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supported by Bros . Gladwin , S . AV . ; Caldwell , J . W . ; Coulclier , S . D . ; and Braliam , J . D . The Lodge having been opened , and the minutes read , tho AV . M ., in a very impressive manner , raised Bros . Raivlings , LaAvrence , Murray , aud Kej'zor to the sublime degree of M . M . Bros . Smith and Jones having severally answered the questions , Avei'e passed to the second degree , in due form . Messrs . AVright and John Betty AVere introduced and initiated into the Order , the ceremonies being performed by the AV . M . with his usual ability . Bro . Capt . Joseph LaAvson , of tho Lodge of Rio de Janeiro , ivas admitted as a joining member of this Lodge ,

EASTEBN STAB LODGE ( NO . 112 . )—The members of this Lodge assembled on AVednesday , February 9 th , at its neiv house , tho KCAV Globe , Mile End Road ; Bro . George Allison , AV . Af ., presided , and in the minutes of the preceding Lodge ivas recorded the report of the presentation hy the AV . M . of a letter of condolence from tho Lodge to the widoAV of the late Brother Grimes , and the presentation of a silver salver , voted in acknowledgment of that talented Brother's great services , on the receipt of which Mrs . Grimes presented to Bro . AV . AV . Davis , P . M ., and Treas ., " as the AvidoAv ' s offering" the sums of five guineas each to the Girls and Boys

, Schools . A letter , couched in feeling and grateful terms , in acknowledgment of the testimonials of the esteem of the members for his late father-in-law ( Bro . Grimes ) , from Mr . F . L . Goode , Avas also road . As an interesting conclusion to this incident , Mr . Francis L . Goode , ivho had been proposed , AA-.-IS then balloted for , and initiated into Masonry . The AA . M . then resigned the chair to Bro . D . G . Potts , and Bro . Allison , presenting Bro . Vousley , AA . M . elect , he ivas installed in the chair in the presence of several P . Ms , among Avhom , besides the members of

the Lodge , Avere Bros . Maney , AA . M ., No . 201 ; Bglese , No . S 3 I ); T . G . Davis , and AA . Vesper , No . 812 ; Edingor and Freeman . The A \ . M . then appointed and invested as his officers , Bro . AV . M . Evans , S . AV . ; Bro . K AV . Davis , J . W . ; Bro . Potts , Sec . ; Bro . F . I . Sharp , S . D . ; Bro . H . Grey , J . D .: Bro . John Curvy , I . G . ; Bro . J . H . Freeman , P . M ., Dir . of Cers . Bro . AA . AV . Davis , who had been unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Speight , the Tyler , wore also invested . The ceremonial of installationand tho delivery of the several addressesAvas gone

, , through by Bro . Potts in a manner that called forth the approbation of every one present . A jeiA'el AA'as unanimously voted to Bro . Allison for his excellent attendance during the past year . The Lodge being closed , the Brethren then adjourned to the banquet . Bro . Genge AA'as present , and by his vocal poivers , contributed to the pleasures of the evening .

PHIENIX LODGE ( No . 202 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Saturday , Feb . 12 th ; and after the transaction , of the regular business , the Brethren adjourned and enjoyed a most delightful musical evening , various glees and songs being given AA'ith good effect by Bros , Laivler , Tedder , Genge , Theodore Distin , AA eeks , and Sloman .

LODGE OF JOPPA ( NO . 223 ) . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Monday , February 7 th , at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , u'lion the AV . M ., Bro . Henry Harris , pissed . Bro . "E . L . Levy , and initiated Mv . C . Joseph and Mr , J . Andrade into the Order in a most able . and impressive manner .