M. W. S. — Since Masonry has experienced such dire

calamities, it is our duty. Very Excellent and Perfect
Princes, to endeavour by renewed labour to repair our
loss, and may the benign influence of Faith, Hope, and
Charity prosper our endeavours to recover the lost WORD,

for which purpose I declare this Chapter of Rose

Croix duly opened in the name of the Great E — .