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promise—that of one who , m the anticipation of future greatness as the sovereign of these realms , is England ' s hope ; to whom she looks forward with exalted and anxious expectations . May these be fully realised , though , it is to be ardently desired , at a period yet far distant . He has a brilliant example before him in his illustrious and virtuous mother , our Queen . So likewise have you many shining lights in Freemasonry to guide you on your onward path . May both he and you , each in the proper

sphere , profit alike by these great privileges . AVe would call on you then , brethren of this lodge , whose existence thus auspiciously commences , to remember your chosen name ; to consider that you have a character to win ; to bear in mind that , as you advance in years , as your roll of Past Masters and Rulers in the Craft extends , on- yon will rest an increasing responsibility to maintain the high privileges of our Order , and to allow no infringement of our ritesno deviation from established usage and

, custom . Receive from me , Worshipful Master and brethren of the Prince of . AVales' Lodge , as the exponent of the feelings of those who now surround you as visitors , our congratulations on the proceedings in which we are permitted to bear a part , our best wishes for your success , and our earnest hope that the genuine tenets and principles of the Order will be transmitted through this lodge , pure and unsullied , from generation to generation . "

A prayer was then offered up by the acting Chaplain , thus : — " Almighty and eternal God , Father and Supreme Ruler of the Universe , whose works proclaim Thy wisdom , power , and greatness , to Thy Divine Majesty we offer up our sincere adorations , in acknowledgment of tbe many blessings which are so liberally distributed around us . Condescend , Almighty Father , to look down with favour from Thy celestial habitation on this feeble attempt to extend Thy praise , and graciously accept , on the

celebration of our solemn rites , the faithful tribute of our gratitude to Thee . " " So mote it be" ( by the choir ) , and grand honours were given seven times . The same brethren as before again formed round the lodge in the centre of the room . The Prov . G . M . having offered up a part of King Solomon's prayer , the lodge was unveiled . The corn , wine , and oil were respectively presented to the Prov . G . M . by the D . Prov . G . M . and the Prov . G . Wardens ,

and scattered over the lodge with appropriate words . The acting Chaplain gave into his hands the censer , with whicli he walked thrice round the lodge , accompanied by solemn music . The different articles of furniture , which had before been covered , were distributed to their proper places , and the Prov . G . M . declared this a duly constituted lodge in the usual form . The grand honours were again given seven times , and the whole ceremony was concluded with prayer and another ode from the choir .

The lodge , having been resumed in the second degree , the D . Prov . G . M . presented Bro . Benham for installation as AV . M . of the Prince of AVales Lodge , which was proceeded with in the customary form . The charges were read and assented to , the obligation as regards the duties of the office was administered , and the lodge opened in the third degree . All below the rank of Past Masters having retired , a Board of Installed Masters was formedthe necessary ceremonies were throughand

, gone , Bro . Benham was regularly inducted into the chair of King Solomon . On the return of the brethren , the several processions , salutations , and proclamations took place ; the different charges were 'delivered ; the lodge was resumed in the second and then in the first degree , and the AV . M . appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers : —Bros . E . J . Bellingham , S . AV . ; G . Rogers , J . W . ; G . Huard , S . D . ; R . Binet ,

J . D . ; G . J . Reuouf . I . G . ; M . Gallichan , P . M ., Treas . ; AV . Adams , P . M ., Sec ; Donaldson , I . P . M . The new lodge , thus formed , consists of six Past Masters , twenty-seven other members , and three new candidates , whom the AV . M . proceeded to initiate into Masonry , namely , Bros . W . Woods , J . W . Hunt , and H . J . Gould . The W . M . offered the hest thanks of himself , his officers , and brethren , respectively , to the

Prov . G . M . and the D . Prov . G . M ., for their assistance in consecrating the lodge ; to Bro . Hopkins for his oration and services as Chaplain , with an assurance that the special exhortations he had delivered to the lodge were appreciated , and Avould be acted upon ; to Bros . Jas . and Ch . Johnson , Hosking , and others , who had contributed so much to the efficiency of the ceremony by their musical services . By all these brethren appropriate replies were given , and the interesting proceedings were brought to a termination at about three o ' clock in the afternoon .

Channel Islands.

ROYAL AIPEED LODGE ( NO . 877 ) . —At four p . m . on Thursday , March 24 th , the brethren of this lodge assembled , the chair of WM . being occupied hy the Prov . G . M . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the second degree . The D . Prov . G . M . presented Bro . John Gibaut , advocate and constable of St . Helior , for installation as AV . M ., who was placed in the chair of King Solomon , with the

same rites and ceremonies that had an hour or two previously been gone through with the AV . M . of the Prince of Wales Lodge . The lodge having been resumed consecutively in the second and first degree , the usual salutations and proclamations having taken place , and all other duties appertaining to the occasion regularly performed , Bro . Gibaut , W . M ., appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . F . Godfray , S . AV . ; AVestaway , J . AV . ; Dr .

Le Cronier , Treas . ; P . W . Le Quesne , Sec . ; Mullins , S . D . ; Gabourel , J . D . ; and Bro . Toms , Tyler ; of whom , however , the Treas . and Tyler had been elected by the members of the lodge . The appointment of I . G . was left open . The chair was now taken by Bro . M . Gallichan , P . M . The lodge was opened in the second degree . Bros . Hall and Gaudin were examined as to their proficiency , entrusted , and then dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the third degree , when the

candidates were again introduced and raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The proceedings were brought to a close at about half-past six o'clock . At seven , the brethren of the lodge and many visitors , sat down to a sumptuous banquet , at the Royal Yacht Hotel , followed hy the usual toasts ancl congratulatory speeches . A most pleasant evening closed the proceedings of a really hard Masonic day , the duties having been carried on almost without intermission from eleven in the morning , and many of the brethren assisting in the whole of them .

ST . AUBIN ' S LODGE ( NO . 958 ) . —The usual monthly meeting was held at the Masonic-rooms , St . Aubin , on Tuesday , March loth , all the officers but one were present , and the Prov . G . M . acted as I . P . M . The lodge was opened by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , AV . M ., at half-past six . The minutes were read and confirmed . The AV . M . announced a present from Bro . De La Taste , J . D ., consisting of a radiated star , in white and gold , with a blue centre , adorned with the five points and the letter

G ., for suspension in the middle of the ceiling . A cordial vote of thanks to the donor was passed . The lodge having beeu opened in the second degree , Bro . Vint was examined as to his proficiency , entrusted , and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the third degree , and the candidate having been re-introduced , was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by the AV . M ., who also gave him the usual charge and lecture on the third tracing board . The lodge was resumed in

the first degree . The by-laws were read in open lodge by the Secretary . Bro . H . Montagu having passed a satisfactory examination , was entrusted and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was again opened in the second degree , and Bro . Montagu , being re-admitted , was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . The W . M . also gave the customary charge and the lecture on the second tracing board . The lodge was resumed in the first degreeand no other business being brought forward was finall

, y closed at nine o ' clock . Tbe brethren retired to the refreshment room , the duties of which , with the ordinary routine toasts and complimentary addresses , were speedily performed , and at ten the brethren separated , the usual special omnibus conveying the brethren from St . Helier home in half-an-hour .

In a recent number it was reported that the new Temple is progressing rapidly . A fresh impetus has been given to the work , in the hope of completing the arrangements for consecration on April 27 th , so as to make the day coincide with that fixed for laying the foundation stone of the new Masonic Hall in Loudon .

Ar01901

AN EMPEROR ' S DYING- WORDS . —When Serverus , Emperor of Rome , found his end approaching , he cried out , " I have been everything and everything is nothing ; " then , ordering the urn to be brought to him in which his ashes were to be enclosed , on his body being burned , according to the custom of the Romans , he said , " Little urn , thou shalt contain one for whom tbe world was too little . "

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MOTHER KILWINNING. Article 1
MASONIC SAYINGS AND DOINGS ABROAD. Article 4
MASONIC SAYINGS AND DOINGS ABROAD. Article 6
VANDYCK IN ENGLAND. Article 8
MASONIC ECLECTICISM. Article 9
GOETHE AS A FREEMASON. Article 10
MASONIC INCIDENTS. Article 11
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 12
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 14
METROPOLITAN. Article 14
PROVINCIAL. Article 15
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Article 16
ROYAL ARCH. Article 17
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. Article 17
MARK MASONRY. Article 17
IRELAND. Article 18
CHANNEL ISLANDS. Article 18
Untitled Article 19
Obituary. Article 20
FINE ARTS. Article 20
Untitled Article 20
Obituary. Article 20
THE PARTING. Article 20
TO SHAKESPEARE. Article 21
THE WEEK. Article 21
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 22
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Channel Islands.

promise—that of one who , m the anticipation of future greatness as the sovereign of these realms , is England ' s hope ; to whom she looks forward with exalted and anxious expectations . May these be fully realised , though , it is to be ardently desired , at a period yet far distant . He has a brilliant example before him in his illustrious and virtuous mother , our Queen . So likewise have you many shining lights in Freemasonry to guide you on your onward path . May both he and you , each in the proper

sphere , profit alike by these great privileges . AVe would call on you then , brethren of this lodge , whose existence thus auspiciously commences , to remember your chosen name ; to consider that you have a character to win ; to bear in mind that , as you advance in years , as your roll of Past Masters and Rulers in the Craft extends , on- yon will rest an increasing responsibility to maintain the high privileges of our Order , and to allow no infringement of our ritesno deviation from established usage and

, custom . Receive from me , Worshipful Master and brethren of the Prince of . AVales' Lodge , as the exponent of the feelings of those who now surround you as visitors , our congratulations on the proceedings in which we are permitted to bear a part , our best wishes for your success , and our earnest hope that the genuine tenets and principles of the Order will be transmitted through this lodge , pure and unsullied , from generation to generation . "

A prayer was then offered up by the acting Chaplain , thus : — " Almighty and eternal God , Father and Supreme Ruler of the Universe , whose works proclaim Thy wisdom , power , and greatness , to Thy Divine Majesty we offer up our sincere adorations , in acknowledgment of tbe many blessings which are so liberally distributed around us . Condescend , Almighty Father , to look down with favour from Thy celestial habitation on this feeble attempt to extend Thy praise , and graciously accept , on the

celebration of our solemn rites , the faithful tribute of our gratitude to Thee . " " So mote it be" ( by the choir ) , and grand honours were given seven times . The same brethren as before again formed round the lodge in the centre of the room . The Prov . G . M . having offered up a part of King Solomon's prayer , the lodge was unveiled . The corn , wine , and oil were respectively presented to the Prov . G . M . by the D . Prov . G . M . and the Prov . G . Wardens ,

and scattered over the lodge with appropriate words . The acting Chaplain gave into his hands the censer , with whicli he walked thrice round the lodge , accompanied by solemn music . The different articles of furniture , which had before been covered , were distributed to their proper places , and the Prov . G . M . declared this a duly constituted lodge in the usual form . The grand honours were again given seven times , and the whole ceremony was concluded with prayer and another ode from the choir .

The lodge , having been resumed in the second degree , the D . Prov . G . M . presented Bro . Benham for installation as AV . M . of the Prince of AVales Lodge , which was proceeded with in the customary form . The charges were read and assented to , the obligation as regards the duties of the office was administered , and the lodge opened in the third degree . All below the rank of Past Masters having retired , a Board of Installed Masters was formedthe necessary ceremonies were throughand

, gone , Bro . Benham was regularly inducted into the chair of King Solomon . On the return of the brethren , the several processions , salutations , and proclamations took place ; the different charges were 'delivered ; the lodge was resumed in the second and then in the first degree , and the AV . M . appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers : —Bros . E . J . Bellingham , S . AV . ; G . Rogers , J . W . ; G . Huard , S . D . ; R . Binet ,

J . D . ; G . J . Reuouf . I . G . ; M . Gallichan , P . M ., Treas . ; AV . Adams , P . M ., Sec ; Donaldson , I . P . M . The new lodge , thus formed , consists of six Past Masters , twenty-seven other members , and three new candidates , whom the AV . M . proceeded to initiate into Masonry , namely , Bros . W . Woods , J . W . Hunt , and H . J . Gould . The W . M . offered the hest thanks of himself , his officers , and brethren , respectively , to the

Prov . G . M . and the D . Prov . G . M ., for their assistance in consecrating the lodge ; to Bro . Hopkins for his oration and services as Chaplain , with an assurance that the special exhortations he had delivered to the lodge were appreciated , and Avould be acted upon ; to Bros . Jas . and Ch . Johnson , Hosking , and others , who had contributed so much to the efficiency of the ceremony by their musical services . By all these brethren appropriate replies were given , and the interesting proceedings were brought to a termination at about three o ' clock in the afternoon .

Channel Islands.

ROYAL AIPEED LODGE ( NO . 877 ) . —At four p . m . on Thursday , March 24 th , the brethren of this lodge assembled , the chair of WM . being occupied hy the Prov . G . M . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the second degree . The D . Prov . G . M . presented Bro . John Gibaut , advocate and constable of St . Helior , for installation as AV . M ., who was placed in the chair of King Solomon , with the

same rites and ceremonies that had an hour or two previously been gone through with the AV . M . of the Prince of Wales Lodge . The lodge having been resumed consecutively in the second and first degree , the usual salutations and proclamations having taken place , and all other duties appertaining to the occasion regularly performed , Bro . Gibaut , W . M ., appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . F . Godfray , S . AV . ; AVestaway , J . AV . ; Dr .

Le Cronier , Treas . ; P . W . Le Quesne , Sec . ; Mullins , S . D . ; Gabourel , J . D . ; and Bro . Toms , Tyler ; of whom , however , the Treas . and Tyler had been elected by the members of the lodge . The appointment of I . G . was left open . The chair was now taken by Bro . M . Gallichan , P . M . The lodge was opened in the second degree . Bros . Hall and Gaudin were examined as to their proficiency , entrusted , and then dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the third degree , when the

candidates were again introduced and raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The proceedings were brought to a close at about half-past six o'clock . At seven , the brethren of the lodge and many visitors , sat down to a sumptuous banquet , at the Royal Yacht Hotel , followed hy the usual toasts ancl congratulatory speeches . A most pleasant evening closed the proceedings of a really hard Masonic day , the duties having been carried on almost without intermission from eleven in the morning , and many of the brethren assisting in the whole of them .

ST . AUBIN ' S LODGE ( NO . 958 ) . —The usual monthly meeting was held at the Masonic-rooms , St . Aubin , on Tuesday , March loth , all the officers but one were present , and the Prov . G . M . acted as I . P . M . The lodge was opened by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , AV . M ., at half-past six . The minutes were read and confirmed . The AV . M . announced a present from Bro . De La Taste , J . D ., consisting of a radiated star , in white and gold , with a blue centre , adorned with the five points and the letter

G ., for suspension in the middle of the ceiling . A cordial vote of thanks to the donor was passed . The lodge having beeu opened in the second degree , Bro . Vint was examined as to his proficiency , entrusted , and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the third degree , and the candidate having been re-introduced , was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by the AV . M ., who also gave him the usual charge and lecture on the third tracing board . The lodge was resumed in

the first degree . The by-laws were read in open lodge by the Secretary . Bro . H . Montagu having passed a satisfactory examination , was entrusted and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was again opened in the second degree , and Bro . Montagu , being re-admitted , was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . The W . M . also gave the customary charge and the lecture on the second tracing board . The lodge was resumed in the first degreeand no other business being brought forward was finall

, y closed at nine o ' clock . Tbe brethren retired to the refreshment room , the duties of which , with the ordinary routine toasts and complimentary addresses , were speedily performed , and at ten the brethren separated , the usual special omnibus conveying the brethren from St . Helier home in half-an-hour .

In a recent number it was reported that the new Temple is progressing rapidly . A fresh impetus has been given to the work , in the hope of completing the arrangements for consecration on April 27 th , so as to make the day coincide with that fixed for laying the foundation stone of the new Masonic Hall in Loudon .

Ar01901

AN EMPEROR ' S DYING- WORDS . —When Serverus , Emperor of Rome , found his end approaching , he cried out , " I have been everything and everything is nothing ; " then , ordering the urn to be brought to him in which his ashes were to be enclosed , on his body being burned , according to the custom of the Romans , he said , " Little urn , thou shalt contain one for whom tbe world was too little . "

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