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Ireland.
member being a representative of a Lodge in the Metropolitan District , who does not attend , shall be fined one shilling . The Officers of Provincial Lodges are exempted . —G . L . Law 9 . Past Masters are not entitled to vote in Grand Lodge , until duly registered , and their Certificate as such taken out ; they must be also subscribing members of a subordinate Lodge . —See G . L . Law 3 .
Note . —Secretaries of lodges under the Irish Constitution are requested to take notice that the return of officers should be made , and all dues and arrears paid , on or before St . John ' s Day ( 27 th December ) , otherwise their officers cannot be approved .
Freemasonry At Abergavenny.
FREEMASONRY AT ABERGAVENNY .
OPENING OF THE NEW MASONIC HALL . INTERESTING HISTORIC AND MASONIC ASSOCIATIONS . More than usual interest attached to the gathering of brethren at Abergavenny on Wednesday , thc 22 nd ult ., inasmuch as the occasion was the opening of a new Masonic Hall under unique circumstances , since the Philanthropic Lodge , 81 S , has found its new home in a building which was originally the ancient parish
church of Abergavenny . The occasion was marked not only by a gathering of brethren of the Craft lodges from various parts of the county , but also by the holding of the Prov . Grand Mark Lodge under Bro . John Owen Marsh , P . G . M . The formal opening of the new hall followed the meeting of the Mark Masons . The officers and brethren of the Philanthropic Lodge present were Bros . I . T . Williams , P . J . G . D ., W . M . ; Robert Price , S . W . ; E . H . Bretherton , J . W . ; W-
P . Cooper , Sec . ; T . H . Tomkins , P . M ., Org . ; F . Gardner , S . D . ; P . H . Price , J . D . ; E . G . Price , P . M ., P . J . G . D ., D . C ; P . Elmes Y . Steel , as I . G . ; A . Whitney , Tyler ; S . Gardner , Asst . Tyler ; J . O . Marsh , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; } . Haigh , P . H . Seargeant , J . Straker , H . C . Evans , P . M . ; L . G . Morgan , P . M . ; W . E . Jacob , A . Jenkins , H . Pryer , F . J . Edwards , J . C . Thomas , P . M . ; J . R .
Jacob , F . A . Seaton , A . W . Hoskins , E . Martin , T . W . Evans , W . Bevan , D . H . James , E . J . B . Williams , and Lewis J . Morgan , P . M . Among the visiting brethren were the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Col . C . R . Lyne , and about 60 of the principal officers and brethren throughout the Province of Monmouth , as well as visitors from the Eastern Division of Glamorgan and Gloucestershire .
After opening the lodge , and receiving the Dep . Prov . G . Master and the visitors , Bro . I . T . WILLIAMS , W . M ., said they regarded the meeting as one of importance , not only to their own lodge , but to the Craft in general . The lodge had taken up its abode in a building of great antiquity , and it was an opportune time to refer not only to the history of the lodge , but also to that of the premises
of which they had become possessed . Freemasonry was first introduced into Abergavenny by the French officers who were brought there as prisoners during the Peninsular War , and were released within the town boundary under parole . The collars used by the officers of that lodge were still in their possession , and were , until within the last 12 months , worn by the principal officers of the lodge . The house where the French lodge was held still existed in Monk-street . Also
in use in that lodge room were articles of furniture which adorned the French Masonic lodge . Of these relics they were naturally very proud . There was nothing to clearly prove how long the French lodge existed , but the first English Masonic lodge was consecrated " The Philanthropic , No . 658 " in the year 1815 , the W . M . being the greatly-esteemed Vicar of the parish , Bro . the Rev . William Powell , who took an active part in the government of the town , being the only
resident magistrate . With him was associated Bro . the Rev . T . A , Gabb , who was the first Chaplain of the lodge , and who delivered in the parish church an eloquent discourse on the occasion of the Masonic Festival . At the consecration ceremony there was also present Bro . Baker Gabb , whose descendants were still prominent residents of Abergavenny . It had been their good fortune to get possession of the minute books of that lodge , and they esteemed them immensely .
an extract dated July 22 nd , 1814 , showed that the Rev . Charles Powell was transferred from a Modern Mason in the French Lodge to an Ancient Mason in the English , inhabitants of the town having become members of the French Lodge . The lodge was first held at the King ' s Head Inn , and the ceremony of consecration was performed by Bro . Plummer , who held high office in the Grand Lodge of England , whose original certificate the Philanthropic Lodge held . It
was printed in French and English , whereas certificates now issued were printed in Latin and English , and he thought they were correct in assuming that Bro . Plummer was a member of the French Lodge , as they found from subsequent minutes that for services rendered he was made an honorary member of the first Philanthropic Lodge , which ultimately became extinct owing to the death of its members . In the course of his further remarks the W . M . said : A revival in
Masonry appeared to have taken place in i 860 , when the present lodge , under the old name " Philanthropic , " was reconsecrated under the number of 1120 , and in about three years afterwards changed to 81 S , its present number . After referring to various places in which the lodge met , he continued : We have now become the owners of these ancient buildings , which , by the skill of the architect , Bro . A . E . Johnson , and the builder , Bro . J . G . Thomas , have been converted so as to
afford every possible accommodation , and when complete will reflect credit upon the Masons of Abergavenny . Very much can be said from a Masonic point of view in favour of our present premises . It is practically admitted that this was the ancient parish church of Abergavenny , known as St . John ' s , and that it was founded at an exceedingly early period . Its great antiquity has been established in a variety of ways . For instance , the altar stonediscovered a few years ago
, concealed over the fireplace in an adjoining house , is supposed to have been in use about the year A . u . 1100 , and it is thought by many competent to judge tint it was in use at a far earlier period than that . It has since been presented by Messrs . lltyd and Fred Gardner to Holy Trinity Church , where it is now put to its original sacred use . During the recent alterations an early English piscina of about the 13 th century was unearthed in the ea * t wall of the north trc . nseot .
this was also presented to Holy Trinity Church , and the . esteemed vicar , Bro . the Rev . J . R . Phillips , who is ever ready to safeguard established landmarks , his had it properly built into the north wall of the chancel close to the altar stone , where it is used for its original purpose , and has embodied underneath the stone a record of the old building whence it was obtained , information concerning our own lodge , with current papers and coins of the realm . To possess , as we do ancient
an embattled tower is unique in the history of Masonic temples , and in the face of such a solid piece of masonry we might fairly say , in the words of the Entered Apprentice ' s Song , " that " Antiquity ' s pride is 011 our side . " From the parish records we learn that on the 13 th June , 17 G 0 , a rate of is . in the £ was granted towards the taking down and the rebuilding of the Tower of St . John's Parish Church commonly called " Old Church " and on the 9 th November of the same year , £ 30 was ordered to be paid to the inspector of the new Tower called
Freemasonry At Abergavenny.
St . John and school room adjoining . It will thus be seen that the old inhabitants of Abergavenny manifested a deep anxiety to preserve the tower which was , and is still , a valuable landmark in the history of our town , and the cause of Masonry has been raised in the estimation of the general public by reason of the fact that these cherished landmarks will be preserved by those into whose keeping they have fallen . ( Applause . ) May we always be able to say that Masonry , as practised in this old and sacred building , is a centre of union between good men and true , and the happy means of conciliating friendship amongst those who must otherwise have remained at a perpetual distance I ( Applaus ; . )
The address , which had been followed with close attention , was heartily applauded . Votes of thanks to the Deputy Grand Master and the visitors were followed by another striking little speech . Bro . J . H . TAYLOR , of the Eastern Division of South Wales , said that some
years ago , travelling in France , he , by accident , made the acquaintance of some descendants of those French officers who were captive at Abergavenny , and was given a snuff-box , adorned with Masonic emblems , which one of them had carved with a marrow-bone during captivity . This was given to Bro . Taylor , and he , in turn , had enclosed it in a suitable case , and presented it to the museum of relics connected with the Philanthropic Lodge .
At the banquet , which was held at the Angel Hotel , the W . M ., Bro . I . T . Williams , presided , supported by Bros . Col . C . R . Lyne , D . P . G . M . ; J . Bishop ( Mayor of Abergavenny ); J . O . Marsh , Prov . G . M . Monmouthshire ( Mark ) ; J . Hunter Little , and most of the officers and brethren who had been present in lodge . The loyal toasts were heartily received . During the evening the W . M . proposed " The Health of the Prov . G . M . and the D . P . G . M "
The D . P . G . M ., in response , said that was the Prov . Grand Master ' s 79 th birthday , and he was not so young as he used to be , but he took a keen interest in Masonry , and was much interested in the opening of the new Masonic Hall . He congratulated them upon the new departure . He could understand that it was a pang to many of them to leave the old lodge room , but they could not have gone to a more delightful temple . It was a remarkable and happy coincidence that at that time Abergavenny had become a municipal borough . It was also an interesting fact that that was a joint meeting of Mark and Craft Masonry .
Upon the proposal of Bro . I . T . W ILLIAMS , "The Health of the R . W . Prov . G . M ., Colonel Charles Lyne , " was drunk , with the hearty wish of " Many happy returns of the day . " Bro . P . H . PRICE , W . M . of the Mark Lodge , proposed " The Prov . G . M . of Monmouthshire Mark Masonry , Bro . J . G . Marsh ; and the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Fred . Gardner ; " and these brethren responded .
Bro . A . E . J ' proposed " Distinguished Brethren , " coupled with the name of Bro . Joseph Bishop , Mayor of Abergavenny , saying that he had conducted the affairs of the town with tact , goodwill , and aJ kindness . The Mayor ( Bro . J . BISHOP ) , who was accorded an enthusiastic reception , in his response said their W . M ., Bro . Williams , had been associated with him in railway life for a very long period . It afforded him the greatest possible pleasure
to find him at the head of affairs . A more loyal , upright , honest man he did not think they could find , and those were the men they wanted in Masonry . ( Applause . ) He was as true as steel , his word was his bond , and he had been educated in the London and North-Western Railway system to do only that which became a gentleman and an honest man . As for his own position a-i Mayor , he had no personal end to serve—his one object was to serve the interests of Abergavenny . ( Applause ) .
" The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . J . O . MARSH , in eulogistic terms .
Bro . E . H . BRETHERTON proposed " The Visitors , " Bro . H . C . EVANS . P . M ,, "The Officers , " and Bro . LEWIS MORGAN , P . M ., " The Architect and Builder , " all of which were received and responded to in a most cordial manner . A delightful musical programme was provided , including a quartette , a trio , and an excellent violin solo by Mr . W . H . Williams , and several songs , under the direction of Bro . E . J . Price , P . M . " God Save the Queen , " brought to a close a most interesting and enjoyable function .
Secret Monitor.
Secret Monitor .
GRAND COUNCIL ,
A numerously-attended meeting of the ruling body of the above Order was held on Friday , the Sth instant , at the Hotel Cecil . In the absence of the Right Hon . the Earl of Warwick , Grand Supreme Ruler , the chair was taken by W . Bro . Japheth Tickle , C . C , Past G . Treas . The inferior chairs were occupied by Bros . J . M . Bastone , J . J . Thomas , VV . J . Songhurst , A . G . Boswell , F . E . Lemon , M . A ., VV . J . Spratling , and others .
During the evening a telegram was receivrd from Warwick Castle conveying " Hearty good wishes " from Lord Warwick to the brethren . The ordinary routine business of the meeting included the consideration of a vote of a sum of money to the care of the District Grand Supreme Ruler of Natal , to be used at his discretion for victims of the War . A small sum was forwarded to the Daily Telegraph Fund , and a considerable sum was contributed in the room as a nucleus for a Secret Monitor Benevolent Fund , which is thus at last started under the happiest auspices .
Arrangements for holding an annual festival of the fund were considered , but the matter was left in the hands of Lord Warwick and a small committee . The President ( pro tem . ) and Treasurer of the Benevolent Fund is Bro . C . L . Nelson , who took up , as a Steward , " the record list " for the Old People ' s Fund some years ago—a sum of more than / 1000 . Bro .
Tickle is Vice-President , and a small S . M . Benevolent Fund Committee was appointed . Letters were read from districts in England , Scotland , and Wales where a movement is taking place with a view to the formation of new conclaves early in the new year .
The Grand Recorder reported the exhaustion of the first edition of the ritual of the First Degree , and the reprinting of the second edition , with many minor improvements , the result of suggestions from brethren working it . He hoped this would be ready very shortly , and would be appreciated
by the conclaves and brethren . Bro . I-lARny TIITER , G . Visitor , spoke of his activity in visiting and inspecting the various conclaves , but confessed to a desire to see the ritual more carefully worked by the officers themselves instead of assistance being so frequently sought from the veterans of the Order . Hi said that , as in the Craft , so in this Order , the Master of the conclave should consider it in-
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Ireland.
member being a representative of a Lodge in the Metropolitan District , who does not attend , shall be fined one shilling . The Officers of Provincial Lodges are exempted . —G . L . Law 9 . Past Masters are not entitled to vote in Grand Lodge , until duly registered , and their Certificate as such taken out ; they must be also subscribing members of a subordinate Lodge . —See G . L . Law 3 .
Note . —Secretaries of lodges under the Irish Constitution are requested to take notice that the return of officers should be made , and all dues and arrears paid , on or before St . John ' s Day ( 27 th December ) , otherwise their officers cannot be approved .
Freemasonry At Abergavenny.
FREEMASONRY AT ABERGAVENNY .
OPENING OF THE NEW MASONIC HALL . INTERESTING HISTORIC AND MASONIC ASSOCIATIONS . More than usual interest attached to the gathering of brethren at Abergavenny on Wednesday , thc 22 nd ult ., inasmuch as the occasion was the opening of a new Masonic Hall under unique circumstances , since the Philanthropic Lodge , 81 S , has found its new home in a building which was originally the ancient parish
church of Abergavenny . The occasion was marked not only by a gathering of brethren of the Craft lodges from various parts of the county , but also by the holding of the Prov . Grand Mark Lodge under Bro . John Owen Marsh , P . G . M . The formal opening of the new hall followed the meeting of the Mark Masons . The officers and brethren of the Philanthropic Lodge present were Bros . I . T . Williams , P . J . G . D ., W . M . ; Robert Price , S . W . ; E . H . Bretherton , J . W . ; W-
P . Cooper , Sec . ; T . H . Tomkins , P . M ., Org . ; F . Gardner , S . D . ; P . H . Price , J . D . ; E . G . Price , P . M ., P . J . G . D ., D . C ; P . Elmes Y . Steel , as I . G . ; A . Whitney , Tyler ; S . Gardner , Asst . Tyler ; J . O . Marsh , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; } . Haigh , P . H . Seargeant , J . Straker , H . C . Evans , P . M . ; L . G . Morgan , P . M . ; W . E . Jacob , A . Jenkins , H . Pryer , F . J . Edwards , J . C . Thomas , P . M . ; J . R .
Jacob , F . A . Seaton , A . W . Hoskins , E . Martin , T . W . Evans , W . Bevan , D . H . James , E . J . B . Williams , and Lewis J . Morgan , P . M . Among the visiting brethren were the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Col . C . R . Lyne , and about 60 of the principal officers and brethren throughout the Province of Monmouth , as well as visitors from the Eastern Division of Glamorgan and Gloucestershire .
After opening the lodge , and receiving the Dep . Prov . G . Master and the visitors , Bro . I . T . WILLIAMS , W . M ., said they regarded the meeting as one of importance , not only to their own lodge , but to the Craft in general . The lodge had taken up its abode in a building of great antiquity , and it was an opportune time to refer not only to the history of the lodge , but also to that of the premises
of which they had become possessed . Freemasonry was first introduced into Abergavenny by the French officers who were brought there as prisoners during the Peninsular War , and were released within the town boundary under parole . The collars used by the officers of that lodge were still in their possession , and were , until within the last 12 months , worn by the principal officers of the lodge . The house where the French lodge was held still existed in Monk-street . Also
in use in that lodge room were articles of furniture which adorned the French Masonic lodge . Of these relics they were naturally very proud . There was nothing to clearly prove how long the French lodge existed , but the first English Masonic lodge was consecrated " The Philanthropic , No . 658 " in the year 1815 , the W . M . being the greatly-esteemed Vicar of the parish , Bro . the Rev . William Powell , who took an active part in the government of the town , being the only
resident magistrate . With him was associated Bro . the Rev . T . A , Gabb , who was the first Chaplain of the lodge , and who delivered in the parish church an eloquent discourse on the occasion of the Masonic Festival . At the consecration ceremony there was also present Bro . Baker Gabb , whose descendants were still prominent residents of Abergavenny . It had been their good fortune to get possession of the minute books of that lodge , and they esteemed them immensely .
an extract dated July 22 nd , 1814 , showed that the Rev . Charles Powell was transferred from a Modern Mason in the French Lodge to an Ancient Mason in the English , inhabitants of the town having become members of the French Lodge . The lodge was first held at the King ' s Head Inn , and the ceremony of consecration was performed by Bro . Plummer , who held high office in the Grand Lodge of England , whose original certificate the Philanthropic Lodge held . It
was printed in French and English , whereas certificates now issued were printed in Latin and English , and he thought they were correct in assuming that Bro . Plummer was a member of the French Lodge , as they found from subsequent minutes that for services rendered he was made an honorary member of the first Philanthropic Lodge , which ultimately became extinct owing to the death of its members . In the course of his further remarks the W . M . said : A revival in
Masonry appeared to have taken place in i 860 , when the present lodge , under the old name " Philanthropic , " was reconsecrated under the number of 1120 , and in about three years afterwards changed to 81 S , its present number . After referring to various places in which the lodge met , he continued : We have now become the owners of these ancient buildings , which , by the skill of the architect , Bro . A . E . Johnson , and the builder , Bro . J . G . Thomas , have been converted so as to
afford every possible accommodation , and when complete will reflect credit upon the Masons of Abergavenny . Very much can be said from a Masonic point of view in favour of our present premises . It is practically admitted that this was the ancient parish church of Abergavenny , known as St . John ' s , and that it was founded at an exceedingly early period . Its great antiquity has been established in a variety of ways . For instance , the altar stonediscovered a few years ago
, concealed over the fireplace in an adjoining house , is supposed to have been in use about the year A . u . 1100 , and it is thought by many competent to judge tint it was in use at a far earlier period than that . It has since been presented by Messrs . lltyd and Fred Gardner to Holy Trinity Church , where it is now put to its original sacred use . During the recent alterations an early English piscina of about the 13 th century was unearthed in the ea * t wall of the north trc . nseot .
this was also presented to Holy Trinity Church , and the . esteemed vicar , Bro . the Rev . J . R . Phillips , who is ever ready to safeguard established landmarks , his had it properly built into the north wall of the chancel close to the altar stone , where it is used for its original purpose , and has embodied underneath the stone a record of the old building whence it was obtained , information concerning our own lodge , with current papers and coins of the realm . To possess , as we do ancient
an embattled tower is unique in the history of Masonic temples , and in the face of such a solid piece of masonry we might fairly say , in the words of the Entered Apprentice ' s Song , " that " Antiquity ' s pride is 011 our side . " From the parish records we learn that on the 13 th June , 17 G 0 , a rate of is . in the £ was granted towards the taking down and the rebuilding of the Tower of St . John's Parish Church commonly called " Old Church " and on the 9 th November of the same year , £ 30 was ordered to be paid to the inspector of the new Tower called
Freemasonry At Abergavenny.
St . John and school room adjoining . It will thus be seen that the old inhabitants of Abergavenny manifested a deep anxiety to preserve the tower which was , and is still , a valuable landmark in the history of our town , and the cause of Masonry has been raised in the estimation of the general public by reason of the fact that these cherished landmarks will be preserved by those into whose keeping they have fallen . ( Applause . ) May we always be able to say that Masonry , as practised in this old and sacred building , is a centre of union between good men and true , and the happy means of conciliating friendship amongst those who must otherwise have remained at a perpetual distance I ( Applaus ; . )
The address , which had been followed with close attention , was heartily applauded . Votes of thanks to the Deputy Grand Master and the visitors were followed by another striking little speech . Bro . J . H . TAYLOR , of the Eastern Division of South Wales , said that some
years ago , travelling in France , he , by accident , made the acquaintance of some descendants of those French officers who were captive at Abergavenny , and was given a snuff-box , adorned with Masonic emblems , which one of them had carved with a marrow-bone during captivity . This was given to Bro . Taylor , and he , in turn , had enclosed it in a suitable case , and presented it to the museum of relics connected with the Philanthropic Lodge .
At the banquet , which was held at the Angel Hotel , the W . M ., Bro . I . T . Williams , presided , supported by Bros . Col . C . R . Lyne , D . P . G . M . ; J . Bishop ( Mayor of Abergavenny ); J . O . Marsh , Prov . G . M . Monmouthshire ( Mark ) ; J . Hunter Little , and most of the officers and brethren who had been present in lodge . The loyal toasts were heartily received . During the evening the W . M . proposed " The Health of the Prov . G . M . and the D . P . G . M "
The D . P . G . M ., in response , said that was the Prov . Grand Master ' s 79 th birthday , and he was not so young as he used to be , but he took a keen interest in Masonry , and was much interested in the opening of the new Masonic Hall . He congratulated them upon the new departure . He could understand that it was a pang to many of them to leave the old lodge room , but they could not have gone to a more delightful temple . It was a remarkable and happy coincidence that at that time Abergavenny had become a municipal borough . It was also an interesting fact that that was a joint meeting of Mark and Craft Masonry .
Upon the proposal of Bro . I . T . W ILLIAMS , "The Health of the R . W . Prov . G . M ., Colonel Charles Lyne , " was drunk , with the hearty wish of " Many happy returns of the day . " Bro . P . H . PRICE , W . M . of the Mark Lodge , proposed " The Prov . G . M . of Monmouthshire Mark Masonry , Bro . J . G . Marsh ; and the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Fred . Gardner ; " and these brethren responded .
Bro . A . E . J ' proposed " Distinguished Brethren , " coupled with the name of Bro . Joseph Bishop , Mayor of Abergavenny , saying that he had conducted the affairs of the town with tact , goodwill , and aJ kindness . The Mayor ( Bro . J . BISHOP ) , who was accorded an enthusiastic reception , in his response said their W . M ., Bro . Williams , had been associated with him in railway life for a very long period . It afforded him the greatest possible pleasure
to find him at the head of affairs . A more loyal , upright , honest man he did not think they could find , and those were the men they wanted in Masonry . ( Applause . ) He was as true as steel , his word was his bond , and he had been educated in the London and North-Western Railway system to do only that which became a gentleman and an honest man . As for his own position a-i Mayor , he had no personal end to serve—his one object was to serve the interests of Abergavenny . ( Applause ) .
" The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . J . O . MARSH , in eulogistic terms .
Bro . E . H . BRETHERTON proposed " The Visitors , " Bro . H . C . EVANS . P . M ,, "The Officers , " and Bro . LEWIS MORGAN , P . M ., " The Architect and Builder , " all of which were received and responded to in a most cordial manner . A delightful musical programme was provided , including a quartette , a trio , and an excellent violin solo by Mr . W . H . Williams , and several songs , under the direction of Bro . E . J . Price , P . M . " God Save the Queen , " brought to a close a most interesting and enjoyable function .
Secret Monitor.
Secret Monitor .
GRAND COUNCIL ,
A numerously-attended meeting of the ruling body of the above Order was held on Friday , the Sth instant , at the Hotel Cecil . In the absence of the Right Hon . the Earl of Warwick , Grand Supreme Ruler , the chair was taken by W . Bro . Japheth Tickle , C . C , Past G . Treas . The inferior chairs were occupied by Bros . J . M . Bastone , J . J . Thomas , VV . J . Songhurst , A . G . Boswell , F . E . Lemon , M . A ., VV . J . Spratling , and others .
During the evening a telegram was receivrd from Warwick Castle conveying " Hearty good wishes " from Lord Warwick to the brethren . The ordinary routine business of the meeting included the consideration of a vote of a sum of money to the care of the District Grand Supreme Ruler of Natal , to be used at his discretion for victims of the War . A small sum was forwarded to the Daily Telegraph Fund , and a considerable sum was contributed in the room as a nucleus for a Secret Monitor Benevolent Fund , which is thus at last started under the happiest auspices .
Arrangements for holding an annual festival of the fund were considered , but the matter was left in the hands of Lord Warwick and a small committee . The President ( pro tem . ) and Treasurer of the Benevolent Fund is Bro . C . L . Nelson , who took up , as a Steward , " the record list " for the Old People ' s Fund some years ago—a sum of more than / 1000 . Bro .
Tickle is Vice-President , and a small S . M . Benevolent Fund Committee was appointed . Letters were read from districts in England , Scotland , and Wales where a movement is taking place with a view to the formation of new conclaves early in the new year .
The Grand Recorder reported the exhaustion of the first edition of the ritual of the First Degree , and the reprinting of the second edition , with many minor improvements , the result of suggestions from brethren working it . He hoped this would be ready very shortly , and would be appreciated
by the conclaves and brethren . Bro . I-lARny TIITER , G . Visitor , spoke of his activity in visiting and inspecting the various conclaves , but confessed to a desire to see the ritual more carefully worked by the officers themselves instead of assistance being so frequently sought from the veterans of the Order . Hi said that , as in the Craft , so in this Order , the Master of the conclave should consider it in-