with this beautiful and elaborate silver inkstand . It will be both ornamental and useful and I am sure it would be superfluous to wish , Avhile you retain it , that a pen may never be dipped there for a dishonourable purpose , nor that the ink ' it may contain , shall never foul or sully a page . You have obtained high honours in the Craft ,

and we congratulate you as AV . M ., P . M ., and an officer of the Provincial Grand Lodge , you have fulfilled your duties honourably and well . As Secretary to the relief committee , your punctual attendance and great perseverance have become specially remarked , and we beg to express our esteem for those great and good qualities you possess , and not only possess but cause to shine forth most prominently . May the Great Architect of tho Universe give you for many many yearshealth ,

, power , and disposition to exert yourself for the Masonic cause , and may the Most High , who observes and records all thoughts , words , and actions , enable , and dispose you to so walk through this world , that you may be deemed worthy of being received into the Grand Lodge , when you shall be called hence . Bro . MABSII having received the very beautiful gift said : — I am sure you AVI 1 pardon any defects in expression of my

sincere and heartfelt appreciation of the unbounded kindness and confidence which lias been expressed not only in so substantial a form , but also through the eloquent speech ofthe AV . M . To be connected -with such a body of gentlemen and Masons forming the Temple Lodge is of great pleasure to me , and I am sure this evening will be one of the brightness pictures which will hang on memory's wall . To each and all

of you I would respectfully offer my grateful acknowledgement for the great forbearance you have showed to my many faults and shortcomings . I again thank you for so noble and beautiful a momento of your confidence , a confidence Avhich I hope will never be forfeited by me .