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Royal Order Of Scotland.
sous le titre de Chevalier del'Ai gle et de Pelican , et depuis nos malheurs et nos infortunes , nous celui do Rose Croix . " Now there is not the shadow of a proof that the Rose Croix , says Bro .
Reitam , was ever known m England till 20 years after 1747 ; and in Ireland it was introduced b y a French chevalier , M . L' Aurent , about 17 S 2 or 1783 . The Chapter at Arras was the first
constituted in French— " Chapitre primordial de Rose Croix , " and from other circumstances ( the very name Rose Croix being a translation of R . S . Y . C . S ) he is forced to the conclusion that
the degree chartered by Prince Charles Edward was , if not the actual Royal Order in both points , a Masonic ceremony founded on and pirated from that most ancient and venerable order .
This is said to have been done by that celebrated Scotchman , the Chevalier Ramsey , for political and Jacobite purposes . Bro . Reitam is led to the
conclusion that to the Royal Order of Scotland we are indebted for all those degrees called Ecossais , but which were invented , in his opinion , in France or Prussia towards the close of the 18 th
century . In this , however , we are disposed to differ from our worthy and esteemed brotherbecause , except in name there is only the-smallest trace of any connection between the Rose Croix
and the Royal Order . There is a connection , we admit , but it is very remote . In the first place the whole ceremonial is different , and different in essentials . Most of
the language used in the Royal Order is couc hed in quaint old rhyme , modernised , no doubt , to make it " undcrstanded of the vulgar , " but still retaining sufficient about it to stamp its genuine
antiquity . The Rose Croix degree we believe to be the genuine descendant of the old Rosicrucians , and no doubt has always had a more or less close connection with the . Templars . Findel himself
admits that the occult sciences were formerl y practised by the brethren , and we ourselves have seen a very old book written in French , containing the " vrai histoire du Rose Croix , " and which
contained a cabbalistic plate with the names of the seven angels upon it , and other evidences of itsconnection with the Hermetic philosophers , and believers in the transmutation of metals .
The book we allude to is in the possession of Bro . W . Bowden , of Bristol , an enthusiastic and learned Mason , through whose courtesey the author of this article was enabled to see many of
the old records in connection with Masonry in the higher degrees in the old city of Bri ; tol . Dr . Oliver had a great opinion of the Royal Order , and had no doubt of its antiquity .
Its place by right is side by side with the Rose Croix and Knights Templar degree , to our thinking , and we hope that the members of the latter order will be considered as eligible to take
it , as the former . At Glasgow , where there is a Provincial Grand Lodge , it is or was only necessary to be a Master Mason to be eligible , but if we remember ri ght ,
certain privileges were granted to Knights Templar and Rose Croix Masons in seeking admission to the Royal Order . In England we learn it is intended to restrict
Membership to those only who have taken the 18 ° , but there are many estimable Masons who have not yet come under the S . G . C . 33 , and who might yet desire admission to the Scottish
Royal Order Of Scotland.
Order , but who will be excluded by this means . In Edinburgh Royal Arch Masons are alone admissible , but wc are sure it will be to the advantage of the Provincial Grand Lodge of London , if the Knights Templar are admitted to its ranks .
We are quite aware that in Scotland the Milites TempH are not looked upon as a Masonic body at all by many members of that Order ; but then the R . S . Y . C . S . is presumabl y a civil
order of knighthood , and the Order of Charles XIII . of Sweden also , but they must be considered , in a sense , masonic , inasmuch as they are conferred on Masons onlv .
The King of Scotland is hereditary Grand Master of the Royal Order , and a chair is always kept vacant for him at all assemblies of the Knights . The Deputy Grand Master and
Governor of the Order is Bro . Whyte-Melville 33 , P . G . M . M . of Scotland , father of the wellknown novelist . The Earl of Rosslyn , 33 ° , the present Grand Master of Scotland , is Deputy-Governor of the Order .
Provincial Grand Lodges are held at Glasgow , Rouen in France , in Sardinia , Spain , the Netherlands , India , viz ., Calcutta and Bombay , China , and New Brunswick . In Sweden the King of Scotland is Provincial Grand Master .
In Clavel ' s History it is said the Royal Order of Heredom of Kilwinning is a Rosicrucian Degree , having many different gradations in the ceremony of consecration . The kings of F 2 ng land are de jure , if not dc facto , Grand Masters :
each member has a name given him denoting some moral attribute . In the initiation the sacrifice of the Messiah , is had in remembrance , who shed his blood for the sins of the world , and the neophyte is in a figure sent forth to seek the lost word . The ritual states that the order
was first established at Icomkill , and afterwards at Kilwinning , where the King of Scotland , Robert Bruce , took the chair in person , and oral tradition affirms that in 1314 this monarch again re-instated the Order , admitting into it the
Knights Templar who were still left . The Royal Order , according to this ritual , which is written in Anglo-Saxon verse , boasts of great antiquity . Bro . Findel , of course , disbelieves in the Royal
Order , as he does in all the Christian degrees . He remarks that the Grand Lodge of Scotland formerly knew nothing at all about the existence of this Order of Heredom , as a woof of which
he adduces the fact that Bro . Laurie , in the first edition of his work , the history of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , has not mentioned the Order . Fancy arguing that because no mention is made of the high degrees in the Masonic Calendar
published by the English Grand Lodge , that therefore they do not exist in this country . One might as well do so , according to Bro . Findel , whose ill-disguised hostility to the / unites grades is thoroughly understood and appreciated
at its proper value . We cannot conclude this article without congratulating English Masons , and especiall y our brethren in London , on the establishment in their midst of this beautiful , interesting , and
venerable Order , and we feel sure that it will be as successfully propagated as it deserves to be known . It is in the right hands , at all events , and the distinguished brethren at its head are not likely
lo forget its chivalnc origin and exclusive character , so that only those who are tried and trusty will , we are confident , be admitted to its ranks . VECTIS .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
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METROPOLITAN . ROYAL OAK LODGE ( No . 871 ) . —The brethren of this Lodge met at the White Swan Tavern , High-street , Deptford , on Thursday 25 th ult . Present : —Bros . ] . W . Reed , W . M . ) W . Myatt . S . W . ; G . Andrews , J . W . ¦ W . Andrews , P . M ., and Treas . ; F . Walters , P . M ., Sec . ; S . O . Lewin , S . D . ; H . T . Tuson , J . D . ; T . J . Pakes , I . G . ; R .
J . H . Wilson , and others . Visitors : —Bros . E . Mallett . W . S ., 141 ; J . A . Smith , 548 ; W . Abbott , 588 ; J . Carver , J . W ., 11 55 ; and others . The minutes of last regular lodge and two emergencies were read and confirmed . The ballot box proved unanimous in favour of Messrs . Wason , R .
Harman , D . C . ; H . G . Skinner , W . S . ; J . Hawker , P . M . ; H . A . Collington , P . M . ; J . Truelove , P . M . ; F . R . Hood , W . A . ; R . Harris , P . C . ; H . Wilkier , C . Wood , W . Shaw , G . Clark , J . G . Vohmann , C . Letton , H . J . Dowe , J . Woollat , G . Harvey , H . J . Wells , E . C . Kilsby ,
Hadley , E . Good , and C . Kedgley , as candidates for initiation . Mr . J . Baxter Langley was unable to be present . Bros . G . Clarke , and E . C . Kilsby were passed . It was resolved unanimously to hold an emergency meeting August 1 ¦; . A banquet followed the proceedings .
CAPPER LODGE ( NO . 1076 ) . —An emergency meeting of this prosperous Lodge , was held on Wednesday , the 24 th inst , at the Marine Hotel , Victoria Docks , West Ham ., E . The W . M ., Bro . C . W . Ashdown , occupied the chair of K . S ., supported b y his officers as follows : —S . Gaskell ,
I . P . M . ; E . West , P . G . S . D ., Herts ; and H . G . Sisley , P . M . ' s ; Bros . T . Pincombe , as S . W . ; B . B . Brayshaw , J . W . ; A . Knox , S . D . ; W . W . Noot , J . G . ; G , Park , Treas . ; I . Henderson , P . M . and Sec . ; and W . Allison , Tyler . The lodge having been opened in due form , the ballot was taken for Alessrs . Hesslewood and
Hobbs , which proved unanimous in their favour . The lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bros . Williams , Swift , and Fairlie , of this lodge , and Bro . Maltley , of the Nelson Lodge , No . 700 , being candidates for the third degree , were examined as to their proficiency in the former
degrees , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the third degree , and those brethren being re-admitted were raised by the W . M . to the sublime degree of Master Mason . The W . M . then vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Gaskell , I . P . M ., who passed Bros . Ralph ,
and Foley , to the degree of Fellow Craft . The chair having been re-taken by the W . M ., Messis . Hesslewood and Hobbs were admitted , and duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . All Masonic business
being ended , the lodge was closed in due form , refreshment followed labour , and a pleasant evening was spent by the brethren , who separated at an early hour . About twenty-five brethren and ten visitors were present , notwithstanding the extreme heat of the weather .
J ' UKDETT LODGE ( NO . 1293 ) . — The July meeting of this lodge was held at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on Saturday last , there being a large attendance of members and visitors . In the absence of the W . M ., the chair was taken by Bro . Dr . Self , who , in an able manner , raised
Bros . Bmdolf and Coalbank to the degree of Master Masons . The lodge was then resumed to the first degree , when Bro . R . W . Little initiated Mr . James William Berrie into the mysteries and privileges of Antient Freemasonry , the duties of the Senior Warden ' s chair being well
discharged by Bro . S . Rosenthal ; the funior Warden being our well-known Bro ., D . R . Still . The lodge was then closed , the brethren retiring to banquet , when a pleasant evening was spent , enlivened by the vocal talent of Bros . Adams , Baxter , Hobson , and others .
ESSEX . SOUTHEND . —Prion / Lodge ( No . 1 , 000 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of the Priory Lodge , l \ o . 1 , 000 , took place a few evenings ago at the lodge room in the Middleton Hotel ,
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Royal Order Of Scotland.
sous le titre de Chevalier del'Ai gle et de Pelican , et depuis nos malheurs et nos infortunes , nous celui do Rose Croix . " Now there is not the shadow of a proof that the Rose Croix , says Bro .
Reitam , was ever known m England till 20 years after 1747 ; and in Ireland it was introduced b y a French chevalier , M . L' Aurent , about 17 S 2 or 1783 . The Chapter at Arras was the first
constituted in French— " Chapitre primordial de Rose Croix , " and from other circumstances ( the very name Rose Croix being a translation of R . S . Y . C . S ) he is forced to the conclusion that
the degree chartered by Prince Charles Edward was , if not the actual Royal Order in both points , a Masonic ceremony founded on and pirated from that most ancient and venerable order .
This is said to have been done by that celebrated Scotchman , the Chevalier Ramsey , for political and Jacobite purposes . Bro . Reitam is led to the
conclusion that to the Royal Order of Scotland we are indebted for all those degrees called Ecossais , but which were invented , in his opinion , in France or Prussia towards the close of the 18 th
century . In this , however , we are disposed to differ from our worthy and esteemed brotherbecause , except in name there is only the-smallest trace of any connection between the Rose Croix
and the Royal Order . There is a connection , we admit , but it is very remote . In the first place the whole ceremonial is different , and different in essentials . Most of
the language used in the Royal Order is couc hed in quaint old rhyme , modernised , no doubt , to make it " undcrstanded of the vulgar , " but still retaining sufficient about it to stamp its genuine
antiquity . The Rose Croix degree we believe to be the genuine descendant of the old Rosicrucians , and no doubt has always had a more or less close connection with the . Templars . Findel himself
admits that the occult sciences were formerl y practised by the brethren , and we ourselves have seen a very old book written in French , containing the " vrai histoire du Rose Croix , " and which
contained a cabbalistic plate with the names of the seven angels upon it , and other evidences of itsconnection with the Hermetic philosophers , and believers in the transmutation of metals .
The book we allude to is in the possession of Bro . W . Bowden , of Bristol , an enthusiastic and learned Mason , through whose courtesey the author of this article was enabled to see many of
the old records in connection with Masonry in the higher degrees in the old city of Bri ; tol . Dr . Oliver had a great opinion of the Royal Order , and had no doubt of its antiquity .
Its place by right is side by side with the Rose Croix and Knights Templar degree , to our thinking , and we hope that the members of the latter order will be considered as eligible to take
it , as the former . At Glasgow , where there is a Provincial Grand Lodge , it is or was only necessary to be a Master Mason to be eligible , but if we remember ri ght ,
certain privileges were granted to Knights Templar and Rose Croix Masons in seeking admission to the Royal Order . In England we learn it is intended to restrict
Membership to those only who have taken the 18 ° , but there are many estimable Masons who have not yet come under the S . G . C . 33 , and who might yet desire admission to the Scottish
Royal Order Of Scotland.
Order , but who will be excluded by this means . In Edinburgh Royal Arch Masons are alone admissible , but wc are sure it will be to the advantage of the Provincial Grand Lodge of London , if the Knights Templar are admitted to its ranks .
We are quite aware that in Scotland the Milites TempH are not looked upon as a Masonic body at all by many members of that Order ; but then the R . S . Y . C . S . is presumabl y a civil
order of knighthood , and the Order of Charles XIII . of Sweden also , but they must be considered , in a sense , masonic , inasmuch as they are conferred on Masons onlv .
The King of Scotland is hereditary Grand Master of the Royal Order , and a chair is always kept vacant for him at all assemblies of the Knights . The Deputy Grand Master and
Governor of the Order is Bro . Whyte-Melville 33 , P . G . M . M . of Scotland , father of the wellknown novelist . The Earl of Rosslyn , 33 ° , the present Grand Master of Scotland , is Deputy-Governor of the Order .
Provincial Grand Lodges are held at Glasgow , Rouen in France , in Sardinia , Spain , the Netherlands , India , viz ., Calcutta and Bombay , China , and New Brunswick . In Sweden the King of Scotland is Provincial Grand Master .
In Clavel ' s History it is said the Royal Order of Heredom of Kilwinning is a Rosicrucian Degree , having many different gradations in the ceremony of consecration . The kings of F 2 ng land are de jure , if not dc facto , Grand Masters :
each member has a name given him denoting some moral attribute . In the initiation the sacrifice of the Messiah , is had in remembrance , who shed his blood for the sins of the world , and the neophyte is in a figure sent forth to seek the lost word . The ritual states that the order
was first established at Icomkill , and afterwards at Kilwinning , where the King of Scotland , Robert Bruce , took the chair in person , and oral tradition affirms that in 1314 this monarch again re-instated the Order , admitting into it the
Knights Templar who were still left . The Royal Order , according to this ritual , which is written in Anglo-Saxon verse , boasts of great antiquity . Bro . Findel , of course , disbelieves in the Royal
Order , as he does in all the Christian degrees . He remarks that the Grand Lodge of Scotland formerly knew nothing at all about the existence of this Order of Heredom , as a woof of which
he adduces the fact that Bro . Laurie , in the first edition of his work , the history of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , has not mentioned the Order . Fancy arguing that because no mention is made of the high degrees in the Masonic Calendar
published by the English Grand Lodge , that therefore they do not exist in this country . One might as well do so , according to Bro . Findel , whose ill-disguised hostility to the / unites grades is thoroughly understood and appreciated
at its proper value . We cannot conclude this article without congratulating English Masons , and especiall y our brethren in London , on the establishment in their midst of this beautiful , interesting , and
venerable Order , and we feel sure that it will be as successfully propagated as it deserves to be known . It is in the right hands , at all events , and the distinguished brethren at its head are not likely
lo forget its chivalnc origin and exclusive character , so that only those who are tried and trusty will , we are confident , be admitted to its ranks . VECTIS .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
toft UltosMtg .
METROPOLITAN . ROYAL OAK LODGE ( No . 871 ) . —The brethren of this Lodge met at the White Swan Tavern , High-street , Deptford , on Thursday 25 th ult . Present : —Bros . ] . W . Reed , W . M . ) W . Myatt . S . W . ; G . Andrews , J . W . ¦ W . Andrews , P . M ., and Treas . ; F . Walters , P . M ., Sec . ; S . O . Lewin , S . D . ; H . T . Tuson , J . D . ; T . J . Pakes , I . G . ; R .
J . H . Wilson , and others . Visitors : —Bros . E . Mallett . W . S ., 141 ; J . A . Smith , 548 ; W . Abbott , 588 ; J . Carver , J . W ., 11 55 ; and others . The minutes of last regular lodge and two emergencies were read and confirmed . The ballot box proved unanimous in favour of Messrs . Wason , R .
Harman , D . C . ; H . G . Skinner , W . S . ; J . Hawker , P . M . ; H . A . Collington , P . M . ; J . Truelove , P . M . ; F . R . Hood , W . A . ; R . Harris , P . C . ; H . Wilkier , C . Wood , W . Shaw , G . Clark , J . G . Vohmann , C . Letton , H . J . Dowe , J . Woollat , G . Harvey , H . J . Wells , E . C . Kilsby ,
Hadley , E . Good , and C . Kedgley , as candidates for initiation . Mr . J . Baxter Langley was unable to be present . Bros . G . Clarke , and E . C . Kilsby were passed . It was resolved unanimously to hold an emergency meeting August 1 ¦; . A banquet followed the proceedings .
CAPPER LODGE ( NO . 1076 ) . —An emergency meeting of this prosperous Lodge , was held on Wednesday , the 24 th inst , at the Marine Hotel , Victoria Docks , West Ham ., E . The W . M ., Bro . C . W . Ashdown , occupied the chair of K . S ., supported b y his officers as follows : —S . Gaskell ,
I . P . M . ; E . West , P . G . S . D ., Herts ; and H . G . Sisley , P . M . ' s ; Bros . T . Pincombe , as S . W . ; B . B . Brayshaw , J . W . ; A . Knox , S . D . ; W . W . Noot , J . G . ; G , Park , Treas . ; I . Henderson , P . M . and Sec . ; and W . Allison , Tyler . The lodge having been opened in due form , the ballot was taken for Alessrs . Hesslewood and
Hobbs , which proved unanimous in their favour . The lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bros . Williams , Swift , and Fairlie , of this lodge , and Bro . Maltley , of the Nelson Lodge , No . 700 , being candidates for the third degree , were examined as to their proficiency in the former
degrees , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the third degree , and those brethren being re-admitted were raised by the W . M . to the sublime degree of Master Mason . The W . M . then vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Gaskell , I . P . M ., who passed Bros . Ralph ,
and Foley , to the degree of Fellow Craft . The chair having been re-taken by the W . M ., Messis . Hesslewood and Hobbs were admitted , and duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . All Masonic business
being ended , the lodge was closed in due form , refreshment followed labour , and a pleasant evening was spent by the brethren , who separated at an early hour . About twenty-five brethren and ten visitors were present , notwithstanding the extreme heat of the weather .
J ' UKDETT LODGE ( NO . 1293 ) . — The July meeting of this lodge was held at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on Saturday last , there being a large attendance of members and visitors . In the absence of the W . M ., the chair was taken by Bro . Dr . Self , who , in an able manner , raised
Bros . Bmdolf and Coalbank to the degree of Master Masons . The lodge was then resumed to the first degree , when Bro . R . W . Little initiated Mr . James William Berrie into the mysteries and privileges of Antient Freemasonry , the duties of the Senior Warden ' s chair being well
discharged by Bro . S . Rosenthal ; the funior Warden being our well-known Bro ., D . R . Still . The lodge was then closed , the brethren retiring to banquet , when a pleasant evening was spent , enlivened by the vocal talent of Bros . Adams , Baxter , Hobson , and others .
ESSEX . SOUTHEND . —Prion / Lodge ( No . 1 , 000 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of the Priory Lodge , l \ o . 1 , 000 , took place a few evenings ago at the lodge room in the Middleton Hotel ,