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numerous , and amongst them we recognised Bros . J . Hervey , P . G . S . D . and W . M ., No . 7 ; Rev . — Crotch , P . Prov . G . S . W . Somerset , and P . M ., No . 327 ; E . Binckes , W . M ., No . 11 ; H . Chilton , W . M ., No . 317 ; Hopwood , P . M ., No . 7 ; Reynell , P . M ., No . 317 ; Stone , No . 5 ; Morris , No . 9 ; Dr . Boyd , No . 40 , I . C ; Driver , No , 109 , & c . The evening was much enlivened by the admirable singing of Bros . Donald King and Jolly , and the ever-fresh melodies of Bro . F . Crew , the respected Secretary .

Lodge op Fidelity ( No . 3 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge took place at the Freemasons' Tavern , on the 9 th April , Bro . Shackelton , W . M ., presiding , when two gentlemen were initiated into the Order , and three Brethren passed , in a very able manner . Royal York Lodge of Perseverance ( No . 7 } . —On Wednesday , the 16 th of April , the members of this Lodge held their last meeting for the season at the Freemasons' Tavern . The W . M . Bro . John Hervey , P . G . D ., in the chair .

Bro . Rock Chidley having been raised to the Sublime Degree , and the remaining business appointed for the evening having been disposed of , the Brethren retired to refreshment , and the evening was spent in perfect harmony . The visitors included Bros . Potter , P . G . D . ; W . Pultney Scott , W . M ., No . 2 ; W \ H . Greene , W . M ., No . 318 ; Stronghill , P . M ., No . 329 ; S . Walton , P . M ., No . 72 ; Jas . Ellwood , P . M ., No . 72 ; J . Hogg , No . 201 ; G . E . Sewell , No . 11 , & c .

British Lodge ( No . 8 ) . —A powerful muster of this excellent Lodge took place at the Freemasons' Tavern , on April 21 , when Bro . Rabies was passed to the 2 nd Degree . The Brethren after business adjourned to refreshment , when a superb banquet was provided , and " the feast of reason and the flow of soul " proceeded harmoniously to the satisfaction of all present , in number about thirty . The W . M . is Bro . Cottrell , who was ably supported by his J . and S . W . Bros . Pigott and Baxter , and by no less than five P . Ms . —Bros . Bisgood , Gillman ,

Shohwasser , Walsh , and Smith—besides having the honour of Bro . Cooper ' s company , the Prov . G . M . for Kent . Amongst the visitors present were Bros , the Rev . O . F . Owen , M . A ., F . S . A ., Prov . G . C . for Surrey ; Ingham , P . M ., No . 298 ; Cox , P . M ., No . 18 ; Rev . C . H . Heilbronn , of Cambridge ; Roxburgh , W . M ., No . 4 ; Jarchow , No . 108 ; Rowe and Harris , No . 275 . The usual toasts were enlivened by admirable songs from Bros . Maxwell and Jarchow , and a most effective speech was given by Bro . Purton Cooper , who took occasion to draw

attention to the necessity now existent for a thorough reform in the administration of Masonic business , and for increased vitality in the Order , as to energizing its capabilities for science and philanthropy , to meet the requirements of the present day . The worthy Brother knows well how to pass from gay to grave , and might indeed pass as the disciple of Garrick , in his power over wit and humour , or earnest development of serious truth . His speech was followed up by one from Bro . O . F . Owen , who endeavoured to clinch the nail which

Bro . Cooper drove , and who , drawing a painful picture of what laxity and indifference had done in the case of Canada , concluded by urging the W . Ms , of Lodges to encourage open and free lectures by the scientific Brethren of each Lodge under them , upon subjects of science , history , and art , with a view of rebutting the scoff now passed by the vulgar upon the Craft , as being merely a convivial association , and securing for it the respect of all men , as the parent of intelligence and the promoter of social improvement . Bro . Owen took

occasion to allude to the success achieved by the Freemasons' Monthly Magazine and Masonic Mirror , under his control , and attributed it to the spirit winch the Fraternity had recognised in it , to promote on all occasions the revival of intelligence and active knowledge upon subjects of general as well as Masonic interest , while the lowest workman in the Order could always rely upon the Magazine to protect his claims , if well founded , and promote his progress in intelligence and morals , without fear or favour , in its character of an impartial " Upholder of the Craft . " Westminster and Keystone Lodge ( No . 10 ) . —A meeting of the above Lodge was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd of April , Efro . W . Beach presiding in the place