When the tables had been cleared, the Chairman returned thanks on be half of the Lodg - e for the attendance, and said it gave him much pleasure to see so many Brothers and friends*, with tbeir wives and families, eorne tog-ether to spend a social evening-. He also referred to the prosperous state of the Lodge, and hoped the}' would still con tinue to draw more around their stan dard, to aid each other in sickness and distress. — (Applause.) lie then called upon

Mr Horn for a song"; "and that gen tleman responded with "The. Shah's Visit to Liverpool," Mr James Brugh followed with a humorous rending, and Mr Wm. Wilson sang. "The Pope." Mr Hay (schoolmaster) then an address, whioh he enlivened with nume rous funny stories, of which he seems to have a never-failing store. Bro. John Dixon next sang* "" Her bright Smile haunts me still," and Mr James Shiels followed with a very humorous reading*, entitled " Our Bubblyj'oek." Tbe first part of the entertainment was then brought to a dose by P.G. Bro. Wm. Wilson singing " Auld Lang Syne," the company joining. The Chairman then intimnted that there would be an interval of half an hour, during which the ball would be cleared for dancing. The Ball com menced at 11 o'clock, 'with the Grand March. The company had a very tine appearance, the different colors of the regalia mingled -with the ladies' dresses producing a very pleasing effect. Tlie dancing was kept up with great spirit till daybreak, music being supplied by Bro. Wm. Peace, of Catlin's hi ver.
