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G . M ., and the Grand Lodge of England , " " The Rev . the Prov . G . M . and tbe the D . Prov . G . M . " ( responded to by tbe Deputy ) , " The Newly Initiated Brethren" ( responded to by Bros . Llewellin , Wood , and Herbert ) , " The Visitors " ( responded to by Bro . Harris , P . M ., Moira Lodge , Bristol , P . Prov . S . G . W . for that province ) , " The W . M . and Officers of the Kennard Lodge " ( responded to by the W . M ., S . W ., J . W ., and Sec ) , "The P . G . Chaplain , " who having responded , the Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a termination . The company broke up at about 10 . 30 p . m .

NORTH WALES AND SHROPSHIRE . CAENAEVON . — St . Kerr Lodge ( No . 1 , 222 ) . —This lodge met on Wednesday evening at the Carnarvon Hall , York Hotel , Carnarvon . The W . M .., Captain Irwin , presided . Alter the business stated in the summons had been transacted , the Burgomaster of Liege ( by request of the Grand Masonic Meeting held at Liege , on the occasion of the late visit of foreign Volunteers ) ,

was proposed as an honorary member of the St . Kerr Lodge , and was unanimously elected . At the meeting in Belgium to which we refer , about 600 Masons from various countries were present , and it being found that tbe highest rank among the English Masons present was held by the W . M . of St . Kerr , the honour of proposing the Burgomaster ( with his worship ' s consent ) as a member of one lodge only in England was conferred upon the W . M . of St . Kerr . Captain Adair , P . Prov . G . M ., of Somerset , was also elected a member of the St . Kerr Lodge .

Channel Islands.

CHANNEL ISLANDS .

GUERNSEY . DOYLE ' S LODGE OP FELLOWSHIP ( NO . 84 ) . —For some years past this lodge , notwithstanding the scrupulous care ever exercised in the choice of its members , lias continued to increase in numbers—in fact , the very resolve to maintain its prestige has tended chiefly to promote its popularity . No year has , however , been crowned with , greater success than that which is now drawing to a close under the rule of Bro . James Byron Gardner ,

W . M . j and seldom can be witnessed more harmonious working than that which has characterised Doyle ' s Lodge during his mastership . The meetings are held on the second Wednesday in the month , and any brethren visiting the island of Guernsey will always meet with a cordial welcome from its members . The regular meeting for the present month took place on Wednesday evening , the 13 th , at half-past six p . m . The tolerablspacious hall was filled to overflowing on the occasion

y , many brethren being attracted by the character and status of the candidates for initiation , and others owing to the unusual amount of work to bo gone through in one evening . The lodge having been duly opened and the preliminary business transacted , Bros . James Aldridge and R . H . Randall were raised to the third degree . This done , the following gentlemen were then balloted for , approved , and initiated in order : —Reginald J . Courtenay , Esq ., officer in H . M . 's 17 th Regiment ' ; Edward

A . H . Webb , Esq ., officer in tho same regiment ; Mr . Thomas B . Bidmead and Mr . Robert H . Payne . Tho whole of this work was admirably performed , every officer down to the Tyler was up to the mark , each one's work dovetailing with the other with a finish delightful to witness . The ceremonies over , the lodge was closed in form , and the brethren repaired to banquet . On the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts , interspersed with choice songs , duets , recitations , & c , terminated the evening's enioymeut .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

EDINBURGHSHIRE . EDiNOTTEGn . —Caledonian Lodge ( No . 392 ) . —The fortnightly meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall on Thursday , the 14 th inst . There were present Bros . Dunlop , W . M . ; Haydon , S . W . ; Brownlie , J . W . ; and a large number of brethren . The lodge was opened by the R . W . M ., assisted by his officers . Bro . Dunlop then requested Bro . C . Fitzgerald Matier , R . W . M . 22 , Mark , Manchester , to take the chair , and pass two brethren to the second degree . This was accordingly done , and Bros . Anderson and Smyth , having presented themselves as candidates

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forthe third degree , the lodge was raised , and they were accordingly admitted in due form . The ceremony was rendered by Bro . Matier with his customary solemnity , and to the entire satisfaction of those present . Bro . Dunlop then resumed the chair , and proposed that Bro . Matier should be admitted as an honorary member . The motion was seconded by the S . W ., and carried unanimously . Bro . Matier returned thanks for the honour in suitable terms , and the lodge was then closed . At refreshment Bro . Dunlop , E . W . M ., presided , and prosposod the usual loyal and Masonic toasts with many apropos remarks , and highly pleased the brethren with his happy tact and cordiality .

Ireland.

IRELAND .

MASONIC ORPHAN BOYS' SCHOOL , DUBLIN . The usual half-yearly meeting of the board of governors of this institution was held yesterday morning at the new Freemasons' Hall , Molesworth-street . The brethren and the pupils breakfasted together in the dining hall , after which the governors adjourned to the board room , when the chair was taken Bro . William Edward Gumbleton , Vice-President . The Secretary ( Bro . Captain Harte ) read the report of

the scrutineers of the ballot for the election of two pupils , as follows : — STJOCESSPr / L CANDIDATES . For George William Macartney 179 For Robert A . Robertson 173 TJNSTJCCESSETJL CANDIDATES . ForDespardS . Humphreys 169

For Hugh John Wilson Ill For Ernest C . Thornton ' . 93 For John Sayers 73 For John Samuel Rourko 21 A vote of thanks to the scrutineers was moved by Bro . Stephen Gordon , Esq ., seconded by Bro . AVm . Thompson , Esq ., and suitably acknowledged ; whenafter some remarks from the Rev .

, Henry H . J . Westby , as to the steady progress whish the institution was making , the proceedings terminated . Tho healthy and contented appearance of the boys was com - mented upon in a manner that must have been highly gratifying to Dr . Engledow and their other preceptors and guardians .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . TEJIPEEANCE CHAPTEB ( NO . 169 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held on the 5 th inst ., at the White Swan , 217 , High-street , Deptford . Comps . J . Searle , M . E . Z . ; H . Moore , II . ; N . Wingfield , J . ; G . J . Bolton , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . T . Tibbals , P . Z ., S . E . ; F . Walters , P . Z ., S . N . ; J . Ligbtfoot , P . S . ; J . Woodland , 1 st A . S . ; J . Payne , 2 nd A . S . ; A . Pulley , Smith , TruslowA . L . DussekGeorge BrownP . Z . ; W . SimmonsP . Z .

, , , , ; Shaw , R . Mills , N . Andrews , and II . Bartlett , were present . Bro . Truss ( No . 1 , 155 ) was exalted in splendid style , and when the chapter was closed the companions retired to the banquet . CUAPTEB OP SINCEEITY ( NO . 174 ) . —A convocation of tho above chapter was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the Cheshire Cheese , Crutched Friars ; Comps . Barlow , M . E . Z ., in the chair , James Terry , II . ; John Newton , J . The minutes of

the former chapter were read and confirmed . Comp . Terry gave a notice of motion that the future meeting of this chapter should take place in the months of October , December , March , and May . This being the night for the installation of M . E . Z . for the ensuing year , Comp . Terry was duly installed M . E . Z . by Comp . James Brett , in bis usual perfect manner . The investing of officers then took place , Comp . Buhner , H ., Newton , J ., J . BellerbScribe ECookP . S . Tbe chapter was then closed

y , . ; , , and the companions sat down to a very excellent dinner provided by Comp . Wright . The usual toasts were given , the M . E . Z ., responding in his usual happy manner . JERUSALEM CHAPTEB ( NO . 185 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 12 tli inst ., at the Freemasons ' Hall . Comps . J . Harris , M . E . Z . ; Stevens , H . ; Davadge , J . ; Lowenstark , I . P . Z ; Sheen , Watts , Dyer , Harfeld , N . ; and Holbrook , P . S ., were present . The minutes of the former