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in the banquet-room , however delightful they might be . The Brethren were well aware that in all the degrees of Masonry the most sublime moral precepts were inculcated , the observance of which would realize the truth of the common assertion that to be a good Mason one must be a good man . However their opinions on particular subjects might vary , all members of the Craft had one

common ground to stand on , and that the acknowledgment of the same great Creator , and of his revealed word , to enlighten and direct our paths . And if , as is often the case ,, it be inquired " What need there be of Masonry since religion and revelation ought to be enough to bind men together 1 " then we reply that Masonry , while it enlarges our love towards all mankind , by its principles serves to provide us with a more circumscribed , and therefore more attainable circle of worthy recipients of our bounty and sharers of our sympathy . We know , then , rtrli / s «* . « C ( ~ . 1 _„ J J . }) __ J 1 M . .. VI ... iV la / , 1 1 , ' wlm and trueand while the

are " good men ; " our philanthropy may range globe , yet its exercise can be confined within such limits that we can effectuate more practical good , and by our conduct show the outer world that it has ever been the case that true religion , real enlightenment , and the most kind and judicious philanthropy have ever co-existed with the knowledge and the spread of the principles of Freemasonry . Several other toasts were given , and the evening ' s entertainment concluded in perfect harmony . The visitors at the banquet were Bro . Couchman , P . M . ( 165 ) , Bro . Carter , S . W . ( 165 ) , Bros . Elliott , Isaacs , Arless , & c . & c .

Phcenix Lodge ( No . 202 ) . —The first meeting of this nourishing Lodge , for the present season , was held on the evening of the 8 th ult ., at the Freemasons ' Tavern , under the able presidency of the W . M . Bro . James Burton , when Bro . Robinson Waite was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason . At the conclusion of Masonic business the Brethren dined together , the pleasures of the banquet being greatly enhanced by the harmony of Bros . Lawier , Geo . Perren ,

Hart , Geo . Bord , and Beular . In returning thanks for his health , Bro . H . G . Warren , P . M . and Treas ., and the resuscitator of the Lodge , gave the Brethren a succinct account of the recent proceedings in Grand Lodge , and of the share which he had taken in them . Among the visitors were Bros . McCullogh , P . M ., of the Albion , No . 9 ; Hart , the distinguished pianist , of the Lodge of Prudent Brethren , No . 169 ; W . B . Kirk , A . R . H . A ., the celebrated sculptor ; and Beular .

Domatic Lodge ( No . 206 ) - —On the 10 th November , Bro . Marshall ' s highly successful year of office was brought to a worthy close by the initiation of two gentlemen into the Order , and the passing and raising of Brethren to their respective Degrees . Bro . Garrod was elected W . M . for the ensuing year ; and Bro . Jos . Smith , G . P ., re-elected Treas . Jewels in acknowledgment of their services were voted to Bros . Marshall and Smith . * The Brethren afterwards adjourned to an elegant supper , served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Ireland ,

St . James ' s Union ( No . 211 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at the Freemasons' Tavern on Tuesday , the 10 th November . Bro . John Gurton , W . M . presided . Bros . Hall and Hemmings were raised to the 3 rd Degree ; Bros . Buckingham , Vian , Fillan , and Smith passed to the 2 nd ; and Messrs . Hen . King , Joseph Foster , and George J . Soper , initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order : the whole of the ceremonies being most admirably performed . Bro .

Gurton has had a most successful year of office ,, having initiated no less than twenty-four gentlemen into the Order ; and we have heard it whispered that he is likely to be re elected . After Lodge business , the Brethren sat down to a banquet , which was well served . The visitors upon the occasion were Bros . Warren , P . M ., No . 202 ; Envmens , P . M ., No . 201 ; Nicholson , W . M ., No . 202 ; Sharman , J . W ., No . 202 ; Lea , J . W ., No . 169 ; Edward Hart , No . 169 ; Morgan and G . F . Taylor , No . 201 .

LODGE OF Industey ( No . 219 ) . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting , Tuesday , 25 th November , at Dick ' s Coffee-House , when the W . M . Bro . Suter , raised one Brother , and initiated three gentlemen into the Order , in a manner which reflected the highest credit on the Lodge over which he presides . All business