Masonic Schools.

subscriptions of themselves and others to be influenced unfavourably by mere " rumours and insinuations . " I regret that I am unable to assist in bringing the matter to a crisis by stating the grievances , as I do not know what they are , beyond the one mentioned at the end of my former letter .

Allow me a few more lines to remark on the reference to me contained on page 151 of your last number . Your correspondent there asks what remed y * 'P . M . will prescribe for a province that has been six years without a Provincial Grand Master ? " Few know better than myself , from past experience , how difficult it is to gain the ear of the higher authorities , and to obtain a redress of

local grievances , which do not affect pecuniary returns or constitutional regulations . I can refer to a case , often alluded to , where the absence of a Provincial Grand Master would have been held as a great boon , hut notwithstanding repeated efforts , it took six years to procure his _ removal , not , however , as the result of inquiry , which was sought in vainbut as a of

in-, consequence terna ] proceedings among the members of the province who were unitedly determined to carry their point . As I infer , from the various statements in the letter of your correspondent , that such union and energy do not exist in Berks and Bucks , my advice , in reply to the query put to me is , that as a preliminary the members

should give signs of life and vigour by themselves , and afterwards they need not hesitate persistently to lay their complaints before the proper tribunal . It is probable that the authorities will bo far more willing to listen to propositions for the bestowal of rank and power , if they are thought to be essential to prosperity , which is very doubtful , than to remove those who

unworthily possess them . Naturally it is a more agreeable task . The writer of the letter remarks , " what we require to rouse us from our lethargic state is a man with energy and zeal . " A good head is certainly a great advantage , but I would observe that each Mason has taken certain obligations by which he is bound to exercise individual effortsin concert with othersfor the

, , common weal , and that so long as he neglects them in his own person , he has no claim upon anyone to come to his help , and to do that for him which he has failed to do for himself . If tho reform which is needed cannot be commenced at home , the province will deserve " to dwindle down to the insignificance" which is anticipated .

_ In conclusion , accept my congratulations on your welltimed paper , entitled " Atmospheric Disturbances . " It has no doubt caused the appearance of several letters in your last number , and if the various complaints arc well followed up , that very unimpressible body , Grand Lodge , mayperhaps see the necessityfor inquiry on many subjects of administration . I repeat my belief that nothing short

of periodical examination and official report by skilful paid agents , duly authorzied to collect information in the different districts , ivill effectively remove the evils complained of . Yours fraternally , P . M .

MASONRY commands brotherl y love , charity , chastity , and reverence to Him who created all . CHAKITY is one of the purest and best of Masonic virtues . Its position is the furthest removed from earth , and near heaven it is a jewel in the crown of Masonry . THE influence of a man distinguished for his virtues will always be greater amongst a virtuous people while that of wealth

is the most powerful in that community which is most corrupt . A MAH who gives his children habits of industry , provides for them better than by giving them a fortune .

Masonic Mems.

MASONIC MEMS .

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

THE consecration of the Beadon Chapter will take place on Wednesday , tbe 30 th Sept . WE have been requested to call the attention of tbe brethren to the case of Theresa Mary Claisen , a candidate for admission to the Institution for Girls . The case is strongly recommended .

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

BEADON L ODQE ( NO . 619 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on the 19 fch inst ., at the Greyhound , Dulwich . , Bro . J . W . Avery , P . M ., in the absence of the W . M ., presided , and raised Bros . J " . Pennicott , J . Mercer , \ V / Kindon , and J . Cuddeford ; passed Bros . J . Maxton and J . Eaton ; and installed Bro . Henry Massoy , W . M . of the lodge . After the new W . M . had been saluted in the three degreeshe appointed and invested

, Bros . E . C . Massey , S . W . ; G . Clements , J . W . ; A . Avery , P . M ., Treas . ; A . P . Leonard , P . M ., Sec . ; T . H . Chapman , SD . ; Saul Wells , J . D . ; F . Deering , I . G . ; W . Taverner , Dir . of Cers . ; J . Daly , Tyler . Bro . A . Avery then delivered the charges in his usual able manner , and after tlie ordinary business was transacted , the lodge was duly closed . An excellent banquet , served by Bro . Middleoote , followed , and the evening was afterwards

enlivened by some capital singing betiveen the toasts . The new W . M . fulfilled the duties of the chair in a most pleasing and gentlemanly manner . Numerous visitors were present from the Metropolitan Lodges .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

LINCOLNSHIRE . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . The annual meeting of tbe Provincial Grand Lodge was held in tho Corn-Exchange , Spalding , on Thursday , the 6 th inst . The respected B .. W . Provincial Grand Master , His Grace the Duke of St . Albans , having signified his intention of opening

the Provincial Grand Lodge , there was a considerable attendance of Provincial Grand Officers and members of the various lodges in the province , as well as from many other provinces . There had not been a Provincial Grand Lodge held in this town for more than a quarter of a century , and the year after it was held the old Turret Lodge was burnt down ; since that time Masonry in this part of the province has bad many ups and downs .

Before the Provincial Grand Lodge was held there was a lodge of emergency at eight o'clock in tbe morning , in the new Masonic Booms , London-road , for the purpose of raising Bros . Stiles and Clarke to the sublime degree of Master Masons , by which means thev were enabled to attend the Provincial Grand Lodge . The lodge was opened in due form , after which Bros . Stiles and Clarke were introduced and questioned as to their proficiency iu the science , and their answers , readily given , were

considered satisfactory . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising these brethren was very ably performed by Bi-o . Woodrow , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Cartwright , W . M , amidst the congratulations of the loclge . There being no further business the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren separated to complete the arrangements for the reception of His Grace the Duke of St . Albans , and prepare for tne Provincial Grand Lodge .

The Craft lodge was opaned at half-past one o ' clock by Bro . Cartwright , WM ., soon after which the R . W . Prov . G . Master , Bro . the Duke of St . Albans , and several Provincial Grand Officers entered in procession . Tho Provincial Grand Lodge having been opened in ancient form by His Grace the Prov . G . Master , and prayer having been