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tations , and to give au account of tho favourable state of Royal Arch Masonry in "Turkey . The M . E . Z . then gave tho health of the Principal and Assistant Soj ., which was responded toby Comp . Le Gassick ; and the health of the musical Companions , which was suitably acknowledged by Comp . George Genge .
FESTIVAL OF THE MOUNT SINAI CHAPTER OF INSTRUCTION . TllE anniversary festivai of the above Chapter of Instruction was held at Comp . John Gurton ' s , Western Masonic Hall , Old Bond-street , on Saturday evening last . Among the Companions present were T . A . Adams , T . Allen , Bywater , Coclccraft , Collard , Matthew Cooke , John Gurton , George Gurton , Hewlett , Jeffs , Kirby , M . Levinson , Luce , Newall , Piatt , Queely , Quelch , Simpson , Stacey , States , Walkley , Henry George AVarren , and AA'illiam AVatson . Owing , to the absence of Comp .
S . B . Wilson , who was to have presided , Comp . AVatson was , by acclamation , nominated to fill the chair . After dinner , Comp . AA ' ATSON proposed the usual Royal Arch toasts , and then said they had met that evening to celebrate the anniversary of the Mount Sinai Chapter of Instruction , which was revived about a twelvemonth since , and its short history might be comprised in a very few sentences . Feeling the want of such a Chapter , where the inquiring Royal Arch Mason miht go in search of knowledgeComp . T . A . Adams
g , and himself determined on trying the experiment of resuscitating this Chapter , as they were anxious to impart that information which they ivere told was in many cases as eagerly desired ; and it was a gratifying proof that they were not wrong ill their surmises from the number of Companions that had joined their ranks . It was intended to celebrate the opening by a dinner , bait , from causes of various kinds , that idea was not carried out until that evening , when they were met to celebrate its anniversary . It therefore gave him great pleasure to propose a toast ,
one ivhich he considered the toast of the evening , ancl he felt proud of having the opportunity of coupling with " Prosperity to the Mount Sinai Chapter of Instruction , " the name of their respected Comp . Thomas Alexander Adams , who for his assistance , attendance , and willingness—his going forth to do alt that a perfect Royal Arch Mason could , in diffusing a knowledge of its ritual and ceremonies—deserved their thanks , acknowledgement and gratitude . The Chapter was much indebted to him for its prosperity , and he was proud to say that it had aud still continued to be , supported by some of the ablest living Royal Arch Masons .
Comp . T . A . ADAMS , in reply , said for the honourable way'in which Comp . AVatson had mentioned him , and for the cordial response the Companions had given to his name , he could only return them his hearty thanks ; but as deeds were stronger than words , it had , and he believed it ever would , afford him great delight to bo useful to all who asked his assistance ; it was , he considered , a duty incumbent on every Mason to share his knowledge with those who desired it . He found great pleasure in so doing , and what was still more , when death had bereaved
him of a fondly loved wife , Masonry ancl the instruction of his brethren had been to him a source of great consolation . Regarding the Mount Sinai Chapter of Instruction , he had always done his best to promote its usefulness , and was very happy to see so many Royal Arch Masons attend , much of which was attributable to Comp . Gurton ' s steady endeavours to do his duty . He could say that the No . 49 Chapter of Instruction was second to none in the Order , but if the young Arch Mason was in want of instruction it was in that Chapter freely offered
, and as long as he could offer his share towards such a desirable end he should ahvays be ready and happy to do his best in promoting the welfare of the Mount Sinai Chapter of Instruction . Comp . AVATSON then said , —It was one of the laws of nature that every child must have a parent , so it was also a Masonic law that Lodges and Chapters of Instruction must be held under the sanction of a regular Lodge or Chapter ; and as good children always respected their natural parents , so did good Masons pay the same respect to the parental
authority under ivhich they met . He had to propose health and prosperity to the members of the Mount Sinai Chapter , No . 49 , under ivhose auspices they were then assembled . Some sixteen or eighteen , years since he was a member of the mother Chapter , and he owed it a deep debt of gratitude , for at the time when he was , in conjunction with others , founding the Robert Bums Chapter , no less than thirteen members of Xo . 49 added their names to his petition . To be brief , he would propose the toast he had mentionedcoupling the same with the
, name of Comp . M . Levinson , the senior member of the parent Chapter , at the present time now present . Comp . M . LEVINSON said it was known to be " an ill wind that blows nobody good , " and from the indifferent weather that evening he supposed that many of those who belonged to the parent Chapter , and exceeded him in talent , could not be present ; but as the lot had fallen to him to return thanks , he could not but feel greatly flattered by the selection . that he had been exalted and had missed of
In Chapter never one its meetings since , so that it ivould be useless to say he took a warm interest in its prosperity . He was sure that Comp . AVatson was sincere ivith regard to the good wishes of the Mount Sinai Chapter , and as both he and Comp . Adams had the welfare of the Chapter of Instruction holding under it so much at heart , he should always be most happy to welcome them at the meetings of the parent Chapter . He certainly regretted that young Arch Masons did not attend in that place so much as they ought to do , because the instruction to be derived from it was so useful
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aud beneficial , aud reflected honour on the parent as well as the offspring . Therefore , on behalf of the Mount Sinai Chapter and himself , he begged to tender his best thanks for the toast and its reception . Comp . AVATSON next alluded to the desirability and necessity of having able and willing Companions to discharge the highest duties . In the arduous post of First Principal there were many who had undertaken it with credit to themselves , but he need only mention Comps . Adams , Kirby , and Allen . Of Comp . Adams he had spoken before , so his return to Londonfrom
he would pass on to Comp . Kirby who , on , his sojourn in Yorkshire , proved that he had not forgotten his Arch Masonry , but came back to work with that zeal and perseverance that could not fail of being highly advantageous to the Order . Comp . Allen also was ever ready , ever willing , to do any , and every Officer ' s duty that he might be called to , ancl most excellently . He should propose " The healths of those who hacl acted as First Principals , " and couple the same with the name of Comp . Kirby .
Comp . KIIIBY wished he was able to return thanks in the manner he desired . He was one of the oldest Masons present , and as he placed his hand upon his heart it gave him satisfaction , for Masonry was to him most satisfactory , both in its past and present . In his early days Arch Masons were but few in number , ancl ivhere there was formerly one exaltation there was now twenty ; the young Arch Masons of these days took a greater interest in it than those of his early years , for he remembered when three or four met together , or if they could muster five or
six , it was something wonderful ; but now he saw in every Chapter fifteen or twenty , and the majority of them working in the most admirable manner . He was happy to say that Royal Arch Masonry was making greater progress than ever it did in the olden times , and that to such Chapters of Instruction as the Mount Sinai , the Masons , both old and young , were greatly indebted . For the notice that had been taken of his labours he begged to return his warmest thanks . Comp . AVATSON begged to say thafc the Second Principals had vied
with each other as to who should perform their duties best . Comp . Hewlett , now First Principal of the " Robert Burns , " had installed his successor a few nights previously , and he had learned his duties in this Chapter of Instruction . Comps . Harrison and Collard were both actuated by the same zeal .
Comp . H EWLETT rose to return thanks for the manner m which his name hacl been proposed and received , but he must be allowed to say that Comp . AA ' atson so vastly overrated his abilities that lie was somewhat at a loss how to thank them for their kindness . Still lie must be permitted to say that he was indebted to the Mount Sinai Chapter of Instruction for what ho knew of Arch Masonry , and to that attributed the position he now held . He was sure no young member of the Royal Arch could do better than attend that Chapter , and in order to evince
his gratitude , he would do all in his power to furnish any information to those who sought it there , as a return for the valuable assistance he had himself received . Comp . HARRISON said he was now a Second Principal and had always endeavoured to do the best according to his abilities . AVhatever he had undertaken he always considered was worth doing well , and he had tried to do so . He had joined this Chapter in the hope of benefiting by its instruction , and he need hardly say he had reaped considerable
advantage , and should be happy to do his duty to it in helping others , and hoped to continue a member of it for many years to come . Comp . COLLARD very briefly returned thanks . Comp . T . A . ADAMS said , before he went away he could not neglect one plensing duty which devolved upon him—to propose health and prosjierity to Comp . AVatson . He must say that he had expected to have had a great treat , and see Comp . S . B . AVilson work in the Chapter . He hacl attended over and over again , but had never yet seen him carry out ivhat he hacl promised , ancl should like to have a convincing proof that he worked the chairs in Royal Arch Masonry as ably as he worked
in the Craft . But how stood the case with Comp . Watson 1 Did he ever disappoint theml Xo . He was always ready to do the greatest or the least portion of the work , and if others could be found to do it , was willing to sit as a spectator . The ready manner in which he had taken the chair that night proved his ability and zeal , and therefore he would call upon them to drink a bumper ,, wishing health aud long life to Comp . AA'atson . Comp . AA ' ATSON lost no time in responding to the compliment that
had been paid him , which had been done in such a way as to leave him no opportunity of stating his wishes ; and desired further to assure them that he was always more anxious to teach than to be taught . His great pleasure through life had been to be the associate of Masons . He would not trespass further on their patience than to return his thanks for their kind hospitality , and for the favourable notice they had taken of his services , ivhich were at all times ready for any post with which they might honour him . He then rose and said—It was neither the last ,
nor the least important , toast which he had now to bring under their notice , as there was more than one individual present concerned in it . AVhen they attended their ceremonies it was a pleasing assurance to know that they should find a record of their exertions a week after ; and there was no man but what felt proud to find his name and services duly chronicled . The majority of them were unabled to jot down what was said and done , or from modesty and bashfulness could not be the heralds of their own acts . At such a time i ' . was that certain visitors stepped in ancl did for them what they , for the reasons before mentioned , could not do for themselves ; these brethren ancl Companions were always welcome
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tations , and to give au account of tho favourable state of Royal Arch Masonry in "Turkey . The M . E . Z . then gave tho health of the Principal and Assistant Soj ., which was responded toby Comp . Le Gassick ; and the health of the musical Companions , which was suitably acknowledged by Comp . George Genge .
FESTIVAL OF THE MOUNT SINAI CHAPTER OF INSTRUCTION . TllE anniversary festivai of the above Chapter of Instruction was held at Comp . John Gurton ' s , Western Masonic Hall , Old Bond-street , on Saturday evening last . Among the Companions present were T . A . Adams , T . Allen , Bywater , Coclccraft , Collard , Matthew Cooke , John Gurton , George Gurton , Hewlett , Jeffs , Kirby , M . Levinson , Luce , Newall , Piatt , Queely , Quelch , Simpson , Stacey , States , Walkley , Henry George AVarren , and AA'illiam AVatson . Owing , to the absence of Comp .
S . B . Wilson , who was to have presided , Comp . AVatson was , by acclamation , nominated to fill the chair . After dinner , Comp . AA ' ATSON proposed the usual Royal Arch toasts , and then said they had met that evening to celebrate the anniversary of the Mount Sinai Chapter of Instruction , which was revived about a twelvemonth since , and its short history might be comprised in a very few sentences . Feeling the want of such a Chapter , where the inquiring Royal Arch Mason miht go in search of knowledgeComp . T . A . Adams
g , and himself determined on trying the experiment of resuscitating this Chapter , as they were anxious to impart that information which they ivere told was in many cases as eagerly desired ; and it was a gratifying proof that they were not wrong ill their surmises from the number of Companions that had joined their ranks . It was intended to celebrate the opening by a dinner , bait , from causes of various kinds , that idea was not carried out until that evening , when they were met to celebrate its anniversary . It therefore gave him great pleasure to propose a toast ,
one ivhich he considered the toast of the evening , ancl he felt proud of having the opportunity of coupling with " Prosperity to the Mount Sinai Chapter of Instruction , " the name of their respected Comp . Thomas Alexander Adams , who for his assistance , attendance , and willingness—his going forth to do alt that a perfect Royal Arch Mason could , in diffusing a knowledge of its ritual and ceremonies—deserved their thanks , acknowledgement and gratitude . The Chapter was much indebted to him for its prosperity , and he was proud to say that it had aud still continued to be , supported by some of the ablest living Royal Arch Masons .
Comp . T . A . ADAMS , in reply , said for the honourable way'in which Comp . AVatson had mentioned him , and for the cordial response the Companions had given to his name , he could only return them his hearty thanks ; but as deeds were stronger than words , it had , and he believed it ever would , afford him great delight to bo useful to all who asked his assistance ; it was , he considered , a duty incumbent on every Mason to share his knowledge with those who desired it . He found great pleasure in so doing , and what was still more , when death had bereaved
him of a fondly loved wife , Masonry ancl the instruction of his brethren had been to him a source of great consolation . Regarding the Mount Sinai Chapter of Instruction , he had always done his best to promote its usefulness , and was very happy to see so many Royal Arch Masons attend , much of which was attributable to Comp . Gurton ' s steady endeavours to do his duty . He could say that the No . 49 Chapter of Instruction was second to none in the Order , but if the young Arch Mason was in want of instruction it was in that Chapter freely offered
, and as long as he could offer his share towards such a desirable end he should ahvays be ready and happy to do his best in promoting the welfare of the Mount Sinai Chapter of Instruction . Comp . AVATSON then said , —It was one of the laws of nature that every child must have a parent , so it was also a Masonic law that Lodges and Chapters of Instruction must be held under the sanction of a regular Lodge or Chapter ; and as good children always respected their natural parents , so did good Masons pay the same respect to the parental
authority under ivhich they met . He had to propose health and prosperity to the members of the Mount Sinai Chapter , No . 49 , under ivhose auspices they were then assembled . Some sixteen or eighteen , years since he was a member of the mother Chapter , and he owed it a deep debt of gratitude , for at the time when he was , in conjunction with others , founding the Robert Bums Chapter , no less than thirteen members of Xo . 49 added their names to his petition . To be brief , he would propose the toast he had mentionedcoupling the same with the
, name of Comp . M . Levinson , the senior member of the parent Chapter , at the present time now present . Comp . M . LEVINSON said it was known to be " an ill wind that blows nobody good , " and from the indifferent weather that evening he supposed that many of those who belonged to the parent Chapter , and exceeded him in talent , could not be present ; but as the lot had fallen to him to return thanks , he could not but feel greatly flattered by the selection . that he had been exalted and had missed of
In Chapter never one its meetings since , so that it ivould be useless to say he took a warm interest in its prosperity . He was sure that Comp . AVatson was sincere ivith regard to the good wishes of the Mount Sinai Chapter , and as both he and Comp . Adams had the welfare of the Chapter of Instruction holding under it so much at heart , he should always be most happy to welcome them at the meetings of the parent Chapter . He certainly regretted that young Arch Masons did not attend in that place so much as they ought to do , because the instruction to be derived from it was so useful
Royal Arch.
aud beneficial , aud reflected honour on the parent as well as the offspring . Therefore , on behalf of the Mount Sinai Chapter and himself , he begged to tender his best thanks for the toast and its reception . Comp . AVATSON next alluded to the desirability and necessity of having able and willing Companions to discharge the highest duties . In the arduous post of First Principal there were many who had undertaken it with credit to themselves , but he need only mention Comps . Adams , Kirby , and Allen . Of Comp . Adams he had spoken before , so his return to Londonfrom
he would pass on to Comp . Kirby who , on , his sojourn in Yorkshire , proved that he had not forgotten his Arch Masonry , but came back to work with that zeal and perseverance that could not fail of being highly advantageous to the Order . Comp . Allen also was ever ready , ever willing , to do any , and every Officer ' s duty that he might be called to , ancl most excellently . He should propose " The healths of those who hacl acted as First Principals , " and couple the same with the name of Comp . Kirby .
Comp . KIIIBY wished he was able to return thanks in the manner he desired . He was one of the oldest Masons present , and as he placed his hand upon his heart it gave him satisfaction , for Masonry was to him most satisfactory , both in its past and present . In his early days Arch Masons were but few in number , ancl ivhere there was formerly one exaltation there was now twenty ; the young Arch Masons of these days took a greater interest in it than those of his early years , for he remembered when three or four met together , or if they could muster five or
six , it was something wonderful ; but now he saw in every Chapter fifteen or twenty , and the majority of them working in the most admirable manner . He was happy to say that Royal Arch Masonry was making greater progress than ever it did in the olden times , and that to such Chapters of Instruction as the Mount Sinai , the Masons , both old and young , were greatly indebted . For the notice that had been taken of his labours he begged to return his warmest thanks . Comp . AVATSON begged to say thafc the Second Principals had vied
with each other as to who should perform their duties best . Comp . Hewlett , now First Principal of the " Robert Burns , " had installed his successor a few nights previously , and he had learned his duties in this Chapter of Instruction . Comps . Harrison and Collard were both actuated by the same zeal .
Comp . H EWLETT rose to return thanks for the manner m which his name hacl been proposed and received , but he must be allowed to say that Comp . AA ' atson so vastly overrated his abilities that lie was somewhat at a loss how to thank them for their kindness . Still lie must be permitted to say that he was indebted to the Mount Sinai Chapter of Instruction for what ho knew of Arch Masonry , and to that attributed the position he now held . He was sure no young member of the Royal Arch could do better than attend that Chapter , and in order to evince
his gratitude , he would do all in his power to furnish any information to those who sought it there , as a return for the valuable assistance he had himself received . Comp . HARRISON said he was now a Second Principal and had always endeavoured to do the best according to his abilities . AVhatever he had undertaken he always considered was worth doing well , and he had tried to do so . He had joined this Chapter in the hope of benefiting by its instruction , and he need hardly say he had reaped considerable
advantage , and should be happy to do his duty to it in helping others , and hoped to continue a member of it for many years to come . Comp . COLLARD very briefly returned thanks . Comp . T . A . ADAMS said , before he went away he could not neglect one plensing duty which devolved upon him—to propose health and prosjierity to Comp . AVatson . He must say that he had expected to have had a great treat , and see Comp . S . B . AVilson work in the Chapter . He hacl attended over and over again , but had never yet seen him carry out ivhat he hacl promised , ancl should like to have a convincing proof that he worked the chairs in Royal Arch Masonry as ably as he worked
in the Craft . But how stood the case with Comp . Watson 1 Did he ever disappoint theml Xo . He was always ready to do the greatest or the least portion of the work , and if others could be found to do it , was willing to sit as a spectator . The ready manner in which he had taken the chair that night proved his ability and zeal , and therefore he would call upon them to drink a bumper ,, wishing health aud long life to Comp . AA'atson . Comp . AA ' ATSON lost no time in responding to the compliment that
had been paid him , which had been done in such a way as to leave him no opportunity of stating his wishes ; and desired further to assure them that he was always more anxious to teach than to be taught . His great pleasure through life had been to be the associate of Masons . He would not trespass further on their patience than to return his thanks for their kind hospitality , and for the favourable notice they had taken of his services , ivhich were at all times ready for any post with which they might honour him . He then rose and said—It was neither the last ,
nor the least important , toast which he had now to bring under their notice , as there was more than one individual present concerned in it . AVhen they attended their ceremonies it was a pleasing assurance to know that they should find a record of their exertions a week after ; and there was no man but what felt proud to find his name and services duly chronicled . The majority of them were unabled to jot down what was said and done , or from modesty and bashfulness could not be the heralds of their own acts . At such a time i ' . was that certain visitors stepped in ancl did for them what they , for the reasons before mentioned , could not do for themselves ; these brethren ancl Companions were always welcome