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every demonstration of delight . This was renewed on the rising of Sir Henry , who for some seconds stood the hearty greeting of his friends right manfully . He returned his most heartfelt thanks , and acknowledged with feelings of pride the honour they had done him . He regretted his inability to convey in phraseology such as he could wish the feelings that reigned within him ; but deeply felt , and appreciated , the kind and cordial and enthusiastic welcome he had received from the
members of the club , whom he was delighted to see once more around him . He proposed " Prosperity to the Byculla Club ; " which was about to be responded to by Mr . GORDON , when the PRESIDENT said that , before the toast was answered , he begged to suggest that Sir Henry should sing a song—a suggestion which was heartily seconded by all . Sir Henry then gave with great humour " The Groves of Blarney , " which was well chorused amidst much laughter and cheering .
Several other toasts were given , and some excellent songs sang , in which the ex-Plenipotentiary played by no means the part of a listener The night wearing on , Sir Henry rose , and saitl that the time had arrived to say farewell . He thanked them most heartily for the kindness , nay , the affectionate manner , in which he bad been received ; and in bidding them good bye , trusted their next meeting would not be a whit less joyous than the present separation .
A burst of cheering , resumed again and again , followed this speech , when Sir Henry took his departure , followed to the entrance by the whole of the company , who gave three hearty cheers as he entered his carriage ; and thus ended one of the pleasantest parties ever given in Bombay . Many other fetes have also been given in honour of Sir Henry Pottinger .
POONA , July 30 . —Grand Masonic Entertainment to Dr . Burnes . — The Ri ght Worshipful Brother Burnes proceeded , by special invitation , to visit the Lodge St . Andrew ' s in the East , at Poona , and the Brethren assembled at that station . He was accompanied by Bro . J . Chalmers , as Deputy Provincial Grand Master ; Bros . H . Fawcett , F . Arthur , Major Stevens , G Munbee , the Rev .. Bro . C- Jackson , Spencer Compton , J . Don , and Bro . W . Wellis . The Brethren ,, to the number
of sixty or seventy , headed by the Worshipful Master , Bro . Horrocks , and accompanied by the band of H . M . ' s 22 nd Foot , met the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master and his Officers on the road leading to the Masonic Lodge , which was very beautifully decorated ; the new Lodge St . Andrew ' s was then , consecrated-withigreat formality by the Grand Master and the Reverend Chaplain . . j ( The ; Brethren then retired to an elegant supper ; and an evening of ( harmony , and good fellowship
ensued , not likely to be soon forgotteoj and which , we are sure , has rarely been equalled even at Masonic meetings ; We were glad , to observe that several highly respectable non-commissioned officers were present . ¦ The chair was taken by the Worshipful Master , who , was supported by the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master and the Reverend Chaplin , & c . After the toasts of " The Queen , " and " Grand Masters of EnglandScotlandand Ireland" the Worshipful Brother HORROCKS
, , , gave the health of " The Right Worshipful Brother Burnes , " in a very eloquent address , observing that " The highly distinguished . Mason to whom the toast refers , is so well known and valued amongst the Craft , that it , would be useless , as well as presumptuous , in one of my humble station in life , to try to pass any eulogium upon him ; suffice it to say ,
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every demonstration of delight . This was renewed on the rising of Sir Henry , who for some seconds stood the hearty greeting of his friends right manfully . He returned his most heartfelt thanks , and acknowledged with feelings of pride the honour they had done him . He regretted his inability to convey in phraseology such as he could wish the feelings that reigned within him ; but deeply felt , and appreciated , the kind and cordial and enthusiastic welcome he had received from the
members of the club , whom he was delighted to see once more around him . He proposed " Prosperity to the Byculla Club ; " which was about to be responded to by Mr . GORDON , when the PRESIDENT said that , before the toast was answered , he begged to suggest that Sir Henry should sing a song—a suggestion which was heartily seconded by all . Sir Henry then gave with great humour " The Groves of Blarney , " which was well chorused amidst much laughter and cheering .
Several other toasts were given , and some excellent songs sang , in which the ex-Plenipotentiary played by no means the part of a listener The night wearing on , Sir Henry rose , and saitl that the time had arrived to say farewell . He thanked them most heartily for the kindness , nay , the affectionate manner , in which he bad been received ; and in bidding them good bye , trusted their next meeting would not be a whit less joyous than the present separation .
A burst of cheering , resumed again and again , followed this speech , when Sir Henry took his departure , followed to the entrance by the whole of the company , who gave three hearty cheers as he entered his carriage ; and thus ended one of the pleasantest parties ever given in Bombay . Many other fetes have also been given in honour of Sir Henry Pottinger .
POONA , July 30 . —Grand Masonic Entertainment to Dr . Burnes . — The Ri ght Worshipful Brother Burnes proceeded , by special invitation , to visit the Lodge St . Andrew ' s in the East , at Poona , and the Brethren assembled at that station . He was accompanied by Bro . J . Chalmers , as Deputy Provincial Grand Master ; Bros . H . Fawcett , F . Arthur , Major Stevens , G Munbee , the Rev .. Bro . C- Jackson , Spencer Compton , J . Don , and Bro . W . Wellis . The Brethren ,, to the number
of sixty or seventy , headed by the Worshipful Master , Bro . Horrocks , and accompanied by the band of H . M . ' s 22 nd Foot , met the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master and his Officers on the road leading to the Masonic Lodge , which was very beautifully decorated ; the new Lodge St . Andrew ' s was then , consecrated-withigreat formality by the Grand Master and the Reverend Chaplain . . j ( The ; Brethren then retired to an elegant supper ; and an evening of ( harmony , and good fellowship
ensued , not likely to be soon forgotteoj and which , we are sure , has rarely been equalled even at Masonic meetings ; We were glad , to observe that several highly respectable non-commissioned officers were present . ¦ The chair was taken by the Worshipful Master , who , was supported by the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master and the Reverend Chaplin , & c . After the toasts of " The Queen , " and " Grand Masters of EnglandScotlandand Ireland" the Worshipful Brother HORROCKS
, , , gave the health of " The Right Worshipful Brother Burnes , " in a very eloquent address , observing that " The highly distinguished . Mason to whom the toast refers , is so well known and valued amongst the Craft , that it , would be useless , as well as presumptuous , in one of my humble station in life , to try to pass any eulogium upon him ; suffice it to say ,