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called upon to occupy . The lodge was closed m the usual form at half-past eight , and the brethren partook of the customary refreshment , separating an hour later . LODGE LA CESAREE ( No . 590 ) . —The regular monthly meeting was held in the Masonic Temple , on Thursday , June 30 th . At six p . m ., tlie lodgo was opened in tho first degree by Bro . C . Le Sueur , AV . M . The chair of S . AV . was occupied by Bro . P . E . Le Sueur , that of the J . AV ., in the absence of the regular

officer , by Bros . Binet , Chevalier , and Durell in succession , and that of I . P . M . by Bros . Durell and Dr . Hopkins . The minutes of tlie last regular ancl of an emergency meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for the admission of Bro . Capt . F . J . Luce , as a joining member , which was unanimous in his favour . The loclge was opened in the second degree . Bros . Ph . Benest andE . Pixley , having been examined as to their pro-, ficioncywere entrusted and dismissed for preparation . The

, loclge was opened in the third degree . The candidates were readmitted and raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by the AA ' . M ., the traditional history ancllecfcnreon the tracing board being given by Bro . Durell , P . M . On the proposition of the AV . M ., seconded by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M ., it was resolved that the lodge should bear its share of the expenses incurred in the reception of visitors at the consecration of the Temple . A letter from Bro . Hovius , on behalf of the Loclge at St . Malo , and another from

the AA ' . M . of the Loclge of Rennes were read , in acknowledgment of the courtesy and hospitality shown to the brethren from Brittaiy during their recent visit to Jersey . The loclge was resumed in the second and subsequently in the first degree . Bros . Viel ancl Le Vesconte having been examined as to their proficiency and entrusted , retired for preparation . The lodge was opened in the second degree , the candidates were re-admitted , and duly passed to the degree of P . O . bthe W . M . A vote of thanks was

, y passed to Bro . Oatley for his kindness in having handsomely mounted the banner of the lodge at his own expense ; and another to Mrs . Le Sueur for her present of a handsome cushion for the Bible , accompanied with kind expressions of regard and respect towards her and the AV . M ., which were duly acknowledged hy the latter . Tho lodge was resumed in the first degree . A ballot was taken for the admission of Capt . C . De Grouchy , as a candidate for initiation , which was unanimously

favourable . The ceremony was administered by the AV . M ., who thus at the first regular meeting after his installation , proved tho propriety of his election , by officiating in all the degrees in one evening , and this in a superior manner . On the proposition of the AA ' . M ., seconded by Bro . Le Cras , it was resolved that arrangements for the use of the organ be made with its proprietor Bro . Durell . Bro . Manuel addressed the meeting at some length , ou the deficiency at present existing as

to means for instruction in the principles of the Order , and the discussion of subjectsappeartaining to it , apart from the ceremonial , for which provision is made . He pointed out that thus most important objects of Iho Craft are neglected , namely , the cultivation of the understanding and the best principles of the heart , thus incurring the danger of making the forms and ceremonies a mere matter of routine , and thereby , beautiful and sublime as they are , by frequent repetition neutralising the impression they are

calculated to produce , for want of explanation , and the consideration of collateral subjects bearing upon thorn . He concluded by proposing a committee to make arrangements for the promotion of serious exercises and studies iu Freemasonry . This was supported by Bros . Schmitt ancl Dr . Hopkins , and unanimously agreed to . Bro . Durell , having been placed before the pedestal , ivas addressed by the AA ' . M . in terms of thankfulness for the desire he hacl expressed that the money granted b

y the loclge for the purchase of a P . M . 's jewel should be devoted to one of tho Masonic Charities . This had been acceded to , and he hacl now the pleasure of presenting to him the official receipt from tlie Secretary in London , by which he was made a Life Governor . On a future occasion tho feelings of the brethren would be more formally expressed on parchment , for the preparation of which there had not been sufficient time . Bro . Durell briefly addressed the W . M . and brethren , stating the

superior satisfaction he should derive from contributing to relieve the distress of the widow and orphan , rather than from personal decoration with a Masonic ornament which could be of no substantial benefit . He added his thanks for the appreciation of his motives , and compliance with his desire by tlie loclge . All business having been concluded , the proceedings were closed hi perfect harmony and with , solemn prayer at ten o ' clock , after a long sitting of fauvhours , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

India.

INDIA .

BOMBAY . DISTRICT GRA-^ L ODGE ( E NGLISH CoysTiTUTiojr . ) At a half-yearly Communication , holden at Freemasons Hall , in Bombay , on the Oth March , 1861 ; present , R . W . Bro . George Taylor , Prov . G . M . ; Bros . G . S . Judge , D . Prov G . M . ; Henry Wickham , P . Prov . J . G . W ., as Prov . S . G . W . ; llev . J . J . Farnham , Chap ., as Prov . J . G . W . ; Alfred King ,

Prov . G . Sec . ; Thomas Diver , M . D ., Prov . J . G . D ., as Prov . S . G . D . ; C . E . Mitchell , J . W . Lodgo Truth ( No . 944 ) , as Prov . J . G . D . ; C . G . Swanseger , Prov . G . Org . ; R . Donaldson , Prov . G . Purst . ; J . AV . AVynn , Prov . G . Steward .

Representatives of Lodges . Lodge St . George ( No . 549 ) , Forrest L . Brown , Sec . Lodge Concord ( No . 757 ) , II . Prescott , Sec . Loclge Truth ( No . 9 . ) , A Gumming , J . D . ; H . T . Binks , M . M The District Grand Lodge was opened in due form at 0-45 p . m . The proceedings of the last half-yearly Communication were read and con firmed .

Read a letter from the AV . M . of Lodge Industry ( No . 873 ) , Kotree , dated 9 th December , 1863 . It was resolved—¦ " That the question should be referred to the Grand Lodge for decision , " The Prov . G . M . notified , that since the last communication , a dispensation had been granted to Lodge Concord , to pass Bro . Franklin AValker within the period of four weeks . Read a letter from Lodge Concordrequesting the opinion of

, the Prov . G . M . and the District Grand Lodge as to whether Lodge Concord had acted rightly in giving the 2 nd degree to Bro . II . E . Mirza AU Mahomed Khan , he having been initiated in Loclge Rising Star , working under Scotland . It was resolved— " That Loclge Concord had acted rightly in giving the 2 nd degree , and that the loclge would be quite justified in conferring the 3 rd degree also , should the brother wish to take i t . "

Read the following letters , namely , one from this District Grand Loclge to tho Provincial Grand Loclge of AA estern India , dated the 10 th December , 1863 , and the reply of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Western India , dated the SStli December , 1863 , sent on the 3 rd March , 1 SG 4 , in a letter bearing thafc date : —

No . 83 . District Grand Dodge of Bombay ancl its Territories , Bombay , 10 th December , 18 G 3 . V . AV . ~ Bro . Marriott , P . G . Secretary to the Provincial Grand Lodge of AVestern India under Scotland , Bombay . V . W . SIR AND BROTHER , —I am directed by the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master of Bombay under England to forward the annexed resolutions , which were unanimously passed at the

last half-yearly communication of the District Grand Lodge of Bombay and its territories under England , held on the 2 nd inst ., together with a letter from the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Bombay under England , R . AV . Bro . G . S . Judge , of the 25 th November last , in reply to your predecessor ' s letter to me of the 17 th October last , and to request you to be good enough to lay tlie same before the R . AV . the Provincial Grand Master and Provincial Grand Lodge of Western India under

Scotland . I am also directed particularly to call your attention to the 2 nd of the said resolutions , and to inform you , that if the reparation therein referred to be not made within the period specified , I have positive orders to send home the whole case to the Grand Lodge of England by tlie mail following . I remain , V . A \ . Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , ( Signed ) ALFRED KING , Provincial Grand Secretary of Bombay and its territories .

Resolutions passed at cc half-yearly Communication , held on the 2 nd of December , 1863 , and referred to in my letter No . S 3 , of the 10 th December , 1863 . 1 . " That this District Grand Loclge considers the resolution of tlie Provincial Grand Lodge of AA ' cstorn India under Scotland , communicated in the Secretary's letter of the 17 th October last , to be written in an un-Masonic , unfriendly , and discourteous spirit , and to contain matter calculated to destroy the unity which ought to exist amongst Freemasons , and ifc strongly condemns the publication of exparte statements prejudicial to its