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Grand Lodge Of Iowa.
sideral full compensation for tho labours performed , more especially as Iowa was the only Grand Lodge in America which spent its funds for this purpose .
At tho afternoon session tho Committees appointed to consider the reports of the Grand Officers already referred to brought forward their recommendations , which were in most eases agreed to .
The first part of tho proceedings of tho second day ' s meeting was principally routine , comprising among other matters tho report of the Committee on chartered Lodges .
It was decided by the vote of Grand Lodge that the next session should bo held at Des Moines on the first Tuesday in Juno 1880 . The thanks of Graud Lodge was voted to the entertainiinr brethon and also to tho various railroad
companies who had made reductions to members proceeding to the Grand Lodgo meeting . The election of Officers was then proceeded with , and on the roll of Lodges being called it was announced that Bro . Albert Cutler
Abbott , of Marshalltown , was elected as Grand Master . The ensuing day tho elections were proceeded with , the following being tho result : —Groin . Bowen Senior Grand Warden , Noah Gillctt Brown Junior Grand Warden , Lucien Caleb Blanchard G . Treas ., Theodore S . Parvin
G . Sec . The report of tho Jurisprudence Committee was then laid before Grand Lodge , after which P . G . Master H . W . Rothert was re-elected to the position of Custodian for a further term of six years . The Grand Master having appointed the remaining Officers of Grand Lodge , the
brethren wero called from labour . On the resumption of business , the installation of Grand Officers was proceeded with ; the brethren then marched in procession to tho Methodist Episcopal Church . The escort was provided by Siloam Commanderv of Knights Templar . Various
resolutions of thanks having been passed , the Grand Master proceeded to close the Lodge in ample form , thus bringing to a conclusion the Thirty-sixth Annual Communication , " long to be remembered as one of the most pleasant and happy gatherings of the fraternity . "
Our Scholars In After Life.
OUR SCHOLARS IN AFTER LIFE .
rTiHE preliminary prospectus of "The Royal Masonic JL Pupils' Assistance Fund , " which wc published in our last issue , will have given our readers some idea of the fund it is proposed shall be started to render assistance to those of the pupils of our Masonic Schools who may
deserve it . As Brother Dick Radclyffe has pointed out , it would appear presumptuous on the part of the few who are taking an active part in its establishment if they laid down any hard and fast lines as to the course to be adopted in distributing tho benefits that may accrue . It is
necessary before any rules can be framed , that a meeting , or it may be several meetings , of brethren interested in the proposed scheme should be held , and matters of detail left to them to decide . Up to the present time wc understand that material progress has been made , tho
brethren , wherever an opinion is asked , giving their approval and expressing their appreciation of the idea ; but it must be borne in mind , that unless the question be taken up energetically , the Fund will stand but a poor chance of success ; we therefore urge upon brethren who
are willing to take an interest in the undertaking to send in their names , even if they do not contribute to the Fund . Before any attempt can be made to start active measures it is necessary a largo body of workers should be secured ; brethren must bo willing to bring the matter before their
Lodges , hot only once or twice , but until some opinion has been expressed b y the majority of the members ; we have very little fear what that opinion will be ; everyone we have spokon with on the project expresses the greatest approval . In order to make the Fund an established fact ,
and a lasting success , wc feel sure publicity is tho onl y element required , and as each of our readers can assist in this respect wo fraternall y invito them to co-operate with us in completing another link in the chain of Masonic benevolence .
_ It has been proposed to hold a Bazaar next summer , in aid of the funds of this scheme , and alread y influential assistance has been promised ; this is a matter in which wc can all lend a hand , by making contributions of articles for sale thereat , and by inducing our "sisters" to work . We are sure the Jadies will aid in so good a cause , and
Our Scholars In After Life.
perhaps thereby they may earn the lasting thanks of one or other of the poor orphans tho projectors may be enabled to take under their care . We hope in the course of a month or so to be able to publish a satisfactory report of tho real establishment of
the fund , and that on many future occasions we may havo opportunities of pointing to the good work accomp lished . Any information may be obtained of either of tho Secretaries , Bro . Dick Radclyffe , 129 High Holborn , London , W . C . ; or W . W . Morgan jun ., FREEMASON ' CnRONiCLE Office , 67 Barbican , London , E . C .
As we go to press , we are gratified to receive intimation that the Deputy Grand Master of England , the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , has expressed his approval of tho scheme , and has promised his support to the Royal Masonic Pupils' Assistance Fund .
The Degree Of Knights Templar Priest.
THE DEGREE OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR PRIEST .
From the Canadian Craftsman , 15 th March 1878 .
BY COL . MACLEOD MOORE , GREAT PRIOR OF CANADA .
"jl / fY attention having been directed to extracts in the February . IVL number of tho Craftsman , taken from Masonic publications in the United States , in which my namo has been quoted as an authority for tho legitimacy of the degree of Knights Templar Priest , I beg to offer a few remarks to correct some erroneous impressions which appear to exist about the degree . In the first place , it is a great mistake to suppose , a 3 stated , that the Templar Priest candidate " is
fully instructed in tho method of induction into the Templar Order , and the peculiar method of examination , " as practised in the British dominions . I much foar that applicants who seek to be admitted with this object , will be greatly disappointed . Tho degree i 3 obsolete in England and Ireland , but was at one time well known in both countries , particularly in Lancashire , where
it was long worked by Templar Conclaves in conjunction -with the " Roso Croix , " until tho surrender of the latter to tho A . & A . S . Kito , and the re-organisation of the Templar Order ; but although not now recoguisod it is still practised in some of the older bodies , and cou . tinnes to be attached to that of tho Scottish Order of tho Temple . Tho degree is of a highly roligious and Christian character , and the
ritual most serious and impressive , having several points in common with that of tho Knights of the East and West , which precedes the Eoso Croix , or 18 ° of the A . & A . S . Rito , and also with the Priestly Order of the Red Cross of Constantino , as revised a few years back iu England . It usually followed the Templar ceromony without any intermediate
degree , and was formerly considered the neplus ultra of Masonry iu the Templar Order . The object of tho degree is , however , not obvious , nor by whom or when it was invented , but old certificates dato its origin from what is called tho year of revival , A . D . 1686 , when it is said to have been instituted as a Protestant degree of tho Order of St . Johu of Jerusalem , to bo used as a test among the
knights who had embraced the reformed faith , as , at that period , James II . of England having contemplated the revival of the English Languo of St . John , in his dominions , had procured ( A . D . 1087 ) tho nomination of his natural son , Henry Fitz-Jatnes , by Bull of tho Grand Master of Malta , to be C 4 rand Prior of the English section of the Order . But this account of the dogreo is evidently but a surmise
of tho Masonic writers of the last century , who , confusing the Order of St . John with that of tho Templars , invented and gave circulation to tho most fanciful and erroneous theories in connection with the old Orders of Knighthood . Some supposed it was a degree given to Commanders , or to tho Priests or Chaplains of the Order only , tho Templar reception being usually considered as a military ceremony ,
and this degree the religions portion of it ; but if tho chaplains only received it they must havo gone through the military part first , as it is a more appendix to it . Other writers say that the knights of the old Order , being first admitted as soldiers , were , when they had served with honour , consecrated , and hence this portion of the
ceremony , in modern times , has been presided over by a High Priest or Prelate of tho Masonic Templar Order . This , perhaps , was tho original view taken -when forming this degree , known as the Most Holy Order of Knights Templar Priest , Holy Wisdon , or Knights of tho Taboi'iiaclo .
Iho place of meeting was called a Tabernacle , and tho members a Band , recipients of tho degree in tho absence of the Knight Templar Commander [ Preceptor ] fdled the chair in preference to any other knight . The ollice-beaiors are called Pillars , and a name is given to each of the seven principal officers , tho certificates bore the names of theso Pillars in a gradation in tho form of seven steps , to which tho
seal was attached on green and white ribbon ( Psalm Hi . 9 ) . The jewel of tho Order is a silver star of soven points ; in the centre , a cross aud serpcut twined round it , and pendant from the star , a silver Latin cross with serpent , the latter being considered a symbol of priesthood in tho ancient mysteries . Somo little difference existed iu the working of the degree in
Scotland and Ireland from that of England , but of no particular moment . The presiding oflicer of a Scottish Tabernacle wears , suspended from his collar , a triangular jewel of silver , about three inches on each side , on which is engraved certain letters , their import every companion is required to know , as they may be said to form the tc ^ word ,
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Grand Lodge Of Iowa.
sideral full compensation for tho labours performed , more especially as Iowa was the only Grand Lodge in America which spent its funds for this purpose .
At tho afternoon session tho Committees appointed to consider the reports of the Grand Officers already referred to brought forward their recommendations , which were in most eases agreed to .
The first part of tho proceedings of tho second day ' s meeting was principally routine , comprising among other matters tho report of the Committee on chartered Lodges .
It was decided by the vote of Grand Lodge that the next session should bo held at Des Moines on the first Tuesday in Juno 1880 . The thanks of Graud Lodge was voted to the entertainiinr brethon and also to tho various railroad
companies who had made reductions to members proceeding to the Grand Lodgo meeting . The election of Officers was then proceeded with , and on the roll of Lodges being called it was announced that Bro . Albert Cutler
Abbott , of Marshalltown , was elected as Grand Master . The ensuing day tho elections were proceeded with , the following being tho result : —Groin . Bowen Senior Grand Warden , Noah Gillctt Brown Junior Grand Warden , Lucien Caleb Blanchard G . Treas ., Theodore S . Parvin
G . Sec . The report of tho Jurisprudence Committee was then laid before Grand Lodge , after which P . G . Master H . W . Rothert was re-elected to the position of Custodian for a further term of six years . The Grand Master having appointed the remaining Officers of Grand Lodge , the
brethren wero called from labour . On the resumption of business , the installation of Grand Officers was proceeded with ; the brethren then marched in procession to tho Methodist Episcopal Church . The escort was provided by Siloam Commanderv of Knights Templar . Various
resolutions of thanks having been passed , the Grand Master proceeded to close the Lodge in ample form , thus bringing to a conclusion the Thirty-sixth Annual Communication , " long to be remembered as one of the most pleasant and happy gatherings of the fraternity . "
Our Scholars In After Life.
OUR SCHOLARS IN AFTER LIFE .
rTiHE preliminary prospectus of "The Royal Masonic JL Pupils' Assistance Fund , " which wc published in our last issue , will have given our readers some idea of the fund it is proposed shall be started to render assistance to those of the pupils of our Masonic Schools who may
deserve it . As Brother Dick Radclyffe has pointed out , it would appear presumptuous on the part of the few who are taking an active part in its establishment if they laid down any hard and fast lines as to the course to be adopted in distributing tho benefits that may accrue . It is
necessary before any rules can be framed , that a meeting , or it may be several meetings , of brethren interested in the proposed scheme should be held , and matters of detail left to them to decide . Up to the present time wc understand that material progress has been made , tho
brethren , wherever an opinion is asked , giving their approval and expressing their appreciation of the idea ; but it must be borne in mind , that unless the question be taken up energetically , the Fund will stand but a poor chance of success ; we therefore urge upon brethren who
are willing to take an interest in the undertaking to send in their names , even if they do not contribute to the Fund . Before any attempt can be made to start active measures it is necessary a largo body of workers should be secured ; brethren must bo willing to bring the matter before their
Lodges , hot only once or twice , but until some opinion has been expressed b y the majority of the members ; we have very little fear what that opinion will be ; everyone we have spokon with on the project expresses the greatest approval . In order to make the Fund an established fact ,
and a lasting success , wc feel sure publicity is tho onl y element required , and as each of our readers can assist in this respect wo fraternall y invito them to co-operate with us in completing another link in the chain of Masonic benevolence .
_ It has been proposed to hold a Bazaar next summer , in aid of the funds of this scheme , and alread y influential assistance has been promised ; this is a matter in which wc can all lend a hand , by making contributions of articles for sale thereat , and by inducing our "sisters" to work . We are sure the Jadies will aid in so good a cause , and
Our Scholars In After Life.
perhaps thereby they may earn the lasting thanks of one or other of the poor orphans tho projectors may be enabled to take under their care . We hope in the course of a month or so to be able to publish a satisfactory report of tho real establishment of
the fund , and that on many future occasions we may havo opportunities of pointing to the good work accomp lished . Any information may be obtained of either of tho Secretaries , Bro . Dick Radclyffe , 129 High Holborn , London , W . C . ; or W . W . Morgan jun ., FREEMASON ' CnRONiCLE Office , 67 Barbican , London , E . C .
As we go to press , we are gratified to receive intimation that the Deputy Grand Master of England , the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , has expressed his approval of tho scheme , and has promised his support to the Royal Masonic Pupils' Assistance Fund .
The Degree Of Knights Templar Priest.
THE DEGREE OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR PRIEST .
From the Canadian Craftsman , 15 th March 1878 .
BY COL . MACLEOD MOORE , GREAT PRIOR OF CANADA .
"jl / fY attention having been directed to extracts in the February . IVL number of tho Craftsman , taken from Masonic publications in the United States , in which my namo has been quoted as an authority for tho legitimacy of the degree of Knights Templar Priest , I beg to offer a few remarks to correct some erroneous impressions which appear to exist about the degree . In the first place , it is a great mistake to suppose , a 3 stated , that the Templar Priest candidate " is
fully instructed in tho method of induction into the Templar Order , and the peculiar method of examination , " as practised in the British dominions . I much foar that applicants who seek to be admitted with this object , will be greatly disappointed . Tho degree i 3 obsolete in England and Ireland , but was at one time well known in both countries , particularly in Lancashire , where
it was long worked by Templar Conclaves in conjunction -with the " Roso Croix , " until tho surrender of the latter to tho A . & A . S . Kito , and the re-organisation of the Templar Order ; but although not now recoguisod it is still practised in some of the older bodies , and cou . tinnes to be attached to that of tho Scottish Order of tho Temple . Tho degree is of a highly roligious and Christian character , and the
ritual most serious and impressive , having several points in common with that of tho Knights of the East and West , which precedes the Eoso Croix , or 18 ° of the A . & A . S . Rito , and also with the Priestly Order of the Red Cross of Constantino , as revised a few years back iu England . It usually followed the Templar ceromony without any intermediate
degree , and was formerly considered the neplus ultra of Masonry iu the Templar Order . The object of tho degree is , however , not obvious , nor by whom or when it was invented , but old certificates dato its origin from what is called tho year of revival , A . D . 1686 , when it is said to have been instituted as a Protestant degree of tho Order of St . Johu of Jerusalem , to bo used as a test among the
knights who had embraced the reformed faith , as , at that period , James II . of England having contemplated the revival of the English Languo of St . John , in his dominions , had procured ( A . D . 1087 ) tho nomination of his natural son , Henry Fitz-Jatnes , by Bull of tho Grand Master of Malta , to be C 4 rand Prior of the English section of the Order . But this account of the dogreo is evidently but a surmise
of tho Masonic writers of the last century , who , confusing the Order of St . John with that of tho Templars , invented and gave circulation to tho most fanciful and erroneous theories in connection with the old Orders of Knighthood . Some supposed it was a degree given to Commanders , or to tho Priests or Chaplains of the Order only , tho Templar reception being usually considered as a military ceremony ,
and this degree the religions portion of it ; but if tho chaplains only received it they must havo gone through the military part first , as it is a more appendix to it . Other writers say that the knights of the old Order , being first admitted as soldiers , were , when they had served with honour , consecrated , and hence this portion of the
ceremony , in modern times , has been presided over by a High Priest or Prelate of tho Masonic Templar Order . This , perhaps , was tho original view taken -when forming this degree , known as the Most Holy Order of Knights Templar Priest , Holy Wisdon , or Knights of tho Taboi'iiaclo .
Iho place of meeting was called a Tabernacle , and tho members a Band , recipients of tho degree in tho absence of the Knight Templar Commander [ Preceptor ] fdled the chair in preference to any other knight . The ollice-beaiors are called Pillars , and a name is given to each of the seven principal officers , tho certificates bore the names of theso Pillars in a gradation in tho form of seven steps , to which tho
seal was attached on green and white ribbon ( Psalm Hi . 9 ) . The jewel of tho Order is a silver star of soven points ; in the centre , a cross aud serpcut twined round it , and pendant from the star , a silver Latin cross with serpent , the latter being considered a symbol of priesthood in tho ancient mysteries . Somo little difference existed iu the working of the degree in
Scotland and Ireland from that of England , but of no particular moment . The presiding oflicer of a Scottish Tabernacle wears , suspended from his collar , a triangular jewel of silver , about three inches on each side , on which is engraved certain letters , their import every companion is required to know , as they may be said to form the tc ^ word ,