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CHANNEL ISLANDS .

JERSEY . LODGE LA CESAEEE ( NO . 958 ) . —INSTALLATION OP THE W . M . The loyal celebration of her Majesty ' s birthday by a general review of the troops of the line stationed in Jersey , and also of the island militia , having interfered with the annual festival of this lodge , the installation of the W . M . was postponed to Monday , May 29 th . The brethren having assembled at the

Temple , Bro . C . Le Sueur , W . M ., opened the lodge in the first degree at a quarter past five , assisted by Bros . J . D . Chevalier , acting as S . W . ; C . Benest , J . W . ; and J . Durell , P . M . Bro . J . T . du Jardin presided at the organ . The circular of convocation having been read , the lodge was opened in the second degree . The W . M . left the chair , which was taken by Bro . A . Schmitt . Bro . du Jardin then presented Bro . C . Le Sueur as having been , re-elected to preside over the lodge a second

year . The installing Master gave the usual address , and , in compliance with his command , the ancient charges were read . Assent having been given to these , the obligation Avas administered . The formation of a hoard of installed Masters was dispensed with as unnecessary . The lodge was opened in the third degree . The W . M . having been again formally inducted into the chair he lias already so worthily and efficientlfilled

y , the usual proclamations , processions , and salutes took place successively in the third , second , and first degrees . The warrant , constitutions , and by-laws were presented with appropriate remarks . The W . M . then made the following appointments , Bro . Schmitt explaining to each brother the nature of his duties after investment : —Bros . J . D . Chevalier , S . W . ; John Oatley , J . W . ; John Amy , S . D . ; Elias Pock , J . D . ; Elias

Viel , I . G . ; Rev . F . A . Rey , Chap . ; John Durell , P . M . ; Goupillot , Treas . ; Schmitt , Sec . ; W . Croad , Dir . of Cers . ; Pixley , Assist . Dir . of Cers . ; Rev . J . L . Hanau , Librarian ; J . Blampied , SteAvard ; H . du Jardin , Tyler . The installing Master closed the ceremony by the delivery of the usual addresses Avith great impressiveness and feeling . Bro . Scirirnr observed thatat the last meetingan important

, , omission had been made , which he took the earliest opportunity to repair , namely , a vote expressive of appreciation of the services rendered to the cause of the Craft in general , and of this lodge especially , by the Press , particularly that portion devoted to the interests of Freemasonry in England , known under the title of the FREEMASONS MAGAZINE AND MASONTO

MIEEOE . By this powerful agent , principles of humanity and liberty Avere advocated , knowledge was disseminated , the proceedings of lodges in different parts of the country were recorded , and matters of Masonic policy and practice were discussed . The brethren were generally aware that reports of what took place in Lodges La Cesaree and St . Aubin were regularly published in the FBEEATASONS MAGAZINE , which were faithfully , zealously , and punctually supplied by one of the

members of both these lodges—Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M . —whose continued services in this respect , as well as by the contribution of other articles of interest to Freemasons , merit the approval and gratitude of the lodge . Bro . Schmitt concluded by proposing the following resolution— " That a grateful and fraternal vote of thanks be entered on the minutes of the lodge , expressive of gratitude to W . Bro . Dr . H . Hopkins , for his continued services rendered to the Craft in general , and to this lodge in particular , iu the capacity of correspondent to the FREEMASONS MAGAZINE . "

The W . MASTER , before putting the resolution , which was subsequently carried unanimously , remarked that the character of the Cesaree and St . Aubin's Lodges was well known in England , in consequence of these publications , as proved by the frequent favourable mention made of them by visitors from a distance , who attended the meetings , and honoured them by their presence , being induced so to do by the accounts they had read .

Bro . Dr . HOPKINS briefly acknowledged the compliment , for which he was particularly grateful at this time , as rumours had reached his ears , that in certain quarters remarks had been recently made depreciatory of his efforts by those who dreaded publicity , of which honest and genuine Freemasons ought never to be afraid , so long as the secrets were not revealed . Being quite aware of the advantage of s . uch reports , as producing an interchange of experience in different parts of the country , as promoting an interest among the lodges in the Avelfave and prosperity of each other , as causing friendly inquiry , as leading

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to kind reception of brethren from a distance , of whom some knowledge is thus obtained , of which he had ample proofsduring his stay in England for several months last year , he should continue his efforts in this direction , presuming that ha had the sanction of the lodge to such , a proceeding ( to which a unanimous assent was at once expressed ) . He stated that in the reports of the lodges , he confined himself to what actually took place , and that in articles wherein Masonic subjects were

discussed , he restricted himself to principles , Avithout mention of names involving personalities , and this course he hoped and intended still to pursue under the encouragement afforded by the lodge .. The business terminated at quarter-past seven , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to partake of the annual banquet , at which several Masters and Past Masters of other lodges were present . A delightful evening was spent , and the party broke up soon after nine o'clock .

India.

INDIA .

( From the Indian Freemasons' Friend . ) DELHI . LODGE PHCENIX . —This lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , the 20 th March . Present : Bros . Tom Fenwiok , W . M . ; E . H . Shuldham , S . W . ; Staines , as J . W . ; T . Hawkesly , S . D . ; O'Brien , as J . D . ; C . H . Billings , as I . G . ; J . Evans , Tyler ;

Cyril Kirkpatrick , Sec . Also present : Bros . Hearn , Mason , Rennie , and Coernorton . Visiting brethren : F . F . Wyinan , P . M . of Lodge Marine , Calcutta ; Bro . Staines , of Agra ; and Bro . O'Brien , late of St . David in the East , Calcutta . Bro . O'Brien was proposed as a member . Bros . Hearn and Mason were raised to the 3 rd , and Bro . Rennie was passed to the 2 nd degree . At a quarter to ten , the brethren sat down to banquet , andafter the cloth had been removed , a variety of toasts were

, proposed and songs sung . The W . MASTEB said , Brethren , I have much pleasure in proposing" Our Visiting Brethren . " We have three this evening—Bros . Wyinan , Staines , and O'Brien . Bro . O'Brien will , I trust , soon be a member of this lodge . Bro . Staines has , once more , laid us under obligation for his kind assistance , and Bro . Wyman deserves our best thanks for having , at considerable inconvenience and sacrifice , remained here much longer than he intendedonly that he

, might oblige us with his company this evening . Few men iu extensive business as Bro . Wyman is would have made such a sacrifice , and his having made it , is one more proof that , only iu the heart of a true Mason is such kindness to be found . We have another reason for being pleased with his presence . It i 3 that , when among oxir brethren in Calcutta he may , forgetting the many defects in our working , which are natural to young

lodges , tell them that m this quiet corner of the world exists a , lodge in which there is perfect harmony among the brethren , and assure them that if any of them , passing through , will beso kind as to visit us , he will receive such a welcome as brother only can give brother . Here is to " Our Visiting Brethren , " with ourbest brotherly wishes for their future . —Bro . WYMAN replied thus : —Bro . Feniviek and Brethren of Lodge Phcenix , For myself and on behalf of the other visiting brethren , I thank

you for the kind manner in which our health was proposed , and the hearty response with which the toast was received , and I am especially thankful for the kind manner in which Bro . Fenwick has made mention of me . It is true I have remained here two days longer than I had originally intended , aud I feel particularly pleased with myself for having done so , for I have received considerable gratification from my visit hero this evening . I have been gratified at witnessing the harmony

Avhich exists among you , and of which you are so justly proud , and particularly gratified at the manner in which the 3 rd degree was given to-night . I have been present at dozens of raisings , but I have never yet seen them given so well and so impressively as it has been my good fortune to see them given this evening ; and I am certain that the brethren who were raised must have been deeplimpressed with the solemnity of

y the proceedings . I am glad to learn that this lodge has passed the turning point of its struggles , and that it has eveiy prospect of flourishing and establishing itself on a firm footing . Indeed , with such a Master as Bro . Fenwick , you have one of the principal elements of success ; and let me tell you , that as long as he continues to rule over you , your lodge will increase