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1 entire satisfection of the Brethren , amply evinced by , their desire to retain his services , and the unanimous and very complimentary vote of thanks by which they acknowledged them . All business being ended , at a quarter to eight o ' clock the Brethren of the Lodge , and a host of visitors , sat down to an elegant banquet , served in Messrs . Staples' best style . The W . M . gave the toasts with much eloquence , and was warmly complimented on the ability he had displayed by Bro . White , who returned thanks for the Grand Officers , Bro . Howe , whose health was given as the Installing Master , and Bro . Whitmore , who acknowledged the toast of " the Visitors . "

Lodge of Honour and Geneeosity ( No . 194 ) .- — -This Lodge assembled on Friday , February 23 , at the London Tavern . Bro . R . Bell , W . M ., and Bro . Funge , were passed to the Second Degree . The W . M . then left his chair , and presented Bro . C . J . Corbett , as W . M . elect , for installation , which ceremony was performed by Bro . R . L . Wilson , P . M ., and Prov . P . S . W ., Surrey . The W . M .

was saluted and proclaimed in the several Degrees , and appointed as his Officers— - Bros . J . N . Cherer , S . W . ; E . Robins , J . W . ; R . L . Wilson , Sec . ; W . R . Evans , S . D . Among the visitors present , were Bros . S . L . Wilson , Prov . G . Chap ., Herts ; H . L . Bellinger , Prov . J . G . W ., Herts ; J . How , Prov , G . D . C ., Surrey ; and F . Slight , No . 82 and No .. 109 ,

Old Concord Lodge ( No . 201 ) . — The monthly meeting of this Lodge , took place at the Freemasons' Tavern , oa Tuesday , February 6 . The business consisted of initiating Mr . Smith , Mr . Carne , and Mr . Holden into the Ancient Order . Bros . Edmonds and Nesbitt ( the latter a joining member , who had taken his 1 st Degree in Malta ) , were passed to the 2 nd Degree ; and Bros . Taylor , Westwood , and Darby were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., after which the Brethren adjourned to the banquet , and spent a very happy evening . Bro . Crew returned

thanks on behalf of the visitors , and spoke of the gratification he had experienced in visiting this Lodge , and the great pleasure it gave him to see Bro . G . M . Gurton presiding in a Lodge that was gaining such strength in the Craft , so ably supported as it was by the immediate P . M ., Bro . Kennedy , and the rest of the P . Ms . The annual ball of this Lodge took place at the Queen ' s Concert Booms , on Thursday evening , and notwithstanding the very severe state of the weather , was attended by 350 of the Brethren , their ladies and friends . The proceeds of this ball will again considerably augment the funds of "Masonic Charity . "

Phoenix Lodge ( No . 202 ) . —Bro . John Webber , W . M . This excellent Lodge is very appropriately named " the Phoenix . " having several times , as it were , descended into the grave ; but after remaining some time dormant , it has again been awakened into renewed life by a handful of zealous Brethren . About two years ago , it was just on the point of expiring for want of vitality , when it was taken in hand by Bros . Watson , Warren , Webber , Harrison , and others , who restored the suspended animation , and succeeded in recalling its pristine

health and vigour . It is now in a very prosperous condition , characterised by great harmony , cordiality , and good-fellowship ; its labours are well performed , while its seasons of refreshment are rendered peculiarly agreeable , not only by the care and attention of the respected proprietors of the Freemasons' Tavern , but also by the sincere and cordial unanimity which , without exception , has characterised its meetings ever since the period of its resuscitation . To both these points many distinguished Brethren can bear witness , there being always present visitors

of eminence in the Craft , to take part in the labour , and to add to the hilarity of the festive board . The last meeting was on the 10 th of February , when Bros . W . Barnes , W . Blakeway , and G . Ford ( the vocalist ) , were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Several gentlemen were proposed for initiation . Bro . T . A . Adams , P . M ., and Bro . Rogers , P . M ., were amongst the visitors . The Lodge having been closed in due form , the Brethren partook of an excellent supper , and separated at an early hour , having spent a very delightful evening . St . Paul ' s Lodge ( No . 229 ) . —On the occasion of the Lodge meeting , on the 50 th February , the W . M ., Bro . Randall , passed two Brethren to the Fellow Craft ' s

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CONTINENTAL FBEEMASONRY. Article 4
A DISSERTATION ON THE K AND F DEGREE. Article 10
THE LAST RELIC. Article 13
SOMETHING CONCERNING THE TRADESCANTS. Article 15
THE REPORTED ABDUCTION AND DEATH OF MORGAN, IN THE UNITED STATES. Article 21
MASONIC CURIOSITIES. Article 19
SOME REASONS FOR OUR BEING A SECRET ORDER. Article 23
A CANADIAN GRAND LODGE. Article 24
TO THE EDITOR OF THE FKEEMASONS' MONTHLY MAGAZINE. Article 33
MASONIC CHARITIES. Article 34
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE Article 34
FREEMASONRY. Article 25
THE PATBIOTIC FUND. Article 1
HOPE. Article 30
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 31
THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Article 35
TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS' MONTHLY MAGAZINE. Article 32
TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS' MONTHLY MAGAZINE. Article 32
PATRIOTIC FUND. Article 35
METROPOLITAN. Article 36
PROVINCIAL Article 42
INDIA. Article 49
ROYAL ARCH. Article 47
SCOTLAND. Article 48
AMERICA. Article 49
COLONIAL. Article 52
KNIGHT TEMPLARISM. Article 55
METROPOLITAN LODGE MEETINGS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH. Article 56
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION. Article 58
CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION Article 59
Obituary Article 60
NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 62
ERRATUM. Article 64
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1 entire satisfection of the Brethren , amply evinced by , their desire to retain his services , and the unanimous and very complimentary vote of thanks by which they acknowledged them . All business being ended , at a quarter to eight o ' clock the Brethren of the Lodge , and a host of visitors , sat down to an elegant banquet , served in Messrs . Staples' best style . The W . M . gave the toasts with much eloquence , and was warmly complimented on the ability he had displayed by Bro . White , who returned thanks for the Grand Officers , Bro . Howe , whose health was given as the Installing Master , and Bro . Whitmore , who acknowledged the toast of " the Visitors . "

Lodge of Honour and Geneeosity ( No . 194 ) .- — -This Lodge assembled on Friday , February 23 , at the London Tavern . Bro . R . Bell , W . M ., and Bro . Funge , were passed to the Second Degree . The W . M . then left his chair , and presented Bro . C . J . Corbett , as W . M . elect , for installation , which ceremony was performed by Bro . R . L . Wilson , P . M ., and Prov . P . S . W ., Surrey . The W . M .

was saluted and proclaimed in the several Degrees , and appointed as his Officers— - Bros . J . N . Cherer , S . W . ; E . Robins , J . W . ; R . L . Wilson , Sec . ; W . R . Evans , S . D . Among the visitors present , were Bros . S . L . Wilson , Prov . G . Chap ., Herts ; H . L . Bellinger , Prov . J . G . W ., Herts ; J . How , Prov , G . D . C ., Surrey ; and F . Slight , No . 82 and No .. 109 ,

Old Concord Lodge ( No . 201 ) . — The monthly meeting of this Lodge , took place at the Freemasons' Tavern , oa Tuesday , February 6 . The business consisted of initiating Mr . Smith , Mr . Carne , and Mr . Holden into the Ancient Order . Bros . Edmonds and Nesbitt ( the latter a joining member , who had taken his 1 st Degree in Malta ) , were passed to the 2 nd Degree ; and Bros . Taylor , Westwood , and Darby were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., after which the Brethren adjourned to the banquet , and spent a very happy evening . Bro . Crew returned

thanks on behalf of the visitors , and spoke of the gratification he had experienced in visiting this Lodge , and the great pleasure it gave him to see Bro . G . M . Gurton presiding in a Lodge that was gaining such strength in the Craft , so ably supported as it was by the immediate P . M ., Bro . Kennedy , and the rest of the P . Ms . The annual ball of this Lodge took place at the Queen ' s Concert Booms , on Thursday evening , and notwithstanding the very severe state of the weather , was attended by 350 of the Brethren , their ladies and friends . The proceeds of this ball will again considerably augment the funds of "Masonic Charity . "

Phoenix Lodge ( No . 202 ) . —Bro . John Webber , W . M . This excellent Lodge is very appropriately named " the Phoenix . " having several times , as it were , descended into the grave ; but after remaining some time dormant , it has again been awakened into renewed life by a handful of zealous Brethren . About two years ago , it was just on the point of expiring for want of vitality , when it was taken in hand by Bros . Watson , Warren , Webber , Harrison , and others , who restored the suspended animation , and succeeded in recalling its pristine

health and vigour . It is now in a very prosperous condition , characterised by great harmony , cordiality , and good-fellowship ; its labours are well performed , while its seasons of refreshment are rendered peculiarly agreeable , not only by the care and attention of the respected proprietors of the Freemasons' Tavern , but also by the sincere and cordial unanimity which , without exception , has characterised its meetings ever since the period of its resuscitation . To both these points many distinguished Brethren can bear witness , there being always present visitors

of eminence in the Craft , to take part in the labour , and to add to the hilarity of the festive board . The last meeting was on the 10 th of February , when Bros . W . Barnes , W . Blakeway , and G . Ford ( the vocalist ) , were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Several gentlemen were proposed for initiation . Bro . T . A . Adams , P . M ., and Bro . Rogers , P . M ., were amongst the visitors . The Lodge having been closed in due form , the Brethren partook of an excellent supper , and separated at an early hour , having spent a very delightful evening . St . Paul ' s Lodge ( No . 229 ) . —On the occasion of the Lodge meeting , on the 50 th February , the W . M ., Bro . Randall , passed two Brethren to the Fellow Craft ' s

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