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manner . Bro . Beuler was present , and contributed greatly to the entertainment by his original comic singing . Phcenix Lodge ( No . 202 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this now flourishing Lodge was held on the evening of the 8 th March , at the Freemasons' Tavern , on -which occasion Bro . B . W . Armstrong was raised to the Sublime Degree of a

Master Mason ; Bro . J . Bell McEntire passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft ; and Mr . John Graham , surgeon , and Mr . Edward F . Spiller , initiated into the mysteries of the Order . All the ceremonies were most ably worked and the several charges impressively delivered by the W . M ., Bro . Charles Russell Harrison . After the Lodge was closed , the Brethren supped together , and enjoyed a most agreeable evening , to the harmony of which P . M . Webber , and Bros . Burton , Evans , and McEntire , greatly contributed .

St . James' Union Lodge ( No . 211 ) . —The members of this Lodge met at the Westmorland Arms , George-street , Portman-square , Tuesday , March 11 th . The W . M . Bro . John Gurton , with the assistance of his officers , raised one brother to the Third Degree , and initiated two gentlemen into the Order in a manner which reflected great credit on himself and honour on the Lodge . It was resolved to present Bro . Kelly with a P . M . ' s jewel , for the able manner in which he discharged his duty as W . M . last year . The Brethren then

proceeded to partake of an excellent banquet . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , Bro . Kelly proposed the health of the W . M ., and expressed the great delight of the Brethren in seeing him again amongst them after his painful illness , and their satisfaction from the manner in which he had so far discharged his duties , that they had placed the right man in the right place , and that under his government the Lodge could not fail to have a prosperous year . The W . M ., in returning thanks for the compliments so warmly expressed , said that he would exert himself to the utmost in promoting the interests of the Lodge and Masonry in general , by supporting the charities which he considered the spirit of the Order . He then proposed the health of the Past Masters , thanking them for their valuable services at all times , particularly Bro . Kelly , to whom the Lodge was

so much indebted for the great exertions he had made for its welfare . Bro . Kelly returned thanks on behalf of the Past Masters ; and Bro . Kennedy proposed prosperity to the Lodge ., which was drunk with enthusiasm . The health of the officers was then drunk , with thanks for the able manner in which they performed their duties , the W . M . stating that he hoped to have the pleasure of meeting them at the Lodge of Instruction held at this house every Monday evening , as the best means of perfecting themselves in their duties . Bro . Fiegg , S . W ., & nd the rest of the officers , returned thanks , and expressed their determination to follow the excellent example set by the W . M . The Brethren then separated in the greatest harmonv .

Lodge of Tranquillity ( No . 218 ) . —This Lodge , held at the Bridge Hotel in Southwark , had its monthly meeting on Monday , the 17 th of March . Bro . Van Gore , W . M ., presided for the first time since his installation , and initiated Messrs . Samuel Solomons and John Davis , passed Bros . Pritehard , Moses ^ Lasher , Cohen , and Benjamin , and raised to the Master Mason ' s Degree Bros . Lasker and Sewell . The able manner in which the W . M . went through these arduous duties was worthy of all praise , and we were equally gratified by observing the efficient discharge of the Wardens' duties by Bros . Davis and Horns . The activity and attention bestowed on the Lodcre business bv P . Ms . Abrahams , Solomons , and -------

< _ , „ , , Levy the excellent Treasurer , greatly assist to the well-being and prosperity of No . 218 . Lodge of Joppa ( No . 223 ) . —The members of this numerous Lodge met on the 3 rd March at the Albion , Aldcrsgate-street , when one Brother was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason , by the W . M ., in a manner proving the great attention which he must have paid to the discharge of the duties required of him . Pour gentlemen were also initiated in a very impressive manner into the First Degree of the Order . In consequence of the death of one of its members , Bro . Salomo , the Masonic funeral service was read in a very solemn and impressive