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Lodges had large surplus funds , from xvhich donations xvere liberally given . At the present day neither the Grand Lodge , nor any of the Subordinate Lodges , had any Cash balances ; any aid that might therefore be bestoxved xvould have to be given from individual contributions of the Brethren . It was remarked that most of the Brethren hadin their private capacitiesassisted the Friend-in-Need
, , Society — thafc Sermons xvere also to be preached in the several Churches to xvhich they belonged in aid of the same Charity—and that to make a further and special call upon them as Masons xvould not be desirable . Under these circumstances , it was urged that if a Sermon xvas preached , the amount contributed by the small body of Masons would be so insignificant , as probably to cause some
invidious reflection upon the Craft . On the whole , therefore , ifc was deemed unadvisable to have any procession or sermon this year . The Grand Master observed that the sentiments of the majority of the Brethren present appeared to be unfavourable to Bro . Bey ' s proposition ; but he requested the representatives ofthe Subordinate Lodges present to lay it before tlieir respective Lodges , xvhen any representations they might wish to make would receive due consideration .
A ballot was next taken for a Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year , and on its termination , AV . B . Patridge xvas declared to be duly re-elected to that office , the majority of votes being in his favour . The Grand Master xvas pleased to appoint the undermentioned Brethren to be Grand Officers for the ensuing year -. —E . AV . Bro . J . Ouchterlony , D . G . M . ; AV . Bros . A . M . Bitchie , S . G . AV . ; A . J . Greenlaw , J . G . AV . ; AV . A . Serle , G . Eegistrar ; H . Taylor , B . C . L .,
G . Chaplain ; AV . Glover , G . Secretary ; J . Masked , D . G . S . ; P . Coultrup , G . S . D . ; G . Snelgrove , G . ' J . D . ; M . M'Dowell , G . D . of 0 . ; G . M . A . Storey , G . S . B . ; J . Brock , G . Tyler . The foUowing is a list of Steivards for fche ensuing year , nominated hythe Presidency Lodges : — -Lodges " Perfect Unanimity , " Bros . J . AV . Sherman and H . 0 . Eoherts ; " Social Friendship , " J . A . Hicken and B . D . Dansey ; " Unix'ersal Charity" G . Lexvis and J .
, T . Greatorex ; " Pilgrims of Light , " G . AVilliams and E . T . Laurence . The Grand Master then adverted to the Brethren xx'hom he had appointed to assist him in conducting the duties of Grand Lodge during the ensuing year . He xvas happy to see among the representatives of the several Lodges present so many of the principal Masons of Madrasfrom whom he could select his officers . He felt certainfrom
, , what he knew of those whom he had appointed , that he xvas justified in looking forward to a very efficient Graud Lodge , and to its duties being conducted xvith the zeal , harmony , and Masonic feeling , which had hitherto characterized them . There being no other business , the Grand Lodge xvas closed in ample form .
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India.
Lodges had large surplus funds , from xvhich donations xvere liberally given . At the present day neither the Grand Lodge , nor any of the Subordinate Lodges , had any Cash balances ; any aid that might therefore be bestoxved xvould have to be given from individual contributions of the Brethren . It was remarked that most of the Brethren hadin their private capacitiesassisted the Friend-in-Need
, , Society — thafc Sermons xvere also to be preached in the several Churches to xvhich they belonged in aid of the same Charity—and that to make a further and special call upon them as Masons xvould not be desirable . Under these circumstances , it was urged that if a Sermon xvas preached , the amount contributed by the small body of Masons would be so insignificant , as probably to cause some
invidious reflection upon the Craft . On the whole , therefore , ifc was deemed unadvisable to have any procession or sermon this year . The Grand Master observed that the sentiments of the majority of the Brethren present appeared to be unfavourable to Bro . Bey ' s proposition ; but he requested the representatives ofthe Subordinate Lodges present to lay it before tlieir respective Lodges , xvhen any representations they might wish to make would receive due consideration .
A ballot was next taken for a Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year , and on its termination , AV . B . Patridge xvas declared to be duly re-elected to that office , the majority of votes being in his favour . The Grand Master xvas pleased to appoint the undermentioned Brethren to be Grand Officers for the ensuing year -. —E . AV . Bro . J . Ouchterlony , D . G . M . ; AV . Bros . A . M . Bitchie , S . G . AV . ; A . J . Greenlaw , J . G . AV . ; AV . A . Serle , G . Eegistrar ; H . Taylor , B . C . L .,
G . Chaplain ; AV . Glover , G . Secretary ; J . Masked , D . G . S . ; P . Coultrup , G . S . D . ; G . Snelgrove , G . ' J . D . ; M . M'Dowell , G . D . of 0 . ; G . M . A . Storey , G . S . B . ; J . Brock , G . Tyler . The foUowing is a list of Steivards for fche ensuing year , nominated hythe Presidency Lodges : — -Lodges " Perfect Unanimity , " Bros . J . AV . Sherman and H . 0 . Eoherts ; " Social Friendship , " J . A . Hicken and B . D . Dansey ; " Unix'ersal Charity" G . Lexvis and J .
, T . Greatorex ; " Pilgrims of Light , " G . AVilliams and E . T . Laurence . The Grand Master then adverted to the Brethren xx'hom he had appointed to assist him in conducting the duties of Grand Lodge during the ensuing year . He xvas happy to see among the representatives of the several Lodges present so many of the principal Masons of Madrasfrom whom he could select his officers . He felt certainfrom
, , what he knew of those whom he had appointed , that he xvas justified in looking forward to a very efficient Graud Lodge , and to its duties being conducted xvith the zeal , harmony , and Masonic feeling , which had hitherto characterized them . There being no other business , the Grand Lodge xvas closed in ample form .
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