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Ancient And Accepted Rite
status of Masonry i $ the Isle of Wight to the high position it holds . The arrangement of the chambers was excellent ; in fact , nothing was deficient , and Bros . Pullen and Newman deserve great' praise for their exertions . The business being closed , Dr . Leeson , the M . P . Sov ., / addressed the newly installed Brethren on the degree they had received , explaining the constitution of the Ancient and Accepted
Rite , showing that so far from being antagonistic to the constitution and authority of the Grand Lodge , of : England ; it enforced the necessity of the applicants for these degrees being duly -certified members of the three symbolic degrees of Ancient Masonry . He also entered somewhat fully into the history of the degree , showing its antiquity , to prove which he constantly referred to documents and books of some centuries back . Bro . Leeson ' s address was listened to with marked
attention , and the M . P . sovereign ' s example is deserving commendation . The M . W . Sov . then gave notice that he proposed calling a special meeting of the Chapter at an early date , for the purpose of appointing officers , and framing a code of laws for its government . The Chapter was then closed , and the Brethren adjourned to Bro . Oldfield ' s the York Hotel , where an elegant banquet was prepared , at which Bro . Pullen . presided , Bro . Heam acting as First General , there being present the whole of the Council , and the newly admitted members . The dinner
having concluded , and the loyal toasts to the Queen and royal family been duly honoured , Bro . Pullen said he never could have conceived , on his entrance into Masonry , that he should have arrived at the distinguished ., position , in which he was that day placed . He had steadily passed through the other degrees , and was now presiding over a Bose Croix Cha-pter in the Island in which resided the Sovereign of the Order . That eminent Brother was in possession of a perfect knowledge of every thing connected with these degrees , and lie ( Bro . Pullen ) had
ever found him ready to communicate information to others . He had himself applied to him on every occasion when he required information or instruction , and it was at all times readily granted . The Brethren present had themselves seen how desirous Dr . Leeson was of enlightening them on the subject , of these beautiful rites , aud he ( Bro . Pullen ) considered it was only required to name the toast — ¦ "To the health of Bro . Dr . Leeson , the M . P . Sovereign of the Cider , " to ensure its cordial reception . ( Cheers ) . Bro . Dr . Leeson said it was to him a great
pleasure to see this branch of Freemasonry planted in the Isle of Wight , aud that pleasure was enhanced by its beim ? placed under the presidency of so excellent and able a Brother as their first M . W , Sov . and his gratification was increased by seeing so many gentlemen of position received into the degree . Personally he was much gratified by the kindness he had received ; and he hoped the members of the Supreme Council , who had paid their first visit to the Isle of Wight Brethren , would be induced to repeat it on some future occasion . Bro . Pullen
then said he had to propose '' The Supreme Council , " the members of whom had come from distant places , for the purpose of consecrating , in ample form , the Vectls Chapter . He , therefore , asked them to tender a hearty welcome to Colonel Vernon , and the rest of the Supreme Council . ( Applause ) . Bro . Colonel Vernon heartily thanked the M . W . Sov . and Brethren for the way in which the toast had been proposed and received . The Supreme Council had come from their head quarters in the East , to welcome and install tlio first M . W . Sov . of the
Chapter ; and he begged they would feel assured that , if the presence of the Supremo Council was at any time required , they would most gladly again visit tho beautiful island in order to afford it . ( Applause ) . On " the part of the Supreme Council he wished . success to the Vectin Chapter . ( Cheery ) . Tho gallant Brother then proposed the health of the M " . W . Sovereign . It was unnecessary iu the Isle of Wight to refer to Bro . Pullcn ' a services in Masonry , ns they must be better
known to the majority of those present than to himself . They had all seen how admirably he had performed and conducted the ceremony that day , and which coiild not fail to have conveyed a most favourable impression of the degree to tlio Brethren who had . been newly installed . Bro . Pullen , in reply , said that as far as bis humble e ( lbrtn would enable hinx t <> porform it , nothing should bo found deficient iu working tho degree , lie believed it to bo tho most beautiful rito in Masonry that had . ever been promulgated , and he desired to communicate the knowledge ho posseted to others , lie sincerely hoped that tho illustrious and
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Ancient And Accepted Rite
status of Masonry i $ the Isle of Wight to the high position it holds . The arrangement of the chambers was excellent ; in fact , nothing was deficient , and Bros . Pullen and Newman deserve great' praise for their exertions . The business being closed , Dr . Leeson , the M . P . Sov ., / addressed the newly installed Brethren on the degree they had received , explaining the constitution of the Ancient and Accepted
Rite , showing that so far from being antagonistic to the constitution and authority of the Grand Lodge , of : England ; it enforced the necessity of the applicants for these degrees being duly -certified members of the three symbolic degrees of Ancient Masonry . He also entered somewhat fully into the history of the degree , showing its antiquity , to prove which he constantly referred to documents and books of some centuries back . Bro . Leeson ' s address was listened to with marked
attention , and the M . P . sovereign ' s example is deserving commendation . The M . W . Sov . then gave notice that he proposed calling a special meeting of the Chapter at an early date , for the purpose of appointing officers , and framing a code of laws for its government . The Chapter was then closed , and the Brethren adjourned to Bro . Oldfield ' s the York Hotel , where an elegant banquet was prepared , at which Bro . Pullen . presided , Bro . Heam acting as First General , there being present the whole of the Council , and the newly admitted members . The dinner
having concluded , and the loyal toasts to the Queen and royal family been duly honoured , Bro . Pullen said he never could have conceived , on his entrance into Masonry , that he should have arrived at the distinguished ., position , in which he was that day placed . He had steadily passed through the other degrees , and was now presiding over a Bose Croix Cha-pter in the Island in which resided the Sovereign of the Order . That eminent Brother was in possession of a perfect knowledge of every thing connected with these degrees , and lie ( Bro . Pullen ) had
ever found him ready to communicate information to others . He had himself applied to him on every occasion when he required information or instruction , and it was at all times readily granted . The Brethren present had themselves seen how desirous Dr . Leeson was of enlightening them on the subject , of these beautiful rites , aud he ( Bro . Pullen ) considered it was only required to name the toast — ¦ "To the health of Bro . Dr . Leeson , the M . P . Sovereign of the Cider , " to ensure its cordial reception . ( Cheers ) . Bro . Dr . Leeson said it was to him a great
pleasure to see this branch of Freemasonry planted in the Isle of Wight , aud that pleasure was enhanced by its beim ? placed under the presidency of so excellent and able a Brother as their first M . W , Sov . and his gratification was increased by seeing so many gentlemen of position received into the degree . Personally he was much gratified by the kindness he had received ; and he hoped the members of the Supreme Council , who had paid their first visit to the Isle of Wight Brethren , would be induced to repeat it on some future occasion . Bro . Pullen
then said he had to propose '' The Supreme Council , " the members of whom had come from distant places , for the purpose of consecrating , in ample form , the Vectls Chapter . He , therefore , asked them to tender a hearty welcome to Colonel Vernon , and the rest of the Supreme Council . ( Applause ) . Bro . Colonel Vernon heartily thanked the M . W . Sov . and Brethren for the way in which the toast had been proposed and received . The Supreme Council had come from their head quarters in the East , to welcome and install tlio first M . W . Sov . of the
Chapter ; and he begged they would feel assured that , if the presence of the Supremo Council was at any time required , they would most gladly again visit tho beautiful island in order to afford it . ( Applause ) . On " the part of the Supreme Council he wished . success to the Vectin Chapter . ( Cheery ) . Tho gallant Brother then proposed the health of the M " . W . Sovereign . It was unnecessary iu the Isle of Wight to refer to Bro . Pullcn ' a services in Masonry , ns they must be better
known to the majority of those present than to himself . They had all seen how admirably he had performed and conducted the ceremony that day , and which coiild not fail to have conveyed a most favourable impression of the degree to tlio Brethren who had . been newly installed . Bro . Pullen , in reply , said that as far as bis humble e ( lbrtn would enable hinx t <> porform it , nothing should bo found deficient iu working tho degree , lie believed it to bo tho most beautiful rito in Masonry that had . ever been promulgated , and he desired to communicate the knowledge ho posseted to others , lie sincerely hoped that tho illustrious and