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did I wish to avoid discussion , as it is by this , when fairly ami temperately conducted , we may approximate to truth , and mete out what is justly in accordance Avith our professed principles . One point which suggested itself to my mind in arguing the question pro and con . was tlie relative position of the various

Charities ; but this , I concluded , would form a subject to be dealt with probably by a committee , and was not in the province of an individual to adjudicate upon . On the whole , it appeared that my present purpose would be answered by establishing the principles of the endowment of the Charities , and their

consequent recognition by the Grand Loclge . On behalf of tlie Charities themselves , I would urge that by careful and judicious management , well regulated codes of discipline , and a faithful fulfilment of their mission , they are fully entitled to the support I have claimed for them , and tlie recognition which has been so long withheld .

A a opposed to my views , "A W . M ., " with no ordinary versatility , declared , firstly , that my persistence in advocating the system would " inevitably lead to good results ; " then , after rating me for a want of " novelty , " acknowledged that " the examination of the gist of my communications was not exactly time wasted . " After

objecting to my scheme , and giving some reasons for allowing matters to rest as they are , he started a-proposition as to the riyltt of Freemasons to claim relief , which , being illegal , he easily demolished . Then , introducing some imaginary " radical changes " consequent on the plan coming into

operation , with a clash at " waste ancl extravagance , " aud an amalgamation of the establishments , together with a a enumeration of non-essentials , more amusing than argumentative , he winds up by declaring that his mite would be " collected with difficulty , and paid grudingl . " To this letter lwas necessaril

g y my repy y brief in answering only the relevant points , but asking in vain for the original proposition Avhich made mine " no novelty . " This unswerving adherence to the proposition so aroused the choler of "A W . M ., " thafc your readers cau hardly fail to recollect the

casttgation both myself and proposition received ; still , there were remarks and mis-statements iu his letter which claimed 1113 * notice and correction , without entering into a discussion of matters foreign to the subject , "A W . M . " is now Avilling to " await the issue , " seeing I am not to be led away from my purposeaucl attempts to incite me to bring the

, motion forward at "the next meeting of Grand Lodge , " iu order to ensure his respect for my consistency . However anxious I may be to secure his esteem , I must beg to remind him that " there is a time to sow ancl a time to reap ; " and while I trust the project you have kindly favoured me in bringing

before the notice of the brethren will , at no distant date , find a place in the " Book of Constitutions , " I am fully aware of its importance , and of the necessity of introducing it at a proper season , even at the risk of incurring the displeasure of "A AV . M . " Leaving the proposition for the present to the

calm and dispassionate consideration of the brethren , with ' a full conviction that its adoption would redound to our credit as Freemasons , and a permanent advantage to our noble Institutions , I am , truly and fraternally yours , Isov . 14 , 1 S 61-. P . M .

The Masonic Mirror.

THE MASONIC MIRROR .

MASONIC MEM . The anniversary meeting of the Emulation Loclge of Improvement is fixed to take place 011 the 25 th inst ., when the second , third , and fourth sections of the second lecture are to he worked , together with the third lecture in full . At the banquet which follows , the chair is to be taken by Bro . J . LI , Evans , President of tlie Board of General Purposes .

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

Esoca LonffE ( No . 11 ) . —The first meeting for the season took place on Wednesday , the Oth inst ., at the Freemasons ' Tavern , when Sir . Eugene Cronin , M . D ., M . R . C . S ., and L . S . A ., was initiated into Masonry by Bro . Moutrie , P . M ., who also passed Bro . Light to the second degree . Other business having been concluded , the brethren retired to an elegant banquet , provided by Messrs . Shrewsbury , and served in the best style . The AV . M ., Pro . G . G . G . Heard presided , supported by Past

Masters Moutrie , IT . Potter , C . AVatson ( Treas . ) , Buhl , P . Matthews ( Sec ) , F . Ledger ( Steward ) , and above thirty brethren , including the following visitors : —Bros . Rev . John Light , 377 ; HenryRoberts , 703 ,-Smart , 232 ; Harvey , 199 ; Allingham , 22 ; ancl Smith , 206 . Bro . C . AVatson , as usual , pleased the company with his vocal ability , supported by Bro . Peacock and others . The latter brother agreed to be the Enoch Steward for the next festival of the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and their AVives .

CXLEDOXI & K LODGE ( NO . 131 ) . —The centenary of this lodge was celebrated at the London Tavern on Tuesday last , the loth inst ., under the presidency of Bro . the Rev . Geo . Richards , D . D ., AV . M ., assisted by Bros . Henry Collings , S . W . ; John Grant , P . M . acting J . AV . ; A unii , Halsey , Taylor , and A . Butt , P . M . ' s , and nearly every member of the lodge . There were also present as visitors : —Bros . John Havers , P . G . AV . ; S . Tomkins , G . Treas . ; S . I . M'lntyre , G . Reg . ; AA ' . II . AVhite , P . G . Sec . ;

AV . Faviificld , Assist . G . See . ; E . II . Patten , P . G . S . B . ; Dr . H . Porter , D . Prov . G . M . for Northamptonshire and Hunts ; Rev . J . Harris , Rev . S . E . AVigram , Rev . AV . Hunt , Dr . Nolan , LL . D ., & c ., Rev . B . Kingsford , with about forty other brethren holding distinguished rank both provincial and metropolitan . The lodge being opened , the whole of the proceedings were conducted by appropriate music , under the direction of Bro . FolleyProv . G . Org . of Berks and Bucks . The petition and

, grant from the M . W . G . Master having been read by the Secretary , Bro . AVm . Johnson , and an appropriate anthem , composed expressly for the occasion by Bro . Folley , sung , Bro . Joshua Niinii , I . P . M ., delivered an address on the past history of Freemasonry , with some account of the Caledonian Loclge , which we may probably publish hereafter . This was followed by an

address on the future by Bro . Grant , acting J . AV ., after which the AA ' . M . distributed the centenary jewels , accompanied by some appropriate remarks . After prayer and various pieces of music had been sung the lodge was closed in the usual manner , and the brethren adjourned , to meet again at the banquet table , where an elegant dinner was served . The cloth having been cleared , " The Queen" and the "The Most Worshipful the Grand Master" were drank with the

honours , as also "The Earl cle Grey and Ripon and the rest of the Grand Officers . "—Bro . Jonx HAVEKS , P . G . M ., in responding to the last toast , said he iiad wished that the duty had fallen upon some older and worthier member of the Grand Lodge , several of whom he saw present . But the duty having devolved upon him , he would take the opportunity of saying that the nobleman referred to felt proud that his health was so constantltoasted bhis worthbrethren . And on behalf of the

y y y Grand Officers , he begged to return their best thanks . Referring to the event which had brougbt them together upon this occasion , all he could say was that it had been one of the most interesting he had ever passed iu Masonry . It was interesting to be present at the formation or consecration of a new loclge , but it was doubly interesting to be present at the centenary of a loclge like the Caledonian , because the work that it