The Masonic Mirror.

On reading the memorial Bro . John Havers , P . J . G . W ., will move" That whilst this Grand Lodge does not deny that circumstances may arise under which colonial lodges may be justified in forming themselves into an Independent Grand Lodge , ifc is of opinion , from an attentive consideration of the matters set

forth in the memorial now before ifc , that no circumstances have arisen in the colony of Victoria , either from the number of lodges therein , the Iperiod during which they have existed , or from the expressed wishes of the majority of the brethren constituting them , as would justify these lodges in throwing off their allegiance to the Grand Lodge of England ; and this

Grand Lodge , in full conviction that such a proceeding would tend rather to weaken than to strengthen the ties of Masonry , and to lower rather than to elevate its character , as alleged in the memorial , desires to express its strong disapprobation of any present attempt to found an Independent Grand Lodge in that colony , and urges upon all well-disposed and zealous

brethren to use their best efforts to maintain tho union which has hitherto happily existed between the lodges in Victoria and their Mother Grand Lodge . " 12 . An Appeal from Bro . Moss Israel , of the Zetland Lodge of Australia ( No . 655 ) , Sydney , Kew South Wales , against his suspension by the Provincial Grand Master .

PROPOSED MOTIONS . By Bro . Alfred Smith , P . M . No . 70 , Winchester . "That the Board of General Purposes be requested to take into consideration the difficulties which have arisen with respect to the powers of a Warden , in tho event of the absence of the Master and Past Masters of Lodge ; and to recommend to Grand Lodge such alterations in the ' Book of Constitutions' as the said

board shall deem necessary or advantageous to the welfare and good government of the Craft . " By Bro . William Watson , P . M . No . 25 , London . To amend Rule IV ., page S 3 , of the Constitutions . To erase from the third line the words " three black balls , " and insert the words " one black ball iu four , " and add to the fourth line the word " three . "

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

MOUKT LEBANON LODGE ( No . 73 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Tuesday , February 16 th , at Bro . C . A . Cathie ' s , Green Man Tavern , Tooley-strect , Southwark . Bro . E . N . Levy , W . M ., assisted by Bros . C . R . Dean , P . M . ; F . Walters , P . Mi ; E . Harris , P . M . and Sec ; I-I . Moore , S . W . ; J . C . Gooddy , J . W . ; 11 . Hnrrell , S . D . ; G . Morris , W . S . ; T . Moore , G . J . Loe , S . S . Sard , II . T . Turney , Fenn , T . WPowCACathieWMMarshallRGChipperfieldF

. , . . , . . , , . , . E . Cooper , ' . ' W . » M . Meager , J . Delany , T . J . Sabine , H . N . Goulty , A . Martin , H . Woollett , W . Lipseombe , M . A . Loewenstark , G . F . Davenport , ancl many others . Amongst the visitors were—IV . X Lning , W . M . elect 45 ; C . Wren , 6 . Stahr , W . M . elect 871 ; G . Wilton , W . M . 871 ; and very many others whose names we wore unable to learn . The first ceremony was raising Bros . A . MartinWoollettSabineGoultyLipseombeand Pow

, , , , , to the sublime degree of Master Masons . Bros . Loewenstark and Davenport were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft Freemasons , and Mr . A . P . Steadmnn was initiated into Freemasonry . The W . M ,, Bro . E . N . Levy , did all the ceremonies in a very superior style , which reflected the greatest credit on him . Bro . J . C . Gooddy , J . W ., as Steward of tho Boys' School , made his last appeal to the lodge previous to the Festivalwhich

, was well responded to . The three other candidates were absent in consequence of serious ill health . The business being ended the brethren separated , there being no banquet . ST . GEOKGE ' S LODGE ( No . 110 ) . —This old , prosperous , and nourishing lodge met on Wednesday , February 17 th , at tho Lecture Hall , Greenwich . The meeting was presided over by

Bro . Hubbuck , W . M ., assisted by his officers and P . M . ' s , viz . — Bros . C . L . Smyth , S . W . ; Badger , J . W . ; Ryder , P . M . and Treas . ; Mourylain , P . M . and Sec . ; Tattevshall , S . D . ; Noah , J . D . ; Mackenzie , Dir . of Cers . ; Carliss , J . G . There was one raising , ono passing , and one initiation . All the ceremonies were most beautifully rendered by the W . M . One guinea was given to support the Boys' School . After the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourned to the Globe to enjoy a sumptuous banquet

prepared in the usual first class style of Bro . Moore . Visitors—F . Walters , P . M . 73 ; W . R . Orchard , W . M . 79 ; Downing , P . M . 140 ; and others . TEJIPEBASCE LODGE ( No . 169 ) . —The regular meeting of this old lodge was held on Thursday , February ISth , at the Plough , Rofclierhithe . Bro . G . Brown , W . M ., presided . The lodge was opened and closed in the established degrees . There were several visitors present .

JORDAJT LODGE ( NO . 201 ) . —This lodge met at the Freemasons' Tavern or . Friday , the 19 th inst ., being its first meeting since the installation of Bro . William Hammond as W . M and the appointment of the following brethren as officers : — Carvill , S . W . ; Harris , J . IV . ; John Hammond , S . D . ; Shepherd ( P . M . No . 29 ) , J . D . ; and G . W . Martin , I . G . Messrs . Bonnewcll , Nagle , Newman , aud Keeping were candidates for initiation , and , the ballot being favourable , the ceremony was

ably and impressively performed by tho W . M ., tho other officers also discharging their respective duties in a highly creditable and satisfactory manner . Two gentlemen were proposed as candidates for initiation at the next meeting - , Hie pi'oposers being two of the newly-initiated . Bro . Davage , of the St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 167 ) , was elected a joining member , and ? Bro . Jennings , of the same lodge , was proposed for election at the next lodge niht . The brethren thou adjourned to tlie

g banquet , Bro . Sheen , P . M ., kindly acting as Wine Steward , and by his thoughtful arrangements greatly contributing to the comfort of the brethren . Bro . Arliss , P . M ., discharged the duties of Dir . of Cers . in his usual happy manner . The cloth being removed , the W . M . gave the customary toasts in a few well-chosen words , but dwelt more at length on the Masonic Charities , pointing out their value , ancl the excellent way in which they are managed , and calling upon the brethren to do

their best towards their support . Bro . Jeffery , P . M ., in proposing the health of the W . M ., said that , for nearly twenty years , Bro . Hammond had been one of his most intimate ancl highly-valued friends , and he never knew a man who ivas more thoroughly actuated by the principles which ifc was the great object of Freemasonry to inculcate than that esteemed brother . Strict and upright in his own conduct and actions , he was , neverthelessmost charitable to the failings and errors of his

, fellow-men , and was always ready to soothe the afflicted ancl comfort the distressed . His Masonic ability , of which the brethren had had a fair sample this evening , must win their respect , and they had every reason to expect that the lodge would prosper under his guidance . Bro . Jeffery then called upon the brethren to drink the health of the W . M ., a call which was most enthusiastically responded to . The W . M ., in

returning thanks , said that he regarded the high compliment paid him as a proof of Bro . Joffery ' s friendship , and not of his own merit . He certainly tried to do his duty , and ho loved Masonry because its object was to make men good , and all its teachings tended to promote thafe object . He thanked tho brethren for their kindness , and promised to do bis utmost for the benefit of the lodge . The health of the visitors was responded to by Bro . CottebrunP . M . of the Westbourno Lodgeand Bro .

, , Jennings of the St . John's Lodge . The proceedings of the evening were enlivened by several excellent songs , tbe first as usual being the National Anthem , led by Bro . G . W . Martin . In closing this report , we think it but simple justice to Bros . Elkingtou and Shrewsbury to notice the liberal banquets which they invariably provide for the Jordan Lodge , ami the great pains taken by themselves and their stall * to promote the comfort of the brethren .

NEW COXCORD LODGE ( No . 831 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 19 th inst ., at the Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton . Bro . Arthur Osmond , W . M ., presided ; Bro . Estwiek , S . W . ; and Bro . Baker , J . W . The lodge having been opened ancl the minutes read , the lodge was opened in the second degree . Bros . Green , Hammond , Granger , and Gare were then questioned as to their proficiency in the science , and their answers being considered most satisfactory , the lotlge was opened in the third degree , and they were in due form severally raised to the sublime