Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . BHADFOBD . —Encampment of Faith ( No . 29 ) . —A regular meeting of this encampment was holden at the rooms of the Lodge of Hope ( No . 302 ) , on Monday evening , the 27 th ult ., at seven o'clock . Present—Sir Knts . John Gaunt , E . G . ; Dr . P . A . Brady 1 st Capt . ; John Craven Taylor 2 nd Capt . ; AA ' m .

, , Gath , Thos . Hill , Horatio Butterworth , Henry Smith , and ¦ G . W . Waud , P . E . C ' s : W . H . France , John j . Holmes , & c . Visiting Sir Knt ., R . I ' eecl Nelson , P . E . C , Prov . G . Reg ., & c . After the minutes had been read , the ballot was taken for Comp . Manoah Rhodes , of tbe Chapter of Charity ( No . 302 ) , which , proving unanimous , ho was afterwards conducted through the ceremony of installation bSir Knt . II . Butterworthas Expert .

y , The balance-sheet was presented , showing a satisfactory progress , and the whole of the officers were re-appointed , with the additions of Sir Knts . AA ' . II . France , as Reg ., and M . Rhodes , as Capt . of the Lines . The fees to serving Sir Knts . were settled , tbe returns to the Grand and Provincial Encampments were ordered to be made , and certificates procured for the newly installed . The Almoner performed bis office , and the encampment

was closed in form at nine o ' clock . The banquet was served in -the adjoining room , where a very agreeable evening Avas spent , and the usual toasts duly honoured .

Channel Islands.

CHANNEL ISLANDS .

JERSEA ' . ST . AUBIN ' S LODGE ( NO . 95 S ) . —The AV . M ., Bro . E . C . M . de Carteret , presided over the monthly meeting of this lo . lo-c on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., opening the labours of the evening seon after seven , assisted by Bros . Orange , S . W . ; Man nan , acting as J . W . ; and Dr . Hopkins , P . M . The minutes were read and confirmed . A letter from tbe P . Prov . G . Master was

read , again cautioning the brethren against visiting Lodge Les Amis de l'Avenir , declared by Grand Lodge as irregular , because established under a foreign warrant in a country having a Masonic jurisdiction of its own . The I . P . M . expressed his belief that none of the members of St . Aubin ' s Lodge gave any sanction to the French lodge referred to , and suggested the plan recommended by Bro . Adams , to oiler a special caution to

every newly-initiated brother who , as a novice , might be misled . A vote of thanks was passed to the I . P . M . foi a present of a frame of Masonic drawings . Tho W . M . read circulars announcing the meeting of Grand Lodge in March , and the festival in connection with tbe Freemasons' Girls' Schools in May , and then temporarily resigned his chair to Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M ., who , with the assistance of the brethren presentworked the first and second sections of the second

, lectures . The AV . M . having resumed his place , inquired if any brother had other business to bring forward , when a candidate for initiation at the next meeting was offered . The lodgo was closed a little before nine , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Notwithstanding the unfavourable state of the Aveathcr , the meeting was a very good one , many visitors being present .

CESABEE LODGE ( No . 950 ) . —The brethren held their regular monthly meeting at the Masonic Temple , St . Holier , on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., under tbe presidency of Bro . C Le Sueur , AV . M . ; assisted by Bros . Ph . Binet , acting as S . AV . ; C . Banest , J . W . j and J . Durell , I . P . M . After the lodge had been opened in the first degree , the minutes ofthe previous meeting were rend and confirmed . Bro . Ph . Renimf , having passed a satisfactory examinationwas entrustedand retired . The lod ^ e

, , Avas opened in the second degree , the candidate was reintroduced , and passed to the degree of F . C . by the W . M ., Bro . J . Durell , P . M ., giving the explanation of thesecond tracing board . Tbe lodge was then closed in the second degree . The son of Bro . Goupillot , Treasurer of the lodge , was proposed for initiation at the next meeting . All business having been transacted , the labours of lhe evening were brought to a close

at nine o'clock , and tho brethren adjourned to the banquetingroom . Among the visitors of distinction were Bros . K . C . M . de Carteret , W . AI . 958 , Prov . G . W . ; Le Croreier , M . D ., Prov . G . Treas . ; and Malingre , of the Grand Orient of France .

India.

INDIA .

( From the Masonic llecord of Western India . ) BOMBAY . LODGE PEBSEA - EEANCE ( No . 371 , S . C . ) . —The regular meeting of this lodso was held on Tuesday , Nov . loth—Present , Bros . J . Jamieson , AA ' . M . ; E . Freeborn , " S . W . ; T . AVood , J . W . ; H . H . Prescott , offg . Secretary ; . T . Haines , S . D . ; II . Bailey , J . D . ; C Masgs , ofi ' g . I . G . ; J . C Houghland , Tyler and Steward .

Members— ' !' . Hammond , J . Shand , B . Field , J . Belford , T . H . Davis , J . Bonner , J . Kennedy , W . Read , !) . Fletcher , J . Doughty , II . Showell , J . Reeves , J . Gleave , W . Hannaford , S . Hodgart , J . Riding , AV . G . Mayhew , L . Perret , and AA . Starstedt . A isitors—W . Hughes , F . Goward , R . C . Shroff , P . Hawklcy , G . Judd , E . Lackey , R . Leckey , R . D . Anderson , and II . S . Elliott . The lodge was opened in duo form . The proceedings of the hist meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . John Grey and

James Lawson were then balloted for as joining members , the result being clear , after which Messrs . John Billinghi and R . Elder were balloted for as candidates for initiation , which proving favourable , they woro properly introduced in ancient form . There being no further business before the lodge , it was closed in peace and harmony at eight o ' clock . LODGE RISING STAB ( NO . 342 , S . C . ) . —The regular meeting

of this lodge was hold on the 21 st November , at the Masonic Halt in Grant-buildings . Present : —Bros . Nowrojee Nanabhoy Framjee , AA . M . ; II . AVickbam , K . It . Cama , and Merwanjec Mnnockjee Setbna , P . M . ' s ; Dossabhoy Ruttonjee Colah , officiating S . W . ; Rustomjce Cowasjee Bnlherjee , officiating J . W . ; Munchcijco Cowasjee Murzban , officiating S . D . ; Hormusjec PestonjeoFramjee , officiating J . D . ; Nowrojee Manockjeo Lungdana , officiating I . G . ; Cowasjee Sorabjce Patell , Tyler ; together

with a large number of members and visitors from various lodges . The lodgo having been duly formed , it was opened in the first degree , when the proceedings of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The first business before tho meeting was the election of a AA orshipf ' ul Master , and the choice of the majority fell on Bro . Dossabhoy Ruttonjee Colah , who expressed his grateful thanks to the brethren for their confidence , which he would do all in bis power to merit . The next business

was to raise Bros . Sorabjce Shapoorjeo , Cumrooileen Tyabjee , and Framjee Nusserwanjee Khan Bahadoor . These brethren being all present , the lodge was passed to the second degree , when they wore severally examined as to their proficiency , which proving favourable , thoy were passed out for preparation , and the lodge was raised to the third degree . They were then re-admitted , and duly raised to tbe sublime degree of

Master Masons . The symbols and working tools of this degree having been illustrated to the newly-raised brethren , the lodge was lowered to the first degree . The W . Master intimated to the brethren that be bad remitted 200 rupees to the Cyclone Relief Fund in tbe name of the lodge , and which , ho had no doubt , would meet with the approval of the brethren . He also stated that it was bis intention of raising a private subscription among the brethren for tbe same purpose . There being no

further business bfore the lodge , it was closed in peace and harmony at a quarter past nine p . m ., when the brethren retired to tbe banquet-hall . Ample justice having been done to the good things of this life , the cloth was removed , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and drunk with all the honours ; and the evening AVIIS finished as it commenced , in the intercommunication of brotherly thought and reciprocation of genial enjovment .

MHOW . LODGE ST . PAUL ' S ( NO . 389 , S . C . )—The regular monthly meeting ofthe above lodge took place on the 1 st November , Bro . Captain Ouchterloiiy , \\ . M ., presiding . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The state of the charity funds belonging to this lodge was laid before the members , showing that St . John's box contained 105 rupees , 12 annas , and the Widows '

and Orphans' Fund amounted to 146 rupees . The lodge was then passed to the second degree , when Bros . Goad , Munro , and It . Bhiccajee , after due examination and being found proficient , wore passed out for preparation , and tbe lodge was raised to the third degree . The brethren were readmitted , and raised to the sublime degree of M . M . in due and ancient form . The lodge was then lowered to the first degree , when Messrs . Stanley and Cowasjee Meudosjee ( who had been balloted for and approved of