Skip to main content
Museum of Freemasonry

Masonic Periodicals Online

  • Explore
  • Advanced Search
  • Home
  • Explore
  • The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine
  • April 12, 1862
  • Page 14
  • AMERICA.
Current:

The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, April 12, 1862: Page 14

  • Back to The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, April 12, 1862
  • Print image
  • Articles/Ads
    Article INDIA. ← Page 3 of 3
    Article AMERICA. Page 1 of 1
    Article AMERICA. Page 1 of 1
    Article ROYAL ARCH. Page 1 of 1
    Article ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Page 1 of 2 →
Page 14

Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.

India.

Owing to the exertions , chiefly , we believe , of AV . Bro . JH . Linton , Master of Lodge Courage with Humanity , Chaptei Holy Zion has now a prospect of being worked efficiently . M . E . Comp . . 1 . M . Harris has consented to fill the office of First Principal , and to make the two other Principals ( Companions Hamilton and Linton ) perfect in their lectures . A brother writes from Kussowlie : —• " It may not be uninteresting to the readers of the Magazine to learn that a Past

Masters' jewel was presented to W . Bro . Thrall , ( on his departure to Europe ) by the brethren of Lodge Triune Brotherhood ( No . 984 . ) The jewel was very handsomely designed by Messrs . Allan and Hayes , Calcutta . The following is a dedescription of it : —Centre gold emblems of a P . M ., surrounded by five stars in silver , to represent the five p . off . ; gold buckle and holder ; centre gold clasp , with the following inscription on the reverse : —•

" ' Presented to AA . Bro . Thomas Thrall ( on his departure to Europe ) by the brethren of Lodge Triune Brotherhood ( No . 98-4 ) , held at Kussowlie , in the Himalayas , East Indies , as a token of their sincere fraternal regard . '"

America.

AMERICA .

NEW YORK . GREENWICH LODGE ( No . 467 ) . —On Monday , March 13 th , In accordance with previous arrangements , Greenwich Lodge , No . 467 , presented its worthy and estimable P . M . W . Bro . John A . Lefferts , with a valuable ex-venerable's jewel set with diamonds . The services on the occasion were public , a large number of ladies—wives , daughters , and sweethearts beingpresent—and redounded much to the credit of that respectable

lodge . The music ivas excellent , the addresses by distinguished Masons present , highly interesting and instructive , and the presentation speech by AV . Bro . Bonneville , Master of the Lodge , in exceedingly good taste . At the conclusion of the ceremonies the brethren present , accompanied by the fairer portion of creation partook of refreshments ofthe choicest kind , and passed an hour or so in the most agreeable social converse . GRAND CHAPTER OE RHODE ISLAND . —The M . E . Grand

Royal Arch Chapter of Rhode Island held its Annual Convocation in Masons' Hall , on AVednesday , 12 th March . But little business was transacted . The following officers were elected and installed : —M . E . Lyman Klapp , of Providence , G . Hiarh Priest ; R . E . Nathan H . Gould , of Newport , D . G . High Priest ; R . E . Jabez W . AVilmarth , of Pawtuclcct , Grand King ; R . E . John F . Driscol , of AVarren , G . Scribe ; R . E . Gardner T . Swarts , of Providence , G . Treas . ; E . Samuel B . Swan , of Providence , G . Sec . ; E . and Rev . George M . Carpenter , of

Providence , G . Chap . ; E . George A . French , of Pawtncket , G . Lecturer ; E . James H . Ai-inington , of Province , G . Marshal ; Comp . Ebenezer B . AVhite , of Providence , G . Tyler . The Installation services were conducted by M . E . Ariel Ballon , P . G . H . P ., who delivered an eloquent . address on the occasion . LODGE OE PERTF . CTIOX IN BROOKLYN . —On Tuesday March 14-th , "Shekinah" Loclge of Perfection ( No . 4 ) , - under the jurisdiction of tho Supreme Council 33 ° for the United States

, & c , was organized in Brooklyn , by the election of the following III . brethren as officers : —John J ! . Harris , T . 1 ' . G . M . ; Daniel T . AValden ( D . D . G . M . for tho 3 rd Masonic District , ) D . G . M . ; Arther 1 Joyce , D . G . H . Priest ofthe Grand Chapter , G . S . W . ; R . W . Dockson , G . J . W . ; E . J . Spink , G . Orator : F . D . Morris , G . M . of Cers . ; E . A . Hodgson , G . C . of Guard ; G . B . Flanders , < . SecG . K . of S . ; .. James BlissG . Treas . ;—StaceyG . Expert

, , , ; G . R . Bailey , G . Hos . Brother ; Ira Young , G . Sentinel . GRAND ENCAMPMENT OP THE UNITED STATES . —THE GRAND RECORDER . —In consequence of the death of Sir Knight Samuel G . Risk , of New Orleans , who at the last Triennial Conclave of the ¦ Grand Encampment of the United States , was elected Grand Recorder , the Grand Master , Sir Knight Benjamin B . French , has , by virtue of the power vested in him by his exalted office ,

appointed Sir Knight John D . Caldwell , of Cincinnati , Ohio , to fill the vacancy thus created . 'The letter of appointment reads as follows : — IN HOC SIGNO TINGES . Benjamin Brown French , Grand Master of Knights Templar of the United States of America . To all the Sir Knights of the A ' aliant and Maganimous Order ofthe Temple , Greeting : Know ye , That in consequence of a vacancy in the office of

America.

Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment of the United States I do , by the power in me specially vested by the Grand Encampment , hereby appoint onr trusty and well-beloved Sir Knight and Frater , John D . Caldwell , of the City of Cincinnati , in the State of Ohio , Grand Recorder of the said Grand Encampment having full confidence in his integrity , honour , ability , ancl good judgment to perform the duties of said offica .

To have ancl to hold the same until the Grand Encampment in Triennial meeting assembled shall elect his successor , ancl such successor be installed . Given under my hand and seal , at the City of Washington , this twenty-first day of January , Anno Domini , 1862 , ( L . 3 . ) Anno Ordinis 744 . B . B . FRENCH . AVo congratulate the Templars of America on this excellent appointment . It is intimated that should it be found impossible

to hold the Triennial Conclave at Memphis next September , a Special Conclave will bo earlier called ; to determine where the regular assembly shall bo held . If the contingency arises clue notice will be given .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

NORFOLK . NORWICH . —Cabbell Chapter ( No . 1109 ) . —This chapter held its convocation on Thursday , April 3 rd , at the Assembly-rooms , St . Stephens , Comp . Henry John Mason , M . E . Z ., assisted by Comps . Ii . C . Lamb , II ., and W . E . Redgrave , J . The chapter being opened in ancient form , the minutes of the former meeting were read and confirmed , after which a Grand Conclave of

Installed Principals was formed . The M . E . Z . of the Chapter , Comp . I-I . J . Mason , with Comps . Lambe and Redgrave as H . and J ., then proceeded to install Comp . A . F . Morgan as H ., and Comp . I-I . P . L'Estrange as J ., for the ensuing year . That being over , the chapter was closed , and re-opened at 8 o'clock for the purpose of exalting Bros . A . F . Day , John Hotblack , D . Brown , of Social Lodge ( No . 110 ) , aud John Suggett , Cabbell Lodge ( No . 1109 ) . There were twenty-seven companions present ,

including the Hon . F . Walpole , who was appointed , and accepted the office of Assist . Soj . of the Chapter . Before the chapter was closed , it was proposed by Comp . Walpole , ancl seconded by Comp . G . E . Simpson , that a vote of thanks be forwarded to the Grand Provincial Superintendent , Comp . B . B . Cabbell , for his kind and benevolent feeling in presenting the chapter with a donation of £ 10 10 s . for the Boys' School , giving the First P . of the chapter , for the time being , four votes . The chapter was

thou closed in solemn prayer by the Rev . Comp . Hodson , Prov . G . Chap . The companions afterwards retired to the hanquetingroom , and partook of an excellent supper , supplied by Comp . Woods , ancl spent a joyous evening .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .

THE SUPREME COUNCIL held their quarterly meeting- at their Grand East , Lndgate Street , London , on Tuesday , April Sth . There were present the M . P . Sov ., Or . Com ., Dr . H . B . Leeson , the 111 ., Bros . C . 'J . Algne , H . A . Bowyer , 11 . C . Vernon and Col . H . Clerk . A Grand Council of the 111 . Knights , K . H . 30 ° was held , presided over-b y the M . P . Sov . Grand Commander at which were present , besides the members of the Council , Bros .

Hyde Pullen , Sec . General , Dr . R . N . Goolden and Phillips , 32 ' - ^ also Dr . W . Jones , Dr . Keddell , Dr . Hinxinan , and R . Costa 31 ° . Col . Goddard , Capts . King and Boyle , Bros . Coombs , Barlow , Shonier , How , Blenkin , Walmisley and others . There were fifteen candidates named for advancement to the thirtieth degree , and the following presenting themselves , wero received into the degreeBrosHenry James SparkesEdward Burrell

; . , , John Simonds , Thomas Willis Fleming , Matthew Cooke , Henry Blenkinsop , John Maelion . The ceremony was conducted by tho M . I ' . Sov . Grand Commander , Bro . Hyde Pullen , acting as Grand Marshal , and Bro . E . Costa as Master of Ceremonies . Some candidates were proposed for advancement at the next council and the business was concludedThe usual elegant banquet followed at which about

. , twenty brethren wero present , presided over hy the M . P . Bro . Dr . Leeson . The health of her Majesty having been given , and also that of the Prince of Wales , who , Bro . Leeson observed , had on a late occasion at Oxford , viewed with some interest the proceedings of the fraternity , and there was every reason to hope

“The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine: 1862-04-12, Page 14” Masonic Periodicals Online, Library and Museum of Freemasonry, 1 June 2025, django:8000/periodicals/mmr/issues/mmr_12041862/page/14/.
  • List
  • Grid
Title Category Page
THE GRAND LODGE PROPERTY. Article 1
CLASSICAL THEOLOGY.—LIII. Article 2
MASONIC FACTS. Article 3
ENGLISH AND IRISH LODGES IN CANADA. Article 6
FREEMASONRY AND ITS MEMBERS. Article 6
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 7
NOTES ON LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND ART. Article 7
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 8
BURN'S MASONIC CONTEMPORARIES. Article 9
HIGH PRIESTS. Article 9
OLD KENT LODGE OF MARK MASTERS. Article 10
MASONIC CHARITY. Article 10
SOUTH SAXON LODGE. Article 10
HELE, HEAL. Article 10
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 11
THE ROYAL BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION FOR AGED MASONS AND THEIR WIDOWS. Article 11
THE GIRLS' SCHOOL. Article 11
METROPOLITAN. Article 11
PROVINCIAL. Article 12
SCOTLAND. Article 12
INDIA. Article 12
AMERICA. Article 14
ROYAL ARCH. Article 14
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Article 14
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. Article 15
THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. Article 15
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Article 16
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. Article 17
NOTES ON MUSIC AND THE DRAMA. Article 18
THE WEEK. Article 18
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
Page 1

Page 1

1 Article
Page 2

Page 2

2 Articles
Page 3

Page 3

3 Articles
Page 4

Page 4

1 Article
Page 5

Page 5

1 Article
Page 6

Page 6

2 Articles
Page 7

Page 7

4 Articles
Page 8

Page 8

3 Articles
Page 9

Page 9

4 Articles
Page 10

Page 10

6 Articles
Page 11

Page 11

4 Articles
Page 12

Page 12

4 Articles
Page 13

Page 13

1 Article
Page 14

Page 14

5 Articles
Page 15

Page 15

3 Articles
Page 16

Page 16

3 Articles
Page 17

Page 17

1 Article
Page 18

Page 18

3 Articles
Page 19

Page 19

1 Article
Page 20

Page 20

3 Articles
Page 14

Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.

India.

Owing to the exertions , chiefly , we believe , of AV . Bro . JH . Linton , Master of Lodge Courage with Humanity , Chaptei Holy Zion has now a prospect of being worked efficiently . M . E . Comp . . 1 . M . Harris has consented to fill the office of First Principal , and to make the two other Principals ( Companions Hamilton and Linton ) perfect in their lectures . A brother writes from Kussowlie : —• " It may not be uninteresting to the readers of the Magazine to learn that a Past

Masters' jewel was presented to W . Bro . Thrall , ( on his departure to Europe ) by the brethren of Lodge Triune Brotherhood ( No . 984 . ) The jewel was very handsomely designed by Messrs . Allan and Hayes , Calcutta . The following is a dedescription of it : —Centre gold emblems of a P . M ., surrounded by five stars in silver , to represent the five p . off . ; gold buckle and holder ; centre gold clasp , with the following inscription on the reverse : —•

" ' Presented to AA . Bro . Thomas Thrall ( on his departure to Europe ) by the brethren of Lodge Triune Brotherhood ( No . 98-4 ) , held at Kussowlie , in the Himalayas , East Indies , as a token of their sincere fraternal regard . '"

America.

AMERICA .

NEW YORK . GREENWICH LODGE ( No . 467 ) . —On Monday , March 13 th , In accordance with previous arrangements , Greenwich Lodge , No . 467 , presented its worthy and estimable P . M . W . Bro . John A . Lefferts , with a valuable ex-venerable's jewel set with diamonds . The services on the occasion were public , a large number of ladies—wives , daughters , and sweethearts beingpresent—and redounded much to the credit of that respectable

lodge . The music ivas excellent , the addresses by distinguished Masons present , highly interesting and instructive , and the presentation speech by AV . Bro . Bonneville , Master of the Lodge , in exceedingly good taste . At the conclusion of the ceremonies the brethren present , accompanied by the fairer portion of creation partook of refreshments ofthe choicest kind , and passed an hour or so in the most agreeable social converse . GRAND CHAPTER OE RHODE ISLAND . —The M . E . Grand

Royal Arch Chapter of Rhode Island held its Annual Convocation in Masons' Hall , on AVednesday , 12 th March . But little business was transacted . The following officers were elected and installed : —M . E . Lyman Klapp , of Providence , G . Hiarh Priest ; R . E . Nathan H . Gould , of Newport , D . G . High Priest ; R . E . Jabez W . AVilmarth , of Pawtuclcct , Grand King ; R . E . John F . Driscol , of AVarren , G . Scribe ; R . E . Gardner T . Swarts , of Providence , G . Treas . ; E . Samuel B . Swan , of Providence , G . Sec . ; E . and Rev . George M . Carpenter , of

Providence , G . Chap . ; E . George A . French , of Pawtncket , G . Lecturer ; E . James H . Ai-inington , of Province , G . Marshal ; Comp . Ebenezer B . AVhite , of Providence , G . Tyler . The Installation services were conducted by M . E . Ariel Ballon , P . G . H . P ., who delivered an eloquent . address on the occasion . LODGE OE PERTF . CTIOX IN BROOKLYN . —On Tuesday March 14-th , "Shekinah" Loclge of Perfection ( No . 4 ) , - under the jurisdiction of tho Supreme Council 33 ° for the United States

, & c , was organized in Brooklyn , by the election of the following III . brethren as officers : —John J ! . Harris , T . 1 ' . G . M . ; Daniel T . AValden ( D . D . G . M . for tho 3 rd Masonic District , ) D . G . M . ; Arther 1 Joyce , D . G . H . Priest ofthe Grand Chapter , G . S . W . ; R . W . Dockson , G . J . W . ; E . J . Spink , G . Orator : F . D . Morris , G . M . of Cers . ; E . A . Hodgson , G . C . of Guard ; G . B . Flanders , < . SecG . K . of S . ; .. James BlissG . Treas . ;—StaceyG . Expert

, , , ; G . R . Bailey , G . Hos . Brother ; Ira Young , G . Sentinel . GRAND ENCAMPMENT OP THE UNITED STATES . —THE GRAND RECORDER . —In consequence of the death of Sir Knight Samuel G . Risk , of New Orleans , who at the last Triennial Conclave of the ¦ Grand Encampment of the United States , was elected Grand Recorder , the Grand Master , Sir Knight Benjamin B . French , has , by virtue of the power vested in him by his exalted office ,

appointed Sir Knight John D . Caldwell , of Cincinnati , Ohio , to fill the vacancy thus created . 'The letter of appointment reads as follows : — IN HOC SIGNO TINGES . Benjamin Brown French , Grand Master of Knights Templar of the United States of America . To all the Sir Knights of the A ' aliant and Maganimous Order ofthe Temple , Greeting : Know ye , That in consequence of a vacancy in the office of

America.

Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment of the United States I do , by the power in me specially vested by the Grand Encampment , hereby appoint onr trusty and well-beloved Sir Knight and Frater , John D . Caldwell , of the City of Cincinnati , in the State of Ohio , Grand Recorder of the said Grand Encampment having full confidence in his integrity , honour , ability , ancl good judgment to perform the duties of said offica .

To have ancl to hold the same until the Grand Encampment in Triennial meeting assembled shall elect his successor , ancl such successor be installed . Given under my hand and seal , at the City of Washington , this twenty-first day of January , Anno Domini , 1862 , ( L . 3 . ) Anno Ordinis 744 . B . B . FRENCH . AVo congratulate the Templars of America on this excellent appointment . It is intimated that should it be found impossible

to hold the Triennial Conclave at Memphis next September , a Special Conclave will bo earlier called ; to determine where the regular assembly shall bo held . If the contingency arises clue notice will be given .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

NORFOLK . NORWICH . —Cabbell Chapter ( No . 1109 ) . —This chapter held its convocation on Thursday , April 3 rd , at the Assembly-rooms , St . Stephens , Comp . Henry John Mason , M . E . Z ., assisted by Comps . Ii . C . Lamb , II ., and W . E . Redgrave , J . The chapter being opened in ancient form , the minutes of the former meeting were read and confirmed , after which a Grand Conclave of

Installed Principals was formed . The M . E . Z . of the Chapter , Comp . I-I . J . Mason , with Comps . Lambe and Redgrave as H . and J ., then proceeded to install Comp . A . F . Morgan as H ., and Comp . I-I . P . L'Estrange as J ., for the ensuing year . That being over , the chapter was closed , and re-opened at 8 o'clock for the purpose of exalting Bros . A . F . Day , John Hotblack , D . Brown , of Social Lodge ( No . 110 ) , aud John Suggett , Cabbell Lodge ( No . 1109 ) . There were twenty-seven companions present ,

including the Hon . F . Walpole , who was appointed , and accepted the office of Assist . Soj . of the Chapter . Before the chapter was closed , it was proposed by Comp . Walpole , ancl seconded by Comp . G . E . Simpson , that a vote of thanks be forwarded to the Grand Provincial Superintendent , Comp . B . B . Cabbell , for his kind and benevolent feeling in presenting the chapter with a donation of £ 10 10 s . for the Boys' School , giving the First P . of the chapter , for the time being , four votes . The chapter was

thou closed in solemn prayer by the Rev . Comp . Hodson , Prov . G . Chap . The companions afterwards retired to the hanquetingroom , and partook of an excellent supper , supplied by Comp . Woods , ancl spent a joyous evening .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .

THE SUPREME COUNCIL held their quarterly meeting- at their Grand East , Lndgate Street , London , on Tuesday , April Sth . There were present the M . P . Sov ., Or . Com ., Dr . H . B . Leeson , the 111 ., Bros . C . 'J . Algne , H . A . Bowyer , 11 . C . Vernon and Col . H . Clerk . A Grand Council of the 111 . Knights , K . H . 30 ° was held , presided over-b y the M . P . Sov . Grand Commander at which were present , besides the members of the Council , Bros .

Hyde Pullen , Sec . General , Dr . R . N . Goolden and Phillips , 32 ' - ^ also Dr . W . Jones , Dr . Keddell , Dr . Hinxinan , and R . Costa 31 ° . Col . Goddard , Capts . King and Boyle , Bros . Coombs , Barlow , Shonier , How , Blenkin , Walmisley and others . There were fifteen candidates named for advancement to the thirtieth degree , and the following presenting themselves , wero received into the degreeBrosHenry James SparkesEdward Burrell

; . , , John Simonds , Thomas Willis Fleming , Matthew Cooke , Henry Blenkinsop , John Maelion . The ceremony was conducted by tho M . I ' . Sov . Grand Commander , Bro . Hyde Pullen , acting as Grand Marshal , and Bro . E . Costa as Master of Ceremonies . Some candidates were proposed for advancement at the next council and the business was concludedThe usual elegant banquet followed at which about

. , twenty brethren wero present , presided over hy the M . P . Bro . Dr . Leeson . The health of her Majesty having been given , and also that of the Prince of Wales , who , Bro . Leeson observed , had on a late occasion at Oxford , viewed with some interest the proceedings of the fraternity , and there was every reason to hope

  • Prev page
  • 1
  • 13
  • You're on page14
  • 15
  • 20
  • Next page
  • Accredited Museum Designated Outstanding Collection
  • LIBRARY AND MUSEUM CHARITABLE TRUST OF THE UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1058497 / ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 2025

  • Accessibility statement

  • Designed, developed, and maintained by King's Digital Lab

We use cookies to track usage and preferences.

Privacy & cookie policy