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requirements , at the same time throwing out a suggestion that there was a scheme on foot for the erection of a " Masonic Temple " at the Bute Dock , which would render the occupation of their present premises unnecessary . Aiessrs . Joansen and Graves , previously balloted for anel accepted , were introduced , anel regularly initiated into Freemasonry according to ancient custom , the W . M . being assisted by Bro . Hunt , acting P . AI ., and Bro . WilliamsI . G . the latteralthough only a very young

, , , working Mason , delivering the charge in an admirable manner . At the conclusion of this ceremony the W . AI . most felieitously drew the attention of the brethren to the fact that they were honoured by the attendance of many visiting brethren , and called upon the members of the Bute Loelge to testify their appreciation of their company by given them the usu . il Masonic salute ; which having been done , Bro . Stephens anel Clements

( of tho mother lodge , No . 36 ) , and two foreign brethren ( one of whom hael never been before in an English lodge ) , responded , and assured the W . AI . that they had never been so kindly received in any lodge they hael previously visited , and that what they had seen and heard that night would be indelibly , impressed upon their memories , as well as the truly Alasonic and brotherly feeling which had been manifested towards them .

Bros . Bell anel Gibbs were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . iu a truly impressive manner . The W . M . performed the ceremony very fully , and delivered the lecture on the tracing board of this degree . The lodge was again closed down to the second degree , when Bro . Jardine , being about to proceed to sea , solicited the favour of being passeel as an F . C , which request the W . AI . and officers most good-naturedly complying

with , the lodge was finally closeel at a very late hour . Amongst nearly fifty members and visitors present wore , Bros . Thorp , AVAL ; Hunt , P . M . ; Martin , S . W ., pro tent . ; Daniel , J . W ., pro tern . ; Bird , Treas . ; Aloreton , Sec ; Slaclen , S . D . ; Bell , J . D . ; Graves , Dir . of Cers . ; Date , Org . ; Willans , I . G . ; Allen , Ware , Glass , James , Somma , Jenkins , Gibbs , G . Davies , Kemball , Atkins , Smith , Travell , D . Davies , Jardin , Frisko , Stephens , Clements , & c .

Channel Islands.

CHANNEL ISLANDS .

JERSEY . ST . ATJBIN ' LODGE ( NO . 958 ) . —On Tuesday , November 17 th , the brethren assembled in moderate force , a Alasonic meeting of general interest having been held on the previous evening at St . Holier , at which members from all the lodges were present , for tbe purpose of witnessing some presentations to the Prov .

Grand Chaplain previous to his proposed departure from Jersey . Tho summonses having been issued and supper prepared , the meeting was held , though without effecting the object , the rev . brother having met with an accident b y falling into a hole at a new building which was unprotected after dark . Alany public complaints had been often made of the existence of such

man-traps , several falls having occurred within a week or two without serious results , but , as usual , a decided case was necessary to induce the authorities to put the law in force . They have now published the law upon tho point ; whether it will be acted upon is quite another question , which is very doubtful . The AV . Af ., with all his officers present , openeel the lodge at seven

o ' clock . Thc minutes having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for the admission of Bro . Captain AVeary as a joining member , which was unanimous in his favour . Two letters from the Prov . G . AI . were read , one of which had reference to the lodge recently opened under French warrant from the Grand Orient du Rite Ecossais , forbidding all English Masons to attend

its meetings , and pointing out the fallacy of some of the arguments adduced by the Venerable in his protest and appeafto Grancl Lodge , which is to bo considered at the quarterl y communication next month . This document has alread y been inserted in the pages of the AIAGAZINE after the last report of the Cesaree Lodge . The AV . MASTER informed the brethren , that , with a view to enforce the commands of the Prov . G . M ., he had sent a written extract from his letter to all the members

who had not perused it , so that no countenance might be given through ignorance to proceedings which were deemed irregular . The W . AI . reported that , in consequence of the proposed departure from Jersey of Bro . the Rev . F . De La Mare , Chaplain to the Lodge , several weeks earlier than had been anticipated , he had submitted to all the members in the island , individually , a parting address to him , which having been approved had been printed on vellum ; moreover , that lie had also , in a . similar

manner , obtained their consent to the presentation to him of the jewel he had worn as the first chaplain to the lodge , bearing the following inscription— " Parting token of esteem from St . Aubin ' s Loelge , No . 958 , with an address on vellum , to Bro . the Eev . F . De La Mare , its first chaplain . Jersey , November 16 th , r 1863 . " The W . AI . further stated that it had been intended to present these in open lodge , but that it was found to be impossible for Bro . the Rev . Chaplain to attend on this evening

, he being naturally desirous to he with his family , in the prospect of leaving them on the next morning . Advantage hael been taken of an opportunity of joining the Cesaree Lodge at a meeting intended to be helel on Monday , November 16 th , for a similar purpose , ant 1 summonses had accordingly been issued . This arrangement had , however , been unavoidably set aside , owing to a severe accident to the rev . brother which confined him to the house , and would delay his departure for a month .

As future arrangements for the presentation must depend on his recovery , it would be better to leave the time and manner for effecting it open for the present . On the proposition of the S . D ., seconded by the J . D ., it was resolved , " That the lodge entirely approves of the course adopted by the W . M . in regard to the proposed presentation to Bro . the Rev . Chaplain ; that the proceedings hereby receive a formal sanction ; that the address to Bro . tlie Rev . F . De La Mare be copied into the minutes

, and that the time anel manner of presentation be left at the discretion of the W . AI . " It was also proposed , seconded , and passeel unanimously , " That the loelge desires to express its deep concern and sympathy at the serious accident which has happened to Bro . the Rev . Chaplain , while at the same time it trusts that his recovery will be speedy , and that thus another opportunity will be afforded before his departure from Jersey , of

seeing him in his usual place among the brethren , to receive their final adieux . Further , that the Secretary he requested to send a copy of this resolution to the Rev . F . De La Mare . " The following is a copy of the address referred to above : — " St . Aubin ' s Lodge , No . 958 , Province of Jersey . "The Bro . the Rev . F . De La Alaro , Prov . Grand Chaplain of Jersey , and Chaplain to the St . Aubin ' s Lodge and Lodge La Cesaree of Antient Freemasons . " A ery Worshipful Sir and Rev . Brother ,

" Tlie announcement made by you at the monthly meeting held on October 20 th , that you are about to be removed from your present sphere of duty , to occupy an important clerical position in a distant colony , could not be bat a source of grief and regret to the brethren of St . Aubin's Lodge , with the formation and prospects of which you have been so completelyidentified . The members of it feel the disruption of one of its earliest and most pleasing associations with great poignancy

on several grounds . They have from the clay of consecration , in which you bore so distinguished a part , been cheered by your regular attendance , guided by your wise counsel , adorned by your talents , encouraged by your radiant smiles , assisted by your earnest exertions , benefited by your prudent admonitions and ministerial offices as their chaplain , and led by your affectionate addresses to foster that brotherly love which you have

eminently exemplified in your conduct . These great advantages they are about to lose ; and , also , there is at present no one to supply your place in the vacant chair ; nor can they hope , under the most favourable circumstances , to meet with one so kind , so zealous , so thoughtful , so generous , so consistent , so faithful . " Rev . Sir and Brother ,

" On your departure hence for your new home , to enter on another career of usefulness , be assured that you carry with you the sympathy and the prayers of those whom you leave behind , who will ever cherish a grateful recollection of their fraternal intercourse with you . They can but wish you God speed in your high vocation , and express their conviction that you will convey and disseminate in a distant land , those Masonic principles and practices you have so fully illustrated and adorned ; to which they add an earnest hope , that those among whom your labours will henceforth be exercised , will appreciate you as highly as they do themselves .