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did , their French and their Bussian Brethren , at a moment when peace appeared about to again dawn upon the world '; for who could more value peace than Freemasons , whose principles had even on the battle-field stayed the sword , stemmed passion , and preserved a Brother from destruction . In America the rainbow of fraternal love drew brightness even from the contrast of the cloud ; and as feelings of discord appeared to gain ground amongst the people , so did those of

philahthropyjand charity increase amongst Freemasons . Bro . Warren returned thanks for the toast of the Earl of Yarborough and the rest of the Grand Officers . In doing so , he stated that himself and Bro . Kynaston held office not in right of the will or caprice of one man , but by the vote of their Lodges . He made this remark because he felt that the Officers of the Grand Lodge , as at present constituted , did not fairly represent the Craft . They never would have the business of the Grand Lodge properly conducted until they limited the time for

the Grand Master holding office to three or five years , and until they made the Prov . G . M / s offices co-existent only with that of the G . M . ; for then they would not have the scandal existing of Prov . G . Ms , who had never been into Masonry for twenty or twenty-five years , or who had never even presented themselves for installation into office . He was also connected with the Magazine , and he called upon the Brethren to assist them in theirlabours by communicating anything for the interests or honour of the Craft . Bro . Cole eloquently returned thanks for

the toast of the Prov . Ms ., and Bro . Owen subsequently acknowledged the toasts of the visitors and the press , and in doing so expressed his regret that his Highness Japer Allee was unable to be present that evening ; but as he had had the honour to introduce him to the Lodge , he could assure the members that he would take

his Degrees amongst them . Referring to the remarks of Bro . Warren relative to the Grand Lodge , he fully identified himself with them , and referred to the ancient constitution to show that the principles for which they were contending were merely those which had up to a very recent period prevailed . The business of the evening was enlivened b y the comic singing of Bro . Beular , and the excellent musical talent of that most exquisite vocalist , Bro . Bellinger .

Saint John ' s Lodge ( No . 196 ) . —At this Lodge , held at the Holly Bush Tavern , Hampsfcead , on Tuesday , February 12 th , Bro . Samuel Aldrich , W . M ., Bros . Hart , Hale , and Ware , were raised ; and William Aspinall , Esq ., initiated . Old Concord Lodge ( No . 201 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge took place at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Thursday , 5 th February . The business consisted of initiating Messrs . Cook , Houghton , and Cocks , into the noble Order , and passing Messes . Bladon and Swainston to the Degree of Fellow Crafts . These

ceremonies were performed by the W . M . ( Bro . Nicholson" ) in a very able and masterly manner , after which he presented the immediate P . M . ( Bro . G . M . Gurton ) with a very handsome jewel , and in doing so stated that he felt quite certain there was but one feeling predominant with every Brother of the Lodge as regarded the worthy P . M ., which was that of sincere esteem and brotherly affection . He ( the W . M . ) felt how pleasing the duty was in having to present so handsome a token to his predecessor ; besides ( he candidly confessed ) he was

looking forward m expectation of the same honour being conferred on himself . Of Bro . Gurton ' s regard for his Brethren , and attachment to his Lodge , every Brother had witnessed many convincing proofs ; it was therefore with much pleasure he p laced " that jewel" on his breast , trusting he would enjoy many years of health and happiness to wear it , and continue so worthy a member of this Lodge . Bro . Gurton thanked the W . M . and Brethren for the very handsome compliment paid to him , and assured them so long as he should live he could never forget this mark of their kind approval of his conduct .

Bro . Emmens , P . M . and Sec , then stated , that since the Lodge meeting , the annual ball had taken place at the Hanover-square Booms . It gave bim much p leasure to say , it had been very successful . Indeed , thin ball was now so firmly established as always to insure its success . Upwards of 300 of the Brethren , their ladies , and friends , attended on this occasion , which passed off with great Sclal : and although the expenditure exceeded £ l /> 0 , he was happy in presenting to the Benevolent Fund of this-Lodge ( in the name of the steward of the ball )