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The Principles Of Masonry.
generally known , and his narrative of a journey to Scinde has been critically applauded as a model of writing . We have often admired the clearness and unaffectedness of style whicli adorn this volume , replete as it is with many passages of genuine eloquence ; and it is to be hoped that this is by no means the last work which is to flow from the pen of the learned Doctor . But the same unaffected simplicity which distinguishes the writings of the Doctor , is also a prominent characteristic of
the man . In his deportment he is extremely affable and conciliating , and he appears eminently fitted , from the goodness of his temper and disposition , to hold the direction and guidance of a society or an institution . We are not aware of the cause of the Doctor ' s visit to Calcutta , but should it contribute to elevate him to a sphere where his talents can have more scope , and the sphere of his usefulness be more extended , we will be rejoiced at it . We have every reason to think that the Masonic body will regret tlie departure of a man who has earned so much of their esteem . —From the Bombay Herald , June 16 , 1840 .
' Doctor Burnes has , with a very proper feeling , requested that the Masonic Festival which was to take place in his honour to-morrow evening , may be abandoned , in consequence of the afflicting events of the last few days . * ' It will interest our Masonic readers to know , that intelligence has been received by the late packet , that ' the three massive silver pillars' voted to that gentleman by the Lodge Perseverance , on last St . John ' s day , were in the course of preparation by the same eminent
artist who made the Wellington shield , and , more lately , the Eglintoun testimonial . The models selected are those suggested , with admirable taste , by Major Charles Waddington of the Bombay Engineers , viz ., for the Doric Order , one of the columns of the Parthenon ; and for the Ionic and Corinthian , a pillar respectively from the Temples of Minerva and Jupiter , at Athens . " NOTICE TO THE MASONIC FRATERNITY . '—In of the
consequence melancholy events of the last few days , by wliich a Brother of Lodge Perseverance has been bereft of his wife , and other members of the Craft have suffered great distress , the R . W . Brother Burnes , has requested that the Masonic Festival intended for the evening of Saturday next , the 20 th instant , shall not take place , and it is accordingly countermanded .
" HARRY JAMES BARR , "June 20 , 1840 . Secretary , Lodge Perseverance , 546 . " At an emergent Meeting of the Brethren of Lod ge " Orthes , " No . 445 , held in the 6 th Regiment of Foot , Camp Poona , 16 th June 1840 , " Proposed by Brother Morris Hall , W . M ., and seconded by Brother
JohnCrofton , P , M .: — ' " That this Lodge having heard that the Ri ght Worshipful Brother James Burnes , K . H ., Provincial Grand Master for Western India , is about to leave Bombay , deem it their duty , as it is their inclination to express their deep regret at the deprivation Freemasonry will undergo by the removal of our worth y Brother from this Presidency . " Resolved , therefore , unanimousl y , with cordial and fraternal feelings of respect and regret that the AVorshi pful Master and Wardens of
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The Principles Of Masonry.
generally known , and his narrative of a journey to Scinde has been critically applauded as a model of writing . We have often admired the clearness and unaffectedness of style whicli adorn this volume , replete as it is with many passages of genuine eloquence ; and it is to be hoped that this is by no means the last work which is to flow from the pen of the learned Doctor . But the same unaffected simplicity which distinguishes the writings of the Doctor , is also a prominent characteristic of
the man . In his deportment he is extremely affable and conciliating , and he appears eminently fitted , from the goodness of his temper and disposition , to hold the direction and guidance of a society or an institution . We are not aware of the cause of the Doctor ' s visit to Calcutta , but should it contribute to elevate him to a sphere where his talents can have more scope , and the sphere of his usefulness be more extended , we will be rejoiced at it . We have every reason to think that the Masonic body will regret tlie departure of a man who has earned so much of their esteem . —From the Bombay Herald , June 16 , 1840 .
' Doctor Burnes has , with a very proper feeling , requested that the Masonic Festival which was to take place in his honour to-morrow evening , may be abandoned , in consequence of the afflicting events of the last few days . * ' It will interest our Masonic readers to know , that intelligence has been received by the late packet , that ' the three massive silver pillars' voted to that gentleman by the Lodge Perseverance , on last St . John ' s day , were in the course of preparation by the same eminent
artist who made the Wellington shield , and , more lately , the Eglintoun testimonial . The models selected are those suggested , with admirable taste , by Major Charles Waddington of the Bombay Engineers , viz ., for the Doric Order , one of the columns of the Parthenon ; and for the Ionic and Corinthian , a pillar respectively from the Temples of Minerva and Jupiter , at Athens . " NOTICE TO THE MASONIC FRATERNITY . '—In of the
consequence melancholy events of the last few days , by wliich a Brother of Lodge Perseverance has been bereft of his wife , and other members of the Craft have suffered great distress , the R . W . Brother Burnes , has requested that the Masonic Festival intended for the evening of Saturday next , the 20 th instant , shall not take place , and it is accordingly countermanded .
" HARRY JAMES BARR , "June 20 , 1840 . Secretary , Lodge Perseverance , 546 . " At an emergent Meeting of the Brethren of Lod ge " Orthes , " No . 445 , held in the 6 th Regiment of Foot , Camp Poona , 16 th June 1840 , " Proposed by Brother Morris Hall , W . M ., and seconded by Brother
JohnCrofton , P , M .: — ' " That this Lodge having heard that the Ri ght Worshipful Brother James Burnes , K . H ., Provincial Grand Master for Western India , is about to leave Bombay , deem it their duty , as it is their inclination to express their deep regret at the deprivation Freemasonry will undergo by the removal of our worth y Brother from this Presidency . " Resolved , therefore , unanimousl y , with cordial and fraternal feelings of respect and regret that the AVorshi pful Master and Wardens of