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having been introduced through it into the Craft , he could not but consider Bro . AVilson must be satisfied ivith the share he had taken in its formation . Thc members , in grateful acknowledgment , had unanimously elected Bro . AVilson an honorary member , and voted him a jewel , which , although trifling compared ivith the honours and rewards he already possessed , would , he trusted , be received by Bro . AVilson as a token of the heartfelt gratitude of the lodge . The

AV . AI . then placed the jewel on Bro . AVilson ' s breast , ivho , on rising , briefly tendered his thanks for the compliment , observing that , although , having many , he was not accustomed to wear them —he would , however , make that an exception , as nothing he had ever received by way of present afforded him so much gratification . Tlie jewel , manufactured by Bro . Rook , has on its face an oak , in silver , in addition to the Masonic emblems ; on its reverse is engraved- — " Presented to Bro . S . B . Wilson , P . AI . and P . S . G . D ., on his

election as an honorary member , and as a testimonial of respect and -xratitude for his valuable services to the British Oak Lodge , So . 1132 , March 25 , 1861 . " Tlie AV . M ., previous to closing the lodge , made known his resolution not to confer superior degrees upon any brother unless he was able to prove proficiency in that lie had already been admitted into . The lodge was closeel , and the brethren re-assembled at the social board . Among the visitors present were Bros . W . Rule , V . G . Purs . ; Rev . C . Woodward , Prov . G . Chap ., New South AVales ; J . How , Prov . G . D . C , Herts J . Smith , P . M . No . 63 ; S . Chivcns , P . M . No . 78 ,- and Bro . Rook , > o . 830 .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

HEREFORDSHIRE . PORT - BAIT OE THE D . Puov . G . M . Bro . C . Givatlcin Hill , artist , of Hereford , has just completed a three-quarter sketch of the A ' enerablo Archdeacon R , L . Freer , D . D ., D . Prov . G . AI . The portrait , which is to be painted from this sketch , is to be placed in the lodge-room of the Palladian Lodge

( . No . 141 ) , held at the Green Dragon Hotel , Hereford , as a companion picture to that of our late Bvo . the Rev . R . Underwood , P . D . Prov . G . AI . of this Province . The A enerable Archdeacon is represented in full Provincial Grand clothing , and wearing the following jewels , P . AL , R . A ., and P . Prov . G . S . AV . He has one hand resting on the volume of the Sacred Law , with one gauntlet lying on the pedestal . AVith so many decorations , it AIMS no easy matter to give to the face the predominant interest , but our talented Bro . has brought out an

admirable likeness , and it is most carefully painted . A meeting of the members of the Palladian Lodge was called to view the picture ; every ono was much pleased with it , and Bro . Hill was commissioned to execute a large painting from it .

NORFOLK . NORWICH . — Cabbell Lodge ( No . 1109 ) . —A special mooting of this lodge was held at the Star Hotel , St . Peter of Mancroft , on the 21 st inst ., Bro . Geo . AAllliam Minns , AV . M ., presiding . On account of the great pressure of business , thc lodge ivas called at six o'clock , ivhen there AVUS a good muster of the brethren . All thc officers of the lodgo were present . The minutes of the last lodge ivere read

and confirmed , after which the ballot was taken for four candidates , Air . Robert Jeary , Mr . James AVarman , Air . Richard Dunn , and Air . Henry Bennett . The ceremony of initiation was well gone through , tlie working being quite in keeping ivith the celebrity this lodge has obtained for excellence . The AV . AI . then informed the brethren that he had received another communication from Bro . B . B . Cabbell , the R . AA ' . Prov . G . AI . of Norfolk , announcing that he had subscribed the sum of ten guineas in the name of the lodge to

the Boys' School ; this , with other donations , amounting to fif'ty guineas , makes the W . AI . of this lodge for the time being a life governor of all the Alasonic Charities . It ivas proposed by the AV . M ., and seconded by Bro . Henry Underwood , that the communication of the R . A \ . Prov . G . AI . be entered on the minutes of the meeting , with the thanks of the brethren for the great honour conferred on the lodge by the R . AV . Prov . G . M . Bro . Henry Jno

. Alason , Prov . G . S . B ,, and P . M . of tbe lodge , AA-HS proposed and elected Dir . of Cers . There are three candidates for initiation , for which purpose the lodge intend to hold a special meeting , on Thursday , April 4 , at six o ' clock , there being four raisings and two passings due . The loelge was closeel by the AV . M ., and the brethren assembled around the festive board ' with the W . M . and officers , ivhen a most agreeable evening was spent . " The better Health of

Bro . Howes , " the indefatigable Secretary of the lodge , ivas proposed by the AVAL , AVIIO took the opportunity to observe that the best thanks of the lodge were due to that excellent brother for the great services he had rendered to the lodge .

YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . BRADFORD . —Lodge of Hope ( No . 379 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge ivas holden at the Alasonic Hall , Duke-street , on the 25 th March ; there being present—James Lumb , AV . AI ., in the chair ; J . Gaunt , S . AV . ; A . Hunter , S . AV . ; Rev . AVm . Fearnsides , B . A ., Chaplain ; G . C . FetleyS . D . ; . 1 . PickardJ . D . ; J . ColemanI . G . ;

, , , Henry Smith , P . M ., as . Sec ; George Beanland , Treas . ; J . J . Holmes , O . G . ; James Holt Buckley , P . AL , Curator ; and an unusually large attendance of brethren , amongst whom were the following P . AIs .-. J . F . Robinson , M . Rogersou , Henry Pamir , AVilliam Gath , D . Siilmoiid , Thos . Hill , AVm . Alaivson , C . H . Taylor , M . D . ; also , Bros . G . Aiitchell , J . Armitage , AV . lbbetson , AV . Holt , S . Woodheacl , Arthur Briggs , AVm . Bollans , J . Pratt , H . 0 . Alaivson ,

Geo . Snoivden , H . Butterworth , and J . AVilson . Visiting brethren -. E . W . Shaw and S . Freeman , from No . 384 , Leeds ; Bros . C . Aldrieh , No . 267 , Liverpool ; M . B . Hick , P . AL ; John Gill , P . M . ; R , Jlecklethwaite , S . D . No . 727 , AVakefield , and Charles Little , No . 315 , Derby . Tho lodge w-as opened in the first degree , at seveno ' clock , when the minutes of lodges holden Feb . 25 th and March 5 th were read and respectivelconfirmed . Air . AVilliam Bottomley

y was initiated into Freemasonry by the AV . AI ., Bro . Thomas Hill giving the working tools , and Bro . AV . Rogersou the charge . The resignation of Bro . Joseph Smith ivas read and accepted , on the motion of Bro . Thos . Hill , P . M ., seconded by Bro . AA m . Alaivson , P . AL Bro . David Salnioncl , P . AL , Prov . S . G . AV ., proposed , and Bro . AV . Bollans seconded , Air . E . C . Pearson as a candidate for the mysteries and privileges of the Oreler . The motion which stood

onthe circular respecting the new lodge rooms was then introduced , AA-lien Bro . At . Rogersou , P . AL , proposed , and Bro . 1 ) . Salmonel , P . AI . seconded , that tho amount required for the completion of the rooms be borrowed from tho Yorkshire Building Society on the favourable terms offered hy their secretary , ivhich Avas carried . The report of the lodge committee stated that the money required had been already offered bthe brethren in

y proportionate shares ; but after some discussion , it was decided that the former method ivould be more advantageous to the lodge , and would relieve the Treasurer from a complication of accounts . Bro . Thomas Hill , P . AL , proposed , and Bro . Henry Smith , P . AL , seconded , "That Bvo . A \ . Bottomley be passeel in due course . " A communication was read from Bro . AV . Farnfield , Assist . G . See .,

acknowledging receipt of £ 22 for thc Royal Alasonic Annuity Fund , in ivhich ho expressed his regret that tho request to have the whole of the votes included in one voting-paper could not be complied with . The Secretary was requested to again press the matter , nofc only as a convenience to the brethren , but also as relieving the fund of a largo amount of unnecessary expense . AVere this method , generally adopted , nofc only the office labours ivould be considerably lessened , but the business of elections ivould be much facilitated .

In consequence of no reply to several communications to lodge No . 315 , Derby , thc ballot for a brother from that lodge as a joining member to this lodge was unavoidably postponed . The Secretary then read circulars from Leeds , AVakefield , and Huddersfield , pressing their respective claims to the honour of installation o the Right Hon . the Earl cle Grey arid Ripon , when deputations from the two former towns were heard as to tho accommodation they hael to offer ; and ivhile they Avere each anxious to secure the

installation for their respective towns , they still evinced a becoming disposition that the town most likely to give eclat to the ceremony should be selected . Bro . AVm . Alaivson , Prov . G . Supt . of Works , read a communication from the D . Prov . G . AL , Bro . Geo . Fearnley , M . D ., appointing him , and the two previous G . Supts . of AVorks , to visit the three towns named , and report on the respective advantages to the Prov . G . Lodge to be hidden at Hrulelersfielefon AVednesdayApril 10 thwhen the

, , , matter will be finally decided . AVhile the brethren refrained from expressing an opinion as to the most eligible place for holding the installation , a general desire prevailed that the Alost AVorshipful the Grand Alaster , assisted by Grand Lodge , should perform the ceremony . The lodge was closeel in perfect harmony at 9 . 15 p . m ., ivhen the AV . AI . invited the visiting brethren and members of the lodge to join him in the refreshment room , where the usual

substantial repast was served , under the able superintendence of the lodge Stewards , and an agreeable evening was spent . On account of the mournful bereavement of Her Alost Gracious Alajesty and the Royal Family , the loyal toasts ivere drunk in silence . The Alasonic toasts ivere given ivith the honours . The toast of "The Alsiting Brethren " ivas respondeel to by those present . " Thc Health of the Initiate " was given and duly responded to , and a variety of Alasonic and convivial songs enlivened the evening ' s entertainment , which was brought to a close at the hour of eleven o ' clock .

LEEDS . —Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 382 ) . —Tho regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 27 th inst ,, and opened in the usual manner by the AV . AI ., Bro . John Bat ley , assisted by the officers and brethren . The minutes of the last