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charity , that brethren could assist each other . JIan ivas not placed on this earth for his own self-aggrandisement : he was placed here to carry out a certain sphere of action laid down for his guidance in the volume of the Sacred Law , "to support and protect each other , and to do unto others as they would he should do unto them . " These were the principles of their Order , and in carrying them out he ivould say it was the pride and boast of every JIason that each brother , directly orindirecfcly , contributed tosome of themostnobleinstitiitioiis
of fche land , he meant the JIasonic Charities . Ifc ivas no exaggerated statement to say that ofthe hundreds of girls educated at that institution , they could defy tho finger of scorn to be pointed at any one of them , though , bnt for this charity , many mighthave been Avaniierers on the face of the earth . They had the like school for boys , equally • successful , and above all , that noble institution ivhich provided forthe agedand decayed , where they ivere enabled to assist them hi time of need , so as to render the close of their days happy and
comfortable ; but the concluding charity of all AA-as that heaven-born charity which vaunteth not itself , was not puffed up , doth not behave itself unseemly , the charity ofthe heart ; that charity that allowed neither malice or revenge to have a place in the heart , and believed not a tale when told by a slanderer ; might they all have this charity , and practise it , as they would then have arrived at the summit of their
profession . He concluded by proposing " Prosperity to our JIasonic Institutions . "—The AA' . JI . then gave "The AV . JI . s of fche Sister Lodges , ¦ and the other Visitors . "—Bro . GAKLIO " , as AA ' . JI . of 99 , trusted that the good feeling noiv prevailing would eA-er continue ; and the way to ensure it was , not to increase their numerical strength , hut their respectability ; to admit none bufc men of sound judgment and strict morals . This , he felt , ivas a feeling gaining ground amongst them , and experienced to the comfort of every
lodge . He objected to exclusive Masonry , and was happy to see "brethren of one lodge being admitted members of another it was a new blood of fraternal spirit of love and universal brotherhood , Eftnd he hoped that each brother ivould cultivate that feeling and introduce ^ none but men of sterling ivorth , who would he both an addition and ornament to the Craft . —Bros . AVAKLT and HUTCHIJTE SON both expressed themselves in the warmest terms of their appreciationtogether with the Island lod in generalof the
, ges , Efiervices of the D . Prov . G . M ., a feeling which was alike gratifying to the Prov . G . M . Several other toastsfollowed ; including the healths of Dr . Collenett , Bro . Cooper , & c . Some excellent songs were ESung , and the brethren separated highly delighted with their annual festival . We must not omit to state that a vote of thanks -was carried by acclamation to the R . AV . Prov . G . JI . for bis attendance that day and performing the installation ceremony .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
OLD IVIX &' S AIMS CHAPTEB { No . 30 ) . —This chapter met at the ^ Freemasons' Tavern on Monday , January 7 th . It being the day ¦ of election , the following companions were selected to preside for the ensuing year-. — -Comps . England , Z . ; Glover , IL ; Phillips , J . ; Jackson , E . ; Bailey , N . ; Jlarzetti , P . S . MOTO - 'T Zio > " CHAPTEE , NO . 1 G 9— The installation convocation of this long established and flourishing chapter was held on
Jlonday , 14 th January , at Radley ' s Hotel , New Bridge-street . The chapter was opened at six p . m . by E . Comp . Johnston , P . Z ., as Z . ; Spooner , H ., and Parr , J ., ami other P . Principals . The minutes -of the chapter held in November , and also a chapter of emergency , were read and confirmed . Comp . How , P . Z ., then assumed the first chair , and exalted Bro . II . L . P . Gentile . Aconi-oeation of Installed Principals was next opened , and Comp . Edivard
Spooner installed into the chair of M . E . Z ., and Comp . Henry Parr into that of IL ; Comp . Robert Farran , the J . elect , was not able to attend . The other officers , vh . - . —Comp . AA' . H . Partridge , P . Z ., Treas . ; Comp . T . Goodwin , P . Z ., E . ; Comp . ' George A . Taylor , N . ; John S . Boughey , P . S ., and AA' . Speight , Janitor , were also invested . The ceremony of installing the Principals ivas discharged by Comp . Henry Muggeridge , P . Z ., in a most and called
impressive manner , forth remarks of commendation from the Past Principals . Comp . Muggeridge gave notice that at the next convocation he should move that a neiv code of hve-laws be taken into consideration . The report of the audit " committee afforded a most satisfactory state of the affairs of the chapter . Comp . Patten , P . G . D . C ; Comp . J . M . AVilkins , of the Abbey Chapter , and Comp . II . J . Thompsonof No . 812 visitors
, , were . Comp . Alfred Pratt and Richard Tappolet were appointed Asst . S . Bro . Hart , the host , AA -. AS proposed for exaltation at the next meeting . The chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to tbe banquet , and an interchange of mutual good feeling , ' enlivened bygongs , concluded an exceedingly happy assembly .
Knights Templar.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .
NEAVCASTi-E-ox-TrKE . —Boyal Kent Encampment . —The meeting of this encampment was held 1 st January , the banners being covered ivith crape for the loss sustained by the Order in the death of the Jl . E . and Supreme G . M . The conclave was duly opened by the E . C . Sir Knt . A . Gillespie , assisted hy P . E . C . John Barker ; P . E . C . Hy . Hotham ; Sir Knt . H . G . Ludwig , 1 st Capt . ; E . C . Charles J . Bannister , 2 nd Capt . ; II . A . Haimnabom as Reg ., and other Sir Knights and Officers . After the minutes of last meeting
were read and confirmed , Sir Knt . John Barker , Past Grand 1 st Capt ., rose , and in most feeling and impressive language called the encampment ' s attention to the three severe losses that the Order sustained in 18 G 0—viz ., that of the Grand Chancellor Sir Knt . John Masson ; next , that of the M . E . and S . G . JL , which , as everyone who had the pleasure and honour of seeing Col . Tynte presiding in Grand Conclave , must acknowledge that the Order which had been under his sii-ay since the death of the Duke of Sussex ivas well and
advantageously ruled , and greatly increased under his government . To Sir Knt . Barker , who had the honour of serving for three successive years under the Jl . E . and S . G . JL , and AAIIO had been honoured ivith special notice by the Grand JIaster , he ( Sir Knt . Barker ) could not but deeply express his great sorrow- for the loss sustained by the Order . The third loss ivas that of Sir Knt . Matthew Dawes , Jl . E . Prov . G . Commander for Lancashire , a Sir Knight to whom Templarism was greatly indebtedand whoas a
, , member of the Grand Committee of Grand Conclave , Avas an assiduous and constant attendant . The personal acquaintance with these luminaries of the Order would be always considered an honour by him ; and he was confident that the encampment ivould heartily join with him in the motion proposed—viz ., " That this Royal Kent Encampment , one of the oldest encampments of the Order , deeply feel and sincerely regret the loss the Order has sustained in I 860 by the deaths of the M . E . and S . G . M . Col . Charles Kemeys Kemeys
, Tynte ; Sir Knt . Grand Chancellor John JIasson ; and Jl . E . Prov . Grand Com . JIathew Dawes . " This motion was seconded by Sir Knt . Charles J . Bannister , 2 nd Capt ., who stated , from his personal acquaintance ivith the three Illustrious Sir Knights , he could not but fully endorse Sir Knt . Barker ' s expressions hi every respect . The motion being put from the chair , was unanimously adopted . There being no further business , the encampment was closed with solemn prayer .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .
I JfETEOPOMTAjr ClUPEEB OE SOA'EREICW PE I > 'CES ROSE CKOIX or HERODEM . — A convocation of the members of this princely chapter ivas held at the Freemasons' Tavern on Tuesday , 8 th Jan . The chapter was opened at half-past four hy the 111 . Bro . AA'illiam Jones , M . D ., AI . AV . S ., 31 ° ; and , after the minutes were read and confirmed , he installed his successor , Dr . George Harcourt , 30 ° , in the presence of the 111 . Bros . Dr . B . A . Kent , Dr . R . H . Goolden , Hyde Pullenand Rei' . AA ' . Bowyer 32 ° James Merry weather and
, , ; N . G . Phillips , 81 ° ; Major II . S . Bnniey , R . Spencer , AA' . Blenkin , J . How , and G . AVorley , 30 ° ; John Jlachcn , Matthew Cooke , E . Cockcraft , C . Beaumont , and other Sov . Princes . The JI . AA ' . Sov . then appointed tlie following brethren as his officers : —Kev . AA ' . Bowyer , Prelate ; Hyde Pullen , 1 st Gen . ; James Merryweather , 2 nd Gen . ; Major H . S . Burney , G . Marshal ; AV . Blenkin , Raphael ; Col . GoddardCapt . of GuardJeremiah HowDirof CersA
, ; , . . ballot Avas taken for several candidates , and the following knights of E . and AV . being in attendance , wore admitted and installed into the Order : —Edward Burrell , Dr . AV . C . Hood , 10 . S . AA'illett , AA'illiam Smith , G . J . Gilbart , A . F . Cmiingham , J . G . Richards , and J . L . Allen—the musical arrangements , ivhich Avere excellent , being conducted by the 111 . Bro . C . H . Horsley , Grand Organist , assisted by Bros . Sroubridge , Fielding , and AA'i ' nn . A donation of
ten guineas was voted lor the Royal Benevolent Institution , to be presented by Bro . Hyde Pullen , A' . P . and Steward for the ensuins festival . All business being ended , the chapter was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , at ivhich twenty-four ivere present . The 111 . Bro . Dr . Harcourt , JI . AA' ., presided , and Bro . Sov . Hyde Pullen , JI . AA ' . S . of the A ' ectis Chapter , filling the vice chair . The dinner ended , the JI . AA ' . S ., after mi acknowledgment of
gratitude to the G . A . 0 . T . U . by the Rev . Bro . Boivyer , gave as the first toast " 'fhe Queen , and tho Craft , " and then , in uddressinohimself to those peculiarly belonging to the Rite , gave "The Supreme Grand Council ; " but , as none of that distinguished bod y were present ( a circumstance he much regretted ) , he only referred to the Sov . 1 ! . Commander , by AVIIOSC great learning and talent the rites had attained their high state of perfection ; and he could not avoid saying that he had hoped on the f-st occasion of his reaching the chair of the Metropolitan Chapter he should have beeii honoured hy tlie presence of the 111 . Bro . Dr . Leeson . —The JI . AA ' . S .
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charity , that brethren could assist each other . JIan ivas not placed on this earth for his own self-aggrandisement : he was placed here to carry out a certain sphere of action laid down for his guidance in the volume of the Sacred Law , "to support and protect each other , and to do unto others as they would he should do unto them . " These were the principles of their Order , and in carrying them out he ivould say it was the pride and boast of every JIason that each brother , directly orindirecfcly , contributed tosome of themostnobleinstitiitioiis
of fche land , he meant the JIasonic Charities . Ifc ivas no exaggerated statement to say that ofthe hundreds of girls educated at that institution , they could defy tho finger of scorn to be pointed at any one of them , though , bnt for this charity , many mighthave been Avaniierers on the face of the earth . They had the like school for boys , equally • successful , and above all , that noble institution ivhich provided forthe agedand decayed , where they ivere enabled to assist them hi time of need , so as to render the close of their days happy and
comfortable ; but the concluding charity of all AA-as that heaven-born charity which vaunteth not itself , was not puffed up , doth not behave itself unseemly , the charity ofthe heart ; that charity that allowed neither malice or revenge to have a place in the heart , and believed not a tale when told by a slanderer ; might they all have this charity , and practise it , as they would then have arrived at the summit of their
profession . He concluded by proposing " Prosperity to our JIasonic Institutions . "—The AA' . JI . then gave "The AV . JI . s of fche Sister Lodges , ¦ and the other Visitors . "—Bro . GAKLIO " , as AA ' . JI . of 99 , trusted that the good feeling noiv prevailing would eA-er continue ; and the way to ensure it was , not to increase their numerical strength , hut their respectability ; to admit none bufc men of sound judgment and strict morals . This , he felt , ivas a feeling gaining ground amongst them , and experienced to the comfort of every
lodge . He objected to exclusive Masonry , and was happy to see "brethren of one lodge being admitted members of another it was a new blood of fraternal spirit of love and universal brotherhood , Eftnd he hoped that each brother ivould cultivate that feeling and introduce ^ none but men of sterling ivorth , who would he both an addition and ornament to the Craft . —Bros . AVAKLT and HUTCHIJTE SON both expressed themselves in the warmest terms of their appreciationtogether with the Island lod in generalof the
, ges , Efiervices of the D . Prov . G . M ., a feeling which was alike gratifying to the Prov . G . M . Several other toastsfollowed ; including the healths of Dr . Collenett , Bro . Cooper , & c . Some excellent songs were ESung , and the brethren separated highly delighted with their annual festival . We must not omit to state that a vote of thanks -was carried by acclamation to the R . AV . Prov . G . JI . for bis attendance that day and performing the installation ceremony .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
OLD IVIX &' S AIMS CHAPTEB { No . 30 ) . —This chapter met at the ^ Freemasons' Tavern on Monday , January 7 th . It being the day ¦ of election , the following companions were selected to preside for the ensuing year-. — -Comps . England , Z . ; Glover , IL ; Phillips , J . ; Jackson , E . ; Bailey , N . ; Jlarzetti , P . S . MOTO - 'T Zio > " CHAPTEE , NO . 1 G 9— The installation convocation of this long established and flourishing chapter was held on
Jlonday , 14 th January , at Radley ' s Hotel , New Bridge-street . The chapter was opened at six p . m . by E . Comp . Johnston , P . Z ., as Z . ; Spooner , H ., and Parr , J ., ami other P . Principals . The minutes -of the chapter held in November , and also a chapter of emergency , were read and confirmed . Comp . How , P . Z ., then assumed the first chair , and exalted Bro . II . L . P . Gentile . Aconi-oeation of Installed Principals was next opened , and Comp . Edivard
Spooner installed into the chair of M . E . Z ., and Comp . Henry Parr into that of IL ; Comp . Robert Farran , the J . elect , was not able to attend . The other officers , vh . - . —Comp . AA' . H . Partridge , P . Z ., Treas . ; Comp . T . Goodwin , P . Z ., E . ; Comp . ' George A . Taylor , N . ; John S . Boughey , P . S ., and AA' . Speight , Janitor , were also invested . The ceremony of installing the Principals ivas discharged by Comp . Henry Muggeridge , P . Z ., in a most and called
impressive manner , forth remarks of commendation from the Past Principals . Comp . Muggeridge gave notice that at the next convocation he should move that a neiv code of hve-laws be taken into consideration . The report of the audit " committee afforded a most satisfactory state of the affairs of the chapter . Comp . Patten , P . G . D . C ; Comp . J . M . AVilkins , of the Abbey Chapter , and Comp . II . J . Thompsonof No . 812 visitors
, , were . Comp . Alfred Pratt and Richard Tappolet were appointed Asst . S . Bro . Hart , the host , AA -. AS proposed for exaltation at the next meeting . The chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to tbe banquet , and an interchange of mutual good feeling , ' enlivened bygongs , concluded an exceedingly happy assembly .
Knights Templar.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .
NEAVCASTi-E-ox-TrKE . —Boyal Kent Encampment . —The meeting of this encampment was held 1 st January , the banners being covered ivith crape for the loss sustained by the Order in the death of the Jl . E . and Supreme G . M . The conclave was duly opened by the E . C . Sir Knt . A . Gillespie , assisted hy P . E . C . John Barker ; P . E . C . Hy . Hotham ; Sir Knt . H . G . Ludwig , 1 st Capt . ; E . C . Charles J . Bannister , 2 nd Capt . ; II . A . Haimnabom as Reg ., and other Sir Knights and Officers . After the minutes of last meeting
were read and confirmed , Sir Knt . John Barker , Past Grand 1 st Capt ., rose , and in most feeling and impressive language called the encampment ' s attention to the three severe losses that the Order sustained in 18 G 0—viz ., that of the Grand Chancellor Sir Knt . John Masson ; next , that of the M . E . and S . G . JL , which , as everyone who had the pleasure and honour of seeing Col . Tynte presiding in Grand Conclave , must acknowledge that the Order which had been under his sii-ay since the death of the Duke of Sussex ivas well and
advantageously ruled , and greatly increased under his government . To Sir Knt . Barker , who had the honour of serving for three successive years under the Jl . E . and S . G . JL , and AAIIO had been honoured ivith special notice by the Grand JIaster , he ( Sir Knt . Barker ) could not but deeply express his great sorrow- for the loss sustained by the Order . The third loss ivas that of Sir Knt . Matthew Dawes , Jl . E . Prov . G . Commander for Lancashire , a Sir Knight to whom Templarism was greatly indebtedand whoas a
, , member of the Grand Committee of Grand Conclave , Avas an assiduous and constant attendant . The personal acquaintance with these luminaries of the Order would be always considered an honour by him ; and he was confident that the encampment ivould heartily join with him in the motion proposed—viz ., " That this Royal Kent Encampment , one of the oldest encampments of the Order , deeply feel and sincerely regret the loss the Order has sustained in I 860 by the deaths of the M . E . and S . G . M . Col . Charles Kemeys Kemeys
, Tynte ; Sir Knt . Grand Chancellor John JIasson ; and Jl . E . Prov . Grand Com . JIathew Dawes . " This motion was seconded by Sir Knt . Charles J . Bannister , 2 nd Capt ., who stated , from his personal acquaintance ivith the three Illustrious Sir Knights , he could not but fully endorse Sir Knt . Barker ' s expressions hi every respect . The motion being put from the chair , was unanimously adopted . There being no further business , the encampment was closed with solemn prayer .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .
I JfETEOPOMTAjr ClUPEEB OE SOA'EREICW PE I > 'CES ROSE CKOIX or HERODEM . — A convocation of the members of this princely chapter ivas held at the Freemasons' Tavern on Tuesday , 8 th Jan . The chapter was opened at half-past four hy the 111 . Bro . AA'illiam Jones , M . D ., AI . AV . S ., 31 ° ; and , after the minutes were read and confirmed , he installed his successor , Dr . George Harcourt , 30 ° , in the presence of the 111 . Bros . Dr . B . A . Kent , Dr . R . H . Goolden , Hyde Pullenand Rei' . AA ' . Bowyer 32 ° James Merry weather and
, , ; N . G . Phillips , 81 ° ; Major II . S . Bnniey , R . Spencer , AA' . Blenkin , J . How , and G . AVorley , 30 ° ; John Jlachcn , Matthew Cooke , E . Cockcraft , C . Beaumont , and other Sov . Princes . The JI . AA ' . Sov . then appointed tlie following brethren as his officers : —Kev . AA ' . Bowyer , Prelate ; Hyde Pullen , 1 st Gen . ; James Merryweather , 2 nd Gen . ; Major H . S . Burney , G . Marshal ; AV . Blenkin , Raphael ; Col . GoddardCapt . of GuardJeremiah HowDirof CersA
, ; , . . ballot Avas taken for several candidates , and the following knights of E . and AV . being in attendance , wore admitted and installed into the Order : —Edward Burrell , Dr . AV . C . Hood , 10 . S . AA'illett , AA'illiam Smith , G . J . Gilbart , A . F . Cmiingham , J . G . Richards , and J . L . Allen—the musical arrangements , ivhich Avere excellent , being conducted by the 111 . Bro . C . H . Horsley , Grand Organist , assisted by Bros . Sroubridge , Fielding , and AA'i ' nn . A donation of
ten guineas was voted lor the Royal Benevolent Institution , to be presented by Bro . Hyde Pullen , A' . P . and Steward for the ensuins festival . All business being ended , the chapter was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , at ivhich twenty-four ivere present . The 111 . Bro . Dr . Harcourt , JI . AA' ., presided , and Bro . Sov . Hyde Pullen , JI . AA ' . S . of the A ' ectis Chapter , filling the vice chair . The dinner ended , the JI . AA ' . S ., after mi acknowledgment of
gratitude to the G . A . 0 . T . U . by the Rev . Bro . Boivyer , gave as the first toast " 'fhe Queen , and tho Craft , " and then , in uddressinohimself to those peculiarly belonging to the Rite , gave "The Supreme Grand Council ; " but , as none of that distinguished bod y were present ( a circumstance he much regretted ) , he only referred to the Sov . 1 ! . Commander , by AVIIOSC great learning and talent the rites had attained their high state of perfection ; and he could not avoid saying that he had hoped on the f-st occasion of his reaching the chair of the Metropolitan Chapter he should have beeii honoured hy tlie presence of the 111 . Bro . Dr . Leeson . —The JI . AA ' . S .