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Quarterly Communication.
by the plate lately in the Grand Secretary ' s office , but which has been removed into the Grancl Master ' s rooms . As the Moolvee ( we think he is called ) could not speak English , nor understood but a very few words , Brother Meeza Ibrahim , the Persian professor at Haylebury College , was sent for by the Duke of Sussex to interpret to him ; and the Duke sent his valuable copy of the Koran to be used on the occasion : a member of the Lod Bro . Perkinshad
ge , , also provided his . The Duke ' s is a very beautiful book , and is , no doubt , very valuable * but Brother Perkins ' s is a very splendid one , of the folio size , and beautifully embellished . * both were on vellum . The Duke ' s was of course used . As an instance of the great respect paid b y Mahomedans to the Koran , directly the Moolvee placed his hand on it he bent his head , and saluted it with his lips respectfully but fervently .
He went through the ceremony exceedingly well , paying very great attention , and evidently concurring with those portions where both the conscience and the honour are pledged and , after the ceremony was completed , he expressed himself much pleased , ancl under great obligation for the initiation .
He appears to be about 45 years of age , with very pleasing and intelligent features j is very stout , and about 5 ft . Sin . in hei ght . The Moolvee was passed in May , and in June raised to the degree of Master Mason . AA ' e were forcibly struck with the impressive manner in which he observed the sacred ceremony : not a part seemed to escape his serious contemplation . Indeed the deportment of the Rev . Brother Fallowfieldthe Master of the Lodgewas most characteristic
, , , and his voice so especially harmonizes with the Masonic solemnities , that we were not surprised at his having so firmly fixed the attention of the distinguished candidate . The Loclge of Friendship , we are delighted to find , is pursuing its career of utility in a manner even to itself unprecedented . Many noblemen ancl other elite du mondc have been initiated lately . Its subscribing members , we believe , are nearly one hundred .
OLD UNION LODGE , NO . 54 . —It is not generall y known that this Loclge celebrated its centenary last year ; and in compliment to the Brethren , who have evinced a very laudable spirit , in the discipline , courtesy , and reputation , which tends to cement them together , as well as to set an example to others , the Grand Master has permitted the centenary members to wear a jewel . The medal represents Apollo directing the chariot , and is surrounded
with the emblems of the Zodiac : on the reverse is the permission to wear it . THE BURLINGTON LODGE , No . 113 . —As is the custom in many Lodges , the Burlington also closed for the season in May . The visitors were very numerous , embracing many distinguished members of the Order ; among them Brother Henderson , P . G . D ., and Brother Eales AVhite , Prov . J . G . AV . for Somerset .
A portion of the lectures was admirably worked b y the AV . M . ancl Bro . Bayley . Indeed , if we mistake not , Brother Bayley gives promise of superior attainments . Assured we are that , if lie shall find time , lie will distance many who justly rank high in Masonic reputation . This Lodgo has adopted the cause of the aged Mason with a promptitude ami
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Quarterly Communication.
by the plate lately in the Grand Secretary ' s office , but which has been removed into the Grancl Master ' s rooms . As the Moolvee ( we think he is called ) could not speak English , nor understood but a very few words , Brother Meeza Ibrahim , the Persian professor at Haylebury College , was sent for by the Duke of Sussex to interpret to him ; and the Duke sent his valuable copy of the Koran to be used on the occasion : a member of the Lod Bro . Perkinshad
ge , , also provided his . The Duke ' s is a very beautiful book , and is , no doubt , very valuable * but Brother Perkins ' s is a very splendid one , of the folio size , and beautifully embellished . * both were on vellum . The Duke ' s was of course used . As an instance of the great respect paid b y Mahomedans to the Koran , directly the Moolvee placed his hand on it he bent his head , and saluted it with his lips respectfully but fervently .
He went through the ceremony exceedingly well , paying very great attention , and evidently concurring with those portions where both the conscience and the honour are pledged and , after the ceremony was completed , he expressed himself much pleased , ancl under great obligation for the initiation .
He appears to be about 45 years of age , with very pleasing and intelligent features j is very stout , and about 5 ft . Sin . in hei ght . The Moolvee was passed in May , and in June raised to the degree of Master Mason . AA ' e were forcibly struck with the impressive manner in which he observed the sacred ceremony : not a part seemed to escape his serious contemplation . Indeed the deportment of the Rev . Brother Fallowfieldthe Master of the Lodgewas most characteristic
, , , and his voice so especially harmonizes with the Masonic solemnities , that we were not surprised at his having so firmly fixed the attention of the distinguished candidate . The Loclge of Friendship , we are delighted to find , is pursuing its career of utility in a manner even to itself unprecedented . Many noblemen ancl other elite du mondc have been initiated lately . Its subscribing members , we believe , are nearly one hundred .
OLD UNION LODGE , NO . 54 . —It is not generall y known that this Loclge celebrated its centenary last year ; and in compliment to the Brethren , who have evinced a very laudable spirit , in the discipline , courtesy , and reputation , which tends to cement them together , as well as to set an example to others , the Grand Master has permitted the centenary members to wear a jewel . The medal represents Apollo directing the chariot , and is surrounded
with the emblems of the Zodiac : on the reverse is the permission to wear it . THE BURLINGTON LODGE , No . 113 . —As is the custom in many Lodges , the Burlington also closed for the season in May . The visitors were very numerous , embracing many distinguished members of the Order ; among them Brother Henderson , P . G . D ., and Brother Eales AVhite , Prov . J . G . AV . for Somerset .
A portion of the lectures was admirably worked b y the AV . M . ancl Bro . Bayley . Indeed , if we mistake not , Brother Bayley gives promise of superior attainments . Assured we are that , if lie shall find time , lie will distance many who justly rank high in Masonic reputation . This Lodgo has adopted the cause of the aged Mason with a promptitude ami