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India.
another song , " Let ' s welcome the Hour , " composed by himself , which he sang to a beautiful air , also of his composition , ivhich so pleased tbe Brethren , that he was obliged to sing it a second time to satisfy them . Several exquisite speeches were made , particularly by the R . W . P . G . M . of Bombay ancl Brother David Drummond , and the spring of wit and mirth was kept up till midnight , when the Brethren separated , all quite delighted with the entertainment of the evening , ivhich was greatly promoted by the bland attentions of W . Brother Plenty Torrens . —Bengal Herald
September 10 . —The Brethren of Lodge Humility with Fortitude , No . 279 , in Fort William , were honoured on Tuesday evening with a visit from the R . W . the P . G . M . of Western India , Dr . Burnes , who was accompanied by the P . J . G . W . Major Burlton , and W . Brother Captain Birch . There were also present several visitors from the Calcutta Lodges . Two candidates were initiated by the W . M . Brother Chaunce . We were glad to observe in the assembly two Brethren of the Jewish
persuasion , and a Mahometan : this is as it ought to be ; ancl here we are tempted to quote an extract from Preston , as being applicable to so gratifying a sight : " The distant Chinese , the wild Arab , ancl the American savage will embrace a brother Briton , and know , that besides the common ties of humanity , there is still a stronger obligation to induce him to kind ancl friendly offices . The Lodge being closed , the Brethren adjourned to the supper room .
After the ordinary toasts of obligation were disposed of , the W . Master proposed the health of the distinguished guest , which was drank with enthusiasm and clue honours . R . W . Brother Burnes , in returning thanks , expressed his high approbation of the worlc he had that evening witnessed , which he said was not surpassed by that of any other Lodge he had visited . He used many other expressions complimentary to the Lodge , and related several anecdotes tending to show the beneficial effects of Freemasonry . The health of W . Brothers Burlton and Birch
followed , which were suitably acknowledged by those Brethren . We are glad that this ancient Lodge still maintains its high character . Even in the worst of times , when Freemasonry was nearly extinguished in Calcutta , Humility with Fortitude was a hard-working Lodge , sending forth her sons to distant stations in India , there to disseminate the beneficial influence of Masonry;—these missionaries in the cause of charity ( as they may be emphatically called ) have been met with at
Allahabad , at Agra , at Kurnaul , aye , and even at Simla ! We left the festive board on the conclusion of an oration by an Irish Brother , in honour of the P . G . S . Brother A . Grant , which was highly applauded for its bursts of true Masonic feeling , and afforded some amusement by its sallies of wit . —Englishman . Sept . 22 . —A splendid meeting of the dignitaries of the Craft took place at Freemasons' Hall this evening . Amongst those present were the
R . W . J . Grant , P . G . M . for Bengal ; R . W . J . Burnes , P . G . M . for Bombay ; the R . W . Bros Blacquire and Sir Ed . Ryan ; Brothers Burlton , Henderson , F . W . Birch , Bagshaw , Torrens , Leith , Cragg , King , Chew , Strong , and other officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge ; besides the Masters and Wardens of most of the Calcutta Lodges . The R . W . P . G . Masters of Calcutta and Bombay , Brothers Grant ancl Jas . Burnes , made some admirable addresses to the Brethren . Some excellent songs were sung , particularly by Bros . Torrens ancl Thompson , who lent their powerful aid in furtherance of the enjoyment of the
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India.
another song , " Let ' s welcome the Hour , " composed by himself , which he sang to a beautiful air , also of his composition , ivhich so pleased tbe Brethren , that he was obliged to sing it a second time to satisfy them . Several exquisite speeches were made , particularly by the R . W . P . G . M . of Bombay ancl Brother David Drummond , and the spring of wit and mirth was kept up till midnight , when the Brethren separated , all quite delighted with the entertainment of the evening , ivhich was greatly promoted by the bland attentions of W . Brother Plenty Torrens . —Bengal Herald
September 10 . —The Brethren of Lodge Humility with Fortitude , No . 279 , in Fort William , were honoured on Tuesday evening with a visit from the R . W . the P . G . M . of Western India , Dr . Burnes , who was accompanied by the P . J . G . W . Major Burlton , and W . Brother Captain Birch . There were also present several visitors from the Calcutta Lodges . Two candidates were initiated by the W . M . Brother Chaunce . We were glad to observe in the assembly two Brethren of the Jewish
persuasion , and a Mahometan : this is as it ought to be ; ancl here we are tempted to quote an extract from Preston , as being applicable to so gratifying a sight : " The distant Chinese , the wild Arab , ancl the American savage will embrace a brother Briton , and know , that besides the common ties of humanity , there is still a stronger obligation to induce him to kind ancl friendly offices . The Lodge being closed , the Brethren adjourned to the supper room .
After the ordinary toasts of obligation were disposed of , the W . Master proposed the health of the distinguished guest , which was drank with enthusiasm and clue honours . R . W . Brother Burnes , in returning thanks , expressed his high approbation of the worlc he had that evening witnessed , which he said was not surpassed by that of any other Lodge he had visited . He used many other expressions complimentary to the Lodge , and related several anecdotes tending to show the beneficial effects of Freemasonry . The health of W . Brothers Burlton and Birch
followed , which were suitably acknowledged by those Brethren . We are glad that this ancient Lodge still maintains its high character . Even in the worst of times , when Freemasonry was nearly extinguished in Calcutta , Humility with Fortitude was a hard-working Lodge , sending forth her sons to distant stations in India , there to disseminate the beneficial influence of Masonry;—these missionaries in the cause of charity ( as they may be emphatically called ) have been met with at
Allahabad , at Agra , at Kurnaul , aye , and even at Simla ! We left the festive board on the conclusion of an oration by an Irish Brother , in honour of the P . G . S . Brother A . Grant , which was highly applauded for its bursts of true Masonic feeling , and afforded some amusement by its sallies of wit . —Englishman . Sept . 22 . —A splendid meeting of the dignitaries of the Craft took place at Freemasons' Hall this evening . Amongst those present were the
R . W . J . Grant , P . G . M . for Bengal ; R . W . J . Burnes , P . G . M . for Bombay ; the R . W . Bros Blacquire and Sir Ed . Ryan ; Brothers Burlton , Henderson , F . W . Birch , Bagshaw , Torrens , Leith , Cragg , King , Chew , Strong , and other officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge ; besides the Masters and Wardens of most of the Calcutta Lodges . The R . W . P . G . Masters of Calcutta and Bombay , Brothers Grant ancl Jas . Burnes , made some admirable addresses to the Brethren . Some excellent songs were sung , particularly by Bros . Torrens ancl Thompson , who lent their powerful aid in furtherance of the enjoyment of the