Provincial.

presidency of Bro . Sir Lucius Curtis , Admiral of the fleet , the R . AV . Prov . G . M ., who was supported by Bros . C . E . Deacon , P . G . D . of England , D . Prov . G . M . ; Col . Meehan , AV . M . Lodge No . 257 , Portsmouth , Prov . S . G . W . ; If . S . IMberfc , P . M . 694 , Basingstoke , Prov . J . G . W ., aud tbo other officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge , and nearly a hundred members of tbo Craft . Tbe lodge was held in the Town Hall , and during the transaction of its business the PGMappointed the

following-... officers of tho province for thc year ensiling- • Bros . Fabian , 487 , Portsmouth , S . G . W . ; Gale , 801 , Havanfc , J . G . AV . ; Dr . Bradshaw , D . D ., 394 , Southampton , re-appointed G . Chap . ; Col . M . Frost , P . M . 487 , re-appointed G . Treas . ; Ford , 694 , Basingstoke , G . Sec . ; Everitt , 76 , Winchester , S . G . D . ; Eibbecb , 195 , Bournemouth , J . G . D . ; Howell , 394 , Southampton , G . Dir . of Cers . ; Hogg , 487 , Portsmouth , Assist . Dir . of Cers . ; Wallingford , 903 ,

Gosport , G . Sword Bearer ; Shackell , 395 , G . Purst . ; E . Sharpe , Org . 130 , Southompton , re-appointed G . Org . ; Barber , 342 , Portsmouth , G . Std . Bearer ; Massey , 694 ; Douglas , 309 , Fareliam ; Brown , 723 , Aldershot ; AVilson , 903 ; Haimard , 928 , Petersfield ; and Caivte , 342 , Portsea , G . Stewards ; and Dawkins , 394 , and Biggs , 130 , G . Tylers . The R . AV . Prov . G . M . afterwards fixed the next Provincial Grand Lodge to be held at Southsea , and expressed a hope that this ivould be found for the

future most convenient for the brethren at Portsea , Gosport , and Portsmouth . In tbe afternoon about eighty of tbe brethren sat down to a banquet provided by Mr . Ladder , of the Black Boy , the excellence of which gave general satisfaction .

YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . SCABBOEO ' . —Old Glole Lodge ( No . 200 ) . —A regular meeting of this old , flourishing , and hard-working lodge was held on the 18 th inst . at the Masonic Hall , Scarboro' ; the chair of IC . S . ivas occupied by the W . M . Bro . G . Knight , supported by his officers , Bros . AVilliamson , S . W . ; Crosby , J . W . ; Armitage , S . D . ; Penuock , J . D . ; Eosser , I . G . ; and Bros . Bean , Woodall ,

Ecok , and Stewart , P . M . ' s ; Mnrtin , P . M . and Hon . Secretary , and Bros . Ash and Saunders , Tylers . There was a numerous attendance of members and visiting brethren . The lodge was opened at half-past six p . m ., and the minutes read and confirmed . Messrs . C . Browning , C . Smailes , J . Jackson , M . D ., and J . Livingston were ballotted for , and approved as candidates for initiation into our ancient and honourable Orderand being present were admitted and initiated into the

, E . A . degree in due form , the ceremony being most impressively and ably conducted by the W . M ., assisted by his officers . Mr . James Kirby , builder , Scarboro ' , was proposed for initiation at the next meeting . Bro . L . J . Sefton , of Lodge No . 314 , Preston , was proposed as a joining member . All business being closed , the brethren dispersed with tbat peace and harmony whicli pre-eminently characterises the Order .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

SUEEEY . CHEETSEY . —St . George's Chapter ( No . 370 ) . —At the regular meeting of this chapter held at the Masonic Hall , on Satinday , tho 28 ult ., there wure present -. —Comps . W . Smith , Z . ; AV . L . Bird , J . ; W . F . Harrison , H . ; Dr . Harcourt , W . G . Smith , AV . Blenkin , B . Spencer , P . Z . 's . A isitors : Comps . Blackburn , Binckes , and Kingsmill . Tlie following brethren , after due examination were preparedand dulexalted into this

, y sublime degree , viz .: Bros . C . Rawson , North Lodge of China , Shanghai ; B . Leo , Lodge No . 14 , Ireland ; Eustamjee C . Shroff , Concord Lodge , Bombay ; Pestonjee Bazonjee , Cadogan Lodge , London ; and J . Slmckford of St . George ' s Lodge , Chertsey . At the banquet the several candidate expressed themselves much gratified at the honour conferred upon them by being admitted members of the sublime Eoyal Arch degree .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

METROPOLITAN . WOOLWICH . —Kegmegs Tgnle Encampment . A meeting- of this encampment took place on Friday , July 20 th , 1866 . There were present Sir Knts . J . R . Thomson , E . C . ; George Cockle ,

Knights Templar.

Col . H . Clerk , P . G . C . for Kent ; Joseph Lvons , Capt . N . Philips , D . P . G . C . ; Capt . J . G . Sondemon , Capt . AV . F . P . Dadsou , 1 st Captain ; J . AV . Figg , P . E . C , us 2 nd Captain ; Capt . Boyles , P . E . C , Tre .-. s . ; P . Laird , P . E . C , Reg . ; J . J . Forrester , Expert ; Joseph Taylor , Capt . of Lines . Tlie minutes were read and confirmed . Capt . J . G . Sandeman was unanimously elected a joining member . Capt . AV . F . P . Dadson was then installed into tbe office of E . C . in a able mannerbJ . E . Thomson

very , y , the outgoing E . C The E . G . then appointed his officers as follows : —J . R . Thomson , Prelate ; J . J . Forrester , 1 st Capt . ; Joseph Taylor , 2 nd Capt . ; Capt . Boy les , Treas . ; P . Laird , Reg . ; G . Cockle , Expert ; Capt . Sandsman , Capt . of Lines ; J . Forrester , 1 st Herald . Alter the encampment was closed , the Sir Knts . adjourned to the banquet , and a most agreeable evening was spent .

Channel Islands.

CHANNEL ISLANDS .

JERSEY . LODGE LA CESAEEE ( NO . 590 ) . —The regular monthly meeting was held at the Masonic temple ou Thursday , July 26 th . The first chair was filled by Bro 0 . Le Sueur , P . M ., at the request of the W . M ., who was detained by business during the early part of the evening . The Wardens' chairs were occupied by the proper officers , Bros . Oatley and Viel , and that of I . P . M . bBro . Dr . Hopkins . The lodge was opened at a quarter past

y seven iu the 1 st degree , and after the reading and confirmation of the minutes , in the 2 nd degree . Bro . P . J . Gibaut was then examined as to his proficiency and dismissed for preparation . The lodge was opened in the 3 rd degree , and on the readraission of the candidate he was duly raised to the rank of M . M . The lodge having been resumed in the 1 st degree , a ballot was taken for Messrs . Fr . Amay , Ph . Le Geyt , and Ch . Aubin , who had been regularly proposed for initiationand this having in each

, case proved favourable , they received the benefit of admission as Entered Apprentices at the hands of Bro . C Le Sueur , P . M . Some matters of business ivere then transacted , arising from written applications of various kinds , among whicli were several requests for relief , oue of ivhich was granted , and in tbe other cases committees of inquiry were appointed . Bro . Manuel having informed the lodge that a well known brother about to leave Jersy was thenpresent for the last timeexpressed his

as-, , sent as AV . M . to a request that he might be allowed to offer a farewell address to the members . Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M . then spoke as follows : — " Worshipful Master and dear Brethren of the Cesaree Lodge : Lightly as in many cases the Masonic tie is regarded by those who have joined the ranks without imbibing the spirit which

should animate all who have taken its solemn and sacred obligations ; unwilling as some are to pursue the subject through its several branches , the promotion of morality , the cultivation of intellectual progress , a preparation for immortality , as taught in the three degrees , remaining content with occasional attendance at the lodge to witness the ceremonial observances conducted by others , without a spark of ambition to join the rank of workers , nay more , earing nothing for aught but the

amenities of the social board , I trust , brethren , that among you , members of Lodge La Cesaree , there are but few who so neglect the first principles of the Order , the pledges taken , the truths inculcated . Under this impression , I venture to hope , that on this tlie last opportunity I shall havo of addressing you , to my mind a most serious occasion , you will bear with me for a short time while I offer a few parting remarks , before I finally quit you for another sphere of action . I havo tbe more reason to

claim your indulgence because I am now but a visitor among you , yet a brother , who in many past days , and even years , has been a fellow worker with you , has shared your trials , your disappointments , your hopes , your successes , your triumphs . " Eight years ago I came to this island , a stranger , without friends or connections , with no recommendation but that of having entered into bonds of brotherhood , which aro too often

justly regarded with fear and suspicion , as I myself soon found . Had it been otherwise , the language iu which your work is carried on would have sufficed to exclude me from membership of this lodge , and I should have joined another . Unfortunately in one sense , but happily in another , since it led nie to seek an asylum with you , doubts , jealousies , and suspicions with regard to myself arose in a different quarter , and your kind and open reception induced me to brave the difficulties of a foreigntongue ,