Channel Islands.

CHANNEL ISLANDS .

GUERNSEY . —Loyalty Lodge ( So . 299 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge Avas celebrated on the 6 th inst , AA'hen Bro . Wakely , was reinstalled AA . M . for the year ensuing , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Le Page , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; there was also present at the ceremony Bros . Gallienne , Prov . G . Treas ., and P . ProA * . S . G . AV . ; Hutchinson , Prov . G . Eeg . ; Bromard , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; Hamley , P . Prov . S . G . D . of the province of Guernsey ;

Capt . Gryl's , P . Prov . G . J . AV . of Cornwall ; and Biggs , P . Prov . J . G . AA ' . of Wiltshire . At the conclusion of the ceremony the AV . M . invested the following brethren with their respectiA-e collars , Bros . Barton , S . AV . ; De Jaris , J . AV . ; Bromard , Treas . ; Le Page , Sec . ; AVeyson , S . D . ; Dorey , J . D . . AVilliams , I . G . The brethren then retired to the banquet hall , where a sumptuous repast aiA'aited them , Avhich was followed by the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the AV . M . expressing in the most

feeling manner the sympathy of the brethren at our beloved Queen's recent bereavement . The health of the E . W . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Hammond , called forth repeated expressions of regret that he had not been able to visit them on this occasion , as his presence amongst them was ahvays a source of great pleasure to all . The AV . M . then gave " The Health of the Dep . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Woods , and the Prov . Grand Officers , " which ivas responded to by Bro . Gallienne , Prov . G . Treas ., AVIIO regretted the absence of Bro . AVoods , one of the best and kindest of men . AA'ho havin < r nresided over this nai-t of the

province for a series of years , had done so Avith credit to himself and benefit to the Craft . —Bro . Hutchinson then gave "The Health of the AA- ' . M ., " congratulating the brethren on having secured to the benefit of the lodge the services of so experienced a brother , to again preside over them . The experience of the past twelve months Avas a sufficient guarantee of Avhat they might expect for the future , at the same time his retention Avas but a graceful compliment to themthe appreciation of the

, brethren for favours already received , his kindly disposition , urbanity of manners , but above all his firm but courteous demeanour to uphold the true principles of Masonry , never losing sight of the lankmarks of the order , had endeared himself to the affections of all the brethren , and he A \ -as quite sure they might look forward ivith confidence to a very happy ancl prosperous year .- —The AA ^ . M , felt the greatest difficulty in responding to the very flattering terms in Avhich his health had

been proposed , and expressed his determination to carry out the vieAvs of the lodge in every particular , ahvays taking care to be swayed by the majority of the brethren . To the P . M . 's for the kind assistence rendered during the past year , he tendered his sincere thanks , hoping the same kindly feeling Avhich prompted them during the past would be extended to the future . The Treasurer and Sec , the Past Masters , the Visitors , & c , liaving been given , brought the evening to a close , each brother expressing himself highly gratified at the ivay in which the arrangements had been caaried out by the Stewards .

Turkey.

TURKEY .

SMTEXA . —The festival of St . John's Day ivas celebrated by the Homer Lodge ( No . 1108 ) and the old Swiss Lodge of La Gloire , Avorking under dispensations . The W . M ., Bro . Hyde Clarke , initiated tAvo candidates , regularised tivo members in the third degree , and then installed , according to ancient form , the AV . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . J . P . Paterson , P . G . S . D . W . Bro . PATEBSOK" liaving been placed in the chair of K . S .,

and having appointed his officers , rose and said—I rise Avith much pleasure to ask you to join Avith me in passing a vote of thanks to the AV . M . AA'I IO IIOAV retires from this chair , and to whom Ave all o \ A e so deep a debt of gratitude , not only for his services in rescuing us , as Masons , from a most equivocal position , but also for the devoted , intelligent , ancl amiable manner in Avhich he has , during the past year , conducted the business of the lodge , causing Masonry to revivify amongst us . It is

unnecessary , I think , to go into the causes ivhich , prior to our learned brother's arrival , had inflicted so severe a bloAV on our order . It is sufficient to knoiv that on his- first making his appearance in the midst of us Ave Avere very much in the position of a ship at sea Avithout either compass or rudder to rely on . It was in this critical moment , I say , that our brother freely extended to us his powerful assistance ; and it is no flattery whatever to say that it has been to his untiring zeal for our welfare , to his profound knoivledge of our mysteries and rules ,

Turkey.

combined with the many other social virtues which so pre-eminently distinguish him , that we OAVO that prosperity Avhich is this day so pleasingly conspicuous in our lodge . It seems to me to be almost presumption on my part to assume the duties of your Master , so little versed as I am in Masonic science , and at a moment when the office is just vacated hy one who has proved himself qualified for it . The contrast will undoubtedly

appear so great that I fear the change may prove unpalatable and even irksome to you , Still , as I have but obeyed , as it is my duty to do , the voice you have expressed , I offer you my most sincere thanks . I therefore confidently look to you for that indulgence you habitually practise , ancl I also firmly reckon on our highly gifted P . M . for that instruction and aid of Avhich I unfortunately stand in need—acts of kindness Avhicb . I am persuaded [ he will not refuse me , and for Avhich I shall

ever feel grateful . Brethren , I beg to move that a vote of thanks be recorded in the registers of our lodge to AV . Bro . Clarke for his intelligent and devoted services , and for his amiable conduct as our Master during the past year . This motion ivas seconded by Bro . Joly , and carried unanimously and with much applause . An entertainment ivas afterAvards given in the great room of the Hotel d'Europe , and although severalmembers ivere absent from indisposition , about forty sat doAvn to a banquet which AA-as one

of the best Masonic festivals held in the city of Smyrna . The room Avas tastefully decorated Avith the flags of the Masonic nations . The AV . M . presided , supported by the A " . W . Bros . Hyde Clarke , ProA ' . D . G . M . of Turkey ; Joly . Prov . G . J . D . ; Feast , Prov . G . Treas . ; Meyer , Prov . G . A . Supt . ; Green , of Ohio ; Langlands , of NBAV York ; Langden , French Lodge of Smyrna ; Hewson , of Connecticut ; Chailliet , S . P . B . > J < . of the French Fleet ; Kieger , S . P . E . ^ ., & c . "The Sultana , " "The Queen , " and the usual Masonic toasts were given , not forgetting the E . AV . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Sir H . L . Bulwer .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

NORWICH . —Cabbell Chapter ( So . 1109 ) . —This Chapter held its first quarterly com-ocation , since its consecration , on Thursday 9 th inst ., at Freemasons Hall , St . Stephens , Norivich . The chapter being opened in ancient form by Comps . H . J . Mason , Z . ; J . HoAves , H . ; and H . Underwood , J . ; they then proceeded to exalt the following brethren , Donald SteAvard , F . G . Deacon of Social Lodge ( No . 110 ) , David Penrice , of Union Lodge

( No . 90 ) , James AV . Taylor , James Slagg , Joseph Stanley , and William Bullard , of Cabbell Lodge ( 1109 ) . Too much praise cannot be given to Comp . Mason , the first principal and Comp . Leedes Fox , the Principal Sojourner of this chapter for the most excellent way they worked this beautiful ceremony . Comp . Simpson , N ., proposed that one guinea be annually subscribed to each of the Masonic Schools , for Boys and Girls , Avhich was seconded by Comp . H . Undenvood , J ., and carried unanimously , There are five candidates for exaltation at the next convocation .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BEO . JOHN BAEEETT . AA ' e have with regret this Aveek to record the death , on the 28 th inst ., at his residence , the Talbot Hotel , Blackpool , Lancashire , of Bro . John Barrett , of the Clifton Lodge ( No . 1005 ) , Avhose death has caused the first blank in the lodge since it Avas constituted . Bro . Barrett AA-as so Avell knoivn , and so widely esteemed by the inhabitants and frequenters of that salubrious

Avatering-place , that his sudden ancl unexpected decease has been received with deep and universal regret . Though but a young Mason , he had the interests of the Order thoroughly at heart , and gave every promise , had his life been prolonged , of becoming one of its most ardent supporters . His private life Avas characterised by great generosity and benevolence , and those AA-liom he kneAV never applied to him in vain for assistance . The funeral of our respected brother took place on the 2 nd inst .,

and was followed by the brethren of his OAVU lodge , and many from the provinces , as well as by a great number of the principal inhabitants of the place , AA-1 IO wished to testify to the loss they had sustained in him over Avhom the grave ivas soshortly to close for ever . All the inhabitants along the route to the churchyard showed the utmost respect to his memory , as the mournful cortege passed along ; in fact , the greatest gloom prevailed over the Avhole place . Bro . Barrett leaves a widow and family to bemoan their loss , and for whom many a brother sheds a tear of sympathy .