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Royal Arch Masonry.
be no doubt that the most venerable man , in the world , as well as the infant just bom , alike perished in the general destruction . God having directed Noah , his tons , and his sons' wives to retire into the Ark , with the living creatures
he had selected , the deluge commenced , in the year of tho world 1656 , aud everything was swallowed up in the waters . The most superb cities and monuments were destroyed , and the
marble column erected by Enoch did not escape the action of the powerful elements , but by divine permission the column of brass resisted the force of tho water , and in this manner the sons of Noah were enabled to transmit to future
ages the knowledge of those important sciences which have contributed so much to the welfare of the human race It is also asserted that the Book of Enoch was given into the charge of Ham ,
" With strict command , Within that Ark securely to enshrine for preservation . These the tables were ; Of which tiadilion tells , by Hum preserved From deluge , und in Egypt since laid up
In temples , though concealed by hireling priests , But not from Moses , skilled it Egypt ' s lore , To whom on Sinui they were renewed . " Ihraud .
Japhet also carried into the ark images sculptured by his owu hand , which are supposed to have prefigured the future races of man , but which eventuall y gave rise to idolatry when their ori gin was foi gotten .
The sacred Scriptures subsequentl y record tlie bondage of the children of Israel to the Egyytians , and their exodus from the land of the Pharaohs under the conduct of their leader Moses . Another Masonic tradition states that
in a certain battle the Ark of Alliance was lost in the forest and the same was found b y the roaring of a lion , who ceased to roar and crouched on the ground meekl y on the approach of the Israelites , although the said lion had just
devoured a number of E gyptians who attempted to carry off the Ark . The lion had the key of the Ark secure in his mouth , but dropped it when he saw the High I ' riest advance , and then retired without offering any violence to tho chosen
people . Upon tho key wo again quote from Mackey : — " In ono of the hi ghest degrees of tho Ancient and Accepted Rite we find the following cxplanauation of the symbolism of tho key which is
equally applicable to Royal Arch Masonry . ' Tlie key demonstrates that having obtained the key to our sublime mysteries , tho Mason , if he behaves with justice , fervency and zeal to his companions , will soou arrive at the true meaning of
the Masonic society . ' Hut the symbolism is hero still further extended . It is within , the sacred pages of the law that this invaluable key is found which teaches us that it is onl y in the revelations of the Supreme Architect of tho Universe that Divine Truth is to be discovered . "
ON Thursday week the remains of Bro . Owdcn , who for some years had kept the Golden Lion , iu Kingstreet , Smitlilield , were interred in Abney-park Cemetery . Having passed through all the grades of Freemasonry , he was followed to the grave hy the W . M . and several P . M . ' s and members ot the Wellington
Lodge . Ar THB ANNUAL MEETING of the Koyal Dramatic College , at the Adelphi Theatre , on the : 11 st inst ., Bro . Benj . Wobstcrinthochuir , the secretary , Bro . J . W . Anson , read the report , and announced that the annual
benefit iu aid of the college would take pluco at Drury LanoTlieatre , on Juno 12 th . lie also stated that the lato respected Bro . Thos . Powrio had bequeathed a valuable property in Dundee to the college , und that the funds were in a prosperous state . A vote of thanks was then unanimously accorded to the worthy Master , Bro . ISenj . Webster .
Reviews.
Reviews .
» " The Freemason , " St . Louis , Mo ., U . S . A . We are much p leased with our namesake , notwithstanding the editorial dissent from our exposition of English Masonic law respecting the admission ot maimed candidates into the Order .
VV e shall always do battle for the real landmarks of the Craft ; but tlie practice in England since the establishment of a speculative Grand Lodge must surely count for something with other Grand Bodies who have all derived their existence , as well as their code of iurisprudence , from the Grand
Lodge of England However , wc have not at present leisure to argue the question at length , but our worthy contemporary may rest assured that upon this point wo represent faithfull y the dictum of English Masonio authorities . In this number we gladly insert au article from The Freemason of St . Louis , to which we wish every
success . " Monograms , " by Bro . D . G BERRI , Engraver to II . M . Post-office , 36 , Hi gh Holborn . Iu an age when the study of ancient symbolism has become almost universall y diffused , the importance of many post-Christian hieroglyphics is not sufficiently estimated . We are ready to trace ,
with Layard , the sculptured enigmas on the walls of Nineveh , or the erypto-graphic emblems of the E gyp tians , while we overlook the ori g in and significance of more modern symbols . Bro . Berri , in the splendid little volume now before uswhich we may say , en passant , is a marvel of the printing art , very opportunely presents us with the results of his researches into the history of
monograms . The work is divided into four chapters—1 , "Of Monograms in general ; " 2 , "Masons ' Marks ; " 3 , " Merchants' -Marks ; " 4 , " On the Construction of Monograms ;"—and is profusely embellished with plates representing the principal
monograms aud marks used before and during the mcdia } vul ages . Almost every page in this handsome volume contains allusions peculiarly interesting to the Masonic fraternity . Thus , in the first chapter , Bro , Berri elucidates the devices
known as the trip le tau , the cross of Constantine , and other symbols referred to in various Masonic Orders . The second chapter — on " Masons ' Marks "—speaks for itself ; and the orig in of " Merchants' Marks" as a substitute for armorial
bearings will be attentively perused by every lover of heraldry . The fourth chapter is eminently practical iu its observations as to the construction of monograms , and the author , in referring to the different st yles adopted , draws especial attention to the picturesque character of
the Anglo-Hibernian school of caligraphy , which was based orig inally upon quaint Runic carvings and supplemented by p ictorial representations of birds and animals . We shall give a brief extract from Bro Bern ' s work at a future period , and in the meantime heartily recommend our readers to stud y "Monograms" themselves .
NEW CoNconn LODGE OF INSTRUCTION . — Bro . Jas . Terry will work the ceremonies of Consecration and Installation of the above Lodge , ( held at tho Rosemary Branch , Iloxton , ) on Wednesday , the Otli . BRO . IlKitii FORMES , the celebrated basso , after a lengthened tour makes his first appearance at the
Princess' Theatre , as anaetor , in Shukespere ' s play of " Shyleck , " on the 2 nd of June . AT TUK MASONIC HALL , 1-1 , Bedford Row , a club is held on tlie first Tuesday in every month , called the " Club of True Hig hlanders . " It was established in 181 o for the relief of distressed Scotchmen ; most
of the members dress in highland costume . A numerous and convivial meeting was held on Tuesday last , the chief , Bro . W . G . Hepburn , occupying the chair . The lion . see . read the minutes of last meeting and the half-yearly balance-sheet , and stated the amount ofthe funds in hand to bo . . £ . ' ) 97 . Afler every
toast , which are given with Highland honours , the p iper walked round tho room playing a tune on the bagpipes . A reel was danced by four members of the club in full Hig hland costume , and several membera and visitors sang some very excellent songs , both English and Scotch . The hall , which was decorated iu lhe Gothic style , looked very picturesque . It
was announced that the annual Shinnic Match , and other sports , would take place on Monday , June 21 st , opposite the Prince of Wales Tavern , Blackheath . To all lovers of Scottish games this will be an interesting occasion . A very pleasant evening was snout , at the conclusion of which the entire company , in true Scottish fashion , sang " Aul . l Lang Syne . "
Prov. Grand Chapter Of R. A. Masons N. And E. Yorkshire .
PROV . GRAND CHAPTER OF R . A . MASONS N . AND E . YORKSHIRE .
A Provincial Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons , of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , was holden by special appointment iu the Old Globe Chapter , Scarborough , on Wednesday , l !) th May , when there were present : — -M . E . Comp . John Pearson Bell , Esq ., M . D ., Grand Snp . of North and East Ridings , Yorkshire , Z .: E . Comps . John Kemp ,
jun . ( 294 ) , Prov . Grand H . ; Rev . J . E . Mayne Young , ALA . ( 236 ) , Prov . J . ; Michael Charles Peek (¦ 250 ) , Prov . S . E . ; John Walker ( 57 ) , Prov . S . N . ; Walter Reynolds ( 250 ) , Prov . Asst . Soj . ; Bichard Welsh Hollon ( 236 ' ) , Prov . Treas . ; William Lawton ( 236 ) , Prov . Registrar ; John N . Seherling ( 250 ) , Prov . S . B ; Dr . S . IL Armitage ( 200 ) , Prov . D . C . ;
Comps . Henry Grove ( 2 ( 10 ) , as Prov . Organist ; John Ward ( 236 ) , Prov . I . J . ; William Johnson ( 57 ) , Prov . O . J . ; Comps . Wm . Tesseynnui ( 57 ) , J . Groves ( 200 ) , J . Balmford ( 23 G ) , J . Thompson ( 250 ) P . G . S . ' s ; together with the following Principals and Past Principals of the Chapters in the Province , : —E . Comps . W . B . Hay , M . D ., P . Z . —Z ., J . Walter , H .,
M . W . Clarke , P . Z ., Humber Chapter , 57 , Hull ; W . F . Rooke , M . D ., Z ., W . T . Farthing , IL , H . A . Williamson , J ., J . W . Woodall , P . Z ., J . F . Spurr , P . Z ., Old Globe Chapter , 200 , Scarborough ; Rev . J . E . M . Young , Z ., 'i'hos . Cooper , P . Z ., Wm . Cowling , P . Z , WUL Layton , P . Z ., R . W . Hollon , P . Z ., J . March , P . Z ., Zetland Chapter , 230 , York ;
Walter Reynolds , Z , Geo . Hardy , J ., M . C . Peck , P . Z ., Minerva Chapter , 25 <> , Hull ; J . Kemp , Z ., Constitutional Chapter , 294 , Beverley ; J . N . Law son , Z ., and Wm . Wood , P . Z ., Britannia Chapter , 312 , Whitby ; J . Storey , Marwood Chapter , 602 , Middlesborough ; also many visiting Companions . The Provincial Grand Chapter having been opened
in ancient and solemn firm , the minutes of the last Prov . G . Chapter , held 25 th March 1868 , were read and confirmed . The various Chapters theii communicated , all of which ( with the exception of the King Edwin Chapter . Malton ) , were represented . The bye-laws for tliegovcriinientoftlieProvinci . il Grand Chapter were then submitted for confirmation .
When , on the proposition of Comp . Cowling , it was resolved " That bye-laws 3 be altered so that the fee of honour on re-appointment should be half that on first appointment . " The bye-laws ( with the above amendment ) were then finally confirmed . Comp Sruun then moved "That the sum of . five guineas be voted to the Palestine Exploration Fund , " which was dulv seconded .
Comp . COWLING moved , an amendment , "That ten guineas be voted for the above object , " which was seconded by Comp . MARCH , and supported by the Prov . GRAND REGISTRAR ; whereupon Comp . Spurr withdrew his motion , and the amendment wan curried unanimously . The Prov . GRAND TREASURER moved "That the
sum of twenty-five pounds be voted to tho Zetland Commemoration Fund , " which was seconded b y Comp . Ur . ROOKE and carried unanimously . The M . E . GRAND SUI ' ERINTKNDKNT then appointed tho following Provincial Grand Ollieers Cwith the exception of Provincial Grand Treasurer , who was re-elected by the Provincial Grand Chapter ) : —
E . Comp . John N . Lawson ... 312 Prov . 0 . II . „ AV . T . l- ' urlliing ... 2 fl « „ J . „ Michael Cha . . . Peek . 250 „ Scribe K . „ ( Icorgo Hardy ... 2 & 0 „ Scribe N . ,, II . A . Williamson ... 200 „ p . Sojourner . „ William Hood ... 312 „ 1 st Asst . Soj . ,.
„ liicharil W . Hollon 230 „ Treasurer . ,, William I . awtou ... 230 „ Heyistrur . „ John Thompson ... 2 . 0 „ Sword bearer „ William Tesseyman 57 „ St . lr . l bearer . I ) . Ii . I . ams . y ... SI I ,. I ) , of . C . „ Oorgc lialml ' ord ... 23 ( 5 „ Organisi . Comp . John Ward 2 : 1 ( 5 „ Inner Janitor . ., William Johnson ... . 07 ., Outer Janitor .
The M . K . GRAND Surx . uiNTKN'DENT then offered some remarks upon the proceedings of the last Provincial Grand Chapter with reference to the efforts of himself and others for securing correctness and uniformity of ritual , ! ut stated that although the subject was now engaging the attention of the Craft generally , yet he feared some time would still elapse
before anything could be determined upon . He thanked the Companions for their large attendance , which manifested an increased attention to Royal Arch Masonry , and ho trusted that nothing would bc found wanting on his part to promote the succesa ofthe Provincial Grand Chapter , and stated that he should be always at their service . The M . E . Grand
. Superintendent then delivered an interesftmg address on the Antiquity ot * the Order , and stated that having received an invitation from the Britannia Chapter , he should hold the next Provincial Grand Chapter at Whitby .
The Provincial t . rand Chapter was then closed in ancient form and with solemn prayer . A banquet was held at the George Hotel the same veiling , at which the M . E . Grand Superiutenden presided . During the evening the greatest harmony and friendship prevailed .
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Royal Arch Masonry.
be no doubt that the most venerable man , in the world , as well as the infant just bom , alike perished in the general destruction . God having directed Noah , his tons , and his sons' wives to retire into the Ark , with the living creatures
he had selected , the deluge commenced , in the year of tho world 1656 , aud everything was swallowed up in the waters . The most superb cities and monuments were destroyed , and the
marble column erected by Enoch did not escape the action of the powerful elements , but by divine permission the column of brass resisted the force of tho water , and in this manner the sons of Noah were enabled to transmit to future
ages the knowledge of those important sciences which have contributed so much to the welfare of the human race It is also asserted that the Book of Enoch was given into the charge of Ham ,
" With strict command , Within that Ark securely to enshrine for preservation . These the tables were ; Of which tiadilion tells , by Hum preserved From deluge , und in Egypt since laid up
In temples , though concealed by hireling priests , But not from Moses , skilled it Egypt ' s lore , To whom on Sinui they were renewed . " Ihraud .
Japhet also carried into the ark images sculptured by his owu hand , which are supposed to have prefigured the future races of man , but which eventuall y gave rise to idolatry when their ori gin was foi gotten .
The sacred Scriptures subsequentl y record tlie bondage of the children of Israel to the Egyytians , and their exodus from the land of the Pharaohs under the conduct of their leader Moses . Another Masonic tradition states that
in a certain battle the Ark of Alliance was lost in the forest and the same was found b y the roaring of a lion , who ceased to roar and crouched on the ground meekl y on the approach of the Israelites , although the said lion had just
devoured a number of E gyptians who attempted to carry off the Ark . The lion had the key of the Ark secure in his mouth , but dropped it when he saw the High I ' riest advance , and then retired without offering any violence to tho chosen
people . Upon tho key wo again quote from Mackey : — " In ono of the hi ghest degrees of tho Ancient and Accepted Rite we find the following cxplanauation of the symbolism of tho key which is
equally applicable to Royal Arch Masonry . ' Tlie key demonstrates that having obtained the key to our sublime mysteries , tho Mason , if he behaves with justice , fervency and zeal to his companions , will soou arrive at the true meaning of
the Masonic society . ' Hut the symbolism is hero still further extended . It is within , the sacred pages of the law that this invaluable key is found which teaches us that it is onl y in the revelations of the Supreme Architect of tho Universe that Divine Truth is to be discovered . "
ON Thursday week the remains of Bro . Owdcn , who for some years had kept the Golden Lion , iu Kingstreet , Smitlilield , were interred in Abney-park Cemetery . Having passed through all the grades of Freemasonry , he was followed to the grave hy the W . M . and several P . M . ' s and members ot the Wellington
Lodge . Ar THB ANNUAL MEETING of the Koyal Dramatic College , at the Adelphi Theatre , on the : 11 st inst ., Bro . Benj . Wobstcrinthochuir , the secretary , Bro . J . W . Anson , read the report , and announced that the annual
benefit iu aid of the college would take pluco at Drury LanoTlieatre , on Juno 12 th . lie also stated that the lato respected Bro . Thos . Powrio had bequeathed a valuable property in Dundee to the college , und that the funds were in a prosperous state . A vote of thanks was then unanimously accorded to the worthy Master , Bro . ISenj . Webster .
Reviews.
Reviews .
» " The Freemason , " St . Louis , Mo ., U . S . A . We are much p leased with our namesake , notwithstanding the editorial dissent from our exposition of English Masonic law respecting the admission ot maimed candidates into the Order .
VV e shall always do battle for the real landmarks of the Craft ; but tlie practice in England since the establishment of a speculative Grand Lodge must surely count for something with other Grand Bodies who have all derived their existence , as well as their code of iurisprudence , from the Grand
Lodge of England However , wc have not at present leisure to argue the question at length , but our worthy contemporary may rest assured that upon this point wo represent faithfull y the dictum of English Masonio authorities . In this number we gladly insert au article from The Freemason of St . Louis , to which we wish every
success . " Monograms , " by Bro . D . G BERRI , Engraver to II . M . Post-office , 36 , Hi gh Holborn . Iu an age when the study of ancient symbolism has become almost universall y diffused , the importance of many post-Christian hieroglyphics is not sufficiently estimated . We are ready to trace ,
with Layard , the sculptured enigmas on the walls of Nineveh , or the erypto-graphic emblems of the E gyp tians , while we overlook the ori g in and significance of more modern symbols . Bro . Berri , in the splendid little volume now before uswhich we may say , en passant , is a marvel of the printing art , very opportunely presents us with the results of his researches into the history of
monograms . The work is divided into four chapters—1 , "Of Monograms in general ; " 2 , "Masons ' Marks ; " 3 , " Merchants' -Marks ; " 4 , " On the Construction of Monograms ;"—and is profusely embellished with plates representing the principal
monograms aud marks used before and during the mcdia } vul ages . Almost every page in this handsome volume contains allusions peculiarly interesting to the Masonic fraternity . Thus , in the first chapter , Bro , Berri elucidates the devices
known as the trip le tau , the cross of Constantine , and other symbols referred to in various Masonic Orders . The second chapter — on " Masons ' Marks "—speaks for itself ; and the orig in of " Merchants' Marks" as a substitute for armorial
bearings will be attentively perused by every lover of heraldry . The fourth chapter is eminently practical iu its observations as to the construction of monograms , and the author , in referring to the different st yles adopted , draws especial attention to the picturesque character of
the Anglo-Hibernian school of caligraphy , which was based orig inally upon quaint Runic carvings and supplemented by p ictorial representations of birds and animals . We shall give a brief extract from Bro Bern ' s work at a future period , and in the meantime heartily recommend our readers to stud y "Monograms" themselves .
NEW CoNconn LODGE OF INSTRUCTION . — Bro . Jas . Terry will work the ceremonies of Consecration and Installation of the above Lodge , ( held at tho Rosemary Branch , Iloxton , ) on Wednesday , the Otli . BRO . IlKitii FORMES , the celebrated basso , after a lengthened tour makes his first appearance at the
Princess' Theatre , as anaetor , in Shukespere ' s play of " Shyleck , " on the 2 nd of June . AT TUK MASONIC HALL , 1-1 , Bedford Row , a club is held on tlie first Tuesday in every month , called the " Club of True Hig hlanders . " It was established in 181 o for the relief of distressed Scotchmen ; most
of the members dress in highland costume . A numerous and convivial meeting was held on Tuesday last , the chief , Bro . W . G . Hepburn , occupying the chair . The lion . see . read the minutes of last meeting and the half-yearly balance-sheet , and stated the amount ofthe funds in hand to bo . . £ . ' ) 97 . Afler every
toast , which are given with Highland honours , the p iper walked round tho room playing a tune on the bagpipes . A reel was danced by four members of the club in full Hig hland costume , and several membera and visitors sang some very excellent songs , both English and Scotch . The hall , which was decorated iu lhe Gothic style , looked very picturesque . It
was announced that the annual Shinnic Match , and other sports , would take place on Monday , June 21 st , opposite the Prince of Wales Tavern , Blackheath . To all lovers of Scottish games this will be an interesting occasion . A very pleasant evening was snout , at the conclusion of which the entire company , in true Scottish fashion , sang " Aul . l Lang Syne . "
Prov. Grand Chapter Of R. A. Masons N. And E. Yorkshire .
PROV . GRAND CHAPTER OF R . A . MASONS N . AND E . YORKSHIRE .
A Provincial Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons , of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , was holden by special appointment iu the Old Globe Chapter , Scarborough , on Wednesday , l !) th May , when there were present : — -M . E . Comp . John Pearson Bell , Esq ., M . D ., Grand Snp . of North and East Ridings , Yorkshire , Z .: E . Comps . John Kemp ,
jun . ( 294 ) , Prov . Grand H . ; Rev . J . E . Mayne Young , ALA . ( 236 ) , Prov . J . ; Michael Charles Peek (¦ 250 ) , Prov . S . E . ; John Walker ( 57 ) , Prov . S . N . ; Walter Reynolds ( 250 ) , Prov . Asst . Soj . ; Bichard Welsh Hollon ( 236 ' ) , Prov . Treas . ; William Lawton ( 236 ) , Prov . Registrar ; John N . Seherling ( 250 ) , Prov . S . B ; Dr . S . IL Armitage ( 200 ) , Prov . D . C . ;
Comps . Henry Grove ( 2 ( 10 ) , as Prov . Organist ; John Ward ( 236 ) , Prov . I . J . ; William Johnson ( 57 ) , Prov . O . J . ; Comps . Wm . Tesseynnui ( 57 ) , J . Groves ( 200 ) , J . Balmford ( 23 G ) , J . Thompson ( 250 ) P . G . S . ' s ; together with the following Principals and Past Principals of the Chapters in the Province , : —E . Comps . W . B . Hay , M . D ., P . Z . —Z ., J . Walter , H .,
M . W . Clarke , P . Z ., Humber Chapter , 57 , Hull ; W . F . Rooke , M . D ., Z ., W . T . Farthing , IL , H . A . Williamson , J ., J . W . Woodall , P . Z ., J . F . Spurr , P . Z ., Old Globe Chapter , 200 , Scarborough ; Rev . J . E . M . Young , Z ., 'i'hos . Cooper , P . Z ., Wm . Cowling , P . Z , WUL Layton , P . Z ., R . W . Hollon , P . Z ., J . March , P . Z ., Zetland Chapter , 230 , York ;
Walter Reynolds , Z , Geo . Hardy , J ., M . C . Peck , P . Z ., Minerva Chapter , 25 <> , Hull ; J . Kemp , Z ., Constitutional Chapter , 294 , Beverley ; J . N . Law son , Z ., and Wm . Wood , P . Z ., Britannia Chapter , 312 , Whitby ; J . Storey , Marwood Chapter , 602 , Middlesborough ; also many visiting Companions . The Provincial Grand Chapter having been opened
in ancient and solemn firm , the minutes of the last Prov . G . Chapter , held 25 th March 1868 , were read and confirmed . The various Chapters theii communicated , all of which ( with the exception of the King Edwin Chapter . Malton ) , were represented . The bye-laws for tliegovcriinientoftlieProvinci . il Grand Chapter were then submitted for confirmation .
When , on the proposition of Comp . Cowling , it was resolved " That bye-laws 3 be altered so that the fee of honour on re-appointment should be half that on first appointment . " The bye-laws ( with the above amendment ) were then finally confirmed . Comp Sruun then moved "That the sum of . five guineas be voted to the Palestine Exploration Fund , " which was dulv seconded .
Comp . COWLING moved , an amendment , "That ten guineas be voted for the above object , " which was seconded by Comp . MARCH , and supported by the Prov . GRAND REGISTRAR ; whereupon Comp . Spurr withdrew his motion , and the amendment wan curried unanimously . The Prov . GRAND TREASURER moved "That the
sum of twenty-five pounds be voted to tho Zetland Commemoration Fund , " which was seconded b y Comp . Ur . ROOKE and carried unanimously . The M . E . GRAND SUI ' ERINTKNDKNT then appointed tho following Provincial Grand Ollieers Cwith the exception of Provincial Grand Treasurer , who was re-elected by the Provincial Grand Chapter ) : —
E . Comp . John N . Lawson ... 312 Prov . 0 . II . „ AV . T . l- ' urlliing ... 2 fl « „ J . „ Michael Cha . . . Peek . 250 „ Scribe K . „ ( Icorgo Hardy ... 2 & 0 „ Scribe N . ,, II . A . Williamson ... 200 „ p . Sojourner . „ William Hood ... 312 „ 1 st Asst . Soj . ,.
„ liicharil W . Hollon 230 „ Treasurer . ,, William I . awtou ... 230 „ Heyistrur . „ John Thompson ... 2 . 0 „ Sword bearer „ William Tesseyman 57 „ St . lr . l bearer . I ) . Ii . I . ams . y ... SI I ,. I ) , of . C . „ Oorgc lialml ' ord ... 23 ( 5 „ Organisi . Comp . John Ward 2 : 1 ( 5 „ Inner Janitor . ., William Johnson ... . 07 ., Outer Janitor .
The M . K . GRAND Surx . uiNTKN'DENT then offered some remarks upon the proceedings of the last Provincial Grand Chapter with reference to the efforts of himself and others for securing correctness and uniformity of ritual , ! ut stated that although the subject was now engaging the attention of the Craft generally , yet he feared some time would still elapse
before anything could be determined upon . He thanked the Companions for their large attendance , which manifested an increased attention to Royal Arch Masonry , and ho trusted that nothing would bc found wanting on his part to promote the succesa ofthe Provincial Grand Chapter , and stated that he should be always at their service . The M . E . Grand
. Superintendent then delivered an interesftmg address on the Antiquity ot * the Order , and stated that having received an invitation from the Britannia Chapter , he should hold the next Provincial Grand Chapter at Whitby .
The Provincial t . rand Chapter was then closed in ancient form and with solemn prayer . A banquet was held at the George Hotel the same veiling , at which the M . E . Grand Superiutenden presided . During the evening the greatest harmony and friendship prevailed .