Provincial.

9 G 0 ; S . Cooper , S . W . 36 ; J . Hurman , W . M . 9 G 0 ; G . Robertson , W . M . 36 ; E . Frost , 36 ; George Hoskins , 471 ; Joseph Partridge , ( JS 3 ; Henry Green , 471 ; Edwin Hibbard , 471 ; F . 11 . Bladon , J . D . GS 3 ; Arthur J . Farr , 683 ; D . P . Owen , Prov . G . P ., North Wales and Salop . P . M . 998 ; T . D . Roberts , Loyal Brecknock Lodge ; A . E . Evans , 1 , 0 GS ; D . Bordessa , 6-3 , Steward ; G . B . Passadora , J . W . 683 ; John Rees , 471 ; Henry Green , P . G . Purst , 364 ; Clement S . Best Gardner , Prov . G . Treas .,

P . M ., 364 ; B . P . Bidder , 364 ; Edward Daniel , P . M ., Alan Lodge , 833 , Prov . G . J . D . ; John J . Jenkins , Talbot Lodge ; Thornton Andrews . Talbot Lodge ; E . F . Daniel , Talbot Lodge ; W . Mills , Talbot Lodge , W . A . Seott , P . M . and S . G . D ., Bristol ; Charles H . Oliver , P . M ., 471 , P . Prov . G . D . C ., and Z ., 471 ; Benjamin Lawrence , P . S ., 471 , and Prov . G . Sup . Works ; George Fother-: o-ill , S . W ., 471 ; James Barlow Hall , E . A ., 1 , 031 ; G . Robertson , W . M ., 36 ; II . J . Groves , P . M . 683 , P . M . and P . G . O . ; J . Griffiths ,

P . M ., 471 , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; H . J . Pamall , P . M ., 471 , P . Prov . G . S . Wks . ; H . P . Bolt , 471 ; J . Wilson Beboll , 4 . 71 ; John Wiliiams , 471 ; James Tamplin , 960 ; Edward Hall , 471 ; Henry Collier , 471 ; William Ed . Chaliuder , P . Prov . G . S . Wks . ; John Neck , 291 ; Richard Spencer , 1 , 09 S ; Henry Sheppard , 471 ; Thomas Floyde Lewis , 471 , P . M . and P . Z . ; William Watkins , P . Prov , G . St . Mon ., and J . D . 471 ; H . L . Williams , Silurian , 471 ; James Keen , S . AV ., 683 ; Prov . G . D . C . ; Henry Griffiths ,

S . W . 1 , 25 S ; John Watkins , P . M . 1 , 258 : William Bunning , I . G . 1 , 258 ; Richard Woolley , J . W ., 1 , 25 S ; Edward Knightlev , 1 . 065 ; W . G . Jones , GS 3 ; H . Hall , 1 , 09 S ; William Davies , S . W ., 1 , 093 , Prov . G . S . ; J . S . Stone , 471 ; C . P . Evans , 471 ; James McBean , GS 3 ; Fred . H . Banner , 103 ; B . Briggs , 610 ; J . Goss , 471 ; Chas . Rowe , S . D ., 471 ; Henry Mullock , Treas . 6 S 3 ; James Ewins , 6 S 3 ; W . Burton , 6 S 3 ; R . S . Roper , Prov . G . S ., 68318 ° ; Geo . J . M . AitkenGS 3 ; E . De Cautillon , 1094 ; E .

, , , VV . Pen-in , New Forest , 319 ; W . Perris , Pay-master-sergeant 23 rd Regiment , 757 ; Tom Edward Guest , SIS ; Joseph Davies , 471 ; A . W . Sergeaunt , Prov . G . S ., S . D . 960 ; Phillip Bird , P . Prov . G . K ., P . M ., 960 ; William Campbell , S . D ., 1 , 09 S ; Charles Batf , P . Prov . S . G . W ., South Wales , Eastern Division ; Rowland Thomas , P . Prov . G . Sup of Works ; J . E . Hall , Prov . G . S . W ., South Wales , Eastern Division ; George Allen , P . Prov . G . Sec , and P . M ., Organist Talbot Lodge ;

John . Middleton , P . Prov . G . S . W ., Mon ., P . Z ., P . M .. 6 S 3 ; R . J . Chambers , Prov . G . Roe ., W 3 I . 683 ; W . Pickford , Prov . G . Treas ., P . M . 471 , P . Z . ; Egbert Horlick , J . W . 1 . 09 S ; J . Horner , J . W . 471 ; AUred Taylor , 471 ; L . Tulloch , W . M . 237 ; W . W . Tucker , Sec , 237 ; W . E . Brown , J . W . 237 ; P . A . F . Villiers , 471 ; Elijah Hunt , 47 . 1 ; John Spittle , 471 ; Daniel Price , 683 ; Samuel Goss , 471 ; Joseph Gould , 471 ; 11 . A . Hussey , 10 G 7 ; W . Williamsjuu ., W . M . 818 , Prov . G . S . D . ; J . W . Price ,

SIS , P . G . S . ; W . M . _ Harries , 1177 , P . G . J . D . ; D . L . Jones , 471 ; J . Harrison , 471 ; John L . Treherne , S . D . 125 S , Prov . G . S . ; R . Laybourne , P . Prov . S . D ., P . M . G 83 ; J . James , 471 ; J . G . ' Unstable , Prov . G . S . 471 ; 11 . D . Martin , Royal Union Lodge , 246 ; W . L . Bain , Foundation Lodge , 82 ; S . Nash , P . M ., Glamorgan Lodge , P . Prov . G . S . D . ; E . J . Thomas , P . M ., ditto , P . Prov . G . D . C " ; T . G . South , P . G . S . W ., Eastern Division , South Wales ; W . WhittiugtouP . G .

, Sec , Eastern Division , South Wales ; C . Homfray , 36 fi , 109 S , P . Prov . G . S . ; H . Hellyer , P . G . J . W ., and P . M ., and P . Z ., 471 ; F . Fornacon , 471 ; D . Williams , P . M . 237 , P . Prov . G . Sec , Eastern Division , South Wales ; James Goodall . S . D . 237 , Indefatigable ; J . C . Bladen , LG . . 818 ; L . Rogers , 683 ; B . Powell , 471 ; W . Jones , S . 471 ; II . H . Pennymore , S , 471 ; J . Roberts , 471 ; G . Harries , G 83 . The cloth having been removed .

The R . W . the Prov . G . M ., in a speech characterised by very patriotic sentiments , proposed the "Queen and Craft , " with a graceful allusion to the initiation of the Prince of Wales , and a claim on behalf af the brotherhood as entitled in England at all events to the position of the most loyal amongst the loyal subjects of Her Majesty . "The M . W ., the Grand Master of England . " At this stage there was a cry "ladies in the gallery ! "

followed by a gallant ovation , and very heart y laughter . The Provincial Grand Master , tailing advantage of the circumstance , said be would not even for the Earl of Carnarvon , the subject of his toast , turn out the ladies . In deference to the fair sex , he would propose the toast , omitting those masonic peculiarities about which ladies wore traditionally curious . ' Tho P . W ., the D . Prov . G . M ., and Officers " of Grand

Lodge . " The name of Bro . L . R . Metham was coupled with the toast . Bra . Metham , as a humble member of the Grand Lodge of England , returned thanks , and took the oppportunity of enlarging on the principles of Freemasonry . Referring to the slaughter in France , he showed how the Craft had come in to mitigate even the horrors of war ; and , dwelling on brotherly love , relief , and truth , expressed the opinion that the tendency

of the world was directly towards that great event which found its perfection in the Millenium . He instanced the extraordinary efforts made by the people of th > 8 country to alleviate the condition of the sick and wounded , —the brave efforts of brave women who had given their services for the same end . This was but an illustrstion of the principles of Masonry , which were gradually spreading themselves over the surface of the globe , and which would hasten the time when universal

brotherhood and peace would reign amongst nations . Bro . S . G . Homfray . D . Prov . G . M ., gave " The health of the R . W . the Prov . G . M . Brother Charles Lyne , " and pointed to the splendid gathering of that day as a convincing proof that the right man had been placed in tho right place . Not only was he a thorough good Mason , but a more kind-hearted man , or a better citizen , could scarcely be found . R . W . Bro . Lyne most feelingly acknowledged the compliment . Deeply sensible of the responsiulity , as well as the honour , involved iu his appointment as ruler of a province , so important as that of Monmouthshire , he trusted that with the sympathy and

the generous support of his Deputy , and of the Craft generally , to be enabled to discharge his high aud onerous duties with benefit to Freemasonry . A ? sociated , as he was , \ vith brethren sothoroughly imbued with the great principles of the Craft , he felt confident as to the future of the Province . The following toasts succeeded : —Bv the Chair : '' The R . W ., the Prov . G . Master , South Wales , Bro " . Talbot ; " "The W ., the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . Homfray ) . "

"Past and present Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , " ra sponded toby Bro . Kennard . "The Visitors , " responded tob y Bro . Capt . Gierke . " The Lodges of the Provinces , " was responded to by Bro . Chambers , of the Isca , who referred to a new fund inaugurated by his lodge , with the view of providing the means of education to the children of deceased Masous ; also by Bro . Kennard , as W . M . of the Kennard Lodge , and Bro . C . H . Oliver , in the absence of Bro . Gratte , W . M ., of the Silurian .

" The Lodges from Neighbouring Provinces , " was acknowledged by Bro . Talbot . " The Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . Fox , found a hearty response from Bro . Pickford , the Prov . G . Treas . Bro . Sheppard gave "The Mayor of Newport , " and Bro . L . A . Homfray returned thanks . By the Chair , " The health of Bro . Cheese , Bro . Lawrence , and Bro . J . W . Bebell , " all of whom had worked hard to secure the success of the day's proceedings . With great art'stic and heraldic skill had Bro . Bebell emblazoned the silken banner borne before him ( the Prov . G . M . ) iu the procession that day , and ho begged to tbaiik him for the great pains he bad taken .

The last toast was "To nil poor and distressed Masons , Sc , which was drunk in solemn silence . The brethren , as usual , were harmonious . There was no lack of musical talent ; and the pianoforte , so skilfully manipulated upon by Bro . Groves , was a valuable addition to the pleasures of the evening . Complimentary addresses to the Prov . G . M . and his Deputy were severally prescn ted by the Silurian , Isca , and Kennard Lodges ; also from the Key Stone Lodge of Mark Masons .

STAFFORDSHIRE . STAFFORD . —Staffordshire Knot Lodge ( No . 726 ) . —Tho anniversary meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , 11 th instant , at the A ine Hotel . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . John Bodenham , who rend several letters apologising for the absence of various brethren , amongst them being one from the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . G . Singleton Tudor . The

lodge having been raised to the third degree , the installation of Bro . J . Pilling took place as Worshipful Master for the year ensuing , in the presence of several Past Masters , the other brethren having previously retired . On their re-admission to the lodgo room , the W . M . Elect was declared to have been installed in the usual form , and he then proceeded to the appointment of his various officers , namely , James Senior , S . W . ; Arthur Gee , J . W . ; Thomas Moore , S . D .,- Jas . C . Marson , J . D . ; Henry