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Consecration Of The Rose Chapter, No. 1622.
CONSECRATION OF THE ROSE CHAPTER , No . 1622 .
On the 2 ( ith ult ., at the Surrey Masonic HaU , Camberwell , was witnessed by .-i large number of Ro 3 'al Arch Masons one of the most imposing and impressive ceremonies in the consecration of thc above chapter , which is attached to the Rose Lodge—one of the most successful and distinguished
lodges in South London . Thc Consecrating Officer was Comp . K . Letchworth , G . S . E ., who was ably assisted by Comps . T . Fenn , P . Pres . Committee of General Purposes , as H . ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . A . G . Soj ., as J . ; Sir John B . Monckton , G . S . N ., as S . N . ; and F . Richardson , G . D . C , as D . C .
The other companions present were—Comps . F . Hilton , P . M . 1475 and 1622 , P . Z . 1275 , and H . 172 , M . E . Z . designate ; H . G . Martin , W . M . 1622 , A . S . 1275 , H . designate ; F . W . Williams , I . P . M . 101 J . 657 , J . designate ; E . A . Whitby , P . Z . 1329 ; J . H . Cureton , P . S . 2182 ; J Addington , P . Z . 1275 ; H . Sadler , 169 , G . Janitor ; R . J . Vincent , P . Z . 1329 P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; W . H . Simons , 2182 ; J . Barnett , jun ., P . S . 59 ; G . H Phillips , P . Z . 186 ; W . R . Hunt , 2021 ; E . Voss , P . H . 5 ; C . H . Knuth , 1839 ; C
H . Stone , P . N . 127 S ; T . Dally , 1269 ; G . King , P . Z . 172 ; C . Meierhoff , P . Z . 172 ; J . Bladon , 118 ; j . H . Price , P . Z . 1321 ; C . H . Cox , j . 1839 ; R . C . Davis , J , 146 ; I . Morgan , 1269 ; V . T . Murche , J . 1329 ; W . M . Stiles , P . Z . 1321 ; H . Vickery , P . Z . 1 507 ; F . Oldfield , 134 ; F . Wint , P . S . 101 ; E . S . Lardner , P . Z . 101 J . M . Flegg , P . H . 101 ; G . L . Moore , P . Z . 169 ; C . J . Smith , S . N . 126 9 ; C , T . Fleck , P . Z . 172 ; C . F . Hogard , P . D . G . D . C . ; F . S . Smith , 2182 ; Wm . Price , 2182 ; J . Schiiller , 5 ; J . H . Worstencroft , P . S . 198 ; T . Grummant , P . Z . 1275 ; G . Munday , H . 1507 ; and G . Thompson .
The chapter having been formally opened , and the companions admitted , the CONSECRATING P RINCIPAL addressed the companions on the nature of the meeting , and called on the D . C . to state the wishes of the companions , and the proceedings they had taken with respect to the chapter . The petition and charter having been read , the CONSECRATING PRINCIPAL inquired if the companions of the new chapter approved of the oflicers
who were nominated in the charter to preside over them . On signifying their approval , the following oration was given by Comp . the Rev . R . J . SIMPSON , P . A . G . Soj . : Most Excellent and Companions , —I have with pleasure accepted the kind invitation of the Grand Scribe E . to assist at the consecration of the Rose Chapter , to the members of which allow me at once to heartily wish long life , health , and
benediction . You will pardon me if for a moment I allude to a circumstance which , I feel sure , is uppermost in your hearts as well as in mine—I mean the loss of our late dear Grand Scribe E ., Colonel Shadwell Clerke . His thorough knowledge of Masonry and of Masonic ritual , his businesslike habit and love of order , his uniform courtesy to all the brethren , and withal his genial and happy manner , all these gifts had a peculiar charm which
justly endeared him to us , and will . I am sure , preserve his memory green amongst us for many a day . It is a consolation , however , to feel that the choice of the M . E . G . Z . has been at once so wise and so popular , and that in Bro . Letchworth we have a Grand S . E . who will , doubtless , carry out the important duties of his high ollice with dignity , efficiency , and brotherly regard . We tender to him on this his first consecration our fraternal welcome and our " Hearty good
wishes . " And now , M . E . and companions , I cannot presume to teach you anything as to the Royal Arch Degree , in which you are one and all so well skilled . I will , therefore , content myself with briefly dwelling on two ideas suggested by this phase of Masonry : ( I . ) the value of the Sacred Records ; ( II . ) the true wisdom of the sojourner . ( 1 ) Tfe antiquity of the Sacred Records cannot be doubted , and when we bear in mind that they have been for upwards of five-and-twenty
centuries religiously and zealously guarded by that ancient and Royal race whose history is so interwoven with the records , that every word , syllable , and letter has been preserved and noted , and that 2 S 0 years before the Christian Era they were translated into Greek , and that the Septuagint translation still remains an independent witness to th *; Hebrew text , we may fairly conclude that this Volume of the Sacred Law is : ( 2 ) a guide to our faith , a support to our hope , and an
eternal well-spring cf our Charity , as well as —( 3 ) the foundation-stone of out lodges and the key-stone of our Royal Arch . The Holy Volume has bean subjtcted to rough treatment in many a day of rebuke and blasphemy , it has often been consigned to the 11 lmes , and has had to pass through the fire of hostile , captious , and ungodly criticism , but it has survived the floods of ungodliness , weathered the storms of abuse , and come out unscathed from the fires of
persecution , and it is to-day , as ever , the guide , the hope , and the comfort of believing millions , and this leads me to say a word on —( II . ) the true wisdom of the sojuurner . From the Divine Volume of which 1 have been speaking , the sojourner learns that he is a sojourner , and has assistant sojourners , and in those two words , so familiar to our lives and hearts , and which commence our second dedication prayer to-day , "Our Father , "
he learns two sublime truths : fi ) the brotherhood of man ; ( 2 ) the Fatherhood of God . These two thoughts steadfastly impressed on our hearts , minds , and lives would of thimselves go far to carry ns safely through the wilderness to the Promised Land . In that journey , as in all journeys to sacred shrines , dangers must be met , difficulties encountered , and trials , even perils , be faced ; but as the
hope of reward sweetens labour , so the anticipation of the victory of good over evil , and of life over dtath , gives m Divine strength and ptwer to bear and to suffer , looking forward ( o the crown that awaits the victor , and the rest and joy that remain for the fa . iu . fal when the labourer's task is done . It reminds us of those simple and beautiful lines : " O happy band of pilgrims ,
Look upward to the skies , Where such a light affliction Shall win so great a prize . " Or those words in the wisdom of Solomon , our Grand Master : ( 1 ) Then shall the righteous man stand in great boldness before the face of such as have afflicted him and made no account of his labours . ( 2 ) When they see it they shall be troubled
with terrible fear , and shall be amazed at the strangeness of his salvation , sa far beyond all that they looked for . ( 3 ) And they repenting and groaning for anguish of spirit shall say within themselves , this was he whom we had sometimes in derision and a proverb of reproach . ( 4 ) We fools accounted his life imdness , and his end to be without honour . ( 5 ) How U he numbered among the children of God , and his lot is among the saints ¦
The ceremony was then resumed , and thc chaptei solemnly dedicated and constituted in the usual form .
lhe installation of Principals followed : Comps . F . Hilton , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; H . G . Martin , II . ; and F . W . Williams , J . ; after which the election and investment of officers took place as follows : Comps . J . N . Kirby , Treas . ; Dr . Webb , S . N . ; J . H . Pullen , P . S . ; G . Thompson , ' ist A . S . ; J . Schiiller , 2 nd A . S . ; and J . Wightman , Janitor .
Consecration Of The Rose Chapter, No. 1622.
lhe M . E . Z . rose and proposed that the heartiest thanks of the companions be accorded to thc G . S . R . and the rest of the Grand Officers for their eminent services in consecrating the chapter , and lhat they be elected honorary members .
1 his was seconded by Comp , H . G . MARTIN , H ., and being put bv Comp . V . VV . WILLIAMS , J ., was carried with acclamation . Thc G . S . E . most suitably replied . Comp . F . HILTON , M . E . Z ., on behalf of the chapter , and as a memento of the occasion , asked the Grand Officers to accept a miniature founder ' s jewel , which they graciously received .
The M . E . Z . rose the usual number of times , and notice was given of iS propositions for exaltation and two joining members . With " Hearty good wishes" the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet provided by Mrs . Venables , the proprietress , which was highly appreciated .
'lhe cloth removed , the M . E . Z . rose and gave in a truly sympathetic manner the usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts , which were duly honoured . In g iving that of " The Pro Grand Z ., the G . H ., the G . J ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the M . E . Z . stated those who had the privilege of attending Grand Chapter , could not but be struck at the order , regularity , and propriety with which every duty was carried out , and their sincerest thanks were due to them for performing their duties in
such an excellent manner . The toast was received most heartily . In reply , Comp . Sir J B . MONCKTON stated the exceeding gratification it gave him to respond for the Grand Officers , for which he thanked the companions . It was an unexpected pleasure , and he was delighted to
witness thc first solid work of the G . S . E . in consecrating this chapter wilh the utmost promise . He vvould draw amoral from two words—Loyalty and Charity . He would announce that H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught had graciously accepted thc Chairmanship at the next Festival of the Girls ' School , and he hoped thc chapter would send UD a Steward on that occasion .
The M . E . Z . next gave the toast of " The Consecrating Officers , ' remarking that the best thanks were due to the G . S . E . for his very great kindness in consecrating the chapter so soon after his appointment so as to allow them to get to work . He with the other Grand Officers had been elected honorary members , which was no empty name , for the M . E . Z . trusted on many an occasion when their multifarious duties would allow ,
the } ' would visit the chapter and see the working . He at once accepted the challenge of the G . S . N ., and hoped to represent the chapter at the coming Girls' Festival , as also Comp . F . W . Williams , J ., would represent the Temple Chapter . It would be their utmost endeavour to carry out the grand principles so eloquently propounded by the P . G . Chaplain , and to prove the labour of the Grand Officers that evening had not been in vain by carrying out to the fullest the trust reposed in them .
In reply , the G . S . E . expressed his warmest thanks for such fraternal greetings . He was much delighted to augment the number of Royal Arch chapters by the addition of the Rose Chapter , which he felt confident would prove most successful . No higher compliment could have been paid the
Consecrating Officers than that paid them by the M . E . Z ., when he announced that two Stewards would hope to represent the companions at thc coming Festival of the Girls' School , as four of thc Consecrating Officers were on the Committee of Management of that Institution .
The next toast was lhat of " The M . E . Z ., IL , and J ., " in proposing which the G . S . E . said he considered was the toast of thc evening , and stated that the three Principals who had been installed were so well known , and had done such excellent work in Masonry , that the chapter had done wisely
in its choice . The qualifications of the M . E . Z . were especially of a high order , he having passed already the chair of ' / .. and P . M . in two lodges , but particularly in the Star Chapter of Instruction , where his eminent services were most valuable in Royal Arch Masonry . He had greit pleasure in proposing thc toast .
In reply , thc M . E . Z ., on behalf of the Principals , thanked the companions for giving thc toast such a splendid reception . He had , firstly , to return hearty thanks to thc founders ; secondly , to Grand Chapter for granting- thc warrant , and the companions who consecrated the same ; and , thirdly , for such an array of companions in so readily supporting him . On
all sides he had most worthy companions to assist him in carrying on the chapter to a certain success . They all knew the very deep interest he had taken in Royal Arch Masonry for many years , and especially was taking "' the Star Chapter of Instruction , where he was happy and proud to witness during the last three years many companions who were enabled to iiisMll
their successors , which had not been carried out in such a manner before in South London . He would state he had had the very hearty support ol many companions now present , and he trusted he might see such , an array for many a year , and so long as he received such support , so long would he bestow his best abilities to make the chapter a thorough success .
The next toast remarked the M . E . Z . was one of great importance—that of "Thc Visitors , " who numbered 3 8 , whom the companions would always be delighted to welcome on a future occasion and see the actual work , f « r visiting the various chapters and witnessing the working was the only p " sibility of improving oneself in the splendid ritual .
In reply , Comp . J . II . PRICE said he was delighted to respond on that auspicious occasion . One special interest was witnessing thc excellent \ yor of the G . S . E . He could not but be saddened at the loss of the late G . S . I ' -i whom he had been privileged in pinning lo his breast one of the last jevvc s cl
he received . I le would say that in the Emblematic Chapter they had bcal tbe record , having had ly exaltees , and he hoped that the Rose would b c , i that number . Thc whole ceremony had been most impressive , and it «' live long in his memory .
Comp . DEWSNAP , in reply , congratulated the choice of thc company in the election of M . E . Z . -one of thc most worthy in London . His wor > ing was excellent , and he wished the chapter every success . He might- * '
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Consecration Of The Rose Chapter, No. 1622.
CONSECRATION OF THE ROSE CHAPTER , No . 1622 .
On the 2 ( ith ult ., at the Surrey Masonic HaU , Camberwell , was witnessed by .-i large number of Ro 3 'al Arch Masons one of the most imposing and impressive ceremonies in the consecration of thc above chapter , which is attached to the Rose Lodge—one of the most successful and distinguished
lodges in South London . Thc Consecrating Officer was Comp . K . Letchworth , G . S . E ., who was ably assisted by Comps . T . Fenn , P . Pres . Committee of General Purposes , as H . ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . A . G . Soj ., as J . ; Sir John B . Monckton , G . S . N ., as S . N . ; and F . Richardson , G . D . C , as D . C .
The other companions present were—Comps . F . Hilton , P . M . 1475 and 1622 , P . Z . 1275 , and H . 172 , M . E . Z . designate ; H . G . Martin , W . M . 1622 , A . S . 1275 , H . designate ; F . W . Williams , I . P . M . 101 J . 657 , J . designate ; E . A . Whitby , P . Z . 1329 ; J . H . Cureton , P . S . 2182 ; J Addington , P . Z . 1275 ; H . Sadler , 169 , G . Janitor ; R . J . Vincent , P . Z . 1329 P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; W . H . Simons , 2182 ; J . Barnett , jun ., P . S . 59 ; G . H Phillips , P . Z . 186 ; W . R . Hunt , 2021 ; E . Voss , P . H . 5 ; C . H . Knuth , 1839 ; C
H . Stone , P . N . 127 S ; T . Dally , 1269 ; G . King , P . Z . 172 ; C . Meierhoff , P . Z . 172 ; J . Bladon , 118 ; j . H . Price , P . Z . 1321 ; C . H . Cox , j . 1839 ; R . C . Davis , J , 146 ; I . Morgan , 1269 ; V . T . Murche , J . 1329 ; W . M . Stiles , P . Z . 1321 ; H . Vickery , P . Z . 1 507 ; F . Oldfield , 134 ; F . Wint , P . S . 101 ; E . S . Lardner , P . Z . 101 J . M . Flegg , P . H . 101 ; G . L . Moore , P . Z . 169 ; C . J . Smith , S . N . 126 9 ; C , T . Fleck , P . Z . 172 ; C . F . Hogard , P . D . G . D . C . ; F . S . Smith , 2182 ; Wm . Price , 2182 ; J . Schiiller , 5 ; J . H . Worstencroft , P . S . 198 ; T . Grummant , P . Z . 1275 ; G . Munday , H . 1507 ; and G . Thompson .
The chapter having been formally opened , and the companions admitted , the CONSECRATING P RINCIPAL addressed the companions on the nature of the meeting , and called on the D . C . to state the wishes of the companions , and the proceedings they had taken with respect to the chapter . The petition and charter having been read , the CONSECRATING PRINCIPAL inquired if the companions of the new chapter approved of the oflicers
who were nominated in the charter to preside over them . On signifying their approval , the following oration was given by Comp . the Rev . R . J . SIMPSON , P . A . G . Soj . : Most Excellent and Companions , —I have with pleasure accepted the kind invitation of the Grand Scribe E . to assist at the consecration of the Rose Chapter , to the members of which allow me at once to heartily wish long life , health , and
benediction . You will pardon me if for a moment I allude to a circumstance which , I feel sure , is uppermost in your hearts as well as in mine—I mean the loss of our late dear Grand Scribe E ., Colonel Shadwell Clerke . His thorough knowledge of Masonry and of Masonic ritual , his businesslike habit and love of order , his uniform courtesy to all the brethren , and withal his genial and happy manner , all these gifts had a peculiar charm which
justly endeared him to us , and will . I am sure , preserve his memory green amongst us for many a day . It is a consolation , however , to feel that the choice of the M . E . G . Z . has been at once so wise and so popular , and that in Bro . Letchworth we have a Grand S . E . who will , doubtless , carry out the important duties of his high ollice with dignity , efficiency , and brotherly regard . We tender to him on this his first consecration our fraternal welcome and our " Hearty good
wishes . " And now , M . E . and companions , I cannot presume to teach you anything as to the Royal Arch Degree , in which you are one and all so well skilled . I will , therefore , content myself with briefly dwelling on two ideas suggested by this phase of Masonry : ( I . ) the value of the Sacred Records ; ( II . ) the true wisdom of the sojourner . ( 1 ) Tfe antiquity of the Sacred Records cannot be doubted , and when we bear in mind that they have been for upwards of five-and-twenty
centuries religiously and zealously guarded by that ancient and Royal race whose history is so interwoven with the records , that every word , syllable , and letter has been preserved and noted , and that 2 S 0 years before the Christian Era they were translated into Greek , and that the Septuagint translation still remains an independent witness to th *; Hebrew text , we may fairly conclude that this Volume of the Sacred Law is : ( 2 ) a guide to our faith , a support to our hope , and an
eternal well-spring cf our Charity , as well as —( 3 ) the foundation-stone of out lodges and the key-stone of our Royal Arch . The Holy Volume has bean subjtcted to rough treatment in many a day of rebuke and blasphemy , it has often been consigned to the 11 lmes , and has had to pass through the fire of hostile , captious , and ungodly criticism , but it has survived the floods of ungodliness , weathered the storms of abuse , and come out unscathed from the fires of
persecution , and it is to-day , as ever , the guide , the hope , and the comfort of believing millions , and this leads me to say a word on —( II . ) the true wisdom of the sojuurner . From the Divine Volume of which 1 have been speaking , the sojourner learns that he is a sojourner , and has assistant sojourners , and in those two words , so familiar to our lives and hearts , and which commence our second dedication prayer to-day , "Our Father , "
he learns two sublime truths : fi ) the brotherhood of man ; ( 2 ) the Fatherhood of God . These two thoughts steadfastly impressed on our hearts , minds , and lives would of thimselves go far to carry ns safely through the wilderness to the Promised Land . In that journey , as in all journeys to sacred shrines , dangers must be met , difficulties encountered , and trials , even perils , be faced ; but as the
hope of reward sweetens labour , so the anticipation of the victory of good over evil , and of life over dtath , gives m Divine strength and ptwer to bear and to suffer , looking forward ( o the crown that awaits the victor , and the rest and joy that remain for the fa . iu . fal when the labourer's task is done . It reminds us of those simple and beautiful lines : " O happy band of pilgrims ,
Look upward to the skies , Where such a light affliction Shall win so great a prize . " Or those words in the wisdom of Solomon , our Grand Master : ( 1 ) Then shall the righteous man stand in great boldness before the face of such as have afflicted him and made no account of his labours . ( 2 ) When they see it they shall be troubled
with terrible fear , and shall be amazed at the strangeness of his salvation , sa far beyond all that they looked for . ( 3 ) And they repenting and groaning for anguish of spirit shall say within themselves , this was he whom we had sometimes in derision and a proverb of reproach . ( 4 ) We fools accounted his life imdness , and his end to be without honour . ( 5 ) How U he numbered among the children of God , and his lot is among the saints ¦
The ceremony was then resumed , and thc chaptei solemnly dedicated and constituted in the usual form .
lhe installation of Principals followed : Comps . F . Hilton , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; H . G . Martin , II . ; and F . W . Williams , J . ; after which the election and investment of officers took place as follows : Comps . J . N . Kirby , Treas . ; Dr . Webb , S . N . ; J . H . Pullen , P . S . ; G . Thompson , ' ist A . S . ; J . Schiiller , 2 nd A . S . ; and J . Wightman , Janitor .
Consecration Of The Rose Chapter, No. 1622.
lhe M . E . Z . rose and proposed that the heartiest thanks of the companions be accorded to thc G . S . R . and the rest of the Grand Officers for their eminent services in consecrating the chapter , and lhat they be elected honorary members .
1 his was seconded by Comp , H . G . MARTIN , H ., and being put bv Comp . V . VV . WILLIAMS , J ., was carried with acclamation . Thc G . S . E . most suitably replied . Comp . F . HILTON , M . E . Z ., on behalf of the chapter , and as a memento of the occasion , asked the Grand Officers to accept a miniature founder ' s jewel , which they graciously received .
The M . E . Z . rose the usual number of times , and notice was given of iS propositions for exaltation and two joining members . With " Hearty good wishes" the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet provided by Mrs . Venables , the proprietress , which was highly appreciated .
'lhe cloth removed , the M . E . Z . rose and gave in a truly sympathetic manner the usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts , which were duly honoured . In g iving that of " The Pro Grand Z ., the G . H ., the G . J ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the M . E . Z . stated those who had the privilege of attending Grand Chapter , could not but be struck at the order , regularity , and propriety with which every duty was carried out , and their sincerest thanks were due to them for performing their duties in
such an excellent manner . The toast was received most heartily . In reply , Comp . Sir J B . MONCKTON stated the exceeding gratification it gave him to respond for the Grand Officers , for which he thanked the companions . It was an unexpected pleasure , and he was delighted to
witness thc first solid work of the G . S . E . in consecrating this chapter wilh the utmost promise . He vvould draw amoral from two words—Loyalty and Charity . He would announce that H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught had graciously accepted thc Chairmanship at the next Festival of the Girls ' School , and he hoped thc chapter would send UD a Steward on that occasion .
The M . E . Z . next gave the toast of " The Consecrating Officers , ' remarking that the best thanks were due to the G . S . E . for his very great kindness in consecrating the chapter so soon after his appointment so as to allow them to get to work . He with the other Grand Officers had been elected honorary members , which was no empty name , for the M . E . Z . trusted on many an occasion when their multifarious duties would allow ,
the } ' would visit the chapter and see the working . He at once accepted the challenge of the G . S . N ., and hoped to represent the chapter at the coming Girls' Festival , as also Comp . F . W . Williams , J ., would represent the Temple Chapter . It would be their utmost endeavour to carry out the grand principles so eloquently propounded by the P . G . Chaplain , and to prove the labour of the Grand Officers that evening had not been in vain by carrying out to the fullest the trust reposed in them .
In reply , the G . S . E . expressed his warmest thanks for such fraternal greetings . He was much delighted to augment the number of Royal Arch chapters by the addition of the Rose Chapter , which he felt confident would prove most successful . No higher compliment could have been paid the
Consecrating Officers than that paid them by the M . E . Z ., when he announced that two Stewards would hope to represent the companions at thc coming Festival of the Girls' School , as four of thc Consecrating Officers were on the Committee of Management of that Institution .
The next toast was lhat of " The M . E . Z ., IL , and J ., " in proposing which the G . S . E . said he considered was the toast of thc evening , and stated that the three Principals who had been installed were so well known , and had done such excellent work in Masonry , that the chapter had done wisely
in its choice . The qualifications of the M . E . Z . were especially of a high order , he having passed already the chair of ' / .. and P . M . in two lodges , but particularly in the Star Chapter of Instruction , where his eminent services were most valuable in Royal Arch Masonry . He had greit pleasure in proposing thc toast .
In reply , thc M . E . Z ., on behalf of the Principals , thanked the companions for giving thc toast such a splendid reception . He had , firstly , to return hearty thanks to thc founders ; secondly , to Grand Chapter for granting- thc warrant , and the companions who consecrated the same ; and , thirdly , for such an array of companions in so readily supporting him . On
all sides he had most worthy companions to assist him in carrying on the chapter to a certain success . They all knew the very deep interest he had taken in Royal Arch Masonry for many years , and especially was taking "' the Star Chapter of Instruction , where he was happy and proud to witness during the last three years many companions who were enabled to iiisMll
their successors , which had not been carried out in such a manner before in South London . He would state he had had the very hearty support ol many companions now present , and he trusted he might see such , an array for many a year , and so long as he received such support , so long would he bestow his best abilities to make the chapter a thorough success .
The next toast remarked the M . E . Z . was one of great importance—that of "Thc Visitors , " who numbered 3 8 , whom the companions would always be delighted to welcome on a future occasion and see the actual work , f « r visiting the various chapters and witnessing the working was the only p " sibility of improving oneself in the splendid ritual .
In reply , Comp . J . II . PRICE said he was delighted to respond on that auspicious occasion . One special interest was witnessing thc excellent \ yor of the G . S . E . He could not but be saddened at the loss of the late G . S . I ' -i whom he had been privileged in pinning lo his breast one of the last jevvc s cl
he received . I le would say that in the Emblematic Chapter they had bcal tbe record , having had ly exaltees , and he hoped that the Rose would b c , i that number . Thc whole ceremony had been most impressive , and it «' live long in his memory .
Comp . DEWSNAP , in reply , congratulated the choice of thc company in the election of M . E . Z . -one of thc most worthy in London . His wor > ing was excellent , and he wished the chapter every success . He might- * '