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Masonic Mems.

or who have Masonic curiosities which thoy would like exhibited at the meeting , aro requested to communicate with J the Honorary Secretaries , not later than Tuesday next . BRETHREN arc reminded that the Lodge Music published a few weeks ago , in several issues of the MAGAZINE , has been republished in a convenient form for Lodge use , price 2 s . 6 d .

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

LODGE OE FIDELITY ( No . 3 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemason ' s Hall , on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., for the transaction of business , aud the installation of the W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge being opened , and minutes read , the installation was proceeded with , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . Robinson . The W . M ., Bro . G . Cordwell , being saluted in the usual maimer , then elected his officers as follows : —Bios . TerryS . W . ; KaylerJ . W . ; Dearsley . P . M .

, , , Tress . ; Mc'Dougal , S . D . ; Pottinger , J . D . ; and Green , I . G . Bro . J . Squire , P . M ., was re-elected Treas . A vote of thanks , proposed by Bro . Robinson , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Shaekclton , was unanimously accorded to Bro . Dearsley , P . M ., for the very handsome present of eight collars and silver jewels , for the use of the lodge , to re-place those that bad been unfortunately lost . They were supplied bBro . George Kenningof

y , Little Britain . The W . M . intimated bis intention of acting as Steward at the inauguration of the new buildings at Great Queen-street . Three proposals for initiation having been received , the lodge was closed , aud the brethren sat down to oue of Bro . Gosdcn's first-rate banquets . A pleasant evening was spent , which was considerably enhanced by the singing of Bros . Lawler , D . King , and other professional brethren .

ENOCH LODGE ( NO . 11 . )—The above lodge met at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen Street , on Thursday the 10 th inst ., Bro . J . B . Ciabetta , W . M . in the chair . The W . M . in a very able aud impressive manner , initiated Mr . F . G . Powell . Bro . Adkins being a candidate for the second degree , having answered the necessary questions , was duly passed to the deoree of a F . C . The brethren then adjourned to a simple banquet , provided bBro . Gosden the usual and Masonic toasts were

y given . The visitors , were Bros . Berry , 211 ; Norton , St . James's Union ; Kershaw , W . M ., 193 ; II . M . Levy , P . M ., ISS ; Wright , W . M ., 50-1 ; Kershaw , W . M ., returned thanks in a very able manner . There was very good singing by the W . M . Bro . E . Lewis , S . W . and Bro . Watson . Bro . Peter Matthews , the indefatigable Secretary , looked after the interests of the brethren in every possible way , and a very pleasant evening was the result .

BEITANNIC LODGE ( NO . 33 ) . —This ably conducted lodge met on the 12 th inst . There were present , Bro . Glegg , W . M . ; Shields , S . W . ; Church , J . W . ; Crorabie , Trens . ; Chubb , Sec ' . ; Glaisher , S . D . ; Ohren , J . D . ; G . England , sen . ; Dir . of Cers . ; G . England , jun ., Steward ; C . T . Speight , Tyler ; Strapp , ' Bridges , Peirce , Hawkins , Win . Smith , C . E ., and Grissell . P . M . ' s ; J . Church , Rendered ( took second degree ) , Rumble , Cope , T . D . ParkerRobertsonRochussenPalmerYoungRicksEastwood

, , , , , , , Muriel , Fiuley , Voile , Paddon , Turner , R . Clarke , Brownins , Jaratt , Burke , Dixon , Hnrsley , Sharp , Norman , Webb , Chile , Furness , Langley , Tiuscott , Pawley , James , and Strawbvidge . Messrs . J . W . Wright and Gammon wore initiated in due and nviticnt manner . The following visitors were also present : — Bros . T . II . Bridges , 1 , 216 ; Williams , 49 ; Strouts , P . M . 1 , N . Z . ; Hartley , 25 , P . M . ; Clewer , 31 . j Fuller , St , Albans ; Patten

, P . G . S . B . ; Palmer , Elli , Bath , 772 ; W . Sharp , 37 ; Harding , 231 ; Kenniivj , 192 ; Cargill , -19 ; Hyde Pullenj D . P . G . M ., J . W ., P . G . S . B . ; Stephenson , -19 ; F . Walters , P . M . 73 ; Payne , 311 ; Cave , 'ill . The brethren , upon the conclusion of the lodge business , adjourned to an elegant banquet , and the night passed in the full glow of brotherl y love and harmony . VITUUVLAX LODGE ( NO . 87 ) . —A meeting of this lod took

ge place on the 10 th inst ., Bro . Meredith , the W . M ., talcing- Ids place punctually . The business to be done was very heavy , and also important , inasmuch as thero was a second election to take place for the W . M . It appears that at the December meeting the J . W . was elected , but at the following meeting in January , the election was not confirmed by a large majority . Hence the

reason of the second election , -which has resulted in the S . W . obtaining the choice of the brethren to fill the chair . Two gentlemen were initiated , three passed , and three raised . Bro . George , of Lodge 898 , was elected as a joining member . The ceremonies were very efficiently worked by Bro . Merodith . Business being over , the brethren retired for refreshment , prepared in Bro . Frampton's best style . The usual toasts were iven and acknowledgedSome ital songs were givcu by

g . cap several brethren , who finally broke up at an early hour , highly pleased with having spent a happy evening . POLISH NATIONAL LODGE . — - ( NO . 531 . )—This highly influential aud respected lodge , met on the 11 th inst . at the Freemasons ' Hall . The W . M . Bro . F . H . Gilbart occupying the chair . Bro-Hockey having shewn bis proficiency , was duly raised to the sublime degree of a MMBrosChorrill and Vincentwere

.. . , then passed to the second degree—no other business being before the lodge , Bro . Major Charles Sztilezewski then informed the brethren , that with deep regret he had to inform the brethren of the death of Bro . J . Michalski , an old and valued member of the lodge and one of its founders , and proposed the brethren should appear in mourning on the next regular meeting , as a mark of the high estimation by every brother of the lodge , which was

carried unanimously . The brethren then adjourned to a sumptuous banquet proposed by Bro . Gosden . The usual toasts were given and responded to , after which , the memory of the late Bro . Michalski was drunk in solemn silence . The visitors Bros . Hollingsworth , P . G . S . D ., P . M . < 187 . i H . Whery , P . M ., 188 ; J . R . Pratt , 460 ; G . Spun , 733 ; Davis , 733 ; and Baker , P . M . B . io . Hollingsworth returned thanks for the visitors , and remarked although be belonged to a good working Provincial

Lodge , yet he had never seen it so well performed as on that occasion . The W . M . in responding to his health having been proposed and so warmly responded to by the brethren . Stated the lodge was originally instituted by brethren of the Polish Nation , but since then a great many of the brethren had joined and been instituted from this Nation , and lie was proud to seemany of the old stock remaining and the good feeling that exists

among them . There was some very excellent singing by Bro ? - Davis , Spurr , Baxter , and Howteuy ; Bro- CherriU was loudly applauded for his excellent comic song , that elicited roars of laughter . The brethren then separated after having spent a very delightful evening .

CANONBTJEY LODGE ( NO . 657 . )—This lodge met on the 11 th . inst ., at Haxell's Hotel , Strand . Bro . C . Roberts , S . W ., was installed iu the chair of K . S ., in a very masterly manner by Bro . Cox , P . M .. The officers having been appointed , the lodge was closed and the banquet followed , which reflected great credit on the host . Toast , song and sentiment followed and a most enjoyable evening was spent . BELGEAVE LODGE ( NO . 719 ) . —The ordinary meeting of this

lodge took place on the 19 th inst . Present : Bros . Bourne , W . M . ; lI . Watkir . son , S . W . ; G . Pymin , J . D . ; J . G . Froud , P . Jr ., Treas . ; II . Garrod , P . M ., Sec ; P . Parsons , S . D . ; S . Homewoxl , J . D . ; E . Scott , I . G . ; Win . Ough , P . M ., Assist . G . Burst . ; Grog-au , P . M ., Ranting , P . M ., T . Stripp , E . Harper , W . Mackrill , W . A . Catmor , A . Lefeber , W . Pierce , & c , and several visitorsamong whom wc noticed Bros . DickettsW . M .

, , , Robert Burns ( No . 25 ) . Punctually at five o ' clock , all the officers being present , after the confirmation of the minutes , the ballot was taken for Messrs . F . J . Kadie aud J . Holloway , which proving unanimous in their favour , were separately introduced and initiated iu the W . M . ' s noted style . Several resolutions , of which notice had been given , to alter the bye-laws , were then discussedbut the inion of the lodge being unmistalceably

, op against the first two , the others were withdrawn . This concluding the business , the lodge was closed iu due form , and the brethren repaired to the banquet table , where a most delightful evening was spent , Bro . Eadio responding for the initiated . Bro . Dicketts replied for the visitors , and the Senior Warden for the officers . Several of the brethren enlivened the evening with some most excellent liarmonv .

MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( No . 781 ) . —This prosperous lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Wedmsday last , tho 10 th inst ., at the Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , Limeliouse . Present , Bros . Bracebridge , W . M . ; E . T . Read , S . W . ; Helps , J . W . ; Bradbury , S . D . ; Armstrong , J . D . ; and Reeves , I . G . The minutes of the last lodge being read and confirmed , the ceremonies , which consisted of one raising , four passings , and four initiations , were admirably rendered by Bro . J . Wright , P . M . and Treas ., assisted by Bro . Killick , P . M . Bro . Bracebridge , the

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SKETCHES OF NOTABLE MASONIC WORKS. Article 1
MASONIC DISCIPLINE.—XII. Article 3
THE SEPULCHRE OF SOLOMON, KING OF ISRAEL. Article 5
THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARS. Article 6
FUNERAL ORATION. Article 8
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 9
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 11
BRO. FINDEL AND BRO. MORRIS. Article 12
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MASONIC MEMS. Article 12
METROPOLITAN. Article 13
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ROYAL ARCH. Article 18
MARK MASONRY. Article 18
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. Article 18
MASONIC FESTIVITIES. Article 19
Obituary. Article 19
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. Article 19
MEETINGS OF THE LEARNED SOCIETIES. Article 20
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Masonic Mems.

or who have Masonic curiosities which thoy would like exhibited at the meeting , aro requested to communicate with J the Honorary Secretaries , not later than Tuesday next . BRETHREN arc reminded that the Lodge Music published a few weeks ago , in several issues of the MAGAZINE , has been republished in a convenient form for Lodge use , price 2 s . 6 d .

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

LODGE OE FIDELITY ( No . 3 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemason ' s Hall , on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., for the transaction of business , aud the installation of the W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge being opened , and minutes read , the installation was proceeded with , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . Robinson . The W . M ., Bro . G . Cordwell , being saluted in the usual maimer , then elected his officers as follows : —Bios . TerryS . W . ; KaylerJ . W . ; Dearsley . P . M .

, , , Tress . ; Mc'Dougal , S . D . ; Pottinger , J . D . ; and Green , I . G . Bro . J . Squire , P . M ., was re-elected Treas . A vote of thanks , proposed by Bro . Robinson , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Shaekclton , was unanimously accorded to Bro . Dearsley , P . M ., for the very handsome present of eight collars and silver jewels , for the use of the lodge , to re-place those that bad been unfortunately lost . They were supplied bBro . George Kenningof

y , Little Britain . The W . M . intimated bis intention of acting as Steward at the inauguration of the new buildings at Great Queen-street . Three proposals for initiation having been received , the lodge was closed , aud the brethren sat down to oue of Bro . Gosdcn's first-rate banquets . A pleasant evening was spent , which was considerably enhanced by the singing of Bros . Lawler , D . King , and other professional brethren .

ENOCH LODGE ( NO . 11 . )—The above lodge met at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen Street , on Thursday the 10 th inst ., Bro . J . B . Ciabetta , W . M . in the chair . The W . M . in a very able aud impressive manner , initiated Mr . F . G . Powell . Bro . Adkins being a candidate for the second degree , having answered the necessary questions , was duly passed to the deoree of a F . C . The brethren then adjourned to a simple banquet , provided bBro . Gosden the usual and Masonic toasts were

y given . The visitors , were Bros . Berry , 211 ; Norton , St . James's Union ; Kershaw , W . M ., 193 ; II . M . Levy , P . M ., ISS ; Wright , W . M ., 50-1 ; Kershaw , W . M ., returned thanks in a very able manner . There was very good singing by the W . M . Bro . E . Lewis , S . W . and Bro . Watson . Bro . Peter Matthews , the indefatigable Secretary , looked after the interests of the brethren in every possible way , and a very pleasant evening was the result .

BEITANNIC LODGE ( NO . 33 ) . —This ably conducted lodge met on the 12 th inst . There were present , Bro . Glegg , W . M . ; Shields , S . W . ; Church , J . W . ; Crorabie , Trens . ; Chubb , Sec ' . ; Glaisher , S . D . ; Ohren , J . D . ; G . England , sen . ; Dir . of Cers . ; G . England , jun ., Steward ; C . T . Speight , Tyler ; Strapp , ' Bridges , Peirce , Hawkins , Win . Smith , C . E ., and Grissell . P . M . ' s ; J . Church , Rendered ( took second degree ) , Rumble , Cope , T . D . ParkerRobertsonRochussenPalmerYoungRicksEastwood

, , , , , , , Muriel , Fiuley , Voile , Paddon , Turner , R . Clarke , Brownins , Jaratt , Burke , Dixon , Hnrsley , Sharp , Norman , Webb , Chile , Furness , Langley , Tiuscott , Pawley , James , and Strawbvidge . Messrs . J . W . Wright and Gammon wore initiated in due and nviticnt manner . The following visitors were also present : — Bros . T . II . Bridges , 1 , 216 ; Williams , 49 ; Strouts , P . M . 1 , N . Z . ; Hartley , 25 , P . M . ; Clewer , 31 . j Fuller , St , Albans ; Patten

, P . G . S . B . ; Palmer , Elli , Bath , 772 ; W . Sharp , 37 ; Harding , 231 ; Kenniivj , 192 ; Cargill , -19 ; Hyde Pullenj D . P . G . M ., J . W ., P . G . S . B . ; Stephenson , -19 ; F . Walters , P . M . 73 ; Payne , 311 ; Cave , 'ill . The brethren , upon the conclusion of the lodge business , adjourned to an elegant banquet , and the night passed in the full glow of brotherl y love and harmony . VITUUVLAX LODGE ( NO . 87 ) . —A meeting of this lod took

ge place on the 10 th inst ., Bro . Meredith , the W . M ., talcing- Ids place punctually . The business to be done was very heavy , and also important , inasmuch as thero was a second election to take place for the W . M . It appears that at the December meeting the J . W . was elected , but at the following meeting in January , the election was not confirmed by a large majority . Hence the

reason of the second election , -which has resulted in the S . W . obtaining the choice of the brethren to fill the chair . Two gentlemen were initiated , three passed , and three raised . Bro . George , of Lodge 898 , was elected as a joining member . The ceremonies were very efficiently worked by Bro . Merodith . Business being over , the brethren retired for refreshment , prepared in Bro . Frampton's best style . The usual toasts were iven and acknowledgedSome ital songs were givcu by

g . cap several brethren , who finally broke up at an early hour , highly pleased with having spent a happy evening . POLISH NATIONAL LODGE . — - ( NO . 531 . )—This highly influential aud respected lodge , met on the 11 th inst . at the Freemasons ' Hall . The W . M . Bro . F . H . Gilbart occupying the chair . Bro-Hockey having shewn bis proficiency , was duly raised to the sublime degree of a MMBrosChorrill and Vincentwere

.. . , then passed to the second degree—no other business being before the lodge , Bro . Major Charles Sztilezewski then informed the brethren , that with deep regret he had to inform the brethren of the death of Bro . J . Michalski , an old and valued member of the lodge and one of its founders , and proposed the brethren should appear in mourning on the next regular meeting , as a mark of the high estimation by every brother of the lodge , which was

carried unanimously . The brethren then adjourned to a sumptuous banquet proposed by Bro . Gosden . The usual toasts were given and responded to , after which , the memory of the late Bro . Michalski was drunk in solemn silence . The visitors Bros . Hollingsworth , P . G . S . D ., P . M . < 187 . i H . Whery , P . M ., 188 ; J . R . Pratt , 460 ; G . Spun , 733 ; Davis , 733 ; and Baker , P . M . B . io . Hollingsworth returned thanks for the visitors , and remarked although be belonged to a good working Provincial

Lodge , yet he had never seen it so well performed as on that occasion . The W . M . in responding to his health having been proposed and so warmly responded to by the brethren . Stated the lodge was originally instituted by brethren of the Polish Nation , but since then a great many of the brethren had joined and been instituted from this Nation , and lie was proud to seemany of the old stock remaining and the good feeling that exists

among them . There was some very excellent singing by Bro ? - Davis , Spurr , Baxter , and Howteuy ; Bro- CherriU was loudly applauded for his excellent comic song , that elicited roars of laughter . The brethren then separated after having spent a very delightful evening .

CANONBTJEY LODGE ( NO . 657 . )—This lodge met on the 11 th . inst ., at Haxell's Hotel , Strand . Bro . C . Roberts , S . W ., was installed iu the chair of K . S ., in a very masterly manner by Bro . Cox , P . M .. The officers having been appointed , the lodge was closed and the banquet followed , which reflected great credit on the host . Toast , song and sentiment followed and a most enjoyable evening was spent . BELGEAVE LODGE ( NO . 719 ) . —The ordinary meeting of this

lodge took place on the 19 th inst . Present : Bros . Bourne , W . M . ; lI . Watkir . son , S . W . ; G . Pymin , J . D . ; J . G . Froud , P . Jr ., Treas . ; II . Garrod , P . M ., Sec ; P . Parsons , S . D . ; S . Homewoxl , J . D . ; E . Scott , I . G . ; Win . Ough , P . M ., Assist . G . Burst . ; Grog-au , P . M ., Ranting , P . M ., T . Stripp , E . Harper , W . Mackrill , W . A . Catmor , A . Lefeber , W . Pierce , & c , and several visitorsamong whom wc noticed Bros . DickettsW . M .

, , , Robert Burns ( No . 25 ) . Punctually at five o ' clock , all the officers being present , after the confirmation of the minutes , the ballot was taken for Messrs . F . J . Kadie aud J . Holloway , which proving unanimous in their favour , were separately introduced and initiated iu the W . M . ' s noted style . Several resolutions , of which notice had been given , to alter the bye-laws , were then discussedbut the inion of the lodge being unmistalceably

, op against the first two , the others were withdrawn . This concluding the business , the lodge was closed iu due form , and the brethren repaired to the banquet table , where a most delightful evening was spent , Bro . Eadio responding for the initiated . Bro . Dicketts replied for the visitors , and the Senior Warden for the officers . Several of the brethren enlivened the evening with some most excellent liarmonv .

MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( No . 781 ) . —This prosperous lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Wedmsday last , tho 10 th inst ., at the Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , Limeliouse . Present , Bros . Bracebridge , W . M . ; E . T . Read , S . W . ; Helps , J . W . ; Bradbury , S . D . ; Armstrong , J . D . ; and Reeves , I . G . The minutes of the last lodge being read and confirmed , the ceremonies , which consisted of one raising , four passings , and four initiations , were admirably rendered by Bro . J . Wright , P . M . and Treas ., assisted by Bro . Killick , P . M . Bro . Bracebridge , the

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