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granted , but at the same time he thought the law would have to be altered to enable them to do it . Comp . Savage was afraid . hat if the petition was deferred a delay of six or nine months would take place . On a division the petition was rejected by
sixteen votes to three . The Committee also reported that they have received a petition—7 . From Companions John Henderson Scott as Z . John St . Clair as H ., George Smith as J ., and six others , for a Chapter to be attached to the Union Lodge , No . 38 , Chichester , to be
called the Cyrus Chapter , and to meet at the Council Chamber , Chichester , in the county of Sussex . The petition was regular in form , except that one of the signatories , exalted in May , of which he had given proof , was not yet registered . The Committee therefore recommended that
subject to the companion referred to being registered , the prayer of the petition be granted . The following note was added . " The Companion here referred to has been duly registered since the date of this report . " The Board of General Purposes having called the attention of the Committee to a resolution
passed at the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge on the third of June last , increasing the salaries of the officials in the Graud Secretary ' s office , of which Grand Chapter , by arrangement , paid one-fifth , and inviting the co-operation ot
Grand Chapter , so far as it was concerned , in such resolution , the Committee recommended Grand Chapter to concur in that resolution . Comp . Savage proposed the adoption of this recommendation .
Comp . Browse m seconding it said he had much pleasure in doing so , because the duties of the office , which were admirably performed , had very much increased of late years . Carried unanimously . The Grand Scribe E . having submitted a letter
he had received from the Grand Registrar of the Grand Chapter of Ireland , with reference to its connection with the degree of Mark Master , the Committee begged to recommend the same to the consideration of the Grand Chapter . The letter was then read by Comp . Savage .
It expressed the desire of the Grand Chapter of Ireland to recognise the Grand Mark Lodge of England , but desiring always to be on the same friendly footing as it is now with the Supreme Grand Chapter of England , and wished first of all to bave tbe views of the Supreme Grand
Chapter . Comp . Snell proposed , and Comp . F . Binckes seconded , "That the letter be printed and circulated among Royal Arch Companions , and taken into consideration at the next Grand Chapter . " The motion was carried nem . con .
Comp . Snell—I hope the Grand Scribe E . will acknowledge the receipt of that letter . Comp . Buss—He has done so . A motion was then carried to reprint the R . A . Regulations as they were out of print .
On the motion of Comp . Browse , seconded by Comp . Major Creaton , £ 1 , 500 was voted for equal division among the thiee Masonic institutions , the £ 500 to the Benevolent Institution to be shared equally by the old men and old women .
Comp . Sandeman brought up the following portion of the Committee ' s report , which was recommended at a sitting on the 20 th ult ., when he presided . — At a special meeting , the Committee , having taken into consideration the proceedings of
Grand Chapter of the 6 th of May , -874 , —in reference to the powers of Grand Superintendents in the colonies to grant dispensations for the ad interim meeting of new chapters , — and the resolution passed thereat , viz : — " That the matter be referred to the
Committee of General ' , Purposes , with instructions to consider , report to , and propose at the next meeting of Grand Chapter , such alterations in the law , if acy , or addition to the authority of the M . E . Z ., as they may think it proper for thc
Grand Chapter to make in reference to the formation of new chapters in districts remote from England . " beg to recommend that the regulations passed on the 7 th of May , 1873 , viz .: —
Supreme Grand Chapter.
" In a Province or District for wliich a Superintendent is appointed , the Petition must first be transmitted to him for his recommendation or opinion , but such Superintendent shall have no power to authorize the temporary working of any
Chapter pending the transmission of such Petition to England , the consideration thereof , and report thereon by the General Committee , and grant of a Charter inconsequence by the Grand Chapter , " be repealed , and that the following law be substituted , and form Article 3 , page 15 , of the
Royal Arch Regulations , viz . : — 3 . "That so far as relates to the formation of new Chapter in the Colonies and Districts remote from England , the M . E . the First Grand Principal is authorized in such cases as he may think fit , to grant by Patent the same power to district the
Grand Superintendents in reference to granting of dispensations for the formation of new Chapters , as that which the W . M . Grand Master exercises in regard to District Grand Masters for the formation of new lodges , subject at all times to a petition for a Charter , being submitted
to , and being finally approved by the Supreme Grand Chapter . " In bringing it before Grand Chapter , Co-vip . Sandeman referred to the discussion which took place on the subject at the last meeting of Grand Chapter , ancl to the discussion which followed thereon . He also repeated the statements as to
the difficulties which were experienced in the colonies in establishing chapters where Companions were far separated from each other , and only met in anything like numbers on some great occasion . At these times a chapter could be easily established , but if it was not done at that particular time the chances were it would
not be done at all . Comp . Ransom seconded the motion , which was then put and carried . Comp . Hamilton—Before we go oft * this subject I might perhaps throw out a suggestion to the Committee of General Purposes that when
they arc considering these laws again it will be as well to assimilate in every respect the Grand Superintendents to the District Grand Masters ; because it is at present held that the Grand Superintendent cannot delegate his powers to anyone . When I left Jamaica the papers used
to be sent to me which I thought could be signed by my Second Principal . I do not see why a First Principal should not be able to delegate his powers to the second in command , in the same way as in the Craft , a Prov . Grand Master can delegate his powers to the Deputy Provincial Grand Master . This I throw out for the
consideration of the Committee . Comp . Savage—we will consider it . The Grand Chapter was then formally closed and adjourned .
Masonic Tidings.
Masonic Tidings .
The Times states , as is seen below , that the prohibition against Freemasonry has been withdrawn in Austria" A Vienna Paper states that thc prohibition of Freemasonry in Austria has been repealed . " The Daily News , on the contrary , states that
" It is officially announced that the petition of the Freemasons requesting permission to establish lodges in Austria has been definitively refused . " When doctors difter who can agree ? Perhaps some German Brother can enlig hten us .
We have received the programme for the reception of Bro . H . R . H ., the Prince of Wales , on Friday , August 14 th , at Plymouth . We trust that it may lead to a most successful and
satisfactory grand assembly . We are a little surprised to note that the two Provincial Grand Lodges of Devon and Cornwall should officially style themselves " The United Grand Lodges" of Devon and Cornwall .
There arc 43 Grand Lodges in the United States ; besides these there are five in North America : Canada , Quebec , New Brunswick , Nova Scotia , and British Columbia , making in all 4 8 , with 8 , 646 lodges , and 554 , 758 members . Bro . W . B . Burrel ' s interesting photogram has been received with many thanks .
Freemasonry In New South Wales.
FREEMASONRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES .
SYDNEY LODGE OF AUSTRALIA , 390 , E . C . —• This " senior" Lodge of tile colonies held ics ordinary meeting on Tuesday , the 7 th April , a _
Monday was a holiday . In the unavoidable absence of thc W . M ., James Faulkner Marshall , P . M . Selfe , with his usual ability , filled the chair . Five candidates were accepted and one was withdrawn , in consequence of the ab 3 cr . ee
of the proposer . Two candidates were mitia ' . ed , and the ceremony was performed very impressively . Twelve pounds were voted to " an old Mason , " and the same amount was cordially given to an aged widow of a brother . After
"labour , " tho brethren adjourned to tne refresnment room , when the Junior Warden superintended the Craft to tlie satisfaction of all the brethren . A most enjoyable evening was .. pen !' , ancl the brethren , though loth to sep irate ,
retired at a reasonable hour . This lodge held its ordinary meeting on Monday , 5 th Mav , the W . M . in the chair . Three candidates were . accepted , ancl four initiated , and two were passed to the F . C . Degree .
ROKERT BURNS LODGE or AUSTRALIA No 817 , E . C . —The regular monthl y meeting took place on May 1 ith , pursuant to summonses , aud was opened by Bro . P . M . Cassidy , in the absence of the W . M ., at ten minutes to eight o ' clock .
Minutes of the previous monthl y meeting were read and confirmed . A good muster of members were present , and also a large number of visitors were chiefly invited . The dais was crowded with Past Masters and Grand Lodge Oilicers ,
among whom wns one reverend brother from Ballarat , Victoria . At the conclusion of the reading of the minutes , the W . M . entered the . lodge , took the chair , and explained the cause of his being late . The ballot for a joining member
was deferred to the next monthly meeting , on account of some inaccuracy iu the proposition . Three candidates were balloted for and elected , one of whom , together with one previous ! v balloted for , but wdio had been unable to attend
at the previous meeting , were introduced and regularly initiated iuto the mysteries of Freemasonry , according to ancient usage ; Bro . P . M . Cassidy delivered the charge , and Bro . P . M . Webster , a visitor , explained the first
tracingboard . Letters were read from various correspondents , and commented on , as likewise a circular from the Secretary of a committee formed to establish _ General Lodgeof instruction . The claims of this lodge on the body of Freemasons , under
the English Constitution , in the City , were ably advocated by Bros . P . M . ' s Cassidy and Mitchell . It was decided that such a lodge was essential , and should be supported by this lodge . On the motion of Bro . J . W . Cohen , seconded by Bro .
P . M . Charlton , Bros . P . M . Mitchell and S . W . Isaacs were elected delegates of this lodge to represent it at the General Lodge of Instruction . The following notice of motion was then given by Bro . P . M . Charlton , and seconded by Bro .
P . M . Mitchell , "That the sum of ^ 3 3 s . be voted as the subscription of this lodge for the present year to the General Lodge of Instruetii . n . '' This being the whole of the business , the lodge
closed in peace and harmony at n p . m . Ihe brethren and visitors were then entertained at a banquet , elegantly provided by Bro . Cripps ; a happy hour was spent , and all retired highly pleased witli thc way tlie evening was passed ,
LODGE WOOLI . OOMOOLOO , No . 3 S 6 , S . C . — Monthly meeting , Munday , April 27 th , 1 S 74 . The lodge opened at 7 . 50 p . m ., in the first or E . A . degree . There was a good attendance of officers , members , and visitors . The minutes
of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . two candidates were examined in the first or E . A . degree , after which the lodge was opened in the second or F . C . degree , and the brethren were duly passed as F . C . Freemasons , ami the
F . C . Lodge was lowered to the E . A . degree . A letter was received from a brother , thanking the lodge for assisting him when in distressed circumstances . There being no further business the lodge closed in peace and harmor . y at 9 . 50 p . m .
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Supreme Grand Chapter.
granted , but at the same time he thought the law would have to be altered to enable them to do it . Comp . Savage was afraid . hat if the petition was deferred a delay of six or nine months would take place . On a division the petition was rejected by
sixteen votes to three . The Committee also reported that they have received a petition—7 . From Companions John Henderson Scott as Z . John St . Clair as H ., George Smith as J ., and six others , for a Chapter to be attached to the Union Lodge , No . 38 , Chichester , to be
called the Cyrus Chapter , and to meet at the Council Chamber , Chichester , in the county of Sussex . The petition was regular in form , except that one of the signatories , exalted in May , of which he had given proof , was not yet registered . The Committee therefore recommended that
subject to the companion referred to being registered , the prayer of the petition be granted . The following note was added . " The Companion here referred to has been duly registered since the date of this report . " The Board of General Purposes having called the attention of the Committee to a resolution
passed at the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge on the third of June last , increasing the salaries of the officials in the Graud Secretary ' s office , of which Grand Chapter , by arrangement , paid one-fifth , and inviting the co-operation ot
Grand Chapter , so far as it was concerned , in such resolution , the Committee recommended Grand Chapter to concur in that resolution . Comp . Savage proposed the adoption of this recommendation .
Comp . Browse m seconding it said he had much pleasure in doing so , because the duties of the office , which were admirably performed , had very much increased of late years . Carried unanimously . The Grand Scribe E . having submitted a letter
he had received from the Grand Registrar of the Grand Chapter of Ireland , with reference to its connection with the degree of Mark Master , the Committee begged to recommend the same to the consideration of the Grand Chapter . The letter was then read by Comp . Savage .
It expressed the desire of the Grand Chapter of Ireland to recognise the Grand Mark Lodge of England , but desiring always to be on the same friendly footing as it is now with the Supreme Grand Chapter of England , and wished first of all to bave tbe views of the Supreme Grand
Chapter . Comp . Snell proposed , and Comp . F . Binckes seconded , "That the letter be printed and circulated among Royal Arch Companions , and taken into consideration at the next Grand Chapter . " The motion was carried nem . con .
Comp . Snell—I hope the Grand Scribe E . will acknowledge the receipt of that letter . Comp . Buss—He has done so . A motion was then carried to reprint the R . A . Regulations as they were out of print .
On the motion of Comp . Browse , seconded by Comp . Major Creaton , £ 1 , 500 was voted for equal division among the thiee Masonic institutions , the £ 500 to the Benevolent Institution to be shared equally by the old men and old women .
Comp . Sandeman brought up the following portion of the Committee ' s report , which was recommended at a sitting on the 20 th ult ., when he presided . — At a special meeting , the Committee , having taken into consideration the proceedings of
Grand Chapter of the 6 th of May , -874 , —in reference to the powers of Grand Superintendents in the colonies to grant dispensations for the ad interim meeting of new chapters , — and the resolution passed thereat , viz : — " That the matter be referred to the
Committee of General ' , Purposes , with instructions to consider , report to , and propose at the next meeting of Grand Chapter , such alterations in the law , if acy , or addition to the authority of the M . E . Z ., as they may think it proper for thc
Grand Chapter to make in reference to the formation of new chapters in districts remote from England . " beg to recommend that the regulations passed on the 7 th of May , 1873 , viz .: —
Supreme Grand Chapter.
" In a Province or District for wliich a Superintendent is appointed , the Petition must first be transmitted to him for his recommendation or opinion , but such Superintendent shall have no power to authorize the temporary working of any
Chapter pending the transmission of such Petition to England , the consideration thereof , and report thereon by the General Committee , and grant of a Charter inconsequence by the Grand Chapter , " be repealed , and that the following law be substituted , and form Article 3 , page 15 , of the
Royal Arch Regulations , viz . : — 3 . "That so far as relates to the formation of new Chapter in the Colonies and Districts remote from England , the M . E . the First Grand Principal is authorized in such cases as he may think fit , to grant by Patent the same power to district the
Grand Superintendents in reference to granting of dispensations for the formation of new Chapters , as that which the W . M . Grand Master exercises in regard to District Grand Masters for the formation of new lodges , subject at all times to a petition for a Charter , being submitted
to , and being finally approved by the Supreme Grand Chapter . " In bringing it before Grand Chapter , Co-vip . Sandeman referred to the discussion which took place on the subject at the last meeting of Grand Chapter , ancl to the discussion which followed thereon . He also repeated the statements as to
the difficulties which were experienced in the colonies in establishing chapters where Companions were far separated from each other , and only met in anything like numbers on some great occasion . At these times a chapter could be easily established , but if it was not done at that particular time the chances were it would
not be done at all . Comp . Ransom seconded the motion , which was then put and carried . Comp . Hamilton—Before we go oft * this subject I might perhaps throw out a suggestion to the Committee of General Purposes that when
they arc considering these laws again it will be as well to assimilate in every respect the Grand Superintendents to the District Grand Masters ; because it is at present held that the Grand Superintendent cannot delegate his powers to anyone . When I left Jamaica the papers used
to be sent to me which I thought could be signed by my Second Principal . I do not see why a First Principal should not be able to delegate his powers to the second in command , in the same way as in the Craft , a Prov . Grand Master can delegate his powers to the Deputy Provincial Grand Master . This I throw out for the
consideration of the Committee . Comp . Savage—we will consider it . The Grand Chapter was then formally closed and adjourned .
Masonic Tidings.
Masonic Tidings .
The Times states , as is seen below , that the prohibition against Freemasonry has been withdrawn in Austria" A Vienna Paper states that thc prohibition of Freemasonry in Austria has been repealed . " The Daily News , on the contrary , states that
" It is officially announced that the petition of the Freemasons requesting permission to establish lodges in Austria has been definitively refused . " When doctors difter who can agree ? Perhaps some German Brother can enlig hten us .
We have received the programme for the reception of Bro . H . R . H ., the Prince of Wales , on Friday , August 14 th , at Plymouth . We trust that it may lead to a most successful and
satisfactory grand assembly . We are a little surprised to note that the two Provincial Grand Lodges of Devon and Cornwall should officially style themselves " The United Grand Lodges" of Devon and Cornwall .
There arc 43 Grand Lodges in the United States ; besides these there are five in North America : Canada , Quebec , New Brunswick , Nova Scotia , and British Columbia , making in all 4 8 , with 8 , 646 lodges , and 554 , 758 members . Bro . W . B . Burrel ' s interesting photogram has been received with many thanks .
Freemasonry In New South Wales.
FREEMASONRY IN NEW SOUTH WALES .
SYDNEY LODGE OF AUSTRALIA , 390 , E . C . —• This " senior" Lodge of tile colonies held ics ordinary meeting on Tuesday , the 7 th April , a _
Monday was a holiday . In the unavoidable absence of thc W . M ., James Faulkner Marshall , P . M . Selfe , with his usual ability , filled the chair . Five candidates were accepted and one was withdrawn , in consequence of the ab 3 cr . ee
of the proposer . Two candidates were mitia ' . ed , and the ceremony was performed very impressively . Twelve pounds were voted to " an old Mason , " and the same amount was cordially given to an aged widow of a brother . After
"labour , " tho brethren adjourned to tne refresnment room , when the Junior Warden superintended the Craft to tlie satisfaction of all the brethren . A most enjoyable evening was .. pen !' , ancl the brethren , though loth to sep irate ,
retired at a reasonable hour . This lodge held its ordinary meeting on Monday , 5 th Mav , the W . M . in the chair . Three candidates were . accepted , ancl four initiated , and two were passed to the F . C . Degree .
ROKERT BURNS LODGE or AUSTRALIA No 817 , E . C . —The regular monthl y meeting took place on May 1 ith , pursuant to summonses , aud was opened by Bro . P . M . Cassidy , in the absence of the W . M ., at ten minutes to eight o ' clock .
Minutes of the previous monthl y meeting were read and confirmed . A good muster of members were present , and also a large number of visitors were chiefly invited . The dais was crowded with Past Masters and Grand Lodge Oilicers ,
among whom wns one reverend brother from Ballarat , Victoria . At the conclusion of the reading of the minutes , the W . M . entered the . lodge , took the chair , and explained the cause of his being late . The ballot for a joining member
was deferred to the next monthly meeting , on account of some inaccuracy iu the proposition . Three candidates were balloted for and elected , one of whom , together with one previous ! v balloted for , but wdio had been unable to attend
at the previous meeting , were introduced and regularly initiated iuto the mysteries of Freemasonry , according to ancient usage ; Bro . P . M . Cassidy delivered the charge , and Bro . P . M . Webster , a visitor , explained the first
tracingboard . Letters were read from various correspondents , and commented on , as likewise a circular from the Secretary of a committee formed to establish _ General Lodgeof instruction . The claims of this lodge on the body of Freemasons , under
the English Constitution , in the City , were ably advocated by Bros . P . M . ' s Cassidy and Mitchell . It was decided that such a lodge was essential , and should be supported by this lodge . On the motion of Bro . J . W . Cohen , seconded by Bro .
P . M . Charlton , Bros . P . M . Mitchell and S . W . Isaacs were elected delegates of this lodge to represent it at the General Lodge of Instruction . The following notice of motion was then given by Bro . P . M . Charlton , and seconded by Bro .
P . M . Mitchell , "That the sum of ^ 3 3 s . be voted as the subscription of this lodge for the present year to the General Lodge of Instruetii . n . '' This being the whole of the business , the lodge
closed in peace and harmony at n p . m . Ihe brethren and visitors were then entertained at a banquet , elegantly provided by Bro . Cripps ; a happy hour was spent , and all retired highly pleased witli thc way tlie evening was passed ,
LODGE WOOLI . OOMOOLOO , No . 3 S 6 , S . C . — Monthly meeting , Munday , April 27 th , 1 S 74 . The lodge opened at 7 . 50 p . m ., in the first or E . A . degree . There was a good attendance of officers , members , and visitors . The minutes
of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . two candidates were examined in the first or E . A . degree , after which the lodge was opened in the second or F . C . degree , and the brethren were duly passed as F . C . Freemasons , ami the
F . C . Lodge was lowered to the E . A . degree . A letter was received from a brother , thanking the lodge for assisting him when in distressed circumstances . There being no further business the lodge closed in peace and harmor . y at 9 . 50 p . m .