Provincial.

Bros . Dr . Harcourt , C . J . Smith , and other provincial brethren , and a numerous body of present and past officers , the East Surrey Lodge of Concord being represented by Bro . T . E . Crispe , the W . M . ; the St . Andrew ' s Lodge by Bro . James Knight , jun . ; the Frederick Lodge hy Bro . Webb ; the Grove Lodge by Bro . Henry Parsons ; tho Dobie Lodge by Bro . Cartwright ; tho Surrey Lodge by Bro . C . J . Smith , mayor of Reigate ; the Dorking Lodge by Bro . J . D . Down ; Royal Alfred Lodge by Bro . Drewitt . The grace— Deum laudate nronter beneficia

Dominum in cxcelsis laudate . —Amen , having been said , the first toast , that of " The Queen and the Craft , " was proposed by the Prov . G . M ., and thereupon the National Anthem was very effectively given by the musical brethren , the solos being sung by Bro . Montem Smith . The next toast "The Right Honourable the Earl of Zetland , the Most Worshipful Grand Master , " was given , of whom Bro . Dobie spoke in terms of praise , from personal experience , and

referred to the high esteem in which that nobleman was held by the whole of the Craft , which was evinced by the circumstance of his having been re-elected G . M . for the twenty-fourth year consecutively . This was followed by a four part song , " Maying , " ( Muiler ) which was very charmingly rendered . The toast of " The Right Honourable Earl de Grey and RiponRiht Worshiful DeputGrand Masterancl the rest of

, g p y , tbe Grand Officers , past and present , " was given by Bro . Smith , P . M . Surrey Lodge , and responded to by Bro . Farnfield , Prov . Assist . G . Sec . ancl Secretary to the Royal Masonic Institution for Aged Freemasons , in an admirable speech , who reminded the brethren that this was the twenty-fifth year of thc existence of this important institution ancl that under the auspices of the Prov . G . Master , who originally lent a very lively interest in the foundations of this Charity , and the Co-operation of tho men of

Surrey . The institution had gone on year hy year extending its usefulness until , he was proud to say , that the numbers have increased from thirteen at the first election , until it now numbers eighty-eight male pensioners and fifty-six widows , dispensing upwards of £ 3 , 700 annually in relief , and amongst thc other interesting facts related by Bro . Farnfield , he mentioned that when the asylum was as fully tenanted as it now is , upwards of £ 900 was annually expended in and about Croydon . He had applied to their R . W . Prov . G . Master , Bro . Dobie , ancl their valued and talented G . Sec , Bro . Greenwood , to aid him in attaining a complete and efficient set of

Stewards from the province to represent the various lodges at the next festival , and he was delighted to have the opportunity of expressing to the brethren of the province how much he was indebted to them for the noble response they had made to his call for assistance . He said that in the province there were but nine lodges , ancl in reference to the list then tendered to him , he was delighted to find there were the names of nine Stewardsso that each lodwould he represented on the

occa-, ge sion , and he looked forward to a very large subscription as a result of their united efforts . He believed that the circumstance of every lodge in the province sending a Steward to tho Benevolent Institute ' s festival was unprecedented in so large a province as that of Surrey . Bro . Farnfield also announced that the Prov . G . M ., Bro . Alex . Dobie , has consented (» . v . ) to preside at the festival in January next . The names of the Stewards to tho

next festival are those ive have previously given as representiu" - the several lodges . Bor . Farnfield concluded a very able and telling address hy referring in kindly terms to the other Masonic Charities , and appealing in their behalf to the brethren for a similar amount of support to that which ho was connected with . Bro . W . J . Fielding followed with the ballad , "Angels listen when she speaks . "—Hine . The toast of "The Provincial Grand Master of S' " Bro

HTey , . Alexander Dobie , Past Grand Registrar , was proposed by Bro . Dr . Harcourt in a highly eulogistic speech . The toast was responded to with great enthusiasm hy the brethren present , and was followed by Bishop's beautiful glee" Forester ' s sound the cheerful horn . " In returning thanks for the very enthusiastic manlier in which his health had been responded toBroDobie expressed

, . himself as always being happy to meet the brethren of his province , not only iu Provincial Grand Lodge , but in private lodges and elsewhere , that , whilst he had the honour of presiding over this province , peace and harmony had prevailed amongst the members , which hud been a source of pleasure to

him , and had made his task of rule easy and pleasant to him ; . but that , having reached that period of life when most men desire to retire from active occupation , he felt tempted , like the M . W . G . M ., who was the same age as himself , to retire and make way for younger men ; but whilst ho had the active cooperation of so many zealous and worthy officers , ancl the confidence of the whole of tho members of the province , he felt ho could not be doing right to yield up a trust whilst he

was still in the enjoyment of robust health and strength . Bro . Dobie then related some interesting circumstances connected with his Masonic career . The next toast , "The Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Surrey , " was warmly responded to , and was followed by a newdescriptive song by Mr . Walker , and sung by Bro . Chaplin . Henry . Bro . Dr . HarcourtD . Prov . G . M . responded to tbe toast in

, , a short but ahlc speech , referring to the Masonic success of Bro . Dobie , and the flourishing condition of the various lodges in the province . " The Health of the Provincial Grand Treasurer , Bro . Price , " was given and duly responded to . " The Health of the Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro .

Greenwood , P . M ., " was proposed by the Prov . G . M . in very complimentary terms , and responded to with enthusiasm hy the brethren , and followed by the song "Nevermind the rest , " snug by Bro . Montem Smith with his usual vigour and good taste . Bro . C . Greenwood thanked the Prov . G . Master and brethren iu a short but admirable speech , full of point , and concluded by stating that , so long as this province continued in so harmonious a condition , and even pleased to appreciate the .

services he was able to render , he felt proud of the position heoccupied , and was amply repaid for any trouble he might incur in connection with his duties as Secretary . The toast of "The Visitors" was responded to by Bro . W . Smith , C . E ., and other brethren , ancl the remainder of thetoasts— "The Worshipful Master of East Surrey Lodge of " Concord , " " The Provincial Grand Wardens and other Officers , " and "The Press" were severally proposed and responded to .

The following songs being interspersed , " Come , where my love lies dreaming , " " The Vicar of Bray , " " Hydeedee , " " Sleep , gentle lady . " The Tyler ' s toast brought the meeting to a close . , which the brethren in Surrey , especially the brethren of tho-East Sunoy Lodge of Concord , will have cause to remember asau unequivocal success .

Channel Islands.

CHANNEL ISLANDS .

JERSEY . MASONIC BANQUET . A banquet , which will bo long romomborod among tho Masonsof Jersey , took placo on Wednesday evening , tho 10 th inst ., at tho Masonic Temple . It was given to Bro . Dr . John Lo Cronior , who , during tho last year , had iillod tho office of Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and it was intended as a demonstration of respect

to that esteemed brother . About fifty brethren , including nearly two dozen Worshipful Masters and Past Masters of lodges , sat down at half-past six to an excellent dinner , provided by Bro . W . H . Long . Tho chair was taken by Bro . H . L . Manuel , who was supported hy tho Rev . Bro . Truman and Bro . Drayton on the right , and on tho loit hy Bros . Colonol Maydwoll ancl Dr . Kitchener . Tho vico-chair was filled by Bro . E . D . Lo Contour , supported by Bros . C . J . Hocquard and j . Duroll . Amongst tho

brethren host known in tho province , wo noticed with much pleasure Bros . A . Schmitt , W . Adams , C . Lo Suour , G . Donaldson , P . AY . Le Quosno , Philip Binet , J . T . Du Jardin , Pugsloy , jun ., Ed . J . Bolliugham , C . J . Ronouf , Oatloy , Bonham , Porrot , Jabonnoau , U . Binet , & a . ; and amongst tho visitors Bros . Robin ( of Naples ) , Draper , aud others . The first and second toasts were— "The Queen and Royal Family , " and " The Most Worshipful Grand Master , the Earl of

Zetland , and the Grand Lodge of England . " These toasts wero received with all due honouvs . The next toast , which , under the circumstances , was only one of form , was— " The Provincial Grand Master of the Province of the Channel Islands . " As might have been expected , under the circumstances which called together this demonstration , this toast was received with thegreatest frigidity , only a very small portion of the brethren rising to it . The company then came to tho real object of the evening , which was to manifest their sympathy for Bro . Dr . Le