The Masonic Mirror.

THE MASONIC MIRROR .

MASONIC MEMS . It is probable that tho Foundation Stone of the Devonport Hospital will he laid with Masonic honours . There is no doubt the G . M . will he petitioned for a dispensation to allow the brethren to appear in procession with Masonic clothing-. The R . W . D . Prov . G . M . for Cornwall , will consecrate the new

lodge at Millbrook , on the Sth May . Circulars have been issued inviting the brethren of the neighbourhood to be present . Bso . Rodda is to be the W . M . Devonport is setting an example which we hope ere many years to see general . The only two lodges in the town , Friendship ( No . 23 S ) and Industry ( No . 280 ) have built or remodelled

suitable premises , ivhich they hold exclusively for the business of the Croft . Thursday , the 2-fth instant , is appointed by the R . W . Prov . G . M . of the province of Gloucester to consecrate the St . George's Lodge , and instal the W . M . in ancient form , in the presence of the R . W . D . Prov . G . M . and other Prov . G . Officers .

The day ivill be celebrated by a grand Masonic Ball in the Town Hall in the evening of the same day , ancl it is anticipated that at the consecration , ancl especially the ball , there will be a very large attendance . The M . W . G . M . has been pleased to grant a centenary jewel to the Albion Lodge ( No . IV ) , Quebec .

Tho Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire is to he held at Huddersfield , on Wednesday next . Bro . H . G . Warren has promised to visit Leeds on Saturday , the 26 th inst ., and deliver tho Prestonian Lecture , on the invitation of brethren ofthe Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 382 ) .

The Royal Benevolent Institution For Aged Masons And Their Widows.

THE ROYAL BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION FOR AGED MASONS AND THEIR WIDOWS .

We again direct the attention of the brethren to the case of MKS . ELIZABETH PIPEK , who , in her 77 th year , now appeals for the eighth time to he elected on the funds of this Institution , and now have the pleasure of acknowledging the receipt of the following votes : —• Votes already announced 84

Bro . Bridges , P . G . S . B 40 „ Boyd S „ Ledger S „ P . ( Bath ) 5 s 4 „ Scott , P . G . D S „ Smith , W ., CJ ? 8 Lodge No . 202 4 Lodge No . 752 4 .

168 Wc have also received the male proxies of No . 752 in addition to those announced last week . It will be seen , by an advertisement ivhich appears in another part of our paper , that Mrs . Mary Bethia Baker , No . 11 on the list , has ceased to exist . . The votes of many of our Kentish ,

brethren will consequently be set at liberty , and we confidently appeal to them under the circumstances to transfer them to Bro . Warren on behalf of Mrs . Piper , feeling assured that they will agree with us , that she has been too long on the list of candidates . BEETHEEI ., remember the EIGHTH ASELICATIOX . LET II

HE THE LAST . Proxies will be thankfully received by Bro . Henry G . Warren , at the Office of the FEEEUASOJ -S' MAGAZINE , 19 , Salisburystreet , Strand , or at 6 , Bed Lion-square , London , AV . C . Every 5 s . subscribed will buy four votes .

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

GUAM . STEWARDS' LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday last , Bro . Hinxman presiding in the absence of Bro . Samuels , W . M ., when Bros . King and Spencer were elected members of the lodge . Exocn LODGE ( NO . 11 ) . —The last meeting this Season took place on Wednesday , at the Freemasons' Tavern , when the W . M . ( Bro . W . J . Ruel ) had sufficient business to try the capabilities of the most experienced Mason . He most abl

y initiated Mr . Edward Henry Percy Perminger ancl Mr . James Hastings , passed Bro . Henry Denduyts ; and raised Bros . F . Ferguson and Jules Jacobin . The W . M . was well supported by his officers , Bros . Moutrie , Heard , Swann , and Greaves , after which the brethren retired to refreshment , and unmistakably enjoyed themselves , especially in listening to the admirable vocal abilities of Bros . P . M . C . Watson , Moutrie , and Greaves . Tho initiates were more than usuallhappy in returning thanks

y for their health , and Captain Crow , P . Prov . G . S . B . of Essex , in very neat and appropriate language returned thanks for the visitors . For the toast of " The Officers , " through some clever remarks of the S . W ., he caused them singly to return thanks , when Bro . Frederic Ledger passed some happy and well-deserved remarks upon the very admirable " working" that evening of

the W . M ., his Wardens , and Deacons . —At the previous meeting the immediate P . M ., Bro . Chas . Watson , performed his duties to perfection in a truly Masonic and gentlemanly manner , and a most sensible speech , Bro . P . M . Potter ( the Father ofthe Lodge ) presented him with a handsome Jewel , which bore the following- inscription : — "March 12 th , 1 S 62 . Presented to Bro . C . J . Wastson , ' P . M ., by the members of the of Enoch Lodge ( No . 11 ) as a mark of esteem and regard for the abilitand

, y zeal displayed by him during the year he presided as Worshipful Master . " Bro . Watson , in feeling and manly language , expressed his thanks for the honour conferred upon him . EASTEES - STAE LODGE ( N O . 112 ) . —The last meeting of the season of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the Oth inst ., at the Rose and Crown , Bromley , Middlesex , attended , by Bro . Horatio Grey , W . M . ; Bros . E . W . Davis , Marriott , and Sharp ,.

P . M . s , and several other brethren , when _ 3 ros . Collier and Watts were raised to the third degree . It was resolved that the usual summer festival should be held on Wednesday , the 9 th'July , the arrangements to he superintended by a committee of tho AV . M ., P . M . s , and Secretary . After the disposal of sundry routine business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the accustomed pleasant banquet . Bros . How and Clay were visitors , the latter being proposed as a joining member .

LODGE or , To _? l ? A ( NO . 223 ) . —This lodge met on Monday evening last , at the Albion Tavern ; when a vote having been taken for the admission of Mr . Abraham Eskell , which was unanimously recorded , he was with Mr . W . F . Henson ( previously admitted ) initiated into the order , both of the candidates seeming to be deeply impressed with the solemnity of the ceremony . Bros . Aclolph , Blumenthal , Laurie , and Levy having shewn their proficiency in the first degreewere then passed to

, the second degree in due form , when after some routine business tho W . M ., Bro . S . V . Abraham , said that previously to closing the lodge he had to call the notice of the brethren to the loss they had sustained since last meeting , then , in the apparent full vigour of health they had their lamented brother , J . Ely , amongst them but it had pleased the Almighty , in his wisdon , to remove him from their midstand hethe AV . M . was most anxious to

, , , take tho first opportunity of expressing his mead of praise towards their late brother ' s charitable disposition , and attention to the lodge while with them . The lodge being then closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment , ancl departed highly pleased with the evening they had passed .

• POLISH NATIOSAX LODGE ( NO . 778 ) . —The Installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , on the 10 th instant , when Bro . Lemanski very efficiently installed the S . W ., Bro . Lnblinski , W . M ., who thereupon was pleased to appoint and invest his officers as follows : —Bros . No-vakowslu , S . W . ; Mercik , J . AV . ; Lemanski , re-appointed Treas . ; Paas , re-appointed Sec ; Siniond , S . D . ; Clendinning , J . D . ; ancl Becket , re-appointed T yler . The Lodge being closed and the

banquet over , after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the AV . M . gave " The Healths of the Visitors , Bros , Graygoose and Matthew Cooke . " He said they were always glad to see visiting brethren , and never were without one or more . One of