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assisted by the members . Two brethren wero elected members , and tho Lodgo Avas closed .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —Hold at the Rodnev ' s Head , 12 Old-stroot , Goswoll-road , on Monday , tho 11 th instant . Present—Bros . SparrowW . M ., C . Lorkin S . W ., PoAvell J . W ., Tolmie Preceptor , Fenner Secretary , Sillis S . D ., Stock J . D ., Alford I . G ., Christopher Tyler ; also Bros . Halham , Wing , Johnston , Byott , Mosolev , Thompson , Woolley , Banks , Trewinnard , Cuthbert , Isaac ,

Hunter , & c . Lodgo opened , the minntes wero rea I and confirmed . Bro . Wing answered tho questions leading to tho second degree , and was entrusted . Lodgo advanced to the second degree , when the W . M . vohearsed tho ceremony of passing . Tho W . M . worked the sections of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Lodge was closed to

first degree , when Bro . Jas . Cuthbert , of No . 4 , GlasgoAV Kilwinning , and Bro . J . J . Woolley of tho Wanderers Lodge , No . 1601 , wore elected members . Bro . Lorkin Avas appointed to tbo chair for the ensuing week . A voto of thanks was aAvarded tho W . M ., this being tho first time of his occupying tho chair in this Lodgo .

Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . —On Tuesday , tho 12 th March , at tho Bedford Hotel , Southampton-buildings , Holborn . Present—Bros . Cooper W . M ., Tranter S . W ., Hallam J . W ., Dickina Sec , Dwarbor Treas ., Bramham S . D ., Soper J . D ., Clennell I . G ., P . M . Bingemann Preceptor , Brown , Comn , Dodson , Bond , Johnston , Linscott , & c . Tho Lodge being opened and tho

minutes read and confirmed , Bro . Johnston , a candidate for passing , ansAvered the questions , and in due course AA-as passed . The first and third sections of the Lecturo wero worked by Bro . Brown , the second and fourth by Bro . Bingemann . Tho Lodgo was resumed , and Bro . Tranter elected W . M . for the ensuing week , Officers in rotation . The Lodge was then closed in perfect harmony , and adjourned to Tuesday , 19 th March .

Clarence Lodge No . 68 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , the 11 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Bristol . Bros . F . Trail W . M ., John Gard S . W ., H . Whito J . W ., George Perriu Sec , It . Coaffee Treas ., J . Courtice S . D ., E . J . Grubb J . D ., C . Gilbert I . G ., Bros . Hazard P . M ., and Rice P . M . Tylers . P . M . 's Bros . Compton and Eastabrook jnn . Visitors—Bros . Capt . C . Blick 279 , G . It . Ireland , and S . M . Davies . The business comprised the reading and

confirming the minntes of previous meeting . It was proposed by I . P . M . Eastabrook , and seconded by Bro . Secretary , that AV . Bro . Coaffee be appointed as representative of the Clarence Lodgo on the Prov . Charity Organisation Committeo ; carried unanimously . It was proposed by tho W . M . and seconded by Worshipful Bro . Compton , that an address of condolence be sent to tho widow and family of the late Bro . Knowland , sympathising with , them in their bereavement .

Ancient Ebor Preceptory , No . 101 ( K . T . ) . —The annual meeting for the installation of Eminont Preceptor took place at York , on Tuesday . The Preceptory Avas openod at 7 p . m . by the E . Sir Knt . T . B . Whytehcad E . P ., after Avhich Comp . J . G . Croft , of the Zetland Chapter , AVUS admitted and installed a member of tho Order by the E . P . The ceremony of installation of Sir Knt . the Eev . Wm .

Valentine was then proceeded with , E . Sir Knt . J . W . Woodall , Prov . G . Constable for N . and E . Yorkshire , acting as Installing Preceptor . The neAvly enthroned E . P . was afterwards sainted in dne form by the members , and thanked them for tho honour conferred upon him . He afterwards appointed his Officers as folloAv : —T . B . Prissick Constable , J . S . Cumberland Marshal , T . Cooper Treasurer , T . B . Whytehead Registrar , G . Simpson Capt . of Lines , J . Ward Equerry . The

snm of ono guinea Avas voted to the Masonic Boys' School , and the Preceptory Avas closed ; after which the members met at an excellent supper , provided by Bro . J . Toes , afc which the principal toasts Avere duly honoured . Amongst those present were tho f ' olloAving Sir Knights : —AVm . Lawton P . E . P ., Bryan Wormald P . E . P ., Wm . Beanland P . E . P . ( Faith , Bradford ) , W . Itowloy ( Fidelity , Leeds ) , P . H . RoAvland , & c , & c .

Elias Ashmole Chapter , No . 148 , Warrington —The annual Convocation Avas held oh Monday last . Tho Chapter was opened by tho M . E . Z ., assisted by E . Companions Brierlcy H . M . E . Z . elect , John HOAVCS P . Z ., Prov . G . S . N . Cumberland and Westmoreland , as J ., and H . elect , H . S . Alpass P . Z ., Prov . G . S . E ., D . W . Fiuney P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., aud W . S .

HaAvkins P . Z . When tho vest of the Companions were admitted , and the minntes read and confirmed , E . Comp . Finney presented the M . E . Z . elect for the benefit of installation , and ho AA-as duly placed in tho chair of Z ., according to antient custom . E . Comp . Alpass presented E . Comp . BOAVCS , Avho was duly installed , and E . Comp . Finney

presented Comp . Thomas Tunstall J . elect . After tho ceremony , the chiefs Avere saluted , the Chaptcrclosed , and the Companions adjourned to refreshment , when a very pleasant evening was spent , under the genial guidance of the M . E . Z . The proceedings were enlivened by Bomo excellent singing .

Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 187 . —Held its regular meottngon Wednesday , 13 th March , at Freemasons' Hall , Bristol . Present—Bros . John " Morgan W . M ., J . Watkin Iliker S . W .. H . Pidgomi J . W ., C . F . Hare Secretary , J . Abraham S . D ., A . Hull J . I ) ., T . II . i'richard P . M . D . C , W . If . Bowden P . M . I . G . pro tern , W . Hazard P . M . Tyler , Rice P . M . second ditto . Visitors- I ! -o- - . [¦; . J . Gndib OS , \ Y . II . Bowden P . M . 103 , C . U . Angeil r 25 , Westbuiy , and S . M . Davies . After the minutes of previous meeting hud been eouliruicd , Mr . E . D ,

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Morris was ballottcd for , accepted , and initiated , by requisition . It was proposed by tho W . M ., aud seconded by Bro . 0 . F . Hare , that W . Bro . T . II . Prichard be appointed representative of tho Royal Sussex Lodge on tho Provincial Charity Organisation Committee . The motion Avas carried unanimously . W . Bro . BoAvden briefly explained tho object of tho Committeo , whioh was to einbraco the

united actiou of tho Lodges of tho Province for concentrating their voting power , and to otisare the success of their candidates . It is evident this arrangement meets Avith the approval of tho brethren of Bristol , as all the Lodges that havo received the circular from tho Prov . Grand Secretary bearing on it , have responded by immediately appointing a representative . Tho advantago of this movement must bo apparent to all , as each Lodgo , through its delegate , will tako an

activo part in securing as many votes , and collecting a 3 many subscriptions as possible . We mast congratulate W . Bro . BoAvden ( Avho is acting Secretary to the committee ) on procuring the co-oporation of all tho Lodges in snch an important moasuro , and Avhile that con . centrating help will not diminish the ardent zeal ho has ever shown in all charity mattors , it -will mako lighter thoso duties Avhich he has hitherto for so many ycar 3 most snecessf nlly carried out .

Sussex E-A . Chapter , No . 187 . —The regular convocation was held on Thursday , tho 7 th of March , at Froomasons'Hall , Bristol . Present—M . E . Comp 3 . E . A . Barrett Z ., J . T . Hallam H ., B . Gay P . Z . J ., J . H . Pritchard P . Z . Treas ., G . F . Tnckey S . E ., H . Pigeon S . N ., W . Munro P . S ., R . L . Tnckey aud E . Honey Assist . Sojs ., A . Brettle

Org ., Wm . Hazard Janitor . Visitors—Comps . Wm . Bonham P . Z . D . C . P . G . C , S . M . Davies , & c . Usual preliminaries being disposed of , Bros . Hooper , Farlor and Hare wero ballottod for and accepted , and tho two latter brethren wero duly exalted to the R . Arch degree , M . E . Comp . W . H . Bowden taking tho position of First Principal .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction No . 193 . —Tho regular meeting was held on tho 13 th inst . Bros . G . L . Walker W . M ., Aarons S . W ., J . W . 0 . Bush J . W ., E . Staley S . D ., Beddlo I . G , J . K . Pitt Secretary , J . Constable Treasurer , Christopher Tyler . The routine business having been accomplished , the W . M . rehearsed the

second degree , Bro . Pitt acting candidate . The W . M . Avorked the first and second sections of the lecture , assisted by Bro . Constable and the brethren . Bro . Aarons was elected Master for the ensuing week . Present—Bros . Fells , Hill , Hogarth , Smithers , Andrews and D . Posener .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —On Saturday , the 9 th inst ., at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , N . Present—Bros . McMillan W . M ., Ross S . W ., Slaiter J . W ., Killick Sec , Garrod S . D ., McDoAvell J . D ., Spencer I . G-., Pearcy Preceptor .

Visitor—Bros . Elias Parr , St . James ' s Lodge , 97 . Tho Lodgo was duly opened and minutes confirmed . Tho ceremony of passing waa rehearsed , Bro . C Lorkin candidato . The sections of the second Lecture were worked . Bro . Elias Parr , St . James ' s Lodge , 97 , was elected a member , and Bro . Ross appointed W . M . for the ensning week .

Pornfret . Lodge , No . 860 , Northampton . —There AVUS a rather larger attendance than nsnal at this Lodge on Thursday last . Bro . T . Whitehouso W . M ., F . Gadsby S . W ., H . W . Parker J . W . J . S . Norman S . D ., T . It . Wood J . D ., G . Ellard I . G ., G . Robinson P . M . Sec , J . T . Green P . M . D . C , J . TJ . Stanton P . M ., and J . Bingley Stewards ; Bros . B . Wilkins D . P . G . M . North and Hnnts , M . A . Boeme

and R . Winter P . M . ' s , with a good muster of brethren , were present at the timo fixed for opening the Lodge . Mr . Edward Haynes and Mr . Joseph Sadler Avere balloted for and duly elected . Tho ceremony of initiation Avas performed by tho W . M ., tho various officers doing their part in a vory commendablo manner . On the adjournment , the brethren did full justice to the fourth degreo , and tho remainder of tho evening passed off agreeably .

La Tolerance Lodge of Instruction , No . 538 . —This Lodgo held its regular meetiug ou tho 13 th inst ., at the Horse and Groom , Winsley-strect , W ., for tho ceremony of installation , Avhich according to the bye-laAvs was to bo the business of tho oveniug . Precisely at 8 o ' clock the Lodgo was opened by the venerablo Pre . ceptor , Bro . T . A . Adams P . G . P ., & c , and after the minutes had

been read and confirmed tho Lodge Avas opened in the second degree , and Bro . W . II . Dean W . M . No . 417 P . P . G . S . B . Dorset Avas presented to rcceiA'o the benefit of installation , Avhich Avas then proceeded Avith . Tho Lodgo having been opened in tho third degree , tho M . M . ' s retired , and Bro . Dean Avas duly installed into the chair , according to ancient custom . The brethren having been readmitted ,

tho W . M . AVUS saluted in due form and then invested his Officers as follow : — Bros . E . Child No . 538 S . W ., T . AV Cooper No . 533 J . W ., It . Pievpoinfc No . 1365 S . D ., Iriath No . 1507 J . D ., W . Maxated No . ISO I . G ., 0 . Davis P . M . No . 3 S 2 Treas ., J . Hnrdell No . 1313 Hon . Sec . The ancient charges wore then delivered by Bro . Adams

in his most efl ' ectivo manner . This being the night for election of Treasnrer and Secretary , Bro . C Davis P . M . 3 S 2 Ava 3 unanimously elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . Hurdell D . C . 131 S Secretary . After tho remaining Lodge bnsiness had been done , a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Adams brought a very pleasant evening to a close .

Lily Lodge of Instruction , No . 820 . —Held its Avoekly meeting at Mr . Palmer ' s . The Greyhound , Richmond , at 7 .-30 p . m ., on Saturday , 11 th March . The attendance shoAved a decided improve , ment upon previous me » tings , many of the older members having responded to the call of the last W . M . to assist iu preventing the collapse of this useful institution . Bros . Wade W . M ., Digby S . W ., II in ton J . W ., Fisher S . D ., Cleav J . D ., Hatnbliu I . G ., Phillips Preceptoi