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Hampshire , try the E , Comp . then sitting as G . J . [ Sir Lucius Curtis nodded assent to this . j After a few further observations on the irregularity of the conversation ^ the subject was allowed to drop . The Convocation was then closed ; a question , relative to Prov . Grand Chapters , referred to the Committee of General Purposes at the last Convocation , being altogether passed over in silence .
Since the last Convocation , < £ 200 have been invested in 3 per cent . Consols ; the amount now funded being £ 2000 , and there being in the Grand Treasurer ' s hands a balance of £ 334 .
METROPOLITAN CHAPTERS
Fidelity Chapter ( No . 3 ) . —This Chapter met at the London Tavern , on the 6 th November , Comps . Grant , Z . ; Blake , J . ; Spencer , P . Z ., as H . Bro . J . Treacher , of the Fidelity Lodge , No . 3 , and Bro . G . A . F . Norris , of the Zetland Lodge , No . 768 , Hong-Kong , were exalted into this Sublime Degree in a very efficient manner by Comp . Grant . We were glad to see the veteran father of this old Chapter , Comp . Golds worthy , looking so hearty and well ; we hope he will long continue a member , to give his advice and support to the Companions .
Mount Sion Chapter ( No . 109 ) . —A Convocation was held on Monday , November 23 rd , at Radley ' s Hotel , in New Bridge-street . In the absence of the first and second principals , Comp . H . Muggeridge presided as M . E . Z . and Comp . How as H . ; Comp . Johnson J . Bro . Alfred Pratt , of No . 22 , was exalted to this Supreme Degree . The duty of P . S . was discharged by Comp . Breitling . Comp , Jacob Michael was admitted as a joining memher . A ballot was taken for the officers for the ensuing year , and the following Companions were elected : —^ Comps . R . Sharpe , M , E . Z .: T . Johnston , H . ; S . W . Long , J . Goodwin , E .:
Spooner , N . ; Pratt , P . S . ; Partridge was re-elected Treasurer ; Hoakey , Janitor . The Chapter being closed , the Companions adjourned to banquet / when , on proposing the health of the newly-admitted Member , the M . E . Z . said that Comp . Pratt's entrance into Masonry was induced by a remarkable occurrence of which he was an eye-witness during the war in the Crimea . An English officer was , in one of the attacks , disarmed , and a soldier of the enemy was about to thrust him through with his bayonet , when a Russian officer with his sword put the weapon
aside , and saved the life of tbe Englishman . Comp . Pratt afterwards inquired of the officer tbe cause of this remarkable interposition on the part of an enemy ; and the reply he received was , that by showing a sign of brotherhood the Russian had acknowledged him . . Upon this Comp . Pratt determined that , on his arrival in England , he w ould enter the Order . Comp . Pratt , in acknowledging the toast , said the incidents of the event were-as related , and the fact had been recorded in the Times correspondence . Comp . Price , of the Dalhousie Chapter ( No . 748 ) , was a visitor . V
JERUSALEM Chapter ( No . 218 ) . —The Companions of this Chapter held a convocation at Dick ' s Coffeediouse , Fleet-street , on Tuesday , the 10 th November . Comp . Sheen , M . E . Z ., proceeded to install Comp . Dawson , H . elect of the Hermes Chapter , Gravesend , No , 91 , as a Second Principal of the Order , agreeably to the regulation which provides that Principals of provincial and foreign Chapters may be installed out of their own Chapters , on production of the requisite certificate . Bros . Baker and Quelch , hoth of the Lodge of Industry ,
No . 219 , were then exalted to the Sublime Degree of R . A . Masonry , the ceremony being exceedingly well performed by the M . E . Z . and the other Principals and Officers . The Companions then adjourned to banquet , which was in perfect keeping with Comp . Quelch ' s usual liberal style of supply ; and the evening was spent with the greatest harmony and cordiality . The visitors Were Comps . Goring , P . Z . No . 25 ; H . de la Chaumette , No . 7 ; Orelli , No . 25 ; Spooner , 169 ; and Thursfield , formerly of this Chapter . Polish National Chapter ( No . 778 ) . — An Emergency meeting of the Companions of this Chapter was held on the evening of the 26 th ult ., at the Free-
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Boyal Arch
Hampshire , try the E , Comp . then sitting as G . J . [ Sir Lucius Curtis nodded assent to this . j After a few further observations on the irregularity of the conversation ^ the subject was allowed to drop . The Convocation was then closed ; a question , relative to Prov . Grand Chapters , referred to the Committee of General Purposes at the last Convocation , being altogether passed over in silence .
Since the last Convocation , < £ 200 have been invested in 3 per cent . Consols ; the amount now funded being £ 2000 , and there being in the Grand Treasurer ' s hands a balance of £ 334 .
METROPOLITAN CHAPTERS
Fidelity Chapter ( No . 3 ) . —This Chapter met at the London Tavern , on the 6 th November , Comps . Grant , Z . ; Blake , J . ; Spencer , P . Z ., as H . Bro . J . Treacher , of the Fidelity Lodge , No . 3 , and Bro . G . A . F . Norris , of the Zetland Lodge , No . 768 , Hong-Kong , were exalted into this Sublime Degree in a very efficient manner by Comp . Grant . We were glad to see the veteran father of this old Chapter , Comp . Golds worthy , looking so hearty and well ; we hope he will long continue a member , to give his advice and support to the Companions .
Mount Sion Chapter ( No . 109 ) . —A Convocation was held on Monday , November 23 rd , at Radley ' s Hotel , in New Bridge-street . In the absence of the first and second principals , Comp . H . Muggeridge presided as M . E . Z . and Comp . How as H . ; Comp . Johnson J . Bro . Alfred Pratt , of No . 22 , was exalted to this Supreme Degree . The duty of P . S . was discharged by Comp . Breitling . Comp , Jacob Michael was admitted as a joining memher . A ballot was taken for the officers for the ensuing year , and the following Companions were elected : —^ Comps . R . Sharpe , M , E . Z .: T . Johnston , H . ; S . W . Long , J . Goodwin , E .:
Spooner , N . ; Pratt , P . S . ; Partridge was re-elected Treasurer ; Hoakey , Janitor . The Chapter being closed , the Companions adjourned to banquet / when , on proposing the health of the newly-admitted Member , the M . E . Z . said that Comp . Pratt's entrance into Masonry was induced by a remarkable occurrence of which he was an eye-witness during the war in the Crimea . An English officer was , in one of the attacks , disarmed , and a soldier of the enemy was about to thrust him through with his bayonet , when a Russian officer with his sword put the weapon
aside , and saved the life of tbe Englishman . Comp . Pratt afterwards inquired of the officer tbe cause of this remarkable interposition on the part of an enemy ; and the reply he received was , that by showing a sign of brotherhood the Russian had acknowledged him . . Upon this Comp . Pratt determined that , on his arrival in England , he w ould enter the Order . Comp . Pratt , in acknowledging the toast , said the incidents of the event were-as related , and the fact had been recorded in the Times correspondence . Comp . Price , of the Dalhousie Chapter ( No . 748 ) , was a visitor . V
JERUSALEM Chapter ( No . 218 ) . —The Companions of this Chapter held a convocation at Dick ' s Coffeediouse , Fleet-street , on Tuesday , the 10 th November . Comp . Sheen , M . E . Z ., proceeded to install Comp . Dawson , H . elect of the Hermes Chapter , Gravesend , No , 91 , as a Second Principal of the Order , agreeably to the regulation which provides that Principals of provincial and foreign Chapters may be installed out of their own Chapters , on production of the requisite certificate . Bros . Baker and Quelch , hoth of the Lodge of Industry ,
No . 219 , were then exalted to the Sublime Degree of R . A . Masonry , the ceremony being exceedingly well performed by the M . E . Z . and the other Principals and Officers . The Companions then adjourned to banquet , which was in perfect keeping with Comp . Quelch ' s usual liberal style of supply ; and the evening was spent with the greatest harmony and cordiality . The visitors Were Comps . Goring , P . Z . No . 25 ; H . de la Chaumette , No . 7 ; Orelli , No . 25 ; Spooner , 169 ; and Thursfield , formerly of this Chapter . Polish National Chapter ( No . 778 ) . — An Emergency meeting of the Companions of this Chapter was held on the evening of the 26 th ult ., at the Free-