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India.
The ability and zeal , R . W . Sir , which you have so successfullyexecuted during your JIasonic career , and the knowledge we all have of your intimate acquaintance with the more subtle and recondite principles as well as with the practical working of our Order , give us full confidence that you will most ably and advantageously administer the duties you are about to assume , and be assured that wo one and all rejoice that we have so * ' briht" a JIason to rule over us
g . The worshipful brother then read out the " patent from the M . W . tho Grand JIaster of JIark JIasters for England and Wales and the Colonies and Possessions of the British Crown , nominating and appointing R . W . Bro . Colonel Alexander John Greenlaw the Provincial Grand JIaster of Mark JIasters for Madras and British Burmah , and called upon that brother to state if he accepted that hih office . Upon his consenting to do
g so he entered into the customary obligation as to tbe government of the province . All under the rank of installed Mark JIasters having retired , the R . W . brother was duly installed as Provincial Grand Master of JIark JIasters for Madras and British Burmah . The brethren were then readmitted and saluted the newly i » stalled Provincial Grand Master in due and ancient form . W . Bro .
Duncan then read out the list of lodges who are working and have applied for warrants from England , numbering thirteen in the province . R . W . Bro . GREENLAW returned his best thanks to W . Bro . Duncan and the brethren for their kindness in assisting at his installation , and said as follows : — Brethren , —Now that the Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark
Masters for Madras and British Burmah is a fact , and you have installed me as its Master , I think it is a matter of great congratulation to all of us , for it is a further advancement oi Masonry in Burmah . To show how much may be done by all feeling a real desire to promote the interests of Freemasonry , I may repeat what W . Bro . Duncan hassaid , that when I returned from Europe , only six months ago , there was but one JIark lodge ( E . C . ) in the
province , and that one was at Madras ; now we have thirteen and the prospect of more , and also the Provincial Grand Lodge ; besides these we have done much in the other degrees of Masonry . There is evidently a great desire in England and the British Isles to accept this degree under England , and this desire I am glad to say is becoming equally strong among the lodges in India . It is now worked in JladrasBombayBengaland
, , , British Burniah : application has been sent for it from Singapore , from whence no doubt it will travel on to China . I hope soon to hear of a Prov . Grand Lodge of JIark Masters in Bengal . There is now one in Bombay I believe . Any way our Provincial Grand Lodge is established , and I have no doubt but that with the aid of the many intelligent and zealous brethren around mo and in the province , it will be carried on
well and be a great success . I say again it should be a cause of rejoicing to all Jlasons to see the "light" flourishing so well in Burmah , this hind of the Bhuddists . In a few years you have in Burmah alone five Craft lodges , four JIark lodges , three chapters applied for , as also a Templars encampment , and these are fast being added to . You are here to-night forty members . I feel that the time has come , with
such a strong JIasonic array as Burmah can show , for obtaining the Provincial Grand Lodge for JIaster Jlasons . We are all anxious to diffuse our offerings to charity among our own needy . We are lar stronger than China or Eastern Archipelago , and as isolated . Yet both these places have Provincial Grand Lodges . Burmah is not one whit behind any place in , and , I will say , out of India iu real JIasonic zeal and energy ; this is
shown by the frequency of onr meetings and large number that always attend those meetings . I feel that it is but a matter of time ; Burmah is being so doveloped , and is so increasing and improving in every way , that it must do so with JIasonry . Masonry cannot be kept back , but at a blow to the Order . The more civilisation extends , the more-will JIasonry do so . JIasonry to be of use must progress , and to do so properly must be developed in its organisation and superintendence , and the more it does so the greater will be the benefits to our
fellowman . I am confident that no province in the JIasonic world has ever been able to show such extraordinary success in six short months as Burmah can show . Surely it is an earnest of our success in future . Brethren , W . Bro . Duncan has said , that this success is
chiefly attributable to myself ; but you must surely feel there I was quite powerless without your support , and it has been a source of no little joy tome , that yougave me that support , as it told me how many around me were strongly actuated with zeal for our noble Order . It still rests with you , brethren , to succeed , and I still need your support and look to you all for it , I look to you all to show the JIasonic world how JIasonry is thriving in this far-off land ; and I call on you all to aid
to the "utmost of your power in the spreading the really good and beneficial effects and sublime tenets of Masonry , and to extend its many blessings to all around us . Yes , and to those far from us in our own dear land where so much is being done by our good and zealous brethren there for the aged , the distressed , and the orphan . Thus shall we show our love to Him from all good causes , and who will mark well , not only these
acts , but the spirits and feeelings of our hearts with which they are done , for all must be done for His glory and for the benefit of , and love for-our fellow-man , our brother-man . It must be no worldly object that actuates us to be zealous , good Jlasons : let us have a nobler aim and be sure of our reward . It will be my earnest desire still further to advance Masonry , particularly in these provinces ; and with reference * co my new
position among you , I shall strive to do my duty , fairly , impartially , and justly to all . I do not doubt of success , knowing how much JIasonic zeal there is in you all . I shall ask your good wishes for my success as your first Provincial Grand JIaster , and with the aid of Him , without whom nothing is strong , I trust we may stand , that we may all act justly , love mercy , practise charity , maintain harmony , and endeavour to live in peace and
brotherly love amongst ourselves and with all mankind , aud may God have you all in his keeping , now and eternally . Once more I sincerely thank you all , aud W . Bro . Duncan for his very kind address . I shall now appoint my officers for the Provincial Grand Lodge for the ensuing year , a matter of some difficulty with so many able , willing , and ready brothers around me , but I shall be guided by the constitutions and by the rank held hy the brethren in the JIark lodges now
working . Worshipful Bro . Duncan , I now appoint you Deputy Provincial Grand JIaster of Mark JIasters for Jladras and British Burmah : I cannot refrain from recording the pleasure that I experience in nominating you to this office . Abstracted from tlie personal feelings of friendship and esteem , I can do so with the great satisfaction of knowing that I nominate the most efficientthe most zealous , and the most
com-, petent to undertake the duties . I feel that I have in yourself one who will advance Masonry and support me in my new office . It is necessary that one , holding so high an office , should bo held in high esteem , regard , and love by his fellows . Now , I speak correctly when I say that you hold a place in the hearts of all who know you , and all will hail this nomination with delight and satisfaction , knowing you
to be a good JIason , a good man , a good friend and a brother possessing a most kind and benevolent heart , ever open to the calls of the distressed , yet not letting the left hand know what his right hand doeth . Your social position , too , peculiarly fits you for this high post , for your duties in Burniah take you frequently each year to every station in Burmah . This enables to visit lod correct irregularitiesand see that our
you ges , , lodges are uniform in their working , & c . There is no one else who can do this from their duties precluding them from getting to stations so for apart and so very dillicult of access . Personally I feel that I have a warm supporter and friend as eager as myself to support our Order . Tim R . W . brother then nominated therest of the Proviucial
officers for the ensuing year , as follows : — Bro . Charles J . Browne Prov . G . S . W . „ T . J . Greatorex „ G . J . W . „ W . Dunn „ G . S . D . „ Nanabhoy Burjoyjee „ G . J . D . „ J . Wilkins , G . 1 st . 0 . „ J . O'Donnell „ G . 2 nd . 0 . „ J . Dickie „ G . 3 rd . 0 .
„ T . B . Hardinge „ G . Sec . and Reg . „ R . C . Babington , G . Supt . of Works „ R . It . Rieketts , G . Dir . of Cers . „ G . Simpson „ G . S . B . „ W . White „ G . B . B . „ . T . N . Simpson ,. G . Organist . „ J . Cotton .. G . Purst . „ It . Eason .. G . Tyler .
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India.
The ability and zeal , R . W . Sir , which you have so successfullyexecuted during your JIasonic career , and the knowledge we all have of your intimate acquaintance with the more subtle and recondite principles as well as with the practical working of our Order , give us full confidence that you will most ably and advantageously administer the duties you are about to assume , and be assured that wo one and all rejoice that we have so * ' briht" a JIason to rule over us
g . The worshipful brother then read out the " patent from the M . W . tho Grand JIaster of JIark JIasters for England and Wales and the Colonies and Possessions of the British Crown , nominating and appointing R . W . Bro . Colonel Alexander John Greenlaw the Provincial Grand JIaster of Mark JIasters for Madras and British Burmah , and called upon that brother to state if he accepted that hih office . Upon his consenting to do
g so he entered into the customary obligation as to tbe government of the province . All under the rank of installed Mark JIasters having retired , the R . W . brother was duly installed as Provincial Grand Master of JIark JIasters for Madras and British Burmah . The brethren were then readmitted and saluted the newly i » stalled Provincial Grand Master in due and ancient form . W . Bro .
Duncan then read out the list of lodges who are working and have applied for warrants from England , numbering thirteen in the province . R . W . Bro . GREENLAW returned his best thanks to W . Bro . Duncan and the brethren for their kindness in assisting at his installation , and said as follows : — Brethren , —Now that the Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark
Masters for Madras and British Burmah is a fact , and you have installed me as its Master , I think it is a matter of great congratulation to all of us , for it is a further advancement oi Masonry in Burmah . To show how much may be done by all feeling a real desire to promote the interests of Freemasonry , I may repeat what W . Bro . Duncan hassaid , that when I returned from Europe , only six months ago , there was but one JIark lodge ( E . C . ) in the
province , and that one was at Madras ; now we have thirteen and the prospect of more , and also the Provincial Grand Lodge ; besides these we have done much in the other degrees of Masonry . There is evidently a great desire in England and the British Isles to accept this degree under England , and this desire I am glad to say is becoming equally strong among the lodges in India . It is now worked in JladrasBombayBengaland
, , , British Burniah : application has been sent for it from Singapore , from whence no doubt it will travel on to China . I hope soon to hear of a Prov . Grand Lodge of JIark Masters in Bengal . There is now one in Bombay I believe . Any way our Provincial Grand Lodge is established , and I have no doubt but that with the aid of the many intelligent and zealous brethren around mo and in the province , it will be carried on
well and be a great success . I say again it should be a cause of rejoicing to all Jlasons to see the "light" flourishing so well in Burmah , this hind of the Bhuddists . In a few years you have in Burmah alone five Craft lodges , four JIark lodges , three chapters applied for , as also a Templars encampment , and these are fast being added to . You are here to-night forty members . I feel that the time has come , with
such a strong JIasonic array as Burmah can show , for obtaining the Provincial Grand Lodge for JIaster Jlasons . We are all anxious to diffuse our offerings to charity among our own needy . We are lar stronger than China or Eastern Archipelago , and as isolated . Yet both these places have Provincial Grand Lodges . Burmah is not one whit behind any place in , and , I will say , out of India iu real JIasonic zeal and energy ; this is
shown by the frequency of onr meetings and large number that always attend those meetings . I feel that it is but a matter of time ; Burmah is being so doveloped , and is so increasing and improving in every way , that it must do so with JIasonry . Masonry cannot be kept back , but at a blow to the Order . The more civilisation extends , the more-will JIasonry do so . JIasonry to be of use must progress , and to do so properly must be developed in its organisation and superintendence , and the more it does so the greater will be the benefits to our
fellowman . I am confident that no province in the JIasonic world has ever been able to show such extraordinary success in six short months as Burmah can show . Surely it is an earnest of our success in future . Brethren , W . Bro . Duncan has said , that this success is
chiefly attributable to myself ; but you must surely feel there I was quite powerless without your support , and it has been a source of no little joy tome , that yougave me that support , as it told me how many around me were strongly actuated with zeal for our noble Order . It still rests with you , brethren , to succeed , and I still need your support and look to you all for it , I look to you all to show the JIasonic world how JIasonry is thriving in this far-off land ; and I call on you all to aid
to the "utmost of your power in the spreading the really good and beneficial effects and sublime tenets of Masonry , and to extend its many blessings to all around us . Yes , and to those far from us in our own dear land where so much is being done by our good and zealous brethren there for the aged , the distressed , and the orphan . Thus shall we show our love to Him from all good causes , and who will mark well , not only these
acts , but the spirits and feeelings of our hearts with which they are done , for all must be done for His glory and for the benefit of , and love for-our fellow-man , our brother-man . It must be no worldly object that actuates us to be zealous , good Jlasons : let us have a nobler aim and be sure of our reward . It will be my earnest desire still further to advance Masonry , particularly in these provinces ; and with reference * co my new
position among you , I shall strive to do my duty , fairly , impartially , and justly to all . I do not doubt of success , knowing how much JIasonic zeal there is in you all . I shall ask your good wishes for my success as your first Provincial Grand JIaster , and with the aid of Him , without whom nothing is strong , I trust we may stand , that we may all act justly , love mercy , practise charity , maintain harmony , and endeavour to live in peace and
brotherly love amongst ourselves and with all mankind , aud may God have you all in his keeping , now and eternally . Once more I sincerely thank you all , aud W . Bro . Duncan for his very kind address . I shall now appoint my officers for the Provincial Grand Lodge for the ensuing year , a matter of some difficulty with so many able , willing , and ready brothers around me , but I shall be guided by the constitutions and by the rank held hy the brethren in the JIark lodges now
working . Worshipful Bro . Duncan , I now appoint you Deputy Provincial Grand JIaster of Mark JIasters for Jladras and British Burmah : I cannot refrain from recording the pleasure that I experience in nominating you to this office . Abstracted from tlie personal feelings of friendship and esteem , I can do so with the great satisfaction of knowing that I nominate the most efficientthe most zealous , and the most
com-, petent to undertake the duties . I feel that I have in yourself one who will advance Masonry and support me in my new office . It is necessary that one , holding so high an office , should bo held in high esteem , regard , and love by his fellows . Now , I speak correctly when I say that you hold a place in the hearts of all who know you , and all will hail this nomination with delight and satisfaction , knowing you
to be a good JIason , a good man , a good friend and a brother possessing a most kind and benevolent heart , ever open to the calls of the distressed , yet not letting the left hand know what his right hand doeth . Your social position , too , peculiarly fits you for this high post , for your duties in Burniah take you frequently each year to every station in Burmah . This enables to visit lod correct irregularitiesand see that our
you ges , , lodges are uniform in their working , & c . There is no one else who can do this from their duties precluding them from getting to stations so for apart and so very dillicult of access . Personally I feel that I have a warm supporter and friend as eager as myself to support our Order . Tim R . W . brother then nominated therest of the Proviucial
officers for the ensuing year , as follows : — Bro . Charles J . Browne Prov . G . S . W . „ T . J . Greatorex „ G . J . W . „ W . Dunn „ G . S . D . „ Nanabhoy Burjoyjee „ G . J . D . „ J . Wilkins , G . 1 st . 0 . „ J . O'Donnell „ G . 2 nd . 0 . „ J . Dickie „ G . 3 rd . 0 .
„ T . B . Hardinge „ G . Sec . and Reg . „ R . C . Babington , G . Supt . of Works „ R . It . Rieketts , G . Dir . of Cers . „ G . Simpson „ G . S . B . „ W . White „ G . B . B . „ . T . N . Simpson ,. G . Organist . „ J . Cotton .. G . Purst . „ It . Eason .. G . Tyler .