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spirit and feeling , proposed the popular toast of " Mason ' s Wives and Children , " which seemed to operate as a gentle hint to those Brethren , who were happy in the possession of such invaluable treasures , that it was time to be " up and going . " Several Masonic songs followed by Bros . Anthony , Metcalf , and other Brothers , after which the evening closed in the greatest harmony and brotherl y love . Long may we continue to enjoy such delightful and social meetings , the very thoughts of which gladden our hearts , and make us feel the great , the inestimable beauties of true Masonry .
BOMBAY , August 24 . —Byculla Club Dinner to Sir Henry Pottinger . —A brilliant entertainment was given to Sir Henry Pottinger hy the resident members of the Byculla Club , at the Club-house ; and we may safely affirm , without any disparagement to the numerous parties given elsewhere , and to the eloquence which has distinguished the gathering of his friends on other occasions , that a more heart-stirring scene , or one more gratifying to the feelings of the
distinguished guest than that presented on Saturday , has seldom been witnessed . Everything that consummate eloquence could devise , and an enthusiastic audience mark with their plaudits , characterised this spontaneous tribute of affection for his person as a valued friend , and respect for his character as a profound diplomatist . About sixty members sat down to dinner , which was served up in
firstrate style , and the band of the 5 th regt . N . I . played at intervals during the repast , adding much to the pleasures of the evening , and reflecting the highest credit on the officer to whose persevering attention may be attributed its present promise of future excellence . The cloth being removed , the CHAIRMAN , Dr . Burnes , K . H ., proposed ' ' The Queen , " which was drunk with all the honours . " The Queen DowagerPrince Albertand the Royal Family . "
, , The PRESIDENT then gave "The Governor-General of India , —May success attend his efforts for the amelioration of the millions entrusted to his charge . " Three times three . . The next toast was , " The Governor of Bombay . " Three times three . " . i ¦ ,
Ihe PRESIDENT then : requested all to fill a flowing bumper to the toast he was about to'propose ; and silence being obtained , he spoke as follows : — "I feel highly honoured , gentlemen , that I have been selected on this occasion to be the organ of communicating to our distinguished guest and valued friend the sentiments of respect , esteem , and admiration , entertained towards 'him' by his fellow members of the Byculla Club ; and my gratificatibri'a ' t this distinction would now be complete , were I not sensible that I am altogether unable to discharge the duty
entrusted to me with an effect adequate either to his eminent desertsor to your great appreciation of them . But if the lability be wanting , not so is the inclination . " - ; .- ¦' " '' -: ' ' - v . \ p- \ , r- ' / . " i : . ^ It is impossible for us to giveeven an outline of the address of Dr . Burnes . He traced with a master hand the career of Sir Henry Pottinger , from his first joining the army as a subaltern : to the present moment . ¦ ' ., ,: .- .- ¦ - ¦ ¦ ¦¦¦¦ .-Every sentence through the speech was marked with the most enthusiastic cheering , and the final peroration brought down thunders of applause ; cheer after cheer arose with waving of handkerchief ; and
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India.
spirit and feeling , proposed the popular toast of " Mason ' s Wives and Children , " which seemed to operate as a gentle hint to those Brethren , who were happy in the possession of such invaluable treasures , that it was time to be " up and going . " Several Masonic songs followed by Bros . Anthony , Metcalf , and other Brothers , after which the evening closed in the greatest harmony and brotherl y love . Long may we continue to enjoy such delightful and social meetings , the very thoughts of which gladden our hearts , and make us feel the great , the inestimable beauties of true Masonry .
BOMBAY , August 24 . —Byculla Club Dinner to Sir Henry Pottinger . —A brilliant entertainment was given to Sir Henry Pottinger hy the resident members of the Byculla Club , at the Club-house ; and we may safely affirm , without any disparagement to the numerous parties given elsewhere , and to the eloquence which has distinguished the gathering of his friends on other occasions , that a more heart-stirring scene , or one more gratifying to the feelings of the
distinguished guest than that presented on Saturday , has seldom been witnessed . Everything that consummate eloquence could devise , and an enthusiastic audience mark with their plaudits , characterised this spontaneous tribute of affection for his person as a valued friend , and respect for his character as a profound diplomatist . About sixty members sat down to dinner , which was served up in
firstrate style , and the band of the 5 th regt . N . I . played at intervals during the repast , adding much to the pleasures of the evening , and reflecting the highest credit on the officer to whose persevering attention may be attributed its present promise of future excellence . The cloth being removed , the CHAIRMAN , Dr . Burnes , K . H ., proposed ' ' The Queen , " which was drunk with all the honours . " The Queen DowagerPrince Albertand the Royal Family . "
, , The PRESIDENT then gave "The Governor-General of India , —May success attend his efforts for the amelioration of the millions entrusted to his charge . " Three times three . . The next toast was , " The Governor of Bombay . " Three times three . " . i ¦ ,
Ihe PRESIDENT then : requested all to fill a flowing bumper to the toast he was about to'propose ; and silence being obtained , he spoke as follows : — "I feel highly honoured , gentlemen , that I have been selected on this occasion to be the organ of communicating to our distinguished guest and valued friend the sentiments of respect , esteem , and admiration , entertained towards 'him' by his fellow members of the Byculla Club ; and my gratificatibri'a ' t this distinction would now be complete , were I not sensible that I am altogether unable to discharge the duty
entrusted to me with an effect adequate either to his eminent desertsor to your great appreciation of them . But if the lability be wanting , not so is the inclination . " - ; .- ¦' " '' -: ' ' - v . \ p- \ , r- ' / . " i : . ^ It is impossible for us to giveeven an outline of the address of Dr . Burnes . He traced with a master hand the career of Sir Henry Pottinger , from his first joining the army as a subaltern : to the present moment . ¦ ' ., ,: .- .- ¦ - ¦ ¦ ¦¦¦¦ .-Every sentence through the speech was marked with the most enthusiastic cheering , and the final peroration brought down thunders of applause ; cheer after cheer arose with waving of handkerchief ; and