The Masonic Mirror.

THE MASONIC MIRROR .

MASONIC MEMS . The R . W . Bro . Augustus Smith , IiI . F ., Prov . G . M . for Cornwall , intends consecrating the Lodge of the Three Grand Principles , at Penryn , during the present week . The R . W . Bro . Huyshe , Jl . A ., D . Prov . G . M . Devon , hog . postponed the consecration of Lodge St . Aubynat Morice

, Town , from the 23 rd inst . to the 23 th proximo , in consequence -of the sudden death of his brother , the Eev . Rowland Huyshe . Mount Lebanon Lodge ( No . 73 ) will hold its next meeting on the lath inst ., at the Green Man Tavern , Tooley-street , Southwark , instead of at the Bridge House Hotel .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

DEA ONSHIRE . PLYMOUTH . —Lodge Harmony ( No . 15 G ) . —A regular meeting ¦ was held on the 7 th inst ., the AV . M ., Bro . Yeo , presiding . Five brethren having satisfactorily demonstrated their knowledge of the second degree , were raised to the third degree of the fraternity . On the completion of the usual routine businessthe

, AV . M . adverted to the fact that one of their most zealous mem"bers had been called away from the locality , by a government appointment , and in naming that that member was Bro . Kni ght , he felt assured they would all regret to lose so able a brother ; he would , therefore , move that a jewel be purchased and presented to him , in acknowledgment of his services , and remetnhrance of his worth and connection with LodHarmony . At

ge the festive hoard Bro . Kent , S . W , and Bro . Quance returned thanks for the Alsitors' toast , for Lodge St . Aubyn ( No . 954 ) . The AV . M . and others accepted an invitation to be present at that lodge on the following night . DEVOSPOKT . -Lodge St . Aubyn ( Xo . 954 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was convened at the rooms , in Moonstreet , on Tuesday , the Stli inst ., at half-past four . The

business commenced by raising four brethren to the sublime degree of M . M . ; after which , five brethren having satisfactorily proved , their knowledge of the E . A . degree , were duly passed to the second degree . Some hours having elapsed , tbe brethren were called from labour for fifteen minutes . The brethren having ¦ resumed their duties , two gentlemen were introduced and regularly initiated into the first degree of ancient Freemasonry , the S . W giving the charges in his wonted efficient

manner , the symbolic meaning of tho working tools being explained by the J . AV . On the conclusion of this ceremony , a very handsome Bible was passed to the AV . M ., accompanied by a note from Bro . Joll , begging the lodge to accept from him the volume of the Sacred Law . The AV . M . said it must be most gratifying to him personally , and to the members generally , to find that not only were presents continually flowing in from their own membersbut that brethren from neihbouring lod

, g ges seemed imbued with the same fraternal feeling . Here was Bro . Joll , who had just sent them this valuable present , a brother of another lodge ; again , thoy had that night made use of a very chaste and handsome ballot box , a present emanating from the S . D . of Lodge Fortitude , Bro . Stoneman . A brother hot connected with them had sent the two massive columns for tho AA ' ardens . Not having any brotherexcept those actuall

, y engaged in the work , of sufficient musical capabilities to play the harmonium in their ceremonies , Bro . Martyn , of No . 105 , had kindly volunteered , and up to the present time had been a most regular attendant , ably performing their musical duties . Passing , however , from these kindly evidences of the feeling of the brethren in the neighbourhood , the AV . M . thought it a duty incumbent on him to request that a vote of thanks be awarded

and entered on the minutes to their own- brethren , donors to the lodge . From their S . AA . they had received one out of the two ( the second not being yet complete ) pillars ; and when the brethren looked at that splendid piece of workmanship , some 14 ft . high , they must confess that it was an addition to their furniture of no ordinary kind . Bro . Ash , their G . Supt . of Works , had refused to pass this piece of work from the tradesman until it

was properly complete , so careful was he that nothing should come there but was strictly in accordance with architectural law . The J . AV . had given the pair of t ' ald stools and the hair-stuffed seat of his AVarden ' s chair . TheTreas , Bro . Bird , having gleaned , from Dr . Oliver's " Revelations of a Square , " that in the Cestrian Lodge , at Chester , a curious relic had been found , in the shape of a Master ' s Masonic carpet , obtained a sketch , and commissioned an artist to paint a copy on canvassome 8 ft . b 5 ft . in

, y size ; this was placed in the centre of the lodge . The silver Hall-marked square ancl compass that rested on the Holy Law , came from the S . D . Bro . Gudridge , the J . D ., had given them a large silk velvet cushion . From a brother who wished to be " the unknown" came three tracing boards , painted by a local artist , and the work reflected credit on his abilities . After various other presents had been acknowledgedthe Master said

, that with regard to Bro . Ash , who had acted in the capacity of Supt . of AA orks , and had presented to them the Golden Eagle over the chair of the AV . M ., he ivould ask , on the proposition of the Treasurer , that a special vote , engrossed on parchment , signed by the three principal Officers , be given him as an acknowledgment for his services in the preparation of plans , specifications , & e . He need say nothing more on the topic , as the

furniture and fittings were the best evidence of the zeal and attention paid to his office by Bro . Ash . The business of the lodge was brought to a close by the proposition of three candidates for initiation at the next regular lodge , and two joining members , one being the J . G . AV . of the Province . Among the visitors were—Bros . Capt . Russell , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., Hants , P . Prov . G . D . Devon ; BrizziP . Prov . G . D . Devon ; Murch

, , , , Prov . G . Org ., Devon ; ancl two brethren from the St . John's Lodge , Torquay , who had travelled a distance of some 50 miles on purpose to visit this lodge . There were also present representatives from Lodges Charity , Harmony , Friendship , Sincerity , Fortitude , and various other lodges . An emergency meeting is called for the further dispatch of business next Tuesday .

LANCASHIRE ( WEST . ) ROBT . —Alliance Lodge ( No . 667 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 1 st inst ., at tbe Stanley Arms Hotel , Roby , Bro . Winkup , AV . M ., and the Officers appearing in their constant places in the lodge , together with forty of the brethren . The usual and important ceremony of opening having been declaredthe minutes were read and confirmed .

, One gentlemen , who , entitled by good report and the unanimous consent of the brethren , was initiated , and two brethren were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The sum of £ 5 ivas voted for the purpose of defraying the funeral expenses of a late brother ( formerly a member of this lodge ) . Bro . Cleary , Secretary of the lodge , reminded the brethren that the present meeting afforded them an opportunity of subscribing to tho

AA est Lancashire . Masonic Institution for the education and advancement in life of the children of deceased and distressed Freemasons . The appeal was not made in vain , a number of those present paying the subscriptions at once ; and amongst them Bro . Scosciana ( an Italian ) desired to be enrolled as an annual subscriber , and paid fees entitling him to four votes . A gentleman having been proposed for initiation , the lodge was duly closed . At the . table the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . Bro . Hamer , Prov . G . Treas .,

responded to that of the Prov . G-. Master , Bro . Lc Gendre N . Starkey , and his Deputy , Sir T . G . Hesketh , Part ., and Officers . To that of the AVest Lancashire Educational Institution , Bro . Pepper , Assist . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., responded , and gave a short history of the Institution from its foundation in 1 S 50 , pointing out the advantages afforded the pupils during their probation at school , and the careful supervision of the visiting committee during their advancement in life after completing their

education ; many of them being put out to business , furnished with an outfit , and , in some instances , premiums paid ; ancl the very gratifying fact that in no instance have the governors had reason to regret their liberality , but , on the contrary , from the reports they continue to receive of the good conduct and progress of the recipients , they have every reason to congratulate themselves . At the last annual meeting the funds

amounted to £ 4 , 050 ; the interest thereof , with the annual subscriptions , more than meet the expenditure of the twenty-five children now upon the foundation . The visiting brethren and the crowning toast brought the J . AV . 's column from a perpendicular to a horizontal line , and the brethren departed , to meet again in love and unity , on the 5 th inst ., to initiate two gentlemen who are leaving England .