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in order that I might associate with Masons with whose hearts mine beat in unison , actuated by the same spirit of Fraternity , the same aspirations towards all that is good and elevating , the same hatred of all that is mean , cowardly , untruthful , and dishonourable . AA ell have I been repaid for the care I took in the selection of a lodge , since I can conscientiously say , that many as have been tlie causes of vexation among us , they have all arisen from extraneous circumstances , whilst between ourselves

all has been unity , fraternity , and peace . Brethren , such were "the habits to ivhich I had previously been accustomed in my Mother Lodge , and now having passed nearly the same term in each , it would be difficult for me to decide in which of the two I have met with the most cordiality , have enjoyed the greatest amount of happiness . The balance must perhaps preponderate in favour of Paul's Lodge ( No . 4-3 ) , solely because it is that in ivhich I received Masonic birth and first saw the liht .

g " During a life of nearly three score years , from the commencement of my school days , I have felt most strongly , that next to the practice of virtue , occupation , and industry are essential to happiness , and that indeed the former is best promoted by the latter , since , in the single words of Dr . Watts , " Satan finds some mischief still for idle hands to do , " defective

health evennot being allowed as a valid excuse for indulgence in ease and pleasure . Hence , having been compelled by this cause to abandon my profession , one of tlie most honourable and useful , yet arduous und responsible , in which man can be engaged ; when I came hither , I looked around me for a sphere of usefulness . I found it in efforts to take up many questions of political or social interest in your local journals , without looking for reward or remuneration beyond the hope of doing good .

Undoubtedly I have thus offended the amour propre of some , opposed the opinions , perhaps prejudices , of others , interfered with the pecuniary interests of a few , temporarily found myself antagonistic to friends whom I esteemed , some of whom have subsequently acknowledged that I was right , been accused of officious meddling by nearly all . I see some among you brethren now present , who have occasionally thought harshly of me-on one or other of these grounds ; yeton reviewing the past eight

, years , I can conscientiously say that lam satisfied with my own course . I beg all to whose feelings and notions I have run counter to believe , that any desire to do so beyond the bounds of duty , courtesy and gentlemanly conduct , has not entered into my thoughts , and if any other ideas be cherished , I assure you they are mistaken . If I have seriously offended any , I beg

iorgiveness . " In Masonry , too , pursuing the same sort of course , I have not come off scathless . You and I , brethren , have been associated in several struggles , either for the maintenance of Masonic principles , or in opposition to what was not in accordance witli them , whether moral or constitutional . \ A e have not always met with success , but on one important subject at least a short time longer will probably suffice for that . You will understand

to what I refer , without any specific mention of it . Some of you I desire to thank most heartily for the energy you have displayed , and the consistency with ivhich you have maintained pour cause , whilst I cannot but regret the want of moral courage on the part of others , in hesitating to carry out their desires and convictions , by which your efforts have been nullified , and thus the Craft in Jersey continues to suffer , not only internallbut in the estimation of non-Masons .

y "Amongst the subjects for congratulation presented during the period of my Masonic career hero , none stands out more boldly than the erection of the temple in which we are now assembled , and I trust that the time is not far distant when you may be able to give the finishing stroke by adding appropriate emblematic decorations to this hall . Having previously elsewhere taken part in a similar attempt , I at once cordially embraced the opportunity of renewing my humble efforts in tbe

cause , one now crowned with complete success on the eve as it were of my departure , by the cessation of the last remnant of tavern influences , since the only lodge in the island which held out has recently adopted this us its home . "Permit me to refer to one other circumstance connected with my sojourn here . Nearly four years ago I requested from you as a body , not from your AVorshipful Master and Wardens merelsanction for the opening of a lod in " another part of

y , ge the island . To this you willingly assented . I know that I shall not be accused of presumption in saying , that hitherto the St . Aubin's Lodge has to a great extent been maintained by the constant energy and vigilance of a few active members in conjunction with myself . Now that I am about to leave Jersey ,

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allow me to commit to your charge the child to which I have acted as nurse . I commend it to you as weaned , but still requiring assistance to bring it to maturity . It has learnt to walk , but has need of help ' and guidance to enable it to run alone , and to guard it from accidents ivhich may endanger its constitution and existence . I pray you uot to neglect it . Consider yourselves as responsible for its prosperity aud well-doing . If needful , lend it your aid by recommending your members to join

it , which , according to the by-laws , can be done by non-residents in that district on moderate terms . Thus you will give proof of interest in your offspring , of your regard for its founder . " In conclusion , accept my assurances of continued attachment , my warm and sincere thanks for the consideration I havo ever received at your hands , for the happiness I have derived from my connection with you , for the many acts of kindness you have so generously bestowed upon me . With my pen , if

not with my tongue , I have endeavoured to servo you , and thus bave incurrwl displeasure and odium in some quarters , wbere , however , publicity is a matter of dread , aud whence blame cannot be considered as a reproach . Here let me remark ; that having established a connection witli the FRI _ _ . IASO : _ . S' MAGAZINE , and made the Cesaree Lodge known aud respected throughout England , I trust you will take means for continuance of the reports , by which I as well as others may be kept out courant as to your proceedings . Often shall I think of you , brethren , when elsewhere engaged in Masonic duties . Your continued prosperity will be my earnest hope , nor can you fail

to obtain it if you persevere in the course you have pursued and are pursuing . I beg that I may still , though absent , occupy a place in your hearts just so far as I have deserved it , and continue to do so . May the Great Architect of the Universe grant the continuance of His aid on behalf of yourselves and all true and sincere Masons . Brethren , farewell . " At the conclusion of the preceding address , ivhich was listened to with great attention and occasional expressions of

approbation , some remarks were made by Bros . C . Le Seur , acting W . M . ; Schmitt , P . M . and Sec ; and Manuel , AV . M ., in reference to it . On the proposition of the two brethren last named , a resolution was unanimously passed , that Bro . Dr . Hopkins be requested to furnish a copy , and that it be entered on tlie minutes of the lodge proceedings . Bro . Manuel observed thereupon , that he did not wish this to be regarded as a precedent , since it was frequentlthe case that brethren offered some remarks on leaving

y tbe lodge , who had not , like the brother alluded to , distinguished themselves for many years by their active exertions as pillars of Masonry in the province . In many ways bis Masonic career here had been marked , not the least important of which was that by his liberal donations of books he was , in fact , the founder of tbe Masonic Temple library . For this reason he ( the W . M . ) had desired to have a special resolution on the subject , rather than himself direct the Secretary to take a copy of the address .

Tlie lodgo was closed in the usual solemn manner at ten o ' clock , and an adjournment to the banqueting room took place . Many visitors were present during tho evening , among whom was Bro . Martin , a Provincial Grand Officer from Kent .

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CANADA .

GEAXD LODGE or FREE AJ , D ACCEPTED MASON ' S OJ CANADA . The annual meeting of this Grand Lodge was held in Montreal , on the 11 th ult . The Grand Lodge was opened in due form by the M . W . the G . M ., the following officers being present : W . B . Simpson , G . M . ; A . G . Kirkpatrick , G . S . W . ; B . C . Davy , G . J . W . pro tem .: Eev . Y . Clementi , G . Chap . ; H . Groff , Treas . ; E . Irwin , Reg . ; F . Clough , Tyler ; F . C . Drosser , S . D . ; G . Smith , J . D . ; I-I . Sims , Supt . of Works ; B . E . Charlton , Dir . of

Cers . ; Dr . Fergusson , G . Assist . Supt . of Works , pro tem . ; AV . Eeid , Assist . Dir . of Cers . The Grand Lodge being opened , and the minutes read , the G . M . read the following address : " Brethren , —Tlie rapid and unerring tide of time has borno another year to its fathers in the endless vaults of eternity , and we aro all again permitted by the G . A . O . T . U ., to assemble in annual communication to review the pastand to devise means

, whereby tho principles of our Order may be more thoroughly inculcated , and our organization for good be rendered more efficient for the future . " When I bad last the pleasure of addressing you , I took occasion of drawing your attention to the eventful times ive