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present . The toast of the W . M ., with the honours , followed , and was warmly received . The brethren spent an agreeable evening , enlivened by the musical abilities of Bros . Close , Clegg , Marshall , and others—Bro . Clegg accompanying the vocalists on the pianoforte .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

CORNWALL . COXSECBATIOX OT A ROYAI ; AECU ClIAI > TER AT LlSKEAHD . A warrant for holding a chapter of this sublime degree was granted by the Grand Chapter of England some months since to some of the members belonging to St . Martin ' s Lod" -e ( No . 510 ) , Liskeard ( 1845 ); but for some reasons with which we are not acquainted , it has only been applied for recently , and the not formall

chapter was y opened and consecrated until Tuesday , the 1 st inst . The ceremonies of opening and consecration were efficientl y performed by the E . Comp . John Rogers , P . Z . of Chapter No . 230 , Devonport , assisted by Excellent Comp . Jenkin Thomas , P . Z . of Plymouth ; Excellent Comp . J . Luckraft , P . Z . of Plymouth ; and Comp . tho Rev . George Ross , of No . 105 , Stont-honse . There were also present Comps . Geaeh , of Lostwithiel ; Kerswill , of Love ; Mason and Hooper , of Callington ; and several others representing chapters in Cornwall .

After the consecration , the three Principals named in the warrant were installed according to the recognised formula ( or , as some state , according to ancient custom ) , Comps . Peter Clyms , Z . ; Hawk , II . ; John Ough , J . Tho members subsequently took their places in the chapter , when the E . Comp . Z . invested his officers as follows : — Comps . Seccombe E . Lawrence Jf

„ . » Lang P . S . „ Kerswill S . S . „ Mason J . S . The business being completed , the chapter was duly closed . The companions then partook of a banquet , supplied by Bro . Venning , of the London Inn , at which place tho lodge is held .

As usual , the various Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and a very pleasant evening was spent , after which the brethren separated . YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . SCAEIIOEOITGH . —Old Globe Chapter ( No . 200 ) . —This chapter was opened on Wednesdaythe 2 nd inst . bthe three Prin

, , y - cipals , viz ., Wm . E . Richardson , Z . ; Wm . Bean , IL ; James F . Spun-, J . The following companions then entered the chapter : — Comps . Geo . Symons , P . Soj . ; Wm . T . Rooke , S . S . ; G . White , J . S . _ ; C . H . Martin , Scribe K . ; J . Webb , Scribe N . ; W . Milner , Janitor ; Oliver Sarony , John Chapman , Farthing , and Dobson . The minutes ofthe last convocation were confirmed . Bros , the Rev . Henry Blane , Rector of Folkton , of the Eoyal Lodge 613 and

( No . ) , Filey ; Henry Wm . Garnett , of Lodge ( No . 200 ) , were exalted and entrusted with the genuine secrets of the H . R . A . of J . Tho proposition of a worthy M . M . for exaltation was agreeably received . Tho chapter was closed for a time , and the companions adjourned to refreshment , provided specially for the occasion by Comp . Chapman , and the companions went to their respective homes after spending an evening in unity , jieace , and harmony .

Channel Islands.

CHANNEL ISLANDS .

JERSEY . LODGE LA CESAEEE ( NO . 958 ) . —On Thursday , July 27 th , the monthly meeting was held , and the lodge opened in the first degree hy Bro . C . Le Sueur , W . M ., supported b y Bros . J . Durell , P . M . ; Binet , P . M ., acting ns S . W . ; and Oatley , J . W . . The minutes having been read and confirmed , of two candidates for passing , only one presented himself , Bro . Le Vesconte , who , after satisfactory examination , was entrusted and retired for preparation . The lodge was opened in the second degree , when

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the candidate was again admitted and duly passed by the \ v . M . to the degree of Fellow Craft . The lodge having been resumed in the first degree , Bro . Schmitt , who had been appointed as the head ofthe deputation to Brittany , read a most interesting and luminous report of the proceedings at Eennes , which , with a vote of thanks to him , was ordered to be entered in the minutes . A similar vote of thanks was also passed , on the proposition of Bro . Binet , seconded by Bro . Durell , in acknowledgment of the

courtesy , kind attention , and liberality with which the J ersey visitors had been received by the members of the Lodge de la Parfaite Union , and especially hy Bro . Guillot , W . M ., a copy of which the Secretary was ordered to transmit to him . Bro . Schmitt proposed , and Bro . Durell seconded , the following resolution , which was carried unanimously : —The Mark degree being intermediate in the Masonic course , aud adopted in ScotlandIrelandAmericaand other countries ,

, , , as part and parcel of Masonry , inasmuch as there appears to be au increasing feeling in its favour throughout England , where , though not yet recognised by Craft Grand Lodge , its adoption has been repeatedly discussed therein , and its recognition on one occasion determined upon by a majority of those present , though the resolution to that effect was not confirmed with the rest of the minutes at the next quarterly communication , and was , therefore , rendered null and void—inasmuch as it has , therefore

been considered advisable by the advocates of this degree to work it under a distinct jurisdiction , independent of the Craft Grand Lodge , a course which was unavoidable under the circumstances , the necessity for which must , nevertheless , be regretted , because , among other reasons , the Craft Grand Lodge is thus deprived of considerable pecuniary resources , now diverted into another channel ; and , lastly , as this state of things has been productive of an apparent disunion in the body

of Freemasonry , which ought , especially , to be avoided . — Resolved , — " That in accordance with Article 24 , on page 66 of the ' Book of Constitutions , ' it he an instruction from this lodge to its Master , Immediate Past Master and Wardens , on any occasion when the recognition of the Mark degree shall he again proposed in the Craft Grand Lodge , to give it a most cordial and energetic support , both in words and by vote ; and furtherthat the Past Masters of this lodgewho have a seat

, , in Grand Lodge , he respectfully requested to assist the movement by all the constitutional means in their power . " No other business offering , the lodge was closed at a quarterpast nine , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-rootn for refreshment , with several visitors of distinction from English lodges , who expressed their approbation of the arrangements afforded by the Temple , and of the manner iu which the proceedings of the evening had been conducted .

India.

INDIA .

( From ihe Masonic Record of Western India ) BOMBAY . The following is a list of officers of the District Grand Lodge of Bombay and its territories under England for the year 1865-66 . Bro . G . Taylor Prov . G . M . „ J . Gibbs I ) . Prov . G . M .

„ G . S . Judge P . D . Prov . G . M . „ H . Wiekham P . Prov . G . W . „ Rev . J . J . Farnham P . Prov . G . W . „ A . M . Moore P . Prov . G . W . „ W . T . Roper P . Prov . G . W . „ A . King Prov . S . G . W . „ T . Diver , M . D Prov . J . G . W . W . II . Crawford P . Prov . G . Reg .

„ „ J . P . Cornforth Prov . G . Treas . and Reg . „ C . E . Mitchell „ G . Sec . „ Rev . J . J . Farnham „ G . Ctap . „ J . Brunton P . Prov . G . D . „ R . T . Price P . Prov . G . D . „ W . A . Druuton Prov . S . G . D . „ H . Gamble „ J . G . D . J . C . V . Johnson G . Supt . of Works .

„ „ „ A . Gumming „ G . Dir . of Cers . „ R . Roberts „ G . Assist . Dir . of Cers . „ G . Swanseger ,, G . Org . „ Forrest L . Brown ,. „ G . Sword Bearer . „ A , S . Lawson ,, „ G . Purst .