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would be worn ivith pride , and would servo to remind him of that encampment of whose prosperity he ivould always most gladly hear . Sir Knt . Markham then advanced Sir Knt . Robert Inglis E . C . for the current year , and having undertaken a solemn obligation to perform the duties of that office with assiduity and fidelity , all Sir Knts . below the degree of Installed Commander were requested to retire . Sir Knt . Fearon was then duly installed and invested with

the insignia of office , and on the return of the Knights was proclaimed ancl saluted thrice in tbe usual form . The E . C . then proceeded to appoint his officers , and the following Sir Knls . ivere invested with the badges of their respective offices : Sir Knts . C H . Butcher , Pi-elate ; W . Jackson ( by deputy ) , 1 st . Capt . ; E . A . Jameson , 2 nd Capt . ; J . C Coutts , Expert ; D . Patridge , Capt . of Lines ; J . P . Martin , Treas . ; V . Seaman , Reg . C . Alabaster 1 st Herald ; J . M . Lloyd 2 nd Herald ;

; , , E . J . Des Landes , 1 st Std . Bearer . Sir Knt . Donaldson then moved a vote of sincere thanks to the retiring E . G ., Sir Knt . Markham , for his zeal during his term of office , this being seconded by Sir Knt . Parker , P . E . C , ivas carried unanimously , amid the hearty applauses of those present . P . E . C . heartily thanked the knights for the manner in ivhich they had expressed themselves toward him , and assured them that although he had endeavoured to do his utmoststill he must include

, the office bearers for the past year , as liaving a great share in furthering the prosperity and harmony of the encampment , and sincerely tendered to them his thanks . Nothing further offering for the good of the encampment , it ivas closed at eleven p . m .

Channel Islands.

CHANNEL ISLANDS .

JEKSEY . LODGE LA CESAEEE ( No . 590 ) . —A more than usually interesting meeting of this important lodge was held on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., which was attended by nearly sixty of its members . The lodge was opened in the first degree . ' at half-past six , p . m ., by Bro . C Le Sueur , AV . M ., assisted by the AVardens , Bros . Chevalier and Oatley , BrO . Dr . Hopkins as acting I . P . M . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed

. The lodge having been opened in the second degree , Bro . Danguy passed a satisfactory examination and was entrusted . He then retired for preparation , and the lodge was opened in the third degree . The candidate was re-admitted properly prepared , and duly raised to the sublime degree of M . M . After the lodge had been resumed in the first degree , Bro . Durell entered and assumed his place as I . P . M . A ballot was taken for Mr . Philip candidate for initiation at

Messervy , a seven days' notice , after ample testimony had been given as to his character ancl eligibility . This proved unanimous in his favour . A note of resignation of membership ivas received from Bro . Grimmond , P . M ., but owing to an univillingnesss to lose the co-operation of one who has attained considerable eminence in the Craft , a deputatation was appointed to request him to reconsider his decision . Several matters of business relative to accounts ancl the

arrangements for . the installation and annual banquet were settled . On the proposition of Bros . Binet and Mannan , Bro . H . Du Jardin ivas re-appointed Tyler ; and on the proposition of Bros . Dr . Hopkins and Starck , Bro . Goupillot was again elected Treasurer . Messrs . Ph . Gibaut , previously ballotted for , and Ph . Messervy were admitted , and regularly initiated as E . A . Freemasons by the AV . M . The W . M . stated that the second year of his occupation of the first chair of tbe lodge

ivas now nearly expired , ancl after thanking the brethren for the courtesy invariably displayed towards himself , the unanimity by which the proceedings had been characterised , and the fraternal feelings which had existed between them , thus rendering his responsibilities and the performance of his duties compara . tively light , he introduced the question of his successor , for whom it would now be necessary to ballot . He especially pointed out Bro . Manuel as eminently entitled to the suffrages and confidence

of the brethren , by his long standing in the lodge , his abilities , his social status , and the great services he had rendered to the Craft in general , and tbe Cesaree Lodge in particular , in a variety of ways , Avhere his zeal , his administrative powers , and his influence had combined to carry out important objects . The W . M . earnestly impressed on the members the benefits ivhich would certainly follow such an appointment , and exhorted them

to remove all doubt as to its acceptance by not contenting themselves with giving a majority of votes , but by making the election unanimous . Such had been his own ease when he was chosen AV . M ., and to this fact he mainly attributed the success AA'hich had attended his efforts and the cordial support he had received . Bros . Schmitt ancl Durell spoke to the same point , and the latter cited a recent case in Jersey , where , the absence of perfect unanimity had seriously interfered ivith the manifest

interests of a lodge , by depriving it of the services of a brother especially qualified for the rank of AV . M . A ballot Avas then taken , and on examination of the papers it ivas found that all the votes ivere in favour of Bro . Manuel . A deputation was then appointed to convey the intelligence of the result , and to escort the AV . M . elect into the temple . In a few minutes they returned with the worthy brother , who was received with clue honour , all rising as he entered . The W . M . having offered his

congratulations , Bro . Manuel addressed the lodge in most feeling terms and under great emotion . He frankly admitted the desire he had long felt to occupy the high position which had just been accorded to him , and at the same time the impressions he had formed that the gratification of such ambition was impossible , owing to the circumstance that in one point , generally considered essential in a AV . M . he could not undertake the duty . He referred to the due performance of the ritualistic ceremonies ,

the precise kind of knowledge requisite for tbe performance of them being beyond his poiver , chiefly on account of the multiplicity of his engagements . In vain had he urged this consideration on the leading members of the lodge , since they had most kindly offered to supply his place in this respect . He wished the brethren to be distinctly aware of this , in order that hereafter he might not be chargeable with neglect of duty . He considered it to be a compactthat he should not be expected to

, conduct any of the ceremonial observances , and on the other hand pledged himself in all other respects to exert his powers to the utmost for the advantage of the lodge . With these views and on this understanding , he appreciated the highest honour AA'hich the lodge could confer upon him ; he thankfully accepted it , and , moreover , he felt conscious that at the end of his term of office it might be felt that his rule Avould be found to have been productive of substantial benefits , to which his full

energies should be directed . I mally , he solicited the kind consideration , indulgence , and support which had been so cordially given to his predecessors , by the help of ivhich he trusted he should be enabled to maintain the high character , the dignity , ancl the efficiency of the lodge in the march of moral and intellectual progress . The preceding is but a faint outline of an address delivered with great power and earnestness . No other business offering , the lodge was closed with the usual

solemnities , at half-past nine , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , to partake of refreshments beyond the ordinary arrangements , kindly provided by the liberality of the AV . M . elect . In the reports of the Cesaree Lodge , it has not been usual to record what takes place at the social board after the close of the legitimate business . An exception must , however , be made on this occasion . The usual routine of toasts was observed and duly honouredthree only of

, which will be noticed . The W . Master called attention to the services rendered by the public Pi-ess to the cause of justice , of civilization , of progress , of all that is good and true , pointing out that the claims of Freemasonry to admiration ancl support , are ably advocated through this channel , and that consequently it is the duty of the members of the Craft to honour it on all suitable occasions . He felt this to be one , since a brother who is rarely seen at the social board , though always punctual at the

lodge , was then present , who , as the exponent of the proceedings of the Cesaree Lodge , and as the general advocate of all that is honourable in the Ciaft , presented a faithful record , and fearlessly expressed his opinions , founded on long Masonic experience at any risk of personal consequences . Long ivould his name be held in respect by the Cesaree Lodge . He alluded to Bro . Dr . Hopkins . The toast liaving been enthusiastically received , the correspondent of the FREEMASONS '

MAGAZINE rose to acknoivledge it . While thanking the AV . M . and the lodge on behalf of that portion of the Press devoted to Freemasonry , be disclaimed any peculiar merit from himself on this score . Every man feels that he had individual tastes and powers , which he ought to use and adapt to the circumstances in ivhich he is placed for the general good . He had performed a simple duty , ivhich he hoped and believed tended to the advantage of the lodge and to tho dissemination of Masonic knowledge . This he had endeavoured to discharge in