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Messrs . Jordan and Co ., and , until those premises changed hands , we for several months held our meetings there . We were , however , obliged once more to remove , and we then hired rooms in Barr Street , for which we had to pay 100 rupees a month rental . This proving a serious drag upon the resources of the lodge , we cheerfully accepted the kind offer of Mr . Bullock , of the firm of Halliday , Bullock and Co ., to work our lodge in their offices . Circumstances , however , rendered a

further removal necessary , and our lodge now assembles in the house of Bro . McPhail , and I sincerely hope that no further move will be necessary until the building , the foundation stone of which I have had the honour to lay this day , is ready for our occupation . When the late lamented Lord Dalhousie visited Rangoon , a deputation of the lodge waited upon his lordship , and begged a free grant of land for our Masonic Hall . His lordship would not grant our requestbnt referred

, ns to Colonel Phayre . It was not likely that we could obtain from Colonel Phayre , who was not a Mason , that which our Provincial Grand Master declined to grant . The consequence has been that we have had to purchase the piece of land on which we have this day assembled . But though the local Government did not consider it consistent with its duty to give us a piece of land free , we are much indebted to two or three

Government officers for the assistance they have rendered us in this grand work . To our worthy and esteemed commissioner , Major Sparks , we are indebted for having very considerably lightened the burthen we have voluntarily placed on our

shoulders . To Major Ardagh , also , we are indebted for all the assistance it was in his power to afford ; and though last , certainly not least , fwe are deeply beholden to Captain Williams , the Executive Engineer of Rangoon , for much valuable aid ; for not only did that officer prepare our foundation stone , but to his kind offices we owe the shelter we have been able to afford to the ladies . To you , brethren of Lodge Star of Burmah , would I say that the step you have this day taken proves

the genuine Masonic feelings by which you are actuated . I would earnestly exhort you to persevere in this good work . I know that you have many and great difficulties with which to eontend , but I feel sure that your diligence and perseverance will finally overcome all difficulties , and that on the foundation I have this day laid , you will raise a superstructure perfect in its parts , honourable to the builder , and an ornament to Rangoon . A few more wordsbrethrenand I have done . When

, , I see around me so many of the ladies of Rangoon , I should be wanting in my duty to them , my duty to you , and in my fidelity as a Mason , did I not say a few words about them . We all know the influence exercised over us by the mothers , sisters , wives , and sweethearts of our native land ; in sickness as in health , they are ever kind and true ; in adversity as in prosperity they cheer and comfort us . Though weas Masonsare

, , prohibited by the ancient laws and established custom of our order from admitting the ladies within the precincts of our opened lodge , we all recognise and acknowledge their influence . I may say we Masons love the ladies to distraction , for , in the words of that old , old song , so well known to many of us ,

" No mortal can more the ladies adore , Than a Free and an Accepted Mason . " I call upon every gentleman present to endorse the sentiment to which I have just given utterance , by uniting with me in giving three hearty cheers for the ladies ( which was done in three times three . ) After which , refreshments were served , and with mutual good wishes aud expressions of kind feelings , the company left the ground . At the banquet iven in the

g evening , a large and select company sat down about eight o'clock . At the ' conclusion of the dinner , several toasts were proposed and drunk , some with much cordiality and others with a perfect storm of enthusiasm . The excellent band of the 28 th Regiment Native Infantry was present by the kind permission of Colonel Doria , and performed their part admirably . In the cantonmentthe brethren of Lodge Victoria also gave

, their annual dinner , and among the guests present was the world-wide renowned and inimitable Barlow , whose musical talents furnished a feast in itself which was well worthy the occasion and of the enlightened circle in attendance . —Rangoon Times .

LUCKNOW . LODGE MORNING- STAE . —The brethren ot Lodge Morning Star , as usual , celebrated the anniversary of their patron saint ' s day with as much eclat as it was possible to give the occasion . About fifty of the fraternity met at their rooms in Huzmtgunge , and , in Masonic costume , with a very fair display of jewels ,

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flags , and symbols , marched in procession to Christ Chnrch , preceded by the excellent baud of the 48 th , and followed by a very large number of spectators . Here they were met by the Rev . Messrs . Burge aud Moore , both of whom officiated on the occasion ; the latter read the morning service , and the former preached a most eloquent and appropriate sermon , taking for his text part of the 8 th verse of the 13 th chapter of the Corinthians— "Charity never faileth . " After servicea collection

, was made in behalf of the poor of Lucknow . The brethren then marched back to their rooms in Huzrutgunge , whence , after disposing of the " heavy work devolving upon them on such occasions , " they proceeded to the lodge in Hosseinguuge , where , with a goodly number of guests , they sat down to a splendid hot tiffin . Whatever may have been the nature and extent of their previous "heavy work , " it certainly did

not seem to have fatigued them for the more obvious and rational work of discussing the rather extensive bill of fare here . This done , the usual toasts were proposed by the W . M . Brother Capper , and drunk with honours . Besides these " toasts of obligation , " several others were proposed and responded to in a manner that Masons only can propose and respond to . The health of Colonel Money , late

W . M . of the lodge , and the out-going officers , was drunk with great enthusiasm , Bro . Captain Griffin returning thanks in a very effective little speech . The health of the W . M . elect , Bro . Capper , proposed by Bro . MacGrennan , a Grand Officer of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Bengal , was likewise received with marked satisfaction . Bro . Capper returned thanks , concluding by proposing the health of Bro . Colonel Campbell , H . M . 's 4 Sth , who was unavoidably absent , in recognition of his

kindness and that of his officers in placing the excellent band of the regiment at the disposal of the community on this as wellc as on all other occasions of public festivities and amusements . Bro . Lieut . Chauncey , 48 th , returned thanks in behalf of the Colonel and the officers of his regiment . Next , the Chairman proposed the " Public Press , " coupled with the name of the editor of the Oude Gazette . Like the mystic columns on which rest the fundamental , principles of Freemasonrysohe said

, , , well-conducted journals are moral pillars which supported the great social fabric ; and are to it the ornaments which enlightened Masons are to the Craft . Mr . Chick returned thanks . Then followed the health of the Guests , Masons and Non-Masons , coupled with the name of Bro . Major Chamberlain . Major Chamberlain returned thanks , concluding by proposing the health of the Sisterhood of the Fraternity , coupled with the

name of Mrs . Capper . This toast was most rapturously received , and certainly the continued cheering constituted a very merry and appropriate finale to the proceedings of the day . Some good songs were also sung by Bros . MacGrennan , Rees , and Pickering , and altogether a more glorious celebration of St . John's day we have never witnessed . Lodge Morning Star is decidedly one of the most progressing and promising lodges this

side of Calcutta , and we take this opportunity of wishing it and its new Master , officers , and the brethren generally , every happiness in life , and every success in their undertakings . Subjoined is a list of the officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . W . C . Capper , W . M . ; Capt . J . Bedingfield , 48 th Foot , S . W . ; Major J . H . Brooks , 19 th Hussars , J . W . ; Lieut . C . H . Chauncey , 4 SthFoot , Treas . ; M . O'Mealy , P . M ., Sec ; R . Murray , S . D . ; Capt . A . H . Chapman , 19 th Hussars , J . D . ; J . Jordan , LG . ; W . H . Ward , Tyler . — Oude Gazette .

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METROPOLITAN , CONSECRATION OE THE CANONBURY CHAMER ( NO . 955 ) . — The consecration of this chapter took place at Comp . Todd ' s , the Canonbury Tavern , on Thursday , the 26 th ult . The chapter was held in the commodious new room which Comp . Todd has set apart for lodge meetings , which is entirely separate from all others , lofty , roomy , and thoroughly well ventilated . The furniture

and decorations of the chapter were the theme of general praise , and called forth the highest enconiums from all , many of the companions congratulating Comp . Piatt on the tout ensemble it presented . Comp . W . Watson , in his usual able and perfect manner , performed the ceremony of consecration , the musical portion being undertaken by Comp . Matthew Cooke . The three chairs were occupied by Comps . Watson as Z . ; Hewlett , H . ; and Nutt , E . There were also present Comps . Laird , P . Z . ; Dr .