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obligations he felt Irimself under to its various members . He would now specially thank the Brethren of the Enoch Lodge for the handsome reception this evening accorded to him , which was but a repetition of the favours he bad had to acknowledge on many previous occasions . Throughout our venerable and esteemed Brother ' s remarks , which were listened to with marked attention , the traces of emotion were distinctly visible , and many of those present were similarly

influenced . This cannot be matter of surprise when all the circumstances are considered ; but as this is hot the proper place for a lengthened allusion to them , we shall content ourselves with the simple assurance that the sympathy and good wishes of the members of the- ^ Enoch " will follow Bro . White into his retirement , and that nothing will afford them greater satisfaction than to see him amongst them when a cessationfrom the fatigues of office shall have restored him to that

health which it is hoped he may yet be spared for many years to enjoy , and whenever he may choose to avail himself of the opportunity for paying them a visit , which they trust an honoured leisure will often afford . The pleasures of the evening were most materially enhanced by the exquisite singing of Bros . Crew , Lawler , and Donald King , and by the mirth-provoking lyrics of our facetious Bro . Edney , who is invariably successful in his efforts to > amuse , and that without

in the smallest degree " overstepping tue modesty of nature , or m any respect contravening the rules and canons of good taste . And so , with a lively recollection of the many delightful gatherings in which we have participated during the past season under the banner of " No . 11 , "we bid its members heartily farewell , indulging in the anticipation of a happy and prosperous reunion in November next .

Lodge of Fortitude and Old Oumbeeland ( No . 12 ) . —This highly flourishing Lodge , which has lately much strengthened through the activity of its few remaining old members , met at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Monday , the 13 th April , when there was a large amount of business before the Lodge , consisting of one initiation , one passing , and four raisings . The whole of the ceremonies were performed by the W . M .. Bro . Leopold Reif , assisted by the B . Ms . Bros . King ,

Meumer , and Geo . Marriott ; nor can we omit to observe that the Officers of the Lodge did their duty in a manner that was creditable to them . All business being brought to a close , the Brethren were duly summoned to refreshment , consisting of a most recherche dinner , which the Brethren did ample justice to . The only visitor we observed was Bro . Pierce Egan , W . M . of the St . Andrew ' s Lodge , West , No . 281 . The evening ' s entertainment was much enhanced by the excellent vocal powers of Bros . King and Hamilton Braham .

Neptune Lodge ( No . 22 ) . — -The monthly meeting of this rising Lodge took place on February 26 , Bro . J . Ashwell , W . M ., presiding . Two gentlemen , Messrs . Dew and Keliand , were initiated into Freemasonry ; Bros . Hodges , White , Le Creu , Harcourt , and Le Mare , were passed to the 2 nd Degree ; which ceremonies were performed by the W . M . in a most able and impressive manner . Bros . Higginson and Allen were then elected joining members . The business of the Lodge being ended , the Brethren adjourned to an excellent repast , and spent the evening in true Masonic enjoyment .

Globe Lodge ( No . 23 ) . —A meeting of this Lodge took place on the 16 th April , under the able presidency of Bro . Goodman , the W . M . The conferring the 3 rd Degree was the only business before the Lodge , which was most impressively performed by Bro . William Watson , the father of the Lodge , who kindly undertook the duties of this beautiful ceremony , the W . M . being indisposed , although favouring the Lodge with his presence .

. Robert Burns Lodge ( No . 25 ) . —On the 6 th April , this Lodge held its ordinary meeting , when five gentlemen were initiated into the mysteries of the Craft—Messrs . Howell , Lindsey , Matthews , Doughty , and lu ^ er . The ceremony was ably performed by the W . M . Bro . Clements , The initiates expressed themselves highly pleased with the impress ! vencay of the W . M ., and the tenets of Freemasonry , and some of them regretted that they had lost so much of their time , by not being f 'free and accepted" years before . Several visitors wore