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Masonic Mem.
MASONIC MEM .
THEMASONICMIRROR. ' * * AU communications to be addressed to 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London , AV . C .
ROTAL MASOXIC INSTITUTION rou Boxs . —We have much ^ p leasure in again calling the notice of our readers to the cases of John Atkinson , aged II , strongly recommended by the Hull brethren , and John Thomas Cottrell , who are candidates for the 'forthcoming election . Both are very deserving , and we wish -them success .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —This lodge held its first meeting after the recess on Monday , the 7 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , under the presidency of its AA ' . JL , Bro . Hardy . The lodge , was , as usual , numerously attended , and a considerable amount of business was transacted , there being five raisings , three passings , and two initiations ; the candidates for passing being Bros . AVingham , AVebber , and Farmer ; and those for initiationMessrs . Joseph Hieks and John Roger Kinninmont
, . It is worthy of remark , and a fact which cannot be too strongly impressed upon the whole Craft , that , in consequence of a resolution passed by this lodge some years back , none but those who are thoroughly efficient , and at the same time combine a willingness to perform their duties are elected to the Mastership ; the result being that the working of the lodge , both on the part of its Master and its officers is of the most exemplary character .
This was never more clearly evinced than on Friday last , when , although some months had elapsed since the previous meeting , every officer was completely up to his work . The banquet was ot a recherche description , and considering that upwards of 60 sat down to it the order and decorum that prevailed was remarkable . It may , perhaps , be considered unnecessary and rather out of place to notice this fact , but it must not be
forgotten that however select the character of a company may be it is not always easy to procure strict propriety of demeanour in a numerous assemblage . The AV . M ., in proposing the various toasts accompanied them with appropriate remarks , and the three brethren who were passed to the second degree , as well as two initiates , returned thanks separately in such a manner as to convince the brethren that , by their accession , the strength of t . le lodn-e is increased . Tintsn mnph in nninl nf niDiihors ne in
¦ quality . The P . M . ' s present were Bros . AV . A \ atsoii , Dyte , Bennett , Gladwin , Matthews , and NichoIIs . The proceedings terminated at a reasonable hour , and upon the whole it may be said to have been one of the most satisfactory meetings of the 'lodge . LODGE OP JUSTICE ( NO . 14 V ) . —The opening uieetinir of this old lodge was held at the White Swan Tavern , H ' igh-street , Deptfordon AVednesdaythe 9 th instBroGChaphamAA M
, , . . . , .., opened the lodge , and there were present during the evening , Bros . F . AVnlters , P . M ., as S . AV . ; W . Andrews , J . AV . ; J . Lightfoot , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Bavin , P . M . Sec ; R . Batt , S . D . ; J . Percival , J . D . ; J . AVhiffen , I . G . ; G . Bolton , C . H . David , F . Durrant , N . Wingfield , and W . Clothier , P . M . ' s ; Diiiumer , Shaw , Claver , Dilley , Froud , Porter , Batchelor , Chappell , BartlettDnviesJeroiinSadlierand others too numerous
, , , , many to mention . The visitors were Bros . W . Simmons , P . M . 548 ; J . Porter , 548 ; T . Killner , 871 , and others . The minutes of the preceding lodge meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . The ballot for the candidate for initiation resulted in his being duly elected . Bro . G . Hall , P . M . 147 , was uuanimouslv elected as a , joining member , by ballot . Bro . Harry Smith was dul y passsd to the ancient and honourable degree of a Fellow Craft
¦ Freemason . Bro . Dukes was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . The candidate for initiation not appearing at the time named on the summons , his reception was deferred until the next lodge meeting . One gentleman was proposed for initiation at the next lodge meeting . The votes of the lodge for the forthcoming elections for the Schools , were given to those indefatigable Masons , who so strenuously work to succeed in electing the many truly deserving cases they have caused to secure the elections of , viz .: Bros . G . Bolton , P . M ., and N .
AVingfield , P . M . The ceremonies were given in a creditable manner , which reflected credit on the AV . M . who presided , Bro . G . Chapman . The lodge was then closed . The usual superior banquet , for which this house is so justly famed , then followed . The usual toasts were given and received ; songs followed . After a few hours of relaxation , the brethren separated well pleased at the admirable manner in which they had spent an agreeable and happy evening
MERCHANT NAVV LODG-E OP INSTHLTCTIOX ( No . 781 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Jamaica Tavern , Poplar ou the 2 nd inst . Present , Bros . Reed , AV . M . ; Helps , S . AA . ; Sheerboorn , J . AA . ; Armstrong , S . D . ; Holt , J . D . ; Davis , I . G . ; Medland , Mitchell , Darnells , Potts , Bradbury , Taleen , and several other brethren . The lodge having been opened in the first degree with solemn prayer , the minutes of the previous
meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of opening the lodge in the second degree was worked , when Bro . Potts having consented to be the candidate for the sublime degree of Master Mason , was asked the usual questions leading from the second to the third degree . The lodge was then opened iu that degree , when the ceremony of raising Bro . Potts to the sublime degree of Master Mason was regularly worked . The lodge was
then resumed to the first degree , when Bro . Potts ( the preceptor of the lodge ) worked the first and second section of the first lecture on the first degree . The AA . M . then rose for the first and second time to ask , & c . The dues were then collected . It was then proposed by Bro . Daniells , seconded by Bro . Davis , that Bro . Helps be the AA . M . for the meeting to be held on the 16 th inst ., when the following officers were appointed -. —Bros .
Sheerboorn , S . W . ; Armstrong , J . AA . ; Davis , J . D . ; Reed , I . G . It was then proposed hy Bro . Helps , seconded by Bro . Davis , that a vote of thanks be given to Bro . Reed for his servicescarried unanimously . In returning thank , Bro . Reed forcibly pointed out the advantages of the brethren attending the lodge of instruction , as a means by which the junior officers of the mother lodge would obtain the necessary amount of confidence
to enable them to fulfil their duties with satisfaction to themselves and the brethren generally . Proposed by Bro . Davis , AA . M ., seconded by Bro . Taleen , that a . vote of thanks be given to Bro . Potts , on resuming his duties as preceptor after his
illness . Carried unanimously . Bro . Potts in returning thanks , expressed his great pleasure at again meeting the brethren ot the Merchant Navy Lodge , and the cordial manner in which the thanks had been bestowed would g ive an increased stimulus to his exertions . The AA . M . then rose for the third time to ask , & c . Hearty good wishes . Nothing more being offered , the lodge closed with solemn prayer . CONSECRATION OP THE PERFECT ASHLAR LODOE ( NO . 1178 )
, —The consecration of this lodge took place at the Gregorian . Arms Tavern , 96 , Jauiaica-road , Bermondsey , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . Bro . Heiu-y Mviggeridge , P . M . 192 , was appointed by the M . AA . G . M . as the officer to perforin the important ceremony . He accordingly appointed Bros . T . Goldsboro , P . S . G . \ A \ , to tho S . AAVs chair , and Bro . H . Moore , P . M . 73 , to the J . AV . 's chair . Bro . T . AVhite , I . G . 22 , acted as I . G . Bro .
May officiated as musical director , assisted by his staff . The beautiful ceremony was , as usual , most beautifully rendered by the officiating officer . The lodge having been duly consecrated , then followed the all-important ceremony of installation . Bro . F . AValters , P . M ., who had rendered essential service as Dir . of Cers . all the evening , then presented Bro . J . Donkin , P . M . 73 , and AV . M . designate , to receive the benefit of installation . Bro . H . MuggeridgeP . M . then proceeded with that ceremony . A
, , Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . J . Donkin was duly initiated as the \ A . M . for the ensuing year . In the absence of any other P . M . ' s , Bro . Dr . Dixon , P . M ., was invested as the I . P . M . The Board being closed , the remainder of the brethren were admitted , and the usual salutations given . Bro . J . Donkin , AA . M ., then appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers , viz ., Bros . F . H . Elsworth , S . W . ; J . \ V .
Avery , J . AV . ; Dr . Dixon , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . M ., Sec ; J . Green , S . D . ; H . Bartlett , J . D . ; D . Bose , I . G . ; G . J . Grace , Dir . of Cers . ; and J . W . Dudley , AV . S . The usual charges were then delivered . A vote of thanks , which was ordered to be put in the lodge minute book , was given to Bro . H . Muggeridge , P . M ., for his kindness iu performing the ceremony of consecration and installation at so short a notice as nine days , for , up
to ten days before the lodge was consecrated , sanction had been obtained for Bro . Dr . Dixon to do it , but , iu consequence of his being a member , the sanction was withdrawn . Bro . H . Muggeridge returned thanks . As a mark of respect to Bro . Dr . Dixon ,
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Masonic Mem.
MASONIC MEM .
THEMASONICMIRROR. ' * * AU communications to be addressed to 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London , AV . C .
ROTAL MASOXIC INSTITUTION rou Boxs . —We have much ^ p leasure in again calling the notice of our readers to the cases of John Atkinson , aged II , strongly recommended by the Hull brethren , and John Thomas Cottrell , who are candidates for the 'forthcoming election . Both are very deserving , and we wish -them success .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —This lodge held its first meeting after the recess on Monday , the 7 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , under the presidency of its AA ' . JL , Bro . Hardy . The lodge , was , as usual , numerously attended , and a considerable amount of business was transacted , there being five raisings , three passings , and two initiations ; the candidates for passing being Bros . AVingham , AVebber , and Farmer ; and those for initiationMessrs . Joseph Hieks and John Roger Kinninmont
, . It is worthy of remark , and a fact which cannot be too strongly impressed upon the whole Craft , that , in consequence of a resolution passed by this lodge some years back , none but those who are thoroughly efficient , and at the same time combine a willingness to perform their duties are elected to the Mastership ; the result being that the working of the lodge , both on the part of its Master and its officers is of the most exemplary character .
This was never more clearly evinced than on Friday last , when , although some months had elapsed since the previous meeting , every officer was completely up to his work . The banquet was ot a recherche description , and considering that upwards of 60 sat down to it the order and decorum that prevailed was remarkable . It may , perhaps , be considered unnecessary and rather out of place to notice this fact , but it must not be
forgotten that however select the character of a company may be it is not always easy to procure strict propriety of demeanour in a numerous assemblage . The AV . M ., in proposing the various toasts accompanied them with appropriate remarks , and the three brethren who were passed to the second degree , as well as two initiates , returned thanks separately in such a manner as to convince the brethren that , by their accession , the strength of t . le lodn-e is increased . Tintsn mnph in nninl nf niDiihors ne in
¦ quality . The P . M . ' s present were Bros . AV . A \ atsoii , Dyte , Bennett , Gladwin , Matthews , and NichoIIs . The proceedings terminated at a reasonable hour , and upon the whole it may be said to have been one of the most satisfactory meetings of the 'lodge . LODGE OP JUSTICE ( NO . 14 V ) . —The opening uieetinir of this old lodge was held at the White Swan Tavern , H ' igh-street , Deptfordon AVednesdaythe 9 th instBroGChaphamAA M
, , . . . , .., opened the lodge , and there were present during the evening , Bros . F . AVnlters , P . M ., as S . AV . ; W . Andrews , J . AV . ; J . Lightfoot , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Bavin , P . M . Sec ; R . Batt , S . D . ; J . Percival , J . D . ; J . AVhiffen , I . G . ; G . Bolton , C . H . David , F . Durrant , N . Wingfield , and W . Clothier , P . M . ' s ; Diiiumer , Shaw , Claver , Dilley , Froud , Porter , Batchelor , Chappell , BartlettDnviesJeroiinSadlierand others too numerous
, , , , many to mention . The visitors were Bros . W . Simmons , P . M . 548 ; J . Porter , 548 ; T . Killner , 871 , and others . The minutes of the preceding lodge meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . The ballot for the candidate for initiation resulted in his being duly elected . Bro . G . Hall , P . M . 147 , was uuanimouslv elected as a , joining member , by ballot . Bro . Harry Smith was dul y passsd to the ancient and honourable degree of a Fellow Craft
¦ Freemason . Bro . Dukes was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . The candidate for initiation not appearing at the time named on the summons , his reception was deferred until the next lodge meeting . One gentleman was proposed for initiation at the next lodge meeting . The votes of the lodge for the forthcoming elections for the Schools , were given to those indefatigable Masons , who so strenuously work to succeed in electing the many truly deserving cases they have caused to secure the elections of , viz .: Bros . G . Bolton , P . M ., and N .
AVingfield , P . M . The ceremonies were given in a creditable manner , which reflected credit on the AV . M . who presided , Bro . G . Chapman . The lodge was then closed . The usual superior banquet , for which this house is so justly famed , then followed . The usual toasts were given and received ; songs followed . After a few hours of relaxation , the brethren separated well pleased at the admirable manner in which they had spent an agreeable and happy evening
MERCHANT NAVV LODG-E OP INSTHLTCTIOX ( No . 781 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Jamaica Tavern , Poplar ou the 2 nd inst . Present , Bros . Reed , AV . M . ; Helps , S . AA . ; Sheerboorn , J . AA . ; Armstrong , S . D . ; Holt , J . D . ; Davis , I . G . ; Medland , Mitchell , Darnells , Potts , Bradbury , Taleen , and several other brethren . The lodge having been opened in the first degree with solemn prayer , the minutes of the previous
meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of opening the lodge in the second degree was worked , when Bro . Potts having consented to be the candidate for the sublime degree of Master Mason , was asked the usual questions leading from the second to the third degree . The lodge was then opened iu that degree , when the ceremony of raising Bro . Potts to the sublime degree of Master Mason was regularly worked . The lodge was
then resumed to the first degree , when Bro . Potts ( the preceptor of the lodge ) worked the first and second section of the first lecture on the first degree . The AA . M . then rose for the first and second time to ask , & c . The dues were then collected . It was then proposed by Bro . Daniells , seconded by Bro . Davis , that Bro . Helps be the AA . M . for the meeting to be held on the 16 th inst ., when the following officers were appointed -. —Bros .
Sheerboorn , S . W . ; Armstrong , J . AA . ; Davis , J . D . ; Reed , I . G . It was then proposed hy Bro . Helps , seconded by Bro . Davis , that a vote of thanks be given to Bro . Reed for his servicescarried unanimously . In returning thank , Bro . Reed forcibly pointed out the advantages of the brethren attending the lodge of instruction , as a means by which the junior officers of the mother lodge would obtain the necessary amount of confidence
to enable them to fulfil their duties with satisfaction to themselves and the brethren generally . Proposed by Bro . Davis , AA . M ., seconded by Bro . Taleen , that a . vote of thanks be given to Bro . Potts , on resuming his duties as preceptor after his
illness . Carried unanimously . Bro . Potts in returning thanks , expressed his great pleasure at again meeting the brethren ot the Merchant Navy Lodge , and the cordial manner in which the thanks had been bestowed would g ive an increased stimulus to his exertions . The AA . M . then rose for the third time to ask , & c . Hearty good wishes . Nothing more being offered , the lodge closed with solemn prayer . CONSECRATION OP THE PERFECT ASHLAR LODOE ( NO . 1178 )
, —The consecration of this lodge took place at the Gregorian . Arms Tavern , 96 , Jauiaica-road , Bermondsey , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . Bro . Heiu-y Mviggeridge , P . M . 192 , was appointed by the M . AA . G . M . as the officer to perforin the important ceremony . He accordingly appointed Bros . T . Goldsboro , P . S . G . \ A \ , to tho S . AAVs chair , and Bro . H . Moore , P . M . 73 , to the J . AV . 's chair . Bro . T . AVhite , I . G . 22 , acted as I . G . Bro .
May officiated as musical director , assisted by his staff . The beautiful ceremony was , as usual , most beautifully rendered by the officiating officer . The lodge having been duly consecrated , then followed the all-important ceremony of installation . Bro . F . AValters , P . M ., who had rendered essential service as Dir . of Cers . all the evening , then presented Bro . J . Donkin , P . M . 73 , and AV . M . designate , to receive the benefit of installation . Bro . H . MuggeridgeP . M . then proceeded with that ceremony . A
, , Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . J . Donkin was duly initiated as the \ A . M . for the ensuing year . In the absence of any other P . M . ' s , Bro . Dr . Dixon , P . M ., was invested as the I . P . M . The Board being closed , the remainder of the brethren were admitted , and the usual salutations given . Bro . J . Donkin , AA . M ., then appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers , viz ., Bros . F . H . Elsworth , S . W . ; J . \ V .
Avery , J . AV . ; Dr . Dixon , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . M ., Sec ; J . Green , S . D . ; H . Bartlett , J . D . ; D . Bose , I . G . ; G . J . Grace , Dir . of Cers . ; and J . W . Dudley , AV . S . The usual charges were then delivered . A vote of thanks , which was ordered to be put in the lodge minute book , was given to Bro . H . Muggeridge , P . M ., for his kindness iu performing the ceremony of consecration and installation at so short a notice as nine days , for , up
to ten days before the lodge was consecrated , sanction had been obtained for Bro . Dr . Dixon to do it , but , iu consequence of his being a member , the sanction was withdrawn . Bro . H . Muggeridge returned thanks . As a mark of respect to Bro . Dr . Dixon ,