always in the warmest sympathy, and though in social life he was rather quiet and reserved, he possessed the friendship and esteem of a large circle of acquaintances. He was one who, whenever duty pointed was ready to perform it promptly and well; and though he is no longer with us, his memory will remain fresh and green in the hearts of all who knew him."

The other journal said: "Mr. BROWN was one of Battle Creek's best known and universally esteemed citizens, and his death will be a loss to all. His well-known integrity and business qualities were such that his place among our prominent citizens will be hard to fill."

HIS MASONIC RECORD.

This is our particular province and appropriate theme at this time and to this record we turn with satisfaction and pride.

Brother BROWN received Masonic light in Detroit Lodge, No. 2, Jul 27, 1848; was Crafted August 10, 1847, and Raised September 15, 1847

In 1850 he took an active part in organizing Birmingham Lodge, No 44. On the 9th of January, 1851, the Lodge was chartered, and he wa elected its first Worshipful Master, which office he held when he re moved to Battle Creek, in 1853; and it was under this Mastership tha the writer of this, who had just arrived at age, received the symbol degrees in Masonry. As we journeyed the pathway of life togeth in our labor of love, our Brother was wont to refer to the incident my apprenticeship, and watched with paternal anxiety and solicitu the marked honors conferred upon me by the Craft.

Companion BROWN was exalted to the Degree of Royal Arch M sonry, in Monroe Chapter, No. 1, March 22, 1848, and received Council Degrees in Monroe Council, No. 1.

On the 21st day of January, 1859, he was created a Knight Temp in Peninsular Commandery, No. 8.

Companion BROWN was twice elected M. I. G. M. of the Gra Council of the R. and S. M. for the years 1873 and 1874. In this bra of Masonry our Companion was an enthusiast, and devoted much t and study to place Cryptic Masonry on a sure foundation, to giv prominence and standing; and we believe our Companions will a with us, that Cryptic Masonry in our State is largely indebted fo exalted position among our sister Grand Jurisdictions to the effor Companion BROWN.

On the 19th day of January, 1876, he was elected Grand High P of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of this State. All these Mas

honors our Companion bore with a modesty becoming his sensitive and retired nature; and his death opens to our view the daily lesson of mortality which is being constantly repeated in the glittering palaces of kings, the luxurious homes of the rich, and in the humble cot of the poor, all, all are alike obedient to the mandate of the inexorable messenger-Death! Happiness and misery, affluence and want, are equal before his demands, so that day by day, month by month, and year by year, there disappear from the busy scenes of life the active actors in the grand drama as well as the passive figures of the great stage of human existence.

The terms declared by the Psalmist to be the years of a man had nearly passed by him, when the dread arrest was made. But he had so lived that he did not fear to die; and he looked upon the summons with that fortitude which had characterized his life. "Death to a good man is but passing through a dark entry out of the little dusky room in his Father's home into another that is fair and large, lightsome and glorious-and divinely entertaining."

And we may supplement this happy thought with the observation of an old Greek philosopher : 'No evil is honorable; but death is honorable; therefore is death not evil."

Companion BROWN was sincere and constant in his friendships; open, manly, frank and candid, and to these virtues were united all the gentleness of a loving nature. His family have sustained an irreparable loss, and no one can realize the deep significance of this expression who has never experienced it. We need not go into the sanctuary of the family to find mourners. While there attending the funeral we found the old in the streets of his home with tearful cheek and broken spirit exclaim : 'We didn't think we were going to lose Mr. BROWN SO

soon!"

In his death our Order has sustained a great loss, and our only consolation is in the belief that our loss is his eternal gain.

"So one by one the dear old faces fade,

Hands waive their farewell while beckoning us

Across the river all must pass alo.e."

Your Committee therefore recommend that a suitable memorial page be set apart in our Proceedings to perpetuate his memory.

All of which is fraternally submitted.

HUGH MCCURDY,

For the Committee.

INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS.

The M. E. Grand High Priest called Past Grand High Priest MCCURDY to the Chair, with a request that he install the officers elect, which he proceeded to do with the assistance of Past Grand High Priest SAWYER, acting as Grand Marshall, who, after the installation, proceeded to make public proclamation that the officers were duly installed in accordance with the ancient custom.

RESOLUTIONS.

Comp. JAMES N. DAVIS offered the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:

Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Chapter be, and they are hereby tendered to Past Grand High Priest SAMUEL H. NORTON, for the able and courteous manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of this Grand Body during its session; and that the Grand Secretary be instructed to procure and present to Comp. SAMUEL H. NORTON, a Past Grand High Priest's Jewel on behalf of this Grand Chapter, as a token of our appreciation of his services.

Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Body are due, and they are hereby tendered to Comp. WM. P. INNES, for the correct manner in which he has kept the transactions of this Grand Chapter and for his untiring energy in the performance of his duties as Grand Secretary.

Resolved, That the sum of $50 be appropriated to repay the Past Grand High Priest for expenses incurred by him in the discharge of his duties during the year.

Comp. Wм. DUNHAM offered the following, which was unanimously adopted:

Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Chapter are due, and the same are hereby tendered to the Companions of the city of East Saginaw for their kind and courteous treatment to us during our stay in their midst, and to Companions CHARLES F. SHAW, H. B RONEY, F. F. THOMPSON, and EDWIN SAUNDERS, composing the quartette, for the great musical treat given to us as a Grand Chapter.

STANDING COMMITTEES.

The Grand High Priest announced the following Companions as members of the Standing Committees:

Finance:

JOSEPH CLARK, Monroe, No. 22.
R. C. HATHEWAY, Ionia, No. 14.
WM. B. WILSON, Hillsdale, No. 18.
Returns of Subordinates:

WM. DUNHAM, Manistee, No. 65.

L. A. ROGERS, Grand Rapids, No. 7.
L. G. RUTHERFORD, Oceana, No. 56.

Foreign Correspondence:

WM. P. INNES, P. G. H. P., Grand Rapids, No. 7.
ALBERT K. ROOF, Lyons. No. 60.

E. M. ADAMS, Genesee, No. 29.

APPOINTED OFFICERS.

The Grand High Priest then announced the following Com

panions appointed to the several named offices:

Grand Stewards:

JAMES H. CUMMINS, Holly, No. 80.

ROBERT J. KELLEY, Thunder Bay, No. 74.

Grand Sentinel :

WM. V. GRIFFITH, Monroe, No. 1.

CLOSING.

No further business appearing, the Grand High Priest proceeded to close the Grand Chapter in ample form, with solemn prayer by the Grand Chaplain.

WM. P. INNES,

Grand Secretary.

SPECIAL REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RETURNS.

To the Grand Chapter R. A. Masons of the State of Michigan :

Your Committee on Returns have received from the Representatives of the following Chapters, the amounts set opposite their respective numbers, in payment of deficiencies occurring in their returns :

They have refunded to those Chapters which have overpaid, as fol

NOTE-The Thirty-third Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Michigan, will be held in the City of FLINT, commencing on the third Tuesday in January, A. D. 1882, A. I. 2412, at 12 o'clock M., being the 17th day of said month.