Supreme Grand Chapter Of England.

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER OF ENGLAND .

TI e following is the bi sn ess lo be Iransacted on Wednesday next : THK REPORT OE THE COMMITTEE OI * GENERAL PURPOSES . To the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Englanel . The Committee of General Purposes beg to report that they have examined the accounts from the 16 th April , to the i ( 5 th July . 1805 , both inclusive , which

they find to be as follows : To Balance , Granel Chapter £ Soi ig 5 ) By Disbursements during the . „ Unappropriated Quarter , £ 377 y S ' Account _ ... 20 ,-j 12 S „ Balance S 64 7 6 Subsequent Receipts .. 43 S ion „ „ Unappropriated Account ... 202 6 2 £ ' 444 3 4 £ u-l 4 3 4

which balances are in the Bank of England , Law Courts Branch . The Committee have likewise to report that they have received the following petitions : ist . From Comps . Thomas William Faulkner , as Z . ; George Augustus Mursell , as H . j Henry Haven Wheeler , as J . ; and six others for a chapter to be attached to the Medina Lodge , No . 35 , to be called the Asher Barfield Chapter , and to meet at the Masonic Hall , Cowes , in the Isle of Wight .

2 nd . From Comps . Walter Wellsman , as Z . ; Oliver Claud Robson , as H . ; Edmund Robert Bartley Denniss , as J . ; and seven others for a chapter to be attached to the Willesden Lodge , No . 2489 , Willesden , to be called the Willesden Chapter , and to meet at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , London .

3 rd , From Comps . Henry Bond , as Z . ; John Gabriel Albert , as H . ; Arthur Dutton , as J . ; and 11 others for a chapter to be attached to the Avondale Lodge , No . 2395 , to be called the Avondale Chapter , and to meet at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , London . 4 th . From Comps . Godfrey A . B . Geary , as Z . ; Rev . William Morris , as H . ; William Corder Aiken , as J . ; and six others for a chapter to be attached to the Tyrian Lodge , No . 1628 , to be called the Tyrian Chapter , and to meet at the Masonic Hall , Bundaberg , Queensland .

5 th . From Comps . Charles Jolly , as Z . ; Thomas Ringrose , as H . ; John George Hammond , as J . ; and 15 others for a chapter to be attached to the Royal Victorian Jubilee Lodge . No . 2184 , to be called the Victorian Chapter , and to meet at the Phet-nix Hotel , Rainham , in the county of Essex . The foregoing petitions being regular , the Committee recommend that the prayers thereof be respectively granted .

The Committee have likewise received memorials , with extracts of minutes , for permission to remove the following chapters : The Chapterof Israel , No . 1502 , from the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , to Freemasons' Hall , Eastbank-street , Southport . The St . Aubyn Chapter , No . 954 , from the Ebrington Masonic Hall to the St . Aubyn Masonic Hall , Moon-street , Morice Toivq , Devonport .

The Hamer Chapter , No . 1393 , from the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , to the Alexandra Hotel , Dale-street , Liverpool . The Royal Union Chapter , No . 382 , from the Cheejuers Hotel , Uxbridge , to the Albany Hotel , Twickenham . The Mpunt Moriah Chapter , No . 143 , from the Albion Hotel , Aldersgatestreet , to the Criterion Restaurant , Piccadilly .

The Committee have to report that the Priory Chapter , No . 1863 , Tynemouth having ceased to meet , they recommend that the chapter be summoned to show cause why it should not be removed from the roll of chapters . ( Signed ) ROIIERT GREY , President . Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C , 17 th July , 1 S 95 .

The "Red Book" Of The A. & A. Rite. Jubilee Year.

THE "RED BOOK" OF THE A . & A . RITE . JUBILEE YEAR .

The " Rules , Regulations , and List of Members , corrected to 30 th June , 18 95 , " were in print in the third week of July , which assuredly shows most praiseworthy promptitude , considering the mass of details , names , dates , & c . As the Supreme Council was " duly , lawfully , and constitutionally

established on the 26 th day of October , A . D . 1845 , " > -h ' s IS l ' jubilee year , and certainly an appropriate time to take a retrospect of the work achieved by that distinguished body . The " Red Book " supplies abundance ol material for such a purpose and in a very handy form . The original members were Dr . Crucefix , the Rev . George Oliver , D . D ., and l ! ro . Henry Udall ,

the fourth of the hlsUric nine being Dr . Henry Beaumont Leeson , who was Soverei gn Grand Commander when I was " perfected , " ever 30 years ago , and personally conferred the Rose Croix and preliminary Degrees on those ° f us who tcok part in the formation of the St . Aubyn Chapter , at Devonport , No . 20 . I believe Bro . Charles John Vigne , ihe next Head of the

Rite , was also present . Captain Nathaniel George Philips was elected ihe litth Sovereign Grand Commander , and was succeeded by ihe late Earl of Cainarvon , on whose regretted decease the Earl of Lathom ( Pro G . M . of England ) became the chief of the Supreme Council . His lordshi p has the following brethren as his coadjutors as members of the sole governing bady - .

Captain N . G . Philips ( P . G . D . of England ) , Lieutenant Grand Commander ; Hugh David Sandeman ( Past Dist . G . M . of Bengal ) , Grard Secretary General ; the Eail of Limerick ( P . P . G . M . of Bristol ) , Grand Chancellor ; Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie ( Pro . * . G . M . of East Lancashire ) ,

*' -C . of Guards ; Frank Richardson ( P . G . D . of England ) , Grand Treasurer General ; Lieut .-Col . Hugh S . Somerville Burney ( P . G . D . of England ) , Grand Marshal ; tlie Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , M . A . ( P . G . Chaplain of England ) , Grand Prior ; and James Henry Matthews ( P . D . G . D . of C . of England ) , Grand Chamberlain ( elected this year ) .

The "Red Book" Of The A. & A. Rite. Jubilee Year.

H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , who is the Grand Patron , and H . R . H . thc Duke of Connaught are also members of the highest Decree ( the 33 ' ) , snd therre are three retired from active service : L eut . Col . G . A . Vernon , P . Prov . G . M . Stafford ; Major Gen . Henry Cleik , F . R . S ., P . S . G . D . of Englar d ; and Lieut .-Col . John Glas Sandeman , P . G . Sec . Gen . ; ihe first two being honorary members of the S . C , with Bro . Josiah H . Drummond , the distinguished Craftsman of ihe Northern Jurisdiction , U . S . A .

There are eight Districts presided over by as many Inspectors General in ihis country and five for cbroad . Eleven members of the 33 are also '' Unattached , " these including all on the roll of that high position , mostly breihren holding very honourable rank in Grand Lodge of England and zealous Craftsmen .

Of the 32 , no more than 54 are permitted in this country , five having been elected since the previous edition of the " Red Book " was published . The roll has still a few vacancies . For the 31 ° , 90 are allowed , seven having been added since June 30 th , 1894 . Tne 30 has witnessed several accessions during the past term , and is a distinction much appreciated .

Some 135 warrants have been granted from 1846 , there being 109 still on the register . The " Baldwyn , " Bristol , is at the head , with its evidence of dating back over a century , in connection with the Kni ghts Templars and a Grand Encampment in 1780 , with the laws , ike . Then No . 1 begins the consecutive enumeration with the ' ¦ Grand Metropolitan Chapter , " London , warranted in 1 S 46 .

The aim of the Supre me Council has never been for numbers , either of chapters or members . Indeed , I ihink , if an > thing , that Body has been rather too anxious to keep the roll of the 30 more exclusive than desirable , considering the many brethren in the Rose Croix D ; gree that are anxious for preferment . However , doubtless they will receive advancement in time , if their applications are warmly endorsed by the Inspector Generals of the

Districts . As a matter of fact , it may be stated that there are far more members of the 33 in the United Stales than there are of the 32 ° in this country . On the whole , one cannot but admire the decision of ihe aulhoritiis to preserve the digi icy of the Ancient and Accepted Rite , and keep the " Higher Degrees " for those who have well earned distinction by reason of their conduct as gentlemi n and Masons . The Rules and Regulations have an addition this

time" 13 . In all cases of suspension , exclusion , or expulsion passed by Grand Lodge , or by any other recognised Masonic authority , of a brother who is a member of the Ancient and Accepted Rite , he shall , ipso facto , be also suspended , excluded , or expelled from that Br > dy . " The new edition of the '' Red Book" is larger than any of its predecessors , but may be had as formerly for is . 4 d . post free , and I should like

to emphasise the ntte on the page of "Explanations , " that ' •It is very ilesirab ' e that a copy shot , Id be presented to every brother on perfection . " In concluding this brief skelch of a very interesting book , 1 beg to congratulate the R . W . Bro . Hugh David Sandeman most sincerely on the production of such a complete , useful , snd accurate volume , and to offer my best wishes ( o the " Supreme Council " on the advent of the Jubilee of the " Ardent and Accepted Rite " of this Country . W . J . HUGHAN .

Installation Of Bro. Sir Charles Mitchell, G.C.M.G., As District Grand Master Of The Eastern Archipelago.

INSTALLATION OF BRO . SIR CHARLES MITCHELL , G . C . M . G ., AS DISTRICT GRAND MASTER OF THE EASTERN ARCHIPELAGO .

Bro . Sir Claries Bullen High Mi ' ch-. II , G . C . M . G , Governor and Commander- in-Clvef of the Straits Settlements , was em Wednesday , the 12 . h June , installed as District Grand Mas' . cr if ihe Eastern Archipelago . The ceremony took place in the Frcemasoi s' Hall , Coleman-street , in the presence of a very larjje number of members of tire Craft , in whxh there were representatives of every lodge in ihe district . The installation was not

followed , as is customary , by the u ual Masonic banquet , a departure expressly m . ide , so we understand , in deference to tl e wishes of his Excellency . As Bro . Sir Charles Mitchell stated during the course < I the function , it was with great d Hi fence on his part that he had accepted ihe high oilice of Di * trict Grand Master , a post of much dignity and honour , demanding , in its administrate duties , a cons derable share of the time of ihe incumbent .

Indeed , Bro . Sir Charles Mitchell is by no means so high in the Craft as have been some of his predecessors , particularly his immediate predecessor ; and that point proved no doubt a hesitating thought lo acceptance . But mainly through the influence brought to bear by ihe retiring District Grand Master , Bro . Sir Charles Warren , the consent was obtained , and the necessary patent of ofiice was granted b y the M . W . G . M ., H R . H . the Prince of Walts . It was with feelings of general satisfaction lhat the Freemasons of the district learned of the consent of Bro . Sir Charles Mi ' . chell lo

become their leader . Therefe . re the meeting of the Craft on the Decision pi os cd to be the largest meeting that has been held since the time of the investiture of his Excellency ' s immediate predecessor . Special delegate s had 1 ecn sent from some of the lodges in the district , in order that their

presence might testify to the unanimous approval which wis give n to ihe installation ; and , from ihe many congratulatory messages hai ded to Sir Charles at the conclusion ol the ceremony , it is evident the newly-made Dis ' rict Grand Master enters upon his duties with the heart ' e . t and most cordial goodwill of every lodge ar . d every Craftsmin in the distiict .

Having been duly ins-ailed in the chair , the Ri ght Worshipful Dist . G . Master appointed his t dicers as follows :

Bro . J . P . Jo quim ... ... ... Di 1 . I ) , p . G M . ,, E . Ormision , 152 ... ... ... l )» t . , S G . W . „ E . A . Burnett , 2403 ... ... ... Disi . ) G . W . „ T . de M . Braddell , 1152 ... ... Pre A 11 G . P . „ Walter Makepirce , 5 * 8 ... ... ... D st . G . Reg . „ E . E . Steele , 508 ... ... ... DUt . G . S-i ' r . ,, W . L Napier , 1152 ... ... ... D ' ht . G . litis .

„ Rev . I < rasing , 1152 ... ... ... Dist . G . CAip . „ W . R . Fiddes , 1355 ... ... ... |) ibt . S . G . D . „ John P . Joaquim , 1152 ... ... ... Dist . J . G . D . „ J . B . Mauhesvs , 1152 ... ... ... Dist . G . S of Wks . „ J . Gibson , 222 5 ... ... ... Dis * . G . D . of C .