Masonic Mems.

MASONIC MEMS .

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

NEW MASONIC HAIL FOB LIJIEKICK . —The brethren in the Limerick district , having long felt the want of a proper Masonic hall , have succeeded in securing an admirable site in Glenworth-street , at tiie corner of Catherine-street , on which to erect a temple dedicated to the purposes of the Craft , and also specially adapted for the R . A . and higher degrees , which

have no suitable accommodation at present in any of the lodge rooms . The foundation stone will be laid with Masonic honours at an early date . The Right Hon . Bro . Dunboyne , P . G . M ., is chairman of the company . PROV . G . LODGE OP SOUTH WALES ( EASTERN DIVISION ) The annual Prov . G . Lodge will be held at the Temperance

Hall , Mertliyr Tydvil , on Thursday , the 3 rd proximo . Prov . G . Lodge will be opened at one o ' clock p . m ., ancl the banquet will take place at the Bush Hotel , at five p . m . punctually . A large and influential gathering is fully expected . PEOV . GRAND LODGE OV LINCOLNSHIRE . —Owing to the length of this report , we are reluctantly compelled to defer giving it until our next issue .

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

LEWIS LODGE , ( NO . 1 , 185 ) . —The first anniversary of this lodge was celebrated on Saturday , the IStfa . inst ., at Wood Green . Bros . Durrant and Sherman were raised to the degree of M . M . ; Bros . Guy and Tubby were passed to the second degree ; ancl Mr . Alfred Hawkins was initiated . As his successor in the chair , Bro . Binckes installed Bro . James Russell Cover , S . W ., P . M . 657 , who appointed and invested as officers , W . Bro . F . BinckesI . P . M . and D . C . ; Bros . Charles FowlerS . W . ; Basil

, , Ringrose , J . W . ; Samuel May , Treas . ; Arthur Beared , Sec . and S . D . ; E . C . Edwards , -I . D . ; W . Hallmgswor . h , I . G . ; C . T . Speight , Tyler . A P . M . jewel in 18 carat gold , of unique design and excellent workmanship , was presented to Bro . F . Binckes , the first W . M ,, on his retirement from the chair . The visitors were Bros . D . W . Pearse , W . M . 657 ; H . Cary , W . M . 780 ; and Boaz , 144 . Even more than the anticipated success has attended the formation of this lodgeand the business at each of the five

, meetings has been heavy , the ceremonies comprising 17 initiations , 16 passings , 13 raisings , while 16 brethren have been received as joining members , ancl there is every probability of a continued further increase in the numerical strength and efficiency of the lodge . One avowed object in the establishment of this lodge was to give greater prominence to the Masonic Charities , and to support specially the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , in the immediate vicinity of which the lodge is

held . At the anniversary festival of this institution in March last , the lodge was represented by a steward , and it is understood that this example will be imitated annually . Still further to give practical effect to the intentions of the founders , a rule has been laid down that at one meeting of the lodge every year , nothing in the shape of refreshment shall be provided at the expense of the funds , the amount of estimated cost of the usual banquet being presented to the Boys' School . This rule was

acted upon for the first time on the occasion of the July meeting , to the gratification of every individual of the large number assembled . By this means , the sum of £ 12 9 s . lid . accrued to the funds of the institution , which in its present circumstances so much needs assistance . Were this example followed by every lodge , not only would the Boys' School be speedily extricated from debt , but—that desideratum accomplished—how noble a sum might annually be devoted to the support of our Masonic Institutions . Surely this hint will not be lost .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

ESSEX . COLCHESTER . — United Lodge , ( No . 697 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this Lodge was held in the George Hotel , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst , at seven o ' clock . Bro . J . Newman , occupied the chair of K . S ., and was supported by Bros . Sutherland , P . M ., as S . W . ; Bigley , J . W . ; C . Carnegie , P . M ., PProvGSuptof WorksEssexSec . C . H . Ray

. . . . , , ; , S . D . ; W . Calthorpe , J . D . ; J . Eustace , I . G . ; Shaw , Crick , E . Tarleton , Middleton , Munnings , J . Rix , & c . Visitors , Bros . C . O . S . Becker , P . M . 51 ; E . Molyneaux , 459 ; and W . E . Peck , Sllj ^ Irisli Cons . The lodge was opened in due form , in the first degree , the summons convening the meeting was read , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The secretary read the last quarterly communication of Grand Lodge ,

and letters from Bro . Morris , P . M . 1 , 096 , requesting the votes and interest of the lodge for J . J . Axon , a candidate for the Boys' Institution , ancl Bro . Busbridge , Mailing Mills , requesting the patronage of tbe brethren for his Masonic note paper . A requisition to the W . Master by Bro . Bigley , proposer , and Bro . C . Carnegie , seconder , requesting that the name of Bro . E . Molyneaux , Captain 7 th Dragoon Guards , might be inserted in

the summons to be balloted for , as a joining member , and also for raising to the sublime degcee was read ; also a report from the Board of General Purposes , stating that Bro . Capt . Molyneaux was eligible . The report of the board having been confirmed , a ballot was taken for the admission of Bro . Molyneaux as a joining member , which proved unanimous in his favour . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Mol was examined respecting his proficiency in that

yneaux degree , which , proving satisfactory , he was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and Bro . Molyneaux was raised to the degree of a Master Mason , by Bro . Sutherland , P . M ., in his usual impressive manner . Bro . Molyneaux signed Knd received a copy of the bye-laws of the lodge . The lodge was then closed down to the second and first degrees , after the questions appertaining to the third degree had been

put round by the W . Master . Bro . E . Tarleton proposed , and Bro . Sutherland , P . M ., Assist . Com . General , seconded , Bro . Sir John Eae Held , Bart ., 16 th Reg .., as a joining member . Some further business having been transacted , the lodge was closed ; and tbe brethren adjourned to refreshment , and having spent a' short time in harmony , separated at an early hour .

UPTON . —Consecration of the Upton Lodge ( No . 1 ; 527 ) . —The ceremony of consecrating this lodge took place on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Spotted Dog Inn , Upton , near Forest Gate , Essex . Bro . James Terry , P . M . 228 , was appointed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master to consecrate the lodge . The lodge liaving been opened in due form , the petition and warrant constituting the lodge were read . The following are the names of the officers : —Bros . John

Bellerby , W . M . ; B . Picking , S . W . ; J . L . Mather , J . W . ; G . S . Bratton , Treas . ; R . W . Goddard , Sec . ; J . C . Morton , S . D . ; R . Bolton , J . D . ; G . T . English , I . G . ; and W . Laing , O . G . Bro . Terry performed the consecration in a very impressive manner , and delivered a most eloquent oration . The musical arrangements were conducted by Bro . Matthew Cooke , P . M . and Sec . 23 . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquetprovided bBro . Vause . After the usual loyal

, y and Masonic toasts , the newly-installed Master , Bro . John Bellerby , proposed " Bro . Terry's Health , " and expressed the thanks of the lodge to the Consecrating Master for his kindness in officiating that day . Bro . Terry , in reply , stated that he could assure them that the feeling was reciprocal on his part ; that his presence amongst them was as much affection as duty , and that he had experienced as much leasure in working the

beaup tiful ceremonial they had just listened to , as they had in hearing it . He concluded by thanking the lodge most cordially for the kindness shown to him by electing him an honorary member of the Upton Lodge , and assured them that as one of themselves he should ever have its honour ancl prosperity at his heart . The company separated , after a most delightful evening ' s enjoyment , about ten o'clock .

WARWICKSHIRE . BIRMINGHAM , —Fletcher Lodge , ( No . 1 , 031 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst . There was a good attendance of