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Masonic Mems.
MASONIC MEMS .
THE MASONIC MIRROR . * * All commui . ications to be addressed to 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London . AV . C .
LODGE OF GLASGOW ST JOHN * ( X O . 4 . bis ) . —Tho 810 th anniversary of this ancient locljro was appointed to bo hold on tho l' 7 th inst ., at tho Tontiiio Hotel , Glasgow , under tho presidency of the R . W . Bro . Capt . Spiers , M . P ., Provincial Grandmaster . As tho report of tho proceedings cannot roach us until after our going to press this week , tho report will bo given in onr next .
IN * consequence of tho index and address for tho half-year ' s volume .- ^ ipcaring in this issue , wo aro reluctantly compelled to allow tho report of tho installation of tho R . W . Bro . Captain Spiors , M . P ., as Provincial Grand Master of Glasgow , to Stand over until next wook .
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METROPOLITAN .
. MOUNT LEBANON LODGE ( NO . 73 ) . —This lodge met at the Bridge House Hotel , Wellington . street , Southwark , on Tuesday , the 17 th inst . Bro . G . Morris , AV . M ., opened the lodge There were present Bros . T . J . Sabine , S . W . ; V . H . Ebsworth , J . W . ; E . Harris , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Donkin , P . M ., Sec ; I ) . Hose . S . D . ; M . A . Loewenstark , J . D . ; G . Free , I . G . ; R . Orel , D . C G . T . Grace , W . S . ; C . R . Dean , P . M . ; Dr . Dixon , P . M .: F Walters , P . M . ; E . N . Levy , P . M . ; J . Tric-kettand others .
, Visitors : Bros . March , . T . W ., and F . Cox , 1178 , See . Bro . F . Walters , P . M ., took the chair , and presided over the lodge for the remainder of the evening . Bro . Keeble was initiated . " Bros . Jiabe , McNair , and Ledso .-i wore passed , and lire . Coote raised , all of which was done in an able manner . liros . S . ibine , S . M ' ., was elected W . M ., Harris re-elected Treas ., and Aldbouse and Lowing as Ty lers , all being unanimous . Bro . A . P . Stedman man was uiianimonslv elected Steward for the Girls' School for
1868 . J hrce gentlemen were proposed for invitation . Tlie lodge was closed . UNITED STRENGTH LODGE ( No . 1 ' 2 S ) . —The regular nicotine ; of this lodgo was held at Bro . Samuel AYickens , the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . J ' obu's-gaie , Clorkenwell , on Tuesday , tho 10 th inst . Bro . Edward Davies , AV . M ., presided , assisted bv Bros . G . Harris S . W .: II . ]•' . Wearing . J . AV : A . B . Vivian , S . D .: II . Morton ' J . D .: and J . Kemp , I . G . The AV . M . opened tho lodgo in tho
three- degrees , and raised Bro . James llillhouso , 2-. 'S , mid Bro . R . G . AVooldriclge of the Egyptian Lodge . The lodgo ' was resumed to tho second degree , and tho AV . M . passed Bro . Charles Greene . The lodgo was then i-esuinoil to the first degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting read aud confirmed : afterwards Mr . J . While was initiated by the W . M . Tho W . M . was re-elected for tho ensuing year . Bro . . 1 . A . Winslaml , P . M ., was ro-eloetod Treas .: and the Tyler was also re-appointed . The lodge was thou closed , ami tho brethren adjourned to a banquet served in good stylo b y Bro . S . Hit-kens . On the removal oi the cloth tho usual Masonic toasts were given bv tho W . M .
SOUTHERN STAR LODGE ( N O . 1 , 158 ) . —An cmergencv meeting of this nourishing loclge was held on Monday evening , lGth inst ., at tlie Montpellier Tavern , Walworth . liro . Henry Thompson , W . M ., presided . The lor " go having been opened in duo form ancl with solemn prayer , Mr . Butcher , who was a candidate for instruction , was solemnl y initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Mr . George Friend was a second candidate , and the whole of that important
ceremony was repented by the W . M . Tho lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Maeknav was passed to the second degree . Alter some other business laid been transacted , tlie lodge was closed indue form and with solemn prayer . The brethren then retired for refreshment , and several toasts were given , including "Tbe Health of the newlv-initiated Brethren , " "The Worshi pful Master , " ami "Tbe Of ' iicers , " all of which were inout enthusiastically resnonded to , and a very pleasant evening was passed . Bro . Mackuay delighted the
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brethren with some choice old English ballads , accompanying : himself on tlie pianoforte . PERFECT ASHLAR LODGE ( NO- 1177 ) . —This loclge AA'as held ' on Thursday , the ] 2 th inst ., at the Gregorian Aims Tavern , US , Jamaica-road , Bermonclsey . Bro . J . Donkin , W . M " ., presided , assisted by Bros . F . H . Ebsworth , S . W . ; J . W . Avery , J . W . ; - Br . Dixon , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Green .-.
S . D . ; II . Bartlett , J . D . •1 ) . Eose , I . G . ; G . P . Grace , Dir . of Cers . ; T . Blalcelv , P . M . ; Bottomley , and others . Visitors : G . Hill and H . Kndsoii , 73 ; J . Terry , P . M ., 22 S ; H . Massey ,. S . W ., and P . Peering , 619 , Sec- Four passings and fourinitiations were well and ably done . A vote of thanks was given and recorded on the minutes to Bvo . Dr . Dixon , P . M . Treas ., for his handsome gifts ot Bible , square , and compasses . The loclge was then closed .
INSTRUCTION . METROPOLITAN LODGE or INSTRUCTION . —The first annual banquet of this loclge of instruction took place on Thursday evening , December 5 , at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury . Bro-Wren presided , and there were also present Bro . Brett , preceptor of the loclge , Bro . Turner , W . M . of the parent lodge , and many others . Ou the withdrawal of the cloth , alter the formal Masonic toasts had been disposed of , the W . M ., in very
appropriateterms , gave Prosperity to the Lodge of Instruction , " which was heartily responded to , and for which Bro . Brett returned thanks ; . and in conclusion proposed " The Health of Bro . Wren , Worshipful Master and President ot the evening . " Bro . Wren returned thanks . The following toasts were also given and duly honoured : — "Success to the Victoria Lodge , " responded to by Bro . Turner ; "The Health of Bro . Foulger , " "The Visitors , " " The Stewards , " " The Wardens" and the evening was spent
, in a most harmonious manner . DoiiATic LODGE OF INSTRUCTION ( NO . 177 ) . —This old-established lodge of instruction now meets regularly every Tuesday evening , at the Palmerston Arms Tavern , Palnierston-street , Camberwell , and it cannot fail to be most convenient for brethren living on the south side of the Thames , as a large district has hitherto been without accommodation for Masonic instruction
, the nearest lodge being held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington . The Domatic Lodge of Instruction has hitherto been a very liberal supporter of the . Masonic charities , and it is to be hoped that it will again he well supported by the Craft for tho purpose ol carrying out that excellent object . We can assure every brother that our Brother Marshall , " mine host , " who belongs ; to the Noptune Lodge , will give all a hearty welcome .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
DURHAM . SUNDERLAND . —St . Johns Lodge ( So . SO ) . —Tho brethren of this lodgo mot for general purposes at tho Queen ' s Hctel , Fawcottstreot , on Tuesday , tho 10 th inst . Tho most lively anticipations , were entertained with respect to the proceedings that were about to take place , tlie primary event being tho installing of tho AV . M . A groat many visiting brethren wove present from tho Phcenix , the Palatine
, and tho Williamson Lodges in tho borough ; ancl tho St . Hilda ' s Lodge , South Shields ; tho Fawcett Lodgo , Soaham Harbour ; and the St . Bedo ' s Lodge , Jarrow , AVOI'O also represented . Tlio lodgo ivas opened in the usual solemn manner , and alter disposing of sonio preliminary matter , tho business of installation was then proceeded with . Bro . Samuel J . Wade , was tho W . M . elect : Bro . W . H . Crookes , P M . and Prov . G . Sec , accepted tho oiiieo of Instnllihg Master , and took tho placo of tho W . M . Bro
David Clark , P . M ., then advanced to tho East tho W . M . elect . The ceremony was gone through in a most impressive manner . The brethren were then called upon from the throe cardinal points of the lodge to salute Bro . S . J . Wade as W . M . of St . John ' s Lodgo ( Xo . 8 ( 1 ) , for the ensuing year . Tho following brethren were then appointed ollicers of tho lodge by tho W . M .: —Bros . P . Hvistendahl , I . P . M . ; Simon Wanless , S . W . ; R . Dixon , J . W . ; T . Ooodt ' ordson , Treas .: R . HodgsonSee . ; M . AVeinerS . D . J .
, , ; Wilson , J . D . ; J , Davison , I . G . ; W . M . Laws , Tyler . Tho lodgo was then closed , ancl tho brethren adjourned . NORTHUMBERLAND . BLYTII . —DIaydon Lodge ( N o . 059 ) . —The annual meeting of this nourishing lodge took place at lilyth , on Thursday , the 5 th inst . The lodge was opened in clue form b y Bro . W . jfewman ,
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Masonic Mems.
MASONIC MEMS .
THE MASONIC MIRROR . * * All commui . ications to be addressed to 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London . AV . C .
LODGE OF GLASGOW ST JOHN * ( X O . 4 . bis ) . —Tho 810 th anniversary of this ancient locljro was appointed to bo hold on tho l' 7 th inst ., at tho Tontiiio Hotel , Glasgow , under tho presidency of the R . W . Bro . Capt . Spiers , M . P ., Provincial Grandmaster . As tho report of tho proceedings cannot roach us until after our going to press this week , tho report will bo given in onr next .
IN * consequence of tho index and address for tho half-year ' s volume .- ^ ipcaring in this issue , wo aro reluctantly compelled to allow tho report of tho installation of tho R . W . Bro . Captain Spiors , M . P ., as Provincial Grand Master of Glasgow , to Stand over until next wook .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
. MOUNT LEBANON LODGE ( NO . 73 ) . —This lodge met at the Bridge House Hotel , Wellington . street , Southwark , on Tuesday , the 17 th inst . Bro . G . Morris , AV . M ., opened the lodge There were present Bros . T . J . Sabine , S . W . ; V . H . Ebsworth , J . W . ; E . Harris , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Donkin , P . M ., Sec ; I ) . Hose . S . D . ; M . A . Loewenstark , J . D . ; G . Free , I . G . ; R . Orel , D . C G . T . Grace , W . S . ; C . R . Dean , P . M . ; Dr . Dixon , P . M .: F Walters , P . M . ; E . N . Levy , P . M . ; J . Tric-kettand others .
, Visitors : Bros . March , . T . W ., and F . Cox , 1178 , See . Bro . F . Walters , P . M ., took the chair , and presided over the lodge for the remainder of the evening . Bro . Keeble was initiated . " Bros . Jiabe , McNair , and Ledso .-i wore passed , and lire . Coote raised , all of which was done in an able manner . liros . S . ibine , S . M ' ., was elected W . M ., Harris re-elected Treas ., and Aldbouse and Lowing as Ty lers , all being unanimous . Bro . A . P . Stedman man was uiianimonslv elected Steward for the Girls' School for
1868 . J hrce gentlemen were proposed for invitation . Tlie lodge was closed . UNITED STRENGTH LODGE ( No . 1 ' 2 S ) . —The regular nicotine ; of this lodgo was held at Bro . Samuel AYickens , the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . J ' obu's-gaie , Clorkenwell , on Tuesday , tho 10 th inst . Bro . Edward Davies , AV . M ., presided , assisted bv Bros . G . Harris S . W .: II . ]•' . Wearing . J . AV : A . B . Vivian , S . D .: II . Morton ' J . D .: and J . Kemp , I . G . The AV . M . opened tho lodgo in tho
three- degrees , and raised Bro . James llillhouso , 2-. 'S , mid Bro . R . G . AVooldriclge of the Egyptian Lodge . The lodgo ' was resumed to tho second degree , and tho AV . M . passed Bro . Charles Greene . The lodgo was then i-esuinoil to the first degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting read aud confirmed : afterwards Mr . J . While was initiated by the W . M . Tho W . M . was re-elected for tho ensuing year . Bro . . 1 . A . Winslaml , P . M ., was ro-eloetod Treas .: and the Tyler was also re-appointed . The lodge was thou closed , ami tho brethren adjourned to a banquet served in good stylo b y Bro . S . Hit-kens . On the removal oi the cloth tho usual Masonic toasts were given bv tho W . M .
SOUTHERN STAR LODGE ( N O . 1 , 158 ) . —An cmergencv meeting of this nourishing loclge was held on Monday evening , lGth inst ., at tlie Montpellier Tavern , Walworth . liro . Henry Thompson , W . M ., presided . The lor " go having been opened in duo form ancl with solemn prayer , Mr . Butcher , who was a candidate for instruction , was solemnl y initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Mr . George Friend was a second candidate , and the whole of that important
ceremony was repented by the W . M . Tho lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Maeknav was passed to the second degree . Alter some other business laid been transacted , tlie lodge was closed indue form and with solemn prayer . The brethren then retired for refreshment , and several toasts were given , including "Tbe Health of the newlv-initiated Brethren , " "The Worshi pful Master , " ami "Tbe Of ' iicers , " all of which were inout enthusiastically resnonded to , and a very pleasant evening was passed . Bro . Mackuay delighted the
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brethren with some choice old English ballads , accompanying : himself on tlie pianoforte . PERFECT ASHLAR LODGE ( NO- 1177 ) . —This loclge AA'as held ' on Thursday , the ] 2 th inst ., at the Gregorian Aims Tavern , US , Jamaica-road , Bermonclsey . Bro . J . Donkin , W . M " ., presided , assisted by Bros . F . H . Ebsworth , S . W . ; J . W . Avery , J . W . ; - Br . Dixon , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Green .-.
S . D . ; II . Bartlett , J . D . •1 ) . Eose , I . G . ; G . P . Grace , Dir . of Cers . ; T . Blalcelv , P . M . ; Bottomley , and others . Visitors : G . Hill and H . Kndsoii , 73 ; J . Terry , P . M ., 22 S ; H . Massey ,. S . W ., and P . Peering , 619 , Sec- Four passings and fourinitiations were well and ably done . A vote of thanks was given and recorded on the minutes to Bvo . Dr . Dixon , P . M . Treas ., for his handsome gifts ot Bible , square , and compasses . The loclge was then closed .
INSTRUCTION . METROPOLITAN LODGE or INSTRUCTION . —The first annual banquet of this loclge of instruction took place on Thursday evening , December 5 , at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury . Bro-Wren presided , and there were also present Bro . Brett , preceptor of the loclge , Bro . Turner , W . M . of the parent lodge , and many others . Ou the withdrawal of the cloth , alter the formal Masonic toasts had been disposed of , the W . M ., in very
appropriateterms , gave Prosperity to the Lodge of Instruction , " which was heartily responded to , and for which Bro . Brett returned thanks ; . and in conclusion proposed " The Health of Bro . Wren , Worshipful Master and President ot the evening . " Bro . Wren returned thanks . The following toasts were also given and duly honoured : — "Success to the Victoria Lodge , " responded to by Bro . Turner ; "The Health of Bro . Foulger , " "The Visitors , " " The Stewards , " " The Wardens" and the evening was spent
, in a most harmonious manner . DoiiATic LODGE OF INSTRUCTION ( NO . 177 ) . —This old-established lodge of instruction now meets regularly every Tuesday evening , at the Palmerston Arms Tavern , Palnierston-street , Camberwell , and it cannot fail to be most convenient for brethren living on the south side of the Thames , as a large district has hitherto been without accommodation for Masonic instruction
, the nearest lodge being held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington . The Domatic Lodge of Instruction has hitherto been a very liberal supporter of the . Masonic charities , and it is to be hoped that it will again he well supported by the Craft for tho purpose ol carrying out that excellent object . We can assure every brother that our Brother Marshall , " mine host , " who belongs ; to the Noptune Lodge , will give all a hearty welcome .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
DURHAM . SUNDERLAND . —St . Johns Lodge ( So . SO ) . —Tho brethren of this lodgo mot for general purposes at tho Queen ' s Hctel , Fawcottstreot , on Tuesday , tho 10 th inst . Tho most lively anticipations , were entertained with respect to the proceedings that were about to take place , tlie primary event being tho installing of tho AV . M . A groat many visiting brethren wove present from tho Phcenix , the Palatine
, and tho Williamson Lodges in tho borough ; ancl tho St . Hilda ' s Lodge , South Shields ; tho Fawcett Lodgo , Soaham Harbour ; and the St . Bedo ' s Lodge , Jarrow , AVOI'O also represented . Tlio lodgo ivas opened in the usual solemn manner , and alter disposing of sonio preliminary matter , tho business of installation was then proceeded with . Bro . Samuel J . Wade , was tho W . M . elect : Bro . W . H . Crookes , P M . and Prov . G . Sec , accepted tho oiiieo of Instnllihg Master , and took tho placo of tho W . M . Bro
David Clark , P . M ., then advanced to tho East tho W . M . elect . The ceremony was gone through in a most impressive manner . The brethren were then called upon from the throe cardinal points of the lodge to salute Bro . S . J . Wade as W . M . of St . John ' s Lodgo ( Xo . 8 ( 1 ) , for the ensuing year . Tho following brethren were then appointed ollicers of tho lodge by tho W . M .: —Bros . P . Hvistendahl , I . P . M . ; Simon Wanless , S . W . ; R . Dixon , J . W . ; T . Ooodt ' ordson , Treas .: R . HodgsonSee . ; M . AVeinerS . D . J .
, , ; Wilson , J . D . ; J , Davison , I . G . ; W . M . Laws , Tyler . Tho lodgo was then closed , ancl tho brethren adjourned . NORTHUMBERLAND . BLYTII . —DIaydon Lodge ( N o . 059 ) . —The annual meeting of this nourishing lodge took place at lilyth , on Thursday , the 5 th inst . The lodge was opened in clue form b y Bro . W . jfewman ,