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The Masonic Mirror.
THE MASONIC MIRROR .
MASONIC MEM . On the 28 th instant , the United Mariners' Loelge of Instruction ( No . 30 ) , proposes to work the ceremonies of Consecration and Installation , under the dk'ectioii of liro . Bradley , P . M . 933 .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
HSSTHUCTIOSr . L ' XIXED MAUISEHS' LODGE ( NO . 30 ) . —At tire usual weekly meeting of this Loelge of Instruction , held on Thursday , the 31 st ultimo , at Ero . Scnrr ' s , Three Cranes , Mile-end , the fifteen sections were worked by tlie following brethren , in the
presence ot a very numerous meeting of members of this now very flourishing loelge , Bro . E . Gottlieil presiding . The sections of the first lecture by Bros . Bowron , Gaskoll , Scurr , Barnes , Potts , and Saqui ; the second by Bros . Parker , Saqui , Bradley , and Potts ; aud the third by Bros . Scurr , Saqui , and Bradley . It was a . source of congratulation to hear the sections so ably worked bthe learning members of the lod
y younger ge , as it proved their earnest desire and intention lo make further progress in the Masonic art—more particularly the replies of Bros . Scurr , Harris , Bowron , and Parker which * were most ably worked . At the conclusion of this working Bvo . Bradley proposed , in eulogistic terms , a complimentary vote of thanks to be recorded on the minutes for thc very efficient manner in which the \\ . M . had performed his arduous duties in working ,
for the first time , the whole of the lectures , affording , as it did , a practical illustration of the necessity and usefulness of a regular and punctual attendance at lodges of instruction . The proposition was carried by acclamation , mid Bro . Gottlieil returned his grateful thanks in : i very feeling and eloquent speech—thanking the brethren ( or their kind instruction and support on all occasions , more particularising Bros . Bradley ,
aud Saqui for the great attention they had bestowed in instructing him . It was then proposed that the interesting ceremonies of consecration and installation should be worked on the last Thursday ofthe ensuing month ( 28 th inst ) . Bro . Bradley , upon request , with his usual kindness at once acquiesced to preside on the occasion , and a numerous attendance is expected . It was then announced that on Monday , the 11 th insfc ., a
meeting of members would be held to hear Bro . Stevens give a reading of the story of ' ¦ ' Richard Doublediek , " and tbe " Trial of Pickwick "— -brethren to meet at seven o'clock precisely—in aid of the ih . iritable funds of tlie Lodge of Instruction ' To those who have previously heard Bro . Stevens , it is only necessary to state that any " poor traveller" who attends will have an intellectual treat . The brethren adjourned afc ten o ' clock highly pleased with the evening's procecclinn-s .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
, DEVONSHIRE . PLYMOUTH - —Lodge Harmon // ( No . 156 ) . —On Monday , the -lth inst ., the regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the White Sevan Tavern , Sfc . Andrew-street . The lodge was opened by the AV . M ., Bro . E . T . Arnold , at half-past seven o ' clock , who , after transacting some ordinary business , vacated the clmir in favour of Bro . Michell , P . M ., who passed the loelge
to the second degree , and , eliciting satisfactory evidence from two craftsmen that they were sufficiently skilled in the science , raised thorn to the sublime degree of M . M . A notice was read from tlie Treasurer of the Forteseue Annuity Fund , calling the attention of the subscribers to tho fact that their annual subscriptions were due . After some further business , the brethren withdrew to the banquet . On the cloth being withdrawn , the AV . M . gave the usual toasts , that of tlie visitors being responded to by three visions * brethren .
HERTFORDSHIRE . AA . VTU 0 KD . —Watford Lodge ( No . 40-1 ) . —Friday , April 1 st , being the day appointed for the installation of the AA . M . and appointment of officers for the ensuing year , the lodge was very numerously attended , though the brethren were disappointed in fche attendance of Bro . IV . Stuart , Prov . G . M .. P . M . of fche lodge , from whom a letter was read expressive of his regret ab liis inability to be present on that occasion . Bro . A . Brett ,
M . D ., WM ., in the chair . Bro . Rumball was passed to the second degree . Bro , Cottam , ofthe Pythagorean Lodge , Corfu , was elected a joining- member , anel fche Bev . Oswald Smith proposed for initiation . The W . M . elect , Bro . Martin , was then , in ancient form , duly obligated , installed , and saluted in the . three degrees . He appointed the following brethren officers -. — Bros . AV . A . Russell , S . W . ; AVilson lies , J . W . ; Bnrchel Sterne , P . M ., See . ; Rev . G . Finch , Chap . ; Camp , S . D . ; Halsey , . T . D .,
A . J . Copeland , Dir . of Cers . ; Hill , I . G . ; Schroder , Org . ; and Bros . Miles , P . M ., and Dr . Rogers , Stewards . Bros . Thos . Rogers , P . M ., having at the previous lodge been for the 16 fch time elected Treasurer , was invested with tho jewel of his office . Tlie lodge was then closed anel the brethren adjourned to the banquet , at which , about thirty were present . After tbe customary loyal and Masonic toasts had been delink , the D . Prov . G . M ., l 3 ro . Francis , in eulogistic and merited terms proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " who , he said , having worked his
way through all the offices below the chair had , by the regularity of his attendance and the efficiency with which he had performed Iris respective duties , been that day rewarded by beingelevated to the distinguished office of W . M . From the manner in which he was supported on that occasion , he augured a prosperous year to tlie lodge . The W . M ., in reply , trusted that tho prognostications of the D . Prov . G . M . would be realised . He promised the lodge his zealous exertions in furthering its
welfare , and with the aid of the P . M . 's , of whom he was happy to observe no less than ten were present , he had little doubt but that the working of the loelge would bo kept up to itspresent high standard , anel its prestige be maintained during his year of office . " The Health of the P . M . ' s " was then drunk with great demonstrations of respect , and duly responded to by Bro . Brett , the immediate P . AI . On the Visitors' healths being proposed , Bro . Heme , jun ., of tho Isaac Newton Lodge ,
Cambridge , being called upon to respond , said that he had had the pleasure of being- present last year when Bro . Brett was installed W , M ., . and was glad to learn that the lodge had been so flourishing mirier Iris rule . He hoped and heVievcil it would continue equally so under the present \ A . M . Ho spoke feelingly in saying so , as he trusted ere long to bo permitted to become a joining member of the Watford Lodge , During the evening the brethren were much gratified by the admirable singing of those professional brothers , Bucldand aud Tedder . A happier evening has seldom been spent at the AVatford Lodge .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . GABSTO >" . —Lodge of Harmon // ( No . 220 . )—This lodge was opened on the 4 th inst . by Bro . Charles Leedham , W . M ., assisted by [ the officers of the lodge . Messrs . John W . Baker and Joseph Gregory were initiated into the mysteries of the Order by Bro . Edward Pierpoinfc , P . M . Bros . A \ . S . Vines , . John Kitson , and G . R . Thompson were passed to the second degree by Bro . J . Hamer , P . M ., Prov . G . Treas . Bro . T . S . PownaU and
Oliver Roylance were raised to the sublime degree of Master-Masons by Bro . C . Leedham , W . M ., Bro . Thomas Marsh , S . W ., explaining the working tools . A gentleman was proposed for initiation , and one brother as joining member to the lodge . Business over , tlie lodge was closeel in solemn form . At refreshments the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . Bro . C . J . Banister , G . S . B ., responded to the toast of the Grand Ollicersand proposed the health of the W . M . ; Bro . Hamer ,
, P . M ., for the Provincial Grand Officers ; Bro . Pierpoint for the P . M . 's of the lodge . Bros . Baker and Longden , the newly initiated , expressing their great pleasure in being received into the Order . Bro . Laidlaw , P . M ., responded for fche visitors ; and the last toast brought a very delightful evening to a close at nine o ' clock .
YORKSHIRE . PKOVIXCIA - UBASD LODGE . Tire annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Loelge was liolden in the Masonic-hall , South Parade , Huddersfield , on Wednesday , the 30 th March . There was a large gathering of
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The Masonic Mirror.
THE MASONIC MIRROR .
MASONIC MEM . On the 28 th instant , the United Mariners' Loelge of Instruction ( No . 30 ) , proposes to work the ceremonies of Consecration and Installation , under the dk'ectioii of liro . Bradley , P . M . 933 .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
HSSTHUCTIOSr . L ' XIXED MAUISEHS' LODGE ( NO . 30 ) . —At tire usual weekly meeting of this Loelge of Instruction , held on Thursday , the 31 st ultimo , at Ero . Scnrr ' s , Three Cranes , Mile-end , the fifteen sections were worked by tlie following brethren , in the
presence ot a very numerous meeting of members of this now very flourishing loelge , Bro . E . Gottlieil presiding . The sections of the first lecture by Bros . Bowron , Gaskoll , Scurr , Barnes , Potts , and Saqui ; the second by Bros . Parker , Saqui , Bradley , and Potts ; aud the third by Bros . Scurr , Saqui , and Bradley . It was a . source of congratulation to hear the sections so ably worked bthe learning members of the lod
y younger ge , as it proved their earnest desire and intention lo make further progress in the Masonic art—more particularly the replies of Bros . Scurr , Harris , Bowron , and Parker which * were most ably worked . At the conclusion of this working Bvo . Bradley proposed , in eulogistic terms , a complimentary vote of thanks to be recorded on the minutes for thc very efficient manner in which the \\ . M . had performed his arduous duties in working ,
for the first time , the whole of the lectures , affording , as it did , a practical illustration of the necessity and usefulness of a regular and punctual attendance at lodges of instruction . The proposition was carried by acclamation , mid Bro . Gottlieil returned his grateful thanks in : i very feeling and eloquent speech—thanking the brethren ( or their kind instruction and support on all occasions , more particularising Bros . Bradley ,
aud Saqui for the great attention they had bestowed in instructing him . It was then proposed that the interesting ceremonies of consecration and installation should be worked on the last Thursday ofthe ensuing month ( 28 th inst ) . Bro . Bradley , upon request , with his usual kindness at once acquiesced to preside on the occasion , and a numerous attendance is expected . It was then announced that on Monday , the 11 th insfc ., a
meeting of members would be held to hear Bro . Stevens give a reading of the story of ' ¦ ' Richard Doublediek , " and tbe " Trial of Pickwick "— -brethren to meet at seven o'clock precisely—in aid of the ih . iritable funds of tlie Lodge of Instruction ' To those who have previously heard Bro . Stevens , it is only necessary to state that any " poor traveller" who attends will have an intellectual treat . The brethren adjourned afc ten o ' clock highly pleased with the evening's procecclinn-s .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
, DEVONSHIRE . PLYMOUTH - —Lodge Harmon // ( No . 156 ) . —On Monday , the -lth inst ., the regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the White Sevan Tavern , Sfc . Andrew-street . The lodge was opened by the AV . M ., Bro . E . T . Arnold , at half-past seven o ' clock , who , after transacting some ordinary business , vacated the clmir in favour of Bro . Michell , P . M ., who passed the loelge
to the second degree , and , eliciting satisfactory evidence from two craftsmen that they were sufficiently skilled in the science , raised thorn to the sublime degree of M . M . A notice was read from tlie Treasurer of the Forteseue Annuity Fund , calling the attention of the subscribers to tho fact that their annual subscriptions were due . After some further business , the brethren withdrew to the banquet . On the cloth being withdrawn , the AV . M . gave the usual toasts , that of tlie visitors being responded to by three visions * brethren .
HERTFORDSHIRE . AA . VTU 0 KD . —Watford Lodge ( No . 40-1 ) . —Friday , April 1 st , being the day appointed for the installation of the AA . M . and appointment of officers for the ensuing year , the lodge was very numerously attended , though the brethren were disappointed in fche attendance of Bro . IV . Stuart , Prov . G . M .. P . M . of fche lodge , from whom a letter was read expressive of his regret ab liis inability to be present on that occasion . Bro . A . Brett ,
M . D ., WM ., in the chair . Bro . Rumball was passed to the second degree . Bro , Cottam , ofthe Pythagorean Lodge , Corfu , was elected a joining- member , anel fche Bev . Oswald Smith proposed for initiation . The W . M . elect , Bro . Martin , was then , in ancient form , duly obligated , installed , and saluted in the . three degrees . He appointed the following brethren officers -. — Bros . AV . A . Russell , S . W . ; AVilson lies , J . W . ; Bnrchel Sterne , P . M ., See . ; Rev . G . Finch , Chap . ; Camp , S . D . ; Halsey , . T . D .,
A . J . Copeland , Dir . of Cers . ; Hill , I . G . ; Schroder , Org . ; and Bros . Miles , P . M ., and Dr . Rogers , Stewards . Bros . Thos . Rogers , P . M ., having at the previous lodge been for the 16 fch time elected Treasurer , was invested with tho jewel of his office . Tlie lodge was then closed anel the brethren adjourned to the banquet , at which , about thirty were present . After tbe customary loyal and Masonic toasts had been delink , the D . Prov . G . M ., l 3 ro . Francis , in eulogistic and merited terms proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " who , he said , having worked his
way through all the offices below the chair had , by the regularity of his attendance and the efficiency with which he had performed Iris respective duties , been that day rewarded by beingelevated to the distinguished office of W . M . From the manner in which he was supported on that occasion , he augured a prosperous year to tlie lodge . The W . M ., in reply , trusted that tho prognostications of the D . Prov . G . M . would be realised . He promised the lodge his zealous exertions in furthering its
welfare , and with the aid of the P . M . 's , of whom he was happy to observe no less than ten were present , he had little doubt but that the working of the loelge would bo kept up to itspresent high standard , anel its prestige be maintained during his year of office . " The Health of the P . M . ' s " was then drunk with great demonstrations of respect , and duly responded to by Bro . Brett , the immediate P . AI . On the Visitors' healths being proposed , Bro . Heme , jun ., of tho Isaac Newton Lodge ,
Cambridge , being called upon to respond , said that he had had the pleasure of being- present last year when Bro . Brett was installed W , M ., . and was glad to learn that the lodge had been so flourishing mirier Iris rule . He hoped and heVievcil it would continue equally so under the present \ A . M . Ho spoke feelingly in saying so , as he trusted ere long to bo permitted to become a joining member of the Watford Lodge , During the evening the brethren were much gratified by the admirable singing of those professional brothers , Bucldand aud Tedder . A happier evening has seldom been spent at the AVatford Lodge .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . GABSTO >" . —Lodge of Harmon // ( No . 220 . )—This lodge was opened on the 4 th inst . by Bro . Charles Leedham , W . M ., assisted by [ the officers of the lodge . Messrs . John W . Baker and Joseph Gregory were initiated into the mysteries of the Order by Bro . Edward Pierpoinfc , P . M . Bros . A \ . S . Vines , . John Kitson , and G . R . Thompson were passed to the second degree by Bro . J . Hamer , P . M ., Prov . G . Treas . Bro . T . S . PownaU and
Oliver Roylance were raised to the sublime degree of Master-Masons by Bro . C . Leedham , W . M ., Bro . Thomas Marsh , S . W ., explaining the working tools . A gentleman was proposed for initiation , and one brother as joining member to the lodge . Business over , tlie lodge was closeel in solemn form . At refreshments the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . Bro . C . J . Banister , G . S . B ., responded to the toast of the Grand Ollicersand proposed the health of the W . M . ; Bro . Hamer ,
, P . M ., for the Provincial Grand Officers ; Bro . Pierpoint for the P . M . 's of the lodge . Bros . Baker and Longden , the newly initiated , expressing their great pleasure in being received into the Order . Bro . Laidlaw , P . M ., responded for fche visitors ; and the last toast brought a very delightful evening to a close at nine o ' clock .
YORKSHIRE . PKOVIXCIA - UBASD LODGE . Tire annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Loelge was liolden in the Masonic-hall , South Parade , Huddersfield , on Wednesday , the 30 th March . There was a large gathering of