Masonic Mems.

MASONIC MEMS .

THE MASONIC MHffiOR .

* V All communications to be addressed to the EDITOE , at No . 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London , W . C .

THE annual banquet of the Eoyal Union Lodgo of Instruction ¦ will take place at Bro . Claisen ' s , Hotel de Cologne , Hayroarket , on Tuesday , Nov . 23 rd , 1 S 69 , at 7 p . m . Tho chair will be taken by Bro . Fehrenbacb , W . M . 382 , and the vice-chair by Bro . T . A . Adams . THE Grand Lodge of Mark Masters of England and Wales

¦ will be held at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Tuesday , the 30 tU inst ., at 5 o'clock . A LODGE of Instruction for Mark Masters is held , under the sanction of the Kent Lodge at the Lyceum Tavern , Strand , every Monday at half-past seven p . m . Bro . Charles Swan is the preceptor .

WE are pleased to observe that the liberal offer of Bro . Lewis and his partner , Mr . Mason , lias been taken up in a spirited manner . Our lodge reports show several instances iu which the lodges have resolved to purchase copies of those beautiful pictures , which no doubt will benefit the schools in a twofold manner ; first , by contributing to the funds ; and , secondly ,

being bung on the walls of the lodge-room , will form a constant reminder of the existence of those noble institutions . WE understand that the Eight Hon . the Lord Eosehill , eldest son of the Eight Hon . the Earl of Northcsk . is to be affiliated a member of the Lodge of Edinburgh ( Mary ' s Chapel ) , No . 1 , on the 29 th inst ., and that the Most Worshipful Grand

Master , the Right Hon . tho Earl of Dalliousie , is to present , and perform the rites and ceremonies . TXLEES of Lodges , Janitors of Chapters , Equerries of Encampments , & c , in England , Scotland , and Ireland , are requested to forward their names and addresses to tho Publisher of THE FHEESUSCC ' S 5 MAGAZITSE , SO as to enable the Proprietors to compile a complete Register and Directory .

Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

ENGLISH CONSTITUTION .

LODGE OE STABILITY ( NO . 217 ) . —This lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at six o ' clock , Bro . Edward Hughes , W . M ., in tlie chair . The lodge was opened , and tho minutes of the previous meeting were read and confivvned . The lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bros . Coley and Wilson were raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . A I-allofc then took place for Sir . T . Freelove , which was declared to bo . unanimous in that gentleman's favour .

The WM . begged the assistance of the brethren in establishing a charity fund in connection with No . 217 , and explained the basis on which it was to he worked , viz ., a subscription of one shilling a week hy each who enrolled himself , and a ballot to take place for each £ 5 or £ 5 5 s ., the successful members to have the choice of tlie Charity connected with the Craft , to which his name and subscription should he seut as a life subscriber ,- so that in a period of two years every one who joined must have his

name on one of the Charities . The suggestion was warmly taken up by the lodge , more especially by Bro . Taylor , P . M . and Sec , who represents the lodg-e at the forthcoming festival of the Benevol ent Institution , and who asked the brethren to support him by subscriptions . In accordance with notice of motion previously given , Bro . Siilifimt , P . M ., proposed that two pounds be given to the Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and their Widows . Tliis was seconded , and placed on

Bro . Taylor ' s list by Bro . Broily , P . M . and Treas ., and carried , unanimously . Nothmg further being offered , the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . At the subsequent banquet Bro . Read , W . M ., Merchant ' Navy Lodge , No . 781 , warmly thanked the brethren for their hospitality , aud congratulated tho lodge on its excellent working , and the harmony now existing . The visitors were Bros . Read , W . M . 781 ; Richardson and Clements , 7-15 ; C . Sdyney , 829 ; and Ividd , St . Tohn ' s .

ST . JAMES ' S Vmom LODGE ( NO . 180 ) . —This lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall on Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., when there were present—Bros . A . Cameron , W . M . ; J . R . Stacey , S . W . ; Herf , J . W . ; H . A . Stacey , P . M . ; Sec ; Bult , S . D . ; Smethett , J . D . ; A . Gall'ss , I . G . ; C . Jackson , A . Stoner , T . Simpson , P . M . ' s ; and about twenty other members . The visitors present were Bros . J . Hidden , J . Wheeler , and W . Whiltington , P . M . 364 ., P . Prov . G . Sec . of Eastern Division of South Wales . Messrs . Parsons

, Hofsiler , aud Lakin were initinted ; after which Bros . Archer and Hawkins were passed , and Bro . Mierli raised , the ceremonies being most ably performed by the AV . M . A petition was signed to tlie Board of Benevolence on behalf of the daughter of a deceased brother , who was initiated in 1823 .

METROPOLITAN . ST . THOMAS ' S LODGE ( NO . 143 ) . —This old lodge met for the commencement of its season on Saturday , the 4 < h inst ., at Hartley ' s Hotel . Bro . F . T . Dubois , WM . , assisted b y ' his officers and members , opened the lodge . There were present Bros . BoltonS . W . ; GilbertP . M . as J . W ( in the unavoidable

, , , . absence of Bro . Valentine , J . W ., ); W . Battye , P . M ., Treas ; Powell , P . M ., as Sec . ( in the unavoidable absence of Bro Cockcraft , P . M ., Sec ); Clegg , S . D . ; Troean , J . D , ; Scarth , T . G . ; Captain limes , R . K , P . M . ; Thisfclcton , P . M .,- Hagnei-in , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . Wells , 15 ; F . Wallers , P . M ! 73 ; Mills , 299 , and others . The work done was initiating Mr . Roman , and raising Bro . Thompson . Both the ccremonies ° werc well aud ablrenderedThe

y . AV . M . was perfect in his working , and very impressive in his delivery of it . Ho was well supported by his officers , who rendered all their parts well . Bro . F . Walters , P . M . 73 , made an appeal on behalf of Bro . Saqni , ' P . M . 405 , who is a candidate for the male annuity fund of the Royal Benevolent Institution at the next election in May to solicit the votes of this lodge , and they were promised to him . The lodge was closed . The usual first-class banquet followed . The usual toasts were given and received ; Bro . F . Walters , P . M . 73 , responded for the visitors .

LIOJT AND LAMB LODGE ( NO . 192 . )—A regular meeting of tins lodgo was held on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., at the Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . Tho lodge was opened in due form by Bros . E . King , W . M .,-E . Roberts , S . W . ; Harris , J . W . ; Trotfc , S . D . ; Child , J . D . ; Newman , I . G . ; Goodyear , Treas . ; Marsh , Sec . 'Ihe minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Artel ! and Younger wore raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., and a brother passed to F . C . The lodge was then resumed ill

the first degree , and two gentlemen were proposed for initiation , by Bro . J . Harvey , P . M , C . C , and seconded by Bro . W . Baker , A letter was then read from Bro . AV . Farnlield , P . Assist . G . Sec , and the much respected Secretary to the Benevolent Institut'on for Aged Freemasons , soliciting a steward for tlie above named institution , when Bro . C . Ilosgood , P . M . accepted the office with the view of this lodge becoming vice-president of tha samoand trusting the support that he should receive from the

, members would lead to a successful result . If so it will be the means of p ' aciug this lodge in the proud position of vice-presidents to all our charities . A letter was then read from a brother , who was initiated in this lodge in the y ear 1863 , whereupon Bro . C . Hosgood , P . M . proposed , ancl Bro . Dickenson seconded , that the AV . M . visit the brother and report to the lodge thereon at the next meeting . There beii : g no other business before the lodge , it was closed with solemn prayer , and the

brethren ¦ ¦ nlpm-ned to dinner in tho spacious dining room attached to the hotel , and every tiling connected therewith gave the greatest satisfaction . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed . The harmony of the evening was greatly enhanced by the vocal abilities of Bros . J . Hnivey , P . M ., Marsh , P . M ., E . L . Roberl s , and Turner . Among , tlie members present were : Bros . Goodyear , Treas . P . M . ; Ilosgood , P . M . ; Marsh , P . M . ; Harvey , P . M . ; Kenning , McKiernan , Child , Legge , Mayo , Baker , Dickenson , Knflj E . Roberts , Davies , Hams , Abbot , Trott , E . L . Roberts , Miles , G . Gates , Marks , Sian , Newman , Marsland ,