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a , nd said he was , p leased to inform the W . M . it was the largest amount that liad been collected on one evening , and he felt assured , that should an unforeseen calamity alight on one of its members , the Lodge would be enabled to place him in a position that the world at large might never hear of his distress . He was thctnkful that the efforts of himself and others had achieved this glorious issue . The W . M . then proposed the newly initiated Brother , and declared his intention in all cases to refuse to grant to a Brother a superior Degree until the candidate

gave proof of his proficiency in the former , Bro- Hart said he was much gratified in being so kindly received into the Order , and hoped that his efforts would enable feirn to become a worthy ornament of the institution . Bro . Van Gro or claimed the expression of hearty good-will of all present duties of the various offices he had passed through was well known , and the firmness of his demeanour on that evening enabled thent to say they had in Bro . Noah Pavis one who would in all cases be able and willing to do his duty . "The Health of the W . M . " was then drunk with the utmost honours . The-W . TVL said he

thought the niost difficult task a man could have was to speak of himself ; he tendered his thanks for the kind reception given to his name , and trusted his eonduct in the chair would be such that the Brethren would be as pleased with him at the end of twelve months as at the present time . The W . M . concluded by calling on the members of No . 218 to give a cordial greeting to their visitors , and particularized Bro . Alexander , W . M . of the Lodge of Joppa , Bros . J . Isaacs , W . M ., and H . Isaacs , P . M . of No . 247 , which had risen to a high position in the

Craft ; Among the visitors were Bros . Alexander , Selig , and Solomans , of No . 223 ; H . and J . Isaacs , Abrahams , and Cohen , of No . 247 ; Braham , of No , ' 201 ; Glrrinies and Bowden , of No . 172 ; and Captain Knipe , of No . 718 . Bro , Alexander in brief terms acknowledged the kind and hospitable reception that the Lodge of Tranquillity had given to the visitors . The W . M ,, in proposing " The Past Masters , " tersely referred to their great value , and particularized their peculiar merits . Bro . Van Goor thanked the W . M . for the complimentary terms

in which his efforts had been mentioned . He had always aimed at acting up to the maxim , that if anything was to be done at all , 'twas right it should be well done ; having so recently entered into the ranks , he thought he might say , without egotism , that Bast Masters would always endeavour to do their duty . Bro . Solomans , in a speech of much humour , and Bro . Herrman also , appropriately responded . The W . M ., in proposing "The Installing Master and the Wardens , " referred to Bro . Selig ' s known talent in conducting that imposing ceremony , and

said , further , that to Bro . Selig ' s instruction he was indebted for his capability of holding the high position to which he had been elevated . Bro . Selig , in acknowledgment of the manner in which he had been mentioned , and the honour he had in being so long connected with the Lodge and assisting in its ceremonies , assured the Brethren that so long as they were pleased with his services he should continue most readily to aid them in any way in his power . Other toasts followed , and concluded one of the most satisfactory and pleasing meetings the Tranquillity had ever known .

St . James * Union Lodge ( No . 211 ) . —This still-increasing Lodge met at the Freemasons' Tavern , Tuesday , 10 th February . The W . M . Bro . John Gurton , in his usual efficient manner , raised two Brethren to the 3 rd Degree , passed two to the 2 nd , and initiated two gentlemen into the mysteries of Freemasonry . Bro , P . M . Kelly , with a becoming address , invested the W . M . with a P . M ' s . Jewel , as a testimony of the respect and gratitude of the Lodge for the great services he

had rendered during his past year of office . The W . M ., after thanking the Brethren , said he also felt a great pleasure in investing an old P . M ., Bro . Falke , with a Jewel , in consideration of the services he had rendered to the Lodge in years past . The W . M ., in the course- of the evening , congratulated the Brethren on the entire success of the St . James Union ball , the arrangements of which had given universal satisfaction , and expected , after all expenses were paid ; to hand over forty pounds for the benefit of the charities . JERUSALEM Lodge ( No . 233 ) . — A large muster of the Brethren of this Lodge took place on Wednesday , February 4 th , at the Freemasons' Tavern , when Bro