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Cape Of Good Hope.
S . AV . with Column , J . W . with Column , Large Light , Large Light , Large Light , S . D . with AVand , J . D . with Wand , Holy Bible , Square and Compass , Chaplain , Two Stewards with Banners , Brethren of Lodge No . 88-1 , ( two and two , )
Apprentices , Fellow Crafts , M . Masons , R . A . Masons , P . M ., P . M ., W . M . No . 884 , Inner Guard . The procession marched to StJohn's Church iu the above
. order . On arriving afc the Church , the procession opened up to the right and left , allowing the rear of the procession to enter first . After service the procession marched to the new building , in the first order , and on arriving at the entrance to the Hall , again opened up to the right and left , allowing the rear to enter first ; during which time solemn music was played . The ladies who attend were then introduced .
The Lodge was then placed in the centre of the hall , on which was placed the vessels containing the Corn , AA ine , and Oil ; the three Li ghts being arranged round the Lodge in proper form , and at the head stood the Pedestal with tbe Bible open and the Square and Compasses laid thereon , and the Constitution Roll ; B . B . standing around . The Chaplain then offered up a prayer , and read the following passages from the Hol y Scriptures : —( 1 Kings viii . 1 to 0 v ., or Psalm xcv . 1 to 7 v . ) , afc the conclusion of which the choir sung ,
" When Earth ' s foundation first was laid . " Bro . Steward then addressed the WM . as Miows . — AVorsbip /' iiI Sir , —Having been entrusted with fche superintendence and Management of the workmen employed in the construction of this edifice , anel having according to the best of my ability accomplished the task assigned to me , I now beg leave to surrender chargehumblhoping that the exertions
my , y which have been made OH this occasion will be crowned with your approbation aud that of the B . B . present . The W . M . then replied , —Brother ,- the skill anel fidelity displayed in the execution of the trust reposed in you , have secured our entire approbation , and we sincerely pray that this edifice may continue a lasting monument of the spirit and liberality of its founders .
The Secretary then said , —AVorshipful Sir , the hall in which we are now assembled , and the plan upon which it has been constructed , having met with your approbation , it is the desire of the fraternit y that ifc should now be dedicated according to ancient form and usage . A procession ivas then formed as follows : —
Tyler , Master with Oil , Master with AVine , Master with Corn , The Worshipful Master , S . D . with AVand , J . D . with Wand , The remaining Brethren following in the procession . A h was while the procession marched round the hall
ymn sung , except only at the intervals of dedication . 1 st verse of Faith , Hope and Charity . The Master having reached the East , the Brother presented the Corn to the AV . M ., who poured it upon tho Lodge , saying : In the name of the'Great Architect of the Universe , to whom be all honour and glory , I solemnly dedicate this hall to Freemasonry ; when the honours were iven by all once . The
prog cession then moved round a second time , when was sung , Verse the 2 nd . The Brother then presented the AVine to the AV . M ., who sprinkled it upon the Lodge , saying : In the name of the Holy St . John , I solemnly dedicate this hall to virtue . The honours were then given twice by all . The procession then moved round a third time , when was sung ,
Verse the 3 rd . The third procession having then moved round the hall , the Brother then presented the Oil to the W . M ., who sprinkled it upon the Loelge , saying : In the name of the whole Fraternity ,
Cape Of Good Hope.
I solemnly dedicate this Hall to Universal Benevolence . The honours were then given by all thrice , when was sung Verse the 4 th . The Chaplain then pronounced the following benediction : — May this Freemasons' Hall , now dedicated to Masonry , be ever the sanctuary of Virtue , Universal Charity , and Benevolence ; May those who are invested with tbe government of this loelge , be endued with AA'iselom , to instruct their brethren in all duties , may brotherly love and charity always prevail among the members of this loelge ; and may this band of union continue to strengthen the lodges throughout the world .
May the Great Architect of the Universe , bless all here assembled , and all brethren throughout the world , wheresoever dispersed ; and grant speedy relief to all who are either oppressed or distressed . We humbly commend to Thee all the members of Thy whole family ; may they increase in the knowledge of Thee , and the love of each other . Finally , may we finish all ouv works here below , with Thine approbation ; and then , have our transition from this earthly abode to Thy holy Temple above ; there to enjoy Light , Glory , and Bliss ineffable .
Glory be to God on high . As ifc was in the beginning , is now , and ever shall be , World without end . Amen . ' ¦ The ceremony then concluded with a hymn and the " National Anthem . " Afc the close of the ceremony a neat and pretty silver trowel was presented by the B . B . of Zetland Lodge to Bro . Commissary-General Drake , C . B .
The Rev . Bro . Syree preached a clever anel appropriate sermon for the occasion . The ladies kindly formed a choir and sang our anthems beautifully . The fair ones were not forgotten on the occasion , and for their sakes the B . B . gave a splendid ball in the evening . The room was crowded , 250 persons being present , and ifc ivas very tastefully decorated with flags , flowers , evergreens , and transparencies ., with Masonic emblems , & cmade by amateurs . The beauty of the ladies dressesand ,
, , above all , their fair forms , gave a splendour to the occasion not easily forgotten . The supper was also very good , and during the evening the Stewards did all that could possibly be clone to make every one happy and pleased . Tbe splendid band of the CM . Rifles , under the superintendence of Bro . Rowland , played with spirit the whole evening . Our thanks are due to the Colonel aii ' el Officers for allowing the same .
India.
INDIA .
( From our own Correspondent . ) BOMBAY . LODGE TRUTH ( NO . 914 ) . —This young lodge continues to flourish under the excellent guidance of Bro . G . S . Judge , AV . M ., who has been elected to fill the chair for a second year . The offices appointed , are Bros . J . C . Y . Johnson , S . AV . ; C . E . Mitchell , J . W . ; Rev . J . J . Farnham , P . M ., Chap ., Treas ., and
Sec ; R . Roberts , S . D . ; A . Gumming , J . D .: John Key , I . G . ; and John Roddle , Tyler . Afc the first meeting in the year , helel on the 4 th January , ib was shown that , notwithstanding the heavy expenses incident to tho first year of the lodge ' s existence , there was only a very small balance against the lodge on the general account , while the charity fund , owing to the excellent by-law , which provides that one-tentli of the gross income ofthe lodge shall be devoted to charity , showed a balance
in hand of nearly £ 20 . At this meeting , Messrs . Kiely and Warter were initiated into Freemasonry . At the meeting on the 1 st February , which was very numerously attended , Mr . II . N . Bond was initiated , Bro . AVarter passed , and Bros . Binks , R . C . Stoom , anel R . Newton were raised to the third degree . Four gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting ; anel at nine o ' clock , the brethren having hael a fair share of labouradjourned to refreshmentwhere they enjoyed two hours
, , of social harmony , which was greatly contributed to hy the excellent singing of Bros . Johnson , Mitchell , Farnham , Roberts , Burnaby , Kie ' . y , Collett , Roper , and last , though by no means least , Bro . J . R . Black , who has been endeavouring to break the monotomy or" Bombay life , by giving a series of capital entertainments , entitled " Evenings afc Home . " CONCOMJ LODGE ( NO . 757 ) . —This large and very flourishing lodge continues to prosper . The brethren having conferred
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Cape Of Good Hope.
S . AV . with Column , J . W . with Column , Large Light , Large Light , Large Light , S . D . with AVand , J . D . with Wand , Holy Bible , Square and Compass , Chaplain , Two Stewards with Banners , Brethren of Lodge No . 88-1 , ( two and two , )
Apprentices , Fellow Crafts , M . Masons , R . A . Masons , P . M ., P . M ., W . M . No . 884 , Inner Guard . The procession marched to StJohn's Church iu the above
. order . On arriving afc the Church , the procession opened up to the right and left , allowing the rear of the procession to enter first . After service the procession marched to the new building , in the first order , and on arriving at the entrance to the Hall , again opened up to the right and left , allowing the rear to enter first ; during which time solemn music was played . The ladies who attend were then introduced .
The Lodge was then placed in the centre of the hall , on which was placed the vessels containing the Corn , AA ine , and Oil ; the three Li ghts being arranged round the Lodge in proper form , and at the head stood the Pedestal with tbe Bible open and the Square and Compasses laid thereon , and the Constitution Roll ; B . B . standing around . The Chaplain then offered up a prayer , and read the following passages from the Hol y Scriptures : —( 1 Kings viii . 1 to 0 v ., or Psalm xcv . 1 to 7 v . ) , afc the conclusion of which the choir sung ,
" When Earth ' s foundation first was laid . " Bro . Steward then addressed the WM . as Miows . — AVorsbip /' iiI Sir , —Having been entrusted with fche superintendence and Management of the workmen employed in the construction of this edifice , anel having according to the best of my ability accomplished the task assigned to me , I now beg leave to surrender chargehumblhoping that the exertions
my , y which have been made OH this occasion will be crowned with your approbation aud that of the B . B . present . The W . M . then replied , —Brother ,- the skill anel fidelity displayed in the execution of the trust reposed in you , have secured our entire approbation , and we sincerely pray that this edifice may continue a lasting monument of the spirit and liberality of its founders .
The Secretary then said , —AVorshipful Sir , the hall in which we are now assembled , and the plan upon which it has been constructed , having met with your approbation , it is the desire of the fraternit y that ifc should now be dedicated according to ancient form and usage . A procession ivas then formed as follows : —
Tyler , Master with Oil , Master with AVine , Master with Corn , The Worshipful Master , S . D . with AVand , J . D . with Wand , The remaining Brethren following in the procession . A h was while the procession marched round the hall
ymn sung , except only at the intervals of dedication . 1 st verse of Faith , Hope and Charity . The Master having reached the East , the Brother presented the Corn to the AV . M ., who poured it upon tho Lodge , saying : In the name of the'Great Architect of the Universe , to whom be all honour and glory , I solemnly dedicate this hall to Freemasonry ; when the honours were iven by all once . The
prog cession then moved round a second time , when was sung , Verse the 2 nd . The Brother then presented the AVine to the AV . M ., who sprinkled it upon the Lodge , saying : In the name of the Holy St . John , I solemnly dedicate this hall to virtue . The honours were then given twice by all . The procession then moved round a third time , when was sung ,
Verse the 3 rd . The third procession having then moved round the hall , the Brother then presented the Oil to the W . M ., who sprinkled it upon the Loelge , saying : In the name of the whole Fraternity ,
Cape Of Good Hope.
I solemnly dedicate this Hall to Universal Benevolence . The honours were then given by all thrice , when was sung Verse the 4 th . The Chaplain then pronounced the following benediction : — May this Freemasons' Hall , now dedicated to Masonry , be ever the sanctuary of Virtue , Universal Charity , and Benevolence ; May those who are invested with tbe government of this loelge , be endued with AA'iselom , to instruct their brethren in all duties , may brotherly love and charity always prevail among the members of this loelge ; and may this band of union continue to strengthen the lodges throughout the world .
May the Great Architect of the Universe , bless all here assembled , and all brethren throughout the world , wheresoever dispersed ; and grant speedy relief to all who are either oppressed or distressed . We humbly commend to Thee all the members of Thy whole family ; may they increase in the knowledge of Thee , and the love of each other . Finally , may we finish all ouv works here below , with Thine approbation ; and then , have our transition from this earthly abode to Thy holy Temple above ; there to enjoy Light , Glory , and Bliss ineffable .
Glory be to God on high . As ifc was in the beginning , is now , and ever shall be , World without end . Amen . ' ¦ The ceremony then concluded with a hymn and the " National Anthem . " Afc the close of the ceremony a neat and pretty silver trowel was presented by the B . B . of Zetland Lodge to Bro . Commissary-General Drake , C . B .
The Rev . Bro . Syree preached a clever anel appropriate sermon for the occasion . The ladies kindly formed a choir and sang our anthems beautifully . The fair ones were not forgotten on the occasion , and for their sakes the B . B . gave a splendid ball in the evening . The room was crowded , 250 persons being present , and ifc ivas very tastefully decorated with flags , flowers , evergreens , and transparencies ., with Masonic emblems , & cmade by amateurs . The beauty of the ladies dressesand ,
, , above all , their fair forms , gave a splendour to the occasion not easily forgotten . The supper was also very good , and during the evening the Stewards did all that could possibly be clone to make every one happy and pleased . Tbe splendid band of the CM . Rifles , under the superintendence of Bro . Rowland , played with spirit the whole evening . Our thanks are due to the Colonel aii ' el Officers for allowing the same .
India.
INDIA .
( From our own Correspondent . ) BOMBAY . LODGE TRUTH ( NO . 914 ) . —This young lodge continues to flourish under the excellent guidance of Bro . G . S . Judge , AV . M ., who has been elected to fill the chair for a second year . The offices appointed , are Bros . J . C . Y . Johnson , S . AV . ; C . E . Mitchell , J . W . ; Rev . J . J . Farnham , P . M ., Chap ., Treas ., and
Sec ; R . Roberts , S . D . ; A . Gumming , J . D .: John Key , I . G . ; and John Roddle , Tyler . Afc the first meeting in the year , helel on the 4 th January , ib was shown that , notwithstanding the heavy expenses incident to tho first year of the lodge ' s existence , there was only a very small balance against the lodge on the general account , while the charity fund , owing to the excellent by-law , which provides that one-tentli of the gross income ofthe lodge shall be devoted to charity , showed a balance
in hand of nearly £ 20 . At this meeting , Messrs . Kiely and Warter were initiated into Freemasonry . At the meeting on the 1 st February , which was very numerously attended , Mr . II . N . Bond was initiated , Bro . AVarter passed , and Bros . Binks , R . C . Stoom , anel R . Newton were raised to the third degree . Four gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting ; anel at nine o ' clock , the brethren having hael a fair share of labouradjourned to refreshmentwhere they enjoyed two hours
, , of social harmony , which was greatly contributed to hy the excellent singing of Bros . Johnson , Mitchell , Farnham , Roberts , Burnaby , Kie ' . y , Collett , Roper , and last , though by no means least , Bro . J . R . Black , who has been endeavouring to break the monotomy or" Bombay life , by giving a series of capital entertainments , entitled " Evenings afc Home . " CONCOMJ LODGE ( NO . 757 ) . —This large and very flourishing lodge continues to prosper . The brethren having conferred