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frequently met the brethren in open lodge ; and the effect was , that in spite of the tyrannical edicts , Freemasons' lodges were established in various parts of the kingdom . In many the principles of science , alike in theory ancl practice , were cultivated ; " in others , ancl which system the modern Masons have universally adopted , the implements ancl instruments of labour were converted into emblems of social ancl moral virtues , and their lied to the inculcation of moral and ious duties
uses app relig . Notwithstanding the resistance offered in the early part of " Henry VI . ' s reign , that monarch himself joined the Order in the year 1442 , and was indefatigable in obtaining a perfect knowledge of the art : and he at great pains revised the charges ancl constitution of the Order . A record of the reign of Edward IV . runs thus : — " The company of Masons , being otherwise termed Freemasons , of auncient staunding and good reckoningeby means of affable and kinde meetinges dyverse tymesand
, , as a lovynge brotherhode used to doe , did frequente this mutuale assembly in the tyme of Henry VI ., in the twelfthe yeare of his most gracious rayne , A . D . 1434 " Ancl the same record proceeds to state , that the charges and laws of the Freemasons " have been seen and perused by our late sovereign , Henry VI ., ancl by the Lordes of his most honnerable Councille , who have allowed them , and declared that they be righte goode and reasonable to be holclenas they have been drawne out and
, collected from recordes of auncient tymes , " & c . Many extensive and important alterations were made in the Cathedral of Canterbury , uncier the superintendence of Archbishop Chicheley , and which the duly versed Mason readily discovers by their accordance witli the established laws and rules of the Order .
A rapid scrutiny of the curiously carved arches and intricate points of this magnificent pile , inspires a deeper feeling of admiration ancl veneration in the Freemason ' s heart , from the proof it affords of the fidelity witb which its architects ancl builders have adhered to the fundamental principles of art , taught in the Lodges of Instruction in the early clays of the ancient Order . The Lodge was re-opened , in the spacious Guildhall concert-room , in the presence of a large and highly respectable company of the
fraternity , congregated from all parts of the province , and who manifested the greatest joy and gladness at the auspicious event . Bro . Thomas Pryer , of London , one of the highest order of Masons , and an honorary member of the Canterbury Lodge , officiated in the chair . Bro . Robert Walker , filled the second principal office—that of Warden ; and Bro . Richard Hunt , that of junior Warden . The usual ceremonials were observed with the precision , correctness , and eclat which ever distinguish
the effective discharge of their duties by active members . One opinion only prevailed—that Canterbury would once more become the nucleus of Freemasonry—the blazing star of the Order in Kent ; and intimations were given of the desire of many of the leading inhabitants to join the harmonious brotherhood . Bro . Pryer read a letter from the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . L . C . Humfrey , Q . C , expressive of his regret at being unablefrom a professional engagementto attend on the occasion
, , , but promising an early visit , and evincing a deep solicitude in the prosperity and welfare of the Lodge . At the termination of the interesting ceremony of initiation of new members , the presiding officer , Bro . Pryer , delivered a charge upon the design and principles of Masonry . MARGATE . —The Prov . Grand Meeting for the county of Kent has been fixed by the R . W . the Prov . Grand Master for the 21 st August .
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Provincial.
frequently met the brethren in open lodge ; and the effect was , that in spite of the tyrannical edicts , Freemasons' lodges were established in various parts of the kingdom . In many the principles of science , alike in theory ancl practice , were cultivated ; " in others , ancl which system the modern Masons have universally adopted , the implements ancl instruments of labour were converted into emblems of social ancl moral virtues , and their lied to the inculcation of moral and ious duties
uses app relig . Notwithstanding the resistance offered in the early part of " Henry VI . ' s reign , that monarch himself joined the Order in the year 1442 , and was indefatigable in obtaining a perfect knowledge of the art : and he at great pains revised the charges ancl constitution of the Order . A record of the reign of Edward IV . runs thus : — " The company of Masons , being otherwise termed Freemasons , of auncient staunding and good reckoningeby means of affable and kinde meetinges dyverse tymesand
, , as a lovynge brotherhode used to doe , did frequente this mutuale assembly in the tyme of Henry VI ., in the twelfthe yeare of his most gracious rayne , A . D . 1434 " Ancl the same record proceeds to state , that the charges and laws of the Freemasons " have been seen and perused by our late sovereign , Henry VI ., ancl by the Lordes of his most honnerable Councille , who have allowed them , and declared that they be righte goode and reasonable to be holclenas they have been drawne out and
, collected from recordes of auncient tymes , " & c . Many extensive and important alterations were made in the Cathedral of Canterbury , uncier the superintendence of Archbishop Chicheley , and which the duly versed Mason readily discovers by their accordance witli the established laws and rules of the Order .
A rapid scrutiny of the curiously carved arches and intricate points of this magnificent pile , inspires a deeper feeling of admiration ancl veneration in the Freemason ' s heart , from the proof it affords of the fidelity witb which its architects ancl builders have adhered to the fundamental principles of art , taught in the Lodges of Instruction in the early clays of the ancient Order . The Lodge was re-opened , in the spacious Guildhall concert-room , in the presence of a large and highly respectable company of the
fraternity , congregated from all parts of the province , and who manifested the greatest joy and gladness at the auspicious event . Bro . Thomas Pryer , of London , one of the highest order of Masons , and an honorary member of the Canterbury Lodge , officiated in the chair . Bro . Robert Walker , filled the second principal office—that of Warden ; and Bro . Richard Hunt , that of junior Warden . The usual ceremonials were observed with the precision , correctness , and eclat which ever distinguish
the effective discharge of their duties by active members . One opinion only prevailed—that Canterbury would once more become the nucleus of Freemasonry—the blazing star of the Order in Kent ; and intimations were given of the desire of many of the leading inhabitants to join the harmonious brotherhood . Bro . Pryer read a letter from the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . L . C . Humfrey , Q . C , expressive of his regret at being unablefrom a professional engagementto attend on the occasion
, , , but promising an early visit , and evincing a deep solicitude in the prosperity and welfare of the Lodge . At the termination of the interesting ceremony of initiation of new members , the presiding officer , Bro . Pryer , delivered a charge upon the design and principles of Masonry . MARGATE . —The Prov . Grand Meeting for the county of Kent has been fixed by the R . W . the Prov . Grand Master for the 21 st August .