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those of the Grand Lodg-e in London , which has been shown b y his election for two successive years on the Board of General Purposes . The value ofthe Charitable Institutions connected with Freemasonry have through his instrumentality been prominently brought forward ; and the benefits of them have already been sensibly felt in the province of Oxford . It is but j ust to add , that the energy and perseverance displayed by this Brother render his services the more valuable , because they rarely fail of meeting- with that success ivhich they so justly deserve .
CROSS OF CHRIST , NO . 20 . —March 15 . —This Encampment met on the loth of March , when Sir Knight Col . Vernon presided , many members aud visitors being present . After the reading and confirmation of minutes , a ballot took place for certain Companions , who were duly elected . Sir Knight Col . Vernon called the attention of the members to that portion of the minutes that related to the election of Sir Kni ght Crucefix , and expressed in most feeling and fraternal terms his deep
regret at his demise . The required minutes having been read as regards the election of Eminent Companions , Sir Knight Comp . Richard Spencer was introduced , duly installed , and proclaimed Eminent Comp . ofthe Cross of Christ Encampment . The following Companions were appointed officers : —Sir Knights Carver , 1 st Comp . ; M . Costa , 2 nd ditto ; R . Costa , D . C . ; R . Dix , Registrar ; James , Standard Bearer ; Nicholls , Janitor .
Moved , seconded , and unanimously resolved , — " That an expression of regret ofthe members for the death ofthe late Sir Kni ght Crucefix , P . C , be recorded on the minutes ofthe Encampment . On a motion of Sir Knight Col . Vernon , which was dul y seconded , it was unanimously resolved , "That the Sir Kni ghts do wear mourning ( crape on the left arm ) at the three next meetings , for the late respected Sir Knight Crucefix ' , Past Comp . "
A Council of the Order of Malta was convened . It was moved and seconded , and uiianimosly resolved , "That the following Companions , Sir Knig-hts M . Costa , R . Costa , ancl E . S . Snell , of another Encampment , should be received into the Order ; and tbey were received and admitted . The Council closed , ancl a Sovereign Chapter of R . C . and N . P . U . was afterwards opened , ancl the foregoing Companions received the superior degree from Sir Knight Dover . The Chapter was closed and adjourned .
CHAPTER OF FIDELITY , NO . 3 , Jan . 4 . —It would be a work of supererogation to speak in praise of a Chapter which has amongst its Companions such names as Donne , Goldsworthy , Dearsley , Tonikyns , Best , and J . Vink—a galaxy of talent so great , that we should fear eulogy from us , if it were required , would rather throw a shade over its brightness than add to its lustre ; they are names so long and well known in Craft and Arch Masonry , as to insure a favourable reception of any report we could give , on tbis auspicious day , for auspicious it must be with his officers and governors .
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Encampments, &C.
those of the Grand Lodg-e in London , which has been shown b y his election for two successive years on the Board of General Purposes . The value ofthe Charitable Institutions connected with Freemasonry have through his instrumentality been prominently brought forward ; and the benefits of them have already been sensibly felt in the province of Oxford . It is but j ust to add , that the energy and perseverance displayed by this Brother render his services the more valuable , because they rarely fail of meeting- with that success ivhich they so justly deserve .
CROSS OF CHRIST , NO . 20 . —March 15 . —This Encampment met on the loth of March , when Sir Knight Col . Vernon presided , many members aud visitors being present . After the reading and confirmation of minutes , a ballot took place for certain Companions , who were duly elected . Sir Knight Col . Vernon called the attention of the members to that portion of the minutes that related to the election of Sir Kni ght Crucefix , and expressed in most feeling and fraternal terms his deep
regret at his demise . The required minutes having been read as regards the election of Eminent Companions , Sir Knight Comp . Richard Spencer was introduced , duly installed , and proclaimed Eminent Comp . ofthe Cross of Christ Encampment . The following Companions were appointed officers : —Sir Knights Carver , 1 st Comp . ; M . Costa , 2 nd ditto ; R . Costa , D . C . ; R . Dix , Registrar ; James , Standard Bearer ; Nicholls , Janitor .
Moved , seconded , and unanimously resolved , — " That an expression of regret ofthe members for the death ofthe late Sir Kni ght Crucefix , P . C , be recorded on the minutes ofthe Encampment . On a motion of Sir Knight Col . Vernon , which was dul y seconded , it was unanimously resolved , "That the Sir Kni ghts do wear mourning ( crape on the left arm ) at the three next meetings , for the late respected Sir Knight Crucefix ' , Past Comp . "
A Council of the Order of Malta was convened . It was moved and seconded , and uiianimosly resolved , "That the following Companions , Sir Knig-hts M . Costa , R . Costa , ancl E . S . Snell , of another Encampment , should be received into the Order ; and tbey were received and admitted . The Council closed , ancl a Sovereign Chapter of R . C . and N . P . U . was afterwards opened , ancl the foregoing Companions received the superior degree from Sir Knight Dover . The Chapter was closed and adjourned .
CHAPTER OF FIDELITY , NO . 3 , Jan . 4 . —It would be a work of supererogation to speak in praise of a Chapter which has amongst its Companions such names as Donne , Goldsworthy , Dearsley , Tonikyns , Best , and J . Vink—a galaxy of talent so great , that we should fear eulogy from us , if it were required , would rather throw a shade over its brightness than add to its lustre ; they are names so long and well known in Craft and Arch Masonry , as to insure a favourable reception of any report we could give , on tbis auspicious day , for auspicious it must be with his officers and governors .