The Masonic Mirror.

THE MASONIC MIRROR .

MASOOTC MEMS .

We are glad to find that the differences ivhich unfortunately took place at a meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence , about six weeks since , have been amicably arranged to the satisfaction of all parties . The Provincial Grancl Loclge of Hampshire will he holden in the Concert Room of the Royal Hotel , Aldershot , at noon , on Tuesday

the Llth instant . Among the notices down for the occasion is one by Br . J . R . Stebbing , who will propose : — " That if a Subscribing Member of any Lodge in the Province shall accept the office of Steward of either of the Masonic . Charities , and himself subscribe -E 5 , or more , to the same , that the Grand Treasurer be authorized to pay over to the Charity of ivhich the Brother is Steward , ancl

through him , the sum of £ 10 in the name of the Grand Loclge of the Province ; ancl , in event of two " , or more Brothers acting as Stewards that the sum be divided . " We hear that Bro . Roxburgh G . Reg . has just left England for Switzerland and Italy on account of failing health , which it is hoped may be restored by a temporary sojourn abroad . The

Province ancl Berks and Bucks being under the care of the G . Reg ., he has re-appointed Bro . Gibson , the late Prov . D . G . M ., to that office , so that Bro . Gibson is now fully empowered to summon a Prov . Grand Lodge and perform all the other functions of Prov . G . M .

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

LODGE UXITED STRENGTH ( 276 ) . —An emergency meeting of the above Loclge , took place at the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John's Gate , Clerkenwell , on the 21 sfc July , Bro . . John Morris Frost W . M . in the chair who initiated Messrs . Ferris , Daoies , E . G . Colston ancl A . Colston , in a most perfect manner , ancl afterwards exalted a Brother to the third degree . There were several visitors from the Camden Lodge ( No . 1006 ) , after decideing upon giving a summer entertainment to the ladies , the brethren partook of refreshment ¦ and separated at an early hour , highly delighted with th e continued prosperity of the Lodge .

PAXMUKE LODGE ( NO . 1 , 017 ) . —This Lodge met on Saturday the 23 vd ult ., at the Pembury Tavern , Lower Clapton . Bro . Myers , AV . M . ; Bro . Clarke , S . AV . ; Bro . AVebb , J . AV . ; Bvo . Deivar , S . D . ; Bro . C . J . AA . AVilliams , I . G . ; H . Muggeridge , P . M ., and Sec ; and several other brethren being present . The Loclge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , after which the Loclge was opened in the third degree , and Bro . Chenery raised to the degree of Master Mason by the AV . M . The Loclge ivas then closed , and the Brethren partook of an excellent dinner , and passed a pleasant evening , which was enlivened b y the excellent singing of Bro . George Tedder , and other Brethren .

PiuxcE FREDERICK AVILMAII LODGE ( NO . 1 , 055 ) . —This Lodge held its first meeting for the season on AVednesday the 25 th July , at the Knights of St . John's Tavern , St . John ' s AA ' ood , to celebrate their second anniversary , and instal the AV . M . elect , Bro . Fraser . The Loclge was opened * at three o ' clock by the AV . M ., Bro . J . J . Hardey , assisted by his officers , in the three degrees , when Bros . Eicke , Addison , and Pike , having undergone a strict examination as to their proficiency in the previous degreesand being found

, qualified , were raised to the degree of M . M . Bro . Caulcher , P . M ., then , at the request of the AV . M :., took the chair and informed the Brethren the next business was to pass Bros . Austin , Grey , AV . Lodge , II . Loclge , and Tomlinson to the second degree ; he should , therefore , proceed to ask them the necessary questions . These having been replied to in a very satisfactory manner , the Brethren were admitted to the F . C . degree . Bro . Eraser was

then presented as W . M . elect , as being well-skilled iu the . Craft , for the benefit of installation . The ancient , charges and reflations ivere read by the Secretary ; and the W . M . elect having " signified his submission thereto , was regularly installed anil invested with the bad ge and jewel of his office . Having appointed and invested his officers , be was proclaimed three times in the usual way . The officers for the next twelve months are—Bros . E . I . Fraser , AV . M . ; Robinson , S . AV . ; Stapleton , J . AV . ; Caulcher , Trca . ; 11 . A . Stacey , Sec . ; Symes , S . D . ; H . Williams , J . D . ; Tindali , I . G . ; Beckett , Tyler . We may here remark that the ceremony of

Metropolitan.

installation was most ; ably and impressively performed hy Bro . Caulcher , P . M ., with a force and eloquence seldom surpassed , eliciting the warmest approbation from the Brethren of the Lodges and visitors , among whom we noticed Bros . Mocatta , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S ., Lancashire ; Servante , 3 ; Phillips , 3 ; Paine , P . M . 11 ; Gladwin , AV . M . 25 ; Dragoni , 25 ; Marshall , 25 ; Draper , P . M . 34 ., ; G . States , P . M . 166 , Prov . G . S . B . for Berks ancl Bucks ; Tyrrell , P . M . 16 S ; J . AV . Adams , P . M . 169 ; Collins , AV . M . 902 ; Hains , 131

( Dublin ); Crofts . The Loclge was then resumed in the first degree , and the newly-installed W . M . initiated Messrs . Jones ancl Correy into the Order . The newly-installed AV . M . made a present to the Loclge of a portrait of his H . R . H . Prince Frederick AVilliam of Prussia , in an elegant ancl costly frame . A sovereign was voted to a poor woman , the wife of a Scotch Mason , whose husband had deserted her . A notice of motion , given by Bro . Caulcher , P . M . ancl Treas . at the Lodge meeting in Mayaud seconded by Bro . I .

, Hardy , to the following effect : — " That an application be made to the Supreme Grand Chapter , for a warrant for a Chapter to be attached to this Lodge , " was then discussed ancl unanimously carried . The business of the Loclge being ended , the Brethren , to the number of fifty-five , retired to the dining-hall , where a mostsplendid banquet was provided .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

DURHAM . AA ' HABTLErooi . —Harbour of Hefuge Lodge , ( 10 G 6 . )—Somesixteen or eighteen months ago , as our readers may recollect , AVest Hartlepool was solemnly united in the mystic tie ivhich binds together "the antient and honourable fraternity of free and accepted Masons . " The union was marked by the usual ceremonial—in

which , however , so far as its individuality was concerned , AVesfc Hartlepool was not very numerously represented . The R . AV . Prov-G . M ., assisted by his Officers ancl a large assemblage of Masons from , the neighbouring towns , with some two or three resident Brethren , constituted a Lodge , ( number 1 , 066 on the register , ) and not inappropriately named by its founders the " Harbour of Refuge Lodge . " Brother George Moore , P . M ., of St . Helen's , Hartlepool , pending the minority in Masonry of the new Locl undertook the duties

ge , of AA ' . M . These duties he has well and dutifully fulfilled—the Loclge under his care having grown to a membership of about fifty , with an excellent and well-deserved reputation for its zeal ancl . promptitude in the fulfilment of all the obligations of the Craft . But it is not alone to the way in which Brother Moore discharged , his sponsorial duties that the Loclge is indebted for its rapid progress , and the harmony and good-fellowship which have been its experience . In the Wardens ancl Brethren he had most excellent

coadjutors , and more particularly in Brother John Sutcliffe ,, manager of the shipping department of the AVest Hartlepool Company's business . Brother Sutcliffe was chiefly instrumental in the foundation of the Loclge , and since its constitution has fifled the chair of Junior AVarden . To his munificence , it is largely indebted for the completeness of its furniture and paraphernalia ;

and to his geniality of disposition , ancl thorough devotion to the principles of the Craft for the harmony ivhich has prevailed at its meetings , and the popularity which Freemasonry has achieved in AVest Hartlepool . This being so , it was but natural that the Brethren should wish to bestow upon Brother Sutcliffe the highest honours in their gift ; ancl , at the end of the first year , in May last , as soon as they hael on their roll of ordinary members the means of working the Lodge without extraneous aid , they did

so , by electing him AV . M . for the ensuing year . It was resolved too ,, that his installation should be marked by an eclat whicli should in some degree testify the high estimation in which he is held , and arrangements were made accordingly . The event came oft' on Wednesday , August 1 , when the hopes and Irishes of the Brethren were ' fully realised . There was a muster of the Craft not by any means , usual in this district at an installation ; the business of the Lodgewas conducted in a way which reflected the hihest credit ; on all

g concerned ; and the banquet at the close was on a scale of extraordinary magnificence . The visiting Brethren from West Yorkshire , including representatives from nearly every Lodge in that province , arrived by special train afc half-past eleven , and marched to the Royal , where the proceedings were commenced about an hour afterwards . Brother Moore , having opened the Loclge , vacated the chair in favour of Brother George Fearnley , R . AV . D . Prov . G . M . of the AVesfc Riding of " Yorkshirewhoby requestconducted

, , , the installation . Brother Sutelitt ' e ' s mother Lodge is situated in the province of AVest Yorkshire—noted for its zeal in Masonry , the liberality of its contributions to the charities , and the high qualities of its 1 ) . Prov . G . M . —and hence the strength with which ifc mnstcred . The following past and present Grand Officers from