The Masonic Mirror.

Bros . Mortin , P . M ., Marris , and Spencer , have intimated their intention of presenting various Masonic works in their possession . It recommended that an animal vote of a few pounds for the extension of tbe library should be made by thc John of Gaunt Lodge , as had been done by St . John ' s Lodge , and that the unbound and defective volumes of the Freemasons' Magazine , belonging to it , should be supplied with the missing numbers and bound , and that a copy of the Magazine ( to which many of the brethren subscribe individuall ) should be taken jointlb

y y y the two Lodges , and lie upon the table for the general use of the members , but should not leave tho building . It concluded by stating that the committee would be prepared shortly to recommend some rules and regulations for the use of the library by the brethren . The report was unanimously adopted , after ivhich a motion for an alteration of the bylaws was brought forward by Bro . Clephan , P . M . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment and spent the evening in a pleasant ancl harmonious manner under the efficient presidency of

the AVorshipful Master . The toast of "The Visiting Brethren" was responded to at considerable length by Bro . Elisha D . Cooke , of Kentucky , in an able speech , which was warmly applauded . Other excellent speeches were made by various brethren , interspersed with some fine glees , & c , ably rendered by the members ofthe newly formed Masonic Amateur Glee Society , in connexion with tho two local Lodges .

AVALES ( NORTH ) . LLAKDUDKO , —Lodge of St . Tudno ( No . 1057 ) . —The members of this Lodge celebrated their annual festival on Monday , June 25 th . The Lodge was opened for business at three p . jr ., when the AA . BI ., Bro . Preeee , passed two brethren to the second degree , and in a most able and impressive manner raised a third to the degree of Alaster Alason . The Honorary Secretary having presented the minutes ancl accounts , aud all Masonic business ended

being , the brethren repaired to partake of a most sumptuous dinner provided in the handsome dining hall . Thc AV . M ., Bro . J . Preeee , Prov . G . S ., of North AVales and Shropshire , presided : and was supported by Bros . J . C . Boden , P . M ., and Prov . G . S . AV . of AVarwickshire ; J . Morgan , Chaplain ; R . Farrant , J . AV .: AV . F . Chapman , S . D . ; H . E . Sullivan , J . D . ; John AVilliams , S . ' ; Robert AVilliams , I . G . ; T . F . Edwards , Denbigh ; V . Darbishire . aud AV . Owen . Conwayand Brosthc RevsHugh MorganRhylandRJ

; , . , , . . Roberts , Ysceifiog . Amongst thc visitors present were Bros . Hargreaves , P . AI . of Sutherland Lodge , Newcastle ; Brown , P . AI . of Cestriau Lodge , Chester ; Hulse , Bangor ; Oliphaut , St . Asaph ; Foskett , Conway ; John Roberts , Royal Hotel , Rhyl , & c . Grace being said and the cloth removed , and an excellent dessert laid , the AV . M . gave in succession " The Queen and Craft , " "The M . AV . G . M . of England , the Earl of Zetland , and the D . Prov . G . AI ., Lord Panmure , " which were received with full honours . Bro . SULLIVAN proposed "The health of the R . AV . Sir AAfvtkin

Prov , G . M . , ancl the other Prov . Grand Officers , " coupling with the toast " The health of their own worthy and AVorshipful Master Bro . Preeee , Prov . G . S ., " expressing the great honour the St . Tudno Lodge felt in having their W . M . a member of thc Prov . Grand Lodge . The toast was drunk with enthusiasm . The AV . AI . responded oil behalf of the Prov . Grand Officers . He felt a warm interest in Freemasonry , and although his office in the Prov . Grand Lodge was an humble one , lie hoped in time to move a little higher amongst the Prov . Grand Officers . Bro . MORGAN , thc Chaplain , next gave " The health of Bro . Preeee , as AV . AI , of the St . Tudno Lodge , " feelingly acknowledging the many services

the brethren stood indebted to the AA . AI \ , he hoped all would emulate Bro . Preeee in his endeavours for the good of Freemasonry , aud he prayed the Great Geometrician ivould abundantl y crown their labours ( applause ) . The AV . AI . suitably acknowledged the kind manner in which thc toast of his health had been given and received . Since he had the great pleasure of taking charge of the Lodge , it had been his earnest wish to promote its interests and tho welfare of tbe Order iu the best maimer he could . He felt truly gratified with the exof which had

pressions feeling been made , and he returned his best thanks to the brethren of tho Lodge , as also to the visiting brethren who attended on the present occasion ' . Before he sat down , he would call upon them to charge their glasses to the brim . Ho had great pleasure in proposing the next toast , ivhich was " The health of the Past Alaster connected with the Lodge . " When he considered the very great assistance , and the great benefits he derived , as also the Lodgehe felt confident iu asking for the warmest reception of the

, toast . He trusted they might long have such an efficient Past Master , to give his advice and assistance , as his worthy brother on the left , Bro . Roden . ( Drunk ivith all honours , conducted by Bro . Brown . ) Bro . RODE . V returned thanks , and assured the brethren of his devoted energies on behalf of the Lodge . He hoped to see a great number of Past Masters , as he need not tell them that those officers were the sinew and strength of a Lodge ; yet equally so were the young members whoin their in the Order

, progress , would also become Past Alasters just as thc child was the father of tho man . lie . would beg leave to ask them to fill up to a toast which the W . AI . had called upon him to give . It was "The healths of the visiting brethren and their Lodges . " Ono of the greatest pleasures he experienced was that of visiting oilier Lodges than his own , ( or he could most sincerely say that ho derived not only great pleasure but great benefit . No one , however advanced , could visit another Lodge without picking up some crumbs of information , aud he was sure the brethren of tho Lodge felt gratified with the presence of tbe visiting brethren , ancl he hoped the feeling

was mutual ( applause ) . Bro . BEOWN responded . It was one of thc greatest boasts of Masonry , he said , that it unites eveiy tongue from every clime in one brotherhood . Yes , the Craft to which he had the honour to belong , folded within its embrace men of all climes and all tongues , and possessed a tie of sacred friendship nowhere to bo found out of its pale . That such was no vain boast , he need but to instance thc manner in which he and his brethren had been that day received ( applause ) . He was sure he might sf . y in all truth aud sincerity that ho

never saw the working of a Lodge better conducted than by the W . M . ; the very creditable manner in which he had performed the duties of his office on the occasion entitled him to the highest praise , and spoke volumes for the present and future efficient working of the Lodge . Before sitting down he begged to give "Prosperity to thc St . Tudno Lodge , and prosperity to the hearts within it" ( cheers . ) He felt there was no need to recommend a proper course to be adopted , but as all within a Mason ' s Lodge were one family , and as he was advanced in

years , he might make a few remarks upon the subject . He stood beside an old member of the Order—Bro . Roberts , of Rhyl—but for his own part he had to say , ho hacl been six ancl forty years a Alason ( applause ) . He was sorry that the Lodge he belonged to could not sustain the neglect of several of the members . He was asked to become Secretary , and be agreed to do so , upon condition that every member paid iu advance half a year ' s subscription , ancl from that time to tho present , tbe Lod continued prosperous . He had now filled the office of

go Secretary for twenty-one years , and he had never any cause of regret in the discharge of his duties , for he ever took the " plumb rule" for his guide , and brotherly love , relief , and truth for his principle ( applause ) . He hoped the best success ivould attend the St . Tudno Lodge , ancl he was sure their estimable brother , Past Afastcr Roden , would be sustained in his office of Secretary ( Bro . Roden was happy to acquaint his brother that he received a , twelve months' subscription in advance ) . Bro . Brown was most glad to hear it , and he then showed the inscription ou

a superb gold medal , which together with a gold chain , he hacl had presented to him by the R . AV . Prov . G . AI . Lord Combermere , It was as follows : — " Presented by the brethren of the Ccstrian Lodge , No . 015 , to Bro . Brown , for his valuable services and perseverance as Secretary for twenty years . September , ISo-i . " Also a Past Master ' s jewel , the venerable brother wore , bore the following inscription : — "Presented to the Secretary and Treasurer , Bro . Brown , by Bro . T . Yarrow , AV . AI . of the Cestriau Lodge , No . 015 , 18-17 . " Bro . Brown had

also brought with him for the members' inspection an honoured snuff box of the Cestriau Lodge , which had been presented to a brother of that Lodge by Marshal Soult , when the gallant soldier was Grand Alaster of the Grand Orient of France . The-box , which bore a presentation inscription to the Cestriau Lodge , was much admired on beinghanded around . Thc AV . AI . next gave " ' The Officers of the Lodge , " which was responded to by the several brethren present . After which the AV . AI . rose ancl said he had great pleasure in proposing thc healths

of thc candidates whom they had that day passed and raised . In those brethren tbe Lodge hacl received a very worthy addition , and from tbe attention shown , and the interest they bad taken in Alasonry , he ivas certain of their future progress , as it was also a fair augury of the increased welfare of the Lodge . Bro ., the Rev . R . J . ROBEKTS , returned thanks on his own behalf and that of Bro ., the Rev . Hugh Alargau , ( who had retired ) , expressing the great pleasure he had derived from being made a Alason , and that what he had already received was an incentive

to him for further research . Bro . T . F . EDWARDS , the new M . M ., also appropriately responded . Bro . P . AI . RODEN next gave " The Alasonic Charities , " eloquently expatiating upon the great benefits offered by these truly noble institutions . The W . M . next gave " To all poor aud distressed Alasons wheresoever dispersed ; " after which the usual collection was made on their behalf . Bro . John AVilliams , and several of the brethren delighted the company throughout with appropriate songs , contributing much to the harmony of an evening ivhich all appeared thoroughly to enjoy .

SOMERSETSHIRE . HiciiBiu . Di . iE . —Rural Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 367 ) . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting at tho Railway Hotel , Highbridge , on Friday , the 29 th ult . By the request of the AVAL , Bro . H . Bridges , P . AI ., presided . Bro . George Stacey , late of Lodge les Freres Urns Regenero , Marseilles , No . 5858 , and Bro . James Gof ton , late ofthe Lodge of Justice , Deptford , No . 172 , were balloted for and unanimously elected joining

members . Messrs . Robert Salisbury , Benjamin Bradford Tazewell , Robert Alogg , Charles Harris Lott , and Samuel AVilliam . Huclley , were balloted for , and being approved were initiated into the Order , and received tho charge from Bro . Bridges . Bro . II . T . Heal having been examined and found duly qualified , was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . Bros . Alanvood , R . Smith , J . Smith , and Fisher having been examined and found duly qualified , were raised to the sublime degree of Master AlasonsThe Secretary having read the list of members qualified for

. the Master ' s chair , the votes were taken , and Bro . Joseph Duke was declared duly elected to that office for thc year ensuing . Bro . R . 0 . Else was unanimously elected Treasurer , and Bro . AV . AVoodward as unanimously re-elected Tyler for tho year ensuing . One candidate was proposed to bo balloted for at the next Lodge meeting . The Lodge was then closed in due form , ancl the brethren , numbering thirty-six , adjourned to refreshment , when the evening was spent in a most agreeable manner , and the brethren separated at their usual early hour ,