Channel Islands.

The Prov . G . Master again made the circuit of the lodge , attended as before , solemn music playing . On arriving at the west , he declared the Temple dedicated to A'irtuc and Piety , again concluding with prayer , and receiving the response from the nhoiv .

At the third circuit , in like manner , the Prov . G . Master halted in tl ' . e south , and declared the Temple dedicated to Universal Benevolence , with the same form of ceremonial . After the first proclamation the choir chanted the following verses . Psalm 127 , v . 1 , Psalm 118 , v . 22 , Psalm 51 , v . 1 and 18 , Psalm 41 , v . 13 , concluding each with " So mote it he . " After tho second proclamation , the 1 st , 2 nd , and 4 th verses of the loth Psalm ( metrical version ) were sung by the choir ; and

after tho third proclamation Psalm 112 , verses 1 , 5 , and 9 . These concluded , the Prov . G . M . again , attended as before , walked thrice round the lodge , burning incense , the choir during the time chanting Kings , ch . 9 , verse 25 , once during each progress round . The AVardcns , accompanied by the Sword hearer , conducted the Prov . G . M . to his chair , and all the officers returned to their respective seats . The Prov . G . M . read the 2 nd chapter of the 2 nd book of Chronicles , and at its conclusion the

choir performed an anthem , Psalm 133 . An oration was then delivered by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . AL , Nos . 4 S and 958 , and P . Prov . S . G . W . for Warwickshire . This having occupied more than half an hour , the Prov . G . M . at its conclusion proceeded in procession as before thrice round the lodge , scattering first corn , with the words , " I scatter this com as a symbol of plenty . Slay the blessings of Heaven bo scattered down among us , ancl may our hearts be filled with gratitude . " At the second

round , wine was sprinkled , accompanied with : he words , "I pour this wine as a symbol ot joy and gladness . May our hearts be made glad through the influence of divine truth , and may virtue flourish as tho vine . " At the third round oil was was poured , with the words , "I pour this oil as a symbol of charity and benevolence . May charity dwell in our hearts , and may our paths be the paths of benevolence . " At the termination of each round the choir gave the anthem " Glory to God

in the highest , peace on earth , goodwill towards men . " The Prov . G . M . expressed his regret that unavoidable circumstances prevented tbe intended presentation of a P . Prov . G . Treas . jewel and an address to Bro . Du Jardin , which would bo reserved for n t'ntnvp . occasion .

The Prov . G . Chap , then offered tho following prayer : —¦ " Grant 0 Lord , that they who may be invested with the government as rulers of the Craft in this province , may be endued with wisdom to understand , judgment to define , and ability to execute Thy Holy Law . May brotherly love and charity always prevail among the members of the lodges in this province , and may the bond of union continue to strengthen the lodges throughout the world . Bless , 0 Lord , our brethren ,

wherever dispersed and grant speedy relief to all who are either oppressed or distressed . We humbly commend to Thee all the members of Thy whole family . May tboy increase in the knowledge of Thee and in love for each other . Finally , may we finish all our works here below with . Thine approbation , and then have our transition from this earthly abode to the heavenlytemple ' not made with hands , eternal in the heavens . '" As a conclusion to the ceremony , "God save the Queen" was

given by the choir , Miss 13 . Horfcon taking the solo parts , and all the brethren present joining in the chorus . The procession was again formed in reverse order to that which hall been observed in the morning , a second time walked round the Temple and returned to the Prince of Wales' rooms by New-street , instead of David-place , at a quarter to five . The Guernsey brethren we / e formally presented to the Prov . G . M ., who briefly thanked them for their attendance , to which a

suitable reply was made by Bro . Gallienne , D . Prov . G .. AI ., on behalf of those by whom lie was accompanied . The customary honours were paid . On the proposition of various brethren , votes of thanks were severally passed to Miss ITorton for her valuable sevices in the musical department ; to Bro . C . Johnson , P . S . G . W ., as organist and conductor ; to the ladies and gentlemen composing the choir ; to Bro . the Rev . E . Guil ' . e for his assistance as Chaplain ; to Mr . Moss for his kindness in lending

the rooms for the Provincial Grand Lodge ; to Bro . II . L . Manuel for his efficiency as Dir . of Cers . ; to the Prov . G . AI . for conducting the services ; to Bro . Dr . Hopkins for his oration ; to the D . Prov . G . M . and the Wardens , for the assistance they had rendered . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed , and the brethren separated . It must not be omitted to mention that , after the termination

of the proceedings , the ladies and gentlemen composing the choir , as arranged by the Board of Management , proceeded in carriages , and spent a very pleasant evening under the direction of Bro . C . Johnson , Prov . S . G . W ., at l'Etacq , and that the band partook of refreshment in one of the rooms of the Temple , under the direction of Bro . Lone :.

THE BANQUET . At six o ' clock tho brethren assembled at the Pomme d'Or Hotel , to tho number of nearly 150 . Tbe Prov . G . M . presided , supported on his right by Bro . Crosse , D . Prov . G . M . for Jersey , and the French brethren , and . on his left by Bro . Gallienne , D . Prov . G . M . for Guernsey , and the brethren who came with him . Tbe Vice-Presidents' chairs were taken by Bros . Du Jardin , II . L . Manueland Dr . lie Cronicr . On the conclusion

, of the banquet , tho loving cup was brought to the Prov . G . AI . by the Stewards , who gave as tho toast , " Concord , Friendship , Brotherl y Love . " The cup was then carried round , first to tho visitors , and then to the rest of the brethren . The AA . MASTER britly proposed , in succession , " Tho Queen and the Craft ; " ' - ' The Prince of Wales , the Princess of Wales ( the Rose of Denmark ) and the rest of tho Royal Family ;"

, " Tho Grand Master of England ; " all which wero duly honoured . Bro . Du JARDIN proposed "Tho provincial Grand Master of Jersey , " complimenting him on the gratifying manner in which ho had performed the arduous duties of the day , and joining with his name the Provincial Grand Lodge . The PROV . G . MASTER and the D . PROV . G . MASTER severally returned thanks iu a few words .

Bro . II . L . MANUEL proposed " The Health of the Visitors , especially those from France and Guernsey , " assuring them of the delight with which thoir presence was hailed , as a testimony of tho fraternal regard which members of the Craft felt for each other , irrespective of country , clime , or creed , and expressive of the additional interest which had been given to tho solemn ceremonies of the day bj' tbe sympathy of those who could not share in the benefits of the Temple now dedicated to

Freemasonry . Bro . HOVIUS , on behalf of the French brethren , delivered an address , of which the following is a translation : — "A ' ery AVorshipful Grand Master and Dear Brethren , —In order to obtain a knowledge of this country , to learn how to appreciate it , and to be enabled to give you a high place in our esteem , it was not necessary to leave our own shores and to pay you a visit . In fact , for a long period the reputation of this

island and of the brethren resident here has been fully extended throughout the whole Alasonic world . Under circumstances of recent occurrence , we were fortunate in being able to commence at St . Malo this era of mutual fraternal intercourse , which will henceforth unite the Alasons of the opposite coasts ; what we have experienced among you far surpasses all our previous expectations , and we can but thank you for your earnest desire to obtain our assistance in tho important work in which we have this day taken a part . The erection of your Masonic Temple is

a noble idea which has earned the approbation of the whole bod y of the Craft ; it is one of the most fruitful in assurances of future progress that I know ; in its spirit of unity it realises tbe chief doctrine of our heart . This monument , freely erected here in perfect liberty , could arise only iu free England . Its roof will equally afford shelter to all the children of the Masonic family , and the fraternity which you carry into practice in so worthy a manner will always find an abode there . Under such

circumstances this Temple belongs to all Freemasons—a sentiment which you show that you thoroughly comprehend , hy the invitation with which you have honoured us to the solemn meeting which has called us hither . But what can wo bring to this handsome edifice except the most ardent wishes for its perpetuity and its splendour ? It is , indeed , in order to share these sentiments with you that we are como among you , in full confidence that the granite of which the building is composed will be

less durable than your devotedness to Masonry , and than the sympathy which will ever unite the lodges and the hearts uf the Alasons of France and England . This hope becomes a certaint y by reason of tl ' . e progress which you have been making formally years . Well may wo offer our congratulations to the Provincial Grand Master , for it is in truth to the wisdom of his administration and to your cordial union that this brilliant success must be attributed . Rally , then , dear brethren , round your illustrious chief , and especially maintain among yourselves that precious union , without which nothing is lasting , and the want of