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should be carried out in such a manner , that those Avho honoured Oxford-ivith a visit on the occasion , should leave it with favourable impressions . SHROPSHIRE . Avvomrinim , —Lodge . —Friday , March 3 rd , Sf . John ' s ( 375 ) , Bull's Head , Wellington , at 4 . SOMERSETSHIRE .

APPOINTMENTS . —Zoifces . —Thursday , March 3 rd , Eoyal Cumberland ( 48 ) , Masonic Hall , Bath , at 8 ; Benevolent ( 653 ) , Town Hall , AVells , at 7 . YEOVIL . —Zoc ?< 7 e of Brotherly Love ( No . 412 ) . —Tho regular monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at the "Three Choughs , " on AA ednesday 16 th inst ., Bro . Edwards , AA . M ., presiding . The ballot having been taken for two gentlemen who had been previously proposed and approved , they were introduced and initiated . The ballot was also taken for an Australian brother , as joining member , with a

favourable result . A vote of thanks was passed , to several Brethren who had kindly exerted themselves in decorating and refurnishing the Lodge room , which although in an uu-Masonic building , is of course affectionately regarded by its regular frequenters . The Brethren were gratified by the presence , as a visitor , of Bro . Brydges ; and the ceremony of installation , worked during the evening under his presidency , afforded much pleasure to all . At refreshment , the usual toasts were given , including that of " The Visitors , " which was received with * great enthusiasm , partly to be explained by the presence of an esteemed brother whohaving been enlightened in this

, Loclge nearly thirty years ago , and since then having seen much of this world and its contrariety of events , had signified Ms intention of seeking admission to his mother Loclge as a rejoining member , thereby to partake of that genuine and genial affection Avhich characterizes the Order . The newly initiated were not forgotten , ancl after witty , but evidently hearty responses , the veteran Bro . Highmore , P . M ., sang the " Entered Apprentice" and " To the Loclge we'll go , " to tho great delight of all concerned . The Brethren separated in harmony , at a late hour .

STAFFORDSHIRE . AvvomixxxTS . —Lodges . —Thursday , March 3 rd , St . Peter ' s ( 607 ) , Star aud Garter , AA olvevhampton , at 7 ; Portland ( 020 ) , Town Hall , Stoke-upon-Trent , at 7 . Chanter . —Friday , 4 th , Staffordshire Knot ( 920 ) , Town Hall , Stoke-iipon-Trent , at 5 . WoLA'EBHAMFTqir . —St . Peter ' s Lodge ( No . 607 ) . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Thursday , February 3 rd . The AA . Bro . Chas . H . King occupied the chair , in the absence of Bro . T . B . Stanway , the AA . M . ( who is still too unwell to

, be present ) , with the proper officers attending . Bros . Forrest , Lewis , ancl Huntley were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . Mr . Geo . Proudman was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . One brother was proposed as a joining member ., and two gentlemen for initiation . The business of the Lodge being ended , the brethren retired to the banqueting room , and for a short time enjoyed themselves in love and harmony .

SUFFOLK . ApovsimLm . —Lodge . —AVednesday , March 2 nd , Boric ( 96 ) , Private Booms , AVoodbridgc , at 7 . Chapter . —AVednesday , 2 nd , Boyai Susses ; of Perfect 'Friendship ( 522 ) , AVhite Horso , Ipswich , at 7 . PROVINCIAL GltAND LODGE . A special meeting of the Prov . Grand Loclge of Suffolk was held on AVednesday , ieb . 16 th at the AVhite Horse HotelIpswichAt four o ' clockthe time named

, , . , in the summons , about fifty Brethren wero in attendance , and the Prov . Grand Lodge was opened hi the large room used by the Lodge of Perfect Friendship . There being present , the V . W . Bro . the Rev . F . AV . Freeman , MA ., D . Prov . G . M . ; the V-AA . Bro . Robert Martin , P . D . Prov . G . M . ; Bros . Spencer Freeman , Prov . S , G AV * 2 s