Channel Islands.

tbe degree of Entered Apprentice by tbe W . M ., with the usual ceremonies , ably ancl impressively administered . Bro . Schmitt read a numerously-signed requisition for the sanction of tbe lodge to a Royal Arch Chapter , to be attached to La Ccsaree Lodge , and to bear the same name . Having supported the prayer of the petition , he proposed that such sanction be accorded . It was seconded by Bro . Dr . Hopkins . Bro . J . Durell spoke in its favour , and remarked that it was proposed

to perform tbe work in English , though not to the exclusion of French , when the ritual shall have been translated , and a sufficient number of the companions shall have acquired a knowledge of it , on occasions when it may appear desirable . Bros . Benest and Rey urged that French should be considered the language usually adopted , English being only permissive when absolutely necessary , and proposed an amendment to that effectwhich washoweverwithdrawn after a discussionin

, , , , tho course of which it was explained by the W . M . and Bros . Schmitt and Durell that unnecessary restrictions would hamper tbe proceedings at the commencement of the chapter , since the adoption of French at once would be impracticable , and that there would be nothing to interest it at a later period . The proposition in its original form was ultimately carried . Owing to the lateness of the hour , the delivery of the ordinary charge to the newly-initiated brethren was postponedas was

, also a lecture on Freemasonry , which had been promised by Bro . Hannu . A candidate for initiation was proposed by Bro . Groupillot , and seconded by Bro . Schmitt . Tlie lodge was closed in perfect harmony at half-past nine , and the . brethren adjourned for refreshment .

India.

INDIA .

( From the Masonic Record of Western India . ) MHOW . LODGE ST . PAUL ' S ( NO . 389 , S . C . )—The monthly meeting of the above lotlge was holden on tbe evening of the 2 nd Sept . last . The W . M ., Bro . Dr . J . J . Pope , and officers having taken their respective places , the routine business of the evening was proceeded with . Messrs . GoadMunroWallerPallonjcc

Nusser-, , , wanjee , and Rustomjee Bhiccajee , candidates for initiation , were then admitted and duly initiated in ancient form . Bro . Robertson was regularly introduced and raised to tho sublime degree of a Master Mason . In consequence of Bro . Dr . Pope having been permanently appointed to tbe Indore Station , be resigned his office , and was succeeded by Bro . Capt . Clarke , of the 72 \ u \ Highlanders . Tbe following vote ot thanks , proposed

by Bro . Doig ancl seconded by Bro . Clarke , P . M ., and carried unanimously , was presented to him . The resolution was most beautifully embossed on white satin : — "That , in consideration of the able manner in which tbe Worshipful . Master , Brother J . J . Pope , has worked this lodge during the past twelve months , and the unvarying kindness and urbanity which have characterised his dealings with the brethren in Mhow j that the deep sense the brethren entertain of bis worth as a man and a Mason , be recorded in the minutes of the lodge , and a conv of the same

be presented to him . " Bro . Pope addressed tbe lodge in tbe following touching language : —¦ * ' AVorshipful Master , Officebearers , and Brethren of Lodge St . Paul , — 'When I came amongst you in 1 SG 2 , I had been a Master Mason four years . I was raised in Lodge Sincerity ( No . 368 ) , of Liverpool . I was also a Mark Master of Lodge 8 ( Scotch Constitution ) , of Liverpool , ami a companion of the Royal Arch chapter of 3 GS , of the same place . On my joining tbe depot at Chatham , I became a

member of Lodge Antiquity ( No . 20 ) , and also visited the ¦ chapter at that station . On my arrival in India , I was anxious to associate myself with the brethren , and became an affiliated brother of Lodge Hope , ol ' Kurrachee . Do not , I pray , place these remarks clown co any egotism on my part . I merely men tion them to prove that I came amongst you with some knowledge of the principles of the noble Order of Freemasonry . I also think it due to you to know these factsso that yon may feel that when yon

, did me the high honour of electing me Worshipful Master of this lodge , I recognised the importance of the position , and , that feeling this , I was determined to maintain its integrity to the best of my ability by justice , friendship , and regularity . That I had your confidence and support I felt at the time I accepted the office , and that my bumble endeavours on behalf of Freemasonry in Mhow have been received by you with your

accustomed kindness and consideration , tho handsome resolution you have just presented to me fully testifies . I feel I am unworthy of the high eulogium that Bro . Clarke , W . M ., bas so kindly passed upon me , and to which you have so heartily and freely responded . During my year of office nothing occurred that called for auy peculiar action on my part ; all was harmony aud concordand the mere working of degrees of Freemasonry

, in such a lodge cannot , and does not , deserve such a notice on your parts . That my heart was always with you I feel sure you will give me credit for ; that I endeavoured to be punctual in my attendance I think you will allow ; that I strove to maintain brotherly love and friendship I hope you will admit ; but that I did more than that , or in any way called for or deserved such a high compliment as you have given me

tonight , I will not admit , nor can I bring myself to believe . I cannot , worshipful sir , express my gratitude for such an unlocked for honour , and I can only say that such conduct fully corroborates the high opinion I formed two years ago of the members of Lodge St . Paul . To the officers of tbe lodge who have so nobly aided me I am deeply grateful . Tbe assistance you gave me , tbe friendly support yon accorded me , tho right

hand of fellowship you held out to mo , have been the reason of my success , and the only cause of my occupying this proud position . To Bro . Fowler , tho Secretary , I owe even more . Always at his post , always correct , business-like , and Masonic , 1 felt safe with such a coadjutor , and confident of your support and his assistance , the duties of the chair came lightly and pleasurable upon me . To the Masons of Mhow , for their presence and co-operation I shall always bo grateful .

Their welfare and interest will be uppermost in my heart ; their success and prosperity will be my constant prayer , and the happiness I have enjoyed amongst theui will remain with me as a sweet smelling savour . Never have I experienced Masonry more than in the portals of Lodge St . Paul , and never did I feel more proudly happy than on this evening . " The evening ' s business being ended , tbe lodge was closed in peace and harmony at half-past nine p . m .

KURRACIIEE . CHAPTER FAITH AND CHARITY ( NO . 72 , S . C . )—At the usual convocation of the above chapter , bold in the rooms of Lodge Hope , on Friday evening , the 23 rd of September , for the purpose of electing tbe Principals and office-bearers for tbe ensuing year , the following companions were present : — M . E . Comps . J . Borrie , P . Z . ; G . Elander , P . H . ; R . F . dimming , P . J . ; E .

Comps . E . J . Martinnant , Acting Scribe E . ; D . McNeill , Acting Scribe N . ; J . Pvidan , Pr ' m . Soj . ; S . Johnston , 2 nd Soj . ; W . Peglcr , 3 rd Soj . ; and A . Ramsay , Janitor . Members , — Comps . J . Kirkbride , J . J . Mofi ' at , T . W . Edwards , W . Meiklejobn , ancl others , with Comp . F . Darby as visitor . The chapter being duly opened , and the routine business gone through , the ballot ivas taken for Comp . Darby for admission as an affiliated member , and found clear , after which the following companions

were elected as the Principals and Office-bearers;—M . E . Comps . G . Elander , V . Z . ; R . F . Gumming , P . IT . ; W . Meiklejobn , P . J . ; Comps . J . B . Tapp , Treas . ; E . J . Martinnant , Scribe E . ; D . McNeill , Scribe N . ; E . Leggett , Prin . Soj . ; J . Pudan , Senior Soj . ; E . Johnston , Junior Soj . ; C . W . J . Ilcid , Janitor . The election over , tho Principals were respectively installed , ancl the oath defidelc administered to tbe other office-bearers in accordance to tbe laws of tbe Supreme Grand Chapter of Scotland . There being no other business , the chapter was clcsed with solemn prayer in love and harmony .

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . MOUNT MORIAH ENCAMPMENT . —A priory of tho Knights of Malta has recently been established in Bombay under the Priorship of M . E . Sir Knt . G . S . Judge , who was , we understand , the only Sir Knight of the Order previous to this time . Two assemblies wore held during last month . On the first occasion , Sir Knts . the Rev . J . J . Farnham , J . P . Cornforth , A .

Cuming , J . C . V . Johnson , and C . White were installed by M . E . Sir Knt . G . S . Judge . On the second assembly , Sir Knts . H . Gratnble , W . II . S . Crawford , II . Avron , W . King , W . Johnson , J . C . Burden , 11 . Newton , 11 . Rinks , and . T . Houghland , with the assistance of the first five Knts ., wore duly installed . It is very satisfactory to find that the ineffable degrees are gaining ground in Bombay ; but grave doubts have already arisen in the minds of some of the newly created Knights of Malta as to the legality of a single Knight conferring the degree at all .