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Records Of The "Howard Lodge Of Brotherly Love," 1777-1821.
late R . W . M ., Bro . William Henley , " to re-initiate them . ' m order that their names may be enrolled in the Grand Lodge Books , which was done . There is also a rough minute Book from November 2 nd , 1799 , to November 21 st , 1800 , in quarto , water-mark of paper , 1797 . Invitation from the Provincial Grand Secretary to take part in the
constitution of the lodge at Lewes ( " South Saxon , " No . 311 , from 1 S 63 ) , " as a Provincial Lodge , " on nth March , 1 S 01 , was read at the lodge held on the 27 th ult ., and likewise thj information noted that the R . W . M . ( Bro . T . Till ) was to be appointed Prov . G . S . B . The lodge at Lewes was so constituted by special warrant of 7 th March , 1 S 01 , but the reason is not apparent .
In 1 S 04 it was resolved to place the daughter of the late Bro . Henley ( so long the Master ) in the " Royal Cumberland Free-Masons School , " at the expense of the lodge . This was on October 19 th , when it was also agreed" That , as this lodge has no regular Warrant to authorise them to Act as Regular Masons , that the R . W . M . do apply to get one it it
can be obtained . The lodge having been formed in 173 O , would not have had a regular warrant , but only a certificate cf its Constitution , which was doubtless lost-Had that document been preserved , it would have been quite sufficient authority for all purposes , and would have done duty as a warrant , as with the present No . % S , London .
The next minute book begins February 1 st , 1805 , and ends 14 th January , 1 S 72 , right to the last page , and inside of cover is " Finis . Vive le Roi . " The succeeding volume ( both in quarto size ) runs on from 2 Sth January , 1 S 12 , to 24 th December , 1821 . ^ 3 voted to the Acting Master , as an annual grant for his services , there being also a R . W . M .
It was agreed September 1 st , 1809 , that " a Royal Arch Chapter be purchased , and Br . Finch come with the furniture ... for the sum of 42 10 6 . " Fee for Degree 10 s . 6 d . for members , and one guinea for other brethren . Finch was a noted Masonic charlatan , expelled by the Grand Lodge of England , and traded on the Fraternity . Evidently he was found
out , later on , at Arundel , for , on 13 th August , 1811 , the lodge ^ resolved , in answer to a letter received from him , that '' he be offered a five pound note in full discharge of his Bill . " It seems , however , that the members did not succeed as they anticipated , for , on 14 th February , 1815 , it was decided to " defray certain expenses incurred in a late litigation with William Finch , amounting to £$ a 19 10 , "
From the minutes of " Mount Moriah " Chapter and other sources , we know the companions joined the " Moderns " Grand Chapter in iSn , which probably was due to the intimation received by the lodge 7 th April , 1810 , " that every Chapter of R . A . Masons must be licensed by Warrant from the Grand Chapter of England . "
The reference to the " Red Cross " in the minutes of the lodge held 29 th January , 1 S 10 , possibly refers to one of Finch ' s concoctions , as he dabbled in all manner of Degrees and ceremonies .
The minutes from 1818 onward refer to the removal of the chapter to Chichester , and also to other matters concerning that Degree , but these are all noted , more or less , in my brief article on the chapter in the Freemason , 23 rd March , 1895 .
The Lodge was opened in "the Excellent Degree , " 5 th Sep . 1818 , and the ceremony duly worked ; the lodge was also " opened in the Past Masters' Degree" 13 th October , 1 S 1 S , and the ceremony conferred on two brethren . It was again conferred " as a toward for zeal " in the same year .
A slip ismseitedof 14 th Dec . 1 S 19 " Chapter of R . Cross Knights . A Bro . Lee was thiseveningdulyexalted a Companion of this Degree . " What Red Cross this was is not apparent , but probably thatfj of the " Red Cross of Bcbylon , " as still worked in Scotland under the wing of the Royal Arch .
On the 22 nd Aug . 1 S 21 , two brethren were " elected" to the " 4 th Degree , " or " P . M . Degree , " after the lodge was closed in the previous Degiees . There are several references to the " Union , " and the " Union Work , " On the nth July , 1815 , " the Lodge was opened in the first Degree of
Masonry , acccording to the new system adopted by the Grand Lodge , " and at the meeting held August 15 th 1 S 15 , special arrangements were made "for the purpose of communicating the late alterations in Masonry as directed by the Grand Lodge . " , The Records , however , from the Union of the two rival Grand Lodges in Dec , 1813 , are not of sufficient general
interest for me to say more about them , excepting by way of congratulation to thfi lodge on their recovery of these and the older and very valuable documents , which , to say the least , appear to have belonged to one and the same lodge , originally formed in London in 173 6 , erased in 1775 , reinstated in 1777 , removed to Arundel , in 1789 , dormant between 1836 and 1859 , revived once more , and has been at Littlehampton from 1892 . W . J . HUGHAN .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WEST YORKSHIRE .
There was a large gathering of brethren at Halifax on the 3 rd instant , the occasion being the annual meeting cf the Provincial Grand Lodge cf West Yorkshire . The proceedings took place at the Mechanics' Hall , and were held under the banner of the De Warren Lodge , No . 1302 . The
Provincial Grand Master , Bro . the Right Hon . W . L . Jackson , M . P ., was supported by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . H . Smith , many of the Past and Present Provincial Grand Officers , and representatives of nearly all the 76 lodges in the province . As a mark of respect to the memory of the late Provincial Grand Master , Bro . T . W . Tew , a portion of the lodge furniture was draped in black .
The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTBK , in acknowledging the salutations of the brethren , alluded to the fact that the De Wairen Lodge this year completes the 25 th year of its existence , having been consecrated in June , 18 70 , ° y Bro . Bentley Shaw . He mentioned that during the past seven years
Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
seven lodges in West Yorkshire had celebrated their centenary , and reminded the brethren that next month the Alfred Lodge , No . 306 , Leeds , would attain the completion of its 100 th year . Referring to the fact that the Charity Committee had recently appointed Bro . W . Harrop as its Chairman , and Bro . W . C . Lupton as its Vice-Chairman , Bro . fackson commended the valuable -work that had been done by that Committee for the Masonic Charities . As an illustration of the extent of the work that had
been done by the three great Masonic Institutions , he stated that during the past 10 years no less than ^ 621 , 400 had been contributed to those Charities , and said that in all such tfforts West Yorkshire had always been to the forefront . The Prov . Grand Master paid a touching tribute to the memory of the late Bro . Tew , in whom , he said , the Order had lost one of its distinguished and most prominent leaders . Bro . Tew filled the various positions which he occupied with honour to himself and with satisfaction to every one
with whom he was brought in contact . Whether they looked at his life and career in his commercial , magisterial , or Masonic capacity , they would find that in each of them he was actuated by the highest motives and by the tenderest sympathy . The Queen had no more loyal subject , the Church had no more devoted son , and Masonry had no stronger adherent and no more liberal and enthusiastic supporter . Bro . Jackson expressed his deep regret that it was impossible for him to attend Bro . Tew ' s funeral , but stated that
ho had taken the oppoitunity of writing to | Mrs . Tew and conveying to her his sympathy and ihe sympathy of the brethren of West Yorkshire . He moved a resolution offering to Mrs . Tew and her family the earnest condolence and heartfelt sympathy of Provincial Grand Lodge in the irreparable loss they have sustained by the death of Bro . Tew . This resolution was agreed lo in silence .
In presenting the report of the Charity Committee , Bro . HARROT stated that last year the contributions of West Yorkshire to the three Masonic Charities were £ 66 73 14 s . 6 d ., including a " presentation " to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , amounting to 1200 guineas , given by Bro . George Heaton . Fifty-one persons connected with West Yorkshire were now receiving the benefits of the three Institutions .
On the motion of Bro . THOMAS RICHARDS , seconded by Bro . C . L . MASON , Bro . Major George Bolton , 154 , was unanimously elected Prov . Grand Treasurer , and was dul y invested . The Prov . Grand Master also invested the following officers for the
year : Bro . C . L . Mason , 304 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ J . J . Brook , 290 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ Ven . ArchdeaconDonne ( VicarofWakefield ) ioi 9 ' ) « « , „ Rev . William Wilkinson , 2069 ... ] Prov . G . Chaps . „ Isaac Kaberry , gio ... ... ... Prov . D . G . Reg . „ Herbert G . E . Green , 1010 ... ... Prov . G . Sec .
,, Alfred Stephenson , 2321 ... ... " ) „ Walker Dyson , 2261 ... ... ... C Prov . S . G . Ds . ,, Herbert Nixon , 12 39 ... ... ... ) ,, G . H . Robinson , 275 ... ... ... " ) „ F . C . Robinson , 1648 ... ... ... [ Prov . J . G . Ds . „ Fountain Read , 10 34 ... ... ... j „ William Dickie , 904 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W .
„ William Watson , 61 ... ... ... Librarian . „ G . P . Sunderland , 1736 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ Joseph Hartley , 495 ... ... ... Prov . D . G . D . C . „ C . Goldthorpe , 242 ... ... ... ") „ H . S . Sutherst . 101 S ... ... ... C Prov . A . G . D . Cs . ,, Godfrey Woodhead , 1645 ... ... J „ Heibert Columbine , 1221 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . " A » Fa » throp , 1302 1 ProvGStdBrs oui
. . . . „ W . M . Tate , 306 ... ... ... ) ' ' «• ' " ,, Simeon Whiteley , 974 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ Joseph Matthewman , 1019 ... ... Prov . A . G . Sec . ,, William B ngham , 1042 ... ... Prov . G . Purst . ,, Thomas Lawrence , 1001 ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst . „ H . H . Bedford , 139 ... „ James Sugden , 1301 .. VV . R . R ^ es . i «) _ _ _
;; H . S . wood 439 ::: ::: " \ Pnv ' G ' siwds-„ W . R . Hinings , 600 ,, William Wilson , 1102 ... ... ... _ „ Thomas Leighton , 139 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . ,, Thomas Chester , 904 ... ,.. ,,. Prov . A . G . Tyler . Sub eqi . ently a number of the brethren assembled at dinner at Bankfield .
Grand Master's Lodge Of Instruction Of Mark Master Masons.
GRAND MASTER'S LODGE OF INSTRUCTION OF MARK MASTER MASONS .
The nth annual festival of this lodge of instruction in the Mark Degree was held on the 5 th insr ., at Mark Masons' Hall , London , where an excellent company assembled to witness the performance of the ceremony of advancement and the delivery of the lecture on the tracing board . The offices were held by the following brethren : Bros . W . Vincent , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C , W . M . ; J . Reynolds Green , P . M .., P . G . Stwd ., S . W . ; G . J . Thomas , P . M ., Prov . G . O . Middx ., J . W . ; H . Sadler
, M . O . ; H . T . Lyon , W . M . 476 , S . O . ; J . \ V . H . Littleboy , W . M . 407 Prov . G . S . B . Surrey , J . O . ; Rev . V . P . Wvatt , M . A ., W . M . 434 , Prov . G . Chap , Bucks , Chaplain ; C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., G . Sec . Treas . ; W . J . Hakim , R . of M . ; John Smith , S . W . 406 , Sec ; G . E . Smith , S . D . 476 , S . D . ; C . J . Knightley , P . M ., J . D . ; W . Feathcrstonhaugh , D . of C ; H . R . Rose , P . M ., P . G . Org ., Organist ; E . M . Money , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., I . G . ; and E . J . Mills , P . M ., P . A . G . I . G ., Grand Tyler , Tyler .
Among others , there were also present , Bros . Lord Ampthill , P . G . W . ; Rear-Admiral Markham , Maj . C . W . Carrel ! , Dr . Kenipster , Dr . Mackintosh , Frank Richardson , Eugene Monteuuis , and E . St . Clair . Bro . Metcalfe acted as candidate . The ceremonies were beautifully performed , and when the advancement and lecture were concluded , Bro . Lord AMPTHII . I . proposeda vote of thanks to the workers , observing that the performance had been a most instructive exposition of
the working of the Mark Masters' Degree . It would be presumption on his part to criticise or praise the ceremony they had witnessed , for what had been done was beyond criticism . For his own part he might say it had been a great pleasure to him to see the performance , and he was sure everyone would agree with him in expressing most cordial and hearty thanks to the brethren who had done the work . Bro . FRANK RICHARDSON seconded .
Bro . Rear-Admiral MAKKIIAM , in supporting the vote , said that with Lord Ampthill he entirely agreed . The evening had been most instructive and the ceremonies most impressive to everyone . The motion was put by Bro . C , F . MATIER , and carried .
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Records Of The "Howard Lodge Of Brotherly Love," 1777-1821.
late R . W . M ., Bro . William Henley , " to re-initiate them . ' m order that their names may be enrolled in the Grand Lodge Books , which was done . There is also a rough minute Book from November 2 nd , 1799 , to November 21 st , 1800 , in quarto , water-mark of paper , 1797 . Invitation from the Provincial Grand Secretary to take part in the
constitution of the lodge at Lewes ( " South Saxon , " No . 311 , from 1 S 63 ) , " as a Provincial Lodge , " on nth March , 1 S 01 , was read at the lodge held on the 27 th ult ., and likewise thj information noted that the R . W . M . ( Bro . T . Till ) was to be appointed Prov . G . S . B . The lodge at Lewes was so constituted by special warrant of 7 th March , 1 S 01 , but the reason is not apparent .
In 1 S 04 it was resolved to place the daughter of the late Bro . Henley ( so long the Master ) in the " Royal Cumberland Free-Masons School , " at the expense of the lodge . This was on October 19 th , when it was also agreed" That , as this lodge has no regular Warrant to authorise them to Act as Regular Masons , that the R . W . M . do apply to get one it it
can be obtained . The lodge having been formed in 173 O , would not have had a regular warrant , but only a certificate cf its Constitution , which was doubtless lost-Had that document been preserved , it would have been quite sufficient authority for all purposes , and would have done duty as a warrant , as with the present No . % S , London .
The next minute book begins February 1 st , 1805 , and ends 14 th January , 1 S 72 , right to the last page , and inside of cover is " Finis . Vive le Roi . " The succeeding volume ( both in quarto size ) runs on from 2 Sth January , 1 S 12 , to 24 th December , 1821 . ^ 3 voted to the Acting Master , as an annual grant for his services , there being also a R . W . M .
It was agreed September 1 st , 1809 , that " a Royal Arch Chapter be purchased , and Br . Finch come with the furniture ... for the sum of 42 10 6 . " Fee for Degree 10 s . 6 d . for members , and one guinea for other brethren . Finch was a noted Masonic charlatan , expelled by the Grand Lodge of England , and traded on the Fraternity . Evidently he was found
out , later on , at Arundel , for , on 13 th August , 1811 , the lodge ^ resolved , in answer to a letter received from him , that '' he be offered a five pound note in full discharge of his Bill . " It seems , however , that the members did not succeed as they anticipated , for , on 14 th February , 1815 , it was decided to " defray certain expenses incurred in a late litigation with William Finch , amounting to £$ a 19 10 , "
From the minutes of " Mount Moriah " Chapter and other sources , we know the companions joined the " Moderns " Grand Chapter in iSn , which probably was due to the intimation received by the lodge 7 th April , 1810 , " that every Chapter of R . A . Masons must be licensed by Warrant from the Grand Chapter of England . "
The reference to the " Red Cross " in the minutes of the lodge held 29 th January , 1 S 10 , possibly refers to one of Finch ' s concoctions , as he dabbled in all manner of Degrees and ceremonies .
The minutes from 1818 onward refer to the removal of the chapter to Chichester , and also to other matters concerning that Degree , but these are all noted , more or less , in my brief article on the chapter in the Freemason , 23 rd March , 1895 .
The Lodge was opened in "the Excellent Degree , " 5 th Sep . 1818 , and the ceremony duly worked ; the lodge was also " opened in the Past Masters' Degree" 13 th October , 1 S 1 S , and the ceremony conferred on two brethren . It was again conferred " as a toward for zeal " in the same year .
A slip ismseitedof 14 th Dec . 1 S 19 " Chapter of R . Cross Knights . A Bro . Lee was thiseveningdulyexalted a Companion of this Degree . " What Red Cross this was is not apparent , but probably thatfj of the " Red Cross of Bcbylon , " as still worked in Scotland under the wing of the Royal Arch .
On the 22 nd Aug . 1 S 21 , two brethren were " elected" to the " 4 th Degree , " or " P . M . Degree , " after the lodge was closed in the previous Degiees . There are several references to the " Union , " and the " Union Work , " On the nth July , 1815 , " the Lodge was opened in the first Degree of
Masonry , acccording to the new system adopted by the Grand Lodge , " and at the meeting held August 15 th 1 S 15 , special arrangements were made "for the purpose of communicating the late alterations in Masonry as directed by the Grand Lodge . " , The Records , however , from the Union of the two rival Grand Lodges in Dec , 1813 , are not of sufficient general
interest for me to say more about them , excepting by way of congratulation to thfi lodge on their recovery of these and the older and very valuable documents , which , to say the least , appear to have belonged to one and the same lodge , originally formed in London in 173 6 , erased in 1775 , reinstated in 1777 , removed to Arundel , in 1789 , dormant between 1836 and 1859 , revived once more , and has been at Littlehampton from 1892 . W . J . HUGHAN .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WEST YORKSHIRE .
There was a large gathering of brethren at Halifax on the 3 rd instant , the occasion being the annual meeting cf the Provincial Grand Lodge cf West Yorkshire . The proceedings took place at the Mechanics' Hall , and were held under the banner of the De Warren Lodge , No . 1302 . The
Provincial Grand Master , Bro . the Right Hon . W . L . Jackson , M . P ., was supported by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . H . Smith , many of the Past and Present Provincial Grand Officers , and representatives of nearly all the 76 lodges in the province . As a mark of respect to the memory of the late Provincial Grand Master , Bro . T . W . Tew , a portion of the lodge furniture was draped in black .
The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTBK , in acknowledging the salutations of the brethren , alluded to the fact that the De Wairen Lodge this year completes the 25 th year of its existence , having been consecrated in June , 18 70 , ° y Bro . Bentley Shaw . He mentioned that during the past seven years
Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
seven lodges in West Yorkshire had celebrated their centenary , and reminded the brethren that next month the Alfred Lodge , No . 306 , Leeds , would attain the completion of its 100 th year . Referring to the fact that the Charity Committee had recently appointed Bro . W . Harrop as its Chairman , and Bro . W . C . Lupton as its Vice-Chairman , Bro . fackson commended the valuable -work that had been done by that Committee for the Masonic Charities . As an illustration of the extent of the work that had
been done by the three great Masonic Institutions , he stated that during the past 10 years no less than ^ 621 , 400 had been contributed to those Charities , and said that in all such tfforts West Yorkshire had always been to the forefront . The Prov . Grand Master paid a touching tribute to the memory of the late Bro . Tew , in whom , he said , the Order had lost one of its distinguished and most prominent leaders . Bro . Tew filled the various positions which he occupied with honour to himself and with satisfaction to every one
with whom he was brought in contact . Whether they looked at his life and career in his commercial , magisterial , or Masonic capacity , they would find that in each of them he was actuated by the highest motives and by the tenderest sympathy . The Queen had no more loyal subject , the Church had no more devoted son , and Masonry had no stronger adherent and no more liberal and enthusiastic supporter . Bro . Jackson expressed his deep regret that it was impossible for him to attend Bro . Tew ' s funeral , but stated that
ho had taken the oppoitunity of writing to | Mrs . Tew and conveying to her his sympathy and ihe sympathy of the brethren of West Yorkshire . He moved a resolution offering to Mrs . Tew and her family the earnest condolence and heartfelt sympathy of Provincial Grand Lodge in the irreparable loss they have sustained by the death of Bro . Tew . This resolution was agreed lo in silence .
In presenting the report of the Charity Committee , Bro . HARROT stated that last year the contributions of West Yorkshire to the three Masonic Charities were £ 66 73 14 s . 6 d ., including a " presentation " to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , amounting to 1200 guineas , given by Bro . George Heaton . Fifty-one persons connected with West Yorkshire were now receiving the benefits of the three Institutions .
On the motion of Bro . THOMAS RICHARDS , seconded by Bro . C . L . MASON , Bro . Major George Bolton , 154 , was unanimously elected Prov . Grand Treasurer , and was dul y invested . The Prov . Grand Master also invested the following officers for the
year : Bro . C . L . Mason , 304 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ J . J . Brook , 290 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ Ven . ArchdeaconDonne ( VicarofWakefield ) ioi 9 ' ) « « , „ Rev . William Wilkinson , 2069 ... ] Prov . G . Chaps . „ Isaac Kaberry , gio ... ... ... Prov . D . G . Reg . „ Herbert G . E . Green , 1010 ... ... Prov . G . Sec .
,, Alfred Stephenson , 2321 ... ... " ) „ Walker Dyson , 2261 ... ... ... C Prov . S . G . Ds . ,, Herbert Nixon , 12 39 ... ... ... ) ,, G . H . Robinson , 275 ... ... ... " ) „ F . C . Robinson , 1648 ... ... ... [ Prov . J . G . Ds . „ Fountain Read , 10 34 ... ... ... j „ William Dickie , 904 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W .
„ William Watson , 61 ... ... ... Librarian . „ G . P . Sunderland , 1736 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ Joseph Hartley , 495 ... ... ... Prov . D . G . D . C . „ C . Goldthorpe , 242 ... ... ... ") „ H . S . Sutherst . 101 S ... ... ... C Prov . A . G . D . Cs . ,, Godfrey Woodhead , 1645 ... ... J „ Heibert Columbine , 1221 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . " A » Fa » throp , 1302 1 ProvGStdBrs oui
. . . . „ W . M . Tate , 306 ... ... ... ) ' ' «• ' " ,, Simeon Whiteley , 974 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ Joseph Matthewman , 1019 ... ... Prov . A . G . Sec . ,, William B ngham , 1042 ... ... Prov . G . Purst . ,, Thomas Lawrence , 1001 ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst . „ H . H . Bedford , 139 ... „ James Sugden , 1301 .. VV . R . R ^ es . i «) _ _ _
;; H . S . wood 439 ::: ::: " \ Pnv ' G ' siwds-„ W . R . Hinings , 600 ,, William Wilson , 1102 ... ... ... _ „ Thomas Leighton , 139 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . ,, Thomas Chester , 904 ... ,.. ,,. Prov . A . G . Tyler . Sub eqi . ently a number of the brethren assembled at dinner at Bankfield .
Grand Master's Lodge Of Instruction Of Mark Master Masons.
GRAND MASTER'S LODGE OF INSTRUCTION OF MARK MASTER MASONS .
The nth annual festival of this lodge of instruction in the Mark Degree was held on the 5 th insr ., at Mark Masons' Hall , London , where an excellent company assembled to witness the performance of the ceremony of advancement and the delivery of the lecture on the tracing board . The offices were held by the following brethren : Bros . W . Vincent , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C , W . M . ; J . Reynolds Green , P . M .., P . G . Stwd ., S . W . ; G . J . Thomas , P . M ., Prov . G . O . Middx ., J . W . ; H . Sadler
, M . O . ; H . T . Lyon , W . M . 476 , S . O . ; J . \ V . H . Littleboy , W . M . 407 Prov . G . S . B . Surrey , J . O . ; Rev . V . P . Wvatt , M . A ., W . M . 434 , Prov . G . Chap , Bucks , Chaplain ; C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., G . Sec . Treas . ; W . J . Hakim , R . of M . ; John Smith , S . W . 406 , Sec ; G . E . Smith , S . D . 476 , S . D . ; C . J . Knightley , P . M ., J . D . ; W . Feathcrstonhaugh , D . of C ; H . R . Rose , P . M ., P . G . Org ., Organist ; E . M . Money , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., I . G . ; and E . J . Mills , P . M ., P . A . G . I . G ., Grand Tyler , Tyler .
Among others , there were also present , Bros . Lord Ampthill , P . G . W . ; Rear-Admiral Markham , Maj . C . W . Carrel ! , Dr . Kenipster , Dr . Mackintosh , Frank Richardson , Eugene Monteuuis , and E . St . Clair . Bro . Metcalfe acted as candidate . The ceremonies were beautifully performed , and when the advancement and lecture were concluded , Bro . Lord AMPTHII . I . proposeda vote of thanks to the workers , observing that the performance had been a most instructive exposition of
the working of the Mark Masters' Degree . It would be presumption on his part to criticise or praise the ceremony they had witnessed , for what had been done was beyond criticism . For his own part he might say it had been a great pleasure to him to see the performance , and he was sure everyone would agree with him in expressing most cordial and hearty thanks to the brethren who had done the work . Bro . FRANK RICHARDSON seconded .
Bro . Rear-Admiral MAKKIIAM , in supporting the vote , said that with Lord Ampthill he entirely agreed . The evening had been most instructive and the ceremonies most impressive to everyone . The motion was put by Bro . C , F . MATIER , and carried .