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Eccleston Lodge, No. 1624.
Bros . J . Ion Cantle , ' T . Davis , C . Tayler and Laurence Fryer ; Bro . G . B . Egerton accompanying each on the pianoforte . In proposing the toasfc ° of the Grand Officers , the W . M . expressed his regret that Bro . Hyde Pullen , who had assisted at the Consecration of the Lodge , had found it impossible to be present on this occasion , and this regret was shared in by his hearers . Tho health of the W . M . Bro . Vincent was
ably proposed by the I . P . M . Bro . Flattely , and his very happy and truthful remarks as to , the services ancl ablitities of the W . M . met with a cordial reception . In contradistinction to many speeches we frequently hear , having for their subject the presiding Officer , this of Bro . Flattery ' s was freo from fulsome laudation , which it is equally surprising that some amongst ; us should offer , and still more surprising
that others should receive . The plain unvarnished truth is best for all , and the few reliable facts which Bro . Flattely referred to told a more honorable tale , and were far more complimentary to Bro . Vincent than any high flown language not based upon truth could havo been . The W . M . ' s response was characteristic of the man , and briefly ancl
modestly expressed thanks for past support and hopes for the future . Tho toast of " tho Past Masters" afforded tho opportunity for presenting to Bro . Flattely the " Tertius " jewel of tho Lodge , which ho received with thanks . Bro . McLeod also responded , in a very able manner , and concluded a forcible address by a most appropriate quotation from John
Fletcher" Our acts our angels aro , or good or ill , Our fatal shadows that walk by us still . " Bro . Hooper , tho initiate , in returning thanks for his health , exhibited a modest confidence and reliance on his own powers of address which aicurs well for his progress in Freemasonry . With the toast of tho Visitors Bros . James Stevens P . M . 1426 , J . Wire P . M . 1314 , A .
Barfield W . M . 35 , and J . I . Cantle W . M . 1257 , were named to represent tho thirty-six brethren present in that capacity , and each briefly responded , Bro . Stevens taking occasion to express his high personal appreciation of the working of tho Locige , and his hope that at no distant date the Lodges generally throughout the kingdom would be required to work after the same system , or , if not exactly that , one
which shonld be uniformly approved of aud adopted . His remarks wero listened to with considerable attention , and his brief arguments iu favour of the project were accepted with much satisfaction . Tho Ollicors of the Lodgo and tho Tyler's toast brought to a conclusion an evening which , for thorough enjoyment , and the exposition of tho sublime principles of Freemasonry , it would bo difficult to improve upon .
The Hemming Lodge, No. 1512.
THE HEMMING LODGE , No . 1512 .
COMMENCED its sixth year of existence on Thursday , 16 th Oct . By half-past five a goodly number of brethren had assembled at tho Lion Hotel , Hampton , and shortly after Bro . Fox W . M . opened the proceedings , assisted by Bro . J . Hammond I . P . M ., Jessett S . W . and W . M . elect , T . W . Ockenden J . W ., Walls S . D ., Kent J . D ., Hiscox I . G ., and Moody M . C . The minutes of the last meeting , in March , were read and confirmed . The Lodgo was then opened in the second
and Bro . Jessett was presented by Bro . W . Hnmmond , tho father of tho Lodge , for the benefit of installation . After tho Locige had been advanced , Bro . Fox handed the gavel to Bro . John Hammond P . M . 201 , & c . P . G . D . Middx ., Bros . Hopwood P . G . S . B . Middx . Treas . ancl T . C . Walls P . G . Org . Middx . wore entrusted with the care of tho West and South respectively , ancl Bro . H . E . Frances
P . P . G . D . Surrey P . M . 45 : 2 was appointed Master of the Ceremonies . The necessary exodus was made , and iu the presence of a Board of Installed Masters , Bro . Jessett was inducted to the chair of King Solomon , and , on the re-admission of tho brethren , was saluted according to ancient custom , ancl proclaimed ( sixth ) Worshipful Master of tho Hemming Lodge . The following Officers wore then invested
for the year ensuing : —Bros . C . W . Fox I . P . M ., T . W . Ockenden S . W ., T . C . Walls J . W ., E . Hopwood Treas . ( re-elected ) , W . Hammond Sec . ( ro-appointed ) , F . W . Kent S . D ., J . W . Hiscox J . D ., T . Moody I . G ., H . Tagg D . C , Day and Knowlcs Stewards , J . Gilbert P . G . T . ( re-elected , sixth time ) Tyler . Tho W . M . accompanied each investiture with a few appropriate remarks . Tho Installation
ceremony was splendidly rendered , and a very hearty vote of thanks was given to Bro . John Hammond for his services . The W . M . presented the retiring Master , in tho name of the Lodge , with a Past Master ' s jewel , for which Bro . Fox expressed his acknowledgments in a few well chosen words . This worthy brother has had a very successful year of office , and was warmly cheered afc the conclusion
of the presentation . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted , ancl Bro . Fox is to be congratulated thafc he hands the funds over in so flourishing a condition to fiis successor . There was a balance of from £ 00 to £ 70 in hand , and arrears due to the amount of about £ 20 . In proportion to the total of subscriptions this latter is a small item , aud we hope the brethren concerned
therein will reduce it considerably before the next meeting . The sum of five guineas was voted from tho Lodge funds for -st brother in need . A letter was read from the R . W . Bro . Colonel Burdett P . G . M . Middx ., regretting his absence , throngh severe domestic bereavement , and this sad intelligence was received by the brethren with much concern . All further business having been transacted , the
meeting was declared adjourned until Thursday , 20 th Nov ., ancl the brethren retired to the banquet room . There was a considerable list of Visitors , including Bros , the Rev . C . H . Gem 321 P . P . G . Chaplain Cumberland , C . Hopekirk 179 , Albert Marvin Lodge of Progress 1708 , J . Eobinson 78 I , A . Theokatz 75 I , H . McClelland 901 , H . W .
Linton W . M . of tho Brownrigg 1638 , T . Pinckney 1638 . After the removal of the cloth the W . M . at once addressed himself to the toast list . For the P . G . Officers Bro . W . Hammond responded . Tho health of the Installing Master was drunk with great enthusiasm , and Bro . John Hammond , in replying , made especial reference to the great obligations he was under to his old tract esteemed friend Bro . II . E ,
The Hemming Lodge, No. 1512.
Frances , who had taught himall he know ofFreemasonry . Bro . Foxgave " The Worshipful Master , " which was greeted with excellent fire . Tha W . M . assured the brethren he felt he waa entering ou his year of Office with perhaps brighter prospects than any of his predecessors , for however well things had succedod in the past , no previous Master could boast of a better officered Lodge . The I . P . M . ' s toasfc
met with a hearty reception , and Bro . Fox expressed himself highly satisfied with the success attending his year of office . Tho Rev . Bro . Gem acknowledged his sense of tho hospitality extended by fcho W . M . as his uninvited guest that evening . Bro . Marvin , the first initiate of the Sister Lodge ( Wolsey 1656 ) , responded in felicitous terms , and after some of the other visitors had returned thanks , tho W . M . proposed
the health of the Officers . Success to the Charities , coupled with tho namo of Bro . Walls . The Tyler ' s toasfc terminated ono of tho most enjoyable meetings fcho Hemming brethren have ever celebrated . Bros . Hurst P . M ., Walls , Raw , Knowles , & c , very much contributed to the harmony of the evening by vocal efforts . Appended is a list of the brethren present not already mentioned : —Bros . H . Potter P . M ., W . C .
Davey , D . Papworth , W . Bartlett , J . Chilcott , W . Beauchamp , C . Finch , T . Wheeler , R . M . Axford , A . D . Tozer , E . Andrews , Grosvenor Phillips , W . L . Carpenter . Ere we conclude this report we may add thafc the Lion Hotel has just changed hands . Mr . Ballard is the new proprietor , and on this occasion ho used every effort to make his guests comfortable . Wo wish him success in his new enterprise .
Windsor Castle Chapter, No. 771
WINDSOR CASTLE CHAPTER , No . 771
TT is now moro than two years since we have had an opportunity - * - to attend this prosperous Chapter , and our visit on tho occasion of the Installation of Principals on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., was full of interest . The beautiful and almost unique Temple in which tho Windsor Castlo and Etonian Lodges , and the Windsor Castle Chapter mcetjhad always a vivid remembrance in ourmindsas one of tho choicest
homes for Freemasonry with which wo aro acquainted . Its special M . M . chamber , stalls , ancl organ are so many additional attractions , and fitting accompaniments to the serious work done within its walls , and whilst ifc has never since ifcs erection been ill kept , ifc was always just such a place as one would delight to adorn and decorate . It therefore caused us much pleasure , ancl created bufc little surprise
when we found , on our visit last week , that a recent work of artistic decoration had been carried out afc a considerable expense and with judicious care . It would occupy more space than we can afford to enter into all tho details of the ornamental improvements , and we must be content to refer only to the general effect as being such as merits the inspection of all members of onr
Order desiring to see for themselves what the arrangement of a suite of Masonic rooms should be . Tho appearance of the Temple , when set out for the performance of the Royal Arch Rite , is far iu advance of anything wo havo mot with elsewhere , ancl will at any timo repay a visit . Tho Windsor Castlo Chapter was founded in 18 f 35 , by a num . bcr of well known AVindsor Companions , amongst when were Comps .
Jos . Devereux , Joshua Nnnn , the late Joseph Cotterell , the Rev . it . J . Simpson , and Sir C J . Palmer , and prospered well until tho latter end of 1868 , when , from some unexplained cause , its regular meetings ceased . In 1872 Comp . James Stevens P . Z . undertook , afc the request of tho then remaining members , to resuscitate tho Chapter , and , with tho assistance of several London
Companions , succeeded in re-establishing its regular meetings , and retained his position of M . E . Z . for threo years , at the end of which period the former zeal ancl activity of the Royal Arch Masons in the locality wero resumed , and their laudable exertions havo now resulted in producing one of tho most perfect ancl best working Chapters in tho Order . Towards effecting this happy result the influence of
artistic surroundings has contributed a large share , ancl it is well , therefore , that the Chapter should have joined the Lodges in " beautifying ancl adorning" their place of meeting . The Chapter was opened on tho 16 th inst . by Ex-Companions G . W . Dixon M . E . Z ., G . It . Powell II ., W . S . Cantrell J ., with Ex-Companions James Stevens P . Z ., J . S . Tolley P . Z ., E . Grisbrook P . Z ., II . H . Hodges P . Z ., and
Rev . R . J . Simpson P . J . ancl P . G . P . S ., assisting , and rho following Companions were present , viz : —J . O . Carter N ., II . Roberts P . S ., It . G . Barton , J . Ashby , L . Bryetfc , Cox , Davey , Nicholson , Nowoll , J . Watson , J . Stedwell , J . Johnson , R . Silver , J . H . Reid , Legge , & c . The minutes of the preceding convocation having been confirmed , Comp . James Stevens , as Installing Principal , addressed the Principals
elect , aud subsequently Installed Ex-Comp . G . II . Powell as M . E . Z ., who then Installed Ex-Comp . W . S . Cantrell as H ., and J . O . Carter as J . Companion Powell ' s work was thoroughly perfect , and gave assurance for the faultless manner in which tho ceremonies of the ensuing year will be conducted . On the readmission of the Companions the Installing Principal conducted
the salutation , and presented the warrant and other appurtenances of the Chapter to the newly Installed Principals . The following Oflicers wero invested , viz . : — Ex-Comps . G . W . Dixon I . P . Z ., E . Grisbrook P . Z . Treas ., J . S . Tolley P . Z . S . E ., It . Roberts S . N ., R . G . Barton P . S . ( who appointed Comps . •J . Ashby First Assist ., ancl L . Bryetfc Second Assist ., Cox D . C ,
Davey and INicholson Stewards , ancl Nowell Janitor ) . The Auditors ' report was read , ancl a very favonrable balance sheet was produced . These , on the proposition of Comp . Stevens , who expressed the gratification felt by himself and all present at the almost unexpected progress of the Chapter , and the brilliant prospects before it , wero received ancl adopted . Propositions for advancement and joining wore
made , and ordered to be placed on next summons . It waa decided to pay off the balance of the decoration account , which did not exceed seven guineas , from the funds of tho Chapter . A very handsome P . Z . ' a jewel was presented to Comp . Dixon I . P . Z ., in most suitable terms , and was as suitably acknowledged as it was well deserved . The Chapter was then closed with solemn prayer , made more than nsnally im «
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Eccleston Lodge, No. 1624.
Bros . J . Ion Cantle , ' T . Davis , C . Tayler and Laurence Fryer ; Bro . G . B . Egerton accompanying each on the pianoforte . In proposing the toasfc ° of the Grand Officers , the W . M . expressed his regret that Bro . Hyde Pullen , who had assisted at the Consecration of the Lodge , had found it impossible to be present on this occasion , and this regret was shared in by his hearers . Tho health of the W . M . Bro . Vincent was
ably proposed by the I . P . M . Bro . Flattely , and his very happy and truthful remarks as to , the services ancl ablitities of the W . M . met with a cordial reception . In contradistinction to many speeches we frequently hear , having for their subject the presiding Officer , this of Bro . Flattery ' s was freo from fulsome laudation , which it is equally surprising that some amongst ; us should offer , and still more surprising
that others should receive . The plain unvarnished truth is best for all , and the few reliable facts which Bro . Flattely referred to told a more honorable tale , and were far more complimentary to Bro . Vincent than any high flown language not based upon truth could havo been . The W . M . ' s response was characteristic of the man , and briefly ancl
modestly expressed thanks for past support and hopes for the future . Tho toast of " tho Past Masters" afforded tho opportunity for presenting to Bro . Flattely the " Tertius " jewel of tho Lodge , which ho received with thanks . Bro . McLeod also responded , in a very able manner , and concluded a forcible address by a most appropriate quotation from John
Fletcher" Our acts our angels aro , or good or ill , Our fatal shadows that walk by us still . " Bro . Hooper , tho initiate , in returning thanks for his health , exhibited a modest confidence and reliance on his own powers of address which aicurs well for his progress in Freemasonry . With the toast of tho Visitors Bros . James Stevens P . M . 1426 , J . Wire P . M . 1314 , A .
Barfield W . M . 35 , and J . I . Cantle W . M . 1257 , were named to represent tho thirty-six brethren present in that capacity , and each briefly responded , Bro . Stevens taking occasion to express his high personal appreciation of the working of tho Locige , and his hope that at no distant date the Lodges generally throughout the kingdom would be required to work after the same system , or , if not exactly that , one
which shonld be uniformly approved of aud adopted . His remarks wero listened to with considerable attention , and his brief arguments iu favour of the project were accepted with much satisfaction . Tho Ollicors of the Lodgo and tho Tyler's toast brought to a conclusion an evening which , for thorough enjoyment , and the exposition of tho sublime principles of Freemasonry , it would bo difficult to improve upon .
The Hemming Lodge, No. 1512.
THE HEMMING LODGE , No . 1512 .
COMMENCED its sixth year of existence on Thursday , 16 th Oct . By half-past five a goodly number of brethren had assembled at tho Lion Hotel , Hampton , and shortly after Bro . Fox W . M . opened the proceedings , assisted by Bro . J . Hammond I . P . M ., Jessett S . W . and W . M . elect , T . W . Ockenden J . W ., Walls S . D ., Kent J . D ., Hiscox I . G ., and Moody M . C . The minutes of the last meeting , in March , were read and confirmed . The Lodgo was then opened in the second
and Bro . Jessett was presented by Bro . W . Hnmmond , tho father of tho Lodge , for the benefit of installation . After tho Locige had been advanced , Bro . Fox handed the gavel to Bro . John Hammond P . M . 201 , & c . P . G . D . Middx ., Bros . Hopwood P . G . S . B . Middx . Treas . ancl T . C . Walls P . G . Org . Middx . wore entrusted with the care of tho West and South respectively , ancl Bro . H . E . Frances
P . P . G . D . Surrey P . M . 45 : 2 was appointed Master of the Ceremonies . The necessary exodus was made , and iu the presence of a Board of Installed Masters , Bro . Jessett was inducted to the chair of King Solomon , and , on the re-admission of tho brethren , was saluted according to ancient custom , ancl proclaimed ( sixth ) Worshipful Master of tho Hemming Lodge . The following Officers wore then invested
for the year ensuing : —Bros . C . W . Fox I . P . M ., T . W . Ockenden S . W ., T . C . Walls J . W ., E . Hopwood Treas . ( re-elected ) , W . Hammond Sec . ( ro-appointed ) , F . W . Kent S . D ., J . W . Hiscox J . D ., T . Moody I . G ., H . Tagg D . C , Day and Knowlcs Stewards , J . Gilbert P . G . T . ( re-elected , sixth time ) Tyler . Tho W . M . accompanied each investiture with a few appropriate remarks . Tho Installation
ceremony was splendidly rendered , and a very hearty vote of thanks was given to Bro . John Hammond for his services . The W . M . presented the retiring Master , in tho name of the Lodge , with a Past Master ' s jewel , for which Bro . Fox expressed his acknowledgments in a few well chosen words . This worthy brother has had a very successful year of office , and was warmly cheered afc the conclusion
of the presentation . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted , ancl Bro . Fox is to be congratulated thafc he hands the funds over in so flourishing a condition to fiis successor . There was a balance of from £ 00 to £ 70 in hand , and arrears due to the amount of about £ 20 . In proportion to the total of subscriptions this latter is a small item , aud we hope the brethren concerned
therein will reduce it considerably before the next meeting . The sum of five guineas was voted from tho Lodge funds for -st brother in need . A letter was read from the R . W . Bro . Colonel Burdett P . G . M . Middx ., regretting his absence , throngh severe domestic bereavement , and this sad intelligence was received by the brethren with much concern . All further business having been transacted , the
meeting was declared adjourned until Thursday , 20 th Nov ., ancl the brethren retired to the banquet room . There was a considerable list of Visitors , including Bros , the Rev . C . H . Gem 321 P . P . G . Chaplain Cumberland , C . Hopekirk 179 , Albert Marvin Lodge of Progress 1708 , J . Eobinson 78 I , A . Theokatz 75 I , H . McClelland 901 , H . W .
Linton W . M . of tho Brownrigg 1638 , T . Pinckney 1638 . After the removal of the cloth the W . M . at once addressed himself to the toast list . For the P . G . Officers Bro . W . Hammond responded . Tho health of the Installing Master was drunk with great enthusiasm , and Bro . John Hammond , in replying , made especial reference to the great obligations he was under to his old tract esteemed friend Bro . II . E ,
The Hemming Lodge, No. 1512.
Frances , who had taught himall he know ofFreemasonry . Bro . Foxgave " The Worshipful Master , " which was greeted with excellent fire . Tha W . M . assured the brethren he felt he waa entering ou his year of Office with perhaps brighter prospects than any of his predecessors , for however well things had succedod in the past , no previous Master could boast of a better officered Lodge . The I . P . M . ' s toasfc
met with a hearty reception , and Bro . Fox expressed himself highly satisfied with the success attending his year of office . Tho Rev . Bro . Gem acknowledged his sense of tho hospitality extended by fcho W . M . as his uninvited guest that evening . Bro . Marvin , the first initiate of the Sister Lodge ( Wolsey 1656 ) , responded in felicitous terms , and after some of the other visitors had returned thanks , tho W . M . proposed
the health of the Officers . Success to the Charities , coupled with tho namo of Bro . Walls . The Tyler ' s toasfc terminated ono of tho most enjoyable meetings fcho Hemming brethren have ever celebrated . Bros . Hurst P . M ., Walls , Raw , Knowles , & c , very much contributed to the harmony of the evening by vocal efforts . Appended is a list of the brethren present not already mentioned : —Bros . H . Potter P . M ., W . C .
Davey , D . Papworth , W . Bartlett , J . Chilcott , W . Beauchamp , C . Finch , T . Wheeler , R . M . Axford , A . D . Tozer , E . Andrews , Grosvenor Phillips , W . L . Carpenter . Ere we conclude this report we may add thafc the Lion Hotel has just changed hands . Mr . Ballard is the new proprietor , and on this occasion ho used every effort to make his guests comfortable . Wo wish him success in his new enterprise .
Windsor Castle Chapter, No. 771
WINDSOR CASTLE CHAPTER , No . 771
TT is now moro than two years since we have had an opportunity - * - to attend this prosperous Chapter , and our visit on tho occasion of the Installation of Principals on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., was full of interest . The beautiful and almost unique Temple in which tho Windsor Castlo and Etonian Lodges , and the Windsor Castle Chapter mcetjhad always a vivid remembrance in ourmindsas one of tho choicest
homes for Freemasonry with which wo aro acquainted . Its special M . M . chamber , stalls , ancl organ are so many additional attractions , and fitting accompaniments to the serious work done within its walls , and whilst ifc has never since ifcs erection been ill kept , ifc was always just such a place as one would delight to adorn and decorate . It therefore caused us much pleasure , ancl created bufc little surprise
when we found , on our visit last week , that a recent work of artistic decoration had been carried out afc a considerable expense and with judicious care . It would occupy more space than we can afford to enter into all tho details of the ornamental improvements , and we must be content to refer only to the general effect as being such as merits the inspection of all members of onr
Order desiring to see for themselves what the arrangement of a suite of Masonic rooms should be . Tho appearance of the Temple , when set out for the performance of the Royal Arch Rite , is far iu advance of anything wo havo mot with elsewhere , ancl will at any timo repay a visit . Tho Windsor Castlo Chapter was founded in 18 f 35 , by a num . bcr of well known AVindsor Companions , amongst when were Comps .
Jos . Devereux , Joshua Nnnn , the late Joseph Cotterell , the Rev . it . J . Simpson , and Sir C J . Palmer , and prospered well until tho latter end of 1868 , when , from some unexplained cause , its regular meetings ceased . In 1872 Comp . James Stevens P . Z . undertook , afc the request of tho then remaining members , to resuscitate tho Chapter , and , with tho assistance of several London
Companions , succeeded in re-establishing its regular meetings , and retained his position of M . E . Z . for threo years , at the end of which period the former zeal ancl activity of the Royal Arch Masons in the locality wero resumed , and their laudable exertions havo now resulted in producing one of tho most perfect ancl best working Chapters in tho Order . Towards effecting this happy result the influence of
artistic surroundings has contributed a large share , ancl it is well , therefore , that the Chapter should have joined the Lodges in " beautifying ancl adorning" their place of meeting . The Chapter was opened on tho 16 th inst . by Ex-Companions G . W . Dixon M . E . Z ., G . It . Powell II ., W . S . Cantrell J ., with Ex-Companions James Stevens P . Z ., J . S . Tolley P . Z ., E . Grisbrook P . Z ., II . H . Hodges P . Z ., and
Rev . R . J . Simpson P . J . ancl P . G . P . S ., assisting , and rho following Companions were present , viz : —J . O . Carter N ., II . Roberts P . S ., It . G . Barton , J . Ashby , L . Bryetfc , Cox , Davey , Nicholson , Nowoll , J . Watson , J . Stedwell , J . Johnson , R . Silver , J . H . Reid , Legge , & c . The minutes of the preceding convocation having been confirmed , Comp . James Stevens , as Installing Principal , addressed the Principals
elect , aud subsequently Installed Ex-Comp . G . II . Powell as M . E . Z ., who then Installed Ex-Comp . W . S . Cantrell as H ., and J . O . Carter as J . Companion Powell ' s work was thoroughly perfect , and gave assurance for the faultless manner in which tho ceremonies of the ensuing year will be conducted . On the readmission of the Companions the Installing Principal conducted
the salutation , and presented the warrant and other appurtenances of the Chapter to the newly Installed Principals . The following Oflicers wero invested , viz . : — Ex-Comps . G . W . Dixon I . P . Z ., E . Grisbrook P . Z . Treas ., J . S . Tolley P . Z . S . E ., It . Roberts S . N ., R . G . Barton P . S . ( who appointed Comps . •J . Ashby First Assist ., ancl L . Bryetfc Second Assist ., Cox D . C ,
Davey and INicholson Stewards , ancl Nowell Janitor ) . The Auditors ' report was read , ancl a very favonrable balance sheet was produced . These , on the proposition of Comp . Stevens , who expressed the gratification felt by himself and all present at the almost unexpected progress of the Chapter , and the brilliant prospects before it , wero received ancl adopted . Propositions for advancement and joining wore
made , and ordered to be placed on next summons . It waa decided to pay off the balance of the decoration account , which did not exceed seven guineas , from the funds of tho Chapter . A very handsome P . Z . ' a jewel was presented to Comp . Dixon I . P . Z ., in most suitable terms , and was as suitably acknowledged as it was well deserved . The Chapter was then closed with solemn prayer , made more than nsnally im «