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Quarterly Communication.
heard it rumoured , that had such been the case , there would have been no recovery from the fire-offices , as no notice had been given of the recent alterations with tbe introduction of gas . Thus far good comes out of evil ; but we must enter a protest against that lamentable want of forethought , which , but for a fortunate accident , might have amerced the Grand Lodge in a most fearful loss of property . AVhere the probable blame rests , it may not be prudent at present to state ; but justice requires the strictest enquiry and the most ample explanation .
Grand Conclave Of England And Wales.
GRAND CONCLAVE OF ENGLAND AND WALES .
INSTALLATION OP THE M . E . AND SUP . GRAND MASTER SIR KNIGHT COLONEL CHARLES KEMYS KT'HYS TYNTE . April 3 ra ! . — This august ceremonial was conducted in the new temple . Freemasons' Hall , London , with much solemnity . Sir Knight R . T . CRUCEFIX , M . D ., L . L . D ., officiating as Grand Director of the Ceremonies . It being of the utmost importance that due order and decorum should
be observed , lists of the Masonic Knights , members of the Grand Conclave , were prepared ; as also lists of the Visiting Masonic Knights , not members of the Grand Conclave , stating tbe encampment and rank of each individual : these lists were respectively signed . The encampments under the roll were represented by their members . Many also attended as Visiting Knights . The number present were about one hundred .
The temple presented a very appropriate appearance . The decorative arrangements were made by Sir Knights Burckhardt and Goldsworthy . The Grand Director of Ceremonies having seen the Sir Knights placed under their proper banners , retired and reported to the Grand Sub-Prior that every thing was arranged for the opening of the Grand Conclave .
The Grand Sub-Prior , preceded by the Committee , then entered the Temple , the Sir Knights respectfully rising ; the organ playing an anthem . The Grand Conclave was opened in form . The Grand Chancellor then read the minutes of tbe last Grand Conclave , relative to the election of Sir Knight C . K . K . Tynte , as Grand Master , which were unanimously confirmed . The Grand Sub-Prior then intimated that Sir Knight Colonel Tynte had considered it to be for the welfare of the Grand Conclavethat the
, following offices should be created , in addition to those named in the statutes , viz .: —Grand Prior , Chamberlain , Hospitaller , two Aides-du-Camp , Sword-Bearer , and Banner-Bearer . On which a motion was made , seconded , and carried unanimousl y , that such offices be created accordingly . The Grand Director of Ceremonies then mustered the following escort for the introduction of the Grand Master-electviz .: —The Grand
, Equerry , with drawn sword ; the Grand Director of Ceremonies , with wand ; Grand Chamberlain , with cushion ; Grand Prelate , with Holy Gospel on cushion ; Grand Standard-hearers , with banners ; Heralds . The escort marched within the lines of the Grand Conclave and retired . The Grand Director of Ceremonies having announced to the Grand Master elect , the unanimous confirmation of his election , his Eminence
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Quarterly Communication.
heard it rumoured , that had such been the case , there would have been no recovery from the fire-offices , as no notice had been given of the recent alterations with tbe introduction of gas . Thus far good comes out of evil ; but we must enter a protest against that lamentable want of forethought , which , but for a fortunate accident , might have amerced the Grand Lodge in a most fearful loss of property . AVhere the probable blame rests , it may not be prudent at present to state ; but justice requires the strictest enquiry and the most ample explanation .
Grand Conclave Of England And Wales.
GRAND CONCLAVE OF ENGLAND AND WALES .
INSTALLATION OP THE M . E . AND SUP . GRAND MASTER SIR KNIGHT COLONEL CHARLES KEMYS KT'HYS TYNTE . April 3 ra ! . — This august ceremonial was conducted in the new temple . Freemasons' Hall , London , with much solemnity . Sir Knight R . T . CRUCEFIX , M . D ., L . L . D ., officiating as Grand Director of the Ceremonies . It being of the utmost importance that due order and decorum should
be observed , lists of the Masonic Knights , members of the Grand Conclave , were prepared ; as also lists of the Visiting Masonic Knights , not members of the Grand Conclave , stating tbe encampment and rank of each individual : these lists were respectively signed . The encampments under the roll were represented by their members . Many also attended as Visiting Knights . The number present were about one hundred .
The temple presented a very appropriate appearance . The decorative arrangements were made by Sir Knights Burckhardt and Goldsworthy . The Grand Director of Ceremonies having seen the Sir Knights placed under their proper banners , retired and reported to the Grand Sub-Prior that every thing was arranged for the opening of the Grand Conclave .
The Grand Sub-Prior , preceded by the Committee , then entered the Temple , the Sir Knights respectfully rising ; the organ playing an anthem . The Grand Conclave was opened in form . The Grand Chancellor then read the minutes of tbe last Grand Conclave , relative to the election of Sir Knight C . K . K . Tynte , as Grand Master , which were unanimously confirmed . The Grand Sub-Prior then intimated that Sir Knight Colonel Tynte had considered it to be for the welfare of the Grand Conclavethat the
, following offices should be created , in addition to those named in the statutes , viz .: —Grand Prior , Chamberlain , Hospitaller , two Aides-du-Camp , Sword-Bearer , and Banner-Bearer . On which a motion was made , seconded , and carried unanimousl y , that such offices be created accordingly . The Grand Director of Ceremonies then mustered the following escort for the introduction of the Grand Master-electviz .: —The Grand
, Equerry , with drawn sword ; the Grand Director of Ceremonies , with wand ; Grand Chamberlain , with cushion ; Grand Prelate , with Holy Gospel on cushion ; Grand Standard-hearers , with banners ; Heralds . The escort marched within the lines of the Grand Conclave and retired . The Grand Director of Ceremonies having announced to the Grand Master elect , the unanimous confirmation of his election , his Eminence