The Masonic Mirror.

THE MASONIC MIRROR .

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Masonic Mems.

MASONIC MEMS .

In reply to numerous inquirers we are glad to he able to announce that the British , Irish , and Colonial Masonic Calendar , Pocket Boole , and Diarg for the year 1 S 66 , is now published . A notice of the Calendar will be found on another page . We may add , injustice to the publishers , that they state for the information of subscribers and purchasers of the Calendar , that

the delay in its publication has arisen from the great difficulty they have experienced in procuring the necessary lodge returns . This is to be regretted , as the value of the calendar as a Masonic Yade Mecum is materially depreciated if the brethren cannot have it for reference until the current year for which it is published is so far advanced , and we trust the delay referred to will not occur again .

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

DOEIC LODGE ( NO . 933 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at Bro . Pugh ' s , the Eglington Arms , Coborn-road , Bow . The chair of K . S . was occupied by Bro . W . Gilchrist . During the evening , Bros . Yetton and Hayward were raised to the degree of M . M ., and Bro . Shenton was passed to the degree of a P . C . The lodge being lowered to the first degree , the chair was , by permission of the W . M ., assumed by Bro . Scurr , P . M ., who ' initiated his friend

, Mr . Edwin Jarrnan into , the mysteries of Freemasonry . The beautiful ceremony being performed in that solemn aiid impressive manner for which Bro . Scan- is so justly celebrated . The lodge business being concluded , the brethren adjourned to a sliglit refreshment , and spent a short time together in love and harmony , the happiness of the brethren being promoted by the effective siuging of Bros . Lea , Saqui , Stokes , Jarman , Bainbridge , Barnes , Jan ., Stevenson , and other obliging brethren . The regular meetings of the lodge will not , we understand , be resumed until September next .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND . COCKEBUOUTH . —SHddam Lodge ( No . 1002 . )—The annual meeting for the installation of the Master of this lodge was held at the Court House , Cockermouth , on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., and was attended , in addition to a good muster of the members , by about twenty visiting brethren from other lodges in the province . The lodge was opened at one o'clock by Bro . Morton and after the usual

C . , W . M ., preparatory ceremonies the W . M . elect , Bro . Dr . Henry Dodgson was dul y installed in the chair , the installation being performed b y the R . YV . D . Prov . G . M ., Bro , Dr . Greaves , with his customary and wellknown ability , assisted by Bro . E . Basher 129 P . M . and P . G . Sec , in a full board of Past Masters . The W . M . having been proclaimed by the Installing Master , and saluted by the brethren in the three

degrees , appointed his officers , who were invested by the D . Prov . G . M . as follows : —Bros . Hev . H . L Puxley , Prov . G . Chap ., S . W . ; John Mayson , J . W .,- R . Robinson , S . D . ; W . J . Harfcness , J . D . ; Simpson Hewetson , I . G . ; T . P . laylor , Sec ; H . P . Paithfull , Treas . ; J . Adams , Tyler ; the two last having been re-elected at the previous meeting of the lodge . The lodge was afterwards closed in solemn form by the W . M ., and the brethren adjourned to the Globe Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was served at three o ' clock , by Bro . P . Rapley , and Mr . Rapley . The W . M . occupied the chair at the

centre table ; and was supported by the R . W . D . Prov . G . M ., Dr . Greaves , Bros . Busher , Prov . G . S . ; Feather , 1073 , P . Prov . G . W . ; Morton , 1002 , P . M ., Prov . G . S . D . The side tables were presided over by tho newly appointed Wardens of the Skiddaw Lodge , and amongst the others present we observed , Bros . Fisher , S 72 , P . J . D . ; Slade , 119 , P . G . S . ; Martin , 1962 , P . Prov . G . T . ; Shilton , 1002 , P . W ., P . G . S . ; Lucoek , 371 ; Jos . Morton , S 72 ; Warwick , 962 ; - Tumelty , 962 ; & c . After dinner the

W . M . proposed " The Queen and the Craft , " which was drunk with enthusiasm , the national anthem being sung . The W . M . in proposing " The Prince and Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " said : that as Freemasons they were all enjoined to be loyal to the Royal Family . Another reason why they ought to drink that toast was that it hap : pened to be the day of the marriage of the Princess Mary of Cambridge . They could not boast of the Prince of Wales as

one of the Craft , but he ( the W . M . ) hoped that before long he would become one . The toast was drunk with three cheers , and one for Prince Teck , and a brother jocularly hoped that the Princess would not be " tecken " in . The W . M . then gave "The Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England / ' coupled with the Grand Masters of Ireland and Scotland . He said the Earl of Zetland was a nobleman who was respected by all Freemasons . He had held the office of Grand Master for a number of years ; and hoped that his lordship would be spared to hold it for a number of years to come . The toast was drank with Masonic honours .

Chorus— " In the Grand Lodge above . The Chairman then proposed " The Right Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master of England , and the rest of the Grand Officers . " The toast was drunk with all the honours . Chorus— " Join all in harmony . " Song— " The battle and the breeze . " Bro . Tumelty . The W . Master then rose to propose " The Health of the Most Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master of Cumberland

and Westmorland . " He ( the W . M . ) was very sorry that Bro . Dykes was not present ; but he had received a letter from him saying , that it was not agreeable for him to be present ; and he might state t . o the brethren present , that the reason was the serious illness of Bro . Dykes' eldest son . He had great pleasure in proposing " The Health of the Provincial Grand Master , " coupled with the name of Bro . Busher , Prov . G . See . The toast was drunk with all the honours , led by the D . Prov . G . M .

The Prov . G- Secretary in reply , stated that he believed it was the intention of the Provincial Grand Master to assume at an early date , the Grand Superintendentship of the Province in Royal Arch Masonry . Song— "The men of Merry England . " Bro . Wallace , 1073 . The W . Master then gave "The Health of the Deputy Grand Master , Dr . Greaves , " which was drunk with enthusiasm . The D . Prov . G . Master then rose , and in his reply alluded to his recent visit to London on behalf of their provincial candidates , and his discouraging success . He had never before been unsuccessful ; and on this occasion , he hardly knew whether

to sit down and cry as a woman , or bear it like a man . However , they must not lose heart , and he would come to the fore again next year with increased vigour and hope . Having pointed out tho change in the system of election , to which he attributed his defeat , the D . Prov . G . M . believed that he would go up to London next year with increased confidence . He begged to return his sincere thanks . It was the most unfortunate year he had over experienced in London .

Bro . Pearson , 1002 , then proposed " The Health of the Provincial Grand Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . II , L . Puxley , M . A . S . W . " He believed there was no officer in the province who deserved the respect and thanks of the brethren more than their Prov . G . Chaplain . Without alluding to the extent of his abilities in Masonry , he would only say that Bro . Puxley had always shown himself very willing to do his best in anything connected with the Craft . He congratulated Bro . Puxley on

his appointment ; and no doubt his frequent attendance would stimulate the brethren of the lodge to become proficient in their sublime art . The toast was drunk with applause . The Prov . Gt . Chaplain in returning thanks , remarked that he was sure the toast included the whole of the clergy in the fraternity . He had had the honour of being Chaplain to half , a-dozen other societies , & c , but he must say that the Chaplaincy of the Masonic province of Cumberland and Westmorland gave him the most satisfaction and pleasure . In behalf of his clerical brethren lie returned thanks ; and believed that the more they looked into the principles and teachings of Free-