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Channel Islands.
resolved unanimously : " That an address of condolence on the sudden death of our " Bro . Thomas Gallichan be presented to the bereaved widow and children , by a deputation consisting of the W . M ., the Wardens , and the mover and seconder of the resolution . Also that the lodge be put in mourning for the period of three months . " The lodge was closed at nine o ' clock , in perfect harmony , and with solemn prayer , after which the usual adjournment for refreshment took lace .
p The correspondent who furnishes the preceding report feels it incumbent upon him to call especial attention to that portion of it which expresses the kind feeling existing between the English lodges in the Channel Isles , and the French lodges in the neighbouring country of Brittany . It furnishes clear- proof that the Masonic ties are understood and carried into effect on both sides of the Channel so far as regards the universality
of the system , the fraternal spirit which it creates among men between whom there is a broad line of demarcation , and its superiority to all distinctions of country , creed , and language . These meetings have now been continued for some years in succession , and on each occasion the kind sympathy and efforts
to promote harmony and brotherly Jove by an interchange or courtesies and a display of generous liberality , the attempts to render the re-unions subservient to the cause of humanity and rational progress , by the discussion of subjects selected with that view , appear to increase aud to become more and more enthusiastic , in proportion as personal acquaintance and mutual esteem bind the links of the chain more closely . The example is a noble one , worthy of all consideration , and which may with
advantage be followed by our brethren in England . In each summer thenumber of foreigners visiting London is immense , and is steadily on the increase . Advantage might be taken of this to hold a Masonic Congress of men of all nations , which would undoubtedly tend to practical benefit , to the settlement of many interesting points connected with the Order , to a closer assimilation in the methods of . carrying out our peculiar observances , to the more complete developement of our principles , to the strengthening of Masonic ties and obligations , to the advancement of the cause of morality , charity , and benevolence .
India.
INDIA .
BOMBAY . LODGE STAB OP INDIA ( NO . 1062 , E . C . J Installation Meeting . The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons ' Hall , on Thursday , the 5 th April , at five o'clock p . m . Present -. Bros , the Rev . J . J . Farnham , P . M . 757 , D . Prov . S . G . W . of BombayW . M . ; Alfred KingP . M . 757 D . S . G . W . of Bombay
, , , , as P . M ., T . Diver , M . D ., P . M . 5-1-9 , 757 , D . J . W . of Bombay ; A . C . Gumbert , W . M . 549 ; W . C . Penson , S . W . ; H . T . Binks , J . W .: J . Thomas , Sec ; F . D . Parker , S . D . ; Trenn , J . D . ; W . Colclough , I . G . ; and J . Dufl ' ey , Tyler , with about sevency mom . hers and visitors from all the Bombay and some other lodges . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , the summons
convening the meeting was also read . The brethren then proceeded to ballot for Mr . John R . Rae , ( Purser , P . and 0 . Company's S . Ship " Malta , " ) proposed by the W . M ., and seconded by Bro . J . R . K . Johnson , as a candidate for initiation . The ballot was clear . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , when Bro . W . II . Hussey was examined as to his proficiency as a F . C ., and having passed a
very satisfactory examination , was passed out for preparation . Bros . King and Diver then presented Bro . W . C . Penson , S . W . and W . M . elect to the W . M ., for installation . The preliminary part of the ceremony usually performed in the second degree was then proceeded with , and Bro . Penson having given his assent to the ancient charges and regulations , and having also taken an obligation as to the government of the lod ge ,
resumed the chair of S . W . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and prepared for the ceremony of raising , when Bro . W . IT . Hussey was admitted , and raised to the sublime degree of M . M . All brethren below the rank of installed Masters were then requested to retire , and the W . M . having requested Bros . King and Diver to occupy the Wardens' chairs , opened the board of installed Masters , when Bro . Penson was admitted , and solemnly installed into the chair of King Solomon , with all the ancient
rites and ceremonies . The board of installed Masters was then closed , and the M . Masons having been re-admitted , saluted the newly installed Master in the usual way , and the installing Master proclaimed him in the East . The ceremony was then proceeded with , and the W . M . appointed and invested the following officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Rev . J . J . Farnham , P . M . and Treas . ( elected ); E . W . Keily , S . W . ; F . D . ParkerJ . W . ; John ThomasSec ; S . TrennS . D . ; A . Swift
, , , , J . D . ; J . R . K . Johnson , Org . ; R . T . Light , D . C . ; W . S . Wetherell , I . G . ; J . Duffey , Tyler ( elected ) . The appointments gave evident satisfaction to the brethren . The W . M . having finished the investment of his officers , expressed his regret that the probable departure of Bro . Binks to England in a few months , which had prevented him from standing for election as W . M . had also prevented him from
appointing so able an officer to the chair of S . W . He thought it right to give this explanation to the brethren , lest it might be thought that he had , without good cause , passed over a worthy brother . He felt less regret , however , than he would have felt otherwise , from the fact that Bro . Binks having occupied the J . W . 's chair for a year , would at any time be eligible for that of W . M . The lodge was then closed in the third degree , and the Fellow
Crafts were admitted , the whole of the brethren saluting , and the P . M . proclaiming the W . M . in that degree . The lodge was then closed in the second degree , and the same formalities gone through in the degree of E . A . The Installing Master then gave the usual addresses to the W . M ., to the Wardens , and to the brethren in general . Two joining members were then proposed for ballot at the next meetingand the lodge was closedin due aud ancient
, _ form at a quarter to eight o'clock , p . m . The brethren afterwards sat down to a sumptuous banquet , after which some time was spent in social harmony . " The Queen and the Craft , " and the " Grand Masters , " were pror posed by the W . M ,, when Bro . Gumbert , in a speech
characterized by that eloquence for which he is so well known , proposed " The Health of the District Grand Master of Bombay ,- ? with that of "The Provincial Grand Master of Western India . " He pointed out the great inconvenience of having a divided rule , and expressed a hope , which doubtless was shared by all present , that the day might come when there would be no such distinction as English , Irish , and Scotch in Masonry , hut when the Masons of this Presidency would all be under one head and
one banner . Bro . FAENrmt then rose to propose the toast of the evening , "The Health of the Worshipful Master of Lodge Star of India . " He alluded to the fact that Bro . Penson , now W . M . of this young but already distinguished lodge , was the oldest friend lie had in Bombay , inasmuch as he had made his acquaintance on the morning of his removal here on board the mail steamer .
He had kept up a steady friendship with him ever since , and a year ago he had requested him to become the S . W . of the Lodge-Star of India then being formed , in the hope that this would lead to his elevation to the Eastern chair . He was proud to have placed him there this evening ; he was sure he would be found to be the right man in the right place . He had no doubt that with so able a W . M . and with such officers as he had this
evening appointed , the lodge would continue to prosper , as it had done during the past year . Bro . PENSON returned thanks , and the P . M . proposed , "The Sister Lodges of the Provinces . " Bro . PENSON then rose and proposed "The Past Masters , " speaking in especially flattering terms of the I . P . M . Bro . Farnham . He alluded to the fact that when he was last in England
, he had visited Bro . Farnhanvs mother lodge , the Jordan , in London . As soon as he delivered his letter of introduction , ha was received in the kindest and most hospitable way , and it was impossible for him to describe the esteem in which their late W . M . was held here , or the enthusiasm with which almost every brother who proposed a toast during the evening , spoke of their absent brother .
Bro . FAENH -UI then briefly returned thanks , and proposed " The Past Officers . " In doing so , he felt that lie would ba wanting in his duty did he not speak of the punctual and regular attendance , as well as the admirable working of his officers for the past year . It would he an affectation of modesty in him to deny that Lodge Star of India had attained a high standard of excellence ; but that was mainly owing to the manner in which all the officers of the lodge had pulled together and shown a determination that Lodge Star of India should be
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Channel Islands.
resolved unanimously : " That an address of condolence on the sudden death of our " Bro . Thomas Gallichan be presented to the bereaved widow and children , by a deputation consisting of the W . M ., the Wardens , and the mover and seconder of the resolution . Also that the lodge be put in mourning for the period of three months . " The lodge was closed at nine o ' clock , in perfect harmony , and with solemn prayer , after which the usual adjournment for refreshment took lace .
p The correspondent who furnishes the preceding report feels it incumbent upon him to call especial attention to that portion of it which expresses the kind feeling existing between the English lodges in the Channel Isles , and the French lodges in the neighbouring country of Brittany . It furnishes clear- proof that the Masonic ties are understood and carried into effect on both sides of the Channel so far as regards the universality
of the system , the fraternal spirit which it creates among men between whom there is a broad line of demarcation , and its superiority to all distinctions of country , creed , and language . These meetings have now been continued for some years in succession , and on each occasion the kind sympathy and efforts
to promote harmony and brotherly Jove by an interchange or courtesies and a display of generous liberality , the attempts to render the re-unions subservient to the cause of humanity and rational progress , by the discussion of subjects selected with that view , appear to increase aud to become more and more enthusiastic , in proportion as personal acquaintance and mutual esteem bind the links of the chain more closely . The example is a noble one , worthy of all consideration , and which may with
advantage be followed by our brethren in England . In each summer thenumber of foreigners visiting London is immense , and is steadily on the increase . Advantage might be taken of this to hold a Masonic Congress of men of all nations , which would undoubtedly tend to practical benefit , to the settlement of many interesting points connected with the Order , to a closer assimilation in the methods of . carrying out our peculiar observances , to the more complete developement of our principles , to the strengthening of Masonic ties and obligations , to the advancement of the cause of morality , charity , and benevolence .
India.
INDIA .
BOMBAY . LODGE STAB OP INDIA ( NO . 1062 , E . C . J Installation Meeting . The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons ' Hall , on Thursday , the 5 th April , at five o'clock p . m . Present -. Bros , the Rev . J . J . Farnham , P . M . 757 , D . Prov . S . G . W . of BombayW . M . ; Alfred KingP . M . 757 D . S . G . W . of Bombay
, , , , as P . M ., T . Diver , M . D ., P . M . 5-1-9 , 757 , D . J . W . of Bombay ; A . C . Gumbert , W . M . 549 ; W . C . Penson , S . W . ; H . T . Binks , J . W .: J . Thomas , Sec ; F . D . Parker , S . D . ; Trenn , J . D . ; W . Colclough , I . G . ; and J . Dufl ' ey , Tyler , with about sevency mom . hers and visitors from all the Bombay and some other lodges . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , the summons
convening the meeting was also read . The brethren then proceeded to ballot for Mr . John R . Rae , ( Purser , P . and 0 . Company's S . Ship " Malta , " ) proposed by the W . M ., and seconded by Bro . J . R . K . Johnson , as a candidate for initiation . The ballot was clear . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , when Bro . W . II . Hussey was examined as to his proficiency as a F . C ., and having passed a
very satisfactory examination , was passed out for preparation . Bros . King and Diver then presented Bro . W . C . Penson , S . W . and W . M . elect to the W . M ., for installation . The preliminary part of the ceremony usually performed in the second degree was then proceeded with , and Bro . Penson having given his assent to the ancient charges and regulations , and having also taken an obligation as to the government of the lod ge ,
resumed the chair of S . W . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and prepared for the ceremony of raising , when Bro . W . IT . Hussey was admitted , and raised to the sublime degree of M . M . All brethren below the rank of installed Masters were then requested to retire , and the W . M . having requested Bros . King and Diver to occupy the Wardens' chairs , opened the board of installed Masters , when Bro . Penson was admitted , and solemnly installed into the chair of King Solomon , with all the ancient
rites and ceremonies . The board of installed Masters was then closed , and the M . Masons having been re-admitted , saluted the newly installed Master in the usual way , and the installing Master proclaimed him in the East . The ceremony was then proceeded with , and the W . M . appointed and invested the following officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Rev . J . J . Farnham , P . M . and Treas . ( elected ); E . W . Keily , S . W . ; F . D . ParkerJ . W . ; John ThomasSec ; S . TrennS . D . ; A . Swift
, , , , J . D . ; J . R . K . Johnson , Org . ; R . T . Light , D . C . ; W . S . Wetherell , I . G . ; J . Duffey , Tyler ( elected ) . The appointments gave evident satisfaction to the brethren . The W . M . having finished the investment of his officers , expressed his regret that the probable departure of Bro . Binks to England in a few months , which had prevented him from standing for election as W . M . had also prevented him from
appointing so able an officer to the chair of S . W . He thought it right to give this explanation to the brethren , lest it might be thought that he had , without good cause , passed over a worthy brother . He felt less regret , however , than he would have felt otherwise , from the fact that Bro . Binks having occupied the J . W . 's chair for a year , would at any time be eligible for that of W . M . The lodge was then closed in the third degree , and the Fellow
Crafts were admitted , the whole of the brethren saluting , and the P . M . proclaiming the W . M . in that degree . The lodge was then closed in the second degree , and the same formalities gone through in the degree of E . A . The Installing Master then gave the usual addresses to the W . M ., to the Wardens , and to the brethren in general . Two joining members were then proposed for ballot at the next meetingand the lodge was closedin due aud ancient
, _ form at a quarter to eight o'clock , p . m . The brethren afterwards sat down to a sumptuous banquet , after which some time was spent in social harmony . " The Queen and the Craft , " and the " Grand Masters , " were pror posed by the W . M ,, when Bro . Gumbert , in a speech
characterized by that eloquence for which he is so well known , proposed " The Health of the District Grand Master of Bombay ,- ? with that of "The Provincial Grand Master of Western India . " He pointed out the great inconvenience of having a divided rule , and expressed a hope , which doubtless was shared by all present , that the day might come when there would be no such distinction as English , Irish , and Scotch in Masonry , hut when the Masons of this Presidency would all be under one head and
one banner . Bro . FAENrmt then rose to propose the toast of the evening , "The Health of the Worshipful Master of Lodge Star of India . " He alluded to the fact that Bro . Penson , now W . M . of this young but already distinguished lodge , was the oldest friend lie had in Bombay , inasmuch as he had made his acquaintance on the morning of his removal here on board the mail steamer .
He had kept up a steady friendship with him ever since , and a year ago he had requested him to become the S . W . of the Lodge-Star of India then being formed , in the hope that this would lead to his elevation to the Eastern chair . He was proud to have placed him there this evening ; he was sure he would be found to be the right man in the right place . He had no doubt that with so able a W . M . and with such officers as he had this
evening appointed , the lodge would continue to prosper , as it had done during the past year . Bro . PENSON returned thanks , and the P . M . proposed , "The Sister Lodges of the Provinces . " Bro . PENSON then rose and proposed "The Past Masters , " speaking in especially flattering terms of the I . P . M . Bro . Farnham . He alluded to the fact that when he was last in England
, he had visited Bro . Farnhanvs mother lodge , the Jordan , in London . As soon as he delivered his letter of introduction , ha was received in the kindest and most hospitable way , and it was impossible for him to describe the esteem in which their late W . M . was held here , or the enthusiasm with which almost every brother who proposed a toast during the evening , spoke of their absent brother .
Bro . FAENH -UI then briefly returned thanks , and proposed " The Past Officers . " In doing so , he felt that lie would ba wanting in his duty did he not speak of the punctual and regular attendance , as well as the admirable working of his officers for the past year . It would he an affectation of modesty in him to deny that Lodge Star of India had attained a high standard of excellence ; but that was mainly owing to the manner in which all the officers of the lodge had pulled together and shown a determination that Lodge Star of India should be