Provincial.

being ably gone through , iu a very impressive manner by the AV . M . Bro . Lamb , the historical part in the third degree most particularly so . On retiring for refreshment , several of the old members of the lodge joined to take a farewell of the place where so many pleasant hours had been spent by them . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , after which came appropriate music and speeches , when some very touching language came forth front

the very hearts of some of the old members . The brethren before partingsang"Godsave the Queen" ancl very reluctantly bade farewell to the old place soon after 11 o ' clock . The new rooms are not quite complete , but are expected to be so in the autumn , when it is purposed to have them formally opened by Prov . G . Lodge . They consist of lodge aud refreshment rooms , IS feet by 21 , and about 11 feet high , together with instruction and other rooms , and all

other suitable conveniences . They have been built from plans prepared by the Prov . G . S . AV ., Bro . . AV Mawson , P . M . of the lodge , and when completed are expected to be equal to any snifce of lodge rooms out of London .

Channel Islands.

CHANNEL ISLANDS .

JERSEY . —Yarborough Lodge ( No . 302 ) . —According to annual custom , this lodge met on the Festival of St . John , for the installation of the AA ' . M . The attendance of members was somewhat limited , owing to the numerous celebrations of various kinds in different parts of the Island of Jersey , where the clay is kept as a general holiday , but the Board of Installed Masters on the occasion consisted of no less than nine ; among them were Bros . Binet , AdamsHopkinsAinslieSchmittMaunDonaldsonKingsworth

, , , , , , , who thus manifested their appreciation of the estimation in ivhich Bro . Benham , the Master elect , is held . The lodge was opened by Bro . Donaldson , the retiring AV . M ., in the first and second degrees . The duties of installing Master were performed by Bro . Adams with his customary efficiency and skill . From the moment of his assumption of the chair , the remainder of the ceremony , consisting of the various addresses to the new officers on their appointment

, and the charges to the AA'ardens and brethren , provided for by the ritual , was conducted by Bro .. Benham in a most impressive manner , who thus evinced his zeal in the discharge of all the duties incumbent upon him , by a correctness ancl style which are unusual under such circumstances , and give promise of a year of great success . Some routine business having been afterwards disposed of , ancl a suitable and deserved compliment paid to the retiring AA' . M ., the

lodge Ai-as closed soon after five o ' clock . The following is a list of the new appointments : Bros , Bellingham , S . W . ; Paskins , J . AV . ; Adams , Sec ; Rogers , S . D . ; Toivnsend , J . D . ; Hurford , I . G . ; Jackson , Treas . The banquet was held on the next day , in consequence of the numerous other engagements on the 21 th , Avhen nearly forty brethren sat doivn to do honour to the new AA ' . M ., among whom ivere the Masters of all the lodges in Jersey , a fitting mark of sympathy ancl respect to a highly esteemed brother . The usual routine of loyal and Masonic toasts was gone

through , ivith the exception of that of the head of the Province , mention of whose name is now omitted in all the lodges in Jersey , a circumstance , the necessity for which is to be lamented , though its propriety is never questioned . The day was a memorable one in the annals of this lodge , being the jubilee , or celebration of the 50 th anniversary . Bro . Binet , AV . M ., 860 , had the honour of proposing "Prosperity to the Yarborough Lodge" on the occasion , a task ivhich he performed with much feeling . The greatest

unanimity ancl fraternal cordiality prevailed , and a most delightful evening was spent by the brethren of the Yarborough , in conjunction with some of the members of the Samaras Lodge . Samaras Lodge ( No . SIS ) . —Tlie brethren held their quarterly meeting on Tuesday , June 25 th , the chair being occupied by Bro . the Rev . C Marett , AV . M ., and P . Prov . G . Chap ., who had been installed in tbe previous month . The following appointments were

made , ancl the brethren duly invested with their respective insignia of office : Bros . Blood , M . D ., S . AV . ; G . Vickery , J . AA' . ; Vatcher , S . D . ; B . Parkes , J . D . ; E . Arnold , I . G . ; Miller , Treas . ; J . T . Du Jardin , Sec . ( pro tern . ) At the time when this lodge was established , the Prov . G . M . being the feudal lord of Samaras , it received its name as a comjiliinent to him . Circumstances have , however , changed since that period in several respects , among others , by the fief

passing into other hands . It was therefore unanimously determined , in pursuance of a notice previously given , to change the designation to that of " The Zetland Lodge . " Arrano-ements were also agreed upon in reference to an alteration in the terms of annual subscription . Bro . Donaldson , P . M . 302 , was admitted by ballot as a joining member . As another lodge met on the same day , it was determined to forego the usual banquet , and to join the members of the Yarborongh in paying respect fco their new AA ' . AL and in celebrating their 50 th annual meeting .

Channel Islands.

Lodge La Cesaree ( No . 860 . )—The ordinary monthly meeting was held on Thursday , June 25 fch . The lodge was opened in the first degree by Bro . Schmitt , P . M ., the chairs of the AVardens being taken hy Bros . Roberts and Le Sueur , in the absence of the proper oflicers . The minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Baudains , AV . M ., now arrived and assumed his place . Tho ballot was taken for Messrs . Crillat and Hamon , and , the reports respecting them being hihly satisfactorywas unanimous in their favour .

g , . They were accordingly initiated by the AV . M ., the charge being subsequently delivered by Bro . Schmitt , P . M . —Bro . Dr . Hopkins felt ifc a duty to inform the lodge that he had strong grounds for complaint of the recent conduct towards him of the highest Masonic authority in the province , especially in reference to certain personal threats , inconsistent not only with his position , bufc with tlie principles of the Orderand this without the slightest

provoca-, tion on his part . He had therefore endeavoured to bring the matter to an issue , hy laying the circumstances before the Board of General Purposes , in London , with a view to consideration on the 16 th of July . Bro . Alavoine proposed , ancl Bro . Schmitt seconded . a proposition , that in addition to THE FREEMASONS MAGAZINE , a .. French Masonic journal , L'Initiation , be taken in by the lodge ,, which was carried unanimously . A discussion arose respecting the

establishment of a loclge of instruction , but the further consideration of ifc ivas postponed . Several other matters of business having , been settled , ancl two grants of pecuniary aid made to distressed ' . Masons , the lodge was closed at a quarter past nine , and the brethren spent a social hour together at the refreshment board . It . may be added that a cordial reception was given to Bro . Drayton on his return from America , he having been initiated in Lodge La

Cesaree about two years ago , and also that , on the proposition of his health in the course of the evening , he made a most effective and eloquent reply , concluding with a serious and touching address to fche two brethren who had jusfc received the benefit of initiation ..

Ireland.

IRELAND .

CARLOAV . On the 2-lth ult . the festival of Sfc . John was celebrated , with , the accustomed solemnities , by the members of the Carlow Lodge , No . 116 , in the Masonic Hall , Dublin-street , Carloiv . As years roll on these re-unions become the more interesting to the brethren , as Monday last tvas the one hundred ancl tAventy-second anniversary —the succession , through the various vicissitudes of the intervening ,

period , being kept up in unbroken order since 1739 , when the warrant Ai-as issued , Lord Mountjoy being then Grand Master . The meeting took place at 5 . o'clock , when the lodge was opened for the discharge of business . At 7 o'clock the lodge ivas adjourned , ancl the members proceeded to the spacious banquefc-room at the Club House , where dinner was provided . Bro . Malcomson , P . M .,. presided , in the unavoidable absence of the Master ( Bro . John Malcomson ) . Bro . Edward Fitz Maurice acted as S . AA ' ., ancl Bro . Carroll , P . M ., as J . AV ., pro tem .

The usual loyal toasts having been proposed and responded to , Bro . CABEOLL , in handing to the Secretary ( Bro . Richard AVilson ) a beautiful morocco case , containing a massive silver trowel , executed in the first style of art at the Masonic establishment of Bro .. Richard Spencer , of London , said ifc was a present from an accomplished membar of the Order , a P . M ., of their lodge , whose social qualitiesgenuine friendship as a brotherand consistent career

, , would be long remembered—namely , John Laurie Richards . Bro . Richards , as they all kneiv , had been travelling for some years iu various parts of tbe Avorld ; but still his heart Avas with them—to use a figurative expression—ivhich Avas amply proved by the appropriate and costly present ivhich he had the pleasure to lay before them that evening .

On the trowel , which was of the usual size , and elegantly decorated , was the following inscription : — "Presented to his Mother Loclge , Carlow ( 116 ) , iu grateful remembrance of the brotherily kindness of its members , by John Laurie Richards , P . M ., St . John ' s Day , 21 th June , 1861 . " The present was accompanied by the following communication : — " 28 Parliament-streetAVestminster

, , , London , S . AV . 19 th June , 1861 . " DEAR SIB AND BBOTHEK , —I have long thought of endeavouring to convey to the AV . M . and brethren of Carlow Lodge ( No . 116 ) , my sense of the affectionate remembrance I hold towards one and all , of the unvarying kindness I experienced at their hands , when a member of the lodge for several years , during my residence in Ireland .