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The Masonic Mirror.
alternate days , in Greek , Latin , History , Jurisprudence , Rhetoric , Correspondence , Beading , Dictation , Science [ rather comprehensive this ] , AVriting and Entering , General Knowledge , Religious Knowledge . The second master to take , on alternate days , the first and second classes in AYriting aud Entering , English Grammar , Geography , Arithmetic , Mensuration , Euclid ; and the third and fourth classes , daily ,
isxceptiug Tuesday , in—Elementary Knowledge , Grammar , Geography , Beading , Spelling , AYriting , Arithmetic . AYe ask our scholastic brethren whether this is a proper scheme for boys who are to leave school at the age of fourteen to battle with life , and , in the majority of instances , to obtain a living by the labour of their hands and tho sweat of their brow ?
METKOFOLITAN . . ROBERT BUBXS LODOF . ( NO . 25 ) . —This Lodge met at the Freemasons ' Tavern ou Monday last , when Bros . Best , Ives , and George , were raised to the third degree ; and Bros . Charlton and Thorburn passed to the second degree . This being the evening for the electing tho new AA M
.., a ballot was taken , and found to be unanimous for Bro . Gladwin , S . AY ., therefore the Lodge will not lose any of its lustre in the ensuing year . Bro . AY . H . L . Aptcd was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . The P . Ms , present were , Bros . AVatson , Apted ( Treas . ) , Newton ( Sec . ) , Robinson , Bennett , Clements , Dyke , and Le Gassick . Among the visitors were , Bros . J . Smith , G . Purst . ; Osborne , S . AY ., No . 1002 ; Hill , No . 276 ; and several others . Previous to calling off , several gentlemen were
proposed for initiation , and two or three brethren to join the Lodge . The widow of one of the late members applied for some assistance from the Lodge Fund of Benevolence , aud a suitable sum was immediately voted . It is to be regretted that all Lodges have not their own Fund of Benevolence , it being so easily secured , as it is iu this Lodge , by setting aside 21 * -. from each initiation , 5 s . from the joining fee , and Is . per year from the annual subscription ; and if need be , they could perhaps do with a banquet the less , as the Robert Burns have done . The meeting
passed off most admirably , much assisted by the talent of Bros . Fielding , Shoobridge , and AYeekes , who sang the glees "Brother Masons ;" " AYinds gently whisper . " Bro . Fielding also gave " Sally , Sally . " Bro , Nicholls sung "Tho Rhine AAlne" most excellently .
LODCIE OF GOOD RETORT ( No . 158 ) . —At a meeting of this Lodge , holdcn on Thursday , December 1 st , at Hartley ' s Hotel , New Bridgestreet , Bro . Charles , Smale , 1 ? . M ., presided . MY . Tni ' weM , of Soivthgate , was initiated ; and Bros . Cartwright and Beauehamp , of No . SCI , were passed to tho second degree . Bro . F . Southgate , P . Prov . S . G . AA . of Kent , Bro . AYood , of St . Patrick's Lodge , Bro . A . GrcatRex , of the Neptune Lodge , were present as visitors . The Lodge was closed in due form . The brethren adjourned to dinner , and in social love aud harmony spent a pleasant evening .
LODGE OF Joi'PA ( No . 223 ) . —This Lodge held a meeting at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate , on Monday , the 5 th instant ; Bro . H . Harris , AY . M ., presided , supported by Bro . D . Marks , S . AA ., aud Bro . thicker , J . AY ., and other members . The Lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes read aud confirmed , Bros . Phillips and Foreman were passed to the second degree in a most able manner by the AY . M . This being the night for the electing the AY . M . for the ensuing yearthe ballot was unanimouslin favour of BroDMarks
, y . . , the S . YY ., who , with feelings of emotion , thanked the brethren for the great honour they had conferred upon him , and stated he would do all in his power to discharge the duties to the best of his abilities . At the conclusion of the business the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and passed a most agreeable evening . Among the visitors were Bros . Henry Isaacs , Prov . G . Org ., Herts ; Joseph Isaacs , P . M ., Lodge Israel , No . 217 : —Davics , Lodge of Tranquillity , No . 21 S ; and others .
INSTRUCTION . Exooii Lonru-: ( No . 11 ) . —The first meeting of the season was holden on Thursday , at Bro . Rowland's , the Newton Hotel , St . Martin's-street , Leicester-square , Bro . Boyd , AY . M . elect of the Prudent Brethren , officiating as AY . M . ; Bro . C . AVataon , S . AY . ; and Bro . Rowland , . LAY . The ceremony of initiation was performed , and the usual business of
the first degree worked . The Lodge then adjourned . GiiEF . xwion—St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 16-1 ) . —A meeting of this Lodge was held at the Globe Tavern , Royal Hill , Greenwich , on Thursday , 1 st December , 1859 . Bro . H . A . Colliugton as AY . M . There were also present , Bro . H . J . Hinxman , P . M ., who has been appointed preceptor to this Lodge , Bros . E . M . Hubbock , as S . AY . ; Orchard , as . LAV . ; Durrant , Scott , Cawthorne , Stevens , aud numerous other brethren . The
ceremonies of initiation and passing were performed by the AY . M ., and the first section of the first lecture ably worked by the brethren . The young members of this Lodge are making rapid progress , and from the zeal displayed must soon become , under the direction of their instructor , good workers . The Lodge closed at the usual hour , half-past 9 , v . ir . DOMATIC LoDfiE ( No . 206 ) . —At the usual weekly meeting of this Lodge held on Tuesday , the 0 th December , at the Queen Elizabeth ,
King ' s Row , YYalworth , Bro . D . R . Farmer , AA . M . of tho Robert Burns Lodge , No . 25 , went through the ceremony of consecration , assisted by Bro . AY . AYatson , No . 25 , aud accompanied by Bro . Matthew Cooke upon the harmonium . The AY . M . performed , his task correctly and impressively , and tho musical and vocal accompaniment , under Bro . Cooke ' s able management , was duly appreciated . The odes and anthems , "Let there be light , " "Hail , immortal Lord I" and "Behold bow joyful 1 " r
being rendered with nice effect . The A \ . M . afterwards gave the ceremony of installation , aud tho officers having been duly invested , the beautiful addresses to the AA' . M ., Wardens and brethren , were delivered by Bro . Fanner with his accustomed ability . The Lodge being closed , tho brethren adjourned to supper , and after the usual loyal audMasonie toasts , the remainder of the evening passed in the greatest harmony . Notwithstanding the unfavourable state of the weather there was a goodly muster of brethren , amongst whom we noticed , Bros . Thomas , Anslo w , AA'VW ' atson , Matthew Cooke , J . It . AAtirren , Charnock , Potter , Robertson , Church , Braham , Murr , Avery , Queleh , King , Hollings , & c , & e ,
PEOVINCIAL . ESSEX . PROVINCIAL ORAM ) LODOK . THE annual Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex was , as we stated in our last week ' s impression , held at the Town Hall , Chelmsford , on Monday , the 21 st of November . The following report arrived too late for our
last : — The Prov . Grand Lodge was opened in form by the ll . AY . , D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Major Skinner , who was reappointed on the occasion , assisted by AY . Bro . Burton , P . Prov . S . G . W ., as D . Prov . G . M . pro tern . The several Lodges iu the province were represented except Buruham and Braintree . The minutes of the last Prov . Grand Lodge at Romford were read aud approved . The report of the Audit Committee , which showed a balance hi tho hands of the ProvGrand Treasurerwas adopted . ;
. , The following brethren were appointed officers for the ensuing year : —¦ Bros . A . Durrant , Prov . S . G . AY . ; Motion , Prov . J ' . G . AV . ; Arnold and Carwithen , Prov . G . Chaplains ; John Pattison , reelected Prov . 0 . Treas . ; T . Osborne , Prov . S . G . D . ; H . finish , AY . M . elect , No . 343 , Prov . J . G . D . ; John Maun , Prov . G . See . ; S . Webb , Prov . G . Supt . of AYorks ; P . Mathews , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; F . Paas , Prov . G . Purs . ; C . Owen , ProvG RHilliardand three othersPro A-GStewards
. . Reg . ; . , , . . . AY . Bro . Pattison proposed , and AY . Bro . AA ebb seconded , a vote of thanks to the county magistrates for the loan of the Shire Hall . A vote of thanks was awarded to the R . AA . D . Prov . Grand Master for presiding . This finished the business of the Prov . Grand Lodge , which was closed in antient and solemn form .
The brethren reassembled at dinner at the AYhite Hart Hotel . On this occasion A . AY . Bro . C . AA . Arnold presided , in consequence of the delicate state of the health of the R . AY . D . Prov . Grand Master , who took his seat on the right of the chairman . AA e should here notice that at a meeting of the last Prov . Grand Lodge , held at Romford , in 1 S 5 S , a resolution was passed to present a testimonial of fraternal regard to the R . AA' . D . Prov . Grand Master on his retirement from office , which testimonial was placed in tho Grand Lodge
room , and presented to the Major privately , it being considered the best mode of presentation consistent with the feelings and health of the D . Prov . Grand Master . It was as follows : —• " The Right AYorshipfnl the Provincial Grand Master of Essex having laid before the Provincial Grand Lodge assembled at Romford , 4 th Nov ., A , L . 5 S 5 S , the resignation of the R . AY . D . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Samuel James Skinner .
" The R . AY . Prov . Grand Master and officers and brethren of the Essex Provincial Grand Lodge , moved with the deepest sorrow at the cause which has rendered this step necessary , aud with the most heartfelt regret at the irreparable loss the province has sustained , desire unanimously to express their sympathy with Bro . Skinner , as well as their gratitude to him for the zealous and eminent services the Essex Craft have received at his hands during the lengthened period of seven years , during which he has discharged the onerous duties of his high aud
important office . " AY ' e confess , R . AA . Sir , the very great difficulty we experience in conveying to you the feelings of esteem and affection that pervade the whole province of Essex on your retirement from the active duties of Masonry . "As a distinguished soldier , a magistrate , a man and a Mason , already has the tongue of good report been sounded unceasingly in your praise ; and whilst we more especially have reason to mourn the bereavement
which has fallen upon our fraternity , we humbly pray that it may please the Great Architect aud Ruler of the universe to recover your strength and crown the latter days of your valuable life with the blessings of health aud peace , and that whenever he shall call you hence he may pass you safely through the valley of the shadow of death that you may finally arise from the tomb of transgression and join the companions of your earthly toil iu that all-perfect Lodge which is above , and with them shine as stars for ever and ever . " The Chairman was supported on his right by the IX Prov . Grand
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The Masonic Mirror.
alternate days , in Greek , Latin , History , Jurisprudence , Rhetoric , Correspondence , Beading , Dictation , Science [ rather comprehensive this ] , AVriting and Entering , General Knowledge , Religious Knowledge . The second master to take , on alternate days , the first and second classes in AYriting aud Entering , English Grammar , Geography , Arithmetic , Mensuration , Euclid ; and the third and fourth classes , daily ,
isxceptiug Tuesday , in—Elementary Knowledge , Grammar , Geography , Beading , Spelling , AYriting , Arithmetic . AYe ask our scholastic brethren whether this is a proper scheme for boys who are to leave school at the age of fourteen to battle with life , and , in the majority of instances , to obtain a living by the labour of their hands and tho sweat of their brow ?
METKOFOLITAN . . ROBERT BUBXS LODOF . ( NO . 25 ) . —This Lodge met at the Freemasons ' Tavern ou Monday last , when Bros . Best , Ives , and George , were raised to the third degree ; and Bros . Charlton and Thorburn passed to the second degree . This being the evening for the electing tho new AA M
.., a ballot was taken , and found to be unanimous for Bro . Gladwin , S . AY ., therefore the Lodge will not lose any of its lustre in the ensuing year . Bro . AY . H . L . Aptcd was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . The P . Ms , present were , Bros . AVatson , Apted ( Treas . ) , Newton ( Sec . ) , Robinson , Bennett , Clements , Dyke , and Le Gassick . Among the visitors were , Bros . J . Smith , G . Purst . ; Osborne , S . AY ., No . 1002 ; Hill , No . 276 ; and several others . Previous to calling off , several gentlemen were
proposed for initiation , and two or three brethren to join the Lodge . The widow of one of the late members applied for some assistance from the Lodge Fund of Benevolence , aud a suitable sum was immediately voted . It is to be regretted that all Lodges have not their own Fund of Benevolence , it being so easily secured , as it is iu this Lodge , by setting aside 21 * -. from each initiation , 5 s . from the joining fee , and Is . per year from the annual subscription ; and if need be , they could perhaps do with a banquet the less , as the Robert Burns have done . The meeting
passed off most admirably , much assisted by the talent of Bros . Fielding , Shoobridge , and AYeekes , who sang the glees "Brother Masons ;" " AYinds gently whisper . " Bro . Fielding also gave " Sally , Sally . " Bro , Nicholls sung "Tho Rhine AAlne" most excellently .
LODCIE OF GOOD RETORT ( No . 158 ) . —At a meeting of this Lodge , holdcn on Thursday , December 1 st , at Hartley ' s Hotel , New Bridgestreet , Bro . Charles , Smale , 1 ? . M ., presided . MY . Tni ' weM , of Soivthgate , was initiated ; and Bros . Cartwright and Beauehamp , of No . SCI , were passed to tho second degree . Bro . F . Southgate , P . Prov . S . G . AA . of Kent , Bro . AYood , of St . Patrick's Lodge , Bro . A . GrcatRex , of the Neptune Lodge , were present as visitors . The Lodge was closed in due form . The brethren adjourned to dinner , and in social love aud harmony spent a pleasant evening .
LODGE OF Joi'PA ( No . 223 ) . —This Lodge held a meeting at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate , on Monday , the 5 th instant ; Bro . H . Harris , AY . M ., presided , supported by Bro . D . Marks , S . AA ., aud Bro . thicker , J . AY ., and other members . The Lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes read aud confirmed , Bros . Phillips and Foreman were passed to the second degree in a most able manner by the AY . M . This being the night for the electing the AY . M . for the ensuing yearthe ballot was unanimouslin favour of BroDMarks
, y . . , the S . YY ., who , with feelings of emotion , thanked the brethren for the great honour they had conferred upon him , and stated he would do all in his power to discharge the duties to the best of his abilities . At the conclusion of the business the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and passed a most agreeable evening . Among the visitors were Bros . Henry Isaacs , Prov . G . Org ., Herts ; Joseph Isaacs , P . M ., Lodge Israel , No . 217 : —Davics , Lodge of Tranquillity , No . 21 S ; and others .
INSTRUCTION . Exooii Lonru-: ( No . 11 ) . —The first meeting of the season was holden on Thursday , at Bro . Rowland's , the Newton Hotel , St . Martin's-street , Leicester-square , Bro . Boyd , AY . M . elect of the Prudent Brethren , officiating as AY . M . ; Bro . C . AVataon , S . AY . ; and Bro . Rowland , . LAY . The ceremony of initiation was performed , and the usual business of
the first degree worked . The Lodge then adjourned . GiiEF . xwion—St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 16-1 ) . —A meeting of this Lodge was held at the Globe Tavern , Royal Hill , Greenwich , on Thursday , 1 st December , 1859 . Bro . H . A . Colliugton as AY . M . There were also present , Bro . H . J . Hinxman , P . M ., who has been appointed preceptor to this Lodge , Bros . E . M . Hubbock , as S . AY . ; Orchard , as . LAV . ; Durrant , Scott , Cawthorne , Stevens , aud numerous other brethren . The
ceremonies of initiation and passing were performed by the AY . M ., and the first section of the first lecture ably worked by the brethren . The young members of this Lodge are making rapid progress , and from the zeal displayed must soon become , under the direction of their instructor , good workers . The Lodge closed at the usual hour , half-past 9 , v . ir . DOMATIC LoDfiE ( No . 206 ) . —At the usual weekly meeting of this Lodge held on Tuesday , the 0 th December , at the Queen Elizabeth ,
King ' s Row , YYalworth , Bro . D . R . Farmer , AA . M . of tho Robert Burns Lodge , No . 25 , went through the ceremony of consecration , assisted by Bro . AY . AYatson , No . 25 , aud accompanied by Bro . Matthew Cooke upon the harmonium . The AY . M . performed , his task correctly and impressively , and tho musical and vocal accompaniment , under Bro . Cooke ' s able management , was duly appreciated . The odes and anthems , "Let there be light , " "Hail , immortal Lord I" and "Behold bow joyful 1 " r
being rendered with nice effect . The A \ . M . afterwards gave the ceremony of installation , aud tho officers having been duly invested , the beautiful addresses to the AA' . M ., Wardens and brethren , were delivered by Bro . Fanner with his accustomed ability . The Lodge being closed , tho brethren adjourned to supper , and after the usual loyal audMasonie toasts , the remainder of the evening passed in the greatest harmony . Notwithstanding the unfavourable state of the weather there was a goodly muster of brethren , amongst whom we noticed , Bros . Thomas , Anslo w , AA'VW ' atson , Matthew Cooke , J . It . AAtirren , Charnock , Potter , Robertson , Church , Braham , Murr , Avery , Queleh , King , Hollings , & c , & e ,
PEOVINCIAL . ESSEX . PROVINCIAL ORAM ) LODOK . THE annual Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex was , as we stated in our last week ' s impression , held at the Town Hall , Chelmsford , on Monday , the 21 st of November . The following report arrived too late for our
last : — The Prov . Grand Lodge was opened in form by the ll . AY . , D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Major Skinner , who was reappointed on the occasion , assisted by AY . Bro . Burton , P . Prov . S . G . W ., as D . Prov . G . M . pro tern . The several Lodges iu the province were represented except Buruham and Braintree . The minutes of the last Prov . Grand Lodge at Romford were read aud approved . The report of the Audit Committee , which showed a balance hi tho hands of the ProvGrand Treasurerwas adopted . ;
. , The following brethren were appointed officers for the ensuing year : —¦ Bros . A . Durrant , Prov . S . G . AY . ; Motion , Prov . J ' . G . AV . ; Arnold and Carwithen , Prov . G . Chaplains ; John Pattison , reelected Prov . 0 . Treas . ; T . Osborne , Prov . S . G . D . ; H . finish , AY . M . elect , No . 343 , Prov . J . G . D . ; John Maun , Prov . G . See . ; S . Webb , Prov . G . Supt . of AYorks ; P . Mathews , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; F . Paas , Prov . G . Purs . ; C . Owen , ProvG RHilliardand three othersPro A-GStewards
. . Reg . ; . , , . . . AY . Bro . Pattison proposed , and AY . Bro . AA ebb seconded , a vote of thanks to the county magistrates for the loan of the Shire Hall . A vote of thanks was awarded to the R . AA . D . Prov . Grand Master for presiding . This finished the business of the Prov . Grand Lodge , which was closed in antient and solemn form .
The brethren reassembled at dinner at the AYhite Hart Hotel . On this occasion A . AY . Bro . C . AA . Arnold presided , in consequence of the delicate state of the health of the R . AY . D . Prov . Grand Master , who took his seat on the right of the chairman . AA e should here notice that at a meeting of the last Prov . Grand Lodge , held at Romford , in 1 S 5 S , a resolution was passed to present a testimonial of fraternal regard to the R . AA' . D . Prov . Grand Master on his retirement from office , which testimonial was placed in tho Grand Lodge
room , and presented to the Major privately , it being considered the best mode of presentation consistent with the feelings and health of the D . Prov . Grand Master . It was as follows : —• " The Right AYorshipfnl the Provincial Grand Master of Essex having laid before the Provincial Grand Lodge assembled at Romford , 4 th Nov ., A , L . 5 S 5 S , the resignation of the R . AY . D . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Samuel James Skinner .
" The R . AY . Prov . Grand Master and officers and brethren of the Essex Provincial Grand Lodge , moved with the deepest sorrow at the cause which has rendered this step necessary , aud with the most heartfelt regret at the irreparable loss the province has sustained , desire unanimously to express their sympathy with Bro . Skinner , as well as their gratitude to him for the zealous and eminent services the Essex Craft have received at his hands during the lengthened period of seven years , during which he has discharged the onerous duties of his high aud
important office . " AY ' e confess , R . AA . Sir , the very great difficulty we experience in conveying to you the feelings of esteem and affection that pervade the whole province of Essex on your retirement from the active duties of Masonry . "As a distinguished soldier , a magistrate , a man and a Mason , already has the tongue of good report been sounded unceasingly in your praise ; and whilst we more especially have reason to mourn the bereavement
which has fallen upon our fraternity , we humbly pray that it may please the Great Architect aud Ruler of the universe to recover your strength and crown the latter days of your valuable life with the blessings of health aud peace , and that whenever he shall call you hence he may pass you safely through the valley of the shadow of death that you may finally arise from the tomb of transgression and join the companions of your earthly toil iu that all-perfect Lodge which is above , and with them shine as stars for ever and ever . " The Chairman was supported on his right by the IX Prov . Grand