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office , and he hoped they would take his services , such as they were , only as an earnest of what he intended in the future . Bro . CLEMENTS proposed " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Gladwin , " the immediate P . M . of tbe parent lodge . He had had the honour of introduding "Bro . Gladwin into the Craft , and from the commencement he had ever shown himself most assiduous , both in the lodge and the Lodge of Instruction to promote its interestsThey were much obliged to bim for the

. able manner in which he had presided over them that evening , having hy his bon hommie and good temper added much to the general enjoyment of the maeting . Bro . GLADWIN in acknowledging the toast said , that so far from any thanks being due to him , his were done to the brethren for the kindness with which they at all times received bun . He was happy to be amongst them , and from the day of his

initiation had endeavoured , to the best of his ability , to promote tbe prosperity of both the parent lodge ancl the Lodge of Instruction , aud should continue to do so so long as he was blessed with health and strengtn . The AV . M . next gave the health of their old Past Master , Bro . AVatson , who was prevented being present by the gout , trusting that he would soon he sufficiently recovered as again to cmne amon _ rst them .

Bro . AVARREN hoped he mig ht be allowed to give them a double toast— "The Health of the Vice-President who had retired and the one who remained . " Of Bro . Adams he need say no more than that he was always welcome amongst them , and if Bro . Clements was not quite so well known in the Craft he was no less endeared to the members of the Robert Burns Lodge . He had had the honour of the acquaintance of Bro . Clements for twenteiht ancl after an absence of some

y gyears , eight or nine years from the Robert Burns Lodge he was pleased to find that Bro . Clements had , after several years ahstinence , entered on office and WES rapidly making his way to the chair , whichhehad since most efficiently filled . Hecohldwellundevstand why a commercial man should be reluctant to take upon himself tlle duties of office in the earlypartof his career , whilst thosewere growing around him who miht afterwards take his place in

up g business during bis absence , and if it were somewhat late when he determined to do so , he had the pleasure of feeling that it was only his own diffidence which prevented his attaining the highest honours the brethren could bestow upon him at a much earlier period . Having the greatest respect for Bro . Clements

which he was sure was shared by all present , he begged to propose his toast . ( Cheers . ) Bro . CLEMENTS thanked the brethren for the manner in which they had responded to the toast , which was only a renewal of past kindnesses . He had taken great interest in the lodge into which he was happy to say he had introduced three of his boys . Bro . STATES then gave " The Masonic Press , " which was

briefly responded to by Bro . AVarren . The W . MASTER said that nothing gave Freemasons greater pleasure than to meet at their social gatherings brethren from other lodges and other climes . In proposing the visitors , therefore , he should couple with the toast the name of Bro . Minns , of the Union Lodge , Barbadoes . Bro . Minns was evidently imbued with the true spirit of Masonry , and he had great pleasure in introducing him to the brethren .

Bro . MINNS , a coloured gentleman , thanked the W . M . and brethren for the compliment they had so kindly paid him . He had been eight j -ears a Mason , and had ever taken the greatest interest in its beautiful teachings , but he had never so truly experienced its advantages as since his arrival in London . He had been most Mildly received hy the brethren wherever he had gone , and he had seen with pleasure the excellent working of the Robert Burns' Lod of Instruction . He had also

ge had the pleasure of meeting with several brethren of whom he had been in the habit of reading when at home , and he was glad to have that evening met with , Bro . Warren , whose opinions were looked up to with the greatest confidence in the colonies . THE MAGAZINE could not be more highly appreciated in England than it was in the Colonies , and Bro . Warren was universally respected for the manly and independent part he had taken in

Grand Lodge , and the earnest advocacy with which he had supported the claims of their excellent charities . He intended to sojourn in London for some time , and hoped to have many opportunities of renewing and cementing his acquaintance with the brethren of the Robert Burns and other Lodges of Instruction , through which he felt he should derive an amount of instruction and benefit which would be most useful to him on his

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return home , and which he should always treasure up with lively feelings of gratitude to the brethren for the kindness with which they had received him . ( Cheers . ) The Stewards and one or two other toasts followed , including a special bumper to Bro . J . W . Adams and Mrs . Adams for their excellent catering for the enjoyment of the brethren . The last-named toast was briefly and appropriately responded to by Bro . Adams , and the proceedings were brought to a happy close , the harmony of the evening being much enhanced by the musical exertions of Bros . Gibson , W . Adams , J . AA * . Adams , States , Minns , Ellison , and others .

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CHANNEL ISLANDS . THE NEW MASONIC TEMPLE , JERSEY . The "brethren of the mystic tie" were summoned to assemble at the Hotel-de-Ville at noon , on AVednesday last , and as the completion of the arrangments was to occupy an hour , the procession was to start at about one o ' clock . The following psalms , hy ms , & c , were sung on the occasion : — Firstly , the 133 rd Psalm will he sung . ( Prayer-hook version . ) After the Provincial Grand Master declared the stone duly and Masonic-ally laid , the following hymn -.

—This ' stone to thee in faith , we lay ; AVe build tbe temple , Lord , to thee ; Thine eye be open night and day , To guard this house and sanctuary . Here , wben thy people seek thy face , And dying sinners pray to live , Hear thou in Heaven , thy dwelling place ,

And when thou hearest , 0 forgive ' . Thy glory never hence depart , Tet choose not , Lord , this house alone 1 Thy kingdom come to every heart , In every bosom fix thy throne . After the consecration of the foundation hthe Provincial

y Grand Master , the following was chanted three times , viz ., after the scattering of the corn , the pouring of the wine and oil : — " Glory be to God , " & e . After Bro . Rev . Launcelot [ Lee , 'Provincial Grand Chaplain , had offered up a prayer , the following Masonic hymn was to be sung : — Unto theeGreat Godbelong

, , , Mystic rights and sacred song ! Lowly bending at thy shrine , We hail thy Majesty Divine . Glorious architect above , Source of light and source of love ; Here thy light and love prevail ; Hail , Almighty Father , hail ' .

Whilst in yonder regions bright , The Sun by clay , the Moon by night , And the Star that gilds the sky , Blazon forth thy praise on high ; Join , oh Earth ! and as you roll From East to West , from Pole to Pole , Lift to Heaven your grateful lays , Join the universal praise .

Warmed by thy benignant grace , Sweet friendship linked the human race ; Pity lodged within the breast , Charity became her guest . There the naked raiment found ; Sickness , balsam for its wound ; Sorrow , comfort ; hunger , bread ; Strangers there , welcome shed .

Still to us , 0 God ! dispense Thy divine benevolence ; Teach the tender tear to now , Melting at a brother ' s woe . Like Samaria ' s sons that we Blest with boundless charity , To the admiring world may prove They dwell in God , that dwell in love . Concluding with " God save the Queen . "