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" 3 . That the address be delivered on St . John ' s-day , and be signed by the D . P . G . M . on his own behalf , and by the AV . Masters , P . Masters , and AVardens , on behalf of their respective Lodges . " 4 . That Masters of Lodges be requested to lose no time in communicating with the Brethren of their respective Lodges as to their amount of contribution , and to inform the Committee , with all reasonable speed , of the probable amount of such contributionfor the guidance of the
, Committee . Further , that each Master will adopt prompt measures for the present realization of subscriptions , that as little delay as possible may occur in carrying out the wishes of the Craft . ( Signed ) "R . NEAVE , Chairman . " "Calcutta , Dec . 17 , 1 S 42 . "
ST . JOHN ' DAY , Dec . 26 . —The Fraternity marched in procession to the Cathedral , accompanied by the artillery-band , and a goodly display of banners and other emblems of the mystic tie . The Rev . Mr . Fisher preached , on the occasion , an excellent and appropriate sermon , at the conclusion of which a collection was made among the Brethren , the proceeds being devoted to the District Charitable Society . They then marched back to the Masons' Hall to do honour to their Provincial
Grand Master , Dr . J . Grant , who is on the eve of departing for his native land ; and a more reall y sincere or affecting scene it has never been our fortune to witness before ; may God grant that it may never fall to our lot again ! The parting with this amiable and distinguished Brother seemed to act upon every one present with the full force which the separation by death impresses on the human mind . The scene was one which it is impossible to pourtray either by pen or pencil , and
could only be felt and appreciated by those present on the occasion . A farewell address , which we subjoin , was read by Brother Neave . In the evening a grand banquet was given in the hall , and amidst the glare of chandeliers , transparencies , and all the good things of this life , ( under the weight of the latter item , the large tables literally groaned ) , sat down some sixty or seventy Brothers , honoured by the company of the Rev . Mr . Fisher , and his two sons . All was harmony , cordiality , and good fellowship ; some excellent and appropriate speeches were made on the occasion , and the company broke up at eleven , P . M .
To the R . AY . JOHN GRANT , P . G . M . of Freemasons , Bengal . " R . AV . SIR AND BROTHER , —We , the undersigned , being the Representatives of the Lodges in and about Calcutta , appointed for the purpose by the unanimous voices of the members of those Lodges , beg to wait upon you with the address on the occasion of your approaching departure for your mother country . " When we call to mind the condition in which Masonry in this
country was , before it pleased the MAY . the Grand Master to appoint you to the exalted office which you now hold , and look on the state in which the Craft now is , we cannot , on this occasion , too strongly express towards you our sentiments of gratitude , admiration , and love . Gratitude , do we most justly owe you , R . AY . Sir , for your incessant care , your unwearied vigilance , and your untiring activity ; all of which , in harmonious combination , have raised up among us a high spirit of emulation . Admiration do we feel , on account of the impartiality with which you have selected , and the fitness which has characterised the selection of , those among us whom it pleased you to honour ; . by which
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India.
" 3 . That the address be delivered on St . John ' s-day , and be signed by the D . P . G . M . on his own behalf , and by the AV . Masters , P . Masters , and AVardens , on behalf of their respective Lodges . " 4 . That Masters of Lodges be requested to lose no time in communicating with the Brethren of their respective Lodges as to their amount of contribution , and to inform the Committee , with all reasonable speed , of the probable amount of such contributionfor the guidance of the
, Committee . Further , that each Master will adopt prompt measures for the present realization of subscriptions , that as little delay as possible may occur in carrying out the wishes of the Craft . ( Signed ) "R . NEAVE , Chairman . " "Calcutta , Dec . 17 , 1 S 42 . "
ST . JOHN ' DAY , Dec . 26 . —The Fraternity marched in procession to the Cathedral , accompanied by the artillery-band , and a goodly display of banners and other emblems of the mystic tie . The Rev . Mr . Fisher preached , on the occasion , an excellent and appropriate sermon , at the conclusion of which a collection was made among the Brethren , the proceeds being devoted to the District Charitable Society . They then marched back to the Masons' Hall to do honour to their Provincial
Grand Master , Dr . J . Grant , who is on the eve of departing for his native land ; and a more reall y sincere or affecting scene it has never been our fortune to witness before ; may God grant that it may never fall to our lot again ! The parting with this amiable and distinguished Brother seemed to act upon every one present with the full force which the separation by death impresses on the human mind . The scene was one which it is impossible to pourtray either by pen or pencil , and
could only be felt and appreciated by those present on the occasion . A farewell address , which we subjoin , was read by Brother Neave . In the evening a grand banquet was given in the hall , and amidst the glare of chandeliers , transparencies , and all the good things of this life , ( under the weight of the latter item , the large tables literally groaned ) , sat down some sixty or seventy Brothers , honoured by the company of the Rev . Mr . Fisher , and his two sons . All was harmony , cordiality , and good fellowship ; some excellent and appropriate speeches were made on the occasion , and the company broke up at eleven , P . M .
To the R . AY . JOHN GRANT , P . G . M . of Freemasons , Bengal . " R . AV . SIR AND BROTHER , —We , the undersigned , being the Representatives of the Lodges in and about Calcutta , appointed for the purpose by the unanimous voices of the members of those Lodges , beg to wait upon you with the address on the occasion of your approaching departure for your mother country . " When we call to mind the condition in which Masonry in this
country was , before it pleased the MAY . the Grand Master to appoint you to the exalted office which you now hold , and look on the state in which the Craft now is , we cannot , on this occasion , too strongly express towards you our sentiments of gratitude , admiration , and love . Gratitude , do we most justly owe you , R . AY . Sir , for your incessant care , your unwearied vigilance , and your untiring activity ; all of which , in harmonious combination , have raised up among us a high spirit of emulation . Admiration do we feel , on account of the impartiality with which you have selected , and the fitness which has characterised the selection of , those among us whom it pleased you to honour ; . by which