Lodge Of St. James, No. 765.

brother is so frequently charged with when opportunities offer . The Officers appointed by the W . M ., and those elected by the Lodge , wore invested and most ably addressed in the following order , viz ., Bros . George Tilling S . W ., C . J . Rawle J . W ., H . VV . Mitten I . P . M ., F . Child P . M . Treasurer , R . Tilling P . M . Secretary , R . VV . Foster

S . D ., J . E . Costello J . D ., E . J . Jones I . G ., Geo . Hyde P . M . D . C ., C . II . Dent W . S ., George Rovve Tyler . Propositions for initiation and joining having been received , communications read , hearty good wishes wero expressed by the numerous visitors respectively , and the Lodge was closed . The banquet was served in the large Crop-n Room

of the Hotel and gave general satisfaction , both in regard to provision and sufficiency of attendance . The musical portion of tho entertainment was under the direction of Bro . Chaplin Henry , with Bro . F . R . Kinkel at the pianoforte , and Mdlles . Madeline Hardy and Helen Heath , and Bros . Henry Taylor and Walter Bolton as

vocalists . It is almost needless to say that under such direction , and with such excellent talent , tho enjoyment of the company was considerably enhanced , and the W . M . very eommendably advocating brief addresses in proposing and responding to the several toasts , left ample time for the several encores which the merits of the

singers so well deserved . After grace had been sung , aud the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts honoured , tho health of the W . M . was drank with enthusiasm . In his reply the W . M . expressed his devotion to the best interests of the Lodgo and the welfare and happiness of its members , and that devotion ho assured them should not

be lessened during his year of offieo . Ho had to thank Bro . Mitten , the now I . P . M ., for much assistance in tho past , and moro especially now , for the benefit of installation he had received at his hands . It gave him great pleasure to decorate him with the handsome jewel which the Lodge had voted to Bro . Mitten in recognition of his

past services , and in doing so he called upon his hearers to drink his health and wish him long life and prosperity . Bro . Mitten was most cordiall y received on rising , and in very forcible terms expressed his thanks . Amongst the remaining toasts was that of the Visitors , who were severally introduced to the members of tho Lodge , and were

heartily welcomed . On their behalf , responses wore made by Bros , James Stevens P . M ., J . Loader W . M . 1622 , E . Johnson W . M . 124 VV . Montgomery S . W . 1475 , A . C . Wood LG . 720 , and J . W . Farmer 25 , who respectively expressed their thanks and appreciation of both

tho " labour and refreshment" which had been sot before them . The Tyler ' s toast , at a somewhat ; late hour , concluded one of the most enjoyable Masonic reunions in which we have at any time taken part , and the Lodge of St . James , No . 765 , may fairly record on their minutes of proceedings as a " red letter day" that on which took place tho installation of their present Worshipful Master .

Aberystwyth Lodge, No. 1072.

ABERYSTWYTH LODGE , No . 1072 .

rpHERE was a gratifying attendanco of members and Visitors at -A- the regular meeting of this Lodge , hold on Thursday , the 1 st inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Red Lion Hotel , Aberystwyth . The Worshipful Master , Bro . W . J . Watkins , being detained , the chair was filled by Bro . C . Rico Williams , M . D ., P . Prov . G . S . W ., Prov . Grand Secretary , who was snpported by Bros . II . Hughes P . Prov .

G . Purs . S . W ., A . Riddell J . W ., Rev . J . Lewis P . Prov . G . Chaplain , W . H . Jones S . D ., R . W . Geuese J . D ., E . P . Wynne I . G ., G . Davis D . of C , J . R . Roes and J . Morgan Stewards , and many others . Among tho Visitors was Bro . C . Lacoy P . M . P . Prov . G . J . D . Herts . Lodge was opened in due form , and after the usual preliminaries had

been observed , the ceremony of raising was performed in a most impressive manner , the candidates being Bros . Richard Mathias and James Jones . Tho acting W . M . completed the work with the traditional history aud lecture on the ti'acing-hoard , delivering himself with great elocntionarw effect . The Worshipful Master , Bro . Watkins ,

had by this time arrived , aud the chair was vacated by Bvo . Williams in his favour . Lodge having been resumed in the second degree , Bros . Viscount Vaughan and William Henry Jones were passed , the working being excellent , and eliciting the entire approbation of the brethren . A sumptuous banquet followed labour , aud the customary

Loyal and Craft toasts were proposed and duly honoured . Bro . Lacey responded for the Visitors , and met with a very cordial reception from the Worshipful Master , Bro . Rice Williams the Secretary , Bro . Roberts the host , and the brethren generally . The toasts were interspersed with singbjg , & c ., and a very happy and enjoyable evening was passed .

The Great City Lodge, No. 1426.

THE GREAT CITY LODGE , No . 1426 .

THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Saturday , the 10 th instant , at the Cannon-strcet Hotel , E . G . Bro . VV . P . Baber the W . M . presided , aud was supported by tho following Officers : —Robert Fendick S . W ., F . W . Potior J . W ., Key . R . J , Simpson Past G . Chaplain . Chaplain , P . M . ' s N . B . Ileudon 'I ' - " ¦ uvr . George Blackie Secretary , F . T . C . Keeble , J . Stevens . R . . jininvnv J . Seex , VV . F . Kibble ; U . Bertram J . D ., G . Jenkins Organist , J . A . VV . Stephens aud A . Cumner Stewards , s . 'i'l It . IVttor P M

Tyler . Lodge having been opened , and t ,: o n an ! formalities observed , it was advanced , and the ceremony of i , -r . ii : ; t . ; , in proceeded with , Bro . Fendick being placed in the chair < ' * ¦;;¦ ¦ I , i-lg- - . by the outgoing Master . He was saluted in tho tor , .-.. ¦ 1 -gives , and then appointed the following as the Officers fo .- i , ; , e Mi-ning year' . - F . VV . Potter S . W ., Bertram J . W ., Hoadon P . M . Trvasurcr , Keeble

I . M . Secretary , Rev . R , J . Simpson Chapliin , Stephens S . D ., Curnner J . D ., J . R . Greening I . G ., Jenkins Organist , VV . Cook P . M . D . C ., Smith and II . F . Frost Stewirds , R . Potter J ' . M . Tyler . Bro . James Stevens P . M . acted as Director of Ceremonies during the installation , and performed the work in a creditable manner . Before closing the Lodge , the Worshipful Master desired to refer to the services rendered to the Lodu-e by Brother

The Great City Lodge, No. 1426.

Blackie , during the time he had fulfilled tho duties of Secretary , and to propose that a cordial vote of thanks be presented to him for those services . Brother Blackie had performed his work in snch a manner as to merit the warmest and sinceresfc thanks of tho members of the Lodge . The proposition was seconded

by Bro . Baber I . P . M ., and carried unanimously . Thereupon , Bro . Potter S . W . suggested that a Past Secretary ' s jewel be presented by the Lodge to Bro . Blackie . Ho ftlc that of all the jewels which had been given by the Lodge none was more deserved than this , and nono won Id bo given with greater ploasnre . Ho therefore gave

notice of motion for the necessary expenditure to bo sanctioned by the Lodge at the next meeting . Bro . Greening seconded , fully endorsing all that had been said in praise of Bro . Blackie , and feeling assured tho Lodge would be united in wishing to present some memento of their appreciation of the services of their ex-Secretary .

An appeal was made to the Lodge on behalf of a distressed brother , and a sum of ; 63 was voted on his behalf . Bro . James Stevens gave some particulars of tho caso , aud later in tho evening had the pleasure of receiving au offer of employment for the brother whose caso he had espoused . Tho practical response of the Lodge

to this appeal , and the evou more gratifying promise of one of its members to give the applicant employment , wa 3 most satisfactory , and exhibited that true Masonic spirit which should do much to nlleviato distress among members of the Craft if it was displayed more frequently . Another appeal was introduced and a collection

tnado among tho members on behalf of the applicant—the widow of an old member of tho Lodge . The Auditors' Report was submitted and adopted , some formal business transacted , and the Lodge closed . The brethren afterwards assembled in the Pillar room of the Hotel , where the usual banquet was served . The Worshipful Master

presided , and in dne course proposed tho toasts customary on such occasions , Tho health of the Queen having been drunk , the toast of H . K . FI . tho Prince of Wales was submitted . This , the W . M . said , was a truly Masonic toast . The position taken by the Prince of Wales , as head of the Craft , had been the means of adding greatly

to its numbers , and had tended largely to the prosperity of the Order . Wherever tho name of the Prince of Wales was mentioned it was always sure of that hearty enthusiasm which Freemasons , one and all , loved to accord to it . The health of tho Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and tho rest of the Grand Officers was

the next . toast . The heads of the Order wore really worthy men , doing each day all that lay in their power to advance the interest and welfare of Freemasonry . Bro . Rev . R . J . Simpson responded , lie was n . tt surprised that tho health of the Pro G . M . and the Deputy Grand Master came next in the affections of Freemasons to

that of their beloved Grand Master . Much of our peace , prosperity , and domestic happiness—to say nothing of the prosperity of the Order to which we belong- —depended on the leaders of the nation aud of the Craft . Much also depended on the moral courage of those leaders . In Lord Carnarvon and Lord Lathorn we have men who would do

their duty in whatever position in life God might plice them . At the present time they could not prevent their min Is going somewhat out of Freemasonry when they wished health and prosperity to the Pro Grand Master . Bro . Simpson hid latelv been in Ireland , and

was present at the Grand Lodge of that island tho previous week , when an address was proposed to the Pro Grand Muster of England in his official capacity of Lord Lientenant in Ireland . Bro . Simpson had taken advantage of his visit to the sist'H' isle to visit the

Masonic Schools there , and ho must certainly prouonnco them entirely equal to those maintained by the English Freemasons , —rx"eptso far as the number of inmates was concerned , lie fully appreci ited the high honour conferred on hirn by The Great- City Lodge in appointing him as Chaplain , for tho eleventh time . He was delighted to see so

many of the Past Masters of the Lodge present , and would enjoin four things on all around him — Honour all men , love tho Brotherhood , fear God , honour tho Queen . Bro . Baber now proposed the health of tho Wor-hip i ' nl Ma 3 ter . He had been known to most of t hem for eleven or twelve years , and they had seen enough of him to

know he was worthy of being the Master of Tho Great City Lodge . He was easy in address , courteous in manner , steady and firm in principle , and at the end of his term of office he was convinced the brethren would ho able to say he was well skilled in the noble science , arid able and willing to conduct the affairs of the Lodge .

The Worshipful Master tendered his thanks . He considered his position a very proud one , although it was not from some points of view a very enviable one . He had worked through every office in the Lorb e and at last had attained the summit of his ambition . He hoped tin brethren would look with a lenient eye on his shortcomings , and

would support him to the best of their ability dnring his term of office . He should not bo worthy of his position if he did not or ; de % . votir to do his very best for the welfare of The Great Citv L -d ge , which he hoped would progress under his Mas ership . Ife then proposed trie toast of the Visitors . Tho Great City Loige was and

always had boon honoured by the extent and quality of its Visitors . That night was noexceptiou to tho rule . To one and all of rhe guests he offered , oti behalf of the Lodge , the right hand of ft llowship , and Imped t hoy would be present on many future occasions . Bro . Fletcher replied , lie thanked the Lodge for tho kind welcomo given tho Visitors .

Ho felt ho was but re-echoing the sentiments of all when he congratulated tho outgoing Master ou the sp . rit with which he had carried out Ids duties that day , arid tho Lodge generally on tho dignity and sangfroid with which their new ruler had at once under - taken his work in the Lodge . Bro . Poore followed . It was no

novelty with hirn to bo a visitor at Tho Great City Lodge , his association with which was to be traced to the Lodge of Instruct ! ' n working under' its sanction . The ambition of every young Mason should be to follow the example set by the heads of tho Order , who

m their turn should be pat terns worthy of imitation . Bios . Med nil and Tatlock also responded . The former congratulated tho Lodge ou its prospects under its new Master . The latter felt no one c mid nave been in the Lodge without feeling that the trno principles of Freemasonry wero thoroughly engrafted iu the heart of the ratiriug