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Binckes . Respected and esteemed as the Grand Master was , they were naturally pleased to see he had vhidicated his character . The party having thus failed in their first- attack , Bro . Binckes thought fit to throw a stone at some ono , ancl aimed it first at Bro . Havers , but that brother hurling it hack , the assailant then says , " it was not intended for you—you are too near me ; I'll throw it at Suffolk . " The resolution was then put and carried unanimously . The resolutions proposed having been thus carriedBro . C . T . Townsend rose to

, move that a committee be appointed to prepare a suitable address for presentation to the M . AV . Grand Master . Bro . Geo . Turner , Prov . G . Steward , in seconding the motion , said they ought , as Masons , to be proud of being presided over by so able a nobleman , for the way in which he conducts the business ofthe Order meets with the approval of all but such jaundiced , persons as were alluded to . On a recent occasion he had Avitnessod the disgraceful behaviour of a certain cliquewho united in a factious opposition to the

, Earl of Zetland and the dais ; the manner of one in particular , a reverend brother , he was sorry to say , being such , as if allowed to continue , would render the Grand Lodge a bear garden . He was quite sure such conduct would not be tolerated in their own Prov . Grand Lodge . Bro . Turner then named the committee to prepare the address , whicli consisted of the D . Prov . G . M ., the Grand AA ardens , Grand Chaplains , Grand Secretary , Bro . Jennings , and the mover and seconder . Bro . James Franks , P . Prov . G . Reg ., then moved a vote of thanks to tho

D . Prov . G . M- for calling the Prov . Grand Loclge together , which was carried by acclamation . The D . Prov . G . M . said he was led to call the meeting by the terms of a clause in the by-laws : — "A Provincial Grand Lodge of emergency maybe convened by the Provincial Grand Master , or in his absence , by his Deputy , whenever special circumstances , or the good of the Craft may require it : but the particular reason for convening such Loclge of Emergency shall be expressed hi the summons , and no other business shall be entered upon at that meeting . "

IPSWICH . —Lodge of Perfect Friendship ( No . 522 ) . —In consequence of the meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge , on Wednesday , February 16 th , there was a full attendance of Brethren at the Lodge in the evening of the same day , at Bro . Quiver ' s , the White Horse Hotel . Bro . Henry Luff . AA . M ., presided , and initiated Mr . AVilliam Chapman , passing Bro . H . Grean to the second degree . The ceremonies are most fully gone through at this Lodge , the practice being for the Past Masters , Avho are many aud able , to take part with tho AV . M ., one giving the chargeanother the lecture & cand thus aided binstrumental musicadding

, , , y , much to the solemnity . In course of the evening , the AA . M ,, referring to tlie business ofthe Prov . Grand Lodge , was pleased to make some remarks on the conduct the Freemasons' Magazine , and complimented the editor on his impartial , as well as independent mode of conducting it . Considering it had not tho support itdeserved , he urged on the Brethren , as a duty , to subscribe for it .

SUSSEX . APPOINTMENTS . —Zones ' . —Tuesday , March 1 st , Eoyal York ( 391 ) , Old Ship , Brighton ; Yt ' cdnesday , 2 nd , South Saxon ( 390 ) , Freemasons' Hall , Lewes ; Tliiirsduy , 3 rd , Union ( 45 ) , Council Chamber , Chichester . AARALES ( WEST . ) APPOINTMENT . — . toffyi ! . —Tuesday , March 1 st , Prince of Wales ( 969 ) , Thomas Arms . Hanelly , at 7 .

WORCESTERSHIRE . APPOINTMENTS . —Zorfi / es . —Tuesday , March 1 st , Harmonic ( 313 ) , freemasons' Tavern , Dudley , at 6 J j AVednesday , 2 nd , Worcester ( 349 ) , Bell Hotel , Worcester , at 6 J . YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . APPOINTMENT . —Lodges . —Tuesday , March 1 st , Camolodunom ( 958 ) , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 ; Thursday , 3 rd , Constitutional ( 3 ? 1 ) , Assembly Hooms , Beverley , at 8 ; Friday . < tth , St . Germaine ( 627 ) , The Crescent , Selby , at 7 .