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India.
It will be observed that Armenia Lodge has been opened under the constitution of the Grand Lodge of France , ancl not that of the Grand Lodge of England ; but this we have heard was in consequence of the ofiicers of the Lodge applied to for a recommendation , deeming themselves not at liberty to comply with the request made , as the parties applying did not possess certificates from the Grand Lodge at home ; but we incline to think there must be some mistake in thisfor if no
, other or better reason could be assigned , for refusing a recommendation , it behoved the A . P . G . AT . to set the parties right , on being informed of the circumstance , and distinctly give them to understand , that simply the non-possession of a Certificate alone from the Grand Lodge at home was no disqualification whatever . —Madras Courier , Jan . 13 .
AVe have received a mass of very interesting intelligence from India touching the general state of Masonic disci pline and practice ; the anxiety which is thus evinced in the cause is very creditable ; ancl while the subject matter is pending , we implore every Alason to reflect deeply —and not to hazard the possibility of allowing a mere difference of opinion to compromise the noble objects of his hi gh profession . Let each Craftsman be at his post—doing his own share of the work as may
be most acceptable to the GREAT ARCHITECT ; he will thus acquire the good will of his fellow labourers , and his own self-respect , which is beyond all price . * Then—and with the feelings which such conduct will give rise to , he may commune ivith others , and dispassionately consider of the propriety of addressing the Alasonic Throne for the exercise of its power in aiding the restoration of the Provincial edifice ; and we not only state our conviction , that these addresses will be received , but that their wishes will be most abundantly gratified .
The last advices from our zealous Brother , Alajor Macdonald , intimate that he is on Alasonic duty , and that details of his campaign may be shortly expected . Our personal acknowledgements are again due to the Editor of the Englishman , as well as to many kind correspondents ; and as our vanity is thus prominently indulged , we may be pardoned if we confess that we do not care how much our circulation is extended ; and even in the matter of " flattery , " there is something not altogether displeasing in it as a delicacy , however unsubstantial it may be as a general diet .
Our readers in India , as well as at home , will be gratified to hear that Aiessrs . Parbury and Co . will publish in January next , the " ORIENTAL II ERALD AND COLONIAL INTELLIGENOER . " The objects this publication professes to secure are interesting and important ; ancl we extract the following portion of their circular for the information of our friends at home and abroad . " It has been frequently suggested to the Proprietors of this Journal ,
that a work published twice every month , in a cheap form , ancl devoted entirely to the promulgation of intelligence from our Eastern Possessions , would be hi ghly useful ; neither of the publications at present in the field having the same object in view , being in every respect adapted for thc majority of the parties interested in the East Indian Colonies . " They have therefore resolved to make the experiment , and flatter themselves that long experience of India and Indian Affairs will enable them to produce a periodical worthy of extensive patronage .
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India.
It will be observed that Armenia Lodge has been opened under the constitution of the Grand Lodge of France , ancl not that of the Grand Lodge of England ; but this we have heard was in consequence of the ofiicers of the Lodge applied to for a recommendation , deeming themselves not at liberty to comply with the request made , as the parties applying did not possess certificates from the Grand Lodge at home ; but we incline to think there must be some mistake in thisfor if no
, other or better reason could be assigned , for refusing a recommendation , it behoved the A . P . G . AT . to set the parties right , on being informed of the circumstance , and distinctly give them to understand , that simply the non-possession of a Certificate alone from the Grand Lodge at home was no disqualification whatever . —Madras Courier , Jan . 13 .
AVe have received a mass of very interesting intelligence from India touching the general state of Masonic disci pline and practice ; the anxiety which is thus evinced in the cause is very creditable ; ancl while the subject matter is pending , we implore every Alason to reflect deeply —and not to hazard the possibility of allowing a mere difference of opinion to compromise the noble objects of his hi gh profession . Let each Craftsman be at his post—doing his own share of the work as may
be most acceptable to the GREAT ARCHITECT ; he will thus acquire the good will of his fellow labourers , and his own self-respect , which is beyond all price . * Then—and with the feelings which such conduct will give rise to , he may commune ivith others , and dispassionately consider of the propriety of addressing the Alasonic Throne for the exercise of its power in aiding the restoration of the Provincial edifice ; and we not only state our conviction , that these addresses will be received , but that their wishes will be most abundantly gratified .
The last advices from our zealous Brother , Alajor Macdonald , intimate that he is on Alasonic duty , and that details of his campaign may be shortly expected . Our personal acknowledgements are again due to the Editor of the Englishman , as well as to many kind correspondents ; and as our vanity is thus prominently indulged , we may be pardoned if we confess that we do not care how much our circulation is extended ; and even in the matter of " flattery , " there is something not altogether displeasing in it as a delicacy , however unsubstantial it may be as a general diet .
Our readers in India , as well as at home , will be gratified to hear that Aiessrs . Parbury and Co . will publish in January next , the " ORIENTAL II ERALD AND COLONIAL INTELLIGENOER . " The objects this publication professes to secure are interesting and important ; ancl we extract the following portion of their circular for the information of our friends at home and abroad . " It has been frequently suggested to the Proprietors of this Journal ,
that a work published twice every month , in a cheap form , ancl devoted entirely to the promulgation of intelligence from our Eastern Possessions , would be hi ghly useful ; neither of the publications at present in the field having the same object in view , being in every respect adapted for thc majority of the parties interested in the East Indian Colonies . " They have therefore resolved to make the experiment , and flatter themselves that long experience of India and Indian Affairs will enable them to produce a periodical worthy of extensive patronage .