The Masonic Mirror.

T . Aluzter , J . AV . ; C . Lake , Trea . ; AV . B . Butler , Sec . ; G . Denham , S . D . J H . Ball , J . D . ; J . D . AVoollen , I . G . The business of the day having been completed , the brethren retired to an excellent dinner , the arrangements giving the greatest satisfaction to all present . The usual toasts were proposed from the chair in a forcible and happy style . The evening ivas spent in true Masonic unanimity ; aud it will be long remembered by those brethren who had tbe gratification of attendin " No . 337 .

AVALES ( SOUTH ) . SWANSEA . —Indefatigable Lodge ( No . 2 SS ) . —Tuesday last , the 27 th ult ., being the festival of St . John , the brethren of this Lodge assembled in goodly numbers for the purpose of assisting in the installation of Bro . Edward Alorris , Prov . J . G . D ., as AVorshipful Alaster for the ensuing year . The impressive ceremony was most ably conducted by Bro . F . D . Michael , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . After which the AVorshipful Alaster having exto the Lod

pressed ge his acknowledgment of the honour conferred upon him , proceeded to appoint his officers for the year in the following order : Bros . AVilliam Cox , S . AV . ; J . AV . Hallam , J . W . ; Hori-el AV . AVilliams , S . D . ; James Richardson , J . D . ; Frederick Ternou , T . G . ; AV . Jones , Sec ; Charles Bath and T . J . Evans , Stewards . Bro . Thomas Powell , P . M ., was unanimously reelected Treas ., and Bro . John Probett ivas also reappointed Tyler . A cordial and unanimous vote of thanks was then accorded to Bro . Alatthew Moggricl for tho great abilitaud kind

ge y feeling with which ho had conducted the affairs of tbe Lodge during the past year . Tho AVorsbipfnl Master having called attention to tbe resolution passed at the last Prov . Grand Lodge , reminded tbe brethren that it was now their duty to elect a member to' represent their Lodge at the committee formed with a view to assist in obtaining additional funds in aid of tbe Alasonic charities , and proposed that Bro . Aloggridge , their much esteemed lato AA . AL , should lie elected to ( ill the office of representative of their Lodge . Bro . Cox , S . AV , having warmty- seconded the

proposition , it was carried ivith acelammation . The brethren afterwards dined together , in conformity ivith usual custom , at the Alackworth Arms Hotel , when about fifty sat down to partake of tho excellent faro provided for them by Bro . Viner . The AVorshipful . Alaster presided , supported by his officers . Among those present , in addition to those above named , were Bros . Dr . Bird , D . Prov . G . AL : M . Aloggridge , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; Theodore At . Talbot , Prov . G . Reg . ; J . G . Hall , P . Prov . J . G . AV . ; G . A . Monro , P . Prov . G . Purs . ; G . T . Stroud , P . AL ; AVilliam Edmond , Trevellian Jenkin

Jno . , Rev . John D . Davis , 11 . A . . Essery , ancl others . Among the visitors who honoured the Lodge with their company were Bros . John Nelson , Past J . D ., P . AI . of tho Prince of AVales Locb'o , No . 324 , London ; F . J . Lloyd , P . Prov . J . G . D ., Bristol ; F . AIcKeirnon , AV . AI . of the LlaiielJy Lodge , & c . The greatest harmony characterized the proceedings of the evening , ivhich passed off most pleasantly . The musical arrangements ivere most praiseworthy . Bro . Edward Flicker ably presided at the pianoforte , and the excellent singing of Bros . Cox , H . AV . AVilliams , AV . Bowcn , Arnold , and W . Jones , contributed much to the enjoyment o E the evening .

AVORCESTERSHIRI- ; . FAREWELL DINNER TO BRO . AV'tCIGli'lON . DUDLEY . —Bro . AVigginton , S . AV ., No . S 19 , member of No . 730 , and Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . for the province of Worcester , being about to leave Dudley owing to engagements in London , several friends invited him to a farewell dinner at Bro . Deeley ' s , P . AL , No . 819 . At first it ivas intended to havo been a strictlAlasouic meetingbut as it was

y , thought this wocdcl to some extent have restricted the company , this idea was abandoned , and several of the uninitiated were present . About thirty dined together , the chair being occupied , in the unavoidable absence of the mayor , by Bro . Holder , ex-mayor , P . AL , Nos . 819 aud 313 ; Bro . Burton , AV . AL elect of No . 313 , being vice . The health of Bro . AVigginton was proposed by Bro . Holder , who regretted that , owing to the short notice o £ the dinner taking place , and tbe rather private

ivay iu which it had been brought about , a greater number ivere not present to say farewell to lira . AVigginton . He however felt as confident that be was expressing tho sentiments of those around him as ho was his own , when he said that they heartily wished all happiness and prosperity to Bro . AVigginton in the new sphere of life to which he was about to remove . Although there might bare been differences of opinion ivith Bro . AVigginton , as of course there ivould always be between various members of societystill he felt sure they would ive

, g him credit for the best intentions ancl purest motives , and be would tako Avith him the heartiest desires of many for his future welfare and success . Bro . Euipson alluded to the period when Bro . AVigginton held a situation in bis office , and was glad to bear testimony to his professional capabilities as well as readiness to do at all times anything iu his power to promote the good of those around him . Bro . AVigginton Avith much feeling appropriately responded , and assured his friends that whilst

it rendered bis parting with them more painful , such a manifestation as he had witnessed that evening would still be cherished and remembered as an expression of their kindness and goodwill , and would take away much of the pain of saying goodbye to many of those friends Avhose friendship be had so much reason to appreciate and value . Some appropriate songs were sung by Mr . Alaiuwaring Bro . Burton , aud others ; the health of the chairman , vice chairman , & c , ivere given and duly responded to , and the party broke up with a hearty goodbye to Bro , Wiggmton .

YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . AIIDDLESBOROUOH . — -North York Lodge ( No . 376 ) . —The annual meeting ot this Lodge was holden on Tuesday , the 3 rd January , at three , P . M ., at tbe Town Hall , when the AV . AI . elect , Bro . I . A . Manners , was duly installed according to antient form , by Bro . G . Marwood , D . Prov . G . AI . for the North ancl East Riding , Yorkshire ; who on this as on every other occasion , kindly undertook the office . There was a numerous

attendance of the brethren ; no less than fourteen installed Alasters were present . Amongst the visitors were Bros . J . H . Hamlyside , P . M . and P . Prov . J . G . AV . for North aud East Yorkshire ; the Rev . I . Alilner , P . Prov . G . Chaplain , Durham ; J . Dudds , Prov . G . Reg ., Durham ; AV . Best , AV . AL of the Tees Lodge , No . 749 , ivho ivas accompanied by several brethren from his Lodge . There ivere also deputations from the Cleveland Lodge , No . 795 ; St . Helen ' s Lodge , No . 774 ; and the Harbour of Refuge LodgeNo . 1066 . During tbe ceremony

, three anthems ivere sung , Bro . G . H . Armstrong , Prov . G . Organist for North and East Yorkshire , presiding at tbe harmonium . After the Lodge was closed , tho brethren retired to Bro . C . AVatson ' s , Avhere the dinner ivas held , and a pleasant evening passed , enlivened by the singing of Bros . J . P . Horuung aud Cf . IT . Armstrong , accompanied by the latter on the piano .

YORKSHIRE ( AVEST ) . SIIEF- 'IELD . —Britannia Lodge ( No . 102 ) . — Tiie AVorshipful Master and brethren of this Lodge dined at the Angel Hotel , Sheffield , on AA ' cdnesday evening , December 27 th , on the occasion of presenting Bro . AV . IT . Bailes with the insignia of his office as Prov . Senior Grand Warden of AYest Yorkshire . Bro . E . Harrison , AVAL , presided , and Bro . AVm . AVhite , jun ., S . AV ., occupied the vice chair . After the usual loyal and

Masonic toasts , the AVorshipful Master , in an appropriate speech , presented Bro . Bailes with the very handsome clothing and jewel of the high office Avhich he holds . He eulogized his untiring efforts for the good of Freemasonry , and his unceasing kindness in instructing the younger members of the fraternity iu thoir several duties , and instanced him as au example that diligence ancl persevering research into the secrets aud mysteries of tho Order , and a constant attention to its duties , will in time obtain their own reward by winning the love and esteem of

the brethren and gaining those distinguished honours which Alasons so well know how to appreciate . Bro . Bailes , being duly invested , returned thanks in a feeling maimer for the honour conferred on him , and said that it would always give him great pleasure to impart tho knowledge he possessed to any of the brethren ivho were desirous to become good Alasons , and he assured them that they would find their labours well repaid . A number of other toasts , interspersed ivith songs , filled up the eveningancl the brethren separated after doing ample justice to tbe

, good cheer provided by Bro . AVilkinson . The present consists of a handsome case , containing full dress , apron , collar , and gauntlets , richly trimmed with double gold lace aud fringe , ivith P . AL squares and badge of office embroidered in gold , and a splendid oval shaped enamelled jewel of gold , ivith inscription ou one side and a level within a triangle upon the other . Tho whole are worth nearly £ 20 .

America.

AMERICA .

SOUTH CAROLINA . The Al . AV . Grand Lodge of Antient Freemasons of South Caroliml closed its annual session on Friday , November 25 th . There was a larger attendance of delegates at this session of the Grand Lodge than has ever beeu known since its organization . Eight new Lodges were charteredone , tbe jurisdiction of which is located in the island of Cuba . This is a preparatory step to tbe restoration of Alasonry in that island , where it

has been excluded for many years by the government , and tho formation of a Grand Lodge of Cuba . Tbe Grand Lodge determined to elect a competent brother to write a history of Alasonry iu South Carolina , and Dr . A . G . Alackey was elected Historiographer of the Grand Lodgo . The Rev . AV . D . Haley , Grand Chaplain of tho Grand Lodge of the district of Columbia , was present as a visitor , and addressed the Lodge on the subject of tho Alasonic Homo for Widows ancl Orphans , which , the Craft of the United States propose to erect in the city of Washington . —

American , Alasonic Journal . SAN FRANCISCO . The Alasons of San Francisco , California , have purchased a lot on tho corner of Montgomery and Post-streets , for 92 , 000 dollars , and will erect a . building ivorth 100 , 000 dollars on it .

Turkey.

TURKEY .

CONSTANTINOPLE . —Oriental Lodge ( No . 988 ) . —At the meeting of this influential Lodge , held ou the 14 th October , a very pleasing duty devolved on the AV . M ., Bro . S . Aznavoiu ., in presenting a testimonial to Bro . AVilliam AVilliams Evans , Secretary of the Lodge , beautifully written on vellum , with , the capitals , ornaments and borders in gold ancl colours , finished in tho highest style of illumination . In presenting this testimonial the W . AL most feelingly remarked that itwas highly gratifying to him in so full a Lodge to present to so greatly esteemed