Provincial.

SHROPSHIRE . APPOINTMENT . —Z 0 A 7 C—AVednesday , March 23 rd , Salopian of Charity ( 135 ) , Lion Hotel Shrewsbury , at 7 . SOMERSETSHIRE . AmovsmiKwc . —Lodge . —AVednesday , March 23 rd , Sincerity ( 327 ) , Clarice ' s Hotel , Taunton , at 7 . CT « ij )( ei-. ~ Jlondav , 21 st , Tynte ( 528 ) , Milsoom Street , Bath . Encampment . —Mondai ' , 21 st , Bladud , Mllsom Street , at 8 .

TAUNTON . —Lodge of Unanimity and Sincerity ( Xo . 317 . )—The usual monthly meeting of the brethren of this Lodge ivas held on the 23 rd ult ., the AVorshipful Master , Bro . Charles Bluett , presiding . Bro . D . AVoodforde , an old Past Master of the Lodge ( but AVIIO had retired from Masonry for several years ) ivas unanimously reelected a member thereof . Bro . Greenslade AA-as raised to the third degree by Bro . Butler , P . AL , AVIIO kindly undertook that duty for the AV . M . Several important communications AA-ere received and discussed by the brethren until a late hour in the evening , after ivhieh the Lodgo AA'as closed in harmony .

STAFFORDSHIRE . APPOINTMENT . —i ?»< Mm'i > iie-ir . —Friday , March 22 nd , Beauseant , Sew Inn , Handsworth . AA ' OLVERHAMPTON . —St . Peter ' s Lodge ( No . 607 ) . —This Lodge held its regular monthly meeting at the Lodge room , Star and Garter Hotel , on Thursday , Alarch 3 rd , Bro . Charles H . King , P . M ., in the chair , the officers of the Lodge attending in their places . Bro . AV . Feuton of Xo . 786 , AValsall , ivas elected as a joining memberand the ballot ivas also unanimouslin favour of MessrsJames AValker and

, y . Jesse Ayscough as candidates for initiation . Bros . Moore , Cai-tivright , and Proudman Avere duly passed as FelloAV Crafts . Messrs . AValker and Ayscough were then admitted in due form , and initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . The AA'hole of the . ceremonies , including the charge , were ably performed by our respected Bro . C . H . King , Avho expressed his regret that severe indisposition prevented their much esteemed AV . AL , Bro . Thos . B . Staiiivay , from attending , aud he prayed that the Great Architect of the Universe may speedily restore him to

health . It ivas suggested that the brethren should appear in mourning , in token of respect for their late Bro . Abraham Beddoiv . The Lodge businessbeing ended , the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given , " followed by " The health of the initiates . " Bros . AValker and Ayscough severally returned thanks , expressing their grateful acknoAvledgments in being admitted members of that ancient and honourable Fraternity . The brethren separated Avell pleased with the kindly ancl brotherly feelings ivhich at all times pervade the meeting of the Lodge ,

SUFFOLK . APFOWTMEXT , —Xoiij-f .-Mouday , March 21 st , Providence ( 544 ) , King ' s Arms , Halesworfli SUSSEX . ArpQiNTMENT .-imciie' -Tuesday . March 22 nd . Instruction .-Oli Ship , Brighton . AVARAYICKSHIRE .

AppoiMTjrsKT .-torfj'f .-Wednesday , March 33 rd . Abbey ( 025 ) , rfeirdegate Arms , Xiiu-nfon . WORCESTERSHIRE . AppoiNTMENT .- £ „ % .-Tuesday March 22 nd , Stability ( S 21 ) , Talbot Inn , Stourbridge , at 0 * . , -DuDU ' ; i ; - - -farmpM c Ledge ( Xo . 313 ) .-Thc monthly meeting of this Lod » e took place on I uesday , Alarch 1 st , when a large number of brethren were in attendance the Lodge was opened in due form by the AV . AL , Bro . Sheppeard , with his staff of officers . A candidate being in attendance for initiation , the cemmony ivas very im-