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P . G . M . was unavoidably prevented from attending , but they were extremely gratified at haying amongst them the D . P . G . M ., who had now recovered from his serious illness . Bro . Lockwood responded , thanking the brethren for then congratulations upon his recovery , ancl proposed

" The health ofthe W . M ., Bio . P . de L . Long , ' a more excellent Mason than whom no one could find , and a more able Brother could not have been placed in the chair . Thc W . M . in repl ying spoke hig hly of Masonry . Had it net been for it many of his old and dear friends would have

been forgotten , owing to his residence elswhere , but by the advantages of the Order they were again known to him , and he rejoiced to meet and extend the hand of friendship to those whom he knew , and to all visitors also . A deeply interesting matter to him and the lodge was

the fact of Bro . Barton fixing upon this Lodge wherein to receive an address from thc Province of India , borne by Bro . Murzeban from the shores of Asia . Bro . Murzeban , who on rising , was greeted with Masonic welcome , expressed the thanks for the kindness shown him in beinp .

allowed to present the address in this lodge . The opportunity of his visit to this country was taken advantage of to present the address whi'ih was voted on the eve of Bro . Barton ' s departure from Bombay , now some time since , but no opportunity for its presentation had occured . He

was proud of having the pleasure to testify to the love and esteem in which his dear friend , Bro . Dr . Barton was held by his fellow subjects of the Queen in India . He had not come to speak of his ability , and evenhanded administration of justice , or zeal in the cause of education , and his

amiable disposition , as that was not the place to do so , but to speak of the noble work he had done , and the interest he took in everything Masonic during his residence in . India . He wished him long life to gaze upon the present address , and the plate previously presented to him . The

address was then read as follows ;—"Richard Bolton Barton , Esqr ,. L . L . D ., Past Provincial Grand Master of Scottish Masonry in Western India " " Right Worshipful Sir , and dear Brother , — We , the officers and members of the Provincial

Grand Lodge of Western India , under Scotland , beg leave to convey to you the expression of our grief and sorrow at your resignation of thc honourable and high office of Provincial Grand Master of Western India , in view of your approaching departure and retirement from the

shores of this island . Lor the past six years you have governed over thc several Lodges working under the Scotish banner in the various chief towns of Western India , in a manner [ becoming your high position . The relations between the daughter lodges , amongst themselves

generally , and with this Provincial Grand Lodge in particular , have been most amicable owing to the peaceable and conciliatory nature of the policy followed by you during the whole period of your government . For many years we had the privilege of holding office under you in the

Provincial Grand Lodge of Western India and have become accustomed to listen to your m any able addresses upon Masonry , and your earnest appeals to us to carry into practice outside the lodge those excellent precepts which a > -o so constantly inculcated therein , that we shall not

soon be reconciled to your absence from the Eastern chair . But , Right Worshipful Sir , the regret we experience at losing you is not unalloyed , for we feel that though your departure will be a heavy loss to us , still we derive consolation from the fact that it brings you pleasure

and happiness by your being enabled to rejoin those near and clear to you in your native land . Our best wishes will follow you wherever the Great Architect of the Universe may guide and direct your steps ; may he , on your return home , be pleased not only to grant you health and

happiness , but may he also incline you to labour even further than you have yet done for the advancement of that glorious and honourable work , the foundation of which has been laid in this land of the East . May God bless vou are

the last parting words ot your Brethren in Masonry . " The address , signed by 24 officers of the Provincial Graud Lodge , and which had been beautifully illuminated and engrossed on vellum ,

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and enclosed in a morocco case , was * then handed to lire . Barton . In connection with this presentation was a gift of a superbly manufactured silver epergne , representing a P . irsec figure in the centre leaning on a column , and pointing to the Grand Masters ' s jewel from the Lodge "

Rising Star , " and from the Grand Lodge ancl English Lodges under the jurisdiction of the P . P . G . M ., a splendid silver salver appropriately inscribed . These testimonials of the value of the services of their late chief , had already been presented to Bro . Barton at Brighton , from our Indian brethren .

Bro . K . B . Barton , in responding , said it was unnecessary for him , on such nn occasion as the present , to use the usual stereotyped after-dinner reply for the very great honour done him that night . When he received his respected friend's ( Bro . Murzban ' s ) letter announcing his mission

to present the address just read , he owned he was surprised , agreeably surprised , that his brethren in India were about to add another stone to the column of obligations under which lie lay to them . All he could say was that he had been for a long series of years treated with

the greatest kindness , generosity , and forbearance by all his brethren in Western India , and that as long as he lived he would hold them in the warmest corner of liis heart , and prayed that the Great Architect of the Universe might bless that great country and its people , and that our

own England wonld always look upon that country as the brightest jewel in its own honoured crown . In conclusion Bro . Barton thanked Bro . Murzeban for the great trouble he had taken in carrying out what he knew to him was a labour of love : ' and also the W . M . and

brethren of Lodge British Union for the promptness with which they had arranged all the preliminaries for this , to him , most gratifying episode in the history of Lodge British Union . He was under a great obligation to the W . M . for allowing the presentation to take place in this

lodge , and thanked Bro . Boby and > 5 ro . W . Spalding , the Secretary , for their attention to his communication , and for making the necessary arrangements . The W . M . proposed "The Visitors , " coupled with the names of Bro . Murzeban and Bro . Muzio . He claimed this

occasion as a marking point in the annals of this Lodge , and the circumstances under which the presentation had taken place were very gratifying . Bro . Murzeban said he felt highly honoured by tlis kind reception accorded him that night . He hacl travelled thousands of miles to this

grand country of arts and sciences , and to this seat of science and commerce ( Ipswich ) to testify to the regard in which one of their own brethren was held , and he owed a debt of gratitude to the Lodge for the manner in which he had been received . He belonged to the first

lodge established in India under the Scottish banner , under Dr . Burns , and was initiated at the first initiation of a number of native gentlemen . A medal was cast to commemorate tht establishment of Masonry , and would b'j found upon the breast of their respected Bro . Dr .

Barton , on the one side was a portrait of their Grand Master , Bro . Burns , and on the reverse the portraits of the two first natives initiated . Since that event Masonry had scattered throughout India , and he had ever done his utmost to impart to the uninitiated the advantages of the

Craft . He would carry back to his native country the impressions which had been indelibly impressed upon his heart by his visit to this country and this lodge . Bro . Muzio said this was his first visit to this town and lodge . He had often heard of the great Masonic qualities attached to Ipswich names and also their

hospitality , now he could state they had more than realized his expectations . He strongly advised all brothers to attend Lodges of Instruction if they desired to become proficient in working out the beautiful ceremonies of the Craft . Bro . Shoitridge , Jamaica , also replied and expressed his desirousnes ** of becouiiite a member of this

lodge . The W . M . proposed " The Health of Bro . Boby , P . G . S . W ., " who , as the suggestor of the Feast of Roses , was entitled to their thanks . Bro . Boby thanked the brethren for their expressions , and in his usual humorous and jolly manner , gave an anecdote suitable to the occasion . Bro Barton proposed " The

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Press , " coupled with the name of Bro . Elkington , of thc Sti // o / k Mercury , who haying replied brought to a conclusion a pleasant evening , one which will bc long remembered by all who were present , and that will ba written iii the annals of the British Union Lodge a * s a red letter event .

Bro. Constables Drawing.

BRO . CONSTABLES DRAWING .

List of names from whom tickets may be obtained : — Bro . W . J . Hughan , P . G . S . D . England , P . M . 131 , P . G . Sec . Cornwall , Truro . „ Rev . Augustus A . Bagshaw , P . Prov . G . C , P . S . G . W . Derbyshire , I . P . M . 1235 ,

Wormhill Vicarage , Buxton , Derby . „ John Greenhough , P . M ., Parker-street , Manchester . ., W . H . Bowden , 2 , Sundcrt . ind-plaee ,

Clifton . ,, Jesse Owens , P . M ., County Asylum , Hanwell . ,, C . Tomkins , Albion Hotel , Ramsgate .

,, R . Limpus , P . Prov . G . Org . Middlesex , 41 , Queen-square-, W . C . ,, S . E . Moss , P . M . 185 , 71 , Oakley-road , Islington , N . „ Pledges , Freemasons' Hall , Great Qusenstreet , W . C .

,, George Kenning , Little Britain , E . C . „ J . T . Piatt , P . Prov . J . G . W . Cheshire , 43 , Castle-street , Liverpool . „ H . B . Hodges , P . Prov . S . G . W . Herts , P . M . 403 . The Cottage , Walton , Herts .

„ W . R . Jones , 87 , 7 , 3 , Long Acre , W . C . „ Rev . H . J . Hatch , Chaplain and J . W .. 160 , Rectory , Little Stambridge , Rochford . ., Rev . P . H . Newnham , P . M . 1 9 . 5 . The Vicarage , Stonehouse , Plymouth . „ C . V . Hogard , P . M . 205 , S . W ., 453 , 4 , Watline-street .

„ E . Gottheil , 185 , P . M . 141 , 120 , Mile Endroad , E . „ J . Constable , W . M . 185 . J j , Sise-lane , K . C .

Masonic Tidings.

Masonic Tidings .

GRAND LODGE ov CANADA . —At the meeting of Grand Loilge , July 9 , 1874 , the following officers were elected : —Bros . W . M . Wilson , G . M . ; J . K . Kerr . D . G . M . ; W . R . White .

G . S . W . ; II . Murray , G . J . W . ; H . Gofl " , G . T . ; Thos . B . Harris , G . S . ; Canon Innis , G . Chap-Iain ; Mallock , G . Registrar , R . P . Stephens , W . M . of Doric Lodge , was elected District Deputy Grand Master for Toronto .

LORD DALHOUSIE S WILL . —The Dundee Advertiser publishes au abstract erf the will of the late Lord Dalhousie . Th . ' whole residue of his estate falls to his sister , Lady Christina Maule , during her life , and after iter death £ " 6 , 000 each is to be paid to his nine nephews .

and ^ £ 4 , 000 each to his seven nieces or their children . His property in France is left to his eldest nephew , Major Thomas Young , along with such a sum as will make up c £ ' 2 o , ooo . He also leaves £ 20 , 000 to the Free Church for the payment of stipends of , £ 200 a year each to

the ministers ot the four Free Churches on his estate . The bust of Lord Byron goes to Mr . John Clarke Brodie , his bust of Fox to Mr . A . Rutherford Clark , and his picture of Dr . Guthrie preaching in Glenesk to the Free Church College , Edinburgh . Legacies varying from

£ 60 to . £ *; oo , and a year ' s wages are left to his servants , gardeners , gamekeepers , and foresters . The chief factor , Mr . Guthrie , is remembered with £ 1 , 000 , and a valuable picture by one of the old masters is left to his local solicitor , Mr . Shields . All political correspondence and

confidential public papers connected with his official life are to be selected and placed in a lucked box by themselves , sealed up , and deposited in the family charter-room at Panmure , and not to be opened till the year 1990 , and all correspondence with public men is to be arranged and similarl y deposited ,