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harmony and true Masonic feeling . Br . Taylor presided at the piano , and Miss Taylor delighted the brethren with her charming singing . The W . M ., Br . G . M . Gurton , after the usual Masonio toasts , proposed " The Visitors , " on whose behalf Br . Crew returned thanks , and spoke of the happiness he felt in visiting this Lodge , where he had always found tho true principles of Masonry so effectually carried out . The AV . M . then took the opportunity of reminding the brethren of the near approach of their "Annual Ball" ( on tiie following Thursday ) , and said he felt quite

sanguine of meeting with the same support which had been given to the last ball under the presidency of the "immediate P . M ., " Br . Kennedy . The brethren separated in high anticipation of their happy evening on the following Thursday . The Ball took place at the Hanover Square Rooms on the evening appointed , when , notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather , there were present about 350 of the brethren , their ladies , and friends . Dancing commenced soon after nine o ' clock , and at half past twelve the whole of the company sat down to a very excellent supper ,

supplied by Mr . Withers ; and the wines , supplied by Br . Arnell , of this Lodge , were all of first-rate quality . Br . G . M . Gurton ( the President ) , then proposed " The Queen , " after which Br . Booth , P . M ., proposed the health of Br . G . M . Gurton , which was drunk with " throe times three . " The President- returned thanks in an

appropriate speech , and proposed "ihe Ladies , which was drunk with enthusiasm . Br . Kennedy , P . M ., as tho ladies' representative , returned thanks , and assured the president and gentlemen they were greatly obliged to them , also that they were delighted with the ball and all the arrangements which had been made , and they ( the ladies ) certainly would give this masonic ball their support on every occasion . The company again returned to the ball room , when dancing was resumed and continued until past five o ' clock . The band , supplied by Br . F . G . Taylor , was excellent , and

Br . H . A . Taylor , as M . C ., gave general satisfaction . AA e are pleased in being enabled to announce the proceeds will realize 20 guineas , " in aid of Masonic Charity . " Pi-ioiNix LODGE ( NO . 202 . )—This rising Lodge met at tho Freemasons' Tavern on Saturday , the 10 th ult ., when throe brethren were very efficiently raised to the third degree by the AV . M ., Br . John AVebber . Three candidates having been proposed for initiation , tho Lodge was closed in the most perfect harmony . The brethren

afterwards adjourned to refreshment , and in the course of the evening were entertained by the vocal exertions of Brs . Lander , Donald King , and Beular , tho celebrated comic singer . DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 206 ) . —On Monthly , Feb . 12 , the members of this Lodge assembled in great force at Br . Ireland's , Masonic Hall , Falcon Tavern , Fetter lane ,

under tho presidency of Br . T . A . Adams , AV . M ., who passed six brethren to the second degree , in his usual style of excelionce . A Brother was admitted a joining member , and two candidates wore proposed for initiation . In our notice of the installation of Br . Adams , wo omitted to give the name of his officers ; they are Brs . Shea , S . AV . ; Marshall , J . AA . ; Smith , Treas . ; Cliilds , Sue . ; Gast , I . D . ; Dearth , J . D . ; and Baker , I . G . ST . JAMES ' UNION LODGE ( NO . 211 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge

was held as usual at the AVestmorland Arms , George-street , _? ortmtm square , on Tuesday , the 13 th ult ., when two candidates were very ably initiated into the Order by the AV . M . Br . Kelly , who concluded by giving them the beautiful charge on the principles and excellency of the Institution , which is too often omitted . In the course of the evening , a handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Br . P . M . Hudson , the AV . M . complimenting him in the name of the Lodge for the excellent manner iu which he had performed the duties of the chair during his year of office as AV . M .

UNIVERSAL LODGE ( NO . 212 ) . —This prosperous Lodge met on Friday , the 23 rd inst ., and at the Freemasons' Tavern , when four gentlemen were duly inducted into the mysteries of fhe Craft . A brother was also passed and another raised to their respective degrees . At the conclusion of the business , 33 of the brethren ( amongst whom were two visitors ) supped together and spent a very pleasant evening . LODGE OF TRANQUILLITY ( NO . 218 ) . —Tliis Lodge held its Meeting on February