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The Reporter.
Secretary , Bro . AV . II . AA hite . The Lodge was opened in the first degree ; the questions of the first lecture were correctly put by the Master , and the several sections ably worked by Bros . B . Laurence , Thodey Smith , Graeffe , Shaw , Cox , Norris , and Acklam . [[ The unusual press of matter compels us to omit the notices of many Ledges , we cannot , however , in perfect silence pass over the Bedford ,
which on its February meeting mustered very numerously , and was attended by several visitors , among them the D . P . G . M . for Oxfordshire , Bro . Ridley , whose addresses , marked by excellent taste , were ' most warmly welcomed . !
ROBERT BURNS'CHAPTER , 25 , Feb . 21 . —The Grand Chapter having unanimously granted a warrant to be attached to the Robert Burns ' Lodge , the E . Comp . J . Ramsbottom , M . P ., fixed this day for consecration . Fie attended , and performed the solemn and mysterious ceremony with great effect , and addressed the members and numerous visitors at some length on the occasion . After the ceremony of consecration , th . e Chapter was opened by E .
Companions Tombleson , W . Watson , and Crawley , as Z . II . ancl J ., who were nominated to such offices in the warrant . Twelve exaltations took place . Before the Chapter was closed , Comp . Dr . Crucefix addressed the Chapter on the part of the visitors , and congratulated the members at having achieved a position of so honourable a nature . The proceedings of the Chapter altogether were of the highest order ; the Principals were perfect , their several addresses on the historical ,
sacred , and symbolical points were given with great ease and equal effect ; they were well supported by Comp Thompson , as Principal Sojourner , and all the candidates were evidentl y impressed with the solemnity of the occasion . The new Chapter was closed amid the unanimous congratulation of about eighty Companions . Besides Comp . Ramsbottom there were present Comp . AV . H . White , E ., Crucefix , P . G . St . li ., and the Principals , Past Principals , ancl many Companions of other Chapters .
THE BANQUET . —As a mark of respect to those Companions who had supported the petition in Grand Chapter , the Principals invited them to the entertainment ; probably thirty accepted the invitation , and most hospitably were they received antl welcomed . There was no lack of the essential tilings culinary , nor of the cxhilirating accompaniments of champagne , and its attendant spirits ; but what lent a charm to the social moment was the good humour and the joyous feeling , which gave to good cheer its most graceful expression . Many excellent songs were
sung with much taste , especially by Comps . Marriott and Crouch , the latter executing one in particular with almost surpassing execution and sweetness . Addresses were not wanting to add to the enjoyment ; this occasion afforded a fruitful theme for the several points , and Dr . Crucefix . concluded his by truly observing that the meeting had memoralii-ed itself as "the feast of reason and the flow of soul , " Comp . Ramsbottom was prevented from attending the banquet by his parliamentary
duties , and Com ]) . AAliite from ill health . CROSS OP CHRIST ENCAMPMENT , March 16 . —Dr . Crucefix and Sir Knt . Wheeler were unanimously elected to the offices of Commander and Treasurer , and Sir Knts . Goklsworthy and Baumer were rc-appointcd Captains .
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The Reporter.
Secretary , Bro . AV . II . AA hite . The Lodge was opened in the first degree ; the questions of the first lecture were correctly put by the Master , and the several sections ably worked by Bros . B . Laurence , Thodey Smith , Graeffe , Shaw , Cox , Norris , and Acklam . [[ The unusual press of matter compels us to omit the notices of many Ledges , we cannot , however , in perfect silence pass over the Bedford ,
which on its February meeting mustered very numerously , and was attended by several visitors , among them the D . P . G . M . for Oxfordshire , Bro . Ridley , whose addresses , marked by excellent taste , were ' most warmly welcomed . !
ROBERT BURNS'CHAPTER , 25 , Feb . 21 . —The Grand Chapter having unanimously granted a warrant to be attached to the Robert Burns ' Lodge , the E . Comp . J . Ramsbottom , M . P ., fixed this day for consecration . Fie attended , and performed the solemn and mysterious ceremony with great effect , and addressed the members and numerous visitors at some length on the occasion . After the ceremony of consecration , th . e Chapter was opened by E .
Companions Tombleson , W . Watson , and Crawley , as Z . II . ancl J ., who were nominated to such offices in the warrant . Twelve exaltations took place . Before the Chapter was closed , Comp . Dr . Crucefix addressed the Chapter on the part of the visitors , and congratulated the members at having achieved a position of so honourable a nature . The proceedings of the Chapter altogether were of the highest order ; the Principals were perfect , their several addresses on the historical ,
sacred , and symbolical points were given with great ease and equal effect ; they were well supported by Comp Thompson , as Principal Sojourner , and all the candidates were evidentl y impressed with the solemnity of the occasion . The new Chapter was closed amid the unanimous congratulation of about eighty Companions . Besides Comp . Ramsbottom there were present Comp . AV . H . White , E ., Crucefix , P . G . St . li ., and the Principals , Past Principals , ancl many Companions of other Chapters .
THE BANQUET . —As a mark of respect to those Companions who had supported the petition in Grand Chapter , the Principals invited them to the entertainment ; probably thirty accepted the invitation , and most hospitably were they received antl welcomed . There was no lack of the essential tilings culinary , nor of the cxhilirating accompaniments of champagne , and its attendant spirits ; but what lent a charm to the social moment was the good humour and the joyous feeling , which gave to good cheer its most graceful expression . Many excellent songs were
sung with much taste , especially by Comps . Marriott and Crouch , the latter executing one in particular with almost surpassing execution and sweetness . Addresses were not wanting to add to the enjoyment ; this occasion afforded a fruitful theme for the several points , and Dr . Crucefix . concluded his by truly observing that the meeting had memoralii-ed itself as "the feast of reason and the flow of soul , " Comp . Ramsbottom was prevented from attending the banquet by his parliamentary
duties , and Com ]) . AAliite from ill health . CROSS OP CHRIST ENCAMPMENT , March 16 . —Dr . Crucefix and Sir Knt . Wheeler were unanimously elected to the offices of Commander and Treasurer , and Sir Knts . Goklsworthy and Baumer were rc-appointcd Captains .