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Bro . Edward Bainey , R . A ., J . W ., then presented the Lodge with an ancient Bible , that has been beautifully bound iri Masonic cover by Bro . R . Spencer , 314 , Holborn , which was duly acknowledged " by the W . M . ; after which the Lodge was ably closed by the W . M . Owing to several private parties in the
town and neighbourhood on that evening , only the following Brethren could accept the W . M . ' s kind invitation : Bros . G . Smith , P . M ., P . G . S . ; Shinblely , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Treas , ; Edward JR & mey , R . A ., J . W . ; Macintosh , P . M ., Treas . ; Frederick Rainey , JR . A ., Sec ; S . Shaw , S . D . ; S . Brown , I . G . From the wellknown hospitality of Bro . Charles Marshall , it is needless to say a most delightful evening was spent in peace , harmony , and brotherly love .
Royal Abch.
ROYAL ABCH .
THE GRAND CHAPTER . The quarterly convocation of Grand Lodge was held in the Temple , on the 1 st February . Comps . Dobie , acting as Z . ; Pattison , as H . ; Crohn , as J . There were also present Comps . Rawson , Hervey , Matthews , Herbert Lloyd , Potter , Parkinson , G . Biggs , and several others . The Report of the Committee of General Purposes showed that at the last Report a balance was left in the hands of the Treasurer of £ 338 . Os . Id ., and the receipts had since amounted to £ 206 . 13 s . id ., making £ 544 . 13 s . lid ; the
expenditure amounted to £ 101 . 19 s . 6 d ., leaving a balance in hand of £ 442 . 14 s . M . A report was brought up from the committee appointed to inquire into the question connected with the Mark Masons' Degree , stating that after obtaining every information in their power , the Committee were unanimously of opinion that " the Mark Masons' Degree , so called , does not form part of the Royal Arch Degree , and though not essential to be given in Craft Lodges , there is
nothing objectionable in it , nor anything that militates against the universality of Freemasonry ; and it might be considered a graceful addition to the Fellow Craft ' s Degree . " The report had been submitted to the G . Z . and approved . On the motion of Comp . John Hervey , seconded by Comp . P . Matthews , it was resolved , " As the Mark Degree formed no part of Royal Arch Masonry , the question of its introduction into Masonry be left to the Grand Lodge of England "
It was resolved to grant new Charters for the following Chapters : — Wiltshire Chapter , to be held in connection with the Royal Sussex Lodge of Emulation , No . 453 , at Swindon , with Comps . D . C . Gooch , Z . ; J . W . Brown , H . ; H . Weaver , J . Holy Zion Chapter , in connection with the Lodge of Courage and Humanity , No . 551 , Calcutta , with Comps . J . M . Harrison , Z . ; M . R . Crawfurd , H . ; C . T . Price , J .
Affability Chapter , in connection with the Affability Lodge , No . 399 , Manchester , with Bros . L . Wright , Z . ; C . Ellis , H . ; J . Hyde , J . This Chapter was formerly in existence under a Charter granted in 1821 , but it has lain dormant ever since 1839 . Permission was given for the removal of the Chapter of Jerusalem , No . 467 , which was formerly held at Bengal , but has for some time been dormant , to Calcutta . At the suggestion of the Committee of General Purposes , it was resolved to apply to the Board of General Purposes of the Craft to light the Temple with six : new chandeliers , at a cost of about £ 150 , which Grand Chapter offered to pay , in acknowledgment of having been allowed the use of it ever since it was built , rent free . All business being ended , the Chapter was closed in the accustomed form .
LONDON CHAPTERS . British Chaptbu ( No . 8 ) . —This Chapter , so distinguished for the high Masonic rank and talent of its members , met at the Freemasons' Tavern on Friday , VOT > . 11 . 2 V
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Bro . Edward Bainey , R . A ., J . W ., then presented the Lodge with an ancient Bible , that has been beautifully bound iri Masonic cover by Bro . R . Spencer , 314 , Holborn , which was duly acknowledged " by the W . M . ; after which the Lodge was ably closed by the W . M . Owing to several private parties in the
town and neighbourhood on that evening , only the following Brethren could accept the W . M . ' s kind invitation : Bros . G . Smith , P . M ., P . G . S . ; Shinblely , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Treas , ; Edward JR & mey , R . A ., J . W . ; Macintosh , P . M ., Treas . ; Frederick Rainey , JR . A ., Sec ; S . Shaw , S . D . ; S . Brown , I . G . From the wellknown hospitality of Bro . Charles Marshall , it is needless to say a most delightful evening was spent in peace , harmony , and brotherly love .
Royal Abch.
ROYAL ABCH .
THE GRAND CHAPTER . The quarterly convocation of Grand Lodge was held in the Temple , on the 1 st February . Comps . Dobie , acting as Z . ; Pattison , as H . ; Crohn , as J . There were also present Comps . Rawson , Hervey , Matthews , Herbert Lloyd , Potter , Parkinson , G . Biggs , and several others . The Report of the Committee of General Purposes showed that at the last Report a balance was left in the hands of the Treasurer of £ 338 . Os . Id ., and the receipts had since amounted to £ 206 . 13 s . id ., making £ 544 . 13 s . lid ; the
expenditure amounted to £ 101 . 19 s . 6 d ., leaving a balance in hand of £ 442 . 14 s . M . A report was brought up from the committee appointed to inquire into the question connected with the Mark Masons' Degree , stating that after obtaining every information in their power , the Committee were unanimously of opinion that " the Mark Masons' Degree , so called , does not form part of the Royal Arch Degree , and though not essential to be given in Craft Lodges , there is
nothing objectionable in it , nor anything that militates against the universality of Freemasonry ; and it might be considered a graceful addition to the Fellow Craft ' s Degree . " The report had been submitted to the G . Z . and approved . On the motion of Comp . John Hervey , seconded by Comp . P . Matthews , it was resolved , " As the Mark Degree formed no part of Royal Arch Masonry , the question of its introduction into Masonry be left to the Grand Lodge of England "
It was resolved to grant new Charters for the following Chapters : — Wiltshire Chapter , to be held in connection with the Royal Sussex Lodge of Emulation , No . 453 , at Swindon , with Comps . D . C . Gooch , Z . ; J . W . Brown , H . ; H . Weaver , J . Holy Zion Chapter , in connection with the Lodge of Courage and Humanity , No . 551 , Calcutta , with Comps . J . M . Harrison , Z . ; M . R . Crawfurd , H . ; C . T . Price , J .
Affability Chapter , in connection with the Affability Lodge , No . 399 , Manchester , with Bros . L . Wright , Z . ; C . Ellis , H . ; J . Hyde , J . This Chapter was formerly in existence under a Charter granted in 1821 , but it has lain dormant ever since 1839 . Permission was given for the removal of the Chapter of Jerusalem , No . 467 , which was formerly held at Bengal , but has for some time been dormant , to Calcutta . At the suggestion of the Committee of General Purposes , it was resolved to apply to the Board of General Purposes of the Craft to light the Temple with six : new chandeliers , at a cost of about £ 150 , which Grand Chapter offered to pay , in acknowledgment of having been allowed the use of it ever since it was built , rent free . All business being ended , the Chapter was closed in the accustomed form .
LONDON CHAPTERS . British Chaptbu ( No . 8 ) . —This Chapter , so distinguished for the high Masonic rank and talent of its members , met at the Freemasons' Tavern on Friday , VOT > . 11 . 2 V