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Botwright , 1231 ; J . O . Pickess , P . M . 272 ; G , S . Fmdley , P . M . 19 S , 522 ; J . Dallenger , P . M . 96 ; J . Cox , P . M . 96 ; R . AV . Allen , 9 G ; E . T . Read , 522 ; W . Stubhs , J . AV . 96 ; H . Luff , P . M . 522 ; Jas . Franks , P . M . 522 , P . Prov . G . R . ; W . Westgate , S . D . 259 , 272 , 522 ; Alfred Jeffries , 96 ; J . Tracy , P . M . 131 , 272 , Prov . G . D . C . ; Geovge Farrow , J . W . 959 ; Alfred Bowles , P . G . O . 959 ; J . Parker , 96 ; Robert Girling , P . M . 522 , P . Prov . G . R . ; R . N . Green 522 ; George AV heeler 522 ; E . K . Green

, , , 522 ; A . V . F . Bruff , 383 ; Richard Fox , 757 ; R . N . Sanderson , P . M . 522 , Prov . G . Chap . ; AV . Dowsing , 96 ; James Godball , 522 ; Joseph Ciillingford , 96 ; Robert Martin , P . M . 131 ; Spencer Freeman , P . Prov . G . S . AV ., P . G . T . ; Charles Capon , 1231 , & c . The S . AV . ' s chair was filled by Bros . S . B . King , AV . M . 522 ^ and Bayes , Doric , 96 , J . W . The Acting Director of the

interesting proceedings was Bro . C . T . Townsend , Prov . G . S . AV ., who took his seat on the right of the Prov . G . M . The lodge ivas opened in the first degree by Bro . John Head , P . Prov . G . J . AV . and AV . M . 959 . Next followed an address by the Prov . G . Chap ., Bro . the Rev . R . N . Sanderson , on Charity , one of the especial objects of the Masonic Craft ; after which a collection was made in the lodge-room , for the purpose of assisting to establish in Aldborough a Sea bathing Infirmary . AA e understandup to

, the present time , the amount already collected is something like £ 125 . The Prov . G . MASEEE then called upon tbe Secretary , Bro . Hayward , to read the warrant of constitution from the Grand Lodge of England , after which the lodge was opened in the second degree . After prayer by the Prov . G . Chaplain , the hymn , "To Thee , Great Architect , we sing , " & c , was sung by

the Prov . G . Org ., Bro . Alfred Bowles , who presided at the pianoforte . The ceremony of consecration was then performed by the Prov . G . M ., followed by the hymn of thanksgiving— " In gratitude to Thee we bend , " & c . Bro . FOP then presented Bro . Newson Garrett to the Prov . G . M ., who duly installed him in the position of W . M . of the Adair Lodge , ( No . 1238 . ) An effective address was delivered b y the Prov . S . G . W ., Bro . Townsend , to the newly installed AV . M ., the ancient charge being administered by the worthy Secretary . The W . M . then took his seat and proceeded to appoint his officers

for the year , as follows—S . AV ., Bro . T . G . Cresy ; J . AV ., Bro . J . T . AVright ; S . D ., Bro . the Rev . AV . Tate ; J . D ., Bro . E . Garrett ; Secretary , Bro . AV . Hayward ; I . G ., Bro . Keighwin ; Tyler , Bro . Roper . As each brother was invested by the AV . M . ivith his distinguishing badge of office , he was feelingly and suitably addressed by Bro . Garrett upon the duties each had to discharge , and the confidence he had in every brother who would , he felt assuredassist to their utmost in enabling him to preserve

, the dignity of the lodge and efficiently to perform its duties . An ode to Masonry , the same as that sung at the Provincial Grand Lodge at Hadleigh , as well as the words of the sacred music used in the consecration , were from the pen of Bro . Cresy , adapted to music by Bro . Alfred Bowles , Prov . G . Org . At the conclusion of the interesting and imposing ceremony the brethren formed procession , each lodge hearing its

distinctive banner , and , headed by the band of tbe East Suffolk Artillery , under Mr . Charles J . Cooke , of Ipswich , proceeded to church . A large concourse of persons had assembled throughout the Avhole line of procession , and the sacred edifice was crowded in every part . At the head of the procession , by request , were the bailiffs of the ancient corporation of Aldboroughbearing their silver macesivhich date from the rei

, , gn of James the First . The musical services were efficiently performed , assisted by several of the visiting brethren , amongst whom were Bro . G . Turner , Bro . James Godball , sen ., and others . Miss Beart presided at the organ . The lessons were read by Bro . the Rev . W . Tate , after which the hymn "Songs of praise the angels sang , " & c , was sung , copies of which were circulated throughout the church . Next followed the sermon , delivered

with much eloquence and earnestness , by the Prov . G . Chap . Bro . the Rev . II . N . Saundevson , who took for his text the 2 Cor ., iv . chap . 8 verse , and the v . chap . 1 verse , " While we look not at the things ivhich are not seen ; for the things which are seen are temporal ; but the things which are not seen are eternal . "— " For we know that if our earthly tabernacle were dissolved , we have a house of God , a house not made with bands , eternal iu the heavens . " The discourse , which was most

appropriate for the occasion , Avas listened to with great attention b y the numerous congregation . A collection ivas made in aid of establishing a " Sea-bathing Infirmary . " The several services closed ivith the hymn , " Jerusalem the Golden , " & c .

Provincial.

The procession was then re-formed and proceeded to the lodge room , where the brethren were addressed by the Prov . G . M . upon Masonic matters , and who especially alluded to the distinguished honour which had been conferred upon him by the members of the Adair Lodge , by naming it after him . He hoped it would flourish , and he felt assured that under the able guidance of its most efficient and worthy AV . M . Bro . Newson Garrettit could not fail to become an ornament to tbe province .

, The proceedings of the day had given him great gratification , and the numerous assembly which he saw around him could not but convince him that Masonry ivas deeply regarded in the province of Suffolk . The lodge was then closed in solemn form , and the brethren proceeded to

THE BANQUET , which took place iu the large room of the AVhite Lion Hotel ,, and which ivas served by Bro . Hayward , in a style Avhich did . him infinite credit . The chair was taken by the Prov . G . M . Col . Adair , supported , on the right by the Prov . G . S . AV . Bro . C . T . Townsend , and on the left by the AV . M . of the Adair Lodge , Bro . Newson Garrett .. At this table also were Bro . tbe Hon . Arthur Thellusson , the

Prov . G . Chap . Bro . Saunderson , Bro . AV . Tate , S . D . of the Adair ; Bro . John Head , P . Prov . G . J . AV . and W . M . 959 , & c Between 60 and 70 sat down to dinner . The Prov . G : M . left the chair just before seven , followed by some thirty of the brethren . Tbe W . M . of the Adair Lodgetook the chair after the departure of the Prov . G . M ., Avho bad . only time to piopose the loyal toasts . The following is the list of toasts proposed : — "The Queen ; " '

" The Prince and Princess of AVales , and the rest of the Royal Family ; " "The Earl of Zetland , G . M . of all England ; " " The-Earl de Grey and Ripon , D . G . M . ; " "The Prov . G . M ., Colonel Adair ; " "The Adair Lodge , and Bro . N . Garrett ; " "The Present and Past Grand Officers of Suffolk , coupled with filenames of Bros . Townsend and Head ; " "The Prov . G . Chap Bro . Sanderson , with thanks to him for his sermon ;"" Th Visiting Brethren , coupled with the name a P . M . of the Dor

Lodge , the oldest lodge in the province ; " "The Mason Charities . " The day was one of pleasurable enjoyment to all , and Avemust not omit to mention the kind hospitality of Bro . Newson Garrett , Avho generously invited the brethren to partake of luncheon at his residence , and gave every opportunity of viewingthe beautiful gardens attached to the mansion . The band , under Mr . Cooke , played in front of the hotel during dinner , and in the evening delighted the good people of Aldeburgb by performing a selection of popular music on the lawn .

Australia.

AUSTRALIA .

( From the Melbourne Masonic Journal . ) VICTORIA . MEEBOHENE . —Australia Felix Lodge ( So . 697 ) . —This lodge met at St . Patrick's Hall , on Monday , the 11 th of May , Bro . Noone , AV . M ., in the chair . There Avas a full attendance of members , as well as several visitors , and a brother was passed

to the second degree . It having been' understood that the circular issued to the several lodges from the committee for establishing a Grand Lodge of Victoria would be considered this evening , was in a great measure the cause of so full a meeting . The Secretary having read the circular alluded to , Bro . Levick , after explaining many reasons Avby a Grand Lodge should be established in Victoria , moved that the sense of the meeting be taken as to tbe advisability of supporting the views of the

committee , and , if in the affirmative , that the AV . M . and Officers sign the circular on behalf of the lodge . The motion having been seconded , Bro . P . M . Lazarus supported tbe motion , as . well as several other members . An amendment was moved to the effect that a lodge of emergency he called for the purpose of issuing summonses to every member to attend and take part in the discussion . The AV . M . did not put either the resolution or amendmentbut desired the Secretary to issue summonses to

, all the brethren , and to insert the business in each summons . Lodge ivas then closed in usual form . H 0 THA 3 I . —Hotham Lodge ( I . C . )—The brethren of this lodge held their usual monthly meeting on Monday , May 11 th , at the New Court-House Hotel , Errol-street . There was a strong