Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

[ THE EDITOR does not hold himself responsible for any opinion entertained by Correspondents . " ] ANOTHER CAUTION . TO THE EDITOK OF THE 3 THEEMAS 0 NS MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIKEOU , SIR AND BROTHER , —Considerable annoyance has been created in a suburban lodge , in consequence of the admission , as a joining

member , of a person who , presented himself as a P . M . of two lodges , one in London , and the other in Surrey , wearing the badge of a P . M . and the jeivel of a Principal of a Chapter . By means of the respectable character of the brother who proposed him , he was received , but ere the next meeting enquiry was instituted and it was then found the individual had never been installed as Master , in fact

had not filled the office of a Warden in a regular manner . He was placed in a AVarden's chair for a few months , in consequence of the death of the officer , and left the lodge with some discredit as likewise the London Lodge . The result of this investigation induced the lodge into which he had thus improperly introduced himself , to refuse confirming the

minutes of the previous meeting , so far as he was concerned , and they returned his money , bidding him depart . I am induced to make the affair known , that other lodges may be on their guard . I am , Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , J . LEVINSON" .

Masonic Rambles.

MASONIC RAMBLES .

TO THE EDITOE OE THE EREEMASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC JIIEEOE . SIR AXD BROTUER , —I acknoAvledge the " glaring error " in my report of the Oakley Loelge at Basingstoke , pointed out by Bro . H . Hnggins of Winchester , arising I presume from the gas being so full on that the candles ivere not visible ; ancl from the tracing-boards being stuck up on end , leaning against the wall , behind the chair of the W . M ., they were not seen . As to the Oakley arms on the

AV . M . pedestal , if Bro . Huggins will ask Bro . T . Palmer ancl the gentlemen who were principally concerned in founding the lodge lie . will find that it was called the Oakley Lodge out of compliment to its principal founder aud first AV . M ., and that his arms were emblazoned on his pedestal from a similar feeling . If the Oakley Loelge was named after Oakley Park the only reason ii'hy they

placed Bro . Beach ' s armorial bearings on the pedestal ivas because Oakley Park belongs to that eminent ancl well-beloved brother . I am , Dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , CORRESPONDENT .

MASONIC RECEPTION or PRINCE ALFRED AT CAPE TOWS . —As soon as the Prince ' s carriage stopped opposite the porch of the Masonic Hotel , the Masonic procession went forward to welcome him . At their head was the principal Grand Master of the Netherlands , Sir C . Brand , with Brothers Herman , Rowe , and Saunders , the AV . M ' s , respectively of the lodges " Good Hope , " tlie " British , " and the

"Southern Cross , " all in full Masonic costume , who were followed by a large assemblage of the craft . Brother P . G-. M . Sir 0 . Brand , on presenting the Prince with the Stimvp Cup , filled ivifch Messrs . Y 7 . and A . Gilbey ' s champagne , addressed his Royal Highness in words to this effect : — " That lie had been deputed by the Masonic Fraternity to present the Masonic cup of friendship to him . They ,

knowing full well that the noble family from which he was descended were most ardent admirers of Freemasonry , felt great pleasure in presenting to his Royal Highness the cup of Masonry , the emblem of love and fidelity , independently of the feeling of loyalty to the son of their Sovereign Lady , Queen Victoria . " His Royal Highness , on receiving the cup , partook heartily of its contents , and through his governor , Colonel Cowell , expressed his feelings to the fraternity , and said that he with pleasure accepted their welcome and kind Masonic demonstrations to him . *— Cape Monitor , July 28 , 1 SG 0 .

The Masonic Mirror.

THE MASONIC MIRROR .

MASONIC MEMS . - Viscount Holmesdale is to be installed as Prov . G . Master of Kent at Gravesend , on Monday next . The brethren meet at breakfast in the Town Hall at 10 a . m . The Prov . Grand Lodge , of Wiltshire is to be held at the Town Hall , Old Swindon , at two o'clock , on AAr ednesday next .

The Boys' School.

THE BOYS' SCHOOL .

Tlie quarterly meeting of the Governors and subscribers of this school , was held on Monday last , for the election of seven pupils into the school . Bro . Udall , V . P ., presiding . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read ancl confirmed , the pole was proceeded ivith , and resulted as follows : — Armstrong , Stockton , 43 SS

Henty , Calcutta 273 S Morris , London 1997 Frost , Hall 177 S Weaver , London 1663 AVood , AValsale 1537 AA ilIs , Cleckheaton 1287 Ridgway , Spalding 1205 ClatworthyBrixham 116 S

, Ashfield , London 90 S Campbell , Usk + 872 Davis , London 6-1-7 Duke , Northampton , 106 The first seven ivere elected . A otes of thanks to the Chairman and Secretary closed the proceedings .

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

LODGE OP UNITED STRENGTH ( NO . 276 ) . —The first meeting of the season of this well attended lodge , took place on Tuesday 9 th inst ., at St . John's Gate , Clerkenwell . The AV . M ., Bro . J . N . Frost , presided , and passed four of the brethren to the degree of F . C , Bros . AV . T . Jones , M . D . and S . G . Cripps , of the Camden Lodge , became joining members . There were also present the following visitors : —Bro . J . Harris , Albion Lodge , No . 9 ; J . Lane , J . AV ., ancl JefferyJDLondon Lod 237 J . D . BealUnion Lod 650 ;

, .. ge , ; , ge , Hawley , Yarborough Lodge , 812 ; Bundy , Camden Lodge , 1006 ; Butt , 1006 ; Olver , 1006 . On the proposition of the AV . M ., which was carried unanimously , Bro . P . M . Cooper was elected an honorary member , to mark the appreciation of the brethren of the Lodge of United Strength of the long and efficient services he had rendered towards it . After the banquet , some of the vocal brethren delighted the lodge by their excellent performance of

several madrigals , glees , & c . A few Aveeks since a summer banquet of this lodge ivas held at Bro . Rackstraiv ' s , Star and Garter , Keiv Bridge , which Avas graced by the presence of many of the fair sex and proved a complete success .

CRTSTAI PALACE LODGE ( NO . 1014 ) . — -This loelge having met on Thursday , the 4-th of October , for confirmation of minutes & c , also met at the Crystal Palace on Thursday , October llth . Bros . Kidd , HayiA'ard , anel BraAvn Avere raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Bros . FoAA'kes and Trotman passed to the degree of F . C , and Messrs . Haslam , Spark , and Tate initiated into Masonry . Tho following visitors Avere present , Bros . Emmens P . M ., No . 201 ,

Stannard , No . 201 ; Ireland , P . M . Nos . 205 and 206 ; Ledger , 630 ; Grimes , 915 ; Clarke , 1056 . BEIGRAVE LODGE ( No . 1051 ) . —This lodge met at Bro . Donald's , St . James's Hall , Regent ' s Quadrant , onAA ednesday the 10 thinst ., at four p . m ., and was opened in due form'by the AV . M . Bro . J . Gr . Frond . The minutes of the last regular meeting ivere read and unanimously confirmed , as ivere also the minutes of an emergency , and another

meeting of the members of the lodge . The folloiving gentlemen having ' been duly proposed and seconded , were then balloted for : — as initiates—Messrs . Henry AVillons , John J . Gibson , Benjamin Bryon , and Thos . Nash ; the ballot proved unanimous in their favour in each case . Bros . Miers , Steivart , and Temple Avere next examined as to their proficiency in the F . C . degree , and having given satisfactory proof of their progress , were , in a most impressive manner , raised to tlie sublime degree of M . M . The lodge ivas resumed , and Bro . Beard , after being examined in the as . u-. il maimer ,