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retentive memory , and his devotion to the best interests of the Craft . This Lodge , the necessity for which arose ont of some differences of opinion at the time amongst the Brethren , was founded in 1843 ; the interesting ceremonies of constitution , consecration , and installation being performed by Bro . T . O . Lyte ,

then W . M . of . "the senior Lodge ( Farmers ' , No . 302 ) . This took place on the 27 th of December of that year , when there were thirtyfive members , and about as many visitors , present . Bro . Adams , P . M ., the present Secretary , was installed as S . W . upon that occasion . The proceedings concluded by a dinner , at which English , Irish , Trench , Germans , and Jerseyites united together in the most cordial

and friendly manner . So far as I saw , the same spirit pervades the Lodge now ! Visitors are freely received and cordially welcomed . ^ The Mechanics ' , No . 306 , was the worst Lodge I visited . Bro T . 0 . Lyte , P . M ., in the chair . This Lodge was formed in 1813 , the same vear as the . Farmers' Lodge . It was originated by Bro .

Inchcliffe , of whom it now possesses a beautiful portrait , hung up in the Lodge-room , executed by Bro . J . Ouless , also a member of the Lodge , who , it will be remembered , is honoured with the commands of her Most Q-racious Majesty the Queen , to execute a marine view , the subject being some spot in Jersey . The present "W . M . of the Lodge , Bro . Metcalfe , has gone to Australia , and he will he gratified to learn ,

through the medium of these pages , that his health was drunk with much enthusiasm , and that his name was mentioned in connection with the most cordial wishes for his future happiness and prosperity , expressed by Bro . Lyte , and cordially responded to by every Brother present . Bro . T . O . Lyte , P . M . of the Lodge , occupies the chair till the close of Bro . Metcalfe ' s year of office . t

On the following Monday ( Sept . 25 ) , I had the honour and gratification of visiting a French Lodge , holding under the GvL . of England , viz ., La Cesaree , No . 860 . Here I met the V . W . Prov . G . M . Bro . Hammond , to whom I was introduced , and on whom I had the

honour of calling the next morning , when we had a long and interesting conversation on the state of the Craft in Jersey . La Cesaree numbers between thirty and forty paying members . The chair is at present occupied by Dr . Barbier , a political proscrit . The celebrated Pierre Leroux , who is residing at Jersey under similar circumstances , is also a member . This lodge comprises not only Frenchmen

tem-* Capt . Dundas , a relative of the admiral , was S . W . on the evening of my visit . There are thirty-seven paying members in this Lodge . f Last year this Lodge recognised Bro . Lyte ' s unwearied exertions , by presenting him with a magnificent P . S . G-. W . ' s jewel , which bore the following inscription : — " Presented to the V . W . Bro . T . O . Lyte , P . M . of the Mechanics' Lodge , No . 306 , P . P . G . S . W ., and P . P . Gk Sec . of this Province , in acknowledgment of valuable services rendered to the Lodge . « Jersey , Dec . 27 , 1858 . "

This is only a specimen of a number of splendid jewels which have been from time to time presented to Bro . Lyte , for his untiring exertions to promote the welfare of the Fraternity in this island .

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METROPOLITAN. Article 28
CHURCHMEN AND FREEMASONS. Article 15
ON SPECULATIVE MASONRY. Article 16
ADDRESS. Article 1
A MORAL. Article 22
TO THE ARMY. Article 23
CORRESPONDENCE Article 24
NATIONAL MASONIC BANQUET. Article 24
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE. Article 26
UNITED GRAND LODGE. Article 26
MASONIC CHARITIES Article 27
THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Article 28
NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 66
PROVINCIAL Article 34
THE PATRIOTIC FUND. Article 4
ROYAL ARCH. Article 55
NEWFOUNDLAND. Article 59
KNIGHT TEMPLARISM. Article 57
IRELAND. Article 58
COLONIAL. Article 58
A YOUNG MASON'S MONTH AMONGST THE BRETHREN IN JERSY. Article 5
METROPOLITAN LODGE MEETINGS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY. Article 59
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION. Article 61
CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION. Article 62
Obituary Article 63
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retentive memory , and his devotion to the best interests of the Craft . This Lodge , the necessity for which arose ont of some differences of opinion at the time amongst the Brethren , was founded in 1843 ; the interesting ceremonies of constitution , consecration , and installation being performed by Bro . T . O . Lyte ,

then W . M . of . "the senior Lodge ( Farmers ' , No . 302 ) . This took place on the 27 th of December of that year , when there were thirtyfive members , and about as many visitors , present . Bro . Adams , P . M ., the present Secretary , was installed as S . W . upon that occasion . The proceedings concluded by a dinner , at which English , Irish , Trench , Germans , and Jerseyites united together in the most cordial

and friendly manner . So far as I saw , the same spirit pervades the Lodge now ! Visitors are freely received and cordially welcomed . ^ The Mechanics ' , No . 306 , was the worst Lodge I visited . Bro T . 0 . Lyte , P . M ., in the chair . This Lodge was formed in 1813 , the same vear as the . Farmers' Lodge . It was originated by Bro .

Inchcliffe , of whom it now possesses a beautiful portrait , hung up in the Lodge-room , executed by Bro . J . Ouless , also a member of the Lodge , who , it will be remembered , is honoured with the commands of her Most Q-racious Majesty the Queen , to execute a marine view , the subject being some spot in Jersey . The present "W . M . of the Lodge , Bro . Metcalfe , has gone to Australia , and he will he gratified to learn ,

through the medium of these pages , that his health was drunk with much enthusiasm , and that his name was mentioned in connection with the most cordial wishes for his future happiness and prosperity , expressed by Bro . Lyte , and cordially responded to by every Brother present . Bro . T . O . Lyte , P . M . of the Lodge , occupies the chair till the close of Bro . Metcalfe ' s year of office . t

On the following Monday ( Sept . 25 ) , I had the honour and gratification of visiting a French Lodge , holding under the GvL . of England , viz ., La Cesaree , No . 860 . Here I met the V . W . Prov . G . M . Bro . Hammond , to whom I was introduced , and on whom I had the

honour of calling the next morning , when we had a long and interesting conversation on the state of the Craft in Jersey . La Cesaree numbers between thirty and forty paying members . The chair is at present occupied by Dr . Barbier , a political proscrit . The celebrated Pierre Leroux , who is residing at Jersey under similar circumstances , is also a member . This lodge comprises not only Frenchmen

tem-* Capt . Dundas , a relative of the admiral , was S . W . on the evening of my visit . There are thirty-seven paying members in this Lodge . f Last year this Lodge recognised Bro . Lyte ' s unwearied exertions , by presenting him with a magnificent P . S . G-. W . ' s jewel , which bore the following inscription : — " Presented to the V . W . Bro . T . O . Lyte , P . M . of the Mechanics' Lodge , No . 306 , P . P . G . S . W ., and P . P . Gk Sec . of this Province , in acknowledgment of valuable services rendered to the Lodge . « Jersey , Dec . 27 , 1858 . "

This is only a specimen of a number of splendid jewels which have been from time to time presented to Bro . Lyte , for his untiring exertions to promote the welfare of the Fraternity in this island .

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