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J . D . ; Golden , I . G . ; Taylor , Org . ; Crocker , Tyler ; Capt . AVesthead , AVoolryche , Drennan , Browse , Pope , and Maye ; and as visitors , Bros . Chapman , 328 ; Couldrey , 1254 ; AVarren , 1254 ; Law , 97 . The W . M . explained the unavoidable absence of the Secretary and S . D . This circumstance , and the amount of work fco be done , caused a frequent change of those who acted as officers in the course of the evening . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened

in the 2 nd degree , when Bro . AVesthead and Drennan on examination acquitted themselves admirably , were entrusted , and dismissed for preparation . The lodge having heen opened in the 3 rd degree , Bro . AVesthead was re admitted , and raised to the rank of Alaster Mason hy Bro . Dr . Hopkins , at the request of the AA . M ., who subsequently performed the same ceremony for Bro . Drennan , in a most creditable manner , especially considering that it was the first occasion of his attempting it . Bro .

Niner , S . W ., was , as usual , most clear and emphatic in his explanation of the working tools . The lodge was resumed in the : 2 nd , and then in the 1 st degree . Bros . Browse , Pope , and Maye , were examined as to their knowledge of the latter , entrusted , and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was again resumed in the 2 nd decree , and the candidates were passed as Fellow Craft by Bro . J . Heath , P . AI . ; Bro . Niner , ns before , explaining the working tools . The lodge was then resumed in the 1 st degree . The AV . M . mentioned that he had received voting papers for three of the charities , which he was requested to sign and place in the hands of the D . Prov . G . M ., to be used according to his

¦ discretion . Bro . Law stated that he had formed one of a deputation from Paignton to solicit the sanction of the W . M . and AVardens for the formation of a new lodge at that place , and presented two letters in favour of the scheme which he had received from the Prov . G . M . ; these were placed in the hands of the AV . Af ., and read by him . Bro . Law said that it was felt to he proper to ask this favour from the Pleiades Lodge , because in it several of the promoters had been admitted to the privileges

of the Order . Bro . Dr . Hopkins remarked that by law the sanction of the three highest officers only was requisite for a petition for a new warrant ; but thafc this had in some instances heen given contrary to the wish of the members of the lodge over which they presided . Feeling thafc the coursanowpursued was the most straightforward and honourable , considering moreover that the population of Paignton , and the number of Masons there , fully warranted an endeavour to form a new lodge in the

district , he moved that the sanction of the Pleiades Lodge he given to the application , and thafc the AV . M . and AVardens bo requested to sign it . The proposition was seconded by Bro . Niner , and supported by Bros . J . Heath , Powning , Watson , P . M ' s ., and Bro . AV . Cuming , AV . M . The resolution was put , and carried unanimously . The AV . M . informed the brethren who had undergone the ceremonies that the lateness of the hour precluded the pnsssihility of giving the usual charges and explanation of the tracing boards , but that an opportunity for hearthese wouldbe afforded at the next meeting . The lodge was closed at quarter to 10 .

DERBYSHIRE . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . On Tuesday , 2 nd inst ., the Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the Assemhly Rooms , Market Hall , Ashhourn , the arrangements being under the excellent management of the AV . M ., officers , and brethren of the St . Oswald Lodge . The attendance of brethren from Derby , Buxton , Ripley , & e .,

was numerous , in addition to a full attendance of brethren resident in Ashbourne . Bro . Okeover , D . Prov . G . M ., opened the Provincial Grand Lodge in due form , prayers being offered up by the Provincial Grand Chaplain ( Bro . fche Rev . A . A . Bagshawe , " Vicar of Buxton ) . The minutes of the previous Provincial Grand Lodge were read and confirmed . Bro . John Smith , P . Prov . G . S . D ., read the report of the

Masonic Hall Committee , aud moved its confirmation , which was seconded by Bro . T . Cox , Prov . G . T ., and , after an interesting discussion , was carried . The site of the Derby Masonic Hall will be on the left hand side going up Green Lane , at the corner of Gower Street , and opposite to the Scotch Presbyterian Church . The cost of the Tmilding will be a little over £ 2 , 000 . The designs have heen furnished hy Bro . Sheffield , Architect , Derby , and have been approved .

Bro . Varley , P . M ., read the report of the Charity Committee , which was received aud adopted . The Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . Naylor , read a communication from Wieksworfch , inviting Bro . Okeover to lay the foundation-stone of a new Town Hall , with Masonic honours , on or about the 14 th of September , Bro . Okeover answered that it would give him great pleasure to comply with the request . After the lodge had heen closed iu form the brethren

adjourned to the Green Man Hotel , where a most sumptuous banquet awaited them . Bro . H . C . Okeover , D . Prov . G . M ., presided , and was supported hy the Provincial Grand Chaplain and other officers . Bro . H . Hillam , Prov . G . S . AV ., was in the Vice-chair . About seventy brethren sat down . The usual Alasonic toasts were given , and a most agreeable evening spent .

DURHAM . SUNDERLAND . —Williamson Lodge ( No . 149 ) . —The members of this flourishing Lodge assembled in large numbers afc their lodge-room , in the Royal Hotel , Monkewearmouth on Monday , May 1 st ., to assist in the installation of Bro . AV . Liddell , as AV . A 1 . for the ensuing twelve months . The ceremony of

installation was ably rendered hy the outgoing AV . M ., Bro . It . Hudson . Bro . Liddell having been duly placed in the chair , saluted and proclaimed , he invested the following officers : —Bros . Hudson , I . P . M . ; AV . Bryans , S . D . ; J . H . Coates , J . D . ; R . M . Halfknight , P . AI . Tresis .: J . Barlow , Sec . ; J . H . Sanderson , S . D . ; T . Atkinson , J . D . ; , J . Eggleston , I . G . ; A . Forresfc , D . G ., of C ; J . Thompson , Tyler ; C . F . Austin , and R . AVard , Stewards ; R . Shadforth , and C . Bell , Auditors . Thern was a large

attendance of visitors , including the Bros . AVeiner , AV . M . 80 ; the AV . M . AV . Skeltou , several Present and Past Provincial Grand Officers , and Past Masters , Officers and Brethren of Nos . 80 , 94 , 97 , and 481 . The Annual Festival of the Lodge wa . held on Jionday , May 8 th ., the AV . M . Bro . Liddell presiding . The attendance was large , and included among many others Bros . M . AVeiner , AV . M . 80 ; AV . Skelton , AV . M . 97 ; AV . H . CrookesP . G . S . ; P . G . HistendahlP . G . P . ; B . Hudson

, , , P . G . D . C ; S . J . Trade , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; R . AV . Halfknight , P . Prov . G . P . ; Trewhill , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; G . Lord , P . Prov . G . S . B . As usual a pleasant and harmonious evening was spent , the proceedings being greatly enlivened by the musical performances of Bros . A . Forrest ; R . Ferry , and R . Giesicke .

LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . LIVERPOOL : —CONSECRATION OP STANLEY LODGE ( NO . 1235 ) . On Thursday , the 27 th ult ., the Stanley ' Lodge , 1325 , ( the warrant for which was granted in July of last year ) , was consecrated afc the Masonic Hall , Kirkdale , Liverpool . Bro . Thos . AVylie , AV . P . G . R ., who had been appointed by Sir

Thomas Fermor-Hesketh , M . P , R . W . Prov . G . AI . of AVest Lancashire , as his deputy fco consecrate the Lodge , and install the AV . M , designate , was ably assisted by Bros . E . G . Vernon , M . A ., W . Prov . G . C . ; Robert AVylie , Prov . G . Dir of Cers ., acting as Prov . G . S ., in the unavoidable absence of H . S . Alpass , Prov . G . S . ; T . Marsh , Asst . G . Dir . of Cer ., acting as G . D . C . ; AVilliam Laidbow , P . G . Sup . of AA ks . ; and H . P . Larson , P . AI . 594 , as consecrating officers ;

Bros . AV . AVade , P . Prov . G . P , of Clieshue , acting as S . AV . ; J . Hocken , P . M . 673 , J . AV . ; and Sillitoe , AV . M . 605 , as I . G . The musical part of the ceremony was most ably conducted hy Bros . J . Skeaf , WM . 216 , AV . P . G . O ., assisted by Bros . T . Armstrong , P . AI . 155 , 216 , 292 , AV . P . Prov . G . D . ; D . Jones , P . AI . 155 ; John Jones , Thomas Yeatman , ar . d Evans . The following were also amongst the brethren present , viz .: Bros . Past Masters Archer , Lunt , J . T . Lea , Martin , Gracie ,

Shepard , and Morrison ; AV . Masters Bros . Turley , I . C . Lunk , and T . Clark , as also the following brethren , viz . : Bros . Beesley , Morgan , Hurtswick , Radeiiffe , Barry , Trimble , Smith , Armstrong , Gregory , Longdon , C . Leighton , Galium , Stewart , Ackerley , and Abraham . The consecrating Alaster commenced the proceedings with a very impressive address on the nature of the meeting . The petition and warrant of constitution having heen read by Bro . Robfc . AVvlie , the Acting P . G . S ., and the members of the