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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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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 .