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THE MASONIC MIRUOR . * * All communications to be addressed to the EDITOR , at No . 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London , AV . C .
Masonic Mems.
MASONIC MEMS .
WB givo this week , as an addition to our series of Masonic lodge Music , " Grace before Meat , " by Bro . Jessie Banning . TUB next meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent will be held at the Bull Inn , Dartford . THE paper to be read at the meeting of the Masonic Arch _ eo-Iooic . ilInstitute on the 30 th inst ., is on "The Phoenician Masons '
Marks at Jerusalem . " TUB Annual Summer Fete of the Boys' School , at "Wood Green , is fixed for Friday , July 8 .
THE BEITAXSTC CHAPTEB will meet at Freemasons'Tavern , on Friday , the Stli inst . TUB fifteen sections will be worked in tho Sincerity Lodge of Instruction , held at the Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street Railway Station , on Monday , the 11 th inst . The chair will be taken by Bro . Barnes , W . M . 554 , P . M . 933 , at seven o'clock .
THE General Committee of Grand Chapter is fixed for AVednesday , July 20 , at 3 o ' clock p . m . THE PROVINCIAL GRAXD LODGE OF CORSAVALL Avill be held at the Concert-hall , in the new Public Booms , at Truro , on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., at ten o'clock in the morning , Avheu the business of the province will be transacted . At twelve o ' clock
the brethren Avill Avalk in procession to St . Mary ' s Church , where a sermon is to be preached by Bro . tho Rev . F . B . Paul , Prov . G . Chap . After the service the procession will be re-formed and ivill proceed to the Masonic Hall , Avhich Avill be dedicated in ancient form "b y the R . W . Bro . Augustus Smith , Prov . G . M . There will be a banquet in the Concert-hall at three o ' clock .
Brethren attending from distant places will bo able to travel over tho Cormvall and West CornAvall lines at single fare for the double journey . TYLERS of Lodges , Janitors of Chapters , Equerries of Encampments , & c , in England , Scotland , and Ireland , are requested to forward their names and addresses to the Publisher of THE TREEHASOXS ' S MAGAZINE , so that a complete Register and Directory may be compiled .
Craft Masonry.
Craft Masonry .
ENGLISH CONSTITUTION . METROPOLITAN .
SOUTHER ' S STAR LODGE , ( NO . 1 , 158 ) . —An emergency meeting of this very successful lodge was held on Tuesday , the 21 st inst ., at the Montpelier Tavern , Walworth , for the purpose of transacting some of the business wliich could not be disposed of at the installation meeting . Bro . " D . S . Bayfield , the ncAvly installed W . M ., presided , and in all three ceremonies ho afterwards performed , proved to the brethren that they had made a good selection . He was supported bBrosCEThompson
y . . . , S . W . ; ToAvers , J . W . ; II . Thompson , P . M . and Treas . ; T . II . Pulsford , P . M . and Sec . ; R . E . Clarke , I . P . M . ; John Thomas , P . M ., and Potter , P . M ., the other members of the lodge , iind several visitors . The lodge having been opened in due form , and with solemn prayer , the first business wns a preliminary examination of Bros . Myers , Harris , and Ellis , which being considered satisfactory , the lodge wn . opened in the second degree
and they were respectively passed to the degree of E . G . Bro . Carter , a candidate for the third degree was then examined , and afterwards was most ably raised to the degree of Master Mason . The lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Messrs . William
Craft Masonry.
Ileffci ' i Jonn Lee , and Horace Potter , were duly initiated by the AV . M . into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Bro . H . Thompson , P . M ., made a communication to the lodge in reference to one of their brethren who was then resident at Chicago , in the State of Illinois , in the United States , which gave great satisfaction to the brethren . It was the desire of the worthbrotherin whatever part of the world he miht be
y , g , ever to remain a member of the Southern Star Lodge , in Avhich ho first saw the light of Freemasonry , feeling , although separated by thousands of miles , that his heart would always be with the members of his mother lodge , and hoped he should always continue so to the end of his life . On the motion of Bro . Thompson , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Chas . E . Thompson , S . W ., it was resolved unanimously that Bro . O'Conn . r ( the brother above
referred to ) , do become a country member , and that Bro . Pulsford , the Secretary , do communicate the same to their esteemed brother . The lodge Avas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the new Masonic Hall for refreshment . Although the Aveather ivas very warm at the time , it Avas the remark of all the brethren that it Avas one ot the coolest and best ventilated rooms they had ever visited , Avhich is highly creditable to Bro .
Allatt , who has in every way studied the comfort of the brethren . The tables were beautifully decorated with flowers , and presented a very attractive- appearance , and there can be no doubt that Avhen this Masonic Hall is quite completed and decorated , it will be one of the most comfortable homes for Freemasonry on tho Surrey side of the water . Although , but an emergency meeting , the tables were profusely supplied ivitb all the choice viands of the season and ample justice Avas done to them , and the motto of the Immortal Bard Avas here fultv
realised . On the AvithdraAval of the cloth , the AA' . M . gave the formal toasts , that of" Bro . the Prince of Wales , P . G . M ., " being specially bonoared . The W . M . gave the "Health of the newly initiated Brethren , " for Avhich . Bros . Heffer , Lee , and Potter , severally returned thanks in very appropriate terms . The health of " The Visitors " was responded to by Bro . Hebblewhite , and Bro . H . Thompson , in responding for the "Health of the Past Masters of the Lod" took occasion to refer to the hih
posige , g tion tho lodge had attained ; it was not only very numerous , but had throughout its career been characterised by the truest principles of Freemasonry , inasmuch as there had never beeu au unkind word uttered throughout their proceedings , and he hoped and trusted such a feeling that would ever be found guiding the members of the Southern Star Lodge . It Avas with great pride that he that night , although only an emergency
meeting , SBAV three most valuable links added to the great chain of Freemasonry , and hoped that long might continue that silver cord of fraternal feeling that bound them together in the brotherhood of their noble Order . The AV . M . next gave " The Officers of the Southern Star Lodge , " and alluded to the great assistance he had received from them during the short time he had occupied the chair as AV . M . Bvo . Chas . E . Thompson , S . AA ' .,
returned thanks for the officers , andjhoped to merit his appointment . Tho evening's amusements were agreeably diversified by songs , recitations , & e ., by Bros . Potter , Chas . Thompson , Horace Potter , Walter Joyce , & c , and Bro . Hebblewhite discoursed most eloquent music on the harmonium . The " Tyler's toast , " given by Bro . ijaing , brought a most agreeable meetting to a close , and the brethren separated at an early hour .
PROVINCIALDEVONSHIRE . PLYMOUTH . —Lodge Sincerity , ( No . 189 . )—On the 21 th ult , the members of this lodge held their customary summer banquet , at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel . The AV . M ., Captain Shanks ,
H . M ., presided , and there were present the Rev . John Huyshe , M . A ., tho Prov . G . M . of Devon , Bro . Metham , D . Prov . G . M ., aud several visiting brethren , and most of the members of the lodgo . The toasts were the customary toasts of Freemasons ' banquets , and they were pleasantly given from the Master's chair , and by the several brethren to whom some of them Avere confidedIn proposing "The Prince of AVales and the Craft "
. , the AA . M . threw out a suggestion that it A \ r ould be a gratifying thing to Plymouth if His Koyal Highness could ho induced , as he was Lord High Steward of the Borough , to lay the foundation-stone of the iiCAV Guildhall . Captain Shanks hoped ( hat the suggestion ivould not bo unacceptable to the mayor . The W . M . next proposed " The R . AV . Pro ' v . G . JI . of Devon" in terms
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THE MASONIC MIRUOR . * * All communications to be addressed to the EDITOR , at No . 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London , AV . C .
Masonic Mems.
MASONIC MEMS .
WB givo this week , as an addition to our series of Masonic lodge Music , " Grace before Meat , " by Bro . Jessie Banning . TUB next meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent will be held at the Bull Inn , Dartford . THE paper to be read at the meeting of the Masonic Arch _ eo-Iooic . ilInstitute on the 30 th inst ., is on "The Phoenician Masons '
Marks at Jerusalem . " TUB Annual Summer Fete of the Boys' School , at "Wood Green , is fixed for Friday , July 8 .
THE BEITAXSTC CHAPTEB will meet at Freemasons'Tavern , on Friday , the Stli inst . TUB fifteen sections will be worked in tho Sincerity Lodge of Instruction , held at the Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street Railway Station , on Monday , the 11 th inst . The chair will be taken by Bro . Barnes , W . M . 554 , P . M . 933 , at seven o'clock .
THE General Committee of Grand Chapter is fixed for AVednesday , July 20 , at 3 o ' clock p . m . THE PROVINCIAL GRAXD LODGE OF CORSAVALL Avill be held at the Concert-hall , in the new Public Booms , at Truro , on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., at ten o'clock in the morning , Avheu the business of the province will be transacted . At twelve o ' clock
the brethren Avill Avalk in procession to St . Mary ' s Church , where a sermon is to be preached by Bro . tho Rev . F . B . Paul , Prov . G . Chap . After the service the procession will be re-formed and ivill proceed to the Masonic Hall , Avhich Avill be dedicated in ancient form "b y the R . W . Bro . Augustus Smith , Prov . G . M . There will be a banquet in the Concert-hall at three o ' clock .
Brethren attending from distant places will bo able to travel over tho Cormvall and West CornAvall lines at single fare for the double journey . TYLERS of Lodges , Janitors of Chapters , Equerries of Encampments , & c , in England , Scotland , and Ireland , are requested to forward their names and addresses to the Publisher of THE TREEHASOXS ' S MAGAZINE , so that a complete Register and Directory may be compiled .
Craft Masonry.
Craft Masonry .
ENGLISH CONSTITUTION . METROPOLITAN .
SOUTHER ' S STAR LODGE , ( NO . 1 , 158 ) . —An emergency meeting of this very successful lodge was held on Tuesday , the 21 st inst ., at the Montpelier Tavern , Walworth , for the purpose of transacting some of the business wliich could not be disposed of at the installation meeting . Bro . " D . S . Bayfield , the ncAvly installed W . M ., presided , and in all three ceremonies ho afterwards performed , proved to the brethren that they had made a good selection . He was supported bBrosCEThompson
y . . . , S . W . ; ToAvers , J . W . ; II . Thompson , P . M . and Treas . ; T . II . Pulsford , P . M . and Sec . ; R . E . Clarke , I . P . M . ; John Thomas , P . M ., and Potter , P . M ., the other members of the lodge , iind several visitors . The lodge having been opened in due form , and with solemn prayer , the first business wns a preliminary examination of Bros . Myers , Harris , and Ellis , which being considered satisfactory , the lodge wn . opened in the second degree
and they were respectively passed to the degree of E . G . Bro . Carter , a candidate for the third degree was then examined , and afterwards was most ably raised to the degree of Master Mason . The lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Messrs . William
Craft Masonry.
Ileffci ' i Jonn Lee , and Horace Potter , were duly initiated by the AV . M . into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Bro . H . Thompson , P . M ., made a communication to the lodge in reference to one of their brethren who was then resident at Chicago , in the State of Illinois , in the United States , which gave great satisfaction to the brethren . It was the desire of the worthbrotherin whatever part of the world he miht be
y , g , ever to remain a member of the Southern Star Lodge , in Avhich ho first saw the light of Freemasonry , feeling , although separated by thousands of miles , that his heart would always be with the members of his mother lodge , and hoped he should always continue so to the end of his life . On the motion of Bro . Thompson , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Chas . E . Thompson , S . W ., it was resolved unanimously that Bro . O'Conn . r ( the brother above
referred to ) , do become a country member , and that Bro . Pulsford , the Secretary , do communicate the same to their esteemed brother . The lodge Avas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the new Masonic Hall for refreshment . Although the Aveather ivas very warm at the time , it Avas the remark of all the brethren that it Avas one ot the coolest and best ventilated rooms they had ever visited , Avhich is highly creditable to Bro .
Allatt , who has in every way studied the comfort of the brethren . The tables were beautifully decorated with flowers , and presented a very attractive- appearance , and there can be no doubt that Avhen this Masonic Hall is quite completed and decorated , it will be one of the most comfortable homes for Freemasonry on tho Surrey side of the water . Although , but an emergency meeting , the tables were profusely supplied ivitb all the choice viands of the season and ample justice Avas done to them , and the motto of the Immortal Bard Avas here fultv
realised . On the AvithdraAval of the cloth , the AA' . M . gave the formal toasts , that of" Bro . the Prince of Wales , P . G . M ., " being specially bonoared . The W . M . gave the "Health of the newly initiated Brethren , " for Avhich . Bros . Heffer , Lee , and Potter , severally returned thanks in very appropriate terms . The health of " The Visitors " was responded to by Bro . Hebblewhite , and Bro . H . Thompson , in responding for the "Health of the Past Masters of the Lod" took occasion to refer to the hih
posige , g tion tho lodge had attained ; it was not only very numerous , but had throughout its career been characterised by the truest principles of Freemasonry , inasmuch as there had never beeu au unkind word uttered throughout their proceedings , and he hoped and trusted such a feeling that would ever be found guiding the members of the Southern Star Lodge . It Avas with great pride that he that night , although only an emergency
meeting , SBAV three most valuable links added to the great chain of Freemasonry , and hoped that long might continue that silver cord of fraternal feeling that bound them together in the brotherhood of their noble Order . The AV . M . next gave " The Officers of the Southern Star Lodge , " and alluded to the great assistance he had received from them during the short time he had occupied the chair as AV . M . Bvo . Chas . E . Thompson , S . AA ' .,
returned thanks for the officers , andjhoped to merit his appointment . Tho evening's amusements were agreeably diversified by songs , recitations , & e ., by Bros . Potter , Chas . Thompson , Horace Potter , Walter Joyce , & c , and Bro . Hebblewhite discoursed most eloquent music on the harmonium . The " Tyler's toast , " given by Bro . ijaing , brought a most agreeable meetting to a close , and the brethren separated at an early hour .
PROVINCIALDEVONSHIRE . PLYMOUTH . —Lodge Sincerity , ( No . 189 . )—On the 21 th ult , the members of this lodge held their customary summer banquet , at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel . The AV . M ., Captain Shanks ,
H . M ., presided , and there were present the Rev . John Huyshe , M . A ., tho Prov . G . M . of Devon , Bro . Metham , D . Prov . G . M ., aud several visiting brethren , and most of the members of the lodgo . The toasts were the customary toasts of Freemasons ' banquets , and they were pleasantly given from the Master's chair , and by the several brethren to whom some of them Avere confidedIn proposing "The Prince of AVales and the Craft "
. , the AA . M . threw out a suggestion that it A \ r ould be a gratifying thing to Plymouth if His Koyal Highness could ho induced , as he was Lord High Steward of the Borough , to lay the foundation-stone of the iiCAV Guildhall . Captain Shanks hoped ( hat the suggestion ivould not bo unacceptable to the mayor . The W . M . next proposed " The R . AV . Pro ' v . G . JI . of Devon" in terms