Provincial Lodges.

and prayed the G . A . O . T . U . that he might always meet the brotherhood in peace and harmony below , and be at last united with them in the G . L . above , where the world ' s Great Architect rules and reigns for ever . The health of the W . M . ' s bride was drunk , and neatly responded to by Br . Gambell , when the brethren retired to their several homes . ST . GEORGE ' S LODGE , EXETER ( NO . 129 ) . —The second Lodge for the season was held on Thursday , the Sth inst ., but as there was nothing particular to be done , the

Lodge was closed at an early hour . LODGE OF HARMONY , PLYMOUTH ( NO . 182 ) . —A meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , Oct . 1 , when two brethren were raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., and two gentlemen initiated into the Order . On Monday , Nov . 5 , another meeting was held , when the two new brethren were passed to the second degree . The ceremonies on both occasions were performed by the W . M . ( Br . Earl ) in a very impressive manner . At the conclusion of business the brethren adjourned to refreshment

, when a very pleasant evening was spent . It may not be out of the way to state , that during the year , twelve gentlemen have been initiated into the mysteries of the Craft by Br . Earl—a fact which not only ' proves the prosperity of the Lodge , but reflects great credit on the W . M ., who is a Mason of less than three years' standing . It would be as well if young Masons generally would endeavour to emulate him in making themselves acquainted with the ceremonies—as it would save many Masters in this and other towns the mortification of being dependent on others for the performance of

their duties . LODGE OF SINCERITY , ST . GEORGE ' S HALL , STONEHOUSE ( NO . 224 ) . —The members of this aristocrat ® Lodge met on Monday , 12 th inst ., when Br . W . H . Evens , jun ., W . M ., proceeded to pass Br . E . Sale , solicitor , of Devonport , to the degree of Fellow-craft , and would no doubt have reached a satisfactory conclusion , had it not happened that " Thioden ' s" Theatre of Arts is located pro tern , in the same building , and both being in action at one and the same time , the blast from the instrument of sixteen trumpet power , sent the W . M . 's ideas nowhere , totally

upsetting the propriety of the Lodge , and leaving the W . M . nothing for it but to cut short this beautiful and interesting ceremony . No sooner was it thus prematurely brought to a close , than it was proposed and carried unanimously that the Lodge be removed to a private place of meeting , where the public have not access . We should mention that , in addition , and as an accompaniment to Mons . Thioden's music , there was a second addition , in the shape of a dancing academy , whose meeting was held at the same time and place , of course in a separate room , but still so favourably situated as to

enliven and annoy both front and flank . The propriety of removing has been heretofore debated , but the interests of the proprietors of the hall ( two at least of whom are members of the Sincerity ) was paramount for the time ; however , the danger of Mr . Thioden's cavalry band ( as he terms his instrument ) bore before it every argument , not excepting even that most potent one , the breeches pocket . This question decided , there came a very serious one for Masons of the fourth degree . We allude to the annual banquet . It was debated at great length as to

whether they should dine on St . John the Evangelist ' s day , with the Stars of Brunswick , hut on the principle that two dinners are better than one , it was ultimately carried that they should dine on St . John the Evangelist ' s day , inviting the aforesaid Stars of Brunswick to partake of their hospitality , in return for the same kind action at Christmas , 1854 . We regret that there was a very limited attendance , thereby showing but small courtesy to their most talented W . M . Amongst those present , we noticed Brs . J . C . Hancock , S . W . ; J . P . Mann , J . W . ; R . R . Rodd , J . D . ;

— Gilbard , S . D . ; W . G . Clase , J . G . Great regret was expressed at the absence of their sheet anchor , Br . Tripe , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Br . Lidstoae , P . J . W ., was most cordially received , and heartily [ congratulated on being once again amongst them . There being danger of the intrusion of Cowans , the Tyler was not only without the entrance , but without the outer-court , viz ., on the stairs . The Lodge being closed in form , the brethren , unable longer to stand the powerful nature of the musical entertainments , so unexpectedly prepared for them , the potency of which we have so often referred to , retired uurefreshed to their respective homes , there to sup at their own proper costs aud charges .