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THEMASOIICMIRROR. * * All communications to be addressed to 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London , AV . C .
Masonic Mems.
MASONIC MEMS .
iNSmrmoff . —On Friday , January 25 th , at seven o'clock p . m ., punctually , at the Gregorian Arms , Bermondsey ( Bro . G . Drapper ' s ) . the fifteen sections will be worked . Bro . David Bose , S . D . 73 , in the chair . MASOFrc BAIX . —It is notified that the Stewards must make their final return of tickets disposed of not later than
Wednesday next , the 23 rd inst . AVe understand a number of very influential brethren have intimated their intention of being present at the ball .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
MOUNT LEBAXOX LODGE ( NO . IZ ) . —Installation Meeting . — The regular meeting of this old prosperous lodge was held on Tuesday , January 15 , at the Green Man Tavern , Tooley-stveet , Southward ( Bro . C . A . Cathie's ) . Punctually at five o ' clock p . m . the lodge was opened by Bro . Frederick Walters , P . M ., assisted by Bros . G . Morris , S . W . and W . M . elect ; T . J , Sabine , J . W . ; E . Harris , P . M . Treas . ; J . Donkin , P . M . Sec ; P . H . Kbsworth ; S . D . ; D . EoseJ . D . ; M . A . loewenstarkI . G .
, , , ; A . P . Steadman , Dir . Cers . ; G . Free , W . S . The minutes of the last lodge meeting wore read and unanimously confirmed . The report of the audit committee was read and unanimously received . Bro . J . C . Gooddy , AV . M . then took the chair . Ballots for the candidates for initiation and two joining members were taken and declared to be unanimously in favour of all their admissions . Messrs . SkeensG . HillJ . Elliottand
, , , Dudley being in attendance , were in an able manner duly initiated into Preemasonry . Jiro . H . Moore , I . P . M . then took the chair . Bro . P . Waiters , P . M . presented Bro . G . Morris , S . W and W . M elect for installation , and lie was duly installed in a board of installed masters , composed of fourteen members . He appointed Bros . P . J . Sabine , S . AV . ; P . H . Ebsworth , J . W . ; E . Harris , P . M . Treas . ; J . Donkin , P . M . Sec . ; D . Rose , S . D . ;
M . A . Loewenstark , J . D .,- G . Free , I . G . ; R . Ord , D . C . ; G- J . Grace , W . S . Bro . Dr . Dixon , P . M . presented Bro . C . Gooddy , I . P . M ., in the name of the subscribers , with a six guinea P . M . ' s jewel , contributed for him by voluntary subscriptions . Bro . J . C . Gooddy , I . P . M ., returned his thanks for it in an appropriate speech . A gentleman was proposed for initiation . Business being ended the lodge was closed . The usual good
banquet followed . Visitors wore Bros . T . G . Dickie , P . G . P . ; G . Bolton , P . M . P . Z . 169 , P . M . 147 ¦ N . Wingfielcl , W . M . 1 G 9 ; W . Andrew , S . AV . 871 , J . W . 147 ; C . G- Dilley , 147 ; T . Carter , P . M . 733 ; R . Welsfoi-d , P . M . 54-8 ; A- D . Loewenstark , P . M . 548 , P . M . 733 ; J . T . AV . Barrett , 871 , and many others whose Haines we were unable to ascertain .
_ Lodge cf Justice ( No . 147 ) - —This old lodge held its installation meeting on AVednesday , January 9 , at the White Swan Tavern , High-street , Deptford . Bro . J . Lightfoot , AV . M . presided , supported by his officers : Bros . G . Chapman , S . W . and W . M . elect ; J . Patte , J . W . ; J . Bavin , P . M . ; Sec . W . Andrews , S . D . ; Batt , J . D . ; Percival , I . G . ; G . Bolton , P . M . ; J . A . Green , P . M . ; L . Cowell , P . M . ; F . Walters , P . M . ; H . Moore . P . M . ; Clothier , P . M . and alarge number of members . Amongst tlie visitors were
, E . Bumstead , P . M . 5 IS ; H . J . Wells , 871 ; J . W . T . Barrett , S 71 , and others . The minutes of tlie previous meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . Tho report of the audit committee Avas read and confirmed . Bro . D . Davies was passed to the second degree in an able mnmier . Bro . G . Bolton , P . M * then took tbe chair . Bro . F . Walters , P . M . presented Bro . G * ChapmanSAVand WMelect for installation
BroG-, .. .. . . Bolton , P . M . then , in his usual efficient manner , regularly installed Bro . G . Chapman , W . M . for the ensuing year . The W . M . appointed the following brethren as his officers , viz . : J . Lightfoot , I . P . M . ; J . Patte , S . W . ; W . Andrews , J . W . ; J . Lightfoot , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Bavin , P . M . Sec . ; Batt , S . D . ; Percival , J . D . ; J . IVhiffin , I . G . The Tvler was not elected . The
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usual charge and addresses wero delivered by the installing master in u most able manner . A vote of thanks w ; y ; uiinnimously carried and ordered to bo recorded on the lodge nihintc book to Bro . G . Bolton , P . M . for the able manner in which he worked tbe ceremony of installation . The AV . M . presented tho five guineas P . M . Jewel voted by tho unanimous wish of the lodge to Bro . Lightfoot , I . P . M . for his valuable and efficient 1856
services rendered to the lodge during bis year of office (() , Bro . J . Lightfoot , P . M . returned his thanks for the present . Some candidates were proposed for initiation at tbo _ next meeting . Notice of motion was given to increase the initiation fee to six guineas . The lodge was closed . The usual firstclass banquet followed , served up in Bro . J . Porter's usual superior style
. Lios" AND LAM LODGE ( XO . 192 ) . —The installation meeting of this numerous and flourishing lodge was held on the 10 th inst ., at tho George Hotel , Aldermanbury . The lodge was duly opened by Bro . C . Hosgood , W . M ., assisted by Bros . Bryant , . S . W ., Gates , P . M . as J . W . and a large number of brethren . After the confirmation of tlie minutes the lodge wis opened in the second degree , when four candidates for raising were
examined and acquitted themselves satisfactorily ; and tho lodge having been opened in the third degree , the- same brethren wero solemnly raised to the sublime degree of M . M . No . less than four more brethren were passed to the second degree in the course of the evening , and Messrs . G- Trotfc and Eoberts were initiated into tlie mysteries of the Order . All tlie ceremonies were admirably rendered by Bro . Hosgood , W . M ., who also at tbe close of the initiations delivered the charge in a very pleasing and correct manner . Tho lodge
was again opened in the second degree , when Bro . Bryant , W . M . elect , Avas presented to the W . M . for installation : and after the usual preliminaries , the new Master was regularly installed by his predecessor , Bro . Hosgood , assisted by Bro . Muggeridge , P . M ., and in the presence of a full board of Masters . After the customary salutations and addresses , tho lodge Avas closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet roomwhere a tuous repast awaited themand as this
, sump , was the first meeting of the lodge at the George Hotel , Bro , Todd , the host , used his utmost endeavours to please the most fastidious , and we need harly say they wero crowned with , perfect success . Tho cloth having been drawn , and the loyal and Masonic toasts duly honoured , Bro . Muggeridge , P . M ., rose and in glowing terms expatiated upon the many merits of the outgoing MasterBroHosgoodupon whose breast he
, . , placed a ten guinea jewel , voted by the lodgo—an apron with silver ornaments , and a collar and jewel being added , by tlie members' individual subscriptions . Bro . Muggeridge stated that Bro . Hosgood had initiated twenty-four members duringhis year of office , and had won the esteem of tbe brethren by liis faultless working , as Avell as by tbe display or many genial and social good qualities ; and in affixing this splendid
jewel to his breast , be ( Bio . Muggeridge ) in the name of tbe lodge wished Bro . Hosgood many , many years of hnppincssand prosperity . Bro . Hosgood cordially thanked Bro . ilnggevidge and the brethren for their extreme kindness and for the hearty support he had received during the past year . Ho should ever retain a grateful recollection of the many courtesies lin hail experienced , and would prize the magnificent tribute of re . spect which he had that evenine- received at their hands as the
tangible expression of their generous and fraternal feelings . Bro . Hosgood also responded " for the P . M . 's , and Bro . Marsli ( P . M . 28 ) , the newly-appointed S . W ., returned his nelcno-riedg . ments for the compliment paid to the officers of the lodge in drinking their healths . Among a number of visitors present were Bro . Dr . Goldsbro' , P . S . G . W ,, Salop , and P . M . 201 anil 998 ; Uiloy , P . M . Stuart Lodge ; Turner , S . W . 105-3 ; Penny , 72 ; and others whoso names we are unable to specify .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
BEEKS AND BUCKS . KEADISO . —Grey Friars' Lodge ( No . 1 , 101 ) . —The lirst meeting of this lodge since the installation of the W . M . took place on Thursday , tbe 10 th inst ., when there was a good attendance of members present , The minutes of tlie former lodge and installation were read and confirmed , and tlie lodge was worked , in the first and second degrees . Bro . A . Welch having given proof of his efficiency AVUS duly advanced to the degree s &
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THEMASOIICMIRROR. * * All communications to be addressed to 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London , AV . C .
Masonic Mems.
MASONIC MEMS .
iNSmrmoff . —On Friday , January 25 th , at seven o'clock p . m ., punctually , at the Gregorian Arms , Bermondsey ( Bro . G . Drapper ' s ) . the fifteen sections will be worked . Bro . David Bose , S . D . 73 , in the chair . MASOFrc BAIX . —It is notified that the Stewards must make their final return of tickets disposed of not later than
Wednesday next , the 23 rd inst . AVe understand a number of very influential brethren have intimated their intention of being present at the ball .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
MOUNT LEBAXOX LODGE ( NO . IZ ) . —Installation Meeting . — The regular meeting of this old prosperous lodge was held on Tuesday , January 15 , at the Green Man Tavern , Tooley-stveet , Southward ( Bro . C . A . Cathie's ) . Punctually at five o ' clock p . m . the lodge was opened by Bro . Frederick Walters , P . M ., assisted by Bros . G . Morris , S . W . and W . M . elect ; T . J , Sabine , J . W . ; E . Harris , P . M . Treas . ; J . Donkin , P . M . Sec ; P . H . Kbsworth ; S . D . ; D . EoseJ . D . ; M . A . loewenstarkI . G .
, , , ; A . P . Steadman , Dir . Cers . ; G . Free , W . S . The minutes of the last lodge meeting wore read and unanimously confirmed . The report of the audit committee was read and unanimously received . Bro . J . C . Gooddy , AV . M . then took the chair . Ballots for the candidates for initiation and two joining members were taken and declared to be unanimously in favour of all their admissions . Messrs . SkeensG . HillJ . Elliottand
, , , Dudley being in attendance , were in an able manner duly initiated into Preemasonry . Jiro . H . Moore , I . P . M . then took the chair . Bro . P . Waiters , P . M . presented Bro . G . Morris , S . W and W . M elect for installation , and lie was duly installed in a board of installed masters , composed of fourteen members . He appointed Bros . P . J . Sabine , S . AV . ; P . H . Ebsworth , J . W . ; E . Harris , P . M . Treas . ; J . Donkin , P . M . Sec . ; D . Rose , S . D . ;
M . A . Loewenstark , J . D .,- G . Free , I . G . ; R . Ord , D . C . ; G- J . Grace , W . S . Bro . Dr . Dixon , P . M . presented Bro . C . Gooddy , I . P . M ., in the name of the subscribers , with a six guinea P . M . ' s jewel , contributed for him by voluntary subscriptions . Bro . J . C . Gooddy , I . P . M ., returned his thanks for it in an appropriate speech . A gentleman was proposed for initiation . Business being ended the lodge was closed . The usual good
banquet followed . Visitors wore Bros . T . G . Dickie , P . G . P . ; G . Bolton , P . M . P . Z . 169 , P . M . 147 ¦ N . Wingfielcl , W . M . 1 G 9 ; W . Andrew , S . AV . 871 , J . W . 147 ; C . G- Dilley , 147 ; T . Carter , P . M . 733 ; R . Welsfoi-d , P . M . 54-8 ; A- D . Loewenstark , P . M . 548 , P . M . 733 ; J . T . AV . Barrett , 871 , and many others whose Haines we were unable to ascertain .
_ Lodge cf Justice ( No . 147 ) - —This old lodge held its installation meeting on AVednesday , January 9 , at the White Swan Tavern , High-street , Deptford . Bro . J . Lightfoot , AV . M . presided , supported by his officers : Bros . G . Chapman , S . W . and W . M . elect ; J . Patte , J . W . ; J . Bavin , P . M . ; Sec . W . Andrews , S . D . ; Batt , J . D . ; Percival , I . G . ; G . Bolton , P . M . ; J . A . Green , P . M . ; L . Cowell , P . M . ; F . Walters , P . M . ; H . Moore . P . M . ; Clothier , P . M . and alarge number of members . Amongst tlie visitors were
, E . Bumstead , P . M . 5 IS ; H . J . Wells , 871 ; J . W . T . Barrett , S 71 , and others . The minutes of tlie previous meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . Tho report of the audit committee Avas read and confirmed . Bro . D . Davies was passed to the second degree in an able mnmier . Bro . G . Bolton , P . M * then took tbe chair . Bro . F . Walters , P . M . presented Bro . G * ChapmanSAVand WMelect for installation
BroG-, .. .. . . Bolton , P . M . then , in his usual efficient manner , regularly installed Bro . G . Chapman , W . M . for the ensuing year . The W . M . appointed the following brethren as his officers , viz . : J . Lightfoot , I . P . M . ; J . Patte , S . W . ; W . Andrews , J . W . ; J . Lightfoot , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Bavin , P . M . Sec . ; Batt , S . D . ; Percival , J . D . ; J . IVhiffin , I . G . The Tvler was not elected . The
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usual charge and addresses wero delivered by the installing master in u most able manner . A vote of thanks w ; y ; uiinnimously carried and ordered to bo recorded on the lodge nihintc book to Bro . G . Bolton , P . M . for the able manner in which he worked tbe ceremony of installation . The AV . M . presented tho five guineas P . M . Jewel voted by tho unanimous wish of the lodge to Bro . Lightfoot , I . P . M . for his valuable and efficient 1856
services rendered to the lodge during bis year of office (() , Bro . J . Lightfoot , P . M . returned his thanks for the present . Some candidates were proposed for initiation at tbo _ next meeting . Notice of motion was given to increase the initiation fee to six guineas . The lodge was closed . The usual firstclass banquet followed , served up in Bro . J . Porter's usual superior style
. Lios" AND LAM LODGE ( XO . 192 ) . —The installation meeting of this numerous and flourishing lodge was held on the 10 th inst ., at tho George Hotel , Aldermanbury . The lodge was duly opened by Bro . C . Hosgood , W . M ., assisted by Bros . Bryant , . S . W ., Gates , P . M . as J . W . and a large number of brethren . After the confirmation of tlie minutes the lodge wis opened in the second degree , when four candidates for raising were
examined and acquitted themselves satisfactorily ; and tho lodge having been opened in the third degree , the- same brethren wero solemnly raised to the sublime degree of M . M . No . less than four more brethren were passed to the second degree in the course of the evening , and Messrs . G- Trotfc and Eoberts were initiated into tlie mysteries of the Order . All tlie ceremonies were admirably rendered by Bro . Hosgood , W . M ., who also at tbe close of the initiations delivered the charge in a very pleasing and correct manner . Tho lodge
was again opened in the second degree , when Bro . Bryant , W . M . elect , Avas presented to the W . M . for installation : and after the usual preliminaries , the new Master was regularly installed by his predecessor , Bro . Hosgood , assisted by Bro . Muggeridge , P . M ., and in the presence of a full board of Masters . After the customary salutations and addresses , tho lodge Avas closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet roomwhere a tuous repast awaited themand as this
, sump , was the first meeting of the lodge at the George Hotel , Bro , Todd , the host , used his utmost endeavours to please the most fastidious , and we need harly say they wero crowned with , perfect success . Tho cloth having been drawn , and the loyal and Masonic toasts duly honoured , Bro . Muggeridge , P . M ., rose and in glowing terms expatiated upon the many merits of the outgoing MasterBroHosgoodupon whose breast he
, . , placed a ten guinea jewel , voted by the lodgo—an apron with silver ornaments , and a collar and jewel being added , by tlie members' individual subscriptions . Bro . Muggeridge stated that Bro . Hosgood had initiated twenty-four members duringhis year of office , and had won the esteem of tbe brethren by liis faultless working , as Avell as by tbe display or many genial and social good qualities ; and in affixing this splendid
jewel to his breast , be ( Bio . Muggeridge ) in the name of tbe lodge wished Bro . Hosgood many , many years of hnppincssand prosperity . Bro . Hosgood cordially thanked Bro . ilnggevidge and the brethren for their extreme kindness and for the hearty support he had received during the past year . Ho should ever retain a grateful recollection of the many courtesies lin hail experienced , and would prize the magnificent tribute of re . spect which he had that evenine- received at their hands as the
tangible expression of their generous and fraternal feelings . Bro . Hosgood also responded " for the P . M . 's , and Bro . Marsli ( P . M . 28 ) , the newly-appointed S . W ., returned his nelcno-riedg . ments for the compliment paid to the officers of the lodge in drinking their healths . Among a number of visitors present were Bro . Dr . Goldsbro' , P . S . G . W ,, Salop , and P . M . 201 anil 998 ; Uiloy , P . M . Stuart Lodge ; Turner , S . W . 105-3 ; Penny , 72 ; and others whoso names we are unable to specify .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
BEEKS AND BUCKS . KEADISO . —Grey Friars' Lodge ( No . 1 , 101 ) . —The lirst meeting of this lodge since the installation of the W . M . took place on Thursday , tbe 10 th inst ., when there was a good attendance of members present , The minutes of tlie former lodge and installation were read and confirmed , and tlie lodge was worked , in the first and second degrees . Bro . A . Welch having given proof of his efficiency AVUS duly advanced to the degree s &