Provincial.

Harris , I . G . ; Storey , Tyler ; G . Haward , Sec . The lodge was duly opened in the first degree , and everything that could be clone at this stage was despatched with great care and attention . Ifc was then opened in the second degree , and all being well satisfied with their researches ancl reward ( the whole of the brethren present boing M . Ms . ) the lodge was opened in the third degree , when everyone freely fraternised . The lodge had the pleasure of having two very intelligent and spirited Masons

as visiting brethren—Bro . Gregory , from Lodge 302 , New York , who , during the different stages of the proceedings , very ably explained the American style of executing work , ancl Bro . Davidson , of Lodge 360 , Glasgow , who imparted to us some very important and very necessary information , the purport of which was to be very particular in allowing any one to enter the order who was not entirely free and unfettered ;

he entered into the merits of the question wifch great ability and spirit , which could not fail to leave a lasting impression . The W . M . rose and proposed " The Health of Bro . Davidson . " He felt extremely obliged to Bro . D . for the competent manner in which he hacl impressed so strongly on their minds such an important matter , and promised that it should be strictly attended to . Bro . Davidson rose to thank the W . M . for the honour he had conferred upon him in proposing his health

, and stated that he bad only done what it was the duty of every good Mason to do , if in his journey through life , he saw or witnessed anything that had the least tendency to deteriorate Masonry ; it was his boundeu duty to expose it freely and at length , so as to put every one on their guard , ancl vice versa . Bro . Gregory spontaneously rose ancl said : — W . M . and brethren : I cannot refrain from again expressing the extreme

comfort I have enjoyed by being amongst you , and the very cordial way 3-011 have received me . I may again state to you that I am now quite afc home , and being a Freemason , as often enlivened my heart ; when ifc would otherwise have been very dull . The proceedings , ivhich consisted of everything that was conducive to improve the moral ancl intellectual faculties of man , being enlivened by the vocal powers of Bros . Gregory and Davidson , the Tyler ' s toast brought the meeting to a close , and the brethren parted in harmony , highly gratified .

HAMPSHIRE . PORTSMOUTH . —Orthes Lodge ( No . 445 ) . —A meeting of this military lodge , in the Sixth Royal First AVarwickshire Regiment of Foot was held in the Phoenix Lodge rooms , on the 5 th inst ., for the installation of Bro . Saunders , W . M . elect , ancl the initiation of Lieut . D . Evans , 0 th Royals , when there were present Bros . J . E . Robertson , E . J . Blauckley , A . Saunders , J . G . Cockburn , P . B . Simpson , W . Maloney , A . Austin , R . Bolton , and

R . B . Claus , members . Bros . Hockings , W . M . 319 ; Bradley , P . M . 319 ; Jackson , P . M . 319 ; Wood , P . M . 319 ; Hollingsworth , P . M . 717 ; Stenning , P . M . 319 ; Pined , S . W . 319 ; Key , S . D . 319 ; Piddell , Sec . 319 ; Bell , Org . 319 ; Bannister , P . M . 717 , visiting brethren . The lodge was opened in the first degree by Bro . Hockings , W . M . 319 , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Bradley , P . M ., then introduced to the brethren the Master electwhena board of Installed

, , Masters having been formed , Bro . Saunders was inducted into the chair of K . S . in due ancl ancient form by Bro . Dr . Jackson , P . M . 319 . The W . M . having been proclaimed ancl saluted in the three degrees , proceeded to appoint ancl invest the undermentioned brethren as officers of the lodge for the ensuing year : —Bros . J . G . Cockbnrn , S . W . ; P . B . Simpson , J . W . ; W . Maloney . Secretary ; B . Bennett , Treasurer ; A . Austin , '

S . D . ; E . J . Blanckley , J . D . ; J . B . Claus , I . G . The W . M . having thanked the brethren for the high honour they had conferred upon him , in entrusting him with the government of the lodge , moved a vote of thanks , whieh was seconded by Bro . Cockbnrn , S . W ., ancl carried by acclamation , to the W . M . ancl members of the Phcenix Lodge ( No . 319 ) , for the use of their lodge-rooms on this and a late occasion ; also to those

brethren who hacl honoured them with their presence that evening , for their fraternal kindness in assisting in the resuscitation of the Orthes' Lodge . Lieut . Evans was then initiated in ancient form into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry , by the W . M , when , there being no further business before the lodge , it was closed in peace and harmony , at 9 o ' clock , p . m . The brethren then retired to when after the removal of the

supper , cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , in very good speeches , which , aided by the dulcet tones of Bros . Bolton and "Piddell , enabled the brethren to enjoy a vory pleasant evening , ancl look forward to their next meeting with heartfelt pleasure .

Provincial.

KENT . PROV . GRANT ) LODGE . We last week gave the proceedings in Prov . Grancl Lodge , and we now proceed to record those at TKB BAUQUEI . The brethren shortly afterwards re-assomhied at the Sun Hotel , when 150 sat clown to an excellent dinner . Amongst the company present were the R . W . Prov . G . M ., Viscount

Holmesdale , M . P . ; the D . Prov . G . M . Bro . Dobson ; P . Prov . D . G . M . 's , Bros . Ashley and Hallowes ; Prov . G . W ., present and past , Bros . Nefctleingham , Jones , Keddell , Southgate , Cooke , Eastes , Gardner , S . Isaacs , Cooley ; the Assist . Prov . G . Chap ., Bro . the Rev . A . Roxburgh ; the Prov . G . Sec , Bro . C . Isaacs j . the Assist . Prov . G . Sec , Bro . Wates ; the Prov . G . Treas ., Bro . Saunders ; Prov . G . Regs ., present and past , Bros . B . K . Thorpe , jun ., B . Thorpe , sen ., Windeyer , Cruttenden , sen .,

Bathurst ; Prov . G . D ., present and past , Bros . Page , Hodge , C , Philpot , Jesse Thomas , Hills , Da Cnadra , R . Day , Green , Munn , Hayward , Townsend , Moore ,- Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., present ancl past , Bros . Tomalin , Finch , W . II . Everist , J . G . Everist , Adamson ; Prov . G . Sup . of Works , Bros . Astin , Stock , C . B . Shrubsole ; Prov . G . Sword Bearers , present and past , Bros . N . Martin , Brasier , A . inderlyn ; P . Prov . G . Org ., Bro . Reynolds ; Prov . G . Pursts ., present and past , Bros . Coram , F . W . Day , Quait , G . A . Everist , Hartnup , Philpot , and various other brethren .

The PROV . GRAND MASTER having proposed , 111 appropriate terms , tbe usual loyal toasts , next gave " The Earl of Zetland , Grand Master of England , " whose tact and courtesy in discharging the onerous duties of his office ho highly eulogised , followed by " The Deputy Grand Master aud the other Grand Officers of England , " all the toasts being most cordially drunk . The D . PROV . G . M . ( Bro . Dobson ) next rose and said—It is a very pleasing duty for me to propose the toast which has been

placed in my hands , though I wish it had been entrusted to some one else , because , when the subject is so unaltering and unalterated , very little new can be said in reference to our Prov . G . M . ( Cheers . ) In proposing the health of the Queen he told you that she was an example to every lady aud a pattern , to all monarchs . In like manner we may say that his Lordship is a perfect pattern to all Prov . G . Masters . In giving the health of Lord Zetland , he also told you that tho choice of the

Grand Lodge could not have beeu more felicitous in fche selection , of a Grand Master . If that be so , then I may likewise say that Lord Zetland could not have made a better choice than in the selection of Lord Holmesdale to rule over the Province of Kent . ( Loud cheers . ) In many capacities wo have had opportunities of witnessing his Lordship ' s career . AVe have heard of his military , his political , and his civil career , and in all probability , before our next annual festival , ho will have taken upon himself a new character , that of a Benedict . ( Great cheering ancl laughter . ) AVith tho success which has attended him in various other capacities , he has wooed and won the belle

of the county of Kent . ( Cheers . ) That he will be happy there cannot bo a doubt . The amiable qualities of the lady to whom he is about to bo allied are well known ; ancl he himself , possessed as ho is of all that courtesy and kindness which distinguish an English gentleman , a good son , a good Mason , and a good member of society generally , cannot fail to prove a good husband . ( Loud cheers . ) Without further preface I call upon you to drink his Lordship's health , wishing him every happiness

that this world can afford , and hoping that he may long continue to be an ornament of society ancl tho crowning point of Masoury in Kent . ( Loud cheers . ) The toast was most enthusiastically drunk . The PROV . GRAND MASTER , in responding , said—I am really at a loss to express my thanks for the very flattering manner in which my health has been proposed ancl received on this occasion . It has been my good fortune to rule over the province of Kent

during the past three years , and I trust my efforts 011 behalf of Freemasonry have not been altogether misdirected . I feel that I have made many omissions , but I trust you will attribute those short-comings to that inexperience in a Masonic career which attaches to my age . AVith regard to tho very flattering prognotications which Bro . Dobson has drawn of my future career , I beg to thank both him and you most heartily for your good

wishes ; hut I must say that I fall vory short of the fancy portrait he has sketched of me in the capacity of Prov . G . M . ( No , no . ) Brethren say "No , " but a pattern Grancl Master would not have been lato for the train this morning . ( Laughter . ) In that instance I cannot hut feel that I was a striking pattern of