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FREEMASONRY IN INDIA .
MURREE ( Punjab ) . —Lodge Light in the Himalayas ( No . 1448 , E . G . ) . —The regular meeting of this lodg 6 was held at the loclge-rooms i Murree , on Thurs-. the 7 th June , 1877 . Present Wor . Bro . Dhanjibhoy Fakecrjee , W . M . ; Bros . H . Whymper , S . W .. ; G . Wood , 1 iff . Garrow , Secretary and Treasurer ; Holmes , S . D . ;
J * ' . T T" , . n « V . V . 1 f * lVTr . Tnf . rra * T * . ilor A ^ amKarc . Davis , J-D- ! Robb * *• " i Mclntyre , Tyler . Members w Bro . A . Stewart , Beatley , Rtich , Shipman , Adie , and Ga ' uly . Visitors : W . Bros . Jeffcoat and Briggs , Bros . Capt . Mure , Scott , Davis , Lyseth , and Haynes . The lodge was opened with prayer . The Secretary read work before the lodge , which was to install the Worshipful Master and invest officers for the current year . Bro H . Whymper , the
Master elect , was then presented by W . Bro . Jeffcoat , yvho having assented to the ancient charges , was duly installed and proclaimed as Worshipful Master , and saluted by the brethren in the usual manner . W . Bro . Dhanjibhoy , P . M ., and District Grand Director of Ceremonies , then presented the Worshipful Master with the implements of his office , and commended his attention to the volume of the
Sacred Law , the Book of Consiitutions , the bye-laws of the lodge , and the warrant from thc Grand Lodge of Eng . land , and delivered charges to the officers and brethren of the lodge . The following officers were then invested : — Bros . Wood , S . W . ; Shipman , J . W . ; Garrow , Sec . and Treas . ; Mills , S . D . ; Holmes , J . D . ; Davis , I . G . ; Mclntyre , Tyler . VV . Bro . Dhanjibhoy proposed , and Wor . Master
seconded , Bros . Mure and Lyseth as joining members . \ V . Bro . Dhanjibhoy proposed , and W . Bro . Major Stewart , P . D . D . G . M ., seconded , W . Bro . Jeffcoat and Bro . H . Scott as joining members . W . Bro . Dhanjibhoy proposed , and W . Master seconded , that the members of Lodge Mayo , No . 1413 , at Rawul Pindce , be permitted to join this lodge yvithout paying the joining , fee , the brethren of Mayo
Lodge having already passed a resolution giving a like privilege to members of this lodge . Carried unanimously . Proposed by W . Bro . Dhanjibhoy and seconded by the W . Master that a vote of thanks be passed to W . Bro . Major A . Steyvart , P . D . D . G . M ., and W . Bros . J . ffcoat and Briggs , for the trouble they have taken in coming up from Rawul Pindee to assist at the installation . Carried
unanimously . W . Bro . Stewart , P . D . D . G . M ., then replied for himself and Bros . Jeffcoat and Briggs , and said that it had given them all great pleasure to assist at the installation , and how highly gratified they were to find the lodge worked so well and with such unanimity and concord amongst its members . W . Bro . Dhanjibhoy proposed and W . Master seconded , that a vote of thanks be given
to Bro . Garrow for the valuable services rendered by hira in the working cf the lodge during the past year . Carried unanimously . Bro . Garrow then replied , and said what pleasure it gave him to find that the slight services he had been able to render had been appreciated . W . Bro . Dhanjibhoy expressed his regret for not receiving the Worthy and Wor . Bro . Major A . Stewart , P . D . D . G . M ., with the
honours to which his Masonic rank entitled him . The W . Master then requested W . Bro . Dhanjibhoy to retire from the lodge for a short time , and ( luring his absence said—Brethren , to the untiring energy and zeal of our late Master the present efficient state of the lodge is entirely due . When he took up the Mastership at the beginning of last year there were only 8 subscribing
members , while now , upon his retirement , there are 24 ; and its funds are also in a very flourishing condition . He is one of if not the first Parsee gentleman who has risen to the high dignity of Master of an English lodge in the Punjab , and his worth as a Mason has been acknowledged by the District Grand Lodge , which has appointed him as one of its Grand Officers , and as a
mark of our respect and esteem , I propose that , in addition to asking him to sit for his portrait ( to be hung in the lodge rooms ) we present him with a Past Master ' s jewel . The proposition was seconded by Bro . Wood , S . W ., and carried unanimously . W . Bro . Dhanjibhoy was then readmilted and acquainted with what had occurred in his absence . He replied in an appropriate speech , that he felt
his services had really been over-estimated , and he would never fail to appreciate the kind sentiments which had been expressed and the honour conferred upon him on this occasion . The jewel will ever be a pleasant remembrancer of his connection with the lodge , and the happy hours he had spent amongst his brethren . There being no further work before the lodge , it was closed in
peace , harmony , and brotherly love at 8 p . m . The brethren adjourned to the banquet hall to dine , and on the removal of the cloth the first three toasts of O . B . were given by Bro . Major A . Stewart and , duly honoured . The District Grand Master and the District Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the District Grand Lodge Officers , " coupled with the name of W . Bro . A . Stewart , was
proposed by W . Bro . Jeffcoat , and responded to by W . Bro . Stewart , Past Deputy District Grand Master . W . Bro . Dhanjibhoy then gave the toast of the evening , " The Health of the newly-installed W . Master , Rro . Whymper , " jn the warmest and most expressive manner , and detailed his many excellent qualities as a Mason , and thc liberality which he had shown towards the lodge . W . Bro . Whymper
'hanked the brethren most cordially , and expressed a hope that with the assistance of the officers and brethren he nj'ght be able to maintain the efficiency and prosperity * *• ** 'he lod ge . At the least hc will devote himself heart and soul to the work . W . Bro . Whymper then proposed 'he Health of the ret ' uing W . Master , W . Bro . "nanjibhoy , " whom he highly eulogized for the high of
w * efficiency of the lodge at the present moment . Ma i t > hani '* bh ° y replied briefly by thanking the W . hcal ^ i ? brethren for the cordial manner in which his lhe 1 . becn P P ° and received . " The Officers of SDnnH ° ? ' ' were P roPosed by the W . Master , and repon ued to b y Bro . Shipman , J . W . W . Bro . Dhanjibhoy ¦ e « proposed "TheHealth ofW . Bros . Stewart , Jeffcoat and
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Briggs , " thanking them for their kindness in coming so great a distance for the express purpose of giving their assistance at the installation of the W . Master . W . Bro . Stewart replied in a very effective speech , and expressed his readiness to repeat the journey at any time should his services be required . "The Army and Navy " was given bv W . Bro . Whymper , and responded to by Bro . Capt .
Mure . " The Visitors " yvas given by W . Bro . Dhanjibhoy , and responded to by Bro . H . Scott . " The Ladies " were proposed by Bro . Mure , and responded to by Bro . Gauly . A most enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the Tyler ' s toast and the old chorus . MHOW . —Lodge St Paul ( No . 389 , S . C)—The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the
7 th July , 1877 , when the following brethren were present : W . Bros . J . Street , W . M . ; Jewanjee Appoo , P . M . ; J . W . Butler , P . M . ; Bros . E . Hart , S . W . ; Jasonjee , J . W . ; J Geddes , Treas . ; W . Chapman , Sec . ; M . Ardaseer , S . D . ; J . Munro , J . D . ; A . B . Mercer , I . G . ; W . Parsons , Tyler . Members : Bros . McLennon , Aspland , O'Connor , Batt , Dorman , Keeley , Kirbky , Taylor , Johnson . Visitors
Bros . W . Batchellor , D . B . Lindsay , V . Brown , Hurrychund Chintamon . The lodge was opened with prayer . The business on the summons was to raise Bros . Kirkby and Johnson , yvho being present and properly prepared were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason . Bro . Hart proposed , and Bro . Jewangee , Appoo , seconded Bro . W . Batchellor as a re-joining member , yvhich being put to
the vote was carried unanimously . Bro . Batt then proposed Mr . Alfred John Batt for initiation , yvhich was seconded by Bro . M . Ardaseer . There being no further business-tbe lodge was closed in peace and harmony . BUDNAIRA . —Lodge Berar , ( No . 1649 ) , ( E . C ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday the 7 th April , 1877 , at which were present : Bros . W . E .
Perkins , S . W . in charge ; VV . Hunt , S . D ., as S . W . ; R . Chamberlain , as J . W . ; H . Hodgart , J . D ., as S . D . ; G . I . Yeend , as J . D . ; J . Moreac , Treas ., as I . G . ; C . W . Collins , Sec . ; H . Shields , Steward , as Tyler . The lodge was opened with prayer . Bro . Charles Ritchern , of lodge St . Andrew in the East , was balloted for and duly admitted as a joining member . There being no business before the
lodge the question of delivering a lecture on the Tracing Board , or on any subject connected with the Craft , for the improvement and instiuction of the brethren on such occasions , was fully discussed and generally approved of . One brother yvas proposed as a joining member . The Secretary was requested to invite the attendance of W . Bros . Col . Hodgson and Easdon at the next regular
meeting , there being several candidates for the Third Degree . Bro . Perkins then informed the brethren that he had received a letter from the W . M ., Wor . Bro . Llewellyn , from Hyderabad , desiring to be kindly remembered to the brethren and wishing the lodge continued prosperity , also forwarding a report of the directors of the Bombay Masonic Association . The Secretary was
desired to record the former , and to read the latter for the information of thc lodge . A regular meeting was held on Saturday , the 21 st of April , 1877 . Present : W . Bro . F . J . Laville , P . M ., as W . M . ; Bros . W . E . Perkins , S . W . ; W . Hunt , as J . W . ; J . Moreau , Treasurer , as Secretary ; H . Hodgart , as S . D . ; G . I . Yeend , as J . D . ; E . Bethell , as I . G . ; H . Shields , as Tyler .
—Members : Bros . C . Richtern ; A . Mutton , B . Lahore , and N . Brown . Visitors : Bro . K . Chamberlain , of Lodge Corinth , No . 1122 ; W . J . Chamberlain , of Lodge St . John No . 434 , Secunderabad ; and W . Stewart , of Lodge Pleiades , No . 1487 . The lodge was opened with prayer . Bros . A . Mutton , A . Brown , and B . Lahore were admitted , properly prepared , and solemnly raised to the high and
Sublime Degree of Master Mason , according to the ancient custom and usages of the Order , the charges being most impressively delivered by W . Bro . Laville , and the working tools explained by Bro . Perkins , Two brethren were pro . posed as joining members . Bro . Stewart received and signed his Grand Lodge Certificate , sent to him by Lodge Pleiades . There being no further business , the lodge was
closed in peace and harmony . POONA . —Chapter St . Andrew ' s in the East , ( No . 68 , S . C ) . —At a regular convocation of this old chapter , held at the Masonic Hall , at 7 . 15 p . m . on the 7 th June , there were present : Comp . A . M . Lawson , M . E . Z . ; Aldersea , as H . ; Beynon , J . ; Wise , P . P . Z . and S . E . ; Taplin , N . ; McCarter , Treasurer ; Burton ,
First Sojourner ; J . Fox , Second do . ; Rowbottom , Third do . ; Burgess , S . of W . ; Ellis , Janitor ; Comps . Grane and D . M . Smith . Visitor : Comp . A . Smith . The chapter was opened with solemn prayer . The ballot for the affiliation of Comp . A . Smith , Orion , proved clear . The companion , who had been instructed in the Mark and Excellent Degrees , yvas affiliated in due form ,
as prescribed in the Constitutions , and thereafter received some further instruction in the Holy Royal Arch Degree . Comp . Lawson was presented with his diploma as Z ., and Comps . Crane and D . M . Smith with their R . A . diplomas . Scribe E . read remarks of the P . G . Permanent Committee
on the revised bye-laws of the chapter ; the reply thereto was approved , as was also some slight change in the laws , among which was an alteration of the day of meeting . An allowance was granted to the widow of a companion to pay her rent . A candidate for exaltation was proposed , and this closed the business of the evening .
MASONIC PRESENTATION AT LAIIOIIE . —The Masonic Lodge Industry , in Lahore , has recently moved its quarters to a position near the railway , more convenient to the bulk of its members . This entailed considerable trouble and expense in fittings , Sic , and Mrs . B . J . Hill , the wife of
one of its members , having very kindly devoted considerable time to the matter and given very valuable assistance in decorating the hall , the members of the lodge expressed their gratitude by passing a formal resolution of thanks , and inviting Mrs . Hill to attend in open lodge at the next
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meeting , to receive a copy of the resolution from the hands of the District Grand Master of the Punjab . Unfortunately the health of Mrs . Hill did not permit of her attending the lodge , consequently a deputation of Masons , headed by the Right Worshipful District Grand Master of the Punjab , waited upon her at her own house on Thursday , June zi , and formally tendered a copy of the resolution , which ran as follows : —
Presented to Mrs . B . J . Hill , by the members of lodge Industry , No . 1485 , in appreciation of the handsome presents made by her , and the interest she displayed in the decorating of the lodge rooms , as well as an expression of goodwill towards her generally . Extract from the minutes of Lodge Industry , No . 1485 , dated Lahore , 30 th May , 1877 .
Proposed by Wor . Bro . James Wilkinson , seconded by Wor . Bro . W . T . S . Grigsby , " That this lodge records with pleasure its hearty and best thanks to Mrs . Hill for various handsome presents made to it , including a canopy and other decorations to the lodge room . "
And further , that she be invited to attend thc next regular meeting on 27 th June , to receive this extract from thc hands of the Right Worshipful District Grand Master of the Punjab , in the presence of the W . Mastcr , Wardens , and brethren in open lodge assembled . Carried unanimously .
( Signed ) ROBERT KERR , W . M . CHAS . CARROLL , S . W . BOYLE TR AVERS HILL , J . W . J . W . SULLIVAN , Sec . The Right Worshipful District Grand Master , in presenting the resolution , yvhich was very handsomely illuminated by Mr . Bull , made a short but appropriate speech ,
in which he regretted Mrs . Hill ' s inability to attend in open lodge , but hoped that she might be early restored again to health . He also touched upon the question of ladies opposition to Masonry on account of its secrecy , and stated its real secret was " Peace on eaith and good will towards men . " Mrs . Hill was too unwell to reply personally , but handed in a paper which was read on her behalf ; in it she
remarked that the ladies had no desire to worm out of their husbands the technical secrets of the Order , but she thought they might be taken into their confidence upon matters of charity ; and wound up by stating that the little help she had given to the lodge was partly to shew that there is no necessity for the entiie exclusion of ladies' help from Masonic proceedings and charities , and partly to
shew her esteem for a lodge in which her husband had taken a great interest , and she felt proud of the very gracious manner in which her poor efforts had been recognised . The deputation then took leave . Mr . and Mrs . Hill left Lahore for Bombay en route to England by mail train on Friday evening ( June 22)— many Masonic friends being on the platform to say good-bye and yvish them a prosperous journey home and a happy return to India .
The British Association For The Advancement Of Science.
THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE .
The British Association for the Advancement of Science for the second time since its formation , forty-seven years ago , has selected the fine town of Plymouth for its annual congress , and everything bids fair for a successful meeting . Curiously enough , the Association now , as formerly ,
migrates from Plymouth to Glasgow ; not only so , it brings from the University of that city one of its most distinguished professors , Dr . Allan Thomson , as president of the year . The first general meeting of the Association was held on Wednesday evening , when Professor Andrews , of Belfast , resigned the chair , and Dr . Thomson assumed the presidency and delivered an address . The sectional
meetings commenced on Thursday morning , and will be continued on Fiiday , Saturday , Monday , Tuesday , and Wednesday next week . The sections are—Mathematical and Physical Science . Classical Science , Geolog * ,, Biology ( including three separate departments of Zoology and Botany , Anatomy , and Physiology , and Anthropology ) , Geography Economic Science and Statistics , and
Mechani-, cal Science . On each morning of thc congress a general address will be delivered by one of the presidents of the sections . The programme also includes a series of evening meetings . On Thursday a soire ' e yvill be held in the Assembly Rooms . On Friday evening a discourse will be delivered by Professor Warrington Smyth on the "Physical Phenomena connected with the Mines of Cornwall and
Devon . " On Monday evening Professor Odling will deliver a discourse on the new element " Gallium . " On Tuesday there will be a second soiree , and on Wednesday the concluding general meeting will be held . On Saturday there will be an excursion to Exeter , where the Mayor ,
on behalf of the citizens and inhabitants of the neighbourhood , has issued numerous visitations to luncheon at the Royal Public Rooms , to meet the president and members of the Association . On Thursday , the 23 rd , there will also be excursions to places of interest in the neighbourhood of Plymouth .
Mrs . Ward Hunt is recovering from her illness . On Saturday last she was able to leave her chamber for the sitting room , and is expected to leave Cologne at the end of the week . Roan , Gilt Edges , elastic band or tucK , price , post free , 2 s . 2 d . The Cosmopolitan Masonic Calendar Diary and Pocket Book for 1877 . It contains lists of
Lodges , Chapters , Encampments , Conclaves anil Grand Councils , with the names of Officers in England , Scotland , Ireland , and all parts of the World . Single copies ordered by letter may be paid for by stamps ; orders for more than one to be accompanied by Post Office Order , payable at the Chief Office , London . Address Publisher , 198 , Fleet Street , London . ( Advt . )
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FREEMASONRY IN INDIA .
MURREE ( Punjab ) . —Lodge Light in the Himalayas ( No . 1448 , E . G . ) . —The regular meeting of this lodg 6 was held at the loclge-rooms i Murree , on Thurs-. the 7 th June , 1877 . Present Wor . Bro . Dhanjibhoy Fakecrjee , W . M . ; Bros . H . Whymper , S . W .. ; G . Wood , 1 iff . Garrow , Secretary and Treasurer ; Holmes , S . D . ;
J * ' . T T" , . n « V . V . 1 f * lVTr . Tnf . rra * T * . ilor A ^ amKarc . Davis , J-D- ! Robb * *• " i Mclntyre , Tyler . Members w Bro . A . Stewart , Beatley , Rtich , Shipman , Adie , and Ga ' uly . Visitors : W . Bros . Jeffcoat and Briggs , Bros . Capt . Mure , Scott , Davis , Lyseth , and Haynes . The lodge was opened with prayer . The Secretary read work before the lodge , which was to install the Worshipful Master and invest officers for the current year . Bro H . Whymper , the
Master elect , was then presented by W . Bro . Jeffcoat , yvho having assented to the ancient charges , was duly installed and proclaimed as Worshipful Master , and saluted by the brethren in the usual manner . W . Bro . Dhanjibhoy , P . M ., and District Grand Director of Ceremonies , then presented the Worshipful Master with the implements of his office , and commended his attention to the volume of the
Sacred Law , the Book of Consiitutions , the bye-laws of the lodge , and the warrant from thc Grand Lodge of Eng . land , and delivered charges to the officers and brethren of the lodge . The following officers were then invested : — Bros . Wood , S . W . ; Shipman , J . W . ; Garrow , Sec . and Treas . ; Mills , S . D . ; Holmes , J . D . ; Davis , I . G . ; Mclntyre , Tyler . VV . Bro . Dhanjibhoy proposed , and Wor . Master
seconded , Bros . Mure and Lyseth as joining members . \ V . Bro . Dhanjibhoy proposed , and W . Bro . Major Stewart , P . D . D . G . M ., seconded , W . Bro . Jeffcoat and Bro . H . Scott as joining members . W . Bro . Dhanjibhoy proposed , and W . Master seconded , that the members of Lodge Mayo , No . 1413 , at Rawul Pindce , be permitted to join this lodge yvithout paying the joining , fee , the brethren of Mayo
Lodge having already passed a resolution giving a like privilege to members of this lodge . Carried unanimously . Proposed by W . Bro . Dhanjibhoy and seconded by the W . Master that a vote of thanks be passed to W . Bro . Major A . Steyvart , P . D . D . G . M ., and W . Bros . J . ffcoat and Briggs , for the trouble they have taken in coming up from Rawul Pindee to assist at the installation . Carried
unanimously . W . Bro . Stewart , P . D . D . G . M ., then replied for himself and Bros . Jeffcoat and Briggs , and said that it had given them all great pleasure to assist at the installation , and how highly gratified they were to find the lodge worked so well and with such unanimity and concord amongst its members . W . Bro . Dhanjibhoy proposed and W . Master seconded , that a vote of thanks be given
to Bro . Garrow for the valuable services rendered by hira in the working cf the lodge during the past year . Carried unanimously . Bro . Garrow then replied , and said what pleasure it gave him to find that the slight services he had been able to render had been appreciated . W . Bro . Dhanjibhoy expressed his regret for not receiving the Worthy and Wor . Bro . Major A . Stewart , P . D . D . G . M ., with the
honours to which his Masonic rank entitled him . The W . Master then requested W . Bro . Dhanjibhoy to retire from the lodge for a short time , and ( luring his absence said—Brethren , to the untiring energy and zeal of our late Master the present efficient state of the lodge is entirely due . When he took up the Mastership at the beginning of last year there were only 8 subscribing
members , while now , upon his retirement , there are 24 ; and its funds are also in a very flourishing condition . He is one of if not the first Parsee gentleman who has risen to the high dignity of Master of an English lodge in the Punjab , and his worth as a Mason has been acknowledged by the District Grand Lodge , which has appointed him as one of its Grand Officers , and as a
mark of our respect and esteem , I propose that , in addition to asking him to sit for his portrait ( to be hung in the lodge rooms ) we present him with a Past Master ' s jewel . The proposition was seconded by Bro . Wood , S . W ., and carried unanimously . W . Bro . Dhanjibhoy was then readmilted and acquainted with what had occurred in his absence . He replied in an appropriate speech , that he felt
his services had really been over-estimated , and he would never fail to appreciate the kind sentiments which had been expressed and the honour conferred upon him on this occasion . The jewel will ever be a pleasant remembrancer of his connection with the lodge , and the happy hours he had spent amongst his brethren . There being no further work before the lodge , it was closed in
peace , harmony , and brotherly love at 8 p . m . The brethren adjourned to the banquet hall to dine , and on the removal of the cloth the first three toasts of O . B . were given by Bro . Major A . Stewart and , duly honoured . The District Grand Master and the District Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the District Grand Lodge Officers , " coupled with the name of W . Bro . A . Stewart , was
proposed by W . Bro . Jeffcoat , and responded to by W . Bro . Stewart , Past Deputy District Grand Master . W . Bro . Dhanjibhoy then gave the toast of the evening , " The Health of the newly-installed W . Master , Rro . Whymper , " jn the warmest and most expressive manner , and detailed his many excellent qualities as a Mason , and thc liberality which he had shown towards the lodge . W . Bro . Whymper
'hanked the brethren most cordially , and expressed a hope that with the assistance of the officers and brethren he nj'ght be able to maintain the efficiency and prosperity * *• ** 'he lod ge . At the least hc will devote himself heart and soul to the work . W . Bro . Whymper then proposed 'he Health of the ret ' uing W . Master , W . Bro . "nanjibhoy , " whom he highly eulogized for the high of
w * efficiency of the lodge at the present moment . Ma i t > hani '* bh ° y replied briefly by thanking the W . hcal ^ i ? brethren for the cordial manner in which his lhe 1 . becn P P ° and received . " The Officers of SDnnH ° ? ' ' were P roPosed by the W . Master , and repon ued to b y Bro . Shipman , J . W . W . Bro . Dhanjibhoy ¦ e « proposed "TheHealth ofW . Bros . Stewart , Jeffcoat and
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Briggs , " thanking them for their kindness in coming so great a distance for the express purpose of giving their assistance at the installation of the W . Master . W . Bro . Stewart replied in a very effective speech , and expressed his readiness to repeat the journey at any time should his services be required . "The Army and Navy " was given bv W . Bro . Whymper , and responded to by Bro . Capt .
Mure . " The Visitors " yvas given by W . Bro . Dhanjibhoy , and responded to by Bro . H . Scott . " The Ladies " were proposed by Bro . Mure , and responded to by Bro . Gauly . A most enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the Tyler ' s toast and the old chorus . MHOW . —Lodge St Paul ( No . 389 , S . C)—The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the
7 th July , 1877 , when the following brethren were present : W . Bros . J . Street , W . M . ; Jewanjee Appoo , P . M . ; J . W . Butler , P . M . ; Bros . E . Hart , S . W . ; Jasonjee , J . W . ; J Geddes , Treas . ; W . Chapman , Sec . ; M . Ardaseer , S . D . ; J . Munro , J . D . ; A . B . Mercer , I . G . ; W . Parsons , Tyler . Members : Bros . McLennon , Aspland , O'Connor , Batt , Dorman , Keeley , Kirbky , Taylor , Johnson . Visitors
Bros . W . Batchellor , D . B . Lindsay , V . Brown , Hurrychund Chintamon . The lodge was opened with prayer . The business on the summons was to raise Bros . Kirkby and Johnson , yvho being present and properly prepared were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason . Bro . Hart proposed , and Bro . Jewangee , Appoo , seconded Bro . W . Batchellor as a re-joining member , yvhich being put to
the vote was carried unanimously . Bro . Batt then proposed Mr . Alfred John Batt for initiation , yvhich was seconded by Bro . M . Ardaseer . There being no further business-tbe lodge was closed in peace and harmony . BUDNAIRA . —Lodge Berar , ( No . 1649 ) , ( E . C ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday the 7 th April , 1877 , at which were present : Bros . W . E .
Perkins , S . W . in charge ; VV . Hunt , S . D ., as S . W . ; R . Chamberlain , as J . W . ; H . Hodgart , J . D ., as S . D . ; G . I . Yeend , as J . D . ; J . Moreac , Treas ., as I . G . ; C . W . Collins , Sec . ; H . Shields , Steward , as Tyler . The lodge was opened with prayer . Bro . Charles Ritchern , of lodge St . Andrew in the East , was balloted for and duly admitted as a joining member . There being no business before the
lodge the question of delivering a lecture on the Tracing Board , or on any subject connected with the Craft , for the improvement and instiuction of the brethren on such occasions , was fully discussed and generally approved of . One brother yvas proposed as a joining member . The Secretary was requested to invite the attendance of W . Bros . Col . Hodgson and Easdon at the next regular
meeting , there being several candidates for the Third Degree . Bro . Perkins then informed the brethren that he had received a letter from the W . M ., Wor . Bro . Llewellyn , from Hyderabad , desiring to be kindly remembered to the brethren and wishing the lodge continued prosperity , also forwarding a report of the directors of the Bombay Masonic Association . The Secretary was
desired to record the former , and to read the latter for the information of thc lodge . A regular meeting was held on Saturday , the 21 st of April , 1877 . Present : W . Bro . F . J . Laville , P . M ., as W . M . ; Bros . W . E . Perkins , S . W . ; W . Hunt , as J . W . ; J . Moreau , Treasurer , as Secretary ; H . Hodgart , as S . D . ; G . I . Yeend , as J . D . ; E . Bethell , as I . G . ; H . Shields , as Tyler .
—Members : Bros . C . Richtern ; A . Mutton , B . Lahore , and N . Brown . Visitors : Bro . K . Chamberlain , of Lodge Corinth , No . 1122 ; W . J . Chamberlain , of Lodge St . John No . 434 , Secunderabad ; and W . Stewart , of Lodge Pleiades , No . 1487 . The lodge was opened with prayer . Bros . A . Mutton , A . Brown , and B . Lahore were admitted , properly prepared , and solemnly raised to the high and
Sublime Degree of Master Mason , according to the ancient custom and usages of the Order , the charges being most impressively delivered by W . Bro . Laville , and the working tools explained by Bro . Perkins , Two brethren were pro . posed as joining members . Bro . Stewart received and signed his Grand Lodge Certificate , sent to him by Lodge Pleiades . There being no further business , the lodge was
closed in peace and harmony . POONA . —Chapter St . Andrew ' s in the East , ( No . 68 , S . C ) . —At a regular convocation of this old chapter , held at the Masonic Hall , at 7 . 15 p . m . on the 7 th June , there were present : Comp . A . M . Lawson , M . E . Z . ; Aldersea , as H . ; Beynon , J . ; Wise , P . P . Z . and S . E . ; Taplin , N . ; McCarter , Treasurer ; Burton ,
First Sojourner ; J . Fox , Second do . ; Rowbottom , Third do . ; Burgess , S . of W . ; Ellis , Janitor ; Comps . Grane and D . M . Smith . Visitor : Comp . A . Smith . The chapter was opened with solemn prayer . The ballot for the affiliation of Comp . A . Smith , Orion , proved clear . The companion , who had been instructed in the Mark and Excellent Degrees , yvas affiliated in due form ,
as prescribed in the Constitutions , and thereafter received some further instruction in the Holy Royal Arch Degree . Comp . Lawson was presented with his diploma as Z ., and Comps . Crane and D . M . Smith with their R . A . diplomas . Scribe E . read remarks of the P . G . Permanent Committee
on the revised bye-laws of the chapter ; the reply thereto was approved , as was also some slight change in the laws , among which was an alteration of the day of meeting . An allowance was granted to the widow of a companion to pay her rent . A candidate for exaltation was proposed , and this closed the business of the evening .
MASONIC PRESENTATION AT LAIIOIIE . —The Masonic Lodge Industry , in Lahore , has recently moved its quarters to a position near the railway , more convenient to the bulk of its members . This entailed considerable trouble and expense in fittings , Sic , and Mrs . B . J . Hill , the wife of
one of its members , having very kindly devoted considerable time to the matter and given very valuable assistance in decorating the hall , the members of the lodge expressed their gratitude by passing a formal resolution of thanks , and inviting Mrs . Hill to attend in open lodge at the next
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meeting , to receive a copy of the resolution from the hands of the District Grand Master of the Punjab . Unfortunately the health of Mrs . Hill did not permit of her attending the lodge , consequently a deputation of Masons , headed by the Right Worshipful District Grand Master of the Punjab , waited upon her at her own house on Thursday , June zi , and formally tendered a copy of the resolution , which ran as follows : —
Presented to Mrs . B . J . Hill , by the members of lodge Industry , No . 1485 , in appreciation of the handsome presents made by her , and the interest she displayed in the decorating of the lodge rooms , as well as an expression of goodwill towards her generally . Extract from the minutes of Lodge Industry , No . 1485 , dated Lahore , 30 th May , 1877 .
Proposed by Wor . Bro . James Wilkinson , seconded by Wor . Bro . W . T . S . Grigsby , " That this lodge records with pleasure its hearty and best thanks to Mrs . Hill for various handsome presents made to it , including a canopy and other decorations to the lodge room . "
And further , that she be invited to attend thc next regular meeting on 27 th June , to receive this extract from thc hands of the Right Worshipful District Grand Master of the Punjab , in the presence of the W . Mastcr , Wardens , and brethren in open lodge assembled . Carried unanimously .
( Signed ) ROBERT KERR , W . M . CHAS . CARROLL , S . W . BOYLE TR AVERS HILL , J . W . J . W . SULLIVAN , Sec . The Right Worshipful District Grand Master , in presenting the resolution , yvhich was very handsomely illuminated by Mr . Bull , made a short but appropriate speech ,
in which he regretted Mrs . Hill ' s inability to attend in open lodge , but hoped that she might be early restored again to health . He also touched upon the question of ladies opposition to Masonry on account of its secrecy , and stated its real secret was " Peace on eaith and good will towards men . " Mrs . Hill was too unwell to reply personally , but handed in a paper which was read on her behalf ; in it she
remarked that the ladies had no desire to worm out of their husbands the technical secrets of the Order , but she thought they might be taken into their confidence upon matters of charity ; and wound up by stating that the little help she had given to the lodge was partly to shew that there is no necessity for the entiie exclusion of ladies' help from Masonic proceedings and charities , and partly to
shew her esteem for a lodge in which her husband had taken a great interest , and she felt proud of the very gracious manner in which her poor efforts had been recognised . The deputation then took leave . Mr . and Mrs . Hill left Lahore for Bombay en route to England by mail train on Friday evening ( June 22)— many Masonic friends being on the platform to say good-bye and yvish them a prosperous journey home and a happy return to India .
The British Association For The Advancement Of Science.
THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE .
The British Association for the Advancement of Science for the second time since its formation , forty-seven years ago , has selected the fine town of Plymouth for its annual congress , and everything bids fair for a successful meeting . Curiously enough , the Association now , as formerly ,
migrates from Plymouth to Glasgow ; not only so , it brings from the University of that city one of its most distinguished professors , Dr . Allan Thomson , as president of the year . The first general meeting of the Association was held on Wednesday evening , when Professor Andrews , of Belfast , resigned the chair , and Dr . Thomson assumed the presidency and delivered an address . The sectional
meetings commenced on Thursday morning , and will be continued on Fiiday , Saturday , Monday , Tuesday , and Wednesday next week . The sections are—Mathematical and Physical Science . Classical Science , Geolog * ,, Biology ( including three separate departments of Zoology and Botany , Anatomy , and Physiology , and Anthropology ) , Geography Economic Science and Statistics , and
Mechani-, cal Science . On each morning of thc congress a general address will be delivered by one of the presidents of the sections . The programme also includes a series of evening meetings . On Thursday a soire ' e yvill be held in the Assembly Rooms . On Friday evening a discourse will be delivered by Professor Warrington Smyth on the "Physical Phenomena connected with the Mines of Cornwall and
Devon . " On Monday evening Professor Odling will deliver a discourse on the new element " Gallium . " On Tuesday there will be a second soiree , and on Wednesday the concluding general meeting will be held . On Saturday there will be an excursion to Exeter , where the Mayor ,
on behalf of the citizens and inhabitants of the neighbourhood , has issued numerous visitations to luncheon at the Royal Public Rooms , to meet the president and members of the Association . On Thursday , the 23 rd , there will also be excursions to places of interest in the neighbourhood of Plymouth .
Mrs . Ward Hunt is recovering from her illness . On Saturday last she was able to leave her chamber for the sitting room , and is expected to leave Cologne at the end of the week . Roan , Gilt Edges , elastic band or tucK , price , post free , 2 s . 2 d . The Cosmopolitan Masonic Calendar Diary and Pocket Book for 1877 . It contains lists of
Lodges , Chapters , Encampments , Conclaves anil Grand Councils , with the names of Officers in England , Scotland , Ireland , and all parts of the World . Single copies ordered by letter may be paid for by stamps ; orders for more than one to be accompanied by Post Office Order , payable at the Chief Office , London . Address Publisher , 198 , Fleet Street , London . ( Advt . )