Provincial.

The brethren then adjourned to Bro . J . S . Robinson ' s , the King's Head Hotel , where a sumptous banquet was provided in the host's usual able and liberal style . The W . M . presided and the two AA ardens occupied their constant places . The cloth being removed , and thanks returned by the Chaplain Bro . J . B . Towne , the AA' . M . proposed "The Queen , " and in

doing so said , he was sure it would meet with that loyal reception which at all times characterises a company of Englishmen and more especially of Freemason ? , not only because she is a wise and virtuous sovereign , but she has struck a chord which lies deeper in our hearts than loyalty . In her social and domestic life she has gained the love and esteem of all her 'Subjects .

National Anthem—Solo by Bro . Davis . Bro . J . AV . Marshall presided at the piano forte . The AA ' . M . next proposed "The Most Worshipful Grand Ufaster , Lord Zetland , and the Officers of the Grand Lodge , " and took that opportunity of alluding to his lordship ' s kindness In so liberally placing his grounds at Aske at the . disposal ofthe brethren of this lodge last Whit Tuesday .

The AV . M . now proposed " Bros . John Fawcett , R . AV . Prov . Grand Master , and Sir Hepworth Williamson , Part ., R . W . Dep . Prov . Grand Master , " and reminded tho brethren that this was the first festival where they had had the honour of drinking the health of their recently installed D . Prov . G . M .

Song— "The fine old English Gentleman , " by Bro . Bailey . "The Health of the AVorshipful Master , " was proposed by the S . AV ., who spoke of the services rendered to the Craft by Bro . Lear , and congratulated the brethren of having elected so expert a brother to rule over them . Bro . J . E . Mackay in proposing " The newly elected officers , " expressed his great pleasure in the success which had attended the labours of the officers during the past and felt certain

year , that the appointments made thftt day insuved a bright prospect for the future . Bro . the Rev . L . B . Towne , Chap ., ably responded to this toast . Song—" Pour out the Rhine AAlne , " Bro . Kay . Bro . J . TV . Marshall then rose , and proposing " Tiie Masonic Charities , " made a touching appeal to the brethren on behalf

of the Boys' School , aud said he had a further claim on the liberality of the brethren this year , as he this evening repvesented Bro . Levy , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . and Prov . J . G . W ., who has undertaken the office of Steward for this province , at the forthcoming festival in behalf of the Boys ' School ; and he was certain he need only remind the brethren of the eminent services rendered to this lodge by Bro . Levy to ensure a liberal response to the toast .

Song— "A Mason's true jewels , " by Bro . J . TV . Marshal ! . The AV . M . then announced that the collection just made would enable him to remit tbe sum often guineas to Bro . Levy , Bro . John Morrell , I . G ., then asked permission of the AA ' . M . to make a digression from the formal business of the evening , and said he had now one of the most pleasant duties to perform which fell to the lot of man—to reward merit . He had been deputed bthe junior members of the lodto present to Bro

y ge . Davis , the retiring Master , a Past Master ' s jewel , as a slight token of the high estimation in which he was held by them . They ( the junior brethren ) looked upon Bro . Davis as their Masonic father , and he hoped they would prove worthy sons of so noble a sire , and concluded by attaching the jewel to the breast of Bro . Davis , wishing iiiui long life and health to wear it . , ,

Bro . Davis , in acknowledging the gift , said he did so with mingled feelings { of pleasure and regret . He had pleasure in congratulating the brethren on the happy selection they had made in his successor , aud the regret he felt on leaving that post which had become endeared to him from the many pleasing reminiscences and associations of the past year . Any services he might have rendered the lodge were amply repaid by the kind and cordial feeling evinced to him bthe brethrenFor

y . this further token of their esteem he begged to return them his sincere and heartfelt thanks , and he assured them be would ever value it as one of the most precious gifts it had been his lot to receive . Song— "Bear life's battle maufullv , " Bro . Davis . _ Che W . M . proposed " The A isitors , " ivhich was responded to by Bros . AVilson and Kay .

Bro . Marshall then proposed "The Host , " which was responded to by Bro . Eobinson ; and this pleasant and harmonious meeting was brought to a close by Bro . Waldy , P . Prov . J . G . AV ., proposing the Tyler ' s toast . HABTLEPOOL . Anniversary ofthe St . Helen ' s Lodge ( No . 531 ) .

On Thursday , the 26 th ult ., the brethren of this lodge , together with several officers and brethren of neighbouring lodges , assembled in the Masonic Hall , Regent-square , for the purpose of installing the W . M . for the ensuing year . Amongst those present on the occasion were the reliving AA ' . M ., Bro . W . J . Sivewright ; Bros . Groves , P . Prov . J . G . D ., Armstrong , and Nathan , P . M . ' s ; G . Moore , M . D ., P . M . 531 and 764 / P . Prov . J . G . W . ; DoddsP . M . Tees Lodge ( No . 509 ) Stockton

, , , P . Prov . S . G . W ., P . Prov . G . Beg . ; Rev . H . B . Tristram , P . M . Apollo-Phoenix Lodge ( No . 460 ) , Bermuda ; AV . C . AVardfackson , W . M . Harbour of Refuge Lodge ( No . 76-1 ) , AVest Hartlepool , Prov . S . G . W . ; and numerous other brethren . The AV . M . elect , Bro . Emra Holmes , Prov . S . G . W ., having been installed with si ! due solemnity into the chair of K . S . by lire . Moore , then proceeded to invest the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Forbes , S . AV . ; J .

Armstrong , J . W . ; Bell , Sec ; Ropner , Treas . ; Corner , S . D . ; E . Alexander , J . D . ; AV . Hall and W . Carter , Stewards ; J . Groves , Dir . of Cers . ; aud J . Mowbray , Tyler . The hwestiture of Bro . Sivewright , I . P . M " ., had proceeded in due course . The lodge having been closed in due Masonic form , the brethren afterwards adjourned to Bro . Riddle ' s , the King ' s Head hotel , where the annual festival had been provided in a style reflecting much credit on the cuisine ol the excellent host and hostess . After the cloth had been drawn , the AV . AI . ( presiding ) gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in succession from the

chair . These included , "The Queen ; " "The Most Worshipful Grand Master of England , Bro . the Earl of Zetland ;" " The Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master of England , Bro . Earl de Grey and Ripon ; " " The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of Durham , Bro , John Fawcett ; " and "The Eight AVorshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master of the same province , Bro . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., M . P . " These having been all duly honoured , were followed hy "Tiie Grand Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham , " proposed by Bro . Dodds , in eloquent and graceful terms , and approuriately acknowledged on their behalf by Bro . Sivewright , P . G . P . ; and " The Past Grand Officers of Durham , " by Bro . Tristram . This toast was associated with the name of Bro . Dodds , and by him feelingly

acknowledged . The other toasts were " The Worshipful Master , " proposed by Bro . Dr . Moore , and responded to by the AV . M . ; "The Installing Masier , " proposed by the W . M . ancl acknowledged by Dr . Moore ; "The Past Masters of St . Helen's , " responded to by Bro . Armstrong ; " The Immediate Past Master , " proposed by Bro . Dr . Moore , and responded to by Bro . Sivewright , I . P . M . ; "The Past Officers of St . Helen ' s , " proposed

hy Bro . Bell and responded to by Bro . Carter ; " The Present Officers , " proposed by Bro . Armstrong , P . M ., and-responded to by Bro . Forbes , S . W . ; "The Visiting Brethren , " proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by Bro . Tristram ( who expressed in eloquent terms his high appreciation of the importance and utility of the Order , from a personal experience of its elevating and fraternal influences in each of the four quarters of the globe ); "The Worshipful Masters , AVardens and Brethren of No . 764-, " responded to by a P . M . of that lodge . The meeting then separated .

NORTH AVALES AND SHROPSHIRE . AVELCHPOOL . — Welchpool Lodge ( No . 90 S ) . The last regularmeeting of this lodge took place on the 6 th ult ., under the able presidency of Bro . F . Smith , W . M . The lodge WES opened in the second degree , and the minutes of the previous lodge meeting were read and confirmedBro . John Samuel

, , Hon- Sec . informed the AV . M . that he was about to leave the neighbourhood and reside in Liverpool , and very much regretted to say that change of residence would necessitate the resignation of his office as Secretary , the duties of which it had given him great pleasure to perform during the last two years .