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be forgotten . The toast was received with prolonged applause . — Bro . Edward Chadwick responded to the toast in a manner which was peculiarly marked for its dry humour and genuine worth , and expressed his sense of the high honour at being appointed P . G . Standard-bearer . —The next in succession was the health of the AA . M ., whose absence was a source of regret , as the brethren of his lodge look upon him as being a host in himself . Then followed the rest of the officers of the lod which were suitablresponded to

ge , y , ¦ when the brethren left for their homes , after spending a very agreeable and pleasant evening . LEEDS . —Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 382 ) . —A lodge of emergency was held at the private rooms , Bond-street , Leeds , on AA ^ ednesday , the 15 th ult ., when there were present , Bro . John Batley , AV . M . ,-W . AVhite , AV . M . Britannia Lodge ( 162 ) , Sheffield , as S . AV . ; E . AY . ShawJ . AV . ; S . AV . NewsamSecJ . C . BrowneS . D . Dr . Scott

, , ; , ; , P . M ., Lodge of Harmony ( 342 ) , Huddersfield , as J . D . ; J . 'J . AViggins , I . G . ; AV . Highton , Tyler ; and a large number of members of the lodge and visitors . The ballot was taken for the following gentlemen as candidates for Freemasonry : —Mr . James Kitson , ( Mayor of Leeds ) , Mr . John M . Smith , Mr . D . 11 . AV . Porritt , and Mr . AVilliam V . Robinson , which proving unanimous in each case , they were severally introduced aud regularlinitiatedthe

ceremoy , nies being performed by the AV . M . The Tracing Board of the first degree was then explained by Bro . AVhite , P . M . 162 . Bros . S . English , AV . Hardwick , T . A . Titley , and A . Loftus , being unanimously approved of , were admitted joining members . —On the motion of Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . M ., seconded by Bro . J . Lee , P . M . the thanks of the lodge were voted to Bros . Dr . Scott , P . M ., 342 , and AV . White , AV . M . 162 , for their frequent visits to

the lodge , and for the kind assistance rendered by them in working the ceremonies on this and many other occasions . —Bro . Scott , in returning thanks , expressed the pleasure he felt in visiting the Philanthropic Lodge , not only from the kind reception always accorded to him by the brethren , hut also from the correct manner in wdiich the Masonic working was performed . He hoped that the brethren who had been that evoning admitted into the Order would

endeavour to raise to that station to which their abilities might entitle them . —Bro . AVhite made it a duty to visit the Philanthropic as often as his engagements permitted , and could assure tho brethren that any of them who would pay a visit to the Britannia Lodge might be certain of a hearty welcome . The business having been disposed of , the lodge was duly closed .

Channel Islands.

CHANNEL ISLANDS .

JERSEY . —Cesaree Lodge ( No . S 60 ) . —The anniversary meeting was held on Thursday , May 30 th , at two o ' clock in the afternoon . The attendance was very limited , in consequence of the inconvenience of the hour , and engagements of some of the members in matters of special local interest unconnected with the Craft . Bro . Schmitt , P . M ., opened the lodge in the first and second degrees , the chairs of Senior and Junior AA arden being occupied by Bros . Adams and Binet , in the absence of the proper officers . Bro .

Rive , wdio had been initiated and passed in the Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 722 ) , being about to leave the island , was , at the request of the W . M . of that lodge , presented as a candidate for the rank of M . M ., and submitted to the usual tests of proficiency . During the preparation ' of the candidate for the ceremony , Bro . Baudains , AA , M ., assumed his place in the Master ' s chair , and on his return administered to him the third' degree . The ballot was taken for Bro . Dixon , Le Couteur , P . M . 722 , as a joining member , which was

unanimous in his favour . The lodge was resumed in the second degree , \ and the chair was again taken by Bro . Schmitt . The report of the auditors was read , from which it appeared that on the receipt of available amounts due , and after the payment of all liabilities , there would be a balance in hand of about £ 15 . The accounts were unanimously passed . A statement was made of tho proceedings of the Committee for the erection of the Masonic Templein regard to the advance of money made in compliance

, with the resolution of the lodge at its last meeting . The requisite sum had been paid for the purchase of the land , and the contract passed in court , so that the distribution of the shares and the constructions of the plans by the architects must now he proceeded with . Bro . Baudains having been re-elected to the Mastership of the lodge , the ceremony of installation was administered in an abridged form . On its conclusion , the following appointments of officers were made for the next yearand such brethren as were

, present were duly invested . Bros . Le Neven , S . AV . ; P . Le Sueur , J . W . ; T . Dorey , S . D . ; C . Le Sueur , J . D . ; Alavoine , Sec . ; John Leigh , I . G . ; H . L . Manuel , D . C . ; G . Orange , Assist . D . C ; Rev . C . Murett , Chaplain ; G . Ratier , Orator ; H . Dujyardin was also invested as Tyler . It was proposed that a French Masonic periodical entitled L'Iniliation bo taken in by the lodge , hut the consideration

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of it was postponed . The lodge was closed in the usual manner , and the brethren adjourned to the annual banquet at La Pomine d'Or , at five o'clock . On the withdrawal of the cloth the customary Masonic honours were paid and duly responded to , and the brethren , after enjoying social intercourse , enlivened by songs and by Bro . Bridgeman ' s performance on theconcertina , separated at an early hour .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . DOMATIC CHAPTER OE INSTRUCTION ( NO . 206 ) . —The anniversary of this excellent chapter of instruction , now held at the City Arms , AVest-square , was held at Comp . Ireland's , Falcon Tavern , Fetterlane , on Tuesday evening- —Comp . Ladd acting as M . E . Z . ; GreenwoodII ; ThomasN . ; ManeyN . ; MurrE . ; Sisson , P . Soj . From

, , , , some cause , we presume beyond control , the attendance was very limited , not more than half the Stewards being present , and many of the principal workers as announced being also absent . After the opening of the chapter , Comps . Greenwood , Dr . R . Farmer , Sisson , Murr , and Thomas , worked a portion of the lectures . The ceremony having been first gone through , Comp . Ladd afterwards lucidly explained the bearings on the various banners , the jewel , and the five

platonic bodies , which , he gave with that ease for which he is so well known . At the conclusion of the business , a cordial vote of thanks was given to Comp . Ladd for his very excellent explanations and teaching . The Comps . then adjourned to dinner , and passed a very pleasant evening , the only cause of regret being that there- should be so few present to partake of a banquet , which had been most liberally provided for more than double the number . In reply to

his health being drunk , Comp . Ladd expressed his regret that the attendance at the chapter of instruction had not been so good of late as formerly , and promised to give every possible attention to the chapter , with the view of restoring the prestige which it held a year or two since ; he not having of late been so constant an attendant as formerly , owing to the pressure of his professional engagements , and feeling that there were now so many perfect workers in the section that his services were less required .

HERTFORDSHIRE . AA ' ATEORD CHAPTER ( NO . 580 ) . —A regular covocation was held on Monday , May 27 , at the Freemasons' Hall , AVatford , E . Comp . George Francis , as M . E . Z . ; E . Comp . Burchell Heme , H . ; and E . Comp . H . C . Finch , J . ; Comp . J . How taking the duties of P . S . The chapter was opened , and , after the confirmation of the minutes of the previous chaptera ballot was taken for the admission of

, Bros . Wilson , lies , and Basil Birchill , of the AVatford Lodge , which , being unanimous in their favour , and they being in attendance , were received and exalted into Eoyal Arch Masonry . A ballot was taken for the election of officers for the ensuing year , with the following result : —E . Comps . AA . Tootell , Z . ; C . H . Finch , II . ; C . F . Humbert , J . ; Goodyear , Scribe E . ; C . Davy , Scribe N . ; C . M . Lay ton , P . S . ; Thomas Rogers , Treasurer , and Thomas Thornes ,

Janitor . A member of the AA atford Lodge was proposed for exaltation at the next chapter . Comps . Capt . Layton and Rev . R . T . Branson were admitted as joining members . The E . Companions afterwards banquetted together .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

OXFORDSHIRE . OXTORD . —Casur de Leon Encampment . —This encampment met on the 23 rd ult ., when the Commander , E . Rainsford , appointed the following to be bis officers for the year : ¦—Sir George Grant , Bart ., Christ Chureh ; AV . Oswell Thompson , Exeter College ; Alderman R . J . Spiers , Alderman Dudley , Lieut . Holmes ; F . AV . A . Bowyer , Christ Church ; Rev . C . M . Styles , St . John's College ; and Capt . J . A . Fane . At the same encampment Viscount Adare was

installed . The following distinguished members of the Order were present at the encampment : —The Provincial Grand Commanders for Oxfordshire , Dorset , South Australia , Kent , and Hants , as well as many others who hold hig h rank in Masonry . In the evening the annual banquet took place , and every thing passed off most suce essfully . STAFFORDSHIRE .

HANDSWORTH . —OnAA ednesday , 29 thof May , theBeauceantKnts Templars held their encampment at Bro . Franks' New Inn , Handsworth , near Birmingham . It was attended by P . G . M . Col . A ernon , Staffordshire , and many of the officers and brethren , who spent a very happy dav together .