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and marched back to the lodge-room , when the lodge Avas closed . A sumptuous banquet AVAS served up in the large room of the Eoyal about three P . M . About eig hty of the brethren , presided over by Bro . Suteliffe , supported on the right by the Rev . John Eudd , Bro . J . J . AVilson , Stockton , Bro . Gilmore , of Sunderland , & c ., and on the left hy the Rev . James Milner , Bro . Moore and Bro . Groves , Hartlepool . The peculiar forms observed by Masons on these occasions were not observedit being the desire that the

, worthy Vicar , AVIIO is not a member of the Craft , should be present , but the harmony and spirit of Masonry peiwaded the proceedings . The feast Avas of a high character , and did great credit to Bro . Murray , under Avhose inspection it Avas prepared and served ; and to the AVorshipful Master and brethren of the Harbour of Refuge Lodge , at Avhose cost it Avas provided . After dinner the Chairman gave in succession " The Queen ancl the

Craft , " " The M . AV . Grand Master of Masons , the Earl of Zetland , and the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl de Grey ancl Eipon , " ancl " The K . W . the Provincial Grand Master ancl the other Provincial Grand Officers , coupled Avith the name of Bro . Crosby . " These toasts Avere drunk Avith the ordinary manifestations of approval . Bro . Crosby , in responding , observed that throughout his Masonic career this Avas the first instance in which the Master of a lodge in the province of Durham —( Bro .

Crookes : " Or any other province" )—had been permitted to conduct a ceremony of this description ; and the Harbour of Refuge , the youngest lodge in the province , ought to regard it as a high compliment . ( Hear , hear . ) The Chairman next gave the health of their respected , he might say beloved , vicar , Mr . Eudd . Since he had come to the parish he hacl endeared himself to his people , and the Avork now progressing under his care Avas not likely to lessen his popularity . The toast Avas drunk Avith enthusiasm , as also the health of the Chairman and various other toasts . Some of the brethren contributed good songs , ancl the afternoon Avas very pleasantly spent .

GLOUCESTEESHIEE . GLOUCESTER—Royal Gloucestershire Lodge ( No . 1141 . )—This lodge held its usual monthly meeting at Beaufort House , College Green , on Friday , the 7 th inst ., Bro . Amos Steed , P . M . 97 ; P . Prov . G . S . B . Gloucestershire , W . M ., ancl many of the influential members Avere present . The AV . M ., after opening the lodge proceeded to pass Bros . KnoAvles ancl Cooke into the second degreeAA-hich he did in is usual expert and able maimer .

, The brethren then proceeded to elect the W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year . Their choice falling unanimously on their present Master , who Avas acordingly declared duly elected for the second year . Bro . Trimmer Avas also re-elected Treasurer . The usual proclamations were then made , the lodge closed and the hretbren adiourned to bancraet .

KENT . DOA'ER . —Lodge of Feace and Harmony ( No . 235 ) . —The above lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Monday , 3 rd inst ., at the Royal Oak Inn , on Avhich occasion there Avas a very numerous attendance . The lodge Avas opened at half past six o ' clock , by Bros . Adamson , Prov . G . A . D . C . of Kent , AV . M . ; Vanderlyn , P . Prov . G . S . B . Kent , S . AV ., ancl Treas ; Coram , J . AV . ; F . Prescott , S . D . ; Dallemore , J . D . ; ancl GruiiAvald , I . G . ; ancl

several P . M . 's . After the usual minutes had been confirmed and the ballots taken , Bros . Taylor , Hay , Ayers , and Bell Avere raised to the third degree . Bros . Peacock , Hood , and Groves were passed to the second degree , and Messrs . Beard , Smith , and Grimes duly initiated into the first degree of Freemasonry , all of the ceremonies being most ably performed by the AV . M . A letter Avas read from Bro . Dobson , Dep . Prov . G . M . of Kentthanking the lodge for the ten guineasand the

, , lodge of Instruction for one guinea sent him , as Steward , as donations to the Eoyal Masonic Institute for Boys . This being the annual meeting for the election of AV . M . ancl Treas ., the hrethren proceeded to ballot , Avhen Bro . Vanderlyn , S . AV ., Avas elected as W . M ., also for the fourth time rp-elected as Treasurer , who returned thanks to the brethren for these and many marks of kind feelings he had received from the Dover lodge , since he had the honour of becoming one of its members . The

lodge was then closed , and about forty brethren sat doivn to refreshment . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the AV . M . proposed "The neAvly Initiated Brethren , " Avhich Avas responded to by Bro . Smith . The visitors' toast Avas responded to by Bro . Pearson , from the United States . The AV . M . then rose and said he had this evening very great pleasure iu introducing another toast namely " Their Treasurer and AV . M . elect . " He

congratulated the lodge on the choice they hacl made , and as Bro . A anderlyn ' s Masonic abilities Avere so Avell known to them all , he would delay their time no longer , hut call upon them to drink " Prosperity to Bro . Vanderlyn , and a successful year to the Loclge under his guidance . " Bro . Vanderlyn having returned thanks for the manner Avith AA-hich the toast had been received , assured the brethren that every attempt Avould be made to uphold the lodge in the present high position Avhich it

holds in Kent . "The Health of the AV . M . " Avas then proposed . Bro . Adamson , in returning thanks , made some very happy remarks on this night attaining his majority , viz ., tint he hacl the pleasure of Initiating tAventy-one members during his year of office . "The P . M ' s ., " responded to by Bro . P . M . Boyton . The Healths of the other Officers Aveie drunk ancl severally responded to , after Avhich the brethren separated highly delighted ivith the proceedings of the evening . The installation is

fixed for Monday , 7 th April , at 6 o ' clock . AsnpoiiD . —Lnvicta Lodge ( No . 1011 ) . —The regular lodge meeting took place on Friday last , the 7 th inst ., under the able presidency of the W . M ., Bro . B . K . Thorpe , every officer being present . The lodge being opened in due form , the minutes of the former meeting Avere read and confirmed , after which Bro . Norwood , of Apollo University Loclge , Oxford , Avas raised to the sublime degree of M . M . This Avas folloAved by Bro . James being

introduced and passed to the second degree , the latter ceremony Avas performed by Bro . B . Thorpe in an effective and eloquent manner . The AA . M ., with his characteristic benevolence , suggested tbat efforts should be made to raise a sum of 50 guineas , so as to entitle this lodge to ten votes so long as it remains in existence , Avith the rank of A . P . attaching to the AV . M . fro . tern ., for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and the brethren readily respondedpartlfrom the loclge funds and individual

, y donations ; ancl in addition to Avhich the following donations have been given : —Bros . Thomas HalloAves , £ 5 5 s . ; J . S . Eastes , £ 5 5 s . ; B . K . Thorpe , £ 1 Is ., and the AA'hole amount handed over to Bro . Dobson , D . Prov . G . M . for Kent , AA'I IO kindly engaged to take the office of Sfceivard at the forthcoming FestiA-al . Thus has this small lodge given another proof that Masonry does not consist in mere idle professions or self-indulgence , but in fche practice of the fundamental principles of our Order , " Brotherly

love , relief , and truth , " by feeding the hungry , taking care of the fatherless and the AVICIOAV , ancl doing unto others as Ave should Avish to be done by . TUNKRIDGE AVELLS . —Solmesdale Lodge ( No . 1176 . )—On AVednesday , Feb . 2 Gth , the impressive Masonic ceremonies attendant upon the consecration of this new lodge took place at the Sussex Hotel . It is a matter of surprise that in so large and and opulent a toivn a lodge has not long ago been established ;

and doubtless UOAV that has been achieved it will rapidly become one of tlie first in the province . Tlie proceedings of the day Avere someAvhat damped by the non-arrival of the Provincial Grand Master , Viscount Holmesdale , M . F ., Avho Avas detained in London by an important division in " the House "—the absence of Bro . Dobson , his lordship ' s able and genial deputy , and of several other distinguished brethren , AA-as also deeply regretted . Under the directionhoAveverof Bro . S . B . Wilson

, , ( who on this occasion acted as his lordship's deputy ) nothing Avas wanting to render the ceremony perfect and impressive . A considerable number of brethren Avere present ; ancl amongst the visitors Ave noticed : —Bros . S . Barton Wilson , P . J . G . D . of England ; Eastes , Prov . S . G . AV . ; the Eev . Bro . Hill , Prov . Grand Chaplain ; Isaacs , Prov . Grand Secretary ; Cook , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; Jones , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; Philcox , P . Prov . G . J . W . of Kent ; the Rev . Bro . Taylor , Prov . Grand Chaplain ; "Wellard ,

P . Prov . G . D . Cer . of Sussex ; Nettleingham , W . M . ; Potfcinger , P . M . ; Hills , P . M . ; J . T . Nettlingham . of 91 , Gravesend ; Tomlin , AV . M . ; Key , P . M . ; Clark , P . M . of 147 , Hythe ; AVinter , HOAVBII , and Birchell , of 47 , Hastings ; Fenn , W . M . 188 ; Marsh , P . M . 4-8 ; Adair , 141 ; Minton , P . M . of 7 , London ; Bathurst , AV . M . ; Giraud , J . W ., of 155 , Faversham ; Philpot ancl Plunkett , of 235 , Dover ; F . W . Day , P . M . ; E . Day , P . M . ; Assiter , Prov . S . W . ; Titus , S . D ., Blinkhorn , of 741 ,

Maidstone ; Thorpe , AV . M . ; Eev . A . H . Eoxburg , Chap . ; Kingsnortb , J . D . ; F . C . HalloAves , of 1011 , Ashford , & c . The lodge having been opened in due form , Bro . Wilson acting as W . M ., Bro . Nettleingham as S . AV ., and 'Bro . Eastes as J . W ., the petition to and Avarrant from the Grand Master of England Avere read , upon Avhich Bro . AVilson proceeded Avith the ceremony of consecration , assisted by the Rev . Bro . Hill , Prov . G . Chap , of Kent , and three P . M's ., Bros . Cooke , 741 ; Jone , 155 ; and Hills , 91 . An oration on Masonry , by Bro . S . B . AVilson ,

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THE BOYS' SCHOOL. Article 1
LIGHT. Article 2
MASONIC FACTS. Article 3
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 6
HER MAJESTY. Article 6
ELIAS ASHMOLE. Article 6
THE MASONIC SCHOOLS. Article 6
GRAND LODGE. Article 7
WARDENS AND MASTERS. Article 7
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 8
METROPOLITAN. Article 9
PROVINCIAL. Article 10
CHANNEL ISLANDS. Article 13
SCOTLAND. Article 13
IRELAND. Article 14
INDIA. Article 14
ROYAL ARCH. Article 16
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. Article 17
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Article 17
MARK MASONRY. Article 18
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. Article 18
NOTES ON MUSIC AND THE DRAMA. Article 19
THE WEEK. Article 19
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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Provincial.

and marched back to the lodge-room , when the lodge Avas closed . A sumptuous banquet AVAS served up in the large room of the Eoyal about three P . M . About eig hty of the brethren , presided over by Bro . Suteliffe , supported on the right by the Rev . John Eudd , Bro . J . J . AVilson , Stockton , Bro . Gilmore , of Sunderland , & c ., and on the left hy the Rev . James Milner , Bro . Moore and Bro . Groves , Hartlepool . The peculiar forms observed by Masons on these occasions were not observedit being the desire that the

, worthy Vicar , AVIIO is not a member of the Craft , should be present , but the harmony and spirit of Masonry peiwaded the proceedings . The feast Avas of a high character , and did great credit to Bro . Murray , under Avhose inspection it Avas prepared and served ; and to the AVorshipful Master and brethren of the Harbour of Refuge Lodge , at Avhose cost it Avas provided . After dinner the Chairman gave in succession " The Queen ancl the

Craft , " " The M . AV . Grand Master of Masons , the Earl of Zetland , and the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl de Grey ancl Eipon , " ancl " The K . W . the Provincial Grand Master ancl the other Provincial Grand Officers , coupled Avith the name of Bro . Crosby . " These toasts Avere drunk Avith the ordinary manifestations of approval . Bro . Crosby , in responding , observed that throughout his Masonic career this Avas the first instance in which the Master of a lodge in the province of Durham —( Bro .

Crookes : " Or any other province" )—had been permitted to conduct a ceremony of this description ; and the Harbour of Refuge , the youngest lodge in the province , ought to regard it as a high compliment . ( Hear , hear . ) The Chairman next gave the health of their respected , he might say beloved , vicar , Mr . Eudd . Since he had come to the parish he hacl endeared himself to his people , and the Avork now progressing under his care Avas not likely to lessen his popularity . The toast Avas drunk Avith enthusiasm , as also the health of the Chairman and various other toasts . Some of the brethren contributed good songs , ancl the afternoon Avas very pleasantly spent .

GLOUCESTEESHIEE . GLOUCESTER—Royal Gloucestershire Lodge ( No . 1141 . )—This lodge held its usual monthly meeting at Beaufort House , College Green , on Friday , the 7 th inst ., Bro . Amos Steed , P . M . 97 ; P . Prov . G . S . B . Gloucestershire , W . M ., ancl many of the influential members Avere present . The AV . M ., after opening the lodge proceeded to pass Bros . KnoAvles ancl Cooke into the second degreeAA-hich he did in is usual expert and able maimer .

, The brethren then proceeded to elect the W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year . Their choice falling unanimously on their present Master , who Avas acordingly declared duly elected for the second year . Bro . Trimmer Avas also re-elected Treasurer . The usual proclamations were then made , the lodge closed and the hretbren adiourned to bancraet .

KENT . DOA'ER . —Lodge of Feace and Harmony ( No . 235 ) . —The above lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Monday , 3 rd inst ., at the Royal Oak Inn , on Avhich occasion there Avas a very numerous attendance . The lodge Avas opened at half past six o ' clock , by Bros . Adamson , Prov . G . A . D . C . of Kent , AV . M . ; Vanderlyn , P . Prov . G . S . B . Kent , S . AV ., ancl Treas ; Coram , J . AV . ; F . Prescott , S . D . ; Dallemore , J . D . ; ancl GruiiAvald , I . G . ; ancl

several P . M . 's . After the usual minutes had been confirmed and the ballots taken , Bros . Taylor , Hay , Ayers , and Bell Avere raised to the third degree . Bros . Peacock , Hood , and Groves were passed to the second degree , and Messrs . Beard , Smith , and Grimes duly initiated into the first degree of Freemasonry , all of the ceremonies being most ably performed by the AV . M . A letter Avas read from Bro . Dobson , Dep . Prov . G . M . of Kentthanking the lodge for the ten guineasand the

, , lodge of Instruction for one guinea sent him , as Steward , as donations to the Eoyal Masonic Institute for Boys . This being the annual meeting for the election of AV . M . ancl Treas ., the hrethren proceeded to ballot , Avhen Bro . Vanderlyn , S . AV ., Avas elected as W . M ., also for the fourth time rp-elected as Treasurer , who returned thanks to the brethren for these and many marks of kind feelings he had received from the Dover lodge , since he had the honour of becoming one of its members . The

lodge was then closed , and about forty brethren sat doivn to refreshment . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the AV . M . proposed "The neAvly Initiated Brethren , " Avhich Avas responded to by Bro . Smith . The visitors' toast Avas responded to by Bro . Pearson , from the United States . The AV . M . then rose and said he had this evening very great pleasure iu introducing another toast namely " Their Treasurer and AV . M . elect . " He

congratulated the lodge on the choice they hacl made , and as Bro . A anderlyn ' s Masonic abilities Avere so Avell known to them all , he would delay their time no longer , hut call upon them to drink " Prosperity to Bro . Vanderlyn , and a successful year to the Loclge under his guidance . " Bro . Vanderlyn having returned thanks for the manner Avith AA-hich the toast had been received , assured the brethren that every attempt Avould be made to uphold the lodge in the present high position Avhich it

holds in Kent . "The Health of the AV . M . " Avas then proposed . Bro . Adamson , in returning thanks , made some very happy remarks on this night attaining his majority , viz ., tint he hacl the pleasure of Initiating tAventy-one members during his year of office . "The P . M ' s ., " responded to by Bro . P . M . Boyton . The Healths of the other Officers Aveie drunk ancl severally responded to , after Avhich the brethren separated highly delighted ivith the proceedings of the evening . The installation is

fixed for Monday , 7 th April , at 6 o ' clock . AsnpoiiD . —Lnvicta Lodge ( No . 1011 ) . —The regular lodge meeting took place on Friday last , the 7 th inst ., under the able presidency of the W . M ., Bro . B . K . Thorpe , every officer being present . The lodge being opened in due form , the minutes of the former meeting Avere read and confirmed , after which Bro . Norwood , of Apollo University Loclge , Oxford , Avas raised to the sublime degree of M . M . This Avas folloAved by Bro . James being

introduced and passed to the second degree , the latter ceremony Avas performed by Bro . B . Thorpe in an effective and eloquent manner . The AA . M ., with his characteristic benevolence , suggested tbat efforts should be made to raise a sum of 50 guineas , so as to entitle this lodge to ten votes so long as it remains in existence , Avith the rank of A . P . attaching to the AV . M . fro . tern ., for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and the brethren readily respondedpartlfrom the loclge funds and individual

, y donations ; ancl in addition to Avhich the following donations have been given : —Bros . Thomas HalloAves , £ 5 5 s . ; J . S . Eastes , £ 5 5 s . ; B . K . Thorpe , £ 1 Is ., and the AA'hole amount handed over to Bro . Dobson , D . Prov . G . M . for Kent , AA'I IO kindly engaged to take the office of Sfceivard at the forthcoming FestiA-al . Thus has this small lodge given another proof that Masonry does not consist in mere idle professions or self-indulgence , but in fche practice of the fundamental principles of our Order , " Brotherly

love , relief , and truth , " by feeding the hungry , taking care of the fatherless and the AVICIOAV , ancl doing unto others as Ave should Avish to be done by . TUNKRIDGE AVELLS . —Solmesdale Lodge ( No . 1176 . )—On AVednesday , Feb . 2 Gth , the impressive Masonic ceremonies attendant upon the consecration of this new lodge took place at the Sussex Hotel . It is a matter of surprise that in so large and and opulent a toivn a lodge has not long ago been established ;

and doubtless UOAV that has been achieved it will rapidly become one of tlie first in the province . Tlie proceedings of the day Avere someAvhat damped by the non-arrival of the Provincial Grand Master , Viscount Holmesdale , M . F ., Avho Avas detained in London by an important division in " the House "—the absence of Bro . Dobson , his lordship ' s able and genial deputy , and of several other distinguished brethren , AA-as also deeply regretted . Under the directionhoAveverof Bro . S . B . Wilson

, , ( who on this occasion acted as his lordship's deputy ) nothing Avas wanting to render the ceremony perfect and impressive . A considerable number of brethren Avere present ; ancl amongst the visitors Ave noticed : —Bros . S . Barton Wilson , P . J . G . D . of England ; Eastes , Prov . S . G . AV . ; the Eev . Bro . Hill , Prov . Grand Chaplain ; Isaacs , Prov . Grand Secretary ; Cook , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; Jones , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; Philcox , P . Prov . G . J . W . of Kent ; the Rev . Bro . Taylor , Prov . Grand Chaplain ; "Wellard ,

P . Prov . G . D . Cer . of Sussex ; Nettleingham , W . M . ; Potfcinger , P . M . ; Hills , P . M . ; J . T . Nettlingham . of 91 , Gravesend ; Tomlin , AV . M . ; Key , P . M . ; Clark , P . M . of 147 , Hythe ; AVinter , HOAVBII , and Birchell , of 47 , Hastings ; Fenn , W . M . 188 ; Marsh , P . M . 4-8 ; Adair , 141 ; Minton , P . M . of 7 , London ; Bathurst , AV . M . ; Giraud , J . W ., of 155 , Faversham ; Philpot ancl Plunkett , of 235 , Dover ; F . W . Day , P . M . ; E . Day , P . M . ; Assiter , Prov . S . W . ; Titus , S . D ., Blinkhorn , of 741 ,

Maidstone ; Thorpe , AV . M . ; Eev . A . H . Eoxburg , Chap . ; Kingsnortb , J . D . ; F . C . HalloAves , of 1011 , Ashford , & c . The lodge having been opened in due form , Bro . Wilson acting as W . M ., Bro . Nettleingham as S . AV ., and 'Bro . Eastes as J . W ., the petition to and Avarrant from the Grand Master of England Avere read , upon Avhich Bro . AVilson proceeded Avith the ceremony of consecration , assisted by the Rev . Bro . Hill , Prov . G . Chap , of Kent , and three P . M's ., Bros . Cooke , 741 ; Jone , 155 ; and Hills , 91 . An oration on Masonry , by Bro . S . B . AVilson ,

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