Masonic Mem.

MASONIC MEM .

THE MASONIC MIRROR . ' *«* All communications to be addressed to 19 , Salisbury-street , " Strand , London , W . C .

APPOIJITMENT or GBAXD SECRETARY . —Since wo commenced the publication of tbe present number we have learned that which we are sure the craft will bail with great pleasure , namely , the announcement that the M . W . Grand Master lias been pleased to appoint tbe V . W . Bro . John Hervey , P . S . G . D ., to the office of Grand Secretary , vacant by the lamented decease

of tbe late Bro . Wm . Gray Clarke , and we sincerely congratulate Bro . Hervey himself upon the attainment of a position for which he is so eminently qualified , not only by his great administrative talents and Masonic experience , but also by the esteem with which be is regarded by the Masonic body generally . THE BEADO ** CHAPTER No . 619 , Dulwich , will bo consecrated

by Comp . R . Wentworth Little , P . Z . 975 , on Wednesday , the 26 th inst ., and the ceremony of installing the Principals will be performed by Comp . F . Walters , P . Z . 73 . THE Provincial Grand Lodgo of Dorset will be held at the Town Hall , Bridport , on Tuesday , the ISth inst . PROV . G . LODOE OS SOUTH WALES ( EASTERN DIVISION ) . —

Tho annual Prov . G . Lodgo will bo held at tho Tomporanco Hall , Morthyr Tydvil , on Thursday , tho 3 rd proximo . Prov . G . Lodge will bo opened at ono o ' clock p . m ., and tho banquet will take place at tho Bush Hotel , at 5 p . m . punctually .

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

CRYSTAL PALACE LODGE , ( No . 742 ) . —This lodge met on the 6 th inst-, at the Crystal Palace , Sydenham , Bro . Thomas Foxall in the chair . Lodge being opened in the usual manner , the business of the meeting was proceeded with , viz ., the raising of Bros . Mortimer and Cundick , also passing Bros . Stevens and Shulte , these ceremonies concluded , Mr . j . Laiiibson , and Mr . W . Thornewill were balloted for , and being approved , were initiated ; after which Bro . James Richmond Sheen was accepted

as a joining member ; the work throughout was well and credit ably done , and the brethren may congratulate themselves on the judicious selection they have made in choosing Bro . Thomas Foxall for their W . M ., his perfect working the various ceremonies , well merited the encomiums passed upon him . No other business being before the lodge , it was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . The brethren then adjourned to a sumptuous banquet laid out bBro . Bertram and Robertsthe

welly , known Caterer ' s to the Palace ; the whole gave great satisfaction , the dinner and wines being all that could be desired , and the attendance admirable . The musical party was excellent , and amongst those particularly deserving of mention , was Bro . Lassam , who gave an admirable imitation of the flute , which was deservedly applauded ; after enjoying an agreeable evening the brethren separated in harmony . Amongst the visitors present we noticed BrosCodnerJohnCottebruneBetterb

. , , , y , H . M . Levy , P . M . 185 , Muster , Austin , Newman , Newton , Gary , T . Kent . ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , ( No . 7 S 0 ) . —A meeting of tins lodge took place on the 24 th ult ., at the Star and Garter , Kew Bridge . The W . M . Bro . Gary , having opened the lodge , the various duties and the ordinary business were disposed of , the only candidate for initiation present being Mr . T . Gough . The WM .

proceeded with and completed that ceremony in the most perfect , impressive , and masterly manner , and afterwards raised Bros . Reeves and Clinton Hall , with his usual ability . This being the day for the election of W . M ., and the choice of the brethren being unanimously in favour of Bro . Samuel May , S . W ., he was duly installed W . M . of tbe lodge ; the duties heing ended , the lodge was closed , and the brethren and visitors

Metropolitan.

adjourned to refreshment . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , Bro . Whiting , P . M , returning thanks for the visitors in very eloquent terms , ; after speeding a very agreeable and happy afternoon , the brethren separated in peace and harmony .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

BERKS AND BUCKS . MAIDENHEAD . —St . John's Lodge ( No . 795 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Orkney Arms Hotel . In the absence of the W . M . Bro . L . H . Isaacs , Bro . W . Warton filled the chair of K . S . The minutes of the last meeting having beon read and confirmed , Bros . Beagle and Berger were balloted for as joining members , and the result

being favourable , tiny were declared duly elected . Bros . Lumley , Prickett , and Turner were raised , and Mr . Thomas Arthur Can- being a candidate for initiation , was balloted for , approved , and duly initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . No other business having to be gone into , the lodge was closed in ample form , and the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet served in Bro . Shindies' best style ; Bro . Gammon presided , and a very enjoyable and pleasant evening was spent ,

CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND . LOHGTOWK . —Holy Temple Lodge ( No . 412 ) . —The above lodge met on Thursday evening , tbe 6 th inst ., for the purpose of completing tho degrees for Bro . A . Robinson , and other important business . The lodge was opened under the guidance of Bro . A . Woodhouse , W . M .. Sec . 1 , 220 , P . G . S . ; assisted by Bros . R . M . Hill , S . W . ; R . Forster , P . M ., as J . W . ; J . Pendrigh ,

S . D . ; J . Cuvruthers , P . M ., J . D . ; D . Murray , P . M ., Sec ; R . Irving , I . P . M . and Treas . ; NV . Murray , sen . who is upwards of . eightv-six years ); A . Robinson , ( cand . ); P . W . Hayward , P . M . 310 , W . M . 1 , 220 ,. P . Prov . S . G . W . Visitors : Bros . W . Nanson , 310 , acting I . G . ; W .-Nixon , P . M ., Tyler . After the minutes were read and confirmed , the lodge was advanced to F . C , when Bro . A . Robinson , being a candidate for the third degree , was entrusted and prepared , and after the lodge was opened in a

higher degree by Bro . F . W . Hayward , the candidate was admitted and raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . Bro . A . Woodhouse acted as Deacon on this occasion . Bro . Woodhouse then resumed the chair , and closed the lodge to E . A . degree , and upon the questions for tbe good of Masonry , Bro . Pendrigh , architect to Sir F . U . Graham , of Netherby Hall , rose to propose , that as this lodge met each lodge night under disadvantages , they should enter into a compact for the purpose of building a new Masonic Hall and statue to the memory of the late Sir James Graham , Prov . G . M . of Cumberland and Westmoreland . Bro . Pendrigh said that he had prepared plans , and

that Bro . the W . M . had got several photographs taken of tho same , to be circulated amongst the several " heads of Masonry , " and also that a circular had been prepared by the Secretary of the lodge , to be sent to all lodges and Masonic friends of the late Sir James . He ( Bro . Pendrigh ) thought it would be the best to obtain funds by donations in the first instance , and then if they did not succeed , to issue shares for the remainder ; he also stated that he had that day conversed with the Rev . Bro .

SI . Graham , who said that he was glad to hear that the brethren of Longtown had taken the initiative iu the matter , and wished to know the feelings of the members of the lodge before he mentioned it to his brother , Sir F . U . Graham . After much discussion had taken place , pro and eon , Bro . Woodhouse proposed that the Secretary and Treasurer of this lodge do convey the feelings of this meeting to Bro . M . Graham , which isthat tho members of this lodge deeply regret having to meet in

a public-house under great disadvantages , feel confident that if a new Masonic Hall were erected , it would not only tend to place Masonry on an equal footing with other lodges in the province , but would be a lasting tribute to the memory of our late much esteemed brother and friend , and also hoping that the Bev . Bro . ' il . Graham , in addition to Sir Frederic Graham will give their patronage in so laudable an object . Carried unanimously . The Secretary announced that he had leeeived a

letter from the widow of our late Bro . J . Monteith ( formerly of Longtown ) who had died at his residence in Wales , on August 2 nd , 1 S 68 . Other business being transacted , the lodge was