Provincial.

Lambert . Bro . the Rev . R . W . Norman , AV . M ., then gave m eloquent terms the toast of " The Queen and the Craft , " which was drunk with all the honours , and followed by the National Anthem— " God save the Queen . " The next toast was that of " The Prince and Princess of Wales and the Royal Family , " ¦ which was drunk with enthusiasm , followed by the song— " God Bless the Prince of Wales , " which was very finely sung by Bro . Lambert , who gave a new verse of his own composition , the words of which are as follows : —

Oh ! may the pride of Denmark , Our Prince's lovely bride , Be guarded from all danger , O God , be thou her guide . Heav ' n strew their path with plenty , And tend with fos'tring care , To crown with ev'ry blessing Britannia ' s Royal Pair .

Chorus—Among our ancient , & c . The toast of " The R . AV . the Earl of Zetland , M . AV . G . M ., " was received with great applause and most cordially drunk . The Rev . Bro . Norman , AV . M ., then rose and proposed " The Rt . Hon . Earl de Grey ancl Ripon , D . G . M ., and the Grand Officers , Past and Present , " which toast was drunk with all honours . The AV . M . again rose to propose "The R . W . Bro . iEneas J . MclntyreG . Reg . and Prov . G . M ., " which was duly honoured .

, , The text toast was " The R . W . Bro . Lt . Col . Atkins Bowyer , Prov . G . M . for Oxfordshire , " enthusiastically received and followed by the song— " Excelsior . " Several other toasts followed , « The Health of the AVorshipful Master , " and " The Visitors , " eliciting very cordial and loud recognition , and the trio— " Maiden Fair , " was then sung by Bros . Marriott , Dyson and Lambert , ancl elicited a most enthusiastic encore . Bros .

Revs . J . Huyshe , G . Chap . ; AV . Bowyer . G . Chap . ; J . Mclntyre , G . Reg ., acting Prov . G . M ., and R . AV . Norman , AV . M . of the newly constituted Abbey Lodge , all concurred in congratulating Bro . Dyson on the great success of the music . Bro . Lambert accompanied the vocal music on the pianoforte with great taste and skill . A very pleasant evening was spent , and one that will be long remembered by all those brethren who were fortunate enough to be present ; and Thursday , April 30 th , 1863 , will henceforth be looked upon as a red letter day , masonically , by the brethren of the Abbey Lodge ( No . 1247 ) .

CHANNEL ISLANDS . JERSEY . —Lodge La Cesaree ( No . SCO ) . —The regular monthly meeting was held on Thursday , April 30 th , and was attended by an unusually large number , not only of the members , but of those belonging to other lodges in the province , it having been generall y known that the proceedings would be of more than ordinary interest . At one period of the evening there could not have been less than a hundred present . The lodge was

opened punctually at six o'clock by Bro . Durrell , W . M ., assisted by his Wardens , Bros . Philip and Clement Le Sueur . The minutes of the last regular and also of an emergency lodge were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Mr . Charles McAllen , as a candidate for initiation , and for Capt . F . De Gruchy as a joining member ; they were unanimous in their favour , testimony having been afforded in both cases of their

eligibility and character . Many accounts were presented , and ordered to be paid . The loclge was opened in the second degree . The W . M . stated that a copy of the by-laws , as passed by the lodge , had been submitted to the Prov . Grand Master for approbation , and that he had struck out three clauses which appeared to him contrary to the constitutions and spirit of Freemasonry . Some little discussion ensuedchieflou the part of the AV . M

, y . and Bro . Philip Baudaius , P . M ., which was terminated by the adoption of a resolution proposed by Bro . Hopkins , P . M . 51 , and seconded by the Rev . Bro . De La Stare , " That tlio measures taken by the AV . M ., in reference to the by-laws and their confirmation by the Prov . Grand Master , be approved and adopted by the loclge . " Bro . Baudaius handed to the Secretary a written protest against the proceeding . Bros . De Gruchy , Le Gros , De

La Haye and Valpy , having proved their proficiency in the second degree , were raised as Master Masons , the ceremony being conducted by the AV . M . throughout in his usual masterly style , The loclge having been resumed in the first degree by command from the chair , Past Masters Du Jardin and Schmitt pkced in front of the pedestal Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M . 51 and W . M . elect of 1260 , who was addressed in the following terms by Bro . Dure !! , W . M . " Bro . Hopkins , by virtue of a resolution

adopted at a regular meeting of the Lodge Cesaree , I present to you this snuff-box , with the unanimous and most sincere good wishes of the brethren , as a mark of their high estimation of your zeal in Masonic pursuits for the benefit of the Craft in general , and at the same time to express our gratitude for the eminent services you have rendered to this lodge in particular . Bro . Hopkins , 1 am sure that I represent the collective and unanimous desire of the large body of Freemasons now present

, when I say that I hope you will long live to make use of this snuff-box , in health and prosperity , and that finally , when you shall have ended your course here below , you will go to rejoin those of your brethren who have preceded you in that Grand Lodge above , where the world's great architect lives and reigns for ever . " The W . M . then read the following inscription on the box and presented it . " Presented by the Lodge La Cesaree

( No . S 60 ) , to V . AV . Bro . Dr . Henry Hopkins , P . M . 51 , & c , as a grateful acknowledgment of his valuable services towards its prosperity . Jersey , 30 th April , 1863 . " Bro . Hopkins then gave his reply in these terms . " Worshipful Master , brother AVardens , officers , and brethren ; numerous as have been the acts of kindness which , during the fifteen years of my Masonic lifeI have received at the hands of members of the Fraternit

, y , there are none which have come upon me more unexpectedly , and , I may add , more undeservedly , than that which you are now pleased to bestow upon me . Your indulgence has led you to style your handsome present an acknowledgement of services . Excuse me if I say that I can hardly accept it literally as such , but I do receive it with feelings of profound gratitude , as an expression of your friendly sentiments , of your attachment to

one who came among you personally a stranger , but who , by a simple endeavour honestly to discharge his duty , has won a place in your esteem . Brethren , believe me , I appreciate this honour the more highly because at the time when you received me with open arms , admitting me to Masonic privileges , in other quarters I experienced suspicion and distrust ; so much so , that at one period I had strong

apprehensions and fears , that Freeemasonry was not carried out in Jersey in the same spirit as elsewhere . Yes , brethren , unhappily , these things occasionally are even with us , who profbss such bonds of union , so high a moral tone

nor do I claim for myself , any more than for others , exemption from the common failings and infirmities of humanity . It would seem however , from subsequent occurrences , almost to have been an object with the Cesaree Lodge , to remove the impression to which I have referred , by a uniform and unvarying display of kindness ; and well has it succeeded . If ever in my life I have felt in a proud position , it is to-day , in receiving such a testimonial from so large ancl influential a portion of the

Craft , especially when I consider that , owing mainly to your support in times of despondency , and even bitterness , I have been upheld by you , and thus have had a motive presented to me for continuing in what I deemed the path of duty , though occasionally it has been beset by thorns;—when farther , in a great measure by your kind encouragement , such a course has at length been appreciated by others , who long misunderstood

my : conduct and mistook my motives , so that those who , some time ago , when meeting me casually , could scarcely restrain an expression of displeasure , now recognise me with a friendly nod ; those who formerly avoided all intercourse , now greet me with Masonic salutations . The climax has at length been reached in these changes of sentiment ; for whereas I was Ion " unable to visit several lodges with comfort , I now find a

heartywelcome iu them ; and , by the combination of members from almost all , in a new sphere , I have been placed in the highest position it is in their power to confer , namely , the Mastership of a Lodge ; ancl here allow me to offer my thanks for the unanimous vote of the brethren around me , in virtue of which the warrant was granted by the Grand Master of England . How lias this alteration in my position been effected ? Bthe

y most simple method possible ; that is , by a practical effort to pursue a straightforward course , without flinching on receiving any discouragement , and hy a determination to embrace any opportunities of usefulness that presented themselves , if only in compensation for inability to take part in the proceedings of the Lodge , owing to the imperfect knowledge of the language , beyond the power of comprehending and translating it .

Brethren , what I have said may appear to savour too much of egotism and personal allusions ; yet it is desirable to mention these circumstances , in order to show how deeply I am indebted to you . I confess that but for your kind countenance and support , I should have given up Freemasonry entirely .