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THEMASOMCMIMOR. * * All communications to be addressed to the EBITOB , « t 2 > to . 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London , W . C .

Masonic Mems.

MASONIC MEMS .

TUB UKIVEESAIT MASONIC CALENDAE is now in the press , and will shortly be published . We shall bo glad to receive from our correspondents any information of alterations , so that it may be corrected up to tbe moment of publication . It lias been decided that in future the publication of tbe CALENDAR shall take place after tlie installation of the M . W . Grand Master and

appointment of Grand Officers . A LODGE of Instruction is held in connection with the North York'Lodge ( No . 602 ) , Middlesborough , at the Freemasons' Hall in that town .

BOYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOB BOXS . —APRIL ELECTION . —Votes are earnestly solicited on behalf of William Grant Fabian , for this , tbe fifth application . His father , Bro . Augustus Fabian , has been very zealous and energetic in the cause of Masonry , and has been instrumental in founding and resuscitating several lodges and chapters . He is a P . M . of the Portsmouth

Lodge ( No . 487 ) , P . Prov . S . G . Warden of Hants , Mark M ., Eoyal Arch , Eose Croix , and Knight Templar , but owing to sttddcn and severe misfortunes , his circumstances are now very reduced , and bis means are totally inadequate to maintain aucl educate his large family , four of whom aro entirely , aud four partially , dependent on Lis very limited resources , and be is

compelled to make this appeal to the brethren and subscribers . This case was second on the list of unsuccessful candidates last election and is vouched for , and urgently recommended by a strong list of influential brethren , as very deserving of support Bro . Fabian will feel very grateful for votes . Address , S , Waterford-terrace "North , Walham-green , S . W . Girls' School or Bonevolent Institution proxies equally valuable for exchanging .

IIIE votes and interest of the brethren are solicited on behalf of Frank Loud , a candidate for admission to the Boys' School . The late father of the applicant was a member of Prince Edwin Lodge , No . 125 , Hy the , of which he had held the office of Warden , he was also a member of the Invicta Loclge , Ashlbril , No . 709 , having been a subscribing- member 18 years . The widow ancl eight

children are entirely dependant upon friends for support . The case is strongly recommended by Bro . Thos . A . Chubb , the esteemed Secretary of the Britannic Lodge , and a number of influential brethren whose names will be seen on reference to our advertising columns .

Inn "Masonic Dirge , " tho second and concluding portion of which is published iu our columns , is by Bro . Emra Holmes , 31 ° , Knt . Comp . Royal Order of Scotland , the author of the " Masonic Anthem " ( which also appeared in the FUEJOIASONS ' MAGAZINE ) , " Let there be Light , " and also of a serenade , " The Lover's Watch . " Mr . Hoggett , Bro . Holmes' collaborates ; is

the composer of many pieces , sacred and secular— " Let the Voice of the People decide , " " The Daisy Dell , " and ' ¦ ' Beautiful Nellie , " being amongst the most noticeable of his songs . The "Masonic Dirge" will shortly be published in music form , of which due notice will be given .

Tl'LEES of Lodges , Janitors of Chapters , Equerries of Encampments , & c , in England , Scotland , and Ireland , are requested to forward their names aud addresses to the Publisher of THE

Masonic Mems.

FEEEHASOKS ' S MAG-AZINE , SO that a complete Register and Directory may be compiled . THE next meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Middle * sex -will take place on Saturday , May 7 th , on which occasion tbe Provincial Grand Lodgo will be received by the brethren of Villiers Lodge ( No . 1 , 194 ) , Isle worth .

A QuAEiEBLy GEAND CoioitTNiCATroif of tho Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania was held on tbe first evening in March ; R . W . Geand Master Lamherton in the east , R . W . Deputy Grand Master Perkins , E . W . Senior Grand Master Potter , R . W . Junior Grand Warden Clark , and E . W . Grand Secretary John Thomson , in their respective stations . The meeting -was largely attended ^ aud a lodge of instruction was held the following day .

GEAND LODGE or MINNESOTA . —At the annual communication of Grand Loclge of the State of Minnesota , held in the city of St . Paul , on the 13 th clay of January , 1870 , the following brethren were duly elected Grand Officers for the ensuing year : —M . W . Bro . C . W . Nash , Grand Master ; E . AV . Bros . G . B . Cooley , D . G . Master ; S . Y . Hyde , S . G-. W .,- F . Joss , J . G . W . j

G . L . Otis , Grand' Treasurer ; W . S . Coombes , Grand Secretary . JOHN ETJST , formerly the publisher of this MAGAZINE , who was dismissed on the 7 th of October last , for being drunk and disorderly , was tried on the 1 st Feb ., at the Old Bailey , on the first of several counts , in an indictment—Heyina v . Rust—and was found guilty of embezzlement , ancl sentenced to four

months' imprisonment with hard labour . The prisoner , for some time past , by advertisement and otherwise , solicited aid from the members of the Craft , upon false representations , and with malicious motives . The prosecution in question did not originate , ancl has no connection with the Proprietors of this MAGAZINE . This notice has become necessary in consequence

of communications received from various quarters , stating that the prisoner had attempted to excite sympathy in his behalf ancl under that pica obtain monies from those with whom his duties , as an employe in this office , brought him into communication . MASONIC LIFEBOAT FUND . —The . sum of £ 10 ISs . lias been

received on behalf the Masonic Lifeboat , ancl paid into the hands of Willis , Percival , and Co ., being the third list from Bro . Jessie Banning , S . W . of Lodgo Concord ( No . 3-1-3 ) , Preston . The names of the subscribers will be found in another column . Two new lodges were consecrated ou Wednesday last—the Marylebone Loclge , Eyre Arms , St . John ' s-wood , by Bro . J .

Hervey , G . Sec . ; aucl the St . John of Wapping , at Wapping , by Bro . Brett , Assist . G . Purst . Having to go to press a clay earlier in consequence of Good Friday , we are unable to give a report of tho proceedings .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

ENGLISH CONSTITUTION . METROPOLITAN .

For , im-DE AND OLD COTIBEBLAKD LODGE ( NO . 12 ) . —The brethren of this old lodge held tbe last meeting of the season at the Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leactenhall-strcet . The chair hoina ; occupied by Bro . Dudley Rolls , W . M ., . supported bv Bros . Bryant , P . U ., SAV . ; Bowler , P . M ., J . W . ; Eull ' , P . M ., Treas . ; Cogan , Sec . ; C . F . Lilley , S . D . ; A . Snelgrove , J . D . ; Blum , I . G . ; R . W . Stewart , I . P . M . ; Le llaitre , P . M . ; Ware . P . M ., unci many others . The visitors were : Bros . Hardy , P . M . late 12 ; F . Walters , P . M . 73 ; Jones , W . M . 108 ; Dr . Eieglc , W . M . ISo ; Tagliatieo ; !" Villiers , 780 ; John Walton , 55 j Charles