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to whom be all honour and glory , I do solemnly dedicate this lodge to Faith , Hope , ancl Charity . " Musical i espouse as before . The Prov . G . Chap , then offered up the consecration prayer , the brethren all standing . Musical response " So mote it be . " The Prov . G . M . then called on the W . M . elect of St . Aubin's Lodge , to give an oration appropriate to the occasion , which he

proceeded to do . The Prov . G . M . then declared the lodge duly consecrated , and dedicated according to ancient and accustomed form , and the ceremony concluded with the following anthem : — "The glorious Majesty of the Lord our God be upon us ; prosper thou the work of our hands upon us ; 0 prosper thou our handy-work . " Psalm 90 , v . 17 . The lodge was resumed in the second degree .

The Prov . G . M . then proceeded to the installation of the W . M ., according to the usual form . A portion ofthe ceremony was , however , dispensed with , as unnecessary , Bro . Dr . Hopkins having for many years been a ruler iu the Craft , as a Past Master of No . 51 . The following appointments to office were made , ancl the brethren duly invested , with an appropriate address from the W . M ., in each case ; the Treasurer and Tyler were of course elected by the lodge , the former by ballot , and the latter by show of hands . Bros . E . CM . do Carteret , S . W . ; Orange , J . W . ; Hocepiard , I . P . M . ; the Bev . F . De La Mare , Chap . ;

C . Le Sueur , Treas . ; Le Quesne , Sec . ; Mannan , S . D . ; J . Leigh , J . D . ; Ph . De La Taste , I . G . ; Bullen , Tyler . The usual addresses to the officers ancl brethren were given by the Prov . G . M ., after which the more immediate business of the newly-constituted lodge was entered upon ; the minutes of all proceedings since its foundation were read , confirmed by the lodge , and signed by the Prov . G . M . The by-laws previously submitted , were also approved anel signed in like manner . Bro . John Stevens ancl

J . Oatley , were ballotted for , and unanimously admitted as joining members . Messrs . Joseph Stevens , Robert Watson , ancl Matthew Siu-gny , candidates for initiation at seven clays' notice , having- been properly recommended , were severally balloted for and unanimously admitted . Being in attendance in the anteroom , they were immediately informed of the same , and votes of thanks were unanimously passed to the following—To the Cesareo Lodge ( No . S 60 ) , for the cheerfulness and

promptitude with which the recommendation had been granted , by virtue of which the warrant had been obtained , proposed by the W . M ., and seconded by the S . W . To Miss Hammond , daughter of the Prov . G . M ., for her valuable and appropriate present of a bible to the lodge . This was also proposed by the W . M ., ancl seconded by the S . W .,. the former of whom in commenting on the gift , observed that he had written personally to acknowledge it , but that it was incumbent on the lodge to perform the same pleasing duty . To the R . W . the Prov . G . M . for several distinct acts of

kindness in the preparations for opening the lodge , as for instance the loan of the pedestals , for the interest he had evinced in the arrangements , and also for his valuable services in its consecration ; proposed by the W . M . and seconded by Bro . Binet , P . M . This having been formally communicated from the chair , the Prov . G . M ., made a suitable reply , and expressed his satisfaction at all that had been done , with favourable anticipations of the undertaking .

To Bro . C . Johnson , Prov . G . M ., for his kindness in presiding at tho harmonium , aud in forming and carrying out the musical arrangements of the day . The declarations of tlie three candidates , duly signed , having been presented to the W . M . ancl approved by him , these gentlemen were regularly initiated into the mysteries ancl privileges of Freemasonry , after which they expressed their desire to be subscribing members of the lod .

ge The W . M . then delivered an appropriate inaugural address to the brethren , which was listened to with deep attention , ancl elicited frequent expressions of approbation . The lodge lodge was closed at half-past two p . m ., in perfect harmony and with solemn prayer . [ The remainder of the account is taken almost entirely from The Jersey Morning Express . " ' ]

The chief business of the clay , already referred to , was over by half-past two , when the Provincial Grand Lodge assembled for the transaction of its annual business , and as this was confided to a limited number of the Craft , the fiittings to and fro of the others became more frequent ; the church bell announced that the time for service was approaching , and consequently , the

street , the windows of the houses , ancl the surrounding heights , rapidly filled with an anxious but orderly crowd of ladies ancl well-dressed persons wishing to see the procession ; and around the church a large assemblage seemed desirous of making an effort to gain admission . Soon after three there appeared a general stir , banners were brought out , ancl everything indicated that the more public part of the proceedings was about to commence .- The

procession was rapidly formed with great regularity and order , under the following arrangement— -the youngest lodge , that is , the one just constituted , going first , according to usual custom , and the others according to seniority , each preceded by its Tyler , and accompanied by its banners . The St . Aubin ' s Lodge ( No . 1260 ) ; the Royal Alfred Lodge ( No . 1179 ) ; the Cesaree Lodge ( No . 860 ); the Samareii Lodge ( No . SIS ); the Royal Sussex : Lodge ( No . 722 ); the Mechanics' Lodge ( No . 306 ); the

Yarborough Lodge ( No . 392 ); lastly came the officers of the-Provincial Grand Lodge , concluding with the Prov . Grand Master and Deputy Prov . Grand Master , with whom would have been His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor , had not a slight indisposition compelled him to leave before this period . We should suppose that the number of brethren attending was upwards of a hundred and fifty , who thus paid a marked compliment to the Prov . Grand Master anel the new lodgeby coming

, so far from their residence and daily occupations . On arriving at the church , the brethren opened outwards ancl formed single rank , with a space between them , through which the rear of the procession passed , and the others closed as they passed on , thus reversing the order on entering the building . 'Die public were then admitted , first by tickets , ancl afterwards others , as far as they could be comfortably accommodated in pews and on benches placed in the aisles . The afternoon

service was conducted by the Rev . F . De La Mare , Prov . G . Chap ., and Chaplain to the St . Aubin ' s Lodge . Several other clergymen promised their presence and assistance , but were prevented , iu one instance by illness , and in others by professional engagements . The Psalms and responses were chanted by a full ancl efficient choir , the Misses Horton , Miss AVyatt , Messrs . Lawson . ancl Maine , and many others , having kindly given their services . Bro . Charles Johnson , prov . S . G . W ., presided at the organ .

The words of the Anthem were the last five verses of the 51 th Psalm . Too much praise cannot be bestowed on the membersofthe choir , who had been indefatigable in their efforts to give effect to the musical part of the service by frequent rehearsals .. Miss Le Couteur ( daughter of Colonel Le Contour ) , with other ladies resident at St . Aubin ' s , also evinced their interest in the celebration , by rendering valuable assistance . At the close of prayers a psalm was sung , after which the

Rev . Chaplain entered the pulpit , and with great energy and true Masonic feeling delivered an admirable discourse from 1 Peter , chap . 2 verse 17 —• " Love the brotherhood , fear God ,, honour the king . " He analysed , explained , and illustrated these three injunctions . He pointed out that regard for them is strictly enjoined in the Masonic ceremonials ancl charges , quoting several passages in support of his assertion . He commented on the wrong impressions which prevail in regard to

the fraternity , into the principles of which he challenged inquiry , and as a Christian minister ably vindicated it from the charges brought forward to its disparagement . He concluded by an earnest appeal to the brethren to practice out of the lodge the precepts they were taught within it , to make the sacred volume the guide and rule of life , as constantly enjoined in the Masonic ritual , and thus individually and collectively to free the body from the imputations of its opponents .

The sermon was listened to with profound attention and was indeed most suitable to the occasion . A collection was then made for the schools at St . Aubin ' s , which amounted to £ 7 12 s . Gift . The Freemasons retained their seats until the other portion of the congregation had dispersed , and then having re-formed , the procession , in reverse order , returned to the place of meeting , amiel an increased concourse of spectators . The banquet was held in the Assembly Rooms , ancl the hour

fixed was half-past five , but the labours of the day had been so constant and so heavy upon the principal actors in it , that it is no wonder if a longer time had been occupied than was anticipated . At six p . m . nearly a hundred bretliren sat down , under the presidency of Bro . Hopkins , W . M ., supported on his right by Bro . the Rev . Chaplain , and on his left by the Prov . G . M . Several distinguished visitors were expected from England , who , however , were prevented by different circumstances from attending , as announced by communications from them . The dinner