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ably maintained . He then presented the immediate Past Master , Bro . Humphrey , with a jewel , as a small mark of the esteem of the Brethren for the able manner in which he had at all times discharged his duties , but more especially while Master of the Lodge . Castle Lodge of Habmony ( No . 27 ) . —This Lodge held its usual meeting at the Thatched House Tavern , St . James ' s-street , on the 25 th February . The

W . M . Bro . Bobert Wheeler , on this occasion , initiated the celebrated Arctic traveller Dr . Eae , lately returned to England from a long and fruitless search after Sir John Franklin . The new Brother , on returning thanks , complimented the W . M . and the Lodge on the impressive manner in which this interesting ceremony was imparted to him ; and as he was about leaving England for a foreign shore , he was confident , from being a free and accepted member of this ancient fraternity , it would very much assist him in his future researches .

St . Alban ' s Lodge ( No . 32 ) . — -The monthly meeting of this Old Bed Apron Lodge was held on Monday the 10 th March , at the London Coffee-house , Ludgate-hill . The principal business consisted in the payment of a tribute of respect to the memory of the late lamented Bro . H . Emly , P . M ., Prov . Gr . S ., Treas . and Sec . of No . 32 , and the election of a Treasurer in his stead . The following resolutions were proposed by Bro . R . Dames , P . M . and Prov . G . S ., seconded by Bro . Thomas Hutchings , W . M ., and carried unanimously , " That the Lodge do

go into mourning for Bro . H . Emly , whom , since the last meeting , it has pleased the G . A . O . T . TJ . to summon to the Grand Lodge above , full of years and full of honours . That , in paying this last tribute to departed worth , the Brethren desire to transmit to their successors the grateful sense they entertain of the eminent services rendered by Bro . Emly to the St . Alban ' s Lodge , and to record their unfeigned regret for the loss of a P . M ., whose matchless skill as a Mason was only

equalled by his sterling worth as a man , and his kindness and courtesy as a Brother . That the foregoing resolutions be entered upon the minutes of the Lodge , and a copy be forwarded to our Brother , Ensign Henry Frank Emly , in sympathy and condolement for his heavy bereavement , and with the expression of fraternal regard , and earnest wishes that he may emulate the good qualities of his late father . " A ballot took place for Treasurer , when Bro . Richard Dames was duly elected and invested . Pro . Samuel Ebor Nutt , of the Union Lodge , No . 287 , was unanimously elected a ioinina : member of the St . Alban ' s Lodge , and

subsequently was appointed Secretary by the W . M ., and invested with the badge of his office . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bro . Hutellings , W . M ., for the handsome present of a Grand Steward's Collar and Jewel . All Masonic business having been concluded , the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren adjourned to the banquet , when the evening was spent in that agreeable manner characteristic of this Lodge . The only visiting Brother was Bro . Winsor , P . M . of St . Mary ' s Lodge , and P . Z . Prince of Wales' Chapter .

Mount Moihah Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —An emergency meeting of this Lodge was held on the 12 th of March , when the W . M ., Bro . Russell , initiated Messrs . McKcnzio and Darter into the Order . The Brethren , at the conclusion of business , adjourned to the Freemasons' Hall , to join the festival held that day in aid of the funds of the Boys' School .

Stkonoi Man Lodge ( No . 53 ) . —The usual monthly assemblage of this Lodge took place on the 6 th March , at Bro . Ireland ' s , Masonic Hall , Fetter-lane , when Bro . Lewis , in the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., presided , and initiated two candidates into the mysteries of the Craft . At the conclusion of the ceremony , und the business of the Lodge having boon completed , the Brethren adjourned , and passed a very harmonious evening . Amongst the visitors we observed Bro . Henry Carter , W . M ., No . 276 , and Bro . Pencil .

GmoN Lodge ( No . 57 ) . —At the monthly mooting of this Lodge , held at the Bridge House Hotel , on Wnlay , March 14 , Bro . Wilmott , W . M ., presiding , Mr . Neilc was initiated into the Order , and Bro . Nevitt passed to the Second l > cgree . A very harmonious evening followed on the conclusion of the Masonic business .