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India.
Did not the Constitutions prevent , we should publish some proceedings not over-creditable to certain parties . Past A'lasters should recollect that too close a sticking to the official chair , not only depresses rising talent , but tends to desecrate and not protect the Order ; in one Loclge the S . W : , and a P . M . of many years standing were candidates , but by secret influence the P . M . was again returned ; let the Constitutions , page 77 , be justly construed . The by-laws also have been a wee-bit
infringed . Verily the Provincial authority is sadly wanted to break down a chair monopoly , which is as discouraging as it is dangerous . THE Lodges in Calcutta are beginning to feel reminded that there are some objects in Alasonry deserving , and therefore requiring their aid ; we commend the Asylum to all . Bro . Alexander Grant has volunteered as delegate from the Lodges in Calcutta , to the Grand Lodge , on important affairs .
NEEJIUCH . — We are all in high glee ; our warrant has arrived ; we have a name " Freedom and Fraternity , " ancl a number 647 . Application has also been made for a R . A . Chapter . A Past Master ' s medahas heen voted to Capt . Alacvitie , P . M . Bro . Dr . Thomas Key has availed himself of Major Alacclonald ' s information and service ; and thus there is much promise of the good working becoming well known .
AGRA . —The members of the Alasonic Loclge at Agra , " Freedom and Fraternity , " walked in procession on Wednesday last , being St . John the Evangelist ' s day , from the Lodge rooms to the Church , where divine service was performed , and an appropriate sermon , preached by the Chaplin , the Rev . R . Chambers , who selected the 30 th verse of the 4 th chapter of the first Epistle General of St . John , for his text . Bro . G . Gouland was elected W . Master . This Lodge has been in existence for the last twelve monthshaving
, been established by about half a dozen individuals who brought up a dispensation from the Lodge at Allahabad , and we understand that it has twenty three members at present . AVe are informed that the Loclge in under the government of an able and experienced master ; and that its proceedings are conducted with great regularity , harmony , and decorum . This being the case , we were surprised not to observe a larger attendance of Masons at the procession , as we believe there are a number of the Officers in
the several Regiments at the Station who belong to the Fraternity . CAWNPOOII . —The erection of a Hall has been begun , that the Fraternity in this Station may work well . NORTH WESTERN PROVINCES . —We are all anxious for the result of the petitions for the establishment of a Provincial Grand Lodge . SECCNDURABAD . —A Lodge of Instruction is forming . NAOPOOR . — Capt . 3 . AL Macdonald is elected AV . M . of the Lodge at this Station .
ALLAHABAD . — Bro . John Colvin has heen re-elected to the Chair , and has been requested to sit for his portrait , that a lasting memorial of him may remain amongst the Brethren . FUTTYGHUR . — " There is no Alasonic news hereabouts . I believe myselt to be the only Alason in this extended but distant region ; you may suppose , therefore , with what intense anxiety I await your " Review . " Late as it is in reaching me , it is the refreshing spring to which I look forward , ancl at which I banquet .
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India.
Did not the Constitutions prevent , we should publish some proceedings not over-creditable to certain parties . Past A'lasters should recollect that too close a sticking to the official chair , not only depresses rising talent , but tends to desecrate and not protect the Order ; in one Loclge the S . W : , and a P . M . of many years standing were candidates , but by secret influence the P . M . was again returned ; let the Constitutions , page 77 , be justly construed . The by-laws also have been a wee-bit
infringed . Verily the Provincial authority is sadly wanted to break down a chair monopoly , which is as discouraging as it is dangerous . THE Lodges in Calcutta are beginning to feel reminded that there are some objects in Alasonry deserving , and therefore requiring their aid ; we commend the Asylum to all . Bro . Alexander Grant has volunteered as delegate from the Lodges in Calcutta , to the Grand Lodge , on important affairs .
NEEJIUCH . — We are all in high glee ; our warrant has arrived ; we have a name " Freedom and Fraternity , " ancl a number 647 . Application has also been made for a R . A . Chapter . A Past Master ' s medahas heen voted to Capt . Alacvitie , P . M . Bro . Dr . Thomas Key has availed himself of Major Alacclonald ' s information and service ; and thus there is much promise of the good working becoming well known .
AGRA . —The members of the Alasonic Loclge at Agra , " Freedom and Fraternity , " walked in procession on Wednesday last , being St . John the Evangelist ' s day , from the Lodge rooms to the Church , where divine service was performed , and an appropriate sermon , preached by the Chaplin , the Rev . R . Chambers , who selected the 30 th verse of the 4 th chapter of the first Epistle General of St . John , for his text . Bro . G . Gouland was elected W . Master . This Lodge has been in existence for the last twelve monthshaving
, been established by about half a dozen individuals who brought up a dispensation from the Lodge at Allahabad , and we understand that it has twenty three members at present . AVe are informed that the Loclge in under the government of an able and experienced master ; and that its proceedings are conducted with great regularity , harmony , and decorum . This being the case , we were surprised not to observe a larger attendance of Masons at the procession , as we believe there are a number of the Officers in
the several Regiments at the Station who belong to the Fraternity . CAWNPOOII . —The erection of a Hall has been begun , that the Fraternity in this Station may work well . NORTH WESTERN PROVINCES . —We are all anxious for the result of the petitions for the establishment of a Provincial Grand Lodge . SECCNDURABAD . —A Lodge of Instruction is forming . NAOPOOR . — Capt . 3 . AL Macdonald is elected AV . M . of the Lodge at this Station .
ALLAHABAD . — Bro . John Colvin has heen re-elected to the Chair , and has been requested to sit for his portrait , that a lasting memorial of him may remain amongst the Brethren . FUTTYGHUR . — " There is no Alasonic news hereabouts . I believe myselt to be the only Alason in this extended but distant region ; you may suppose , therefore , with what intense anxiety I await your " Review . " Late as it is in reaching me , it is the refreshing spring to which I look forward , ancl at which I banquet .