Provincial.

Jtobt . NewlanU was passed to tbe degree of F . C , also by the W . M . Both degrees were given with great care and judgment . This being the night to elect the W . M . for the ensuing year , jjro . J . Heaword , S . W ., was unanimously elected . P . M . Bro . W . Bryden was re-elected Treas . The routine business of the lodge over , it was closed in solemn form . At refreshment , the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given and responded to , and after spending a very happy evening , the brethren separated ,

The installation will take place on the fourth Monday in March . HAMPSHIRE . S OUTHAMPTON . —Southampton Lodge ( No . 555 ) . —The installation of W . M . and celebration of St . John ' s Day , took place on Thursday the 19 th inst ., when Bro . Wm . Furber was regularly installed by his immediate predecessor , Bro . Wm .

Hickman , Prov . G . Sec , and Bros . Peter Langley , and E . T . Howell , were invested as Wardens , after which the brethren dined together , and passed a most delightful evening . Amongst the visitors being Bros . G . P . Perkins , W . M ., 152 , Fred . Perkins , Mayor of Southampton , P . M . and J . W ., 152 . The P . M . ' s of tbe lodge present were , Bros . Dr . Clarke , Chas . Bromley , Rankin Stebbing , Geo . Martin , and several from other lodges .

lloyal Gloucester Lodge ( No . 152 ) . —The members of this lodge have elected and installed Bro . Geo . P . Perkins , as its Master for the ensuing year , and the following officers have been duly invested : Bros . Wm . Hickman , P . M . 555 , under Sheriff , S . W . ; F . Perkins , P . M . 152 , Mayor of Southampton , J . W . ; H . Abraham , P . M . 152 , Treas . The fallowing are the officers of the Lodge of Peace and Harmony ( No 462 ) Southamptonnow

. , , the largest lodge in Hampshire : Bros . J . R . Weston , ex-Sheriff , W . M . ; F . W . Brewer , S . W . ; Watts , J . W . ; Rankin Stebbing , P . M ., Treas . LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . WARRINGTON . —Lodge of Lights ( No . 173 ) . —The regular

monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic rooms , Sankey-street , on Monday evening last . Present : —Bros . H . B . White , W . M . ; Capt . Knight , S . W . ; John Bowes , J . W . and Sec ; J . S . Macmichael , as S . D . ; Charles Pettitt , J . D . ; Bather , I . G ., and a goodly number of brethren , including Bro . Samuel Gordon , Sec . of St . John's Lodge ( No . 189 ) , Castle Douglas , N . B ., a visitor . Tbe lodge was opened in due form and the minutes having been read bBro . Secthey were unanimousl

y , y declared as correctly recorded . Mr . George Blackhurst , who was duly elected at the preceding meeting of the lodge , was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the W . M . in a most impressive manner . The working tools were presented and explained and the annual charges on Masonic behaviour read by Bro . Bowes , and the charge delivered by Bro . Charles Pettit . After which the W . M . delivered to the candidate an ori

ginal and truly interesting address , which met with the warn approbation of every brother present , and will be found in another part of our Magazine . In reply to Bro . Pepper's letter several subscriptions were handed in towards the Hamer Testimonial . The W . M . read a letter from Bro . Tarter , of Manchester , applying , on behalf of tbe Jerusalem Encampment , for the K . T . Warrant , a copy of which appeared in our last number

. The W . M . invited opinions as to what steps should be taken by them , as Masons , to celebrate the wedding day of the Prince of Wales . Bro . Hepherd , the Mayor of the borough , not being present nothing definite was decided upon . The W . M . announced the receipt of a Grand Lodge summons , ' and list of business to be transacted . Bro . Sec . announced the recei pt of a truly fraternal letter from Bro . J . G . Findel , of Lei editor of the Bauhiitte

pzig , , requesting a copy of the history "f the Lodge of Lights ( No . 173 ) , as soon as published , and accompany ing the letter was a number of pamphlets of Masonic interest , viz : —Communications b y the Union of German Freemasons . History of St . John's Lodge , at the three Circles , ¦ formerl y the Perfect Union , at Fast Stretteti , by Bro . A . G . C . jmcke , Sec Bro . Dr . Rudolf Seydef ' s Word of Reply to tlie Accusations raised

against Freemasonry by tlie Bp . of Maine . A copy of the Bauhiitte , a German Masonic magazine for February 14 th , 1863 , and a prospectus of a History of Freemasonry by Bro . Findel . Tbe brethren fully- appreciated Bro . * mdel ' s kindness and requested Bro . See . to notify the same in the minutes . There being no further business , tbe lodge was closed in solemn form at 9 o ' clock , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment .

Provincial.

MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEWPORT . —Silurian , Lodge ( No . 693 ) . —This lodge is progressing favourably . A summons for the next meeting , to be held at the Masonic Hall , Great Dock-street , on Wednesday , March 4 , announces five candidates are to be balloted for , four honorary members for election , three brothers to be passed , and five to be raised .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

LANARKSHIRE . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OE SCOTLAND . Bro . Sir Archibald Alison , Bart ., Prov . G . M . of the Province of Glasgow , has nominated Bro . J . G . Houston , Glasgow , as D . Prov . G . M . of the province , in tbe room of Bro . Donald Campbell . Bro . Houston is P . M . of Glasgow Kilwinning ( No . 4 ) , and is also one of the Grand Stewards in the Grand Lod of

ge Scotland ; his appointment to the D . Prov . G . Mastership of the Glasgow Province will be hailed with satisfaction by the Craft in that and the neighbouring provinces . The nomination of Bro . Houston to this office cannot but be felt by the members of tbe Lodge Glasgow Kilwinning as complimentary to themselves . Some time ago this ancient lodge was unceremoniously suspended by the Provincial Grand Lodge of the district , which

act being resented by tbe Glasgow Kilwinning , was appealed against to Grand Lodge . The Grand Committee having met on the 3 rd of February last year to hear parties in the petition of the Lodge No . 4 against the Provincial Grand Lodge , Bro . Houston appeared to defend his lodge , and Bro . D . Campbell in support of the arbitrary proceedings of his colleagues in Provincial Grand Lodge . The former having been fully heard in support of the petition and memorial , and the latter in reply ,

the Grand Committee gave the matter the fullest consideration , and were unanimously of opinion that the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow had acted precipitately and without adequate cause in suspending the Lodge Glasgow Kilwinning ; and therefore recommended Grand Lodge to remove the sentence of suspension passed upon that lodge . Grand Lodge afterwards indorsed the recommendation of Grand Committee , and recalled tbe sentence of suspension so preciitately ancl without adequate

p cause pronounced by the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow against the Lodge Glasgow Kilwinning ( No . 4 ) . It was thereafter remitted to Grand Committee to inquire into and investigate the constitution and working of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , and to report upon certain irregularities said to exist in that Provincial Grand Lodge , by admitting brethren as members other than the Masters and Wardens of lod in

ges the province , and the Office Bearers that may be legally appointed by the Provincial Grand Master and elected by the Provincial Grand Lodge . The subsequent investigation of Grand Committee has , we believe , exposed the introduction of a host of brethren into Provincial Grand Lodge in the capacity of Stewards who had neither right nor title to sit as members of it , and led to its reorganisation .

GLASGOW KILWINNING LODGE ( NO . 4 ) . —The office-bearers and brethren of this lodge held an assembly in their new hall , 170 , Buchanan-street , on the evening of Friday , the 20 th inst ., at which there was a numerous aud fashionable attendance . The elegant hall , erected by the lodge , was fully described in THE MAGAZINE at the time of its consecration , in the beginning of December last ; but as a strong desire was expressed by numerous ladies to see the decorations of the hallthe present assembl

, y was intended to afford them an opportunity of doing so . Among the party assembled we observed Bro . John Binnie , R . W . M . ; Mrs . Binnie , Miss Binnie , ancl party ; Bro . J . G . Houston , P . M . ; Mrs . Houston , Miss Balderson , and party ; W . Johnson , Esq ., and Mrs . Johnson ; Dr . Mackie , Mrs . Mackie , and Misses Mackie ; James M'Kenzie , Esq ., of Glentore ; Alex . J . Stewart , Esq ., W . S . Edinburgh , Grand Clerk ; Alex . Winton , Esq . ; Mrs .

Winton , and Miss Winton ; A . G . Gilmour , Esq ., P . M . ; Mrs . Gilmour , and Misses Hutchison ; Captain Dunlop and Mrs . Dunlop ; Gavin Park , Esq ., R . W . M . of St . Mark's Lodge ; G . M . Dunlop , Esq ., and Mrs . Dunlop ; H . M . Sinclair , Esq ., D . M . ; H . K . Bromhead , Esq ., architect , and other office-bearers of No . 4 . His Grace the Duke of Athol , G . M . ; Sir Arch . Alison , Bart . ; Sir Alex . P . G . Gumming , Bart . ; and other distinguished Masons had promised to be present , but were prevented , bis Grace