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from , the former position of the brother to whom I allude , that he never contemplated being obliged to seek the bounty of the brethren ; ivho could , excepting the All AVise , know wliich of us niight * be p laced in a similar position ?—then would our feelings be rendered peculiarly poignant when we reflected upon the large sums we had been instrumental in spending upon the good thing * of this life . I do think Ave should be wise in time , and that this step ivould be a prelude to many othersand an introduction to a briht future in JIasonryfounded as it is on

, g , brotherly love , relief , and truth , supported by the three Christian virtues of faith , hope , and charity . I appeal , in conclusion , to you , AVorshipful Master , from your position in the Lodge ; I appeal to ' you , brother Past Masters , from , your knoAvledge ; and I appeal to you , brethren , to support this resolution , that it may be carried , and that the Enoch Lodge may be as much renowned for its appreciation of the true principle of Masonry , charity , as it has hitherto been for its hospitality and welcomes . " Bro . Garrod liaving addressed the Lodge for upwards of twenty

minutes , Bro . Ledger moved that tho question be referred to tho audit committee , lvhiclrwas agreed to . The brethren then adjourned to the . banquet , where tho usual toasts were given aud responded to , Bro . Cole , Dir . of Cers ., of No . 32 , and P . M . of No . 90 S , returning thanks tor the visitors . Several brethren gave their musical services .

ST . ALBANS LODGE ( Kb . 32 ) . —This Lodge met at tho London Coffee-house on tlie llth instant ; Bro . Edward Boards , W . JI ., presided . A committee AVUS appointed to exarnhie the Lodge records . It was moved by Bro . Spencer Herepath , S . D ., seconded by Bro . AV . H . Cole , Dir . of Cers ., that in consideration of the very great services rendered hy Bro . S . E . Nutt in his year of office as AV 3 L , the Lodge should in this ease depart from its usual course , and present Bro . . Nutt with some testimonial in remembrance . The motion was unanimously passed , and a committee appointed . Above tiventy sat down to banquet , including the Eev . Bro . Knott , who officiated as Chaplain .

EOYAL IS AVAL LODGE ( No . 70 . )—This Lodge met on jioaday , April llth , at the Freemasons' Tavern . In the absence of the AV . M ., ivho is abroad , Bro . Nicholson , P . M ., in the most able and efficient maimer performed the duties of the office . Bros . Jackson and Levett were passed to the second degree , and Bro . T . J . Hughes was raised to the third degree . TAA-O candidates also were initiated ; into ancient Freemasonry . After business the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment . The usual toasts followed in rapid succession , and Avere well responded to . In the course of the evening , it was proposed , and carried ivith acclamation , that a'summer banquet be held at the Star and Garter , Richmond , iu which the ladies are to participate .

DOMATIC LODGE ( NO . -206 ) . —The last meeting of this Lodge for the season , took place on Monday , April llth , at Bro . Ireland's , the Masonic Hall , Fetter-lane ; Bro , . Robert Baker , AA .. A £ , presided , supported by his officers . The Lodge having been opened iu due form , the AV . M . installed Mr . Hodges into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry in a most impressive manner . Aftenvards Bro . Gerald Griffin ivas duly passed to the second degree . The AV . M . then , in a most careful and solemn manner , raised Bro . AA orkman and Bro . Bell ( the latter of the Beadon Lodge ) , to the third degree . The Lodge was then closedand the brethren retired to the

, banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given , the health oi their neivly initiated brother was responded to b y Bro . Hodges , who expressed the great gratification he experienced in becoming a member of that ancient and noble Order . Bro . Smith , P . M . and G . Purs ., proposed "The health of the AV . M ., " and said that it was within the power of every brother to raise himself to tho proud position which he then occupied . The AV . M . returned thanks , and said he would at all timesto the best of his abilitypromote the interests of the Somatic Lodge .

, , The nest toast was that of "The Visitors , " for which Bro . AVade , AV . M . of the YitvAwiaii Lodge ; Bro . Brown , of tho Lodge of Unions ; Bros . Bell , of the Beaflon Lodge ; and a brother from a French Lodge , responded . The pleasures of the evening were greatly enhanced hy some excellent singing by Bros . Silvester , Becket , Weston , Griffin , and others . The P . Ms . of the Lodge present were—Bros . SnoiA ' , Carpenter , Smith , and T . A . Adams , together ivith Bro . Elnies , P . M . and Secretary .