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Ireland.
From the Grand Lodge of Prussia ( R . Y . F . ) , R . AV . William Allen . From the Grand Orient of Italy , R . W . Augustus Ca : sar Marani . From the Grand Lodge of Canada , R . W . Michael Furnell . From the Grand Lodge of Louisiana , R . W . Lucius H . Deering . From the Grand Lodge of VirginiaR . AV . John Cottle .
, From the Grand Lodge of New York , R . AV . John Ringland , M . D . From the Prov . Grand Lodge of Lisbon , AV . John H . Goddard . At the Grand Lodge of England , R . W . the Right Honourable Lord Naas . At the Grand Lodge of Scotland , R . W . Samuel Somerville ,
M . D . At the Grand Orient of France , R . W . Le T . R . F . Heullant . At the Grand Lodge of Hamburgh , R . AV . Frederick VA ebei-. At the Grand Lodge of Prussia ( R . Y . F . ) , R . W . John F . Wunschmann . At the Grand Orient of Italy , R . AV . G . Gallinati . At the Grand Lodge of Canada , R . AV . Kivas Tully . At the Grand Lochre of Louisiana , R . AV . Richard B .
Lawrence . At the Grand Lodge of Virginia , R . AV . Peyton Johnston . At the Grand Lodge of New York . M . AV . James Jenkinson . The Right AVorshipful the Grand Lodge of Ireland meets at the Grand Lodge Rooms , Freemasons' Hall , Dame-street , on the first Thursday in every month , at eight o'clock , p . m . The Board of General Purposes meets at the Grand Lodge Roomson the Monday preceding each regular monthly meeting
, of the Grand Lodge , at half-past three o'clock , p . m . The Committee of Charity and Inspection meets at the Grand Lodge Rooms , on the Friday next following each regular monthly meeting of tbe Grand Lodge , and the Friday fortnight ensuing , at four o'clock , p . m . The Grand Lodge of Instruction meets at the Grand Lodge Rooms , on the Second Thursday in January , February , March ,
April , May , November , and December , at eight o'clock , p . m . The Grand Royal Arch Chapter meot 3 at the Grand Lodge Rooms , on the third \ A ednesday in February , May , August , and November , at eight o ' clock , p . m . The Royal Arch Board of General Purposes meets at the Grand Lodge Rooms , on the Friday preceding each quarterly communication of the Grand Chapter , at half-past three o ' clock-, p . m .
The Grand Conclave of High Knights Templars , & c , meets at the Grand Lodge Rooms , on the third AVednesday in January , April , July , and October , at eight o ' clock , p . m . Tho Grand Conclave Board of General Purposes meets at the Grand Lodge Rooms , on the Friday preceding each quarterly communication of the Grand Conclave , at half-past three o'clock , p . m . The Supreme Grand Council of Rites meets at the Grand Lodge Rooms , on the third AVednesday in March , June , September , and December , at half-past three o ' clock , p . m .
Channel Islands.
CHANNEL ISLANDS .
JERSEY . LODGE LA CESAEEE ( NO . 590 ) . —Tbe ordinary monthly meeting was held at the Temple on Thursday , June 29 th . The lodge was opened at eight p . m . by Bro . C . Le Sueur , AV . M ., assisted by Bros . Chevalier , S . W . ; Oatley , J . AV . ; and J . Durell , P . M . The minutes of the previous regular meeting , and also one of emergency , were read and confirmed . The meeting was attended bseveral
y visitors of distinction , among whom was Bro . Gallienne , D . P . G . M . for Guernsey . A ballot was taken for Mr . John Benest , a candidate for initiation , after ample testimony as to character and fitness had been offered . This having proved unanimous in his favour , the ceremony was proceeded with after compliance with tie customary preliminaries , and conducted b the AVMwith the precision and abilitalway
y .. y s displayed by him . The illustrations of the working tools were given by Bro . P . E . Le Sueur , Past S . W . The AV . M . mentioned that the board of management had recommended the appointment of Bro . Schmitt , P . M ., formally to represent the lodge at the approaching reunion of the lodges of Brittany to be held at
Rennes , and expressed a hope that as many brethren as could make it convenient would accept the invitation which had been sent , ¦ and accompany him . He also stated that the officers appointed for the purpose had waited upon the widow of the late Bro . Le Cras , P . M ., with the address of condolence from the lodge on her bereavement , and that she was deeply , sensible of the sympathy and kind feeling manifested by the brethren . The Secretary read the circular announcing the festival at the
opening of the Masonic Boys' Schools , near London , on the 8 th of July . No other business offering , the lodge was closed at half past nine , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room for refreshment .
SOISTICIAL FESTrVAT , 01 ? THE UNITED LODGES 01 ? BRITTANY UNDEB TUB GEAND OltlENT 01 ? FEANCE , AT RENNES . Although it is not customary to publish in the Freemasons ' Magazine reports of lodges unconnected with the Grand Lodge of England , still in the present ease there is sufficient reason for departure from the general rule . AAlien the Masonic Temple at St . Helier was consecrated iu
May last year , an invitation to be present at the celebration was forwarded to the lodges of Brittany . Many brethren from St . Malo and Rennes accepted the invitation , and expressed themselves as highly gratified with the kind reception accorded to them . Very shortly after , and probably as the result of this fraternization , arose the idea of an annual fete , at which all the lodges of Brittany miht uniteto be held at the several
g , towns in rotation . The first event of the kind took place at St . Malo , vrhich afforded the Masons of that town , an opportunity of knowing more of the brethren on this side of the water , by sending an invitation to the Freemasons in the Channel Isles , which met with a friendly response . This year Rennes was fixed as the lace of rendezvous
upon p , and the arrangements for the reception were undertaken by the Loge de la , Parfaite AJwion . An especial invitation was sent to the Cesaree Lodge , of Jersey , with which , fvom the adoption of the French language therein , it was natural to expect more complete sympathy , and through it to the other lodges in the Channel Isles . On July 1 stten Masons bailing from the Grand Lodge of
, England crossed the water to Brittany , and but for the prospoet of unfavourable weather on the morning of that day , the number would have been doubled , as many others had given their names . The Cesaree Lodge was represented by Bro . Schmitt , P . M ., as the head of the deputation from that lodge , and Bro . Advocate Gallienne , D . P . G . M . for Guernsey , answered
for the lodges of that island , over which he has jurisdiction , he being their only representative . Besides these there were Bros . Du Jardin , Dr . Hopkins , M . Gallichan , Benham , E . D . Le Couteur , Past Masters , and Bros . Surguy , J . Blampied , and Viel . At about one p . m . on the first day of meeting , the brethren began to assemble at the Masonic rooms , where refreshments were provided , and some time was spent in mutual introductions and social intercourse preparatory to the more
formal proceedings . The lodge rooms being small , and therefore not fitted for the reception of the large number of Masons expected , no business was entered upon there , but at about three p . m . the brethren adjourned to more spacious premises not far distant . As usual in France , the lodge was opened by its members aloneand afterwards a procession of the visitors was formed
, , in which Lodge La Cesaree was honoured by precedence . When all had been arranged in the prescribed order , the members of the visiting lodges being in the centre of the room , _ Bro . Guillot , W . M ., or Venerable , of the Loge de la Parfaite Union , appointed places at his immediate right and left for the leaders of the respective deputations , the others occupying seats round the room . He then addressed a few
words of cordial welcome to all the visitors , to whom the usual Masonic honours were paid . Afterwards , orations were delivered by the representatives appointed by the different lodges , a report of the past year's proceedings having been first read by the Secretary , and the Orator closed the business with an address embodying some suggestions in especial reference to portions of the Masonic ceremonieswhichin Francediffer
, , , considerably from those adopted in England , without , however , any interference with the ancient landmarks . He especially pointed out that recourse must be had to this country ( England and Scotland ) for the most complete knowledge of the history , traditions , and ceremonials of the Order , into an
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Ireland.
From the Grand Lodge of Prussia ( R . Y . F . ) , R . AV . William Allen . From the Grand Orient of Italy , R . W . Augustus Ca : sar Marani . From the Grand Lodge of Canada , R . W . Michael Furnell . From the Grand Lodge of Louisiana , R . W . Lucius H . Deering . From the Grand Lodge of VirginiaR . AV . John Cottle .
, From the Grand Lodge of New York , R . AV . John Ringland , M . D . From the Prov . Grand Lodge of Lisbon , AV . John H . Goddard . At the Grand Lodge of England , R . W . the Right Honourable Lord Naas . At the Grand Lodge of Scotland , R . W . Samuel Somerville ,
M . D . At the Grand Orient of France , R . W . Le T . R . F . Heullant . At the Grand Lodge of Hamburgh , R . AV . Frederick VA ebei-. At the Grand Lodge of Prussia ( R . Y . F . ) , R . W . John F . Wunschmann . At the Grand Orient of Italy , R . AV . G . Gallinati . At the Grand Lodge of Canada , R . AV . Kivas Tully . At the Grand Lochre of Louisiana , R . AV . Richard B .
Lawrence . At the Grand Lodge of Virginia , R . AV . Peyton Johnston . At the Grand Lodge of New York . M . AV . James Jenkinson . The Right AVorshipful the Grand Lodge of Ireland meets at the Grand Lodge Rooms , Freemasons' Hall , Dame-street , on the first Thursday in every month , at eight o'clock , p . m . The Board of General Purposes meets at the Grand Lodge Roomson the Monday preceding each regular monthly meeting
, of the Grand Lodge , at half-past three o'clock , p . m . The Committee of Charity and Inspection meets at the Grand Lodge Rooms , on the Friday next following each regular monthly meeting of tbe Grand Lodge , and the Friday fortnight ensuing , at four o'clock , p . m . The Grand Lodge of Instruction meets at the Grand Lodge Rooms , on the Second Thursday in January , February , March ,
April , May , November , and December , at eight o'clock , p . m . The Grand Royal Arch Chapter meot 3 at the Grand Lodge Rooms , on the third \ A ednesday in February , May , August , and November , at eight o ' clock , p . m . The Royal Arch Board of General Purposes meets at the Grand Lodge Rooms , on the Friday preceding each quarterly communication of the Grand Chapter , at half-past three o ' clock-, p . m .
The Grand Conclave of High Knights Templars , & c , meets at the Grand Lodge Rooms , on the third AVednesday in January , April , July , and October , at eight o ' clock , p . m . Tho Grand Conclave Board of General Purposes meets at the Grand Lodge Rooms , on the Friday preceding each quarterly communication of the Grand Conclave , at half-past three o'clock , p . m . The Supreme Grand Council of Rites meets at the Grand Lodge Rooms , on the third AVednesday in March , June , September , and December , at half-past three o ' clock , p . m .
Channel Islands.
CHANNEL ISLANDS .
JERSEY . LODGE LA CESAEEE ( NO . 590 ) . —Tbe ordinary monthly meeting was held at the Temple on Thursday , June 29 th . The lodge was opened at eight p . m . by Bro . C . Le Sueur , AV . M ., assisted by Bros . Chevalier , S . W . ; Oatley , J . AV . ; and J . Durell , P . M . The minutes of the previous regular meeting , and also one of emergency , were read and confirmed . The meeting was attended bseveral
y visitors of distinction , among whom was Bro . Gallienne , D . P . G . M . for Guernsey . A ballot was taken for Mr . John Benest , a candidate for initiation , after ample testimony as to character and fitness had been offered . This having proved unanimous in his favour , the ceremony was proceeded with after compliance with tie customary preliminaries , and conducted b the AVMwith the precision and abilitalway
y .. y s displayed by him . The illustrations of the working tools were given by Bro . P . E . Le Sueur , Past S . W . The AV . M . mentioned that the board of management had recommended the appointment of Bro . Schmitt , P . M ., formally to represent the lodge at the approaching reunion of the lodges of Brittany to be held at
Rennes , and expressed a hope that as many brethren as could make it convenient would accept the invitation which had been sent , ¦ and accompany him . He also stated that the officers appointed for the purpose had waited upon the widow of the late Bro . Le Cras , P . M ., with the address of condolence from the lodge on her bereavement , and that she was deeply , sensible of the sympathy and kind feeling manifested by the brethren . The Secretary read the circular announcing the festival at the
opening of the Masonic Boys' Schools , near London , on the 8 th of July . No other business offering , the lodge was closed at half past nine , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room for refreshment .
SOISTICIAL FESTrVAT , 01 ? THE UNITED LODGES 01 ? BRITTANY UNDEB TUB GEAND OltlENT 01 ? FEANCE , AT RENNES . Although it is not customary to publish in the Freemasons ' Magazine reports of lodges unconnected with the Grand Lodge of England , still in the present ease there is sufficient reason for departure from the general rule . AAlien the Masonic Temple at St . Helier was consecrated iu
May last year , an invitation to be present at the celebration was forwarded to the lodges of Brittany . Many brethren from St . Malo and Rennes accepted the invitation , and expressed themselves as highly gratified with the kind reception accorded to them . Very shortly after , and probably as the result of this fraternization , arose the idea of an annual fete , at which all the lodges of Brittany miht uniteto be held at the several
g , towns in rotation . The first event of the kind took place at St . Malo , vrhich afforded the Masons of that town , an opportunity of knowing more of the brethren on this side of the water , by sending an invitation to the Freemasons in the Channel Isles , which met with a friendly response . This year Rennes was fixed as the lace of rendezvous
upon p , and the arrangements for the reception were undertaken by the Loge de la , Parfaite AJwion . An especial invitation was sent to the Cesaree Lodge , of Jersey , with which , fvom the adoption of the French language therein , it was natural to expect more complete sympathy , and through it to the other lodges in the Channel Isles . On July 1 stten Masons bailing from the Grand Lodge of
, England crossed the water to Brittany , and but for the prospoet of unfavourable weather on the morning of that day , the number would have been doubled , as many others had given their names . The Cesaree Lodge was represented by Bro . Schmitt , P . M ., as the head of the deputation from that lodge , and Bro . Advocate Gallienne , D . P . G . M . for Guernsey , answered
for the lodges of that island , over which he has jurisdiction , he being their only representative . Besides these there were Bros . Du Jardin , Dr . Hopkins , M . Gallichan , Benham , E . D . Le Couteur , Past Masters , and Bros . Surguy , J . Blampied , and Viel . At about one p . m . on the first day of meeting , the brethren began to assemble at the Masonic rooms , where refreshments were provided , and some time was spent in mutual introductions and social intercourse preparatory to the more
formal proceedings . The lodge rooms being small , and therefore not fitted for the reception of the large number of Masons expected , no business was entered upon there , but at about three p . m . the brethren adjourned to more spacious premises not far distant . As usual in France , the lodge was opened by its members aloneand afterwards a procession of the visitors was formed
, , in which Lodge La Cesaree was honoured by precedence . When all had been arranged in the prescribed order , the members of the visiting lodges being in the centre of the room , _ Bro . Guillot , W . M ., or Venerable , of the Loge de la Parfaite Union , appointed places at his immediate right and left for the leaders of the respective deputations , the others occupying seats round the room . He then addressed a few
words of cordial welcome to all the visitors , to whom the usual Masonic honours were paid . Afterwards , orations were delivered by the representatives appointed by the different lodges , a report of the past year's proceedings having been first read by the Secretary , and the Orator closed the business with an address embodying some suggestions in especial reference to portions of the Masonic ceremonieswhichin Francediffer
, , , considerably from those adopted in England , without , however , any interference with the ancient landmarks . He especially pointed out that recourse must be had to this country ( England and Scotland ) for the most complete knowledge of the history , traditions , and ceremonials of the Order , into an