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Notices Of Meetings
Glasgow Provincial Eoyal Arch Festival . —St . John * Hall , kindly lent for the occasion , was well filled on Wednesday the 21 st ult ., by the members of tho various Chapters in the province of Lanark . A most excellent repast was provided , by Comp . Galloway , to which full justice waa done . Af t ? r the cloth wa 9 oleared camp the intellectual feast . Comp . F . A . Barrow , Provincial Grand
Superintendent , took the chair , supported by Comps . W . H . Smith P . G . II ., J . F . Mitchell P . G . J . On the dni * were also seated Comps . H . Inelis , of Torsonce D . G . 1 st Principal of Scotland , L . Mackersey G . Scribe E ., and Comp . R . S . Brown , 1 st P . of Chnpter 83 , ns a deputation from the Supreme G . C . The otherprovincial officers presont wove Cnmps , James Balfour P . G . S . E ., G . W . Wheeler P . G . S . N ., T . Halket P . G . T ., T . M .
Campbell P . G . lot S ., D . Lamb P . G . 2 nd S ., G . McDonald P . G . 3 rd S .. G . Thallon P . G . C ., J . Duthie P . G . S . of W ., J . Miller P . Z . 50 , J . Louttit 50 , 11 . Mackenzie J . of 50 , J . Duthie P . Z . 67 . J . Campbell Z ., W Harper , R . Pront J ., and J . Fash S . E . 69 , G . W . Wheeler Z . 73 , G . McDonald I . P . Z . 73 , J . Kinnird H . 73 . W . Gnnn J . 73 . J . Balfour S . E ., G . Muir Z . 87 , D . Lamb Z . 79 , R . Brodie J . 79 , T . Halket Z . 113 , G . Thallon
Z . 119 , D . Baker Z . 143 , H . J . Shields P . Z . 143 , G . Dyer T ., and C . Meak 1 st S . The P .. S . expressed the pleasnre he felt in presiding over such a large and influential meeting of the Arch Masons of the Province , more especially as they were favoured with a deputation from the Supreme G . C , the Deputy Grand Principal , and the G . S . E . ; he then commented on the state of the Order in the province . After
this due honour was paid to the toasts of the Queen , the Prince of Wales , and that of the Army and Navy and Volunteers . The latter toast was ably responded toby Comp . Baker Z . of 143 , as a non-commissioned officer of twenty years' standing , and now a volunteer , who conld testify to the efficiency of both arms to do all that was required of them . The Supreme Grand Chapter of Scotland was then given
from the chair . In replying in a high eulogistic speech , Comp . H . Inglis D . G . P . expressed the pleasure he experienced in being present that evening at the gathering of Eoyal Arch Masons of the West of Scotland , although he was suffering from a violent attack of neuralgia . He felt half a citizen of Glasgow , especially as he saw in th * chair his old friend Barrow , than whom a better Mason whether iu the Blue or
Red , ha did not think existed in Scotland . He was glad to corrobo-Tate his testimony as to the statement of the satisfactory state of the Order , as compared with that of the Craft , as they were in perfectly good working order , and every thingin harmony ; and tl is they would be while they continue to have snch offieers as those they now had , like his good friend Mackersey . Comp . Smith P . G . H . then gave "the
other Grand Chapters . " He was glad that those of England and Ireland were as prosperous as themselves ; as for those on the other side of the Atlantic , he could not say much , but he believed that they were doing well , there wereannmberof them , and all prospering , even as themselves . " The Provincial Grand Chapter of Lanarkshire , " was then propojed by Comp . Inglis D . G . Z . He held this to be the toast
of the night , and he felt proud to have the honour of giving it , for it was the largest Province , and he believed it was ono of the best , if not the very best of them all , and presided over by ono of the best of working Masons , who had the esteem of them nil , and was always honoured when ho camo to tbe East . He was one who knew Masonry from its foundation np to its very summit—up to
the 32 nd degree . Comp . Barrow acknowledged the compliment paid to him , as the head of the Province , and to the Comps . who had so loyally supported him in all his efforts to carrvout the trno principles of the Order . Comp . Mitchell P . GJ . then gave " The Daughter Chapters . " If it was not for the Daughter Chapters , neither the Provincial nor the Supreme could exist . The Order was deserving of
support , and every M . M . ought to he a R . A . Mason ; it was the completion of the 3 rd degree , and he trusted every one would exert himself till there were as many R . A . ' s as they now had Master Mason ' s , for he felt that the Provincial Chapter was now composed of men of energy who would do til that was necessary to advance the best interests o ! the Order , and make it what it should be . Comp . Louttit H .
replied on behalf of Chapter 50 . They had not been quite so successful this last two years as formerly , but she was now regaining her former prestige . Comp . Baker returned thanks for 143 ; Comp . Duthie P . Z . replied for Chapter 67 . He was of opinion something was necessary to give it a higher standing in tbe eyes of the Craft ; for his part , be did not fully understand Masonry till he took the Royal Arch . Comp .
Campbell , Z . of 69 , was fully impressed with the necessity of something lieing done to improve them , and stated he was glad that the Order was progressing now . Comp . Wheeler remarked that 73 was in a very flourishing state , his officers were all very ably supporting him , and from his experience he was able to say that the Order was already taking a higher standing . For his own part , during the
twoand-a-balf years be had had the honour of filling tbe principal chair , he had himself exalted in bis own and other Chapters , eighty-seven , and been present at , and assisted in the exaltation of eighty others ; so if they were only true to themselves , to the Order , and their principles , they wonld get the higher status required . Comp . Muir , ns Z . of 87 , was pleased at being present for the first time at this
re-nnion . Comp . Lamb , on behalf of 79 , said that having reconstructed tbe Chapter , they meant it should be second to none . Comp . Thallon , for 119 , said they were progressing . Comp . T . Halket , for 113 , said , having now a new hall , they should progress still more rapidly . W . Smith P . G . H . gave " The other Orders of Masonry . " Comp . Mackersey replied , saying it was a horculean task , if he went
into the whole of them , so at this late hour , he would only just sketch them ; but he thought that he must say a word about tho next , viz .: the Royal Order , and also that of the Rose Croix , by advising them to establish a Chapter of the 18 th degree . It wonld afford the members of Supremo Grand Council , great pleasure to come to Glasgow and establish one ; all the Colonics were getting them , and he did not bke to
see Glasgow left out in the cold . Comp . J . Halket P . G . T . gave Visiting Brethren , " showing tho good that resulted from such visit ? . This was the first time For several years they had a visit from the Supreme . Comp . R . S . Brown replied it was a great pleasure for them to be present , and he thought that it was a mutual benefit , both for the Visitors and the visited , and trusted that tho msmoera would
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return the visits , and come to the Supreme Chapter next month . Comp . Mackersey then gave " the Benevolent Institutions . " Too often he found that charity began , and ofttm ended at homo , but he found that in Glasgow they really had something like charity , and it set au excellent example to all other Provinces in this respect , for without charitv , what was our system but a set of mvstic rite ?? Comp . J .
Thomson replied , it was a source of pride to lam , that he had con . ceived the idea of this Benevolent Institution , ho hadsroHt . established , had watched its early growth , and now was proud to see its sncces 3 ; they wanted to relieve true distress , but discourage those who long had tried to livo by imposture . Ho had lived to sen it a perfect success , and now it was au honour to the Craft . Comp . Campbell
P . G . 1 st S ., proposed the " Masonic Press , " regretting that they had not a purely Scotch Masonic Press , but he hoped that that would soon bo remedied by the establishment of one . Comp . Wheoler replied onbehalfofthe"FiiEEMAsoN ' sCiiRONicr-K" Comp . D . Lamb P . G . 2 nd S ., then in a highly interesting speech , proposed " the Lailies . " Comp .
Wm . Ferguson , of Chapter 69 , replied . Votes of thanks were then given to the Chairman , Croupiers , and the Committee , who had ably carried out tho arrangements during the evening . Comps . Millor and Halket at the harmonium , and Halket , Prout , Muir and MacConichie and W . Harden , by their vocal abilities contributed , to the enjoyment of the evening .
Provincial Chapter of Lanarkshire . —Held its quarterly Convocation on Friday , 23 rd February , F . A . Barrow P . G . Superintendent , presiding . In the absence of the P . G . H . and J ., their places were filled by Comps . G . Muir Z 87 , aud Baker Z 143 . There were also present—J . Balfour P . G . S . E ., G . W . Wheeler Z 73 P . G . S . N ., T . Halket , P . G . T ., T . M . C nipbell P . G . 1 st S ., D . Lamb P . G . 2 nd S .,
G . McDonald P . G . 3 rd S ., J . Duthie P . G . S . of W ., J . M . Oliver P . G . S . B ., and J . B . Handie P . G . Janitor . Arrangements were made for the annual visitations of the Chapter , after which an interesting discussion , on the present status of the Mark degree , and also the r * ode of working it , was entered fnto . The principal speakers were C . McKenzie , J . Duthie , T . M . Campbell , D . Lamb , G . McDonald ,
T . Halket , G . W . Wheeler , and William Harding . The P . G . Superintendent was pleased that the disenssion had taken place . It had tended to throw light on dark and different subjects , and with regard to the two modes of working , he held both to bo constitutional , the one , though perhaps a little in excess of the recognised ritual , was not unconstitutional ; and it tended to make the candidate more fully understand the real merits of the degree .
Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . —Was held at the Jamaica Coffee House , Cornhill , on Tuesday last , under the following Comps .: —J . Constable Z ., C . Nash H ., J . K . Stead J ., T . W . White S . E ., E . Gottheil S . N ., Major Finney P . S . The ceremony of exaltation was ably rehearsed by the three Principals , Comp .
Lindus acting as candidate . The following Comps . were elected to preside for tho ensuing fortnight : —J . K . Stead Z ., C . Nash H ., H . W . Lindus J ., S . P . Catterson S . W . The time of meeting having been altered to seven o'clock , it is hoped that hour may better suit the convenience of those who desire to attend .
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Blue Anchor Tavern , 3 Coleman-street , on tho 28 th ult , at tho hour of seven p . m . Bro . Fenner presided as W . M ., and there were present Bros . Levy S . W ., Walker J . W ., Mason S . D ., Abell J . D ., Croakes I . G ., Pitt Sec , J . Constablo Treasurer , and Preceptor pro tern . P . M . ' s Bro 3 . E . Gompertz , N .
Gluckstein , S . Hickman , and Bloomfield . The business of the even , ing was in the first place the rehearsal of the ceremony in the second degree , Bro . Groner acting as the candidate , and this was very nbly rendered by the W . M . Bro . Abbott then gave his fourth lecture on the history of tbe Craft in England , noting the principal events which occurred during the Grand Mastership of the Earl of
Loudon , the Earl of Darnsley , and the Marquis of Carnarvon . Among those to which he called special attention , were the initiation at Kew of H . R . H . Frederick Prince of Wales , in 1737 , and that of the Crown Prince of Prussia , afterwards Frederick tho Great , at Brunswick in 1738 . He also referred to the establishment of Grand Lodge in Scotland in 1736 , and tho Bull of Pope Clement XII . against
Freemasonry in 1738 . Bro . Abbott then said he should at this point digress from the strict chronological order of events in order to give them as much light as possible on those internal dissensions which had occurred fitfull y in the first instance , and towards 1738 , more regularly and forcibly , and which ultimately led to the secession of a considerable numberof brothren ,
who , in the course of a few years more , established iii London a Grand Lodge of their own . As this , however , was a large subject , Bro . Abbott contented himself with mentioning some few particulars as to the Graud Lodge at York , so that his audience might avoid the common error of confounding with this the Grand Lodge "Ancients , " first started in London in 1753 . Bro . Abbott was listened to with
that kind attention ho always receives at the hands of the brethren . Then followed the most interesting event of the evening , namely , tho presentation to our esteemed Bro . Constable of a testimonial in recog . nition of his services in originating and working the Tranquillity and Confidence Masonic Benevolent Association . The testimonial con . sisted of a receipt for a proof engraving , by Bro . Harty , of the
installation of H . R . H . the Princo of Wales as G . M ., together with a record on vellum and framed , of tho presentation , and the circumstances under which it was made . Bro . Gompertz , in presentinc this to Bro . Constable , expressed himself very fully as to the valnablo services which Brother Constable had rendered to the
cause of Masonic Charity . He considered it was owing entirely to his exertions that the Tranquillit y and Confidence Masonio Benevolent Institution had proved so great a success . £ 700 had been the direct result , while a further sum of £ 1 , 800 had been collected through its influence . Bro . Gompertz thus showed the power for good of such associations was wrj great , and he considered that
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Notices Of Meetings
Glasgow Provincial Eoyal Arch Festival . —St . John * Hall , kindly lent for the occasion , was well filled on Wednesday the 21 st ult ., by the members of tho various Chapters in the province of Lanark . A most excellent repast was provided , by Comp . Galloway , to which full justice waa done . Af t ? r the cloth wa 9 oleared camp the intellectual feast . Comp . F . A . Barrow , Provincial Grand
Superintendent , took the chair , supported by Comps . W . H . Smith P . G . II ., J . F . Mitchell P . G . J . On the dni * were also seated Comps . H . Inelis , of Torsonce D . G . 1 st Principal of Scotland , L . Mackersey G . Scribe E ., and Comp . R . S . Brown , 1 st P . of Chnpter 83 , ns a deputation from the Supreme G . C . The otherprovincial officers presont wove Cnmps , James Balfour P . G . S . E ., G . W . Wheeler P . G . S . N ., T . Halket P . G . T ., T . M .
Campbell P . G . lot S ., D . Lamb P . G . 2 nd S ., G . McDonald P . G . 3 rd S .. G . Thallon P . G . C ., J . Duthie P . G . S . of W ., J . Miller P . Z . 50 , J . Louttit 50 , 11 . Mackenzie J . of 50 , J . Duthie P . Z . 67 . J . Campbell Z ., W Harper , R . Pront J ., and J . Fash S . E . 69 , G . W . Wheeler Z . 73 , G . McDonald I . P . Z . 73 , J . Kinnird H . 73 . W . Gnnn J . 73 . J . Balfour S . E ., G . Muir Z . 87 , D . Lamb Z . 79 , R . Brodie J . 79 , T . Halket Z . 113 , G . Thallon
Z . 119 , D . Baker Z . 143 , H . J . Shields P . Z . 143 , G . Dyer T ., and C . Meak 1 st S . The P .. S . expressed the pleasnre he felt in presiding over such a large and influential meeting of the Arch Masons of the Province , more especially as they were favoured with a deputation from the Supreme G . C , the Deputy Grand Principal , and the G . S . E . ; he then commented on the state of the Order in the province . After
this due honour was paid to the toasts of the Queen , the Prince of Wales , and that of the Army and Navy and Volunteers . The latter toast was ably responded toby Comp . Baker Z . of 143 , as a non-commissioned officer of twenty years' standing , and now a volunteer , who conld testify to the efficiency of both arms to do all that was required of them . The Supreme Grand Chapter of Scotland was then given
from the chair . In replying in a high eulogistic speech , Comp . H . Inglis D . G . P . expressed the pleasure he experienced in being present that evening at the gathering of Eoyal Arch Masons of the West of Scotland , although he was suffering from a violent attack of neuralgia . He felt half a citizen of Glasgow , especially as he saw in th * chair his old friend Barrow , than whom a better Mason whether iu the Blue or
Red , ha did not think existed in Scotland . He was glad to corrobo-Tate his testimony as to the statement of the satisfactory state of the Order , as compared with that of the Craft , as they were in perfectly good working order , and every thingin harmony ; and tl is they would be while they continue to have snch offieers as those they now had , like his good friend Mackersey . Comp . Smith P . G . H . then gave "the
other Grand Chapters . " He was glad that those of England and Ireland were as prosperous as themselves ; as for those on the other side of the Atlantic , he could not say much , but he believed that they were doing well , there wereannmberof them , and all prospering , even as themselves . " The Provincial Grand Chapter of Lanarkshire , " was then propojed by Comp . Inglis D . G . Z . He held this to be the toast
of the night , and he felt proud to have the honour of giving it , for it was the largest Province , and he believed it was ono of the best , if not the very best of them all , and presided over by ono of the best of working Masons , who had the esteem of them nil , and was always honoured when ho camo to tbe East . He was one who knew Masonry from its foundation np to its very summit—up to
the 32 nd degree . Comp . Barrow acknowledged the compliment paid to him , as the head of the Province , and to the Comps . who had so loyally supported him in all his efforts to carrvout the trno principles of the Order . Comp . Mitchell P . GJ . then gave " The Daughter Chapters . " If it was not for the Daughter Chapters , neither the Provincial nor the Supreme could exist . The Order was deserving of
support , and every M . M . ought to he a R . A . Mason ; it was the completion of the 3 rd degree , and he trusted every one would exert himself till there were as many R . A . ' s as they now had Master Mason ' s , for he felt that the Provincial Chapter was now composed of men of energy who would do til that was necessary to advance the best interests o ! the Order , and make it what it should be . Comp . Louttit H .
replied on behalf of Chapter 50 . They had not been quite so successful this last two years as formerly , but she was now regaining her former prestige . Comp . Baker returned thanks for 143 ; Comp . Duthie P . Z . replied for Chapter 67 . He was of opinion something was necessary to give it a higher standing in tbe eyes of the Craft ; for his part , be did not fully understand Masonry till he took the Royal Arch . Comp .
Campbell , Z . of 69 , was fully impressed with the necessity of something lieing done to improve them , and stated he was glad that the Order was progressing now . Comp . Wheeler remarked that 73 was in a very flourishing state , his officers were all very ably supporting him , and from his experience he was able to say that the Order was already taking a higher standing . For his own part , during the
twoand-a-balf years be had had the honour of filling tbe principal chair , he had himself exalted in bis own and other Chapters , eighty-seven , and been present at , and assisted in the exaltation of eighty others ; so if they were only true to themselves , to the Order , and their principles , they wonld get the higher status required . Comp . Muir , ns Z . of 87 , was pleased at being present for the first time at this
re-nnion . Comp . Lamb , on behalf of 79 , said that having reconstructed tbe Chapter , they meant it should be second to none . Comp . Thallon , for 119 , said they were progressing . Comp . T . Halket , for 113 , said , having now a new hall , they should progress still more rapidly . W . Smith P . G . H . gave " The other Orders of Masonry . " Comp . Mackersey replied , saying it was a horculean task , if he went
into the whole of them , so at this late hour , he would only just sketch them ; but he thought that he must say a word about tho next , viz .: the Royal Order , and also that of the Rose Croix , by advising them to establish a Chapter of the 18 th degree . It wonld afford the members of Supremo Grand Council , great pleasure to come to Glasgow and establish one ; all the Colonics were getting them , and he did not bke to
see Glasgow left out in the cold . Comp . J . Halket P . G . T . gave Visiting Brethren , " showing tho good that resulted from such visit ? . This was the first time For several years they had a visit from the Supreme . Comp . R . S . Brown replied it was a great pleasure for them to be present , and he thought that it was a mutual benefit , both for the Visitors and the visited , and trusted that tho msmoera would
Notices Of Meetings
return the visits , and come to the Supreme Chapter next month . Comp . Mackersey then gave " the Benevolent Institutions . " Too often he found that charity began , and ofttm ended at homo , but he found that in Glasgow they really had something like charity , and it set au excellent example to all other Provinces in this respect , for without charitv , what was our system but a set of mvstic rite ?? Comp . J .
Thomson replied , it was a source of pride to lam , that he had con . ceived the idea of this Benevolent Institution , ho hadsroHt . established , had watched its early growth , and now was proud to see its sncces 3 ; they wanted to relieve true distress , but discourage those who long had tried to livo by imposture . Ho had lived to sen it a perfect success , and now it was au honour to the Craft . Comp . Campbell
P . G . 1 st S ., proposed the " Masonic Press , " regretting that they had not a purely Scotch Masonic Press , but he hoped that that would soon bo remedied by the establishment of one . Comp . Wheoler replied onbehalfofthe"FiiEEMAsoN ' sCiiRONicr-K" Comp . D . Lamb P . G . 2 nd S ., then in a highly interesting speech , proposed " the Lailies . " Comp .
Wm . Ferguson , of Chapter 69 , replied . Votes of thanks were then given to the Chairman , Croupiers , and the Committee , who had ably carried out tho arrangements during the evening . Comps . Millor and Halket at the harmonium , and Halket , Prout , Muir and MacConichie and W . Harden , by their vocal abilities contributed , to the enjoyment of the evening .
Provincial Chapter of Lanarkshire . —Held its quarterly Convocation on Friday , 23 rd February , F . A . Barrow P . G . Superintendent , presiding . In the absence of the P . G . H . and J ., their places were filled by Comps . G . Muir Z 87 , aud Baker Z 143 . There were also present—J . Balfour P . G . S . E ., G . W . Wheeler Z 73 P . G . S . N ., T . Halket , P . G . T ., T . M . C nipbell P . G . 1 st S ., D . Lamb P . G . 2 nd S .,
G . McDonald P . G . 3 rd S ., J . Duthie P . G . S . of W ., J . M . Oliver P . G . S . B ., and J . B . Handie P . G . Janitor . Arrangements were made for the annual visitations of the Chapter , after which an interesting discussion , on the present status of the Mark degree , and also the r * ode of working it , was entered fnto . The principal speakers were C . McKenzie , J . Duthie , T . M . Campbell , D . Lamb , G . McDonald ,
T . Halket , G . W . Wheeler , and William Harding . The P . G . Superintendent was pleased that the disenssion had taken place . It had tended to throw light on dark and different subjects , and with regard to the two modes of working , he held both to bo constitutional , the one , though perhaps a little in excess of the recognised ritual , was not unconstitutional ; and it tended to make the candidate more fully understand the real merits of the degree .
Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . —Was held at the Jamaica Coffee House , Cornhill , on Tuesday last , under the following Comps .: —J . Constable Z ., C . Nash H ., J . K . Stead J ., T . W . White S . E ., E . Gottheil S . N ., Major Finney P . S . The ceremony of exaltation was ably rehearsed by the three Principals , Comp .
Lindus acting as candidate . The following Comps . were elected to preside for tho ensuing fortnight : —J . K . Stead Z ., C . Nash H ., H . W . Lindus J ., S . P . Catterson S . W . The time of meeting having been altered to seven o'clock , it is hoped that hour may better suit the convenience of those who desire to attend .
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Blue Anchor Tavern , 3 Coleman-street , on tho 28 th ult , at tho hour of seven p . m . Bro . Fenner presided as W . M ., and there were present Bros . Levy S . W ., Walker J . W ., Mason S . D ., Abell J . D ., Croakes I . G ., Pitt Sec , J . Constablo Treasurer , and Preceptor pro tern . P . M . ' s Bro 3 . E . Gompertz , N .
Gluckstein , S . Hickman , and Bloomfield . The business of the even , ing was in the first place the rehearsal of the ceremony in the second degree , Bro . Groner acting as the candidate , and this was very nbly rendered by the W . M . Bro . Abbott then gave his fourth lecture on the history of tbe Craft in England , noting the principal events which occurred during the Grand Mastership of the Earl of
Loudon , the Earl of Darnsley , and the Marquis of Carnarvon . Among those to which he called special attention , were the initiation at Kew of H . R . H . Frederick Prince of Wales , in 1737 , and that of the Crown Prince of Prussia , afterwards Frederick tho Great , at Brunswick in 1738 . He also referred to the establishment of Grand Lodge in Scotland in 1736 , and tho Bull of Pope Clement XII . against
Freemasonry in 1738 . Bro . Abbott then said he should at this point digress from the strict chronological order of events in order to give them as much light as possible on those internal dissensions which had occurred fitfull y in the first instance , and towards 1738 , more regularly and forcibly , and which ultimately led to the secession of a considerable numberof brothren ,
who , in the course of a few years more , established iii London a Grand Lodge of their own . As this , however , was a large subject , Bro . Abbott contented himself with mentioning some few particulars as to the Graud Lodge at York , so that his audience might avoid the common error of confounding with this the Grand Lodge "Ancients , " first started in London in 1753 . Bro . Abbott was listened to with
that kind attention ho always receives at the hands of the brethren . Then followed the most interesting event of the evening , namely , tho presentation to our esteemed Bro . Constable of a testimonial in recog . nition of his services in originating and working the Tranquillity and Confidence Masonic Benevolent Association . The testimonial con . sisted of a receipt for a proof engraving , by Bro . Harty , of the
installation of H . R . H . the Princo of Wales as G . M ., together with a record on vellum and framed , of tho presentation , and the circumstances under which it was made . Bro . Gompertz , in presentinc this to Bro . Constable , expressed himself very fully as to the valnablo services which Brother Constable had rendered to the
cause of Masonic Charity . He considered it was owing entirely to his exertions that the Tranquillit y and Confidence Masonio Benevolent Institution had proved so great a success . £ 700 had been the direct result , while a further sum of £ 1 , 800 had been collected through its influence . Bro . Gompertz thus showed the power for good of such associations was wrj great , and he considered that