Mark Masonry.

G . M . Ov . ; Edward S . Stillwell , G . S . Ov ; W . J . Hug-han , J . G . Ov .,-Rev . T . F . Ravenshaw , G . Chap . ; W . H . Skilton , G . Chap . ; J . R , Stebbing , G . Treas ; W . J . Meymott , G . Reg . ; F . Binckes , G . Sec ; Joshua Nunn , S . G . D . ; Edward Turner , J . G . D . ; W . Birch , G . Inspector of Works ; A . M . Loades , G . Dir . of Cers . ; Alfred E . Hardy , Assist . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Richard Spencer , G . S . B .,-Frederic Davison , G . Org . ; J . Pepper , G . Purst . Grand Stewards : —Bros . Magnus OhrenBon Accord ; W .

, H . Warr , Kent ; H . Barber , Fortitude , 78 ; Dibdin , Carnarvon , 7 ; Henry Carpenter , Thistle , S ; Churchill , Key Stone , 3 ; Thompson , University , 55 ; A . D . Loewenstark , Samson and Lion , 86 . The General Board was constituted as followsr Nominated by M . W . Grand Master :-Bros . Rev . G . R . Portal , D . G . M . ; Viscount Kenlis , S . G . W . ; Colonel Meehau , J . G . W . ; F . Davison ,

G . Org . ; W . J . Meymott , G . Reg . ; J . B . Stebhina-, G . Treas .,-B . Spencer ; G . S . B . ; F . Binckes , G . Sec . Elected by Grand Lodge : —Bros . T . Meggy , W . H . Warr , M . Ohren , J . Nunn , W . E . Gumbleton . The D . G . Master proposed the motion , of which notice had been given at the last Grand Lodge , viz . — "After the report of the General Board has been read , motion shall be made that it

be received and entered on the minutes ; on which motion discussion may take place on any portion of the report that does not subsequently form part of a ' substantive motion . ' " Bro . Rev . D . Shaboe , P . G . Chap ., seconded the resolution , remarking that from the maimer in which the business had that day been conducted , there could be no doubt of the wisdom of the proposition . The motion was carried unanimously .

Bro . J . R . Stebbing , G . Treas ., could not allow Grand Lodge to be closed without asking permission from the G . M . to propose a resolution of thanks to the excellent nobleman whose term of office , as wisely fixed by their constitution , had that day expired . Lord Holmesdale had presided over them as Grand

Master during the last three years with all kindness and urbanity , and had ever shown himself watchful of their interests and anxious for their for their welfare . Under his rule Mark Masonry had considerably increased ; and regarding him as they did , he was sure he should carry them with him when he proposed that the warmest thanks of this Grand Lodge to Lord Viscount Holmesdale , M . P ., P . G . M ., be recordedon the minutesand that a suitable letter be addressed to his Lordshi

, p embodying the terms of this proposition . The proposition having been seconded , was put and carried by acclamation . Grand Lodge was closed in ample form with , solemn prayer , and adjourned . CARLISLE LODGE ( No . CO ) . —On Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., a Lodge of Mark Masters held a meeting at the Freemason's Hall , for the purpose of advancing four brethren , when the

chair of K . S . was occupied by Bro . John How , W . M ., snpported by Bros . G . G . Hay ward , S . W . ; W . Irwin , M . O . as J . W . ; F . W . Hayward , P . M ., Dir . of Cers ., as M . O . ; G . Turnhnll , S . O . ; J . B . Paisley , J . O . ; A . Woodhouse , Sec . ; G . Armstrong , I . Z . ; T . Storey , Tyler ; and T . Harris , and opened the lodge in due form according to ancient custom . The Secretary read over the minutes of a former meetingand balance sheet for past

, year , both receiving the approbation of the brethren . Fortunately the candidates did not turn up , there not being sufficient number of officers present to advance them . No other business presenting itself the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment room . At the request of the W . M ., Bro . J . B . Paisley gave the lecture peculiar to this degree , and which was not only a credit but an honour to him . A vote of thanks was

given , and in returning thanks , Bro . J . B . Paisley said that he only got his third degree last February , and was advanced to a Mark Master on May 1 st , and so long as he continued a member of any lodge of Masons he would endeavour to do his duty . Other speeches were made , pointing out that if a brother gives his heart to Masonry , he will be richly rewarded in studying its lectures ; after which the brethren retired at an early hour .

Channel Islands.

CHANNEL ISLANDS .

JERSEY . LODGE LA CESAEEE ( NO . 590 ) . —The first meeting under the new W . M . and officers was held at the Temple , St . Holier , on Thursday , May 31 st . The lodge was opened in the first degree

by Bro . It . L . . Manuel , W . M ., assisted by the Wardens , Bros ' Oatley and Viel , and Bro . C . Le Sueur , I . P . M . The minutes of the last regular meeting , as also those of one of emergency , were read and confirmed . The chair having been taken by the I . P . M ., Bros . Le Griffon and Ph . Messervy were examined as to their knowledge of the previous degree , and , having satisfied the brethren on that point , were entrusted . They then retired for preparation . The lodge was opened'in the second degree

, and the candidates were readmitted , and duly passed to the degree of F . C . The lodge having been reopened in the first degree , the W . M . again took his chair . The Secretary read the circular of summons for a meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge , to be held on Tuesday , the 12 th inst . He afterwards read the following letter from Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M .:

—"To the "W . M ., officers , and members of Lodge La Cesaree ( No . 590 ) . " Worshipful Sir and Brethren , —Having for some years been accustomed to regard your lodge as a home in which I could invariably calculate on a warm and happy reception as a brother , it is not without a pang that I now feel called upon to araiounce the severance of the tie which has so long united us , and to request the withdrawal of my name from membership .

Unable from my limited acquaintance with the French language to take any active part in your proceedings , my resignation will not be felt in so numerous a lodge , containing many zealous and distinguished members : The loss is all on my side , and , believe me , it is one which I deeply feel , after having received so many acts of kindness at your hands , of which I shall ever retain a most grateful sense . Be assured that I shall still be

at your call under any circumstances in which I can he permitted to be useful , or to advance your interests . I do not think it prudent to explain my reasons for the course I have adopted , but leave the vindication of it in the hands of those among you who know my opinions and motives , especially the retiring W . M ., if any explanation be thought desirable . I shall feel obliged if you will favour me with such a document as will enable me to prove that I leave the lodge honourably , and thus

to rejoin the Craft in a province where its principles and its claims are better understood and practised than with many bright exceptions they appear to me to be generally in Jersey . With best wishes for your continued prosperity , " Believe me , yours most faithfully and fraternally , " HENEY HOPKINS , P . M ., & C . " Pdchmond Place , St . Laurence , Jersey . May 15 th , 1 S 66 . " On the proposition of Bro . C . Le Sueur , I . P . M ., seconded by Bro . A . Schmitt , P . M ., the following resolution was passed unanimously : —

"That the resignation of our estimable Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M ., cannot be received but with deep and sincere regret , considering the great loss which the lodge and the province must sustain , in consequence of his involuntary withdrawal , a step which the abnormal condition of the province has imperatively compelled him to take . " On the proposition of Bro . Bluet , seconded by Bro . Ouless , it w-as resolved unanimously and with acclamation : —

"That the members of the Cesaree Lodge cannot , and ought not , to pass by in silence the numerous beneficent services which this worthy and zealous brother has rendered to the lodge and to the Craft in general , as well by his literary exertions as in many other respects ; that , therefore , the members desire to offer some tangible mark , however feeble and modest , of their esteemtheir gratitudeand their fraternal affection for him ;

, , and that the Board of Management be requested to carry this resolution into effect . " On the proposition of Bro . C . Le Sueur , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Schmitt , P . M ., it was unanimously resolved : — " That the library of the Cesaree Lodge he transferred , as a fraternal gift , to the Board of Directors of the Masonic Temple , in addition to that of 120 volumes already presented from his private

collection by Bro . Dr . Hodkins , to form the nucleus of a public Masonic library . " The Secretary read the following letter specially communicated to La Cesaree and to the English lodges of the Channel Isles , by the Lodge "Mars et les Arts , " held at Nantes , inviting the members to the solemn solsticial festival of fourteen united lodges of Brittany , to be celebrated on the 21-th of June :

" To the glory of the G . A . O . T . U ., and in the name of the Grand Lodge of France . " The Lodge of St . John , under the distinctive title of " Mars et les Arts , " to its beloved sister lodge , La Cesaree .