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commcnelablc manner . Prior to the lodge adjourning to banquet , it was unanimously resolved to confer on the outeroing W . M . a jewel of the value of live guineas , as a token of appreciation for the manner in which he has ruled over the lodge eluring the past year , The banquet was

excellently served , anel everything in season was put on the table . The W . M . presided , anel the Wardens were in their proper place . The usual loyal and Craft toasts were given and duly honoured with excellent Clements Dane ' s " fire " and the initiate , Mr . Romano , came in for a good share of

the latter . A most happy and harmonious evening was spent , which was much enlivened by the excellent singing of some ot the members of the lodge , notably , Bro . j . Child , jun . A pleasing fact transpired during the evening , that Bro . Wilson will have an excellent subscription list to presenton behalf of our excellent Girls' Institution . The visitors at the lodge were Bro . H . Gairod , P . M . 749 , and Bro . J . Dixon , 1567 .

THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 142 C ) . — The last meeting of the season of this lodge was helel on Saturday evening , March 9 , at the Cannon-street Hotel , and was most numerously attended by members and visitors . Bro . Stannay , W . M ., presided ; Bros . Freeman , S . W ., Blackie , J . W ., and all the assistant officers were in their places , a very numerous attendance of members , and

the following visitors : —Bros . John Boyd , P . G . P ., and P . M , of numerous lodges ; Dr . O'Connor , 636 ; Cum , 1157 ; J . Hammond , 11 ( 19 ; Patterson , 431 ; Eastcate , 1553 ; Baup , Vraie Union , Switzerland ; Dewar , P . M ., 1415 ; Soppet , W . M ., 1 ( 127 ; Lamb , S . W ., 1201 ; Phillips , 1563 ; Preston , 1669 ; Baker , 1305 ; E . White , W . M ., 11 : 93 ; Whitaker , P . M ., 1572 ; Morgan , 211 ; Palmer ,

337 ; Harrison , 73 ; Edmiston , S . W ., 16 59 ; E . J . Scolt , sVc , 1563 ; Swallow , P . M ., 15 ( 13 ; Greening , VV . M ., 1572 , Wallis , S . W ., 507 ; Poynter , P . M . and Treasurer , 902 ; J . Carpenter , 270 , H . Thompson ( Fi ccmason ) , and some others whose names wc were unable to ascertain .. The lo Ige having been regularly opened , the Secretary , read the minutes of

the last lodge , which were unanimously confirmed . I he lodge having been opened in the Second Degree , Bros . Oppenhcimer and Metchim were introduced and questioned as to the progress they had made in the science since the time of their initiation , and their answers being eleemcd satisfactory they withdrew , and the lodge was opened in the Third Degree . On their re-introduc'ion

they were impressively raised to the Sublime Degree by the W . M ., and in a manner that fully keeps up the prestige of the lodge for the excellence of its working . The next business was to pass Bro . D . T . Keene to the S ; cond Degree , and Ihis was gone through in the W . M . ' s careful mariner . The lodge having been resumed to the First Degree , the next item on the programme was to elect a

W . M . for the ensuing year , and after a ballot the choice fell upon Bro . Freeman , S . W ., who was congratulated by the W . M . on his being elected to that honourable position . Bro . Freeman acknowledged wilh gratitude the favours that the brethren had bestowed upon him , and hoped that during his year of office the high reputation of the lodge would be fully maintained , anil he

assured them , that he would do all in his power to promote happiness and welfare of the members - It was proposed anil unanimously agiecd to , that a jewel of the usual value be presented to Bro . Stannay , the retiring W . M ., at the next meeting . The next business was to elect a Treasurer for the year , and the unanimous choice was the re-election of Bro . Headon , P . M . Steedman , P'M .

was also re-elected Tyler . The Audit Committee having been appointed and some l (/ dge business transacted , the lodge was closed in due form , and with solemn prayer , and the brethren adjourned to the large hall for refreshment , where 120 members nnd visitors sat down . The W . M . presided , supported on his right by the VV . M , and officers of the City of Westminster lodge , anil on lhe left by Bros .

Boyd , P . G . Purs ., and the Past Masters of the lodge The cloth having been cleared , grace was sung by Bros , Frost , Bertram , Hooke- , and Thornton . The W . M . in giving the first toast of the evening , " The Queen and the Craft , " said that as Freemasons were proverbially a lawahieling body , they were always marked by loyalty to the Throne , and he was sure that this toast would be

enthusiastically received . This was amply verified , followed by the National Anthem , sung by the professional singers . The W . M . said the next toast he had the honour to propose was "The Most Worshipful Grand Master , His Royal Highness , The Prince of Wales , " and he said he thought it was a great privilege to them as Freemasons that they could claim as the chief head and ruler of the Craft , one

who held so high and distinguished a position as the Prince of Wales , and who was so eminently qualified for the position he occupied . The W . M . said the next toast he had to propose , was that of "The Most Worshipful Pro-Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , K . G . " and he said the brethren were well aware , that as there were so many claims made upon the presence of the Prince of Wales , he

must necessarily have some one in his absence , to take the chair at the Grand Lodge , and those who had the privi lege of attending the Grand Lodge , knew the quiet , calm , and dignified manner in which his Lordship had fulfilled the duties of the chair , in the place of the Grand Master , and it was from the Giand Lodge that brethren might receive that education which could not fail of being ol

benefit lo private lodges . The toast was cordially received , followed by a song , by Bro Thornton The W . M . said the next was a long and most in . portan . Masonic toast , and that was "'lhe Right Worshipfult Deputy Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers , present and past . " He said , that they

were honoured that evening with the presence of Bro . Boyd , P . Granel Pursuivant , and he had pleasure in joining his name with the toast . He would be able to respond most ably for the toast , for he knew all the details of the Granel Lodge , and he felt sure that he was respected by every member of the Craft . The toast was enthusiastically

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responded * to , followed by a solo by Mr . T . Harper on the trumpet . Bro . Boyd saiel as this vvas the first toast on the lisi that required to he responded to , most heartily . did he wish that it had fallen into abler hands than his own , Out they must accept the will for the elecel , anel he trusted that they woulei do so in the kinelly spirit of Freemasonry . As regarded Lord Skelmersdale , he was a most indefatigable

worker , anil was always at his post , but they did not know so much of him in London as they diel in West Lancashire , where he was highly esteemed , and he believed that no better appointment could have been made . As to the rest of the Grand Officers , he believed that they had all elone gcod suit and service to the Craft , and hence their appointments had been maele . As regarded himself , he

was a very humble member of the Grand Lodg . ' , but he found himself that ni ght in a more peculiar position than tie had ever found himself placed before , for he might to a certain extent liken himself to Temp ' e Bar , Temple BJI - , as they knew , was likely to be ivmoveel . ( A voice , " It has been renioveel . " ) Some if it , it was true had bi'i'n removed , but a good ileal of it remained there still .

Temple B . ir bad for a great many j ears served to eiieide the City of London from the City of Westminster , anil that he found himself in the position of Temple Bar , for he had the W . M . of the " Great City " on one band , and the VV . Master of" lhe City of Westminster" 00 the ether , and therefore he felt that he was ri ght in likening himself to Temple Bar . ( Loud laughter and cheering . ) And he hoped to have

the pleasure e > f being with them 011 * ome future occasion . Bro . Seex , I . P . M ., said the brethren would be aware when thcy ^ aw the gavel placed in his hands the use that he should make of it , and that was to propose " The Hea'th of the W . Master , " and he was sure th 't they woulei show thi'ir appreciation of him by enthusiastically drinking the toast he had proposed . I le thought that the members of

the lodge knew and felt that a great deal of the honour , prestige , and benevolence of the lodge vested on those wr . om they selected to preside over them . They hod the special privilege that evening of drinking to the health and prosperity of the VV . Master , and to thank him for the kind and judicious government he had carried out for the benefit of the Craft . On the last occasion he was

unable to be present , and now they had 10 thank him for his attendance . The toast was well received . The W . M . said he should only detain the brethren with a few remarks in reply to the toast , and although he felt a very great wish to say a great deal the power of eloingso appeared to betaken awa y from him . Ever since the time when he was in tailed VV . Master he h ; . d had a large

amount of anxiety to elevote himself to the best interests of the lodge , and as they hail so cordially toasted him he felt sure tint they were satisfied with their Master . The W . Master then said that they were that evening honoured by a very l < rge . number of visitors , and by special invitation the Worshipful Master and officers of the C . ty of Westminster Lodge , an interchange of kindly feeling that

was initiated some time ago by the Cily of Westminster Lodge ; and to one and all they gave a hearey welcome . Bro . White , VV . M . of the City of Westminster Lodge , in reply , said it was a great privilege and pleasure to them to see the work done in the Great City Loelge with such exactness , and he hoped to see it cairied out in the same way in the Westminster Lodge . In visi'ing other lodges they were

sure to learn something worth knowing , and he thanked them for the hospitality with which they had been received ; and , in conclusion , invited the VV . M . and officers of the Great City Lodge to visit them at Westminster . The VV . M . said that the rext toast he had to propose was that of " lhe Worshipful Master Elect of the Great City Lodge , " anil he hope-el in undertaking that office he would

bear ill mind all the attributes of a man anil a Mason , which might tend to cement a happy family and make the lodge more prosperous in the future . As it was they had hael the honour to entertain the Lord Mayor of the City of London . He congratulat d the W . M Elect on the position in which he had been placed that evening , and that he would occupy the chair with the same pleasure as

he ( the W . M . ) hail elone himself , and that he might be blessed with health and strength to enable him to maintain its high position , and carry on the duties of the chair to the pride of every member of the lodge . Bro . Freeman , S . W . and W . M . Elect , said he hoped to occupy the chair now filled by the W . M ., and to do the work in a manner to receive their approbation , and nothing should

be wanting on his pait to promote the happiness of the brethren , and he would moat carefully adhere to the great landmarks of the Order . He thanked the brethren for the high honour they had conferreel upon him that ni ght , and he hoped to go through his year of office in a manner becoming the W . M . of the Great City Lodge . He had a bright example before him , and he would endeavour

to follow w his footsteps—to do as well as he had done , and if he was able to do that he should be well satisfied . The W . M . said the next toast he had to propose was that of "The Past Masters of the Great City Lodge , ' believing that they ought to speak with giatitude of the services of those who hael gone before , and now occupied the quiet and dignified position of Past Masters . They

had worked for it , and were well entitled to it . They were not very numerous , hut the quality of men would amply make up for any deficiency in quantity . The installation ceremony had been performed by their Immediate Past Master , and when the time came he ( the W . M . ) hoped to be able to perform it wilh the same comfort and satisfaction to the brethren as Bro . Seex , their Immediate Past

Master , did on that occasion . The toast was cordially receive !! , followed by another solo by Mr . T . Harper on the trumpet , which was rapturously encored . Bro . Seex , I . P . M ., saiel he had listened with pleasure to the enconiums which the W . Master had been pleased to pass upon the Past Masters . They had frequently been called upon to respond to this toast , but that night the hearty reception it hail met with from every member sitting round their

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festive board was almost too overpowering for them sufficiently to acknowledge it ; hut it was the earnest wish of the Past Masters to convey to the brethren their desire in every way to discharge their duties towards the lodge , and to promote its prosperity . Bro . Poynter , P . M . and Treasurer of the Burgoyne Lodge ( one of the visitors ) , rose to propose " Prosperity to the Great City Lodge . " He said

he feared he mi ght be accused of ingratitude in not pro posing in sufficientl y forcible terms the toast of success to the lodge which had been entrusted to him ; but after the wonderful strains of harmony they had just heard , the power cf doing so had been entirel y taken out of him . II ; was something- live the poor man in Hindustan , who prayed for rain and almost

immediately artci-A-arels the Ganges overflowed him . He hail watched the growth and progress of the lodge , and in the Great City io which they were assembled in the widest sense their great and noble Order w-is connected with the growth of freedom all over the world ; and wishing the loilge every prosperity , concluded hy proposing the ' toast which had been place I in his hands . The toast was

reccivee ! with louel coeering . Some other toists were g iven , and the proceedings were brought to a close . The musical ariangements were nn . icr the direction of Bros . H Frost and 11 . Bertram , assist-d by Bro . Thornton , and Messrs . Harp r , VV . A . Fro-t , and Prcstiidge . ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No . iC . ^ . -Thc la * t moiuhly melting of the season , 1 S 77-8 , " was held at the

Castle and Falcon , Aldcrsgatv-strcct , on Monday , ihc iilh inst . The W . AL , the Rev . Dr . Ernest Brette ' , P . M . 14 ( 10 , P . P . G . C . Milellescx , presided , supported by the following hr . thrcn : —John Derby Allemit , I . P . M . s W . VV . Lindell , aciin ? ' ns S . W . in the unavoidable absence of Dr . Hogg ; A . J . Altman , J . W . ; George Kriin-ng , I ' reas . ; Thomas joncs , lion . Sec ;

W . II . Froom , S . D . ; Rev . R . Lee , J . D . ; Dr . Alder Smith , I . G . ; li . J . Jolliffe ' , D . C ; W . S . Chapman , and Thomas Benskin , Stewards ; J > hn Jackson , Alfred Brookmnti , Dr . Samuel Benton , and the following visitors : George Watson , Emulation , 21 ; Edward Brookman , Lion and Lanili , 192 ; Thos . Fenn , P . G . D ., Prince of Wales , 259 ; S . VV . Hopwood , P . M . Bank of England , sfi ?; \ . W .

Macartney , M . P . ( Tyrone Co . ) , and P . M . 12 , Ireland ; and Wa'ter J . mes Green , Prov . G . S . Hertford , 404 . During the evening important business engaged the attention of the brethren . Haiing due regard to the Masonic ch-rities , the lodge resolved , on the motion of Bro . Allcroft , and seconded h y Bro . Landell , and supported by IBro . Altman , to increase the

subscriptions of the I rethren from five to seven guineas ! and the initiation and joining fees from te-n to twenty guinea During the evening Bro . John Jackson was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason in an impressive man . ner , by the W . M ., Bro . Fenn , Pan Grand Deacon , giving the explanation of the Tracing Board . This always grand and solemn ceremony was rendered additionall y interesting

by the fact of the acting Senior Warden , Bro . W . W . Landell , being the grandfather of the raised brother ( Jackson ) . Bro . Landell was himself raised in 1 S 21 , and is regarded with much affection and veneration by the brethren of the Aldersgate Lodge . During the b uiiiu ^ t the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were abl y given by the W . M ., and

responded to by Bros . Fenn , Macartney , Allcroft ( Steward for the Benevolent Institution and Boys' School ) , Landell , and Altman ( Steward for the Girls' S ; hool ) . Bro . Fenn complimented the lodge on the aelmirable ariangements made for a Fund of Benevolence , and the support of the Masonic Charities .

MIZPAH LODGE ( No . 1671 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgatc-st'eet , E . G ., on Satu-d . iy las' , the 9 th March , Bro . Nelson Reed , W . M ., in the chair ; Bros . David R . Still , S . W . j W . VV . Medcalf , j . W . ; j . J . Avery , Treasurer ; H . G . Buss , Secretary ; J . Bergmaiin , S . D . ; C . Schmidt , f . D . ; R . A . Morgan , I . G . ; P . Alpcter , D . C . ; J . B . Tidmarsh ,

W . S . ; H . Shaw , Tyler ; and Warden , Wells , Ktotgen , Wiight , and lewis . Visitors : Brr . s . Patten , P . M . 19 ; Rogers . P . M . 70 and 11570 ; Rogers , 1670 ; Adamson P . M . 199 and 1208 , P . P . G . D . C . Kent ; Pendlebury , P . M 1056 . The business of the evening commenced at 2 . 30 The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the las . meeting r < -ad and confirmed , Mr . William Wilson and Mr .

Charles W . Me iter having been regularl y balloted for and approved as candidates , were separately admitted and initiated into Freemasonry , according to ancient custom , by the W . Master . Ballot was also taken for Bro . John Hill , Organ ! t , Royal Brunswick Lodge , No . 732 , to become a joining member , which was unanimous in his favour . The next husinss was the election of W . Master for the

ensuing yen : which proved unanimous in favour of the S . VV ., Bro . David R . Slid , P . M . 1293 , and P . Z . 1293 . The election of Tie . isurcr was also unanimous in favour of Bro . J . J . A very , P . M . 70 , P . P . G . Treasurer Devon . Bro . Shaw was r .-let-, d Tyler . A P . M . jewel of the value of £ \ o ios . w . is unanimously voted to the outgoing W . M ., Bro . Nelson Reed , for the valuable services he has

rendered to the lodge as first W . Master . All Masonic business being ended the lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and the brethren adjourned for refreshme ' nt . The W . Master proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Buss , Assist . G . Secretary , replied for the Grand Officers . " The Health of the Initiates " was responded to by Bros . Wilson and Me-iter . Bro . Hill returned thanks as the first joining member of the lodge . Bro . Buss , in proposing

" ihe Health of the VV . Master , " said it must be patent to the founders of the Mizpah Lodge as well as to the brethren of lhe lodge lhat they jhad selected the right brother to be the first Master , for he had performed every duty connected with his office , having initiated twelve gentlemen into the Order , and passed and raised ten brethren . That of itself was sufficient proof of how hard the first W . Master had worked during his year as Master . Bro . Buss said the lodge was an undoubted success , anil in