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being proposed by the W . M . The response was one of deep ancl heartfelt attachment to a sovereign beloved , and also as the daughter of an illustrious departed Brother , and niece of two Royal Grand Patrons of the Order . It is only a just tribute to tlie Brethren ancl respected visitors present , to say that it was apparent , that each antl every one felt proud of the Masonic tie , which links in one common bond of union of " true honoured Masonry , " the sovereign and subject , and of that obligation which alike enjoins adoration to God , fidelity to our sovereign , and peace and good-will to all men .
India.
INDIA .
TO CORRESPONDENTS . Having entered into arrangements with MESSRS . AV . THACKER AND Co ., ST . ANDREW ' LIBRARY , CALCUTTA , we refer our Friends and Correspondents to that firm , who have an ample supply of the Freemasons' Quarterly Review on hand , and who will promptly execute orders .
CALCUTTA . —Our Masonic affairs are not so cheering as could be wished ; but we are by no means discouraged . Dr . Grant will shortly be in possession of the opinions and sentiments of the zealous Masons with whom he is desiring to exchange credentials ; ancl as soon as he does begin , we feel satisfied he will put into active operation his high moral power , ancl draw around him that support which Masonic principle is certain of affording him . Brother Robert Neave , ancl Brother Alexander Grant , are expected with much interest .
BOMBAY , Jan . 1 , 1840 . —To THE EDITOR . — DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I am sure it will be very gratifying to yourself , and the Brethren at home , to learn that Masonry on this side of India has , at last , been so completely revived , as to encourage in us the hope that it will maintain , for the future , the position to whicli it has now been advanced ; and whilst this is a matter which calls for our gratitude , it is , at the same timenecessary that we should acknowledgein the most public manner
, , possible , that the present advanced state of Freemasonry here , is entirely to be attributed to the unceasing exertions of that distinguished Mason , Brother Doctor James Burnes . AA ' e trust that the Grand Lodge of England may be induced to take an early opportunity of acknowledging the claims which this excellent and worthy Mason has upon its consideration . He enjoys the confidence and Brotherly affection of all classes of Masons under this presidency , and he is well deserving of both .
You were one of the first to do justice to his merits as a Mason when in England . Since that period up to the present , he has been constantly engaged in the good work of Masonry ; and , by his bright example , has diffused such a spirit of Brotherl y love amongst us , as makes us all , as it were , one in feeling and interest . On Brother Burnes ' s re-election to the Chair of the Lodge "Perseverance" for the present year , it was proposed that a memento should be presented to him for the warm interest he has taken in the Lodge since his return to India . It was most cordially received , and carried unanimously . The R . W .
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being proposed by the W . M . The response was one of deep ancl heartfelt attachment to a sovereign beloved , and also as the daughter of an illustrious departed Brother , and niece of two Royal Grand Patrons of the Order . It is only a just tribute to tlie Brethren ancl respected visitors present , to say that it was apparent , that each antl every one felt proud of the Masonic tie , which links in one common bond of union of " true honoured Masonry , " the sovereign and subject , and of that obligation which alike enjoins adoration to God , fidelity to our sovereign , and peace and good-will to all men .
India.
INDIA .
TO CORRESPONDENTS . Having entered into arrangements with MESSRS . AV . THACKER AND Co ., ST . ANDREW ' LIBRARY , CALCUTTA , we refer our Friends and Correspondents to that firm , who have an ample supply of the Freemasons' Quarterly Review on hand , and who will promptly execute orders .
CALCUTTA . —Our Masonic affairs are not so cheering as could be wished ; but we are by no means discouraged . Dr . Grant will shortly be in possession of the opinions and sentiments of the zealous Masons with whom he is desiring to exchange credentials ; ancl as soon as he does begin , we feel satisfied he will put into active operation his high moral power , ancl draw around him that support which Masonic principle is certain of affording him . Brother Robert Neave , ancl Brother Alexander Grant , are expected with much interest .
BOMBAY , Jan . 1 , 1840 . —To THE EDITOR . — DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I am sure it will be very gratifying to yourself , and the Brethren at home , to learn that Masonry on this side of India has , at last , been so completely revived , as to encourage in us the hope that it will maintain , for the future , the position to whicli it has now been advanced ; and whilst this is a matter which calls for our gratitude , it is , at the same timenecessary that we should acknowledgein the most public manner
, , possible , that the present advanced state of Freemasonry here , is entirely to be attributed to the unceasing exertions of that distinguished Mason , Brother Doctor James Burnes . AA ' e trust that the Grand Lodge of England may be induced to take an early opportunity of acknowledging the claims which this excellent and worthy Mason has upon its consideration . He enjoys the confidence and Brotherly affection of all classes of Masons under this presidency , and he is well deserving of both .
You were one of the first to do justice to his merits as a Mason when in England . Since that period up to the present , he has been constantly engaged in the good work of Masonry ; and , by his bright example , has diffused such a spirit of Brotherl y love amongst us , as makes us all , as it were , one in feeling and interest . On Brother Burnes ' s re-election to the Chair of the Lodge "Perseverance" for the present year , it was proposed that a memento should be presented to him for the warm interest he has taken in the Lodge since his return to India . It was most cordially received , and carried unanimously . The R . W .