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1 entire satisfection of the Brethren , amply evinced by , their desire to retain his services , and the unanimous and very complimentary vote of thanks by which they acknowledged them . All business being ended , at a quarter to eight o ' clock the Brethren of the Lodge , and a host of visitors , sat down to an elegant banquet , served in Messrs . Staples' best style . The W . M . gave the toasts with much eloquence , and was warmly complimented on the ability he had displayed by Bro . White , who returned thanks for the Grand Officers , Bro . Howe , whose health was given as the Installing Master , and Bro . Whitmore , who acknowledged the toast of " the Visitors . "

Lodge of Honour and Geneeosity ( No . 194 ) .- — -This Lodge assembled on Friday , February 23 , at the London Tavern . Bro . R . Bell , W . M ., and Bro . Funge , were passed to the Second Degree . The W . M . then left his chair , and presented Bro . C . J . Corbett , as W . M . elect , for installation , which ceremony was performed by Bro . R . L . Wilson , P . M ., and Prov . P . S . W ., Surrey . The W . M .

was saluted and proclaimed in the several Degrees , and appointed as his Officers— - Bros . J . N . Cherer , S . W . ; E . Robins , J . W . ; R . L . Wilson , Sec . ; W . R . Evans , S . D . Among the visitors present , were Bros . S . L . Wilson , Prov . G . Chap ., Herts ; H . L . Bellinger , Prov . J . G . W ., Herts ; J . How , Prov , G . D . C ., Surrey ; and F . Slight , No . 82 and No .. 109 ,

Old Concord Lodge ( No . 201 ) . — The monthly meeting of this Lodge , took place at the Freemasons' Tavern , oa Tuesday , February 6 . The business consisted of initiating Mr . Smith , Mr . Carne , and Mr . Holden into the Ancient Order . Bros . Edmonds and Nesbitt ( the latter a joining member , who had taken his 1 st Degree in Malta ) , were passed to the 2 nd Degree ; and Bros . Taylor , Westwood , and Darby were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., after which the Brethren adjourned to the banquet , and spent a very happy evening . Bro . Crew returned

thanks on behalf of the visitors , and spoke of the gratification he had experienced in visiting this Lodge , and the great pleasure it gave him to see Bro . G . M . Gurton presiding in a Lodge that was gaining such strength in the Craft , so ably supported as it was by the immediate P . M ., Bro . Kennedy , and the rest of the P . Ms . The annual ball of this Lodge took place at the Queen ' s Concert Booms , on Thursday evening , and notwithstanding the very severe state of the weather , was attended by 350 of the Brethren , their ladies and friends . The proceeds of this ball will again considerably augment the funds of "Masonic Charity . "

Phoenix Lodge ( No . 202 ) . —Bro . John Webber , W . M . This excellent Lodge is very appropriately named " the Phoenix . " having several times , as it were , descended into the grave ; but after remaining some time dormant , it has again been awakened into renewed life by a handful of zealous Brethren . About two years ago , it was just on the point of expiring for want of vitality , when it was taken in hand by Bros . Watson , Warren , Webber , Harrison , and others , who restored the suspended animation , and succeeded in recalling its pristine

health and vigour . It is now in a very prosperous condition , characterised by great harmony , cordiality , and good-fellowship ; its labours are well performed , while its seasons of refreshment are rendered peculiarly agreeable , not only by the care and attention of the respected proprietors of the Freemasons' Tavern , but also by the sincere and cordial unanimity which , without exception , has characterised its meetings ever since the period of its resuscitation . To both these points many distinguished Brethren can bear witness , there being always present visitors

of eminence in the Craft , to take part in the labour , and to add to the hilarity of the festive board . The last meeting was on the 10 th of February , when Bros . W . Barnes , W . Blakeway , and G . Ford ( the vocalist ) , were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Several gentlemen were proposed for initiation . Bro . T . A . Adams , P . M ., and Bro . Rogers , P . M ., were amongst the visitors . The Lodge having been closed in due form , the Brethren partook of an excellent supper , and separated at an early hour , having spent a very delightful evening . St . Paul ' s Lodge ( No . 229 ) . —On the occasion of the Lodge meeting , on the 50 th February , the W . M ., Bro . Randall , passed two Brethren to the Fellow Craft ' s