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F . M . and Sec ; J . Oatley , I . G . ; Ph . Binet , P . M . ; J . T . Du Jardin , P . M . ; J . Amy , Ph . Starck , F . E . de Veulle , Ph . Ouless , and about twenty other members . Among the visitors were Bros . J . F . Draper , P . M . 2-13 ; W . H . Long , W . M . 95 S ; Ph . Blampied , & c . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for George Romeril , ancl afterwards for George Mariejun . as candidates for initiationwhich

, , , was in each case unanimously favourable , ample evidence having been afforded by many brethren as to their character and conduct . With the usual ceremonies they wore therefore admitted to a participation in the privileges of the Order by the W . M ., who also gave the usual charge , Bro . Oatley explaining the symbolism of the working tools of the degree . Tho labours were brought to a close at au early hour , no other

business offering except the proposition of the son of an old member for initiation . A special meeting was held afc the Masonic Temple on Feb . 21 st . The W . M ., Bro . J . Durell , opened the proceedings in the customary form , in the presence of Bros . A . Viel , S . W . ; G , Renouf , J . W . ; A . Schmitt , P . M . and Sec ; N . Le Goupillot , Treas . ; J . Oatley , I . G . ; C . Le Sueur , P . M . ; E . Le Geyt , J . T . Du JardinP . M . ; F . EsnoufJ . Amy Ph . Oulessand about

, , , fifteen others . Among the visitors were Bros . W . T . Pugsley , P . M . 215 ; J . F . Draper , P . M . 2-13 ; W . H . Long , W . M . 958 ; Capt . G . R . Chevalier , S 7 th Regt . ; G . Rogers , 1 , 003 , aud many others . A letter was read , to which were attached the names of Bros . A . Schmitt , P . M ., and Sec . C . Le Sueur , P . M ., ancl J . W . Buesnel , requesting the W . M . to call a special meeting in order to initiate two gentlemen residing in France , tbe one at St .

Servan , the other at Rennes , giving a personal assurance of their eligibility in point of habits , character , and social position , ancl alleging the difficulty of their attendance at the regular meeting in the ensuing week in consequence of their foreign domicile , as a reason for holding an extraording meeting for the purpose . Tbe proposers , who were present , verbally endorsed all that they had expressed in writing in reference to the two

gentlemen , and ample testimony in their favour was also given by many other members . The W . M . proceeded to the ballot , and this being favourable , Messrs . Ph . G- Buesnel and E . It . Menard were duly admitted to the first degree in Freemasonry with the customary ceremonies by tho W . M . Bro . Oatley explained the uses and application of the working tools . The two candidates expressed their intention to become subscribing members of the lodge

. At the request of the W . M ., Bro . F . J . Amy delivered an admirable aud eloquent address , full of instruction and generous ideas , which could not fail to penetrate the hearts of all his hearers . His words , expressive of sublime truths , descriptive ofthe excellences of our institution , and of its real tendency , were received with well-merited applause by the brethren present , affording good evidence of tho impression produced by

them , and this was supplemented by a unanimous vote on tbe proposition of Bro . Du Jardin , seconded by the Secretary , that a copy of the address be inserted in the minute-book . The only other business transacted was in consequence of an announcement by the Secretary that an esteemed brother , J . T . Moss , had suffered a great calamity by tbe death of his wife . A deputation was appointed to wait upon him on behalf of the lodge , and : to express deep sympathy with him and his family under their bereavement .

GUERNSEY . DOYLE ' S LODGE OP FELLOWSHIP ( No . 84 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on the evening of Monday , the 24 th ult ., for tbe purpose of initiating Captain Brown and Mr . Carroll , both of the 66 th , a detachment of which regiment is at present quartered in this island . The number of brethren present was unusually large . Amongst them were Bros . GallienneD . Prov . G . M . ; W . H . MartinW . M . in the chair ;

, , , J . B . Gardner , S . W . ; J . S . Glencross , J . W . ; J . Millington , S . D . ; J . Tnrton , J . D . ; Parker , I . G . ; Hutchinson , Treas . ; Sarchet , Sec ; Manger , Tyles ; Stickland , P . M . ; W . H . Muntz , Lucas , Clarke , Sparrow , P . M . ; Cohen , Guilbert , I . P . M . ; Nicolle , Smifchard , P . M . ; Willcocks , P . M . ; and Garland . Tbe following visitors amongst others were also present : Bros . Dawson , 2-13 ; Dudley , Battey , and Sheills , 66 th Regt . ; Porter , 243 ; and Smythson , P . M ., 168 . The lodge was opened at seven

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o'clock punctually by the W . M ., and the evening ' s work was afc once commenced . Captain Brown was first , and after him Mr . Carroll was duly initiated into Freemasonry as Entered Apprentices . The ceremony of initiation was well worked by the W . M . and his officers , the charge being given fco the two newly initiated brothers by Bro . Gallienne , P . Prov . D . G . M . Bro . Thomas Churchouse kindly presided at the harmonium , assisted bBro . ChurchouseP . M . There being no further

y , business the lodge was ( dosed in solemn prayer , and the brethren retired for refreshment . During the evening , which was spent in a very pleasant and harmonious manner , a printed copy of the verses underneath ivas presented to every brother at tho table by the author , Bro . Joseph A . Horner , 862 , and afterwards well sung by Bro . Smythson , P . M . 168 . The verses were written aud dedicated to the brethren of Doyle's lodgeas a

, souvenir of a pleasant visit to Guernsey . Bro . Horner hassojourned in this island during the winter months , and has been a constant and most welcome visitor at Doyle ' s Lodge . Ho leaves now with a sincere wish on the part of every brother with whom he has become acquainted , that his trip to France may bring to him completely restored holth , aud . for his future welfare in general .

DOYLE'S LODGE OF FELLOWSHIP . Written and Dedicated to the Brethren , as a Souvenir of a-Pleasant Visit to Guernsey , BY BRO . JOSEPH A . HORNER . First on roll of Masonry , Province of La Belle Guernsey ,

In the Craft the brethren toil—Three cheers for the Lodge of Doyle I Worthy Masons every one , Faithfully the work is done ; None will e ' er our banners soil—Three cheers for the Lodge of Doyle 1 Brave Sir John and great Napier

, Craftsmen good once laboured here , Nor from duty did recoil-Three cheers for the Lodge of Doyle 1 Stand aside , all ye who dare Slander Masonry so fair ; Brethren shall your falsehoods foil—Three cheers for the Lodge of Doyle I .

Happy bond of brotherhood , Binding men of every blood ; Naught its beauty e ' er shall spoil—Three cheerefor the Lolge of Doyle 1 Still for aye its name shall be Purest pledge of unity ; Ne ' er shall angry passions

boil—Three cheers for the Lodge of Doyle 1 Brighter yet in each decade , Never shall its virtues fade ; Ever blest with priestly oil—Three cheers for the Lodge of Doyle !' Round the earth the circle winds , - ; Linking firmly noble minds By this telegraphic coil-Three cheers for the Lodgo of Doyle 1

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METROPOLITAN . BELGRAVE CHAPTER ( NO . 7-1-9 ) . —The regular convocation of this flourishing chapter was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleetstreet , on the 2 Sth nit ., at half-past five o ' clock , present : Comps . W . Ougb , Assist . G . Purst ., M . E . Z . ; H . Garrod , H . ^ C . Bond , J . ; William Bourne , E . ; George Pymm , Acting N . ; H . Johnson , M . D ., P . S . ; George William Porter , 1 st Assist . Soj . ; S . Homewood 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; Thomas E . Edwards

, , M . D . ; William Johnson , Edmund William Mackney , William . Watson , G . S . L . ; A . Lefeber , H . Finch , Charles Tuekett , Henry Watkinson , J . Zahensdorf , H . Hester , and many other Comps ., including Comp . J . Smith , P . G . P . The minutes of the last convocation having been read and confirmed , and the two can .-