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him to carry out his project . The application was well considered , and ultimately ordered to stand over until the next meeting for inquiry , and more particular information . The Assistant Secretary mentioned that the sum subscribed towards the Zetland Commemoration Fund had been forwarded and its receipt acknowledged . A vote of thanks was voted to Bro . Clark for the efficient manner in which he had carried out the

duties of Steward—thanks well earned for these exceptional duties , and well deserved by , and we believe freely accorded to him , for the admirable and business-like manner in which he handles his more regular duties of Assistant Secretary . The lodge was closed in solemn form , and the brethren , with few exceptions , repaired to the banqueting room , where the usual good cheer awaited them .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . A ^ ICTOBIA CHAPTER . An emergency convocation of this ancient Order of Freemasonry , was held on Thursday the 29 th ulfc ., when a highly respectable assemblage of the members of this , the highest degree in Freemasonry , recognised iu Grand Lodge , congregated in the chapter-rooms at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury , at

5-30 p . m . Among the members present we noticed Comps . C . Hosgood , Z ., AV . Oliver , H ., AV . Clark , I ., -. AV . Long , N ., GottliieJ , P . T ., Neoincr , 1 st . Assist . S . ; Forge , 2 nd . Assist . fe \ , J . Brett , P . Z . Treas . ; A . Pendlebury , P . Z ., Scribe E ; R . AV . Little , P . Z . ; S . Hubbard , P . G . ; J . j . Carney ; G . Kenning ; H . Bolliter ; L . Musto ; etc . Among the visitors were—J . Smith , P . G . Dir . of Cers . of Grand Chapter ; W . Smith , CIS ., P . Z . ; R , Cottebrune , P . Z . ; R . Tanner , N . ; J . Harvey . C . C . ; T . Eutliven and W . AVilcox .

The cbapter | having been opened iu ancient form the Comps . were admitted , and a ballot taken for the following brethren—AV . R , Baker , 192 ; E . Roberts , 192 ; J . Bright , 192 ; A \ ' . Ashby , 1 , 056 ; R . Ferguson , 177 . Such ballots being in their favour , and those brethren being present , they were mlmitted and exalted into Eoyal Arch Masonry . The mystical lecture was delivered by Comp . C . Hosgood , Z ., the b

symbolical y Comp . J . Brett , and the historical lecture by Comp . A . Pendlebury , and we may here observe that for the correct rendering of the ritual and impressiveness of delivery , it could not be surpassed . And this is the secret of the great success which attends this chapter , which has within the last two years risen to its present state of perfection , and we feel confidently assured that if the companions generally were fully alive to the

importance of prosecuting their studies in Roy . il Arch Masonry with the same efficient zcnl that we have so gratefully experienced iu Craft Masonry , and make themselves acquainted more fully with the details of this the hi ghest acknowled ged degree under the constitution of the Grand Chapter and Grand Lodge of England , they would reflect no greater honour on Royal Arch Masonry than they would upon themselves . AVe were pleased to witness the accession of live novitiates to this flourishinc chanter .

The M . E . Z . then arose , and proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Comp . J . , 1 . Cauey in furnishing this chapter with such splendid regalia , and on presenting the chapter with a silver trowel ; also a vote of thanks to Comp . G . Kenning , for a complete sec of books including the volume of the Sacred Law , which that companion presented to the chapter ; and likewise to Comp . AV . Long , for the handsome written scroll . Such votes carried unanimousl

were y by the companions . There being no other business before the chapter , the same was closed in ancient form , and the companions adjourned to the banquetting hall , and the companions in full Royiil Arch clothing sat down to a banquet , which was or the most recherche description , supplied by the host of this old ancl now noted house for Freemasonry . The cloth having been removed the MEZ the first

... gave toast which is always received amongst Royal Arch Masons with that loyalty so characteristic of this noble Order , and was received and responded to in a manner worth y of Royal Arch Masons . The next toast was that of " the Earl of Zetland" the i JT . E . G . Z . of the Order . Comp . Hosgood said the noble earl had presided over Royal

Arch Masons for a period of a quarter of a century , and had endeared himself to all Royal Arch Masons , and had made himself the friend of every Mason who respected the dignity and excellency of our noble institution . The next toast the M . E . Z . said ho had the honour to propose was that of a noble earl , who was more noble by his virtues than his birth , the protector and ornament of this sublime degree , "Earl De Grey and Riponthe G . H . and the rest of the

, , Grand Officers , " and he would couple with that toast the name of one who he felt sure when they hoard it , it would carry with it the enthusiasm of all hearts , that of our worthy Comp . Joseph Smith , P . G . Dir . of Cers . of G . Chapter , the oecupyingof which bad been productive of so much good to Royal Arch Masonry . It was a name that came like a household word , not only to Royal Arch Masons , but also to every Craft Freemason ,,

and he , on behalf of himself and the companions of this chapter , begged to tender to their worthy Comp . J . Smith , their thanksfor this courteous visit , trusting ere long that tho same would be renewed . Bro . J . Smith was warmly greeted by the companions , and said after the many kind words the M . E . Z . had said , he felt at a loss to reply iu adequate termsbutho felt quite sure that it

, , would be a circumstance of the most gratifying nature to that nobleman the Earl De Grey and Ripon , that his name had been so enthusiastically welcomed , and it was equally gratifying to him to witness the beautiful ceremonies so ably aud faultlessly rendered . Life is thus rendered grateful by its courtesies , and its duties lightened by a grateful appreciation of the integrity aud fidelitywith which they are discharged . It must be very

, pleasing to the members of this chapter to know companions J . Brett , P . Z . and Treasurer of this chapter , that his services has been rewarded at Grand Lodge , and there could be little doubt ere long his services as a Royal Arch Mason of which he is so able an exponent will he recognised in Grand Chapter . The M . E . Z . then proposed the health of the visitors , and said

this chapter was honoured this Evening by some of the most distinguished Royal Arch Masons ; among whom were Comps . J . Smith , P . G . Dir . of Cers . ; AV . Smith , C . E ., P . Z . ; A . Cottebrune , P . Z . ; R . Tanner , N ., & c . JJ . Ruthven . In proposing this toast the M . E . Z ., said , the fraternity at large were greatly indebted to Comp . AA . Smith , the Editor of that valuable journal the FKEIOIASONS MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIRROE , and said it was a publication which was not onlan honour to the

y Craft , speaking in a literary point of view—but which has been of the greatest utilit y to Masonry . it has been the means oi * collecting all the scattered rags of Masonry into a focus , thus illuminating every subject , and illustrating every point wherein information was required , and those who have been able to witness the herculean labours of this worthy Mason , in endeavouring to promote the interest of Freemasonrycan alone

, appreciate the value of this worthy Companion . Comp . Hosgood , then dilated upon the excellencies of the other visitors , and said he would propose without further preface the healths of these Comps who had honoured this chapter by their presence . Comp . AA' . Smith , P . Z ., then replied on behalf of the visitors . Comp . R . AA . Little then took the gavel , and in a most excellent speech expatiated upon the many excellent qualities of

the M . E . Z ., who he stated bad rendered so much good to this chapter in raising it to its present proud position . He would ask them to be upstanding and drink " The Health of Comp . C . Hosgood , the M . E . Z . of this Chapter . " Comp . C . Hosgood on rising was received in a very flattering manner , and said in discharging this debt of gratitude to Comp . R . AV . Little in proposing his health in such lowing terms aud

g likewise to the companions iu responding to it so enthusiastically , it would ever be his study to deserve a continuance of the same ,, and said it would be ignorance not to know , and knowing it would be affectation to conceal , that our noble Order had been denounced b y externs as leading to excess . Those who evince their hostilities against Freemasonry do so because they cannot penetrate its secret , and thus "Damnant quod non intelUgunt "

" Truth shall yet be heard . No human power Can stifle or corrupt her purposes . Through superstitious gloom her voice is heard . It pierces through the vale of baibarous ages . The prejudice of time , the venal lay , Fall impotent before its God-like sound . It pierces e'en the silence of the tomb . Bursting the barriers of icy death . And injured virtue walks triumphant forth Free from the taint of calumny or crime , "

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NUMBERS. Article 1
MASONIC CELESTIAL MYSTERIES. Article 2
THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARS. Article 6
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 8
UNIFORMITY OF RITUAL. Article 10
MASONIC PERSECUTION.—WITNESSES TO THE TRUTH. Article 11
OUR CARDINAL AND THE DUBLIN GRAND MASONIC ASSEMBLY. Article 12
BRO. MELVILLE AND HIS DISCOVERIES. Article 12
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 14
MASONIC ARCHÆOLOGICAL INSTITUTE. Article 14
METROPOLITAN. Article 15
PROVINCIAL. Article 16
SCOTLAND. Article 17
CHANNEL ISLANDS. Article 17
ROYAL ARCH. Article 18
MEETINGS OF THE LEARNED SOCIETIES. Article 19
LIST OF LODGE, &c., MEETINGS FOR WEEK ENDING 15TH MAY, 1869. Article 20
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Channel Islands.

him to carry out his project . The application was well considered , and ultimately ordered to stand over until the next meeting for inquiry , and more particular information . The Assistant Secretary mentioned that the sum subscribed towards the Zetland Commemoration Fund had been forwarded and its receipt acknowledged . A vote of thanks was voted to Bro . Clark for the efficient manner in which he had carried out the

duties of Steward—thanks well earned for these exceptional duties , and well deserved by , and we believe freely accorded to him , for the admirable and business-like manner in which he handles his more regular duties of Assistant Secretary . The lodge was closed in solemn form , and the brethren , with few exceptions , repaired to the banqueting room , where the usual good cheer awaited them .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . A ^ ICTOBIA CHAPTER . An emergency convocation of this ancient Order of Freemasonry , was held on Thursday the 29 th ulfc ., when a highly respectable assemblage of the members of this , the highest degree in Freemasonry , recognised iu Grand Lodge , congregated in the chapter-rooms at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury , at

5-30 p . m . Among the members present we noticed Comps . C . Hosgood , Z ., AV . Oliver , H ., AV . Clark , I ., -. AV . Long , N ., GottliieJ , P . T ., Neoincr , 1 st . Assist . S . ; Forge , 2 nd . Assist . fe \ , J . Brett , P . Z . Treas . ; A . Pendlebury , P . Z ., Scribe E ; R . AV . Little , P . Z . ; S . Hubbard , P . G . ; J . j . Carney ; G . Kenning ; H . Bolliter ; L . Musto ; etc . Among the visitors were—J . Smith , P . G . Dir . of Cers . of Grand Chapter ; W . Smith , CIS ., P . Z . ; R , Cottebrune , P . Z . ; R . Tanner , N . ; J . Harvey . C . C . ; T . Eutliven and W . AVilcox .

The cbapter | having been opened iu ancient form the Comps . were admitted , and a ballot taken for the following brethren—AV . R , Baker , 192 ; E . Roberts , 192 ; J . Bright , 192 ; A \ ' . Ashby , 1 , 056 ; R . Ferguson , 177 . Such ballots being in their favour , and those brethren being present , they were mlmitted and exalted into Eoyal Arch Masonry . The mystical lecture was delivered by Comp . C . Hosgood , Z ., the b

symbolical y Comp . J . Brett , and the historical lecture by Comp . A . Pendlebury , and we may here observe that for the correct rendering of the ritual and impressiveness of delivery , it could not be surpassed . And this is the secret of the great success which attends this chapter , which has within the last two years risen to its present state of perfection , and we feel confidently assured that if the companions generally were fully alive to the

importance of prosecuting their studies in Roy . il Arch Masonry with the same efficient zcnl that we have so gratefully experienced iu Craft Masonry , and make themselves acquainted more fully with the details of this the hi ghest acknowled ged degree under the constitution of the Grand Chapter and Grand Lodge of England , they would reflect no greater honour on Royal Arch Masonry than they would upon themselves . AVe were pleased to witness the accession of live novitiates to this flourishinc chanter .

The M . E . Z . then arose , and proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Comp . J . , 1 . Cauey in furnishing this chapter with such splendid regalia , and on presenting the chapter with a silver trowel ; also a vote of thanks to Comp . G . Kenning , for a complete sec of books including the volume of the Sacred Law , which that companion presented to the chapter ; and likewise to Comp . AV . Long , for the handsome written scroll . Such votes carried unanimousl

were y by the companions . There being no other business before the chapter , the same was closed in ancient form , and the companions adjourned to the banquetting hall , and the companions in full Royiil Arch clothing sat down to a banquet , which was or the most recherche description , supplied by the host of this old ancl now noted house for Freemasonry . The cloth having been removed the MEZ the first

... gave toast which is always received amongst Royal Arch Masons with that loyalty so characteristic of this noble Order , and was received and responded to in a manner worth y of Royal Arch Masons . The next toast was that of " the Earl of Zetland" the i JT . E . G . Z . of the Order . Comp . Hosgood said the noble earl had presided over Royal

Arch Masons for a period of a quarter of a century , and had endeared himself to all Royal Arch Masons , and had made himself the friend of every Mason who respected the dignity and excellency of our noble institution . The next toast the M . E . Z . said ho had the honour to propose was that of a noble earl , who was more noble by his virtues than his birth , the protector and ornament of this sublime degree , "Earl De Grey and Riponthe G . H . and the rest of the

, , Grand Officers , " and he would couple with that toast the name of one who he felt sure when they hoard it , it would carry with it the enthusiasm of all hearts , that of our worthy Comp . Joseph Smith , P . G . Dir . of Cers . of G . Chapter , the oecupyingof which bad been productive of so much good to Royal Arch Masonry . It was a name that came like a household word , not only to Royal Arch Masons , but also to every Craft Freemason ,,

and he , on behalf of himself and the companions of this chapter , begged to tender to their worthy Comp . J . Smith , their thanksfor this courteous visit , trusting ere long that tho same would be renewed . Bro . J . Smith was warmly greeted by the companions , and said after the many kind words the M . E . Z . had said , he felt at a loss to reply iu adequate termsbutho felt quite sure that it

, , would be a circumstance of the most gratifying nature to that nobleman the Earl De Grey and Ripon , that his name had been so enthusiastically welcomed , and it was equally gratifying to him to witness the beautiful ceremonies so ably aud faultlessly rendered . Life is thus rendered grateful by its courtesies , and its duties lightened by a grateful appreciation of the integrity aud fidelitywith which they are discharged . It must be very

, pleasing to the members of this chapter to know companions J . Brett , P . Z . and Treasurer of this chapter , that his services has been rewarded at Grand Lodge , and there could be little doubt ere long his services as a Royal Arch Mason of which he is so able an exponent will he recognised in Grand Chapter . The M . E . Z . then proposed the health of the visitors , and said

this chapter was honoured this Evening by some of the most distinguished Royal Arch Masons ; among whom were Comps . J . Smith , P . G . Dir . of Cers . ; AV . Smith , C . E ., P . Z . ; A . Cottebrune , P . Z . ; R . Tanner , N ., & c . JJ . Ruthven . In proposing this toast the M . E . Z ., said , the fraternity at large were greatly indebted to Comp . AA . Smith , the Editor of that valuable journal the FKEIOIASONS MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIRROE , and said it was a publication which was not onlan honour to the

y Craft , speaking in a literary point of view—but which has been of the greatest utilit y to Masonry . it has been the means oi * collecting all the scattered rags of Masonry into a focus , thus illuminating every subject , and illustrating every point wherein information was required , and those who have been able to witness the herculean labours of this worthy Mason , in endeavouring to promote the interest of Freemasonrycan alone

, appreciate the value of this worthy Companion . Comp . Hosgood , then dilated upon the excellencies of the other visitors , and said he would propose without further preface the healths of these Comps who had honoured this chapter by their presence . Comp . AA' . Smith , P . Z ., then replied on behalf of the visitors . Comp . R . AA . Little then took the gavel , and in a most excellent speech expatiated upon the many excellent qualities of

the M . E . Z ., who he stated bad rendered so much good to this chapter in raising it to its present proud position . He would ask them to be upstanding and drink " The Health of Comp . C . Hosgood , the M . E . Z . of this Chapter . " Comp . C . Hosgood on rising was received in a very flattering manner , and said in discharging this debt of gratitude to Comp . R . AV . Little in proposing his health in such lowing terms aud

g likewise to the companions iu responding to it so enthusiastically , it would ever be his study to deserve a continuance of the same ,, and said it would be ignorance not to know , and knowing it would be affectation to conceal , that our noble Order had been denounced b y externs as leading to excess . Those who evince their hostilities against Freemasonry do so because they cannot penetrate its secret , and thus "Damnant quod non intelUgunt "

" Truth shall yet be heard . No human power Can stifle or corrupt her purposes . Through superstitious gloom her voice is heard . It pierces through the vale of baibarous ages . The prejudice of time , the venal lay , Fall impotent before its God-like sound . It pierces e'en the silence of the tomb . Bursting the barriers of icy death . And injured virtue walks triumphant forth Free from the taint of calumny or crime , "

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