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Royal Arch.
Chapter having been opened in due form by the Principals present , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Comp . E . D . Davis , M . E . Z ., then proceeded to instal Comp . Alfred Davis , M . E . Z ., Comp . H . Heivison , H ., and Comp . J . J . Oliver , J ., for the ensuing year , assisted by Comps . Ridley , P . Z ., J . R . Hodge , P . Z ., Tosbach , P . H ., Tulloch , P . H . He then invested the following officers : —J . Hinde , Scribe E . ; J . N . Buckland ,
ScribeN . ; J . Reddam , P . S . ; R , B . Ridley , P . Z . Treas . ; and J . G . Buchanan , Janitor . Comps . Hutchinson and AVright were nominated Assis . Soj . The accounts of the Chapter , as audited by the Committee , were presented by the Treasurer , and showed a balance In favour of the Chapter . Business having been concluded , the Chapter was closed in solemn form . The companions afterwards adjourned to the banquet , served up in Comp . Carman's usual
• chaste and elegant style , Comp . A . Davis , M . E . Z ., presiding , and Comp . Reddam , P . S ., in the vice-chair . The cloth having heen withdrawn , the following toasts were given and responded to : — The Queen ; Earl of Zetland , G . Z . and the G . Chapter ; Prov . G . Supt . of Durham , J . Fawcett , Esq . ; Prov . G . Supt . of Northumberland , Rev . E . C . Ogle and Officers ; M . E . Z . ofthe St . Hilda Chapter , Comp . A . Davis ; M . E . Principals H . ( Comp . H . Heivison ) and J . ( Comp . J . J . Oliver ) . P . P . Z . Comp . R . B . Ridley ; the Chapter Officers ; M . E . P . Z . Comp . E . D . Davis ; and The next merry meeting . The Companions adjourned at 7 o ' clock , having spent a most agreeable and harmonious evening .
Knights-Templar.
KNIGHTS-TEMPLAR .
NEWCASXLE-ON-TVNE . —Meeting of the Council of Grand Crosses of the Temple of Jerusalem . —Thursday , July 19 , being the day appointed to solemnize the installation of the most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grancl Cross of the Temple of Jerusalem , for England and tbe Indies , Sir Knt . Wm . Berkley , the following Grand Crosses attended the Council Board , viz ., M . Illus . ¦ P . G . M's . AVm . Punshon and John Bell—Illus . Grand Crosses
, Thos . Pattinson , Thos . Robinson , John Barker , Henry Holham , and Andrew Gillespie . After the Ceremonies of the day , the Council adjourned to a banquet given by the Alost Illus . Grand Master , at which he presided , assisted in the Vice-chair b y tbe Grancl Chancellor Sir Knt . John Barker . The toast ofthe evening was given by P . M . J . G . M . Punsbeon and heartily responded to . The Grand Master then gave his immediate predecessor Sir Knt . George Hawks , Past !
G . M . and after sundry other toasts had been honoured , the ¦ Sir Knts . retired well satisfied with the proceedings of the day , ¦ and the hospitality of their Grand Master . [ We give the above as ¦ coming . from a well-known correspondent—but we should like to be informed something ofthe history of the Council ; its connection ivith the Knights Templar ; what encampments rank under its banners ; ancl what Alasonic bodies throughout the world are in communication ivith ancl acknowledge it . —ED . ]
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INVICTA CHAPTER OE III . PERFECT SOVEREIGN PRINCES BOSE CROIX , AVOOLIVICH . —An emergency meeting of the above Chapter took place at the Alasonic Hall , William Street , AVoolivich , on Wednesday last , ivhen the following 111 . Brethren ivere present -. — Col . Clerk , M . W . S ., Dr . Hinxman , J . How , AV . H . Carter , Capt . Boyd , Lieut . AVarry , Brackstone Baker , J . AV . Figg , AV . Smith C . F ., H . Afalings , — Smytbe , Fairley C . F ., ancl Matthew Cooke . The Chapter having been openedthe following Brethren were
, installed as S . P . R . C .: —Colonel Tulloch , C . E . Cockcraft , ancl Capt . King . The ceremony was as near perfect as the majority of human undertakings are ; the duties of the Al . AV . S . being rendered by the Ills . Bro . Col . Clerk , faultlessly and effectively . The Chapter being closed , the 111 . Brethren adjourned to the Crown and Sceptre , Greenwich , for a fish dinner , ivhich was of the most recherche character , ancl reflected great credit upon Bro . Gordon's catering
arrangements . After tbe cloth was removed , ancl grace had been said , the AL AV . S ., Col . CLERK , gai'e the health of Her Majesty the Queen , adding , that if it were possible to increase the feelings of loyalty ancl attachment felt by every one present , he had but to announce that our beloved Sovereign was tho daughter of a high-grade Mason , H . R . H . the late Duke of Kent having been for many years a member of tbe 30 " . The toast ivas received in
the usual loyal manner . The M . AV . Sov . next proposed the health of the Supreme Council of the 30 ° being that body to whom all present owed tbeir allegiance . This toast was drank with the proper honours . The 111 . Bro . Dr . HINXMAN , late M . AV . S ., said it was his high and distinguished privilege to give the next toast . He should confine himself to a few remarks only as the 111 . Brother it ^ concerned was so well known that any lengthened address would be
in detraction rather than in praise of his good qualities . He need hardly say that their M . AV . S . lived in the hearts of the ivhole of the members present for his own sake , ancl for the sake of those degrees which he so ably administered , ancl conscientiously carried out , which had reached a culminating point in the Invicta Chapter , that being their M . AV . S . summum boiium . He hacl , by his talents , made that chapter nulli secundus , and this it was that should make them pay him the merited compliment of cordialldrinking his
y health . He had always proved how strongly he hacl Alasonry at heart , for he was ever first amongst them whenever the true principles of Alasonry were . put into requisition . If the Supremo Council could but see how excellently the Invicta Chapter was presided over by their M . W . S ., he thought they could not derive a greater satisfaction , ancl although another Chapter had thought they were too close to them and likely to be out-done btheir
y newer companion , he was happy to say that the feeling alluded to was , as experience bad proved , no more than true , for there was no Chapter superior to the Invicta , even if there was to be found one ivhich was its equal , and although it migbt smack of egotism to say this , yet it was no more than the truth , and for this happy result they were mainly indebted to their M . AV . S . ivhose health he begged to propose . ( Hear , hear . ) Col . CLERK , M . AV . S ., had not many ivords
to say , and he thought on such occasions it should be borne in mind that of all remarks ^ made , those which were the shorter were the better . He had to'thank them for their kindness . Masonry , of all kinds , had his warmest wishes , and he had ever striven to do his best , ivhich he ivas happy to find hacl met with their approval . ( Hear , hear . ) If tbey ivent on in this way tbey Avould incite him to persevere so as to render this degree the most beautiful Masonry could boastand one which every Bro . must feel contained the
, deepest truths affecting his life here and hereafter , as the perfection of Masonry . He bad tried to perform it in this spirit , and should still strive to improve in every part of it . For their kindness he thanked them heartily and sincerely . The M . AV . SOA ' . said he had to crave their indulgence in proposing the toast ofthe evening . It was a matter of deep congratulation to receive into the Order such
desirable candidates as had that day been installed , and it was a subject of congratulation to those candidates that they had been admitted into an Order ivhich numbered many distinguished members , and enjoyed very high and important privileges . The throe degrees of Alasonry were but types or symbols of what had been unveiled to them that day , and they were now entered upon the reality , which was no less than tbe mystery of Christianity and the redemption of man . He was sure they woulcl feel it and
appreciate it as such , and , on future occasions , when they had seen more of it , they woulcl perceive its higher phase and beauty . The high sounding titles that accompanied those who were admitted to this degree , were not vain and unmeaning words ; they alluded to particular principles which the M . AV . S . explained ancl pointed out their privileges , and concluded hy proposing the " healths of the Illus . Bros . Colonel Tulloch , Capt . King ancl Cockcraft . " Colonel TULLOOIIin returning thankssaidthat they stood there as a trio ,
, , , juncta in -uno , each unable to express tbeir feelings . They were gratified at being allowed to become members of the Rose Croix degree ivhich they only imperfectly comprehended at present , but all felt that there was a mighty mystery involved in its beautiful allegorical lessons . He felt sure they would excuse the want of words to express all they intended to say , but hoped , by meditating on what they had seento become better men ancl Alasons
, , and in the name of his tivo Ills , brethren , and hi ' s own , he begged to express his thanks for having drank their health . The M . AV . Sov . said the next toast was one which was always received with hearty good wishes , especially when they had convivial guests , and the ortener the saw them the better pleased they were . He then proposed the " health of the Ills , visiting Bros . J . How and Brackstone Baker" hoping that what they hacl seen that clay had iven
, g them pleasure . The Ills . Bro . HOAV found great difficulty in finding new phrases to return thanks for their reception . He was much pleased at the Invicta Chapter as ivell as at that board . It was related that Dean Swift ' s valet having settled himself in business , he took , in addition to his beer-shop , to practise as a barber , and asked the Dean to give him a something to attract customers , which tho latter did by writing :
' Rove not from pole to pole , but step in here , AVhcre nought excels the shaving , but the beer . " The 111 . Bro . BHACKSTONE BAKER could not refrain from adding a few words . He thanked tbem for tbeir very kind reception and for the instruction he hacl gained by seeing how admirably they worked the ceremony . As a member of the Aletropolitan Chapter he wished it wero possible that the whole of that Chapter would
visit the Invicta Chapter in order to see how excellently the work could be done under a AL W . S ., . vho was so perfect that be mi ght well give them a lesson which would be likely to do tbem good . As Dean Swift had been mentioned , he would tell an anecdote
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Royal Arch.
Chapter having been opened in due form by the Principals present , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Comp . E . D . Davis , M . E . Z ., then proceeded to instal Comp . Alfred Davis , M . E . Z ., Comp . H . Heivison , H ., and Comp . J . J . Oliver , J ., for the ensuing year , assisted by Comps . Ridley , P . Z ., J . R . Hodge , P . Z ., Tosbach , P . H ., Tulloch , P . H . He then invested the following officers : —J . Hinde , Scribe E . ; J . N . Buckland ,
ScribeN . ; J . Reddam , P . S . ; R , B . Ridley , P . Z . Treas . ; and J . G . Buchanan , Janitor . Comps . Hutchinson and AVright were nominated Assis . Soj . The accounts of the Chapter , as audited by the Committee , were presented by the Treasurer , and showed a balance In favour of the Chapter . Business having been concluded , the Chapter was closed in solemn form . The companions afterwards adjourned to the banquet , served up in Comp . Carman's usual
• chaste and elegant style , Comp . A . Davis , M . E . Z ., presiding , and Comp . Reddam , P . S ., in the vice-chair . The cloth having heen withdrawn , the following toasts were given and responded to : — The Queen ; Earl of Zetland , G . Z . and the G . Chapter ; Prov . G . Supt . of Durham , J . Fawcett , Esq . ; Prov . G . Supt . of Northumberland , Rev . E . C . Ogle and Officers ; M . E . Z . ofthe St . Hilda Chapter , Comp . A . Davis ; M . E . Principals H . ( Comp . H . Heivison ) and J . ( Comp . J . J . Oliver ) . P . P . Z . Comp . R . B . Ridley ; the Chapter Officers ; M . E . P . Z . Comp . E . D . Davis ; and The next merry meeting . The Companions adjourned at 7 o ' clock , having spent a most agreeable and harmonious evening .
Knights-Templar.
KNIGHTS-TEMPLAR .
NEWCASXLE-ON-TVNE . —Meeting of the Council of Grand Crosses of the Temple of Jerusalem . —Thursday , July 19 , being the day appointed to solemnize the installation of the most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grancl Cross of the Temple of Jerusalem , for England and tbe Indies , Sir Knt . Wm . Berkley , the following Grand Crosses attended the Council Board , viz ., M . Illus . ¦ P . G . M's . AVm . Punshon and John Bell—Illus . Grand Crosses
, Thos . Pattinson , Thos . Robinson , John Barker , Henry Holham , and Andrew Gillespie . After the Ceremonies of the day , the Council adjourned to a banquet given by the Alost Illus . Grand Master , at which he presided , assisted in the Vice-chair b y tbe Grancl Chancellor Sir Knt . John Barker . The toast ofthe evening was given by P . M . J . G . M . Punsbeon and heartily responded to . The Grand Master then gave his immediate predecessor Sir Knt . George Hawks , Past !
G . M . and after sundry other toasts had been honoured , the ¦ Sir Knts . retired well satisfied with the proceedings of the day , ¦ and the hospitality of their Grand Master . [ We give the above as ¦ coming . from a well-known correspondent—but we should like to be informed something ofthe history of the Council ; its connection ivith the Knights Templar ; what encampments rank under its banners ; ancl what Alasonic bodies throughout the world are in communication ivith ancl acknowledge it . —ED . ]
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .
INVICTA CHAPTER OE III . PERFECT SOVEREIGN PRINCES BOSE CROIX , AVOOLIVICH . —An emergency meeting of the above Chapter took place at the Alasonic Hall , William Street , AVoolivich , on Wednesday last , ivhen the following 111 . Brethren ivere present -. — Col . Clerk , M . W . S ., Dr . Hinxman , J . How , AV . H . Carter , Capt . Boyd , Lieut . AVarry , Brackstone Baker , J . AV . Figg , AV . Smith C . F ., H . Afalings , — Smytbe , Fairley C . F ., ancl Matthew Cooke . The Chapter having been openedthe following Brethren were
, installed as S . P . R . C .: —Colonel Tulloch , C . E . Cockcraft , ancl Capt . King . The ceremony was as near perfect as the majority of human undertakings are ; the duties of the Al . AV . S . being rendered by the Ills . Bro . Col . Clerk , faultlessly and effectively . The Chapter being closed , the 111 . Brethren adjourned to the Crown and Sceptre , Greenwich , for a fish dinner , ivhich was of the most recherche character , ancl reflected great credit upon Bro . Gordon's catering
arrangements . After tbe cloth was removed , ancl grace had been said , the AL AV . S ., Col . CLERK , gai'e the health of Her Majesty the Queen , adding , that if it were possible to increase the feelings of loyalty ancl attachment felt by every one present , he had but to announce that our beloved Sovereign was tho daughter of a high-grade Mason , H . R . H . the late Duke of Kent having been for many years a member of tbe 30 " . The toast ivas received in
the usual loyal manner . The M . AV . Sov . next proposed the health of the Supreme Council of the 30 ° being that body to whom all present owed tbeir allegiance . This toast was drank with the proper honours . The 111 . Bro . Dr . HINXMAN , late M . AV . S ., said it was his high and distinguished privilege to give the next toast . He should confine himself to a few remarks only as the 111 . Brother it ^ concerned was so well known that any lengthened address would be
in detraction rather than in praise of his good qualities . He need hardly say that their M . AV . S . lived in the hearts of the ivhole of the members present for his own sake , ancl for the sake of those degrees which he so ably administered , ancl conscientiously carried out , which had reached a culminating point in the Invicta Chapter , that being their M . AV . S . summum boiium . He hacl , by his talents , made that chapter nulli secundus , and this it was that should make them pay him the merited compliment of cordialldrinking his
y health . He had always proved how strongly he hacl Alasonry at heart , for he was ever first amongst them whenever the true principles of Alasonry were . put into requisition . If the Supremo Council could but see how excellently the Invicta Chapter was presided over by their M . W . S ., he thought they could not derive a greater satisfaction , ancl although another Chapter had thought they were too close to them and likely to be out-done btheir
y newer companion , he was happy to say that the feeling alluded to was , as experience bad proved , no more than true , for there was no Chapter superior to the Invicta , even if there was to be found one ivhich was its equal , and although it migbt smack of egotism to say this , yet it was no more than the truth , and for this happy result they were mainly indebted to their M . AV . S . ivhose health he begged to propose . ( Hear , hear . ) Col . CLERK , M . AV . S ., had not many ivords
to say , and he thought on such occasions it should be borne in mind that of all remarks ^ made , those which were the shorter were the better . He had to'thank them for their kindness . Masonry , of all kinds , had his warmest wishes , and he had ever striven to do his best , ivhich he ivas happy to find hacl met with their approval . ( Hear , hear . ) If tbey ivent on in this way tbey Avould incite him to persevere so as to render this degree the most beautiful Masonry could boastand one which every Bro . must feel contained the
, deepest truths affecting his life here and hereafter , as the perfection of Masonry . He bad tried to perform it in this spirit , and should still strive to improve in every part of it . For their kindness he thanked them heartily and sincerely . The M . AV . SOA ' . said he had to crave their indulgence in proposing the toast ofthe evening . It was a matter of deep congratulation to receive into the Order such
desirable candidates as had that day been installed , and it was a subject of congratulation to those candidates that they had been admitted into an Order ivhich numbered many distinguished members , and enjoyed very high and important privileges . The throe degrees of Alasonry were but types or symbols of what had been unveiled to them that day , and they were now entered upon the reality , which was no less than tbe mystery of Christianity and the redemption of man . He was sure they woulcl feel it and
appreciate it as such , and , on future occasions , when they had seen more of it , they woulcl perceive its higher phase and beauty . The high sounding titles that accompanied those who were admitted to this degree , were not vain and unmeaning words ; they alluded to particular principles which the M . AV . S . explained ancl pointed out their privileges , and concluded hy proposing the " healths of the Illus . Bros . Colonel Tulloch , Capt . King ancl Cockcraft . " Colonel TULLOOIIin returning thankssaidthat they stood there as a trio ,
, , , juncta in -uno , each unable to express tbeir feelings . They were gratified at being allowed to become members of the Rose Croix degree ivhich they only imperfectly comprehended at present , but all felt that there was a mighty mystery involved in its beautiful allegorical lessons . He felt sure they would excuse the want of words to express all they intended to say , but hoped , by meditating on what they had seento become better men ancl Alasons
, , and in the name of his tivo Ills , brethren , and hi ' s own , he begged to express his thanks for having drank their health . The M . AV . Sov . said the next toast was one which was always received with hearty good wishes , especially when they had convivial guests , and the ortener the saw them the better pleased they were . He then proposed the " health of the Ills , visiting Bros . J . How and Brackstone Baker" hoping that what they hacl seen that clay had iven
, g them pleasure . The Ills . Bro . HOAV found great difficulty in finding new phrases to return thanks for their reception . He was much pleased at the Invicta Chapter as ivell as at that board . It was related that Dean Swift ' s valet having settled himself in business , he took , in addition to his beer-shop , to practise as a barber , and asked the Dean to give him a something to attract customers , which tho latter did by writing :
' Rove not from pole to pole , but step in here , AVhcre nought excels the shaving , but the beer . " The 111 . Bro . BHACKSTONE BAKER could not refrain from adding a few words . He thanked tbem for tbeir very kind reception and for the instruction he hacl gained by seeing how admirably they worked the ceremony . As a member of the Aletropolitan Chapter he wished it wero possible that the whole of that Chapter would
visit the Invicta Chapter in order to see how excellently the work could be done under a AL W . S ., . vho was so perfect that be mi ght well give them a lesson which would be likely to do tbem good . As Dean Swift had been mentioned , he would tell an anecdote