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The Masonic Mirror.
of Freemasonry , he could say that so intense wero his feelings from what he had heard that night , that he should be delighted to learn more , ancl should be most happy to attend a school of instruction to obtain all the knowledge he could of that noble institution , ivhich hail endured for ages , and to follow that example which hacl been set by those who hacl gone before him . He concluded by thanking the brethren for the honour conferred upon him . The W . M . next gave " Tbe Health of the Visitors , " for
ivhich Bro . Bankes ( No . ¦ : ! - ! - ) aud Bro . Bellerhy ( No . 78 ) returned thanks , the latter strongly enforcing upon the younger brethren the necessity ot attending lodges of instruction if they desired to qualify themselves for the honours which Freemasonry could confer upon them . — -Bro . H . Thompson also returned thanks , and glanced at the success which had attended the New Concord Lodge , which , under the auspices of Bro . Emmens , its founder , had always been remarkable for the excellence of its working
and the high qualifications of its officers . Bro . Emmens , P . M ., said , however well they might have gone on and succeeded , they could not continue to do so unless the W . M . was perfect in his duties . Now , their AV . M . was always with them , ancl his interest in the welfare of the New Concord Lodge no one could doubt . He congratulated him upon having initiated Bro . Manning that night , ancl he must say that his observations that evening would almost lead them to suppose that he was an old
member of the lodge , instead of a new one , as he appeared to have deeply studied the principles of Freemasonry , and he hacl no doubt that ho would be a credit to the craft , ancl do honour to the New Concord Lodge . He proposed " The health of the W . M ., " wishing him long life ancl prosperity , and hoping that he might continue to he a member amongst them for many years .- —The W . M . said he thanked their Bro . Emmens especially for the kind manner in ivhich he had brought his name before
the brethren , but he had passed upon him a much higher compliment than he deserved He had only been a Mason for a very few years ; hut from the first he took a liking to it , from its straightforward and excellent principles . He endeavoured to ascertain its qualities in the highest sense , and as lie went on ho desired to know more and more of it . He thanked them sincerely for the kind manner in which his health hacl been received . The AV . M . then gave " The health of the officers of the
lodge , " ancl said it was highly gratifying to him that they were all up to the mark , and that they were all members emanating from the lodge . Bros . Osmond , Estwick , ancl Nightingale severally returned thanks for the honour conferred upon them , stating that it ivas most gratifying to them to receive the approbation of the lodge , and that they would do their utmost to promote the interests of the craft and the welfare of the lodge . Some other toasts were given , and the evening was spent in the true spirit of Freemasonry .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
CHANNEL ISLANDS . NEW MASONIC TEMPLE AT'ST . HELIER , JERSEV . Tho first stone of this edifice was laid on Wednesday , Dec . 17 th , with all the pomp and circumstance which so imposing ancl important an event demanded . Great preparations had been made in honour of the event , ancl , in order that the general public should he duly impressed ancl edified by the grandeur of
the spectacle , extensive platform aeceommodation had heen erected immediately contiguous to the site of the new Temple and surrounding it on three sides , the entrance in Stopford-roacl alone being kept clear . ' All was movement and preparation in the town from early morning , and the various roads converging into St . Helier ' s were thronged towards noon ivith heavily-laden vehicles and crowds of pedestrians , all attracted by the ceremonialancl doubtless eager to testifhtheir presence how
, y y warm an interest they felt in the important event which was about to be consummated . The day bore almost the appearance throughout town of a general holiday . That it was the occasion of some high festival—a red-letter clay in the Jersey calendarthe most superficial observer could hardly fail to pferceive . And when at length the hour of 12 . 30 p . m . arrived , and the procession , in all its majesty and with its superb and glittering accessories and symbols , according to arrangement approached
the Court House , ancl halted in order to invite the Bailiff , Magistrates , and other dignitaries of the court to assist in the ceremonial—then the public excitement hacl reached its height . The square was thronged- —the windows of all the houses were
filled—bevies of ladies gazed with eager curiosity and delight npon the novel scene , and as for children , the whole juvenile population of the island , it is almost needless to say , put in an appearance on so attractive an occasion . The band of the 18 th Royal Irish sent forth their most inspiring strains , ancl all attempts to do business on the part of any of our plodding and persevering " nation of shopkeepers " must , we are satisfied , have been as futile as unseemly appropriate to the pending festivities . Not only have tbe members of the Society of Freemasons clone themselves infinite credit bv the manner in which all
matters eocneeted with the imposing ceremonial were prepared , but the vast concourse of persons assembled on the occasion conducted themselves with a peace , order , ancl absence of anything which could lead to confusion , which are highly complimentary to the character of the inhabitants , and must be productive of great satisfaction to tho authorities . Great fear arose for a day or two previously in reference to the weather ; still , trusting in Providencepreparations were not slackenedand all went on as
, , tliough success were certain , so far as exertions on the part of those concerned could secure it . A telegram from Admiral Fitzroy reached the Board of Managers when sitting on the previous evening , announcing the probability of fair weather , which elicited three hearty cheers , ancl gave additional impetus to their efforts . At noon most of those who were to take part in the procession , that is , nearly all the Masons of the island , had
assembled at the Hotel-de-Ville , when , the doors having been tyled , Provincial Grand Lodge was opened with the usual forms by the R . W . the Prov . G . M ., with the assistance of the D . Prov . G . M ., and the Prov . Grand Wardens . This done , the Prov . G . M . said he could not omit , before commencing the work of the day , to express his great delight at the presence among them of His Excellency , Bro . Sir R , P . Douglas , Bart . Governor of Jersey , the sanction ancl assistance of his distinguished a
Brother being of the highest importance to the craft in this island . He called on the brethren to give the grand salute , which was promptly responded to under the leadership of tho D . C . His Excellency , while thanking the brethren for so kind a reception , called their attention to the character of the proceedings on which they ivere about to enter . He urged them to set aside during their performance the external circumstances of display by which they would be surrounded , ancl to attune their
minds to serious thoughts befitting tho solemnity of tho occasion . He reserved further remarks for a later period of the clay . Byorders from the Prov . G . M . Brother Manuel , Dir . of Cees . proceeded to marshal the procession , with the aid of his assistants ,
in the following order . Two Tylers , with drawn swords . The Band of the IStli Regiment . 20 operative masons bearing their tools . ' Six Stewards of Prov . Grand Lodge . Visiting Brethren . The various Loclges , each of which was preceded by its Banner ancl closed by its W . M ., the entered apprentices In each coming first , then -the Fellow Crafts , ancl lastly the Master Masons . The contractorsBrothers De La MareBenestand
MrPirouetCornuco-, , , . . pia , with corn , borne by Brother Bellingham ; one with oil , by - Brother Sergeant Shorrock , and one with wine , hy Brother J . Aubin . The rough Ashlar , by Brother Garland . The smooth Ashlar , by Brother Rogers . The Terrestrial Glohe , by Brother Pelgelley . The Celestial Globe , hy Brother Roberts . Prov . Grand Pursuivants , Brothers F . Aubin ancl P . Starck . Prov . Grand OrganistBrother JReynoldsBrother TGallichan
, . . . , with a copy of the Inscription . Brothers AVillcox ancl Le Cras , Past Prov . Sword Bearers . Past Prov . Grand Deacons , Brothers Mann , F . Esnouf , J . J . R . Peagam , ancl F . Prosser . Past Grand Secretary , Brother C . Sullivan . Prov . Grand Secretary , Brothers F . A . Godfray , { with the Book of Constitutions on a cushion . Brother S . Wyatt , P . P . G . R ., acting as Prov . Grand Registrar , with the Bag . Brothers J . AA . Godfray ancl J . T . Du Jardin ,
Past Grand Treasurers , bearing the casket to be deposited in the stone . The following coins ivere within it : —Is ., tick , 4 d ., 3 d ., Id ., id ., id ., English ; 3 s . and Is . 6 d ., silver of the date 1813 , and copper , Id ., id ., id . Jersey ; 8 , 4 , 2 , 1 , doubles , Guernsey . Past Prov . Grand Sen . Wardens , Brothers James Johnstone , J . B . Le Roy , J . Grimmond . A'isitors of Distinction : Brother J . AA' . Dupre , Attorney-General of Jersey ; Bro . Luc Bodedeputed from the Lodof St . Malo ;
, ge Bro . Gallienne , Prov . G . S . from Guernsey ; Bro . Lord Graves ; Bro . Major Mackenzie , of the Antrim Rifles ; Bro . Dr . Hopkins , Past Prov . G . SW . for Warwickshire : Bro . Gumming . Next came the officers of the Masonic Temple Company , in the following order : —Hon . sees .: Bros . E . D . Le Couteur , P . M . and P . Prov . G . S . W ., and A . Schmitt , P . M . and P . P . G . S . AV . The au-
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The Masonic Mirror.
of Freemasonry , he could say that so intense wero his feelings from what he had heard that night , that he should be delighted to learn more , ancl should be most happy to attend a school of instruction to obtain all the knowledge he could of that noble institution , ivhich hail endured for ages , and to follow that example which hacl been set by those who hacl gone before him . He concluded by thanking the brethren for the honour conferred upon him . The W . M . next gave " Tbe Health of the Visitors , " for
ivhich Bro . Bankes ( No . ¦ : ! - ! - ) aud Bro . Bellerhy ( No . 78 ) returned thanks , the latter strongly enforcing upon the younger brethren the necessity ot attending lodges of instruction if they desired to qualify themselves for the honours which Freemasonry could confer upon them . — -Bro . H . Thompson also returned thanks , and glanced at the success which had attended the New Concord Lodge , which , under the auspices of Bro . Emmens , its founder , had always been remarkable for the excellence of its working
and the high qualifications of its officers . Bro . Emmens , P . M ., said , however well they might have gone on and succeeded , they could not continue to do so unless the W . M . was perfect in his duties . Now , their AV . M . was always with them , ancl his interest in the welfare of the New Concord Lodge no one could doubt . He congratulated him upon having initiated Bro . Manning that night , ancl he must say that his observations that evening would almost lead them to suppose that he was an old
member of the lodge , instead of a new one , as he appeared to have deeply studied the principles of Freemasonry , and he hacl no doubt that ho would be a credit to the craft , ancl do honour to the New Concord Lodge . He proposed " The health of the W . M ., " wishing him long life ancl prosperity , and hoping that he might continue to he a member amongst them for many years .- —The W . M . said he thanked their Bro . Emmens especially for the kind manner in ivhich he had brought his name before
the brethren , but he had passed upon him a much higher compliment than he deserved He had only been a Mason for a very few years ; hut from the first he took a liking to it , from its straightforward and excellent principles . He endeavoured to ascertain its qualities in the highest sense , and as lie went on ho desired to know more and more of it . He thanked them sincerely for the kind manner in which his health hacl been received . The AV . M . then gave " The health of the officers of the
lodge , " ancl said it was highly gratifying to him that they were all up to the mark , and that they were all members emanating from the lodge . Bros . Osmond , Estwick , ancl Nightingale severally returned thanks for the honour conferred upon them , stating that it ivas most gratifying to them to receive the approbation of the lodge , and that they would do their utmost to promote the interests of the craft and the welfare of the lodge . Some other toasts were given , and the evening was spent in the true spirit of Freemasonry .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
CHANNEL ISLANDS . NEW MASONIC TEMPLE AT'ST . HELIER , JERSEV . Tho first stone of this edifice was laid on Wednesday , Dec . 17 th , with all the pomp and circumstance which so imposing ancl important an event demanded . Great preparations had been made in honour of the event , ancl , in order that the general public should he duly impressed ancl edified by the grandeur of
the spectacle , extensive platform aeceommodation had heen erected immediately contiguous to the site of the new Temple and surrounding it on three sides , the entrance in Stopford-roacl alone being kept clear . ' All was movement and preparation in the town from early morning , and the various roads converging into St . Helier ' s were thronged towards noon ivith heavily-laden vehicles and crowds of pedestrians , all attracted by the ceremonialancl doubtless eager to testifhtheir presence how
, y y warm an interest they felt in the important event which was about to be consummated . The day bore almost the appearance throughout town of a general holiday . That it was the occasion of some high festival—a red-letter clay in the Jersey calendarthe most superficial observer could hardly fail to pferceive . And when at length the hour of 12 . 30 p . m . arrived , and the procession , in all its majesty and with its superb and glittering accessories and symbols , according to arrangement approached
the Court House , ancl halted in order to invite the Bailiff , Magistrates , and other dignitaries of the court to assist in the ceremonial—then the public excitement hacl reached its height . The square was thronged- —the windows of all the houses were
filled—bevies of ladies gazed with eager curiosity and delight npon the novel scene , and as for children , the whole juvenile population of the island , it is almost needless to say , put in an appearance on so attractive an occasion . The band of the 18 th Royal Irish sent forth their most inspiring strains , ancl all attempts to do business on the part of any of our plodding and persevering " nation of shopkeepers " must , we are satisfied , have been as futile as unseemly appropriate to the pending festivities . Not only have tbe members of the Society of Freemasons clone themselves infinite credit bv the manner in which all
matters eocneeted with the imposing ceremonial were prepared , but the vast concourse of persons assembled on the occasion conducted themselves with a peace , order , ancl absence of anything which could lead to confusion , which are highly complimentary to the character of the inhabitants , and must be productive of great satisfaction to tho authorities . Great fear arose for a day or two previously in reference to the weather ; still , trusting in Providencepreparations were not slackenedand all went on as
, , tliough success were certain , so far as exertions on the part of those concerned could secure it . A telegram from Admiral Fitzroy reached the Board of Managers when sitting on the previous evening , announcing the probability of fair weather , which elicited three hearty cheers , ancl gave additional impetus to their efforts . At noon most of those who were to take part in the procession , that is , nearly all the Masons of the island , had
assembled at the Hotel-de-Ville , when , the doors having been tyled , Provincial Grand Lodge was opened with the usual forms by the R . W . the Prov . G . M ., with the assistance of the D . Prov . G . M ., and the Prov . Grand Wardens . This done , the Prov . G . M . said he could not omit , before commencing the work of the day , to express his great delight at the presence among them of His Excellency , Bro . Sir R , P . Douglas , Bart . Governor of Jersey , the sanction ancl assistance of his distinguished a
Brother being of the highest importance to the craft in this island . He called on the brethren to give the grand salute , which was promptly responded to under the leadership of tho D . C . His Excellency , while thanking the brethren for so kind a reception , called their attention to the character of the proceedings on which they ivere about to enter . He urged them to set aside during their performance the external circumstances of display by which they would be surrounded , ancl to attune their
minds to serious thoughts befitting tho solemnity of tho occasion . He reserved further remarks for a later period of the clay . Byorders from the Prov . G . M . Brother Manuel , Dir . of Cees . proceeded to marshal the procession , with the aid of his assistants ,
in the following order . Two Tylers , with drawn swords . The Band of the IStli Regiment . 20 operative masons bearing their tools . ' Six Stewards of Prov . Grand Lodge . Visiting Brethren . The various Loclges , each of which was preceded by its Banner ancl closed by its W . M ., the entered apprentices In each coming first , then -the Fellow Crafts , ancl lastly the Master Masons . The contractorsBrothers De La MareBenestand
MrPirouetCornuco-, , , . . pia , with corn , borne by Brother Bellingham ; one with oil , by - Brother Sergeant Shorrock , and one with wine , hy Brother J . Aubin . The rough Ashlar , by Brother Garland . The smooth Ashlar , by Brother Rogers . The Terrestrial Glohe , by Brother Pelgelley . The Celestial Globe , hy Brother Roberts . Prov . Grand Pursuivants , Brothers F . Aubin ancl P . Starck . Prov . Grand OrganistBrother JReynoldsBrother TGallichan
, . . . , with a copy of the Inscription . Brothers AVillcox ancl Le Cras , Past Prov . Sword Bearers . Past Prov . Grand Deacons , Brothers Mann , F . Esnouf , J . J . R . Peagam , ancl F . Prosser . Past Grand Secretary , Brother C . Sullivan . Prov . Grand Secretary , Brothers F . A . Godfray , { with the Book of Constitutions on a cushion . Brother S . Wyatt , P . P . G . R ., acting as Prov . Grand Registrar , with the Bag . Brothers J . AA . Godfray ancl J . T . Du Jardin ,
Past Grand Treasurers , bearing the casket to be deposited in the stone . The following coins ivere within it : —Is ., tick , 4 d ., 3 d ., Id ., id ., id ., English ; 3 s . and Is . 6 d ., silver of the date 1813 , and copper , Id ., id ., id . Jersey ; 8 , 4 , 2 , 1 , doubles , Guernsey . Past Prov . Grand Sen . Wardens , Brothers James Johnstone , J . B . Le Roy , J . Grimmond . A'isitors of Distinction : Brother J . AA' . Dupre , Attorney-General of Jersey ; Bro . Luc Bodedeputed from the Lodof St . Malo ;
, ge Bro . Gallienne , Prov . G . S . from Guernsey ; Bro . Lord Graves ; Bro . Major Mackenzie , of the Antrim Rifles ; Bro . Dr . Hopkins , Past Prov . G . SW . for Warwickshire : Bro . Gumming . Next came the officers of the Masonic Temple Company , in the following order : —Hon . sees .: Bros . E . D . Le Couteur , P . M . and P . Prov . G . S . W ., and A . Schmitt , P . M . and P . P . G . S . AV . The au-