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regret alluded to , insure improved habits of study , rapid advancement , ancl a speedy removal of the apparent insuperable difficulty of attaining Masonic proficiency , unless at a sacrifice of time , involving the neglect of daily avocations . The correctness of this remark may be proved by Brethren who attempt systematically to obtain a knoAvledge of our rites ancl ceremonies , AA'hose agreeable surprise , in Avhich caseof the rapid progress resulting from such continuous
ap-, plication , Avill soon be manifested . To stimulate the inquiring Brother to perform this agreeable task , to extend Masonic intercourse , and to promote Freemasonry in general , Ave shall narrate the ori gin , experience , and success , during two Sessions , of a private Lodge of Instruction , established for the purpose of acquiring , first , a competent knowledge of the making of a Craft Lodgeaccording to the approved Ritualand subsequentl
, , y , that of the Lectures in the three Degrees . A feAv Brethren , on terms of friendship , being desirous of fully qualifying themselves for the duties of the offices they respectively filled in a large Lodge , in one of the principal toAvns in the north of England , resolved to establish a private Lodge of Instruction , to be simple in its plan , punctual in its time of meeting and closing , efficient in its mode of instructioncorrect in its disciline and practice
, p , and economical in its arrangements . The discussions on this subject took place in conjunction with another mutual friend and Brother , Avho had received instruction from the late Brother Peter Gilkes , had acquired a knoAvledge of the ceremonies of the three Degrees in Craft Masonry , and of that of the Royal Arch , from the late Bro .
George Adams ; and AA'I IO had been installed Master of a Lodge , by Bro . the Rev . Dr . Oliver , Avith Avhom he had enjoyed the privilege of long Masonic intercourse , ancl with Avhom he had co-operated as a Provincial Officer , Avhen that distinguished Brother held the office of D . Pr . G . M . for Lincolnshire . This Brother was solicited to act as Honorary Preceptor , with Avhich desire he cheerfully complied . Other Brethren , equally anxious to attain Masonic proficiency , on
being initiated , joined the Lodge of Instruction . The subjoined Bye-laAvs Avere then adopted , and the first meeting of the Session Avas held at the house of an esteemed Brother , Avhose professional engagements have since occasioned his removal to the metropolis , Avhere he sometimes attends the meetings of a Lodge of Instruction . The folloAving mode of instruction Avas proposed and acted upon . The Preceptor relied on the general factof every one possessingin a
, , greater or less degree , the faculty of memory in its divisions into objects , AA'ords , and events , one of Avhich divisions is sometimes powerfully developed , sometimes the Avhole in combination ; but rarely are they so feebly manifested , as not to be impressed bysystematic exercise . He , therefore , depended much more on the Brethren ' s recollection of the object or event connected with the ceremonies of opening and closing a Lodgeand of those of initiation
, , passing , and raising , than on their remembrance of the precise Avords in common use , Avhich Avords the Preceptor maintained Avould generally occur to the mind , if the object or event , described by such Avords , Avas clearly impressed upon the memory . Hence each member of the Society , in turn , AA'as required to give , in the usual order , a correct description of each object and event in the ceremonies of opening and closing a Lodge , and in the initiating , passing ,
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Provincial.
regret alluded to , insure improved habits of study , rapid advancement , ancl a speedy removal of the apparent insuperable difficulty of attaining Masonic proficiency , unless at a sacrifice of time , involving the neglect of daily avocations . The correctness of this remark may be proved by Brethren who attempt systematically to obtain a knoAvledge of our rites ancl ceremonies , AA'hose agreeable surprise , in Avhich caseof the rapid progress resulting from such continuous
ap-, plication , Avill soon be manifested . To stimulate the inquiring Brother to perform this agreeable task , to extend Masonic intercourse , and to promote Freemasonry in general , Ave shall narrate the ori gin , experience , and success , during two Sessions , of a private Lodge of Instruction , established for the purpose of acquiring , first , a competent knowledge of the making of a Craft Lodgeaccording to the approved Ritualand subsequentl
, , y , that of the Lectures in the three Degrees . A feAv Brethren , on terms of friendship , being desirous of fully qualifying themselves for the duties of the offices they respectively filled in a large Lodge , in one of the principal toAvns in the north of England , resolved to establish a private Lodge of Instruction , to be simple in its plan , punctual in its time of meeting and closing , efficient in its mode of instructioncorrect in its disciline and practice
, p , and economical in its arrangements . The discussions on this subject took place in conjunction with another mutual friend and Brother , Avho had received instruction from the late Brother Peter Gilkes , had acquired a knoAvledge of the ceremonies of the three Degrees in Craft Masonry , and of that of the Royal Arch , from the late Bro .
George Adams ; and AA'I IO had been installed Master of a Lodge , by Bro . the Rev . Dr . Oliver , Avith Avhom he had enjoyed the privilege of long Masonic intercourse , ancl with Avhom he had co-operated as a Provincial Officer , Avhen that distinguished Brother held the office of D . Pr . G . M . for Lincolnshire . This Brother was solicited to act as Honorary Preceptor , with Avhich desire he cheerfully complied . Other Brethren , equally anxious to attain Masonic proficiency , on
being initiated , joined the Lodge of Instruction . The subjoined Bye-laAvs Avere then adopted , and the first meeting of the Session Avas held at the house of an esteemed Brother , Avhose professional engagements have since occasioned his removal to the metropolis , Avhere he sometimes attends the meetings of a Lodge of Instruction . The folloAving mode of instruction Avas proposed and acted upon . The Preceptor relied on the general factof every one possessingin a
, , greater or less degree , the faculty of memory in its divisions into objects , AA'ords , and events , one of Avhich divisions is sometimes powerfully developed , sometimes the Avhole in combination ; but rarely are they so feebly manifested , as not to be impressed bysystematic exercise . He , therefore , depended much more on the Brethren ' s recollection of the object or event connected with the ceremonies of opening and closing a Lodgeand of those of initiation
, , passing , and raising , than on their remembrance of the precise Avords in common use , Avhich Avords the Preceptor maintained Avould generally occur to the mind , if the object or event , described by such Avords , Avas clearly impressed upon the memory . Hence each member of the Society , in turn , AA'as required to give , in the usual order , a correct description of each object and event in the ceremonies of opening and closing a Lodge , and in the initiating , passing ,