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Colonial.
of Friendship , No . 613 , and United Tradesmen , No . 8-53 , was held at the Exchange , Adelaide , on the 24 th Sept ., the rooms having been kindly granted for the occasion by Bro . J . B . Neales . The proceeds of the evening were devoted to the Masonic Benevolent Fund in the course of formation . Upwards of one hundred Brethren of the mystic Craft assembled on the occasion , all attired with the several insignias of office . The Provincial Grand Master , attended by Officers of various Lodges , gave
the room a very animated appearance , and a great number of ladies being present made it unusually attractive . The dancing , under the directions of Mons . Paris , was kept up to a late hour , and the whole appeared to give universal satisfaction . NEW ZEALAND—The members of the New Zealand Pacific Lodge , No . 758 , celebrated the festival of St . John on the 24 th June , at their Lodge Room , Barrett ' s Hotel , AVellington .
East Indies.
EAST INDIES .
MADRAS Farewell Dinner to Worshipful Brother M'Dowell , by the members of Lodge Universal Charity . —On Saturday , the 14 th December , 1850 , an elegant farewell entertainment was given to AVorshipful Brother McDowell , by tbe Members of Lodge Universal Charity , on the occasion of bis approaching departure to England . About thirty Brethren , with a few of Bro . McDowell ' s personal friends , were present on the occasion . Tbe dinner was served in a large room in the Office of Messrs . Dickson and
Co ., and every thing was most tastefully arranged . The Banner of Lodge Universal Charity , waving in the rear of the Chair , which was occupied by AV . Bro . Miiskell , gave an imposing appearance to the whole scene . The cloth being removed , the Chairman proposed the following toasts , prefacing each with appropriate expressions of loyalty and respect " The Queen and Craft . " " The Grand Lodge of England . " " The Provincial Grand Lodge of Madras . " The Chairman next proposed the toast of the evening ; to which Bro . McDowell replied as follows : —In rising to return
thanks for tbe great honour the Lodge Universal Charity have done me in inviting me to this entertainment , I must confess that I am not worthy of so great a mark of respect . Bro . Maskell has spoken too flatteringly of my humble endeavours in the cause of Masonry , and more especially for the benefit of tbe Lodge , with which 1 am connected . AVith respect to the good will of the Society to which he alludes , I really was not aware that so kind a feeling existed towards me , until the eve of my departure for England ; when so kindnesses have been showered clown upon methat they
many , quite unman me to speak of them . I trust , my Brethren , that our separatfon will be but for a season . My family will still remain with you , and especially my three sons-in-law , who are now present , will maintain their daily intercourse with you—continue your friendship to them as you have done to me , and I shall feel grateful . AVith regard to the Lodge of Universal Charity , I must say that it is composed of Brethren for whom I entertain the highest feelings of esteem and respect , and with whom I feel honoured in being associated . It is now five years since the Lodge was revived , and
I do not remember a single dissension having taken place , nor do I recollect any division of opinion upon any subject of importance . I say this in justice to my Brethren who have been associated with me ; and if they continue in the same course , they will always maintain the highest character for harmony
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Colonial.
of Friendship , No . 613 , and United Tradesmen , No . 8-53 , was held at the Exchange , Adelaide , on the 24 th Sept ., the rooms having been kindly granted for the occasion by Bro . J . B . Neales . The proceeds of the evening were devoted to the Masonic Benevolent Fund in the course of formation . Upwards of one hundred Brethren of the mystic Craft assembled on the occasion , all attired with the several insignias of office . The Provincial Grand Master , attended by Officers of various Lodges , gave
the room a very animated appearance , and a great number of ladies being present made it unusually attractive . The dancing , under the directions of Mons . Paris , was kept up to a late hour , and the whole appeared to give universal satisfaction . NEW ZEALAND—The members of the New Zealand Pacific Lodge , No . 758 , celebrated the festival of St . John on the 24 th June , at their Lodge Room , Barrett ' s Hotel , AVellington .
East Indies.
EAST INDIES .
MADRAS Farewell Dinner to Worshipful Brother M'Dowell , by the members of Lodge Universal Charity . —On Saturday , the 14 th December , 1850 , an elegant farewell entertainment was given to AVorshipful Brother McDowell , by tbe Members of Lodge Universal Charity , on the occasion of bis approaching departure to England . About thirty Brethren , with a few of Bro . McDowell ' s personal friends , were present on the occasion . Tbe dinner was served in a large room in the Office of Messrs . Dickson and
Co ., and every thing was most tastefully arranged . The Banner of Lodge Universal Charity , waving in the rear of the Chair , which was occupied by AV . Bro . Miiskell , gave an imposing appearance to the whole scene . The cloth being removed , the Chairman proposed the following toasts , prefacing each with appropriate expressions of loyalty and respect " The Queen and Craft . " " The Grand Lodge of England . " " The Provincial Grand Lodge of Madras . " The Chairman next proposed the toast of the evening ; to which Bro . McDowell replied as follows : —In rising to return
thanks for tbe great honour the Lodge Universal Charity have done me in inviting me to this entertainment , I must confess that I am not worthy of so great a mark of respect . Bro . Maskell has spoken too flatteringly of my humble endeavours in the cause of Masonry , and more especially for the benefit of tbe Lodge , with which 1 am connected . AVith respect to the good will of the Society to which he alludes , I really was not aware that so kind a feeling existed towards me , until the eve of my departure for England ; when so kindnesses have been showered clown upon methat they
many , quite unman me to speak of them . I trust , my Brethren , that our separatfon will be but for a season . My family will still remain with you , and especially my three sons-in-law , who are now present , will maintain their daily intercourse with you—continue your friendship to them as you have done to me , and I shall feel grateful . AVith regard to the Lodge of Universal Charity , I must say that it is composed of Brethren for whom I entertain the highest feelings of esteem and respect , and with whom I feel honoured in being associated . It is now five years since the Lodge was revived , and
I do not remember a single dissension having taken place , nor do I recollect any division of opinion upon any subject of importance . I say this in justice to my Brethren who have been associated with me ; and if they continue in the same course , they will always maintain the highest character for harmony