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installed on Monday , May 12 , at six o ' clock , p . m . Although this lodge numbers 1099 , it is yet under dispensation , and there appears great uncertainty as to when it will be consecrated . GLOUCESTERSHIRE . TEIYKESBUEY . —St . George ' s Zodge ( No . 1202 ) . —The last

meeting of this neiv lodge was fully attended by the brethren belonging to it , it being the last previous to the summer vacation , when the AV . M . initiated Mr . AA'illiam Powell and Mr . John Price , both of Tewkesbury . Bros . AA * . Godsall , AVilliam Rice , H . L . Grove , and Robert J . Brooks , having satisfactorily passed their examinations , the AA ' . M . conferred the degree of F . C . on them as a reward of merit . Bros . W . Trotman and Henry Browetthaving given proof of their efficiency in the

, former degrees , the AV . M . conferred on them the degree of M . M ., the ceremonies being performed in the most ample manner . The AV . M . made the following appointments : —Bros . Frederick Moore , to he S . D . ; D . Baskerville , J . D . ; IL Browett , I . G . ; Wm . Godsall , Dir . of Cirs . ; AVm . Rice , jun ., Assist . D . of'Cirs . ; Edward GUhnan , Secretary . The brethren were informed that everything had been arranged by the R . AV . Prov . G . M . for the Province to consecrate tlie lodge and instai the R . W . M . on

Thursday , the 24 th instant . The ceremonies to commence at 2 p . m . punctually , and that in honour of the occasion a grand Masonic , ball would be held at the Town Hall , in the evening of the same day commencing at 9 p . m ., at ivhich it was hoped that every brother of the lodge would attend and enjoy an evening in peace and harmony . The brethren having then refreshed retired .

HAMPSHIRE . BASINGSTOKE . —Oalcley Zodge ( No . 995 ) . —The usual quarterly meeting of this lodge was held at tlie Masonic Hall , Basingstoke , on Monday , the 7 th inst ., and was ably presided over by its AV . M ., Bro . R . S . Hulbert . The business consisted of the usual work , and in passing Bro . C . AV . Seymour , and balloting for Bro . the Rev . E . J . Hawkins , who was unanimously

elected as a joining member . Part of the time was agreeably occupied in arranging to draw lots who should become a governor , for life , of the Royal Freemasons' School for Female Children . This being settled after much discussion , it was decided by Bro . Hulbert gaining the prize . This method of increasing the funds of a charity originated in a plan recommended to consideration , some few months ago , by our worthy and highly respected Bro . J . R . Stebbing of

Southampton , so well and deservedly esteemed for the great interest he takes in Masonic affairs , especially those of charity . This plan was to raise the sum of 10 guineas in the lodge , ivhich being subscribed to a charity would qualify a member to be a governor for life of a Masonic institution , either the Royal Freemasons School for Female Children , the Royal Masonic Institution for Sons of indigent and deceased Freemasons , or the Royal Benevolent Institution for aged Freemasons and their

AVidows , each of which establishments is effecting so much good , and would increase that good equally with its means . We would earnestly recommend other lodges and chapters to adopt the same plan , for enlarging the advantages of those most excellent and beneficient institutions , or say with Horace . "Si quid novisti rectius istis , Candidus imperti , si non , his utere mecmn . " The lodge being closed several of the brethren partook of refreshment , and tlie evening was spent with that pleasure which is sure to attend those who labour to make others happy .

KENT . SIDCOT . —Sydney Zodge ( No . 1131 ) . —A meeting of this flourishing lodge took place on Tuesday , 8 th inst ., at the Black Horse Inn , Bro . P . M . Henderson occupying the chair . After being opened in due form , Bro . Henderson raised Bro . Birt to the sublime degree of Master Mason . A very handsome P . M's . Jewel was presented to Bro . Henderson for the able manner

in which he had conducted the lodge during his year of office . Much regret was felt among the brethren at the absence of the present AV . M ., through a family aiilction . The banquet was served up in Bro . Beachaw . 's usual good taste . The musical arrangements , were under the direction of the Organist , Bro . T . J Smith , whose harmony , combined with Bros . Allanson and Beacham , added greatly to tlie happiness of all present . Among the visitors were Bros . Davison , AVeeks , aud Lacey .

Provincial.

AVOLVERHAMPTON . ST . PETEE ' LODGE ( No . G 07 ) . —The monthly meeting for March was held on the 6 th , the AV . M ., Bro . Cooper presiding , with tho proper officers in their places . The lodgo was opened in form with solemn prayer . The minutes of the list lodgewere read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing Bro . AA'ild to the 2 nd degree ivas ( after the lodge was opened in that

degree ) efficiently performed by the AV . M ., and Bro . Easier , I . P . M ., at the AA' . M . ' s request , delivered the charge ancl lecturein that degree . Several communications and invitations were read , and the lodge was duly closed in form and with solemn prayer . YORKSHIRE ( AVEST . )

SHEFFIELD . —Britannia Zodge ( No . 162 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge took place in the Freemasons' " Hall , Surrey-street , on Thursday , 10 th inst . Bro . Alex . Hay , AA ' . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . Wm . Longden ,. P . M . ; AVm . AVhite , jun ., P . M ., and Prov . G . D . C ; Henry , AVebster , AA . M . 1206 ; S . Arden , S . AV . ; J . Rodgers , J . AA' . ; AV . ShortSec . ; H . J . GameteJ . D . ; F . AV . PrimroseS . AV . 373 ;

, , , R . AA'aterhouse , S . AA ' . 1206 ; E . Drury , J . AV > 373 ; J . Oxley ,. J . AV . 1206 ; F . AA ' alker , Sec . 1206 , and a large number of others .. Bro . John Brown , Mayor of Sheffield , was elected a joining member . Mr . Clement Nicholson , of AVhaley Bridge , was ably initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . Bro . A'orley was duly , passed to the second degree , and Bro . Spurr was impressively raised to the third degree bthe AV . M . Bro . AVhiteP . M .

y , , raised Bro . Horncastle to the degree of M . M ., and also explained the working tools in each degree , and Bro . AA'ebster , AA * . M . 1206 , gave the charge to the initiate . A long evening ' s work was closed in the usual agreeable way , by the brethren spending a social hour around the supper table , enlivened by the harmony of the musical members .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

MIDDLESEX . UXIIEIDGE . —Eoyal Union Chapter ( No . 536 ) . —A Convocation of this Chapter took place at Bro . Lines ' , the Chequers-Hotel , Uxbridge , on Monday , the 14 th instant . Comp . Watson , officiated as M . E . Z ., J . AA * . Adams as IL , and Frederick Binckes as J ., Matthew Cooke , E ., and J . B . Newall , P . Soj ., togetherwith Comps . CodnerPiattand othersComp . Le-Gassick being

, , , a visitor . This being the Installation night , the following Comps . were all unanimously elected , and installed , as follows : —J . AA * . Adams , M . E . Z . ; Frederick Binckes , H . ; J . B . New-all , J . ; Matthew Cooke , E . ; W . Smith , C . F ., N . ; and Codner , P . Soj . After the Chapter was closed , the Comps . adjourned to a very excellent banquet , and although everything had to be done in the fastest style , yet there was no lack of mirth .-

The toasts were given briefly , time allowing of no preface , and the replies were equally short and in good taste . The work , the banquet , the merriment , and the train ah seemed to be summed up in the words , which the chapter might adopt as a- motto , " Fast and Furious . " Nevertheless , there was a complete working , a most satisfactory refreshment , unbounded attempts at wit , real good fellowship , and a early return to town .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .

AA ' OOLWICH . —Invicla Chapter of 8 . TP . TR . > J<—The Excellent and Perfect Brethren of this Chapter met at the Masonic Hall ,. AVilliam Street , AA ' oolwich , on Friday , the 11 th instant , instead of the 18 th , as usual , that being Good Friday . The S . Ps . present were the 111 . Bro . Figg , 30 ° , M . AV . S . ; Colonel Clerk , 33 ° ; Capt . King and Dr . Hinxman , 31 ° ; Capt . Boyle and Matthew Cooke 30 ° Lieut . DadsonLyonsHughesThompson

, ; , , , , AA'ilson , Hewitt , Stewart , and the indefatigable Registrar , Laird , 18 ° . There were four candidates admitted to this the most beautiful of all degrees , viz ., Bro . Lieut . De Cetto , Dr . AV . J . Jones , J . P . S . C . Nicholson , ancl J . B . Bayley , after ivhich tlie Chapter was closed and the S . Ps . adjourned to Bro . De Grey's to'dine . The evening was one of those pleasing ancl