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The Reporter.
Brethren , took occasion to address them , in a forcible manner , upon the objects and principles of our Order , and explained the true meaning and high moral references of many portions of the interesting ceremony they had witnessed , so as to afford a complete elucidation of many portions containing a hidden meaning , and which , without due explanation , are not intelligible to the novice . Bro . Cornelius Home returned thanks on behalf of himself and the newly-initiated Brethren , in a speech
characterized by great good sense and deep feeling , expressive of the effect which the ceremony of initiation had produced upon his mind ; his ardent desire to become better acquainted with the true secrets of Freemasonry , his sincere conviction in their beneficial tendencies , and his firm intention to support , by every means in his power , the principles of the fraternity . We regret that space will not permit us to do justice to an address so creditable to an E . Ap . Several other gentlemen were proposed , so that the W . M . will be busily engaged ; and we understand it is the intention of the Lodge to request him to retain his seat in the East for another year .
MOUNT CALVARY ENCAMPMENT OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . — We understand that the members of this Encampment , over whom Sir Knight Pryer ( S . G . I . G . 33 " ) presides as Eminent Commander , intend applying to the Supreme Council of the 33 rd degree for a warrant , authorizing them to confer the superior degrees ; the intention , in particular , being that the Rose Croix degree should be constitutionally conferred , so that the Companions receiving that sublime degree may be recognized in the various Supreme Councils of the Eastern and Western
hemisphere , which they cannot be unless admitted under the sanction of the Supreme Council of England and Wales . It is as well that that fact should be more generally understood , as the Rose Croix degree is not an appendage to Templar Masonry , falling under the jurisdiction of the Grand Conclave , hut is the 18 th degree of " the Ancient and Accepted Rite , " over which the Supreme Council in each country can alone exercise legal and competent jurisdiction . As the Eminent Commander is
a member of the Supreme Council , there is no doubt that the matter will be managed to the satisfaction of the Encampment . GRAND STEWARDS' LODGE , PUBLICNIGHT . —Notice . —In consequence of the lamented death of Bro . J . P . AOKLAM , P . M ., there will be no meeting of the Grand Stewards' Lodge on Wednesday , Dec . 15 , 1847 . By order of the W . M ., ,, -.,,.., ROBT . H . FOHMAN , Secretary . 'A NTIQUITY LODGE . —A torpor appears to have come over " old antiquity . " - : John Henderson , where art thou ? Come to the rescue , or there will be a beggarly account of empty seats !
• BANK OF ENGLAND , 329 . —This admirable Lodge sets difficulties at defiance ; proudly and nobly it is ever at work . As a work of art , Bro . , Smith ' s portrait gallery is worthy of a visit . v . The press of public matters prevents us giving many reports , which indeed generally . come so late that we may well be excused their omission . - ;
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The Reporter.
Brethren , took occasion to address them , in a forcible manner , upon the objects and principles of our Order , and explained the true meaning and high moral references of many portions of the interesting ceremony they had witnessed , so as to afford a complete elucidation of many portions containing a hidden meaning , and which , without due explanation , are not intelligible to the novice . Bro . Cornelius Home returned thanks on behalf of himself and the newly-initiated Brethren , in a speech
characterized by great good sense and deep feeling , expressive of the effect which the ceremony of initiation had produced upon his mind ; his ardent desire to become better acquainted with the true secrets of Freemasonry , his sincere conviction in their beneficial tendencies , and his firm intention to support , by every means in his power , the principles of the fraternity . We regret that space will not permit us to do justice to an address so creditable to an E . Ap . Several other gentlemen were proposed , so that the W . M . will be busily engaged ; and we understand it is the intention of the Lodge to request him to retain his seat in the East for another year .
MOUNT CALVARY ENCAMPMENT OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . — We understand that the members of this Encampment , over whom Sir Knight Pryer ( S . G . I . G . 33 " ) presides as Eminent Commander , intend applying to the Supreme Council of the 33 rd degree for a warrant , authorizing them to confer the superior degrees ; the intention , in particular , being that the Rose Croix degree should be constitutionally conferred , so that the Companions receiving that sublime degree may be recognized in the various Supreme Councils of the Eastern and Western
hemisphere , which they cannot be unless admitted under the sanction of the Supreme Council of England and Wales . It is as well that that fact should be more generally understood , as the Rose Croix degree is not an appendage to Templar Masonry , falling under the jurisdiction of the Grand Conclave , hut is the 18 th degree of " the Ancient and Accepted Rite , " over which the Supreme Council in each country can alone exercise legal and competent jurisdiction . As the Eminent Commander is
a member of the Supreme Council , there is no doubt that the matter will be managed to the satisfaction of the Encampment . GRAND STEWARDS' LODGE , PUBLICNIGHT . —Notice . —In consequence of the lamented death of Bro . J . P . AOKLAM , P . M ., there will be no meeting of the Grand Stewards' Lodge on Wednesday , Dec . 15 , 1847 . By order of the W . M ., ,, -.,,.., ROBT . H . FOHMAN , Secretary . 'A NTIQUITY LODGE . —A torpor appears to have come over " old antiquity . " - : John Henderson , where art thou ? Come to the rescue , or there will be a beggarly account of empty seats !
• BANK OF ENGLAND , 329 . —This admirable Lodge sets difficulties at defiance ; proudly and nobly it is ever at work . As a work of art , Bro . , Smith ' s portrait gallery is worthy of a visit . v . The press of public matters prevents us giving many reports , which indeed generally . come so late that we may well be excused their omission . - ;