Feb. 15.-Bro. ALBERT LANGLEY, surgeon, Past Senior Warden of Lodge No 327, Taunton, at the early age of 30 years. The deceased Brother was much and universally beloved, by reason of the excessive good nature and amiable disposition which he uniformly evinced.

WELLINGTON.-A most remarkable occurrence took place here on Monday evening. We have recorded the death of Bro. Langley, surgeon, who expired in the morning. Brother George Kedgell, another surgeon, of this town, and who was also very intimate with the deceased, was out visiting his patients, and rode a valuable horse, which was purchased about three months since through the recommendation of his so lately departed friend and Brother, strange to relate, he had tied the animal up to the paling of a house where he had occasion to call, remaining a few minutes only; he was then about to remount, having one foot in the stirrup, when suddenly the horse dropped, and died without a groan.

PROVINCIAL.

CHATHAM, Dec. 28, 1846.-The Brethren of the Royal Kent Lodge of Antiquity, No. 20, and the United Chatham Lodge of Benevolence, No. 216, held their annual meeting to instal their respective Masters, and on this occasion was manifested the "beauty of Brethren dwelling together in harmony." The spacious Masonic Hall at the Sun Inn, Chatham, was decorated with festoons and evergreens, besides all the paraphernalia belonging to the two Lodges, and the fine portraits of the present D. P. G. M., and of several late P. M's., tastefully arranged, ornamented the walls of the building. At an early hour before business commenced the ladies and daughters of several of the Brethren availed themselves of this favourable opportunity of seeing the interior of a Masonic Lodge, and at that period of the day, the wax candles being lighted, and all the regalia properly arranged, the hall presented an unusually animated scene, and many of the fair visitors expressed themselves highly delighted with the view, observing, that if, in the absence of its living ornaments, it looked so beautiful, when graced by their presence its effect must be pleasing indeed. The Brethren who were on this occasion to be installed in the Chairs of the two Lodges were Bros. Jesse Thomas, who was unanimously elected W. M., Lodge 20, and Hugh Morris, of No. 216. The Lodges being opened in due form, the solemn ceremony of Installation was admirably conducted by Bro. W. Saunders, P. M., Lodge 20; and the several addresses were given eloquently by him. The Brethren afterwards sat down to a sumptuous entertainment, under the very able and effective presidency of the D. P. G. M. Bro. Ashley, assisted by the P. M.'s Lodges 20 and 216. The Brethren present were Bros. W. Saunders, P. G. Tr., Chas. Isaacs, P. G. Sec., Major Smith, Capts. Smith and Robertson, Tombleson, Watson from London, Whittaker, Pike, and Crittenden, and other Brethren from Maidstone-in all, about 60. After the cloth was removed, "Non Nobis Domine" was sung by Bros. Smith and Genge,

accompanied by Bro. W. Griffin on the piano. The "Queen and the Craft" was given with Masonic honours. The Chairman proposed the health of the Most W. G. M. the Earl of Zetland; also the D. G. M. the Earl of Yarborough: after which, Bro. W. Saunders proposed the health of the D. P. G. M. Bro. Ashley in an elegant address, which was warmly cheered. The D. P.G. M. acknowledged the toast in a very feeling and impressive manner; after which followed the healths of the new W. M.'s Bros. Thomas and Morris, which were duly responded to. The next toast offered by the D. P. G. M. was the "Army and Navy," and he was sure it would meet with that reception at their hands which its importance demanded when they remembered the very efficient services our army had so recently rendered on the plains of India, and also that they were this day honoured with the company of Bro. Major Smith, the brother of Sir Henry Smith, the hero of Sobraon, &c., and other military Brethren, they would drink it with additional enthusiasm. As to the navy, they were living, as most of them did, in a sea-port town, surrounded by the wooden walls of Old England. The bravery of our navy is known and admired by you all. Bro. Major Smith acknowledged on behalf of the army, in a neat and appropriate reply; as did also Bro. Tombleson on behalf of the navy; and as a shipmate of Nelson on board the Victory, at Trafalgar, he was a very appropriate representation of that efficient service. Other toasts followed, and the Brethren separated with additional love for the social intercourse of Freemasonry.

ROCHFORD. On the 5th inst. the Brethren of the "Lodge of True Friendship," No. 186, invited their female relatives and friends to a ball in their Lodge-room at the Old Ship Tavern. Music was provided from London. The refreshments were excellent, and showed that the W. M. and the stewards, as well as inine host, Bro. Thos. Dennis, were determined that nothing should be wanting that could prove to their fair guests that

"No mortals can more

The ladies adore

Than a Free and an Accepted Mason."

No ball having been given in the place for upwards of twenty years, expectation did not run very high as to the result of this attempt; but the attendance of so large a number of respectable, well-dressed, and beautiful females put the Brethren present into the best spirits, and throughout the whole of the evening the highest satisfaction was exhibited by all present. The spacious room was quite filled, and dancing was kept up till a late hour, when the votaries of Terpsichore reluctantly separated, but not until it was agreed on all hands that a ball must be given at least once a year for the future.

BERKHAMPSTEAD LODGE, No. 742, Jan. 7.-A numerous meeting of this Lodge, assisted by Brethren from Watford and Hemel Hempstead, was held for the purpose of installing Bro. John Mason as W.M., and also to present to the late Master, the Rev. Frederick Orme (one of the curates of Berkhampstead), a very handsome pocket communion service. The Lodge also presented to Bro. Wm. Claridge, S.D., a superb silver snuff-box, with suitable inscription, as a memento of their thanks for the many valuable services received at his hands. The officers were each of them raised a step from last year. After the conclusion of the business, the Brethren adjourned to their excellent

Banqueting Hall, viz., the Club-room at the back of the King's Arms Hotel, which has been kindly placed at their service by the members of the Club, where dinner was served up in Miss Page's best style. If her friend King Louis Philippe* had been there, it could not have been done better. The visitors expressed their great gratification at the prosperous condition of the Lodge, and its excellent working, although so recently established; of which also the Provincial G. M., William Stuart, Esq., of Aldenham Abbey, showed his approval, by appointing at his last Provincial Grand Lodge Bro. the Rev. Stephen Lea Wilson, the founder and first Master, Prov. Grand Chaplain, and Bro. the Rev. Frederick Orme (then the S. W.), Prov. Grand Deacon.

LEWES, Dec. 28.-The Brethren of the South Saxon Lodge assembled to celebrate their jubilee, it being fifty years since their Lodge was first established and dedicated to St. John the Evangelist, by the late P.G.M. Major-General Hulse, the Brethren having met in the Eastern Keep of the ancient Castle of Lewes. On this occasion the W. M. and officers from the Royal Clarence, and some of the Brethren from the Royal York Lodges at Brighton, favoured the Brethren with their presence, and contributed in no small degree to give effect to the Masonic proceedings, and also added considerably to the pleasures of the evening by their urbanity and good fellowship. Soon after six o'clock the Lodge was adjourned to the Crown Inn, where mine host, Mr. Pite, had prepared a banquet for the Brethren. On the removal of the cloth, the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and suitably responded to, whilst song and sentiment afterwards prevailed in orderly succession. In the course of the evening the present state of Freemasonry within the province, and its cause, were freely discussed, and a fervent hope was expressed by the Brotherhood that those high in office would see the urgent necessity that existed of pursuing a line of conduct in the discharge of their Masonic duties which should be calculated to arouse the apathetic state of Freemasonry throughout the county of Sussex, to the end that the ancient and noble science should flourish in all its pristine vigour, as it is wont to do in the surrounding provinces. The evening was spent in the true spirit of the Craft, mutual expressions of brotherly love and goodwill being reciprocally exchanged, and in which all the nobler feelings of the man and the Mason were brought into active play, diffusing joy and happiness to all around.

CAMBRIDGE, Jan. 11.-The Freemasons of this town have been assembling in large numbers. The Brethren of the Lodge of Three Grand Principles held their annual meeting at the Red Bull Inn, for the purpose of installing Bro. John Massey, W.M. The same ceremony was also performed on the following day by the Brethren of the Scientific Lodge at the Lion Hotel, Bro. C. E. Brown having been elected to the office of W.M. Bro. Brown was likewise re-appointed to the same situation on Wednesday, by the members of the School of Plato. On each occasion the proceedings passed off much to the satisfaction of all.

OXFORD.-Alfred City Lodge, Dec. 29.-The Brethren assembled for the purpose of installing the W. M. Elect, Bro. R. J. Spiers, and many of the Fraternity resident in Oxford and neighbourhood, attended.

When Bro. Louis Phillippe was in this country, after the French Revolution, the Miss Pages were very kind to him, which he showed his good sense in not having forgotten, when one of them paid him a visit at his palace, since his elevation.

The Vice-President of the Board of General Purposes, Bro. John Savage, performed the ceremony. The offiers appointed were Bros. Jas. Wyatt, S. W., F. Symonds, J. W., Rev. W. Bousfield, Linc. Coll., Chaplain, J. G. Betteris, Secretary, &c. The Brethren then proceeded to banquet. On the removal of the cloth, the W. M., Bro. R. J. Spiers, gave the usual toasts, all of which were received with due respect and honour, and the pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced by some excellent songs and duets. The addresses of the W. M. and Bro. Savage were admirable, in eloquence and happy allusions. Among the Brethren assembled was the eminent Surgeon, and Father of Masonry in this City, Bro. G. Hitchings, Esq., a Mason of 35 years' standing; and he not only bore his testimony to the inestimable value of the sublime art, but by his vocal abilities materially contributed to the enjoyments of the meeting. At half-past ten the W. M. left the Chair. Coffee and tea were then served, after which the social pleasures were resumed for an additional hour or two, when, with their characteristic loyalty, the Brethren sang the national anthem and departed, highly gratified with the auspicious commencement of the reign of their W. M. Bro. R. J. Spiers.

Feb. 23.-The sum of 107. was voted towards the relief of the distressed Irish and Scotch, and 57. to the fund for the support of the nine orphan children of the Rev. Bro. J. T. Hewlett, author of " Peter Priggins," and other popular works. On the motion of the W. M., the thanks of this Lodge were ordered to be conveyed to the Rochford Lodge, for their generous conduct towards this distressed Brother and his destitute family.

Feb. 25.-The Provincial Grand Lodge assembled at the Masonic Hall, when the Prov. G. M. congratulated the Brethren on the increasing prosperity of Masonry in this province, and the admirable manner in which the general business was conducted by the respective Lodges. The Prov. G. M. urged upon the Brethren to carry out the principles of Masonry in every relation of life, and to remember that, besides upholding their Lodges, they had other duties to perform-namely, the relief of the sick and destitute-more especially at this moment, of their fellow-subjects in Ireland, and the patient enduring people of Scotland. In accordance with these principles, he begged to move that the sum of 10%. be voted towards the relief of the distressed Irish and Scotch people. It is hardly necessary to say that this proposition was carried unanimously. Bro. W. Thompson moved, aud Bro. T. Randall seconded, that the sum of 57. be voted towards the Hewlett Fund. This was also carried unanimously; and high compliments were paid by all the speakers to the Rochford Lodge, which had so generously, in the hour of need, stepped forward, and not only maintained the family of the suffering Brother, but paid the expenses of his funeral. The Prov. G. M. appointed the following to be his officers for the year:-Senior Grand Warden, Rev. C. J. Meredith, M.A., Linc. Coll. ; Junior Grand Warden, Bro. J Sowter; Grand Chaplain, Bro. Rev. Wm. Bousfield, M.A., Linc. Coll.; Grand Registrar, Bro. Stephen Burstall, Esq., M.A., Univ. Coll.; Grand Secretary, Bro. J. G. Betteris; Senior Grand Deacon, Bro. R. J. Spiers; Junior Grand Deacon, Bro. R. Cattley, Worc. Coll. Superintendent of Works, Bro. Jas. Wyatt; Grand Director of Ceremonies, Bro. H. Gibbs; Grand Swordbearer, Bro. P. Williams, New Coll.; Grand Organist, Bro. J. Rose; Grand Pursuivant, Bro. J. Bossour; Grand Stewards, Bro. T. R. Whitmore, Merton Coll.; F.Sy

monds, T. H. Tristram, Linc. Coll.; T. Randall, J. S. Banks, Univ. Coll.; Richard Embling. Bro. Blake, P. M., was reappointed Grand Treasurer by the Lodge.

Apollo University Lodge, Feb. 25.-This Lodge also assembled for the purpose of installing the Worshipful Master elect, Bro. Stephen Burstall, M.A., of Univ. Coll. The ceremony of installation was impressively conducted by the Worshipful Master, Bro. Rev. C. J. Meredith, M.Á. The Worshipful Master appointed the following to be his officers :-Senior Warden, Rev. W. Bousfield, Linc. Coll.; Junior Warden, P. Williams, New Coll.; Secretary, T. H. Tristram, Linc. Coll.; Senior Deacon, J. S. Bankes, Univ. Coll.; Junior Deacon, W. K. R. Bedford, Brazenose College; Organist, A. Sutton, Univ. Coll.: Inner Guard, J. W. Brooke, Univ. Coll.; Bro. W. Thompson had been previously elected Treasurer; Bros. R. Stephen and E. Mildmay, of Merton Coll., Stewards. The Brethren presented to their late Worshipful Master, Rev. J. C. Meredith, as a gift from the Lodge, a very handsome Past Master's Jewel, with a suitable inscription. This, however, was not the only testimonial that awaited this Brother on the termination of his two years of office; for, in addition to that bestowed on the part of the Lodge, the Brethren presented another in their individual and private capacity, consisting of a gold jewel (suitably inscribed), embroidered apron, collar and gauntlets appropriate to the office of Provincial Grand Senior Warden-an office conferred on him that day by the Prov. Grand Master. At the banquet in the evening, the W. M. being unwell, the P. G. M. Bro. the Rev. J. Ridley presided, and entered at much length into the various Masonic topics; happily prefacing each toast and sentiment with suitable remarks. Bro. Spiers acknowledged the compliment paid to himself and the members of the “Alfred,” in such a strain of very fervid eloquence as made a deep impression on his hearers. His allusion to the Masonic Hive at Oxford, where its "Queen Bee" presided with so much propriety and kindness, was loudly cheered. Ten pounds were voted to the famishing poor of Scotland and Ireland, and five pounds to the Hewlett fund.

TOWCESTER.-The Brethren of the Lodge of Fidelity, 652, inet at their Lodge-room, Talbot Inn, when Bro. George Osborn, of Pattishall, was for the second time installed W. M. with the accustomed honours and salutations. The Lodge was honoured with the attendance of Brother the Right Hon. Lord Southampton, to whom the Brethren are indebted for a very handsome supply of venison for the banquet. The business of the Lodge being concluded, about thirty Brethren sat down to a most excellent dinner. After the usual loyal toasts, the following were given :- Brother the Earl of Zetland, G. M.; Brother Earl of Aboyne, P.G. M.: Brother Lord Southampton, P. M.; many other toasts were proposed and cordially responded to, and the evening concluded with the utmost harmony and good fellowship.

HUNTINGDON, Dec.-The Right Hon. the Earl of Aboyne, Provincial Grand Master for the counties of Northampton and Huntingdon, held his annual provincial meeting at the Lodge of Merit, 687, Ram Inn, in Northampton, which was attended by several Brethren from London, and the several Lodges in the province. The Lodge was opened at the Assembly-room of the George Hotel, which was kindly offered for the purpose, where, after the noble lord had chosen his Officers for the ensuing year, a discussion took place respecting an annuity fund which