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toast . —Bro . GOODWIN , in rising to return thanks , observed that it was a p leasure to acknowledge the toast . They had been a little too hasty in the choice of their AV . M ., who , after having been installed , left them to do their work how they could , ancl if it had not been for J . R . AVarren ' s ill-health , which brought him amongst them , he did not know what they would have done , for , owing to the want of a lodge of instruction in his time he was not equal to the working . Owing to Bro .

AVood-, warcl ' s indefatigable exertions they were , he hoped , likely to be more successful in future , for they now had a regular school , of which many of their lodge were members , and to which the P . M . ' s were much indebted , as well for its teaching as the way their health had been proposed ancl accepted that night . —Bro . J . E . VVAEEEN was glad to propose the next toast . The accomp lishment of a cherished design was a great fact , and by the exertions of Woodward

arduous Bro . , their Lodge of Instruction was now a groat fact for the province of Surrey . Its fruits were to be seen in the almost perfect working of their AV . M ., Bro . Woodward ; their S . AV .. Bro . Locock Webb ; and the J . AV ., Bro . Strong ; whose progress had been truly wonderful , and would confer honour on any lodge in the kingdom . He hoped they would do all they could to teach the young Masons around them , and use the knowledge they had gained to the

advantage of the province of Survey . He concluded by proposing " The Health of the AV . M ., S . W ., and J . W . " of the East Surrey Lodge of Concord Lodge of Instruction . —Bro . AVOODWAED , W . M ., was extremely obliged for the manner in which they had been spoken of . It had been a peculiai hobby of his to establish that lodge of instruction , and he had worked hard to keep it together . The Wardens and those who had helped him were entitled to as large a portion of thanks as himself , for without

them he could not have carried it on . There were a large number of Masons in Croydon and Norwood , and to suit their convenience the night of meeting had been changed , but they still remained absentees . If they wanted to learn Masonry they must attend a lodge of instruction , for what did any initiate know of it who only attended his mother lodge ? The beauties of the science was only to be found in the fifteen sections . Then , again , they would learn their duties in a lodge of instruction , for he thought it a dishonour for any brother to

accept an office he could not discharge , and a disgrace to the lodge to give such a one office . A brother who was incompetent ought to say , let me stand back till I can do my part perfectly . He was much obliged for his health having been drank , and should leave the AVardens to answer for themselves . —Bro . STRONG , S . AA ., had very little to say , for , instead of teaching , he had been taught , and had derived great benefit from the workingwhich he hoped to

, attend regularly in future . On his own behalf , he returned thanks for the toast . Bro . Locock AVebb , J . W ., concurred in all that had fallen from the AV . M . and S . W ., and although he could not say anything new on the subject , yet he would make a few remarks so as to obtain a wider audience than he could command on other occasions . Twelve months ago , they had a similar meeting to that evening's , and mustered some

twentylive or six brethren , but it was very clear to him that , only on such occasions were then numbers so large , which might be tested by turning to the books , where it would bs seen that their average attendance was not eight per meeting . They had tried all means to induce the' easy brethren to attend . They had changed their night because every one could come if it was on a Friday ! But Friday came , and it was the old story , except when the Friday happened to be the annual banquet .

He had attended every meeting of the lodge of instruction since its formation , with but one exception , ancl then he was ill . It was with difficulty they could , at times , make up five , and he considered it a disgrace for them , now in the third year of their existence , to have to go about to bring Masons in . They , the AV . M ., S . W ., and himself , had been complimented by name , for their improvement , but out of thirty members , what were three ; In a lodge mustering , as their parent lodge did , some fort

y brethren , he thought every one of them ought to have been there , but they , and others , either don't , won't , or can't come . Of the thirty members on their own books twelve lived iu Croydon , ancl many at Norwood , only a mile or two distant ; and what ivas that , in a clear night , but a healthy walk , improvement , and brotherly society ? ¦ Masonry was not to be learned in the ceremonies ; it could onl y be appreciated through the lectures ; and who had taught them how to appreciate it , and been their greatest help ? Their London brethren , Bros . John Harris , J . R . Warren , and E . II . Frances . He hoped

to see the brethren attend more numerously in the future , and and not pay the bad compliment to their instructors by mustering only two or three pupils for their kindness in coming to them . AVith thanks for his portion of the toast , he resumed his seat . — -Bro . AVOODWARD , AV . M ., gave the next toast , "The Health of the Masonic Instructors of the East Surrey Lodge of Instruction , Bros . John Harris , of the Asylum , an old and much respected Mason , Bro . E . H . Frances , a very well-known and

capable brother , whose regular attendance was beyond praise , and Bro . J . R . Warren , who was also as well-known , ancl had frequently come there suffering from such ill-health , that it has been painful to witness . These three brethren were the mainstay ftf the lodge , and he was proud to give the health of such excellent instructors . —Bro . JonN HAEEIS , who , notwithstanding his blindness , seems to be as well as ever , returned thanks for the honour they had clone him . He was always delihted to be there

g , as to mix in Masonry was a pleasure to him , and he hoped he might long continue to be amongst them . —Bro . FRANCES was glad if he had rendered them any service , and he hoped that they would grow more numerous . Ho well remembered oue very rainy night , when the AV . M . ancl himself were the only two present ; but he hoped that , from the publicity that would be given to that night's meetingtheir attendance would next year be

, average ra ther over twenty than under eight . —Bro . J . R . WAKKEN , though labouring under ill-health , which had procured him six months leave of absence from the Percy Lodge of instruction , ancl though he ought not to have been there then , he could not resist devoting a little of his time to their service . He had been delighted to see Bro . Frances so regular in his attendance , as he could not be regular himself . It was a serious matter to him , for through

bad health he was prevented being at his post in the Percy Lodge of Instruction , which was the most ancient lodge of tbe kind , and had been Peter Gilkes ' s own foundation . At all times he was happy to afford oval instruction to his brethren , that being the only method by which Masonry could be taught , and for their kindness to himself ancl his brother instructors he expressed himself very grateful . Tlie toast of "THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE" having been given ancl replied to , the meeting broke up .

NORTHUMBERLAND . NEWCJISTL-E-ON-TYNE . —Newcastle-oil- Tyne ( No . 24 ) . —This lodge was opened at the Freemasons' Hull , Blicket-strett , on February 5 th , by Bro . Londes , P . M ., in the absence of the WM . assisted by the officers of the lodge . The minutes of las ; , meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . John Hall Baircl being duly elected , was initiated into tho mysteries of the Order , by Bro . A . Chapman , P . M . and Treasurer of tlie lodge . One candidate

was passed to the F . C . degree , by tho acting AV . M ., ancl one raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., by Bro . Chapham , P . M . The following P . M . s were also present . Bros . B . Thompson , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; Hotham , P . Prov . G . J . W . ; Clapham , P . Prov . G . Reg . of Durham ; Banister , P . Prov . G . S . W ., Durham , & c , Brydon , P . M . 56 ; Smails , AV . M . 193 ; Smails , of Lodge 24 , Calafornia , & c . Several propositions for the benefit of tha lodge were proposed ancl carried unanimously ; also applications for relief entertained , and general business over , the lodge was closed in form ancl with solemn prayer .

AVESTMORELAND . KESDJIL . — Union Lodge ( No . 151 ) . —Friday , February lOfch being the regular meeting , the lodge was opened by the W . M . Bro . Home , Prov . G . Supt . of Works , assisted by the officers of the lodge . The minutes of last regular meeting were read ancl confirmed . Bros . Thompson ancl Hogg wishing to take the 3 rd degree , were examined , ancl satisfactorily proved thenproficiency in the former degrees . They were presented to Bro .

Banister , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . West Lancashire , and each separately raised to the sublime degree of W . M ., iu his usual earnest ancl impressive manner . Bro . Pettit acting as S . D . The lodge was closed to the 1 st degree , and Mr . Chas . Briesley who had been unanimously elected , was properly prepared and presented to the W . M ., who initiated him into the mysteries of the Order , with great care . The business of the lodge over , it was closed in due form and with prayer . This lodge , which has been dormant for several years , is now , under the superintendence of the W . M ., being brought to life and vigour , and bids fair to be an excellent lodge .

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ANTIQUITY OF MASONIC DEGREES. Article 1
CHRONOLOGY VIEWED THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF ASTRONOMY AND FREEMASONRY. MASONRY. Article 2
NEW MATERIALS FOR THE LIFE OF JOHN FLAXMAN, R.A. Article 3
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 5
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 7
METROPOLITAN. Article 8
PROVINCIAL. Article 11
SCOTLAND. Article 14
MARK MASONRY. Article 15
ROYAL ARCH. Article 16
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. Article 16
MASONIC FESTIVITIES. Article 16
WEST INDIES. Article 16
THE WEEK. Article 18
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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Provincial.

toast . —Bro . GOODWIN , in rising to return thanks , observed that it was a p leasure to acknowledge the toast . They had been a little too hasty in the choice of their AV . M ., who , after having been installed , left them to do their work how they could , ancl if it had not been for J . R . AVarren ' s ill-health , which brought him amongst them , he did not know what they would have done , for , owing to the want of a lodge of instruction in his time he was not equal to the working . Owing to Bro .

AVood-, warcl ' s indefatigable exertions they were , he hoped , likely to be more successful in future , for they now had a regular school , of which many of their lodge were members , and to which the P . M . ' s were much indebted , as well for its teaching as the way their health had been proposed ancl accepted that night . —Bro . J . E . VVAEEEN was glad to propose the next toast . The accomp lishment of a cherished design was a great fact , and by the exertions of Woodward

arduous Bro . , their Lodge of Instruction was now a groat fact for the province of Surrey . Its fruits were to be seen in the almost perfect working of their AV . M ., Bro . Woodward ; their S . AV .. Bro . Locock Webb ; and the J . AV ., Bro . Strong ; whose progress had been truly wonderful , and would confer honour on any lodge in the kingdom . He hoped they would do all they could to teach the young Masons around them , and use the knowledge they had gained to the

advantage of the province of Survey . He concluded by proposing " The Health of the AV . M ., S . W ., and J . W . " of the East Surrey Lodge of Concord Lodge of Instruction . —Bro . AVOODWAED , W . M ., was extremely obliged for the manner in which they had been spoken of . It had been a peculiai hobby of his to establish that lodge of instruction , and he had worked hard to keep it together . The Wardens and those who had helped him were entitled to as large a portion of thanks as himself , for without

them he could not have carried it on . There were a large number of Masons in Croydon and Norwood , and to suit their convenience the night of meeting had been changed , but they still remained absentees . If they wanted to learn Masonry they must attend a lodge of instruction , for what did any initiate know of it who only attended his mother lodge ? The beauties of the science was only to be found in the fifteen sections . Then , again , they would learn their duties in a lodge of instruction , for he thought it a dishonour for any brother to

accept an office he could not discharge , and a disgrace to the lodge to give such a one office . A brother who was incompetent ought to say , let me stand back till I can do my part perfectly . He was much obliged for his health having been drank , and should leave the AVardens to answer for themselves . —Bro . STRONG , S . AA ., had very little to say , for , instead of teaching , he had been taught , and had derived great benefit from the workingwhich he hoped to

, attend regularly in future . On his own behalf , he returned thanks for the toast . Bro . Locock AVebb , J . W ., concurred in all that had fallen from the AV . M . and S . W ., and although he could not say anything new on the subject , yet he would make a few remarks so as to obtain a wider audience than he could command on other occasions . Twelve months ago , they had a similar meeting to that evening's , and mustered some

twentylive or six brethren , but it was very clear to him that , only on such occasions were then numbers so large , which might be tested by turning to the books , where it would bs seen that their average attendance was not eight per meeting . They had tried all means to induce the' easy brethren to attend . They had changed their night because every one could come if it was on a Friday ! But Friday came , and it was the old story , except when the Friday happened to be the annual banquet .

He had attended every meeting of the lodge of instruction since its formation , with but one exception , ancl then he was ill . It was with difficulty they could , at times , make up five , and he considered it a disgrace for them , now in the third year of their existence , to have to go about to bring Masons in . They , the AV . M ., S . W ., and himself , had been complimented by name , for their improvement , but out of thirty members , what were three ; In a lodge mustering , as their parent lodge did , some fort

y brethren , he thought every one of them ought to have been there , but they , and others , either don't , won't , or can't come . Of the thirty members on their own books twelve lived iu Croydon , ancl many at Norwood , only a mile or two distant ; and what ivas that , in a clear night , but a healthy walk , improvement , and brotherly society ? ¦ Masonry was not to be learned in the ceremonies ; it could onl y be appreciated through the lectures ; and who had taught them how to appreciate it , and been their greatest help ? Their London brethren , Bros . John Harris , J . R . Warren , and E . II . Frances . He hoped

to see the brethren attend more numerously in the future , and and not pay the bad compliment to their instructors by mustering only two or three pupils for their kindness in coming to them . AVith thanks for his portion of the toast , he resumed his seat . — -Bro . AVOODWARD , AV . M ., gave the next toast , "The Health of the Masonic Instructors of the East Surrey Lodge of Instruction , Bros . John Harris , of the Asylum , an old and much respected Mason , Bro . E . H . Frances , a very well-known and

capable brother , whose regular attendance was beyond praise , and Bro . J . R . Warren , who was also as well-known , ancl had frequently come there suffering from such ill-health , that it has been painful to witness . These three brethren were the mainstay ftf the lodge , and he was proud to give the health of such excellent instructors . —Bro . JonN HAEEIS , who , notwithstanding his blindness , seems to be as well as ever , returned thanks for the honour they had clone him . He was always delihted to be there

g , as to mix in Masonry was a pleasure to him , and he hoped he might long continue to be amongst them . —Bro . FRANCES was glad if he had rendered them any service , and he hoped that they would grow more numerous . Ho well remembered oue very rainy night , when the AV . M . ancl himself were the only two present ; but he hoped that , from the publicity that would be given to that night's meetingtheir attendance would next year be

, average ra ther over twenty than under eight . —Bro . J . R . WAKKEN , though labouring under ill-health , which had procured him six months leave of absence from the Percy Lodge of instruction , ancl though he ought not to have been there then , he could not resist devoting a little of his time to their service . He had been delighted to see Bro . Frances so regular in his attendance , as he could not be regular himself . It was a serious matter to him , for through

bad health he was prevented being at his post in the Percy Lodge of Instruction , which was the most ancient lodge of tbe kind , and had been Peter Gilkes ' s own foundation . At all times he was happy to afford oval instruction to his brethren , that being the only method by which Masonry could be taught , and for their kindness to himself ancl his brother instructors he expressed himself very grateful . Tlie toast of "THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE" having been given ancl replied to , the meeting broke up .

NORTHUMBERLAND . NEWCJISTL-E-ON-TYNE . —Newcastle-oil- Tyne ( No . 24 ) . —This lodge was opened at the Freemasons' Hull , Blicket-strett , on February 5 th , by Bro . Londes , P . M ., in the absence of the WM . assisted by the officers of the lodge . The minutes of las ; , meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . John Hall Baircl being duly elected , was initiated into tho mysteries of the Order , by Bro . A . Chapman , P . M . and Treasurer of tlie lodge . One candidate

was passed to the F . C . degree , by tho acting AV . M ., ancl one raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., by Bro . Chapham , P . M . The following P . M . s were also present . Bros . B . Thompson , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; Hotham , P . Prov . G . J . W . ; Clapham , P . Prov . G . Reg . of Durham ; Banister , P . Prov . G . S . W ., Durham , & c , Brydon , P . M . 56 ; Smails , AV . M . 193 ; Smails , of Lodge 24 , Calafornia , & c . Several propositions for the benefit of tha lodge were proposed ancl carried unanimously ; also applications for relief entertained , and general business over , the lodge was closed in form ancl with solemn prayer .

AVESTMORELAND . KESDJIL . — Union Lodge ( No . 151 ) . —Friday , February lOfch being the regular meeting , the lodge was opened by the W . M . Bro . Home , Prov . G . Supt . of Works , assisted by the officers of the lodge . The minutes of last regular meeting were read ancl confirmed . Bros . Thompson ancl Hogg wishing to take the 3 rd degree , were examined , ancl satisfactorily proved thenproficiency in the former degrees . They were presented to Bro .

Banister , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . West Lancashire , and each separately raised to the sublime degree of W . M ., iu his usual earnest ancl impressive manner . Bro . Pettit acting as S . D . The lodge was closed to the 1 st degree , and Mr . Chas . Briesley who had been unanimously elected , was properly prepared and presented to the W . M ., who initiated him into the mysteries of the Order , with great care . The business of the lodge over , it was closed in due form and with prayer . This lodge , which has been dormant for several years , is now , under the superintendence of the W . M ., being brought to life and vigour , and bids fair to be an excellent lodge .

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