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The Masonic Mirror.
might they would always continue bouad to it in the purest Masonic regard , and he was happy to see present that night the representative of that Lodge in the person of his esteemed friend Bro . Muggeridge . AA'hat Bro . Steplieu Barton AVilson was to the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , Bro . Muggeridge was to the Stability Lodge of Instruction . As the mantle of a Peter Gilkes had fallen ou the oue , so had the mantle of a Peter Thompson and of a Broadfoot fallen on the otherand well did
, he follow their example now that they had ascended to the Grand Lodge above , for although dead they spoke through him . He ( Bro . Savage ) , when he attended the Lodge of Stability ' was always gratified and delighted to bear Bro . Muggeridge work , but regretted that there should exist any difference of expression between the ritual he taught and that ivhich was inculcated in the Emulation Lodge . He would ask them then to drink "Prosperity to the Stability Lod" and le with
ge , coup tbe toast the name of their worthy friend Bro . Muggeridge . Bro . Muggeridge , in returning thanks , stated that he was truly grateful for the many kind things which Bro . Savage had said of him , and he could assure him and the brethren present that he felt obliged to them for giving him an opportunity of witnessing the working of the Lodge ; ancl he was also much gratified to find so numerous and so zealous a meeting of the brethren assembled together to support itFor his own
. part he could assure them that it was his firm wish aud that of many members of the Lodge of Instruction over which he presided that the Emulation Lodge might continue to prosper for many years to come . Bro . Barrett , iu proposing the Masonic charities , regretted that neither Bro . Crow nor Bro . Thiselton were present , but they had among thorn Bro . Farnfield , who , as Secretary of the other charity of the Order , ( the Annuity Fund and Old Man ' s Asylum-, was its fitting representative there
, and who did everything in his power to promote its prosperity ; ancl ho ( Bro . Barrett ) trusted that ere long it would receive that amount of support from the brethren that it would cease to be a disgrace to the Craft . Bro . Farnfield briefly returned thanks , advocating increased support not only to the charity of which he is the Secretary , but also to the Girls School and to the Institution for Boys . They were about to have
a festival on behalf of the Croydon Asylum , and he was happy to say that he had already obtained the names of forty-seven brethren who were willing to act as Stewards . The Tyler ' s toast was then drunk , and the proceedings terminated .
PROVINCIAL . BERKSHIRE . AIAIIJENHEAD . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 1097 ) . —This Lodge was regularly held on Monday last , when Bros . AVilliams , Boyer , Hodges , Merritt , Skinclic , and Greenbalf , were examined in tho first degree , and having exhibited in the sciencewere promoted to the degree of
progress , Fellow Craft . Mr . Robert Arthur AVard , Mr . Henry Hodson Dun-ant , and Air . Frederick Henry Cooper , of Maidenhead , were severally balloted for , and unanimously approved as candidates ; the two former being present , woro duly initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . The ceremonies were performed with the AV . M . ' s ( Bro . Cossens ) usual perfect , and impressive manlier . The correspondence with the Grand Secretary , relative to spurious Lod at Stratfordin Essexand other laces
ges , , p , was read in open Lodge , mid the brethren duly cautioned . Several joining members and initiates were proposed for the next meeting . The new podcstals , with tho new jewels , lately furnished by Bro . Piatt , and the platforms , prepared by Bro . Nichols , were uncovered , and met with the decided approbation of the brethren . An improvement in the AV . M . ' s pedestal , was tho omission of the Past Dep . G . M . ' s emblem , and the substitution of the AV . AI . ' s emblem . Each pedestal forms a repository , and the
AV . AI . ' s is provided with slides in the capital , to rest the working tools ou . The WM . appointed and duly invested the following officers : — Bros . R . Nichols , S . D . ; H . H . Hodges , J . D . ; G . Boyer , I . G . ; T . Greenhalf , Tyler . Bro . R . A . Ward was duly elected Treasurer , and invested with thc insignia of his office . Tho brethren partook of refreshment , aud separated in due season . AVe understand it is the AV . AI . ' s intention to deliver lectures on the Craft , and to institute a Lodge of Instruction , to enable the junior brethren to progress in their studies .
Ni'lVBUuv . —Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Mope ( No . 839 ) . —At the regular meeting of this Lodge , on the 2 nd inst ., Bro . AV . H . Cave was re-elected as the AV . AI . for the ensuing year . Bro . Marr , S . AV ., proposed that the thanks of this Lodge be offered to the Secretary , Bro . E . S . Cossens , for the zeal he had exercised ou behalf of the ividow of a deceased brother of the Lodge , for whom he had obtained a grant from theF . und of Benevolence although the time for making such application had been exceeded . The voting was unanimousbut the motion was
, ultimately withdrawn until there was a larger attendance of tho brethren iu order to give them the opportunity of participating in the proposed expression of approbation . The annual meeting in January is expected to be numerously attended , BRISTOL . BRISTOL . —Moira Lodge ( No . -108 ) . —At the meeting of the Lod ge , holden on AVedncsday , the 7 th instant , Bro . Thomas Bell ( engineer of the
city waterworks ) , was installed as Worshipful Blaster . At the conclusion of the ceremony , the very objectionable practice was resorted to of introducing refreshments into the Lodge during the period devoted
to labour ; a practice ivhich would certainly be more honoured in the breach than in the observance , ancl whieh has many strenuous opponents iu Bristol . In the course of tho proceedings some very strong remarks ( amounting almost to abuse ) were made with regard to the Freemasons ' Magazine and its correspondent in that city ; but as neither the integrity nor the veracity of this journal were impugned , it is not worth while further to notice the adverse criticism of some brethren , who perhaps spoke with greater warmth than they would have done under other circumstances .
CAMBRIDGESHIRE . CA . IIBUIDGK . —Scientific Lodge ( No . 105 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday last , and w-as attended by a very large muster of brethren . Bros . Evans and Beudyshe ( Fellows of King ' s College ) ancl Bro . Ransom were raised to the third , and Bro . the Rev . C . S . Drake , M . A . ( Fellow of Jesus College ) , and Bro . Davenport ( Trinity College ) , passed to the second degree . A ballot Avas taken for the following candidates , who , on being unanimously elected , were initiated
into the mysteries of the Order , viz . —the Duke of St . Albans , Mr . C . Newton , Mr . J . AV . Hawksworth , Air . E . A . Hambro , Air . W . Speer , Mr . W . Coode ( all of Trinity College ) , and Air . J . A . Willis of King ' s College . The various degrees were most ably performed by the AVAL Bro . AVestmorlaud , M . A . ( Fellow of Jesus College ) . The brethren then proceeded to the election of a Master for the ensuing year ; and their unanimous choice falling on the present AV . AI ., he was declared duly elected . Eight gentlemenmembers of the Universitwere then proposed for next
, y , meeting . Business being concluded , the Lodgo adjourned to refreshment , and the proceedings brought to a close . AVe should mention that a dispensation was read to the Lodge assembled , to enable them to initiate more than five brethren in one evening , from Bro . the Rev . A . R . AVard , M . A ., Grand Chaplain of England , the D . Prov . G . M . of the province .
CAMBRIDGE . —Lodge of the Three Grand Principles ( No . 645 ) . —The members of tho above Lodge assembled at their Lodge room , at the Lion Hotel , on Monday , the Sth instant . Bro . lung ( Trinity College ) was passed to the second degree , and Alessrs . A ail and Bell having been elected , were initiated into Afasom-y . The ceremonies wero most correctly and efficiently performed by the AV . AI ., Bro . J . Deighton , ( Pro . S . G . AV . ) Bro . the Rev . A . R . AVard , Grand Chaplain , gave notice that at the next meeting he should propose that a member of the Lodge be
appointed to serve as one of the " Provincial Committee for the Masonic Charities . " The brethren then proceeded to elect one of their body to fill the chair of King Solomon for the year ensuing , and their choice fell on the present AV . AI . Bro . Deighton has done much towards raising this Loclge to its present state of efficiency , and the compliment paid him by the brethren is well deserved ; the Master ' s chair could not bo in better hands . After labour came refreshment , ancl the evening was spent in brotherllove ancl harmony . AVe cannot conclude our report
y of the meetings of the above Lodges without congratulating the brethren of the province on the most satisfactory state of Masonry among them , and on the evident signs that there are of thoso taking an interest in it who may , perhaps , hereafter be called on to fill the highest offices iu church aud state .
GLOUCESTERSHIRE . STIIOU ' -. —Sherborne . Lodge ( No . 1 , 001 ) . —The annual meeting of this Loclge was holden at the Alasonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 6 th inst . Bro . Henry It . Luckes , A . M ., having opened the Loclge at three o ' clock precisely , the minutes were read and confirmed , when the Al orshipful Master iuitiated Bro . AVilberforee Heclas into the mysteries of the Order , in a most impressive aud clear manner , eliciting the warm approbation of thc numerous P . Ms , present ; after which ceremony the gavel was entrusted
to Bro . G . F . Newmarch , D . Prov . G . AL , and P . M . of the Sherborne Lodge , who proceeded with the beautiful ceremony of installation . Those ivho have seen this exceedingly clever Mason work will not be surprised to hear that it was performed with thc most exact accuracy and to the letter , affording a rich Masonic treat to the visitors from other provinces . After the business of the Lodge the brethren dined together , at six o ' clock . The clo . h having been removed , Bro . Jos . Gainer gave in a
neat and terse manner the following toasts : — "The Queen and tho Craft , " "The Earl of Zetland , G . M ., " "Lord Panmure , D . G . AL , " "Hon . Jas . Dutton , Prov . G . AL" Bro . Luckes then proposed the health of Bro . Newmarch , D . Prov . G . AL ofthe province , remarking that one of the most pleasing duties which it had ever been his privilege to perform had fallen to his lot that day ; it presented the anomaly of being both difficult and easy . It was easy when he proposed thc health of Bro . Newmarch ( cheers ) for them to appreciate the many reasons why it should
be drunk with the utmost Masonic enthusiasm ( cheers ); but it was difficult for him to find words that should adequately convey to Bro . Newmarch the high esteem in ivhich he and the members of the Sherborne Lodge held him . Freemasonry under the auspices of the Hon . James Dutton had thriven in the province most extraordinarily , but he was sure the Prov . G . AL would say , and had said , that he owed , a great deal of this success to Bro . Newmarch , his very able Deputy . The time was when the light of Masonry was well nigh extinguished ; but Bro .
Newmarch had fanned the expiring embers into a flame which extended now a brilliant and steady light . AVithin three years two new Lodges had been opened—the Sherborne their own Loclge , and the St . John ' s , at Dnrsley—whilst the Berkeley Lodge , which had not met for years ,
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The Masonic Mirror.
might they would always continue bouad to it in the purest Masonic regard , and he was happy to see present that night the representative of that Lodge in the person of his esteemed friend Bro . Muggeridge . AA'hat Bro . Steplieu Barton AVilson was to the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , Bro . Muggeridge was to the Stability Lodge of Instruction . As the mantle of a Peter Gilkes had fallen ou the oue , so had the mantle of a Peter Thompson and of a Broadfoot fallen on the otherand well did
, he follow their example now that they had ascended to the Grand Lodge above , for although dead they spoke through him . He ( Bro . Savage ) , when he attended the Lodge of Stability ' was always gratified and delighted to bear Bro . Muggeridge work , but regretted that there should exist any difference of expression between the ritual he taught and that ivhich was inculcated in the Emulation Lodge . He would ask them then to drink "Prosperity to the Stability Lod" and le with
ge , coup tbe toast the name of their worthy friend Bro . Muggeridge . Bro . Muggeridge , in returning thanks , stated that he was truly grateful for the many kind things which Bro . Savage had said of him , and he could assure him and the brethren present that he felt obliged to them for giving him an opportunity of witnessing the working of the Lodge ; ancl he was also much gratified to find so numerous and so zealous a meeting of the brethren assembled together to support itFor his own
. part he could assure them that it was his firm wish aud that of many members of the Lodge of Instruction over which he presided that the Emulation Lodge might continue to prosper for many years to come . Bro . Barrett , iu proposing the Masonic charities , regretted that neither Bro . Crow nor Bro . Thiselton were present , but they had among thorn Bro . Farnfield , who , as Secretary of the other charity of the Order , ( the Annuity Fund and Old Man ' s Asylum-, was its fitting representative there
, and who did everything in his power to promote its prosperity ; ancl ho ( Bro . Barrett ) trusted that ere long it would receive that amount of support from the brethren that it would cease to be a disgrace to the Craft . Bro . Farnfield briefly returned thanks , advocating increased support not only to the charity of which he is the Secretary , but also to the Girls School and to the Institution for Boys . They were about to have
a festival on behalf of the Croydon Asylum , and he was happy to say that he had already obtained the names of forty-seven brethren who were willing to act as Stewards . The Tyler ' s toast was then drunk , and the proceedings terminated .
PROVINCIAL . BERKSHIRE . AIAIIJENHEAD . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 1097 ) . —This Lodge was regularly held on Monday last , when Bros . AVilliams , Boyer , Hodges , Merritt , Skinclic , and Greenbalf , were examined in tho first degree , and having exhibited in the sciencewere promoted to the degree of
progress , Fellow Craft . Mr . Robert Arthur AVard , Mr . Henry Hodson Dun-ant , and Air . Frederick Henry Cooper , of Maidenhead , were severally balloted for , and unanimously approved as candidates ; the two former being present , woro duly initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . The ceremonies were performed with the AV . M . ' s ( Bro . Cossens ) usual perfect , and impressive manlier . The correspondence with the Grand Secretary , relative to spurious Lod at Stratfordin Essexand other laces
ges , , p , was read in open Lodge , mid the brethren duly cautioned . Several joining members and initiates were proposed for the next meeting . The new podcstals , with tho new jewels , lately furnished by Bro . Piatt , and the platforms , prepared by Bro . Nichols , were uncovered , and met with the decided approbation of the brethren . An improvement in the AV . M . ' s pedestal , was tho omission of the Past Dep . G . M . ' s emblem , and the substitution of the AV . AI . ' s emblem . Each pedestal forms a repository , and the
AV . AI . ' s is provided with slides in the capital , to rest the working tools ou . The WM . appointed and duly invested the following officers : — Bros . R . Nichols , S . D . ; H . H . Hodges , J . D . ; G . Boyer , I . G . ; T . Greenhalf , Tyler . Bro . R . A . Ward was duly elected Treasurer , and invested with thc insignia of his office . Tho brethren partook of refreshment , aud separated in due season . AVe understand it is the AV . AI . ' s intention to deliver lectures on the Craft , and to institute a Lodge of Instruction , to enable the junior brethren to progress in their studies .
Ni'lVBUuv . —Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Mope ( No . 839 ) . —At the regular meeting of this Lodge , on the 2 nd inst ., Bro . AV . H . Cave was re-elected as the AV . AI . for the ensuing year . Bro . Marr , S . AV ., proposed that the thanks of this Lodge be offered to the Secretary , Bro . E . S . Cossens , for the zeal he had exercised ou behalf of the ividow of a deceased brother of the Lodge , for whom he had obtained a grant from theF . und of Benevolence although the time for making such application had been exceeded . The voting was unanimousbut the motion was
, ultimately withdrawn until there was a larger attendance of tho brethren iu order to give them the opportunity of participating in the proposed expression of approbation . The annual meeting in January is expected to be numerously attended , BRISTOL . BRISTOL . —Moira Lodge ( No . -108 ) . —At the meeting of the Lod ge , holden on AVedncsday , the 7 th instant , Bro . Thomas Bell ( engineer of the
city waterworks ) , was installed as Worshipful Blaster . At the conclusion of the ceremony , the very objectionable practice was resorted to of introducing refreshments into the Lodge during the period devoted
to labour ; a practice ivhich would certainly be more honoured in the breach than in the observance , ancl whieh has many strenuous opponents iu Bristol . In the course of tho proceedings some very strong remarks ( amounting almost to abuse ) were made with regard to the Freemasons ' Magazine and its correspondent in that city ; but as neither the integrity nor the veracity of this journal were impugned , it is not worth while further to notice the adverse criticism of some brethren , who perhaps spoke with greater warmth than they would have done under other circumstances .
CAMBRIDGESHIRE . CA . IIBUIDGK . —Scientific Lodge ( No . 105 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday last , and w-as attended by a very large muster of brethren . Bros . Evans and Beudyshe ( Fellows of King ' s College ) ancl Bro . Ransom were raised to the third , and Bro . the Rev . C . S . Drake , M . A . ( Fellow of Jesus College ) , and Bro . Davenport ( Trinity College ) , passed to the second degree . A ballot Avas taken for the following candidates , who , on being unanimously elected , were initiated
into the mysteries of the Order , viz . —the Duke of St . Albans , Mr . C . Newton , Mr . J . AV . Hawksworth , Air . E . A . Hambro , Air . W . Speer , Mr . W . Coode ( all of Trinity College ) , and Air . J . A . Willis of King ' s College . The various degrees were most ably performed by the AVAL Bro . AVestmorlaud , M . A . ( Fellow of Jesus College ) . The brethren then proceeded to the election of a Master for the ensuing year ; and their unanimous choice falling on the present AV . AI ., he was declared duly elected . Eight gentlemenmembers of the Universitwere then proposed for next
, y , meeting . Business being concluded , the Lodgo adjourned to refreshment , and the proceedings brought to a close . AVe should mention that a dispensation was read to the Lodge assembled , to enable them to initiate more than five brethren in one evening , from Bro . the Rev . A . R . AVard , M . A ., Grand Chaplain of England , the D . Prov . G . M . of the province .
CAMBRIDGE . —Lodge of the Three Grand Principles ( No . 645 ) . —The members of tho above Lodge assembled at their Lodge room , at the Lion Hotel , on Monday , the Sth instant . Bro . lung ( Trinity College ) was passed to the second degree , and Alessrs . A ail and Bell having been elected , were initiated into Afasom-y . The ceremonies wero most correctly and efficiently performed by the AV . AI ., Bro . J . Deighton , ( Pro . S . G . AV . ) Bro . the Rev . A . R . AVard , Grand Chaplain , gave notice that at the next meeting he should propose that a member of the Lodge be
appointed to serve as one of the " Provincial Committee for the Masonic Charities . " The brethren then proceeded to elect one of their body to fill the chair of King Solomon for the year ensuing , and their choice fell on the present AV . AI . Bro . Deighton has done much towards raising this Loclge to its present state of efficiency , and the compliment paid him by the brethren is well deserved ; the Master ' s chair could not bo in better hands . After labour came refreshment , ancl the evening was spent in brotherllove ancl harmony . AVe cannot conclude our report
y of the meetings of the above Lodges without congratulating the brethren of the province on the most satisfactory state of Masonry among them , and on the evident signs that there are of thoso taking an interest in it who may , perhaps , hereafter be called on to fill the highest offices iu church aud state .
GLOUCESTERSHIRE . STIIOU ' -. —Sherborne . Lodge ( No . 1 , 001 ) . —The annual meeting of this Loclge was holden at the Alasonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 6 th inst . Bro . Henry It . Luckes , A . M ., having opened the Loclge at three o ' clock precisely , the minutes were read and confirmed , when the Al orshipful Master iuitiated Bro . AVilberforee Heclas into the mysteries of the Order , in a most impressive aud clear manner , eliciting the warm approbation of thc numerous P . Ms , present ; after which ceremony the gavel was entrusted
to Bro . G . F . Newmarch , D . Prov . G . AL , and P . M . of the Sherborne Lodge , who proceeded with the beautiful ceremony of installation . Those ivho have seen this exceedingly clever Mason work will not be surprised to hear that it was performed with thc most exact accuracy and to the letter , affording a rich Masonic treat to the visitors from other provinces . After the business of the Lodge the brethren dined together , at six o ' clock . The clo . h having been removed , Bro . Jos . Gainer gave in a
neat and terse manner the following toasts : — "The Queen and tho Craft , " "The Earl of Zetland , G . M ., " "Lord Panmure , D . G . AL , " "Hon . Jas . Dutton , Prov . G . AL" Bro . Luckes then proposed the health of Bro . Newmarch , D . Prov . G . AL ofthe province , remarking that one of the most pleasing duties which it had ever been his privilege to perform had fallen to his lot that day ; it presented the anomaly of being both difficult and easy . It was easy when he proposed thc health of Bro . Newmarch ( cheers ) for them to appreciate the many reasons why it should
be drunk with the utmost Masonic enthusiasm ( cheers ); but it was difficult for him to find words that should adequately convey to Bro . Newmarch the high esteem in ivhich he and the members of the Sherborne Lodge held him . Freemasonry under the auspices of the Hon . James Dutton had thriven in the province most extraordinarily , but he was sure the Prov . G . AL would say , and had said , that he owed , a great deal of this success to Bro . Newmarch , his very able Deputy . The time was when the light of Masonry was well nigh extinguished ; but Bro .
Newmarch had fanned the expiring embers into a flame which extended now a brilliant and steady light . AVithin three years two new Lodges had been opened—the Sherborne their own Loclge , and the St . John ' s , at Dnrsley—whilst the Berkeley Lodge , which had not met for years ,