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preceded me . AVe will now , brethren , give the toast all the honours . Bro . SPAIGHT said- —Worshipful Master and brethren , I accept with great gratitude the cordial manner in which my health has been proposed ancl received by my brethren . The first Masonic duty is to attend tho working of the lodge in order to inculcate the grand princiles of Freemasonry to which I

p have and ever will be attached . I happened to be the youngest Master registered in the Grand Loclge of Ireland when I had the honour of filling the chair . Loclge 73 might be compared to a good ship , and we , its members , shall endeavour to guide it even through the storm , into the peaceful harbour of benevolence , relief , and truth . It is only needful to look around at the brethren before me to observe that we have every principle

of vitality pure ancl unsullied . 73 has most certainly the golden link that binds Masons all over the world . For the future I trust to be a more constant attendant , and give my humble efforts towards the furtherance of this most ancient as well as most honoured institution . Bro . Spaight concluded a most eloquent ancl instructive speech , especially to the young Masons present , and took his seat amidst the enthusiastic plaudits of the brethren . Bro . MACQCAIDJ * proposed " The Health of Bro . Horrel ,

S-jA ., - and m doing so lie said , although at a late hour of the evening , it should not be overlooked . He had to complain of the AVorshipful Master not attending to his call for permission earlier to propose the worthy Senior AVarden's health , but he certainly must be excused , from the very onerous duties devolving on him on his first time presiding . They were desirous of making all the excuse possible for him . The toast was then received in due form .

Bro . HORREL returned thanks . Bro . BASSETT : I have a similar matter to mention , and at various occasions thought to get an opportunity of proposing the health of tho Junior Warden , Bro . Moore . It is selfevident that he has given very great satisfaction in providing so splendid a banquet as that put before the brethren this evening . Certainly the Junior Warden could never have

succeeded in his efforts to such an extent were it not for the powerful aid of Bro . M'Nay's entire establishment being placed at his disposal . The toast was then put by tlie AV . M ., and it was unanimously received by the brethren . Bro . J . MOORE , J . \ A ' ., returned thanks in brief but suitable terms .

Bro . BIGGS , P . M .: Brethren , fill a bumper till I give you the health of Bro . Bassett , P . M . During the time I have filled the Chair I found him a most courteous , obliging Secretary . I had many occasions to call on him at his office , the Southern Chronicle , and notwithstanding his press of business in the management of that extensive establishment , I always met him ready and willing to aid and assist in every matter connected with the interests of this lodge .

The W . MASTER then said—I readily concur in every word stated by Bi-o . Biggs , P . M ., in reference to our efficient Secretary , Bro . Basset , P . M . A considerable amount of his valuable time is taken up by the discharge of the duties of Secretary without a murmur on his part , and I now most cordially give the toast of his health . It was receivad with all the honours .

Bro . CLOSE proposed " The Health of Bro . M'Nay , " and lie saicl , if not out of order , he would take the liberty of coupling his amiable wife ' s name with the toast . Mrs . M'Nay did everything in her power to have the banquet worthy of Masons , and it was a decided success . The health of Bro . and Mrs . M'Nay was then given and responded to . , The health of Bro . Closewho contributed so much to the

, harmony of the lodge , ami also Bro . Peacocke , P . M ., was then proposed , after which the brethren separated in peace , love , and harmony , at a late hour—not , however , without considering the claims of their poor and distressed brethren all over the world . A handsome sum was collected and lodged with the Treasurer for that laudable purpose .

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Channel Islands,

CHANNEL ISLANDS ,

JERSEY . ST . Atrarc ' s LODGE ( NO . 933 ) . — Tho regular monthly meeting was held on Tuesday , June 21 st , when Bro . E . C . M . de Carteret took the chair for ( he first time after his installation , assisted by Bros . Le Sueur , ancl afterwards by Bro . Maniian , acting as S . AV . ; Do La Taste , J . W . ; and Dr . Hopkins , I . P . M .

The loclge ivas opened in the first degree . Bro . Maniian was invested as Director of Ceremonies , omitted at the previous meeting . A grant was made from the lodge funds towards the entertainment of foreign visitors at the consecration of the Temple , and another to the Tyler from the Benevolent Fund on the death of his wife . Consideration of a subscription to the fund for providing prizes in the Masonic Schools was deferred

, in the hope that when the expenses of furnishing the lodge rooms shall have ceased , an amount may be afforded annually for the Masonic Charities . A letter from the Prov . G . M . was read , accompanying one from Bro . Hovius , acknowledging the hospitality shown to the French brethren during their recent visit to Jersey . Gas having just been introduced into the town , Bro . De la Taste was requested to ascertain the cost of adopting

this mode of lighting the lodge rooms . The AA ' . M . was requested to make arrangements for obtaining a portrait of the I . P . M ., in accordance with the by-laws . Bro . Dr . Hopkins presented a rare engraving , framed and glazed , of the interior of the Masonic Hall , London , published SO years ago , for which a vote of thanks to him was passed . The AV . M . referred to the services of the I . P . M . as the founder of the loclge , ancl as having successfully

arranged its affairs during the past year , in acknowledgment of which he stated the desire of the members to offer some token of regard , the arrangements for which , he regretted , had not been completed , owing to his own absence from Jersey . It was therefore determined , as the I . P . M . was about to leave the island for several months , that an emergency meeting should bo held on July 1 st for that ancl other purposes . The loclge was

opened in tlie second and third degrees , and afterwards closed down , the brethren adjourning for refreshment at eight o ' clock . The candidates to be passed and raised were unavoidably absent . —Au emergency meeting was also held on Friday , July 1 st , by Bro . De Cartarct , AA ' . M ., assisted by Bro . Orange , S . W ., Bro . Bluet , P . M ., acting as J . AV ., and Bro . Dr . Hopkins , I . P . M .

The AA ' . M . reported a present of a bound volume from the I . P . M . for the loclge library , and a vote of thanks to him was unanimously passed . The lodgo was opened in the second degree . Bro . Bnttfield having passed a satisfactory examination was entrusted and dismissed for preparation . The loclge was opened in the third degree , ancl tlie candidate having been readmitted ivas raised to tho sublime degree of M . M . by the AV . M . who , by the excellent manner in which ho performed tho

ceremony , gave earnest of his efficiency during his term of office . Tlie traditional history , the lecture on tho tracing-board , and charge were given by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , I . P . M . - The loclge was resumed in the second and subsequently in the first degree The lecture on the first tracing-board having been necessarily omitted , on tlie invitation of Bro . Bnttfield was given to him by tho I . P . M . The AV . M . addressed Bro . Dr . Hopkins on behalf of the members in terms expressive of their appreciation of his

services as founder and first W . M . of tho lodge , by which success hacl been rapidly secured , as well as efficiency in working , by his instruction . Under these circumstances ha had visited each of the brethren , ancl had obtained the sum of £ 7 ; this he desired to place in his hands before his departure to England for several months , with which he requested him when there to purchase a jewel or other Masonic decoration , in testimony of

the respect iu which he is held , since owing to his own absence from Jersey it had been impossible to make a suitable choice in a limited time . The I . P . M . then addressed the lodge at some length , expressing his satisfaction that he had obtained the approbation of the brethren , his pride in what with their assistance he had been able to accomplish , and his gratitude for this mark of regard , which he accepted with much pleasure . He reviewed tlie proceedings of the past yearremarked on

, several matters connected with the Craft , and explained the reasons why he had determined not to follow the admirable example set by Bro . Din-ell , I . P . M . of the Cesaree Lodge , though he had at first been inclined to do so . Finally , he gave a promise still to exert himself to the utmost of his power for the advantage of the loclge , whatever position in it lie might be