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Great Priory Of The United Religious And Military Orders Of The Temple.
You have been pleased by p . itfnt , dated St . Gnorge ' s Day , iooo , to appoint the V . E . Knight John Robertson , District Prior of Victoria , Australia , to be a Knight Commader of the United Orders ( K . C . T . ) . You have been pleased to appoint the V . E . Knight Gen . John Corson Smith , K . C . T ., to be your Representative and the Representative of the Great Priory near the Genera ! Grand Encampment of the Temple for the United States oE America , and the patent has been duly forwarded to him .
You have also been pleased to appoint the V . Eminent Colonel A . Vesey Davoren , G . C . T ., to be your Representative and the Representative of this Great Priory near the Great Priory of Ireland , and you have been pleased to approve of the V . Eminent the Viscount Dungarvan , G . C . T ., who has been appointed the Representative of the Great Priory of Ireland by the following patent :
MILITIA TEMPLI . ARTHUR , GRAND MASTER . [ S EAL . ]
THE GREAT PRIORY OF IRELAND OF THE UNITED RELIGIOUS AND MILITARY ORDERS OF THE TEMPLE AND OF ST . J OHN OF J ERUSALEM , PALESTINE , RHODES , AND MALTA . H . R . H . PRINCE ARTHUR WILLIAM PATRICK ALBERT , DUKE OF CONNAUGHT AND STRATHEARN , K . G .. K . T ., K . P ., G . C . B ., G . C . S . I ., G . C . M . G ., G . C . I . E ., G . C . V . O ., G . C . T ., Most Eminent and Supreme Grand Master .
In the Name of the Most Holy and Undivided Trinity , To All the Faithful in Christ ,
GREETING . WHEREAS , desiring a closer Knightly relation and friendly correspondence between the Great Priory of England and Wales and the Great Priory of Ireland in order to promote to a greater extent the principles of our beloved Order , THEREFORE BE IT KNOWN that we , reposing especial trust and confidence in our
Very Eminent Sir Knight the Right Ilonourabie the Viscount Dungarvan , D . L ., G . C . T ., do by these presents nominate , constitute and appoint our said Sir Knight to be our Representative near the Great Priory of England and Wales , with full power , warrant , and authority to act and appear for us in all laudable endeavours to promote the prosperity of our Orders , and the principles of Christian Knighthood .
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF we have ordered These Letters Patent to be scaled with the seal of our Orders . Given at Dublin on tbe Seventh day of February , A . D . 1 9 00 , A . O . 782 , and registered tn the Chancery of the Great Priory of Ireland . A . V . DAVOREN , G . C . T ., GREAT CHANCELLOR .
R . H . WALKER , VICE-CHANCELLOR . JOSHUA FAYLE , GREAT REGISTRAR . rSEAL . 1
Certain members of the United Orders in the town of Walsall having petitioned for authority to hold a preceptory , you were pleased to grant the prayer of the petition , and on the 22 nd February attended by many of the Great Officers , you were pleased to consecrate and constitute the new preceptory in ancient form .
Tbe V . Emt . Knight the Earl of Lathom , G . C . T ., having fixed the 6 th April for his Installation as Provincial Prior for Lancashire , you were pleased to instal him in that high office , and from the large numbers present and the enthusiasm shown , your Council have every confidence that an increased interest in the United Orders will speedily be felt in Lancashire .
The preceptories whose returns are still outstanding are : Albert , Restormel , Royal Veterans , and United . The following preceptories abroid ' are in arrears : Years . Celestial ... ... ... ... ... 6 Calpe ... ... ... ... ... S Connaught and Strathearn ... ... ... 3 Diamond of the Desert ... ... ... 1
Himalaya ... ... ... ... ... 1 Johannesburg ... ... ... ... 1 Melita ... ... ... ... ... 2 Royal Deccan ... ... ... ... 3 Royal Mysore ... ... ... ... 1 Vasco de Garni ... ... ... ... 2 Westralia ... ... ... ... ... 1 Your Council recommend that the Celestial Preceptory ( six years in arrear ) and the Calpe Preceptory ( five years in arrear ) be erased from the roll . Your Council desire to wish you every success on your taking the chair at the Annual Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund on the nth July , and have great pleasure in recommending a donation of 100 guineas from the Benevolent Fund of Great Priory .
The Great Treasurer ' s accounts have been audited up to 28 th February , 1 9 00 , and show the following balances , which are in the London and Westminster Bank , Limited , Bloomsbury Branch : General Fund ... ... ... , £ 710 6 3 Benevolent Fund ... ... 141 18 8
£ 852 4 11 By Order of the Council , R . LOVELAND LOVELAND , GllE . VT CllANCKLI . OR .
G . Fl'IZGERALD MATIER , gth April , tgoo . GREAT VICE-CHANCELLOR , The GREAT CHANCELLOR moved , and the GREAT REGISTRAR seconded , a motion that the report be received and entered on the minutes . This being carried , it was also resolved that the report be adopted .
The GREAT CHANCELLOR : The report having been adopted , I beg to move , as a matter of form , that a donation of 100 guineas from the Benevolent Fund of this Great Priory be placed on your lordship ' s list as Chairman of the approaching Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund . The GREAT TREASURER seconded the motion .
The GRAND MASTER : I suppose , brethren , I must put the proposal to the meeting . I am really very much obliged to you . As you know , I take a V reat deal ol interest in this Fund , and I shall be p leased if Great Priory will confirm the vote recommended by the Council . I can assure you it will be faithfully applied . I ask you , brethren , to now confirm it . ( Cries of "All . " ) The ACTING GREAT MARSHAL announced that the V . E . Knight the Earl of Lathom , G . C . T ., was in attendance , and desired to perform homage on his appointment as Provincial Prior for Lancashire . The M . E , and Supreme G . M . directed that he should be admitted .
Great Priory Of The United Religious And Military Orders Of The Temple.
The trumpets having sounded , the V . E . Provincial Prior for Lancashire entered , attended by his Banner Bearer and Sword Bearer , and was conducted to the foot of the throne . After the M . E . and Supreme G . M . had received his homage he was conducted to his stall , and proclaimed and saluted according to ancient custom .
The ACTING GREAT MARSHAL announced that the V . E . Knight Lieut .-General John Fletcher Owen , K C . T ., was in attendance for the purpose of paying homage on his appointment as Provincial Prior for the Mediterranean . The M . E . and Supreme Grand Master directed that he should be admitted .
The trumpets having sounded , the V . E . Provincial Prior for the Mediterranean entered Great Priory , attended by his acting Banner Bearer and Sword Bearer , and was conducted to the foot of the throne . After the M . E . and Supreme Grand Master had accepted his homage , he was conducted to his stall , proclaimed and saluted according to ancient custom . The GRAND MASTER having announced that the next business was the election of a Great Treasurer
, The GREAT REGISTRAR said : u have much pleasure in proposing that the V . E . Knight Ralp h Clutton be re-elected . He has served us faithfully and for many years past , and during that period he has brought our funds from a very small amount to a very considerable sum of money . I do not think we can do better than re-elect him . The GREAT CHANCELLOR : I beg to second that motion .
The GRAND MASTER : Before I put this proposition I should like to add a word of my own . I am sure we ought to congratulate ourselves on being able to secure the services of our brother Ralph Clutton . I remember in times past when he used to complain that he had not—to use his own expressive phrase—two sixpences to rub together . ( Laughter . ) Now our funds are in a prosperous state , and that they are in such a flourishing state is largely owing to the exertions of our Brother Clutton . ( Applause . ) The motion was agreed to amid great applause .
The GRAND MASTER , addressing the Treasurer elect , said : I thank you for your services in the past , and hope you will be able to continue them for many years . The TREASURER ELECT : Most Eminent and Supreme Grand Master , I thank you very much for all the kind words you have spoken about me , and all present lor the way in which they have received them . I can only say that I will do all I can , and to the best of my ability , to secure the improvement of this Order .
The ACTING GREAT MARSHAL announced the V . E . Knight the Earl of Lathom , G . C . T ., who had been nominated by the G . Master as Great Seneschal , was in attendance . A deputation was then appointed and requested to retire and attend his lordship .
The trumpets having sounded , the V . E . the Earl of Lathom , G . C . T ., attended by the following knights , then entered G . Priory : V . E . Knights Sir Reginald Hanson , K . C . T ., bearing the sword ; A . VVoodiwiss , K . C . T ., with the baton ; J . W . Woodall , K . C . T ., with the mantle ; W . W . B . Beach , G . C . T ., with thecross ; F . Richardson , G . C . T ., with the Statutes of the United Orders ; and Ralph Clutton , G . C . T ., with the banner .
The Earl of Lathom , G . C . T ., having taken the oath as Great Seneschal , was invested and enthroned , and at once did homage . Whereupon the GREAT HERALD proclaimed in the East , South-West and North-West as follows : By the authority and in the name of the Most Eminent and Supreme Grand Master , I proclaim Edward George , Earl of Lathom , Barjn Skelmersdale of Skelmersdale , County Palatine of Lancaster in the United Kingdom , Justice of the Peace for Lancashire ,
Captain , Lancashire Hussars , M > jor retired , late Royal Horse Guards Blue , Knight ot Grace of the Order of St . John of Jerusalem in England , Provincial Prior for Lancashire , Provincial Grand Master and Superintendent for the Western Division of Lancashire , Provincial Grand Master of Mark Master Masons for Lancashire , & c , & c , & c , has this day been appointed Great Seneschal of England and Wales and the Colonies and Dependencies of the British Crown .
The other Great Officers were then nominated and invested as follows Sir Knight Rev . Canon Walker ... ... G . Prelate .
,, R . Loveland Loveland , O . C ., G . C . T .... G . Chancellor . „ Sir Edwd . Stock Hill , K . C . B ., M . P . ... 1 st G . Constable . ,, John Strachan , Q . C . ... ... 2 nd G . Constable . ,, Ralph Clutton , G . C . T . ... ... G . Treasurer . „ Frank Richardson , G . C . T . ... G . Registrar . C . F . Matier , K . C . T . ... ... G . Vice-Chan . „ Charles Belton , K . C . T . ... ... G . Marshal . ,, Ven . Archdeacon Wm . McDonald Sinclair ... ... ... G . Almoner .
„ Edward O'Connor Terry ... ... G . Herald . „ F . Sumner Knyvett ... ... G . Std . Br . ( B . ) B . A . Smith ... ... ... G . Std . Br . ( V . B . ) W . S . Sutton ... ... ... Gd . Master ' s B . B . „ E . Coulton Rogers ... ... G . S . B . „ A . W . Siddall ... ... ... 1 st G . Aide-de-Camp „ John Barker ... ... ... 2 ndG . Aide-de-Camp ,, Dr . W . H . Kempster ... ... G . Chamberlain . „ Harry Nicholls ... ... ... 1 st G . Capt . of Gds . „ G . C . Kent ... ... ... 2 nd G . Capt . of Gds „ H . R . Rose ... ... ... G . Organist .
The Grand Master appointed the following as members of the Council : — Sir Knights Ralph Gooding , K . C . T . j Charles Belton , K . C . T . ; Ma ] , C . W . Carrell , K . C . T . ; and T . P . Dorman , Past Preceptor . Sir Knight AR . MITAGE proposed and Sir Knig ht COUSANS seconded ,
and it was unanimously agreed that the following be elected to serve on the Council : —Sir Knights Rev . Canon Brownrigg . G . C . T . ; Gordon Miller , K . C . T . ; Sir George Harris , K . C . T . ; A . Woodiwiss , K . C . T . ; and J . Balfour Cockburn , K . C . T . Alms amounting to £ 5 18 s . were collected .
The GRAND MASTER : Before we close this Great Priory I have a motion to bring before you which I am quite sure you will agree to in the most hearty manner , and that is to ask tnis Great Priory to pass a vote of congratulation to the Sovereign of our Order on his provide ntial escape from assassinationj ( Cheers . ) It needs no words of mine to ask you to prove your affection for our Most Eminent Sovereign or to induce you to pass this vote , and I am quite certain that he will feel that it comes from you unanimousl y and heartily as it has hitherto done from every Free-
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Great Priory Of The United Religious And Military Orders Of The Temple.
You have been pleased by p . itfnt , dated St . Gnorge ' s Day , iooo , to appoint the V . E . Knight John Robertson , District Prior of Victoria , Australia , to be a Knight Commader of the United Orders ( K . C . T . ) . You have been pleased to appoint the V . E . Knight Gen . John Corson Smith , K . C . T ., to be your Representative and the Representative of the Great Priory near the Genera ! Grand Encampment of the Temple for the United States oE America , and the patent has been duly forwarded to him .
You have also been pleased to appoint the V . Eminent Colonel A . Vesey Davoren , G . C . T ., to be your Representative and the Representative of this Great Priory near the Great Priory of Ireland , and you have been pleased to approve of the V . Eminent the Viscount Dungarvan , G . C . T ., who has been appointed the Representative of the Great Priory of Ireland by the following patent :
MILITIA TEMPLI . ARTHUR , GRAND MASTER . [ S EAL . ]
THE GREAT PRIORY OF IRELAND OF THE UNITED RELIGIOUS AND MILITARY ORDERS OF THE TEMPLE AND OF ST . J OHN OF J ERUSALEM , PALESTINE , RHODES , AND MALTA . H . R . H . PRINCE ARTHUR WILLIAM PATRICK ALBERT , DUKE OF CONNAUGHT AND STRATHEARN , K . G .. K . T ., K . P ., G . C . B ., G . C . S . I ., G . C . M . G ., G . C . I . E ., G . C . V . O ., G . C . T ., Most Eminent and Supreme Grand Master .
In the Name of the Most Holy and Undivided Trinity , To All the Faithful in Christ ,
GREETING . WHEREAS , desiring a closer Knightly relation and friendly correspondence between the Great Priory of England and Wales and the Great Priory of Ireland in order to promote to a greater extent the principles of our beloved Order , THEREFORE BE IT KNOWN that we , reposing especial trust and confidence in our
Very Eminent Sir Knight the Right Ilonourabie the Viscount Dungarvan , D . L ., G . C . T ., do by these presents nominate , constitute and appoint our said Sir Knight to be our Representative near the Great Priory of England and Wales , with full power , warrant , and authority to act and appear for us in all laudable endeavours to promote the prosperity of our Orders , and the principles of Christian Knighthood .
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF we have ordered These Letters Patent to be scaled with the seal of our Orders . Given at Dublin on tbe Seventh day of February , A . D . 1 9 00 , A . O . 782 , and registered tn the Chancery of the Great Priory of Ireland . A . V . DAVOREN , G . C . T ., GREAT CHANCELLOR .
R . H . WALKER , VICE-CHANCELLOR . JOSHUA FAYLE , GREAT REGISTRAR . rSEAL . 1
Certain members of the United Orders in the town of Walsall having petitioned for authority to hold a preceptory , you were pleased to grant the prayer of the petition , and on the 22 nd February attended by many of the Great Officers , you were pleased to consecrate and constitute the new preceptory in ancient form .
Tbe V . Emt . Knight the Earl of Lathom , G . C . T ., having fixed the 6 th April for his Installation as Provincial Prior for Lancashire , you were pleased to instal him in that high office , and from the large numbers present and the enthusiasm shown , your Council have every confidence that an increased interest in the United Orders will speedily be felt in Lancashire .
The preceptories whose returns are still outstanding are : Albert , Restormel , Royal Veterans , and United . The following preceptories abroid ' are in arrears : Years . Celestial ... ... ... ... ... 6 Calpe ... ... ... ... ... S Connaught and Strathearn ... ... ... 3 Diamond of the Desert ... ... ... 1
Himalaya ... ... ... ... ... 1 Johannesburg ... ... ... ... 1 Melita ... ... ... ... ... 2 Royal Deccan ... ... ... ... 3 Royal Mysore ... ... ... ... 1 Vasco de Garni ... ... ... ... 2 Westralia ... ... ... ... ... 1 Your Council recommend that the Celestial Preceptory ( six years in arrear ) and the Calpe Preceptory ( five years in arrear ) be erased from the roll . Your Council desire to wish you every success on your taking the chair at the Annual Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund on the nth July , and have great pleasure in recommending a donation of 100 guineas from the Benevolent Fund of Great Priory .
The Great Treasurer ' s accounts have been audited up to 28 th February , 1 9 00 , and show the following balances , which are in the London and Westminster Bank , Limited , Bloomsbury Branch : General Fund ... ... ... , £ 710 6 3 Benevolent Fund ... ... 141 18 8
£ 852 4 11 By Order of the Council , R . LOVELAND LOVELAND , GllE . VT CllANCKLI . OR .
G . Fl'IZGERALD MATIER , gth April , tgoo . GREAT VICE-CHANCELLOR , The GREAT CHANCELLOR moved , and the GREAT REGISTRAR seconded , a motion that the report be received and entered on the minutes . This being carried , it was also resolved that the report be adopted .
The GREAT CHANCELLOR : The report having been adopted , I beg to move , as a matter of form , that a donation of 100 guineas from the Benevolent Fund of this Great Priory be placed on your lordship ' s list as Chairman of the approaching Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund . The GREAT TREASURER seconded the motion .
The GRAND MASTER : I suppose , brethren , I must put the proposal to the meeting . I am really very much obliged to you . As you know , I take a V reat deal ol interest in this Fund , and I shall be p leased if Great Priory will confirm the vote recommended by the Council . I can assure you it will be faithfully applied . I ask you , brethren , to now confirm it . ( Cries of "All . " ) The ACTING GREAT MARSHAL announced that the V . E . Knight the Earl of Lathom , G . C . T ., was in attendance , and desired to perform homage on his appointment as Provincial Prior for Lancashire . The M . E , and Supreme G . M . directed that he should be admitted .
Great Priory Of The United Religious And Military Orders Of The Temple.
The trumpets having sounded , the V . E . Provincial Prior for Lancashire entered , attended by his Banner Bearer and Sword Bearer , and was conducted to the foot of the throne . After the M . E . and Supreme G . M . had received his homage he was conducted to his stall , and proclaimed and saluted according to ancient custom .
The ACTING GREAT MARSHAL announced that the V . E . Knight Lieut .-General John Fletcher Owen , K C . T ., was in attendance for the purpose of paying homage on his appointment as Provincial Prior for the Mediterranean . The M . E . and Supreme Grand Master directed that he should be admitted .
The trumpets having sounded , the V . E . Provincial Prior for the Mediterranean entered Great Priory , attended by his acting Banner Bearer and Sword Bearer , and was conducted to the foot of the throne . After the M . E . and Supreme Grand Master had accepted his homage , he was conducted to his stall , proclaimed and saluted according to ancient custom . The GRAND MASTER having announced that the next business was the election of a Great Treasurer
, The GREAT REGISTRAR said : u have much pleasure in proposing that the V . E . Knight Ralp h Clutton be re-elected . He has served us faithfully and for many years past , and during that period he has brought our funds from a very small amount to a very considerable sum of money . I do not think we can do better than re-elect him . The GREAT CHANCELLOR : I beg to second that motion .
The GRAND MASTER : Before I put this proposition I should like to add a word of my own . I am sure we ought to congratulate ourselves on being able to secure the services of our brother Ralph Clutton . I remember in times past when he used to complain that he had not—to use his own expressive phrase—two sixpences to rub together . ( Laughter . ) Now our funds are in a prosperous state , and that they are in such a flourishing state is largely owing to the exertions of our Brother Clutton . ( Applause . ) The motion was agreed to amid great applause .
The GRAND MASTER , addressing the Treasurer elect , said : I thank you for your services in the past , and hope you will be able to continue them for many years . The TREASURER ELECT : Most Eminent and Supreme Grand Master , I thank you very much for all the kind words you have spoken about me , and all present lor the way in which they have received them . I can only say that I will do all I can , and to the best of my ability , to secure the improvement of this Order .
The ACTING GREAT MARSHAL announced the V . E . Knight the Earl of Lathom , G . C . T ., who had been nominated by the G . Master as Great Seneschal , was in attendance . A deputation was then appointed and requested to retire and attend his lordship .
The trumpets having sounded , the V . E . the Earl of Lathom , G . C . T ., attended by the following knights , then entered G . Priory : V . E . Knights Sir Reginald Hanson , K . C . T ., bearing the sword ; A . VVoodiwiss , K . C . T ., with the baton ; J . W . Woodall , K . C . T ., with the mantle ; W . W . B . Beach , G . C . T ., with thecross ; F . Richardson , G . C . T ., with the Statutes of the United Orders ; and Ralph Clutton , G . C . T ., with the banner .
The Earl of Lathom , G . C . T ., having taken the oath as Great Seneschal , was invested and enthroned , and at once did homage . Whereupon the GREAT HERALD proclaimed in the East , South-West and North-West as follows : By the authority and in the name of the Most Eminent and Supreme Grand Master , I proclaim Edward George , Earl of Lathom , Barjn Skelmersdale of Skelmersdale , County Palatine of Lancaster in the United Kingdom , Justice of the Peace for Lancashire ,
Captain , Lancashire Hussars , M > jor retired , late Royal Horse Guards Blue , Knight ot Grace of the Order of St . John of Jerusalem in England , Provincial Prior for Lancashire , Provincial Grand Master and Superintendent for the Western Division of Lancashire , Provincial Grand Master of Mark Master Masons for Lancashire , & c , & c , & c , has this day been appointed Great Seneschal of England and Wales and the Colonies and Dependencies of the British Crown .
The other Great Officers were then nominated and invested as follows Sir Knight Rev . Canon Walker ... ... G . Prelate .
,, R . Loveland Loveland , O . C ., G . C . T .... G . Chancellor . „ Sir Edwd . Stock Hill , K . C . B ., M . P . ... 1 st G . Constable . ,, John Strachan , Q . C . ... ... 2 nd G . Constable . ,, Ralph Clutton , G . C . T . ... ... G . Treasurer . „ Frank Richardson , G . C . T . ... G . Registrar . C . F . Matier , K . C . T . ... ... G . Vice-Chan . „ Charles Belton , K . C . T . ... ... G . Marshal . ,, Ven . Archdeacon Wm . McDonald Sinclair ... ... ... G . Almoner .
„ Edward O'Connor Terry ... ... G . Herald . „ F . Sumner Knyvett ... ... G . Std . Br . ( B . ) B . A . Smith ... ... ... G . Std . Br . ( V . B . ) W . S . Sutton ... ... ... Gd . Master ' s B . B . „ E . Coulton Rogers ... ... G . S . B . „ A . W . Siddall ... ... ... 1 st G . Aide-de-Camp „ John Barker ... ... ... 2 ndG . Aide-de-Camp ,, Dr . W . H . Kempster ... ... G . Chamberlain . „ Harry Nicholls ... ... ... 1 st G . Capt . of Gds . „ G . C . Kent ... ... ... 2 nd G . Capt . of Gds „ H . R . Rose ... ... ... G . Organist .
The Grand Master appointed the following as members of the Council : — Sir Knights Ralph Gooding , K . C . T . j Charles Belton , K . C . T . ; Ma ] , C . W . Carrell , K . C . T . ; and T . P . Dorman , Past Preceptor . Sir Knight AR . MITAGE proposed and Sir Knig ht COUSANS seconded ,
and it was unanimously agreed that the following be elected to serve on the Council : —Sir Knights Rev . Canon Brownrigg . G . C . T . ; Gordon Miller , K . C . T . ; Sir George Harris , K . C . T . ; A . Woodiwiss , K . C . T . ; and J . Balfour Cockburn , K . C . T . Alms amounting to £ 5 18 s . were collected .
The GRAND MASTER : Before we close this Great Priory I have a motion to bring before you which I am quite sure you will agree to in the most hearty manner , and that is to ask tnis Great Priory to pass a vote of congratulation to the Sovereign of our Order on his provide ntial escape from assassinationj ( Cheers . ) It needs no words of mine to ask you to prove your affection for our Most Eminent Sovereign or to induce you to pass this vote , and I am quite certain that he will feel that it comes from you unanimousl y and heartily as it has hitherto done from every Free-