Channel Islands.

LODGE LA CESAEEE ( NO . 590 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., at half-past seven p . m . The lodge was opened by Bro . C . Le Sueur , AA . M ., assisted by his AVardens , Bros . C . J . Benest and P . E . Le Sueur , and J . Durell , I . P . M . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . E . Le Gros and J . F . Picot having presented themselves to receive the sublime degree of M . M ., the lodge was opened in the second degree . The usual

examination took place , and the candidates were entrusted and retircn for preparation . The lodge was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony was ably performed by tho W . M . The lodge was them resumed in the first degree . The W . M . announced that he had complied with a request from the AV . M . of the Royal Sussex Lodge to confer the second degree on tsvo Entered Apprentices who had been initiated therein , but , being on the point of leaving the island , would not be

present in their lodge for some time . As they did not understand the French language , it would be necessary to clo the work in English , which was permitted , according to recent alteration in the by-laws . Ho , therefore , placed Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M ., in the chair , who appointed Bros . Adams , P . M ., as S . AV . ; Huarcl , as J . W . ; Josh . Stevens , as S . D . ; to assist him , the regular officers being able to discharge their duties only in French . Bros . Swain and McEnney were then introducedandliaving

, , passed a satisfactory examination and been entrusted , retired for preparation . The lodge was resumed in the second degree , and the candidates were readmitted and duly passed . The regular officers having again taken their chairs , the lodge was resumed in the first degree . Several matters of business were arranged . A communication from the Prov . Grand Master was read , cautioning the brethren against visiting the lodge formed iu Jersey under French warrant , as contrary to the

laws , the violation of which might entail unpleasant consequences . The subject was enforced by the W . M . and . I . P . M . The lodge was finally closed by the AA ' . M . at a quarter to ten , ancl the brethren adjourned to the bauqiieting-i-oom . The attendance was limited to about forty , including a considerable number of visitors , owing to the previous melancholy ceremonies of the day in paying the last honours to the hits Bro . Anisley , I . P . M ., of the Yarborough Lodge , whose sudden death had cast a gloom over the Craft . The proceedings on the occasion are recorded in another part of the pages of the MAGAZIKE .

Cape Of Good Hope.

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE .

ROYAL ARCH . POET ELIZABETH CHAPTEE ( NO . 711 ) . —This new chapter , the first ever established in the Eastern Province of the Cape Colony , was opened on Wednesday , the 23 rd November . There being no possibility of obtaining the services of Past Principals , the ceremony of consecration was performed by the Chiefs named in the warrant , who acquitted themselves very creditably . Tbe chapter liaving been duly openedthe Scribe E .

, elect presented the Principals , by whom the various ceremonies of consecration and installation wero duly performed , Comp . Sir C . J . Brand , D . G . Master of the Netherlands , acting as Installing Principal . The following companions were installed as chiefs and officers for the first year : —A . Bourd , M . E . Z . ; F . S . Fail-bridge , H . j AA . Hume , J . ; S . Godfrey , Treas . ; II . Mosenthal , Scribe E . ; J . Duthie , Scribe N . ; B . H . Solomon ,

P . Soj . ; T . H . Harraden , 1 st , ancl Joshua Cawood , 2 nd , Assist . Sojs . A ballot was then taken , and found unanimous in favour of Bro . G . Morley , Tyler of Lodge Goodwill ( No . 711 ) , who was thereupon introduced and duly exalted to this supreme degree . The newly-exalted companion was then elected , and duly installed as Janitor . No less than seventeen brethren were proposed for exaltationto bo balloted for at the first

, quarterly meeting in January , as well as several joining companions ; ancl there is every reason to hope that the new chapter will soon be in a flourishing condition . The business of the convocation being ended , the chapter was closed in peace and harmony , and the companions , to the number of fourteen , adjourned to the banqueting-rooin ; but owing to the lateness of the hour , the social gathering soon came to an end—after the

usual toasts had been proposed and most heartily responded to . Comp . Adler , in proposing the health of the newly-installed M . E . Z ., took occasion to recapitulate the many and most valuable services rendered by Comp . Bourd to the cause of Free-

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masonry in this place ever since the first lodge ( the one to which this chapter is attached ) had been established . It certainly argues well for the prosperity of the new chapter that it has been established under the presidency of so zealous and experienced a Mason as Comp . Bourd .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . AINSLET , OF JERSEY The sudden and melancholy death of Bro . Ainsley on Monday , January 23 rd , has been tho prevailing topic of conversation in all circles daring the last few days , and the high respect which was entertained for him by his fellow tradesmen and others who were acquainted with

him , led to unusual expressions of sorrow and of sympathy Avith his bereaved family . Though Avell known by most persons in tho middle class of society in Jersey , and justly esteemed , his retiring and quiet habits , his close attention to business , his unwillingness to take a prominent part in matters out of his immediate sphere , all tended to put a limit in this respect ; yet , sentiments

of regard have been all but universal , and all parties were prepared aud anxious to pay honour to his memory . His kind and courteous manner , his gentlemanly bearing , his faithfulness in his friendships , his readiness to sympathise with misfortune and to relievo distress , caused him to be fully appreciated by tho influential and important bodythat of the Ereemasonsof which ,

, , he was an active and zealous member during the last fourteen years , among whom his especial virtues caused him to be highly respected . His charitable actions , though conducted in obedience to the Grand Master ' s injunction , " Let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth , " could not entirely escape observation , for his hand was always ready to relievo the afflictedand .

, iu the advocacy of cases in which the Craft could render pecuniary or other aid , he was always lvilling to give his time and services . Often has he been known to go to England at his own expense , for the especial purpose of gaining admission into the schools for the children of deceased Masons , or of obtaining an annuity for deserving

brethren who had met with reverses . Indeed , only a short time ago he expressed his intention to be iu London at the proper season to bo of use in thc latter respect to one inhabitant of Jersey , but " man proposes and God disposes , " and the Great Architect of the Universe has seen fit to shorten his earthly career and to preA * cnt the realisation of his kind intentions . On

Saturday last , Bro . Ainsley Avas apparently in his usual health , but towards evening complained a littlo of indisposition , though he wound up his weekly affairs in his usual methodical manner in preparation for the day of rest , before retiring to that bed from which he rose no more , for during the night he was seized with apoplexy , and subsequent attacks brought his life to a close early

on Monday morning . He leaves a Avidow and two sons , who are at school in France , to revere his memory and lament his loss . Unfortunately , the poor boys could not arrive in time to be present at the last solemn rites , owing to the limited communication at this season of the year . His next nearest male relative , an uncle , came from England only an hour or two before the time fixed

for the interment , and was overwhelmed on witnessing the extensive preparations for it and the prevailing marks of grief , of which he had previously no conception . Bro . Ainsley was the life and soul of the Yarborough Lodge of Freemasons , of which he Avas Master for five years , an ample testimony of the estimation iu which he was held by his brethrenand of his skill and

, judgment in the administration of their affairs . He was also a valued and useful member of the Mechanics' Lodge , and for one year occupied the position of First Principal of the Harmony Chapter of Eoyal Arch Masons , after having progressively filled all tho lower offices . Not