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irregularity had arisen from a misunderstanding , and not from any intention to infringe the regulations . The committee considering the length of time this matter has been under consideration , and the chapter virtually under suspension , resolved that the explanation now offered be accepted , hut that the chapter be required , at once , to apply for a chapter of confirmation , upon which the books should be returned . Alsothat the chapter be severely reprimandedand
, , ¦ cautioned as to its future conduct . The committee cannot , however , refrain from expressing their regret and displeasure at the tone of tho letter from Comp . II . of the chapter , dated the 24 th August , and addressed to the Grand Scribe E .
The committee have further investigated a complaint against the Jerusalem Chapter ( No . 444 ) , Starcross , from Comp . W . S . Pasmore , who states , that having heen exalted in November , 1866 , he had made repeated applications for his certificate ivithout effect . The chapter having failed to comply with the order of the committee to make its return , was requested to send up its charter and books . The chapter now states , that it cannot make the required return without the hooks . The
committee have therefore ordered the chapter to remit such a sum as will cover the return , and on that being done , the charter and books to be restored to enable it to make a complete return , and that the chapter be severely reprimanded , and admonished to be more careful in future , in registering all the companions exalted in the Chapter . The foregoing having been put for confirmation , waa agreed to .
REPAINT OE THE "BOOK OE CONSTITUTIONS . " The Grand Scribe E . having reported that the R . A . regulations were out of print , the committee recommend that 1000 copies be printed forthwith . This was carried unanimously . PETITIONS IOE CHAPTEBS . The committee have also to report that they received the following petitions , viz .:
—1 st . From Comps . Richard Hison Daly Johnson as Z ., Joseph Kellett Smith as H ., James Hamer as J ., and thirteen others , for a chapter to be attached to the Temple Lodge ( No . 1 , 094 ) , Liverpool , to be called the Temple Chapter , and to meet at the Masonic Temple , No . 22 , Hope-street , Liverpool , on the fourth Tuesday in every alternate month . 2 ndly . From Comps . George Turner as Z ., Thomas Ashmoro as H ., John Robert Goepel as J „ and six others , for a chapter
to bo attached to the Everton Lodge ( No . 823 ) , Liverpool , to he called the Everton Chapter , and to meet at the Masonic Temple , No . 22 , Hope-street , Liverpool , ou the fourth Tuesday in " February , April , June , August , October , and December . 3 rdly- From Comp . James Cockle as Z ., John Petrie as H ., James Robert Dickson as J ., and six others , for a chapter to be attached to the North Australian Lodge ( No . 796 ) , Brisbane , to be called the North Australian Chapter , and to meet at the Masonic Hall , Brisbane , Queensland , on the third Thursday in January , March , May , July , September , and November .
Ihe foregoing petitions being in all respects regular , the committee recommend the prayers thereof bo respectively granted . These recommendations were received subject to the introduction of a rider by which the meeting of the two chapters should be held in alternate months . The committee have also received a petition from Comps . William Donald as Z . Henry Elmhurst Reader as II . ; John
, Grierson as J ., and eight others , for a chapter to be attached to St . Augustine Lodge ( No . 609 ) , Christchurch , New Zealand , to be called the St . Augustine Chapter , and to meet at Freemasons' Hall , Christchurch , Canterbury , New Zealand , on tho first Thursday iu February , May , August , and November . The committee beg to recommend that the prayer of this petition he grantedsubject to the receit of information and
, p particulars already applied for , and which ivill probably shortly arrive , viz-: —evidence as to the registration of Comp . William Donald in the Otago Chapter ( No . 844 ) , Dunedin , New Zealand . Tho following notices of motion having been received , this was carried : — From Comp . Joshua Nunn , P . Z ., No . 820—" That the sum of £ 1 , 500 sterling be subscribed from the funds of Grand Chapter
towards defraying tho cost of erecting the new Masonic buildings . " From Comp . John Savage , Past Sword Bearer— " That the sum of £ 2 , 000 be taken from the funds of the Grand Chapter ,
and devoted to the expenses incurred in erecting the new Masonic buildings in Great Queen-street , Loudon . " They were then respectively proposed and seconded , and having been discussed Comp , JNunn and the seconder of his motion , Comp . Bennoch , having acquiesced in the increase of the sum to £ 2 , 000 sterling , as proposed by Comp . John Savage . The amendment having been first put was carried almost unanimously ; it was then put as a substantive motion , and carried unanimously . The Grand Chapter was then closed in solemn form .
METROPOLITAN . UNITED PILGRIMS' CHAPTEE ( NO . 507 ) . — Installation Meeting . — The usual quarterly convocation of this wellestablished chapter was holden on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Horns Tavern , Kennington . The chapter was opened by Comps . J . W . Halsey , JI . E . Z . ; Harrison , H . ; and Brandrain , T . H . GarrodP . Z . S . E ., and F . Y . LilleyP . Z . and Treas . were
, , , , also present . The minutes were unanimously confirmed . Bro . Taylor , P . M . 134 , being in attendance , was exalted in the Royal Arch . The Board of Installed Principals was formed . Comp . H . Garrod , P . Z ., installed Harrison , M . E . Z ., and Brandram , H . F . Y . Lilley , P . Z ., was inducted into the J . chair . Comp . H . Garrod , P . Z ., was reinvested S . E . ; J . W . Halsey , P . Z ., Treas . All the work was well and ably clone , and met with great praise
from all who were present . The chapter was closed . A first class banquet followed . The visitors present were : —Comps . H . Muggeridge , G . S . B . ; Cowlard , P . Z . 8 ; F . Walters , P . Z ., S . E 73 , S . N . 169 , S . E . Treas . 176 , S . E . 619 , and Howell .
DEVONSHIRE . TOTNES—Pleiades Chapter ( No . 710 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Rooms on Thursday , the 5 th inst . The companions were summoned for noon , and the business was commenced soon after that time . Oil this occasion a considerable change was made in the officers who did the work , to some extent with a special object . Comp . Dr .
Hopkins , P . Z ., occupied the chair of 1 st Principal . Comp . Rev . JR . Bowden , M . E . Z ., took the 2 nd chair . The 3 rd was filled by Comp . J . -Heath , J . Comp . George Heath was in his place as E . Comp , J . Marks filled the office of N . By request of the Prin . Soj ., in his unavoidable absence , Comp . Glanfield parformed the duties of that office . Comp . II . D'Almaine , from Abingdonwas present as a visitorbesides several companions
, , as members not holding office . The chapter having been opened and the companions and the companions admitted , the minutes of tho previous meeting was read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bros . G . H . Poulton and A . Niner as candidates for exaltation , which was unanimous in their favour . They wore then admitted as companions of the Order , with the usual ceremoniesthe lectures of tho three chairs being given
, by the acting 1 st Principal . A small present for the use of the chapter was made by Comp . Dr . Ilepkins , P . Z ,, which was acknowledged by a vote of thanks . Comps . G . Heath and Bartlett proposed two candidates for exaltation at the next meeting" The chapter was closed soon after two o'clock .
BRITISH AMERICA . ST . JOHN , NEW BBTTNSWICK . Since the last Convocation of Grand Chapter , the members of New Brunswick Chapter , St . John , N . B ., having surrendered their Irish Warrant , have afliiliated themselves with the Grand Chapter of Canada ; and we have therefore considered it of sufficient interest to the Royal Craft to print the following report from the Grand Superintendent of New Brunswick for the information of the Companions : — "Office of the Grand Superintendent of Canadian Roval Arch
Masonry , for the Province of New Brunswick . " St . John , 22 nd July , 1868 . " The Most Excellent Council , Officers aud Members of the Grand Chapter of lloyal Arch JIasons of Canada : — " Your Dispensation , for New Brunswick Royal Arch Chapter , formerly working under Wairant No . 301 , from the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Ireland , together with other
papers , came to hand during the latter part of June ; and I have now much pleasure in reporting , that at the regular convocation of said Chapter , held in tho JIasonie Hall , Princesstreet , in this city , First Principal Z ., John D . Short , in the
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Royal Arch.
irregularity had arisen from a misunderstanding , and not from any intention to infringe the regulations . The committee considering the length of time this matter has been under consideration , and the chapter virtually under suspension , resolved that the explanation now offered be accepted , hut that the chapter be required , at once , to apply for a chapter of confirmation , upon which the books should be returned . Alsothat the chapter be severely reprimandedand
, , ¦ cautioned as to its future conduct . The committee cannot , however , refrain from expressing their regret and displeasure at the tone of tho letter from Comp . II . of the chapter , dated the 24 th August , and addressed to the Grand Scribe E .
The committee have further investigated a complaint against the Jerusalem Chapter ( No . 444 ) , Starcross , from Comp . W . S . Pasmore , who states , that having heen exalted in November , 1866 , he had made repeated applications for his certificate ivithout effect . The chapter having failed to comply with the order of the committee to make its return , was requested to send up its charter and books . The chapter now states , that it cannot make the required return without the hooks . The
committee have therefore ordered the chapter to remit such a sum as will cover the return , and on that being done , the charter and books to be restored to enable it to make a complete return , and that the chapter be severely reprimanded , and admonished to be more careful in future , in registering all the companions exalted in the Chapter . The foregoing having been put for confirmation , waa agreed to .
REPAINT OE THE "BOOK OE CONSTITUTIONS . " The Grand Scribe E . having reported that the R . A . regulations were out of print , the committee recommend that 1000 copies be printed forthwith . This was carried unanimously . PETITIONS IOE CHAPTEBS . The committee have also to report that they received the following petitions , viz .:
—1 st . From Comps . Richard Hison Daly Johnson as Z ., Joseph Kellett Smith as H ., James Hamer as J ., and thirteen others , for a chapter to be attached to the Temple Lodge ( No . 1 , 094 ) , Liverpool , to be called the Temple Chapter , and to meet at the Masonic Temple , No . 22 , Hope-street , Liverpool , on the fourth Tuesday in every alternate month . 2 ndly . From Comps . George Turner as Z ., Thomas Ashmoro as H ., John Robert Goepel as J „ and six others , for a chapter
to bo attached to the Everton Lodge ( No . 823 ) , Liverpool , to he called the Everton Chapter , and to meet at the Masonic Temple , No . 22 , Hope-street , Liverpool , ou the fourth Tuesday in " February , April , June , August , October , and December . 3 rdly- From Comp . James Cockle as Z ., John Petrie as H ., James Robert Dickson as J ., and six others , for a chapter to be attached to the North Australian Lodge ( No . 796 ) , Brisbane , to be called the North Australian Chapter , and to meet at the Masonic Hall , Brisbane , Queensland , on the third Thursday in January , March , May , July , September , and November .
Ihe foregoing petitions being in all respects regular , the committee recommend the prayers thereof bo respectively granted . These recommendations were received subject to the introduction of a rider by which the meeting of the two chapters should be held in alternate months . The committee have also received a petition from Comps . William Donald as Z . Henry Elmhurst Reader as II . ; John
, Grierson as J ., and eight others , for a chapter to be attached to St . Augustine Lodge ( No . 609 ) , Christchurch , New Zealand , to be called the St . Augustine Chapter , and to meet at Freemasons' Hall , Christchurch , Canterbury , New Zealand , on tho first Thursday iu February , May , August , and November . The committee beg to recommend that the prayer of this petition he grantedsubject to the receit of information and
, p particulars already applied for , and which ivill probably shortly arrive , viz-: —evidence as to the registration of Comp . William Donald in the Otago Chapter ( No . 844 ) , Dunedin , New Zealand . Tho following notices of motion having been received , this was carried : — From Comp . Joshua Nunn , P . Z ., No . 820—" That the sum of £ 1 , 500 sterling be subscribed from the funds of Grand Chapter
towards defraying tho cost of erecting the new Masonic buildings . " From Comp . John Savage , Past Sword Bearer— " That the sum of £ 2 , 000 be taken from the funds of the Grand Chapter ,
and devoted to the expenses incurred in erecting the new Masonic buildings in Great Queen-street , Loudon . " They were then respectively proposed and seconded , and having been discussed Comp , JNunn and the seconder of his motion , Comp . Bennoch , having acquiesced in the increase of the sum to £ 2 , 000 sterling , as proposed by Comp . John Savage . The amendment having been first put was carried almost unanimously ; it was then put as a substantive motion , and carried unanimously . The Grand Chapter was then closed in solemn form .
METROPOLITAN . UNITED PILGRIMS' CHAPTEE ( NO . 507 ) . — Installation Meeting . — The usual quarterly convocation of this wellestablished chapter was holden on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Horns Tavern , Kennington . The chapter was opened by Comps . J . W . Halsey , JI . E . Z . ; Harrison , H . ; and Brandrain , T . H . GarrodP . Z . S . E ., and F . Y . LilleyP . Z . and Treas . were
, , , , also present . The minutes were unanimously confirmed . Bro . Taylor , P . M . 134 , being in attendance , was exalted in the Royal Arch . The Board of Installed Principals was formed . Comp . H . Garrod , P . Z ., installed Harrison , M . E . Z ., and Brandram , H . F . Y . Lilley , P . Z ., was inducted into the J . chair . Comp . H . Garrod , P . Z ., was reinvested S . E . ; J . W . Halsey , P . Z ., Treas . All the work was well and ably clone , and met with great praise
from all who were present . The chapter was closed . A first class banquet followed . The visitors present were : —Comps . H . Muggeridge , G . S . B . ; Cowlard , P . Z . 8 ; F . Walters , P . Z ., S . E 73 , S . N . 169 , S . E . Treas . 176 , S . E . 619 , and Howell .
DEVONSHIRE . TOTNES—Pleiades Chapter ( No . 710 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Rooms on Thursday , the 5 th inst . The companions were summoned for noon , and the business was commenced soon after that time . Oil this occasion a considerable change was made in the officers who did the work , to some extent with a special object . Comp . Dr .
Hopkins , P . Z ., occupied the chair of 1 st Principal . Comp . Rev . JR . Bowden , M . E . Z ., took the 2 nd chair . The 3 rd was filled by Comp . J . -Heath , J . Comp . George Heath was in his place as E . Comp , J . Marks filled the office of N . By request of the Prin . Soj ., in his unavoidable absence , Comp . Glanfield parformed the duties of that office . Comp . II . D'Almaine , from Abingdonwas present as a visitorbesides several companions
, , as members not holding office . The chapter having been opened and the companions and the companions admitted , the minutes of tho previous meeting was read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bros . G . H . Poulton and A . Niner as candidates for exaltation , which was unanimous in their favour . They wore then admitted as companions of the Order , with the usual ceremoniesthe lectures of tho three chairs being given
, by the acting 1 st Principal . A small present for the use of the chapter was made by Comp . Dr . Ilepkins , P . Z ,, which was acknowledged by a vote of thanks . Comps . G . Heath and Bartlett proposed two candidates for exaltation at the next meeting" The chapter was closed soon after two o'clock .
BRITISH AMERICA . ST . JOHN , NEW BBTTNSWICK . Since the last Convocation of Grand Chapter , the members of New Brunswick Chapter , St . John , N . B ., having surrendered their Irish Warrant , have afliiliated themselves with the Grand Chapter of Canada ; and we have therefore considered it of sufficient interest to the Royal Craft to print the following report from the Grand Superintendent of New Brunswick for the information of the Companions : — "Office of the Grand Superintendent of Canadian Roval Arch
Masonry , for the Province of New Brunswick . " St . John , 22 nd July , 1868 . " The Most Excellent Council , Officers aud Members of the Grand Chapter of lloyal Arch JIasons of Canada : — " Your Dispensation , for New Brunswick Royal Arch Chapter , formerly working under Wairant No . 301 , from the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Ireland , together with other
papers , came to hand during the latter part of June ; and I have now much pleasure in reporting , that at the regular convocation of said Chapter , held in tho JIasonie Hall , Princesstreet , in this city , First Principal Z ., John D . Short , in the