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Encampments, &C.
ENCAMPMENTS , & c .
ENCAMPMENT OF CCEUR DE LION . —On Tuesday , February 12 th , this newly constituted Encampment of Knights Templar , the first established in this place , was opened at the Masonic Hall , under the most favourable auspices . The ceremony of consecration ivas entrusted to Col . Yemen , of the Coldstream Guards , Prov . Grand Commander for Staffordshireacting under a warrant as Deputy Grand
, Master ; he _ was assisted b y Major Robb , Prov . Grand Commander for Hampshire ; Sir Knight Richard Davis , E . C . of the Encampment of Observance ; Sir Kui ght Henry Emly , E . C . ofthe Faith and Fidelity ; Sir Knight John A . D . Cox " , Grand Registrar of the Order ; Sir Knight Spencer , E . C . elect of the Cross of Christ ; Sir Knight Masson ,
Treasurer of the Observance , and others , who visited Oxford for this purpose . The usual form and ceremonies observed in consecrating an Encampment , wliich are hi ghly interesting , were most effectivel y performed ; and the appearance of the Encampment , the furniture and fittings of which were entirely supplied and arranged by Bro . Evans , was far superior to any which we have hitherto seen . The officers named in tbe warrant , viz ., Sir Knight Richard James Spiers , Eminent Commander ; Sir Knight tbe Bev . C . J . Meredith , and Rev . Edward Moore , as Captains , were then installed in their respective chairs . The other officers were then appointed , viz ., Rev . C . R . Pettat , Prelate ; G . R . Portal , Expert ; AV . Thompson , Registrar ;
F . Symonds , Ireasurcr , & c . & c ., and seven Royal Arch Masons were admitted to the exalted deg-ree ofthe Order of Knights Templar . Sir Knight Masson then delivered an exceedingly interesting lecture on the early history of Christian Freemasonry , and its connection with the Order of the Temple . The proceedings occupied upwards of foulhours , after which , a banquet was partaken of . AVe regret tbat our space will not permit us to record the eloquent and interesting addresses ivhich were delivered bthe Eminent
Comy mander , his officers and distinguished visitors ; the impression left upon our minds will not soon be forgotten . In this celebrated seat of learning , it is most gratifying to find that the opportunity is presented to those who frequent it , of acquiring a Masonic education of the highest character , and such as cannot fail to be of lasting service to those who participate in it . The price of education is brought to bear , in an eminent degree , upon the theory and practice of the hia'h
attributes ofthe Order ; and among the Members ofthe Oxford Encampment we see foreshadowed , that many are destined to fill hi gh positions in the Masonic world , in the various provinces iu which they may reside after quitting the University . On this account , we believe , that the importance which the Grand Master of theWrder , Colonel Tynte , attributes to the establishment of Encampments in the Universities , is b y no means overrated . The whole proceedings were arranged and brought to a successful issue by Bro . Richard James S piers , who takes a deep and active interest in the Masonic affairs of this province , as well as in
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Encampments, &C.
ENCAMPMENTS , & c .
ENCAMPMENT OF CCEUR DE LION . —On Tuesday , February 12 th , this newly constituted Encampment of Knights Templar , the first established in this place , was opened at the Masonic Hall , under the most favourable auspices . The ceremony of consecration ivas entrusted to Col . Yemen , of the Coldstream Guards , Prov . Grand Commander for Staffordshireacting under a warrant as Deputy Grand
, Master ; he _ was assisted b y Major Robb , Prov . Grand Commander for Hampshire ; Sir Knight Richard Davis , E . C . of the Encampment of Observance ; Sir Kui ght Henry Emly , E . C . ofthe Faith and Fidelity ; Sir Knight John A . D . Cox " , Grand Registrar of the Order ; Sir Knight Spencer , E . C . elect of the Cross of Christ ; Sir Knight Masson ,
Treasurer of the Observance , and others , who visited Oxford for this purpose . The usual form and ceremonies observed in consecrating an Encampment , wliich are hi ghly interesting , were most effectivel y performed ; and the appearance of the Encampment , the furniture and fittings of which were entirely supplied and arranged by Bro . Evans , was far superior to any which we have hitherto seen . The officers named in tbe warrant , viz ., Sir Knight Richard James Spiers , Eminent Commander ; Sir Knight tbe Bev . C . J . Meredith , and Rev . Edward Moore , as Captains , were then installed in their respective chairs . The other officers were then appointed , viz ., Rev . C . R . Pettat , Prelate ; G . R . Portal , Expert ; AV . Thompson , Registrar ;
F . Symonds , Ireasurcr , & c . & c ., and seven Royal Arch Masons were admitted to the exalted deg-ree ofthe Order of Knights Templar . Sir Knight Masson then delivered an exceedingly interesting lecture on the early history of Christian Freemasonry , and its connection with the Order of the Temple . The proceedings occupied upwards of foulhours , after which , a banquet was partaken of . AVe regret tbat our space will not permit us to record the eloquent and interesting addresses ivhich were delivered bthe Eminent
Comy mander , his officers and distinguished visitors ; the impression left upon our minds will not soon be forgotten . In this celebrated seat of learning , it is most gratifying to find that the opportunity is presented to those who frequent it , of acquiring a Masonic education of the highest character , and such as cannot fail to be of lasting service to those who participate in it . The price of education is brought to bear , in an eminent degree , upon the theory and practice of the hia'h
attributes ofthe Order ; and among the Members ofthe Oxford Encampment we see foreshadowed , that many are destined to fill hi gh positions in the Masonic world , in the various provinces iu which they may reside after quitting the University . On this account , we believe , that the importance which the Grand Master of theWrder , Colonel Tynte , attributes to the establishment of Encampments in the Universities , is b y no means overrated . The whole proceedings were arranged and brought to a successful issue by Bro . Richard James S piers , who takes a deep and active interest in the Masonic affairs of this province , as well as in