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Foreign.
room , the commodious arrangements , and the attention of the Stewards , were deserving of all praise . The day ' s entertainment , from the impressive , orderly , and correct performance , must be a convincing proof to the minds of this populous community , of the benefits arising from the Masonic Institution , in subduing the passions of men , and teaching them forcibly to bear ever in mind the necessity of relieving the distresses of others , by extending the hand of brotherly love to all .
A meeting conducted with greater decorum has seldom been witnessed , and was impossible to be surpassed ; the greatest harmony prevailed ; the company did not separate until a late hour , all expressing their delight in the day ' s proceedings , so worthy of imitation , and which will ever form a bright and lasting era in the annals of the Friendly Lodge , Montego Bay , in Her Majesty ' s distant colony of Jamaica . fit is not possible to allow this interesting report from a distant colony
to pass without some notice ; the spirit of pure philanthropy whicli led to so happy a result must prove the exemplary incentive to others . —It is indeed cheering to find that whatever distance may separate Brothers , the recollection of the father-land is first and foremost in the heart , ancl that the worthy aged Mason ' s home becomes the rallying point in the distance . Our Brother Finnis of Falmouth must accept our best thanks for the spirit he has evinced in aiding in this most praiseworthy
causewe mention him by name the rather , that knowing his zeal and liberality , we also know how serious must have been his disappointment at having been prevented from personally attending upon the occasion . To all who were present , and to Brother Barnett Isaacs in particular , we respectfully offer the grateful thanks of the supporters of the Asylum . — ED . ] GIBRALTAR , Feb . 17 . —The 68 th regiment , stationed in this garrison , are in an excellent state of working order . CAPE OP GOOD HOPE . —The Brethren of the two Lodges here have remitted 20 / . to the Asylum .
India.
INDIA .
TO CORRESPONDENTS . We subjoin the following as bearing upon some unanswered Masonic correspondence : — sy ^ . Persons authorized to receive the undermentioned Letters , are requested to apply lor them : —¦ The Master of the True Brothers Lodge , of Freemasons , Dinapore .
The Master of the Hope Lodge , of Freemasons , Meerut . The Master of the Lodge of Independence with Philanthropy , of Freemasons , Allahahad . The Master of the Lodge of Sincere Friendship , of Freemasons , Chunar . The Master of the St . John's Lodge , of Freemasons , Saugor . The Master of the Lodge of Sincerity ; of Freemasons , Cawnpore and many others . SAMUEL SMITH AND CO . Hurkaru Library , July 24 , 1837-Bno . MAJOR MACDONALD . —We have not yet had time to reply fully to his letters , hut hope to do so shortly ; meantime we must entreat his forbearance , and also his future correspondence . Remember the old Mason!—Letter dated January 2 d , just received . VOL . V . S
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Foreign.
room , the commodious arrangements , and the attention of the Stewards , were deserving of all praise . The day ' s entertainment , from the impressive , orderly , and correct performance , must be a convincing proof to the minds of this populous community , of the benefits arising from the Masonic Institution , in subduing the passions of men , and teaching them forcibly to bear ever in mind the necessity of relieving the distresses of others , by extending the hand of brotherly love to all .
A meeting conducted with greater decorum has seldom been witnessed , and was impossible to be surpassed ; the greatest harmony prevailed ; the company did not separate until a late hour , all expressing their delight in the day ' s proceedings , so worthy of imitation , and which will ever form a bright and lasting era in the annals of the Friendly Lodge , Montego Bay , in Her Majesty ' s distant colony of Jamaica . fit is not possible to allow this interesting report from a distant colony
to pass without some notice ; the spirit of pure philanthropy whicli led to so happy a result must prove the exemplary incentive to others . —It is indeed cheering to find that whatever distance may separate Brothers , the recollection of the father-land is first and foremost in the heart , ancl that the worthy aged Mason ' s home becomes the rallying point in the distance . Our Brother Finnis of Falmouth must accept our best thanks for the spirit he has evinced in aiding in this most praiseworthy
causewe mention him by name the rather , that knowing his zeal and liberality , we also know how serious must have been his disappointment at having been prevented from personally attending upon the occasion . To all who were present , and to Brother Barnett Isaacs in particular , we respectfully offer the grateful thanks of the supporters of the Asylum . — ED . ] GIBRALTAR , Feb . 17 . —The 68 th regiment , stationed in this garrison , are in an excellent state of working order . CAPE OP GOOD HOPE . —The Brethren of the two Lodges here have remitted 20 / . to the Asylum .
India.
INDIA .
TO CORRESPONDENTS . We subjoin the following as bearing upon some unanswered Masonic correspondence : — sy ^ . Persons authorized to receive the undermentioned Letters , are requested to apply lor them : —¦ The Master of the True Brothers Lodge , of Freemasons , Dinapore .
The Master of the Hope Lodge , of Freemasons , Meerut . The Master of the Lodge of Independence with Philanthropy , of Freemasons , Allahahad . The Master of the Lodge of Sincere Friendship , of Freemasons , Chunar . The Master of the St . John's Lodge , of Freemasons , Saugor . The Master of the Lodge of Sincerity ; of Freemasons , Cawnpore and many others . SAMUEL SMITH AND CO . Hurkaru Library , July 24 , 1837-Bno . MAJOR MACDONALD . —We have not yet had time to reply fully to his letters , hut hope to do so shortly ; meantime we must entreat his forbearance , and also his future correspondence . Remember the old Mason!—Letter dated January 2 d , just received . VOL . V . S