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Metropolitan.
Bro . Rowland Gardiner Alston , P . J . G . W ., who was prevented being present from having met with a severe accident , occupied the chair , to the entire satisfaction of the Brethren . The work was performed in that highly efficient manner , which has made this Lodge so deservedly celebrated throughout the Craft , and the Lectures on the Tracing Boards were given bBrosStephen Barton Wilson
y . and John Hervey , with an accuracy which produced universal satisfaction . After " labour" the Brethren retired to " refreshment , " and spent a delightful evening , under the presidency of Bro . Beadon , the entire proceedings being conducted " in peace , harmony , and Brotherly love . "
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
ON Tuesday , October 26 th , a very interesting ceremony took place at the Freemasons' Tavern , in the constitution and consecration of a new Chapter of Royal Arch Masons , under a warrant from the Grand Chapter of England , in connection with the Enoch Lodge of Craft Masonry . The Enoch Lodge has long been distinguished as one of the most numerous and influential in the order ; and therefore , upon an application to the Grand Chapter , the very
unusual honour was accorded them of a warrant for a new Chapter to be attached to their Lodge . The ceremony of consecration being very rare , it attracted a number of visitors from other Chapters , including Comps . Rowland Alston , G . J . and P . G . M . for Essex ; A . Dobie , G . R . and P . G . M . for Surrey ; R . G . Alston , P . J . G . W . and Pres . B . G . P . ; J . Biggs , P . G . S . eic . The of consecration was performed by Comp . J . Savage
ceremony , P . Z ., assisted by Comp . Biggs . The ceremony commenced by a voluntary upon the organ , during which , a procession was formed , consisting of the grand officers , the principals , the officers of the new Chapter , and the members and visitors , who proceeded to their appointed places in the Chapter .
The acting Principals having been saluted , an ode was sung by the choristers . The petition to the Grand Chapter for the warrant , and the warrant of constitution , having been read , the jewels and collars of the new Chapter were presented to the acting first Principal ; after which , the Principals named in the warrant were presented in due form . The ceremony of consecration was then proceeded with , and when brought to a close , Bros . Temple , Bird , Kennedyand Gurton were ekalted into the orderthe
, , ceremony being most ably performed by Comps . P . Matthews , Z . ; G . Friend , IT . ; R . S . Williams , J . ; D . Watts , E . ; and W . Young , N . The whole of the business having been brought to a conclusion , the Companions sat down to a very elegant banquet ; and in the course of the evening a number of toasts were given and responded to—Comps . R . G . Alston and Dobie taking occasion to refer to the very excellent working of the Principals , and more especially of
Comp . Friend . The whole of the music at the ceremony of consecration was arranged by Comp . Genge , who presided at the organ , and was assisted by Comps . Ransford , T . Young , and Turner .
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Metropolitan.
Bro . Rowland Gardiner Alston , P . J . G . W ., who was prevented being present from having met with a severe accident , occupied the chair , to the entire satisfaction of the Brethren . The work was performed in that highly efficient manner , which has made this Lodge so deservedly celebrated throughout the Craft , and the Lectures on the Tracing Boards were given bBrosStephen Barton Wilson
y . and John Hervey , with an accuracy which produced universal satisfaction . After " labour" the Brethren retired to " refreshment , " and spent a delightful evening , under the presidency of Bro . Beadon , the entire proceedings being conducted " in peace , harmony , and Brotherly love . "
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
ON Tuesday , October 26 th , a very interesting ceremony took place at the Freemasons' Tavern , in the constitution and consecration of a new Chapter of Royal Arch Masons , under a warrant from the Grand Chapter of England , in connection with the Enoch Lodge of Craft Masonry . The Enoch Lodge has long been distinguished as one of the most numerous and influential in the order ; and therefore , upon an application to the Grand Chapter , the very
unusual honour was accorded them of a warrant for a new Chapter to be attached to their Lodge . The ceremony of consecration being very rare , it attracted a number of visitors from other Chapters , including Comps . Rowland Alston , G . J . and P . G . M . for Essex ; A . Dobie , G . R . and P . G . M . for Surrey ; R . G . Alston , P . J . G . W . and Pres . B . G . P . ; J . Biggs , P . G . S . eic . The of consecration was performed by Comp . J . Savage
ceremony , P . Z ., assisted by Comp . Biggs . The ceremony commenced by a voluntary upon the organ , during which , a procession was formed , consisting of the grand officers , the principals , the officers of the new Chapter , and the members and visitors , who proceeded to their appointed places in the Chapter .
The acting Principals having been saluted , an ode was sung by the choristers . The petition to the Grand Chapter for the warrant , and the warrant of constitution , having been read , the jewels and collars of the new Chapter were presented to the acting first Principal ; after which , the Principals named in the warrant were presented in due form . The ceremony of consecration was then proceeded with , and when brought to a close , Bros . Temple , Bird , Kennedyand Gurton were ekalted into the orderthe
, , ceremony being most ably performed by Comps . P . Matthews , Z . ; G . Friend , IT . ; R . S . Williams , J . ; D . Watts , E . ; and W . Young , N . The whole of the business having been brought to a conclusion , the Companions sat down to a very elegant banquet ; and in the course of the evening a number of toasts were given and responded to—Comps . R . G . Alston and Dobie taking occasion to refer to the very excellent working of the Principals , and more especially of
Comp . Friend . The whole of the music at the ceremony of consecration was arranged by Comp . Genge , who presided at the organ , and was assisted by Comps . Ransford , T . Young , and Turner .