Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

BERKS AND BUCKS . WOLVEETON . — Scientific Lodge ( No . 810 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge took place on Saturday , the lSfch instant , at the Victoria Hotel , Wolverfcon . Bro . F . R . Webster , W . M ., presiding , supported by Bros . Meadley and Roebuck , P . M . 's , and G . Sutcliffe , S . W . ; J . Butcher , J . W . ; R . Ring , TreasRChibnellTvleranel the following members—W .

. ; . , ; Webb , W . Carrier , J . Hicks , & c . Tho lodge having been opened in the first degree , in accordance with ancient custom and with solemn prayer , the minutes were read and confirmed , and the usual business was transacted ; after which the W . M . proceeded with the business of a lodge of instruction , the duties of which being ended , the lodge was closeel in proper form .

ESSEX . COLCHESTER . — United Lodge ( No . 6 Q 7 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the George Hotel , on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., afc seven o ' clock . Bros . J . Newman , "W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . Rix , S . W . ' Eustace , J . W . ; Jenkinson , S . D . ; Calthorpe , J . D . ; Donnelly' I . G . j Crick , Sec , Visitor , Bro . Becker , P . M . 61 . The lodge was opened in due form in the first degreethe summons convening the meeting

, was read , and fche minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The Secretary ( pro tern . ) read a summons for a Grand Lodge of Emergency on 1 st July , and the annual report of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The W . Master stated that Bro . Carnegie , P . M ., was unable to attend owing to his being at the sea-side . A ballot was then taken for Bro . W . J . Gill , Colour Sergeant 41 st Reg ., which proved

unanimous in his favour . Proposed by Bro . Eustace , J . W ., seconded by Bro . J . Newman , W . M ., and carried unanimously , " That a Past Master's jewel be presented by the United Lodge to Bro . C . Carnegie , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Supt . of Works , Essex , Sec , for his valuable and unremitting attention to the interests of the Lodge . " Bro . C . 0 . G . Becker , P . M . 51 , delivered an interesting and instructive lecture on the symbolic character of the first degree . Proposed by Bro . Rix , S . W ., seconded by Bro .

Jenkinson , and carried , " That a vote of thanks be given to Bro . Becker for his excellent lecture . " Some other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in peace , harmony , and brotherly love .

NORTH WALES AND SHROPSHIRE . ANGLESEA LODGE ( NO . 1 , 113 ) . Presentation of Testimonial to the V . W . Bro . John Col- " Fourdrinier , I . P . M ., P . Prov . Q- . W ., Sfc . ( Continuation of jReport . ) V . W . Bro . BuTkeley Hughes : I am now going to propose to

you an un-Mnsonic toast , but it is one which comes to the heart of every Welshman . We are all aware ( and I hope many of you were witnesses ) of tho reception of tho Prince and Princess of Wales at Caernarvon . I am quite satisfied of this : the reception was not only grateful to the foelings of the Prince of Wales , but I am assured it was pleasing to his august ¦ mother , our gracious Sovereign . Although I am sorry to say at the present moment the Prince of Wales is hot a Mason , we

may live in hope that , as his royal relatives were all distinguished members of the Craft , he may follow their good example . It is not for me , an humble individual , although Master of this lodge , to say I have any influence to induce him to become a Mason , but I can assure you ifc shall not be my fault it he is not a Mason before twelve months are over . Wifch these few prefatory observations I drink the health of the Prince of Walesof his amiable Consortwhowith her charming and

, , , benign countenance , gratified tho Welshmen and Welshwomen with her presence at Caernarvon ; and the rest of the Royal Family . Song and Chorus— " God bless fche Prince of Wales . " The W . Master : The next toast is that of " The Guider of the Craft , the Grand Master of England . " It may nofc be known to many of you , that only a short time back the

anniversary festival of the Grand Lodge of England was held in the metropolis , on which occasion the Most Worshipful Grand Master was re-installed in that honourable and responsible position for the twenty-fifth time . Though he is now not only

an old Mason but an old man , I am sure of this , we have good reason to respect and honour bim , because since the lamentable loss we experienced on the death of our royal patron , the Duke of Sussex , no man before or after could have performed the duties of Grand Master with more energy , zeal , anel devotion than the Earl of Zetland . " Prosper the Art . " Song— " Mr . Noah" Bro . Charles Darbishire .

, The W . Master : I approach the next toasfc with somewhat of diffidence , as ifc includes myself . Apart from self , we should be greatly remiss in our duty as members of fche Craft did we nofc acknowledge anel drink the healths of the R . W . Provincial Grand Master of North Wales and Shropshire , of the R . W . the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and the officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge . I will say nothing of fche unworthy

subject who addresses you as as immediate officer , bufc I am sure that those , irrespective of myself , whom fche Prov . G . Master has appointed , must give satisfaction to the province . We are all aware of the zeal , determination , energy , and desire to further everything relating to Masonry of our dear Bro . Sir Watkin Williams Wynn , and I do think there could be no better proof of his anxiety to do justice to you , than in nominating the very humble individual who now addresses as

you the Senior Grand Warden of the province . To him I might say I feel grateful , and I do so on your account ; as I said in lodge ,, so I say here , it is nofc so much fco the individual as to the lodge that he does the honour . We have experienced many favours at his hands , and I will give you " Health , long life , and prosperity to him and to bis house , " and I hope , with sincerity , that he will still have an heir to Wynnstay . Permit to say that Sir Watkin , like myself considered we were bound to do honour

to the first visit of the Prince of Wales to Caernarvon , and that alone was the cause of our absence from the last Provincial Grand Lodge , I give you "The Health of the Provincial Grand Lodge , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and of thepasfc and present Grand Officers of fche province , " coupling with the toast our excellent , revered , anel respected Bro . Dr . Goldsbro / " Prosper the Art . " Song— "The Shepherd of Aberdovey , " Bro . Pritchard .

Bro . Goldsbro' returned thanks for fche Provincial Grand Officers . V . W . Bro . Fourdrinier : Y ou are of course aware that I am aboufc to propose " The Health of the Worshipful Master in fche chair . " Few brethren pass through the duties of the chair without feeling anel knowing what a burden of responsibility rests upon the head of the W . Master . I should ill discharge the duty I owe you by speaking of a brother whose merits are

so well known to you all , nofc only in this county , bufc wheresoever he goes , there is bufc one sentiment , and that is love , affection , and esteem . We , as a lodge , have great right to congratulate ourselves upon his accession to office . He has ruled and will continue to rule tbe lodge to our satisfaction . I pray you be upstanding and drink the health of our Worshipful Master . Chorus— " Prosper the Art . "

Bro . Bulkeley Hughes : If I am to judge from the enthusiasm with which you have received my health , I should say that I do stand in a proud position this day as your Master . I know and feel and believe that the enthusiasm with which you have greeted me , anci I am satisfied that your acclamations are sincere , and that you mean them . I am no dissembler myself , and during a long course of years I hope I have not shown myself such . I have endeavoured through evil and good report

, to show myself worthy of the station to which it has pleased God to call me . I have likewise endeavoured fco prove myself a good Mason . I know I have many short coinings ( as have all ) still whatever they may be , they are not of the heart but of the head . Brethren , this has been to myself a proud day ; I have looked forward to ifc wifch indescribable delight ; and I have reason to believe we have succeeded , and that the grancl object of this evening has been pleased and gratified with what he has

received . I know well ifc is a proud distinction for a man like myself to stand here as the W . Master of a lodge , and to be enabled to do honour to whom honour is due ; to the excellent worthy , and deserving object and recipient of our kindness . It has been well said by an esteemed brother— " I always found bim to be an earnest and good man . " Let me remind you that through his instrumentality we are placed here as members of fche Anglesea Lodge . I know ifc requires great labour , energy , and perseverance fco establish a lodge , still I say ( under