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Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
METROPOLITAN . SOUTHWAEK LODGE ( NO . 11 , S . C . ) . —This flourishing and prosperous lodge held its usual regular meeting on Monday , April 4 th , at Bro . Cathie ' s , Green Man Tavern , Tooley-street . Bro . H . A . Collington , K . 1 V . M , assisted by Bros . Dr . Dixon , P . R . W . M . ; J . Thomas , P . U . W . M . ; E . N . Levy , P . R . W . M . and Treas . A . D . LowenstarkD . R . W . M . W . Y . LaingJ . W . ; F .
; , ; , Walters , Sec ; A . P . Leonard , M . O . ; R , Hunell , J . O . ; A . Avery , Conductor ; F . J . Lilley , S . D . ; E . Smith , J . D . ; G . Morris , T . K . ; Aldhouse , Tyler ; E . Harris , C . A . Cathie , F . Durrant , J . L . Vallentirc , ancl many others , performed the ceremony of the evening . After ballots were taken for a large number of brethren to become members of this lodge , which were all declared to be unanimous in favour of their admission ,
ten brethren presented themselves as candidates for advancement in this ancient and honourable degree of Freemasonry . They were all , viz ., Bros . T . G . Dickie , T . Penidge , G . F . Davenport , W . Noak , F . E . Ward , F . Geider , J . W . Avery , J . Hawker , G . E . Lane , and T . E . Tout , properly introduced , proved themselves qualified , and regularly advanced to the degree of Mark Master Masons . The R . W . M ., Bro . H . A . Collington , rendered this ceremony in that courteous ,
impressive , ancl interesting manner for which he is so well known both in this degree aud the numerous other ceremonies , which he always gives in a superior manner . Under his able management this lodge prospers , for although bis year of office has not yet expired , already no less than twenty-three brethren have been advanced since he has occupied the chair , and there are nearly as many more anxious for the honour . This is by far the greatest number ever advanced during one year since tbe lodge was founded . After business nearly thirty brethren sat down to an excellent banquet . The usual loyal toasts were given and received . Bro . C . Stahr was the only visitor .
India.
INDIA .
( . From our own Correspondent . ) BOMBAY . LODGE RISING STAE OP WESTEKN INDIA ( NO . 342 ) . —At the annual meeting of this lodge held on Monday , the 21 st of December , 1863 , at six p . m ., at the Lodge Rooms , Calaba , there were present—Bros . Barton , Prov . G . M . ; Merwanjee Manockjee , W . M . ; K . R . Cama , P . M . ; J . H . Anderson , Hon . P . M . ;
Muncherjee Cowasjee Lungdana , as S . W . ; Nowrozjee Nanabhoy Framjee , J . W . ; Cursetjee Nnsserwanjee Cama , Treas . ; Ardaseer Framjee Moos , Sec . ; Soraljee Framrooz , as S . D . ; Cursetjee Jehangeerjee , as J . D . ; Nowrozjee Manockjee , I . G . ; Framjee Cowasjee Mehta , Steward ; Cowasjee Sarabjee Patell , Tyler . Members—Bros . J . H . Irvine , Muneherjee Framrooz , Sarabjee Jejeebhoy , Dossabhoy Harmusjee Cama , Sarabjee Pestonjee Framjee , Dossabhoy Byramjee , Jallbhoy Dorabjee , Rustomjee
Cowasjee Batboorjee , Merwanjee Bomonjee , Jejeebhoy Jehangeer Lamna , N . M . Wadia , Muneherjee Cowasjee Marazban . Visitors—Bros . Cursetjee Framrooz , P . M . Zetland in the East ; J . Powel , H . XV . Wilson , and Jas . Reynel ) , S . D ., of Concord Bodge ; H . Glenoch ; F . H . A . Cooper , Panmure ( No . 101 ); A . M . Gubay , A . F . Hugess , Thomas Wood , F . Field , Tkornhill , Perseverance Lodge ; C . A . White ; W . Willis , P . M . Rising Star Lodge . The lodge having been opened in the first degree
, the minutes of the last regular meeting of the 20 th November last were read and confirmed unanimously . The summons of the 21 st December was next read , and the immediate business of the night being to instal the W . M . elect , Bro . Merwanjee Manockjee , W . M ., rose , and said that in retiring from his chair he begged to express his sincere thanks for the zeal and assistance which his officers and members rendered to him during the time of his officeand with feelings of much pleasure resigned
, his chair to the Prov . G . M . for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect . Whereupon the Prov . G . M . desired the Deacons to lead the W . M . elect to the pedestal , asking Bro . Rustomjee Batboorjee to take his ( the J . W . 's ) place , and addressed him , informing him that he was elected W . M . of this lodge for the ensuing year , and that he would be required to give his assent to certain charges which the Prov . G . M . would read to him . The W . M . elect having given his assent to the
same , he was duly obligated and conducted to the chair by the Prov . G . M ., who invested him with the jewel ancl other badges of his office , making an appropriate address respecting the same . Bro . Barton , Prov . G . M ., then asked the brethren to form a procession according to their Masonic rank , and then duly proclaimed and declared Bro . Nowrozjee Nanabhoy Framjee as the Master of Lodgi Rising Star of Western India with due honours from the WestSouthand East . The W . M . then
, , directed the S . D . to bring the jewels and aprons of the officers , ancl having -nominated Bros . Ardaseen Framjee Moos , S . W . ; Muneherjee Cowasjee Lungdana , J . W . ; Cursetjee Nusserwaujee Cama , Treas . ; Jehaugeer Gustadjee , Sec . ; Sarabjee Framrooz , S . D . ; Cursetjee Jehaugeer , J . D . ; Framjee Coswasjee , Steward ; Rustanjee Bathoojee , Dir . of Cers . and Interpreter ; Muneherjee FramroozIG and Cowasjee Sarabjee PatellTylerand
, .. ; , , _ having obligated and invested each of them with the jewel of his office , with appropriate remarks on each , except Bro . Jehangeer Gustadjee , who was absent , being ill , deferred to obligate him as tlie Secretary of the lodge till the next meeting . Bro . N . N . Framjee , W . M ., rose ancl said—Right Worshipful Sir , I rise to return you my most sincere and heartfelt ' thanks for the honour you have done mo this evening
in installing me in the chair . Dear brethren one ancl all , though being not possessed of that oratorieal eloquence , you cannot expect any long speech from me , but I must not be altogether silent on an occasion like this . For my part I wished very much that the government of this lodge had fallen into abler hands than myself , particularly our worthy Bro . K . R . Cama , who conducted the lodge so admirably during the year choice
preceding the last ; but , as in the present instance , your has fallen on my humble self , though unsolicited , I cannot but feel proud of the honour you have thus conferred on me , and allow me , clear brethren , to offer to you my most sincere thanks for this mark of your kindness . Having clone nothing for Masonry , and this lodge in particular , I' cannot but consider this but as a mark of kindness ancl goodwill towards me . Availing myself of your kindness I cannot abuse it , but allow me to assure yon , though adverse to making any large promises in the beginning , that I shall exert to the best of my humble abilities in furthering the interests of Masonry , and this my mother
lodge iu particular , and may the Great Architect of the Universe assist me in my bumble endeavours so as to merit your approbation . Dear brethren , I must , however , observe that though I may exert to the best of my abilities , but should I be not supported by the other two pillars of Strength and Beauty of the lodge , as also by the other brethren in general , the task will be a most difficult one for me alone to achieve . Let unity , concord , and goodwill be our watchwords , and , dear brethren ,
your good inclinations to Masonry and to your mother lodge will induce you to discharge your duties towards it faithfully , and may His all-seeing eye guide us in that nndeviating line of duty . The officers I have appointed for the ensuing year for the lodge will no doubt be approved by you all . With these short observations I beg to resume my seat ; but before doing so let me once more , Right Worshipful Sir and dear brethren , express to you my sincere thanks . The W . M . then
called for business , and the first business that night after installation being to rescind by-law No . 6 . After some discussion the proposition was carried unanimously , with but one- single dissenting voice , being contrary to the constitution . Bro . Dadabhai Naoraji was proposed as a rejoining member , by Bro . K . R . Cama , P . M ., seconded by Bro . N . N . Framjee , W . M ., ancl carried unanimously . Thanks were voted to Bro . Barton , Prov . G . M . for bis accepting the chair in the eastby Bro .
, , Anderson , and seconded by Bro . K . R . Cama , ancl carried unanimously . Proposed by Bro . Muneherjee Lungdana , J . W ., and seconded by Bro . C . Nnsserwanjee Cama to vote a Past Master's jewel to the retiring Bro . Merwanjee Manockjee , and carried unanimously , on which the retiring brother expressed his most sincere ancl heartfelt thanks . A letter was read from Bro . Cowasjee Sorabjee Patell requesting his work on " Chronology " to be dedicated to our lodge , which was , after some discussion ,
proposed by Bro . N . N . Framjee and seconded by Bro . K . R . Cama , to put to the standing committee for report , which was assented to by the majority , against three dissenting votes . Also a letter was read from Bro . Framjee Bomonjee to transfer his name to the list of absent members , as he is going out of Bombay for a certain time . Verbal excuses were received for Bros . J . Gustadjee and Hormusjee Pestonjee Framjee , from Bro . N . N . Framjee . There being no further business before the lodge , it was closed in peace and
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Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
METROPOLITAN . SOUTHWAEK LODGE ( NO . 11 , S . C . ) . —This flourishing and prosperous lodge held its usual regular meeting on Monday , April 4 th , at Bro . Cathie ' s , Green Man Tavern , Tooley-street . Bro . H . A . Collington , K . 1 V . M , assisted by Bros . Dr . Dixon , P . R . W . M . ; J . Thomas , P . U . W . M . ; E . N . Levy , P . R . W . M . and Treas . A . D . LowenstarkD . R . W . M . W . Y . LaingJ . W . ; F .
; , ; , Walters , Sec ; A . P . Leonard , M . O . ; R , Hunell , J . O . ; A . Avery , Conductor ; F . J . Lilley , S . D . ; E . Smith , J . D . ; G . Morris , T . K . ; Aldhouse , Tyler ; E . Harris , C . A . Cathie , F . Durrant , J . L . Vallentirc , ancl many others , performed the ceremony of the evening . After ballots were taken for a large number of brethren to become members of this lodge , which were all declared to be unanimous in favour of their admission ,
ten brethren presented themselves as candidates for advancement in this ancient and honourable degree of Freemasonry . They were all , viz ., Bros . T . G . Dickie , T . Penidge , G . F . Davenport , W . Noak , F . E . Ward , F . Geider , J . W . Avery , J . Hawker , G . E . Lane , and T . E . Tout , properly introduced , proved themselves qualified , and regularly advanced to the degree of Mark Master Masons . The R . W . M ., Bro . H . A . Collington , rendered this ceremony in that courteous ,
impressive , ancl interesting manner for which he is so well known both in this degree aud the numerous other ceremonies , which he always gives in a superior manner . Under his able management this lodge prospers , for although bis year of office has not yet expired , already no less than twenty-three brethren have been advanced since he has occupied the chair , and there are nearly as many more anxious for the honour . This is by far the greatest number ever advanced during one year since tbe lodge was founded . After business nearly thirty brethren sat down to an excellent banquet . The usual loyal toasts were given and received . Bro . C . Stahr was the only visitor .
India.
INDIA .
( . From our own Correspondent . ) BOMBAY . LODGE RISING STAE OP WESTEKN INDIA ( NO . 342 ) . —At the annual meeting of this lodge held on Monday , the 21 st of December , 1863 , at six p . m ., at the Lodge Rooms , Calaba , there were present—Bros . Barton , Prov . G . M . ; Merwanjee Manockjee , W . M . ; K . R . Cama , P . M . ; J . H . Anderson , Hon . P . M . ;
Muncherjee Cowasjee Lungdana , as S . W . ; Nowrozjee Nanabhoy Framjee , J . W . ; Cursetjee Nnsserwanjee Cama , Treas . ; Ardaseer Framjee Moos , Sec . ; Soraljee Framrooz , as S . D . ; Cursetjee Jehangeerjee , as J . D . ; Nowrozjee Manockjee , I . G . ; Framjee Cowasjee Mehta , Steward ; Cowasjee Sarabjee Patell , Tyler . Members—Bros . J . H . Irvine , Muneherjee Framrooz , Sarabjee Jejeebhoy , Dossabhoy Harmusjee Cama , Sarabjee Pestonjee Framjee , Dossabhoy Byramjee , Jallbhoy Dorabjee , Rustomjee
Cowasjee Batboorjee , Merwanjee Bomonjee , Jejeebhoy Jehangeer Lamna , N . M . Wadia , Muneherjee Cowasjee Marazban . Visitors—Bros . Cursetjee Framrooz , P . M . Zetland in the East ; J . Powel , H . XV . Wilson , and Jas . Reynel ) , S . D ., of Concord Bodge ; H . Glenoch ; F . H . A . Cooper , Panmure ( No . 101 ); A . M . Gubay , A . F . Hugess , Thomas Wood , F . Field , Tkornhill , Perseverance Lodge ; C . A . White ; W . Willis , P . M . Rising Star Lodge . The lodge having been opened in the first degree
, the minutes of the last regular meeting of the 20 th November last were read and confirmed unanimously . The summons of the 21 st December was next read , and the immediate business of the night being to instal the W . M . elect , Bro . Merwanjee Manockjee , W . M ., rose , and said that in retiring from his chair he begged to express his sincere thanks for the zeal and assistance which his officers and members rendered to him during the time of his officeand with feelings of much pleasure resigned
, his chair to the Prov . G . M . for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect . Whereupon the Prov . G . M . desired the Deacons to lead the W . M . elect to the pedestal , asking Bro . Rustomjee Batboorjee to take his ( the J . W . 's ) place , and addressed him , informing him that he was elected W . M . of this lodge for the ensuing year , and that he would be required to give his assent to certain charges which the Prov . G . M . would read to him . The W . M . elect having given his assent to the
same , he was duly obligated and conducted to the chair by the Prov . G . M ., who invested him with the jewel ancl other badges of his office , making an appropriate address respecting the same . Bro . Barton , Prov . G . M ., then asked the brethren to form a procession according to their Masonic rank , and then duly proclaimed and declared Bro . Nowrozjee Nanabhoy Framjee as the Master of Lodgi Rising Star of Western India with due honours from the WestSouthand East . The W . M . then
, , directed the S . D . to bring the jewels and aprons of the officers , ancl having -nominated Bros . Ardaseen Framjee Moos , S . W . ; Muneherjee Cowasjee Lungdana , J . W . ; Cursetjee Nusserwaujee Cama , Treas . ; Jehaugeer Gustadjee , Sec . ; Sarabjee Framrooz , S . D . ; Cursetjee Jehaugeer , J . D . ; Framjee Coswasjee , Steward ; Rustanjee Bathoojee , Dir . of Cers . and Interpreter ; Muneherjee FramroozIG and Cowasjee Sarabjee PatellTylerand
, .. ; , , _ having obligated and invested each of them with the jewel of his office , with appropriate remarks on each , except Bro . Jehangeer Gustadjee , who was absent , being ill , deferred to obligate him as tlie Secretary of the lodge till the next meeting . Bro . N . N . Framjee , W . M ., rose ancl said—Right Worshipful Sir , I rise to return you my most sincere and heartfelt ' thanks for the honour you have done mo this evening
in installing me in the chair . Dear brethren one ancl all , though being not possessed of that oratorieal eloquence , you cannot expect any long speech from me , but I must not be altogether silent on an occasion like this . For my part I wished very much that the government of this lodge had fallen into abler hands than myself , particularly our worthy Bro . K . R . Cama , who conducted the lodge so admirably during the year choice
preceding the last ; but , as in the present instance , your has fallen on my humble self , though unsolicited , I cannot but feel proud of the honour you have thus conferred on me , and allow me , clear brethren , to offer to you my most sincere thanks for this mark of your kindness . Having clone nothing for Masonry , and this lodge in particular , I' cannot but consider this but as a mark of kindness ancl goodwill towards me . Availing myself of your kindness I cannot abuse it , but allow me to assure yon , though adverse to making any large promises in the beginning , that I shall exert to the best of my humble abilities in furthering the interests of Masonry , and this my mother
lodge iu particular , and may the Great Architect of the Universe assist me in my bumble endeavours so as to merit your approbation . Dear brethren , I must , however , observe that though I may exert to the best of my abilities , but should I be not supported by the other two pillars of Strength and Beauty of the lodge , as also by the other brethren in general , the task will be a most difficult one for me alone to achieve . Let unity , concord , and goodwill be our watchwords , and , dear brethren ,
your good inclinations to Masonry and to your mother lodge will induce you to discharge your duties towards it faithfully , and may His all-seeing eye guide us in that nndeviating line of duty . The officers I have appointed for the ensuing year for the lodge will no doubt be approved by you all . With these short observations I beg to resume my seat ; but before doing so let me once more , Right Worshipful Sir and dear brethren , express to you my sincere thanks . The W . M . then
called for business , and the first business that night after installation being to rescind by-law No . 6 . After some discussion the proposition was carried unanimously , with but one- single dissenting voice , being contrary to the constitution . Bro . Dadabhai Naoraji was proposed as a rejoining member , by Bro . K . R . Cama , P . M ., seconded by Bro . N . N . Framjee , W . M ., ancl carried unanimously . Thanks were voted to Bro . Barton , Prov . G . M . for bis accepting the chair in the eastby Bro .
, , Anderson , and seconded by Bro . K . R . Cama , ancl carried unanimously . Proposed by Bro . Muneherjee Lungdana , J . W ., and seconded by Bro . C . Nnsserwanjee Cama to vote a Past Master's jewel to the retiring Bro . Merwanjee Manockjee , and carried unanimously , on which the retiring brother expressed his most sincere ancl heartfelt thanks . A letter was read from Bro . Cowasjee Sorabjee Patell requesting his work on " Chronology " to be dedicated to our lodge , which was , after some discussion ,
proposed by Bro . N . N . Framjee and seconded by Bro . K . R . Cama , to put to the standing committee for report , which was assented to by the majority , against three dissenting votes . Also a letter was read from Bro . Framjee Bomonjee to transfer his name to the list of absent members , as he is going out of Bombay for a certain time . Verbal excuses were received for Bros . J . Gustadjee and Hormusjee Pestonjee Framjee , from Bro . N . N . Framjee . There being no further business before the lodge , it was closed in peace and