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duly elected , admitted , and initiated with tho usual ceremonies by the AV . M . The lodge was then raised , and Bro . Paul 0 . Smith passed to the F . C . degree also by the AV . M . On resuming in the first degree , Bro . Thomas Anderson , Prov . G . Treas ., and also Treas . of Lodge de Lorraine , in accordance with his notice of motion at the previous meeting , proposed "That the lodge contribute 21 guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . " This , propositionseconded by Bro . WinterP . M . and

, , , supplemented by the AV . M ., was unanimously voted . Bro . T . Y . Straehan , P . M ., 24 , 406 , P . Prov . G . S , D ., who has accepted the office of Steward for the girls' school at the approaching festival , thanked the members of the lodge for the handsome donation , aud also for the individual subscriptions of brethren of the lodge towards his list . Bro . Straehan was glad to know that the Lodge de Lorraine held the riht view as to the mode

g of employing their surplus funds in supporting their noble Masonic charities , instead of hoarding money , with no ulterior aim in view . He had no doubt that the lodge would occupy the same ' prominent position thisyoar as last upon the subscription list for the charities . Notice of a motion anent lodge jewels was given by Bro . Thomas Anderson , Treas ., and the lodge was closed . The brethren then sat down to refreshment ; the usual

loyal aud Masonic toasts were given . " The visiting- Lodges , " proposed by the AV . M . bringing forward again Bro . Straehan to respond for Lodge 24 , when he complimented the AV . M ., Bro . John Stokoe , as the worthy and able Master of one of the best if not the best worked and most successful lodge in the provinces . Bro . R . Cooke , J . D . 43 , responded feelingly for that lodge , and also Bro . Reedsdale . S . AV . 406 , and Bro . Broadhirst , 178 for their respective lodges . Bro . B . SmaileI . P . M .

pro-, , , posed "The health of the W . M ., Bro . Stokoe , in highly eulogistic terms , and the AV . M ., in replying , expressed his pride in the high honour he bad attained in being called upon so early to rule his mother lodge , and as practice makes perfect , he hoped in a little time to perforin the whole of tbe duties of his office to their satisfaction as well as his own . The enjoyment of the evening was much enhanced by the vocal displays of the

members of the lodge , both in song aud glee . Prominent amongst the vocalists of the evening may be mentioned Bros . Donuisou , Penman , Watson , and the W . M . Bro . Nixon also delighted the company with a couple of highly humourous local ditties—altogether a most pleasant and harmonious evening was passed , and the Tyler ' s toast , about half-past eleven , brought the proceedings to a conclusion .

OXFORDSHIRE . OXEOED . —Apollo University Lodge ( No . 357 ) . —The aunivorsay festival of this lodge was held on AVednesday the 19 th inst ., at the University Masonic Hall . The lodge was opened in the afternoon at 3 . 30 , Bro . the Rev . AV . F . Short , AV . M ., in the chair of K . S ., when twelve gentlemen were initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry . The

lodge was then opened in the second degree , when Bro . the Rev . C . W . Spencer Stanhope , P . M . 478 , rn ' esented the W . M . elect , Bro . T . F . Dallin , of Queen ' s Coll ., to the W . M . for installation . The ceremony of installation was then performed very impressively by Bro . the Rev . AV . F . Short , in the presence of twenty Past Masters and nearly seventy brethren , amongst whom were tbeR . AV . Prov . G . M . of Oxfordshire ; the R . AV . Past Dis . G . M . China ; the deputy Prov . G . M . of Oxfordshire ; Brosthe

, Rev . R . Simpson , G . Chap . Eng .: Chas . Gooldon ; Jackson , P . M . 5 , & c . The lodge was then raised to the third degree , and after the customary salutes in the three degrees , was opened again in the first degree , when the W . M . appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing vear . Bros . Rev . C . Eddy , Queen ' s Coll . S . W . ; G . F . Lamert , W . M . 26 , J . W . ; Rev . C . W . Spencer Stanhope , P . M . 7 S , Merton Col ! . Chap . ; Rev . L . J . Lee , ~ Sew

Coll . Treas . ; Frederick St . McCalmont , Oriel Coll . Sec . ; E . AVason , Wadham Coll . S . D . ; J . Wilkinson , Queen ' s Coll . J . D . ; F . AV . Thoyts , Oriel Coll . S . M . of Cer . ; S . D . Darbishire , Bal-Hol Coll . J . M , of Cer . ; AV . H . Arkwright , Oriel Coll . Organist ; Earl of Donoughmore , Balliol Coll . I . G ; W . Stephens and T . Norwood , Tylers ; Earl Percy , Cb . Ch . Coll ., C . A . James , Oriel Coll ., T . H . Car-dwell , Ch . Ch . Coll ., J . K . Mason , Wore . Coll ., J . WalterMerton CollRLewisMorton CollJRivingtonCh

, ., . , ., . , . Ch . Coll ., C . H . Bowly , Exeter Coll ., H . Lindsell , Trinity Coll ., Jules Brie , aud A . de Tivoli , Stewards . The lodge was then closed iu due form and order , and the brethren adjourned for lefreshment to tbe hotel adjoining , when about 110 brethren sat down to a splendid banquet . The usual loyal and masonic

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toasts followed the removal of the cloth , Bro . the Grand Chaplain of England responding in a very eloquent Masonic speech to the toast of tbe Deputy G . M . and Grand Officers , and the R . AV . Bro . the Past G . M . of China , to that of the visitors . Bros . Fielding aud AVilkinson of the Orpheus Glee Union were present , and the musical arrangements were under their direction aud gave great and general satisfaction . After the T ylers toast the brethren separated at about twelve o ' clock .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

GLASGOW . AIBDBIE . —St . John ' s Lodye ( No . 166 ) . —A meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on the 5 th inst ., when the chair of K . S . was occupied by Bro . lames McComb , R . W . M ., supported by Bros .- Robert Edwards , P . M . ; Peter Mackinnon , D . M . ; AVilliam Henderson , S . W . ; Matthew Hart , J . W . ; John WaddellTreas . ; Robert DoigSec . ; John PaisleyChap

, , , . ; AVilliam Duncan , S . D . ; Alexander M'Farlane , J . D . ; James Shaw , | S . S . ; James Hart , J . S . ; Alexander Henderson , I . G . ; James Hart , Tyler . There was a numerous attendance of the members , and amongst the visiting brethren were Bros . James AVallace , G . S . ; James Stevenson , of the FBEEIIASONS' MAGAZINE , London and Glasgow ; and Alexander . The ceremony of initiation having to be workedthe R . W . M . took advantage of

, the presence of their eminent visiting brother , James Wallace of Glasgow , to request the favour of his performing that impressive ceremonial , for the instruction and edification of the brethren . Mr . William Corner , landlord of the house in which the lodge meetings are held , was then introduced as a fit and proper candidate for admission into the Order ; and received the privilege of initiation in a most masterl y manner at the

hands of Bro . AA allace ; who also delivered most iuinressively the customary charge , and was warmly complimented " upon the efficient manner in which he had discharged the work allotted to him . The lodge having adjourned to refreshment , the brethren partook of a substantial supper , served up in excellent style by Bro . Corner . The cloth being drawn , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts followedand were heartilreceived and

, y responded to . In giving the toast of " The Visiting Brethren , " a well deserved eulogium was passed upon Bro . Wallace for his services , extending over a very lengthened period , rendered in the cause of Masonry in general , and in that of Scottish Masonry in particular . Bro . AVallace appropriately replied , as did Bro . Stevenson , in acknowledgment of the toast of " The Masonic Press" represented in Great Britain bthe FKEEIIASOKS '

, y MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIEROB , with which Bro . Stevenson's name had been identified . The brethren having spent some time "harmonising in the light , " the lodge was closed according to ancient custom and with solemn prayer . Altogether a most happy and enjoyable evening was spent .

Ireland.

IRELAND .

MASONIC ORPHAN BOYS' SCHOOL . The first meeting of the executive commitee of this most interesting institution appointed at the general meeting of the governors on the 30 th ult ., took place on Monday , the 10 th inst ., Bro . the Hon . and Rev . AV . C . Plunket , G . Chap ., in the chair . Amongst the other members present were : Bros . Hon . Henry AVestby , P . G . S . ; Robert Warren , G . M . L . ; J . Y . Mackey ,

P . M . 50 ; Dr . Smyly , G . M . D . ; H . 0 . Barker , P . M . 143 ; S . II . Bolton , P . M . 125 ; and Captain Harte , P . M . 620 . It was resolved that a portion of tbe subscriptions received and acknowledged since the 30 th ult ., should be invested in tbe purchase of a further amount of Government Stock , which would then amount to upwards of £ 1 , 000 . It was also arranged that the executive committee should henceforward meet on the first Monday in each month at the Freemasons' Hall at four o ' clock

p . m . The honorary secretaries were empowered to issue tbe report of the provisional committee , and the code of rules as adopted at the general meeting , together with a list of those brethren who have already qualified either as life or annual governors , as the committee feel confident that their Masonic brethren will respond to the appeal in such a liberal manner as to warrant them in proceeding before long to the election of two or more deserving orphans .