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but tbe host himself , Bro . Gallow , says sufficient for its excellency . The toasts of " The Queen , " " Bro . W . W . Beach , ibf . P ., G . M . " and "The Rev . G . B . Portal , D . G . M ., " with the other grand officers , especially including their guest , Bro . Binekes , the Installing Master , were proposed from the chair , and to the latter that distinguished brother lied in an eloquentwell-timedand most instructive

rep , , speech , giving a resume of the history of Mark Masonry , and of the formation of the Grand Lodge of Mark Masters under Lord Leigh , and explaining fully the position the degree held in the Masonic world . He then proposed " The Health of Bro . Moore , the W . M ., " in complimentary terms , and the hearty manner in which the toast was received evidenced the feelings of the brethren towards him . " The Present Officers , " was proposed

by the W . M . ; and " The Visitors , " " Bro . Peacock , of the Star in the East Lodge , Scarboro , ' - and " Bro . Alfred Larkum , of the Sphinx Lodge ( No . 107 , I . C . ) Ceylon , " to all of whom the lodge was considerably indebted for the assistance they had rendered during the day were severally proposed by the S . and J . Wardens . The W . M . then gave " Prosperity to the Eclectic Lodge , " and coupled with it the name of Bro . Stonier Leighwhich he said

, he introduced in consideration of his having taken the first step towards its revival . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the Masonic business , after which the song and jest went round until the brethren separated , one and all highly gratified with the events of the day .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

KEN T . WOOLWICH . —Kemeys Tynte Encampment . —A meeting of this encampment was held on Friday , the 18 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich , near the Arsenal Station , when Colonel Henry Clerk , the V-E . P . G . C . for Kent , presided as K . C ., supported by the following Sir Knts ., viz ., J . J . Forrester as 1 st Capt . ; J . XV . Figg , P . E . C ., as 2 nd Capt . ;

G . Cockle as Expert ; James Ferrester as Capt . of Guard ; P . Land , Reg ., and numerous members of the encampment . The encampment having been opened in solemn form , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot having been taken for Comp . Robert Grey of Chapter No . 7 , and he being in attendance was installed according to ancieut custom . Sir Knt . Charles Allen was then proposed as a joining member of the encampment , which was then closed with solemn prayer . The members adjourned to their usual repast at the Freemasons' Tavern , near the Dockyard Station .

Channel Islands,

CHANNEL ISLANDS ,

GUERNSEY . DOXIE ' 3 LODGE OP FELLOWSHIP ( NO . S 4 ) . —The principal meeting of the year was held on Wednesday , January 9 , at the Masonic Booms , being that for the installation of the W . M . The lodge was opend at quarter past five , by Bro . Guilbert , AV . M ., assisted bv Bro . Gallienne , D . P . G . M . Bro . Sparrow , P . M . acting as S . W . ; Bro- MartinJ . W . ; Bro . WilcocksP . M

, , . acting as S . D . ; Bro . Gardner , J . D . ; and Bro . Churchouse , I . P . M . The following P . M . ' s were present : Bros . Dr . Colliuette and Hutchinson ; also Bro . Smytbson , AV . M ., 16 S ; Bro . Thurston , W . M . elect , 243 ; and Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M . 43 and 958 , & c , as visitors . The minutes having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for the admission of Bro . Sneath as a joining member , which was declared in his favour . The

lodge was opened iu the second degree , and Brc . Guilbert left the chair , which was taken by the D . P . G . M . Bro . Churchouse presented Bro . Guilbert as W . M . elect for the ensuing year , and after the usual preliminaries and obligations the lod ^ e was opened in the third degree , the brethren left the room , and a board of Installed Masters was formed , in whose presence Bro . Guilbert was again laced in his chair at the

p head of the lodge . On the re-admission of the brethren , the usual processions , salutations , and proclamations look place . The following appointments of officers were made : Bro . Churchouse , I . P . M . ; Bros . Martin , S . W . ; Gardner , J . W . ; Hutchinson , Treas . ; Sarcbet , Sec ; Glencross , S . D . ; Millington , J . D . ; Sneath , I . G . ; Manger , Tyler . The addresses to the W . M ..

Channel Islands,

the Wardens , and the members of the lodge were given by the D . P . G . M . No other business offering , the lodge was clssed at six o'clock , and the brethren adjourned to the Eoyal Hotel , where Bro . Gardner placed before them an excellent dinner . After the cloth had beendrawn , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , several important matters in reference to the Craft were discussed and enlarged uponand the harmony

, and enjoyment of the evening were promoted by some excellent songs . LOVADTV LODGE ( NO . 243 ) . —Notwithstanding the extreme inclemency of the weather , such as has not been known in the Channel Isles for many years , the attendance on Wednesday , January 16 , was better than usual , no donbt in consequence of the installation of the W . M . The lodge was opened at quarter

past seven o'clock , by Bro . Le Page , P . M ., assisted by Bro . Gallienne , D . P . G . M ., Bro . Wakely acting as I . P . M ., Bro . Brouard , P . M . acting as S . W . and Bro . Thurston , J . W . The minutes were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Wakley , P . M . presented Bro . Thurston as the W . M . elect for tbe following year . After the usual proceedings the brethren who had nofc passed tbe chair

retired , and a board of P . M . ' s was formed , consisting of Bros . Le Page , Gallienne , Brouard , Wakley , Sarcbet , Dr . Hopkins and Smytbson , the two last named being visitors . The board having been closed , the brethren on their re-admission found Bro . Thurston regularly installed in the chair . Bro . Le Page , the Installing Master , then conducted the remainder of the ceremony , with the usual processions , salutations , and addresses ,

and it is due to him , at his advanced age , to state that he performed the duty in a very creditable manner . The following brethren were invosted as officers for the year : Bro . Major Dawson , S . W . ; Rendle , J . W . ; Brouard , Treas . ; Le Page , Sec . ; Forth , S . D . ; Williams , J . D . ; Noel , I . G . ; and Mauger , Tyler . No other business' offering , the lodge was closed at half-past eight , and the brethren retired to the banqueting room , under the presidency of the newly installed W . M .

India.

INDIA .

BOMBAY . LODGE TETTTII ( NO . 944 ) . The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 5 th November . Present—Bros , the Rev . J . J . Farnham , as W . M . ; F . R . Kendall , S . W . ; J . Dixon , J . W . ; C . Clifton , Sec . and Org . ; S- Trenn , as S . D . ; J . B . Hayes , J . D . ; XV . H . Hussey , as I . G . ; C . E . BurdenTler ; W . C . BensonW . M . 1062

, y , , , ; H . H . Avron , W . M ., 1 , 100 , and several other brethren . The lodge was opened in due form by the S . W . in charge . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The lodgo was then opened in the second degree , when Bro . Laurent , who bad previously passed a very satisfactory examination , was admitted and passed to the second or F . C . 's degree . Bro . XV . A . Shepherd was then examinedand having

, satisfactorily acquitted himself , was passed out for preparation . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and Bro . Shepherd was admitted , aud solemnly raised to the sublime de < n-ee of M . M . The lodge was then lowered to the first degree , when Bro . Farnham requested the S . W . in charge to retire for a short time . Bro . Kendall having retired , Bro . Farnham rose , and

s lid that he had a painful , but at the same time a pleasing task to perform . He had the painful task of informing the brethren of Lodge Truth that their highly-esteemed S . W . was- about to pass from their midst , to reside at Melbourne . Bro . Kendall had earned not only the goodwill but the respect , and , he might say , the fraternal affection of every member of the lodge , and he was sure that his departure would be mourned ball tbe

y brethren . He felt that the lodge would fall short in the performance of a very important duty if it did not do something to testify the esteem in which Bro . Kendall was held . He would , therefore , propose that an inscription , handsomely written on vellum , should be presented to Bro . Kendall . After several speeches in favour of tho motion , it was cairied unanimously . On tho motion of the J . W . it was unanimously carried that the

brethren subscribe for a jewel and present ifc in addition to the inscription on vellum . The S . W . was then recalled , and informed of these resolutions when lie briefly but feelingly returned thanks ; and having resumed the gavel , closed the lodge about eight p . m .