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Freemasonry In India.
known as the " Scottish Freemasons' Benevolent Society in India , " for the relief of destitute Freemasons , their widows , and the education of their orphan children . But these semi-public charities afford only an indication of the good work that is always being constantly
though secretly , performed . It would be probably impossible to arrive at even an approximate number of Freemasons in India . But tho twelve Lodges in Bombay city have 400 subscribing members - , while it is believed that about ten times that number have passed through the
Lodges at various times , and are still more or less interested in Freemasonry . This gives us 4000 Freemasons in Bombay ; and if the same ratio holds good throughout India , we shall in the 110 Lodges have 3 , 737 subscribing members , and a total of 37 , 370 Freemasons . But this is ,
of course , a very rough surmise . Still , considering the amount of good they do , and considering also that no charge of disloyalty or irreligion , has ever been brought against this small but influential body of men , it is difficult to see why they were signalled out for attack by Bishop Meurin in his now famous pastoral . —Times of India .
On Wednesday was dedicated , at Weston Super Mare , the new building erected by the St . Kew Lodge , No . 1222 . It has been built from the desiens of Messrs . Hans Price
and Wooler , architects of Weston , and is in the late Tudor st yle . It is built entirely of Bath stone , and will prove not only nseful as a Masonic Hall , but an additional ornament to the town . Over the main entrance is a recessed and
canopied niche , wherein stands a sculptured figure in Ketton stone , of the patron Saint of the Lodge , St Kew , the work of Bro . Harry Hems , of Exeter . The internal arrangements , planned by Bro . Wooler , are most complete , and reflect the greatest credit on his skill and taste . There was
a very itrong and influential gathering of the brethren from all parts of Somersetshire , no doubt owing to the fact that the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , was to have performed the ceremony of Dedication . However , his Lordship was unable to be present , and his place was taken b y Bro . Else , Deputy P . G . M .
Sir Harcourt Y . Bempde-Johnstone , Bart , P . G . Warden of England , has been raised to the peerage by the title of Baron Derwent of Hackness , County of Yorkshire .
Emblematic Lodge of Instruction , No , 1321 . — This Lodge of Instruction met at its new quarters , Bro . Swallow ' s , tho Goat and Star , Swallow-street , Repent-street , W ., on Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., when the ceremony of Installation was very ably rehearsed by Bro . Docker , for the first time , and to whom a vote of thanks
was recorded on the minutes . At the meeting last Wednesday evening , the ceremony of the first degree was rehearsed by Bro . Kirkaldy , and some of the sections worked by Bro . W . 0 . Smith . It was announced that an inaugural supper wonld take place on the Inst Wednesday in this month , presided over by Bro . Cottebrune P . 6 . P ., sopported by Bros . Shand W . M . and Docker P . M .
Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 1278 . — Held at the Lamb Tavern , opposite Bethnal Green Jnnction , en Wednesday , 5 th inst . Bros . Clements W . M ., Clark S . W ., Brittain J . W ., Bonner S . D ., Chitson J . D ., Anderson I . 6 ., W . Mnsto P . M . Pre . ceptov , Hand Hon . Secretary •, Bros . Stewart , Christian , Ford ,
Hammond , Stnrtevnnt . Lodge was opened by the W . M ., and tho minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Hammond candidate . Bro . Christian worked the first , second , and third sections of the lectnro , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Clark was elected W . M . for next week , Lodge was closed in due fovm , and adjourned .
Friars Lodge of Instruction , Ho . 1349 . —Held at Bro Pavitt's , Liverpool Arms , Barking-road , E , on Tuesday , 27 th ultimo , Bro . Myers W . M ., Smith S . W ., Cope J . W ., Ives I . G . arid acting Sec . also Bros . Johnson , Day , Willoughby , Wat kins , McGeorgp , Pan ' tt , & e Lodge was opened , and the minutes of previous meeting were mir
and confirmed . It being the fourth Tnesday in the month , in accordance with the Bye-Laws , sections only were worked , as follows : — First Lectnro : —First section , Bro . Ives ; second , Watkins ; third , Pavitt ; fourth , Johnson ; fifth , Smith , sixth Pnvitr . Bro . Smith was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week , and nil Mapor . io business being over , Lodge wa 3 regularly closed , and adjourned till Tuesday , the 4 th inst .
On Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., Bro . Smith W . M ., Johnson S . W ., Myer « J . W ., Pavitt " j . P ., McGcorge I . G .., Mnsto P . M . Preceptor ; also Bros Bailey , Cope , Watkins , Pro :-ser , Ac . After pi-pl minniius tie- ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Dm , Bailey candidate . Bro . M pv ^ assisted by the bvothren , worked the first nod second sections of the
lecture . Bro . Johnson was elected W . M . for the ensuing W' <(> 1 < . It was announced that , according to tho By-Laws , tho Fifteen Section . ' are to be worked in this Lodge of Instruction on Ttiesdny , tho 25 'h instant , when we hope to see a good muster of brethren . Lodge wu = regularly closed , and adjourned till the 11 th inst .
Prov. G. Lodge Of N. And E. Yorkshire.
PROV . G . LODGE OF N . AND E . YORKSHIRE .
rFIE Annnal Meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of the North and East Ridings was held on Wednesday , at the Town Hall , Hull , by tho permission of the Right Worshipful the Mayor . There was a largo attendance of members from the twenty-seven Lodges of the Province , all the Lodges being represented . The Board of Benevolence met prior to the Provincial Grand Lodge , and was
presided over by tho Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland . Various sums of money were voted to the relief of worthy applicants . Tho Provincial Grand Lodge , upon the invitation of the Kingston Lodge , No . 1010 , was held in the reception room . The Right Wor . Provincial Grand Master of the North and East Ridings , the Earl of Zetland , was supported on the dais by the D . P . G . M . J . P . Bell , M . D .,
J . P ., C 8 yke * . M . P ., P . S . G . W ., G . W . Woodall , J . P ., P . S G . W ., G . Bohn , CO ., P . P . G . Reg ., J . W . Taylor , M . D ., P . G . S . W ., Yery Rev . the Dean of York , the Rev . H . Greeves , M . A ., P . G . Chaplaio , Rev . E . L . H . Tow P . G . Chaplain , S . Moseley P . P . S . G . W .. E . W . Thorp W . M . 1010 , M . C . Peck Prov . Grand See , Alderman C . Wells , Alderman Atkinson , J . P ., Alderman Seaton J . P ., and R . W . Hollon Provincial Grand Treasurer .
Bro . Dr . Ivor Murray P . G . W . occupied the chair of Senior Warden , and Bro . J . S . Cumberland P . G . J . W . the Junior Warden ' s chair . Bro . R . Hnntley performed the duties of Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies , and Bro . James Pyburn , M . D ., P . P . G . Reg ., acted as Organist . There were several notices of motion on the paperwh / eh were disposed of .
, The Provincial Grand Lodge then formed in procession to Holy Trinity Church . The Lodges were marshalled in the Town Hall , in front of which and along the line of route a htrge crowd assembled . The Provincial Grand Lodge was preceded by the Mayor and Cor . poration , in iheir robes , and was attended by the bands of the Police Forco and tho second East York Artillery Volunteers . The sermon
was preached by the Very Rev . Dr . Arthur Purey-Cnst , Grand Chaplain of England . The lessons were read by the Rev . H . Greeves , M . A ., Provincial Grand Chaplain , Vicar of Wistow , and the Rev . H . W . Kemp , B . A ., Past Provincial Grand Chaplain , Master of the Hnll Charter Honse . A collection was then made , amonnting to £ 32 13 s 9 d , which will
be divided b tween tho Holy Trinity Church Restoration Fund and the Masonic Charities . On leaving the chnrch the procession reformed and returned to the Town Hnll , when tbe Prov . Grand Master received the fees of benevo' ence of the various Lodges in the Province , after which Earl Zetl nd appointed and installed the following brethren as Prov . Grand Officers for the ensning year , viz :
Bro . W . B . Richardson 200 - - Prov . Grand Senior Warden Captain Jackson 643 - - „ Junior Warden Rev . W . Booth 630 - - „ Chaplain Rev . W . Chilman 1040- - „ W . H . Cowper 18 * 18 - - „ Registrar
M . C . Peck 250 . . . „ Secretary R . W . Hollon 236- •- „ Treasurer F . W . Thorp 1010 - - „ Senior Deacon G . Wilson 57 - - - ) i Junior Deacon A . Dvsnn 1618 ... „ Supt . of Works W . H . Gainforth 236 - - „ Dir . of Ceremonies
W . Peacock 200 - - - „ Assist . Dir . of Cer . W . Stnniland 566 - „ Sword Bearer R . Davison * 02 - * . „ Organist W . Eraser 1760 ... „ Pursuivant W . T . Harrison 561 - - „ Assist . Pursuivant F . J . Lambert 1010 - - „ Tyler J . Lowe 57 - ii »
The Dean of York was thanked for his able sermon , and was asked to permit its publication . The Dean replied that ho had delivered tbe sermon for the Prov . Grand Lodge , and it was quite at their service . A banquet was afterwards held at the Public Rooms , Jarrett-street ,
where the Right Hon . Earl of Zetland presided , he was supported by the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Dr . Bell , the Very Rev . the Dean of York , Sir Charles Legard , Colonel Prickett , the Worstipful Masters of the Hull Lodges , and many Present and Past Provincial Officers of the Kiding . The usual Masonic toasts were dnly given .
New Sadlers Wells Theatre opens this evening ( Saturday ) , under tho management of Bro . P . B . Chatterton , with a new drama from the pen of Mr . Leopold Lewis , author ot "The Bolls , " & e . & c , entitled "The Foundlings . " We
are under the impression that Bro . Chatterton was connected with the Wells in the palmy days of the late Messrs . Phelps and Greenwood , but , be this as it may , we take this opportunity of expressing nnr hcnrliost good , wishes for tho success of Bro . Chatterton ' s administration .
Bro . C . Smith , P . M . Ivy Lodge , No . 1441 , and member of the Caxtwi Lodjre , No . 1853 , informs ns that he no iono-er has the control of the Masonic column in the Sunilny Times . Wc regret the services of Brother Smith will items
thiis he lost to the Masonic world , as many of the he has given from time to time have been of great interest . Wc can bnt hope that should our esteemed brother feel disposed again to take up the subject he may find some other medium in which to exercise his talents .
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Freemasonry In India.
known as the " Scottish Freemasons' Benevolent Society in India , " for the relief of destitute Freemasons , their widows , and the education of their orphan children . But these semi-public charities afford only an indication of the good work that is always being constantly
though secretly , performed . It would be probably impossible to arrive at even an approximate number of Freemasons in India . But tho twelve Lodges in Bombay city have 400 subscribing members - , while it is believed that about ten times that number have passed through the
Lodges at various times , and are still more or less interested in Freemasonry . This gives us 4000 Freemasons in Bombay ; and if the same ratio holds good throughout India , we shall in the 110 Lodges have 3 , 737 subscribing members , and a total of 37 , 370 Freemasons . But this is ,
of course , a very rough surmise . Still , considering the amount of good they do , and considering also that no charge of disloyalty or irreligion , has ever been brought against this small but influential body of men , it is difficult to see why they were signalled out for attack by Bishop Meurin in his now famous pastoral . —Times of India .
On Wednesday was dedicated , at Weston Super Mare , the new building erected by the St . Kew Lodge , No . 1222 . It has been built from the desiens of Messrs . Hans Price
and Wooler , architects of Weston , and is in the late Tudor st yle . It is built entirely of Bath stone , and will prove not only nseful as a Masonic Hall , but an additional ornament to the town . Over the main entrance is a recessed and
canopied niche , wherein stands a sculptured figure in Ketton stone , of the patron Saint of the Lodge , St Kew , the work of Bro . Harry Hems , of Exeter . The internal arrangements , planned by Bro . Wooler , are most complete , and reflect the greatest credit on his skill and taste . There was
a very itrong and influential gathering of the brethren from all parts of Somersetshire , no doubt owing to the fact that the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , was to have performed the ceremony of Dedication . However , his Lordship was unable to be present , and his place was taken b y Bro . Else , Deputy P . G . M .
Sir Harcourt Y . Bempde-Johnstone , Bart , P . G . Warden of England , has been raised to the peerage by the title of Baron Derwent of Hackness , County of Yorkshire .
Emblematic Lodge of Instruction , No , 1321 . — This Lodge of Instruction met at its new quarters , Bro . Swallow ' s , tho Goat and Star , Swallow-street , Repent-street , W ., on Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., when the ceremony of Installation was very ably rehearsed by Bro . Docker , for the first time , and to whom a vote of thanks
was recorded on the minutes . At the meeting last Wednesday evening , the ceremony of the first degree was rehearsed by Bro . Kirkaldy , and some of the sections worked by Bro . W . 0 . Smith . It was announced that an inaugural supper wonld take place on the Inst Wednesday in this month , presided over by Bro . Cottebrune P . 6 . P ., sopported by Bros . Shand W . M . and Docker P . M .
Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 1278 . — Held at the Lamb Tavern , opposite Bethnal Green Jnnction , en Wednesday , 5 th inst . Bros . Clements W . M ., Clark S . W ., Brittain J . W ., Bonner S . D ., Chitson J . D ., Anderson I . 6 ., W . Mnsto P . M . Pre . ceptov , Hand Hon . Secretary •, Bros . Stewart , Christian , Ford ,
Hammond , Stnrtevnnt . Lodge was opened by the W . M ., and tho minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Hammond candidate . Bro . Christian worked the first , second , and third sections of the lectnro , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Clark was elected W . M . for next week , Lodge was closed in due fovm , and adjourned .
Friars Lodge of Instruction , Ho . 1349 . —Held at Bro Pavitt's , Liverpool Arms , Barking-road , E , on Tuesday , 27 th ultimo , Bro . Myers W . M ., Smith S . W ., Cope J . W ., Ives I . G . arid acting Sec . also Bros . Johnson , Day , Willoughby , Wat kins , McGeorgp , Pan ' tt , & e Lodge was opened , and the minutes of previous meeting were mir
and confirmed . It being the fourth Tnesday in the month , in accordance with the Bye-Laws , sections only were worked , as follows : — First Lectnro : —First section , Bro . Ives ; second , Watkins ; third , Pavitt ; fourth , Johnson ; fifth , Smith , sixth Pnvitr . Bro . Smith was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week , and nil Mapor . io business being over , Lodge wa 3 regularly closed , and adjourned till Tuesday , the 4 th inst .
On Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., Bro . Smith W . M ., Johnson S . W ., Myer « J . W ., Pavitt " j . P ., McGcorge I . G .., Mnsto P . M . Preceptor ; also Bros Bailey , Cope , Watkins , Pro :-ser , Ac . After pi-pl minniius tie- ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Dm , Bailey candidate . Bro . M pv ^ assisted by the bvothren , worked the first nod second sections of the
lecture . Bro . Johnson was elected W . M . for the ensuing W' <(> 1 < . It was announced that , according to tho By-Laws , tho Fifteen Section . ' are to be worked in this Lodge of Instruction on Ttiesdny , tho 25 'h instant , when we hope to see a good muster of brethren . Lodge wu = regularly closed , and adjourned till the 11 th inst .
Prov. G. Lodge Of N. And E. Yorkshire.
PROV . G . LODGE OF N . AND E . YORKSHIRE .
rFIE Annnal Meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of the North and East Ridings was held on Wednesday , at the Town Hall , Hull , by tho permission of the Right Worshipful the Mayor . There was a largo attendance of members from the twenty-seven Lodges of the Province , all the Lodges being represented . The Board of Benevolence met prior to the Provincial Grand Lodge , and was
presided over by tho Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland . Various sums of money were voted to the relief of worthy applicants . Tho Provincial Grand Lodge , upon the invitation of the Kingston Lodge , No . 1010 , was held in the reception room . The Right Wor . Provincial Grand Master of the North and East Ridings , the Earl of Zetland , was supported on the dais by the D . P . G . M . J . P . Bell , M . D .,
J . P ., C 8 yke * . M . P ., P . S . G . W ., G . W . Woodall , J . P ., P . S G . W ., G . Bohn , CO ., P . P . G . Reg ., J . W . Taylor , M . D ., P . G . S . W ., Yery Rev . the Dean of York , the Rev . H . Greeves , M . A ., P . G . Chaplaio , Rev . E . L . H . Tow P . G . Chaplain , S . Moseley P . P . S . G . W .. E . W . Thorp W . M . 1010 , M . C . Peck Prov . Grand See , Alderman C . Wells , Alderman Atkinson , J . P ., Alderman Seaton J . P ., and R . W . Hollon Provincial Grand Treasurer .
Bro . Dr . Ivor Murray P . G . W . occupied the chair of Senior Warden , and Bro . J . S . Cumberland P . G . J . W . the Junior Warden ' s chair . Bro . R . Hnntley performed the duties of Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies , and Bro . James Pyburn , M . D ., P . P . G . Reg ., acted as Organist . There were several notices of motion on the paperwh / eh were disposed of .
, The Provincial Grand Lodge then formed in procession to Holy Trinity Church . The Lodges were marshalled in the Town Hall , in front of which and along the line of route a htrge crowd assembled . The Provincial Grand Lodge was preceded by the Mayor and Cor . poration , in iheir robes , and was attended by the bands of the Police Forco and tho second East York Artillery Volunteers . The sermon
was preached by the Very Rev . Dr . Arthur Purey-Cnst , Grand Chaplain of England . The lessons were read by the Rev . H . Greeves , M . A ., Provincial Grand Chaplain , Vicar of Wistow , and the Rev . H . W . Kemp , B . A ., Past Provincial Grand Chaplain , Master of the Hnll Charter Honse . A collection was then made , amonnting to £ 32 13 s 9 d , which will
be divided b tween tho Holy Trinity Church Restoration Fund and the Masonic Charities . On leaving the chnrch the procession reformed and returned to the Town Hnll , when tbe Prov . Grand Master received the fees of benevo' ence of the various Lodges in the Province , after which Earl Zetl nd appointed and installed the following brethren as Prov . Grand Officers for the ensning year , viz :
Bro . W . B . Richardson 200 - - Prov . Grand Senior Warden Captain Jackson 643 - - „ Junior Warden Rev . W . Booth 630 - - „ Chaplain Rev . W . Chilman 1040- - „ W . H . Cowper 18 * 18 - - „ Registrar
M . C . Peck 250 . . . „ Secretary R . W . Hollon 236- •- „ Treasurer F . W . Thorp 1010 - - „ Senior Deacon G . Wilson 57 - - - ) i Junior Deacon A . Dvsnn 1618 ... „ Supt . of Works W . H . Gainforth 236 - - „ Dir . of Ceremonies
W . Peacock 200 - - - „ Assist . Dir . of Cer . W . Stnniland 566 - „ Sword Bearer R . Davison * 02 - * . „ Organist W . Eraser 1760 ... „ Pursuivant W . T . Harrison 561 - - „ Assist . Pursuivant F . J . Lambert 1010 - - „ Tyler J . Lowe 57 - ii »
The Dean of York was thanked for his able sermon , and was asked to permit its publication . The Dean replied that ho had delivered tbe sermon for the Prov . Grand Lodge , and it was quite at their service . A banquet was afterwards held at the Public Rooms , Jarrett-street ,
where the Right Hon . Earl of Zetland presided , he was supported by the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Dr . Bell , the Very Rev . the Dean of York , Sir Charles Legard , Colonel Prickett , the Worstipful Masters of the Hull Lodges , and many Present and Past Provincial Officers of the Kiding . The usual Masonic toasts were dnly given .
New Sadlers Wells Theatre opens this evening ( Saturday ) , under tho management of Bro . P . B . Chatterton , with a new drama from the pen of Mr . Leopold Lewis , author ot "The Bolls , " & e . & c , entitled "The Foundlings . " We
are under the impression that Bro . Chatterton was connected with the Wells in the palmy days of the late Messrs . Phelps and Greenwood , but , be this as it may , we take this opportunity of expressing nnr hcnrliost good , wishes for tho success of Bro . Chatterton ' s administration .
Bro . C . Smith , P . M . Ivy Lodge , No . 1441 , and member of the Caxtwi Lodjre , No . 1853 , informs ns that he no iono-er has the control of the Masonic column in the Sunilny Times . Wc regret the services of Brother Smith will items
thiis he lost to the Masonic world , as many of the he has given from time to time have been of great interest . Wc can bnt hope that should our esteemed brother feel disposed again to take up the subject he may find some other medium in which to exercise his talents .