London Lodges.

LONDON LODGES .

ALBION LonGE ( No . 9 ) . —An emergency lodge was held at the Freemasons ' Tavern , on the 17 th July , under the able presidency of Mr . Burton , W . M ., when three brethren were passed to the second degree . The brethren , to the number of about : 20 , afterwards repaired to Br . Parry ' s , Willesden-green , where a very elegant dinner was served , and an afternoon spent of most unalloyed enjoyment . WESTMINSTER AND KEYSTONE LODGE ( No . 10 ) . —A meeting of the brethren

of this Lodge was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , on the 4 th July , when Brs . Chapman , Lord , North , and Elers , were severally passed to the second degree . GLOBE LODGE ( No . 23 ) . —This distinguished Lodge held its summer meeting at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Wednesday , July 4 th . The W . M ., Br . Humphreys , in his usual excellent style , passed two brethren to the second degree , and initiated one gentleman into the mysteries of Masonry . The Lodge was then called off , and

the brethren sat down to partake of a sumptuous banquet , which did great credit to the present proprietors . The W . M ., in proposing the health of the Queen , said that it was a toast at all times dear to Englishmen , but more especially at the present ; that she possessed public and domestic virtues , and more especially that truly Masonic virtue—charity , in a prominent degree , every Mason was aware . He then , after the usual Masonic toasts , proposed the health of Br . Haines , the newly initiated brother , coupling it with that of Br . Millar , assuring them that the Lodge felt the greatest

pleasure in adding to the number of those who partook in the beauties of the Order ; and that , apart from the knowledge of the several degrees which they might go through , they would find a constant accession of pleasure the longer they belonged to it . Br . Haines , in return , said that though his experience of the Order , of necessity , was hut small , he had yet seen enough to create a high opinion of the Craft , and lead him to do all in his power to become a worthy member . Br . Miller one of the brethren passed on this occasion , and it being the first opportunity he had had of attending one of their banquets , also returned thanks , and expressed his conviction that from what he had experienced , a good Mason must , of

necessity , be a good man , and assured the brethren that he would endeavour , by every moans in his power , to carry out the principles he had heard so beautifully inculcated . The W . M . then proposed the health of the Visitors , Brs . Thistleton , Lodge of Antiquity , Winsdale , Lodge of Unity , and Warrington , Polish Lodge , expressed the great pleasure he felt in being honoured by the visit of a member of such a highly distinguished Lodge , and more particularly one so well known and respected in the Order as Br . Thistleton With regard to the two other

brethren , although he had not the pleasure of their acquaintance , their being introduced by Br . Berringer was alone sufficient to cause a desire for closer friendship . Br . Thistleton expressed , in return , that he felt it an honour for any brother to visit the Globe Lodge , which he had known for nearly thirty-three years , and in which he had spent many happy hours ; and he more particularly felt ai-eat -pleasure in acain

meeting Br . Fenn , on whom he was glad to find time had laid his hand hut very ¦ li ghtly ; and , in conclusion , thanked the Lodge for the hospitality shewn at all times to its visitors , and trusted that he should , for many years , meet the brethren in Masonry . Br . Watson , during the temporary absence of Br . Hewlett , proposed the health of the W . M . Br . Humphreys , thanking him for the great ability he displayed ; " m the management of the Lodge , not only in the performance of the ceremonies but throughout all its details . The W . M ., after a suitable reply , proposed the health of the Past Masters

, thanking them severally for the great services they had rendered the Lodge : and more particularly expressed the great pleasure he felt in investing Br . Hewlett with a Past Master ' s jewel , as a small mark of the respect in which he was held by the Lodge . The health of the absent members was then proposed , one of which had lately gone to the Crimea , and two to Australia , and also several residing in Persia and the East Indies , wishing them a happy return to this country should they desire it . The W . M . then proposed the health of the Officers , and thanked them for their able support and the clever manner in which they discharged their respective duties . The Lodge was then closed , after spending the evening in the greatest harmony , which was enlivened by some excellent singing .