Origin of the English rite of freemasonry, especially in relation to the royal arch degree - Softcover
Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1884 Excerpt: ...Royal Arch stiled the Grand and Royal Chapter of Jerusalem, London, A.l. 6770--Glory to God in the highest. In the beginning was the word--We have found." Which the Chapter desired he would wear as a mark of their respect and regard. Also a robe peculiar to the Past M.B.Z. Who this Brother was,t we cannot exactly discover, but it is clear that he was one of the oldest members, and having had his services so substantially and warmly recognised in 1766, is another indication that the Chapter originated some years before 1765. Bro. James Galloway (Grand Warden of England in 1781) had a similar compliment paid him, only not in such a prominent manner. The exaltation fee was temporarily raised to five guineas at this meeting and the annual subscription to two guineas, to include "an apron peculiar to this Order, and a garter, the prerogative of the same being presented on such occasions." The Duke of Beaufort (Grand Master 1767 to 1771), was proposed for "exaltation" on the 11th March, 1767. Our remarks on the "Charter of Compact" of the Grand Chapter ("Moderns"), which was signed by Lord Blayney, and others, on July 22nd, 1767, will appropriately begin Chapter VII. The year 1767 witnesses the first mention of the Royal Arch degree in the records of the "Anchor and Hope" Lodge, No. 37, Bolton, but though it is thus some two years the senior of the Chapters warranted by the regular Grand Chapter, the Companions at Bolton did not join the latter body until 1785, under the title of f Bro. Henry Sadler has succeeded in part in tracing Maclean's Masonic pedigree. We take this opportunity of expressing our indebtedness to Bro. Sadler for valuable assistance in the compilation of these pages. His accuracy and gener...
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