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fend the place , offering us many congratulations , and exhorting the gunners at the forts to do their best , whicii they did , with guns which were , as it turned out , no match for those of the English . " Further on , we read that , after Arabi had asked the Khedive for instructions relating to the forts which were still standing , "a Council was held , attended by His Highness , Dervesh Pacha , Toulba Pacha ,
some of the other Ministers , and Ismail Hakki Pacha , to decide what course to take after all the forts were destroyed , and whether the war should be carried on or not . It was agreed that should the English again fire , ajlag of truce should be hoisted to prevent further damage , and to open communications for peace . Theimportanceof the sentence in italics will be understood , when the reader learns that the
first of the charges on which Arabi and others werc arraigned was that" of having hoisted the white flag at Alexandria on the morning of the 12 th July , in violation of the laws of war ani ' j ' iis gentium , and at the same time of having withdrawn his troops , and caused the burninn- and pillage of the said town . " If Arabi ' s version is correct , the hoisting of the white flag was in consequence of an
order issued by a Council which was attended by the Khedive and Dervesh Pacha , thc special envoy of the Sultan , Then at another Council held on the 12 th July , at half-past two p . m . " under the presidency of the Khedive and Dervesh Pacha" with Ragheb , Toulba , and Arabi Pachas and others
being present , " the Khedive gave orders for our troops to occupy Fort Adgcmi , and resist the landing of British troops , " but Arabi explained "lhat the infantry could not go , as the place was too exposed to the fire of the ships , and besides that it was liable to be cut off from Alexandria , " We shall continue this notice in our next issue .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
Masonic Notes and Queries .
273 ] SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN . Many thanks to Bro . Whytehead for his reply . The fact that "Cipriani" is connected with this print of Sir Christopher Wren suggests many reflections . I should esteem it a great favour if any readers of "Notes" can put me in the way of any similar prints . In thc Parentalia the print of Wren has no name of engraver , but is said to
be taken from a bust by S . Coignaud . Sir Christopher Wren , in the Parentalia , in the portion of the MS . preserved in the appendix on . "Architecture , " & c , talks of the " Freemasons " more than once , as if he believed them to be a real body of men , —in much earlier times . His words cannot I think , however , affect the controversy one way or the other . Who first alludes to the Dugdale-Wren theory ? ANTIQUITY .
274 ) ROBERT BOYLE . This distinguished person seems to have been connected with Sir Christopher Wren , Dr . Wallis , Peter Sthael , and others at Oxford in 1659-G 0 . Is there any evidence of his being a Rosicrucian ? ROSA CRUCIS .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
On Thursday , the ( 5 th inst ., the following brethren from the Provinces of Yorkshire and Lancashire , in company with Bro . Hedges , the Secretary , visited the Girls' Schoof . Bros . T . W . Tew , G . S . D ., D . P . G . M . West Yorks . ; H . T . Smith , Prov . G . Sec . West Yorks . ; G . P . Brockbank ,
P . P . G . D . East Lane , j VV . Brierley , 344 J Charles Brierley , VV . M . 42 ; Capt . E . T . Clark , W . Crankshaw , 34 S ; Richard Duxbury , 34 S ; Wm . Gankroger , 61 ; H . Gundry , P . P . G . P . East Lane , P . M . 42 ; John Halliwell , P . P . G . S . B . East Lane . ; Joseph Hartley , 495 ; Thos . Heaton , 265 ; J . D . Kay , James VV . Kenvon , Prov . G . Supt . Wks . East Lane . ; Robt . Lathard , 1723 ' ; D . Marshall , Nathaniel
Nicholson , 1723 ; H . T . Oxley , 49 s ; John bhaw , 139 ; Edivin Shee , 40 S ; Edmund Simpkin , P . M . 42 , 12 S ; Alfred Templer , W . M . 344 ; Win . Tcmpler , VV . M . 344 J W . B . Alderson , 495 ; and Cornelius Wheawill . It had not been the first visit by many , of the brethren , but the charm of the place is ever new , and all ivere it is
needless to say delighted with what they saw . Every part of the large building was explained including Buncombe House , and the new swimming baths ; and the opinions expressed must have been very flattering and encouraging to those who are responsible for maintaining this Institution in its present state of . perfect efficiency and order .
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The monthly meeting of the Committee of this Institution was held on VVednesday , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D ., in the chair . The other brethren who attended were Bros . Charles John Perceval , William Hilton , Edgar Bowyer , C . H . Webb , C . A . Cottebrune , J .
Brett , Henry Moore , C . G . Dilley , John Bulmer , VV . H . Goodall , George Jones , Charles Lacey , Horace B . Marshall , Thomas Cubitt , G . L . Moore , J . Newton , VV . J . Murlis , VV . F . Nettleship , R . Turtle Pigott , and J . Terry , Secretary . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes of the November meeting , the SECRETARY reported three deaths —two of annuitants and one of an accepted candidate for
next election . The Warden ' s report was read , which stated that Dr . Strong obtained tickets for such of the old people in the Asylum at Croydon as were strong enough to see the procession when the Duke of Edinburgh attended at Croydon ; and that Dr . Strong had stands erected at Whitgift's Hospital for their accommodation . The report also stated that ' Bro . Layton had sent some turtle soup from the Lord
Mayor ' s banquet for the inmates ot the Asylum WHO were sick . A vote of thanks was passed to Dr . Strong and Bro . Layton for their kindness . Authority was given to the Chairman to sign certain cheques , and it was announced that the usual New Year's
entertainment at Croydon would be given to the annuitants . Bro . C . H . WEBB , V . P ., P . M . 1 C 07 , brought on his notice of motion for giving candidates for election voting Power according to what they had done for the Institutions . He said he did not mean to make the Institution a benefit society , and the motion would not have that effect 5 but the
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great majority of candidates for election and those who became annuitants had done nothing at all for any of the Institutions . He concluded by moving that the Board take into consideration what measure ( if any ) could be adopted to assist accepted candidates for election , according to the amount of money and length of time they had contributed to the funds of the Institution . Bro . CHARLES LACEY seconded the motion . It was a
matter which had often pressed itself on his mind . Ihe number of candidates was very large , and something should be done to enquire what services they had rendered . Bro . R . TURTLE PIGOTT did not know what was meant by the motion . Did Bro Webb mean to create bogus votes ? The most deserving cases he thought were those who were not able to give anything . The great mischief at present was that people came into Masonry who from their position in life ought never to have been admitted .
Bros . Mum-is , GOODALL , and NEWTON , also spoke on the subject . Bro . J AMBS BRETT moved the adjournment of the discussion . It was a subject which deserved thought , and the brethren would have an opportunity of considering it in the meantime . Bro . C J . PERCEVAL seconded the amendment , and thought there ought to be a law of the Institution passed on the matter .
Dr . HOGG agreed that it would be much better that the most deserving cases should be successful . In the Royal Medical Benevolent College they had some years ago a similar state of things as was now in this Institution—a great majority of the candidates never having assisted it at all . And what was more it was found that the fathers of the candidates although they had been in prosperous circumstances had not subscribed . The Council of the Institution passed a rule establishing a Committee of
Examiners who carefully examined every case , and according to their report the votes were given . Bro . C . H . WEBB in reply said he did not understand what Bro . Pigot meant by bogus votes . In the Builders ' Benevolent Institution they gave a candidate 10 votes for every guinea he had subscribed . This was all he asked for this Institution . He agreed to the adjournment . The question was then adjourned . Thirteen petitioners were placed on the list of candidates for the election in May next , and the Committee adjourned .
Presentation Of Centenary Warrants To The Royal Lancashire Lodge & Cana Chapter, Colne.
PRESENTATION OF CENTENARY WARRANTS TO THE ROYAL LANCASHIRE LODGE & CANA CHAPTER , COLNE .
Thursday , the 29 th ult ., was a red-letter day amongst the the Province of East Lancashire . Some months since Companion J . H . Sillitoe , P . J . G ., paid a visit to Colne for the purpose of installing the Principals in the Chapter , when he was asked also to inspect some old papers and
books which bad lam undisturbed in an old chest for many years . This led to further research , and our worthy fraternity of Freemasons in the vicinity of this portion of Companion , after closer inspection of . the old documents , felt satisoed that not only had this chapter a very interestingand early history , but that it ranked amongst the first chapters constituted under the first Royal Charter of Compact . Correspondence with Com . W . J . Hughan , the well
known historian , confirmed this fact , and under the advice and guidanccof Comp . Sillitoe , the members of the chapter applied for and obtained a centenary warrant . Stimulated by this success , Bros . Jas . Townsend , P . M ., Thos . Varley , P . M ., and H . B . Carey , P . M ., at once set to work to search into the archives of the lodge , and after diligent and unremitting exertions these brethren compiled a complete history of the lodge , showing its unbroken existence from the
consecration in 1763 to the present time , and by such means obtained a centenary warrant for the lodge also . Such an unusual occurrence as the presentation of a centenary warrant for both lodge and chapter naturally created in the minds of the brethren and companions a desire to give eclat to the proceedings ; and in order to do so , they invited
their respected R . W . P . G . M ., Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie . to present both warrants , which invitation he accepted with that heartiness and desire to promote the interests of the Craft in his province which is so characteristic of him , and which has gained for him that deserved popularity and esteem whicii he enjoys amongst those over whom he presides as Provincial Grand Master .
As might be expected this unique proceeding brought together a strong muster of brethren of the mystic-tie , and the Swan Hotel wore a more animated aspect than is customary in this usually quiet town . At four o'clock prompt the chapter was opened bv Comps . Thos . Mason , M . E . Z . ; John Bollard , H . ; and H . Broorer-Carey , J . ; there were also present Bros . James Townsend , Treas ., and S . E . ; George Townsend , P . S .,- Ed . Bird , ist A . S . ; J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z .,
P . G . J . Visitors , Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , M . W . P . G . Supt . ; W . O . Walker , P . Z . 42 , P . P . S . N . ; E . Halliwell , P . Z . 345 , P . P . G . Org . ; John Chadwick , P . G . S . E ., P . Z . 152 ; R . Nelson , P . Z . 126 ; S . Goldstone , H . 345 ; R . VV . Waterson , P . Z . 126 ; Franklin Thomas , P . Z . 345 , P . P . G . 3 rd Principal ; T . VV . Turner , J . 2 G 5 ; Tom Bradshaw , P . Z . 126 ; and R . R . Lisenden , S . E . 317 ( Freemason ) . After the chapter was opened the Grand Superintendent ,
Comp . Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , accompanied byComps . J . H . Sillitoe , P . G . J . ; Franklin Thomas , P . P . G . J . ; John ChadwicU , P . G . S . E .-, W . O . Walker , P . G . S / N . ; and J . H . Halliwell , P . P . G . Org ., entered the chapter . The Grand Superintendent having assumed the First Principal's chair , was praperly saluted , and on rising said that his first duty was to ask Comp . J . H . Sillitoe to read a paper which would explain fully the object of their meeting .
Comp . SILLITOE read along and exceedingly interesting paper dealing with the Royal Arch Degree from its introduction into this country , and to its having been worked for sometime in connection with various lodges . He referred also to a petition presented by a number of Royal Arch Masons , meeting together at the Turk ' s Head Tavern , Soho , London , in 1767 , to the then Grand Master of England , Lord Blaney , praying for a warrant of
constitution to enable them to form a Supreme Grand Chapter , whicii warrant was granted in July , 17 G 7 . Under this Grand Chapter of compact thc fourth and fifth warrants granted werc for Burnley and Colne , whicii werc both constituted on the same day , viz ., 12 th May , 17 C 9 , the warrants being signed by the same Grand Officers . Comp . Sillitoe traced the history of Royal Arch Masonry step by step up to the constitution of the present Grand Chapter of England
Presentation Of Centenary Warrants To The Royal Lancashire Lodge & Cana Chapter, Colne.
and showed that as no trace could be found of thc three first warranted chapters , the twin chapters of Burnley and Colne were undoubtedly entitled to rank as the two oldest chapters in England , having both of them continued an unbroken line of working from their constitution up to the present time . Comp . Sillitoe gave a short history of the Cana Chapter , quoting extracts ' from the old minute books , & c , which created great amusement .
On the completion of the reading of the paper the GRAN- SuPERiNTi-N-DEN-rsaid "that hc thought the best thanks , ^ not only of himself , or even thc members of the Cana Chapter , but also of the province at large , were due to Comp . Sillitoe for the very able and interesting paper which he had just read , as well as for his energy and tact in bringing to light the long existence of this and other chapters in the province . ( Applause ) . He ( Ccl . Starkie )
then delivered a most eloquent address to the companions . He referred to the interesting ceremonies which he had to perform that day , and stated that he believed there was not another Grand Superintendent who had been placed in a similarly happy position . He admonished thc companions to be regular and punctual in tlieir attendance at the meetings , and pointed out to them that many nourishing chapters would give a great deal to possess what they
did , viz ., a centenary warrant ; and he strongly urged upon them to rally round it , like soldiers round their regimental colours , and not only protect it from injury , but also by attention to their Masonic duties raise the chapter to the hi ghest state of efficiency so that their children's children might look upon that warrant with all honour and reverence . ( Applause ) . Comp . Starkie then presented the centenary warrant to
Comp . T . Mason , M . E . Z ., who having received it , proposed a vote of thanks to Col . Starkie for his kindness in attending their meeting , and the deep interest he evinced in the events of that auspicious occasion . The proposition was seconded by Comp . J * BOLLARD , H ., and carried with acclamation , after which thc chapter was duly closed . On thc retirement of the companions , and after a short interval , the brethren of the Royal Lancashire Lodge
assembled to hold a lodge of emergency for thc purpose of receiving a centenary warrant from the hands of the R . W . P . G . M . Amongst those present were Hezekiah Fletcher , VV . M . ; E . Bird , S . VV . ; J . Smallpage , J . W . ; Jas . Townsend , Treas . ; Thomas Varley , Sec ; J . VV . Smith , S . D . ; J . VV . Hartley , I . G . ; II . B . Carey , P . M . ; Geo . Townsend , P . M . ; Thos . Mason , P . M ., P . G . S . W . ; Saml . Catlow , P . M . ; J . C . Morris , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; J . C Elliott , A . P . Millar , T . A . Hirst , Jno . Sutcliffe , and E . Parker .
Visitors : Col . ! eGendre N . Starkie , R . W . P . G . M . ; John Chadwick , P . M . 44 , P . G . Sec ; J . II . Sillitoe , P . M . 645 , P . P . G . D . C ; Franklin Thomas , P . M . 345 , P . P . G . Reg . Oxon ; W . O . Walker , P . P . G . J . W . ; E . Halliwell , P . M . 345 , P . P . G . Org . ; John Bollard , P . M . t 2 o ; R . VV . Waterson , P . M . 126 ; F . N . Turner , P . M . and Sec . 40 S ; Benjamin Whittaker , W . M . 40 S ; Richard Nelson , P . M . 12 G ; Tom Bradshaw , P . M . 126 ; J . Hacking , Org . 1504
VV . C Bean , 1504 ; M . Ingham , 261 ; and R . R . Lisscnden , S . D . 317 ( Freemason ) . When the lodge had been duly opened , the R . W . P . G . M . was announced , and immediately afterwards entered thc room , attended by Present and Past P . G . officers , and was handed into the chair of K . S ., and duly saluted according to his rank . Upon the centenary warrant being handed to him , the
R . W . P . G . M . rose , and said a very pleasing duty devolved upon him , to present to the brethren a centenary warrant , certifying the lodge had been established over a century The K . VV . P . G . M . in the course of his remarks dwelt upon the beauties and principles of Freemasonry , and whicii lie said contrasted favourably with other societies , inasmuch that thc money voluntarily given by members of the Craft did not benefit the givers but others . He pressed upon
them the necessity of guarding thc ancient landmarks of the Order , and expressed himself pleased to find that in the old town of Colne , which he had often visited , the brethren were gradually moving onward . In conclusion thc R . W . P . G . AI . said the possession of such an honourable proof of the lengthened existence of the lodge was something for the members to be proud of , and he had no doubt they thoroughly appreciated and would highly value it .
After the applause which greeted the concluding remarks of the R . W . P . G . M . had subsided , it was suggested to him that he should present to the lodge , in the name of Bro . Catlow , P . M ., a box of working tools , and thereupon Col . Starkie rose again , and said that it gave him very great pleasure to do so , and it was certainly very kind of Bro . Catlow to mark his appreciation of the old lodge in such a generous manner . The R . W . P . G . M . went on to say that
as no workman could do without his tools , neither could any lodge do without such emblems as he had before him , which were beautiful in design and exquisite in workmanship , and he felt sure they would be an ornament to the lodge , and that the members would highly value them . The working tools were all made of the best electroplate , beautifull y engraved and highly polished , the gavel particularly having a solid electro-plated top , coffin shaped ,
with a black ebony handle , the whele were fitted into a handsome walnut case with plated hinges and lock . The tools and box were manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester , who also furnished tlie menu cards . Bro . H . B . CAREY , P . M ., proposed and Bro . G . TowxsENn seconded " That a cordial vote of thanks be given to Bro . Catlow , P . M ., for his handsome gift , and that thc same be entered upon the minutes of the lodge . " The proposition
was carried with acclamation , and Bro . Catlow returned thanks , and expressed himself amply rewarded by the appreciation the brethren had shown of his gift . Bro . THOMAS MASON , P . G . S . W ., proposed and Bro . IL FLETCHER , W . M ., seconded " A hearty vote of thanks to the R . W . P . G . M . for coming amongst them that day and conferring an honour on the lodge . " The vote of thanks was carried unanimously , and the R . W . P . G . M .
having replied in a few appropriate sentences , shortly afterwards retired , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren afterwards celebrated the auspicious occasion with a banquet , at which the VV . M . presided , liaving on his right the Prov . Grand Master , and supported by the Prov . Grand Ollicers . The banquet was admirable in every respect and gave great satisfaction . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to and a pleasant evening was spent .
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fend the place , offering us many congratulations , and exhorting the gunners at the forts to do their best , whicii they did , with guns which were , as it turned out , no match for those of the English . " Further on , we read that , after Arabi had asked the Khedive for instructions relating to the forts which were still standing , "a Council was held , attended by His Highness , Dervesh Pacha , Toulba Pacha ,
some of the other Ministers , and Ismail Hakki Pacha , to decide what course to take after all the forts were destroyed , and whether the war should be carried on or not . It was agreed that should the English again fire , ajlag of truce should be hoisted to prevent further damage , and to open communications for peace . Theimportanceof the sentence in italics will be understood , when the reader learns that the
first of the charges on which Arabi and others werc arraigned was that" of having hoisted the white flag at Alexandria on the morning of the 12 th July , in violation of the laws of war ani ' j ' iis gentium , and at the same time of having withdrawn his troops , and caused the burninn- and pillage of the said town . " If Arabi ' s version is correct , the hoisting of the white flag was in consequence of an
order issued by a Council which was attended by the Khedive and Dervesh Pacha , thc special envoy of the Sultan , Then at another Council held on the 12 th July , at half-past two p . m . " under the presidency of the Khedive and Dervesh Pacha" with Ragheb , Toulba , and Arabi Pachas and others
being present , " the Khedive gave orders for our troops to occupy Fort Adgcmi , and resist the landing of British troops , " but Arabi explained "lhat the infantry could not go , as the place was too exposed to the fire of the ships , and besides that it was liable to be cut off from Alexandria , " We shall continue this notice in our next issue .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
Masonic Notes and Queries .
273 ] SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN . Many thanks to Bro . Whytehead for his reply . The fact that "Cipriani" is connected with this print of Sir Christopher Wren suggests many reflections . I should esteem it a great favour if any readers of "Notes" can put me in the way of any similar prints . In thc Parentalia the print of Wren has no name of engraver , but is said to
be taken from a bust by S . Coignaud . Sir Christopher Wren , in the Parentalia , in the portion of the MS . preserved in the appendix on . "Architecture , " & c , talks of the " Freemasons " more than once , as if he believed them to be a real body of men , —in much earlier times . His words cannot I think , however , affect the controversy one way or the other . Who first alludes to the Dugdale-Wren theory ? ANTIQUITY .
274 ) ROBERT BOYLE . This distinguished person seems to have been connected with Sir Christopher Wren , Dr . Wallis , Peter Sthael , and others at Oxford in 1659-G 0 . Is there any evidence of his being a Rosicrucian ? ROSA CRUCIS .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
On Thursday , the ( 5 th inst ., the following brethren from the Provinces of Yorkshire and Lancashire , in company with Bro . Hedges , the Secretary , visited the Girls' Schoof . Bros . T . W . Tew , G . S . D ., D . P . G . M . West Yorks . ; H . T . Smith , Prov . G . Sec . West Yorks . ; G . P . Brockbank ,
P . P . G . D . East Lane , j VV . Brierley , 344 J Charles Brierley , VV . M . 42 ; Capt . E . T . Clark , W . Crankshaw , 34 S ; Richard Duxbury , 34 S ; Wm . Gankroger , 61 ; H . Gundry , P . P . G . P . East Lane , P . M . 42 ; John Halliwell , P . P . G . S . B . East Lane . ; Joseph Hartley , 495 ; Thos . Heaton , 265 ; J . D . Kay , James VV . Kenvon , Prov . G . Supt . Wks . East Lane . ; Robt . Lathard , 1723 ' ; D . Marshall , Nathaniel
Nicholson , 1723 ; H . T . Oxley , 49 s ; John bhaw , 139 ; Edivin Shee , 40 S ; Edmund Simpkin , P . M . 42 , 12 S ; Alfred Templer , W . M . 344 ; Win . Tcmpler , VV . M . 344 J W . B . Alderson , 495 ; and Cornelius Wheawill . It had not been the first visit by many , of the brethren , but the charm of the place is ever new , and all ivere it is
needless to say delighted with what they saw . Every part of the large building was explained including Buncombe House , and the new swimming baths ; and the opinions expressed must have been very flattering and encouraging to those who are responsible for maintaining this Institution in its present state of . perfect efficiency and order .
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The monthly meeting of the Committee of this Institution was held on VVednesday , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D ., in the chair . The other brethren who attended were Bros . Charles John Perceval , William Hilton , Edgar Bowyer , C . H . Webb , C . A . Cottebrune , J .
Brett , Henry Moore , C . G . Dilley , John Bulmer , VV . H . Goodall , George Jones , Charles Lacey , Horace B . Marshall , Thomas Cubitt , G . L . Moore , J . Newton , VV . J . Murlis , VV . F . Nettleship , R . Turtle Pigott , and J . Terry , Secretary . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes of the November meeting , the SECRETARY reported three deaths —two of annuitants and one of an accepted candidate for
next election . The Warden ' s report was read , which stated that Dr . Strong obtained tickets for such of the old people in the Asylum at Croydon as were strong enough to see the procession when the Duke of Edinburgh attended at Croydon ; and that Dr . Strong had stands erected at Whitgift's Hospital for their accommodation . The report also stated that ' Bro . Layton had sent some turtle soup from the Lord
Mayor ' s banquet for the inmates ot the Asylum WHO were sick . A vote of thanks was passed to Dr . Strong and Bro . Layton for their kindness . Authority was given to the Chairman to sign certain cheques , and it was announced that the usual New Year's
entertainment at Croydon would be given to the annuitants . Bro . C . H . WEBB , V . P ., P . M . 1 C 07 , brought on his notice of motion for giving candidates for election voting Power according to what they had done for the Institutions . He said he did not mean to make the Institution a benefit society , and the motion would not have that effect 5 but the
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great majority of candidates for election and those who became annuitants had done nothing at all for any of the Institutions . He concluded by moving that the Board take into consideration what measure ( if any ) could be adopted to assist accepted candidates for election , according to the amount of money and length of time they had contributed to the funds of the Institution . Bro . CHARLES LACEY seconded the motion . It was a
matter which had often pressed itself on his mind . Ihe number of candidates was very large , and something should be done to enquire what services they had rendered . Bro . R . TURTLE PIGOTT did not know what was meant by the motion . Did Bro Webb mean to create bogus votes ? The most deserving cases he thought were those who were not able to give anything . The great mischief at present was that people came into Masonry who from their position in life ought never to have been admitted .
Bros . Mum-is , GOODALL , and NEWTON , also spoke on the subject . Bro . J AMBS BRETT moved the adjournment of the discussion . It was a subject which deserved thought , and the brethren would have an opportunity of considering it in the meantime . Bro . C J . PERCEVAL seconded the amendment , and thought there ought to be a law of the Institution passed on the matter .
Dr . HOGG agreed that it would be much better that the most deserving cases should be successful . In the Royal Medical Benevolent College they had some years ago a similar state of things as was now in this Institution—a great majority of the candidates never having assisted it at all . And what was more it was found that the fathers of the candidates although they had been in prosperous circumstances had not subscribed . The Council of the Institution passed a rule establishing a Committee of
Examiners who carefully examined every case , and according to their report the votes were given . Bro . C . H . WEBB in reply said he did not understand what Bro . Pigot meant by bogus votes . In the Builders ' Benevolent Institution they gave a candidate 10 votes for every guinea he had subscribed . This was all he asked for this Institution . He agreed to the adjournment . The question was then adjourned . Thirteen petitioners were placed on the list of candidates for the election in May next , and the Committee adjourned .
Presentation Of Centenary Warrants To The Royal Lancashire Lodge & Cana Chapter, Colne.
PRESENTATION OF CENTENARY WARRANTS TO THE ROYAL LANCASHIRE LODGE & CANA CHAPTER , COLNE .
Thursday , the 29 th ult ., was a red-letter day amongst the the Province of East Lancashire . Some months since Companion J . H . Sillitoe , P . J . G ., paid a visit to Colne for the purpose of installing the Principals in the Chapter , when he was asked also to inspect some old papers and
books which bad lam undisturbed in an old chest for many years . This led to further research , and our worthy fraternity of Freemasons in the vicinity of this portion of Companion , after closer inspection of . the old documents , felt satisoed that not only had this chapter a very interestingand early history , but that it ranked amongst the first chapters constituted under the first Royal Charter of Compact . Correspondence with Com . W . J . Hughan , the well
known historian , confirmed this fact , and under the advice and guidanccof Comp . Sillitoe , the members of the chapter applied for and obtained a centenary warrant . Stimulated by this success , Bros . Jas . Townsend , P . M ., Thos . Varley , P . M ., and H . B . Carey , P . M ., at once set to work to search into the archives of the lodge , and after diligent and unremitting exertions these brethren compiled a complete history of the lodge , showing its unbroken existence from the
consecration in 1763 to the present time , and by such means obtained a centenary warrant for the lodge also . Such an unusual occurrence as the presentation of a centenary warrant for both lodge and chapter naturally created in the minds of the brethren and companions a desire to give eclat to the proceedings ; and in order to do so , they invited
their respected R . W . P . G . M ., Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie . to present both warrants , which invitation he accepted with that heartiness and desire to promote the interests of the Craft in his province which is so characteristic of him , and which has gained for him that deserved popularity and esteem whicii he enjoys amongst those over whom he presides as Provincial Grand Master .
As might be expected this unique proceeding brought together a strong muster of brethren of the mystic-tie , and the Swan Hotel wore a more animated aspect than is customary in this usually quiet town . At four o'clock prompt the chapter was opened bv Comps . Thos . Mason , M . E . Z . ; John Bollard , H . ; and H . Broorer-Carey , J . ; there were also present Bros . James Townsend , Treas ., and S . E . ; George Townsend , P . S .,- Ed . Bird , ist A . S . ; J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z .,
P . G . J . Visitors , Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , M . W . P . G . Supt . ; W . O . Walker , P . Z . 42 , P . P . S . N . ; E . Halliwell , P . Z . 345 , P . P . G . Org . ; John Chadwick , P . G . S . E ., P . Z . 152 ; R . Nelson , P . Z . 126 ; S . Goldstone , H . 345 ; R . VV . Waterson , P . Z . 126 ; Franklin Thomas , P . Z . 345 , P . P . G . 3 rd Principal ; T . VV . Turner , J . 2 G 5 ; Tom Bradshaw , P . Z . 126 ; and R . R . Lisenden , S . E . 317 ( Freemason ) . After the chapter was opened the Grand Superintendent ,
Comp . Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , accompanied byComps . J . H . Sillitoe , P . G . J . ; Franklin Thomas , P . P . G . J . ; John ChadwicU , P . G . S . E .-, W . O . Walker , P . G . S / N . ; and J . H . Halliwell , P . P . G . Org ., entered the chapter . The Grand Superintendent having assumed the First Principal's chair , was praperly saluted , and on rising said that his first duty was to ask Comp . J . H . Sillitoe to read a paper which would explain fully the object of their meeting .
Comp . SILLITOE read along and exceedingly interesting paper dealing with the Royal Arch Degree from its introduction into this country , and to its having been worked for sometime in connection with various lodges . He referred also to a petition presented by a number of Royal Arch Masons , meeting together at the Turk ' s Head Tavern , Soho , London , in 1767 , to the then Grand Master of England , Lord Blaney , praying for a warrant of
constitution to enable them to form a Supreme Grand Chapter , whicii warrant was granted in July , 17 G 7 . Under this Grand Chapter of compact thc fourth and fifth warrants granted werc for Burnley and Colne , whicii werc both constituted on the same day , viz ., 12 th May , 17 C 9 , the warrants being signed by the same Grand Officers . Comp . Sillitoe traced the history of Royal Arch Masonry step by step up to the constitution of the present Grand Chapter of England
Presentation Of Centenary Warrants To The Royal Lancashire Lodge & Cana Chapter, Colne.
and showed that as no trace could be found of thc three first warranted chapters , the twin chapters of Burnley and Colne were undoubtedly entitled to rank as the two oldest chapters in England , having both of them continued an unbroken line of working from their constitution up to the present time . Comp . Sillitoe gave a short history of the Cana Chapter , quoting extracts ' from the old minute books , & c , which created great amusement .
On the completion of the reading of the paper the GRAN- SuPERiNTi-N-DEN-rsaid "that hc thought the best thanks , ^ not only of himself , or even thc members of the Cana Chapter , but also of the province at large , were due to Comp . Sillitoe for the very able and interesting paper which he had just read , as well as for his energy and tact in bringing to light the long existence of this and other chapters in the province . ( Applause ) . He ( Ccl . Starkie )
then delivered a most eloquent address to the companions . He referred to the interesting ceremonies which he had to perform that day , and stated that he believed there was not another Grand Superintendent who had been placed in a similarly happy position . He admonished thc companions to be regular and punctual in tlieir attendance at the meetings , and pointed out to them that many nourishing chapters would give a great deal to possess what they
did , viz ., a centenary warrant ; and he strongly urged upon them to rally round it , like soldiers round their regimental colours , and not only protect it from injury , but also by attention to their Masonic duties raise the chapter to the hi ghest state of efficiency so that their children's children might look upon that warrant with all honour and reverence . ( Applause ) . Comp . Starkie then presented the centenary warrant to
Comp . T . Mason , M . E . Z ., who having received it , proposed a vote of thanks to Col . Starkie for his kindness in attending their meeting , and the deep interest he evinced in the events of that auspicious occasion . The proposition was seconded by Comp . J * BOLLARD , H ., and carried with acclamation , after which thc chapter was duly closed . On thc retirement of the companions , and after a short interval , the brethren of the Royal Lancashire Lodge
assembled to hold a lodge of emergency for thc purpose of receiving a centenary warrant from the hands of the R . W . P . G . M . Amongst those present were Hezekiah Fletcher , VV . M . ; E . Bird , S . VV . ; J . Smallpage , J . W . ; Jas . Townsend , Treas . ; Thomas Varley , Sec ; J . VV . Smith , S . D . ; J . VV . Hartley , I . G . ; II . B . Carey , P . M . ; Geo . Townsend , P . M . ; Thos . Mason , P . M ., P . G . S . W . ; Saml . Catlow , P . M . ; J . C . Morris , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; J . C Elliott , A . P . Millar , T . A . Hirst , Jno . Sutcliffe , and E . Parker .
Visitors : Col . ! eGendre N . Starkie , R . W . P . G . M . ; John Chadwick , P . M . 44 , P . G . Sec ; J . II . Sillitoe , P . M . 645 , P . P . G . D . C ; Franklin Thomas , P . M . 345 , P . P . G . Reg . Oxon ; W . O . Walker , P . P . G . J . W . ; E . Halliwell , P . M . 345 , P . P . G . Org . ; John Bollard , P . M . t 2 o ; R . VV . Waterson , P . M . 126 ; F . N . Turner , P . M . and Sec . 40 S ; Benjamin Whittaker , W . M . 40 S ; Richard Nelson , P . M . 12 G ; Tom Bradshaw , P . M . 126 ; J . Hacking , Org . 1504
VV . C Bean , 1504 ; M . Ingham , 261 ; and R . R . Lisscnden , S . D . 317 ( Freemason ) . When the lodge had been duly opened , the R . W . P . G . M . was announced , and immediately afterwards entered thc room , attended by Present and Past P . G . officers , and was handed into the chair of K . S ., and duly saluted according to his rank . Upon the centenary warrant being handed to him , the
R . W . P . G . M . rose , and said a very pleasing duty devolved upon him , to present to the brethren a centenary warrant , certifying the lodge had been established over a century The K . VV . P . G . M . in the course of his remarks dwelt upon the beauties and principles of Freemasonry , and whicii lie said contrasted favourably with other societies , inasmuch that thc money voluntarily given by members of the Craft did not benefit the givers but others . He pressed upon
them the necessity of guarding thc ancient landmarks of the Order , and expressed himself pleased to find that in the old town of Colne , which he had often visited , the brethren were gradually moving onward . In conclusion thc R . W . P . G . AI . said the possession of such an honourable proof of the lengthened existence of the lodge was something for the members to be proud of , and he had no doubt they thoroughly appreciated and would highly value it .
After the applause which greeted the concluding remarks of the R . W . P . G . M . had subsided , it was suggested to him that he should present to the lodge , in the name of Bro . Catlow , P . M ., a box of working tools , and thereupon Col . Starkie rose again , and said that it gave him very great pleasure to do so , and it was certainly very kind of Bro . Catlow to mark his appreciation of the old lodge in such a generous manner . The R . W . P . G . M . went on to say that
as no workman could do without his tools , neither could any lodge do without such emblems as he had before him , which were beautiful in design and exquisite in workmanship , and he felt sure they would be an ornament to the lodge , and that the members would highly value them . The working tools were all made of the best electroplate , beautifull y engraved and highly polished , the gavel particularly having a solid electro-plated top , coffin shaped ,
with a black ebony handle , the whele were fitted into a handsome walnut case with plated hinges and lock . The tools and box were manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester , who also furnished tlie menu cards . Bro . H . B . CAREY , P . M ., proposed and Bro . G . TowxsENn seconded " That a cordial vote of thanks be given to Bro . Catlow , P . M ., for his handsome gift , and that thc same be entered upon the minutes of the lodge . " The proposition
was carried with acclamation , and Bro . Catlow returned thanks , and expressed himself amply rewarded by the appreciation the brethren had shown of his gift . Bro . THOMAS MASON , P . G . S . W ., proposed and Bro . IL FLETCHER , W . M ., seconded " A hearty vote of thanks to the R . W . P . G . M . for coming amongst them that day and conferring an honour on the lodge . " The vote of thanks was carried unanimously , and the R . W . P . G . M .
having replied in a few appropriate sentences , shortly afterwards retired , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren afterwards celebrated the auspicious occasion with a banquet , at which the VV . M . presided , liaving on his right the Prov . Grand Master , and supported by the Prov . Grand Ollicers . The banquet was admirable in every respect and gave great satisfaction . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to and a pleasant evening was spent .