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J . W . ; Bro . Glencross , S . D . ; Bro . Millington , J . D . ; Bro . Sneath , I . G . As visitors there were preseut : Bros . Waklev , P . M ., 168 ; Smythson , W . M ., 16 S ; Dr . Hopkins , P . M . 43 and 958 , & c . ; Aland , P . M . ; and several others . For the first time in this lodge appropriate music set to suitable words was introduced during the ceremonies by a choir consisting of Past Masters ChurchouseSmithardand Dr . Hopkinsthe first-named brother

, , , presiding at the harmonium . After the lodge had been opened , a Hymn of Invocation was sung . The minutes were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Messrs . Ph . Le Maistre Nicolle and John A . Parker , who had been regularly proposed as candidates for initiation , which having proved favourable in each case , they were in succession prepared and duly admitted as Entered Apprentice Freemasonsthe ritual being administered

, to each separately by the W . M . So efficiently did every officer discharge his duty , that the solemnity' of the ceremony , enhanced by the music , was far above the average , and , consequently , the effect on the candidates was such as is unusual , both of whom manifested that they were deeply impressed with a conscientious desire fully to estimate the importance of their obligations , and to act upon them as the ruling principle of their lives . The

charge was admirably delivered by the D . P . G . M . No other business offering , the lodge was closed at nine o ' clock , and the proceedings were terminated by an appropriate closing hymn sung by the choir . The brethren subsequently adjourned to the banqueting room , and , after refreshments , a pleasant , social hour was passed , in the course of which addresses were delivered "by the D . P . G-M ., the newly-initiated brethren , and Bro . Dr . Hopkins . Several brethren also contributed to the enjoyment

by a display of their vocal powers . MARINERS' LODGE ( NO . 16 S ) . —An emergency meeting was held on Tuesday , March 5 th , at the Masonic Rooms . The lodge ¦ was opened at half-past seven by Bro . Smythson , W . M ., assisted by Bro . Brown , S . W . ; Bro . Sarchet acting as J . W . ; Bro . Dr . Hopkins acting as I . P . M ., and during the ceremony as J . D . Bro . Blaslandwho had been initiated in Jerseywas presented

, , as a candidate for the second degree . After the usual examination he was duly entrusted , and then led out of the room for preparation . The lodge having been opened in the second degree , Bro . Blaxland was again admitted and passed to the degreo of F . C . by the W . M . The lodge was resumed in the first degree , and finally closed at nine . o ' clock .

JERSEY . LODGE LA CESAREE ( NO . 590 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 2-Sth ult ., at the Masonic Temple . The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . H . L . Manuel , W . M ., assisted by Bros . J . Oatley , S . W . ; Abraham Viel , J . W . ; C Le Seueur , I . P . M . ; A Schmitt , P . M . and Sec ; J . Th . du JardinP . M . ; J . DurellP . M . ; Ph . Starck ,

, , I . G ., and a very large assemblage of members and visitors . The minutes of the two previous lodge meetings having been read and unanimously confirmed , the lodge was opened in the second degree , when the W . M . requested Bro . C Le Seueur to perform the ceremony of raising to the third degree , who , after having assumed the chair , announced that two brethren , Ph . J . Pieot and Frederic J . Ahier , seeking preferment in the Craft , must

give proof of proficiency in the former degrees . To a long series of questions they gave satisfactory and intelligent answers , and , having been entrusted , they passed out for preparation . The lodge was thereupon opened in the third degree . The candidates were severally introduced , received , and raised to the sublime degree of M . M . ' s . Is it necessary to add that the ceremony was worked with great accuracy and solemnity , after

having stated who officiated ? The lodge having been resumed in the first degree , two Canadian brethren—M . E . Gibaut and Ch . Renouf were balloted for , and unanimously admitted as joining members . The ballot was also taken for Mr . J . W . Huesnol , a candidate for initiation well and worthily recommended by several members . This proved unanimous in his favour , hut his attendance being prevented by illness , the ceremony was necessarilpostponed . The Secretary read an

y appeal for relief to the Craft in Jersey from a widow , aged seventy-seven , residing in England , whose husband , and our late brother , formerly a captain in the Royal Navy , was well known in Jersey as the author of a nautical chart of soundings in the Channel . Her case being worthy of sympathy and support , it was resolved , on the proposition of the Secretary , seconded by the W . M ., "that the petition of the distressed widow be recommended to the local Fund of Benevolence . "

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Thereupon the document was numerously signed by the brethren present , in compliance with the regulations relating to such matters . A most important part of the proceedings cannot be passed over in silence , namely , the appointment of an Orator to the lodge . The W . M . addressed the brethren , saying that he felt it his pleasing duty to remind them that Bro . E . Jaboneau , who had just returned from his native town ( Bordeaux ) had been affiliated as a joining member of the lodge in December

Inst , and added , that he was proud to entertain a hope that such an acquisition would prove of immense utility to the lodge , in full confidence that this worthy brother , possessing au extensive knowledge of Masonic science and literature , would liberally and heartily impart to the members instruction on Masonic and philosophical subjects . " I therefore , " said the W . M ., " appoint him to the office of Orator , for the purpose of

placing his talents at the service of the Cesaree Lodge ; and I earnestly beg him to accept this important station . " Bro . Japoneau , evidently gratified by his affiliation , expressed his deep sense of gratitude to the brethren for having deemed him worthy to he numbered amongst them , and for the honour conferred upon him by his appointment to so important an office as that of Oratorin terms of which the following is a

, translation by our esteemed Bro . H . Hopkins : " W . Master and dear Brethren , —By his letter bearing date February 21 st , the Secretary and P . M . of this lodge has informed me that you have done me the honour , in my absence , unanimously to receive me as a joining member of this important and inestimable lodge , for which I desire to offer you my best thanks . Thus is accomplished what has long been an object

of my ambition . Lodge La Cesaree , which is equally distinguished by its zeal and by the intimate bond existing among its members , who are fraternally devoted to the best interests of each other , offers a remarkable instance of what can be effected by union , assiduity , and perseverance

in Masonic operations . No one can doubt the fact , that Freemasonry is making great and rapid strides in Jersey , and though we have to regret the present , though I trust only temporary , alienation of some good and honoured brethren , we must in some measure regard it as attributable to the inconstancy and uncertainty of men and things , rather than to any moral or mental obliquity , for the heart is not easily so be plunged into a state of darkness ; liht willin the course of timeresuming

g , , its influence , shed abroad its rays , and these good brethren will again shine forth and return to the path of duty . Of this there is in my mind but little doubt . In the meantime the Cesaree Lodge is ardently pushing on , and pursuing its course towards the progressive fulfilment of its destiny ; it marches under an unfurled banner ; it is fruitful in its progeny ; and its numerous childrenactuated bbrotherly love and devotedness

, y to the cause , will go forth into . the most remote quarters of the globe , there to sow the seeds and ultimately reap the harvest of faith , conviction , and final triumphs of the high and true principles of our Craft . All honour to you , brethren of a lodge regular and perfect in the celebration of our mystic rites . Justly you may be proud of your labours piously and energetically pursued . Happily may you enjoy the sweet satisfaction arising

from duty faithfully performed . But let me urge you not to be content with ideal and speculative labours : it is not enough that you fraternally acknowledge and stimulate the feelings of the heart ; that you endeavour to expand and enlighten it with glorious and ineffable sentiments ; that you cause the chorus of humanity to vibrate therein ; you must also impart to your brethren the dailbread of intelligenceby elevating their

y , minds and giving them such instruction as will enable them to attain the sublime heights of universal Masonry . " Bro . Capt . J . E . La Forge , late member of No . 491 , was proposed'for joining the lodge . Some matters of routine were disposed of , and the lodge was closed at half-past nine in love and in perfect harmony , after an evening of social and intellectual enjovmeut .

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METROPOLITAN " . PLANTAGENET CONCLAVE ( NO . 2 ) . —The regular March meeting of this Conclave was held at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury , on the 13 th inst . The conclave was opened by Sir Knt . Marsh , 6 . Architect ( in the absence of Sir Knt . Jones , M . P . S . ) , assisted by Sir Knts . Turner , V . E . ; Terry . J . G . ; Powell , H . P . ; Little , Recorder ; Cook , as Prefect ; MaeDougal , Herald , & c . Visitors—