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Smith , W . M ., for the urbanity of manners and integrity of conduct evinced to the members thereof during his year of office , also his truly Masonic feeling in kindly considering the necessities of his aged brethren and their Avidows . That the aboA'e resolution be recorded on the minutes of this day ; and as a further testimonial of the gratitude of his brethren , that it be inscribed on vellum , framed and glazed , and presented to him at the ensuing Lodge meeting . " Tho presentation Avas acknowledged in a neat and appropriate speech . Tho business having concluded , the brethren ,

about thirty in number , sat down to an elegant supper , supplied by their highly esteemed host , Br . Harris , in his accustomed and liberal maimer . After the usual loyal toasts had been duly honoured , the late W . M ., Br . Smith , proposed the health of the newly installed W . M . Br . Procter . In reply , the W . M . assured the brethren he felt deeply honoured for the distinguished position in which the Lodge had placed him , and that his utmost endeavours would be used to further the interest of the Lodge , and to promote that harmony and unanimity for Avhich the Kent Lodge had

ever been characterized . Tlie W . M . then proposed the health of the visitors—Brs . Shepherd , J . W . 29 ; Davies , P . M . 87 ; Harris , P . M . 87 ; Veil , W . M . 87 ; Lezard , 218 ; Bromley , 27 G . In . proposing the health of the Past Masters , tho W . M . expressed his thanks for their Avillingness at all times to render their valuable assistance to the Lodge when called upon , more particularly to their S . P . M . and Father , Br . Richard Barries , whose presence was at all times hailed Avith delight . In calling upon the brethren to drink the health of the officers , tlie W . M . expressed his entire

satisfaction at the selection he had made . Br . Westley , S . W " ., and Br . Trcbeck , J . W ., returned thanks in a very able manner . Tho pleasure of tho evening was greatly enhanced by the singing of Brs . Harris , Hart , Westley , and several other brethren . GLOBE LODGE ( NO . 23 ) . —This Lodge , so much distinguished for the working of

its officers , held its meeting at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Thursday , March 15 th . The W . M ., in a most efficient and impressive manner , raised two brethren to the third degree , and initiated two gentlemen into the mysteries of masonry . The visitors were Brs . Sternberg , from Berlin ; SeigUt , No . 4 ; Bennet , 25 ; HOAV , 82 ; P . M . Shrewsbury , 108 , & c , & c . ROBERT BUKNS LODGE ( NO . 25 ) . —Held its monthly meeting on Monday , March Sth , at tho Freemasons' Tavern . The business of the evening was three initiations

( Messrs . Schaller , Wise , and Walter ) , and one passing ( Br . Hopkins ) . The W . M . Br . John Dyte , very ably performed the duties of his office . Three gentlemen Avere proposed for initiation at the meeting in April . Br . Watson , P . M ., in a very feeling aud impressive manner , spoke of the many good qualities of the late Treasurer , Br . E . Charker , P . M , and proposed that a letter of condolence be sent to his brother , Mr . H . Charker , and that the same be signed by the W . M . on behalf of tho Lodge , aud entered on the minutes . The motion seconded b y Br . Fox , P . M ., and agreed to

both by old and young members , responded to the late Treasurer ' s good qualities . The Avhole of the members wore crape over tho rosettes on their aprons , as a mark of respect to departed merit . Br . A phed , P . M ., was elected the new Treasurer . The Lodge was attended by eight of its P . M . ' s At the conclusion of the Masonic business , the brethren , to the number of upwards of 50 , slipped together . Amongst the visitors were Br . Steward , No . 325 , Irish Constitution ; and Br . Shepherd , 32 C , Scotch Constitution . Br . Shepherd , AVIIO is a colour-sargeant in the Fusileer Guards in

, returning thanks for the visitors , briefly alluded to his having recently returned from the Crimea , invalided , and his having fought in the three great battles of the past campaign , at Alma , BalaclaA'a , and Inkerman . Tlie company separated at an early hour .

EGYPTIAN LODGE , ( No . 29 )—This Lodge met at the George and Blue Boar , Holborn , on Thursday the 1 st of March , the W . M . Br . Fernandez , presiding . ' After the business , the brethren sat down to an excellent supper provided by the Avorthy host , Br . Haynes ( who is a member of this Lodge ) , in his usual style . The visitors were Brs . Stapleton and Clarke , of the Joppa Lodge , No . 223 . Tim cloth being cleared , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts drunk , Br . Todd , P . M . in a neat speech presented to Br . H . G- Buss , P . M . and Sec , a very handsome gold chain ,, voted by the Lodge in December last , as a mark of esteem , and in acknowledgment of his services as secretary to the Lodge for several years past .