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Royal Arch.
Excellent Companion who had appointed him , and that bis Masonic endeavours should always be directed to further the interests of the Craft iu general . A Board of General Purposes was then formed , consisting of the three Provincial Grant ! Principals and three Companions appointed by them , viz .: —Comps . AA'hite , Harris , and Horowitz . The Chapter appointed Comps . Bowen , Lazarus , Porter , Reed , StumpStaggs .
, M . E . Z . Moody proposed — "That the committee be requested to prepare a code of bye-laws and a scale of fees and subscription , also to procure the necessary books for the Provincial Grand Chapter . " Comp . Porter seconded the resolusion , AA'hich was carried . Scribe E . stated that dispensations had been granted for the holding of a Royal Arch Chapter at South Yarra , and at
Duneclin . The M . E . Prov . G . Superintendent ruled that the Scribe E . Avas ex-qfficio a member of tlie Board of General Purposes . The Most Excellent Comp . J . T . Smith , Prov . Grand Superintendent , under the Irish Constitution , expressed the pleasure he felt at being present at the inauguration of the Provincial Grand Chapter , and the installation of the M . E . Prov . G . Superintendent ,: and he hoped that oil Constitutions would Avork together in Masonic harmony . The convocation of tho Provincial Grand was then closed with the usual solemnities .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
CORK . PEOVINCIAL GEAND LODGE OF MUNSTEE . The grand banquet in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Grand Mastership of his Grace the Duke of Leinster , so much spoken of , and so anxiously expected by the Masonic brethren of the province of Minister , came off on the 29 th ult ., at the Imperial Hotel , Cork , with the greatest eclat .
At half-past six o ' clock 150 brethren assembled in full Masonic costume in the ante-room . The following lodges Avere represented by their A \ . Master and officers , and a large number of brethren , viz . —Nos . 1 , 3 , 8 , 67 , 71 , 95 City of Cork ; 15 , Skibbereen ; 86 , Youghal ; 81 , Bandon ; 553 , Fermoy ; 557 , Qneenstown . A large number of brethren from different other English ari ' d other foreign lodges were also present . The costumes of the different degrees were most gorgeous
, many private lodges having provided new clothing for the occasion . The Provincial Grand Officers AVOVO their splendid aprons and collars embroidered with gold , and tlie respective jewels appended . The 33 rd , or dernier degree , S . G . I . G ., was represented by Bro . Anthony Perrier , who appeared in the full clothing and jewels of this illustrious grade , and AA'hich attracted
general admiration . At a quarter to seven o ' clock , Bro . Charles Cotton having announced that dinner was served , the Prov . G . Stewards , Bros . II . S . Noblett , F . Guy , and E . \ A igmore , marshalled the procession from the auto-room to the grand ball-room , where the banquet was laid , in the following order : —the D . Prov . G . M . of Minister ( Bro . George Chatterton , J . P ); the Prov . G . Officersthe P . Prov . G . OfficersLodges 138152707
, , , , , , , , GS , 71 , 84 , 95 , 555 , 557 . The brethren having been seated ( the D . Pro ; ' . G . M ., Bro . Chatterton , presiding ) tho venerable Master's chair of the first loclge of Ireland having been placed upon a dais for the Chairman , the grace was pronounced by the Rev . A . Hill , A . M ., Rector of Fermoy , Provincial Grand Chaplain . Tho Chairman was supported on his right by Bros , the Hon . Moore Smyth , P .
Prov . S . G . W . ; Rev . A . Hill , Prov . G . Chap . ; A . Perrier , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; H . S . Noblett , Prov . G . Sec ; the W . M . of Lodge 1 . Ou his left hy Bros , the Rev . J . D . Penrose , P . Prov . G . Chap . ; John Cave , P . Prov . S . G . W . ;' Richd . Meara , P . Prov . G . AV . ; Francis Guy , Prov . G . Treas . ; E . AVigmore , P . M . 71 ; the W . M . of Loclge 3 . The Vice-Presidents were Bros . J . Crewe TowiisenclProv . S . G . W .. ancl W . PenroseProv
, , . J . G . W . The dinner was served in the best style of Bro . Cotton ; the tables being richl y decorated with candelabra , and silver vases filled with flowers . The cloth being removed , and thanks offered by the Prov . G . Chaplain . " Non nobis Domine" was
most effectively given by Bros . James Roche , J . C . Marks , Baker , Edward Hackett , J . O'Donoghue , AV . A . Hackett , and Rogers . The D . PBOV . G . MASTEB called on the brethren to fill a high bumper , and in prposing the health of the Queen , said that he felt confident they would not consider it as a mere formal toast , but would receive it with that heartfelt loyalty and enthusiasm which was due to the best of Queens and very
best of women . He gave them the " The Health of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen . " AVhen the prolonged demonstrations of respect and loud cheers Avhich followed the toast had subsided , "God save the Queen" was sung , the solo parts by Bros .. Roche and Baker , the entire brethren joining in the chorus . The D . PROV . G . MASTER , on giving " The Health of the
Prince of Wales and the rest of tho Royal Family , " said that we were a happy nation—happy iu our glorious constitution and admirable laws , and also happy in the beloved and amiable Royal Family which surrounded her Majesty . ( Loud cheers . ) The D . PBOV . G . MASTEE next gave , "The Grand Master , Grand Officers , and Grand Lodge of England . " Bro . ARCHERNo . 8 P . G . S . of the Grand Lodge of England
, , , in responding to the toast , commented upon the high character of the Most Worshipful Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , and also upon the spread of the Masonic Order under the auspices of the Grand Lodge of England . The Sandwich Islands , which not many years ago were enveloped in heathenism and barbarity , were now brought under the benign precepts of Christianity , and the genial influences of Masonry were beginning to bo
felteven there , the Sovereign of these islands being a brother mason . The I ) . PEOA - . G . MASTEE then proposed , " The Grand Master ,. Grand Officers , and Grand Loclge of Scotland . " The D . PUOAV G . MASTER called for a high bumper , and said he was about to propose the toast of the evening— " The Health of the Grand Master of Ireland , His Grace the Duke of Leinster . " They met on that evening to celebrate a novel and interesting
event , which was the commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of his grace's election to the Grand Master's chair . The Masonic records of any country could furnish no similar occurence . It was equally honourable to the exalted merit of the illustrious
Duke , and to the truly Masonic feelings of his brethren , who , duly appreciating his high character ancl virtues , gave him their unanimous suffrages on each occasion of his election . He ( the Chairman ) had waited upon his Grace a short time since with the Prow G . Sec to present tlie address lately voted by the Provincial Grand Loclge , which was most kindly received by him , and upon conveying to him an invitation to be present at this banquet iven in honour of himhis Grace desired him to
g , convey to the brethren his warmest thanks and most paternal regards , but that his advanced years and the season of the year must plead his excuse for not being present on the occasion , that though absent in body he would be present in heart ancl spirit with them . ( Great cheering , followed by the grand Masonic honours . ) R . AV . and II . Bro . ANTHONY PEEEIEB , as a member of
the Grand Master ' s Lodge , returned thanks on behalf of the Most Noble , Most Illustrious , ancl Most Worshipful Grand Master , and in a speech of much length and power , took occasion to review many of the eminent actions and services to the Order of his Grace since 1313 , during which period , by unremitting measures of prescient wisdom and untiring patience , requiring laborious research , extended correspondence , and in some instancesfrequent personal communications with Supreme
, Masonic authorities in England , France , Russia , Prussia , ancl America , & c ., the Order in Ireland had finally been settled on the firm basis whereon it now stands , rejecting all that was impure , and consolidating the governing powers of the respective bodies in their present mutual bond of brotherhood , and community of action . Bro . Perrier dwelt on his Grace's kindly and fostering feeling always manifested towards the brethren of the jurisdiction of the ancient and honoured Provincial
Grand Lodge of Minister , of which he mentioned several proofs , and alluded to the munificent charities of his Grace to the distressed brethren , their widows anil orphans , including the Female Asylums for the latter in Dublin ancl Cork . In conclusion , he reminded the brethren that the reciprocation most valued by , and acceptable to their venerated Grand Master , was in their preserving the true light undimned in their temples , ancl the purity , honour , and respectability of the Order therein , as well as to the outer Avorld . These he fervently trusted would ever continue their pride and cherished duty .
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Royal Arch.
Excellent Companion who had appointed him , and that bis Masonic endeavours should always be directed to further the interests of the Craft iu general . A Board of General Purposes was then formed , consisting of the three Provincial Grant ! Principals and three Companions appointed by them , viz .: —Comps . AA'hite , Harris , and Horowitz . The Chapter appointed Comps . Bowen , Lazarus , Porter , Reed , StumpStaggs .
, M . E . Z . Moody proposed — "That the committee be requested to prepare a code of bye-laws and a scale of fees and subscription , also to procure the necessary books for the Provincial Grand Chapter . " Comp . Porter seconded the resolusion , AA'hich was carried . Scribe E . stated that dispensations had been granted for the holding of a Royal Arch Chapter at South Yarra , and at
Duneclin . The M . E . Prov . G . Superintendent ruled that the Scribe E . Avas ex-qfficio a member of tlie Board of General Purposes . The Most Excellent Comp . J . T . Smith , Prov . Grand Superintendent , under the Irish Constitution , expressed the pleasure he felt at being present at the inauguration of the Provincial Grand Chapter , and the installation of the M . E . Prov . G . Superintendent ,: and he hoped that oil Constitutions would Avork together in Masonic harmony . The convocation of tho Provincial Grand was then closed with the usual solemnities .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
CORK . PEOVINCIAL GEAND LODGE OF MUNSTEE . The grand banquet in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Grand Mastership of his Grace the Duke of Leinster , so much spoken of , and so anxiously expected by the Masonic brethren of the province of Minister , came off on the 29 th ult ., at the Imperial Hotel , Cork , with the greatest eclat .
At half-past six o ' clock 150 brethren assembled in full Masonic costume in the ante-room . The following lodges Avere represented by their A \ . Master and officers , and a large number of brethren , viz . —Nos . 1 , 3 , 8 , 67 , 71 , 95 City of Cork ; 15 , Skibbereen ; 86 , Youghal ; 81 , Bandon ; 553 , Fermoy ; 557 , Qneenstown . A large number of brethren from different other English ari ' d other foreign lodges were also present . The costumes of the different degrees were most gorgeous
, many private lodges having provided new clothing for the occasion . The Provincial Grand Officers AVOVO their splendid aprons and collars embroidered with gold , and tlie respective jewels appended . The 33 rd , or dernier degree , S . G . I . G ., was represented by Bro . Anthony Perrier , who appeared in the full clothing and jewels of this illustrious grade , and AA'hich attracted
general admiration . At a quarter to seven o ' clock , Bro . Charles Cotton having announced that dinner was served , the Prov . G . Stewards , Bros . II . S . Noblett , F . Guy , and E . \ A igmore , marshalled the procession from the auto-room to the grand ball-room , where the banquet was laid , in the following order : —the D . Prov . G . M . of Minister ( Bro . George Chatterton , J . P ); the Prov . G . Officersthe P . Prov . G . OfficersLodges 138152707
, , , , , , , , GS , 71 , 84 , 95 , 555 , 557 . The brethren having been seated ( the D . Pro ; ' . G . M ., Bro . Chatterton , presiding ) tho venerable Master's chair of the first loclge of Ireland having been placed upon a dais for the Chairman , the grace was pronounced by the Rev . A . Hill , A . M ., Rector of Fermoy , Provincial Grand Chaplain . Tho Chairman was supported on his right by Bros , the Hon . Moore Smyth , P .
Prov . S . G . W . ; Rev . A . Hill , Prov . G . Chap . ; A . Perrier , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; H . S . Noblett , Prov . G . Sec ; the W . M . of Lodge 1 . Ou his left hy Bros , the Rev . J . D . Penrose , P . Prov . G . Chap . ; John Cave , P . Prov . S . G . W . ;' Richd . Meara , P . Prov . G . AV . ; Francis Guy , Prov . G . Treas . ; E . AVigmore , P . M . 71 ; the W . M . of Loclge 3 . The Vice-Presidents were Bros . J . Crewe TowiisenclProv . S . G . W .. ancl W . PenroseProv
, , . J . G . W . The dinner was served in the best style of Bro . Cotton ; the tables being richl y decorated with candelabra , and silver vases filled with flowers . The cloth being removed , and thanks offered by the Prov . G . Chaplain . " Non nobis Domine" was
most effectively given by Bros . James Roche , J . C . Marks , Baker , Edward Hackett , J . O'Donoghue , AV . A . Hackett , and Rogers . The D . PBOV . G . MASTEB called on the brethren to fill a high bumper , and in prposing the health of the Queen , said that he felt confident they would not consider it as a mere formal toast , but would receive it with that heartfelt loyalty and enthusiasm which was due to the best of Queens and very
best of women . He gave them the " The Health of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen . " AVhen the prolonged demonstrations of respect and loud cheers Avhich followed the toast had subsided , "God save the Queen" was sung , the solo parts by Bros .. Roche and Baker , the entire brethren joining in the chorus . The D . PROV . G . MASTER , on giving " The Health of the
Prince of Wales and the rest of tho Royal Family , " said that we were a happy nation—happy iu our glorious constitution and admirable laws , and also happy in the beloved and amiable Royal Family which surrounded her Majesty . ( Loud cheers . ) The D . PBOV . G . MASTEE next gave , "The Grand Master , Grand Officers , and Grand Lodge of England . " Bro . ARCHERNo . 8 P . G . S . of the Grand Lodge of England
, , , in responding to the toast , commented upon the high character of the Most Worshipful Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , and also upon the spread of the Masonic Order under the auspices of the Grand Lodge of England . The Sandwich Islands , which not many years ago were enveloped in heathenism and barbarity , were now brought under the benign precepts of Christianity , and the genial influences of Masonry were beginning to bo
felteven there , the Sovereign of these islands being a brother mason . The I ) . PEOA - . G . MASTEE then proposed , " The Grand Master ,. Grand Officers , and Grand Loclge of Scotland . " The D . PUOAV G . MASTER called for a high bumper , and said he was about to propose the toast of the evening— " The Health of the Grand Master of Ireland , His Grace the Duke of Leinster . " They met on that evening to celebrate a novel and interesting
event , which was the commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of his grace's election to the Grand Master's chair . The Masonic records of any country could furnish no similar occurence . It was equally honourable to the exalted merit of the illustrious
Duke , and to the truly Masonic feelings of his brethren , who , duly appreciating his high character ancl virtues , gave him their unanimous suffrages on each occasion of his election . He ( the Chairman ) had waited upon his Grace a short time since with the Prow G . Sec to present tlie address lately voted by the Provincial Grand Loclge , which was most kindly received by him , and upon conveying to him an invitation to be present at this banquet iven in honour of himhis Grace desired him to
g , convey to the brethren his warmest thanks and most paternal regards , but that his advanced years and the season of the year must plead his excuse for not being present on the occasion , that though absent in body he would be present in heart ancl spirit with them . ( Great cheering , followed by the grand Masonic honours . ) R . AV . and II . Bro . ANTHONY PEEEIEB , as a member of
the Grand Master ' s Lodge , returned thanks on behalf of the Most Noble , Most Illustrious , ancl Most Worshipful Grand Master , and in a speech of much length and power , took occasion to review many of the eminent actions and services to the Order of his Grace since 1313 , during which period , by unremitting measures of prescient wisdom and untiring patience , requiring laborious research , extended correspondence , and in some instancesfrequent personal communications with Supreme
, Masonic authorities in England , France , Russia , Prussia , ancl America , & c ., the Order in Ireland had finally been settled on the firm basis whereon it now stands , rejecting all that was impure , and consolidating the governing powers of the respective bodies in their present mutual bond of brotherhood , and community of action . Bro . Perrier dwelt on his Grace's kindly and fostering feeling always manifested towards the brethren of the jurisdiction of the ancient and honoured Provincial
Grand Lodge of Minister , of which he mentioned several proofs , and alluded to the munificent charities of his Grace to the distressed brethren , their widows anil orphans , including the Female Asylums for the latter in Dublin ancl Cork . In conclusion , he reminded the brethren that the reciprocation most valued by , and acceptable to their venerated Grand Master , was in their preserving the true light undimned in their temples , ancl the purity , honour , and respectability of the Order therein , as well as to the outer Avorld . These he fervently trusted would ever continue their pride and cherished duty .