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Foreign.
MAUHITIUS . —PORT LOUIS . —Bro . Robert Neave . —AVe have lately been honoured by a visit from the Deputy Grand Master of Bengal , Bro . Robert Neave , Esq ., whose health has compelled him to retire from official duty for two years , fie purposes to leave us in August and proceed to the Cape ; and , after a brief sojourn , he will probably visit New South Wales previous to his return to India . Bro . Neave will carry with him the warm regards and hearty good wishes of the Fraternity here
, who will reflect with gladsome feelings on the spirit ancl intelligence he has diffused amongst them , and they feel assured that his reception must have gratified him . From the latest accounts it appears , that on the 27 th March , a Grand Lodge was held at Calcutta , in honour of Bro . Neave ' s arrival , on his way to the Mauritius , which was most numerously attended . Bro . Colonel Buriton presiding , as acting Deputy Grand Master , the honour
having been declined by Bro . Neave . The banquet was attended by upwards of 200 Brethren . The after-dinner addresses were first-rate , ancl the health of the distinguished Brother about to leave for a time , was drunk with all the fervour of affection and esteem .
1 he R . AV . Brother had supposed that we had here a Grancl Lodge under some constitution , to which he coulcl have presented his letters , missive , from India , but we have no Grancl Lodge , nor any English one . We have in this Island three Lodges , two in Port Louis , and one at Grandport , all ivorking under the Grancl Orient of France ; the letters missive were , therefore , tendered by Bro . Neave to the head Lodge here with the Fraternal expression of a desire to become known to them . His arrival created a " Masonic sensation" in the Island—respect and
kindness went hand-in-hand to welcome him . His visit might be termed an ovation , ancl requires an able pen to do justice to the occasion . April 18 . —The Lodge "La Triple Esperance" had the honour to receive Bro . Neave , as representing the Masonic body of Bengal . The reception took place in their elegant and commodious Lodge Rooms , ancl was on a very magnificent scale—in these points foreign Lodges greatly exceed those of England—here the arrangements fairly admit the
term of magnificient splendour . The band , select yet numerous , ivas composed entirely of Masons- The Brethren altogether mustered 250 , in full , yet varied costumes . On the entrance of Bro . Neave , he was preceded by Brethren strewing rose-leaves at his feet , ancl showering them over his head . The band struck up a Masonic air , ancl the temple becoming suddenly illuminated , he coulcl not check his admiration . The banquet partook of the same elegance , and the evening was spent in the
most delightful enjoyment . April 25 . —Loge de la Paix this evening entertained the distinguished guest , who was received in a similar manner as in " La Triple Esperance ; " himself delighted , and delighting all . This visit of the Deputy Grand Master of Bengal has tended much to create a spirit of emulation , ancl promote a good feeling with other countries . We most sincerely hope that the intention of his visit to the
Cape may have been heralded to Bro . Clarke Burton the Provincial Grand Master under the English constitution , as well as to the Dutch Masonic authorities , who will , no doubt , feel it a pleasing duty to welcome Bro . Neave with every demonstration of Masonic regard and esteem ; aye , and we prophecy that in New South Wales he will also be received with acclamation—and thus will two years of his useful life be passed in the restoration of health , and the advancement of the great ancl important objects of Masonic interest .
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Foreign.
MAUHITIUS . —PORT LOUIS . —Bro . Robert Neave . —AVe have lately been honoured by a visit from the Deputy Grand Master of Bengal , Bro . Robert Neave , Esq ., whose health has compelled him to retire from official duty for two years , fie purposes to leave us in August and proceed to the Cape ; and , after a brief sojourn , he will probably visit New South Wales previous to his return to India . Bro . Neave will carry with him the warm regards and hearty good wishes of the Fraternity here
, who will reflect with gladsome feelings on the spirit ancl intelligence he has diffused amongst them , and they feel assured that his reception must have gratified him . From the latest accounts it appears , that on the 27 th March , a Grand Lodge was held at Calcutta , in honour of Bro . Neave ' s arrival , on his way to the Mauritius , which was most numerously attended . Bro . Colonel Buriton presiding , as acting Deputy Grand Master , the honour
having been declined by Bro . Neave . The banquet was attended by upwards of 200 Brethren . The after-dinner addresses were first-rate , ancl the health of the distinguished Brother about to leave for a time , was drunk with all the fervour of affection and esteem .
1 he R . AV . Brother had supposed that we had here a Grancl Lodge under some constitution , to which he coulcl have presented his letters , missive , from India , but we have no Grancl Lodge , nor any English one . We have in this Island three Lodges , two in Port Louis , and one at Grandport , all ivorking under the Grancl Orient of France ; the letters missive were , therefore , tendered by Bro . Neave to the head Lodge here with the Fraternal expression of a desire to become known to them . His arrival created a " Masonic sensation" in the Island—respect and
kindness went hand-in-hand to welcome him . His visit might be termed an ovation , ancl requires an able pen to do justice to the occasion . April 18 . —The Lodge "La Triple Esperance" had the honour to receive Bro . Neave , as representing the Masonic body of Bengal . The reception took place in their elegant and commodious Lodge Rooms , ancl was on a very magnificent scale—in these points foreign Lodges greatly exceed those of England—here the arrangements fairly admit the
term of magnificient splendour . The band , select yet numerous , ivas composed entirely of Masons- The Brethren altogether mustered 250 , in full , yet varied costumes . On the entrance of Bro . Neave , he was preceded by Brethren strewing rose-leaves at his feet , ancl showering them over his head . The band struck up a Masonic air , ancl the temple becoming suddenly illuminated , he coulcl not check his admiration . The banquet partook of the same elegance , and the evening was spent in the
most delightful enjoyment . April 25 . —Loge de la Paix this evening entertained the distinguished guest , who was received in a similar manner as in " La Triple Esperance ; " himself delighted , and delighting all . This visit of the Deputy Grand Master of Bengal has tended much to create a spirit of emulation , ancl promote a good feeling with other countries . We most sincerely hope that the intention of his visit to the
Cape may have been heralded to Bro . Clarke Burton the Provincial Grand Master under the English constitution , as well as to the Dutch Masonic authorities , who will , no doubt , feel it a pleasing duty to welcome Bro . Neave with every demonstration of Masonic regard and esteem ; aye , and we prophecy that in New South Wales he will also be received with acclamation—and thus will two years of his useful life be passed in the restoration of health , and the advancement of the great ancl important objects of Masonic interest .