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Independent Gra^Nd Lod Ge For Yictobia,
and island . There are also numbers of Malays as well as natives of India .
Lodge " Zetland in the East' at Singapore , No , 748 on the registry of England , as well as the Lodge lately established , of which I shall proceed to say more presently , holds its meetings in a handsome edifice , purchased by the Brethren about two years ago for 9000 dols ., ( J 2000 ) . The Royal Arch Chapter , designated " Palhbusie , " is also held in the same place . An excellent custom prevails in Singapore oi
hoisting flags on a lofty staff whenever meetings are held for working the several degrees . Those for Craft Masonry are white ; with a square and compasses in blue , and the number of the Lodge , 748 , or 1042 / in the same colour ; while the Royal Arch signal is white and red , with the triple tau of the latter hue . This strikes me as a simple and of
effective ^ method apprising seafaring Masons in port of the days on which Lodges and Chapters are held . A second Lodge , denominated ¦'¦ " Fidelity / ' No . 1042 , has received its warrant and commenced operations since my arrival : the Worshipful Brother J . Colson Smith , to whom Masonry in this settlement is so deeply
indebted , being its first Master . Already four candidates have received initiation since the Lodge ' s establishment on the Sth ult ., and five more will be made to-morrow evening and next week . The zeal of the Master , Officers , and Brethren , place the prosperity of this new institution beyond a doubt .
A Prov . Grand Master , Bro . W . H . Bead , at present in England , has been recently appointed for the Eastern Archipelago ; and this boon , together with the early establishment of a Prov . Grand Lodge , will doubtless impart an impetus to Masonry in the " far east , " especially at this place , which of recent years has materially increased in extent and importance .
It would ill become me to close this brief and imperfect sketch of my travels and experience . Masonic and otherwise , since leaving Meerut , without bearing testimony to the fraternal kindness of the Worshipful Brother J . Colson Smith towards myself , in making mo acquainted with the Singapore Brethren , and in showing me every flattering attention which his own inherent goodness of heart and love for Masonry could possibly dictate . His arduous and important
official duties never seem to withhold him from labouring incessantly in behalf of the Order , whenever bis valuable aid may be needed for increasing its efficiency ; and the high respect in which he is held by the members of the Craft sufficiently proves that his efforts for diffusing Masonic principles have been eminently successful . Among other zealous and worthy Brethren at this place , I would also mention the Worshipful Brother H . P . Marshall , Past Master of Lodge " Zetland in the East ; and its present respected Worshipful Master ,
Bro . Taylor . May they long be preserved to inculcate in the Order at Singapore , brotherly love , relief , and truth , by their precept and example ! ' " Singapore , September , 18 & S . Hose Gjioix .
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Independent Gra^Nd Lod Ge For Yictobia,
and island . There are also numbers of Malays as well as natives of India .
Lodge " Zetland in the East' at Singapore , No , 748 on the registry of England , as well as the Lodge lately established , of which I shall proceed to say more presently , holds its meetings in a handsome edifice , purchased by the Brethren about two years ago for 9000 dols ., ( J 2000 ) . The Royal Arch Chapter , designated " Palhbusie , " is also held in the same place . An excellent custom prevails in Singapore oi
hoisting flags on a lofty staff whenever meetings are held for working the several degrees . Those for Craft Masonry are white ; with a square and compasses in blue , and the number of the Lodge , 748 , or 1042 / in the same colour ; while the Royal Arch signal is white and red , with the triple tau of the latter hue . This strikes me as a simple and of
effective ^ method apprising seafaring Masons in port of the days on which Lodges and Chapters are held . A second Lodge , denominated ¦'¦ " Fidelity / ' No . 1042 , has received its warrant and commenced operations since my arrival : the Worshipful Brother J . Colson Smith , to whom Masonry in this settlement is so deeply
indebted , being its first Master . Already four candidates have received initiation since the Lodge ' s establishment on the Sth ult ., and five more will be made to-morrow evening and next week . The zeal of the Master , Officers , and Brethren , place the prosperity of this new institution beyond a doubt .
A Prov . Grand Master , Bro . W . H . Bead , at present in England , has been recently appointed for the Eastern Archipelago ; and this boon , together with the early establishment of a Prov . Grand Lodge , will doubtless impart an impetus to Masonry in the " far east , " especially at this place , which of recent years has materially increased in extent and importance .
It would ill become me to close this brief and imperfect sketch of my travels and experience . Masonic and otherwise , since leaving Meerut , without bearing testimony to the fraternal kindness of the Worshipful Brother J . Colson Smith towards myself , in making mo acquainted with the Singapore Brethren , and in showing me every flattering attention which his own inherent goodness of heart and love for Masonry could possibly dictate . His arduous and important
official duties never seem to withhold him from labouring incessantly in behalf of the Order , whenever bis valuable aid may be needed for increasing its efficiency ; and the high respect in which he is held by the members of the Craft sufficiently proves that his efforts for diffusing Masonic principles have been eminently successful . Among other zealous and worthy Brethren at this place , I would also mention the Worshipful Brother H . P . Marshall , Past Master of Lodge " Zetland in the East ; and its present respected Worshipful Master ,
Bro . Taylor . May they long be preserved to inculcate in the Order at Singapore , brotherly love , relief , and truth , by their precept and example ! ' " Singapore , September , 18 & S . Hose Gjioix .