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ST . JOHN'S DAY AT RANGOON . On the 28 th December , the two lodges at Rangoon , Star of Burmah and Victoria , met in the morning at the assembly rooms , and walked in procession to Christ Church , where service was performed and a sermon was preached by the Rev . Mr . Clough who took his text from 1 Corinthians , iii . 11 : " For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid , which is Jesus Christ . " The preacher expressed his opinion that , in order
to be a good Mason , it was necessary that a man should be a good Christian . A collection was made in aid of the Masonic fund , and the brethren then left the church and marched to the new rooms of Lodge Victoria , to assist in the ceremony of consecration , which was performed by Bro . Major Newmarch and the Rev . Chaplain . The solemnity of the cermony was increased by the singing of anthems ancl responses . The Master elect , Capt . H . T . Duncan , was then installed into
the eastern chair , and the Wardens ancl other officers of the lodge were appointed . By ten o'clock the lodge was closed . In the evening , a Masonic ball was given in the assembly rooms , under a dispensation , and proved a most successful entertainment . Great credit is due to the gentlemen who undertook to decorate the ball-room , for the elegance and taste with which they executed their duty . The assemblage of ladies was very large , and the music , being that of the bands of Her Majesty's Rifles and of the 28 th Regiment , was of course excellent .
ST . JOHN'S DAY AT MAULMAIN . On the 28 th December the brethren of Lodge Philanthropy , at Maulmain , after opening lodge in their room ! i at Tavoyzoo , at 7 . 30 a . m ., proceeded to the Public Library , and at 9 . 15 marched thence to St . Matthew ' s Church , headed by the band of the 9 th Madras Native Infantry . Service was performed and a sermon was preached by the Rev . J . E . Marks , of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts ,
who took his text from Ephesians ii ., 20—22 , and delivered a discourse of a less exciting quality than that with which , on the previous occasion , the priest of the parish of Maulmaiu had stimulated the pens of several of his parishoners . After the sermon a collection was made in aid of the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Orphanages at Maulmain . On the 4 th January the brethren entertained tbe community of Maulmain at a ball and supper at tbe Exchange Hall .
About two hundred persons were assembled , ancl everything went off well , except a little fracas between a lady and a gentle —that is , a rough gentleman , who has since been sentenced to receive three taps on the bead from tbe lady ' s fan . * " The walls were tastefully decorated with the square and compasses aud other signs ancl symbols ; the names of the quadrilles and polkas were printed in illuminated capitals ; the splendid band of the 9 th Madras Native Infantry played the most enlivening
airs ; the members of the softer sex ( who are not permitted to distract tbe attention of the members of the Craft with the "brilliancy of their charms at purely Masonic meetings ) appeared like a galaxy of stars ; and the tables groaned ( until supper was over ) under the burden of what Jenkins would call the recherche delicacies of the season .
ST . JOHN'S DAY AT MADRAS . Masonry seems to be looking up a little in "benighted " Madras , thanks to Bro . Capt . J . N " . L . Magrath , of tbe Royal Horse Artillery . This energetic brother , with whom rests the chief credit of having established the new lodge , called The Mount ( No . 926 ) , was determined that St . John's Day should be kept up in ancient , style . With this view he invited the brethren of the two other lodges at Madras , namely , Perfect
Unanimity and Universal Charity , to join in a procession . The former responded to the call by sending two or three members , while the latter was represented by about twenty . Bodge was opened in the morning at Bro . Magratb ' s house , and was adjourned till the afternoon . By half-past four p . m . the brethren re-assembled , and walked in procession to St . Thomas' church , headed by the band of the Governor of Madras ; the Masters of the Mount Lodge ancl Lodge Universal Charity , Bros . Magrath and Greatorex , bringing up the " rear . The bre-
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thren displayed a variety of colours : the deep blue and gold of the Grand Lodge , the crimson of the Irish , and the red aud blue of the English Royal Arch , the azure of the ordinary Craft Mason , and the sombre hue of the Templar . The banner of the Mount Lodge , under which the brethren marched , showed the connection of tbe lodge with the Royal Artillery by a rich edging of Royal Artillery lace . After the brethren had taken their seats in church , Divine
Service was performed and a sermon was delivered by the Rev . J . Richards , M . A ., the text being taken from Galatians vi ., 10—" As we have therefore opportunity , let us do good unto all men , especially unto them who are of the household of faith . " The discourse was highly appreciated , and is to be published for the benefit of the Grand Masonic Charity Fund . On tbe conclusion of the service , the brethren returned to the lodge rooms and resumed business . Bro . Houdin was raised
to the third degree by Bro . Gray , of Lodge Universal Charity , and Bro . Capt . B . T . Gordon , the Master elect of the Mount Lodge , was installed into the eastern chair , by Bro . Williams , also of Lodge Universal Charity . The following appointments were then made by Bro . Gordon : —Bros . Dr . Shaw , S . W . ; W . G . F . Irvine , J . W . ; Finlay , Sec ; L . Disney ( 69 th ) , S . D . ; Houdin , J . D . ; Macvie , I . G . Votes of thanks having been offered to Bros . Gray ancl Williamsof Lodge Universal Charity
, for their aid , the lodge was closed , and the brethren proceeded to the banquet room , where an excellent supper had been provided by the brethren of the Mount . The following toasts were proposed by the Master , Bro . Gordon : — "The Queen and the Craft ; " "The Grand Lodges of England , Scotland , and Ireland ; " "The Provincial Grand Lodges . " The Junior Grand Warden returned thanks on behalf of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Madras . " The Retiring Master , Bro . Magrath , "
who made a feeling reply . " Lodge Universal Charity . " Bro . Greatorex acknowledged the latter , and concluded by calling upon the brethren to drink a bumper to the health of the new Master of the Mount Lodge . Several songs followed ; among them " Mrs . Magrath , " with genuine Irish humour , by the Junior Warden , ancl " Bonnie Dundee , " with genuine Scotch spirit , by Bro . Skues , of the 69 th . The evening ' s enjoyments were brought to a close with " Auld Lang Syne , " sung by all in the style iiPwhich it is usually sung at the termination of au agreeable meeting .
Poetry.
Poetry .
TO A . YOUNG IADY . MlCKDE . Say , gentle lady of the bower , For thou , though young , art wise , And known to thee is every flower Beneath our milder skies ; Saywhich the plant of modest dye
, , And lovely mien combined , That fittest to the pensive eye Displays the virtuous mind . I sought the groves where innocence Methought might long reside ; But April's blossoms banished thence , Gave summer , Flora ' s pride .
I sought the garden's boasted haunt , But on the gay parterre Carnations glow , and tulips flaunt , No humble floweret there . The flower you seek , the nymph replies . Has bowed the languid head ; For on its bloom the blazing skies
Their sultry rage have shed . 'Tis now the downward withering day Of winter's dull presage , That seeks not where the Dog-star ' s ray , Has shed his fiercest rage . Yet search yon shade , obscure forlorn , Where rude the bramble grows ; There , shaded by the humble thorn , The lingering primrose blows .
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ST . JOHN'S DAY AT RANGOON . On the 28 th December , the two lodges at Rangoon , Star of Burmah and Victoria , met in the morning at the assembly rooms , and walked in procession to Christ Church , where service was performed and a sermon was preached by the Rev . Mr . Clough who took his text from 1 Corinthians , iii . 11 : " For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid , which is Jesus Christ . " The preacher expressed his opinion that , in order
to be a good Mason , it was necessary that a man should be a good Christian . A collection was made in aid of the Masonic fund , and the brethren then left the church and marched to the new rooms of Lodge Victoria , to assist in the ceremony of consecration , which was performed by Bro . Major Newmarch and the Rev . Chaplain . The solemnity of the cermony was increased by the singing of anthems ancl responses . The Master elect , Capt . H . T . Duncan , was then installed into
the eastern chair , and the Wardens ancl other officers of the lodge were appointed . By ten o'clock the lodge was closed . In the evening , a Masonic ball was given in the assembly rooms , under a dispensation , and proved a most successful entertainment . Great credit is due to the gentlemen who undertook to decorate the ball-room , for the elegance and taste with which they executed their duty . The assemblage of ladies was very large , and the music , being that of the bands of Her Majesty's Rifles and of the 28 th Regiment , was of course excellent .
ST . JOHN'S DAY AT MAULMAIN . On the 28 th December the brethren of Lodge Philanthropy , at Maulmain , after opening lodge in their room ! i at Tavoyzoo , at 7 . 30 a . m ., proceeded to the Public Library , and at 9 . 15 marched thence to St . Matthew ' s Church , headed by the band of the 9 th Madras Native Infantry . Service was performed and a sermon was preached by the Rev . J . E . Marks , of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts ,
who took his text from Ephesians ii ., 20—22 , and delivered a discourse of a less exciting quality than that with which , on the previous occasion , the priest of the parish of Maulmaiu had stimulated the pens of several of his parishoners . After the sermon a collection was made in aid of the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Orphanages at Maulmain . On the 4 th January the brethren entertained tbe community of Maulmain at a ball and supper at tbe Exchange Hall .
About two hundred persons were assembled , ancl everything went off well , except a little fracas between a lady and a gentle —that is , a rough gentleman , who has since been sentenced to receive three taps on the bead from tbe lady ' s fan . * " The walls were tastefully decorated with the square and compasses aud other signs ancl symbols ; the names of the quadrilles and polkas were printed in illuminated capitals ; the splendid band of the 9 th Madras Native Infantry played the most enlivening
airs ; the members of the softer sex ( who are not permitted to distract tbe attention of the members of the Craft with the "brilliancy of their charms at purely Masonic meetings ) appeared like a galaxy of stars ; and the tables groaned ( until supper was over ) under the burden of what Jenkins would call the recherche delicacies of the season .
ST . JOHN'S DAY AT MADRAS . Masonry seems to be looking up a little in "benighted " Madras , thanks to Bro . Capt . J . N " . L . Magrath , of tbe Royal Horse Artillery . This energetic brother , with whom rests the chief credit of having established the new lodge , called The Mount ( No . 926 ) , was determined that St . John's Day should be kept up in ancient , style . With this view he invited the brethren of the two other lodges at Madras , namely , Perfect
Unanimity and Universal Charity , to join in a procession . The former responded to the call by sending two or three members , while the latter was represented by about twenty . Bodge was opened in the morning at Bro . Magratb ' s house , and was adjourned till the afternoon . By half-past four p . m . the brethren re-assembled , and walked in procession to St . Thomas' church , headed by the band of the Governor of Madras ; the Masters of the Mount Lodge ancl Lodge Universal Charity , Bros . Magrath and Greatorex , bringing up the " rear . The bre-
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thren displayed a variety of colours : the deep blue and gold of the Grand Lodge , the crimson of the Irish , and the red aud blue of the English Royal Arch , the azure of the ordinary Craft Mason , and the sombre hue of the Templar . The banner of the Mount Lodge , under which the brethren marched , showed the connection of tbe lodge with the Royal Artillery by a rich edging of Royal Artillery lace . After the brethren had taken their seats in church , Divine
Service was performed and a sermon was delivered by the Rev . J . Richards , M . A ., the text being taken from Galatians vi ., 10—" As we have therefore opportunity , let us do good unto all men , especially unto them who are of the household of faith . " The discourse was highly appreciated , and is to be published for the benefit of the Grand Masonic Charity Fund . On tbe conclusion of the service , the brethren returned to the lodge rooms and resumed business . Bro . Houdin was raised
to the third degree by Bro . Gray , of Lodge Universal Charity , and Bro . Capt . B . T . Gordon , the Master elect of the Mount Lodge , was installed into the eastern chair , by Bro . Williams , also of Lodge Universal Charity . The following appointments were then made by Bro . Gordon : —Bros . Dr . Shaw , S . W . ; W . G . F . Irvine , J . W . ; Finlay , Sec ; L . Disney ( 69 th ) , S . D . ; Houdin , J . D . ; Macvie , I . G . Votes of thanks having been offered to Bros . Gray ancl Williamsof Lodge Universal Charity
, for their aid , the lodge was closed , and the brethren proceeded to the banquet room , where an excellent supper had been provided by the brethren of the Mount . The following toasts were proposed by the Master , Bro . Gordon : — "The Queen and the Craft ; " "The Grand Lodges of England , Scotland , and Ireland ; " "The Provincial Grand Lodges . " The Junior Grand Warden returned thanks on behalf of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Madras . " The Retiring Master , Bro . Magrath , "
who made a feeling reply . " Lodge Universal Charity . " Bro . Greatorex acknowledged the latter , and concluded by calling upon the brethren to drink a bumper to the health of the new Master of the Mount Lodge . Several songs followed ; among them " Mrs . Magrath , " with genuine Irish humour , by the Junior Warden , ancl " Bonnie Dundee , " with genuine Scotch spirit , by Bro . Skues , of the 69 th . The evening ' s enjoyments were brought to a close with " Auld Lang Syne , " sung by all in the style iiPwhich it is usually sung at the termination of au agreeable meeting .
Poetry.
Poetry .
TO A . YOUNG IADY . MlCKDE . Say , gentle lady of the bower , For thou , though young , art wise , And known to thee is every flower Beneath our milder skies ; Saywhich the plant of modest dye
, , And lovely mien combined , That fittest to the pensive eye Displays the virtuous mind . I sought the groves where innocence Methought might long reside ; But April's blossoms banished thence , Gave summer , Flora ' s pride .
I sought the garden's boasted haunt , But on the gay parterre Carnations glow , and tulips flaunt , No humble floweret there . The flower you seek , the nymph replies . Has bowed the languid head ; For on its bloom the blazing skies
Their sultry rage have shed . 'Tis now the downward withering day Of winter's dull presage , That seeks not where the Dog-star ' s ray , Has shed his fiercest rage . Yet search yon shade , obscure forlorn , Where rude the bramble grows ; There , shaded by the humble thorn , The lingering primrose blows .