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promise—that of one who , m the anticipation of future greatness as the sovereign of these realms , is England ' s hope ; to whom she looks forward with exalted and anxious expectations . May these be fully realised , though , it is to be ardently desired , at a period yet far distant . He has a brilliant example before him in his illustrious and virtuous mother , our Queen . So likewise have you many shining lights in Freemasonry to guide you on your onward path . May both he and you , each in the proper

sphere , profit alike by these great privileges . AVe would call on you then , brethren of this lodge , whose existence thus auspiciously commences , to remember your chosen name ; to consider that you have a character to win ; to bear in mind that , as you advance in years , as your roll of Past Masters and Rulers in the Craft extends , on- yon will rest an increasing responsibility to maintain the high privileges of our Order , and to allow no infringement of our ritesno deviation from established usage and

, custom . Receive from me , Worshipful Master and brethren of the Prince of . AVales' Lodge , as the exponent of the feelings of those who now surround you as visitors , our congratulations on the proceedings in which we are permitted to bear a part , our best wishes for your success , and our earnest hope that the genuine tenets and principles of the Order will be transmitted through this lodge , pure and unsullied , from generation to generation . "

A prayer was then offered up by the acting Chaplain , thus : — " Almighty and eternal God , Father and Supreme Ruler of the Universe , whose works proclaim Thy wisdom , power , and greatness , to Thy Divine Majesty we offer up our sincere adorations , in acknowledgment of tbe many blessings which are so liberally distributed around us . Condescend , Almighty Father , to look down with favour from Thy celestial habitation on this feeble attempt to extend Thy praise , and graciously accept , on the

celebration of our solemn rites , the faithful tribute of our gratitude to Thee . " " So mote it be" ( by the choir ) , and grand honours were given seven times . The same brethren as before again formed round the lodge in the centre of the room . The Prov . G . M . having offered up a part of King Solomon's prayer , the lodge was unveiled . The corn , wine , and oil were respectively presented to the Prov . G . M . by the D . Prov . G . M . and the Prov . G . Wardens ,

and scattered over the lodge with appropriate words . The acting Chaplain gave into his hands the censer , with whicli he walked thrice round the lodge , accompanied by solemn music . The different articles of furniture , which had before been covered , were distributed to their proper places , and the Prov . G . M . declared this a duly constituted lodge in the usual form . The grand honours were again given seven times , and the whole ceremony was concluded with prayer and another ode from the choir .

The lodge , having been resumed in the second degree , the D . Prov . G . M . presented Bro . Benham for installation as AV . M . of the Prince of AVales Lodge , which was proceeded with in the customary form . The charges were read and assented to , the obligation as regards the duties of the office was administered , and the lodge opened in the third degree . All below the rank of Past Masters having retired , a Board of Installed Masters was formedthe necessary ceremonies were throughand

, gone , Bro . Benham was regularly inducted into the chair of King Solomon . On the return of the brethren , the several processions , salutations , and proclamations took place ; the different charges were 'delivered ; the lodge was resumed in the second and then in the first degree , and the AV . M . appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers : —Bros . E . J . Bellingham , S . AV . ; G . Rogers , J . W . ; G . Huard , S . D . ; R . Binet ,

J . D . ; G . J . Reuouf . I . G . ; M . Gallichan , P . M ., Treas . ; AV . Adams , P . M ., Sec ; Donaldson , I . P . M . The new lodge , thus formed , consists of six Past Masters , twenty-seven other members , and three new candidates , whom the AV . M . proceeded to initiate into Masonry , namely , Bros . W . Woods , J . W . Hunt , and H . J . Gould . The W . M . offered the hest thanks of himself , his officers , and brethren , respectively , to the

Prov . G . M . and the D . Prov . G . M ., for their assistance in consecrating the lodge ; to Bro . Hopkins for his oration and services as Chaplain , with an assurance that the special exhortations he had delivered to the lodge were appreciated , and Avould be acted upon ; to Bros . Jas . and Ch . Johnson , Hosking , and others , who had contributed so much to the efficiency of the ceremony by their musical services . By all these brethren appropriate replies were given , and the interesting proceedings were brought to a termination at about three o ' clock in the afternoon .

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ROYAL AIPEED LODGE ( NO . 877 ) . —At four p . m . on Thursday , March 24 th , the brethren of this lodge assembled , the chair of WM . being occupied hy the Prov . G . M . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the second degree . The D . Prov . G . M . presented Bro . John Gibaut , advocate and constable of St . Helior , for installation as AV . M ., who was placed in the chair of King Solomon , with the

same rites and ceremonies that had an hour or two previously been gone through with the AV . M . of the Prince of Wales Lodge . The lodge having been resumed consecutively in the second and first degree , the usual salutations and proclamations having taken place , and all other duties appertaining to the occasion regularly performed , Bro . Gibaut , W . M ., appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . F . Godfray , S . AV . ; AVestaway , J . AV . ; Dr .

Le Cronier , Treas . ; P . W . Le Quesne , Sec . ; Mullins , S . D . ; Gabourel , J . D . ; and Bro . Toms , Tyler ; of whom , however , the Treas . and Tyler had been elected by the members of the lodge . The appointment of I . G . was left open . The chair was now taken by Bro . M . Gallichan , P . M . The lodge was opened in the second degree . Bros . Hall and Gaudin were examined as to their proficiency , entrusted , and then dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the third degree , when the

candidates were again introduced and raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The proceedings were brought to a close at about half-past six o'clock . At seven , the brethren of the lodge and many visitors , sat down to a sumptuous banquet , at the Royal Yacht Hotel , followed hy the usual toasts ancl congratulatory speeches . A most pleasant evening closed the proceedings of a really hard Masonic day , the duties having been carried on almost without intermission from eleven in the morning , and many of the brethren assisting in the whole of them .

ST . AUBIN ' S LODGE ( NO . 958 ) . —The usual monthly meeting was held at the Masonic-rooms , St . Aubin , on Tuesday , March loth , all the officers but one were present , and the Prov . G . M . acted as I . P . M . The lodge was opened by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , AV . M ., at half-past six . The minutes were read and confirmed . The AV . M . announced a present from Bro . De La Taste , J . D ., consisting of a radiated star , in white and gold , with a blue centre , adorned with the five points and the letter

G ., for suspension in the middle of the ceiling . A cordial vote of thanks to the donor was passed . The lodge having beeu opened in the second degree , Bro . Vint was examined as to his proficiency , entrusted , and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the third degree , and the candidate having been re-introduced , was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by the AV . M ., who also gave him the usual charge and lecture on the third tracing board . The lodge was resumed in

the first degree . The by-laws were read in open lodge by the Secretary . Bro . H . Montagu having passed a satisfactory examination , was entrusted and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was again opened in the second degree , and Bro . Montagu , being re-admitted , was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . The W . M . also gave the customary charge and the lecture on the second tracing board . The lodge was resumed in the first degreeand no other business being brought forward was finall

, y closed at nine o ' clock . Tbe brethren retired to the refreshment room , the duties of which , with the ordinary routine toasts and complimentary addresses , were speedily performed , and at ten the brethren separated , the usual special omnibus conveying the brethren from St . Helier home in half-an-hour .

In a recent number it was reported that the new Temple is progressing rapidly . A fresh impetus has been given to the work , in the hope of completing the arrangements for consecration on April 27 th , so as to make the day coincide with that fixed for laying the foundation stone of the new Masonic Hall in Loudon .

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AN EMPEROR ' S DYING- WORDS . —When Serverus , Emperor of Rome , found his end approaching , he cried out , " I have been everything and everything is nothing ; " then , ordering the urn to be brought to him in which his ashes were to be enclosed , on his body being burned , according to the custom of the Romans , he said , " Little urn , thou shalt contain one for whom tbe world was too little . "