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The Masonic Mirror.
THE MASONIC MIRROR .
MASONIC MEM .
The half-yearly election of pupils into the Freemasons' Girls ' School , takes place on Thursday next . There are seventeen candidates , out of whom nine are to elected . The Prov . Grand Loclge of Berks and Bucks will meet at AVindsor , on the 28 th inst ., under the jurisdiction of "Bro . Jl'Intyre , Grand Reg . We understand that Bro . H'Connell , C . F ., is to he appointed D . Prov . G . M .
Provincial .
PROVINCIAL .
CHANNEL ISLES . JEKSET . —Lodge La Cesaree ( No . 860 ) . —The usual monthly meeting was held on Thursday , Sept . 25 , when upwards of fifty brethren were present . Soon after six o'clock the lodge was opened in the first degree bBro . John Dm-ollWM . the other
y , , chairs being taken by Bro . Ph . Le Sueur , S . W ., and Bro . Clement Le Sueur , J . W . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the loclge was opened in the second degree . Bros . Penneveyr , Romeril , and Benesfc proved their proficiency by submitting to the usual tests , ancl retired . . Several minor matters of business were then arranged , and the chair having been taken by Bro . Baudains , P . M ., the loclge
Avas opened in the third degree . The candidates -were then introduced , and duly admitted to the rank of M . M ., Avith the usual ceremonies ; at the conclusion of ivhich an admirable address was delivered to them by Bro . Rondeau , ivho was subsequently greeted by unanimous marks of approbation from the brethren present . The chair was again taken by the W . M . The lodge was resumed in tho first degree . The ballot was taken for Messrs . Jean Manger and Francois Girandot
as candidates for initiation , which having been found unanimous in their favour , they were introduced , and admitted to the rank of Apprentice with the customary ceremonies . No other business being brought forward , except the proposition of another candidate , tho lodge was closed at half-past nine , ancl the brethren adjourned for refreshment .
DURHAM . GATESHEAD . —Lodge of Industry ( So . 56 ) . —This loclge was opened on Monday , Sept . 22 nd , by Bro . W . Bryden , P . M ., as ¦ AV . M ., assisted by Bros . C . J . Banister , P . M . ; J . Heaward , S . AV . ; Smith , as J . W . ; Oliver , as Sec , and the rest of tho officers of the loclge . The minutes of the last regular meeting Avere read ancl confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . Edward Drake
, and being unanimous , he Avas initiated into the mysteries of the Order by the acting W . M . Bro . Robinson ivas raised to the M . M . degree by the acting AV . M . The working tools in each degree were explained by Bro . C . J . Banister , P . M . Business over , the loclge was closed in form ancl with prayer . At refreshment the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed ancl duly honoured—also " The -Visitors , " responded to by the W . M . of
Lodge 24 , for Bros . H . Hotham , P . M . ; A . Clephan , P . M . ; Smith , Oliver , Ross , Murry ( Lodge 190 , Aberdeen ) , Caldicot , McGee , & c . The evening Avas spent to the entire satisfaction of all present . LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . WABEiseios . —Lodge of Lights ( No . 173 ) . —The regular
monthly meeting of tliis loclge was held on Monday last , at the Blackburn Arms Hotel , the following brethren being present : —Bros . James Hamer , Prov . G . Treas ., as W . M . ; H . B . White , S . AV . ; W . K . AValmsley , as J . AV . ; John Bowes , Sec . ; R . G . Stringer , P . M . ; W . Bather , I . G . ; Harrison Nevers , ex-Xreas . ancl Sec ; C . N . Spinks , and the Tyler . The lodge was
opened in solemn form , when the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed . — -The AV . M . then , in a very able manner , presented Bro . Harrison Nevers with a beautiful illuminated copy , on vellum , of the folloiving resolution : — "Lodge of Lights ( No . 173 ) . At the regular monthly meeting of the lodge , held on Monday evening , August 25 th , 1862 , it Avas proposed by Bro . Edward Stanley Bent , solicitor , and seconded bBro . Christopher Nugent Sinkssurgeonand
y p , , unanimously resolved , ' that the thanks of the lodge be given to Bro . Harrison Nevers for the efficient manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of Treasurer and Secretary for the period of 4 years . ( Signed ) JAMES HAJIEE , Prov . G . Treas . for AA est Lancashire , Acting AV . M . '"—Bro . Neevers , AVIIO was much affected , in a speech of considerable length , warmth , and Masonic feeling , acknowledged the testimonialalludingen passantto the
plea-, , , sure which it hacl always afforded him to advance in any way the interests of the Lodge of Lights , and also the kindness he hacl uniformly experienced from every member of the Craft in AA arrington . He then referred to his departure from England , and expressed a hope that in the less genial latitudes of North
America he might find some warm hearts . The response of Bro . Neevers was well received , ancl he was assured in a truly Masonic manner that he would leave the land of his birth with the best wishes of every member of No . 173 . On the eve of his departure Bro . Nevers will be presented with a purse of gold , as " a private mark of individual esteem" from the AAr arrington brethren . —Bro . the Rev . James Nixon Porter was then called upon by the W . M . to redeem his promise by delivering a
lecture . The lecture was an extempore one , unique in its conception , ancl worked out ancl illustrated in a most admirable manner . At its conclusion , Bro . White proposed , Bro . Walmsley seconded , and Bro . Spinks supported , a vote of thanks to the lecturer for the evening . —The acting AV . M . announced that he would deliver a lecture , at the next meeting of the loclge , on the Tracing Boards of the first ancl second degrees . —The "W . M . having called attention to the fact that a Prov . Grand Lodge
ivould be held at Liverpool on Tuesday the 7 th inst . the lodge Avas called off for refreshment . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts Avere given , as well as a number of special ones , ancl the lodge ivas finally closed in harmony afc halfpast ten .
NORTHUMBERLAND . NEWCASTLE . —Isewcastle-npon-Tyne Lodge of Instruction ( No . 24 ) . —The fortnightly meeting Avas held at the Masonic Hall , Blackefct-sfcreet , September 23 . Present , Bro . Loads , AA . M . ; Bro . C . J . Banister , Lecture Master ; Bro . J . Reed , S . AA ' . ; Bro , J . Jensen , J . AV . ; Bro . Oliver , Sec ; Bro . Scott , S . D . ; Bro . Smith , J . D . ; Bro . J . Howard , I . G . ; and several other brethren
and visitors . The minutes of the last regular meeting Avere read ancl confirmed . The loclge was opened in the three degrees , and the Lecture Master explained the tracing boards in each degree , also giving the brethren instruction in the opening and closing . A candidate Avas proposed for joining this Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Scott , AV . M . of the Borough Lodge , Gateshead , Avas proposed as Lecture Master for the next meeting . Business over , it Avas closed in ancient form .
SUSSEX . PltOVES'CIAL GEAMJ LOD & E . The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex Avas held at Brighton , on Friday , the 26 th September , in , for the first time , the Royal Pavilion , the Music-room of which Avas found ( with the withdrawing-room ) to be admirablyadapted for the purpose . There was an unusually large
gathering of members of the Craft , and upon the platform supporting , the V . AV . the D . Prov . G . M ., Aveve nearly the whole of the Prov . G . Officers for 1861-2 , a goodly number of Past Officers , and several visitors in all nearly one hundred . The lodge having been opened in due form by the D . Prov . G . M ., the notice convening the meeting Avas read , Avith the tbe rules for its governance . The D . Prov . G . M . stated that since the last meeting the M . AV . G . M . of England had been
pleased to appoint Bro . Mclntyre , G . Reg ., as Acting Prov . G . M ., and that brother had honoured him ( Bro . Dalbiac ) by re-appointing him D . Prov . G . M . The report of the finance committee Avas then read , shoAving an improving state of the funds , and an increase of members ( about £ 121 , and 378 members ) . The
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The Masonic Mirror.
THE MASONIC MIRROR .
MASONIC MEM .
The half-yearly election of pupils into the Freemasons' Girls ' School , takes place on Thursday next . There are seventeen candidates , out of whom nine are to elected . The Prov . Grand Loclge of Berks and Bucks will meet at AVindsor , on the 28 th inst ., under the jurisdiction of "Bro . Jl'Intyre , Grand Reg . We understand that Bro . H'Connell , C . F ., is to he appointed D . Prov . G . M .
Provincial .
PROVINCIAL .
CHANNEL ISLES . JEKSET . —Lodge La Cesaree ( No . 860 ) . —The usual monthly meeting was held on Thursday , Sept . 25 , when upwards of fifty brethren were present . Soon after six o'clock the lodge was opened in the first degree bBro . John Dm-ollWM . the other
y , , chairs being taken by Bro . Ph . Le Sueur , S . W ., and Bro . Clement Le Sueur , J . W . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the loclge was opened in the second degree . Bros . Penneveyr , Romeril , and Benesfc proved their proficiency by submitting to the usual tests , ancl retired . . Several minor matters of business were then arranged , and the chair having been taken by Bro . Baudains , P . M ., the loclge
Avas opened in the third degree . The candidates -were then introduced , and duly admitted to the rank of M . M ., Avith the usual ceremonies ; at the conclusion of ivhich an admirable address was delivered to them by Bro . Rondeau , ivho was subsequently greeted by unanimous marks of approbation from the brethren present . The chair was again taken by the W . M . The lodge was resumed in tho first degree . The ballot was taken for Messrs . Jean Manger and Francois Girandot
as candidates for initiation , which having been found unanimous in their favour , they were introduced , and admitted to the rank of Apprentice with the customary ceremonies . No other business being brought forward , except the proposition of another candidate , tho lodge was closed at half-past nine , ancl the brethren adjourned for refreshment .
DURHAM . GATESHEAD . —Lodge of Industry ( So . 56 ) . —This loclge was opened on Monday , Sept . 22 nd , by Bro . W . Bryden , P . M ., as ¦ AV . M ., assisted by Bros . C . J . Banister , P . M . ; J . Heaward , S . AV . ; Smith , as J . W . ; Oliver , as Sec , and the rest of tho officers of the loclge . The minutes of the last regular meeting Avere read ancl confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . Edward Drake
, and being unanimous , he Avas initiated into the mysteries of the Order by the acting W . M . Bro . Robinson ivas raised to the M . M . degree by the acting AV . M . The working tools in each degree were explained by Bro . C . J . Banister , P . M . Business over , the loclge was closed in form ancl with prayer . At refreshment the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed ancl duly honoured—also " The -Visitors , " responded to by the W . M . of
Lodge 24 , for Bros . H . Hotham , P . M . ; A . Clephan , P . M . ; Smith , Oliver , Ross , Murry ( Lodge 190 , Aberdeen ) , Caldicot , McGee , & c . The evening Avas spent to the entire satisfaction of all present . LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . WABEiseios . —Lodge of Lights ( No . 173 ) . —The regular
monthly meeting of tliis loclge was held on Monday last , at the Blackburn Arms Hotel , the following brethren being present : —Bros . James Hamer , Prov . G . Treas ., as W . M . ; H . B . White , S . AV . ; W . K . AValmsley , as J . AV . ; John Bowes , Sec . ; R . G . Stringer , P . M . ; W . Bather , I . G . ; Harrison Nevers , ex-Xreas . ancl Sec ; C . N . Spinks , and the Tyler . The lodge was
opened in solemn form , when the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed . — -The AV . M . then , in a very able manner , presented Bro . Harrison Nevers with a beautiful illuminated copy , on vellum , of the folloiving resolution : — "Lodge of Lights ( No . 173 ) . At the regular monthly meeting of the lodge , held on Monday evening , August 25 th , 1862 , it Avas proposed by Bro . Edward Stanley Bent , solicitor , and seconded bBro . Christopher Nugent Sinkssurgeonand
y p , , unanimously resolved , ' that the thanks of the lodge be given to Bro . Harrison Nevers for the efficient manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of Treasurer and Secretary for the period of 4 years . ( Signed ) JAMES HAJIEE , Prov . G . Treas . for AA est Lancashire , Acting AV . M . '"—Bro . Neevers , AVIIO was much affected , in a speech of considerable length , warmth , and Masonic feeling , acknowledged the testimonialalludingen passantto the
plea-, , , sure which it hacl always afforded him to advance in any way the interests of the Lodge of Lights , and also the kindness he hacl uniformly experienced from every member of the Craft in AA arrington . He then referred to his departure from England , and expressed a hope that in the less genial latitudes of North
America he might find some warm hearts . The response of Bro . Neevers was well received , ancl he was assured in a truly Masonic manner that he would leave the land of his birth with the best wishes of every member of No . 173 . On the eve of his departure Bro . Nevers will be presented with a purse of gold , as " a private mark of individual esteem" from the AAr arrington brethren . —Bro . the Rev . James Nixon Porter was then called upon by the W . M . to redeem his promise by delivering a
lecture . The lecture was an extempore one , unique in its conception , ancl worked out ancl illustrated in a most admirable manner . At its conclusion , Bro . White proposed , Bro . Walmsley seconded , and Bro . Spinks supported , a vote of thanks to the lecturer for the evening . —The acting AV . M . announced that he would deliver a lecture , at the next meeting of the loclge , on the Tracing Boards of the first ancl second degrees . —The "W . M . having called attention to the fact that a Prov . Grand Lodge
ivould be held at Liverpool on Tuesday the 7 th inst . the lodge Avas called off for refreshment . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts Avere given , as well as a number of special ones , ancl the lodge ivas finally closed in harmony afc halfpast ten .
NORTHUMBERLAND . NEWCASTLE . —Isewcastle-npon-Tyne Lodge of Instruction ( No . 24 ) . —The fortnightly meeting Avas held at the Masonic Hall , Blackefct-sfcreet , September 23 . Present , Bro . Loads , AA . M . ; Bro . C . J . Banister , Lecture Master ; Bro . J . Reed , S . AA ' . ; Bro , J . Jensen , J . AV . ; Bro . Oliver , Sec ; Bro . Scott , S . D . ; Bro . Smith , J . D . ; Bro . J . Howard , I . G . ; and several other brethren
and visitors . The minutes of the last regular meeting Avere read ancl confirmed . The loclge was opened in the three degrees , and the Lecture Master explained the tracing boards in each degree , also giving the brethren instruction in the opening and closing . A candidate Avas proposed for joining this Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Scott , AV . M . of the Borough Lodge , Gateshead , Avas proposed as Lecture Master for the next meeting . Business over , it Avas closed in ancient form .
SUSSEX . PltOVES'CIAL GEAMJ LOD & E . The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex Avas held at Brighton , on Friday , the 26 th September , in , for the first time , the Royal Pavilion , the Music-room of which Avas found ( with the withdrawing-room ) to be admirablyadapted for the purpose . There was an unusually large
gathering of members of the Craft , and upon the platform supporting , the V . AV . the D . Prov . G . M ., Aveve nearly the whole of the Prov . G . Officers for 1861-2 , a goodly number of Past Officers , and several visitors in all nearly one hundred . The lodge having been opened in due form by the D . Prov . G . M ., the notice convening the meeting Avas read , Avith the tbe rules for its governance . The D . Prov . G . M . stated that since the last meeting the M . AV . G . M . of England had been
pleased to appoint Bro . Mclntyre , G . Reg ., as Acting Prov . G . M ., and that brother had honoured him ( Bro . Dalbiac ) by re-appointing him D . Prov . G . M . The report of the finance committee Avas then read , shoAving an improving state of the funds , and an increase of members ( about £ 121 , and 378 members ) . The