The Masonic Mirror.

„ A . W . Woods G . Dir . of Cers . „ Thomas Fenn Assist . G . Dir . of Cers . „ W . Young G . Sword Beaver . „ VV . Farnfield , Assist . G . Secretary . „ AV . Stimpson G . Organist . „ T . G . Dickie G . Pursuivant . „ J . Emmens Assist . G . Pursuivant . „ C . Ii . Payne G . Tyler .

Several of the brethren on receiving office were loudly cheered , the more especially Bro . Stebbing . Tlie G . MASTEB said , —I have given to Bro . Farmer , P . G . Purst ., to Avear the clothing until it is confirmed by Grand Lodge , which I have no doubt it will be . He then said , under the riowers conferred upon me , I havo given past rank to Bro . Colonel GreehlaAV , who was a distinguished Mason in India for

twenty years , and who has filled the office of Prov . G . M . for Madras . _ He has formed and resuscitated several lodges in that presidency , and has shown his zeal as a member of our fraternity iu Madras . He is about to go back to India , where his services will be again devoted to the benefit of the Craft , and , therefore , I have thought it right to give him greater scope , that ho should occupy a hiher positionthe better to

g , enable him to promote the in terests of Freemasonry , by conferring upon him the rank of Past Senior Grand AVarden . ( ljoud cheers . ) I have also pleasure in announcing another name distinguished in this country for the energy and zeal he has displayed at all times , and for the work he has done for so many years for the benefit of the Craft . I mean Bro . Jennings , whom you all know as well as I do to he an olc . Mason for the

last twenty-five years ; and at the same time let me mention that , in the lifetime of the late Duke of Sussex , Bro . Jennings was his right-hand man . AAlien Bro . White was incapacitated by illness from performing- his duties as Grand Secretary , Bro . Jennings did his work gratuitously and to the satisfaction of the late Grand Master , and worked indefatigahly for the benefit of the Craft ; and I have myself to thank Bro . Jennings for

the manner in which he has assisted me on many occasions , and Avas always ready to undertake any duty . I have , therefore , great pleasure in conferring upon him the rank of Past Grand AVarden . ( Cheers . ) Tlie Grand Stewards for the year were then nominated as

follows -, — Lodge No . Bro . Francis AV . Truscott 1 „ Charles A eunell 2 „ Francis T . Barry 4 „ John F . Jackson 5 „ Colonel II . DanieU 6 A . A . Richards 8

„ „ AValter Richardson 14 „ Stephen P . Norris 21 „ William Kirby 23 „ William Smith 26 „ Thomas Y . C . Bambridge 29 „ Frederick Heritage 46 „ Edmond Frenniby 58

„ George AV . Rope 60 „ David Shrewsbury 91 „ Frederick AA ' ells 99 „ Alexander G . Linn 197 „ Edward Routh 259 Bro . HATERS , P . J . G . W ., said it was customary in Grand Lodge to give -notice of airy motion that was to he brought

forward , so that no member should be taken by surprise ; but he had given no notice of the resolution he was about to propose . It was customary , both in and out of Masonry , and therefore he proposed that the trowel with which the first stone had been laid , which was a most beautiful work , and highly creditable to the taste of Bro . Cockerell , should be presented to the Most AVorshipful Grand Master .

Bro . STEBBINCJ said lie had much pleasure in seconding the motion , trusting that the trowel would descend as a heirloom to the noble lord ' s family , ancl that they had great pleasure in presenting it to him . The D . G . MASTEE put the motion , Avhich Avas carried unanimously . Bro . HATEES said , —In the name of the brethren of Grand

Lodge who are assembled , and of the thousands of Masons who are spread over the world , I beg to present you with this trowel , and the brethren who regard you with loyalty and affection , hoping that you may bo spared to complete the Avork you have

this day begun , by consecrating tlie temple that shall be worthy of the brethren and the Order to which we belong . The G . MASTER , —I beg to thank you sincerely for your handsome present of this trowel , which is really beautiful as a work of art , and I shah always regard it with feelings of attachment whenever I shall sse it . I take this opportunity of expressing the great satisfaction I have experienced at the way in which the ceremony of to-day has been conducted ; everything

has bean most orderly , and the occasion has been most interesting . I feel , also , that the building committee deserve our warmest thanks for the pains they have taken , and under whose directions these good arrangements have been made . If it should please the Great Architect of the Universe to spare mo so long , as I have seen the beginning of this work , and I should like to see it letedI shall have more than usual pride to

comp , assist at its consecration . I trust that the great work will go on and prosper , to the glory of God and the welfare of the Craft . . ( Loud cheers . ) The Grand Lodge was then closed in ample form and with solemn prayer .

THE BANQUET . The banquet took place in the hall , the M . AV . G . M . presiding . About 400 sat down , and the repast was provided in Bros . Elkington and Shrewsbury ' s best style , consisting of every delicacy the season could afford , and gave general satisfaction . The cloth having been drawn , grace was sung by the professional singers . The G . MASTEE said—The toast I ara about to propose

re-, quires no preface , as it is one that in all societies is drunk with affection ancl loyalty , and there is no society in which it is drunk with more affection than by Freemasons . We arc all anxious for the health of the Queen—we all lament that she is still in that state of mental affliction which renders her unable to appear in public ; but at the same time we are all ready to nfake allowance for her sufferings , and sympathise with her afflictions . I am sure that there is no human creature but

loves the Sovereign and prays for her restoration amongst them . He gave " The Health of the Queen , " Avhich was heartily received . The National Anthem followed , the solo parts being taken by Madame Parepa . The iicxt toast was " The Prince of Wales , the Princess of AValesand the other members of the Royal Family" which

, , was drunk with great cordiality . Mr . Montem Smith sung " God bless the Prince of Wales , " with an additional A'erse devoted to the Princess , which was highly applauded . The D . G . MASTER said , —The toast which I have now to offer to you , is one that is always received with enthusiasm in every Masonic assembly ; but on the present occasion , I trust that

toast will be received with more than ordinary enthusiasm . Yon havo to-day seen the installation on the throne of our Masonic Order our Most Worshipful Grand Master for the oneand-twentielh time . ( Loud cheers . ) A \ e are apt to celebrate the twenty-first birthday of those who are near and dear to us , with heartiness and cordiality ; but in that ease we do not consider so much what they have done , or their conduct for the pastbut look to the promise and hopes for the future .

To-, night , when we celebrate the twenty-first anniversary of the installation of my worshipful and noble friend , Ave can look back to twenty-one years of long service rendered to the Craft , we can count up that which he has done , ancl Avhen we consider the results which have been obtained , I am confident when we can look hack through a long roll of years , and see how the Craft has increased in numbers and grown in public estimation ,

you will feel how great a debt of gratitude Ave owe to our Most Worshipful Grand Master . ( Loud cheers . ) If that be so , I rejoice to think that we have celebrated this anniversary in so fitting a maimer . How could there be a more fitting epoch , when on au occasion like the present , when Ave were collected to lay the first stone of tbe new building which should mark the progress of Freemasonry , and to erect a suitable hall to receive the Craft , which is now Avide spread

throughout the land . ( Cheers . ) That first stone of the new building has been laid at a period when the Craft is not disturbed by any dissension throughout the length ancl breadth of England , anil Masonic brethren Avere only to be marked by that true and brotherly feeling which should ever distinguish our lodges as Masons . He heard to-day , praise to that able , eloquent appeal of our reverend brother , the Grand Chaplain—( loud cheers)—in Avhich he touch ' mgly reminded us , of the true