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India.
of the present volume forming the seventh year of its existence . But much as Dr . Crucefix has been of benefit to the Craft , and to the Indian Craft in particular , in having , through the organ of the valuable work referred to , brought forward the want of Masonic rule in Bengal , being thereby the premedial source of the reorganization of the Calcutta Grand Lodge , a brighter halo gleams over the head of this most talented Brother , in being the founder of the Asylum for the aged Freemasonhear
( , hear)—an institution which , raised upon the basis of charity , has deservedly placed this worthiest of Brothers and most eminent of Freemasons upon the highest step of our Masonic ladder . To eulogise this excellent man in the tone which he deserves , is beyond my poivers . This excellent deed , though ridiculed by some few , speaks beyond my praise ; unfortunately , however , in consequence of recent circumstances , to which I do not feel myselffrom official situationat liberty to
, my , further allude , Brother Crucefix has retired from English Masonry ; which , however , does not render him the less a Brother , or the cause of the Aged and Decayed Mason , which he advocates , less worthy of our admiration . Let us , then , Brethren , drink his health , as a Brother , that wherever he is , and wherever he goes , may every happiness attend him . '
Brother MACDONALD rose to return thanks . He hacl the pleasure to consider himself one of the many personal friends of the Brother whose health they had just drank ; and to ivhose exertions for the benefit of the Craft such a hi gh and just eulogy had been paid . To Brother Crucefix , the AV . Bro . continued , he held himself deeply indebted , for it was his kind and friendly hand that first assisted him in the acquirement of the Masonic zeal , wliich he hoped would never depart ' from him it that
. He was introducing him into Lodges of Instruction in London , and by recommending him to the kind assistance of Brethren of high Masonic acquirements , first enabled him to attain the knowledge which he was imputed to possess . To Dr . Crucefix , therefore , he must ever look as a friend , and although circumstances , which he must not more especially allude to , have caused his retirement from English Masonry , let all hope that that retirement will not cause that of the Freemasons' Quarterly Review , or injure the cause of the noble step on the Masonic ladder , the Asylum for the Aged Freemason . Song , by Brother Brooke .
By Brother Macdonald . — " The W . M . of Lodge Harmony , Brother Porter , with our regret that a dispensation of Providence presents his being present . " Thanks returned by Brother Brooke , S . AV . of Harmony . By Brother Neave . — " Brother Edgworth , the Founder of Harmony . " Thanks returned by Brother Brooke . Song—Brother Brooke . — " The Maid of Judah . " Brother ¦ '
By Neave—Song . — < The beauteous Mrs . Draper ; " with bassoon accompaniment . By Brother Neave . — " Happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again ; " upon wliich the Brethren separated , having passed a most pleasant evening , and the more interesting , as many young Masons were present , who had never witnessed a Masonic entertainment . The annual nominations have taken place ; Brother James AVemyss Civil Service , has been elected Master of Lodge Sincerity , 552 , Cawnppre . The Brethren were desirous of re-electing Brother Major Macdonald , but a desire to advance the interests of the newl y established
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India.
of the present volume forming the seventh year of its existence . But much as Dr . Crucefix has been of benefit to the Craft , and to the Indian Craft in particular , in having , through the organ of the valuable work referred to , brought forward the want of Masonic rule in Bengal , being thereby the premedial source of the reorganization of the Calcutta Grand Lodge , a brighter halo gleams over the head of this most talented Brother , in being the founder of the Asylum for the aged Freemasonhear
( , hear)—an institution which , raised upon the basis of charity , has deservedly placed this worthiest of Brothers and most eminent of Freemasons upon the highest step of our Masonic ladder . To eulogise this excellent man in the tone which he deserves , is beyond my poivers . This excellent deed , though ridiculed by some few , speaks beyond my praise ; unfortunately , however , in consequence of recent circumstances , to which I do not feel myselffrom official situationat liberty to
, my , further allude , Brother Crucefix has retired from English Masonry ; which , however , does not render him the less a Brother , or the cause of the Aged and Decayed Mason , which he advocates , less worthy of our admiration . Let us , then , Brethren , drink his health , as a Brother , that wherever he is , and wherever he goes , may every happiness attend him . '
Brother MACDONALD rose to return thanks . He hacl the pleasure to consider himself one of the many personal friends of the Brother whose health they had just drank ; and to ivhose exertions for the benefit of the Craft such a hi gh and just eulogy had been paid . To Brother Crucefix , the AV . Bro . continued , he held himself deeply indebted , for it was his kind and friendly hand that first assisted him in the acquirement of the Masonic zeal , wliich he hoped would never depart ' from him it that
. He was introducing him into Lodges of Instruction in London , and by recommending him to the kind assistance of Brethren of high Masonic acquirements , first enabled him to attain the knowledge which he was imputed to possess . To Dr . Crucefix , therefore , he must ever look as a friend , and although circumstances , which he must not more especially allude to , have caused his retirement from English Masonry , let all hope that that retirement will not cause that of the Freemasons' Quarterly Review , or injure the cause of the noble step on the Masonic ladder , the Asylum for the Aged Freemason . Song , by Brother Brooke .
By Brother Macdonald . — " The W . M . of Lodge Harmony , Brother Porter , with our regret that a dispensation of Providence presents his being present . " Thanks returned by Brother Brooke , S . AV . of Harmony . By Brother Neave . — " Brother Edgworth , the Founder of Harmony . " Thanks returned by Brother Brooke . Song—Brother Brooke . — " The Maid of Judah . " Brother ¦ '
By Neave—Song . — < The beauteous Mrs . Draper ; " with bassoon accompaniment . By Brother Neave . — " Happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again ; " upon wliich the Brethren separated , having passed a most pleasant evening , and the more interesting , as many young Masons were present , who had never witnessed a Masonic entertainment . The annual nominations have taken place ; Brother James AVemyss Civil Service , has been elected Master of Lodge Sincerity , 552 , Cawnppre . The Brethren were desirous of re-electing Brother Major Macdonald , but a desire to advance the interests of the newl y established