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whom he had long known by reputation , and with whom he had had some correspondence on Masonic matters . There was no part of the kingdom where that reverend Brother ' s name was not known , and zeal and ability in the Craft duly appreciated . He begged to be allowed to propose the health of " The very Worshipful Grand Chaplain . " The Rev . Dr . SLADE returned thanks . He felt peculiar pleasure in meeting Bro . Vernon on this happy occasion , and as the Master of
St . Peter ' s Lodge , he could amply bear testimony to the sentiment of great respect and esteem in which Bro . Vernon ' s name was always held among all its members . They would be proud to hear him again lecture upon their mystic rites , and rejoice to know that although residing at a distance from them , he is still a subscribing member of the Lodge . The last toast given by the Provincial Grand Master was the
" Stewards of the Banquet , " to which Bro . Meyrick replied in a short speech of considerable grace and feeling . The hour of refreshmen t having expired , the Grand Master ancl Grand Chaplain retired , followed by several of the grand Officers and Brethren , highly gratified with the brotherly love , order , harmony , and peace , which had prevailed throughout the entire proceedings . Dec . 20 . — -St . Peter ' s Chapter of Royal Arch Masons—Dr . Roden , M . M . of the Royal Standard Lodge , Kidderminster , having been unanimously approved in a previous Quarterl y Convocation of the Chapter , was to-day duly exalted to the supreme degree of a R . A . M .
DUDLEY , Deo . 13 . —The Dudley Chapter , attached to Lodge 313 , was consecrated according to ancient custom by the M . E . Principals J . YV . Harris , Z ., Rev . Dr . Slade , H . C . De Loude , J ., assisted by T . Clear , as E . G ., Hilton as N . and M ,, Ironmonger , Principal Sojourner , and F . Meyrick and Paul Law , Sojourners , all of St . Peter ' s Chapter , Wolverhampton . The august ceremonies were elaborately ancl most efficiently performed . Six M . M . Brethren of Lodge 313
were exalted to the supreme degree of R . A . Masons ; and Companions Sheddan ancl Morris , of the same Lodge , were solemnly installed in the second and third chairs . The other offices of the Chapter were regularly filled up by the new Companions , who were duly elected and invested . The Chapter being closed , after five hours engaged in celebrating the ancient mysteries , the Companions , to the number of twenty , sat down to-a most excellent dinner , provided by Companion Patterson of the Swan Inn , where the Chapter is held .
KIDDERMINSTER . —Lodge Hope and Charity , No . 523 , Black Horse Inn . —We are sorry to hear that this Lodge , which through the exertions of a few zealous brethren , was beginning to emerge from the difficulties under which it had for a long time been labouring , has through the unmasonic conduct of one or two of its members , been obliged to furnish the proper authorities with matter for their serious consideration . The want of sufficient caution in the admission of members to the mysteries of the Craftwithout due enquiry into their character and
-, pre vious deportment , has long been the bane to the fair fame of our excellent institution , and the sooner members who shew themselves unworth y the name of Masons , by descending to such conduct as that we are compelled to hear , are struck from the rolls of Freemasonry by the Grand Lodge , the better . VV ' e doubt not the honour and reputation of the Craft will be duly considered in the decision against the " trespass of all rule"
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Provincial.
whom he had long known by reputation , and with whom he had had some correspondence on Masonic matters . There was no part of the kingdom where that reverend Brother ' s name was not known , and zeal and ability in the Craft duly appreciated . He begged to be allowed to propose the health of " The very Worshipful Grand Chaplain . " The Rev . Dr . SLADE returned thanks . He felt peculiar pleasure in meeting Bro . Vernon on this happy occasion , and as the Master of
St . Peter ' s Lodge , he could amply bear testimony to the sentiment of great respect and esteem in which Bro . Vernon ' s name was always held among all its members . They would be proud to hear him again lecture upon their mystic rites , and rejoice to know that although residing at a distance from them , he is still a subscribing member of the Lodge . The last toast given by the Provincial Grand Master was the
" Stewards of the Banquet , " to which Bro . Meyrick replied in a short speech of considerable grace and feeling . The hour of refreshmen t having expired , the Grand Master ancl Grand Chaplain retired , followed by several of the grand Officers and Brethren , highly gratified with the brotherly love , order , harmony , and peace , which had prevailed throughout the entire proceedings . Dec . 20 . — -St . Peter ' s Chapter of Royal Arch Masons—Dr . Roden , M . M . of the Royal Standard Lodge , Kidderminster , having been unanimously approved in a previous Quarterl y Convocation of the Chapter , was to-day duly exalted to the supreme degree of a R . A . M .
DUDLEY , Deo . 13 . —The Dudley Chapter , attached to Lodge 313 , was consecrated according to ancient custom by the M . E . Principals J . YV . Harris , Z ., Rev . Dr . Slade , H . C . De Loude , J ., assisted by T . Clear , as E . G ., Hilton as N . and M ,, Ironmonger , Principal Sojourner , and F . Meyrick and Paul Law , Sojourners , all of St . Peter ' s Chapter , Wolverhampton . The august ceremonies were elaborately ancl most efficiently performed . Six M . M . Brethren of Lodge 313
were exalted to the supreme degree of R . A . Masons ; and Companions Sheddan ancl Morris , of the same Lodge , were solemnly installed in the second and third chairs . The other offices of the Chapter were regularly filled up by the new Companions , who were duly elected and invested . The Chapter being closed , after five hours engaged in celebrating the ancient mysteries , the Companions , to the number of twenty , sat down to-a most excellent dinner , provided by Companion Patterson of the Swan Inn , where the Chapter is held .
KIDDERMINSTER . —Lodge Hope and Charity , No . 523 , Black Horse Inn . —We are sorry to hear that this Lodge , which through the exertions of a few zealous brethren , was beginning to emerge from the difficulties under which it had for a long time been labouring , has through the unmasonic conduct of one or two of its members , been obliged to furnish the proper authorities with matter for their serious consideration . The want of sufficient caution in the admission of members to the mysteries of the Craftwithout due enquiry into their character and
-, pre vious deportment , has long been the bane to the fair fame of our excellent institution , and the sooner members who shew themselves unworth y the name of Masons , by descending to such conduct as that we are compelled to hear , are struck from the rolls of Freemasonry by the Grand Lodge , the better . VV ' e doubt not the honour and reputation of the Craft will be duly considered in the decision against the " trespass of all rule"