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noted for its excellence in every way . He thanked them now most heartily for their past work ; most of them were now in higher offices , and he had no doubt that the same standard of excellence would still be maintained . Bro . ALFEED KING then proposed "The new Officers of Star India . " " The Visiting Brethren , " was proposed by the S . W . " The Masonic Charities" by Bro . Diverwho made a very eloquent

, , speech . Several other toasts were proposed , and the proceedings of the evening were enlivened by some of that excellent singing for which this lodge has become so justly famous . The proceedings terminated with " Happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again , " at about half-past eleven o'clock .

LODGE CONCOED ( NO . 757 ) . The regular monthly meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Baboola Tank , on the 21 st April . Present—Bros . G . Taylor , D . G . M . ; T . Diver , W . M . ; E . Parker , S . W . ; H . H . Avron , J . W . ; J . Povntz , Treas . ; H . Prescott , Sec . ; H . Freeman , S . D . ; H . E . Gabler , J . D . ; W . G . King , I . G . ; C . Burden , Tyler . Members—Bros . W . Cambridge , S . Trenn , W .

G . Rogers , T . Ford , A . Baillie , F . Heselton , J . Fallas , R . Dryhurst , D . Youne , J . Reeves , J . Henderson , T . Mills , W . C . Barnes . G . Giffert , W . H . Goode , W . H . Dwyer , J . M . Fleming , C . Beard , R . W . Bourne , W . Whittaker , . L Jones , J . Weddle , G . Freeman , G . N . Marley , John Duffy , F . Walker , J . Lockley , G . W . Grant , J . Hughes , H . B . Salisbury , J . Harker , W . T . Jervis , A . Colby , H . James , and others . Visitors—Bro . A . C . GumpertBros . J . SpeirsJ . MurrayW . SutherlandJBurn

, , , , . , R . Taylor , and others . The lodge having been properly tyled , was opened in the first degree , the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for candidates for initiation , and the result was announced that Messrs . Higgins , Moorhouse , and Nelson were declared elected . Mr . A . S . Moorhouse being in attendance was properly prepared , introduced , and initiated

into the secrets of the Order—the charge being given by Bro . Taylor in a most impressive manner . Bro . Alfred King , P . M ., was elected an lion , member of the lodge by acclamation . Bro . G . Taylor , D . G . M ., then said : — " Worshipful Sir and Brethren , I have this day a most painful duty to perform , which is to inform you all of the death of a very highly distinguished brother of the Order , one with whom I had associated in Calcutta for nearly twenty years ; ho was during life universally beloved and esteemed , and his death has cast a gloom on all

who knew his good qualities ; he was indeed a most active and a zealous Mason . I am told by Bro . Prescott , that the late Bro . Hoff was an honorary member of this lodge ; I therefore propose a vote of condolence to be placed on the records of the lodge , and that a letter of condolence be sent to the late brother's son , Bro . Hoff , at Simla . " The proposition having been seconded by Bro . Prescott , was carried in solemn silence , the brethren standing to order as Masons in token of respect .

Bro . Prescott then said , it was with unfeigned regret he had to inform the brethren that Bro . G . Waller , a member of the lodge , was removed to the Grand Lodge above on the ISth instant . The Secretary then reported that a donation of 100 rupees was sent for the Charity Fund of this lodge by the Masonic Ball Committee . Ordered that the same be accepted with thanks . The revision of the By-laws was postponed to a future

date . - Bro . Diver then proposed , and Bro . H . Prescott seconded , that Bro . J . Gibbs , D . G . M ., and a member of this lodge , be elected an honorary member , to mark the very high respect the brethren of this lodge have for that distinguished brother . The proposition was put and carried . Bro . E . Parker , S . W . in charge , then proposed , and Bro . H . Prescott seconded , that owing to the expected departure from

Bombay of Bro . J . Poyntz , the Treasurer of the lodge , Bro . J . Thomas be appointed Treas . The proposition having been put to the vote was unanimously carried . Several brethren were proposed as joining members , and some candidates for initiation . There being no other business before the lodge , it was closed with solemn prayer in perfect love and concord , at eight p . m . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet table , when , after having partaken of the good things of this earth , and the

cloth having been removed , Bro . Diver rose and said : Brethren , let us as men and Masons show our loyalty by drinking to the "Queen and the Craft ; " the toast was drunk with honours , and the National Anthem was sung . The next toast of obligation was then proposed , " The Three Grand Masters . " This was also drank with honours . Bro . Diver then proposed . "The two Provincial Grand Masters , Bros . George Taylor and R . B . Barton . This toast was drunk

with enthusiasm and with hearty cheers . Bro . G . Taylor then rose and said : " Brethren , I thank you for the manner in which you have received the toast of obligation . As I said before , I say it again , that I cannot be often with you , and when I am with you , I would rather be silent : however , since I must speak , I must say that your fraternal regard aud brotherly love I very much admire . I am , as your District Grand Masterpleased to see all working in love and harmony

, , the officers doing their duty satisfactorily . I must take this opportunity to mention , that I wish every Mason to improve in Masonic knowledge and attainments , brethren must remember that they will be regarded for the trouble ; you having among you a worthy brother , I mean Bro . Avron , he will shortly preside over a lodge of his own , so I must ask you once more to remember your duty as Masons , and to cultivate your Masonic powers that you may he of service to others . I take this

opportunity of stating , that all the Worshipful Masters should ask their respective Wardens to do a portion of the work of the Worshipful Master , i . e ., what they ean constitutionally perform iu lodge . I must not take up your time , so before I conclude , I must say I am obliged to you for the kindness you have evinced towards me , I am also delighted to see such a large gathering this evening , and I hope aud trust Concord Lodge

will continue to flourish . " Bro . Diver then said : "Brethren , charge your glasses and fill a bumper . I now rise to propose the health of your highly esteemed and popular Master , Bro . Henry Wickham . I know you all love him , for he deserves your esteem and regard ; he has done his duty in this lodge , and the good of the Craft has been his continual aim ; I am sorry he is not among us this evening ; however , he may he , let us wish him prosperity . ( The toast was drunk with all honours ) .

Bro . E . Parker , the Senior Warden , said : "As the representative of the Worshipful Master , permit me , Bro . Diver , to return you thanks for your kindness in proposing the health of Bro . Wickham . I only wish he was present to propose the toast I am about to do . I ask the brethren to drink the health of Bro . Diver , wishing him health and prosperity . ( Honours , aud the grand chorus , " He is a jolly good fellow . " ) Bro . Diver said : " Brethren , I thank you from my heart for

the kindness you show me from time to time . I have had , and shall ever have , the good of this lodge at heart . I love and esteem you all highly , and indeed I must say I am thankful to speud such truly Masonic evenings with you . I am glad that I am once more among you , and have the good fortune to preside over you . I hope and trust Lodge Concord will - continue flourishing and prosperous . Before I sit down , permit me to ask you to drink to the health of the officersto whom great

, praise is due for the success of the lodge . " Bro . PEESCOTT rose and said : Worshipful Sirs and Brethren , I thank you all for the toast just proposed ; I am sorry that Bro . Senior Warden has deputed me speak ; to you , Worshipful Sir , for proposing , and to the brethren for responding , permit me to tender you on behalf of the officers our grateful thanks . You were pleased to attribute the success of the lodge to the officers and their work in lodge ; wo are grateful to you for the

compliment ; we have endeavoured to do our duty , indeed , I fear often we should have coine short of what is required of us had it not been for the co-operation of the brethren of this lodge . For years this lodge has been in able hands , and the officers have followed the noble example of their rulers ; they have endeavoured to be regular and faithful to their post , and , having a sound head presiding over the lodge from year to year , the officers as the members of that head

did their best . We are proud and thankful to see our poor efforts so much spoken of and so far recognised . We say Amen to the words we have heard regarding the prosperity of Lodge Concord ; permit me once more to thank you all . Bro . DIVEE then said : In Concord Lodge it was customary to make "The Visitors" almost a constitutional toast ; he would beg of the visitors to come more frequently ; he was proud aud thankful to see Bro . Gumpert , the Worshipful Master of Lodge St . George present ; he must ask the brethren