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According to this , the second mentioned above bears the earlier date , whereas the first bears the earlier number—a discrepancy , the explanation of which I could not obtain from an old member of No . 84 , who pointed out the errors to me , and kindly procured the warrants for my inspection .- These cases confirm an opinion I have often heard expressed , that the

accuracy of the " Freemasons' Pocket-book" is not to be depended upon . In hope that these statements may lead to examination and more care iu the compilation in future , I remain , yours obediently and fraternally , H . H ., P . M . and See . of St . Aubin ' s Lodge ( No . 958 ) . Jersey , Dec . 31 . 1864 .

Dr. Oliver.

DR . OLIVER .

TO THE EDITOK Of THE rKEEJTASOSS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC ITIItKOR . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I have read the valuable works on Freemasonry by the Rev . Dr . Oliverworks showing so much research and Masonic knowledge that every Mason should read them . No one can deny that the Craft are greatly indebted to Dr . Oliver for having spent a long life in

establishing our Order to be founded on principles at once grand , noble , and possessing all that is worth a good man ' s and a good Christian ' s respect , admiration , and love . But I would ask , what has been done for Dr . Oliver , to whom evei'j Mason is so much indebted ? Nothing .

I now write to you to urge a move amongst the Craft to rectify this . I propose as follows : — The Rev . Dr . Oliver is now so far advanced in age that we cannot exjiect to have him amongst us for many more years . 1 would , therefore , suggest that a subscription be raised blodges and individual Masons

y for the purpose of at once securing a handsomely framed likeness of the Rev . Doctor , full length , life size , with suitable inscription at the foot of the frame ; of course , in full Masonic costume , to be hung up in the new Masonic hall . I feel sure that lodges and Masons by hundreds will respond to thisso that the

, subscriptions need be only small— £ 2 , or even £ 1 , from lodges , and Is . from individual Masons would , 1 think , bring a large sum ; for what Mason does not love and respect the name of Dr . Oliver ? The Rev . Dr . has done much for Masons , for he has devoted his life to show the Order we all revere to be

based upon all that 13 dear to Masons and to man ; for unless this Order is what he has established it to he , would wise and sensible men belong to it . I do hope , then , that the Craft will come forward to perpetuate the name of one who has done more than any other man for our Order . I am prepared to forward from my own lodge ( No .

$ 32 ) , £ 2 and 2 s . from each member , as soon as I know where the money can be paid . I trust to some good Masons at home starting this . I think the Lincolnshire Masons should begin . I am , dear Sir and Brother , yours faithfully and fraternally , A . J . GREENLAW , Lieut .-Col .

Hon . P . G . S . W . of England ; P . Prov . S . G . W . for Southern India ; P . Prov . J . G . W . for Devonshire and Southern India ; and P . M . of five other lodges . Rangoon , Fast Indies , l ^ ov . 19 th , 1864 .

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THE MASONIC MIRROR .

MASONIC MEMS . The Robert Burns Lodge ( No . 25 ) has just set a noble example to other lodges , having out of its accumulated Benevolent Fund voted £ 100 to the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Masons and their Widows , and £ 52 10 s . to each of jhe Schools . The lodge will be represented , at all the

Festivals . At the Board of Benevolence on the 21 st ult ., twelve petitioners ' were relieved with various sums , amounting in the aggregate to £ 134

NEW LODGES . According to the official" Calendar , " just published , warrants have been granted for the following lodges during the past twelve months : — 994 Rangiora Lodge , Bangiora , New Zealand . 995 Lodof FurnessUlverstoneLancashire .

ge , , 996 Sondes Lodge , East Dereham , Norfolk . 997 Southern Cross Lodge , Invereargill , New Zealand . 99 S YVelchpool Lodge , Welchpool . 999 Kobort Burns' Lodge , Manchester . 1000 Priory Lodge , Southend , Essex . 1001 Harrogate and Claro Lodge , Harrogate . 1002 Slciddaw Lodge , Cockermoutb .

1003 Prince of Wales Lodge , Jersey . 1004 . Atliole Lodge , Isle of Man . 1005 Zetland Lodge , Newenfc , Gloucestershire . 1006 Tregullon Lodge , Gwennap , Cornwall . 1007 Howe and Charnwood Lodge , Loughborough . 1008 Boyal St . Edmund ' s Lodge , Bury St . Edmunds . 1009 Shakespere Lodge , Manchester . 1010 Kingston Lodge , Kingston-npon-HuH .

1011 Richmond Lodge , Salford . 1012 Prince of Wales Lodge , Bury , Lancashire . 1013 Boyal Victoria Lodge , Liverpool . 1014 Dekran Lodge , Smyrna , Asia Minor .

1015 St . George Lodge , Smyrna , Asia Minor . 1016 Elkington Lodge , Birmingham . 1017 Moivtefiore Lodge , Freemasons' Tavern . 1018 Shakespeare Lodge , Bradfield . 1019 Lodge of Sincerity , Wakefield , Yorkshire . 1020 Grange Lodge , Hamilton , Victoria . 1021 Hartington Lodge , Strand , Barrow-on-Furness . 1022 Rising Star LodgeBloemfonteinSouth Africa .

, , 1023 Namacpia Lodge , Namaqualand , South Africa . 1024 . Lodge of St . Peter , Maldon , Essex . 1025 Lodge Star of the South , Calle Mayo , Buenos Ayres . 1026 Victoria Lodge of Hong Kong , China . 1027 Tuscan Lodge , Shanghai , China . 1028 Boyal Alfred Lodge , Alfreton . 1029 Ascension Lodge , West Coast of Africa . _ Lancashire

1030 Egerton Lodge , Heaton Norris , . 1031 Fletcher Lodge , Birmingham . 1032 Townley Parker Lodge , Whittle-le-Woods , Lane . 1033 Freemantle Lodge , Western Australia . 1034 Eeeleshill Lodge , Ecelesbill , near Bradford . 1035 Prince of Wales's Lodge , Kirkdale , Lancashire . 1036 Bowyer Lodge , Chipping Norton . 1037 Portland Lodge , Portland . 1038 Singleton Lodge of St . John , New South Wales . 1339 St . John ' s Lodge , Lichfield .

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

ST . GEORGE ' S LODGE ( NO . 140 ) . —This old ami prosperous lodge held its regular meeting on Wednesday , December 21 st , at the Lecture Hall , Greenwich . Bro . Hubbuck , W . M ., presided . The business consisted of three initiations and one passing , all of which were well performed . Bro . C . L . Smyth , S . W .,