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Ancient And Accepted Rite.
guarantee for fitness in office . He believed he was capable of attaining the high position that most men of intellect hoped for , and at the expiration of his year of office , he should be found to have done his duty as well as the last M . W . S . If such was the case , it would be a great honour to himself , and he should be there on all occasions to fill the chair in accordance with the
regulations of the Supreme Grand Council . He should next propose a toast , which was success to a new Rose Croix chapter , unfortunately he did not know its name , opened that evening at Sheffield . They were tliat moment remembering them , as there was a chord of sympathy between the two , and as at that hour , the Sheffield Chapter was : at banquet , so the Woolwich S . P . ' s would wish them every success . The toast was drunk with all the honours . —The M . W . S . had to the health of those
propose who had preceded him in that chair . They had four suclvpresent , aud that was all that the chapter had ' had to fill that office . To say anything of Colonel Clerk , SS ^ , whose liberality and attainments were equal , would be necessarily deemed by all , an impertinence . Dr . Hinxinan was one of the most zealous rulers of the chapter , and' how well he had performed his duties it was unnecessary to tell them . A more universal
officer could not be found , seeing that at one and the same time be performed many duties . Captain Carter , who aided in the volunteer movement had done all that was possible for the chapter , when sitting as its M . W S . The 111 . Bro . FIGG , every one knew for his excellence in each branch of Freemasonry . It was his great desire to perform every office he undertook perfectly , and they could all judge
how admirably he had discharged that of M . W . S . of the iiivieta Chapter . Following such an example he felt how difficult his own task was , but lie had the consolation of knowing that if he followed in the 111 . Bro . Fi gg's wake he could not go wrong . He coupled the toast of health of the former M . W . S . ' s of that chapter with the name of its last , Bro . Figg . —The 111 . Bro . Figg found the most difficult part of the duty to return thanks
for others , but he did so cordially and with gratitude . When he was appointed , he felt it incumbent on him to endeavour to do his best , aud if he had partially succeeded to their approbation he had his reward . —The M . ' W . S . then called upon them to drink to the health of the newly installed S . p . 's . The three they had that night perfected were good specimens of the order . One he had known some years previously , and the other two were intimate friends of his own personal friends . It was
a great pleasure to receive that class of candidates , which , he might say , were peculiar to the Invicta Chapter . As sublimation was applied to minerals , so a similar process seemed to he used in Freemasonry with the most happy results . He then gave the health of the three newly perfected brethren and long life to them to enjoy the privileges and happiness to be found amongst those possessing- the eighteenth degree—The Exand PerBroDallin
. . . , on behalf of himself and brethren , had been admitted to what they considered one of the highest honours of Freemasonry . From all he had heard , he believed the Invicta chapter to be the best in England . He well remembered how pleased he was at his initiation ; but that was but small in comparison to the great satisfaction he felt at his perfection . If he were to speak volumes , he should be unable to express his feelings of deliht at the
g step he had taken ; and as the other brethren acquiesced in his statement , he had much pleasure in returning thanks for their , and his own , reception . —ThejM . W . S . said there was another toast which was invariably received in that chapter with the greatest enthusiasm , that of "The Visitors . " The degree was rapidly extending in this country , and their visitors frequently outnumbered the members of the chapter . On that ni however
ght , , they had but three , Bros . Binckes , Fielding , and Gumbleton . It would be an infliction to speak of their relative merits , and therefore he proposed the toast of "The Visitors , " asking the Ex . and Perf . Bro . Binckes to say a few words in reply . —The Ex . and Perf . Bro . Binckes replied , and said that he spoke the sentiments of every visitor when he congratulated the chapter en its efficiency . No Freemason felt a interest in the hih
warmer ggrades than himself ; and though he was but a young member , yet he hoped to prove , by his devotion , Ins attachment to them . He felt deeply the position they stood in ; yet he knew they were unobtrusively winning their way , and the prejudice which had formerl y been expressed against them was dying away . It was their interest to pursue their course , as they had begun , without antagonism , and in the Christian spirit they practised with that reverence for the Craft they had ' hitherto
maintained , and he was sure that at last a reciprocity of feeling must be the result . He hoped soon to be a joining member of the Invicta Chapter , and promised them they would have no more staunch supporter than himself . He concluded by returning thanks for the visitors . The M . W . S ., in approaching the end of his duties that evening , did so with great regret , which he must lay to the door of the late arrivals ,
himself among that number , therefore he should be brief in proposing the last toast , that of the newly-appointed officers Two very important officers , Captains King and Boyle had been obliged to leave early , but several others were present . In their Treasurer , the Ex . and Perf . Bro . Laird , they had not only an amiable , but an able brother . Iu the Registrar , the 111 . Bro . Figg , they knew his value , as he had before discharged the duties of that office . The Ex . and Perf . Bro . Hewitt he
was sure would be a zealous officer . The Ex . and Perf . Bro . Stewart had been a regular attendant hitherto , and he believed his appointment to office would not occasion any failure on that account . He then coupled the toast with the name of the 111 . Bro . Matthew Cooke , who returned thanks . The brethren shortly after separated , the pleasure of the evening having been considerably enhanced by the charming singing of the Ex . and Perf . Bro . Fielding .
YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . SHESMELD . — Consecration of the Talbot Chapter Rose Croix . — On Friday , 19 th instant , this new chapter , which has been established through the exertions of the 111 . Bros . Wm . White , 30 ° , Hy . Webster , 18 ° , and Joseph Rodgers , 18 ° , was formally opened at the Freemasons' Hall , Surrey-street , at one o ' clock p . m . There were present the following IU . Brethrenviz . -.
—, Colonel Hy . Atkins Rowyer , S . G . I . G ., Lieut . Gd . Commander , 33 ° ; Hy . Chas . Vernon , S . G . I . G ., Gd . Treasurer General , 33 ° ; Hyde Fallen , S . P . R . S ., Secretary Genl . S . G . C ., 32 ° ; C . J . Banister , Wm . White , and Stephen Smith , Gd . Electd . Knts . K . H ., 30 ° ; and Hy . Webster , Joseph Rodgers , Lawrence Newall , J . C . Thompson , S . P . Leather , and Wm . Dawson , S . P . R , > J < , 18 ° . The chapter was solemnly opened and consecrated by
the 111 . Br . Col . Bowyer . Bros . Graham Stuart , John Knight , Wm . Roberts , John Thorley , Thomas Chester , John Thompson , Gilbert Wilkinson , and Wm . R . Parker having forwarded a petition for Perfection , which was favourably received by the chapter , were duly introduced and perfected in this the most beautiful of all the degrees . The ceremony was performed by the 111 . Bro . Hyde pullen , 32 ° , in that impressive and dignified manner which is so hihly appreciated hy all who know him .
g Bro . Pullen , afterwards , iu an equally faultless way , installed the 111 . lira . Wm . White , 30 ° , as the first M . W . S . of the chapter , and the following officers were , appointed , viz . -. —Joseph Rodgers , Prelate ; Hy . Webster , 1 st General ; G . Stuart , 2 nd General ; John Thompson , Grand Marshal ; Wm . R . Parker , Raphael ; Gilbert Wilkinson , Captain of the Guard ; and Thos .
Chester , Equerry Without . Votes of thanks were then passed by acclamation to the various 111 . Brethren , who had honoured the chapter by their presence ; and after solemnly closing , the brethren adjourned to the Victoria Hotel , and partook oi an elegant banquet , presided over hy the M . W . Sov . After the removal of the cloth , the " Health of Her Majesty the Queen , " was duly honoured ; and the M . W . S ., in eloquent terms , proposed the "Health of the M . P . Sov . Gd . Comr . Dr . Leeson , and
the Members of the Supreme Gd . Council , 33 ° . " The distinguished brother at the head of the order had laboured unceasingly in the promotion of the rite under which they were assembled , and to him , in a great measui e , was due the present prosperity of the Ancient and Accepted Rite . In carrying out the principles of the order and spreading its influence he had been ably seconded by the other members of tho Supreme Grand Counciland by none more so than btiie two illustrious
, y brethren who were present with them that day , Col . Bowyer and Brother Vernon . —In responding , Colonel Bowyer said that , although at great inconvenience to himself , he had felt it both a duty and a pleasure to be present at the consecration of the Talbot Chapter . He had been exceedingly gratified with the proceedings of the day , and the zeal and kindness which the brethren evincedand was leased to be able to that he had
, p say never yet been at the consecration of a chapter whose arrangements were more perfect . He felt sure that in the worthy brother who had that-day been installed M . W . S . of the chapter , they would have an earnest and able officer , who would conduct the business and perforin the ceremonies as they ought to be He should himself ever have a lively recollection of the few days
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Ancient And Accepted Rite.
guarantee for fitness in office . He believed he was capable of attaining the high position that most men of intellect hoped for , and at the expiration of his year of office , he should be found to have done his duty as well as the last M . W . S . If such was the case , it would be a great honour to himself , and he should be there on all occasions to fill the chair in accordance with the
regulations of the Supreme Grand Council . He should next propose a toast , which was success to a new Rose Croix chapter , unfortunately he did not know its name , opened that evening at Sheffield . They were tliat moment remembering them , as there was a chord of sympathy between the two , and as at that hour , the Sheffield Chapter was : at banquet , so the Woolwich S . P . ' s would wish them every success . The toast was drunk with all the honours . —The M . W . S . had to the health of those
propose who had preceded him in that chair . They had four suclvpresent , aud that was all that the chapter had ' had to fill that office . To say anything of Colonel Clerk , SS ^ , whose liberality and attainments were equal , would be necessarily deemed by all , an impertinence . Dr . Hinxinan was one of the most zealous rulers of the chapter , and' how well he had performed his duties it was unnecessary to tell them . A more universal
officer could not be found , seeing that at one and the same time be performed many duties . Captain Carter , who aided in the volunteer movement had done all that was possible for the chapter , when sitting as its M . W S . The 111 . Bro . FIGG , every one knew for his excellence in each branch of Freemasonry . It was his great desire to perform every office he undertook perfectly , and they could all judge
how admirably he had discharged that of M . W . S . of the iiivieta Chapter . Following such an example he felt how difficult his own task was , but lie had the consolation of knowing that if he followed in the 111 . Bro . Fi gg's wake he could not go wrong . He coupled the toast of health of the former M . W . S . ' s of that chapter with the name of its last , Bro . Figg . —The 111 . Bro . Figg found the most difficult part of the duty to return thanks
for others , but he did so cordially and with gratitude . When he was appointed , he felt it incumbent on him to endeavour to do his best , aud if he had partially succeeded to their approbation he had his reward . —The M . ' W . S . then called upon them to drink to the health of the newly installed S . p . 's . The three they had that night perfected were good specimens of the order . One he had known some years previously , and the other two were intimate friends of his own personal friends . It was
a great pleasure to receive that class of candidates , which , he might say , were peculiar to the Invicta Chapter . As sublimation was applied to minerals , so a similar process seemed to he used in Freemasonry with the most happy results . He then gave the health of the three newly perfected brethren and long life to them to enjoy the privileges and happiness to be found amongst those possessing- the eighteenth degree—The Exand PerBroDallin
. . . , on behalf of himself and brethren , had been admitted to what they considered one of the highest honours of Freemasonry . From all he had heard , he believed the Invicta chapter to be the best in England . He well remembered how pleased he was at his initiation ; but that was but small in comparison to the great satisfaction he felt at his perfection . If he were to speak volumes , he should be unable to express his feelings of deliht at the
g step he had taken ; and as the other brethren acquiesced in his statement , he had much pleasure in returning thanks for their , and his own , reception . —ThejM . W . S . said there was another toast which was invariably received in that chapter with the greatest enthusiasm , that of "The Visitors . " The degree was rapidly extending in this country , and their visitors frequently outnumbered the members of the chapter . On that ni however
ght , , they had but three , Bros . Binckes , Fielding , and Gumbleton . It would be an infliction to speak of their relative merits , and therefore he proposed the toast of "The Visitors , " asking the Ex . and Perf . Bro . Binckes to say a few words in reply . —The Ex . and Perf . Bro . Binckes replied , and said that he spoke the sentiments of every visitor when he congratulated the chapter en its efficiency . No Freemason felt a interest in the hih
warmer ggrades than himself ; and though he was but a young member , yet he hoped to prove , by his devotion , Ins attachment to them . He felt deeply the position they stood in ; yet he knew they were unobtrusively winning their way , and the prejudice which had formerl y been expressed against them was dying away . It was their interest to pursue their course , as they had begun , without antagonism , and in the Christian spirit they practised with that reverence for the Craft they had ' hitherto
maintained , and he was sure that at last a reciprocity of feeling must be the result . He hoped soon to be a joining member of the Invicta Chapter , and promised them they would have no more staunch supporter than himself . He concluded by returning thanks for the visitors . The M . W . S ., in approaching the end of his duties that evening , did so with great regret , which he must lay to the door of the late arrivals ,
himself among that number , therefore he should be brief in proposing the last toast , that of the newly-appointed officers Two very important officers , Captains King and Boyle had been obliged to leave early , but several others were present . In their Treasurer , the Ex . and Perf . Bro . Laird , they had not only an amiable , but an able brother . Iu the Registrar , the 111 . Bro . Figg , they knew his value , as he had before discharged the duties of that office . The Ex . and Perf . Bro . Hewitt he
was sure would be a zealous officer . The Ex . and Perf . Bro . Stewart had been a regular attendant hitherto , and he believed his appointment to office would not occasion any failure on that account . He then coupled the toast with the name of the 111 . Bro . Matthew Cooke , who returned thanks . The brethren shortly after separated , the pleasure of the evening having been considerably enhanced by the charming singing of the Ex . and Perf . Bro . Fielding .
YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . SHESMELD . — Consecration of the Talbot Chapter Rose Croix . — On Friday , 19 th instant , this new chapter , which has been established through the exertions of the 111 . Bros . Wm . White , 30 ° , Hy . Webster , 18 ° , and Joseph Rodgers , 18 ° , was formally opened at the Freemasons' Hall , Surrey-street , at one o ' clock p . m . There were present the following IU . Brethrenviz . -.
—, Colonel Hy . Atkins Rowyer , S . G . I . G ., Lieut . Gd . Commander , 33 ° ; Hy . Chas . Vernon , S . G . I . G ., Gd . Treasurer General , 33 ° ; Hyde Fallen , S . P . R . S ., Secretary Genl . S . G . C ., 32 ° ; C . J . Banister , Wm . White , and Stephen Smith , Gd . Electd . Knts . K . H ., 30 ° ; and Hy . Webster , Joseph Rodgers , Lawrence Newall , J . C . Thompson , S . P . Leather , and Wm . Dawson , S . P . R , > J < , 18 ° . The chapter was solemnly opened and consecrated by
the 111 . Br . Col . Bowyer . Bros . Graham Stuart , John Knight , Wm . Roberts , John Thorley , Thomas Chester , John Thompson , Gilbert Wilkinson , and Wm . R . Parker having forwarded a petition for Perfection , which was favourably received by the chapter , were duly introduced and perfected in this the most beautiful of all the degrees . The ceremony was performed by the 111 . Bro . Hyde pullen , 32 ° , in that impressive and dignified manner which is so hihly appreciated hy all who know him .
g Bro . Pullen , afterwards , iu an equally faultless way , installed the 111 . lira . Wm . White , 30 ° , as the first M . W . S . of the chapter , and the following officers were , appointed , viz . -. —Joseph Rodgers , Prelate ; Hy . Webster , 1 st General ; G . Stuart , 2 nd General ; John Thompson , Grand Marshal ; Wm . R . Parker , Raphael ; Gilbert Wilkinson , Captain of the Guard ; and Thos .
Chester , Equerry Without . Votes of thanks were then passed by acclamation to the various 111 . Brethren , who had honoured the chapter by their presence ; and after solemnly closing , the brethren adjourned to the Victoria Hotel , and partook oi an elegant banquet , presided over hy the M . W . Sov . After the removal of the cloth , the " Health of Her Majesty the Queen , " was duly honoured ; and the M . W . S ., in eloquent terms , proposed the "Health of the M . P . Sov . Gd . Comr . Dr . Leeson , and
the Members of the Supreme Gd . Council , 33 ° . " The distinguished brother at the head of the order had laboured unceasingly in the promotion of the rite under which they were assembled , and to him , in a great measui e , was due the present prosperity of the Ancient and Accepted Rite . In carrying out the principles of the order and spreading its influence he had been ably seconded by the other members of tho Supreme Grand Counciland by none more so than btiie two illustrious
, y brethren who were present with them that day , Col . Bowyer and Brother Vernon . —In responding , Colonel Bowyer said that , although at great inconvenience to himself , he had felt it both a duty and a pleasure to be present at the consecration of the Talbot Chapter . He had been exceedingly gratified with the proceedings of the day , and the zeal and kindness which the brethren evincedand was leased to be able to that he had
, p say never yet been at the consecration of a chapter whose arrangements were more perfect . He felt sure that in the worthy brother who had that-day been installed M . W . S . of the chapter , they would have an earnest and able officer , who would conduct the business and perforin the ceremonies as they ought to be He should himself ever have a lively recollection of the few days