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India.
"Brethren ! when I was a young Mason I had a great desire to join a Lodge of Instruction . Believing that the same desire must exist among young Masons of the succeeding times , I have made various attempts to establish such a lodge in Calcutta , either in connection with some particular lodge , or independnntly of such connection . But all attempts have hitherto failed . I have now determined upon making a fresh attempt , and have requested Bro . Sandeman , as Master of the senior lodge in the province , to take
the initiative , and attach a Lodge of Instruction to his own lodge , or to constitute a general Lodge of Instruction , with the co-operation of the other Masters . It must bo very painful to a brother to be called upon to perform duties for which he has had no previous training . I knew of a brother who , after taking the second degree , relinquished all connection with Masonry , because , after waiting in vain , he found he could not obtain anywhere the instruction which he was sincereldesirous of getting . I trust nowthat with
y , the aid of Bro . Sandeman , the brethren will have the means of qualifying themselves to act efficiently as office-bearers in their several lodges . If that scheme , however , should fail , I may inform the brethren that a lodge of instruction is ready in connection with Lodge Marine .
Bro . SANDE 3 CAK- stated that he was not aware that Brn . Evans had proposed to attach a lodge of instruction to Lodge Marine , and that he should be sorry to clash with him . Bro . Evans appeared to him to have his heart and soul in the matter , and was therefore likely to be successful . Bro . Sandeman had no means of judging whether the scheme entrusted to him was feasible . He saw difficulties in the way . Every one in Calcutta being a man of business , he thought few would feel disposed , after working all day , to take
the labour of a lodge of instruction in the evening . If there was a great desire for such instruction , the young Masons would only have themselves to blame if they did not have the means of getting it . Those who are thirsty must ask for water . Then again , it would be necessary to provide a supper for those who would meet for instruction . He would not be ' an advocate for expensive suppers on such occasions ; but , on the other hand , something more substantial than mere bread and butter would be looked for by those
who would forego their regular dinner at home . And in a General lodge of Instruction , composed of brethren from different lodges , it would be difficult to adjust the payments so as to suit every one ' s pocket .
Bro . EvANSjstateil that he had taken the difficulties into consideration , and was of opinion that meetings held on Saturdays , when most houses of business were closed at an early hour , were likely to be attended . The OFFG . PEOA ' . G . AI . — " It has been customary to recognise the services rendered to Masonry , of a more than ordinary character , by brethren in the Upper Provinces . They have not the advantage of being able to sit in the District Grand Lodge ; and hence it is
necessary that the recognition of their services should be in the shape of an honorary appointment , which would entitle them to wear the purple . I have at this time proposed to confer the honorary rank of a Past Prov . Senior Grand Deacon iu the District Grand Lodge of Bengal on five brethren , namely : —
Major E . K . 0 . Gilbert Dinapore . Captain G . H . Elliott Simla . W . E . Ball , Esq Lahore . J . F . Macgrennaii , Esq Lucknow . J . R . Foster , Esq Meerut . " Brethren ! in March last , I informed you that if I should continue in my present position till next St . John ' s dayit was not
, my intention to get up a procession , unless the several lodges should themselves take the initiative , and express their wish to have it , in which case they would have to give me timely intimation , and an assurance of a full attendance of their members . I now wish ¦ further to state that , as I expect that the Prov . Grand Master will shortly retire from office , although I do not know the exact time when he will do so , and that as soon as he resigds the Hiram , my
functions will necessarily instantly cease , I would rather not take measures for having a procession . The Prov . Grand Lodge is in a transition state , we are in uncertainty as to what arrangement is being made in England for the administration of the province , and it therefore seems to be unadvisable to take all the preliminary steps for organising a procession which may never come off . " The PEOV . G . SEC . read the Finance Committee ' s Report on the
audit of the Prov . Grand Treasurer ' s accounts for the third quarter of 1861 . The balance in hand of the District Grand Lodge Fund was 3 , 332 rupees , and of the Fund of Benevolence 2 , 893 rupees . After some conversation of local interest only , the District Grand Lodge ivas closed in form , and tho brethren proceeded downstairs to a good banquet .
ROY BAREILLY . The brethren at Roy Bareilly met on Monday , the 26 th August , at the residence of Bro . AV . C . Capper , Deputy Commissioner of the District , for the purpose of opening and forming Lodge Faith , Hope , and Charity , under a dispensation from the Offg . Prov . G . M . The ceremony was performed with the aid of Bro . T . N . Young , the Master , and Bro . J . F . Macgrennan , the Past Master , of Lodge
Morning Star ( No . 810 ) , who had been summoned from Lucknow , dawks having been laid for them . The following brethren were present : T . N . Young ; J . F . Macgrennan ; J . Grant ., as Master ; Egan , as S . AV . ; the Rev . J . Y . Mitchinsou , as J . W . ; J . Bedingfield , N . A . Garstin , E . T . Cheesniau , J . M . Campbell , and AV . C Capper . The Master elect , Bro . Grantt , having been previously installed
on the 22 nd August in Lodge Morning Star , at Lucknow , was conducted to the Eastern chair , by Bro . Young . The lodge was then opened , and the Master proceeded to appoint his officers : Bros . Egan , to be S . W . ; Mitchinsou to be J . W . ; and Capper ( after being elected a Member ) to be Secretary . The last named brother was also elected by exclamation to the office of Treasurer . The appointment of Deacons was deferred till the strength of the lodge should increase .
Bro . Young then delivered the Antient Charges , and declared them to be binding ou the consciences of all the members . He congratulated the brethren on the successful result of their efforts to establish a lodge , in spite of a discouraging obstacle ivhich had presented itself at the outset , but which they had overcome ; and he exhorted them ever to bear in mind the motto which they had chosen .
The brethren then proceeded to consecrate the lodge . A suitable prayer was offered up by the Rev . Bro . Mitchinson , the Chaplain of the station , and the usual Masonic prayer by Bro . Young . Bro . Macgrennan then addressed the lodge , and read out from Preston the first , second , and portions of the third and tenth lectures ; after which he begged the lodge to accept the volume from him , as one which would help them to gain a knowledge of their Masonic duties . The following articles were also presented
to tbe lodge ; A copy of Stapleton ' s Uandooolc , by Bros . Mitchinson and Egan The working tools which had been used in forming , constituting , and consecrating the lodge , by Bro . Young ; A full set of Officers' Jewels by Bro . Capper . These tokens of good-will were received with votes of thanks . The AVorshipful Master addressed the brethren , and proposed that
the Officiating Provincial Grand Master of Bengal , R . AV . Bro . J . J . L . Hoft ' , should be elected an Honorary Member of the lodge . This was seconded by the Senior AVarden , and ivas carried by acclamation . The AVorshipful Master further proposed that the following brethren , members of Lodge Morning Star , should also be elected Honorary members of Lodge Faith , Hope , and Charity ; namely , Bros . T . N . Young and J . F . Macgrennan , and Bros . J . Russell , P . H . Knight , ancl E . R . H . Hoff . This proposition was carried unanimously .
The lodge was closed at seven p . _ si ., and the brethren sat down to a banquet , and passed a pleasant evening . The brethren met again at seven the following morning , when a Lodge of Instruction in the three degrees was held , Bro . Young presiding throughout . On the conclusion of work , which was carried out in all its details , the brethren sat clown to a cold collation at high noon , and sepaiated at li P . ir .
The lodge was also duly summoned for AVeclnesday , the 2 Sfch August , at 5 P . ir ., when Bro . E . T . Cheesmau ivas raised to tho third and sublime degree of a Master Mason . The Master and Past Master of Lodge Mo . ning Star were most heartily received aud most hospitably treated by the brethren of Roy Bareilly . The brethren at Thayetmyo , in Pegu , headed by Capt . G . P . de P . Falconnet , are about to revive Lodge Astrrea . The old warrant has been sent to them .
CALCUTTA . Lodge Star in the East ( No . SO ) , met on AVeclnesday , the 9 th October , when Mr . AValter Brett ( of the Englishman newspaper ) was initiated by Bro . Sandeman . Bros . T . A . Rambart ( of the Dovetou College ) and H . F . Blandford were at the same time raised to the third degree by R . W . Bro . Howe , aided by R . AV . Bro . Roberts . A donation of 100 Rs . to the Chunar Inundation Fund was confirmed , on condition of ^ the money being applied exclusively to European sufferers . A donation was also granted to a widow . The supper table was crowded .
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India.
"Brethren ! when I was a young Mason I had a great desire to join a Lodge of Instruction . Believing that the same desire must exist among young Masons of the succeeding times , I have made various attempts to establish such a lodge in Calcutta , either in connection with some particular lodge , or independnntly of such connection . But all attempts have hitherto failed . I have now determined upon making a fresh attempt , and have requested Bro . Sandeman , as Master of the senior lodge in the province , to take
the initiative , and attach a Lodge of Instruction to his own lodge , or to constitute a general Lodge of Instruction , with the co-operation of the other Masters . It must bo very painful to a brother to be called upon to perform duties for which he has had no previous training . I knew of a brother who , after taking the second degree , relinquished all connection with Masonry , because , after waiting in vain , he found he could not obtain anywhere the instruction which he was sincereldesirous of getting . I trust nowthat with
y , the aid of Bro . Sandeman , the brethren will have the means of qualifying themselves to act efficiently as office-bearers in their several lodges . If that scheme , however , should fail , I may inform the brethren that a lodge of instruction is ready in connection with Lodge Marine .
Bro . SANDE 3 CAK- stated that he was not aware that Brn . Evans had proposed to attach a lodge of instruction to Lodge Marine , and that he should be sorry to clash with him . Bro . Evans appeared to him to have his heart and soul in the matter , and was therefore likely to be successful . Bro . Sandeman had no means of judging whether the scheme entrusted to him was feasible . He saw difficulties in the way . Every one in Calcutta being a man of business , he thought few would feel disposed , after working all day , to take
the labour of a lodge of instruction in the evening . If there was a great desire for such instruction , the young Masons would only have themselves to blame if they did not have the means of getting it . Those who are thirsty must ask for water . Then again , it would be necessary to provide a supper for those who would meet for instruction . He would not be ' an advocate for expensive suppers on such occasions ; but , on the other hand , something more substantial than mere bread and butter would be looked for by those
who would forego their regular dinner at home . And in a General lodge of Instruction , composed of brethren from different lodges , it would be difficult to adjust the payments so as to suit every one ' s pocket .
Bro . EvANSjstateil that he had taken the difficulties into consideration , and was of opinion that meetings held on Saturdays , when most houses of business were closed at an early hour , were likely to be attended . The OFFG . PEOA ' . G . AI . — " It has been customary to recognise the services rendered to Masonry , of a more than ordinary character , by brethren in the Upper Provinces . They have not the advantage of being able to sit in the District Grand Lodge ; and hence it is
necessary that the recognition of their services should be in the shape of an honorary appointment , which would entitle them to wear the purple . I have at this time proposed to confer the honorary rank of a Past Prov . Senior Grand Deacon iu the District Grand Lodge of Bengal on five brethren , namely : —
Major E . K . 0 . Gilbert Dinapore . Captain G . H . Elliott Simla . W . E . Ball , Esq Lahore . J . F . Macgrennaii , Esq Lucknow . J . R . Foster , Esq Meerut . " Brethren ! in March last , I informed you that if I should continue in my present position till next St . John ' s dayit was not
, my intention to get up a procession , unless the several lodges should themselves take the initiative , and express their wish to have it , in which case they would have to give me timely intimation , and an assurance of a full attendance of their members . I now wish ¦ further to state that , as I expect that the Prov . Grand Master will shortly retire from office , although I do not know the exact time when he will do so , and that as soon as he resigds the Hiram , my
functions will necessarily instantly cease , I would rather not take measures for having a procession . The Prov . Grand Lodge is in a transition state , we are in uncertainty as to what arrangement is being made in England for the administration of the province , and it therefore seems to be unadvisable to take all the preliminary steps for organising a procession which may never come off . " The PEOV . G . SEC . read the Finance Committee ' s Report on the
audit of the Prov . Grand Treasurer ' s accounts for the third quarter of 1861 . The balance in hand of the District Grand Lodge Fund was 3 , 332 rupees , and of the Fund of Benevolence 2 , 893 rupees . After some conversation of local interest only , the District Grand Lodge ivas closed in form , and tho brethren proceeded downstairs to a good banquet .
ROY BAREILLY . The brethren at Roy Bareilly met on Monday , the 26 th August , at the residence of Bro . AV . C . Capper , Deputy Commissioner of the District , for the purpose of opening and forming Lodge Faith , Hope , and Charity , under a dispensation from the Offg . Prov . G . M . The ceremony was performed with the aid of Bro . T . N . Young , the Master , and Bro . J . F . Macgrennan , the Past Master , of Lodge
Morning Star ( No . 810 ) , who had been summoned from Lucknow , dawks having been laid for them . The following brethren were present : T . N . Young ; J . F . Macgrennan ; J . Grant ., as Master ; Egan , as S . AV . ; the Rev . J . Y . Mitchinsou , as J . W . ; J . Bedingfield , N . A . Garstin , E . T . Cheesniau , J . M . Campbell , and AV . C Capper . The Master elect , Bro . Grantt , having been previously installed
on the 22 nd August in Lodge Morning Star , at Lucknow , was conducted to the Eastern chair , by Bro . Young . The lodge was then opened , and the Master proceeded to appoint his officers : Bros . Egan , to be S . W . ; Mitchinsou to be J . W . ; and Capper ( after being elected a Member ) to be Secretary . The last named brother was also elected by exclamation to the office of Treasurer . The appointment of Deacons was deferred till the strength of the lodge should increase .
Bro . Young then delivered the Antient Charges , and declared them to be binding ou the consciences of all the members . He congratulated the brethren on the successful result of their efforts to establish a lodge , in spite of a discouraging obstacle ivhich had presented itself at the outset , but which they had overcome ; and he exhorted them ever to bear in mind the motto which they had chosen .
The brethren then proceeded to consecrate the lodge . A suitable prayer was offered up by the Rev . Bro . Mitchinson , the Chaplain of the station , and the usual Masonic prayer by Bro . Young . Bro . Macgrennan then addressed the lodge , and read out from Preston the first , second , and portions of the third and tenth lectures ; after which he begged the lodge to accept the volume from him , as one which would help them to gain a knowledge of their Masonic duties . The following articles were also presented
to tbe lodge ; A copy of Stapleton ' s Uandooolc , by Bros . Mitchinson and Egan The working tools which had been used in forming , constituting , and consecrating the lodge , by Bro . Young ; A full set of Officers' Jewels by Bro . Capper . These tokens of good-will were received with votes of thanks . The AVorshipful Master addressed the brethren , and proposed that
the Officiating Provincial Grand Master of Bengal , R . AV . Bro . J . J . L . Hoft ' , should be elected an Honorary Member of the lodge . This was seconded by the Senior AVarden , and ivas carried by acclamation . The AVorshipful Master further proposed that the following brethren , members of Lodge Morning Star , should also be elected Honorary members of Lodge Faith , Hope , and Charity ; namely , Bros . T . N . Young and J . F . Macgrennan , and Bros . J . Russell , P . H . Knight , ancl E . R . H . Hoff . This proposition was carried unanimously .
The lodge was closed at seven p . _ si ., and the brethren sat down to a banquet , and passed a pleasant evening . The brethren met again at seven the following morning , when a Lodge of Instruction in the three degrees was held , Bro . Young presiding throughout . On the conclusion of work , which was carried out in all its details , the brethren sat clown to a cold collation at high noon , and sepaiated at li P . ir .
The lodge was also duly summoned for AVeclnesday , the 2 Sfch August , at 5 P . ir ., when Bro . E . T . Cheesmau ivas raised to tho third and sublime degree of a Master Mason . The Master and Past Master of Lodge Mo . ning Star were most heartily received aud most hospitably treated by the brethren of Roy Bareilly . The brethren at Thayetmyo , in Pegu , headed by Capt . G . P . de P . Falconnet , are about to revive Lodge Astrrea . The old warrant has been sent to them .
CALCUTTA . Lodge Star in the East ( No . SO ) , met on AVeclnesday , the 9 th October , when Mr . AValter Brett ( of the Englishman newspaper ) was initiated by Bro . Sandeman . Bros . T . A . Rambart ( of the Dovetou College ) and H . F . Blandford were at the same time raised to the third degree by R . W . Bro . Howe , aided by R . AV . Bro . Roberts . A donation of 100 Rs . to the Chunar Inundation Fund was confirmed , on condition of ^ the money being applied exclusively to European sufferers . A donation was also granted to a widow . The supper table was crowded .