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The Reporter.
THE REPORTER .
THE meetings of Lodges have presented no subject of particular observation . Many meetings have suspended on account of the demise of tbe Grand Master .
THE EX-GRAND STEWARDS' FETE , May 27 . —The Brethren who composed the late Board of Grand Stewards invited their successors , the Grand Stewards of the present year , to a splendid entertainment at the Crown and Sceptre , Greenwich . The invitation also extended to eighteen other Brethren , most of them Past Grand Steivards , among whom we noticed Bros- Lewis ( P . G . M . of Sumatra ) , Dr . Crucefix , and C . Hobson , Past Grand Officers . Bro . AV . Shaw , President of the late
Board was in the chair , it is only requisite therefore to say , that the day passed off" to the entire satisfaction ofthe numerous party . In proposing the health of the successors of the late Board of Steivards , Bro . Shaw called the attention of the company to the important fact that he ( Bro . S . ) and his colleagues had endeavoured , loyally , but decisively , to maintain the dignity of the office of " Grand Stewards ; " and he felt , with those colleagues , some pride in having succeeded in the object ,
and if the successors to the late Board approved the course taken , he had no doubt but great advantage would be gained . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given—( the memory of the late illustrious Grand Master in solemn silence ) . The Chairman ' s health was proposed , and welcomed with acclamation ; the Officers of thelate Board were equally complimented , and an animated acknowledgment was made by Dr . Leeson . Bro . Dover made some very pertinent remarks , on his health being given , as did Dr . Crucefix , in proposing the health of the other members of the late Board . The company did not separate until past high twelve .
CHAPTER OP FIDELITY , May 22 . —This excellent Chapter maintains its deservedly high reputation , and stands pre-eminently an example to others . The discipline and practice ivithin the sacred portals of the Chapter are regulated by a careful observance of form and character , and the social board is always graced by courteous demeanour and temperate enjoyment . At a special meeting held on the 22 nd instant , these objects were particularly illustrated at the exaltation of four Brethren to the
honours of the Royal Arch ; Comp . R . L . AA'ilson presided at the ceremonial , and also at the banquet . The memory of his late Royal Highness was drunk in solemn silence . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Among the complimentary toasts from the chair were— " Dr . Crucefix , with thanks to him for his invaluable services to Freemasonry , and to this Chapter in particular . '' " Comp . Tenison and the Grand Chapter of Ireland . " In speaking of Comp . T ., the
Chairman observed , that although he could not boast of his personal friendship , he had heard good report , and from a quarter where truth gave hostage that there could be no mistake . Comp .-T . also was introduced to them as the friend of Dr . Crucefix —( cheers ) . He trusted their visiting Companion ivould make a good report in the Sister Isle , and that his sojourn here would tend to strengthen ,-if possible , the bond of peace and friendship by which ive were cemented —( cheers ) . Comp . TENISON , on the part of his Grace the Duke of Leinster and the Grand Chapter of Ireland , begged most respectfully to acknowledge VOL . I . Q < i
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The Reporter.
THE REPORTER .
THE meetings of Lodges have presented no subject of particular observation . Many meetings have suspended on account of the demise of tbe Grand Master .
THE EX-GRAND STEWARDS' FETE , May 27 . —The Brethren who composed the late Board of Grand Stewards invited their successors , the Grand Stewards of the present year , to a splendid entertainment at the Crown and Sceptre , Greenwich . The invitation also extended to eighteen other Brethren , most of them Past Grand Steivards , among whom we noticed Bros- Lewis ( P . G . M . of Sumatra ) , Dr . Crucefix , and C . Hobson , Past Grand Officers . Bro . AV . Shaw , President of the late
Board was in the chair , it is only requisite therefore to say , that the day passed off" to the entire satisfaction ofthe numerous party . In proposing the health of the successors of the late Board of Steivards , Bro . Shaw called the attention of the company to the important fact that he ( Bro . S . ) and his colleagues had endeavoured , loyally , but decisively , to maintain the dignity of the office of " Grand Stewards ; " and he felt , with those colleagues , some pride in having succeeded in the object ,
and if the successors to the late Board approved the course taken , he had no doubt but great advantage would be gained . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given—( the memory of the late illustrious Grand Master in solemn silence ) . The Chairman ' s health was proposed , and welcomed with acclamation ; the Officers of thelate Board were equally complimented , and an animated acknowledgment was made by Dr . Leeson . Bro . Dover made some very pertinent remarks , on his health being given , as did Dr . Crucefix , in proposing the health of the other members of the late Board . The company did not separate until past high twelve .
CHAPTER OP FIDELITY , May 22 . —This excellent Chapter maintains its deservedly high reputation , and stands pre-eminently an example to others . The discipline and practice ivithin the sacred portals of the Chapter are regulated by a careful observance of form and character , and the social board is always graced by courteous demeanour and temperate enjoyment . At a special meeting held on the 22 nd instant , these objects were particularly illustrated at the exaltation of four Brethren to the
honours of the Royal Arch ; Comp . R . L . AA'ilson presided at the ceremonial , and also at the banquet . The memory of his late Royal Highness was drunk in solemn silence . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Among the complimentary toasts from the chair were— " Dr . Crucefix , with thanks to him for his invaluable services to Freemasonry , and to this Chapter in particular . '' " Comp . Tenison and the Grand Chapter of Ireland . " In speaking of Comp . T ., the
Chairman observed , that although he could not boast of his personal friendship , he had heard good report , and from a quarter where truth gave hostage that there could be no mistake . Comp .-T . also was introduced to them as the friend of Dr . Crucefix —( cheers ) . He trusted their visiting Companion ivould make a good report in the Sister Isle , and that his sojourn here would tend to strengthen ,-if possible , the bond of peace and friendship by which ive were cemented —( cheers ) . Comp . TENISON , on the part of his Grace the Duke of Leinster and the Grand Chapter of Ireland , begged most respectfully to acknowledge VOL . I . Q < i