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The "Royal Gloucester"Royal Arch Chapter, Southampton, 1783-1883.
but some of its members obtained a warrant from the Grand Chapter of the " Moderns " in 1777 , the number being 13 , and the meetings were held in the Guildhall , its name being also the " Concord . " Possibly the constitution of this chapter led the " Atholl " Masons of the " Royal Gloucester " Lodge to act up to their privileges , for in 17 8 3 they determined to have a chapter formed in connection with No . 174 , the "Ancients" having the right lo meet in "Chapters , " to work the Ro 3 'al Arch by virtue oftheir Craft warrants .
The Minute Book before me ( small quarto , in its original boards and leather back ) recites the transactions of the chapter for some 50 years , the subsequent meetings being duly narrated in later volumes . On writing my last work , entitled " Origin of the English Rite of Freemasonry" ( 1884 ) ,
I was not aware of any other chapter of the " Ancients ' of which separate minutes were preserved ; but my friend , Bro . James Newton , of Bolton , tells me , No . 196 ( now No . 146 ) , of that town , also kept independent records of Royal Arch Chapter . The minutes of No . 174 Chapter commence as follows * .
The 7 th day of October , 17 S 3 . Bro . Archibald Macdonald , of Lodge No . 74 , under the Irish Registry , having this evening ( assisted by Bros . Macklin , Jones , and Graves , Arch Masons ) , at the request of the brethren of the lodge , held a chapter for the purpose of raising several brothers to this Sublime Degree in order to their holding a chapter in Southampton , the following brothers were accordingly raised , viz .: Bros . Antram , Cox , Blackman , Wylds , Flindell , and Budd .
Hence the chapter dates from October 7 th , 17 S 3 , so far as this minute book is concerned , but I think it more than likely that earlier meetings were held , though informally , the members of " Atholl" Lodges having , as I have stated , the right to hold chapters of the Royal Arch according to certain prescribed rules . The next minute is to the following effect : October 7 th , 17 S 3 . Bro . Macklin , Z . Bro . Antram . " ) „ Jones , H . „ Wylds . > Sc .
„ Graves , J . „ Budd . J Exalted Bro . Wood and Bro . Collins . Granted a certificate to Bro . Wood , he being about to leave this town . On August 4 th , 1784 , "A Lecture received from his Excellency" ( i . e ., the presiding Z . ) These Lectures were frequently delivered by Bro . Thomas Macklin , who was the First Principal for a great many years . On
Sep . 1 , 17 S 4 , Bro . J . Macklin , P . M . 174 . was exalted , the fee being a guinea " as usual , " and at the Chapter held on Oct . 6 th , a visitor was present from a "R . A . C . Portsmouth . " The date , "Nov . 3 , 1784 , " occurs , but no minutes , neither are there any for Dec . 1 , 1784 , though one was held , eleven members being present , according to the account oi the members' payments at end of the volume . The constitutional number of six
companions were present on Jan . 5 , 17 S 5 , but " Br . Budd being out of Town wilh the Keys , no Chapter was held . " For the information of modern absentees , I should like to add that Bro . Budd was fined two shillings . The officers apparently were named " Z ., H ., J ., " three Scribes and three Sojourners ; there being also a Treasurer . A Bro . J . Gatti is noted as being present from No . 53 , Liverpool , on Sep . 7 , 1785 . This
l . odtie , warranted in 175 6 , and again in 1775 . at Liverpool , was erased in 1807 . accoidiug to Bro . Gould ( " Atholl Lodges , " p . 14 ) . The first joining members seem tn have been elected on Nov . 2 , 1785 . The degree was doubtless chiefly conferre 1 upon Past Masters , but not invariably so , and brethren were passed through the chair , nominally , to qualify for the Royal Arch , il oiherwise eligible . Still , the degree was originally intended for
those who had been actual Masters of Lodges , and that particular feature of the early rules wa ; commended by Dr . Dassigny , in 1 744 . The third Sunday was fixed lor the monthly meeting , on Nov . 19 , 1786 , as with many other chapters , the "day ol rest" being considered then a most appropiate day for the ceremony , but such a fancy has long since been exploded . Thursday was adopted from Jan . 7 , 1790 . Brother D . McNorton , P . M . 79
( Gosport ) , was exalted on June 24 , 17 87 . This was an " Ancient Lodge , chartered in 1759 , and again re-issued in 1780 , at Gosport , where there was no " Modern " Chapter held j there was , however , one held at Portsmouth , No . 3 , of 176 9 ( one of the earliest in England ) , another at Southampton , No . 13 , of 1777 , as noted before , and the trio was completed for Hampshire , under the "Moderns" ( until after the "Union" ) by the accession of " Mount Horeb" Chapter , No . 178 , Portsea , of 1812 .
On August 17 , 1788 , the Chapter was favoured by having" Br . Laurence Dermott , late Deputy G . M ., " asa visitor , thirteen companions being present , which was an unusual number for that period , the meetings being poorly attended until March ist , 1790 , when , at an emergency chapter , fifteen companions were present , and three brethren " exalted to the Sublime Degree of Royal Arch Masons . "
The visitor's fee at the Chapter was fixed at sixpence each on Oct . 3 rd , 1792 . On March 20 th , 1793 , three brethren were proposed for exaltation , and " no objection being raised , they were unanimously approved of , and to under go the Painfull task at the ensuing Chapter , or first Convenient time . " On April 3 rd , the ceremony took place , one of the trio being Bro . Jacobs , who was first of all proposed on July ist , 1792 , but the decision was deferred " for 3 months . " It was agreed that " Every Br . ( of this
Society ) to pay Sixpence , every R . A . Night , wether they attend the duty of the Lodge or Not . " Several " Chapters " were not held owing to the indisposition of the Z . ( Bro . Thos . Macklin ) and sometimes because he was " from Home , " all tending to show he was the chief worker , and the brother on whom the members depended for the Ceremony , for many years . Bro . Longbotliam , " of Lodge No . 266 , Scarborough , was raised to the Sublime Degree of a R . A . M ., " on Aug . 7 , 1793 . The number is quoted in error for No . 267 , the present " Old Globe " Lodge , No . 200 , warranted
in 1791 . On March 5 th , 1794 , it is recorded that " Br . Macklin paid to the Ancient Grand Lodge by Order 2 . 2 . 0 . " The lamented Bro . J . R . Stebbing , D . Prov . G . M ., considered that this sum was for dues owing by Lodge No . 174 , and there is much in favour of the supposition , as at the time it is probable the brethren were ostensibly in favour of the " Modern " Warrant of 503 , and did not want the Treasurer ' s accounts to record such
a use of thc Funds . There were four visitors at the Chapter held on May 7 th , 1794 , two from Ireland , one from Scotland , and the other from No . 20 , Liverpool . This number for the Lodge was bought by some members of 27 6 , Liverpool , in 1792 . * Four brethren were proposed " to be made : Ext ., Supr ., Ext . R . A , Masons" on Dec . 3 rd , 1794 . "Each new Br . pay for the 3 Degrees , i . u . 6 . " This is their first mention in the volume , but they are often referred to afterwards . The first two were preliminary to the Royal Arch
The "Royal Gloucester"Royal Arch Chapter, Southampton, 1783-1883.
Degree , or at all events usually were so , but there are exceptions to this rule . We meet with these Degrees so early as 1763 . * A curious entry occurs under date January 7 th , 1795—" Paid Mr . Young for four Evangelists' arms , 2 . 2 . 0 . " B . Cox was exalted at the chapter held February 26 th , 1795 , by recommendation of "Robt . Leslie , Esq ., Grand Secry . " The sum of £ 1 us . was sent to the "Antient G . Lodge" on May 6 th , 1795 , which may have
been for certificates and registration of members . The two visitors from No . 90 , "E . R ., " present at the meeting of September 2 nd were probably connected with the lodge held in the 33 rd Regiment , on the "English Registry" ( " Ancients . " ) There were numerous visitors present at subsequent meetings hailing from Ireland , Scotland , and also the " Ancients . " In the " Chest on May 4 th , " 1796 , was the sum of £ 10 is . 5 d ., and more still was announced soon afterwards , as there was abundance of work .
Sixteen members agreed to the suspension of a companion on April 5 th , 1797 , for conduct unbecoming a man , " more particularly a Brother . " Evidently the companions helped the lodge financially from time to time , for on August Sth , 179 8 , "the desk in the lodge " was paid for "out of the R . A . Fund , " and so with other sums , and often it was a good use of the
money . "This day ( September 4 th , 1779 ) Cash Reed ., 2 / 6 , Cash Paid , 1 / -, the K . H . W . D . al the A . H . on acompt . of 24 Dutch Men of War being Taken by the English fleet . " f
It is remarkable to note the number of brethren who were exalted , though members far removed from Southampton , such as 257 , Belfast ; 287 , Jersey ; 354 , 10 th Batt . R . A ., in 1799 , and others from long distances . The sum of one guinea was paid on February 5 th , 1 S 00 , " to help pay their passage home " of " 16 men cast away . "
1 he chapter was again in plenty of funds , so they were utilised to pay certain dues on behalf of both the 174 , " Ancient , " and 503 , " Modern , " lodges on June 3 rd , 1 S 01 , and the rent of £ 5 5 s . per-half year appears to have been occasionally paid , which amount surely included the occupancy by the Craft lodge , with the two warrants . Cash was also lent Lodge 174 on February 7 th , 1816 , viz ., £ 6 15 s . 8 jd ., a note being made that the net
sum was 4 s . less as the purse was " short " that amount , and on nth March , 1811 , occurs the entry " Lent the K . T . 9 / 8 J . " This doubtless relates to the * ' Royal Gloucester Encampment of Knights Templars " held at Southampton for a few years early last century . On February 5 th , 1 S 12 , the large balance of one penny is noted as being in hand , and as the exaltations were but few , the meetings were less frequently held ; but the chapter
had in no sense ceased to work at any time , and in 1815 a fresh lease was taken , doubtless consequent on the " Union " of the iwo rival Grand Lodges in December , 1813 , though neither that event , nor the formation of the " United Grand Chapter , " is alluded to in the records ; tlie fee was raised to two guineas , the attendance improved , and in a few months the funds rapidly increased . Remittances to Companions White and Harper are dul y
noted on 7 th June , 1 S 1 S , in which year the chapter signified its intention to be attached to the " Royal Gloucester Lodge , " according to the revised Royal Arch Regulations of 1817 . Phillip Nicolli and Saml . Le FeuvreJ were exalted on November 4 th , 1 S 10 , and each paid three guineas , so that the fee had been again raised , though not stated in the minutes , and it was agreed at the same meeting that the balance in hand of £ 4 . 13 s . be " carried
to the lodge fund . " Nine were exalted on January 28 th , 1822 , so that the Treasurer ' s coffers were rapidly replenished , and at the same meeting the installation of the ' •Three Principals " is carefully chronicled . Sir William De Crespigny , Bart ., who was present on November 4 th , 1 S 19 , and January 5 th , 1824 , was the Grand Superintendent of the province , and was Prov . G . M . June , 1 S 19 . Brothers G . Cook and Wm . Le Feuvrei" were
exalted February 10 th , 1824 , the latter paying £ 4 . 12 s . 6 d ., the sum including a guinea fee for the " dispensation . " Nearly £ 80 in hand represented the state of the finances on February 10 th , 1824 , when £ 50 were paid to N . Lewis for clothing ( robes , & c ) , the further sum of £ 3 6 16 s . being remitted on January and , 1826 , though the companions do not seem to have been pleased with their purchases .
"The birthday of the Grand Patron of the Order" [ George IV . ] was celebrated by the members dining together , the expenses being about double the amount of the subscription tickets . In order to carry on the chapter in due form , certain companions united to guarantee a loan of £ 100 , in moieties of £ 10 each § , when £ 30 15 s . were remitted for "registering fees and certificates " for 41 companions .
The fee , inclusive of registration , was four guineas in 1825 , so that the exaltation ceremony was again raised . A deal of trouble arose in 1830 through the strange conduct of the First Principal ; but the friendly offices of some companions led to the difficulties being adjusted . after which settlement no less than 12 candidates for the Royal Arch were proposed at the
following chapter , the working of the ceremony on the occasion of their reception on November nth , 1831 , concluding the records in volume one . Other meetings must have been held , though they are not in the minute book , as the second volume of the transactions does not begin until February 27 th , 1 S 34 .
The chapter has lately obtained a centenary jewel warrant from the Grand Chapter , hence my writing this short sketch of the records , kindly sent me for persual by Bro . John E . Le Feuvre , Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Hants , who takes a special interest in all that concerns the welfare of the chapter , and the interests of the Province .
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The "Royal Gloucester"Royal Arch Chapter, Southampton, 1783-1883.
but some of its members obtained a warrant from the Grand Chapter of the " Moderns " in 1777 , the number being 13 , and the meetings were held in the Guildhall , its name being also the " Concord . " Possibly the constitution of this chapter led the " Atholl " Masons of the " Royal Gloucester " Lodge to act up to their privileges , for in 17 8 3 they determined to have a chapter formed in connection with No . 174 , the "Ancients" having the right lo meet in "Chapters , " to work the Ro 3 'al Arch by virtue oftheir Craft warrants .
The Minute Book before me ( small quarto , in its original boards and leather back ) recites the transactions of the chapter for some 50 years , the subsequent meetings being duly narrated in later volumes . On writing my last work , entitled " Origin of the English Rite of Freemasonry" ( 1884 ) ,
I was not aware of any other chapter of the " Ancients ' of which separate minutes were preserved ; but my friend , Bro . James Newton , of Bolton , tells me , No . 196 ( now No . 146 ) , of that town , also kept independent records of Royal Arch Chapter . The minutes of No . 174 Chapter commence as follows * .
The 7 th day of October , 17 S 3 . Bro . Archibald Macdonald , of Lodge No . 74 , under the Irish Registry , having this evening ( assisted by Bros . Macklin , Jones , and Graves , Arch Masons ) , at the request of the brethren of the lodge , held a chapter for the purpose of raising several brothers to this Sublime Degree in order to their holding a chapter in Southampton , the following brothers were accordingly raised , viz .: Bros . Antram , Cox , Blackman , Wylds , Flindell , and Budd .
Hence the chapter dates from October 7 th , 17 S 3 , so far as this minute book is concerned , but I think it more than likely that earlier meetings were held , though informally , the members of " Atholl" Lodges having , as I have stated , the right to hold chapters of the Royal Arch according to certain prescribed rules . The next minute is to the following effect : October 7 th , 17 S 3 . Bro . Macklin , Z . Bro . Antram . " ) „ Jones , H . „ Wylds . > Sc .
„ Graves , J . „ Budd . J Exalted Bro . Wood and Bro . Collins . Granted a certificate to Bro . Wood , he being about to leave this town . On August 4 th , 1784 , "A Lecture received from his Excellency" ( i . e ., the presiding Z . ) These Lectures were frequently delivered by Bro . Thomas Macklin , who was the First Principal for a great many years . On
Sep . 1 , 17 S 4 , Bro . J . Macklin , P . M . 174 . was exalted , the fee being a guinea " as usual , " and at the Chapter held on Oct . 6 th , a visitor was present from a "R . A . C . Portsmouth . " The date , "Nov . 3 , 1784 , " occurs , but no minutes , neither are there any for Dec . 1 , 1784 , though one was held , eleven members being present , according to the account oi the members' payments at end of the volume . The constitutional number of six
companions were present on Jan . 5 , 17 S 5 , but " Br . Budd being out of Town wilh the Keys , no Chapter was held . " For the information of modern absentees , I should like to add that Bro . Budd was fined two shillings . The officers apparently were named " Z ., H ., J ., " three Scribes and three Sojourners ; there being also a Treasurer . A Bro . J . Gatti is noted as being present from No . 53 , Liverpool , on Sep . 7 , 1785 . This
l . odtie , warranted in 175 6 , and again in 1775 . at Liverpool , was erased in 1807 . accoidiug to Bro . Gould ( " Atholl Lodges , " p . 14 ) . The first joining members seem tn have been elected on Nov . 2 , 1785 . The degree was doubtless chiefly conferre 1 upon Past Masters , but not invariably so , and brethren were passed through the chair , nominally , to qualify for the Royal Arch , il oiherwise eligible . Still , the degree was originally intended for
those who had been actual Masters of Lodges , and that particular feature of the early rules wa ; commended by Dr . Dassigny , in 1 744 . The third Sunday was fixed lor the monthly meeting , on Nov . 19 , 1786 , as with many other chapters , the "day ol rest" being considered then a most appropiate day for the ceremony , but such a fancy has long since been exploded . Thursday was adopted from Jan . 7 , 1790 . Brother D . McNorton , P . M . 79
( Gosport ) , was exalted on June 24 , 17 87 . This was an " Ancient Lodge , chartered in 1759 , and again re-issued in 1780 , at Gosport , where there was no " Modern " Chapter held j there was , however , one held at Portsmouth , No . 3 , of 176 9 ( one of the earliest in England ) , another at Southampton , No . 13 , of 1777 , as noted before , and the trio was completed for Hampshire , under the "Moderns" ( until after the "Union" ) by the accession of " Mount Horeb" Chapter , No . 178 , Portsea , of 1812 .
On August 17 , 1788 , the Chapter was favoured by having" Br . Laurence Dermott , late Deputy G . M ., " asa visitor , thirteen companions being present , which was an unusual number for that period , the meetings being poorly attended until March ist , 1790 , when , at an emergency chapter , fifteen companions were present , and three brethren " exalted to the Sublime Degree of Royal Arch Masons . "
The visitor's fee at the Chapter was fixed at sixpence each on Oct . 3 rd , 1792 . On March 20 th , 1793 , three brethren were proposed for exaltation , and " no objection being raised , they were unanimously approved of , and to under go the Painfull task at the ensuing Chapter , or first Convenient time . " On April 3 rd , the ceremony took place , one of the trio being Bro . Jacobs , who was first of all proposed on July ist , 1792 , but the decision was deferred " for 3 months . " It was agreed that " Every Br . ( of this
Society ) to pay Sixpence , every R . A . Night , wether they attend the duty of the Lodge or Not . " Several " Chapters " were not held owing to the indisposition of the Z . ( Bro . Thos . Macklin ) and sometimes because he was " from Home , " all tending to show he was the chief worker , and the brother on whom the members depended for the Ceremony , for many years . Bro . Longbotliam , " of Lodge No . 266 , Scarborough , was raised to the Sublime Degree of a R . A . M ., " on Aug . 7 , 1793 . The number is quoted in error for No . 267 , the present " Old Globe " Lodge , No . 200 , warranted
in 1791 . On March 5 th , 1794 , it is recorded that " Br . Macklin paid to the Ancient Grand Lodge by Order 2 . 2 . 0 . " The lamented Bro . J . R . Stebbing , D . Prov . G . M ., considered that this sum was for dues owing by Lodge No . 174 , and there is much in favour of the supposition , as at the time it is probable the brethren were ostensibly in favour of the " Modern " Warrant of 503 , and did not want the Treasurer ' s accounts to record such
a use of thc Funds . There were four visitors at the Chapter held on May 7 th , 1794 , two from Ireland , one from Scotland , and the other from No . 20 , Liverpool . This number for the Lodge was bought by some members of 27 6 , Liverpool , in 1792 . * Four brethren were proposed " to be made : Ext ., Supr ., Ext . R . A , Masons" on Dec . 3 rd , 1794 . "Each new Br . pay for the 3 Degrees , i . u . 6 . " This is their first mention in the volume , but they are often referred to afterwards . The first two were preliminary to the Royal Arch
The "Royal Gloucester"Royal Arch Chapter, Southampton, 1783-1883.
Degree , or at all events usually were so , but there are exceptions to this rule . We meet with these Degrees so early as 1763 . * A curious entry occurs under date January 7 th , 1795—" Paid Mr . Young for four Evangelists' arms , 2 . 2 . 0 . " B . Cox was exalted at the chapter held February 26 th , 1795 , by recommendation of "Robt . Leslie , Esq ., Grand Secry . " The sum of £ 1 us . was sent to the "Antient G . Lodge" on May 6 th , 1795 , which may have
been for certificates and registration of members . The two visitors from No . 90 , "E . R ., " present at the meeting of September 2 nd were probably connected with the lodge held in the 33 rd Regiment , on the "English Registry" ( " Ancients . " ) There were numerous visitors present at subsequent meetings hailing from Ireland , Scotland , and also the " Ancients . " In the " Chest on May 4 th , " 1796 , was the sum of £ 10 is . 5 d ., and more still was announced soon afterwards , as there was abundance of work .
Sixteen members agreed to the suspension of a companion on April 5 th , 1797 , for conduct unbecoming a man , " more particularly a Brother . " Evidently the companions helped the lodge financially from time to time , for on August Sth , 179 8 , "the desk in the lodge " was paid for "out of the R . A . Fund , " and so with other sums , and often it was a good use of the
money . "This day ( September 4 th , 1779 ) Cash Reed ., 2 / 6 , Cash Paid , 1 / -, the K . H . W . D . al the A . H . on acompt . of 24 Dutch Men of War being Taken by the English fleet . " f
It is remarkable to note the number of brethren who were exalted , though members far removed from Southampton , such as 257 , Belfast ; 287 , Jersey ; 354 , 10 th Batt . R . A ., in 1799 , and others from long distances . The sum of one guinea was paid on February 5 th , 1 S 00 , " to help pay their passage home " of " 16 men cast away . "
1 he chapter was again in plenty of funds , so they were utilised to pay certain dues on behalf of both the 174 , " Ancient , " and 503 , " Modern , " lodges on June 3 rd , 1 S 01 , and the rent of £ 5 5 s . per-half year appears to have been occasionally paid , which amount surely included the occupancy by the Craft lodge , with the two warrants . Cash was also lent Lodge 174 on February 7 th , 1816 , viz ., £ 6 15 s . 8 jd ., a note being made that the net
sum was 4 s . less as the purse was " short " that amount , and on nth March , 1811 , occurs the entry " Lent the K . T . 9 / 8 J . " This doubtless relates to the * ' Royal Gloucester Encampment of Knights Templars " held at Southampton for a few years early last century . On February 5 th , 1 S 12 , the large balance of one penny is noted as being in hand , and as the exaltations were but few , the meetings were less frequently held ; but the chapter
had in no sense ceased to work at any time , and in 1815 a fresh lease was taken , doubtless consequent on the " Union " of the iwo rival Grand Lodges in December , 1813 , though neither that event , nor the formation of the " United Grand Chapter , " is alluded to in the records ; tlie fee was raised to two guineas , the attendance improved , and in a few months the funds rapidly increased . Remittances to Companions White and Harper are dul y
noted on 7 th June , 1 S 1 S , in which year the chapter signified its intention to be attached to the " Royal Gloucester Lodge , " according to the revised Royal Arch Regulations of 1817 . Phillip Nicolli and Saml . Le FeuvreJ were exalted on November 4 th , 1 S 10 , and each paid three guineas , so that the fee had been again raised , though not stated in the minutes , and it was agreed at the same meeting that the balance in hand of £ 4 . 13 s . be " carried
to the lodge fund . " Nine were exalted on January 28 th , 1822 , so that the Treasurer ' s coffers were rapidly replenished , and at the same meeting the installation of the ' •Three Principals " is carefully chronicled . Sir William De Crespigny , Bart ., who was present on November 4 th , 1 S 19 , and January 5 th , 1824 , was the Grand Superintendent of the province , and was Prov . G . M . June , 1 S 19 . Brothers G . Cook and Wm . Le Feuvrei" were
exalted February 10 th , 1824 , the latter paying £ 4 . 12 s . 6 d ., the sum including a guinea fee for the " dispensation . " Nearly £ 80 in hand represented the state of the finances on February 10 th , 1824 , when £ 50 were paid to N . Lewis for clothing ( robes , & c ) , the further sum of £ 3 6 16 s . being remitted on January and , 1826 , though the companions do not seem to have been pleased with their purchases .
"The birthday of the Grand Patron of the Order" [ George IV . ] was celebrated by the members dining together , the expenses being about double the amount of the subscription tickets . In order to carry on the chapter in due form , certain companions united to guarantee a loan of £ 100 , in moieties of £ 10 each § , when £ 30 15 s . were remitted for "registering fees and certificates " for 41 companions .
The fee , inclusive of registration , was four guineas in 1825 , so that the exaltation ceremony was again raised . A deal of trouble arose in 1830 through the strange conduct of the First Principal ; but the friendly offices of some companions led to the difficulties being adjusted . after which settlement no less than 12 candidates for the Royal Arch were proposed at the
following chapter , the working of the ceremony on the occasion of their reception on November nth , 1831 , concluding the records in volume one . Other meetings must have been held , though they are not in the minute book , as the second volume of the transactions does not begin until February 27 th , 1 S 34 .
The chapter has lately obtained a centenary jewel warrant from the Grand Chapter , hence my writing this short sketch of the records , kindly sent me for persual by Bro . John E . Le Feuvre , Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Hants , who takes a special interest in all that concerns the welfare of the chapter , and the interests of the Province .
The Pentalpha And Hexapla.
THE PENTALPHA AND HEXAPLA .
BY MASONIC STUDENT . I see our worthy Bro . Hespiradoux has been sending some interesting communications on this subject , and I rejoice to notice so much intelligent interest in matters which concern our Masonic symbolism . Bro . Hespiradoux is not quite right about the Hexapla . Solomon ' s seal is undoubtedly the double triangle , as it may be seen in the East to-day , where it is universally used as a sign of mystic import and authority . On Hebraic