Masonic Mem.

MASONIC MEM .

THE MASONIC MIRROR . * * All communications to lie addressed to 19 , Salisbury-street , Straad , London , W . C .

TUB installation meeting of the United Lodge ( Mo . 697 ) , is appointed to take place at tlie George Hotel , Colchester , on Monday , the 13 th instant . Bro . J . Newman is the W . M . elect . The ceremony will he performed hy the \ V . Bro . P . Matthews , Prov . J . G . W ., and Prov . D . G . C . for Essex . The R . W . Bro . E . J . Bagshaw , Prov . G . M ., the D . Prov . G . 5 I-, the Prov . GSec , the W . M . ' s and Secretaries of the lodges in the pvcrvince are expected to attend .

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

LODGE or JOPPA ( SO . 188 ) . —This prosperous lodge held a meeting on the 30 th ult . ( instead of the usual day , the 6 th inst . ) , Bro . M . Van Dippenheim , WM ., presiding punctually at the hour named for assembling . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bros . W . H . Hebb , Jose Piodella , and J . C . Thwaites were introduced and questioned , prior to taking an advanced step in the Order .

The replies being deemed satisfactory , the brethren were properly prepared and received as fellow Crafts , after which Bro . Joseph , who was a candidate for the honour of 51 . 51 ., was placed before the JIaster , and , satisfactorily proving his fitness , he received the high degree sought . The following gentlemen , Messrs . Henry Hyams and Isaac L . Salzedo having been proposed and seconded at tho last meeting , wero now ballotted for , as fit and proper persons to enter the precincts of this great

Order . Tlie result of the ballot being satisfactory , the gentlemen were brought into the lodge , and impressively entrusted with the first step in Masonry . The whole of the ceremonies were admirably rendered hy the W . M ., Bro . Dippenheim , prominently showing that each successive year the Joppa still holds its position as one of the first lodges for working in the Craft ; the W . M . ' s , for several years past , have been so perfect in the ritualism and ceremonies appertaining to their high position ,

that indvidually to praise them would be out of place , and to collectively compliment them would be but " gilding refined gold . " The lodge being closed , the Master invited the brethren present to refreshment , which was admirably served by Bro .

Jennings , the manager of the Albion Lodge , Aldersgate-street , whose endeavour to please is always crowned with succcess . The usual toasts , both loyal and Masonic , were well given and responded to . Bro . B . W . Aron , P . M ., returned thanks for the P . M . ' s , and Bro . 15 . P . Albert , the Hon . Sec . ( whose presence , — after a long absence through protracted and severe affliction was feelingly acknowledged ) , returned thanks for the officers . The visitors were BrosBraham 1017 ; T . Lovegrove 21-9 A .

, , , , ; Williams , Harris , 35 , P . G . J . D ., Isle of Wight ; Littanr , P . M . 205 ; Bro . Harris eloquently replied to the visitors' toasts . Some admirable singing emanated from Bro . Newmark , 188 , and Bro . H . 51 . Levy , P . M . 188 , whose imitations of London performers , by-the-by , are par excellence . LODOE OP ISRAEL ( No . 205 ) . —This lodge met as usual the fourth Slouday in the monthviz . the 24 th ult . BroES .

, , , . . Jones , W . M ., taking his seat precisely at five o ' clock . There being a good muster of officers and brethren present , the lodge was opened in due form , upon which Bro . A . M . Cohen , P . M . and Sec , ( a worthy successor of the lata lamented Bro . Dr . Ladd ) , read the minutes of the last meeting , which wore unanimousl y confirmed . Tlie business ended , it was intimated that two gentlemenviz . Messrs . B . Cashing and C . W . Stalainwere present

, , , , who had been satisfactorily ballotted for at the last meeting , and were now ready to take the initiative step in this sublime Order . The preliminaries being arranged , the candidates were introduced in due form , and were solemnly instructed in the early degree , with which they expressed themselves highly pleased , hoping to be favoured with further light as they pro-

Metropolitan.

gressed . The following recently initiated Bros . Tilley , Brewer , Stalilschmidfc , and Gorringe having shpsvn attention to instruction , were passed as P . C . ' s . Brosr" Collinbridge , Stannard , Benjamin , Hawkes , and Steele were ( upon proof ) , impressively suhlimated to the highest degree ( below the chair ) , in Craft JIasonry . A dispensation having been granted by the 5 I . W . G . 5 I ., the Earl of Zetland , for the initiation of a young gentleman of eighteen years—the son of an old P . M . of the

lodge , —Bro . Jones gracefully vacated the chair , for the purpose of Bro . G . Somers ( the P . JI . alluded to ) initiating his son , which was most feelingly and eloquently performed , causing high encomiums of all present . The further business of the lodge was merely of a formal character , and the brethren , after closing the lodge retired to a slight refection , and separated in peace and harmony . The visitors present were-. —Bros . P . A . Dawson , 93 ; Brahara , 1 , 017 ; H . 51 . Levy , P . M . 1 SS ; 51 . Van Dippenheim , W . M . 183 ; J . Hart , 931 ; J . Pope , P . M . 3 S 2 .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

CHESHIRE . CHESTEK . —Zodge of Independence ( No . ' 721 . )—The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday the 31 st ult . There were present Bros . W . B . A-Bainbridge , P . G . S ., W . M . ; J . Gerrard , P . M . and Treas .. P . G . J . D .-, W . K . Bainbridge , PM . ; G . Tibbetts , P . 5 I . ; E . Tibbetts , 18 ° , S . W . ; R . W . Worrall , J . W . ; Hallsop , P . G . S ., Sec ; J . M'Evoy , S . D . ; F . W . Kellett , J . D . ; J , Dennis , Steward ; D . Thomas , I . G . ; T . Davies , M . D . ; J . L .

Sellers , U . D . ; E . Tasker , J . Smith , Booth JIason , W . JI ., Richmond ; H , 0 . Smith , W . Brisland , Serj .-Major ; K . Barrett , ISth R . I . Visitors -. —Bros . J . P . Piatt , aud J . B . Hignett , P . Prov . G . Deacons ; J . Salmon , P . G . Steward 4-25 ; J . Nntt . 540 ; J . Jefferson , 97 S . C . The lodge having been opened the minutes of the last lodge were confirmed . Jlr . G . Halliday being a candidate for Freemasonry was balloted for , accepted , and initiated . Bros . H . Hobgen and Williams were passed tc

the degree of Fellow Crafts . The working tools and tracing board of the first degree being given by the J-IV , and those of the second degree by the S . W . A brother seeking assistance was examined , found worthy , and relieved . Tho thanks of the lodge were given to Bro . Salmon for representing the lodge at the Festival for the Boys' School . A gentleman being proposed for initiation and no further business being before thelodge it was closed according to ancient custom , and the brethren retired to refreshment .

DEVONSHIRE . TOTNES . — -Pleiades Zodge ( No . 710 . )—Bro . John Heath , W . JI ., presided at tho monthly meeting held at the JIasonic rooms on Thursday , April 2 nd , aud at six p . m . opened the lodge , assisted by Bros . George Heath , acting as S . W . ; Wherry , as J . W . ; Watson , P . JI . and Sec . ; W . Cuming , as S . D . ; Niner , I . G . The minutes ofthe previous meeting were read and eonfirmed . The W . M . stated that Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . JI ., had

expressed his regret that indisposition prevented his attendance . The lodge having been opened in the second degree , Bro . Simmons was examined as to his . proficiency , entrusted , and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the third degree , the candidate was re-introduced , and duly raised to the rank of M . 5 I . by the W . JI . Among those present were Bros , 51 'Culloch and Cremin from Torquay , the former of whom , through the W . M . presented to the lodge a large diagram for

, use in the third degree . On the proposition of the acting S . W ., seconded by the I . G-., a vote of thanks was passed to him for the handsome gift . After some discussion on a matter of business , Ure lodge was closed down in all the deg-rees , and the brettn-e-c separated at eight o'clock .

DURHA 3 I . GATESHEAD . —Zodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place recently . The attendance at the ceremony was very numerous , and on the dais were Bros . H . Hotham , P . Prov . G . S . W ., Northumberland > F . P . Ions , P . Prov . G . S . D ., J . Dohson , P . M ., J . H . Thompson , P . Prov . G . S . B ., Northumberland ; J . Stokoe , W . JI ., 541 , W . Morrow , & c . The lodge having been formed , the ceremony of installing Bro . Jans Jansen as W . M . for the ensuing year was proceeded with , the installing JIaster being Bro . R . J .