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Freemasonry In North Africa
FREEMASONRY IN NORTH AFRICA
COMMUNICATED . J ON the afternoon of Saturday , the 22 nd June , tho Italian steamer "Cnprcra" anchored in tho midst of the beautiful Bay of Tunis , which washes the shores rendered famous in history as the site of tho once flourishing City of Carthage . The arrival of tho " Caprera" had been anxiously expected by our brethren of Ancient Carthage Lodge , No . 1717 , who had assembled at the seaport of
the Goletta to receive their worthy D . G . M ., E . W . Bro . William Kingston , of Malta , and several of his Grand Officers , who had , with true Masonic zeal , and a courageous disregard of tho inconveniences of an Oriental summer , travelled from Malta to pay an official visit to this young bnt prosperous Lodge , and afc the same timo to inaugurate the Mark Locige Kingston , No . 222 , and to consecrate
the Roval Arch Chapter Ancient Carthago , No . 1717 . The D . G . M ., D . G . J . W ., D . G . Ties ., & c , were met at the Goletta by the W . M . Bro . Brondley , the S . W . Bro . the Eev . E . B . Frankol , the J . W . Bro . Barker C . E ., tho Chaplain Bro . tho Eev . E . II . Shepherd B . A ., tho J . D . Bro . Pentecost , & c , nnd the party proceeded to Tunis by the evening train . On the following day a great number of the
brethren ( including tho D . G . M . ) attended divine service afc the English Chnrch dedicated to St . Augustine , where an eloquent and appropriate sermon was preached by the D . G . Chaplain Bro . E . B . Frankel S . W . 1717 . On Monday the 24 th June ( by a happy coincidence the Feast of Sfc . John tho Baptist ) , a goodly number of English and foreign brethren assembled in the commodious Masonic
Hall , situated in a street heaving tho Oriental -name of Strafla Si Aly Aznz . Tho Lodge-room had a peculiarly elegant appearance , and is furnished throughout in a complete and satisfactory manner . Ifc is nearly 45 feet long , and will contain with ease abont eighty brethren . The walls of the Lodge are covered with appropriate fresco , almost elaborate in design , and the whole house is brilliantly lighted with
gas . A refreshment room , waiting room , & c , are comprised in the general arrangements . Tho Ancient Carthago Lodge , No . 1717 , was opened by W . Bro . Broudley ( Barrister afc Law ) at 4 p . m . Tho following W . M . 's and P . M . ' s were present—W . Bro . N . Lenghi 33 ° P . M . of Lodgo Caprera at Alexandria ( P . M . 1717 ) , AV . Bro . P . Ghiani-Mameli 32 ° P . M ., and W . S . of the Lodgo and Chapter
Vittoria Fedelta at Cagliari , and Deputy for thafc City to the Parliament of Italy , W . Bro . Vais 33 ° cleg . P . M . and W . S . at Leghorn , W . Bro . Dr . Mngnnini 31 ° deg . P . M . of tho Lodgo Carthage and Utica at Tunis , AV . Bro . tho Baron James Castollnnovo W . M . of the existing Italian Lodge Eisorgimento afc Tunis , and W . Bro . P . Sulema 18 ° deg . P . M . of the Italian Lodgo Concordia and Progrosso at Tunis . Amongst tho brethren present were Bros . Eev .
E . B . Frankel S . W ., J . E . L . Barker C . E . J . W ., A . B ' anch acting Treasurer , S . Soniller Secretary , A . Perini M . D . S . D ., G . Pentecost J . D ., Eev . E . H . Shepherd B . A . Chaplain , P . Paleologo I . G ., V . C . Clement D . of C , M . Lnmbroso and M . Schembri Stewards , and II . Haylock Tyler , together with Bros , the Chevalier Tnlin de la Tunisio Consul General of tho German Empire , J . J . Gardiner C . E , N . Cnssanello M . D ., and nearly fifty others , including the Officers of the newly founded Italian Lodge , II Risorgimento . On an alarm
being given that the District Grand Lodge of Malta sought admittance , n process on entered tho Lodgo in tho following order—Bro . Beck D . G . Purs , and Bro . Paleologo D . G . S . bearing the greater lights , Bro . Pentecost D . G . Steward bearing the D . G . L . Banner , Bro . Rev . E . B . Frankel D . G . Chaplain , W . Bro . Charles Eiechelman D . G . J . W ., the R . W . Bro . William Kingston D . G . M . Tho D . G . M . was received
with tho honours dne to his exalted rank . The D . G . M . assumed tho gavel , and the W . M . Bro . Broadley his place as D . G . S . W . The other D . G . Officers assumed their posts , aud D . G . Lodge was declared open in ample form . The D . G . Chaplain having offered up a prayer , the W . M . tendered the Books of the Lodgo for the inspection of tho D . G . M ., and addressed that brother as follows : —
E . W . Sir , —Allow me , on behalf of myself and the Officers and members of this Locke , to bid you welcome to " Ancient Carthage . " Wo are deeply sensible of tho honour you have done us to como amongst us , and of tho great sacrifices mado by yonrsolf and yonr Grand Oflicers to accomplish this visit , so important in the annals of my Lodge , and , I feel sure , so much calculated to advance our pros .
perity . I feel almost justified in saying that your presence in Tunis to-day has a deep interest , not only for this Lodge and this District in particular , but for tho Masonic world in general . Few spots possess greater attraction to the historical student of Masonry than the site of that mighty city from which wo derive our name , the ruins of which aro almost visible from the place on which we now stand .
Founded by the countrymen of our Grand Master H . B . seven centuries before tho Christian era , it was adorned and embellished by tho " cunning workmen " of the Phoenician race , and finally , when Tyre itself fell before a victorious foe , it afforded a refuge to the descendents of thoso great mon who originated , as our traditions inform us , the secrets and mysteries of our honourable order . The
ruins of thafc once powerful city contain many a mark and many a symbol familiar to all workers of our Craft , and strange to say these marks and these symbols have been perpetuated by the Moslem conqnorors whose children now possess those beautiful hills sloping down to the Mediterranean , ouce crowned by the Mistress of the World . It is to a Lodge and a country possessing these almost
unrivalled associations that I welcome you to-day . You find in our midst many representatives of the G . O . of Italy , who join with ns in thanking you for the honour you havo done ns to visit this distant part of your district . Italy and England have enjoyed a long and unbroken friendship , and I can truly state that the most cordial and
fraternal feelings exist between the Italian and English Masons in Tunis . We all of us aro determined to overcome the difficulties engendered by diversity of race and creed , and unite together in upholding by example as well as by precept tho great doctrines upon which Freemasonry is based . The progress of our Lodge up to the
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present time has surpassed all onr expectations . Wo owe much to the encouragement afforded us by yourself and your excellent D . D . G . M ., W . Bro . Rosenbnsh , and yonr presence amongst ns to-night fills our cup of gratitude to tho brim . Your visit will always form au important epoch in tho history of this Lodge , and will servo as an impetus to one and all of us to put forth fresh
exertions in tho Masonic canse . The . Supreme Grand Chapter of England has lately given us a proof of its confidence in granting us a charter to open a Chapter in connection with onr Lodge , and we are fully determined to justify tho trust so kindly reposed in us , that neither tho Grand Lodge nor the Grand Chapter may ever regret extending their jurisdiction and that of your District to the
shores of North Africa , and thus enable English Masons to work English Masonry in tho country which will always bo associated with the fame and glory of tho mighty Tyrian nation , to which , in all probability , wo owe the very existence of our Order . Tho R . W . D . G . M . replied as follows : W . Bro . Broadley , AV . P . Masters , Officers aud Brethren , —I thank you very much for tho cordial reception accorded
by you this evening to my Grand Officers and mysolf . In coming amongst you I havo done nothing more than fulfil my dnty as D . G . M ., and I must say that in tho present instance my task has been a very pleasant ono . I congratulate W . Bro . Broadley on the result of his great exertions in tho cause of Masonry in Tunis , and particularly on tho prosperity and increasing importance of tho
Lodgo over which ho rules . I only hope thafc the fame of the Ancient Carthago Lodgo will bo lasting , and that its future may bo as satisfactory as its beginning . Tho R . W . D . G . M . closed the D . G . L . W . Bro . Broadley , at tho request of tho R . W . D . G . M ., resumed the gavel , and proceeded with tho ordinary work of tho Lodge . Mr . Joseph Allegro , an officer in tho Turkish army , was
then introduced and initiated , in the French language , into the secrets and mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry in the E . A . degree . Tho W . M . alluded to tho presence of the W . M . and Officers of the recently established Italian Lodgo , II Risorgimento , and wished both thorn and thoir Locige every success . W . Bro . Baron Castellnuovo M . D . replied in appropriate terms , and expressed his high
sense of W . Bro . Broadley ' s cordiality and good feeling towards the Lodge over which ho had been elected to govern , and hoped thafc both Lodges would unite in forming a column of mutual defence and support . Tho Chaplain of the Lodge , Bro . E . H . Shepherd , having offered np an appropriate prayer , the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 6 p . m . At 8 o'clock a banquet was given
under the presidency of tho W . M ., in tho refreshment room , which was very numerously attended by tho brethren and Masonic visitors . Tho usual toasts of obligation were given and responded to , that of tho D . G . M . awakening peculiar enthusiasm . The W . Bro . King , ston , in returning thanks , expressed his gratification afc tho reception accorded to him and his Officers , aud proposed tho health of the
W . M . aud principal founder of the Locige , W . Bro . Broadley . The W . M . proposed the health of tho Officers , coupling with the toasfc that of Bro . tho Rev . E . B . Frankol S . W ., to whose Masonic zeal he rendered amplo testimony . Several other toasts were proposed and answered to , and amongst them , that of tho Graud Orient of Italy , responded to by W . Bro . Ghiani-Mauieli Deputy of the Italian
Parliament ; W . Bro . J . M . P . Montague G . D . of England , Honorary Member of 1717 ; the former Masters of Lodges in Tunis , eloquently proposed by W . Bro . Lenghi , and responded to appropriately by W , Bro . Dr . Mugnaini and W . Bro . P . Sulema . The Tyler ' s toast brought tho proceedings to a close at 11 p . m . Tho next morning , at 8 a . m ., tho brethren met to dedicate the
newly founded Mark Masons Lodge , Kingston , No . 222 , named after tho popular and much esteemed D . G . M . of Malta . The procoedings being opened according to ancient custom , the warrant was read , and R . W . Bro . Kingston P . M . M . M . 101 ) , proceeded to instal the first W . M ., W . Bro . Broadley . The following brethren wore then advanced , viz ., Bros . Perini , W . Castellnuovo C . E ., Blanch ,
Dr . Cassanello , Schembri , Gardelle , Denti , Enriqnez and Barker , Another meeting was held at 4 p . m ., when six other brethren attained the honourable degree , viz ., the Chevalier Tulin de la Tunisie , Felice , They , Macario , Cassar , and Bourepaux . A third Mark Lodge was opened at 8 p . m ., when seven other brethren sought advancement , i . e ., Bros . J . J . Gardiner C . E ., V . Finzi , S . Arieti , V .
C . Clement , M . Lo Gallais , S . Soniller and E . Nurri . The ceremonies being over , aud the advancement of the twenty-two candidates efficiently carried out , with the aid of the visiting brethren from Malta , a short address was delivered by the W . M . on the special interest of Mark Masonry for brethren in Tunis ; he expressed his pleasure at the name of the Lo Ige , No . 222 , serving as a memorial
of the visit of the Installing Officer R . W . P . M . M . Kingston , and expressed a hope thafc it would ever continue as a memorial of his hard work and great popularity in the district over which he ruled . The D . G . M . having returned thanks , the W . M . invested the following Officers for the ensuing year , Bros . Rev . E . B . Frankel S . W ., G . Pentecost J . W ., Dr . A . Perini M . O ., D . N . Cassanello S . O ., J . J .
Gardiner J . O ., A . Blanch Treasurer , S . Soniller Secretary , P . M . Paleologo Registrar of Marks , M . Le Gallais S . D .. E . Nurri J . D ., V . C . Clement D . of C . ; V . Finzi and E . Gardelle Stewards , H . Haylock Tyler . Tho Mark Lodge was then closed in ancient form afc 10 p . m . On Wednesday , the Gth Jnne , at 4 p . m ., the founders of the Ancient Carthage Eoynl Arch Chapter , No . 1717 , assembled in the
Masonic Hall to witness its consecration , and the installation of the first principal elect , E . Comp . A . M . Broadley W . M . 1717 . The warrant having been read by tho acting Scribe E ., an elaborate address on the history , scope and aim of R . A . Masonry was delivered by the Consecrating Officer , E . Comp . Kingston P . Z . E . A . C . No . 3 J 9 , which was listened to with marked attention , and highly appreciated
The Scribe E . elect , Comp . the Rev . E . B . Frankel , offered np a prayer , during which the consecrating elements were poured out , and afterwards incensed the four corners of the building according to ancient custom . Tho Chapter being declared consecrated , ^ E . Comp . Kingston proceeded to instal in the first chair the Principal Z . elect , E . Comp . A . M . Broadley , as designated in tho charter
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Freemasonry In North Africa
FREEMASONRY IN NORTH AFRICA
COMMUNICATED . J ON the afternoon of Saturday , the 22 nd June , tho Italian steamer "Cnprcra" anchored in tho midst of the beautiful Bay of Tunis , which washes the shores rendered famous in history as the site of tho once flourishing City of Carthage . The arrival of tho " Caprera" had been anxiously expected by our brethren of Ancient Carthage Lodge , No . 1717 , who had assembled at the seaport of
the Goletta to receive their worthy D . G . M ., E . W . Bro . William Kingston , of Malta , and several of his Grand Officers , who had , with true Masonic zeal , and a courageous disregard of tho inconveniences of an Oriental summer , travelled from Malta to pay an official visit to this young bnt prosperous Lodge , and afc the same timo to inaugurate the Mark Locige Kingston , No . 222 , and to consecrate
the Roval Arch Chapter Ancient Carthago , No . 1717 . The D . G . M ., D . G . J . W ., D . G . Ties ., & c , were met at the Goletta by the W . M . Bro . Brondley , the S . W . Bro . the Eev . E . B . Frankol , the J . W . Bro . Barker C . E ., tho Chaplain Bro . tho Eev . E . II . Shepherd B . A ., tho J . D . Bro . Pentecost , & c , nnd the party proceeded to Tunis by the evening train . On the following day a great number of the
brethren ( including tho D . G . M . ) attended divine service afc the English Chnrch dedicated to St . Augustine , where an eloquent and appropriate sermon was preached by the D . G . Chaplain Bro . E . B . Frankel S . W . 1717 . On Monday the 24 th June ( by a happy coincidence the Feast of Sfc . John tho Baptist ) , a goodly number of English and foreign brethren assembled in the commodious Masonic
Hall , situated in a street heaving tho Oriental -name of Strafla Si Aly Aznz . Tho Lodge-room had a peculiarly elegant appearance , and is furnished throughout in a complete and satisfactory manner . Ifc is nearly 45 feet long , and will contain with ease abont eighty brethren . The walls of the Lodge are covered with appropriate fresco , almost elaborate in design , and the whole house is brilliantly lighted with
gas . A refreshment room , waiting room , & c , are comprised in the general arrangements . Tho Ancient Carthago Lodge , No . 1717 , was opened by W . Bro . Broudley ( Barrister afc Law ) at 4 p . m . Tho following W . M . 's and P . M . ' s were present—W . Bro . N . Lenghi 33 ° P . M . of Lodgo Caprera at Alexandria ( P . M . 1717 ) , AV . Bro . P . Ghiani-Mameli 32 ° P . M ., and W . S . of the Lodgo and Chapter
Vittoria Fedelta at Cagliari , and Deputy for thafc City to the Parliament of Italy , W . Bro . Vais 33 ° cleg . P . M . and W . S . at Leghorn , W . Bro . Dr . Mngnnini 31 ° deg . P . M . of tho Lodgo Carthage and Utica at Tunis , AV . Bro . tho Baron James Castollnnovo W . M . of the existing Italian Lodge Eisorgimento afc Tunis , and W . Bro . P . Sulema 18 ° deg . P . M . of the Italian Lodgo Concordia and Progrosso at Tunis . Amongst tho brethren present were Bros . Eev .
E . B . Frankel S . W ., J . E . L . Barker C . E . J . W ., A . B ' anch acting Treasurer , S . Soniller Secretary , A . Perini M . D . S . D ., G . Pentecost J . D ., Eev . E . H . Shepherd B . A . Chaplain , P . Paleologo I . G ., V . C . Clement D . of C , M . Lnmbroso and M . Schembri Stewards , and II . Haylock Tyler , together with Bros , the Chevalier Tnlin de la Tunisio Consul General of tho German Empire , J . J . Gardiner C . E , N . Cnssanello M . D ., and nearly fifty others , including the Officers of the newly founded Italian Lodge , II Risorgimento . On an alarm
being given that the District Grand Lodge of Malta sought admittance , n process on entered tho Lodgo in tho following order—Bro . Beck D . G . Purs , and Bro . Paleologo D . G . S . bearing the greater lights , Bro . Pentecost D . G . Steward bearing the D . G . L . Banner , Bro . Rev . E . B . Frankel D . G . Chaplain , W . Bro . Charles Eiechelman D . G . J . W ., the R . W . Bro . William Kingston D . G . M . Tho D . G . M . was received
with tho honours dne to his exalted rank . The D . G . M . assumed tho gavel , and the W . M . Bro . Broadley his place as D . G . S . W . The other D . G . Officers assumed their posts , aud D . G . Lodge was declared open in ample form . The D . G . Chaplain having offered up a prayer , the W . M . tendered the Books of the Lodgo for the inspection of tho D . G . M ., and addressed that brother as follows : —
E . W . Sir , —Allow me , on behalf of myself and the Officers and members of this Locke , to bid you welcome to " Ancient Carthage . " Wo are deeply sensible of tho honour you have done us to como amongst us , and of tho great sacrifices mado by yonrsolf and yonr Grand Oflicers to accomplish this visit , so important in the annals of my Lodge , and , I feel sure , so much calculated to advance our pros .
perity . I feel almost justified in saying that your presence in Tunis to-day has a deep interest , not only for this Lodge and this District in particular , but for tho Masonic world in general . Few spots possess greater attraction to the historical student of Masonry than the site of that mighty city from which wo derive our name , the ruins of which aro almost visible from the place on which we now stand .
Founded by the countrymen of our Grand Master H . B . seven centuries before tho Christian era , it was adorned and embellished by tho " cunning workmen " of the Phoenician race , and finally , when Tyre itself fell before a victorious foe , it afforded a refuge to the descendents of thoso great mon who originated , as our traditions inform us , the secrets and mysteries of our honourable order . The
ruins of thafc once powerful city contain many a mark and many a symbol familiar to all workers of our Craft , and strange to say these marks and these symbols have been perpetuated by the Moslem conqnorors whose children now possess those beautiful hills sloping down to the Mediterranean , ouce crowned by the Mistress of the World . It is to a Lodge and a country possessing these almost
unrivalled associations that I welcome you to-day . You find in our midst many representatives of the G . O . of Italy , who join with ns in thanking you for the honour you havo done ns to visit this distant part of your district . Italy and England have enjoyed a long and unbroken friendship , and I can truly state that the most cordial and
fraternal feelings exist between the Italian and English Masons in Tunis . We all of us aro determined to overcome the difficulties engendered by diversity of race and creed , and unite together in upholding by example as well as by precept tho great doctrines upon which Freemasonry is based . The progress of our Lodge up to the
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present time has surpassed all onr expectations . Wo owe much to the encouragement afforded us by yourself and your excellent D . D . G . M ., W . Bro . Rosenbnsh , and yonr presence amongst ns to-night fills our cup of gratitude to tho brim . Your visit will always form au important epoch in tho history of this Lodge , and will servo as an impetus to one and all of us to put forth fresh
exertions in tho Masonic canse . The . Supreme Grand Chapter of England has lately given us a proof of its confidence in granting us a charter to open a Chapter in connection with onr Lodge , and we are fully determined to justify tho trust so kindly reposed in us , that neither tho Grand Lodge nor the Grand Chapter may ever regret extending their jurisdiction and that of your District to the
shores of North Africa , and thus enable English Masons to work English Masonry in tho country which will always bo associated with the fame and glory of tho mighty Tyrian nation , to which , in all probability , wo owe the very existence of our Order . Tho R . W . D . G . M . replied as follows : W . Bro . Broadley , AV . P . Masters , Officers aud Brethren , —I thank you very much for tho cordial reception accorded
by you this evening to my Grand Officers and mysolf . In coming amongst you I havo done nothing more than fulfil my dnty as D . G . M ., and I must say that in tho present instance my task has been a very pleasant ono . I congratulate W . Bro . Broadley on the result of his great exertions in tho cause of Masonry in Tunis , and particularly on tho prosperity and increasing importance of tho
Lodgo over which ho rules . I only hope thafc the fame of the Ancient Carthago Lodgo will bo lasting , and that its future may bo as satisfactory as its beginning . Tho R . W . D . G . M . closed the D . G . L . W . Bro . Broadley , at tho request of tho R . W . D . G . M ., resumed the gavel , and proceeded with tho ordinary work of tho Lodge . Mr . Joseph Allegro , an officer in tho Turkish army , was
then introduced and initiated , in the French language , into the secrets and mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry in the E . A . degree . Tho W . M . alluded to tho presence of the W . M . and Officers of the recently established Italian Lodgo , II Risorgimento , and wished both thorn and thoir Locige every success . W . Bro . Baron Castellnuovo M . D . replied in appropriate terms , and expressed his high
sense of W . Bro . Broadley ' s cordiality and good feeling towards the Lodge over which ho had been elected to govern , and hoped thafc both Lodges would unite in forming a column of mutual defence and support . Tho Chaplain of the Lodge , Bro . E . H . Shepherd , having offered np an appropriate prayer , the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 6 p . m . At 8 o'clock a banquet was given
under the presidency of tho W . M ., in tho refreshment room , which was very numerously attended by tho brethren and Masonic visitors . Tho usual toasts of obligation were given and responded to , that of tho D . G . M . awakening peculiar enthusiasm . The W . Bro . King , ston , in returning thanks , expressed his gratification afc tho reception accorded to him and his Officers , aud proposed tho health of the
W . M . aud principal founder of the Locige , W . Bro . Broadley . The W . M . proposed the health of tho Officers , coupling with the toasfc that of Bro . tho Rev . E . B . Frankol S . W ., to whose Masonic zeal he rendered amplo testimony . Several other toasts were proposed and answered to , and amongst them , that of tho Graud Orient of Italy , responded to by W . Bro . Ghiani-Mauieli Deputy of the Italian
Parliament ; W . Bro . J . M . P . Montague G . D . of England , Honorary Member of 1717 ; the former Masters of Lodges in Tunis , eloquently proposed by W . Bro . Lenghi , and responded to appropriately by W , Bro . Dr . Mugnaini and W . Bro . P . Sulema . The Tyler ' s toast brought tho proceedings to a close at 11 p . m . Tho next morning , at 8 a . m ., tho brethren met to dedicate the
newly founded Mark Masons Lodge , Kingston , No . 222 , named after tho popular and much esteemed D . G . M . of Malta . The procoedings being opened according to ancient custom , the warrant was read , and R . W . Bro . Kingston P . M . M . M . 101 ) , proceeded to instal the first W . M ., W . Bro . Broadley . The following brethren wore then advanced , viz ., Bros . Perini , W . Castellnuovo C . E ., Blanch ,
Dr . Cassanello , Schembri , Gardelle , Denti , Enriqnez and Barker , Another meeting was held at 4 p . m ., when six other brethren attained the honourable degree , viz ., the Chevalier Tulin de la Tunisie , Felice , They , Macario , Cassar , and Bourepaux . A third Mark Lodge was opened at 8 p . m ., when seven other brethren sought advancement , i . e ., Bros . J . J . Gardiner C . E ., V . Finzi , S . Arieti , V .
C . Clement , M . Lo Gallais , S . Soniller and E . Nurri . The ceremonies being over , aud the advancement of the twenty-two candidates efficiently carried out , with the aid of the visiting brethren from Malta , a short address was delivered by the W . M . on the special interest of Mark Masonry for brethren in Tunis ; he expressed his pleasure at the name of the Lo Ige , No . 222 , serving as a memorial
of the visit of the Installing Officer R . W . P . M . M . Kingston , and expressed a hope thafc it would ever continue as a memorial of his hard work and great popularity in the district over which he ruled . The D . G . M . having returned thanks , the W . M . invested the following Officers for the ensuing year , Bros . Rev . E . B . Frankel S . W ., G . Pentecost J . W ., Dr . A . Perini M . O ., D . N . Cassanello S . O ., J . J .
Gardiner J . O ., A . Blanch Treasurer , S . Soniller Secretary , P . M . Paleologo Registrar of Marks , M . Le Gallais S . D .. E . Nurri J . D ., V . C . Clement D . of C . ; V . Finzi and E . Gardelle Stewards , H . Haylock Tyler . Tho Mark Lodge was then closed in ancient form afc 10 p . m . On Wednesday , the Gth Jnne , at 4 p . m ., the founders of the Ancient Carthage Eoynl Arch Chapter , No . 1717 , assembled in the
Masonic Hall to witness its consecration , and the installation of the first principal elect , E . Comp . A . M . Broadley W . M . 1717 . The warrant having been read by tho acting Scribe E ., an elaborate address on the history , scope and aim of R . A . Masonry was delivered by the Consecrating Officer , E . Comp . Kingston P . Z . E . A . C . No . 3 J 9 , which was listened to with marked attention , and highly appreciated
The Scribe E . elect , Comp . the Rev . E . B . Frankel , offered np a prayer , during which the consecrating elements were poured out , and afterwards incensed the four corners of the building according to ancient custom . Tho Chapter being declared consecrated , ^ E . Comp . Kingston proceeded to instal in the first chair the Principal Z . elect , E . Comp . A . M . Broadley , as designated in tho charter