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of the brethren afterwards dined together , amongst whom were Br . G . Marriott , P . M . ( 112 ) , Br . Nead ( 167 ) , and Br . Capt . A . K . Hunter ( No . 183 ) . PRINCE OF WALES' LODGE ( No . 324 ) . —This highly distinguished Lodge held its last meeting for the season , at the Thatched House Tavern , on Tuesday , May 22 nd . LODGE OF UNITED PILGRIMS ( NO . 745 ) . —The Brethren of this Lodge held their monthly meeting at Br . Wales , the Manor House Tavern , Walworth , on Wednesday , the 23 rd of May , under the able presidency of Br . D . R . Farmer , AV . M .,

who raised one brother , ( Br . Wales ) , to the third degree , passed Br . G . L . Collis to the second degree , and initiated a gentleman , Mr . George Martin , into the mysteries ^ of ancient Freemasonry , in his usual able manner . The business of the Lodge having been concluded , the Brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was served in Br . AVales' usual excellent style , and the remainder of the evening passed in the enjoyment of every social and Masonic feeling . We may add , that notwithstanding the great Derby event occurring on this daythere was an excellent gathering of the

, Brethren . POLISH NATIONAL LODGE ( NO . 778 ) . —At the monthly meeting of this Lodge on , the 10 th inst ., after the other business had been disposed of , Br . Detkins was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . LODGE LA TOLERANCE ( NO . 784 ) . —This Lodge held a meeting at the Freemasons Tavern , on Tuesday , May 1 st , when Br . Captain , W . M . initiated Lieut . Mitford , of the 19 th Regiment , into the mysteries and secrets of Freemasonry .

INSTRUCTION . _ PHCENIX LODGE ( No . 202 ) . —This excellent and well supported Lodge of Instruction held its first annual banquet at the Freemasons Tavern on Saturday , May 19 th . Br . Harrison , W . M . of the Parent Lodge presided as AV . M . ; Adams , W . M . 206 , S . W . ; Kirby , P . M . 169 , J . AV . Three sections of the first lecture ably worked . Several brethren from different Lodges were proposed to join and were unanimously

admitted . The brethren then adjourned to partake of an excellent banquet . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the health of the W . M . of the Parent Lodge was drank and the united thanks of the brethren rendered to him for his Masonic ability and regular attendance . The AV . M . thanked the brethren for their support , and more particularly those who had taken this opportunity of joining the Lodge of Instruction . Amongst them were several brethren distinguished for then Masonic talent , and whose valuable assistance would be gratefully received , whilst those who required instruction might depend on receiving it in the greatest purity whenever they could make it convenient to attend . The health of Br . Burton , W . M . No . 9 , Treasurer , was drank .

with thanks for his constant attendance to the Lodge and able discharge of the duties of his office . Br . AVarren then proposed the health of Br . Crawley , Secretary , thanking him for having accepted the office , and for his regular attendance ; he believed that in all branches of the ceremonies and lectures , Br . Crawley was universally admitted to be one of the best authorities in the Craft . Masonry being traditional , little innovations would unavoidably creep in , and it was therefore most essential to have amongst them one on reference to whom they were sure of receiving the original text

. The health of the founders was then drank with much enthusiasm coupled with the name of Br . Warren as the AV . M . of the Parent Lodge , who granted the first sanction for this Lodge to meet , and to which he had ever since rendered his most valuable support . The AV . M . proposed the healths of Br . Adams , S . W ., and Br . Kirby , with thanks for their assistance on this and all other occasions . After drinking to the prosperity of the respective Lodges to wliich more than half the brethren individuallrespondedthe meeting broke after spending the evening with

y , up , the greatest harmony . PERCY LODGE ( NO . 234 ) . —The anniversary festival of this excellent Lodge of Instruction was celebrated on the evening of the 1 st ult ., by an elegantly served supper , at the Marquis of Granby , Down-street , Picadilly . Br . Adams , P . M . of St'