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Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
METROPOLITAN . CONSECRATION OE THE PANJITOE C HAPTER . A charter having been obtained from the Supreme Grand Chapter , the Panmure Chapter ( No . 720 } met , for the first time , at the Loughborough Hotel , Brixton , on Whit Monday , the 5 th of Juno . A conclave of P . Z . ' s having been formed , viz ., Comps . William Watson , as Z . ; E . H . Patten , P . G . S . B ., as H . ;
and Joseph Taylor , as J . ; the chapter was opened , after which the following companions were admitted : —John Read , James Stevens , and Joseph Nunn , the respective Z ., H ., and J . designate ; T . Sedgwick , II . ISO ; Matthew Cooke , J . 53-1 ; T . Simpson , N . 180 ; Comps . Cranswick , Shaw , and others . Comp . W . Watson then proceeded to consecrate the chapter , Comp . Matthew Cooke assisting bperforming the music and acting
y ¦ as E . After the consecration , a board of Installed Principals was formed , and Comps . Read , Stevens , and Nunn were severally installed into the chairs of Z ., IL , and J . The board being ¦ closed , the companions were re-admitted , and the following petitioners were unanimously elected to office : —John Thomas , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; Cranswick , Scribe N . ; David R . Farmer , P . Z . and _ P . G . S . P ., Treas . ; Shaw , P . Sojourner ; and Bradley , JanitorThe and seconded
. M . E . Z . proposed , J . , that Companion "Watson , who had so cheerfully come forward at a very short notice , and had so efficiently consecrated the chapter and installed the Principals , be elected an honorary member , which , upon being put , was carried by acclamation . Comp . Thomas , E ., proposed Comp . N . W . Hodges , of the St . Wulstan Chapter , "Worcester , as a joining member . The following brethren were proposed and seconded as candidates for exaltation : —Geo .
Oxford , Royal Jubilee Lodge ( No . 72 ) , proposed by J ., seconded by H . ; Bro . King , of the same lodge , proposed and seconded by J , and H . ; Bros . George Wells , R . E . Gardner , and Jas . Heydon Gates , of the Panmure Lodge , proposed by Z . and seconded by H . ; Bro . Shuttleworth Oswin , also of the Panmure JLodge , proposed by H . and seconded by J . ; Bro . Kirwin , of the United Pilgrimsproposed bJ . and seconded bE . A
, y y committee of the three Principals with tho Scribe E . were empowered to frame a set of by-laws , and to submit them for approval at the next convocation . There being no further business to transact , the chapter was closed in ancient and solemn form .
After a very excellent banquet had been done substantial justice to by all present , the M . E . Z . proposed the toasts of the " Queen ; " " The Grand Z . ; " and that of " The Grand H . and Grand J ., " coupling the same with the name of Comp . E . H . Patten , P . G . S . B . Comp . PATTEN said every one knew the value of the Grand H ., and sympathised with the Grand J . in his late bereavement . For his own part he was very much obliged for the honour they
had done him in coupling his name with the toast of the Grand officers of Supreme Grand Chapter . Comp . W . WATSON bad much pleasure in proposing a toast for the first time in that chapter , as it was very gatifying to an old Royal Arch Mason like himself to see young companions , of mrre ability than usual , pass through the chair of their own lodge , and so qualify themselves to succeed to the higher
position of Principals of a chapter . It was loss than a twelvemonth ago that their First Principal was in the chair of his lodge , aud it showed , however difficult Craft Masonry might be , that , by industry aud perseverance , the youngest might succeed . When he heard old chapters grumbling and growling he thought it ivas mostly their own fault , because they did not carry out their principles with zeal . In Freemasonrythe onlivay to
, y preferment was the old beaten track of hard study , no royal road having yet been discovered . In his younger days the study was more difficult than at present , because there were so few teachers , but now there were more teachers than learners . He congratulated the Panmure Chapter on its commencement in having for a First Principal so zealous and careful a companion , who had , in the Craft , given a good earnest that he
would do his duty ably and conscientiously . Comp . Watson knew they could depend on Comp . Read , their first M . E . Z ., to -work the chapter mid discharge his duty to their satisfaction , and he had the gratification to propose " The Health of Comp . Bead , the First Principal of the Panmure Chapter . " Comp , READ , M . E . Z ., rose to reply for the very kind manner in which his health had been proposed and received . The companions did him the honour to place him in that high
position , and aware , as he was , of the very important duties he should have to discharge , more especially on tho formation of a new chapter , ha trusted to do his best so as not to neglect them . If , however , he should make any slips , and no ono was perfect , be should trust to their fraternal feelings to set him right , as he was always most happy to receive instruction and endeavour to profit by it . They ivould have the aid of several old . Royal Arch companions to guide and assist themand it would be his
, most anxious care to seek trusty councillors and never to disgrace the honour with which he had been that day invested . The M . E . Z . had a very pleasing official duty to perform in proposing for their acceptance the next toast—that of Comp . William Watson's health . They owed him a very deep debt of gratitude for coining forward at so short a notice to consecrate the chapter . He could not undertake to say how other
companions might perform such a ceremony , but he was sure that no one in Freemasonry eould have done it better . He was sorry not to be able to say all ho eould wish , but he was sure every pne ivould join with him in drinking Comp . W . Watson ' s health , and thank him for the kindness in which he had gone there to set them going that day . Comp . WILLIAM WATSON was very much obliged for the honour they had done him—first , in electing him an honorary member of their chapter , and , secondly , for the manner in which his name had just been received bv the companions . It
was , ho considered , not only a great pseasure , but a great honour , to be called upon to consecrate a lodge or chapter . He had been frequently asked for a programme but be never issued one , because if they all knew what was coming- the interest of the rite was destroyed . It was a ceremony that did not often take place , and where it did was sure to attract those who had never seen it , and if programmes were issued they were often preserved and got about in a neighbourhood ivhere , should a
new chapter be inaugurated , all those adjacent did not come to see the consecration and hence it was detrimental to each new lodge or chapter . The M . E . Z . had heen pleased to compliment him on the way he had performed the ceremony , and ho might say , without egotism , that it was no slight tax on the memory to go through with it , particularly when it would be remembered there were several degrees and installations to be kept separate and distinct . It was a ceremony not performed
every day , and he could point to many first-class masons who never had an opportunity of going through it in the course of their lives . As to tho mutter of Instruction which they had spoken of , if they chose to attend on the second aud fourth Wednesdays he ivould be there to meet them , but he ivould candidly tell them that he should expect the regular attendance of the whole of the officers , and then if they did not learn their duties the fault ivould be theirs , and not his , and for all their good wishes and kind expressions he tendered them his best thanks .
Comp . JOHN THOMAS , P . Z ., Scribe E ., said he was unable to give his time regularly to teach , and he thought they ought to be very grateful to Comp . Watson for his kindness , and take care to rally round him , and not let his time be thrown away , but benefit to the utmost by his skill and ability . The M . E . Z . next came to the toast of the "Visiting Companions . " They had there but a few , but they were some of the most distinguished . There was Comp . Patten , the
worthy and zealous secretary of the Girls' school . Joseph Taylor , Z ., of tho Mount Sinai Chapter , whose work in Craft and Arch Masonry was perfection . Comp . Sedgwick , H . of No . 180 , of whom the M . E . Z . hoped to knoiv more . Comp . Hodges , a Past Provincial Grand Officer of his county , Comp . Matthew Cooke , who everybody knew , and Comp . T . Simpson , of No . 180 , a friend known to several . Most , if not all , the visitors were called upon to reply , and
the burthen of their remarks was to wish success to the Punmure Chapter . The M . E . Z ., in very flattering terms , proposed the healths of the II . and J ., Comps . Stevens and Joseph Nunn , who each , for himself , returned thanks , and promised to do their best in . their new stations for the good of ( he Order . The M . E . Z . proposed the toast of the Scribes E . and N . and the Principal Sojourner . Comps , Thomas and Shaw responded .
The former said he hoped the chapter would be an honour to the Order , and flourish in that district . The Principal Sojourner , Comp . Shaw , spoke very earnestly and goo'dhumouredly of his pleasure at being appointed to that office , and quoted several Persian proverbs , which , as our reporter
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Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
METROPOLITAN . CONSECRATION OE THE PANJITOE C HAPTER . A charter having been obtained from the Supreme Grand Chapter , the Panmure Chapter ( No . 720 } met , for the first time , at the Loughborough Hotel , Brixton , on Whit Monday , the 5 th of Juno . A conclave of P . Z . ' s having been formed , viz ., Comps . William Watson , as Z . ; E . H . Patten , P . G . S . B ., as H . ;
and Joseph Taylor , as J . ; the chapter was opened , after which the following companions were admitted : —John Read , James Stevens , and Joseph Nunn , the respective Z ., H ., and J . designate ; T . Sedgwick , II . ISO ; Matthew Cooke , J . 53-1 ; T . Simpson , N . 180 ; Comps . Cranswick , Shaw , and others . Comp . W . Watson then proceeded to consecrate the chapter , Comp . Matthew Cooke assisting bperforming the music and acting
y ¦ as E . After the consecration , a board of Installed Principals was formed , and Comps . Read , Stevens , and Nunn were severally installed into the chairs of Z ., IL , and J . The board being ¦ closed , the companions were re-admitted , and the following petitioners were unanimously elected to office : —John Thomas , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; Cranswick , Scribe N . ; David R . Farmer , P . Z . and _ P . G . S . P ., Treas . ; Shaw , P . Sojourner ; and Bradley , JanitorThe and seconded
. M . E . Z . proposed , J . , that Companion "Watson , who had so cheerfully come forward at a very short notice , and had so efficiently consecrated the chapter and installed the Principals , be elected an honorary member , which , upon being put , was carried by acclamation . Comp . Thomas , E ., proposed Comp . N . W . Hodges , of the St . Wulstan Chapter , "Worcester , as a joining member . The following brethren were proposed and seconded as candidates for exaltation : —Geo .
Oxford , Royal Jubilee Lodge ( No . 72 ) , proposed by J ., seconded by H . ; Bro . King , of the same lodge , proposed and seconded by J , and H . ; Bros . George Wells , R . E . Gardner , and Jas . Heydon Gates , of the Panmure Lodge , proposed by Z . and seconded by H . ; Bro . Shuttleworth Oswin , also of the Panmure JLodge , proposed by H . and seconded by J . ; Bro . Kirwin , of the United Pilgrimsproposed bJ . and seconded bE . A
, y y committee of the three Principals with tho Scribe E . were empowered to frame a set of by-laws , and to submit them for approval at the next convocation . There being no further business to transact , the chapter was closed in ancient and solemn form .
After a very excellent banquet had been done substantial justice to by all present , the M . E . Z . proposed the toasts of the " Queen ; " " The Grand Z . ; " and that of " The Grand H . and Grand J ., " coupling the same with the name of Comp . E . H . Patten , P . G . S . B . Comp . PATTEN said every one knew the value of the Grand H ., and sympathised with the Grand J . in his late bereavement . For his own part he was very much obliged for the honour they
had done him in coupling his name with the toast of the Grand officers of Supreme Grand Chapter . Comp . W . WATSON bad much pleasure in proposing a toast for the first time in that chapter , as it was very gatifying to an old Royal Arch Mason like himself to see young companions , of mrre ability than usual , pass through the chair of their own lodge , and so qualify themselves to succeed to the higher
position of Principals of a chapter . It was loss than a twelvemonth ago that their First Principal was in the chair of his lodge , aud it showed , however difficult Craft Masonry might be , that , by industry aud perseverance , the youngest might succeed . When he heard old chapters grumbling and growling he thought it ivas mostly their own fault , because they did not carry out their principles with zeal . In Freemasonrythe onlivay to
, y preferment was the old beaten track of hard study , no royal road having yet been discovered . In his younger days the study was more difficult than at present , because there were so few teachers , but now there were more teachers than learners . He congratulated the Panmure Chapter on its commencement in having for a First Principal so zealous and careful a companion , who had , in the Craft , given a good earnest that he
would do his duty ably and conscientiously . Comp . Watson knew they could depend on Comp . Read , their first M . E . Z ., to -work the chapter mid discharge his duty to their satisfaction , and he had the gratification to propose " The Health of Comp . Bead , the First Principal of the Panmure Chapter . " Comp , READ , M . E . Z ., rose to reply for the very kind manner in which his health had been proposed and received . The companions did him the honour to place him in that high
position , and aware , as he was , of the very important duties he should have to discharge , more especially on tho formation of a new chapter , ha trusted to do his best so as not to neglect them . If , however , he should make any slips , and no ono was perfect , be should trust to their fraternal feelings to set him right , as he was always most happy to receive instruction and endeavour to profit by it . They ivould have the aid of several old . Royal Arch companions to guide and assist themand it would be his
, most anxious care to seek trusty councillors and never to disgrace the honour with which he had been that day invested . The M . E . Z . had a very pleasing official duty to perform in proposing for their acceptance the next toast—that of Comp . William Watson's health . They owed him a very deep debt of gratitude for coining forward at so short a notice to consecrate the chapter . He could not undertake to say how other
companions might perform such a ceremony , but he was sure that no one in Freemasonry eould have done it better . He was sorry not to be able to say all ho eould wish , but he was sure every pne ivould join with him in drinking Comp . W . Watson ' s health , and thank him for the kindness in which he had gone there to set them going that day . Comp . WILLIAM WATSON was very much obliged for the honour they had done him—first , in electing him an honorary member of their chapter , and , secondly , for the manner in which his name had just been received bv the companions . It
was , ho considered , not only a great pseasure , but a great honour , to be called upon to consecrate a lodge or chapter . He had been frequently asked for a programme but be never issued one , because if they all knew what was coming- the interest of the rite was destroyed . It was a ceremony that did not often take place , and where it did was sure to attract those who had never seen it , and if programmes were issued they were often preserved and got about in a neighbourhood ivhere , should a
new chapter be inaugurated , all those adjacent did not come to see the consecration and hence it was detrimental to each new lodge or chapter . The M . E . Z . had heen pleased to compliment him on the way he had performed the ceremony , and ho might say , without egotism , that it was no slight tax on the memory to go through with it , particularly when it would be remembered there were several degrees and installations to be kept separate and distinct . It was a ceremony not performed
every day , and he could point to many first-class masons who never had an opportunity of going through it in the course of their lives . As to tho mutter of Instruction which they had spoken of , if they chose to attend on the second aud fourth Wednesdays he ivould be there to meet them , but he ivould candidly tell them that he should expect the regular attendance of the whole of the officers , and then if they did not learn their duties the fault ivould be theirs , and not his , and for all their good wishes and kind expressions he tendered them his best thanks .
Comp . JOHN THOMAS , P . Z ., Scribe E ., said he was unable to give his time regularly to teach , and he thought they ought to be very grateful to Comp . Watson for his kindness , and take care to rally round him , and not let his time be thrown away , but benefit to the utmost by his skill and ability . The M . E . Z . next came to the toast of the "Visiting Companions . " They had there but a few , but they were some of the most distinguished . There was Comp . Patten , the
worthy and zealous secretary of the Girls' school . Joseph Taylor , Z ., of tho Mount Sinai Chapter , whose work in Craft and Arch Masonry was perfection . Comp . Sedgwick , H . of No . 180 , of whom the M . E . Z . hoped to knoiv more . Comp . Hodges , a Past Provincial Grand Officer of his county , Comp . Matthew Cooke , who everybody knew , and Comp . T . Simpson , of No . 180 , a friend known to several . Most , if not all , the visitors were called upon to reply , and
the burthen of their remarks was to wish success to the Punmure Chapter . The M . E . Z ., in very flattering terms , proposed the healths of the II . and J ., Comps . Stevens and Joseph Nunn , who each , for himself , returned thanks , and promised to do their best in . their new stations for the good of ( he Order . The M . E . Z . proposed the toast of the Scribes E . and N . and the Principal Sojourner . Comps , Thomas and Shaw responded .
The former said he hoped the chapter would be an honour to the Order , and flourish in that district . The Principal Sojourner , Comp . Shaw , spoke very earnestly and goo'dhumouredly of his pleasure at being appointed to that office , and quoted several Persian proverbs , which , as our reporter