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Masonic Mems.
MASONIC MEMS .
THEMASONICMIRROR.% * All communications to be addressed to 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London , W . C .
THE UNIVERSAL MASONIC CALENDAR , DIARV , AND POCKET BOOK POB 1 SG 9 . — We ure informed that this useful and comprehensive publication will be issued in a few days' time . It can be obtained at tbe office of tbe FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE , 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London , or in Glasgow , in addition to the regular agents .
THE Provincial meeting for the West Riding of Yorkshire will be held at the Masonic Hall , Sheffield , on tbe 20 th prox . The Rig ht Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , M . W . P . G . M ., and D . G . M . of England , will preside , and has intimated bis intention of afterwards attainting the Grand B . ill to be given on an unusual scale of magnificence at the Cutler :, ' Hall . The Earl
will be the guest of Bro . Sir , Tohn Brown , D . L ., and the occasion is looked forward to with great interest . BRETHREN are reminded that the Lodge Music published a few weeks ago , in several issues of the MAGAZINE , has been republished in a convenient form for Lodge use , price 2 s . Gd .
WE have to direct the attention of our readers to our advertising columns , in which is announced the publication of tbe General Statutes of the Red Cross Order , which can now bo obtained of Bros . Kenning , Spencer , and other Masonic publishers . The work is neatly arranged , and is embellished with engravings of the insignia , of the Order .
A MASONIC CALENDAR for the province of Durham is about to be published , to be edited by Bro . > J < W . Brignall , 30 " . THE installation of Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , Prov . G . M . of Somerset , has been definitely fixed for Tuesday , 12 tli January , 18 G 9 . The ceremony will take place at the Masonic Hall and the banquet at the Assembly R > oms . It has been decided not
to wind up the festive proceedings with a JIasonic ball . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OP MONMOUTHSHIRE . —A Provincial Grand Lodge will hi held at the Masonic Hall , Great Dock-street , Newp > rt , on Wednesday , 30 th inst ., at two p . m ., under the presidency of the R . W . the Prov- G . M ., Bro . John Etheriugton Welsh Rolls . The banquet takes place at the Westgate Hotel , at five o ' clock the same evening .
THE RIGHT HON . THE LORD KENLIS , Prov . Grand Master for Cumberland and Westmoreland , will preside at the Annual Banquet of the Risicrucian Society of England , iu his uipsicity as Hon . President The meeting will take place at the freemasons' Tavern , on Thursday , the 1-ith January , 1869 , and his lordship will be supported by Col . Burdett , R . W . Little , W . J .
Hughan , H . G . Buss , W . E . Woodman , and other eminent members of the societ 3 . WE understand that Mr . Sheriff Jameson has commissioned Jlr . W . D . Keyworth , jun ., of London ( son of Bro . W . D . Keyworth , of Hull ) , to execute ( for presentation to the town ) the statue of Sir William De la Polo , the first Mayor of Hullone
, of the leading merchant princes of the 14-th century . The design is a very elegant one , and represents Sir William in his Court dress . Tbe statue will be placed in the Town Hall . OUR subscribers are notified that with this present number is presented a handsome engraving of the Rigbl Hon . Earl of Dalhousie , K . T ., O . C . B ., M . W . G . M . Mason of Scotland .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
THE GIHON LODGE ( XO . 49 ) . —On Thursday lust , the 17 th inst .. the members of this well-known London lodge met at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , City . As the calendar of work comprised one passing , four raisings , and the ceremony of the installation of tlie Master for tho new year , the brethren had a heavy evening's work before them , and met punctually at 3 . 30 p . m . The principal officers weie represented bBros . J .
y Mills , W . M . ; J . Tharp , S . W . ; T . Cargill , J . W ., pro tern , for J . Miles , who was unfortunately unable to attend , owing to the occurrence of a severe domestic affliction . Tlie assistant officers were Bros . J . Tipton , Peacock " , and Smith . The lodge was duly opened in tlie first degree ; the minutes of the previous meetingwere read and confirmed , then opened in the second degree , and Bro . E . LaneCE . ol the Great Western RailwayPuddington
, , , passed to tlie degree of a E . C . The lodge was then opened in the thiid degree , and Bros . IScwington , Lacy , and Thorne , after satisfactorily responding to the usual examination , were raised to the sublime degree of a M . M ., in a manner that reflected great credit upon the ritualistic knowledge and impres-ive fervour of the W . Af . Immediately after this ceremony , the W . M . presented a handsome testimonial from the brethren of the lodge
to their Treasurer , Bro . J . W . Munnery , accompanying the presentation with a short , neat and appropriate speech . The testimonial consisted of a silver salver , and a couple of very beautifuly-shaped silver goblets , richly ornamented with embossed figures in gilt and frosted silver , bearing the inscription -. — " This salver , together with two cups , ure presented hy the brethren of the Gihon Lodge , Jfo . 49 , to Bro . J . W . Meunery , as a token of esteem and regard for his valuable services as Treasurer , during a period of twenty-live years . " This pleasant
little interruption , which was feelingly acknowleged by Bro . Monnery , being concluded , the lodge was resumed in the second degree ; the Wardens quitted their seats , which were occupied pro tern , by other brethren , and the ceremony of installation commenced . The lodge was then again resumed iu the third degree , and , after being cleared of all those beloiv the rank of P . M ., upon their return , Bro . J . Tharp occupied the chair as W . M . for the year 1869 . The usual salutations were iven in a
g hearty and fraternal manner , and the W . M . appointed the following officers to assist him in the proper maintenance of his Masonic duties , and tho efficient working of the ledge during the next session : —Bros . J . Miles , S . W . ; Tipton , J . W . ; Peacock , S . D . ; Smith , J . D . ; Venn , I . G . ; Monnery , Treas . ; J . H . Cox , Sec ; C . Hodson , Dir . Cers . ; Bros . Williams and Cargill , Stewards . The whole of the ceremony of installation was admirably ,
faithfully , and impressively conducted by the retiring Master , Bro . J . Mills . As a proof that the working was not hurried , the brethren did not adjourn to tbe banquet until 7 . 0 p . m . The visitors present were Bros . John Hervey , G . S . ; Paton , two other members of the Grand Lodge ; Muggeridge , Jacob , of the tfuh-, 1 Lodge , and several other brethren . The usual loyal , and Mas . inic toasts were drunk at the banquet , which was
excellently served , and for quantity and quality fully sustained the reputation of the Guildhall Tavern . Among the members of the lodge present were the Past Masters , Bros . Lucy , Stillwell , Cox , Waterworks , & c ; Bros . Bryant , Steih , Waddell , Vile , Goode , Roach , Curtis , Ridley , & c . ; the total number in the banqueting room amounting to nearly 70 . After au agreeable evening the brethren separated well satisfied with the prospects of their lodge for the coming year , both as regards its financial and Masonic condition .
ROYAL JUBILEE LODGE ( No . 72 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held ou Monday evening , the 7 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Bro . S . John Hodson , W . M ,, presided . Bro . Wormald , S . W . ; Bro . Jennings , J . W' . ; Bro . Nunn , sec , aud a numerous body of P . M . 's and visitors . The lodge was openod in due form and with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . The lodge having been opened in the second and third degrees ,
Bros . H . Price and G . Lippard were raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., the ceremony being performed by the W . M . The lodge was then lowered to the second degree , when Bros . G . Draper , W . Fudge , and Chandler were passed to the degree of F . C . Afterwards the lodge was reduced to the first degree , when Mr . F . W . Brighten and Mr . J . P . Poncione wero announced as candidates for admission to the noble order of Freemasonry . They were separately introduced and initiated into the secrets and mysteries of the order . The next business
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Masonic Mems.
MASONIC MEMS .
THEMASONICMIRROR.% * All communications to be addressed to 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London , W . C .
THE UNIVERSAL MASONIC CALENDAR , DIARV , AND POCKET BOOK POB 1 SG 9 . — We ure informed that this useful and comprehensive publication will be issued in a few days' time . It can be obtained at tbe office of tbe FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE , 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London , or in Glasgow , in addition to the regular agents .
THE Provincial meeting for the West Riding of Yorkshire will be held at the Masonic Hall , Sheffield , on tbe 20 th prox . The Rig ht Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , M . W . P . G . M ., and D . G . M . of England , will preside , and has intimated bis intention of afterwards attainting the Grand B . ill to be given on an unusual scale of magnificence at the Cutler :, ' Hall . The Earl
will be the guest of Bro . Sir , Tohn Brown , D . L ., and the occasion is looked forward to with great interest . BRETHREN are reminded that the Lodge Music published a few weeks ago , in several issues of the MAGAZINE , has been republished in a convenient form for Lodge use , price 2 s . Gd .
WE have to direct the attention of our readers to our advertising columns , in which is announced the publication of tbe General Statutes of the Red Cross Order , which can now bo obtained of Bros . Kenning , Spencer , and other Masonic publishers . The work is neatly arranged , and is embellished with engravings of the insignia , of the Order .
A MASONIC CALENDAR for the province of Durham is about to be published , to be edited by Bro . > J < W . Brignall , 30 " . THE installation of Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , Prov . G . M . of Somerset , has been definitely fixed for Tuesday , 12 tli January , 18 G 9 . The ceremony will take place at the Masonic Hall and the banquet at the Assembly R > oms . It has been decided not
to wind up the festive proceedings with a JIasonic ball . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OP MONMOUTHSHIRE . —A Provincial Grand Lodge will hi held at the Masonic Hall , Great Dock-street , Newp > rt , on Wednesday , 30 th inst ., at two p . m ., under the presidency of the R . W . the Prov- G . M ., Bro . John Etheriugton Welsh Rolls . The banquet takes place at the Westgate Hotel , at five o ' clock the same evening .
THE RIGHT HON . THE LORD KENLIS , Prov . Grand Master for Cumberland and Westmoreland , will preside at the Annual Banquet of the Risicrucian Society of England , iu his uipsicity as Hon . President The meeting will take place at the freemasons' Tavern , on Thursday , the 1-ith January , 1869 , and his lordship will be supported by Col . Burdett , R . W . Little , W . J .
Hughan , H . G . Buss , W . E . Woodman , and other eminent members of the societ 3 . WE understand that Mr . Sheriff Jameson has commissioned Jlr . W . D . Keyworth , jun ., of London ( son of Bro . W . D . Keyworth , of Hull ) , to execute ( for presentation to the town ) the statue of Sir William De la Polo , the first Mayor of Hullone
, of the leading merchant princes of the 14-th century . The design is a very elegant one , and represents Sir William in his Court dress . Tbe statue will be placed in the Town Hall . OUR subscribers are notified that with this present number is presented a handsome engraving of the Rigbl Hon . Earl of Dalhousie , K . T ., O . C . B ., M . W . G . M . Mason of Scotland .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
THE GIHON LODGE ( XO . 49 ) . —On Thursday lust , the 17 th inst .. the members of this well-known London lodge met at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , City . As the calendar of work comprised one passing , four raisings , and the ceremony of the installation of tlie Master for tho new year , the brethren had a heavy evening's work before them , and met punctually at 3 . 30 p . m . The principal officers weie represented bBros . J .
y Mills , W . M . ; J . Tharp , S . W . ; T . Cargill , J . W ., pro tern , for J . Miles , who was unfortunately unable to attend , owing to the occurrence of a severe domestic affliction . Tlie assistant officers were Bros . J . Tipton , Peacock " , and Smith . The lodge was duly opened in tlie first degree ; the minutes of the previous meetingwere read and confirmed , then opened in the second degree , and Bro . E . LaneCE . ol the Great Western RailwayPuddington
, , , passed to tlie degree of a E . C . The lodge was then opened in the thiid degree , and Bros . IScwington , Lacy , and Thorne , after satisfactorily responding to the usual examination , were raised to the sublime degree of a M . M ., in a manner that reflected great credit upon the ritualistic knowledge and impres-ive fervour of the W . Af . Immediately after this ceremony , the W . M . presented a handsome testimonial from the brethren of the lodge
to their Treasurer , Bro . J . W . Munnery , accompanying the presentation with a short , neat and appropriate speech . The testimonial consisted of a silver salver , and a couple of very beautifuly-shaped silver goblets , richly ornamented with embossed figures in gilt and frosted silver , bearing the inscription -. — " This salver , together with two cups , ure presented hy the brethren of the Gihon Lodge , Jfo . 49 , to Bro . J . W . Meunery , as a token of esteem and regard for his valuable services as Treasurer , during a period of twenty-live years . " This pleasant
little interruption , which was feelingly acknowleged by Bro . Monnery , being concluded , the lodge was resumed in the second degree ; the Wardens quitted their seats , which were occupied pro tern , by other brethren , and the ceremony of installation commenced . The lodge was then again resumed iu the third degree , and , after being cleared of all those beloiv the rank of P . M ., upon their return , Bro . J . Tharp occupied the chair as W . M . for the year 1869 . The usual salutations were iven in a
g hearty and fraternal manner , and the W . M . appointed the following officers to assist him in the proper maintenance of his Masonic duties , and tho efficient working of the ledge during the next session : —Bros . J . Miles , S . W . ; Tipton , J . W . ; Peacock , S . D . ; Smith , J . D . ; Venn , I . G . ; Monnery , Treas . ; J . H . Cox , Sec ; C . Hodson , Dir . Cers . ; Bros . Williams and Cargill , Stewards . The whole of the ceremony of installation was admirably ,
faithfully , and impressively conducted by the retiring Master , Bro . J . Mills . As a proof that the working was not hurried , the brethren did not adjourn to tbe banquet until 7 . 0 p . m . The visitors present were Bros . John Hervey , G . S . ; Paton , two other members of the Grand Lodge ; Muggeridge , Jacob , of the tfuh-, 1 Lodge , and several other brethren . The usual loyal , and Mas . inic toasts were drunk at the banquet , which was
excellently served , and for quantity and quality fully sustained the reputation of the Guildhall Tavern . Among the members of the lodge present were the Past Masters , Bros . Lucy , Stillwell , Cox , Waterworks , & c ; Bros . Bryant , Steih , Waddell , Vile , Goode , Roach , Curtis , Ridley , & c . ; the total number in the banqueting room amounting to nearly 70 . After au agreeable evening the brethren separated well satisfied with the prospects of their lodge for the coming year , both as regards its financial and Masonic condition .
ROYAL JUBILEE LODGE ( No . 72 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held ou Monday evening , the 7 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Bro . S . John Hodson , W . M ,, presided . Bro . Wormald , S . W . ; Bro . Jennings , J . W' . ; Bro . Nunn , sec , aud a numerous body of P . M . 's and visitors . The lodge was openod in due form and with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . The lodge having been opened in the second and third degrees ,
Bros . H . Price and G . Lippard were raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., the ceremony being performed by the W . M . The lodge was then lowered to the second degree , when Bros . G . Draper , W . Fudge , and Chandler were passed to the degree of F . C . Afterwards the lodge was reduced to the first degree , when Mr . F . W . Brighten and Mr . J . P . Poncione wero announced as candidates for admission to the noble order of Freemasonry . They were separately introduced and initiated into the secrets and mysteries of the order . The next business