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to be a P . M . to obtain the R . A . Degree , and the interval subsequently fixed upon was the same as was fixed upon before he could become a Master of a Lodge . Then the practice was for the Master in the chair to propose a Brother to be his
successor , who was duly intrusted and as quickly gave place to another . The Duke of Sussex checked this , ^ and the law was then enacted fixing twelve months as a probation for the B . A . Degree . He saw no real necessity or use in adhering to the twelve months in the case before them , and if the alteration was really desirable for the colonies it might just as well be made in the general law .
Comp . Dr . Hinxman said , that what he had heard from Comp . Dobie afforded , lie thought , good grounds for rejecting the motion . They were satisfied that the point had been gravely considered at the union , and from what he had seen and heard , it appeared they were too much disposed to change their laws . If the alteration is desirable for the colonies , let a motion ? be brought forward to that effect only .
Comp . Scribe E . entered into a long explanation of Graft and K . A . Masonry throughout all time , which to the outer world would doubtless be very entertaining ; but embodying , as it did , considerable portions of our ceremonials , it would be impossible to publish . Comp . White strongly recommended the alteration . The M . E . Gr . Z . said , before he put the question he would submit his own opinion on the subject , premising that he thought it unwise to continue a prescription unless there was a decided necessity for so doing . He thought it desirable to
inake the change in England , as it was well known a Brother might , after obtaining his M . M . ' s Degree , go over the border and obtain immediately the B . A . Degree . Although the reasons for the enactment were good thirty-eight years ago , he thought that at the present time there was no need for its continuance , and under these circumstances he could not but express his opinions were strong in favour of the motion . The question was then put , and carried by a large majority .
The next business was the election of six Companions for the General Committee ,, when the following were declared duly elected :- —Comp . J , Savage , J . Hervey , A . A . Le Veau , T . Tombleson , J . Parkinson , and J . N . Tomkins . The M . E . Z . appointing Comps . Alex . Dobie , President ; F . Pattison , and H . L . Crohn . All business being concluded , the Supreme Grand Chapter was closed . The accumulation of offices in one person is noticeable : as also is the appointment of some of the Companions to office who were not actually members * of the Grand Chapter . Egbert Burns' Chapter ( No . 25 ) . —A convocation of this Chapter was holden
on the 27 th May , Comp . E . Bobinson , M . E . Z ., presiding , who ( assisted 15 y Comps . Kirby and others ) exalted Bros . Winter and Rogers into the Supreme Degree . Amongst the visitors were Comp . Donald Campbell and Comp . Hughes , of No . 50 , Glasgow . Mount Sinai Chapter ( No . 49 ) . —The last convocation of the season was held on Tuesday , May 20 , at the Gun Tavern , Bimlico , when Bro . Fitch , of the Lodge of Faith , Was exalted to the supreme degree of Boyal Arch . The following Comps . were installed into the several chairs , viz . —Cooper , Z . ; Botter , H . ; Barfield , J . ; the ceremonies being performed by Comp . Andrew , B . Z . Comp .
Daly , the B . S ., nominated Comps . Copus and Norman as first and second A . S . ; Comp . Garner , having been unanimously re-elected , was invested as Treasurer . All business being over , the Comps . adjourned to an elegant banquet , and , after enjoying an agreeable evening , separated with mutual good wishes for a prosperous season for 1856-57- The visitors were Comps . Watson , P . Z ., No . 25 ; Orelli , No . 25 ; Morbey , No . 778 ; Suter , & c . & c .
PROVINCIAL CHAPTERS . Gkavesekd , Kent . —Hermes Chapter ( No . 91 ) . —A convocation of this Chapter was holden at tho Old Falcon Hotel , on the 12 th May , when Comp . Carpenter was elected Z . ; ? Sharland , H . ; and Dawson , J . The first named Companion only
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to be a P . M . to obtain the R . A . Degree , and the interval subsequently fixed upon was the same as was fixed upon before he could become a Master of a Lodge . Then the practice was for the Master in the chair to propose a Brother to be his
successor , who was duly intrusted and as quickly gave place to another . The Duke of Sussex checked this , ^ and the law was then enacted fixing twelve months as a probation for the B . A . Degree . He saw no real necessity or use in adhering to the twelve months in the case before them , and if the alteration was really desirable for the colonies it might just as well be made in the general law .
Comp . Dr . Hinxman said , that what he had heard from Comp . Dobie afforded , lie thought , good grounds for rejecting the motion . They were satisfied that the point had been gravely considered at the union , and from what he had seen and heard , it appeared they were too much disposed to change their laws . If the alteration is desirable for the colonies , let a motion ? be brought forward to that effect only .
Comp . Scribe E . entered into a long explanation of Graft and K . A . Masonry throughout all time , which to the outer world would doubtless be very entertaining ; but embodying , as it did , considerable portions of our ceremonials , it would be impossible to publish . Comp . White strongly recommended the alteration . The M . E . Gr . Z . said , before he put the question he would submit his own opinion on the subject , premising that he thought it unwise to continue a prescription unless there was a decided necessity for so doing . He thought it desirable to
inake the change in England , as it was well known a Brother might , after obtaining his M . M . ' s Degree , go over the border and obtain immediately the B . A . Degree . Although the reasons for the enactment were good thirty-eight years ago , he thought that at the present time there was no need for its continuance , and under these circumstances he could not but express his opinions were strong in favour of the motion . The question was then put , and carried by a large majority .
The next business was the election of six Companions for the General Committee ,, when the following were declared duly elected :- —Comp . J , Savage , J . Hervey , A . A . Le Veau , T . Tombleson , J . Parkinson , and J . N . Tomkins . The M . E . Z . appointing Comps . Alex . Dobie , President ; F . Pattison , and H . L . Crohn . All business being concluded , the Supreme Grand Chapter was closed . The accumulation of offices in one person is noticeable : as also is the appointment of some of the Companions to office who were not actually members * of the Grand Chapter . Egbert Burns' Chapter ( No . 25 ) . —A convocation of this Chapter was holden
on the 27 th May , Comp . E . Bobinson , M . E . Z ., presiding , who ( assisted 15 y Comps . Kirby and others ) exalted Bros . Winter and Rogers into the Supreme Degree . Amongst the visitors were Comp . Donald Campbell and Comp . Hughes , of No . 50 , Glasgow . Mount Sinai Chapter ( No . 49 ) . —The last convocation of the season was held on Tuesday , May 20 , at the Gun Tavern , Bimlico , when Bro . Fitch , of the Lodge of Faith , Was exalted to the supreme degree of Boyal Arch . The following Comps . were installed into the several chairs , viz . —Cooper , Z . ; Botter , H . ; Barfield , J . ; the ceremonies being performed by Comp . Andrew , B . Z . Comp .
Daly , the B . S ., nominated Comps . Copus and Norman as first and second A . S . ; Comp . Garner , having been unanimously re-elected , was invested as Treasurer . All business being over , the Comps . adjourned to an elegant banquet , and , after enjoying an agreeable evening , separated with mutual good wishes for a prosperous season for 1856-57- The visitors were Comps . Watson , P . Z ., No . 25 ; Orelli , No . 25 ; Morbey , No . 778 ; Suter , & c . & c .
PROVINCIAL CHAPTERS . Gkavesekd , Kent . —Hermes Chapter ( No . 91 ) . —A convocation of this Chapter was holden at tho Old Falcon Hotel , on the 12 th May , when Comp . Carpenter was elected Z . ; ? Sharland , H . ; and Dawson , J . The first named Companion only