Metropolitan.

ancl Bro . G . E . Warren , 6 S 7 , W . M . ( I . C . ) , as a joining member . The only work done Avas passing Bro . Reed to the second decree . Then ifc was agreed to have a framed respect board to contain the names of the Past Stewards sent by this loclge to represent the Masonic Charities ; also showing the amount paid l > y this lodge to each Charity . The sum of ten guineas was voted from the lodge funds to purchase a Life Governorship of the Boyal Masonic Institution for the sons of indigent ancl

deceased Freemasons in the name of the W . M . for the time being . There being no Steward appointed to represent that Charity from this loclge for 1867 , Bro . F . Walters , P . M ., ottered . himself to stand Steward aucl Avas unanimously accepted . A notice of motion Avas given to vote £ 20 from the loclge funds into the Charity box . Also for ten guineas from the lodge funds to be given to the Girls' School . One gentleman was proposed ibr

initiation at the next loclge meeting . Business being ended the lodge was duly closed until Tuesday , October 16 th . The brethren then adjourned to a banquet which reflected which reflected the highest credit on Bro . C . A . Cathie who uses all his exertions fco promote the happiness and comfort of the brethren . The evening was spent iu the usual happy manner Avhich distinguishes all the social reunions of the old Mount Lebanon Lodge .

PANMUEE LODGE . —Monday last was the first monthly meeting after the summer vacation . There AVere two raisings , one passing , and two initiations , and other business connected Avifch the loclge . The brethren subsequently partook of an excellent banquet , after which Bro . Hodges , W . M ., proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . His own health was proposed and drank , ancl the health of Bro . Thomas , P . M ., Avas also warmly

received . The visitors included Bros . Stacey , W . M . Welcome Lodge ; Dent , of the Dalhousie Lodge ; ancl Luning , of the Robert Burns Loclge , the latter of Avhom saicl , iu reply to the toast of " The Visitors , " that , go to Avhatever lodge he might ,

the Pamnure Loclge Avas everywhere spoken of as proverbial for hospitality . Bro . Hare , J . W ., responded for the Officers , ancl Bro . H . Smith for himself and Bro . Bell ( tbe two initiates ) . The vocal arrangements Avere excellent , and a novel feature ivas observed by tbe introduction of a set of songs composed or adapted to Masonic purposes by the W . M ., with especial reference to this loclge , ancl ivhich were sung by several brethren . BELGEAA'E LODGE ( NO . 7 < l-9 ) . —An emergency meeting of this

flourishing lodge was held on fche 7 th inst ., afc Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , Bro . W . Ough , AV . M . ; Potter , S . W .: Watkinson , J . W ., W . Bourne , S . D . ; P . Parsons , J . D . ; Peirce , I . G . ; J . G . Froucle , P . M . ancl Treas . ; H . Garrod , P . M . and Sec . A strong muster of the brethren were present , amongst whom we observed Bros . G . Pymm , T . Strip , M . Catmur , \ V . Wickham , Hester , Lesseber , Zaehusdorf , Herbert , & c . The lodge was graced by

the presence of the following visitors : Bros . Bond , P . M . of the Yefcruvian Loclge ; J . Stevenson , of the FREEMASONS ' MAGAZINE , ancl two others whose names we missed . The four following gentlemen were ballotted for initiation viz ., Messrs . W . Copp , J . Turner , W . Alexander , ancl G . Peabody , and the ballot proving unanimously in their favour , were separately introduced ancl initiated into Ancient Freemasonry in Bro

. Ough ' s efficient manner , fche ceremony being faultless . After which Bros . Cockerell ancl Knight were passed to the degree of F . C ; at the expressed wish of the WM ., Garrod , P . M ., Sec , performed the ceremony of raising Bro . Jamieson to the sublime degree of a Alaster Mason , in his usual able manner , for ivhich he is so well known . After a heavy night ' s business the loclge was closed with solemn prayerand tho brethren

, retired to banquet , which was served up in Bro . Clemow's best manner , everything in season being on the table . After the 2 'emoval of the cloth , the usual loyal ancl patriotic toasts having been drunk , the W . M . gave " The Initiates , " and he remarked thafc during his year of office he hacl never held a loclge without some candidates . All the four candidates returned thanks in a

most feeling manner , after ivhich the W . M . gave " The Visitors , " which was drunk with the utmost enthusiasm , Bro . Bond , P . M ., in returning thanks assured the brethren that he Avas delighted with the working of the Belgrave Loclge , and invited the brethren to visit him afc the Vetruvian . Lodge . Bro . Stevenson following Bro . Bond thanked the W . M . for the kindl y manner in which he had coupled with his—Bro . Stevenson ' s name—the toast of " Prosperity to the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE

AND MASONIC MIREOE , " he was pleased to find the journal which be hacl the honour to represent , so flatteringly spoken of by the W . M . in the few but appropriate Avords ivhich had first fallen from the lips of the W . M .. Bro . Stevenson could assure

Metropolitan.

the brethren that no pains ivere , or should be spared to render the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE tho true ancl faithful Mraiioa of the Craft—the representative and exponent of Freemasonry in Great Britain ancl her dependencies . The pages of the Magaxine were al ways opento chronicle Masonic proceedings throughout the world , and to ventilate all questions affecting the interests ancl welfare of our antient and honourable Order . Bro . Stevenson trusted the clay was not far distant which should dawn upon a

new era in connection with Freemasonry in Great Britain more especially . He alluded to the reflection which attached to the Brethren in this country , on account of their apathy in regard to Masonic literature . The existence of the j ournal ivhich he , Bro . Stevenson , represented , was only maintained by dint of the most determined perseverance in keeping it under the notice of the Craft . And yet how often , have we to experience the

chagrin of hearing from brethren such remarks as the following : — " We are pleased thafc the Order is represented by a journal devoted exclusively to its interests ; but it is really the first time we have heard of the Magazine . " Noivif surely , this must show thafc there is a lack of a thirst after Masonic literature . Ifc was with much regret Bro ; Stevenson recently learned that the representative organ of the

Craft , under the jurisdiction of the G . M . of Scotland , had ceased to exist , the more so , as it evidenced the apathy to ivhich he had just referred , as our Scottish contemporary was well supported iu its contributions from such able pens as those of the talented brethren , Bros . A . Oiieal Haye , D . Murray Lyou , the Rev . Andrew Bonar , and other equally distinguished Masonic litterateurs . Their there is Ireland—she is

unrepresented by a MIRROR . The interest taken in fche welfare of the Order in the sister isle is enhanced from the fact of the excellent Masonic Bovenolent Institutions established there ; an evidenceof the practical charity and warm-heartedness of her children . She has in her Viceroy ( Lord Abercorn ) , and the Chief Secretary ( Lord Naas ) , narm friends and supporters of the Order . Bro . Stevenson re-iterated his acknowledgments ot the kindnessof the W . M . aud brethren of the Belgrave , and trusted thafc ere long each of the jurisdictions of our three Grand Lodgesshould be creditably represented by flourishing representative organs . The AV . M . then saicl ifc gave him great pleasure to

propose , " Tho Officers of the Belgrave Lodge , aral hoif yuasecl he was to see so many »"»»'' -ilaoi wovkiiig ha : » -i > . iu ioclgei » . > . i instruction , fche only place ivere A !' , -. so >; . » . ' could yo ^ ftby . k-:.:-u tho duties of the lodge , this toast having betr » . UPIK- j » i » : U ' .. ' . to ' . ! . »¦»! evening was brought to a close before eleven o ' clock . We must not omit to observe that the banquet was enlivened by some excellent singing by Bros . Parsons , Herbert , Strip , Pymm ; ancl one of Burns' ditties by a Scottish visiting brother .

THE DORIC LODGE ( NO . 933 ) . —This lodge held the first regular meeting after the recess , at the Earl of Eglinton , Bow , ou Wednesday , tho 12 th inst ., Bro . W . Gilchrist , W . M ., presided , assisted by his officers , and raised Bro- Shenton and . Pool to the third degree . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation afc the next meeting . We understand that after October the lodge will hold its meetings at Masons' Hall ,

Masons ' -avenue , Basinghall-street , City ; the present place of meeting not being equal to the requirements of the loclge , owing to the rapidly increasing number of its members . Surely there must be a sad lack of proper accommodation for Masonic meetings in the eastern and north-eastern districts of the metropolis . We observe that there is a scheme for a Southern Metropolitan Masonic Hall . Why should there not be an Eg ^ eai-Afagonic Hall , which should afford the much-desired awjo ^ ifiiJ & aiSto ^ for thafc poifcion of the Metropolis !? Az / Z ^^ ^ VCA ' / vfy GRAND \ £ >

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

DEVONSHIRE . X £ ) O M ^ X MORICE TOWN , DEVONPORT . —Lodge St . AitbynXSshftty . — A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening the llth inst ., for the purpose of transacting fche usual work , ancl other matters of business . The loclge ivas opened with usual solemnities at fche hour named on summons , by the W . M . when the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed .

The candidate for the third degree being ouc of town , no work for thafc degree offered , whereupon ou proper examination the two brethren who were initiated at the previous lodge , were passed to the degree of P . O ., the labours of that degree having terminated , business ivas resumed in the first , and the questiou-