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the mother . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Piatt , their good-natured Secretary , was no slight acquisition to the lodge , and he hoped that his services would he so highly appreciated that they might be increased until he would be obliged to ask the lodge to grant him an assistant to carry on the business . ( Cheers . )—Bro . STEDWELL , S . W ., was glad his brethren regarded him with kindness , and he would do his best to help the lodge . He had to thank the W . M . for the great trouble he had taken in its formationas
, well as for the high office in which he found himself . —Bro . COLLAUD , J . W ., acknowledged the compliment just paid to himself on that , the happiest day he had ever spent in Masonry . He considered it to be a great advance to get another lodge in Middlesex , which now numbered sufficient lodges to have a-Pro- " vincial Grand Lodge of its own . —Bro . ARCHER was proud o Twickenham , the favourite residence of Pope , Otwaj' , Walpole ,
and many of the great literati of the last century . He was also obliged for his name being included in the toast . —Bro . WHEELER , as a stranger , knew very little of the classical ground of Twickenham , nor much more of the more universal spirit of Freemasonry , but he hoped to learn . As , however , it appeared he was appointed more for his mother's sake than his own , he should take the liberty of
returning thanks both for his mother and himself . —Bro . W . WATSON said there was a toast of a very peculiar nature , which he felt called upon to present to their notice . There had been a double birth that day , both owing paternity to Bro . Gurton . Taking them in chronological order , Mrs . Gurton had presented her husband with another fine boy that morning—that was Strawberry No . 1 , and they had
opened Lodge Strawberry Hill , of which Bro . Gurton was the parent —long might husband , wife , and both the children flourish in health and happiness . ( Repeated cheering . ) The lodge was then called from refreshmeut to labour , and the W . M . proposed that Bro . W . Watson be elected an honorary member of the lodge , which was carried by acclamation . Bro . WATSON in a tew brief sentences returned thanksand the lodge
, was closed . Thus ended red-letter day No . 1 , for the Strawberry Hill Lodge , and long may its Master , his family , both domestic and Masonic , enjoy such happiness , as fell to the lot of all the brethren on the consecration of the Strawberry Hill Lodge , making them look back in after years to a pleasant series of days which they will mark in their existence as being " All red . "
YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . ROTHERHAM — Phoinix Lodge ( No . 1206 ) . —The monthly meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., and was attended with more than usual interest by the members , in consequence of a presentation to Bro . Henry AVebster , the Immediate P . M . The W . M ., Bro . Okley , in a very able manner , initiated a candidate , and also raised a brother to the sublime degree of Master Mason . After other ordinary
business of the lodge had been gone through , the W . M . in a very kind and feeling address , presented Bro . Webster , in the name of the brethren with a splendid P . M ' s . locket jewel ( from Bro . R . Spencer ' s ) as a token of the appreciation of the brethren for Bro . Webster ' s exertions in the formation of the lodge , and the ability , kindness and courtesy he had shown in its working during the year , and
expressed a hope that it wonld be the forerunner of other Masonic honours which Bro . Webster so justly deserves . Bro . Webster briefly thanked Bro . Okley and the brethren for their great kindness , and admitting that he had taken some little trouble in the opening and working of the lodge , assured the brethren that it had been to him a true labour of love , and that his great reward was in the good feeling he had always had shown to him by the brethren , and the gratification he felt in the assurance of the continued prosperity of the lodge .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
ROYAL ARCH . At a Special Meeting of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons for Scotland and the Colonies , held in St . Mark ' s Hall , Glasgow , on Wednesday evening , the 8 th inst ., for the purpose of considering certain proceedings of the Supreme Grand Chapter , at a special meeting held by said Chapter , in Edinburgh , on the 6 th inst ., having reference to the expulsion of certain Companions of the General Grand Chapter , The chapter having been opened in due form , the circular calling the meeting was read by G . Scribe N . The Acting
Scotland.
Grand Z . read a letter from L . Mackersey intimating the expulsion from the Order of Comp . Donald Campbell , and , as shown by the Annual Report of Supreme Grand Chapter , a recommendation from Supreme Committee for the expulsion of Comps . E . W . Pritchard , M . D ., N . B . Dalveen , Gordon Smith , James Muir , Huteheson Campbell , Robert Wallace , David Sutherland , James Horn , James Bannatyne , Andrew Dougall , Thomas MoKell Campbell , Dr . Torrance , T . D . Fairley , Charles
Brown , and Robert Leckie . The above companions , in consequence of the illegal and unconstitutional acts of Supreme Grand Chapter and Supreme Committee , had , three months ago , renounced , along with upwards of 200 companions , all connection with , and allegiance to , said Supreme Chapter and Committe , as will be seen from the following excerpt of deed of demission : — " We , the subscribers , Royal Arch Masons of Scotland , and
members of Royal Arch Chapters , holding of the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Scotland , considering that in the working of Royal Arch Masonry in Scotland , it isa duty equally incumbent on the Supreme Grand Chapter and the daughter Chapters to act up to the principles on which the Order is founded , and to observe the laws enacted from time to time for the government of the whole body ; and further , considering that in the administration of these laws it is necessary to exercise with care and fidelity the prerogative of the Supreme Grand Chapter , particularly in regard to matters involving the efficiency and continuance of all existing
subordinate bodies , taking special care that their rights and privileges be zealously preserved , and the honour and dignity of the office bearers and members carefully maintained ; that it is only so long as the Supreme Grand Chapter observes these duties that she is entitled to the allegiance of the daughter Chapters and members—right government being the counterpart of due obedience . And now , seeing that in the opinion of the undersigned , the Supreme Chapter has failed to observe these duties
for the reasons hereafter stated : therefore , we hereby renounce for ever all allegiance to the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Scotland , as at present constituted and governed ; hereby declaring that we shall no longer be bound , by her laws or amenable to her jurisdiction , reserving to ourselves and the respective Chapters with which we are connected to form ourselves and said Chapters into an independent body ,, and constitute a General Grand Chapter for Scotland and the
Colonies , and appointing office bearers to govern the same , reserving to ourselves also all the rights and privileges of the Royal Arch Masons , and power to practice , work , and exercise the secrets and prerogatives of the Order . " The above , with reasons annexed thereto , appeared in this Magazine of 7 th March last . The members of General Grand Chapter were of opinion that this interference with their rights
, and liberties was wholly uncalled for . Neither of the abovecompanions have had any charge preferred against them , nor have reasons been given them for their expulsion . The receipt of the deed of demission has not yet been acknowledged . JAMES MUIR , Grand Scribe N .
India.
INDIA .
RANGOON . LODGE STAB OJ ? BURMAH . —An event of considerable historical interest took place on the anniversary of St . John ' s Day , and the opportunity was embraced of laying the foundation stone of the Lodge Star of Burmah . The Freemasons at Rangoon are quite a numerous body , and it was believed to be time that they should make an effort " to raise and build" for themselves a
suitable hall—a building which would be a credit to the members and an honour to the town . Accordingly this great work has been most auspiciously commenced . At the laying of the stone , the following address was delivered by Bro . Dickinson , P . M .: —Ladies , Brethren , and Gentlemen—It is usual on occasions of this kind for the presiding officer to offer a few remarks by way of an addressand this dutI shall now proceed to
dis-, y charge . It may not be uninteresting to some of those now present to hear a little of the antecedents of Lodge Star of Burmah . Our lodge was established some nine or ten years ago ; we held our meetings in a phoongee house , at the back of the Soolay Pagoda , and we retained possession of that building for many months , until it was required by Government , when we were ordered to vacate it . We then moved to the offices of
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the mother . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Piatt , their good-natured Secretary , was no slight acquisition to the lodge , and he hoped that his services would he so highly appreciated that they might be increased until he would be obliged to ask the lodge to grant him an assistant to carry on the business . ( Cheers . )—Bro . STEDWELL , S . W ., was glad his brethren regarded him with kindness , and he would do his best to help the lodge . He had to thank the W . M . for the great trouble he had taken in its formationas
, well as for the high office in which he found himself . —Bro . COLLAUD , J . W ., acknowledged the compliment just paid to himself on that , the happiest day he had ever spent in Masonry . He considered it to be a great advance to get another lodge in Middlesex , which now numbered sufficient lodges to have a-Pro- " vincial Grand Lodge of its own . —Bro . ARCHER was proud o Twickenham , the favourite residence of Pope , Otwaj' , Walpole ,
and many of the great literati of the last century . He was also obliged for his name being included in the toast . —Bro . WHEELER , as a stranger , knew very little of the classical ground of Twickenham , nor much more of the more universal spirit of Freemasonry , but he hoped to learn . As , however , it appeared he was appointed more for his mother's sake than his own , he should take the liberty of
returning thanks both for his mother and himself . —Bro . W . WATSON said there was a toast of a very peculiar nature , which he felt called upon to present to their notice . There had been a double birth that day , both owing paternity to Bro . Gurton . Taking them in chronological order , Mrs . Gurton had presented her husband with another fine boy that morning—that was Strawberry No . 1 , and they had
opened Lodge Strawberry Hill , of which Bro . Gurton was the parent —long might husband , wife , and both the children flourish in health and happiness . ( Repeated cheering . ) The lodge was then called from refreshmeut to labour , and the W . M . proposed that Bro . W . Watson be elected an honorary member of the lodge , which was carried by acclamation . Bro . WATSON in a tew brief sentences returned thanksand the lodge
, was closed . Thus ended red-letter day No . 1 , for the Strawberry Hill Lodge , and long may its Master , his family , both domestic and Masonic , enjoy such happiness , as fell to the lot of all the brethren on the consecration of the Strawberry Hill Lodge , making them look back in after years to a pleasant series of days which they will mark in their existence as being " All red . "
YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . ROTHERHAM — Phoinix Lodge ( No . 1206 ) . —The monthly meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., and was attended with more than usual interest by the members , in consequence of a presentation to Bro . Henry AVebster , the Immediate P . M . The W . M ., Bro . Okley , in a very able manner , initiated a candidate , and also raised a brother to the sublime degree of Master Mason . After other ordinary
business of the lodge had been gone through , the W . M . in a very kind and feeling address , presented Bro . Webster , in the name of the brethren with a splendid P . M ' s . locket jewel ( from Bro . R . Spencer ' s ) as a token of the appreciation of the brethren for Bro . Webster ' s exertions in the formation of the lodge , and the ability , kindness and courtesy he had shown in its working during the year , and
expressed a hope that it wonld be the forerunner of other Masonic honours which Bro . Webster so justly deserves . Bro . Webster briefly thanked Bro . Okley and the brethren for their great kindness , and admitting that he had taken some little trouble in the opening and working of the lodge , assured the brethren that it had been to him a true labour of love , and that his great reward was in the good feeling he had always had shown to him by the brethren , and the gratification he felt in the assurance of the continued prosperity of the lodge .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
ROYAL ARCH . At a Special Meeting of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons for Scotland and the Colonies , held in St . Mark ' s Hall , Glasgow , on Wednesday evening , the 8 th inst ., for the purpose of considering certain proceedings of the Supreme Grand Chapter , at a special meeting held by said Chapter , in Edinburgh , on the 6 th inst ., having reference to the expulsion of certain Companions of the General Grand Chapter , The chapter having been opened in due form , the circular calling the meeting was read by G . Scribe N . The Acting
Scotland.
Grand Z . read a letter from L . Mackersey intimating the expulsion from the Order of Comp . Donald Campbell , and , as shown by the Annual Report of Supreme Grand Chapter , a recommendation from Supreme Committee for the expulsion of Comps . E . W . Pritchard , M . D ., N . B . Dalveen , Gordon Smith , James Muir , Huteheson Campbell , Robert Wallace , David Sutherland , James Horn , James Bannatyne , Andrew Dougall , Thomas MoKell Campbell , Dr . Torrance , T . D . Fairley , Charles
Brown , and Robert Leckie . The above companions , in consequence of the illegal and unconstitutional acts of Supreme Grand Chapter and Supreme Committee , had , three months ago , renounced , along with upwards of 200 companions , all connection with , and allegiance to , said Supreme Chapter and Committe , as will be seen from the following excerpt of deed of demission : — " We , the subscribers , Royal Arch Masons of Scotland , and
members of Royal Arch Chapters , holding of the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Scotland , considering that in the working of Royal Arch Masonry in Scotland , it isa duty equally incumbent on the Supreme Grand Chapter and the daughter Chapters to act up to the principles on which the Order is founded , and to observe the laws enacted from time to time for the government of the whole body ; and further , considering that in the administration of these laws it is necessary to exercise with care and fidelity the prerogative of the Supreme Grand Chapter , particularly in regard to matters involving the efficiency and continuance of all existing
subordinate bodies , taking special care that their rights and privileges be zealously preserved , and the honour and dignity of the office bearers and members carefully maintained ; that it is only so long as the Supreme Grand Chapter observes these duties that she is entitled to the allegiance of the daughter Chapters and members—right government being the counterpart of due obedience . And now , seeing that in the opinion of the undersigned , the Supreme Chapter has failed to observe these duties
for the reasons hereafter stated : therefore , we hereby renounce for ever all allegiance to the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Scotland , as at present constituted and governed ; hereby declaring that we shall no longer be bound , by her laws or amenable to her jurisdiction , reserving to ourselves and the respective Chapters with which we are connected to form ourselves and said Chapters into an independent body ,, and constitute a General Grand Chapter for Scotland and the
Colonies , and appointing office bearers to govern the same , reserving to ourselves also all the rights and privileges of the Royal Arch Masons , and power to practice , work , and exercise the secrets and prerogatives of the Order . " The above , with reasons annexed thereto , appeared in this Magazine of 7 th March last . The members of General Grand Chapter were of opinion that this interference with their rights
, and liberties was wholly uncalled for . Neither of the abovecompanions have had any charge preferred against them , nor have reasons been given them for their expulsion . The receipt of the deed of demission has not yet been acknowledged . JAMES MUIR , Grand Scribe N .
India.
INDIA .
RANGOON . LODGE STAB OJ ? BURMAH . —An event of considerable historical interest took place on the anniversary of St . John ' s Day , and the opportunity was embraced of laying the foundation stone of the Lodge Star of Burmah . The Freemasons at Rangoon are quite a numerous body , and it was believed to be time that they should make an effort " to raise and build" for themselves a
suitable hall—a building which would be a credit to the members and an honour to the town . Accordingly this great work has been most auspiciously commenced . At the laying of the stone , the following address was delivered by Bro . Dickinson , P . M .: —Ladies , Brethren , and Gentlemen—It is usual on occasions of this kind for the presiding officer to offer a few remarks by way of an addressand this dutI shall now proceed to
dis-, y charge . It may not be uninteresting to some of those now present to hear a little of the antecedents of Lodge Star of Burmah . Our lodge was established some nine or ten years ago ; we held our meetings in a phoongee house , at the back of the Soolay Pagoda , and we retained possession of that building for many months , until it was required by Government , when we were ordered to vacate it . We then moved to the offices of