Ireland.

IRELAND .

BALLYJIENA . —A special meeting of Prince Frederick AA illiam of Prussia's Masonic Lodge ( No . 431 ) , Ballymena , was convened for Saturday evening last , for the purpose of presentinn- an address ancl gold watch to Bro . AVilliam Henry , late Secretary to the lodge , w-ho has recently been removed to reside in Belfast . The watch , a costly one , was purchased from 3 Iessrs . AV . Gilbert ancl Son , of Ballymena , ancl bears the following inscription : — " A gift from the AV . Master and Members

of Prince Frederick AVilliam of Prussia ' s Masonic Lodge ( No . 431 ) , Ballymena , to Bro . William Henry , P . M ., late Secretary to the lodge , on his removal from Ballymena . 19 th September , 1863 . "

Channel Islands.

CHANNEL ISLANDS .

JERSEY . LODGE ST . AUBYN ( NO . OSS ) . —Tlie regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , September 22 nd , when a numerous attendance was expected , which was , however , prevented by a storm that occurred at the time for assembling . The AV . M ., Bro . Dr . Hopkins , presided . The second chair was filled by Bro . E . C . M . De Carteret , S . AA . ; and Bro . Mannan took the third chairacting as J . W . The lodge was opened in the first

, degree soon after half-past six . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for the admission of Bro . J . P . Ilamon , Captain of the ship Percy Douglas , as a joining member , which was unanimous in his favour . Several accounts were approved and ordered to bo paid . Tho brother who had been appointed J . D . not having acted in that capacityand having finally declined to take officeBro .

, , De La Taste , P . M ., was appointed to take his place , and was duly invested with the collar and jewel . Bro . Oatley was similarly invested as I . G . in place of the last named brother . A candidate for initiation having failed to present himself , thus diminishing the expected work of the evening , tlie AA . M . took the opportunity to read the Antient Charges , as required by the "Book of Constitutions" and the by-laws once in each year .

Several matters connected with the arrangements of the lodge were discussed , anel it was pointed out that another step had been taken towards the completion of the rooms by papering , kc . Bro . Mannan proposed and the S . W . seconded the nomination of Bro . James Pipon , of the Apollo University Lodge , Oxford , as a joining member . The lodge was closed at halfpast eight in customary form . The brethren then adjourned to the refreshment room . After the repast several addresses

¦ were delivered , especially by the Rev . Bro . the Chaplain , who promised to read a paper at the next meeting , having as its object to show that Freemasonry is founded on the volume of the Sacred Law ancl obtains its sanction therefrom , with the view of guarding the members against notions of an opposite tendency , which some persons are attempting to promulgate . Among other matters the W . M . reminded the brethren that some time ago friendly communication had been opened with a

lodge bearing the same . name at Devonport , the consecration of which he informed them was fixed for the next day , September 23 rd , at which he had hoped to bo present , but was prevented by the lateness of the notice . He called upon those present to express their fraternal feeling and sympathy by honouring a toast to the success and prosperity of No . 954 ., to which a hearty response was given by a true St . Aubyn's fire . The

brethren separated at about half-past nine . LODGE LA CESAREE ( NO . 590 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge , held on Thursday , September 24-th , was , as usual , characterised by a numerous attendance . The proceedings were opened at 6 o ' clock by the AV . M ., Bro . John Dwell , assisted by his Wardens . The minutes of the August meeting ancl of a recent emergency meeting were read and confirmed ,

the only- business done at the latter having been a vote of £ 10 towards the fund proposed to be raised for a portrait in oil of his Excellency Bro . Sir It . P . Douglas . On this subject Bro . Manuel entered into tho following details . After reminding the brethren that his Excellency is about to leave Jersey for another post under her Majesty's Government , he said that , considering the benefits received by his advocacy of the Order on the laying of the first stone of the Temple , it had been thought desirable that a sense of the value of his services

should be marked , ancl that despatch must be used , as there was but little opportunity for doing so before his departure on October 1 st . Accordingly a meeting of Masters , Past Masters , and others had been held , at which , after considering several plans , it had been determined that a subscription should be raised for the execution of a portrait , to be placed in the Temple ., and to remain the property of the Masonic body . Subsequentlthe different lodges were

sumy moned to consider what part each would take in the matter , which met with a negative decision on the part of all excepting-La Cesaree , which had voted ten pounds for the purpose . Meantime , negoeiations had been entered into with several artists . , which had resulted in the selection of Bro . Beaumont . Another meeting similar to the former was held , at which the requisite sum was guaranteed by those present , ancl it was determined

tosolicit subscriptions from individual Masons , so as to give all an opportunity of showing respect for , and appreciation of , his-Excellency . A deputation had been appointee ! to wait upon the Governor , for the purpose of expressing the sentiments of a large number of the brethren , and of soliciting his consent tothe arrangement . The interview had taken place that morning ; . Bro . Sir R . P . Douglas had received tlie members of it most

courteously . After hearing an explanation of the object in view , he made some remarks , of which the following is a condensed abstract : —His Excellency met them on three grounds , as governor , as a Mason , anel as a civilian . In the first capacityit had been his lot occasionally to differ in opinion from many of the leading gentlemen of the island , ancl to act in such a manner officially as to lay himself open to obloquy . Stillon

mature-, reflection , he had clone what he deemed best for the interests of the inhabitants , and so to discharge his duty conscientiously towards his Sovereign , whose representative he was . As a Mason , he felt pride in belonging to the Order . Circumstances had prevented his taking any high position in it ; nevertheless , fully appreciating its value , he had with pleasure answered any calls upon him as a member of it , especially on the

commencement of the Masonic Temple . His Excellency further made some excellent remarks on the tendency of the institution , and the responsibilities and privileges of those who belong to it . As a civilian , lie acknowledged thc kind feeling of the inhabitants

towards him , tho delights of social intercourse with many of them , the benefits which he and his family had derived in pointof health ancl other blessings which bail been showered upon them during their residence in Jersey , the result of which was that he should ever regard the short time spent there as the brightest ancl most enjoyable period of his life . With regard to the honour proposed to be conferred upon him , considering the small part he liad taken in Masonryhe ivas fully- sensible

, of his shortcomings , ancl felt his unworthiness of so prominent and permanent a place in the Temple ; nevertheless , as the brethren thought it desirable to commemorate , in a desirable form , his association with its origin , he would not refuse it , provided it would not cause too great a demand on his time , now very limited , and necessarily very fully occupied both bypublic and domestic affairsas the deputation miht suppose

, g when he informed them that Lady Douglas would leave Jersey on the next morning . During the delivery of the address , thus briefly reported , his Excellency was much affected , and spoke with deep emotion . A time was fixed for the first sitting to the artist , and before the deputation withdrew , Sir R . PDouglas cordially shook hands with each of the gentlemen composing it . Bro . Manuel concluded his narration of the

proceedings by calling on the brethren to place their names on the subscription list , to which the W . M . afterwards added his own earnest recommendation . This gratifying affair being concluded , another of a distressing nature followed . By desire of the W . M ., the Secretary read a communication from the Prov . G . M . announcing that , in consequence of certain circumstances that had occurred in connection with Freemasonry in Jerseyhe

, had been under the painful necessity of suspending Bros . Bauclains , Eoudeaux , and Alavoine from all the privileges of the Craft . The W . M . announced that ho had received from Bro . Dr . Piscarb his resignation as a member of the lodge , hut before putting it to the members for acceptance , he handed to the Secretary an unopened communication from the Prov . G . M ., with a request that it should be read . This proved to be a

recommendation , consequent upon the proceeding previously mentioned , that for the present no tender of resignation should be admitted for consideration by the lodge . Attention to the request of Bro . Dr . Piscart was therefore postponed . A ballot was taken for the reception of Bros . Le Geyt and Dr . Small