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Masonic Intelligence.

liad endeavoured to do their duty and if they had not with the approbation of the lirethren , they felt themselves amply rewarded for all their exertions . He trusted that the suggestion of the R . W . D . G . M ., that there should be another festival in the course of the year , in aid of the Building Fund for the Boys School , [ would be carried out , and that ere long , they might be enabled to refer with pride , to a noble building In Avhich as many as possible of their boys might be educated together on one system . The right hon . chairman Avas sure that they could not adjourn to the glee room

Avithout drinking to the health of the ladies Avho had honoured them with their presence that evening . The toast having been most rapturousty responded to , the D . G . M again called attention to the propriety of forming a committee to get up a second festival in aid of the Building Fund , promising if the committee would communicate 'with him , he AA'Ould obtain the consent of the G . M . to its being held , and head the list of subscriptions with a donation of i' 50 . The company then separated , such of ihe brethren Avho had the entree , amusing themselves as best they could , until

persnitted , under the absurd regulations of the SteAvards , to join their ladies in , to us , that abomination of abominations , the glee room . The musical arrangements , under She direction of our worthy Br . Lawler , assisted by the Misses Birch , Poole , and Clara Henderson , and Brs . Allen , Donald King , aud T . Jolly , Avere excellent , and gave the most perfect satisfaction to every person present . Mr . Higgs Avas an efficient toastmaster , but though knowing the excellence of his private character , Ave must protest against non-masons being employed in such an office , Avhere he cannot fail to hear observations and Avitness signs Avhich should be understood onl y by the initiated . We the more especially object to the arrangement , inasmuch as AVO JCIIOAV that many sompetent brethren would have been glad to undertake the duties .

LONDON LODGES

GKAND STEAA ' LODGE . — Owing to the National Fast , the meeting of this Lodge , which ought to have taken place on the 21 st , Avas postponed until the third Wednesday in the present month . GRAND MASTER ' LODGE ( NO . 1 ) . —This highly distinguished and well appointed lodge , whose splendid Gothic furniture is not only most elegant , but well adapted to modern convenience , held its meeting at the Freemasons' Tavern , on March 19 th , Triien the W . M . Br . Potter , in a most able manner , raised a brother to the third

degree . Several distinguished visitors were present , who expressed great delight at ihe excellent government and working of the Lodge . LODGE OV ANTIQUITY ( NO . 2 ) . —This Lodge held its meeting at the Freemasons ' Tavern , on Wednesday , February 28 th , the W . M . Br . Tomkin , presiding . The furniture and general appearance of this venerable Lodge , though perhaps ill suited lor the convenience of modern rooms , seems , on entering , to strike the mind of a Mason with aAve and reverencewhen he considers that it is the onlLodin

exist-, y ge ance in London which connects us with Masonry in its primitive state . Here , a brother may fancy he sees in his mind ' s eye , Sir Christopher Wren sitting on the dais , supported b y his lords , as they Avere termed in those days ( or employers in the modern ) , and his well-selected Wardens sitting by their stone pedestals , listening to She report of a brother in the West , or entering into and explaining the details of some of the Avonderful emanations of his master mind , or perhaps illustrating the ¦ beaut y of Masonry by the practice of its greatest ornament—charity . Or he

may carry his refections to the time when our ancient brethren met in Monastic structures , surrounded by the glories of their art , protected against the lawlessness of the times ( when men were shedding their blood like Avater , and seeming only to try how fer the power of destruction might be carried ) , knowing in their sacred retreats , wisdom and skill could alone hold their meetings in security . Again , Avhen a brother . looks round the festive board , and hears Brs . King , LaAvlerGenge and

otherssing-, , ing their good old English songs , ho may fancy he sits amongst the ancient brethren , after their labours , and looking upon the proud and happy expression of their countenances as they sang the jocund song , ancl drank prosperity to the Craft , and to those Avho supported them in the execution of their stupendous works . We trust for She sake of those AA'ho prize our ancient traditions , that the members of this Lodge -sill ever maintain it against the destructive hand of time , and show to the Masonic

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THE GRAND LODGE AND THE PATRIOTIC FUND. Article 1
THE ASYLUM FOR AGED FREEMASONS AND THEIR WIDOWS. Article 1
THE BOYS' SCHOOL. Article 2
FREEMASONRY IN ENGLAND. Article 3
BROTHERLY LOVE. Article 7
THE SWEETEST FLOWER. Article 12
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE. Article 13
PROVINCIAL LODGES. Article 30
SCOTLAND. Article 40
THE COLONIES. Article 43
INDIA. Article 44
CHINA. Article 47
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 47
SUMMARY OF NEWS FOR MARCH. Article 48
OBITUARY. Article 51
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 52
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Masonic Intelligence.

liad endeavoured to do their duty and if they had not with the approbation of the lirethren , they felt themselves amply rewarded for all their exertions . He trusted that the suggestion of the R . W . D . G . M ., that there should be another festival in the course of the year , in aid of the Building Fund for the Boys School , [ would be carried out , and that ere long , they might be enabled to refer with pride , to a noble building In Avhich as many as possible of their boys might be educated together on one system . The right hon . chairman Avas sure that they could not adjourn to the glee room

Avithout drinking to the health of the ladies Avho had honoured them with their presence that evening . The toast having been most rapturousty responded to , the D . G . M again called attention to the propriety of forming a committee to get up a second festival in aid of the Building Fund , promising if the committee would communicate 'with him , he AA'Ould obtain the consent of the G . M . to its being held , and head the list of subscriptions with a donation of i' 50 . The company then separated , such of ihe brethren Avho had the entree , amusing themselves as best they could , until

persnitted , under the absurd regulations of the SteAvards , to join their ladies in , to us , that abomination of abominations , the glee room . The musical arrangements , under She direction of our worthy Br . Lawler , assisted by the Misses Birch , Poole , and Clara Henderson , and Brs . Allen , Donald King , aud T . Jolly , Avere excellent , and gave the most perfect satisfaction to every person present . Mr . Higgs Avas an efficient toastmaster , but though knowing the excellence of his private character , Ave must protest against non-masons being employed in such an office , Avhere he cannot fail to hear observations and Avitness signs Avhich should be understood onl y by the initiated . We the more especially object to the arrangement , inasmuch as AVO JCIIOAV that many sompetent brethren would have been glad to undertake the duties .

LONDON LODGES

GKAND STEAA ' LODGE . — Owing to the National Fast , the meeting of this Lodge , which ought to have taken place on the 21 st , Avas postponed until the third Wednesday in the present month . GRAND MASTER ' LODGE ( NO . 1 ) . —This highly distinguished and well appointed lodge , whose splendid Gothic furniture is not only most elegant , but well adapted to modern convenience , held its meeting at the Freemasons' Tavern , on March 19 th , Triien the W . M . Br . Potter , in a most able manner , raised a brother to the third

degree . Several distinguished visitors were present , who expressed great delight at ihe excellent government and working of the Lodge . LODGE OV ANTIQUITY ( NO . 2 ) . —This Lodge held its meeting at the Freemasons ' Tavern , on Wednesday , February 28 th , the W . M . Br . Tomkin , presiding . The furniture and general appearance of this venerable Lodge , though perhaps ill suited lor the convenience of modern rooms , seems , on entering , to strike the mind of a Mason with aAve and reverencewhen he considers that it is the onlLodin

exist-, y ge ance in London which connects us with Masonry in its primitive state . Here , a brother may fancy he sees in his mind ' s eye , Sir Christopher Wren sitting on the dais , supported b y his lords , as they Avere termed in those days ( or employers in the modern ) , and his well-selected Wardens sitting by their stone pedestals , listening to She report of a brother in the West , or entering into and explaining the details of some of the Avonderful emanations of his master mind , or perhaps illustrating the ¦ beaut y of Masonry by the practice of its greatest ornament—charity . Or he

may carry his refections to the time when our ancient brethren met in Monastic structures , surrounded by the glories of their art , protected against the lawlessness of the times ( when men were shedding their blood like Avater , and seeming only to try how fer the power of destruction might be carried ) , knowing in their sacred retreats , wisdom and skill could alone hold their meetings in security . Again , Avhen a brother . looks round the festive board , and hears Brs . King , LaAvlerGenge and

otherssing-, , ing their good old English songs , ho may fancy he sits amongst the ancient brethren , after their labours , and looking upon the proud and happy expression of their countenances as they sang the jocund song , ancl drank prosperity to the Craft , and to those Avho supported them in the execution of their stupendous works . We trust for She sake of those AA'ho prize our ancient traditions , that the members of this Lodge -sill ever maintain it against the destructive hand of time , and show to the Masonic

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