Masonic Mems.

bairns , having held the post of W . M . to the Lodge of Instruction since its formation , in April , stated that this was the last time he should occupy the chair , and called upon the brethren to elect his successor for the ensuing mouth , when it was suggested by Bro . Bliehfeldt , Sec , ( and "W . M . of the parent Ledge ) , and supported by Bro . Johnson , J . W ., that Capt . Manton , S . W . of tlia 1 the parent Lodge , should bo W . M . for the ensuing month , and by ballot 1 : • - ..: unanimously elected . Bro . Manton accepted the postancl proposed a re :- " ti-juwhich was

, , , seconded by the J . W ., aud also carried unanimously , that th- I- -i thanks of this Lodge of Instruction are clue , and are hereby given , to Bro . l . i ' ar ' i . ! ns for the very able and efficient maimer in which he has discharged his do ' - the first W . lf . of the Merchant Navy Lodge of Instruction , No . 1083 , i ....-. i : . e resolution be recorded in the minutes of the Lodgo , and that a copy of the sr .. ' .- be transmitted to Bro . Fiiirbairns . Tho W . M . feelingly acknowledged the high compliment paid him , ancl tho Lodge was closed in duo form , ancl with solemn prayer .

CUESCENT LODOK ( So . 1090 ) . —Tiie first regular meeting was held at the King ' s Head Tavern , Twickenham , on Saturday last , Bro . Hy . Garrod , W . M . presiding , and the whole of the officers being punctual iu their attendance . The inauguration having so recently taken place , coupled with professional engagements of importance , tbe proficiency of the staff , as regards "labour , " could not be tested . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation , and separate votes of thanks to the donors of various articles of furniture , & c , were ordered to be placed on the minutes .

Tho banquet was plainly but liberally and substantially furnished , ancl afforded universal satisfaction . Tho maimer in which the AV . M . discharged the duties devolving upon him—in controlling the proceedings and in proposing the customary loyal and Masonic toasts—gave good earnest of future success . The only visitors were Ijros .-Jno . Hervey , P . G . D . — always so welcome—and AVilson hailing from an Irish Lodge . Several of the brethren contributed , by the exercise of their vocal powers , to the enjoyment of the evening , which was pleasantly spent by all , and brought to a conclusion at a comparatively early hour . A Lodge of Emergency will be held on Monday , 20 th inst ., for the initiation aud passing of candidates .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

BRISTOL . AiTOUC'ran-HTS . —Lotltjes . —Wednesday , Juno 22 nd , Royal Sussex ( 221 ) , Freon . asoua' Hall at 7 ; Friday , 21 th . _ r ... < rnrf « m . —Ditto , at 7- ^ . —¦ Encampment . — -Wednesday , 22 nd , I / ovo and Friend . . Jul-, Veruou Arms , Stockport .

' CHANNEL ISLANDS . PKOVIXCIAIi OUAXB LODGE . TheB . AV . Bro . J . J . Hammond , Grand Master of this province , having appointed Tuesday , May 31 st , for the meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge , in obedience to the summons the brethren began to assemble at the rooms in Museum-street about two o ' clockp . m .. but although then chief was punctual to the appointmentthere

, , were comparatively few who -Appeared to consider punctuality a Masonic virtue , if we may judge from the clilatoriness displayed ou tho occasion—for a full hour or more elapsed before the proceedings could be commenced , and oven then some of the most important offices were not represented by their proper occupants . At hist , however , directions were given to form the procession of Grand Officers in the usual order , to advance from the robing room to the hall in which the brethren were assembled . The province of AA ' a-wickshire was represented by the immediate

Past Grand AVarden , who attended on the special invitation of the Grand Master of Jersey , and he was the only stranger present . The procession entered the Lodge-4 D