Provincial Grand Chapter Of Middlesex

said that so long—he must not talk politics—as he was in his present office it was very difficult for him at any time to make engagements in advance that he could be absolutely sure of keeping . He fixed that meeting to be absolutely sure , but there was a Cabinet meeting that he was bound to attend , and it was only by putting on one side that necessary duty of eating

a lunch that he was able to come dowruto take part . They had had a very satisfactory ceremonial , and all the officers of the new chapter showed a thorough knowledge of their duties , so that they could rely upon the M . E . Z . and his supporters keeping up the reputation they had already gained , and bringing credit upon the branch of Freemasonry in which they were engaged .

The M . E . Z . then gave "The Assisting Consecrating Officers and Provincial G . Officers" in cordial terms . Comp . C O . BDRGESS , Prov . G . Treas ., in response : M . E . Grand Superintendent , M . E . companions , I have to thank you for the kind remarks with respect to myself as Grand Treasurer of Middlesex , and may say lhat wilh regard to the observation of Comp . Cutler to the effect that he is at present unacquainted with me , I trust that is an omission that time will

speedily rectify . If I may venture to speak on behalf of the companions of Middlesex , I can assure you that we most cordially welcome the advent of thc London Stone Chapter as an important and vigorous addition to lhe roll of the chapters of the province , and one which promises a long and brilliant career of usefulness , which will worthily uphold the dignity of the Order . That career has been commenced under the most happy and favourable auspices . When we see a Cabinet Minister of the highest rank

rushing away from his high and important duties , snatching a hasty luncheon on a meagre sandwich in a railway carriage and performing the impressive ceremony of consecration to the admiration of us all , we feel that he has earned our sincere gratitude and done us the highest possible honour , which will give an impetus and a future vitality to the great cause we are desirous to uphold . Permit me , in conclusion , to wish a long and prosperous career to the London Stone Chapter .

Comps . Dr . BERESFORD RYLEY , P . P . G . J ., and W . W . LEE , Asst . Prov . G . S . E ., also replied . "The M . E . Z . " was next proposed by the G . SUI'ERINTENDE . VT , who said that Comp . Fox Warner was well known to them all as one who had for many years taken an intense interest in everything connected with Craft

and Royal Arch Masonry , and who was well known for his high attributes and benevolent intentions . It would be difficult to conceive anyone possessing in his own personalty higher qualifications for the office of first M . E . Z . of a new chapter . In the words of the glorious ritual , he had no doubt the M . E . Z . of the new chapter would " produce fruit a hundredfold . "

Comp . R . Fox WARNER , M . E . Z ., responded , and said he could only promise to endeavour to do his work in the chapter in the future as to try to merit the esteem in which he knew he was held by the Masons of the

town . Comp . Gen . ASTJ . UY TERRY next gave " The H . and J ., " after which " The Visitors" and " The Officers" were also honoured . The ceremonial music and subsequent programme was well carried out by Comps . Arthur Court , W . Frost , Walter George , and Frank Swinford . Miss Jeanie Allister and Mr . Wallis Arthur also assisted . The companions present included

Comps . Lord George Hamilton , G . Superintendent Midilx . ; J . Beresford Ryley , P . P . G . J . ; thc Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . P . G . [ . ; Chas . O . Burgess , Prov . G . Tjcas . i Win . VV . Lee , P . A . G . Scribe E . ; W . G . Kentish , P . G . S . B . Kng . ; Capt . Carr , P . D . G . M . Malta ; Btirncll Brown , Prov . G . J . ; J . G . Garson , P . P . G . ] . ; W . H . Glynn Smith , P . P . G . Reg . j W . A . Scurrah , P . A . G . D . C ; Gen . Astley Terry , P . P . G . S . B . ; Arthur Blenkarn , P . P . G . Treas . ; Geo . P . Langley , P . P . G . Treas . ; H . li . Herman , Prov . G . Treas . ; W . Fisher , P . P . G . Treas . Middx .,

P . A . G . D . C . Eng . ; H . Wharton Wells , P . Z . 1793 , P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; G . Lewis , P . G . Std . Br . ; G . P . Lanylly , P . P . G . Treas . ; C . P . Dyson , P . Z . 771 , P . P . G . Soi . Berks R . W . Forge , P . G . P . S . ; Henry Sadler , G . Janitor ; Major Carey Elwes , P . G . H . Suffolk ; Col . Guyon , P . Z . 6 S ; W . Goodman , P . Z . 1900 ; J , Sparrow , P . Z . 1489 ; David Hills , P . Z . 1 S 5 ; W . J . Harris , P . Z . 1321 ; W . R

Bennett , 1194 and 707 ; G . Crawford Thompson , P . Z . 2410 ; Albert Leighton , I . P . Z . 1326 ; J . Wallace ilngram , P . Z . 94 6 ; B . J . Jacob , P . Z . 1290 ; G . Larcombe , P . Z . 1793 ; Geo . L . Wingate , P . Z . 1423 ; J . S . Goldstein , 94 S ; Frank Swinford , M . E . Z . 2272 ; W . A . Frost , 1701 ; Arthur Court , 1901 ; Walter George , 1015 and John Gilbert , 1293 .

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GOTTHELF GREINER , A . G . S . G . C .

The much regretted demise of Bro . Kupferschmidt caused a vacancy in the list of active , though unsalaried , Grand Officers and the special circumstances of the present time , alluded to further down , made it highly advisable that our M . W . G . M . should proceed to fill it with as little delay as possible—consistent with the appointment of a thoroughly qualified brother to discharge duties , which sometimes almost nominal , are just now of a difficult character and require a clear mind , expert in the phases of German Fieemasonry , to present to our authorities a calm and reliable opinion on vexed questions , so that they may be enabled to steer between Scylla and Charybdis .

The German Empire , of which the kernel is Prussia , contains eight Grand Lodges , none of which recognise what we , and thc Americans , term " territorial jurisdiction " and as a matter of fact they invade each others provinces without conpunction , even going so far as to charter lodges in foreign countries . Much of thc trouble that has arisen and not for the first time , is directly traceable to the

lodges working under thc Swedish system who only admit Christians as members . Settegast caused a commotion by establishing the governing body known by his name , and now Bro . Carl Wicbe , Grand Master of Hamburg , having chartered a lodge in Copenhagen , under the nose of the Grand Lodge of Denmark ( which is strictly Sectarian ) , the latter Authority has appealed to us lo deal with this

. Since lhe original appointment of a brother to advise primarily and specially on matters concerning German Freemasonry the office has invariably been held by a member of the Pilgrim Lodge , No . 23 S , which , it may be recalled , was founded in 1779 , and has always worked in their own language , an impressive ritual known as the Hamburg of quite a century ago . In the present selection

this custom has again been respected , and our Bro . Gotthelf Greiner , has been for many years an active member of that lodge—he is also a Past Master of the Moira Lodge , No . 92—P . Z . of the Moira Chapter , and by no means the least qualification , he is the present W . M . of the celebrated literary lodge Quatuor Coronati , No . 2076 . His paper , read before this lodge , is thus spoken of in the "Report on Foreign Correspondence " of the Grand Lodgeof Illinois , 1901 , by Bro . Dr . Joseph Robbins , P . G . M ., who , with Bro . Josiah H . Drummond , P . G . M .

of Maine , is certainly one of thc ablest Masonic writers ol thc present day , cither in U . S . A . or elsewhere : " An indispensable step towards any fair understanding of thc tangled condition of German Freemasonry is some familiarity with a paper on that topic by Bro . Gotthelf Greiner published in thc transactions of the lodge Quatnor Coronati of London , conceded by the most erudite Masonic scholars to bc unequalled as a compendium of existing Masonic affairs in Germany . "

Such language from so distinguished a Craftsman is praise indeed , and while wc most heartily congratulate our Bro . Greiner on his well-merited promotion , wc venture to think that Grand Lodge may also be complimented on its acquisition of a brother who will assuredly justify his selection by our M . W . Grand Master . Bro . Gotthelf Greiner has travelled extensively in Australasia , America , and India , is extremely well known on the Continent of Europe , and a most sociable

and hospitable man , has troops of friends in this kingdom , more especially in the Metropolis , where his home is situated . Born in Thuringen fully half a century ago , he reached London in his 14 th year , and by sheer hard work , coupled with honourable dealing and indomitable perseverance , achieved his present position , He became long since a naturalised Britisher , is a liveryman ol our City , fond of all athletic sports , yachting , and cricket , and more than a passable shot with gun and rifle .

In point of ancestry Bro . Greiner can boast of what for Europe , at any rate , is possibly a unique record . Back in 1597 his ancestor , who had lied from his native country for conscience sake , built a glass factory in Lausche SaxCMciningen , whicli has remained to the present time ( over three centuries ) , father to son , in the same hands and in the same industryi His gieat-grcat-grand > father in 1761 built a porcelnin factory at Limbach , and this also continues in the possession of the family .

Such , very briefly indeed , is our new Assistant Grand Secretary for German Correspondence , and wc trust that we have said sufficient to tihow that our interests arc perfectly safe with Bro , Gotthelf Greiner .

THE 1 NAUGUKATION ul Ur . Theophilus Huskin , J . P ., as the Master of thS Makeis ot Playing Cards' Company was lollowed , on the 17 th inst ., by a dinner at Salters' Hall , St . Swithin's-lane , thc Master presiding . The principal guests were Bros , thc Lord Mayor , Alderman and Sheriff Bell , and Sheriff Uora ; e Marshall , J . P .