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Masonic Mems.

MASONIC MEMS .

THEMASONICMIRROR.% * All communications to be addressed to 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London , W . C .

THE UNIVERSAL MASONIC CALENDAR , DIARV , AND POCKET BOOK POB 1 SG 9 . — We ure informed that this useful and comprehensive publication will be issued in a few days' time . It can be obtained at tbe office of tbe FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE , 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London , or in Glasgow , in addition to the regular agents .

THE Provincial meeting for the West Riding of Yorkshire will be held at the Masonic Hall , Sheffield , on tbe 20 th prox . The Rig ht Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , M . W . P . G . M ., and D . G . M . of England , will preside , and has intimated bis intention of afterwards attainting the Grand B . ill to be given on an unusual scale of magnificence at the Cutler :, ' Hall . The Earl

will be the guest of Bro . Sir , Tohn Brown , D . L ., and the occasion is looked forward to with great interest . BRETHREN are 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 . Gd .

WE have to direct the attention of our readers to our advertising columns , in which is announced the publication of tbe General Statutes of the Red Cross Order , which can now bo obtained of Bros . Kenning , Spencer , and other Masonic publishers . The work is neatly arranged , and is embellished with engravings of the insignia , of the Order .

A MASONIC CALENDAR for the province of Durham is about to be published , to be edited by Bro . > J < W . Brignall , 30 " . THE installation of Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , Prov . G . M . of Somerset , has been definitely fixed for Tuesday , 12 tli January , 18 G 9 . The ceremony will take place at the Masonic Hall and the banquet at the Assembly R > oms . It has been decided not

to wind up the festive proceedings with a JIasonic ball . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OP MONMOUTHSHIRE . —A Provincial Grand Lodge will hi held at the Masonic Hall , Great Dock-street , Newp > rt , on Wednesday , 30 th inst ., at two p . m ., under the presidency of the R . W . the Prov- G . M ., Bro . John Etheriugton Welsh Rolls . The banquet takes place at the Westgate Hotel , at five o ' clock the same evening .

THE RIGHT HON . THE LORD KENLIS , Prov . Grand Master for Cumberland and Westmoreland , will preside at the Annual Banquet of the Risicrucian Society of England , iu his uipsicity as Hon . President The meeting will take place at the freemasons' Tavern , on Thursday , the 1-ith January , 1869 , and his lordship will be supported by Col . Burdett , R . W . Little , W . J .

Hughan , H . G . Buss , W . E . Woodman , and other eminent members of the societ 3 . WE understand that Mr . Sheriff Jameson has commissioned Jlr . W . D . Keyworth , jun ., of London ( son of Bro . W . D . Keyworth , of Hull ) , to execute ( for presentation to the town ) the statue of Sir William De la Polo , the first Mayor of Hullone

, of the leading merchant princes of the 14-th century . The design is a very elegant one , and represents Sir William in his Court dress . Tbe statue will be placed in the Town Hall . OUR subscribers are notified that with this present number is presented a handsome engraving of the Rigbl Hon . Earl of Dalhousie , K . T ., O . C . B ., M . W . G . M . Mason of Scotland .

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

THE GIHON LODGE ( XO . 49 ) . —On Thursday lust , the 17 th inst .. the members of this well-known London lodge met at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , City . As the calendar of work comprised one passing , four raisings , and the ceremony of the installation of tlie Master for tho new year , the brethren had a heavy evening's work before them , and met punctually at 3 . 30 p . m . The principal officers weie represented bBros . J .

y Mills , W . M . ; J . Tharp , S . W . ; T . Cargill , J . W ., pro tern , for J . Miles , who was unfortunately unable to attend , owing to the occurrence of a severe domestic affliction . Tlie assistant officers were Bros . J . Tipton , Peacock " , and Smith . The lodge was duly opened in tlie first degree ; the minutes of the previous meetingwere read and confirmed , then opened in the second degree , and Bro . E . LaneCE . ol the Great Western RailwayPuddington

, , , passed to tlie degree of a E . C . The lodge was then opened in the thiid degree , and Bros . IScwington , Lacy , and Thorne , after satisfactorily responding to the usual examination , were raised to the sublime degree of a M . M ., in a manner that reflected great credit upon the ritualistic knowledge and impres-ive fervour of the W . Af . Immediately after this ceremony , the W . M . presented a handsome testimonial from the brethren of the lodge

to their Treasurer , Bro . J . W . Munnery , accompanying the presentation with a short , neat and appropriate speech . The testimonial consisted of a silver salver , and a couple of very beautifuly-shaped silver goblets , richly ornamented with embossed figures in gilt and frosted silver , bearing the inscription -. — " This salver , together with two cups , ure presented hy the brethren of the Gihon Lodge , Jfo . 49 , to Bro . J . W . Meunery , as a token of esteem and regard for his valuable services as Treasurer , during a period of twenty-live years . " This pleasant

little interruption , which was feelingly acknowleged by Bro . Monnery , being concluded , the lodge was resumed in the second degree ; the Wardens quitted their seats , which were occupied pro tern , by other brethren , and the ceremony of installation commenced . The lodge was then again resumed iu the third degree , and , after being cleared of all those beloiv the rank of P . M ., upon their return , Bro . J . Tharp occupied the chair as W . M . for the year 1869 . The usual salutations were iven in a

g hearty and fraternal manner , and the W . M . appointed the following officers to assist him in the proper maintenance of his Masonic duties , and tho efficient working of the ledge during the next session : —Bros . J . Miles , S . W . ; Tipton , J . W . ; Peacock , S . D . ; Smith , J . D . ; Venn , I . G . ; Monnery , Treas . ; J . H . Cox , Sec ; C . Hodson , Dir . Cers . ; Bros . Williams and Cargill , Stewards . The whole of the ceremony of installation was admirably ,

faithfully , and impressively conducted by the retiring Master , Bro . J . Mills . As a proof that the working was not hurried , the brethren did not adjourn to tbe banquet until 7 . 0 p . m . The visitors present were Bros . John Hervey , G . S . ; Paton , two other members of the Grand Lodge ; Muggeridge , Jacob , of the tfuh-, 1 Lodge , and several other brethren . The usual loyal , and Mas . inic toasts were drunk at the banquet , which was

excellently served , and for quantity and quality fully sustained the reputation of the Guildhall Tavern . Among the members of the lodge present were the Past Masters , Bros . Lucy , Stillwell , Cox , Waterworks , & c ; Bros . Bryant , Steih , Waddell , Vile , Goode , Roach , Curtis , Ridley , & c . ; the total number in the banqueting room amounting to nearly 70 . After au agreeable evening the brethren separated well satisfied with the prospects of their lodge for the coming year , both as regards its financial and Masonic condition .

ROYAL JUBILEE LODGE ( No . 72 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held ou Monday evening , the 7 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Bro . S . John Hodson , W . M ,, presided . Bro . Wormald , S . W . ; Bro . Jennings , J . W' . ; Bro . Nunn , sec , aud a numerous body of P . M . 's and visitors . The lodge was openod in due form and with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . The lodge having been opened in the second and third degrees ,

Bros . H . Price and G . Lippard were raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., the ceremony being performed by the W . M . The lodge was then lowered to the second degree , when Bros . G . Draper , W . Fudge , and Chandler were passed to the degree of F . C . Afterwards the lodge was reduced to the first degree , when Mr . F . W . Brighten and Mr . J . P . Poncione wero announced as candidates for admission to the noble order of Freemasonry . They were separately introduced and initiated into the secrets and mysteries of the order . The next business

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CHIPS OF FOREIGN ASHLAR. Article 1
MASONIC DISCIPLINE.—IV. Article 2
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CORRESPONDENCE. Article 6
FREEMASONRY AND CHRISTIANITY. Article 6
MASONIC MEMS. Article 7
METROPOLITAN. Article 7
PROVINCIAL. Article 8
SCOTLAND. Article 10
IRELAND. Article 10
RED CROSS OF ROME AND CONSTANTINE. Article 10
REVIEWS. Article 11
MASONIC LIFEBOAT FUND. Article 12
Untitled Article 12
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. Article 12
METROPOLITAN LODGE MEETINGS, ETC., FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 2ND, 1869. Article 12
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 12
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Masonic Mems.

MASONIC MEMS .

THEMASONICMIRROR.% * All communications to be addressed to 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London , W . C .

THE UNIVERSAL MASONIC CALENDAR , DIARV , AND POCKET BOOK POB 1 SG 9 . — We ure informed that this useful and comprehensive publication will be issued in a few days' time . It can be obtained at tbe office of tbe FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE , 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London , or in Glasgow , in addition to the regular agents .

THE Provincial meeting for the West Riding of Yorkshire will be held at the Masonic Hall , Sheffield , on tbe 20 th prox . The Rig ht Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , M . W . P . G . M ., and D . G . M . of England , will preside , and has intimated bis intention of afterwards attainting the Grand B . ill to be given on an unusual scale of magnificence at the Cutler :, ' Hall . The Earl

will be the guest of Bro . Sir , Tohn Brown , D . L ., and the occasion is looked forward to with great interest . BRETHREN are 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 . Gd .

WE have to direct the attention of our readers to our advertising columns , in which is announced the publication of tbe General Statutes of the Red Cross Order , which can now bo obtained of Bros . Kenning , Spencer , and other Masonic publishers . The work is neatly arranged , and is embellished with engravings of the insignia , of the Order .

A MASONIC CALENDAR for the province of Durham is about to be published , to be edited by Bro . > J < W . Brignall , 30 " . THE installation of Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , Prov . G . M . of Somerset , has been definitely fixed for Tuesday , 12 tli January , 18 G 9 . The ceremony will take place at the Masonic Hall and the banquet at the Assembly R > oms . It has been decided not

to wind up the festive proceedings with a JIasonic ball . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OP MONMOUTHSHIRE . —A Provincial Grand Lodge will hi held at the Masonic Hall , Great Dock-street , Newp > rt , on Wednesday , 30 th inst ., at two p . m ., under the presidency of the R . W . the Prov- G . M ., Bro . John Etheriugton Welsh Rolls . The banquet takes place at the Westgate Hotel , at five o ' clock the same evening .

THE RIGHT HON . THE LORD KENLIS , Prov . Grand Master for Cumberland and Westmoreland , will preside at the Annual Banquet of the Risicrucian Society of England , iu his uipsicity as Hon . President The meeting will take place at the freemasons' Tavern , on Thursday , the 1-ith January , 1869 , and his lordship will be supported by Col . Burdett , R . W . Little , W . J .

Hughan , H . G . Buss , W . E . Woodman , and other eminent members of the societ 3 . WE understand that Mr . Sheriff Jameson has commissioned Jlr . W . D . Keyworth , jun ., of London ( son of Bro . W . D . Keyworth , of Hull ) , to execute ( for presentation to the town ) the statue of Sir William De la Polo , the first Mayor of Hullone

, of the leading merchant princes of the 14-th century . The design is a very elegant one , and represents Sir William in his Court dress . Tbe statue will be placed in the Town Hall . OUR subscribers are notified that with this present number is presented a handsome engraving of the Rigbl Hon . Earl of Dalhousie , K . T ., O . C . B ., M . W . G . M . Mason of Scotland .

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

THE GIHON LODGE ( XO . 49 ) . —On Thursday lust , the 17 th inst .. the members of this well-known London lodge met at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , City . As the calendar of work comprised one passing , four raisings , and the ceremony of the installation of tlie Master for tho new year , the brethren had a heavy evening's work before them , and met punctually at 3 . 30 p . m . The principal officers weie represented bBros . J .

y Mills , W . M . ; J . Tharp , S . W . ; T . Cargill , J . W ., pro tern , for J . Miles , who was unfortunately unable to attend , owing to the occurrence of a severe domestic affliction . Tlie assistant officers were Bros . J . Tipton , Peacock " , and Smith . The lodge was duly opened in tlie first degree ; the minutes of the previous meetingwere read and confirmed , then opened in the second degree , and Bro . E . LaneCE . ol the Great Western RailwayPuddington

, , , passed to tlie degree of a E . C . The lodge was then opened in the thiid degree , and Bros . IScwington , Lacy , and Thorne , after satisfactorily responding to the usual examination , were raised to the sublime degree of a M . M ., in a manner that reflected great credit upon the ritualistic knowledge and impres-ive fervour of the W . Af . Immediately after this ceremony , the W . M . presented a handsome testimonial from the brethren of the lodge

to their Treasurer , Bro . J . W . Munnery , accompanying the presentation with a short , neat and appropriate speech . The testimonial consisted of a silver salver , and a couple of very beautifuly-shaped silver goblets , richly ornamented with embossed figures in gilt and frosted silver , bearing the inscription -. — " This salver , together with two cups , ure presented hy the brethren of the Gihon Lodge , Jfo . 49 , to Bro . J . W . Meunery , as a token of esteem and regard for his valuable services as Treasurer , during a period of twenty-live years . " This pleasant

little interruption , which was feelingly acknowleged by Bro . Monnery , being concluded , the lodge was resumed in the second degree ; the Wardens quitted their seats , which were occupied pro tern , by other brethren , and the ceremony of installation commenced . The lodge was then again resumed iu the third degree , and , after being cleared of all those beloiv the rank of P . M ., upon their return , Bro . J . Tharp occupied the chair as W . M . for the year 1869 . The usual salutations were iven in a

g hearty and fraternal manner , and the W . M . appointed the following officers to assist him in the proper maintenance of his Masonic duties , and tho efficient working of the ledge during the next session : —Bros . J . Miles , S . W . ; Tipton , J . W . ; Peacock , S . D . ; Smith , J . D . ; Venn , I . G . ; Monnery , Treas . ; J . H . Cox , Sec ; C . Hodson , Dir . Cers . ; Bros . Williams and Cargill , Stewards . The whole of the ceremony of installation was admirably ,

faithfully , and impressively conducted by the retiring Master , Bro . J . Mills . As a proof that the working was not hurried , the brethren did not adjourn to tbe banquet until 7 . 0 p . m . The visitors present were Bros . John Hervey , G . S . ; Paton , two other members of the Grand Lodge ; Muggeridge , Jacob , of the tfuh-, 1 Lodge , and several other brethren . The usual loyal , and Mas . inic toasts were drunk at the banquet , which was

excellently served , and for quantity and quality fully sustained the reputation of the Guildhall Tavern . Among the members of the lodge present were the Past Masters , Bros . Lucy , Stillwell , Cox , Waterworks , & c ; Bros . Bryant , Steih , Waddell , Vile , Goode , Roach , Curtis , Ridley , & c . ; the total number in the banqueting room amounting to nearly 70 . After au agreeable evening the brethren separated well satisfied with the prospects of their lodge for the coming year , both as regards its financial and Masonic condition .

ROYAL JUBILEE LODGE ( No . 72 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held ou Monday evening , the 7 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Bro . S . John Hodson , W . M ,, presided . Bro . Wormald , S . W . ; Bro . Jennings , J . W' . ; Bro . Nunn , sec , aud a numerous body of P . M . 's and visitors . The lodge was openod in due form and with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . The lodge having been opened in the second and third degrees ,

Bros . H . Price and G . Lippard were raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., the ceremony being performed by the W . M . The lodge was then lowered to the second degree , when Bros . G . Draper , W . Fudge , and Chandler were passed to the degree of F . C . Afterwards the lodge was reduced to the first degree , when Mr . F . W . Brighten and Mr . J . P . Poncione wero announced as candidates for admission to the noble order of Freemasonry . They were separately introduced and initiated into the secrets and mysteries of the order . The next business

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