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The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
and distinctions , this sketch would degenerate into a mere catalogue of titles and degrees , and we therefore hasten to an event in his Masonic life which has had a marked influence upon his subsequent career . We allude to his
election as Secretary of the Boys' School . This important step was obtained in the year 18 G 1 , and he has since devoted himself to his duties with such zeal and attention as leave nothing to be desired . When he took office the
annual income of the institution was but £ 2 , 048 , while last year the sum of £ 13 , 246 poured into its coffers . This vast increase is in a great measure owing to his exertions , which have been scarcely paralleled in the history of any charitable institution in this country . His conduct as an officer has
been beyond praise , and in the performance of his duty he has never thought of his own ease or comfort . Like some brave bishop of primitive times , he is always engaged in the task of visiting some portion of his vast diocese , and in the congenial work of encouraging , counselling and fostering
the faith of those who toil in the cause . But although he has given right royal service to the school he has not escaped calumny ; a groundless charge , which was brought against him recently , has been triumphantly refuted , and the Committee of the Institution , with a sublime faith in
their Secretary—which has been warranted by the resultnobly stood by him , and defended him against the unprovoked attacks of the agressors . It is the fate of us all to be exposed to misrepresentation , and the great master poet tells us that those who are as pure as ice , and as chaste
as snow , shall not escape the arts of the traducer . Men who are placed high above the common herd are peculiarly exposed to the attacks of envious rivals , and greatness of any kind or degree invariably brings its attendant sorrows .
Our distinguished brother has known what tribulation is , he has felt the keen shaft of the detractor , but he has triumphantly passed the ordeal , and his hononr shines the brighter for the trial to which it has been exposed .
But we must hasten to bring our very imperfect sketch to a conclusion . The recent recognition of his great services must be fresh in the memory of our readers . They cannot have forgotten , since so many of them were active workers , that the Craft presented to him the sum of £ 1 , 000
as a mark of its high appreciation , not merely for his official work , but for those labours of his which have tended in no slight degree to place Masonry in the grand position which it holds at the present time in the eyes of the world . Jewels and minor distinctions have been showered upon him , and
we are saying much when we add that testimonials have not had the effect of blunting his enthusiasm . It often happens that the reflex action of gifts like these is injurious to those who are the happy recipients . The
acknowledgment comes like a warning to the sensitive brother that his task is finished , or that he should clear the way for ambitious rivals . Happy he who receives a testimonial from his brethren , but thrice happy he who regards the gift as a mere incentive tofuther exertions . The best friends of our
Hercules have often expressed their regret that his voice is so seldom heard in Grand Lodge . Some of us have a lively recollection of his eloquence , of his generous heat in debate , of his plain mother English , and the fearlessness with which he expressed his opinions . It is said , indeed ,
that upon his election to the office of Secretary of the Boys School , it was understood that he would not take part in any debate in Grand Lodge not affecting the Charities . If this be so , we can only express our deep regret that the powers that rule us should have thought it good policy to
close the mouth of a paid officer . The understanding , if it really exists , is not we imagine in the terms of his appointment , but , whether it be or not , while it remains in force it has the effect of depriving Grand Lodge of the counsels of a brother who has been gifted by Nature with a larger
bram than most men can boast of . He has never in his advocacy of any cause permitted himself to be influenced by merely personal considerations , and in the memorable discussions of 1855-6 , on the Canadian and other great questions , he was a prominent leader against Grand Lodge , on the Blue side .
This truly great man might have been eminent in any position in life . His wisdom in debate , his eloquence and his fearlessness , might have helped him on to fame even in the great council of the nation . Behind the "Master Maries "
of genius which are so prominent in his character , he possesses social qualities which endear him to those who are included in the wide circle of his friends . He is an unassuming English gentleman , a jovial companion , and a warm and an attached colleague .
Provincial Grand Lodge, Armagh.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE , ARMAGH .
IN accordance with a resolution unanimously passed at the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Armagh , held at Dundalk on 27 th November last , a grand banquet will be held at the Tontien Rooms , Armagh , at 6 p . m . on Thursday the 24 th instant , being the evening of the day on
which the Prov . Grand Lodge is summoned to meet for labour . The banquet will be held for the purpose of celebrating the re-appointment of R . W . Bro . Maxwell 0 . Close , M . P ., as Provincial Grand Master , and the re-nomination by him of V . W . Bro . John G . Winder ,
J . P . as Deputy P . G . M . In order to give as much eclat as possible to the occasion , the honorary secretaries to the banquet committee , Bros . Robert Turner , Past P . G . S . W ., and Arthur Nelson , P . G . Organist , have issued a circular letter , copy of which has been kindly forwarded
to us , to the Secretaries of the different Lodges in the Province . Therein they state that any brother may obtain tickets for himself and Masonic friends , on application to the Committee , and Lodge Secretaries are courteously invited to lend their co-operation and assistance to the Committee in their efforts to do honour to the Prov . G . M . and his
Deputy . There are twenty-two Lodges in the Province , which embraces the counties of Louth , Monaghan , and Armagh , and each Lodge is requested to nominate one of its members to act as Steward at the banquet . The Honorary Secretaries request that
the names of these Stewards may be returned for insertion in the programme , by the 15 th , and also that the various Lodge Secretaries will forward lists of those brethren who propose to be present not later than the 14 th . A
form of application for tickets , the price of which is fixed at eight shillings and sixpence , accompanies the circulars , We can only express a hope that our brethren of the Province will respond in considerable numbers to the invitation , and that the banquet will prove a great success .
Supreme Grand Chapter Of Royal Arch Masons Of England.
SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ENGLAND .
THE Quarterl y Convocation of the Supreme Grand Chapter was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street . Comp . General Brownrigg as G . Z ., S . Rawson G . H ., H . Sandeman G . J ., J . Hervey G . S . E ., Colonel Creaton G . N . ; Comps . Fenn , Nunn , Snow , Smith , Dr . Woodman , Parkinson , Coutts ,
Massey , Moutrie , Browse , Head , Hyde Pullen , Piatt , Rucker , Glaisher , Payne , & c . The minutes of the last Quarterly Convocation were confirmed . The following Report of the Committee of General Purposes was read and adopted : —
To THE SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER OP EOYAL ARCH MASONS or ENGLAND . The Committe of General Purposes beg to report that they have examined the Accounts from the 20 th October 1875 , to the 18 th January 1876 , both inclusive , which they find to be as follows : —To
Balance Grand Chapter £ 149 10 s 7 d , unappropriated account £ 156 5 a lid , subsequent receipts £ 371 19 s 9 d , total £ 677 16 s 3 d . By disbursements during the quarter £ 165 Is 4 d , balance £ 349 9 s 6 d , balance in unappropriated account , £ 163 5 s 5 d , total £ 677 16 s 3 d , which balances are in the hands of Messrs . Willis , Percival & Co .,
bankers to the Grand Treasurer . The Grand Chapter Committee beg to report that the Grand Scribe E . officially announced the lamented death of Companion John Savage , P . S . B ., their President , which intelligence was received with very deep and sincere regret .
The Grand Scribe E . further announced that the M . E . Pro First Grand Principal had appointed Companion Lieut .-Colonel Creaton , P . S . B ., President in the room of Companion Savage deceased , and Companion Eobert Grey 2 nd Asst . Sojourner to fill the vacancy caused in the Committee by his death .
The Committee have likewise to report that they have received the following petitions : — 1 st . From Companions William Lawrence Twentyman as Z , William John Doveton as H , Richard Nathan Hubbersty as J , and ten others , for a Chapter to be attached to the Lodge of the Eock , No . 260 ,
Trinchinopoly , to be called " The Eock Charter , " and to meet at Trinchinopoly , Madras , East Indies . 2 nd . From Companions Charles Godtschalk as Z , James Jackson Avery as H , Henry William Thomas as J , and ten others , for a Chapter to be attached to the Dundas Lodge , No . 1255 , Plymouth , to be called
" The Dnndas Chapter , " and to meet at the Hnyshe Masonic Temple , Plymouth , Devonshire . 3 rd . From Companions Henry Griffiths as Z , William Henry Lloyd as H , Thomas Waite as J , and six others , for a Chapter to be attached to the Kennard Lodge , No . 1258 , Pontypool , to be called " Ken-
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The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
and distinctions , this sketch would degenerate into a mere catalogue of titles and degrees , and we therefore hasten to an event in his Masonic life which has had a marked influence upon his subsequent career . We allude to his
election as Secretary of the Boys' School . This important step was obtained in the year 18 G 1 , and he has since devoted himself to his duties with such zeal and attention as leave nothing to be desired . When he took office the
annual income of the institution was but £ 2 , 048 , while last year the sum of £ 13 , 246 poured into its coffers . This vast increase is in a great measure owing to his exertions , which have been scarcely paralleled in the history of any charitable institution in this country . His conduct as an officer has
been beyond praise , and in the performance of his duty he has never thought of his own ease or comfort . Like some brave bishop of primitive times , he is always engaged in the task of visiting some portion of his vast diocese , and in the congenial work of encouraging , counselling and fostering
the faith of those who toil in the cause . But although he has given right royal service to the school he has not escaped calumny ; a groundless charge , which was brought against him recently , has been triumphantly refuted , and the Committee of the Institution , with a sublime faith in
their Secretary—which has been warranted by the resultnobly stood by him , and defended him against the unprovoked attacks of the agressors . It is the fate of us all to be exposed to misrepresentation , and the great master poet tells us that those who are as pure as ice , and as chaste
as snow , shall not escape the arts of the traducer . Men who are placed high above the common herd are peculiarly exposed to the attacks of envious rivals , and greatness of any kind or degree invariably brings its attendant sorrows .
Our distinguished brother has known what tribulation is , he has felt the keen shaft of the detractor , but he has triumphantly passed the ordeal , and his hononr shines the brighter for the trial to which it has been exposed .
But we must hasten to bring our very imperfect sketch to a conclusion . The recent recognition of his great services must be fresh in the memory of our readers . They cannot have forgotten , since so many of them were active workers , that the Craft presented to him the sum of £ 1 , 000
as a mark of its high appreciation , not merely for his official work , but for those labours of his which have tended in no slight degree to place Masonry in the grand position which it holds at the present time in the eyes of the world . Jewels and minor distinctions have been showered upon him , and
we are saying much when we add that testimonials have not had the effect of blunting his enthusiasm . It often happens that the reflex action of gifts like these is injurious to those who are the happy recipients . The
acknowledgment comes like a warning to the sensitive brother that his task is finished , or that he should clear the way for ambitious rivals . Happy he who receives a testimonial from his brethren , but thrice happy he who regards the gift as a mere incentive tofuther exertions . The best friends of our
Hercules have often expressed their regret that his voice is so seldom heard in Grand Lodge . Some of us have a lively recollection of his eloquence , of his generous heat in debate , of his plain mother English , and the fearlessness with which he expressed his opinions . It is said , indeed ,
that upon his election to the office of Secretary of the Boys School , it was understood that he would not take part in any debate in Grand Lodge not affecting the Charities . If this be so , we can only express our deep regret that the powers that rule us should have thought it good policy to
close the mouth of a paid officer . The understanding , if it really exists , is not we imagine in the terms of his appointment , but , whether it be or not , while it remains in force it has the effect of depriving Grand Lodge of the counsels of a brother who has been gifted by Nature with a larger
bram than most men can boast of . He has never in his advocacy of any cause permitted himself to be influenced by merely personal considerations , and in the memorable discussions of 1855-6 , on the Canadian and other great questions , he was a prominent leader against Grand Lodge , on the Blue side .
This truly great man might have been eminent in any position in life . His wisdom in debate , his eloquence and his fearlessness , might have helped him on to fame even in the great council of the nation . Behind the "Master Maries "
of genius which are so prominent in his character , he possesses social qualities which endear him to those who are included in the wide circle of his friends . He is an unassuming English gentleman , a jovial companion , and a warm and an attached colleague .
Provincial Grand Lodge, Armagh.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE , ARMAGH .
IN accordance with a resolution unanimously passed at the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Armagh , held at Dundalk on 27 th November last , a grand banquet will be held at the Tontien Rooms , Armagh , at 6 p . m . on Thursday the 24 th instant , being the evening of the day on
which the Prov . Grand Lodge is summoned to meet for labour . The banquet will be held for the purpose of celebrating the re-appointment of R . W . Bro . Maxwell 0 . Close , M . P ., as Provincial Grand Master , and the re-nomination by him of V . W . Bro . John G . Winder ,
J . P . as Deputy P . G . M . In order to give as much eclat as possible to the occasion , the honorary secretaries to the banquet committee , Bros . Robert Turner , Past P . G . S . W ., and Arthur Nelson , P . G . Organist , have issued a circular letter , copy of which has been kindly forwarded
to us , to the Secretaries of the different Lodges in the Province . Therein they state that any brother may obtain tickets for himself and Masonic friends , on application to the Committee , and Lodge Secretaries are courteously invited to lend their co-operation and assistance to the Committee in their efforts to do honour to the Prov . G . M . and his
Deputy . There are twenty-two Lodges in the Province , which embraces the counties of Louth , Monaghan , and Armagh , and each Lodge is requested to nominate one of its members to act as Steward at the banquet . The Honorary Secretaries request that
the names of these Stewards may be returned for insertion in the programme , by the 15 th , and also that the various Lodge Secretaries will forward lists of those brethren who propose to be present not later than the 14 th . A
form of application for tickets , the price of which is fixed at eight shillings and sixpence , accompanies the circulars , We can only express a hope that our brethren of the Province will respond in considerable numbers to the invitation , and that the banquet will prove a great success .
Supreme Grand Chapter Of Royal Arch Masons Of England.
SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ENGLAND .
THE Quarterl y Convocation of the Supreme Grand Chapter was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street . Comp . General Brownrigg as G . Z ., S . Rawson G . H ., H . Sandeman G . J ., J . Hervey G . S . E ., Colonel Creaton G . N . ; Comps . Fenn , Nunn , Snow , Smith , Dr . Woodman , Parkinson , Coutts ,
Massey , Moutrie , Browse , Head , Hyde Pullen , Piatt , Rucker , Glaisher , Payne , & c . The minutes of the last Quarterly Convocation were confirmed . The following Report of the Committee of General Purposes was read and adopted : —
To THE SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER OP EOYAL ARCH MASONS or ENGLAND . The Committe of General Purposes beg to report that they have examined the Accounts from the 20 th October 1875 , to the 18 th January 1876 , both inclusive , which they find to be as follows : —To
Balance Grand Chapter £ 149 10 s 7 d , unappropriated account £ 156 5 a lid , subsequent receipts £ 371 19 s 9 d , total £ 677 16 s 3 d . By disbursements during the quarter £ 165 Is 4 d , balance £ 349 9 s 6 d , balance in unappropriated account , £ 163 5 s 5 d , total £ 677 16 s 3 d , which balances are in the hands of Messrs . Willis , Percival & Co .,
bankers to the Grand Treasurer . The Grand Chapter Committee beg to report that the Grand Scribe E . officially announced the lamented death of Companion John Savage , P . S . B ., their President , which intelligence was received with very deep and sincere regret .
The Grand Scribe E . further announced that the M . E . Pro First Grand Principal had appointed Companion Lieut .-Colonel Creaton , P . S . B ., President in the room of Companion Savage deceased , and Companion Eobert Grey 2 nd Asst . Sojourner to fill the vacancy caused in the Committee by his death .
The Committee have likewise to report that they have received the following petitions : — 1 st . From Companions William Lawrence Twentyman as Z , William John Doveton as H , Richard Nathan Hubbersty as J , and ten others , for a Chapter to be attached to the Lodge of the Eock , No . 260 ,
Trinchinopoly , to be called " The Eock Charter , " and to meet at Trinchinopoly , Madras , East Indies . 2 nd . From Companions Charles Godtschalk as Z , James Jackson Avery as H , Henry William Thomas as J , and ten others , for a Chapter to be attached to the Dundas Lodge , No . 1255 , Plymouth , to be called
" The Dnndas Chapter , " and to meet at the Hnyshe Masonic Temple , Plymouth , Devonshire . 3 rd . From Companions Henry Griffiths as Z , William Henry Lloyd as H , Thomas Waite as J , and six others , for a Chapter to be attached to the Kennard Lodge , No . 1258 , Pontypool , to be called " Ken-