The Kemeys Tynte Preceptory, K.T.

THE KEMEYS TYNTE PRECEPTORY , K . T .

THE Installation Meeting of thia Preceptory took placo at the Masonio Hall , a ! 3 Oold ^ n- sq-iare . W ., on Fritlav , tho ISUi inst . V . E . Sir Knt . Lieut-Colony ! If . S . Somorvrle Burney , P . P . Prior of Essex , as K . P . There woro present—Major Shu ! well H . Gierke Grand Sub-Prior . Major-Gcneval Henrv Clerk F . R . S ., R . A ., V . R . P .. P . V . Prior of Kent , Captain N . 0 . Philips , P . Prior of Suffolk and

Cambridge , Hugh D . Sandoman , P . P . Prior of Bengal , Captain Portlook Dadson R . B . G ., P . E . P ., P . D . P . of Kent , Treasurer , Colonel C . W . Randolph , late of Grenadier Guards , as Cons t able , James Low ' s Thomas F . R . G . S . as Marshal , the Rev . P . M . Ifolden as Chaplain , Thomas Harrison P . E . P . as Registrar , Peter Laird P . E . P . as Almoner , John T . Gibson , Captain C . P . Compton , Captain Adolphns Nieols

P . E . P ., S . Graham Bake , Captain Henry S . Andrews , Edwin M . Lott , and Captain Francis Pavy R . B . G . Also as Visitors—Sir Knights Dr . R . J . Nunn , of tho Palestine Encampment , Georgia , tho Hon . R . W . H . Giddy P . E . P ., Diamond of the Desert , South Africa , and Charles S . Jekyll as Organist . A resolution was entered on the minutes , expressing tho deep

sorrow of tho members at tho sudden death of tho Great Prior of England and Wales , tho Right Hon . the Earl of Shrewsbury and Talbot , who had honoured the Preccptory by his presence at the last mooting . A communication was read from Convent General , ordering mourning to bo worn for the next six months Companions Major P . J . Ricarde-Seaver , Captain Francis Pavy , Captain William Arthur

Hicks , Edwin Matthew Lott , and Captain Kilner A . A . Brasier-Creagh , wero ballotted for and approved , together with Companions the Right Hon . Lord Honniker aud Sir T . Douglas Forsyth C . B ., K . C . S . I ., aud Companions Captain Pavy' and E . M . Lott being in attendance , were duly installed as Knights Templar , and proclaimed accordingly . Companions Lieut .-Colonel Bousfield M . P . and Captain

W . M . A . Barnes were proposed as candidates for ballot at tho next meeting . The Treasurer ' s report was submitted by tho Audit Committee , showing a balance in favour of the Preccptory of £ 66 5 s 6 d , ancl on the charity account of £ 2 17 s 3 d , after giving donations and subscriptions to the R . M . Benevolent Institntion , the R . M . Institutions for Boys and Girls , and other chanties . Sir Kut . Captain

Adolphns JNicols P . E . P . proposed , and V . E . Sir Knt . Colonel Somerville Burney E . P . seconded the following resolution : —¦ " That a cordial vote of thanks be tendered to Sir Knight Captain W . F . Portlock : Dadson P . E . P ., Hn recognition of his services in having , by his indefatigable zeal , raised the Kemeys Tynte Preceptory to its present very high position , both in strength of arms and the status of

the Knights ( snch rote to be entered on the minutes ) , and that in addition thereto some appropriate gift or token of our regard , to the value of ten guineas , from the funds of tho Preceptory , bo also presented to onr worthy brother ; the Audit Committee being instructed to consult his wishes as to the form of the gift . " This was supported by Sir Knt . Peter Laird P . E . P ., and carried

new , con . Sir Knt . Colonel Randolph was then duly installed , and invested as E . Preceptor for the ensuing year , by Sir Knt . Colonel H . Somerville Burney , and appointed his officers as follow : —

Sir Knfc . J . Lewis Thomas F . R . G . S . as Constable . „ The Rov . P . M . Holden as Marshal . „ Captain W . F . Portlock Dadson P . E . P . as Treasurer . „ Thomas Harrison P . E . P . as Registrar . „ J . Sandilands Ward as Sub-Marshal . „ Edwin M . Lott as Organist .

,, Captain C . F . Compton as Master of the Ceremonies . „ Peter Laird P . E . P . as Almoner . „ Captain R . F . Leesou as Captain of the Guards . „ John T . Gibson as 1 st Standard Bearer . „ W . H . Kempster M . D . as 2 nd Standard Bearer . „ Captain H . S . Andrews as 1 st Herald .

„ Captain W . S . Gilbert as 2 nd Herald . Frater George Austin as Equerry . Tho Preceptory was then closed in solemn form and with prayer . The members appeared in mourning , and the annual banquet was postponed in consequence of the death of the Great Prior . The following interesting account of the family of Tynte was given

by the P . E . P ., Colonel Burney . Of the surname of this family , tradition ( says Burke ) has handed down the following derivation : — " In 1192 , afc the celebrated battle of Ascalon , a young knight of the noble house of Arnndel , clad all in white , with his horse ' s housings of tho samo colour , so gallantly distinguished himself , that

Richard Cceur de Lion remarked publicly after the victory that the maiden knight had borne himself as a lion and done deeds equal to those of six crusaders . The King then rewarded him for his prowess , conferring on him for Arms ; a lion argent on a field gules between six crosslets of the first , and for motto ' Tinctus crnore Saraceni . ' "

The Palestine Chapter Eose Croix met at the Masonic Hall , 33 Golden . squaro W ., on Tuesday , 22 nd inst . 111 . Bro . Charles Hammerton 30 ° , M . W . Sov . Bros . F . G . Bailey ancl the Rev . W . S . Moses M . A . were duly perfected in the 18 ° .

The Installation Meeting . of the Bayard Lodge 1615 will be held at the Masonic Hall , 33 Golden-square W ., on Monday , 28 th inst ., afc 4 p . m . W . Bro . Lieut .-Colonel Somerville Barney P . G . D . of Essex W . M . Bro . Captain R . P . Leeson W . M . elect .

The Albion Chapter Rose Croix will meet at the South . down Hotel , Eastbourne , on Friday , 8 th June , at 5 p . m ., for the reception of candidates , and election of tho M . W . S . and Treasurer for the ensuing year . 111 . Bro . Thomas Lane , 30 ° M . W . S . The St . Aubyn Chapter Rose Croix will meet afc Devon . Port on Saturday , 26 th instant , at 4 p . m ., for the reception of candi . dates . Ex . Bro . Godtsehalk M . W . Sov .

Provincial Grand Chapter Of North And East Yorkshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE .

OX Wednesday the annual communication of this Chapter of Rnval Arch Masons was held at . Walton , under the banner of the King lldwiu Chanter , So . 6 ' " 0 . The Companion- ! , who were assembled in eousiderabli ! numbers from all parts of the Province , mustered in tho largo Assembly Room , mid the Grand Chapter - entered in procession , E . Comp . . T . P . Bell M . E . Prov . Grand Superintendent being

supported by E . Comp . Georgo Marwood P . P . G . Sunt ., and many other past and present , members of the Prov . Grand Chapter . After tho completion of the formal business , the M . E . Prov . G . Snpfc . gavo a very interesting address on tho subject of the recent valuable discoveries made under the anspiees of tho Palestine Exploration

Society , by Comp . Lieut . Wavvon , and exhibited a number of valuable photographs of the foundation stones of tho tcmplo of Solomon . The subject of tho Masonic Educational Charities was disenssed at somo length , E . Comp . J . W . Woodall P . Z . advocating tho importance of primary education being carried on under home influences as

preparatory to the final removal of the children to the Boys and Girls Schools . The M . E . Prov . G . Supt . appointed his officers for tho year as follow : —Comps . Handysido , Dnndas 513 , Prov . G . H ., A . Eraser , Old Globe 200 , Prov . G . J ., M . 0 . Peck Prov . G . S . E ., J . West Prov . G . S . N ., C . H . Priestley , King Edwin GG 0 , Prov . G . S .. Thompson , Hull , First A . Soj ., Chas . Johnson Second A . Soj ., Thos . Smurthwaite ,

Zetland 23 G , Prov . G . R ., G . H . Walshaw , Old Globo 200 , Prov . G . Standard Bearer , Hunt , Hull , Prov . G . Organist , J . Ward , Zetland 23 ( 5 , I . Jan ., Crier , Hull 0 . Jan . E . Comp . R , W . Hollon P . Z . was re-elected Prov . G . Treasurer , by acclamation . A banquet was snbsequently served at the Talbot Hotel , at which tho M . E . Prov . G . Snpfc . presided , supported by about forty companions .

Pseudo-Masonic Jokes

PSEUDO-MASONIC JOKES

AN amusing story is told in a recent number of the Hebrew Leader . A countryman was wandering about Paris dnring a republican fete , gazing at the various attractions of that lively capital , but frequently puzzled at what he saw . Finding a respectable young fellow close by . him , he asked several questions , and was very civilly answered . At length , the young man remarking to his companion that the latter was evidently a stranger , offered to do the hospitality

of the city , and suggested they should attend a somnambulist stance ab the house of Alexander Dumas . The countryman was delighted . They set out for the purpose , and the young man entered tho Porter's Lodge , but came out again in a few minutes , and said the sea-n . ee was put off for a day . Ho suggested , therefore , a dinner at tho Palais Royal , and a visit to the theatre afterwards . They

dined accordingly , in very luxurious style , and the wines , which wore of excellent quality , began to take effect on the old gentleman . Dessert and more wine followed , when the young man began making a series of signs , in which his fingers ancl nose played a prominent part . The countryman fancied ho was being insulted , and was indignant . " Ah ! " said the younger of tho two , " I see yon are not a

Freemason . " "Is that the sign of Freemasonry ? " asked the old gentleman , and he was told it was " the first sign . " Ho then expressed a wish to be made a Mason , when his companion readily undertook to introduce him , aud announced thafc the Grand Orient was then sitting , so thafc he could procure his election immediately . The countryman was delighted , aud at once

submitted to what he was told was tho ceremony . Ho divested himself of his coat and waistcoat , and had bis eyes bandaged , and safc clown to wait his companion ' s return . An hour passed , but no ono came , and at last the old gentleman was violently seized by the arm , and tho bandage was removed . The landlord and three waiters stood before him . " My silver spoons , my silver forks , my clock , my silver candlesticks , " cried the landlord . " My coat , my waistcoat , my watch ,

my money , " demanded tho old gentleman . An explanation was offered , and the landlord , in spito of his loss , roared with laughter . The two at once got into a coach , and drove to the Prefecture of Police . The story was told , the detectives were set at work , aud before the ifext morning the young man and his booty were captured . The countryman appeared and gave evidence , after which he returned , home , a wiser if not a better man .

A nofc dissimilar story , even more amusing , but with no felony mixed up with it , is told in Percival Keene , one of the late Captain Marryatfc's sea-novels . Keene was fond of practical joking , as our readers may remember . A very soft young gentleman , named Green , joined the ship as midshipman . He had nofc been long on board before he was almost frightened out of his wits by

overhearing the first lieutenant severely wig a fellow " mid . " He at once takes Keene into his confidence , and explains his error . Keene tells him that he gets on very well with his superior officer , as they are both Freemasons , and young Green offers him anything if he will only initiate him into the important secret . A bargain is struck , and Green agrees to give his telescope as an equivalent for the

information . Keene then tells him that if ever tho first lieutenant is angry with him , he is merely to wait till the latter has left off speaking , and then apply the thumb of his right hand to his nose , and distend his fingers . This , he is told , will afc first appear to increase the lieufc tenant's anger , when , waiting as before for tho latter to havo said his say , he is to apply the thnmb of his left hand to the little finder

of his right , and distend his fingers , and the lieutenant will bo satisfied . A few clays later , Green upsets a pannikin of water on the quarter-deck , and is called up for reprimand . He follows out Keene ' s instructions to the letter , the result being that the first lieutenant orders him to be placed in irons , and young Green is in a fair way to

be expelled the service . Keene , however , explains the secret , the lieutenant nearly dies of laughter , and poor Green is liberated . Keene , moreover , very properly offers to return the telescope , but his fellow " mid " will not hear of it , and they are fast friends during tho rest of thoir career together .