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Haycroft , Prov . G . Chap ., S . D . ; Partridge , J . D . ; Atkins ancl Sargeant , Stewards ; Lewin , I . G . ; Bernbridge , Tyler ; Rev . W Targett Fry , and several others . Among the visitors were Bros . Stanley , W . M .: Crow , J . W . ; L . A . Clarke , P . M . and Prov . G . S . W . ; Palmer , J . D .: Stannard , Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; and Atwood , of St . John's Lodge , No . 279 . Ihe lodge being opened , Bros . Charles Stuart Thomson , AVilliam Penn Cox , Fred . Torne , and Alexander Ross w ere called upon to undergo an examination

as E . A . ' s ; after which , having been entrusted , they retired , and an F . C . 's lodge having been opened , they were severally passed to that degree . The organ belonging to the ball being now entirely completed after its recent renovation and enlargement , was for tbe first time beard to full advantage on this occasion . Bro . Crow ( Fellow of tbe College of Organists ) , the Prov . G . Organist , presided with his well known taste ancl efficiency , ancl

gave the musical chants , assisted by Bros . Charles Johnson , Palmer , ancl others . The lodge is greatly indebted to Bros . Johnson and Crow for their supervision of the work , so well carried out by the builder , Mr . Porritt , the tone and compass of the instrument having been greatly improved . A grant of £ 5 was afterwards made out of tbe lodge funds towards the cost , for which a subscription had been raised amongst the brethren . The hall now possesses a really good and sufficiently powerful organ , and one of Collard's 150 guinea horizontal grand

pianofortes . The Prov . Grand Master announced that a very curious and recently published work—Bro . Jenning ' s " Rosicrucians ; their Rites and Mysteries "—had just been added to the Masonic library in the hall , which he said , although not extensive , contained a number of rare works , and suggested the expediency of making it more useful to the brethren generally by the appointment of a small committee from the two local lodges to take the supervision of the booksthe preparation of a catalogue

, proper , and to procure , as opportunity might offer , - copies of those Masonic works which are at present wanting . The Prov . G . M ., the AA ' . M ., and the Rev . Dr . Hayeroft were appointed as tbe committee from this lodge , on the motion of Bro . Duff , P . M . The business of the evening being concluded , the lodge was closed , and the brethren having adjourned to refreshment , enjoyed an hour or two of social relaxation and harmony . In

addition to several songs by Bros . Atwood , Duff , and Palmer , Bro . Crow played a voluntary on the organ with great ability . The Loduc of Instruction bad assembled prior to the meeting of the lodge , at which Bro . Sculthorpe presided as AV . M ., and went through the ceremony of the first degree very satisfactorily ; after which Bro . Partridge , for the first time , gave the lecture on the tracing-board , in a highly creditable manner . It was resolved to suspend the meetings of the Lodge of Instruction until the month of September , the Rev . Dr . Haycroft being elected to preside as AV . M . at that moenting .

MIDDLESEX . SOUTHALL . —Gooch Lodge ( No . 1 , 238 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Prince Alfred Hotel , Southall , on Monday , the 18 th inst . The AA' . M ., Bro . G . King , jun ., occupied the chair , supported by his officers , Bros . AVm . Smith , C . H ., I . P . M . ; E . A . Baber , S . AV . ; R . Lonsdale , J . W . ; F . AV . Laxton , S . D . ; Capt . Tyrell , as J . D . ; and other officers and members of the

lodge ; and Bros . G . King , sen ., P . M . 172 ; Chas . Thomas , 1 , 260 ; and AV . Dawson , J . W . 186 . The lodge was opened punctually at the appointed time . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved . Several communications were read . The ballot having been taken and found unanimous at a former meeting for Mr . Honeyman , be was duly initiated , being the only candidato in attendance . The ceremony was ably conducted by the AA ' . M . The business having been concluded the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was followed by the usual loyal ancl Masonic toasts .

MONMOUTHSHIRE . PONTVPOOD . — Kennard Lodge ( No . 1 , 258 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of tho members took place in the lodge room at the Clarence Hotel , on Monday , the 18 th inst . Bro . Oliver , P . M . 491 , and Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., took the chair . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the subject matter of holding lodges of instruction was introduced

and well ventilated , when it was resolved , " That a lodge of instruction be held under the sanction of the AV . M ., to meet at four o ' clock each lodge evening . " Two gentlemen in the neighbourhood were then proposed for initiation at the next meeting ,

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and one subscribing member named , and after some other routine business had been discussed , the lodge was closed in harmony at eight o ' clock . Bro . Henry Martyn Kennard , of Cruinli * . Hall , will be the AV . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year .

YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . HULL . —Provincial Grand Lodge . A Provincial Grand Lodge was held by special appointment in the Sculcoates Hall , AA ' orship-street , on AA ednesday , the 6 th inst . Bro . John Pearson Bell , M . D ., Deputy Prov . Grand ; Master , as R . W . Prov . G . M . occupied the throne , supported by Bros . J . AVoodall AA ' oodallP . Prov . S . G . W . 200 as Deputy

, , , Prov . G . Master ; -SimeonMosely , P . Prov . J . G . AV ., 250 , as Prov . S . G . AV . ; Llewellyn AA ood Longstaff , 1 , 010 , Prov . J . G . W . ; Rev . Henry AA . Kemp , P , Prov . G . Chap ., 250 , as Prov . G . Chap . ; Richard AVelch Holland , 236 , Prov . G . Treas . ; Michael Charles Peck , 1 , 040 , Prov . G . Sec . ; John AVilson , 57 , Prov . G . S . D .: Charles George Bond , 660 , Prov . J . G . D . ; Christopher Foster , 250 , Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; Christopher Other , jun ., 123 ,

Prov . G . Dir . of Cers .,- Richard AA'atson , 543 , Prov . G . S . B . ; John AVard , 236 , Prov . G . Purst . ; AVilliam Johnson , Prov . G . Tyler ; and the Prov . G . Stewards : Bros . Alfred Sanderson , 250 ; AVrigbt Petchell , 602 ; J . Banks , jun ., P . M . 630 ; AV . G . Long , P . M . 643 ; R , G . Smith , 734 ; and Paul Strijmer . 1 , 010 . Many Past Provincial Grand Officers , ancl the Worshipful Masters , Past Masters , and VA ardens of the various lodges in the province were present ; ancl Bro . Major Smyth , Dep . Prov . G . M .

Lincolnshire , was present as a visitor . The Prov . Grand " Lodge having been opened in form , tbe Acting R . AA " . Prov . Grand Master stated that the Board of Benevolence had that day voted £ 10 to Bro . H . of the Old Globe Lodge , ancl £ 30 to the orphan children of the , late Bro . R . Coates , P . Prov . J . G . AV . and P . M . of the North York Lodge- The Prov . Grand Secretary read tbe summons convening tbe meeting . A portion of the 127 th Psalm was then chantedwhich

, together with the Anthems and musical responses , were throughout the ceremony given with great effect by the Masonic choir . The W . M . of the Kingston Lodge then requested the Acting R . AV . Prov . Grand Master to dedicate the ball for the purposes of Masonry in connection with that lodge . The Prov . Grand Chaplain having delivered the opening prayer , and tbe Prov . Grand Supt . of AVorks having examined

the appointments of the lodge and ascertained that all were in order , and that the elements of consecration ( corn , wine , and oil ) and water were duly prepared aud properly placed , the first portion of the Dedication Prayer was offered up by the Prov . Grand Chaplain . The following anthem was then performed : — To Heaven ' s High Architect all praise ,

All praise , all gratitude be given , Who eloigned the human soul to raise , By mystic secrets sprung from Heaven . Sound all the great Jehovah's praise , To him the dome , the Temple raise . The Acting R . AA . Prov . Grand Master then made the circuit of the lodge , and sprinkled water . Sanctus by tbe choir— "HolyHolyHolyLord God

Al-, , , mighty ! Heaven and earth are full of the Majesty of Thy glory . Glory be to Thee , 0 Lord . " The Acting R . AA . Prov . Grand Master bearing corn , the Prov . S . G . AV . with wine , and the Prov . J . G . AV . with oil , then formed a procession round the lodge ( solemn music accompanying ) halting in the east , where corn was scattered over the lodge , ancl it was dedicated to Freemasonrv . Grand honours were given

once . The following ode to Masonry was then sung .- — Hail Masonry ' . thou Craft divine , Glory of earth from Heaven revealed . AA Inch dost with jewels precious shine , From all but Masons' eyes concealed . The procession moved a second time round the lodge , and

halting in tho west wine was poured upon the lodge , and it was dedicated to virtue . Grand honours were given twice . After which an odo to Virtue was then sung as follow s : — Come , holy A'irtue , by whose aid In heaven-ward stops we long to tread , Bring love , bring truth , bring friendship here , Bring peace and unity sincere .