General Grand Chapter Of Royal Arch Masons, U.S.A., 1874.

The report Avas duly received and resolutions adopted ! but alas the action of G . G . Chapter Avas immediately after reconsidered , ancl the " further consideration of the matter was postponed until the next triennial convocation . "

Companions in the United States ! the Mark Grand Lodge asks your fraternal support , it does not trouble about representation , but it does seek to have its certificates recognised wherever a Grand Chapter is situated which works the degree .

Will you not respond to the call . 1-It . lp it to promote unity in deed as well as in word , and you Avill never regret the action . The proposition that the next assembl y of the General Grand Chapter be held at Buffalo ( New York ) , in 1877 , wan met by an amendment that it should be held "at

the time and place of the Conclave of the Grand Encampment of Kni ghts Templar in 187 7 , " but the ori ginal proposition was carried , and it Avas agreed that the convocation should commence its duties on the first Tuesday in August . The action of the G . C . G . as to the

ritual of the R . A . in 1871 , was rescinded according to the recommendation of the special committee appointed to consider the subject ; and we think advisedly . The election of officers Avas as follows : — Elbert H . Bnglish ( Little Rock , Arkansas ) ,

G . G . H . P . ; John Frizzcll , Nashville , Tennessee ) , . D . G . G . H . P . ; Robert Farmer Bower ( Keokuk , Iowa ) , G . G . K . ; Alfred F . Chapman ( Boston , Massachusetts ) , G . G . S . ; John McClellan ( Boston , Massachusetts ) , G . G . T . ; Christopher G . Fox ( BuffaloNew

, York ) , G . G . S . ; Noble D . Earner ( Washington , D . C ) , G . G . C . of the H . ; Henry Bostwick ( Covington , Kentucky ) , G . G . R . A . C .

On motion duly made it was resolved : "That inasmuch as the 26 th day of November has been set apart by the President of the United States as a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer , this G . G . Chapter will attend Divine Service in a body , at the

time appointed for such service . " _ R was likewise resolved on tbe proceedings being concluded " unaniinonslv , ancl b y a rising vote : " " That the thanks of this G . G . Chapter be and the same are hereby tendered to bro . M . E . Josiah H . Drummond , for the very able and faithful discharge of the duties devolving upon him as G . G . H . P .

General Grand Chapter Of Royal Arch Masons, U.S.A., 1874.

during his official term , and for the impartial and fraternal manner in Avhich he has presided over its deliberations at this Triennial Convocation . " In conclusion , Ave have pleasure in stating that a capital portrait of this

distinguished Brother adorns the published proceedings of the G . G . Chapter for 1874 , and doubtless the value of the interesting A'olume will thus be considerably enhancediu the estimation of all Royal Arch Masons AVIIO are privileged to possess copies

thereof . M . E . Comp . Frizzell on behalf of the Companions of Nashville tendered the G . G . Chapter a formal reception , ancl accordingly that body was escorted to the

State Capital by the . Nashville Uonimanclery of Knights Templars , accompanied by the 16 th United States Infantry Band . The hall in Avhich the reception took place was filled with ladies ancl gentlemen , residents of Nashville and vicinity invited to . be presentand the Hon . Morton B . Howell

, , Mayor of the City presided , so that the period for refreshment in brilliancy surpassed that for labour , ancl certainly in attraction the concluding ceremonies Avere far in advance of the quiet meetings of G . G . Chapter ; for the presence of so many ladies and

gentlemen , headed by the Mayor , could not fail to lend additional enchantment to the scene , and in splendid style complete another Triennial Convocation of the G . G . Chapter of the United States of America . So mote it be .

The Freemasons And Architecture In England.

THE FREEMASONS AND ARCHITECTURE IN ENGLAND .

BY BRO E 1 IRA HOLMES . Past Provincial Grand Registrcvr of Suffolk , Fast Grand Inspector of Works ( Mark ) , & c , l & C . UNDER the auspices of Henry VII . the

fraternity once more revived their assemblies , and Masonry resumed its pristine splendour . On the 24 th June , 1502 , a Lodge * of Master Masons was formed in the Palace , at which the King presided as Grand