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evening Bro . Adlard , the acting Grand Dir . of Cers . of the da }' , made an able appeal on behalf of the charities , more especially the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Masons and their AVidows , ivhich was liberally responded to by the brethren present , many of iv-hom at once handed their subscriptions to Bro . Adlard . The company separated at an early hour , there being but a limited attendance , owing to a want of sufficient notice—a fault which also existed last year .
HAMPSHIRE . SOUTHAMPTON . —Eoyal Glo ' ster Lodge ( No . 152 ) . —Tbis Lodge held its usual fortnightly meeting at Freemasons' Hall , Bugle-street , Southampton , on Thursday , the 24 th inst ., at seven o ' clock , Bro . Abraham , P . M ., took the chair and explained to the brethren that the absence of the AVorshipful Master was occasioned by his having invited ( in his capacity asmayor ) the officers of tho Great Pastern steamshito dinner at bis
p private house . The principal business of the evening consisted of the nomination of the AAWshipful Master for the ensuing year . Bro . Abraham nominated Bro . Payne , and said he had no doubt tbat he would bo elected unanimously ; he hacl rendered great services to the Lodge as a most useful and zealous officer , and during the past year especially he had acted with so much good feeling and courtesy in continually holding himself at the disposal of the Loclge and filling any office for the nonce in which he
could be of use , that be felt sure the brethren would place him m the chair . Bro . Passenger , S . AA " ., seconded the nomination ; be could bear his testimony to the truth of Bro . Abraham ' s remarks , he was glad to find that the present would be a unanimous election . It would do credit aud service to the Lodge , ha believed Bro . Payne would make a zealous and efficient Master , and by his known urbanity of manner and goodness of heart he ivould be able to give more than ordinary to
impetus the interests of the Lodge . The other officers having been nominated , Bro . Passenger moved and Bro . Philips seconded a resolution " tbat the Secretary write to inform the AV . M . thafc a subscription had been organized , and the whole of the money raised in a few days , for the purpose of having his portrait taken in oil , framing the same , and hanging it with the collection of paintings now in that hall , as a tribute of esteem from the brethren of the Lodge . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren spent a very pleasant evening . Upwards of forty dined together .
KENT . GRAVESEND— Lodges of Freedom ( No . 91 ) and Sympathy ( No . 709 ) . — lhemonthl y meeting of these Lodges was held on Monday , the 21 st inst ., at half past seven o ' clock , afc the Town Hall , Bro . Pottinger , AV M . Bro . * arr was _ passed to the third degree . Mr . Hiuwood , Mr . Russell , and Mr . jidwm Everett were initiated into Freemasonry , the latter as a serving brother to the Lod The worshioful the of this
ges . mayor ancient borough paid bis first visit to the Lodge since his election to office , . ind was presented by Bro . Dobson , the brethren saluting him as Masons . Bro . James Gardner ( the mayor ) , who stands exceedingly high in the estimation of the brethren , as well as all his fellow townsmen , acknowledged the mark of respect in a neat aud really Masonic speech , He is a Mason highly esteemed by his brethren as an example of what a good Craftsman ought to be .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Instruction ( No . 294 ) . —Afc a meeting of this Lodge of Instruction , held on the 29 th of November , 1859 , at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , Bro . Kearne took the chair . The Lodge was opened in the first and second degrees , when Bro . Vounghusband , AV . M . of the mother Loctge , delivered the lecture on the second tracing board ; the Lodge was then opened in the third degree , and the sections worked by Bro . Kearne .
LEICESTERSHIRE . AsHBY-DE-LA-Zoucii . —Ferrers and I-mnhoc ( Lodge No . 1081 ) . —AVe have received a copy of the by laws of this Lodge , which appear to have been drawn up with great cave and every attention to the landmarks of the Order , so as to meet almost every possible case ivhich can arise in the working of the Lodge . There is only one addition we should like made—an addition which we wish we could find in the by laws of every Lodge—the setting aside of a certain percentage of all receipts to form a charitable fund irrespective of the contributions to Grand Lodge . However , the Lodge is but young yet , aud we doubt not the addition will come in clue time .
SOMERSETSHIRE . HicmmiDBE . —lUmil Philanth-opk Lodge ( No . 367 ) . —A Lodge of emergency was holden afc tbe Railway Hotel , Highbridge , on Friday , the 25 th of November , 1 S 59 , for tho purpose of initiating the son of Bro . C . Halliday , P . M ., by dispensation , ho not being of the full age of twenty-one years ; also Mr . Joseph Doel , merchant ; Bro . Henry Bridges , P . M . and Secretary , presiding . The ballot was taken for Mr . AVilliam Davidge Halliday and Mr . Joseph Doel , who , being approved , were initiated into the Order
. Bro . J . D . Jarman was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , and Bro . H . Locker was raised to tbe sublime degree of Master Mason , the Lodge was then closed to the first degree , when Bros . AV . D . Halliday and J . Doel were admitted and received the charge from tho AV . M . several letters wore then read , including one from Grand Lodge respecting spurious Lodges existing in Loudon and elsewhere ; ' the Secretary was requested to fulfil tho wishes of tho Board of General Purposes by having the same entered in the minutes . The Lodge was then closed in
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duo form and solemn prayer , when the brethren , numbering twentytwo , adjourned to refreshment ; the evening was spout in a very agreeable manner , and the brethren separated at an early hour .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
PROVINCIAL . LEICESTER . —Chapter of Fortitude ( No . 348 ) . —A convocation of the above Chapter was holden on Monday evening , the 21 st instant , at the Masonic Hall . Thei-a were present Comps . E . Clepham , M . E . Z . ; AA . Kelly , P . Z . ; Kinder , J . ; Pettifor , P . S pro . tem . ; AAlndram , Treas . ; Bankart , E . ; Cummings , N . ; Gill , & c , & c . Bro . J . B . Haxby , of No . 343 , was exalted to the sublime degree of the Royal Arch . The ceremony was performed by the M . E . Z . assisted bComp . Kellwho kindly gave the symbolical
, y y , lecture , in the absence of Comp . Underwood . Comp . Kinder , J ., delivered the historical lecture with his usual ability . A ballot was taken for the officers for tho ensuing year . The following Companions were elected : —Comps . Underwood , M . E . Z . ; Kinder , H . ; Bankart , J . ; Brewin , P . S . ; Cummings , E . ; and Paul , N . The M . E . Z ., after alluding to the valuable services of Comp . AAlndram upon all occasions , proposed him for continuance as Treasurer for the next year . A ballot was taken , aud Comp . AVindram was unanimously elected . Comp . Kelly proposed a
vote of thanks to Comp . Clephan for having performed the duties of the chair for two years ; and congratulated him on his successful working of the difficult and beautiful ceremonies of the degree . Comp . Clephan thanked the Chapter for the vote they had passed . He expressed his gratification at the choice of officers they had made . AArith such good working young Masons as Comp . Brewin and others , the Lodges and Chapters need fear no decline . Ho thought the Chapter had done well to place their Excellent Companion Underwood in tbe first chair . It
was a graceful act of courtesy to an old and tried Mason ; ancl he should be very happy to render Comp . Underwood any assistance in his power during his continuance in the chair . After fche Chapter was closed the Companions adjourned to refreshment in the adjoining supper-room . MAIDSTONE . —Belvidei-e Chapter ( No . 741 ) . —The usual quarterly convocation of this chapter took place on AVednesday evening , Comp . Cruttenden , M . E . Z ., presided , assisted by Comps . Cooke , IL , and Sargeant , J .
Tbe principal business of the evening was the election of officers for the ensuing year , as follows : —Comp . Cooke , M . E . Z . ; Sargeant , H . ; Cruttenden , jun ., J . ; Pearson , E . ; F . Day , N . ; R . Day , P . S . ; and Briggs , Janitor . On the motion of Comp . Cooke it was unanimously determined to present to Comp . Crutfceiiden , sen ., on his retirement from office , a handsome jewel as a mark of personal esteem , and as an acknowledgment of the able way in which he has discharged the duties of M . E . Z . during tho present yenr . A resolution , proposed at the last meeting , was now confirmed , altering tho days of meeting , which in future are to be the fourth AA eduesdays in the months of February , May , August , and November respectively .
America.
AMERICA .
AVASHINGTON . LAVING THE FOUNDATION STONE OP THE NEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH . THE corner stone of a new and very large Presbyterian Church , in the City of AVashington , was laid with Masonic ceremonies on the 10 th of October ; a concourse of three or four thousand persons was present , and among them many persons of note .
The Neio Yorh Courier says : —AA e particularly noticed General Cass , the venerable Secretary of State , with his family . The Grand Lodge of fche district of Columbit , escorted by AVashington Commaudery K . T ., under the command of our well known and highly esteemed Bro . Sir B . B . French , Grand Master of Knights Templar , arrived on the ground about five o ' clock . The ceremonies were performed iu a very impressive manner by the M . AA . G . M . Bro . the Hon . Cf . C . Whiting , and the following
oration was pronounced by Rev . AA . D . Haley , the Grand Chaplain of the district of Columbia : " It is an ancient Masonic custom to close our ceremonies at the laying of a corner stone with an oration illustrating the symbols we employ ; it is my duty to perform that grateful task on this occasion , but I am warned by the approaching shades of evening that courtesy to those who are announced to address this assemblage , on behalf of the churchafter the conclusion of our Masonic ceremonieswill require mo
, , to refrain from speaking of several matters that I had intended to notice , and that it would have been proper to have passed in review . AA e have not been engaged iu any idle show or empty pageant , but have onlydone to-day what history has approved for centuries , and I am content to let history play the orator . I do nofc presume to _ stand here as the apologist or eulogist of the church , those offices , if indeed they are needed be more fitlfilled bthose who are to follow me . Nor
, may y y am I here as tho apologist or eulogist of the fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons . ' ' Freemasonry has never needed an apologist—it has never appealed to public opinion , and so far from seeking popularity guards its mystic portals with severest vigilance , and allows none to enter who are not earnest seekers of tho light it dispenses . Its eulogium is written in a
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The Masonic Mirror.
evening Bro . Adlard , the acting Grand Dir . of Cers . of the da }' , made an able appeal on behalf of the charities , more especially the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Masons and their AVidows , ivhich was liberally responded to by the brethren present , many of iv-hom at once handed their subscriptions to Bro . Adlard . The company separated at an early hour , there being but a limited attendance , owing to a want of sufficient notice—a fault which also existed last year .
HAMPSHIRE . SOUTHAMPTON . —Eoyal Glo ' ster Lodge ( No . 152 ) . —Tbis Lodge held its usual fortnightly meeting at Freemasons' Hall , Bugle-street , Southampton , on Thursday , the 24 th inst ., at seven o ' clock , Bro . Abraham , P . M ., took the chair and explained to the brethren that the absence of the AVorshipful Master was occasioned by his having invited ( in his capacity asmayor ) the officers of tho Great Pastern steamshito dinner at bis
p private house . The principal business of the evening consisted of the nomination of the AAWshipful Master for the ensuing year . Bro . Abraham nominated Bro . Payne , and said he had no doubt tbat he would bo elected unanimously ; he hacl rendered great services to the Lodge as a most useful and zealous officer , and during the past year especially he had acted with so much good feeling and courtesy in continually holding himself at the disposal of the Loclge and filling any office for the nonce in which he
could be of use , that be felt sure the brethren would place him m the chair . Bro . Passenger , S . AA " ., seconded the nomination ; be could bear his testimony to the truth of Bro . Abraham ' s remarks , he was glad to find that the present would be a unanimous election . It would do credit aud service to the Lodge , ha believed Bro . Payne would make a zealous and efficient Master , and by his known urbanity of manner and goodness of heart he ivould be able to give more than ordinary to
impetus the interests of the Lodge . The other officers having been nominated , Bro . Passenger moved and Bro . Philips seconded a resolution " tbat the Secretary write to inform the AV . M . thafc a subscription had been organized , and the whole of the money raised in a few days , for the purpose of having his portrait taken in oil , framing the same , and hanging it with the collection of paintings now in that hall , as a tribute of esteem from the brethren of the Lodge . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren spent a very pleasant evening . Upwards of forty dined together .
KENT . GRAVESEND— Lodges of Freedom ( No . 91 ) and Sympathy ( No . 709 ) . — lhemonthl y meeting of these Lodges was held on Monday , the 21 st inst ., at half past seven o ' clock , afc the Town Hall , Bro . Pottinger , AV M . Bro . * arr was _ passed to the third degree . Mr . Hiuwood , Mr . Russell , and Mr . jidwm Everett were initiated into Freemasonry , the latter as a serving brother to the Lod The worshioful the of this
ges . mayor ancient borough paid bis first visit to the Lodge since his election to office , . ind was presented by Bro . Dobson , the brethren saluting him as Masons . Bro . James Gardner ( the mayor ) , who stands exceedingly high in the estimation of the brethren , as well as all his fellow townsmen , acknowledged the mark of respect in a neat aud really Masonic speech , He is a Mason highly esteemed by his brethren as an example of what a good Craftsman ought to be .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Instruction ( No . 294 ) . —Afc a meeting of this Lodge of Instruction , held on the 29 th of November , 1859 , at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , Bro . Kearne took the chair . The Lodge was opened in the first and second degrees , when Bro . Vounghusband , AV . M . of the mother Loctge , delivered the lecture on the second tracing board ; the Lodge was then opened in the third degree , and the sections worked by Bro . Kearne .
LEICESTERSHIRE . AsHBY-DE-LA-Zoucii . —Ferrers and I-mnhoc ( Lodge No . 1081 ) . —AVe have received a copy of the by laws of this Lodge , which appear to have been drawn up with great cave and every attention to the landmarks of the Order , so as to meet almost every possible case ivhich can arise in the working of the Lodge . There is only one addition we should like made—an addition which we wish we could find in the by laws of every Lodge—the setting aside of a certain percentage of all receipts to form a charitable fund irrespective of the contributions to Grand Lodge . However , the Lodge is but young yet , aud we doubt not the addition will come in clue time .
SOMERSETSHIRE . HicmmiDBE . —lUmil Philanth-opk Lodge ( No . 367 ) . —A Lodge of emergency was holden afc tbe Railway Hotel , Highbridge , on Friday , the 25 th of November , 1 S 59 , for tho purpose of initiating the son of Bro . C . Halliday , P . M ., by dispensation , ho not being of the full age of twenty-one years ; also Mr . Joseph Doel , merchant ; Bro . Henry Bridges , P . M . and Secretary , presiding . The ballot was taken for Mr . AVilliam Davidge Halliday and Mr . Joseph Doel , who , being approved , were initiated into the Order
. Bro . J . D . Jarman was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , and Bro . H . Locker was raised to tbe sublime degree of Master Mason , the Lodge was then closed to the first degree , when Bros . AV . D . Halliday and J . Doel were admitted and received the charge from tho AV . M . several letters wore then read , including one from Grand Lodge respecting spurious Lodges existing in Loudon and elsewhere ; ' the Secretary was requested to fulfil tho wishes of tho Board of General Purposes by having the same entered in the minutes . The Lodge was then closed in
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duo form and solemn prayer , when the brethren , numbering twentytwo , adjourned to refreshment ; the evening was spout in a very agreeable manner , and the brethren separated at an early hour .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
PROVINCIAL . LEICESTER . —Chapter of Fortitude ( No . 348 ) . —A convocation of the above Chapter was holden on Monday evening , the 21 st instant , at the Masonic Hall . Thei-a were present Comps . E . Clepham , M . E . Z . ; AA . Kelly , P . Z . ; Kinder , J . ; Pettifor , P . S pro . tem . ; AAlndram , Treas . ; Bankart , E . ; Cummings , N . ; Gill , & c , & c . Bro . J . B . Haxby , of No . 343 , was exalted to the sublime degree of the Royal Arch . The ceremony was performed by the M . E . Z . assisted bComp . Kellwho kindly gave the symbolical
, y y , lecture , in the absence of Comp . Underwood . Comp . Kinder , J ., delivered the historical lecture with his usual ability . A ballot was taken for the officers for tho ensuing year . The following Companions were elected : —Comps . Underwood , M . E . Z . ; Kinder , H . ; Bankart , J . ; Brewin , P . S . ; Cummings , E . ; and Paul , N . The M . E . Z ., after alluding to the valuable services of Comp . AAlndram upon all occasions , proposed him for continuance as Treasurer for the next year . A ballot was taken , aud Comp . AVindram was unanimously elected . Comp . Kelly proposed a
vote of thanks to Comp . Clephan for having performed the duties of the chair for two years ; and congratulated him on his successful working of the difficult and beautiful ceremonies of the degree . Comp . Clephan thanked the Chapter for the vote they had passed . He expressed his gratification at the choice of officers they had made . AArith such good working young Masons as Comp . Brewin and others , the Lodges and Chapters need fear no decline . Ho thought the Chapter had done well to place their Excellent Companion Underwood in tbe first chair . It
was a graceful act of courtesy to an old and tried Mason ; ancl he should be very happy to render Comp . Underwood any assistance in his power during his continuance in the chair . After fche Chapter was closed the Companions adjourned to refreshment in the adjoining supper-room . MAIDSTONE . —Belvidei-e Chapter ( No . 741 ) . —The usual quarterly convocation of this chapter took place on AVednesday evening , Comp . Cruttenden , M . E . Z ., presided , assisted by Comps . Cooke , IL , and Sargeant , J .
Tbe principal business of the evening was the election of officers for the ensuing year , as follows : —Comp . Cooke , M . E . Z . ; Sargeant , H . ; Cruttenden , jun ., J . ; Pearson , E . ; F . Day , N . ; R . Day , P . S . ; and Briggs , Janitor . On the motion of Comp . Cooke it was unanimously determined to present to Comp . Crutfceiiden , sen ., on his retirement from office , a handsome jewel as a mark of personal esteem , and as an acknowledgment of the able way in which he has discharged the duties of M . E . Z . during tho present yenr . A resolution , proposed at the last meeting , was now confirmed , altering tho days of meeting , which in future are to be the fourth AA eduesdays in the months of February , May , August , and November respectively .
America.
AMERICA .
AVASHINGTON . LAVING THE FOUNDATION STONE OP THE NEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH . THE corner stone of a new and very large Presbyterian Church , in the City of AVashington , was laid with Masonic ceremonies on the 10 th of October ; a concourse of three or four thousand persons was present , and among them many persons of note .
The Neio Yorh Courier says : —AA e particularly noticed General Cass , the venerable Secretary of State , with his family . The Grand Lodge of fche district of Columbit , escorted by AVashington Commaudery K . T ., under the command of our well known and highly esteemed Bro . Sir B . B . French , Grand Master of Knights Templar , arrived on the ground about five o ' clock . The ceremonies were performed iu a very impressive manner by the M . AA . G . M . Bro . the Hon . Cf . C . Whiting , and the following
oration was pronounced by Rev . AA . D . Haley , the Grand Chaplain of the district of Columbia : " It is an ancient Masonic custom to close our ceremonies at the laying of a corner stone with an oration illustrating the symbols we employ ; it is my duty to perform that grateful task on this occasion , but I am warned by the approaching shades of evening that courtesy to those who are announced to address this assemblage , on behalf of the churchafter the conclusion of our Masonic ceremonieswill require mo
, , to refrain from speaking of several matters that I had intended to notice , and that it would have been proper to have passed in review . AA e have not been engaged iu any idle show or empty pageant , but have onlydone to-day what history has approved for centuries , and I am content to let history play the orator . I do nofc presume to _ stand here as the apologist or eulogist of the church , those offices , if indeed they are needed be more fitlfilled bthose who are to follow me . Nor
, may y y am I here as tho apologist or eulogist of the fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons . ' ' Freemasonry has never needed an apologist—it has never appealed to public opinion , and so far from seeking popularity guards its mystic portals with severest vigilance , and allows none to enter who are not earnest seekers of tho light it dispenses . Its eulogium is written in a