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India.
The D . G . M . proposed the health of those Brethren of the Lodges , who had attended the Grand Loclge , and who , although they proved a component part of that Grand Lodge , did not bear office in it . He recommended to their serious attention the charge which had been delivered by the R . W . G . M ., assuring them , on whom so much of the well being of the Craft depended , that if they acted up to what they had heardMasonry could not but flourish
, . Several good songs , Masonic and otherwise , enlivened the meeting , by W . Bros . Torrens , Linton , P . G . Organist , Gouger , and Drummond . But all things must have an end , and even this happy meeting on so glorious an occasion , fell under the same inevitable rule . At 11 o ' clock , the toast was given , "Happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again , " ancl the Brethren separated with sentiments of universal satisfaction .
The above is but a faint outline of what took place , but it must suffice for a fuller detail of a meeting , where reporters could not exhibit their skill for fear of the . If this happy re-union be in any way typical of the degree in which we are to look for the revivification of Masonry , we shall expect great results , and may the realization prove abundantly more fertile than our expectations- One hint only we will give as a note of preparation to all the Brethren in India , whose hearts
are right towards the good cause . Masons never must rest until they have a hall dedicated to Masonic purposes , nor until they have established in an efficient manner the charities by which the Craft is adorned ancl beautified . This subject has not escaped the vigilance of our respected Prov . Grand Master , and we await with anxiety the matured results of his deliberation . HUMILITY WITH FOBTITUDE ( 279 ) met at Fort Williamon March
, , 2 nd . It had been intimated to the W . M . Brother Chance , that the R . W . Deputy Grand Master , Robert Neave , would visit the Lodge , accompanied by the M . W . Grand Secretary , A . Grant , who were received with all due honours on their arrival . The D . G . M . assumed the chair , opened the Lodge , and returned the emblem of power to the W . M . Chance , assuring him that form only had induced the D . G . M .
thus to act—for the power could not he entrusted to a more worthy hand than that of the W . M . of 279 . The business of the evening consisted of a passing and raising . Before the Lodge closed the R . W . D . G . M . addressed the Brethren in an affectionate and appropriate speech . He stated that the frequent communion between Lodges , and visitations of the Officers of the Grand Lodge , were some of the best means of promoting Masonry . He what nearest the
had therefore early taken an opportunity of doing was heart of the R . W . the Grancl Blaster . He was happy , he said , to have paid his first official visit to such a Loclge as the present ; because after having seen the work , he could confidently report to the R . W . the G . M . that it was in every respect an honour to the Craft ; ancl reflected equal credit on the Brethren ancl on the W . M . present , Brother Chance . The DGMthen observedthat he regretted that all the Brethren
-... , pre sent could not attend the Grand Lodge , and did not hear the excellent address which the Grand Master had delivered ; he then recapitulated the heads of the address and enforced its application with a suitable admonition . The address was listened to with much attention , ancl will it is hoped produce good effects . The Lodge was then closed , and refreshment procured . The late hour to whicli the work was protracted , VOX . VII . N N
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India.
The D . G . M . proposed the health of those Brethren of the Lodges , who had attended the Grand Loclge , and who , although they proved a component part of that Grand Lodge , did not bear office in it . He recommended to their serious attention the charge which had been delivered by the R . W . G . M ., assuring them , on whom so much of the well being of the Craft depended , that if they acted up to what they had heardMasonry could not but flourish
, . Several good songs , Masonic and otherwise , enlivened the meeting , by W . Bros . Torrens , Linton , P . G . Organist , Gouger , and Drummond . But all things must have an end , and even this happy meeting on so glorious an occasion , fell under the same inevitable rule . At 11 o ' clock , the toast was given , "Happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again , " ancl the Brethren separated with sentiments of universal satisfaction .
The above is but a faint outline of what took place , but it must suffice for a fuller detail of a meeting , where reporters could not exhibit their skill for fear of the . If this happy re-union be in any way typical of the degree in which we are to look for the revivification of Masonry , we shall expect great results , and may the realization prove abundantly more fertile than our expectations- One hint only we will give as a note of preparation to all the Brethren in India , whose hearts
are right towards the good cause . Masons never must rest until they have a hall dedicated to Masonic purposes , nor until they have established in an efficient manner the charities by which the Craft is adorned ancl beautified . This subject has not escaped the vigilance of our respected Prov . Grand Master , and we await with anxiety the matured results of his deliberation . HUMILITY WITH FOBTITUDE ( 279 ) met at Fort Williamon March
, , 2 nd . It had been intimated to the W . M . Brother Chance , that the R . W . Deputy Grand Master , Robert Neave , would visit the Lodge , accompanied by the M . W . Grand Secretary , A . Grant , who were received with all due honours on their arrival . The D . G . M . assumed the chair , opened the Lodge , and returned the emblem of power to the W . M . Chance , assuring him that form only had induced the D . G . M .
thus to act—for the power could not he entrusted to a more worthy hand than that of the W . M . of 279 . The business of the evening consisted of a passing and raising . Before the Lodge closed the R . W . D . G . M . addressed the Brethren in an affectionate and appropriate speech . He stated that the frequent communion between Lodges , and visitations of the Officers of the Grand Lodge , were some of the best means of promoting Masonry . He what nearest the
had therefore early taken an opportunity of doing was heart of the R . W . the Grancl Blaster . He was happy , he said , to have paid his first official visit to such a Loclge as the present ; because after having seen the work , he could confidently report to the R . W . the G . M . that it was in every respect an honour to the Craft ; ancl reflected equal credit on the Brethren ancl on the W . M . present , Brother Chance . The DGMthen observedthat he regretted that all the Brethren
-... , pre sent could not attend the Grand Lodge , and did not hear the excellent address which the Grand Master had delivered ; he then recapitulated the heads of the address and enforced its application with a suitable admonition . The address was listened to with much attention , ancl will it is hoped produce good effects . The Lodge was then closed , and refreshment procured . The late hour to whicli the work was protracted , VOX . VII . N N