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Lodge . Tho proceedings of the evening ivere honoured by the presence of several dignitaries of the Craft , and other visiting brethren , namely—Bros . Roxburgh , G . Eeg . ; AVhite , P . G . Sec ; Harvey , P . G . D . ; Potter , P . G . D . ; AVebster , P . M . ofthe Moira Lodge ; Alberts , P . M . ; Haward , P . M . ; Johnson , P . M ., No . 108 ; Klein , P . M . ; Gauz , Furse , Eeutlinger , No . C 30 , ancl Heinemaun . The Lodge assembled at an early hour , and having gone through the regular work , including two raisings and one initiationin the impressive form of the German ceremonialtho brethren sat

, , doAvn to an elegant banquet , at the Ship and Turtle tavern . The cloth having been removed , Bro . Sehirges , AV . M ., rose , aud having said grace , expressed the wish that Bro . Crohn would take his place at the head of the table , for the rest of the evening , as a particular mark of personal esteem which he ( Bro . Sehirges ) entertained for Bro . Crohn . After the usual toasts had been proposed aud responded to , the AA orshipful Master begged permission to address the brethren , and in a feiv earnest words introduced the peculiarlinteresting subject which had drawn together

y so large a number of brethren . On his pointing towards the portrait , which was still hidden from tho VICAA-, the curtain AA'as suddenly withdrawn and a burst of applause , continuing for several minutes , saluted the skilful performance of Bro . Becker . No praise could have been more gratifying to the artist , than this simultaneous and involuntary tribute of all the beholders , ivho eagerly compared the features produced on the canvass with those of their esteemed brother . After the excitement had a little subsidedthe AA . M . addressed a feiv words to Bro . Crohn

, , requesting him to accept this portrait as a mark of their affection and the high esteem in AA'hich he was held by the brethren of the Pilgrim Lodge , ancl the Craft in general ; who he was sure , would one and all approve of every word spoken by him on this occasion . Bro . Crohn rose to reply , but was unable to express what he felt at the time , and briefly returned thanks for tho great honour done him . The rest of the evening ivas greatly enlivened by the musical brethren . Bro . AA . Gams , a young and rising star in the musical world , presided at the pianoforte , assisted by

Bios . Alberts , Furse , and Eeutlinger . The evening was concluded by the AV . M . proposing tho health ancl success of the gifted artist ; to which Bro . Becker responded in most appropriate terms . The brethren separated under the impression of a long to be remembered happy evening . We may state here , for the information of the many friends of Bro . Crohn , that the portrait will probably be exhibited for a short time , at the Freemason ' s Tavern , Great Queen street , where they will have an opportunity of verifying our statement respecting the performance of Bro . Becker , ivhich Ave honestly consider as being ono of his finest productions .

CAXOHBUIU' LODGE ( NO . 955 ) . —The monthly mooting of this Lodgo was held on Thursday , March 10 th , at the Canonbury Tavern , Islington , Bro . Samuel Hill , P . M ., presiding , in the absence of the AA' . M . The Lodgo being opened in clue form , Bro . Cover was intrusted with the Fellow- Craft degree , the ceremony being performed in a very impressive manner . The Lodge being closed , the brethren proceeded to a most excellent banquet , followed by the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . After the banquet , Bro . E . Driver , on behalf of the brethren of the Lodge , presented Bro . S . Hill with a valuable jeivel as a token of their sincere esteem and regard ,

and in recognition of the energetic and admirable manner iu ivhich he had , as AV . M ., conducted the business of the Lodge for tho past year . —Bro . Hill returned thanks in an eloquent and feeling address , assuring the brethren that the handsome testimonial ho had received that evening ivould ever be highly prized and valued as a memento of their individual friendship and regard . The brethren separated after having passed a very happy evening ,

INSTRUCTION , PIIIXCE FHEDEHICK AVILLIA . II LODGE ( NO . 1 , 055 ) . —This Lodge held a meeting oil AVeclnesday , March 9 th , at Bro . Stile ' s , St . John ' s Tavern , St . John ' s Wood ; Bro . AVatson presiding as AV . M ., supported by Bros . Hardoy and SteAvard , as S . and J . AVardens ; also by Bros . Lo Classic !; , Baker , Eobinson , Allen , Stiles , Shirley , Tindall , Beckett , T . Adams , and Coulcher , W . M , of the parent Iiodge , Lodge