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ofthe Craft , and notwithstanding all that is said against , we ought to constitute ourselves as the point in the circle . The point that never can attend the circumference will be our enemies , and tbe circle our sacred bounds , keeping in the limit of which no man can err . Anil let our enemies he confused by our conduct , not only in the lodge and chapter , but also outside , towards our brother Masons and mankind in general . Onr Preemasonry will tben be the admiration of everybody .

As a foreigner , unable to express myself better , allow me to ¦ assureyou that , in England as elsewhere , where I can be called for , I shall inculcate the principles of friendship and harmony , ¦ of which I have had so good and hearty an example to-night .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE . NOTTINGHAM . —Chapter of Sovereign Princes of Pose Croix —The members of this diaper held their January meeting at "the Assembly Room , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., under the presidency of Bro . T . W . Robinson , M . AV . S . ; assisted by Bros . S . R ,. P . Shilton , P . M . W . 3 . 31 ° ; the Rev . E . H . H . A ernon , Prelate , ' 30 ° John ComynP . M . W . S . ; E . M . Kidd 1 st Gen . ; M- Vowler

; , , , 2 nd Gen . ; H . A . Attenborrow , Grand Marshal !; C . Alfcock , C . G . ; J . C . Banwell , E . W . ; A . Page , G . C . Hall , T . Hornen , C . Fermeley , AA . Newton , and R . Fitzhugh ; Hyde Pullen , 32 ° ^ nd Secretary General to the Supreme Grand Council having honored the chapter with his presence , the M . AV . S . requested liim to open the chapter , which be kindly consented to do , and -the same was opened in ancient and solemn form . A petition

of perfection having been presented by Bro . J . C . Lorry Marsh , ¦ and J . W . Brown , which was graciously received by the chapter , Avhen they were installed by Bro . Hyde Pullen , in that solemn and elegant manner , that appears to be inherent to our admired brother . The engraved columns of the preceding convocation Avere read , and silence prevailing , Avere approved , adopted , and -signed . Bro . S . R . P . Shilton proposed , and Bro . J . Comyn

¦ seconded , that Bro . E . Moses Kidd be the M . W . S . for the next year . No dissentient . Bro . E . H . H . Vernon proposed , and Bro . S . R . P . Shilton seconded , that a committee be appointed to draw up by-laws for the chapter by the next meeting , when Bros . Robinson , A ernon , Shilton , and Comyn Avere appointecl the committee . Bro . Comyn proposed , and Bro . Robinson secondedthat Bros . Vernon and Kidd audit the last years '

, accounts . No dissentient . Bro . S . R . P . Shilton proposed , and the M . AV . S . seconded , a vote of thanks to Bro . Hyde Pullen for his great kindness in visiting this distant province in this inclement season . No . dissentient . There being no further business before the chapter , the same was closed in due form according to ancient custom .

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CHANNEL ISLANDS .

JERSEY . LOBCJE LA CESAREE ( NO . 590 ) . The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road . The loclge was opened by Bro . Henry Luce Manuel , W . M ., assisted by his Wardens , Bros . J . Oatley and Abr . Vie ! , Bros . C . Le Sueur , J . T . du JardinA . SchmittSec : Ph . BinetP . M . ; N . Le

, , , Goupillot , Treas . ; Ph . Starck , I . G ., and many others . Amongst the visitors we observed Bros . J . F . Draper , P . M . 243 ; J . Fauvel , AV . M . elect 245 , Thos . AVade , P . Blampied , P . G . Stewards , & c . A few seconds after an intimation was given of the approach of Bro . J . Le Cronier , il . JD ., the D . Prov . G . M ., a deputation went out ( o meet him , and his reception was most cordial , and given with heart and hand .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . P . Brindejontbeing a candidate for advancement , underwent the usual examination , ancl acquitting himself satisfactorily , Avas entrusted , and retired for preparation . In his absence the lodge was opened in the second degree . Bro- Brindejont was received in due form , and passed to the degree of F . C . The charge restricted to this degree was impressively given by Bro . C . Le . Sueur . The AV . M . also addressed the newly-passed brother as follows -. 3 Iy very dear Bro . Brindejont , —To the words which you have

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heard I have but little to add , and it would be superfluous to say that we depend upon your perfect fidelity in adhering to all that you have solemnly sworn to do . The degree of F . C . prepares you for that more grand , solemn , and sublime one which succeeds it . From this period of your entrance upon it you ought to be led seriously to reflect upon tbe bidden mysteries of nature and science . Your attention should be directed to tbe study ofthe works of creation , in order that you may better

comprehend the grandeur , the magnificence , the glory , and the power of tbe Creator . AVe trust that you will prove a faithful , active , and laborious workman in this universal temple , in which we desire , in which we resolve , to toil , to love , to solace—in which we have the same inducements to study , to adore , to hope—and we entertain a lively assurance that at our next meeting you will be found worthy of tbe privilege to take your rank among the descendants of those who also worked long

before the time of Solomon . Tbe loclge was then resumed in the first degree . Ballots were taken , and proved unanimous , for Bros . E . Jaboiieau and P . Le Jeune for joining . Bro . A . Schmitt read the following letter , addressed by the Lodgo of Sully to the Grand Loclge of England , testifying the high estimation of the French brethren towards the people of England and the Grand Lodge : —

Lodge the Friends of Sully , Brest . This lodge , which works under warrant derived from the Supreme Council , has lately addressed tbe following letter to the Grand Loclge of England : — Brest , Oct . 18 , 1866 . A ery dear Brethren , —In conformity with a resolution adopted at our meeting on August 22 nd , 1866 , we have tbe agreeable task of forwarding to you the present address . On behalf of

our lodge , first , as Freemasons , aud , secondly , as men , we desire to lay at your feet the expression of our cordial sentiments of esteem , of approbation , and of congratulation on tbe great work the accomplishment of which has now been fulfilled . While we have been looking forward to and earnestly desiring a universal spread of the Masonic tie , the old continent has become attached to the new , to the intense delight of those who

seek the mutual and material interests of both , by the accomplishment of a gigantic enterprise . The talented Lieut . Maury , formerly an officer in the service of the United States , had previously determined the direction Avhich it would he most desirable to adopt for the deposition of a Transatlantic cable in the depths of the great ocean ; but means for the execution of bis project , and the accomplishment of so difficult a work , were deficient , and the provision of

them was a problem yet to be solved . I his the genius of England seems to have foreseen , in the construction of the Great Eastern steamship . To obtain complete success in effecting the object , another thing was required , no less than the perseverance by which your nation is distinguished , carried to such a height , that no real discouragement from inevitable and unforeseen accidents and errors could be regarded in the light of obstacles . AVe heartily congratulate you on the indomitable

energy you have brought to bear on labours which have achieved a work of progress , the effect of which , in developing the best interests of the human race is as yet incalculable . It is in this aspect , and under these considerations , that the members ofthe lodge the Friends of Sully , of Brest , working under the Scottish rite , venture to offer their warm congratulations to their brethren in England . Yeson princileMasonry

, p , deplores and views as a disgrace the tendency on the part of some men , endowed with practical , but misdirected genius , to extend or bring to perfection means of destroying their fellows of the human species ; on the contrary , the Craft owes the expression of its warmest sympathy , of its loudest and most heartfelt applause in faiour of every great work which , like yours , very dear brethren , tends to draw nearer to each other

both nations and individuals in a community of interests and ideas . Thus have we endeavoured to express our sentiments , which , dear brethren , we now transmit to you . Accept them as fraternal and sincere on the part of the Freemasons of Brest towards all their English brethren . A . OrtolanAA . M .

, Quettier , S . W . A . Gibert , J . W . Cuzent , Privy Seal . J . do Laplace , Orator . A . Bonain , Secretary .