The Masonic Mirror.

THE MASONIC MIRROR .

MASONIC MEMS . The R . W . P . G . M ., his Excellency Sir H . Bulwer , has consented to preside at a banquet of the lodges of all jurisdictions at Constantinople on St . John ' s Day . The D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Hyde Clarke , will do the same at Smyrna . Bro . C . K . Kemeys- 'fynte has resigned the appointment of

Provincial Grand JIaster for the Eastern Division of South " Wales . Although highly and deservedly esteemed in private life , his retirement from the Masonic world will be little felt by the province . Indeed , should the Grand Master confer the patent upon the excellent and accomplished "brother of eminence and ability in the Craft" who has for some time virtuallyruled the province , the withdrawal of the nominal head will be a positive gain .

Royal Benevolent Institution For Aged Masons And Their Widows.

ROYAL BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION FOR AGED MASONS AND THEIR WIDOWS .

At a meeting of the Committee of Management , on Wednesday last , the 14 th inst ., it was announced that—Fourteen male annuitants , elected on the 19 th May last will receive in the aggregate per annum £ 310 And one Bro . II . Martin , aged 86 , who bad stood four elections , was placed on the list of annuitants , in accordance with article 31 , page 11 , of the Rules arid

Regulations 30 Six female annuitants , elected 10 th May last , will receive in the aggregate per annum 135 And Mrs . Sarah Dixon , aged 81 , who had stood five elections , and Mrs . Betty Partington , aged 86 , ivho had stood four elections , were placed on the list of

annuitants , in accordance with article 8-1 , page 11 , of the JRuIes and Regulations , for £ 25 each 50 Sarah , the widow of the late Bro . Joseph Pearson , of Blackburn , ivas granted half her late husband ' s annuity of £ 20 , in accordance with article 20 , page 15 of the Rules and Regulations 10 Making tbe total addition to the annuities already payable £ 565 .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

A circular has been issued relative to the approaching inauguration of the new school-house , which says : —The new building in process of erection for the accommodation of one hundred and fifty boys , is so far advanced towards completion as to justify the committee in opening it for the reception of the pupils and staff in the course of the ensuing summer . The

building , when completed , will havo cost—say , £ 30 , 000 as a maximum sum , the committee confidently anticipate tbo favourable testimony' of all who may inspect it as the justification for the outlay . Space , light , and ventilation have been carefully studied , and educational requirements properly attended to ; while as to style and character the object has

been to produce a structure handsome ivithout extravagancewith materials and workmanship of the best description—such a building as shall bo an honour to the Craft , and a proof that in the pursuit of "Speculative" Masonry , the apureciation of the " Opei-ative" Art has not been lost . The whole of the funded stock has been sold , and the produce , with special donations and assistance from the General Fund , has enabled them to pay to the contractors £ 17 , 400 , and for minor contracts

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

and architects' commission and charges £ 1 , 040 , together £ 18 , 440 , the difference between which amount arid the total cost £ 30 , 000 , is the sum remaining to be provided ( or say £ 12 , 000 . ) Large as this sum may appear , there exists no apprehension as to its realization . Of the 25 , 000 Freemasons , contributing members of lodges , less than 3000 are supporters of this institution ; and if those who have already contributed will exert themselves to induce those to contribute who have not hitherto done so , the task will be one of very easy accomplishment .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND . KENDAL . — Union Lodge ( No . 129 ) . —The regular nionthly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening ., Juno 9 tb , by permission of tbe Wbrship f-. il the Mayor , at the Town Hall . The chair was occupied by tho W . M ., Bro . E . Rusher , Prcv . G . Sec . of Cumberland and Westmoreland , supported by Bros . Captain Whitwell , S . W . ; Titus Wilson , J . W . and Treas . ; John BowesPM . ; Sam . Gnwitlifun . J . D . ; A . K " . Wood ?

, . , . , I . G . ; William Wilson , ex-High Sheriff of the County ; Robert Gibson , Henry Cragg , Robert Butterwith , Thos . Pusher , William James , J . Ottley Atkinson , Edward Medcalf , jun ., Tlios . J . Carlisle , Matt . . Redhead , and Tlios . Atkinson . The lodge was opened in solemn form , according to ancient custom , when the customary routine business was transacted . The W . M . then intimated that Bros . Thos . Basher and W . James were candidates to be passed . The chair was now assumed by Bro .

J . Bowes , P . M ., and the lodge duly opened in tbe 2 nd degree , the candidates were passed to the degree of F . C . ' s . Bro . Bntterwith " was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason by Bro . Bowes . The silence which prevailed during the entire ceremony added to its solemnity , and proved that it ivas duly appreciated by all present . The lodge was then closed down to the 1 st degree , when the W . M ., again took the chair . The remainder of the routine business was then transacted . Tbe

W . M , announced that he had received tbe warrant for the new Royal Arch Chapter to bs attached to tbe Union Lodge , aud to be called tbe Kendal Castle Chapter , and that he expected some distinguished brethren from London to assist tbe consecration . The W . M . also announced that they would be in possession of tiie new lodge rooms in a , few days , and that no time would be lost in fitting up the premises , aud the next meeting of the lod tbe last Thursday iu Julywould be hold

ge , , in their new abode . The W . M . further announced that the new by-laws had received the necessary sanction , and would come into force at once . Three gentlemen were proposed as candidates for the mysteries and privileges , and the lodge was closed in harmony soon after eight o ' clock .

HERTFORDSHIRE . WALTHAJI CROSS . — Gresham Lodge ( No . 8 G 9 ) . —This lodge held its second meeting this season on Saturday , tbe Ifltli inst ., at the four Swans Hotel , Waltham Cross . The lodge was opened by Bro . Harcourt , W . M ., assisted hy Bros . E . S . Stillwell , S . W . ; J . E . Ponder , J . W . ; Lean , S . D . ; Beyramjee , J . D . ; Watts , I . G . ; and several ethers . The visitors were Bros .

J . Udall , P . G . D . ; E . H . Patten , P . G . S . B . ; E . Sisson , W . M . 101 , and P . M . 901 ; H . J . W . Thompson , W . M . 65 and SOS ; JLem . ire , P . M . 22 . After the confirmation of the minutes ( which was , however , ineffectually opposed , in order , if possible , to deter the W . M . elect from being installed ) , Bro . H . J . Thompson , Secretary , and P . Prov . S . G . W . Herts , was , according to ancient custom , placed in the chair of the lodge . He his officers follows

appointed as : —Bros . E . Farthing , S . W . ; C . ' Rook , J . W . j Walter Lean , Sec ; Robert Mitchell , S . D . ; E . Fox , J . D . ; Watts , I . G . The duties of installing Master were ably performed by Bro . C . Swan , P . M . and P . Prov . J . G . D . Herts . Business being ended , the brethren sat dowt . to banquet , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

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MAN stands with bandaged eyes beneath the sword of incomprehensible Destiny , and listens with pleasure to the whizzing of the stroke before it falls .