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wero present Most Excellent Companions Lord H . F . Thynne Prov Graud Superindendent Wilts , W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., Prov . Gran '' Superintendent H « nts ; Companions Lord Methuen Prov . Gran ' Master Wiltshire , P . Z . 355 , Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke G . S . E ., and a considerable number of the present and past Officers of tho Provincial Grand Chapter , and others . The new Chapter , to bo called
the Thynne Chapter , has been formed in connection with the Longleat Lodge , No . 1478 , and is now tho fonrth Chapter in Wiltshire . The proceedings commenced by a Chapter being opened bv Lord H . P . Thynne Prov . Grand Superintendent as Z ., with Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke as H ., and Excellent Companion W . W . B . Beach ns J ., after whioh tho Companions were admitted , and the
Acting Z . requested Grand Scribe E . to take his place , and consecrate the new Chapter . Colonel Sha Iwell II . Gierke having assumed this position , called on tho Acting Scribe E ., Companion H . C . Tombs , who read the petition and Charter for the new Chapter . The Companions who had signed the petition , ranged in the form of an Arch , were then asked whether they approved of
the Principals named in tho Charter , and expressed their assent in due form . Comp . the Kev . P . King P . Z . 586 P . P . G . J . then delivered an oration on the principles of the Order , and tho auspicious occasion on which they were then assembled . He reminded the Com . pan ions that tbe efficiency of a Chapter did not all depend npon the Principals , but to a great extent upon the Officers and Companions ,
and that its well-being was entirely in the hands of its members , who could promote it ' inly by working well and harmoniously together . Remember , he said , that the chain is strong as the links are strong , and is no stronger than its weakest link . If any member allowed himself or his example to do despite to the honour of the Chapter , he would be the weak link in the chain , and the whole Chapter wonld
suffer . Ho concluded by expressing hia heartfelt wishes for the long , continued prosperity of the new Chapter . After a solemn chant , the first portion of the Dedication Prayer was given by tho Acting Third Principal , and the Invocation by the Consecrating Officer . Then followed another chant , and the reading of a por tion of Scripture ( Ezra iii . 8-13 ) , and the pedestal was unveiled .
Then an Anthem was sting , after which the corn , wine , and oil were respectively carried round by the three Acting Principals , and the Consecrating Officer formally dedicated the Chapter . The censer was then borne round , and the remainder of the Dedication Prayer having been given , the Chapter was formally constituted by the Con . secrating Officer , who , after tho Anthem , " Glory be to God on High , "
pronounced the benediction . The three Principals named in the Charter were Ex . Comps . Robert Stokes P . Z . 586 P . G . H . Wilts as It ., Thomas Stephen Futcher P . Z . 586 P . P . G . S . N . Wilts as H ., and William C . P . Powning P . J . 586 as J . These having all passed the chair , corresponding to those to which they had been appointed in the new Chapter , were installed therein without ceremony , and the
Officers for the ensuing year were elected and invested . The names of eighteen or twenty candidates for exaltation , and five or six for joining , were proposed . Comp . Henry C . Tombs P . G . S . E . Wilts and P . A . S . England , who had taken an active part in connection with the formation of the Chapter , was nnanimously elected an honorary member thereof , on the proposition of Comp . Tombs , seconded by
Comp . Pike . A vote of rhanks was most warmly passed to the M . E . P . G . Supt . Lord H . P . Thynne for his liberal donation to the Chapter of the whole of the new fnrnituro and appointments , in acknowledging which vote his lordship took occasion to express his high appreciation of the compliment paid to him by the brethren of the Longlent Lodge in naming the new Chapter connected with
their Lodge after himself . Tho members of the Provincial Grand Chapter now retired , and on being readmitted , nnd received by the Thynne Chapter , the M . E . Comp . Lord H . P . Thynne took his seat as P . G . Superintendent , supported by Comps . Robert Stokes P . G . H . and William Nott P . G . J .. and declared the Provincial Grand Chapter open . Tho roll of the Chapters was called by Companion
Tombs P . G . S . E , all being found duly represented , and the minntes of tho Last Prov . Grand Chapter were rend and confirmed . The Prov . Grand S . E . Comp . Henry C . Tombs P . G . A . S . then read the report of the Charity Committee , held that morning , from which it appeared that out of the balance in hand the Committee recommended that £ 10 be voted to the newly established Wiltshire Provincial
Benevolent Pnnd , and £ 10 10 s to the Boys' School , in the name of the Prov . G . Superintendent , and to be placed on the list of Comp . Wm . Nott P . G . Treas ., who had offered to represent the Province of Wilts at the next Festival of that Institution . The recommendations of the Committee were adopted . Comp . Nott . Secretary of the Provincial Benevolent Fund , at the request of the P . G .
Superintendentex-, plained the position of that Fund , stating that from the returns alread y sent in he had every reason to believe that it wonld be supported by the various Lodges in the Province in such a manner as to ensure its success , but that at present , for want of information from some of the Lodges , he was not in a position to give any precise figures . The Treasurer ' s report was then read and approved , after which
tho Piovincinl Grand Registrar Comp . A . Pliimrner read bis annual report , recapitulating the position of the Chapters in the Province , both Financially and numerically . The Prov . Grand Superintendent then addressed the Companions , whom ho was pleased to see in attendance in such large numbers . This was a red letter day , adding to tho Province , as it did , a new Chapterwhichhe trnsted '
, , would prosper as the Longleat Lodge , to which it was attached , had dnne . Ho was glad to welcome so many distinguished visitors . Ho would more especiall y mention Co ' . Shadwell Gierke , and wonld thank him ior performing the consecration ceremony in such nn impressive manner as they had heard tn-d » y , trusting ' that when he returned tn m-,. 9 P ter ae won'd be ablo to take back a satisfactory report from Wiltshire
. He the P . G . Supt . would also particularly express his obligation to Most Ex . Comp . Beech , from tho neighbouring Province ot Hampshire , for his valuable assistance to-day . To Lord Methuen also , the beloved Provincial Grand Master of the Craft , who had Ucmonred them with his presence , he would express his pleasure at seeing him there . The Provincial Grand S uperintendent alluded
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to the satisfactory nature of the Charity and Financial Reports whioh hov had to-dav heard . He had been somewhat doubtful ns to tho visdom of adopting any scheme which would have a tendency to livide ourselves from tho Head Charities , where our candidates had always been so successful , but he hoped that wo should not be less successful on account of the new Benevolent Fund scheme .
Finally , as a Warminster man , ho must thank tho Companions "enerally for coming to visit them on the occasion . Tho Prov . G-and Snperintendent , then declared all offices vacant . On tho proposition of the M . E . Superintendent , seconded hy E . Comp . Futcher , Cnmp . W . Nott was re-elected Treasurer . Tho M . E . Supertendent then proceed to appoint and invest the Officers of tho P . G .
Chapter for the ensuing year as follows : —Uonry C . Tombs ( P . G . A . S . ) 355 P . G . H ., S . T . Futcher 586 P . G . J ., H . P . Blackmore 586 P . G . S . N ., William Nott ( by election ) fi 32 P . G . Treasurer , John Rntnbold 586 P . G . P . Soj ., Francis J . Russell 586 P . G . 1 st A . S ., Robert S . Edmonds 355 P . G . 2 nd AS ., Ambrose Tucker 586 P . G . Reg ., John Chandler 355 P . G . D . C , John Savory ( by election ) 355 P . G . Jan . On the
proposition of the M . E . P . G . Superintendent seconded by tho P . G . H ., i' was unanimously resolved that the cordial thanks of tho Chapter be voted to Comp . Shadwell Gierke , for coming to consecrate the Thynne Chapter ; to Comp . W . W . B . Beach , for his attendance and assistance in the ceremony ; and to the P . G . Master of Wiltshire ,
Lord Methuen P . Z . 355 , for supporting them by his presence . The Companions named respectively acknowledged tho vote of thanks . After the usual routine bnsiness the Chapter was closed and the Companions adjourned to the Bath Arms Hotel , where there awaited them an excellent banquet , to which the M . E . Superintendent had contributed a liberal supply of venison and game .
Burdett Chapter, No. 1293.
BURDETT CHAPTER , No . 1293 .
THE September meeting of this Chapter was held at the Mitre , Hampton Court , last Saturday , on which occasion there were present Comps ' . Thomas Massa M . E . Z ., W . Maple H ., Henry Phythian P . Z . as J ., H . G . Bass P . Z . Treasurer , D . W . Pearso S . E ., J . William Sunders S . N ., W . Alfred Dawson 2 nd A . S .. H . 0 . Levander P . Z . G . S . B ., Frederic Davison P . Z ., A . W . Duret , George Clark , H . W . Roberts , Thomas G . Jarr , William Kirby , Herbert Dicketta
P . Z ., H . Massey P . Z . 619 , T . J . Maidwell J . St . Mark's Chapter , Wrigglesworth , and W . W . Morgan . The only bnsiness "before the Chapter was the elections . Comp . W . Maple was chosen M . E . Z ., Comp . C . W . Gray H ., Comp . H . M . Gordon J ., Comp . J . William Sanders S . N .. Comp . H . G . Buss P . Z . Treasurer , Comp . D . W . Pearse P . Z . S E ., and Comp . Kentish P . S . A P . Z . ' s jewel was nnanimously
voted to Comp . Thomas Massa for hia ability as M . E . Z . during the past year . The Chapter was then closed , and the Comps . adjourned to a charming banquet , and subsequently honoured the usual Roval Arch toasts . After the loval toasts had been disposed of , tho M . E . Z ., in proposing " the Grand Officers " said , the Burdett Chapter had the honour of having two Grand Officers present , and what waa
more , they were members of the Chapter , and very popular , both as members of the Burdett and of Grand Chapter . Those were Companions Buss and Levander . Companion Levander responded , and said he should imitate the M . E . Z in making a very short speech . In the name of the Grand Officers he thanked the M . E . Z . and Comps . for such a flattering mark of their approval ,
leaving it to Comp . Buss , a much older member of Grand Chapter than he , to make a fuller response . Comp . Buss said that Comp . Levander , as well as himself , had met in Royal Arch Masonry and in Grand Chapter with a very kind reception ; ifc was gratifying to his feelings , especially after being associated with his friends in Masonry so many years , to find that his advancement to a
high position in Grand Chapter was so cordially approved of on all hands . He felt deeply sensible of the honour that had been conferred upon him , hut additionally gratified thafc ifc was approved of . It had always been his earnest study to promote the interests of Masonry as far as lay in his power , and if in those endeavours he had behaved in such a manner as to convince the
brethren around him that he had tried to promote the interests of the Craft and Roval Arch , ho was amply repaid for his exertions . Grand Officers of everv grade if present on this occasion could not hot feel heartily gratified at the wav the toast had been received . The M . E . Z , in giving the toast of " the Provincial Grand Superinten ^ ent , " said Colonel Sir Francis Burdett was very popular , and he
had done good work in the Province . They had also popular Provincial Grand Officers who wero present—Comps . Levander , Buss , Davison P . H ., Phythian , and Pearse . Comp . F . Davison P . Prov . H ., in replying snid , that in the Provincial Superintendent and other Provincial Officers they had a body nf Masons who felt that any « thing they could do to forward Masonrv , in whatever grade it might
be , in the Province of Middlesex , was both a pleasure and a duty , and thoy wnnhl civutinno to be actuated bv those feelings . As to Sir Francis Burdett , the very mention of his name to any Brother or Comp . in the Province of M'ddlesex was snfficipnt to arouse a feeling nf enthusiasm that showed they appreciated his efforts on behalf of Freemasonry in the Province . Sir Francis was not ungrateful for
tho kind support he had received from his Brother Ma-ons m Mi Idlesex , nnd although he conld not that day be present in the Burdett Chapter , his heart and sympathies were with the Companions . Ho trusted thafc t * ne Chanter , which was named after him , would continue to be as great a success as it had hitherto been , and that the Comn " . wonld often meet arnnnd that table to drink the
health of the Grand Sunerintendenfc . Comp . D . W . Pearse P . Z and S . E . proposed " the M E Z ., " a tnnst which was really the toast of the evening . Tf at any time he ( Comp . Pearse ") shonld feel any difficulty in speaking of Comp . Massa ' s zeal it was quite unnecessary that he should dilate on it on the present occasion , becanse in Chapter tho Comps . had substantially recognised Us many virtues . The M . E . Z . had performed hia duties as Firsfc Principal of the Burdetfc
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wero present Most Excellent Companions Lord H . F . Thynne Prov Graud Superindendent Wilts , W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., Prov . Gran '' Superintendent H « nts ; Companions Lord Methuen Prov . Gran ' Master Wiltshire , P . Z . 355 , Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke G . S . E ., and a considerable number of the present and past Officers of tho Provincial Grand Chapter , and others . The new Chapter , to bo called
the Thynne Chapter , has been formed in connection with the Longleat Lodge , No . 1478 , and is now tho fonrth Chapter in Wiltshire . The proceedings commenced by a Chapter being opened bv Lord H . P . Thynne Prov . Grand Superintendent as Z ., with Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke as H ., and Excellent Companion W . W . B . Beach ns J ., after whioh tho Companions were admitted , and the
Acting Z . requested Grand Scribe E . to take his place , and consecrate the new Chapter . Colonel Sha Iwell II . Gierke having assumed this position , called on tho Acting Scribe E ., Companion H . C . Tombs , who read the petition and Charter for the new Chapter . The Companions who had signed the petition , ranged in the form of an Arch , were then asked whether they approved of
the Principals named in tho Charter , and expressed their assent in due form . Comp . the Kev . P . King P . Z . 586 P . P . G . J . then delivered an oration on the principles of the Order , and tho auspicious occasion on which they were then assembled . He reminded the Com . pan ions that tbe efficiency of a Chapter did not all depend npon the Principals , but to a great extent upon the Officers and Companions ,
and that its well-being was entirely in the hands of its members , who could promote it ' inly by working well and harmoniously together . Remember , he said , that the chain is strong as the links are strong , and is no stronger than its weakest link . If any member allowed himself or his example to do despite to the honour of the Chapter , he would be the weak link in the chain , and the whole Chapter wonld
suffer . Ho concluded by expressing hia heartfelt wishes for the long , continued prosperity of the new Chapter . After a solemn chant , the first portion of the Dedication Prayer was given by tho Acting Third Principal , and the Invocation by the Consecrating Officer . Then followed another chant , and the reading of a por tion of Scripture ( Ezra iii . 8-13 ) , and the pedestal was unveiled .
Then an Anthem was sting , after which the corn , wine , and oil were respectively carried round by the three Acting Principals , and the Consecrating Officer formally dedicated the Chapter . The censer was then borne round , and the remainder of the Dedication Prayer having been given , the Chapter was formally constituted by the Con . secrating Officer , who , after tho Anthem , " Glory be to God on High , "
pronounced the benediction . The three Principals named in the Charter were Ex . Comps . Robert Stokes P . Z . 586 P . G . H . Wilts as It ., Thomas Stephen Futcher P . Z . 586 P . P . G . S . N . Wilts as H ., and William C . P . Powning P . J . 586 as J . These having all passed the chair , corresponding to those to which they had been appointed in the new Chapter , were installed therein without ceremony , and the
Officers for the ensuing year were elected and invested . The names of eighteen or twenty candidates for exaltation , and five or six for joining , were proposed . Comp . Henry C . Tombs P . G . S . E . Wilts and P . A . S . England , who had taken an active part in connection with the formation of the Chapter , was nnanimously elected an honorary member thereof , on the proposition of Comp . Tombs , seconded by
Comp . Pike . A vote of rhanks was most warmly passed to the M . E . P . G . Supt . Lord H . P . Thynne for his liberal donation to the Chapter of the whole of the new fnrnituro and appointments , in acknowledging which vote his lordship took occasion to express his high appreciation of the compliment paid to him by the brethren of the Longlent Lodge in naming the new Chapter connected with
their Lodge after himself . Tho members of the Provincial Grand Chapter now retired , and on being readmitted , nnd received by the Thynne Chapter , the M . E . Comp . Lord H . P . Thynne took his seat as P . G . Superintendent , supported by Comps . Robert Stokes P . G . H . and William Nott P . G . J .. and declared the Provincial Grand Chapter open . Tho roll of the Chapters was called by Companion
Tombs P . G . S . E , all being found duly represented , and the minntes of tho Last Prov . Grand Chapter were rend and confirmed . The Prov . Grand S . E . Comp . Henry C . Tombs P . G . A . S . then read the report of the Charity Committee , held that morning , from which it appeared that out of the balance in hand the Committee recommended that £ 10 be voted to the newly established Wiltshire Provincial
Benevolent Pnnd , and £ 10 10 s to the Boys' School , in the name of the Prov . G . Superintendent , and to be placed on the list of Comp . Wm . Nott P . G . Treas ., who had offered to represent the Province of Wilts at the next Festival of that Institution . The recommendations of the Committee were adopted . Comp . Nott . Secretary of the Provincial Benevolent Fund , at the request of the P . G .
Superintendentex-, plained the position of that Fund , stating that from the returns alread y sent in he had every reason to believe that it wonld be supported by the various Lodges in the Province in such a manner as to ensure its success , but that at present , for want of information from some of the Lodges , he was not in a position to give any precise figures . The Treasurer ' s report was then read and approved , after which
tho Piovincinl Grand Registrar Comp . A . Pliimrner read bis annual report , recapitulating the position of the Chapters in the Province , both Financially and numerically . The Prov . Grand Superintendent then addressed the Companions , whom ho was pleased to see in attendance in such large numbers . This was a red letter day , adding to tho Province , as it did , a new Chapterwhichhe trnsted '
, , would prosper as the Longleat Lodge , to which it was attached , had dnne . Ho was glad to welcome so many distinguished visitors . Ho would more especiall y mention Co ' . Shadwell Gierke , and wonld thank him ior performing the consecration ceremony in such nn impressive manner as they had heard tn-d » y , trusting ' that when he returned tn m-,. 9 P ter ae won'd be ablo to take back a satisfactory report from Wiltshire
. He the P . G . Supt . would also particularly express his obligation to Most Ex . Comp . Beech , from tho neighbouring Province ot Hampshire , for his valuable assistance to-day . To Lord Methuen also , the beloved Provincial Grand Master of the Craft , who had Ucmonred them with his presence , he would express his pleasure at seeing him there . The Provincial Grand S uperintendent alluded
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to the satisfactory nature of the Charity and Financial Reports whioh hov had to-dav heard . He had been somewhat doubtful ns to tho visdom of adopting any scheme which would have a tendency to livide ourselves from tho Head Charities , where our candidates had always been so successful , but he hoped that wo should not be less successful on account of the new Benevolent Fund scheme .
Finally , as a Warminster man , ho must thank tho Companions "enerally for coming to visit them on the occasion . Tho Prov . G-and Snperintendent , then declared all offices vacant . On tho proposition of the M . E . Superintendent , seconded hy E . Comp . Futcher , Cnmp . W . Nott was re-elected Treasurer . Tho M . E . Supertendent then proceed to appoint and invest the Officers of tho P . G .
Chapter for the ensuing year as follows : —Uonry C . Tombs ( P . G . A . S . ) 355 P . G . H ., S . T . Futcher 586 P . G . J ., H . P . Blackmore 586 P . G . S . N ., William Nott ( by election ) fi 32 P . G . Treasurer , John Rntnbold 586 P . G . P . Soj ., Francis J . Russell 586 P . G . 1 st A . S ., Robert S . Edmonds 355 P . G . 2 nd AS ., Ambrose Tucker 586 P . G . Reg ., John Chandler 355 P . G . D . C , John Savory ( by election ) 355 P . G . Jan . On the
proposition of the M . E . P . G . Superintendent seconded by tho P . G . H ., i' was unanimously resolved that the cordial thanks of tho Chapter be voted to Comp . Shadwell Gierke , for coming to consecrate the Thynne Chapter ; to Comp . W . W . B . Beach , for his attendance and assistance in the ceremony ; and to the P . G . Master of Wiltshire ,
Lord Methuen P . Z . 355 , for supporting them by his presence . The Companions named respectively acknowledged tho vote of thanks . After the usual routine bnsiness the Chapter was closed and the Companions adjourned to the Bath Arms Hotel , where there awaited them an excellent banquet , to which the M . E . Superintendent had contributed a liberal supply of venison and game .
Burdett Chapter, No. 1293.
BURDETT CHAPTER , No . 1293 .
THE September meeting of this Chapter was held at the Mitre , Hampton Court , last Saturday , on which occasion there were present Comps ' . Thomas Massa M . E . Z ., W . Maple H ., Henry Phythian P . Z . as J ., H . G . Bass P . Z . Treasurer , D . W . Pearso S . E ., J . William Sunders S . N ., W . Alfred Dawson 2 nd A . S .. H . 0 . Levander P . Z . G . S . B ., Frederic Davison P . Z ., A . W . Duret , George Clark , H . W . Roberts , Thomas G . Jarr , William Kirby , Herbert Dicketta
P . Z ., H . Massey P . Z . 619 , T . J . Maidwell J . St . Mark's Chapter , Wrigglesworth , and W . W . Morgan . The only bnsiness "before the Chapter was the elections . Comp . W . Maple was chosen M . E . Z ., Comp . C . W . Gray H ., Comp . H . M . Gordon J ., Comp . J . William Sanders S . N .. Comp . H . G . Buss P . Z . Treasurer , Comp . D . W . Pearse P . Z . S E ., and Comp . Kentish P . S . A P . Z . ' s jewel was nnanimously
voted to Comp . Thomas Massa for hia ability as M . E . Z . during the past year . The Chapter was then closed , and the Comps . adjourned to a charming banquet , and subsequently honoured the usual Roval Arch toasts . After the loval toasts had been disposed of , tho M . E . Z ., in proposing " the Grand Officers " said , the Burdett Chapter had the honour of having two Grand Officers present , and what waa
more , they were members of the Chapter , and very popular , both as members of the Burdett and of Grand Chapter . Those were Companions Buss and Levander . Companion Levander responded , and said he should imitate the M . E . Z in making a very short speech . In the name of the Grand Officers he thanked the M . E . Z . and Comps . for such a flattering mark of their approval ,
leaving it to Comp . Buss , a much older member of Grand Chapter than he , to make a fuller response . Comp . Buss said that Comp . Levander , as well as himself , had met in Royal Arch Masonry and in Grand Chapter with a very kind reception ; ifc was gratifying to his feelings , especially after being associated with his friends in Masonry so many years , to find that his advancement to a
high position in Grand Chapter was so cordially approved of on all hands . He felt deeply sensible of the honour that had been conferred upon him , hut additionally gratified thafc ifc was approved of . It had always been his earnest study to promote the interests of Masonry as far as lay in his power , and if in those endeavours he had behaved in such a manner as to convince the
brethren around him that he had tried to promote the interests of the Craft and Roval Arch , ho was amply repaid for his exertions . Grand Officers of everv grade if present on this occasion could not hot feel heartily gratified at the wav the toast had been received . The M . E . Z , in giving the toast of " the Provincial Grand Superinten ^ ent , " said Colonel Sir Francis Burdett was very popular , and he
had done good work in the Province . They had also popular Provincial Grand Officers who wero present—Comps . Levander , Buss , Davison P . H ., Phythian , and Pearse . Comp . F . Davison P . Prov . H ., in replying snid , that in the Provincial Superintendent and other Provincial Officers they had a body nf Masons who felt that any « thing they could do to forward Masonrv , in whatever grade it might
be , in the Province of Middlesex , was both a pleasure and a duty , and thoy wnnhl civutinno to be actuated bv those feelings . As to Sir Francis Burdett , the very mention of his name to any Brother or Comp . in the Province of M'ddlesex was snfficipnt to arouse a feeling nf enthusiasm that showed they appreciated his efforts on behalf of Freemasonry in the Province . Sir Francis was not ungrateful for
tho kind support he had received from his Brother Ma-ons m Mi Idlesex , nnd although he conld not that day be present in the Burdett Chapter , his heart and sympathies were with the Companions . Ho trusted thafc t * ne Chanter , which was named after him , would continue to be as great a success as it had hitherto been , and that the Comn " . wonld often meet arnnnd that table to drink the
health of the Grand Sunerintendenfc . Comp . D . W . Pearse P . Z and S . E . proposed " the M E Z ., " a tnnst which was really the toast of the evening . Tf at any time he ( Comp . Pearse ") shonld feel any difficulty in speaking of Comp . Massa ' s zeal it was quite unnecessary that he should dilate on it on the present occasion , becanse in Chapter tho Comps . had substantially recognised Us many virtues . The M . E . Z . had performed hia duties as Firsfc Principal of the Burdetfc