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The Magazines Of The Month
be found exhibiting tho same degree of merit as has beeu noticeable in all previous numbers . There is an excellent Coloured Engraving as frontispiece , the subject being a passage from the 2 nd Chapter of St . Luke ' s Gospel , while most of the other illustrations aro worthy of tho periodical in which they appear , " For what wo are about to receive , " being capitally drawn .
In No . 5 of The Countries of the World , wo find oursolver gradually leaving the Arctic Regions for a loss northern latitude , tbe latter scenes lying iu British North America , ancl introducing ns to life in Columbia aud among tho Trappers ou Lake Superior . Tho illustrations , like the letter-press , are worthy of all praise .
Tho London Magazine is a new candidate for popular favour , having mado its first appearance only at tho commencement of the present month . Tho majority of tho contents are to our liking . In particular , tho article on " Tho North Pole , " by Mr . F . Whymper and a very chatty critical paper by tho London Lounge , have greatly
pleased us . But these , though the contributions that havo taken our fancy tho most , aro far from being the only ones that are worth reading . Wo wish the London well . If its programme in the future is up to the standard of the opening number , wo see no reason why ifc shonld nofc prosper .
Bombay
BOMBAY
Caledonia Lodge , No . 490 S . C . —A regular monthly meeting of this flourishing and influential Lodge was held in the Scottish Masonic Hall , Cumballa Hill , on " St . Andrew's Eve , " under the Hiram of the R . W . Master , Bro . George B . Thomson , who was supported on tho dais by R . W . P . Master Bro . Freeborn—one of tho most energetic , indefatigable , and enthusiastic Craftsmen in Western
India , and whose Masonic career deserves to find a place in the gallery of tho " t Masonic Portraits , " —and by R . W . P . M . Bro . McClumpha . Tho " work" of the evening was of a most gratifying character , embracing the affiliation of several well-known and worthily recommended brethren , aud the passing and raising of two members of the Craft . It would bo supererogatory to comment on the aplomb
with which the R . W . Master acquitted himself on this occasion . Working the sublime degree for tho first time during his tenure of office , R . W . Bro . Thomson at onco gave evidence that he had carefully studied and thoroughly mastered tho details in all their pristine purity ancl solemnity . He rendered the whole ceremony most effectively ; and the staid and most impressive manner in which
he described that immemorial legend of antiquity , enthralled the attention of all present . The R . W . Master was ably supported by his Wardens and Deacons—gentlemen who havo secured the respect and esteem of all their confreres . A happy aud judicious division of labour partially relieved tbe W . M ., and afforded the Wardens the pleasing duty of presenting tho working tools , ancl delivering tho charge to the
newly-raised brethren . It must bo acknowledged that , during a lengthened experience of the working of Freemasonry in Scotland , Ireland , and India , I have never witnessed the sublime degree so thoroughly carried ont in all its minutiai . Business , or rather , to speak by the card , " Lodgo work , " being most satisfactorily completed in lovo , peace , and unity , about half-past eight p . m ., the
members and the visiting brethren , by invitation of the R . W . Master , retired from " labour to refreshment . " Tho banquet was sumptuous and rccherchi , as everything appertaining to Lodge " Caledonia , " invariably is ; for it " bears the bell away " amongst our Craft Lodges of Western India . The usual toasts of obligation were duly proposed , ancl the health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Patron of tho Ancient
Order , was received , as it always is , most cordially . The good folks at home little know with what feelings of veneration aud respect the whole Royal Family are regarded out here in the far Orient . As au illustration of this , I may mention that when present as the guest of tho R . W . M . of one of our Parsec Lodges , a few evenings previously , I was delighted to observe the enthusiasm , as
universal as it was sincere , with which Her Majesty ' s name , in connectiou with the Craft , was received . Tho " welkin rang again" with the plaudits of the brethren , who vied with each other in giving utterance to their pent-up feelings of loyalty and devotion to the throne which our beloved Queen graces and adorns with all the virtues of womanhood . It was a scene which
my feeble pen fails to ponrtray iu language commensurate with the occasion . And hero , par parenthese , I may say that a moro attached and appreciative cntad of British subjects does not exist throughout that vast empire , " On which tho sun never sets , " than the Parsees of Bombay , ancl especially amongst those fortunate and favoured ones who have boon admitted within the portals of Freemasonry , for
they are truo to the core . But I have somewhat digressed , so reraicms a nos liioutons . I must state that , at the banquet table of Lodge Caledonia , the R . W . Master was as equally iu his moment as vwthin the tylcd adytum of the LoJge . Congenial , suave . > ind courteous , he endeavoured to render : Ji happy around him , am ! I ' s efforts wero crowned with success . Ho never flagged nor fa'J-. ved ; ho
had an apropos aud happy word for every one , and cen . ented the feelings of all by hia sage words , fortuitously uttered with Masonic pith and ven-e . The toast of tho " Visitiug Brethren" was responded to by W . Bro . McCItnnpha , who , in returning thanks for tho strangers present , availed himself of tho opportunity to congratulate tho Lodge on possessing a R . W . Master aud Officers who not only enjoyed
tueir entire confidence , but wero so thoroughly efficient in the performance of their respective duties . After participating iu the enjoyment of a well-spent evening , tho brethren separated , about 11 p . m ., many of them hoping to hold hi gh festival at the Masonic banquet to bo given on St . Andrew ' s Day , under the auspices of the R . AV . Grand Master of all Asia , Bro . Morland , which ifc was anticipated would be a great success . —Communicated ,
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The regular meeting of the Committee of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was held on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , Bro . Lieufc .-Col . Creaton , V . P ., in the chair . Bro . James Terry , Secretary , read the minutes , which were confirmed .
It was announced that the total receipts for the year 1876 wero £ 12 , 54015 s 7 d . Messrs . Halls had sent in twenty-six sacks of coal , which were gratefully acknowledged . The Secretary informed the brethren of the entertainment given at the Institution , and that Bro . W . Hale had presented
every male annuitant with half a pound of tobacco , and every female with half a pound of tea . Bro . Fowler presented a case of whiskey ; Bros . Webb and Legge a bottle of whiskey to each male and female resident ; Bro . Hunter had given a barrel of ale . Bro . Terry also
gratefully acknowledged the valuable services rendered by Bro . Dr . Strong , who had been presented with an elegant gold locket and microscope , while Mrs . Strong had received a gold locket , these gifts being subscribed for by the residents at the Institution . It was resolved to rent a field of 6 i
acres , adjoining the Institution , on a lease of four or seven years , Avith the option of purchase on the death of the present proprietor , who is very aged . The deaths of eight males and two females was announced ; thirty-eight male candidates and thirty-four female candidates were placed
on the list of candidates , there being eight vacancies for males , and two for females . After a vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to the Chairman , the meeting was adjourned until the following month . There were
present Bros . S . Rawson , C . A . Cottebruno , J . Brett , T . Cubifct , J . Constable , G . Bolton , H . Muggeridge , Griffiths Smith , F . Adlard , J . Newton , H . G . Warren , J . G . Stevens , W . Stephens , J . A . Farnfield , W . Hale , W . Hilton , C . E . Lacey , Dr . Erasmus Wilson , H . M . Levy , & c .
Scotch Meetings
SCOTCH MEETINGS
Kilwinning Lodge , No . 4 , Glasgow . —Held its first meeting for 1877 , on Wendesday , the 10 th January , in the New Masonio Hall , Dumbarton-road . Bro . It . Thorburn R . W . M . in tho chair , supported by Bros . R . Prout I . P . M ., J . Dixon D . M ., G . Holmes S . M ., R . Jamison acting S . W ., McNaughtou J . W ., Jas . McKeand Treasurer ancl J . McNair Secretary . There was a good attendance both of members and visitors , among whom we noticed Bros . Harsh and Dina
of No . 3 bis , Wheeler and Higgins of 73 , T . M . Campbell P . M . 408 and a large deputation from Sfc . Vincent 553 . There were six gentlemen proposed for initiation , and 10 for affiliation as joining membe rs ; two of the latter being present were duly affiliated by tho R . W . M . The S . W . elect , Bro . Orr , as well as the S . B . and B . B . being now present , Bro . Thorburn asked Bro . Wheelor as ho had previously installed tho rest of the office bearers , to complete the work ; this was done , and after somo private business , tho Lodge was closed .
St . Andrew ' s Chapter , Ho . 69 . —Held its regular meeting in St . Clair ' s Hall , Glasgow , on the 9 th insfc ., at 7 o ' clock . Comp . T . M . Campbell Z , proceeded to open a Mark Lodge . Bro . J . M'Innis S . W ., J . Brand J . W ., who advanced Bro . William Ferguson , of Lodge 510 to that degree . A Lodge of tho Most Excellent Masters was then opened , and Comp . Wheeler Z . of 73 , conferred tho degrees of
Excellent and Super excellent Master on six candidates for St . Andrew , and one for the Rosslyn No . 119 . The Chapter was then opened withT . M . Campbell Z ., G . W . Wheeler IL , R . Prout J ., T . Blackwood T ., J . Fash S . E ., J . M'Innis 1 st S ., R . Bland 2 nd S ., and Capt . Stark 3 rd S ., exalted five candidates for St . Andrew ' s , and one for the Rosslyn Chapter , in his usual faultless style . Comp . Thaller Z . of 119 P . G . C .
thanked the Chapter for having giveu these two degrees to his candidates . Comp . Campbell expressed tho pleasure he experienced in being able to assist a sister Chapter , and also hia gratification afc being so well supported , as on this occasion , by the Principals and Past Principals of other Chapters . P . G . officers Comp . Wheeler Z . 73 P . G . S . N ., Thaller Z . 119 P . G . C , William Dobbie P . Z . 119 , aud Comp . Park P . Z . 122 , were present .
Caledonian Railway Lodge , Ho . 354 . —Held its regular meeting on Wednesday . In the absence of tho Master , Bro . John Harley S . M . opened the Lodgo , with Bros . Jas . Harley S . W ., Wm . Anderson J . W ., when Mr . W . J . Gray and Alex . Livinstone wero duly initiated by Bro . J . Fyfo D . M . of 465 . The 2 nd degree was then worked by Bro . Harley , after which the Lodgo was raised , ancl two brethren were raised to the sublime degree by Bro . J . Mclniiis R . W . M . 408 . Commercial Lodge , JWo . 360 . —Held an emergency meeting in their own hall , 30 Hope-street , Glasgow , on Saturday , when there were three candidates for initiation , one from tho Marie Stuart 541 . Tho ceremony was worked by Bro . Jules Erode I . P . M . of 541 . Tho Fellow Craft was then worked by Bro . J . M . Olive D . M ., after which Bro . Lamb raised one brother to the sublime degree of M . M . All the ceremonies were worked with that excellence which has placed the Commercial in the first rank of Glasgow Lodges . The working of each of the brethren in the several degrees being perfect .
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The Magazines Of The Month
be found exhibiting tho same degree of merit as has beeu noticeable in all previous numbers . There is an excellent Coloured Engraving as frontispiece , the subject being a passage from the 2 nd Chapter of St . Luke ' s Gospel , while most of the other illustrations aro worthy of tho periodical in which they appear , " For what wo are about to receive , " being capitally drawn .
In No . 5 of The Countries of the World , wo find oursolver gradually leaving the Arctic Regions for a loss northern latitude , tbe latter scenes lying iu British North America , ancl introducing ns to life in Columbia aud among tho Trappers ou Lake Superior . Tho illustrations , like the letter-press , are worthy of all praise .
Tho London Magazine is a new candidate for popular favour , having mado its first appearance only at tho commencement of the present month . Tho majority of tho contents are to our liking . In particular , tho article on " Tho North Pole , " by Mr . F . Whymper and a very chatty critical paper by tho London Lounge , have greatly
pleased us . But these , though the contributions that havo taken our fancy tho most , aro far from being the only ones that are worth reading . Wo wish the London well . If its programme in the future is up to the standard of the opening number , wo see no reason why ifc shonld nofc prosper .
Bombay
BOMBAY
Caledonia Lodge , No . 490 S . C . —A regular monthly meeting of this flourishing and influential Lodge was held in the Scottish Masonic Hall , Cumballa Hill , on " St . Andrew's Eve , " under the Hiram of the R . W . Master , Bro . George B . Thomson , who was supported on tho dais by R . W . P . Master Bro . Freeborn—one of tho most energetic , indefatigable , and enthusiastic Craftsmen in Western
India , and whose Masonic career deserves to find a place in the gallery of tho " t Masonic Portraits , " —and by R . W . P . M . Bro . McClumpha . Tho " work" of the evening was of a most gratifying character , embracing the affiliation of several well-known and worthily recommended brethren , aud the passing and raising of two members of the Craft . It would bo supererogatory to comment on the aplomb
with which the R . W . Master acquitted himself on this occasion . Working the sublime degree for tho first time during his tenure of office , R . W . Bro . Thomson at onco gave evidence that he had carefully studied and thoroughly mastered tho details in all their pristine purity ancl solemnity . He rendered the whole ceremony most effectively ; and the staid and most impressive manner in which
he described that immemorial legend of antiquity , enthralled the attention of all present . The R . W . Master was ably supported by his Wardens and Deacons—gentlemen who havo secured the respect and esteem of all their confreres . A happy aud judicious division of labour partially relieved tbe W . M ., and afforded the Wardens the pleasing duty of presenting tho working tools , ancl delivering tho charge to the
newly-raised brethren . It must bo acknowledged that , during a lengthened experience of the working of Freemasonry in Scotland , Ireland , and India , I have never witnessed the sublime degree so thoroughly carried ont in all its minutiai . Business , or rather , to speak by the card , " Lodgo work , " being most satisfactorily completed in lovo , peace , and unity , about half-past eight p . m ., the
members and the visiting brethren , by invitation of the R . W . Master , retired from " labour to refreshment . " Tho banquet was sumptuous and rccherchi , as everything appertaining to Lodge " Caledonia , " invariably is ; for it " bears the bell away " amongst our Craft Lodges of Western India . The usual toasts of obligation were duly proposed , ancl the health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Patron of tho Ancient
Order , was received , as it always is , most cordially . The good folks at home little know with what feelings of veneration aud respect the whole Royal Family are regarded out here in the far Orient . As au illustration of this , I may mention that when present as the guest of tho R . W . M . of one of our Parsec Lodges , a few evenings previously , I was delighted to observe the enthusiasm , as
universal as it was sincere , with which Her Majesty ' s name , in connectiou with the Craft , was received . Tho " welkin rang again" with the plaudits of the brethren , who vied with each other in giving utterance to their pent-up feelings of loyalty and devotion to the throne which our beloved Queen graces and adorns with all the virtues of womanhood . It was a scene which
my feeble pen fails to ponrtray iu language commensurate with the occasion . And hero , par parenthese , I may say that a moro attached and appreciative cntad of British subjects does not exist throughout that vast empire , " On which tho sun never sets , " than the Parsees of Bombay , ancl especially amongst those fortunate and favoured ones who have boon admitted within the portals of Freemasonry , for
they are truo to the core . But I have somewhat digressed , so reraicms a nos liioutons . I must state that , at the banquet table of Lodge Caledonia , the R . W . Master was as equally iu his moment as vwthin the tylcd adytum of the LoJge . Congenial , suave . > ind courteous , he endeavoured to render : Ji happy around him , am ! I ' s efforts wero crowned with success . Ho never flagged nor fa'J-. ved ; ho
had an apropos aud happy word for every one , and cen . ented the feelings of all by hia sage words , fortuitously uttered with Masonic pith and ven-e . The toast of tho " Visitiug Brethren" was responded to by W . Bro . McCItnnpha , who , in returning thanks for tho strangers present , availed himself of tho opportunity to congratulate tho Lodge on possessing a R . W . Master aud Officers who not only enjoyed
tueir entire confidence , but wero so thoroughly efficient in the performance of their respective duties . After participating iu the enjoyment of a well-spent evening , tho brethren separated , about 11 p . m ., many of them hoping to hold hi gh festival at the Masonic banquet to bo given on St . Andrew ' s Day , under the auspices of the R . AV . Grand Master of all Asia , Bro . Morland , which ifc was anticipated would be a great success . —Communicated ,
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The regular meeting of the Committee of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was held on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , Bro . Lieufc .-Col . Creaton , V . P ., in the chair . Bro . James Terry , Secretary , read the minutes , which were confirmed .
It was announced that the total receipts for the year 1876 wero £ 12 , 54015 s 7 d . Messrs . Halls had sent in twenty-six sacks of coal , which were gratefully acknowledged . The Secretary informed the brethren of the entertainment given at the Institution , and that Bro . W . Hale had presented
every male annuitant with half a pound of tobacco , and every female with half a pound of tea . Bro . Fowler presented a case of whiskey ; Bros . Webb and Legge a bottle of whiskey to each male and female resident ; Bro . Hunter had given a barrel of ale . Bro . Terry also
gratefully acknowledged the valuable services rendered by Bro . Dr . Strong , who had been presented with an elegant gold locket and microscope , while Mrs . Strong had received a gold locket , these gifts being subscribed for by the residents at the Institution . It was resolved to rent a field of 6 i
acres , adjoining the Institution , on a lease of four or seven years , Avith the option of purchase on the death of the present proprietor , who is very aged . The deaths of eight males and two females was announced ; thirty-eight male candidates and thirty-four female candidates were placed
on the list of candidates , there being eight vacancies for males , and two for females . After a vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to the Chairman , the meeting was adjourned until the following month . There were
present Bros . S . Rawson , C . A . Cottebruno , J . Brett , T . Cubifct , J . Constable , G . Bolton , H . Muggeridge , Griffiths Smith , F . Adlard , J . Newton , H . G . Warren , J . G . Stevens , W . Stephens , J . A . Farnfield , W . Hale , W . Hilton , C . E . Lacey , Dr . Erasmus Wilson , H . M . Levy , & c .
Scotch Meetings
SCOTCH MEETINGS
Kilwinning Lodge , No . 4 , Glasgow . —Held its first meeting for 1877 , on Wendesday , the 10 th January , in the New Masonio Hall , Dumbarton-road . Bro . It . Thorburn R . W . M . in tho chair , supported by Bros . R . Prout I . P . M ., J . Dixon D . M ., G . Holmes S . M ., R . Jamison acting S . W ., McNaughtou J . W ., Jas . McKeand Treasurer ancl J . McNair Secretary . There was a good attendance both of members and visitors , among whom we noticed Bros . Harsh and Dina
of No . 3 bis , Wheeler and Higgins of 73 , T . M . Campbell P . M . 408 and a large deputation from Sfc . Vincent 553 . There were six gentlemen proposed for initiation , and 10 for affiliation as joining membe rs ; two of the latter being present were duly affiliated by tho R . W . M . The S . W . elect , Bro . Orr , as well as the S . B . and B . B . being now present , Bro . Thorburn asked Bro . Wheelor as ho had previously installed tho rest of the office bearers , to complete the work ; this was done , and after somo private business , tho Lodge was closed .
St . Andrew ' s Chapter , Ho . 69 . —Held its regular meeting in St . Clair ' s Hall , Glasgow , on the 9 th insfc ., at 7 o ' clock . Comp . T . M . Campbell Z , proceeded to open a Mark Lodge . Bro . J . M'Innis S . W ., J . Brand J . W ., who advanced Bro . William Ferguson , of Lodge 510 to that degree . A Lodge of tho Most Excellent Masters was then opened , and Comp . Wheeler Z . of 73 , conferred tho degrees of
Excellent and Super excellent Master on six candidates for St . Andrew , and one for the Rosslyn No . 119 . The Chapter was then opened withT . M . Campbell Z ., G . W . Wheeler IL , R . Prout J ., T . Blackwood T ., J . Fash S . E ., J . M'Innis 1 st S ., R . Bland 2 nd S ., and Capt . Stark 3 rd S ., exalted five candidates for St . Andrew ' s , and one for the Rosslyn Chapter , in his usual faultless style . Comp . Thaller Z . of 119 P . G . C .
thanked the Chapter for having giveu these two degrees to his candidates . Comp . Campbell expressed tho pleasure he experienced in being able to assist a sister Chapter , and also hia gratification afc being so well supported , as on this occasion , by the Principals and Past Principals of other Chapters . P . G . officers Comp . Wheeler Z . 73 P . G . S . N ., Thaller Z . 119 P . G . C , William Dobbie P . Z . 119 , aud Comp . Park P . Z . 122 , were present .
Caledonian Railway Lodge , Ho . 354 . —Held its regular meeting on Wednesday . In the absence of tho Master , Bro . John Harley S . M . opened the Lodgo , with Bros . Jas . Harley S . W ., Wm . Anderson J . W ., when Mr . W . J . Gray and Alex . Livinstone wero duly initiated by Bro . J . Fyfo D . M . of 465 . The 2 nd degree was then worked by Bro . Harley , after which the Lodgo was raised , ancl two brethren were raised to the sublime degree by Bro . J . Mclniiis R . W . M . 408 . Commercial Lodge , JWo . 360 . —Held an emergency meeting in their own hall , 30 Hope-street , Glasgow , on Saturday , when there were three candidates for initiation , one from tho Marie Stuart 541 . Tho ceremony was worked by Bro . Jules Erode I . P . M . of 541 . Tho Fellow Craft was then worked by Bro . J . M . Olive D . M ., after which Bro . Lamb raised one brother to the sublime degree of M . M . All the ceremonies were worked with that excellence which has placed the Commercial in the first rank of Glasgow Lodges . The working of each of the brethren in the several degrees being perfect .