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India.

Price , Sec ; E . B . Toussaint , S . D . ; T . Andrews , J . D . ; H . Shields , I . G . j B . Jacob , Tyler ; H . G . Madge , Org . Mr . S . C . Bijohn was initiated b y Bro . Linton , P . M . Bro . John William Brown was specially requested to attend the meeting to raise Bro . C . H . Palmer , which ceremony was duly administered . An apology for the absence of the AV . M ., Bro . I . L . Taylor , owing to illness , was recorded . A vote of thanks

to Bro . John William Brown , for his promptness in coming to the aid of the lodge was proposed and accepted . LODGE ST . JOHN ( NO . 4 S 6 ) . —A regular meeting was held on 27 th January . Present : —William Swinhoe , AV . M . ; Dr . F . Powell , P . M . ; John William Brown , P . D . Prov . G . M . of Bengal ^ and P . M . of the lodge ; J . Obbard , S . W . ; J . B . Morewood , J . W . ; W . G . Baxter , Sec and Treas . ; 0 . B . Andrews , S . D . ; R . Z . ShircoreJ . D . ; M . C . SmithIGD . J . DanielTyler .

, , .. ; , Relief to the Avife of a Mason w-as ordered to be continued . The death of Bro . Henry Gahagan , Tyler , was alluded to by the W . M . His funeral had been arranged by Bro . John William Brown , and the brethren resolved to bear the expenses themselves . Bro . Gahagan has left a little boy , whom the lodge has adopted . The Lewis is to be placed at one of the schools in this City , as the Elders of the lodge may determine .

Masonic Festivities.

MASONIC FESTIVITIES .

BOMBAY . The annual Masonic ball took place on the 17 th Feb ., under the patronage of the Provincial Grand Masters under England and Scotland . There Avere upwards of 400 ladies and gentlemen present . The tAvo Provincial Grand Masters Avere there with their various officers in

official costumes . The majority of the Craft Avore the regalia appertaining to the different degrees to Avhich they belonged , bedecked Avith the glittering jewels and golden emblems of the Craft . The Templars appeared in the dress peculiar to their rank , and the effect was very striking . Tho hall Avas neatly decorated Avith

national flags of various countries , emblematical of the noble Oraffc being diffused over the Avhole world . The English red and blue ensigns , together Avith the Grand Masters' banners , were placed in the form of a tent , under Avhich the Grand Masters' chairs were placed upon a raised dais , the Ionian ensign being placed at the back ,

Avhile on each side Avere displayed the Austrian and Portuguese ensigns ; at the lower end of the hall were suspended the French , American , Greek , and Turkish ensigns . The whole had a very neat appearance , and the absence of tho evergreens around the pillars alloAved a

free ventilation . The company began to assemble about eight o ' clock , and dancing commenced at half-past eight , and was kept up Avith great spirit till- almost daylight _ It Avas a lively scene—the galaxy of youth and beauty ] the gay uniforms of the military and naval officers , the elegant dresses of the ladies , the characteristic

habiliments of the Masons , the brilliant lighting of the room , and the handsome ornamentation of the walls , all combined to render the tout ensemble most imposing . A good string band and the band of H . M . ' s 4 th Rifles were in attendance . A sfcand-up supper , comprising all the delicacies of the season , Avas announced at midnight ,

to Avhich ample justice Avas done , after which Bro . G . Taylor , Provincial Grand Master under England , proposed the health of her Most Gracious'Majesty the Queen , Avhich being most enthusiastically responded to , Bro . Barton , Provincial Grand Master , under Scotland , proposed the health of the ladies , which was drunk with

Masonic Festivities.

three times three . Bro . "Wickham . then proposed the health of the Provincial Grand Masters under England and Scotland , which , the brethren drank with all the honours , accompanied Avith "They are jolly good fellows . " The Provincial Grand Masters each returned thanks in eloquent and appropriate terms ; after which the

company resumed dancing , which , continued with unabated vigor till morn apjiroached . The greatest credit is due to the stewards for the excellent arrangements , and the hosts and guests retired to their several homes at daybreak , delighted with the splendid entertainment , Avhich they enjoyed to their hearts' content . —Masonic- Record of Western India .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . LODER , Bro . J . E . Loder , the gifted composer of the " Night Dancers , " & c , died on the 5 th inst ., the occupant of but one room , his latter days having been passed in anything but prosperity .

Poetry.

Poetry .

SONG OF THE VOLUNTEERS . England , as of old , girdled round by ocean foam Now boasts a double breastwork guarding hearth and home . Will it live , this inner band , lasting like the sea ? Comrades can they trust us ever to be ? Comrades can they trust us ever to he ? Comrades can they trust us ever to he ?

AVhen the 'line of red' springs up , at alarum of the drum , To meet invading hosts , though fifty-fold they come , Will they find us , brothers , there , standing steadfastly , Side by side , side by side , ever to be ? Side by side , side by side , ever to be ? Side by side , side by side , ever to be ?

Let us come , forming fast , to aid our brothers there , Till clothed seem all our cliffs in the colours that we wear ; And we'll live , if we live , but in homes that are free , For our Queen and our Country ever to be . For our Queen and our Country ever to be ; For our Queen and our Country ever to be . "lis 'Defencenot Defiance' our legend has been ;

, And our hearts beat the same under blue , or grey , or green ; But invaders defence in defiance shall see . Front , then , form , calm or storm , over to be . Front , then , form , calm or storm , ever to be . Front , then , form , calm or storm , ever to be . Ohwillingly we'll iveere a foeinan's foot shall land

, g , , Red facings of our blood for the grey old English strand , While the blue blood of Scotland is with us loyally , Side hy side , side by side , ever to be . Side by side , side by side , ever to be . Side by side , side by side , ever to be .

England , as of old , girdled round be ocean foam , Now boasts a" double breatwork guarding hearth and home ; It shall live , this inner band , eternal as the sea ; Comrades let them trust us ever to be . Comrades let them trust us ever to be . Comrades let them trust us ever to be . R . H . W . D . In Mac Millanfor April .

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MASONRY IN CHINA. Article 1
PROGRESS OF FREEMASONRY IN INDIA. Article 6
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 7
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 10
"THE POLITE LETTER WRITER" FOR MASONIC STEWARDS. Article 10
MASONIC MEMS. Article 11
THE BOYS' SCHOOL. Article 11
METROPOLITAN. Article 11
PROVINCIAL. Article 12
ROYAL ARCH. Article 14
MARK MASONRY. Article 14
INDIA. Article 14
MASONIC FESTIVITIES. Article 15
Obituary. Article 15
Poetry. Article 15
LITERARY EXTRACTS. Article 16
NOTES ON MUSIC AND THE DRAMA. Article 17
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. Article 17
THE WEEK. Article 17
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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India.

Price , Sec ; E . B . Toussaint , S . D . ; T . Andrews , J . D . ; H . Shields , I . G . j B . Jacob , Tyler ; H . G . Madge , Org . Mr . S . C . Bijohn was initiated b y Bro . Linton , P . M . Bro . John William Brown was specially requested to attend the meeting to raise Bro . C . H . Palmer , which ceremony was duly administered . An apology for the absence of the AV . M ., Bro . I . L . Taylor , owing to illness , was recorded . A vote of thanks

to Bro . John William Brown , for his promptness in coming to the aid of the lodge was proposed and accepted . LODGE ST . JOHN ( NO . 4 S 6 ) . —A regular meeting was held on 27 th January . Present : —William Swinhoe , AV . M . ; Dr . F . Powell , P . M . ; John William Brown , P . D . Prov . G . M . of Bengal ^ and P . M . of the lodge ; J . Obbard , S . W . ; J . B . Morewood , J . W . ; W . G . Baxter , Sec and Treas . ; 0 . B . Andrews , S . D . ; R . Z . ShircoreJ . D . ; M . C . SmithIGD . J . DanielTyler .

, , .. ; , Relief to the Avife of a Mason w-as ordered to be continued . The death of Bro . Henry Gahagan , Tyler , was alluded to by the W . M . His funeral had been arranged by Bro . John William Brown , and the brethren resolved to bear the expenses themselves . Bro . Gahagan has left a little boy , whom the lodge has adopted . The Lewis is to be placed at one of the schools in this City , as the Elders of the lodge may determine .

Masonic Festivities.

MASONIC FESTIVITIES .

BOMBAY . The annual Masonic ball took place on the 17 th Feb ., under the patronage of the Provincial Grand Masters under England and Scotland . There Avere upwards of 400 ladies and gentlemen present . The tAvo Provincial Grand Masters Avere there with their various officers in

official costumes . The majority of the Craft Avore the regalia appertaining to the different degrees to Avhich they belonged , bedecked Avith the glittering jewels and golden emblems of the Craft . The Templars appeared in the dress peculiar to their rank , and the effect was very striking . Tho hall Avas neatly decorated Avith

national flags of various countries , emblematical of the noble Oraffc being diffused over the Avhole world . The English red and blue ensigns , together Avith the Grand Masters' banners , were placed in the form of a tent , under Avhich the Grand Masters' chairs were placed upon a raised dais , the Ionian ensign being placed at the back ,

Avhile on each side Avere displayed the Austrian and Portuguese ensigns ; at the lower end of the hall were suspended the French , American , Greek , and Turkish ensigns . The whole had a very neat appearance , and the absence of tho evergreens around the pillars alloAved a

free ventilation . The company began to assemble about eight o ' clock , and dancing commenced at half-past eight , and was kept up Avith great spirit till- almost daylight _ It Avas a lively scene—the galaxy of youth and beauty ] the gay uniforms of the military and naval officers , the elegant dresses of the ladies , the characteristic

habiliments of the Masons , the brilliant lighting of the room , and the handsome ornamentation of the walls , all combined to render the tout ensemble most imposing . A good string band and the band of H . M . ' s 4 th Rifles were in attendance . A sfcand-up supper , comprising all the delicacies of the season , Avas announced at midnight ,

to Avhich ample justice Avas done , after which Bro . G . Taylor , Provincial Grand Master under England , proposed the health of her Most Gracious'Majesty the Queen , Avhich being most enthusiastically responded to , Bro . Barton , Provincial Grand Master , under Scotland , proposed the health of the ladies , which was drunk with

Masonic Festivities.

three times three . Bro . "Wickham . then proposed the health of the Provincial Grand Masters under England and Scotland , which , the brethren drank with all the honours , accompanied Avith "They are jolly good fellows . " The Provincial Grand Masters each returned thanks in eloquent and appropriate terms ; after which the

company resumed dancing , which , continued with unabated vigor till morn apjiroached . The greatest credit is due to the stewards for the excellent arrangements , and the hosts and guests retired to their several homes at daybreak , delighted with the splendid entertainment , Avhich they enjoyed to their hearts' content . —Masonic- Record of Western India .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . LODER , Bro . J . E . Loder , the gifted composer of the " Night Dancers , " & c , died on the 5 th inst ., the occupant of but one room , his latter days having been passed in anything but prosperity .

Poetry.

Poetry .

SONG OF THE VOLUNTEERS . England , as of old , girdled round by ocean foam Now boasts a double breastwork guarding hearth and home . Will it live , this inner band , lasting like the sea ? Comrades can they trust us ever to be ? Comrades can they trust us ever to he ? Comrades can they trust us ever to he ?

AVhen the 'line of red' springs up , at alarum of the drum , To meet invading hosts , though fifty-fold they come , Will they find us , brothers , there , standing steadfastly , Side by side , side by side , ever to be ? Side by side , side by side , ever to be ? Side by side , side by side , ever to be ?

Let us come , forming fast , to aid our brothers there , Till clothed seem all our cliffs in the colours that we wear ; And we'll live , if we live , but in homes that are free , For our Queen and our Country ever to be . For our Queen and our Country ever to be ; For our Queen and our Country ever to be . "lis 'Defencenot Defiance' our legend has been ;

, And our hearts beat the same under blue , or grey , or green ; But invaders defence in defiance shall see . Front , then , form , calm or storm , over to be . Front , then , form , calm or storm , ever to be . Front , then , form , calm or storm , ever to be . Ohwillingly we'll iveere a foeinan's foot shall land

, g , , Red facings of our blood for the grey old English strand , While the blue blood of Scotland is with us loyally , Side hy side , side by side , ever to be . Side by side , side by side , ever to be . Side by side , side by side , ever to be .

England , as of old , girdled round be ocean foam , Now boasts a" double breatwork guarding hearth and home ; It shall live , this inner band , eternal as the sea ; Comrades let them trust us ever to be . Comrades let them trust us ever to be . Comrades let them trust us ever to be . R . H . W . D . In Mac Millanfor April .

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