Beveridge and children would, he knew, feel very happy and much pleased at that recogni tion of the service of one so near and dear to them, and in their present joy they would forget past sacrifices. (Cheers.) He then pre sented the testimonial to Brother Beveridge, with the united regards of the brotherhood, • amid cheers and Kentish fire. The testimonial consists of a superb tea and coffee service, of the Princess pattern, ordered through Mr. Macready, from the celebrated firm of Messrs. Thomas Russell and Son, London, at a cost of £50. The coffee-pot bears the following in scription :— " Presented to Brother Andrew Beveridge, by the Lodge St. Andrew, No. 418, S.C., on his retiring from^the office of Eight Worshipful Master, after occupying the chair for a period of five successive years. — Auckland', New Zealand, 3rd Dei cember, 1867." Brother Bevebid&e, E.W.D.P.G.M., on rising to return thanks, was received with re peated plaudits. In thanking- them for that tok«n of their respect, esteem, and regard, he could only say that their -valuable gift would be prized by, him till his' dying hour. The chairman' had referred to the efficient manner in which 1 he had , discharged the onerous and important duties of the chair,- bat he felt that it was a real pleasure to act in connection with the members of that Lodge. (Cheers.) He had presided over tb,e introduction to Masonry of over 200 per- 1 sons, and was proud to know that Masonry pre-> vailed so much in the' colony. (Loud cheers.) He felt that all the honour was not' due to him, a) others had rendered valuable assistance ihj promoting the prosperity of that Lodge. Hjb, I alluded to the changes Jhat'lfad taken, place in. connection with tlie Masonicinatitutidnin Auck-

Tat ml Emtirmus*.— The paddje-tkeamer Enterprise -fro. 2, Captain Beon, lSFtfoVharf 9Mtradi7altoraoQn»with a general cargo, md about, Tm nctrrnre O«Mfrrji.^n» WatlHily MMI last night for Whangaponai with the orew of the stranded cutter Orpheus, and oaicpenters, in order to Repair the damage sustained by the aooident to the Tesitei. 