Craft Masonry.

B 3 I . ; E . Jones , S . AV . ; AV . Howells , J . W . ; T . B . Powell , Treas . ; J . Robertson , S . D . ; E . Jones , J . D . ; Wm . Davies , I . G . ; and several other brethren . Bros . Dr . AVilliams , P . 3 I . 237 , P . Prov . Grand Sec , and Bro . F . AVare , AA . 3 f . 960 , Cardiff , were present as visitors . The minutes of the festival meeting of the lodge having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bro . AVilmer as a joining member , and also for Mr . Hosgood as a candidate for initiation , the result being in both instancea

favourable . The W . 3 I . then requested Bro . Ware , AV . 31 . 960 , to take the chair , upon which Bros . A . Jones , Chubb , and White underwent a satisfactory examination , and tbe lodge having been advanced to the second degree , were passed as Fellow Crafts . The lodge being closed down , and the candidate for initiation in attendance , he was regularly admitted , and initiated into Ancient Freemasonry according to ancient custom . The lecture upon the tracing board was given by the previous AV . 31 ., who

stated that it was also his intention to have delivered tbe lecture in tha second degree had time permitted . Bro . D . AVilliams , P . M . and M . E . Z . 237 , was introduced to the brethren as the Provincial Steward for the Festival of the Girls' School , a-. -. d made an eloquent and urgent appeal on behalf of that excellent charity , which was liberally responded to by a vote from the lodge funds and the individual contributions of brethren present . An old P . M . of the lodge was proposed as a rejoining member , and two candidates for initiation , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of supper , provided by the excellent host , Bro . Arthur Jones .

SUFFOLK . SUDBURY . —Slour Valley Lodge ( So . l , 22 i ) . —This lodge met on Friday last , the 22 rid inst ., ( adjourned from Good Friday ) , when Mr . Wm . H . Smith , of Market-hill , Sudbury , was duly initiated into the first degree of Freemasonry , the ceremony of initiation being impressively performed by Bro . Thos , Holland , I . P . M . Bro . AVilliam Harding then called the attention of the

lodgo to a communication signed by Bro . Holland , and beaded " Un-31 asonic Outrage" in the FREEMASONS' 3 IAGAZIXE of tho 9 th inst ., and also his reply thereto in tbe following number . Mutual explanations were given and received , from which it appeared that the whole matter arose from a misunderstanding . All parties being satisfied , tbe lodge was closed in due form , and the members adjourned to banquet at the Rose and Crown Hotel , where harmony and good fellowship prevailed .

YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST . ) SlOEESEEsr . — Cleveland Lodge , ( No . 543 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , April 25 th , instead -of on Easter Monday , at the lodge room , Golden Lion Hotel ; Bros . Stephen Hunter , P . M ., AA . 3 f . ; Henry Fawcett , B . A ., S . W George 3 Iarkliam Tweddell , F . S . A ., Sec , as J . W . ( in the absence of Bro . Hodgson ); J . H . Handy-side , P . Prov . G . J . AV ,

Sec . ; Richard AA atson , Prov . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Andrew Allison Boyle , 31 R . C . phys ., Edin ., S . D . ; Richardson , J . D . ; Rov . Spencer Cubitt , I . G . ; aud William Harrison , Tyler . The lodge being opened in the first degree , the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed , after which the ballot was taken for 3 Ir . Frederic H . AVilcox , Solicitor , and Mr . AV . G-. ForbesM . D . as candidatesaccording to previous noticeboth

, , , , of whom were unanimously elected . A . W . Bro . George Marwood , P . Prov . D . G . M ., of the N . and E . Ridings , one of the P . M . ' s of the lodge , then took tbe seat of K . S ., aud duly initiated the two candidates , tho charge being given by the AA . 31 . ; after which the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the meeting adjourned until the Monday nearest the full 31 oon in May , emergencies excepted . The AV . 31 ., Chaplain , and other officers and brethren of

tho Lion Lodge , to the number of fifteen , were amongst the visitors , having travelled from AVhitby on purpose to be present on the occasion , and met with a fraternal welcome .

TORKSHIRE ( AA EST ) . BRADFORD . —Eculesldll Lodge ( No . 1 , 034 ) . —The meeting of this lodge was held in the Freemason ' s Hall , Eccleshill , on the 22 ud inst ., to which date the business of the regular lodge of Good Friday had been carried over . The chair was occupied by Bro . William Hodgson , AV . M ., who was well and ablv supported by Bros . J . G . Hutchinson , I . P . M . ; Charles Pratt , P . 3 I ., Prov . < i . Supt . of Works ; and S . S . Blakey , P . M . Tliis meeting being the first since the W . M . ' s installation , the new oflicers of the

lodge were prompt in their attendance , and showed an earnest desire to support him in the duties and working of the lodge , a fact which augurs well for efficiency during Bro . Hodgson's year of office . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , the solemn ceremony of raising Bro . Thomas Baxter to the sublime degree of 31 . II . was most impressively performed . Before tbe closing of the lodge , Bro . Pratt , P . 3 f ., Prov . G . Supt . of Works , in the absence of the Charity Steward , gave a report of the

business brought before the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire at the meeting at Huddersfield , on AVednesday , the 20 th inst . He advocated , in a very able manner , the proposal to establish , by tbe AVest Yorkshire lodges , one or two perpetual presentations to the Boys' School , to be named De Grey Scholars , and which is intended to commemorate the Presidency of our Royal Brother , the Prince of AVales , at the Anniversary Festival of tlio Boys' School . He claimed for the scheme the liberal

support of the brethren present , and he had no doubt the brethren of West Yorkshire would carry the proposal to a successful issue . This , and other matters of a more local nature that were alluded to , met with the hearty sympathy and cordial approval of all the brethren present . Tbe fact was brought to the notice of the brethren , that out of £ 10 , 000 contributed for tbe support of tho Royal Masonic Institute for Boys during the year , AVest Yorkshire had subscribed £ 3 , 100 . The W . M . then closed the lodge , and the brethren adjourned from the labours of the evening to refreshment , and , after spending a pleasant and harmonious hour or two , parted in peace .

Scottish Constitution.

SCOTTISH CONSTITUTION .

GLASGOAV . GLASGOW . — Commercial Lodge , ( No . 360 ) . —On Thursday evening , the 21 st inst ., the usual fortnightly meeting of this lodge was held in the Commercial Hall , 19 , Croy-place , Bro . J . O . Porteous , R . W . M ., presiding . Four gentlemen who had been previously balloted for as candidates , were admitted , and received the first degree at the hands of Bro . AdolheSchnlzewho

p , per formed the ceremony in a very clear and impressive manner . After the initiation , the Provincial Grand Lodge , who were upon a visit of inspection , were announced , and received in the body of the lodge with becoming honours . The P . G . Sec , having read his official report as the result of the result of the visit , the acting P . G . 31 ., Bro . F . A . Barrow complimented the lodge upon the order and regularity of its affairs , and upon the

neatness and precision with which the books of the lodge were kept , Bro . Porteous briefly replied . The lodge being then raised , three F . C . ' s were introduced , and received the sublime degree of 31 . 3 f , the beautiful and solemn ceremonies of this degree being conducted by the R . W . M ., Bro . J . D . Porteous . The musical ritual which had been judiciously compiled from Mendelsbou ' s "Antigone , " by Bro . John Schaw , was performed by efficient choir under the leadersh

an ip of Bro . John 3 Iiller , R . W . 3 I ., of Lodge Athole , 413 ; Bro . A . AV . Banks , presiding at the harmonium . The Prov . G . Lodge having retired , the lodge was called for a short period from labour to refreshment , during which the brethren enjoyed their well-earned relaxation with due moderation . The lodge was again recalled to labour , and some necessary instructions having been given to the newly-installed brethren , was closed in due form .

Australia.

AUSTRALIA .

NEAV SOUTH WALES . SYDNEY . —Zetland Lodge of Australia ( No . 655 , E . G . )—A monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 8 th February . The officers present were : —Bros . N . Hopson , AV . M . ; J . J . Ryall , I . P . M ., Hon . Sec ; E . Bennett , acting S . W . ; R . Smyth , J . W . ; F . A . Bliss , P . S . AV ., Treas . ; H . W . Harper , S . D . The lodge was dulopened in the first degree at eiht o'clock

y g . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Communications from the Grafton Lodgo and from the D . G . Secretary were read . An apology was received from the S . W ., excusing his absence on account of illness . Ballot was taken for a candidate for initiation , who was declared unanimously elected . The AV . M . then proceeded to initiate two candidates into the mysteries of Freemasonry , which ceremony he performed