The Masonic Mirror.

THE MASONIC MIRROR .

MASONIC MEMS . Bro . G . B . Matthew , who filled the office of G . S . W . in 1843 , has been appointed as her Majesty ' s Minister Plenipotentary in Central America . During the residence of Bro . Matthew in Mexico , the British interests secured at his hands the utmost support and

attention , and we are informed that it was owing to his determined exertions that religious toleration became the law of the land . The Lewis Lodge , So . 1174 , was duly constituted at Whitehaven , on Monday the 30 th September , by the D . Prov . G . M . Bro . Greaves , M . D ., and Bro . John Davis was installed the first W . M . The meetings are appointed to he holden at Freemasons' Hall , in Whitehaven , on the 3 rd Monday in every month .

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

PVTUAGOKEAN LODGE ( No . 03 ) . —This lodge hold its first meeting this season . at the Globe Tavern , Greenwich , Bro . fenny , W . M ., when Bro . Bowman was passed to the F . C . degree in a manner which reflected great credit on the W . M . The lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to an elegant banquet . After the usual toasts the W . M . said , in rising to propose the health of the visitors he felt a great deal of leasureas the W . M . of the

p , Pythagorean , to welcome them kindly ; they had to-night Bro . Lodges and Bro . Stewart ( So . 1051 ) to whom they were much obliged for their assistance , and he hoped that they would often see them as visitors . Bro . Stewart having made an appropriate reply , the W . M . gave "The Officers of the Lodge ; " the Tyler's toast followed , and the brethren separated , after having spent a most pleasant evening .

LODGE or JUSTICE ( So . 172 ) . —This old established lodge met at the Royal Albert Tavern , Sew Cross-road , Deptford , on Wednesday , Sth inst . In the absence of Bro . J . Winn , "W . M . ( caused by his illness ) , Bros . P . M ' s . Davis and Simmonds initiated Messers Bevin and Lightfoot into Freemasonry . Bro . J . Hollins then took the chair , and in an impressive manner raised Bros . AVest , Porter , and Chapell to the third degree . Visitors , W . Hay , P . M . 805 ; T . Simmonds , P . M . 805 ; T . Bayley , 805 ; F . Walters , J . W . 87 , & c .

WEDHNGTON LODGE ( NO . 805 ) . —This compact lodge held its usual monthly meeting at Lord Duncan Tavern , Broadway , Deptford , on Tuesday , Sfch inst . There was not any business , but important questions relative to the prosperity and well being of fche lodge were discussed . Visitors , F . Walters , 87 ; J . W . Weir , 1173 , & c .

BELGHAVE LODGE ( NO . 1051 ) . —This lodge held its first regular meeting this season on Wednesday last , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet . Bro . Hunting , W . M ., was supported by all his officers . Messrs . Potter , Kipp , Roberts , Bolton , and Bailey , were regularly initiated into Freemasonry , Bro . Watson , P . M ., giving the charge in his well-lniowii style . Bro . Grogan , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Br . Frond , P . M ., was also elected Treasurer , and Bro . Daley , Tyler . A P . M . 's jewel , value five

guineas , was unanimously voted to Bro . Hunting , and the lodge was closed in ancient form . The brethren adjourned and partook of a substantial banquet ; and after the usual toasts , the W . M . said that he now had a toast to bring before the brethren , which was always fraught with interest—ifc was that of " The initiates . " He could recollect distinctly the first night he was admitted into masonry—the new phases of life and character that were opened up to him—the new field for observation that presented itself , and he

hoped the newly-made brethren would never regret the step they had taken , any more than he had done ; in fact , he knew that if they followed the principles inculcated in Freemasonry , they never could regret it . Bros . Roberts and Bailey made neat and appropriate replies on behalf of the initiates . The W . M . then proposed the health of the visiting brethren . Bro . Sherry ( No . 90 ) , Bro . Maddock ( No . 209 ) , and Bro . Jeffries , P . M . ( No . 201 ) , and said that every master of the Belgrave had been enabled to propose this

toast , for they invariably had visitors ; they were glad to see them at all times , and ever gave them a brotherly reception , Bro . Jeffries was well known to them all . Bro . Maddock they hoped to see often ; and Bro . Sherry , who had been , in consideration of his father ' s services , admitted into masonry at the age of eighteen , they also hoped to see oftener and know better . —Bros . Jeffries and

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Sherry having replied on behalf of the visitors , Bro . Frond , P . M ., said I have now a pleasing duty to perform , that is to propose the health of our W . M . Having had occasion to do this so frequently , I feel it is unnecessary to descant on his many talents and virtues . I am sure you all join me in congratulating him on the successful manner in which he has discharged the duties devolving on him . I shall not say I am sorry that his year of office has expired , for I am rather glad that he is about to join the ranks of the P . M . ' s .

Brethren , I call upon you to join me in drinking the health of our W . M . —The W . M . said he thanked the brethren for the cordial manner in which they had united to drink his health . He was afraid thafc Mr . Frond had spoken of him in terms that were too flattering ; but he could say that he had always done his best forthe welfare of the lodge , and he would continue to do so . —Bro . Pointing said he had now a toast to bring before the brethren ,

which was only proposed once a year , that of the W . M . elect , Bro . Grogan . The decision of the brethren in electing Bro . Grogan , WM ., was wise and just , for he had been a hard working member of the lodge , and he was one of those whose names were on the warrant ; and although sometimes his private avocations prevented him from attending his masonic duties , still he was sure his best wishes were always with the brethren . —Bro . Grogan , in . replythanked the brethren for the proof of their confidence they

, had given him in electing him W . M . of the Belgrave . He would always maintain the honour of the lodge , and should always be happy and proud to further its interests . —The W . M . then gave the healths of the Secretary and Treasurer , which were suitably responded to by Bros . Garrod and Proud . —The health of the

P . M .-s was given and replied to by Bros . Watson , Proud , & c . — The " Officers of the Lodge" was given in eulogistic terms by the W . M ., and suitably responded to hy Bro . Grogan , W . M . elect . —The FKEEMASONS MAGAZINE , coupled with the health of Bro . Stewart , was the next toast . The W . M . spoke in terms of high praise with regard to the publication , and Bro . Stewart made a suitable reply . —The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a closeand the brethren dispersed after having spent a pleasant

, evening . Bro . Maddock presided at the piano , and Bros . Sherry , Evenden , Hunting , and Stewart , assisted to enhance the enjoyment of the brethren by their harmony . MERCHANT- NAVY LODGE ( No . 1083 ) . —This Maritime lodge held its monthly meeting at the Jamaica Tavern , West India Docks , on Thursday evening , Oct . lO , afc 7 o ' clock . Bro . Yabsley , W . M ., pvesided , supported by the P . M . s of tbe lodge , Bros . Capt . Manton , and

Blichfield , and several members . Mr . John Le Brun , Master Mariner , was initiated . After wliich Bro . Manton , the immediate P . M ., gave notice of motion for the next lodge night , that the annual subscription be reduced from £ i . 4 s . Od . to £ 2 . 2 s . 0 d ., also sea-going members from £ 2 . 2 s . Od . to £ 1 . Is . 0 d ., and that the joining fee be reduced from £ 2 . 2 s . Od . to £ 1 . Is . Od . for both . Bro . Manton in giving- notice of this motion , expressed to the brethren that he had been induced to do so bthe . desire of several brethren at the

y East-end of London , who wished'to join the lodge , provided that , the subscriptions were in accordance with that of the other lodges in this part of the metropolis , hut that he wished it to he understood that although they might lower their subscriptions , they would strictly maintain the dignity of the Merchant Navy Lodge .

INSTRUCTION " . CAMDEN LODGE ( No . 100 G ) . —The annual banquet of this lodge of Instruction took place on the 1 st inst ., at the Oxford Tavern , Kentish Town-road , Bro . T . Tyrrell , P . M . ( Nos . 168 and 1006 ) , presiding . As usual on these anniversaries , the fifteen sections were worked , and Bros . Smith , Parker , Cowdrey , Powell , Frost , Tyrrell , and Terry gave general satisfaction to the numerous assemblage of brethren by the promptitude and correctness of their answers .

The brethren then adjourned to an excellent banquet supplied by Bro . Byron , and separated at a liae hour , expressing a unanimous feeling of approbation of the manner in wliich the proceedings of the evening had been conducted .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

DURHAM . WEST HAHTDEFOOL . —Harbour of Fefuge Zodge ( So . 1066 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the lodge room afc the Royal Hotel , on Tuesday , the Sth inst . On the notice papers were two initiations , two passings , and two raisings as tbe business for the evening , but it was found impossible to . go through with the whole of the ceremonies and there was in consequence

an adjournment . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . Sutclifie , W . M ., when Mr . Charles Pace and Mr . Jonathan Salmon , having been previously ballotted for and accepted , were initiated into the mysteries of the ancient Craft . After this interesting ceremony