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Provincial.

MONMOUTHSHIRE . PONTVPOOI , —Kennard Lodge ( No . 1258 ) . —The usual monthly meeting took place at the splendid New Hall , Hig h Street , Pontypool , on Monday last , and was very well attended . The W . M ., Bro . Kennard , was in the chair . The minutes of the last meeting having been read ancl confirmed , the Secretary reported that the R . AV . the Prov . G . M . had kindly sanctioned in

writing the proposed alteration in the day of meeting from the 3 rd to the last Monday in the month . The ballot took place , and Bro . Griffiths , of Pontypool , who was initiated in the lodge 1098 , was unanimously admitted as a subscribing member . Bro . Feather being in attendance , was examined in open lodge ¦ as to the progress he had made as an Entered Apprenticed Freemason ; and bis answers proving satisfactory , that brother ¦ retired , when the lodge was opened in the 2 nd Degree , and Bro .

Feather passed to the degree of F . C . The ceremony being most ably rendered by the AV . M . P . M . Oliver kindly gave the lecture on " The Second Tracing Board , which was listed to with much attention . The lodge was then closed down , when the AV . M . stated that the time had arrived for tbe brethren to elect bis successor , and he gave a faithful resume of the 's proceedings limenting his officersone and allfor

year , comp , , their verj kind exertions and fixithful attendance to their onerous and arduous duties . Two Scrutiners were then appointed , viz ., Bros . P . M . Oliver , and P . M . Danes , and the brethren having all voted , the Scrutiners reported there were 29 votes for the S . AV . Bro . Griffiths , aud one for the AV . M . Bro . Kennard ; and

the AV . M . declared Bro . Griffiths duly elected AV . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Griffiths returned his most sincere thanks to tbe brethren present for the handsome compliment paid him , and he said ho hardly knew how to follow in the steps of the two eminent Masters that had preceded him , namely , Bro . Thomas , and Bro . Kennard , but he hoped their mantle would fall on his shoulders , and that the officers he should select would give universal satisfaction . The Installation meeting was fixed

to come off on the last Monday in June , and the Secretary was instructed to invite P . M . Bartholomew Thomas to perform the Installation ceremony . A Dinner Committee was appointecl to make all necessary arrangements for the Banquet , and all other preliminaries were left to the AA' . M . Elect , and the Secretary . The brethren then proceeded to elect a Trecsurer , and Bro . ¦ Greenway received tbe appointment . Bro . Greenway , said be •did not know anything of the duties he had to perform ; but if

had to give bail he should ask Bro . Kennard , the W . M ., to become a surety for him . The W . M . graciously replied he should be most happy to stand sponsor for the Treasurer . A vote of thanks was then awarded to the retiring Treasurer , Bro . E . Prosser , who returned his best thanks for the compliment . The present Tyler , Bro . Ellis was unanimously re-elected . It was then proposed by Bro . Greenway , seconded by the S . W ., and carried , that a P . M . ' s Jewel be purchased out of the funds

of the lodge , and presented to the retiring W . M . as a small token of respect and gratitude of the brethren to that worthy brother . Bro . Kennard signified his intention to receive such a jewel with great pleasure . The lodge was then closed at 7 . 30 .

India.

INDIA .

DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF BENGAL . At an Especial Meeting ofthe District Grand Lodge of Bengal , held at Dum-Dum , on Saturday , the 25 th March , for the purpose of Consecrating the new Lodge "Sandeman . " Present : — -RW . Bro . H . H . Locke , Deputy District Grand Master in the chair ; W . Bro . Lieut . -Col . J . M . Campbell , as Deputy District Grand Master ; AV . Bro . G . I-I . Daly , Past Deputy District Grand Master : ami BrosColBFordDGSAV AVBFarr

. . . . .... ; . . , D . G . J . AV . ; J . H . Linton , D . G . Treas . ; Capt . AV . G . Murray , D . G . Sec ; Major G . B . Fenwick , G . D . S . D . ; H . B . Lewi ' s , D . G . J . D . ; Capt . G . G . Nelson , D . G . Superintendent ; of Works ; AV . 0 . Allender , D . G . Dir . of Cers . ; VV . B . Mactavisb , Asst . D . G . Dir . of Cers . ; C . H , Compton , D . G . Organist ; J . Lindley , D . G . Pursuivant ; T . H . Henty , D . G . Steward ; AVor . Bro . AV . F . Westfield , Bro . AV . Smith , and AVor . Bro . 0 . B . Andrews , as D . G . Stewards ; Bro . G . Alexander , D . G . Tyler .

p The following lodges were represented : — " Industry and Perseverances , No . 109 " ; " True Friendship , No . 218 "; "Humility with Fortitude , No . 229 " ; " Marine , No . 232 " ; "Courage with Humanity , No . 392 " ; " St . John , No . 486 "; " Excelsior , No . 825 " ; "St . Luke , No . 848 "; "Temperance and Benevolence , No . 1160 "; and "Sandeman" lodge . The lodge was opened inform at 6 . 45 p . m .

The District Grand Master informed the Deputy District Grand Master presiding , that several brethren ( naming them ) having been desirous of forming a new lodge , had submitted the usual petition to the M . W . the Grand Master of England for a Warrant of Constitution , and had received a provisioned Warrant from the District Grand Master , authorising them to form a . lodge , under the style and title of the " Sandeman "Lodge , meeting at Dum-Dumon the 1 st Saturday of every monthand

, , that the business of the evening was the consecration of the new lodge . The District Graud Secretary read the District Grand Master ' s provisional Warrant . The Deputy District Grand Master presiding addressed the brethren of the new lodge " Sandeman " : — " Brethren , —If you are still minded to proceed with the intentions set forth iu your petition , which has just been read , on

the conditions specified in the District Grand Master ' s provisional Warrant , you will signify the same in the manner usual among Masons . The assent was signified . " I havo further to enquire of you whether you approve of the brethren named in the Warrant as your Officers . The assent was signified . 6 ^ The Deputy District Grand Master presiding invoked a blessing

from the Most High . " With thoughts duly chastened by humility , we , who are but dust and ashes , presume oh God to invoke Thy fearful and majestic Presence . Deign to come unto us , to sanctify and bless us . Illumine the Brotherhood with Thy special Grace , and shed in their hearts the love of Thy uame , that this Lodge rendered thus awfully sacred , may become a place pure , just and holy , fit for Divine wisdom and worthy of Divine favour . "S . M . I . B .

The prayer of consecration was then given . " Almighty God , Great Architect of the Universe , Creator of all things , Judge of all men , look down , we pray Thee , with favour and mercy upon the work which we have in band . We desire , oh , God , to consecrate this lodge to Thy honour and ourselves to Thy service , that united by the holy tie of Brotherhood we may walk worthily as Thy children to our lives' end . Accept the homage of our grateful hearts , which we thus

symbolize by pouring before Thee earth's choicest gifts , the Corn of abundance , the Oil of gladness , and the AVine which strengthened ! man ' s heart . " By Thy favour may this lodge long endure and flourish , happy , united , free , as a living Temple not made with bands , devoted to Thy service , built up to Thy glory and protected by Thy Almighty power . " —S . M . I . B . The Deputy District Grand Master presiding constituted the

lodge as follows : — " My good and worthy Brethren , —By virtue of the authority committed to me by the District Grand Master of Bengal , I hereby constitute and form you into a lodge of free and accepted Masons under the style , title , and designation of the " Sandeman" Lodge . I authorize and empower you to meet and aet as a regular lodge , pending tho com munication of the further pleasure of the M . AV . tbe Grand Master or the District Grand

Master of this Province , and to practice the rites and ceremonies of our Order according to our ancient landmarks and the constitutions of the Craft . " May God be with you always . " AV , Bro . Col . Campbell presented tbe AV . M . elect ( W . Bro . I . L . Taylor , ) to the Deputy District Grand Master presiding , who enquired of the brethren of Lodge "Sandeman" whether they consented to receive him as their first Master . On their assent being signified , he delivered to him the AVarrant and instruments of office , invested him with the Master ' s collar , placed him in the Eastern Chair with these words : *—

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THE BLUE LODGE. Article 1
THE MODEL MASTER. Article 2
MASONIC JOTTINGS, No. 70. Article 4
TENETS OF KNIGHTHOOD. Article 4
THE SILENT TONGUE. Article 5
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 5
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 7
MASTER MASON DEGREE AND THE RESURRECTION. Article 8
MASONIC SAYINGS AND DOINGS ABROAD . Article 8
MASONIC FESTIVITIES. Article 9
MASONIC MEMS. Article 11
Craft Masonry. Article 11
PROVINCIAL. Article 11
INDIA. Article 15
ROYAL ARCH. Article 16
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. Article 16
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Article 19
Obituary. Article 19
LIST OF LODGE MEETINGS &c., FOR WEEK ENDING MAY 26TH, 1871. Article 20
METROPOLITAN LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION. Article 20
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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Provincial.

MONMOUTHSHIRE . PONTVPOOI , —Kennard Lodge ( No . 1258 ) . —The usual monthly meeting took place at the splendid New Hall , Hig h Street , Pontypool , on Monday last , and was very well attended . The W . M ., Bro . Kennard , was in the chair . The minutes of the last meeting having been read ancl confirmed , the Secretary reported that the R . AV . the Prov . G . M . had kindly sanctioned in

writing the proposed alteration in the day of meeting from the 3 rd to the last Monday in the month . The ballot took place , and Bro . Griffiths , of Pontypool , who was initiated in the lodge 1098 , was unanimously admitted as a subscribing member . Bro . Feather being in attendance , was examined in open lodge ¦ as to the progress he had made as an Entered Apprenticed Freemason ; and bis answers proving satisfactory , that brother ¦ retired , when the lodge was opened in the 2 nd Degree , and Bro .

Feather passed to the degree of F . C . The ceremony being most ably rendered by the AV . M . P . M . Oliver kindly gave the lecture on " The Second Tracing Board , which was listed to with much attention . The lodge was then closed down , when the AV . M . stated that the time had arrived for tbe brethren to elect bis successor , and he gave a faithful resume of the 's proceedings limenting his officersone and allfor

year , comp , , their verj kind exertions and fixithful attendance to their onerous and arduous duties . Two Scrutiners were then appointed , viz ., Bros . P . M . Oliver , and P . M . Danes , and the brethren having all voted , the Scrutiners reported there were 29 votes for the S . AV . Bro . Griffiths , aud one for the AV . M . Bro . Kennard ; and

the AV . M . declared Bro . Griffiths duly elected AV . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Griffiths returned his most sincere thanks to tbe brethren present for the handsome compliment paid him , and he said ho hardly knew how to follow in the steps of the two eminent Masters that had preceded him , namely , Bro . Thomas , and Bro . Kennard , but he hoped their mantle would fall on his shoulders , and that the officers he should select would give universal satisfaction . The Installation meeting was fixed

to come off on the last Monday in June , and the Secretary was instructed to invite P . M . Bartholomew Thomas to perform the Installation ceremony . A Dinner Committee was appointecl to make all necessary arrangements for the Banquet , and all other preliminaries were left to the AA' . M . Elect , and the Secretary . The brethren then proceeded to elect a Trecsurer , and Bro . ¦ Greenway received tbe appointment . Bro . Greenway , said be •did not know anything of the duties he had to perform ; but if

had to give bail he should ask Bro . Kennard , the W . M ., to become a surety for him . The W . M . graciously replied he should be most happy to stand sponsor for the Treasurer . A vote of thanks was then awarded to the retiring Treasurer , Bro . E . Prosser , who returned his best thanks for the compliment . The present Tyler , Bro . Ellis was unanimously re-elected . It was then proposed by Bro . Greenway , seconded by the S . W ., and carried , that a P . M . ' s Jewel be purchased out of the funds

of the lodge , and presented to the retiring W . M . as a small token of respect and gratitude of the brethren to that worthy brother . Bro . Kennard signified his intention to receive such a jewel with great pleasure . The lodge was then closed at 7 . 30 .

India.

INDIA .

DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF BENGAL . At an Especial Meeting ofthe District Grand Lodge of Bengal , held at Dum-Dum , on Saturday , the 25 th March , for the purpose of Consecrating the new Lodge "Sandeman . " Present : — -RW . Bro . H . H . Locke , Deputy District Grand Master in the chair ; W . Bro . Lieut . -Col . J . M . Campbell , as Deputy District Grand Master ; AV . Bro . G . I-I . Daly , Past Deputy District Grand Master : ami BrosColBFordDGSAV AVBFarr

. . . . .... ; . . , D . G . J . AV . ; J . H . Linton , D . G . Treas . ; Capt . AV . G . Murray , D . G . Sec ; Major G . B . Fenwick , G . D . S . D . ; H . B . Lewi ' s , D . G . J . D . ; Capt . G . G . Nelson , D . G . Superintendent ; of Works ; AV . 0 . Allender , D . G . Dir . of Cers . ; VV . B . Mactavisb , Asst . D . G . Dir . of Cers . ; C . H , Compton , D . G . Organist ; J . Lindley , D . G . Pursuivant ; T . H . Henty , D . G . Steward ; AVor . Bro . AV . F . Westfield , Bro . AV . Smith , and AVor . Bro . 0 . B . Andrews , as D . G . Stewards ; Bro . G . Alexander , D . G . Tyler .

p The following lodges were represented : — " Industry and Perseverances , No . 109 " ; " True Friendship , No . 218 "; "Humility with Fortitude , No . 229 " ; " Marine , No . 232 " ; "Courage with Humanity , No . 392 " ; " St . John , No . 486 "; " Excelsior , No . 825 " ; "St . Luke , No . 848 "; "Temperance and Benevolence , No . 1160 "; and "Sandeman" lodge . The lodge was opened inform at 6 . 45 p . m .

The District Grand Master informed the Deputy District Grand Master presiding , that several brethren ( naming them ) having been desirous of forming a new lodge , had submitted the usual petition to the M . W . the Grand Master of England for a Warrant of Constitution , and had received a provisioned Warrant from the District Grand Master , authorising them to form a . lodge , under the style and title of the " Sandeman "Lodge , meeting at Dum-Dumon the 1 st Saturday of every monthand

, , that the business of the evening was the consecration of the new lodge . The District Graud Secretary read the District Grand Master ' s provisional Warrant . The Deputy District Grand Master presiding addressed the brethren of the new lodge " Sandeman " : — " Brethren , —If you are still minded to proceed with the intentions set forth iu your petition , which has just been read , on

the conditions specified in the District Grand Master ' s provisional Warrant , you will signify the same in the manner usual among Masons . The assent was signified . " I havo further to enquire of you whether you approve of the brethren named in the Warrant as your Officers . The assent was signified . 6 ^ The Deputy District Grand Master presiding invoked a blessing

from the Most High . " With thoughts duly chastened by humility , we , who are but dust and ashes , presume oh God to invoke Thy fearful and majestic Presence . Deign to come unto us , to sanctify and bless us . Illumine the Brotherhood with Thy special Grace , and shed in their hearts the love of Thy uame , that this Lodge rendered thus awfully sacred , may become a place pure , just and holy , fit for Divine wisdom and worthy of Divine favour . "S . M . I . B .

The prayer of consecration was then given . " Almighty God , Great Architect of the Universe , Creator of all things , Judge of all men , look down , we pray Thee , with favour and mercy upon the work which we have in band . We desire , oh , God , to consecrate this lodge to Thy honour and ourselves to Thy service , that united by the holy tie of Brotherhood we may walk worthily as Thy children to our lives' end . Accept the homage of our grateful hearts , which we thus

symbolize by pouring before Thee earth's choicest gifts , the Corn of abundance , the Oil of gladness , and the AVine which strengthened ! man ' s heart . " By Thy favour may this lodge long endure and flourish , happy , united , free , as a living Temple not made with bands , devoted to Thy service , built up to Thy glory and protected by Thy Almighty power . " —S . M . I . B . The Deputy District Grand Master presiding constituted the

lodge as follows : — " My good and worthy Brethren , —By virtue of the authority committed to me by the District Grand Master of Bengal , I hereby constitute and form you into a lodge of free and accepted Masons under the style , title , and designation of the " Sandeman" Lodge . I authorize and empower you to meet and aet as a regular lodge , pending tho com munication of the further pleasure of the M . AV . tbe Grand Master or the District Grand

Master of this Province , and to practice the rites and ceremonies of our Order according to our ancient landmarks and the constitutions of the Craft . " May God be with you always . " AV , Bro . Col . Campbell presented tbe AV . M . elect ( W . Bro . I . L . Taylor , ) to the Deputy District Grand Master presiding , who enquired of the brethren of Lodge "Sandeman" whether they consented to receive him as their first Master . On their assent being signified , he delivered to him the AVarrant and instruments of office , invested him with the Master ' s collar , placed him in the Eastern Chair with these words : *—

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