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Knights Templar.

P . E . C . ' s of this encampment . The usual toasts were given and responded to , and this memorable meeting was brought to a close . LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . LIVERPOOL . —Encampment of Jacques de Malay . —This conclave was opened in the Masonic TempleHope-streeton the

, , 10 th inst ., in the absence of the E . C , Sir Thomas G . Hesketh , Bart ., M . P ., by fair Knt . C . J . Banister , P . E . C ., & c , assisted by the 1 st Capt ., Sir Knt . S . White , P . E . C . Sir Knt . Crankshaw , as 2 nd Capt ., and the rest of the officers . The muster-roll was called , and tbe minutes read and confirmed . The E . C . elect was then advanced under an arch of steel , and promised to support the laws , rites , and ceremonies according to the statutes of the Grand Conclave of England and Wales . He was then

obligated , and installed E . C , and placed on the throne of his predecessors by P . E . C . Sir Knt . Banister . After being duly proclaimed , the E . C . appointed the following officers : —Sir Knts . Edward Pierpoint , Prelate ; William Horner , 1 st Capt . ; C . Cotesworth , 2 nd Capt . ; II . S . Alpass , Treas . and Reg . ; J . Heyes , Almoner ; Hall , Capt . of Lines ; A . P . Sparks , Expert ; Berry and Fowler , Heralds ; Melladew and Busher , Standard Bearers ; Smith , Equerry . The ballot was taken for Comps .

Gilliam and Slee , and both were unanimously elected . The latter being in attendance , was properly prepared , aud installed a Sir Knt . of the Order by P . E . C Sir Knt . Banister with his usual care . The Almoner made his collection , which is never omitted in this encampment , and five guineas were unanimously voted to the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution . Business being over , the encampment was closed in solemn form . Sir Knt . W . II . WrihtProv . G .

g , Chancellor , was the only visitor . The banquet was held at the Adelphi Hotel , at six o'clock , under the presidency of the E . G ., Sir Knt . S . White , supported by P . E . C Sir Knt . W . H . Wright , P . E . C . Sir Knt . II . S . Alpass , & c . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were dul y honoured . Sir Knt . W . H . Wright returned thanks for the Provincial Commander and himself ; Sir Knt . Alpass for the P . E . Commanders and Officers . The health of the E . C . was proposed by the representative of the

I . P . E . C , and replied to in excellent style by the E . C , who proposed the health of the newly-initated Sir Knt . E . Slee . The toast was done full justice to , and acknowledged in suitable terms . The last toast brought a most agreeable erening to an end .

America.

AMERICA .

OUTRAGES UPON FREEMASONS . —THEIR LODGES BURNED AND DESECRATED BY GEN . GRIERSON . The desecration and burning of Masonic lodges by Grierson lias caused , as we learn by accident , no little excitement among the mystic brotherhood . The New England Masons have publicly repudiated their obligations , and declared that their

"brethren" of the South are not deemed Masons . Grierson , himself a Mason , accepts the New England creed and disregards the obligations of the Order . When he first entered upon his career of crime , as a soldier , he burned the Masons' Lodge at Rising Sun , in West Tennessee . The then commander of the department condemned Grierson's

conduct , and compelled him to make ample restitution . It seems , however , that he has received specific instructions to destroy every vestige of Southern Masonry . He burned the Masons' building in Verona and also at Okalona . The wife of a colonel in our service , who is a Mason , made herself known as such , and was ruthlessly driven from her house with an infant in her arms . Her house was plundered and burned .

Masons may fight each other to the death on the battle-field , hut when the field is lost or won their obligations as members of a world-wide fraternity are revived , the philanthropy supplants bloodthirstyness and barharity . It is said that the Masons at Verona , Okalona , and adjacent points have offered a large sum for the head of Grierson . If we are correctly informed , it becomes the duty of every Mason in the world to take his life . If that absurd old story about the death of Morgan has any

foundation , it is surely not improbable that some loyal Mason will put a period to Grierson's career of plunder , rape , and robbery . —Macon Beacon .

America.

INDIA . ( From the Masonic Record of Western India . ) MHOW . LODGE OB ST . PAUL ' S ( NO . 389 , S . C . )—The monthly meeting of the brethren of this lodge was held on the 2 nd of December last . In consequence of tbe unavoidable absence of

Bro . Captain Ouchterlony , the W . M ., Bro . Steers presided . The lodge was opened in due and ancient form in the 1 st degree , when a letter was read from ex-Secretary Bro . C . B . Fowler to the W . M ., requesting the lodge to accept a handsomely bound folio Bible for use on the altar of tbe lodge . The W . M . 's answer of acceptance to the same was also read , thanking Bro . Fowler for his handsome and much-prized testimonial . The minutes of the last meeting wero then read ,

approved of , and confirmed . Mr . Bedford , having been balloted for , and elected at a previous meeting , was regularly introduced , and initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry in due and ancient form . Bro . Robinson , Sec , then proposed that the thanks of this lodge be tendered to Bro . Allen , in consideration of the active co-operation given by him in working this lodge for the space of three years as Junior and Senior Warden , and the endeavours he has made to advance the younger

members in Masonic knowledge ; and that this resolution be printed on white satin and sent to Bro . Allen . This proposition was seconded by Bro . D . Nusserwanjee , and carried item , con . The lodge was then passed to the 2 nd degree , and Bros . Stanley , Cowasjee Mendosjee , and Sorabjee Dadabhoy , being found proficient in the 1 st degree , were passed to that of Fellow Craft . The lodge was then raised to the 3 rd degree , when . Bros . Blenkinsopp and Pallonjee Nusserwanjee , after strict

examination , were raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons . The lodge was then lowered to the E . A . degree . No further work remaining , the lodge was closed with prayer at 9 . 45 p . m . We record , with great pleasure , the free and willing manner that the brethren have come forward with their subscriptions for Bro . Fowler ' s testimonial : the sum collected fully comes up to our expectations . The Committee has decided on purchasing a silver tea-service , for which they have forwarded the necessary amount to England .

BENGAL . LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OB TUE KIDDEUPOEE NEW MAKKET , OB THE MAZUC 1 IELLI BAZAAK . The 5 th of December will be long remembered in Calcutta-It is some time since such an imposing spectacle was witnessed . Thousands of spectators were present , European and native . At half past four in the evening the Provincial Grand Master

of Bengal , assisted by the lodges in Calcutta , Howrah , and Dum Dirai , laid the foundation stone of a large European market at Kidderpore . The fraternity mustered very strong . The brethren assembled at Mr . Grey ' s house at Kidderpore , about half an hour before the ceremony . At the hour appointed the procession began to move . The procession having arrived within a proper distance of the appointed lace of ceremony there was a halt . The ranks of

p the brethren opened tbe right and left , the whole of them facing inwards . The Provincial Grand Master passed up the centre , preceded by his Standard and Sword Bearers , the Provincial Grand Officers and brethren following in succession from the rear . The Provincial Grand Master's chair was placed to the East , the District Grand Lodge forming up on the same side . The three other sides of the were filled by private lodges .

square The music continued till the Provincial Grand Master had taken his seat . Prayers were then offered up by the Rev . Bro . F . Mazuchelli , and the inscription on the plate read . The ceremony proceeded by the Provincial Grand Treasurer depositing bis phial of coins in the cavity prepared for it in the stone . The Provincial Grand Master then descended to the stone ,

proved that it was properly adjusted by the plumb , rule , level , and square , which were successively delivered to him by the Provincial Junior Grand Warden , the Provincial Senior Grand Warden , and the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ; after which he received the mallet , and declared the stone truly and well laid with three knocks . The Provincial Grand Wardens then handed the cups of

corn , wine , and oil to the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , who poured thein on the stone .

“The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine: 1865-03-18, Page 14” Masonic Periodicals Online, Library and Museum of Freemasonry, 28 May 2025, django:8000/periodicals/mmr/issues/mmr_18031865/page/14/.
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THE ADMISSION OF HINDOOS AS FREEMASONS. Article 1
A TALE OF THE OLDEN TIME. Article 2
FOR THE LAST TWENTY YEARS. Article 3
SAVILE HOUSE: WHY WAS IT BURNT? Article 4
GREAT TRIENNIAL HANDEL FESTIVAL. CRYSTAL PALACE, JUNE, 1865. Article 6
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 9
METROPOLITAN. Article 12
PROVINCIAL. Article 12
ROYAL ARCH. Article 13
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. Article 13
AMERICA. Article 14
MASONIC FESTIVITIES. Article 15
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. LYCEUM THEATRE. Article 15
Poetry. Article 16
THE WEEK. Article 16
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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Knights Templar.

P . E . C . ' s of this encampment . The usual toasts were given and responded to , and this memorable meeting was brought to a close . LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . LIVERPOOL . —Encampment of Jacques de Malay . —This conclave was opened in the Masonic TempleHope-streeton the

, , 10 th inst ., in the absence of the E . C , Sir Thomas G . Hesketh , Bart ., M . P ., by fair Knt . C . J . Banister , P . E . C ., & c , assisted by the 1 st Capt ., Sir Knt . S . White , P . E . C . Sir Knt . Crankshaw , as 2 nd Capt ., and the rest of the officers . The muster-roll was called , and tbe minutes read and confirmed . The E . C . elect was then advanced under an arch of steel , and promised to support the laws , rites , and ceremonies according to the statutes of the Grand Conclave of England and Wales . He was then

obligated , and installed E . C , and placed on the throne of his predecessors by P . E . C . Sir Knt . Banister . After being duly proclaimed , the E . C . appointed the following officers : —Sir Knts . Edward Pierpoint , Prelate ; William Horner , 1 st Capt . ; C . Cotesworth , 2 nd Capt . ; II . S . Alpass , Treas . and Reg . ; J . Heyes , Almoner ; Hall , Capt . of Lines ; A . P . Sparks , Expert ; Berry and Fowler , Heralds ; Melladew and Busher , Standard Bearers ; Smith , Equerry . The ballot was taken for Comps .

Gilliam and Slee , and both were unanimously elected . The latter being in attendance , was properly prepared , aud installed a Sir Knt . of the Order by P . E . C Sir Knt . Banister with his usual care . The Almoner made his collection , which is never omitted in this encampment , and five guineas were unanimously voted to the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution . Business being over , the encampment was closed in solemn form . Sir Knt . W . II . WrihtProv . G .

g , Chancellor , was the only visitor . The banquet was held at the Adelphi Hotel , at six o'clock , under the presidency of the E . G ., Sir Knt . S . White , supported by P . E . C Sir Knt . W . H . Wright , P . E . C . Sir Knt . II . S . Alpass , & c . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were dul y honoured . Sir Knt . W . H . Wright returned thanks for the Provincial Commander and himself ; Sir Knt . Alpass for the P . E . Commanders and Officers . The health of the E . C . was proposed by the representative of the

I . P . E . C , and replied to in excellent style by the E . C , who proposed the health of the newly-initated Sir Knt . E . Slee . The toast was done full justice to , and acknowledged in suitable terms . The last toast brought a most agreeable erening to an end .

America.

AMERICA .

OUTRAGES UPON FREEMASONS . —THEIR LODGES BURNED AND DESECRATED BY GEN . GRIERSON . The desecration and burning of Masonic lodges by Grierson lias caused , as we learn by accident , no little excitement among the mystic brotherhood . The New England Masons have publicly repudiated their obligations , and declared that their

"brethren" of the South are not deemed Masons . Grierson , himself a Mason , accepts the New England creed and disregards the obligations of the Order . When he first entered upon his career of crime , as a soldier , he burned the Masons' Lodge at Rising Sun , in West Tennessee . The then commander of the department condemned Grierson's

conduct , and compelled him to make ample restitution . It seems , however , that he has received specific instructions to destroy every vestige of Southern Masonry . He burned the Masons' building in Verona and also at Okalona . The wife of a colonel in our service , who is a Mason , made herself known as such , and was ruthlessly driven from her house with an infant in her arms . Her house was plundered and burned .

Masons may fight each other to the death on the battle-field , hut when the field is lost or won their obligations as members of a world-wide fraternity are revived , the philanthropy supplants bloodthirstyness and barharity . It is said that the Masons at Verona , Okalona , and adjacent points have offered a large sum for the head of Grierson . If we are correctly informed , it becomes the duty of every Mason in the world to take his life . If that absurd old story about the death of Morgan has any

foundation , it is surely not improbable that some loyal Mason will put a period to Grierson's career of plunder , rape , and robbery . —Macon Beacon .

America.

INDIA . ( From the Masonic Record of Western India . ) MHOW . LODGE OB ST . PAUL ' S ( NO . 389 , S . C . )—The monthly meeting of the brethren of this lodge was held on the 2 nd of December last . In consequence of tbe unavoidable absence of

Bro . Captain Ouchterlony , the W . M ., Bro . Steers presided . The lodge was opened in due and ancient form in the 1 st degree , when a letter was read from ex-Secretary Bro . C . B . Fowler to the W . M ., requesting the lodge to accept a handsomely bound folio Bible for use on the altar of tbe lodge . The W . M . 's answer of acceptance to the same was also read , thanking Bro . Fowler for his handsome and much-prized testimonial . The minutes of the last meeting wero then read ,

approved of , and confirmed . Mr . Bedford , having been balloted for , and elected at a previous meeting , was regularly introduced , and initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry in due and ancient form . Bro . Robinson , Sec , then proposed that the thanks of this lodge be tendered to Bro . Allen , in consideration of the active co-operation given by him in working this lodge for the space of three years as Junior and Senior Warden , and the endeavours he has made to advance the younger

members in Masonic knowledge ; and that this resolution be printed on white satin and sent to Bro . Allen . This proposition was seconded by Bro . D . Nusserwanjee , and carried item , con . The lodge was then passed to the 2 nd degree , and Bros . Stanley , Cowasjee Mendosjee , and Sorabjee Dadabhoy , being found proficient in the 1 st degree , were passed to that of Fellow Craft . The lodge was then raised to the 3 rd degree , when . Bros . Blenkinsopp and Pallonjee Nusserwanjee , after strict

examination , were raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons . The lodge was then lowered to the E . A . degree . No further work remaining , the lodge was closed with prayer at 9 . 45 p . m . We record , with great pleasure , the free and willing manner that the brethren have come forward with their subscriptions for Bro . Fowler ' s testimonial : the sum collected fully comes up to our expectations . The Committee has decided on purchasing a silver tea-service , for which they have forwarded the necessary amount to England .

BENGAL . LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OB TUE KIDDEUPOEE NEW MAKKET , OB THE MAZUC 1 IELLI BAZAAK . The 5 th of December will be long remembered in Calcutta-It is some time since such an imposing spectacle was witnessed . Thousands of spectators were present , European and native . At half past four in the evening the Provincial Grand Master

of Bengal , assisted by the lodges in Calcutta , Howrah , and Dum Dirai , laid the foundation stone of a large European market at Kidderpore . The fraternity mustered very strong . The brethren assembled at Mr . Grey ' s house at Kidderpore , about half an hour before the ceremony . At the hour appointed the procession began to move . The procession having arrived within a proper distance of the appointed lace of ceremony there was a halt . The ranks of

p the brethren opened tbe right and left , the whole of them facing inwards . The Provincial Grand Master passed up the centre , preceded by his Standard and Sword Bearers , the Provincial Grand Officers and brethren following in succession from the rear . The Provincial Grand Master's chair was placed to the East , the District Grand Lodge forming up on the same side . The three other sides of the were filled by private lodges .

square The music continued till the Provincial Grand Master had taken his seat . Prayers were then offered up by the Rev . Bro . F . Mazuchelli , and the inscription on the plate read . The ceremony proceeded by the Provincial Grand Treasurer depositing bis phial of coins in the cavity prepared for it in the stone . The Provincial Grand Master then descended to the stone ,

proved that it was properly adjusted by the plumb , rule , level , and square , which were successively delivered to him by the Provincial Junior Grand Warden , the Provincial Senior Grand Warden , and the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ; after which he received the mallet , and declared the stone truly and well laid with three knocks . The Provincial Grand Wardens then handed the cups of

corn , wine , and oil to the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , who poured thein on the stone .

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