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Colonial.
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The Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons , under the English and Scotch Constitutions , met at the Masonic Hall , to celebrate the anniversary of the festival of St . John the Evangelist , according to ancient custom . After the opening of the Grand Lodge , and the proper equipment of the Brethren in the different paraphernalia appropriate to their several ranks , a procession was formed , headed by the Militia band , and proceeded to Christ Church to attend Divine Service . The Rev , R . Swann officiated in the absence of the Prov . G . C ., the Rev . Dr . Strachan . The sermon was founded on part of the 5 th verse of the first Epistle of St . John , first chapter : — - " God is light , and in Him is no darkness at all . " It exhibited
BAHAMAS—NASSAU .
the Rev . Brother ' s simple , but elegant , touching , and graphic style of dividing the Word of Life , and was received with marked attention by the Brotherhood . Man ' s history from his first entrance into Eden—the lost estate— -the revelation of God ' s will—the happy effects of its acceptance—the purity of God's character , as St . John describes it— God is light "—and many other topics , were embraced and dwelt on with great power . A touching inquiry was also made to every one present as to the state of each mind and heart , and ah affectionate and earnest appeal to all to turn to Christ and live , concluded this very appropriate discourse . The musical part of the service was as follows : —¦
Sentence—The Lord is in His holy Temple , let all the earth keep silence before Him .- —Habakkuk , chap . xi . v . 15 . Yenite .............. Chant by Lord Mornington , Te Deum „ „ Dr . Beckwith . Jubilate ............ ,, „ „ Jackson . Anthem—Glory be to God on High , and on earth peace , good will to men . Blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord .
Hallelujah . Amen . Communion Psalm first—1 , 2 , 3 , and 6 verses , Gloria From the Harmonia Sacra , 26 . Before Sermon Psalm cxxxiii . Organ Voluntary Grand Hallelujah chorus . The members of the choir well sustained their parts , and added very much to the sublimity and beauty of the service . The opening sentence was nicely rendered ; and Mozart's Anthem was given spiritedly with precision and effect . Bro . J . H . Webb , Prov . Grand Organist , conducted , and Mrs . Gahan presided at the organ . The collection amounted to nearly £ 8 .
The Brethren of both Scotch and English Lodges dined together in the evening , at the Masonic Hall , During the evening several loyal toasts were drank . The Hon . G . C . Anderson , Prov . G . M . under the English Constitution , proposed the health of " The Queen , " the daughter of a Mason . He said her Majesty ' s father was the M . W . the G . M . of England , and also was the means of putting an end to the division which existed between two branches of the Fraternity . It was the Duke of Kent who united the disputants into one body . The R . W . the P . G . M . made some happy remarks respecting our alliance with France , and the "battles in the East , and alluded to the chivalry of the Royal race , one of whom was now righting the battles of his country .
The next toast was " the health of the illustrious Consort of the Queen , and the other members of the Royal family ; " followed by that of " Sir Alexander Bannerman , the Governor . " The P . G . M ., in prefacing the toast , said , that although Sir Alexander had not been long among them , they had every reason to hope he would become a popular Governor . " The three Grand Lodges of England , Scotland , and Ireland . " " Bro . G . O . Smith , and the Officers and Members of the Provincial Grand Lodge under the Scotch Constitution . " Bro . Smith responded to the last toast ,
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Colonial.
COLONIAL .
The Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons , under the English and Scotch Constitutions , met at the Masonic Hall , to celebrate the anniversary of the festival of St . John the Evangelist , according to ancient custom . After the opening of the Grand Lodge , and the proper equipment of the Brethren in the different paraphernalia appropriate to their several ranks , a procession was formed , headed by the Militia band , and proceeded to Christ Church to attend Divine Service . The Rev , R . Swann officiated in the absence of the Prov . G . C ., the Rev . Dr . Strachan . The sermon was founded on part of the 5 th verse of the first Epistle of St . John , first chapter : — - " God is light , and in Him is no darkness at all . " It exhibited
BAHAMAS—NASSAU .
the Rev . Brother ' s simple , but elegant , touching , and graphic style of dividing the Word of Life , and was received with marked attention by the Brotherhood . Man ' s history from his first entrance into Eden—the lost estate— -the revelation of God ' s will—the happy effects of its acceptance—the purity of God's character , as St . John describes it— God is light "—and many other topics , were embraced and dwelt on with great power . A touching inquiry was also made to every one present as to the state of each mind and heart , and ah affectionate and earnest appeal to all to turn to Christ and live , concluded this very appropriate discourse . The musical part of the service was as follows : —¦
Sentence—The Lord is in His holy Temple , let all the earth keep silence before Him .- —Habakkuk , chap . xi . v . 15 . Yenite .............. Chant by Lord Mornington , Te Deum „ „ Dr . Beckwith . Jubilate ............ ,, „ „ Jackson . Anthem—Glory be to God on High , and on earth peace , good will to men . Blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord .
Hallelujah . Amen . Communion Psalm first—1 , 2 , 3 , and 6 verses , Gloria From the Harmonia Sacra , 26 . Before Sermon Psalm cxxxiii . Organ Voluntary Grand Hallelujah chorus . The members of the choir well sustained their parts , and added very much to the sublimity and beauty of the service . The opening sentence was nicely rendered ; and Mozart's Anthem was given spiritedly with precision and effect . Bro . J . H . Webb , Prov . Grand Organist , conducted , and Mrs . Gahan presided at the organ . The collection amounted to nearly £ 8 .
The Brethren of both Scotch and English Lodges dined together in the evening , at the Masonic Hall , During the evening several loyal toasts were drank . The Hon . G . C . Anderson , Prov . G . M . under the English Constitution , proposed the health of " The Queen , " the daughter of a Mason . He said her Majesty ' s father was the M . W . the G . M . of England , and also was the means of putting an end to the division which existed between two branches of the Fraternity . It was the Duke of Kent who united the disputants into one body . The R . W . the P . G . M . made some happy remarks respecting our alliance with France , and the "battles in the East , and alluded to the chivalry of the Royal race , one of whom was now righting the battles of his country .
The next toast was " the health of the illustrious Consort of the Queen , and the other members of the Royal family ; " followed by that of " Sir Alexander Bannerman , the Governor . " The P . G . M ., in prefacing the toast , said , that although Sir Alexander had not been long among them , they had every reason to hope he would become a popular Governor . " The three Grand Lodges of England , Scotland , and Ireland . " " Bro . G . O . Smith , and the Officers and Members of the Provincial Grand Lodge under the Scotch Constitution . " Bro . Smith responded to the last toast ,