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Provincial.
MONMOUTHSHIRE . PONTVPOOI , —Kennard Lodge ( No . 1258 ) . —The usual monthly meeting took place at the splendid New Hall , Hig h Street , Pontypool , on Monday last , and was very well attended . The W . M ., Bro . Kennard , was in the chair . The minutes of the last meeting having been read ancl confirmed , the Secretary reported that the R . AV . the Prov . G . M . had kindly sanctioned in
writing the proposed alteration in the day of meeting from the 3 rd to the last Monday in the month . The ballot took place , and Bro . Griffiths , of Pontypool , who was initiated in the lodge 1098 , was unanimously admitted as a subscribing member . Bro . Feather being in attendance , was examined in open lodge ¦ as to the progress he had made as an Entered Apprenticed Freemason ; and bis answers proving satisfactory , that brother ¦ retired , when the lodge was opened in the 2 nd Degree , and Bro .
Feather passed to the degree of F . C . The ceremony being most ably rendered by the AV . M . P . M . Oliver kindly gave the lecture on " The Second Tracing Board , which was listed to with much attention . The lodge was then closed down , when the AV . M . stated that the time had arrived for tbe brethren to elect bis successor , and he gave a faithful resume of the 's proceedings limenting his officersone and allfor
year , comp , , their verj kind exertions and fixithful attendance to their onerous and arduous duties . Two Scrutiners were then appointed , viz ., Bros . P . M . Oliver , and P . M . Danes , and the brethren having all voted , the Scrutiners reported there were 29 votes for the S . AV . Bro . Griffiths , aud one for the AV . M . Bro . Kennard ; and
the AV . M . declared Bro . Griffiths duly elected AV . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Griffiths returned his most sincere thanks to tbe brethren present for the handsome compliment paid him , and he said ho hardly knew how to follow in the steps of the two eminent Masters that had preceded him , namely , Bro . Thomas , and Bro . Kennard , but he hoped their mantle would fall on his shoulders , and that the officers he should select would give universal satisfaction . The Installation meeting was fixed
to come off on the last Monday in June , and the Secretary was instructed to invite P . M . Bartholomew Thomas to perform the Installation ceremony . A Dinner Committee was appointecl to make all necessary arrangements for the Banquet , and all other preliminaries were left to the AA' . M . Elect , and the Secretary . The brethren then proceeded to elect a Trecsurer , and Bro . ¦ Greenway received tbe appointment . Bro . Greenway , said be •did not know anything of the duties he had to perform ; but if
had to give bail he should ask Bro . Kennard , the W . M ., to become a surety for him . The W . M . graciously replied he should be most happy to stand sponsor for the Treasurer . A vote of thanks was then awarded to the retiring Treasurer , Bro . E . Prosser , who returned his best thanks for the compliment . The present Tyler , Bro . Ellis was unanimously re-elected . It was then proposed by Bro . Greenway , seconded by the S . W ., and carried , that a P . M . ' s Jewel be purchased out of the funds
of the lodge , and presented to the retiring W . M . as a small token of respect and gratitude of the brethren to that worthy brother . Bro . Kennard signified his intention to receive such a jewel with great pleasure . The lodge was then closed at 7 . 30 .
India.
INDIA .
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF BENGAL . At an Especial Meeting ofthe District Grand Lodge of Bengal , held at Dum-Dum , on Saturday , the 25 th March , for the purpose of Consecrating the new Lodge "Sandeman . " Present : — -RW . Bro . H . H . Locke , Deputy District Grand Master in the chair ; W . Bro . Lieut . -Col . J . M . Campbell , as Deputy District Grand Master ; AV . Bro . G . I-I . Daly , Past Deputy District Grand Master : ami BrosColBFordDGSAV AVBFarr
. . . . .... ; . . , D . G . J . AV . ; J . H . Linton , D . G . Treas . ; Capt . AV . G . Murray , D . G . Sec ; Major G . B . Fenwick , G . D . S . D . ; H . B . Lewi ' s , D . G . J . D . ; Capt . G . G . Nelson , D . G . Superintendent ; of Works ; AV . 0 . Allender , D . G . Dir . of Cers . ; VV . B . Mactavisb , Asst . D . G . Dir . of Cers . ; C . H , Compton , D . G . Organist ; J . Lindley , D . G . Pursuivant ; T . H . Henty , D . G . Steward ; AVor . Bro . AV . F . Westfield , Bro . AV . Smith , and AVor . Bro . 0 . B . Andrews , as D . G . Stewards ; Bro . G . Alexander , D . G . Tyler .
p The following lodges were represented : — " Industry and Perseverances , No . 109 " ; " True Friendship , No . 218 "; "Humility with Fortitude , No . 229 " ; " Marine , No . 232 " ; "Courage with Humanity , No . 392 " ; " St . John , No . 486 "; " Excelsior , No . 825 " ; "St . Luke , No . 848 "; "Temperance and Benevolence , No . 1160 "; and "Sandeman" lodge . The lodge was opened inform at 6 . 45 p . m .
The District Grand Master informed the Deputy District Grand Master presiding , that several brethren ( naming them ) having been desirous of forming a new lodge , had submitted the usual petition to the M . W . the Grand Master of England for a Warrant of Constitution , and had received a provisioned Warrant from the District Grand Master , authorising them to form a . lodge , under the style and title of the " Sandeman "Lodge , meeting at Dum-Dumon the 1 st Saturday of every monthand
, , that the business of the evening was the consecration of the new lodge . The District Graud Secretary read the District Grand Master ' s provisional Warrant . The Deputy District Grand Master presiding addressed the brethren of the new lodge " Sandeman " : — " Brethren , —If you are still minded to proceed with the intentions set forth iu your petition , which has just been read , on
the conditions specified in the District Grand Master ' s provisional Warrant , you will signify the same in the manner usual among Masons . The assent was signified . " I havo further to enquire of you whether you approve of the brethren named in the Warrant as your Officers . The assent was signified . 6 ^ The Deputy District Grand Master presiding invoked a blessing
from the Most High . " With thoughts duly chastened by humility , we , who are but dust and ashes , presume oh God to invoke Thy fearful and majestic Presence . Deign to come unto us , to sanctify and bless us . Illumine the Brotherhood with Thy special Grace , and shed in their hearts the love of Thy uame , that this Lodge rendered thus awfully sacred , may become a place pure , just and holy , fit for Divine wisdom and worthy of Divine favour . "S . M . I . B .
The prayer of consecration was then given . " Almighty God , Great Architect of the Universe , Creator of all things , Judge of all men , look down , we pray Thee , with favour and mercy upon the work which we have in band . We desire , oh , God , to consecrate this lodge to Thy honour and ourselves to Thy service , that united by the holy tie of Brotherhood we may walk worthily as Thy children to our lives' end . Accept the homage of our grateful hearts , which we thus
symbolize by pouring before Thee earth's choicest gifts , the Corn of abundance , the Oil of gladness , and the AVine which strengthened ! man ' s heart . " By Thy favour may this lodge long endure and flourish , happy , united , free , as a living Temple not made with bands , devoted to Thy service , built up to Thy glory and protected by Thy Almighty power . " —S . M . I . B . The Deputy District Grand Master presiding constituted the
lodge as follows : — " My good and worthy Brethren , —By virtue of the authority committed to me by the District Grand Master of Bengal , I hereby constitute and form you into a lodge of free and accepted Masons under the style , title , and designation of the " Sandeman" Lodge . I authorize and empower you to meet and aet as a regular lodge , pending tho com munication of the further pleasure of the M . AV . tbe Grand Master or the District Grand
Master of this Province , and to practice the rites and ceremonies of our Order according to our ancient landmarks and the constitutions of the Craft . " May God be with you always . " AV , Bro . Col . Campbell presented tbe AV . M . elect ( W . Bro . I . L . Taylor , ) to the Deputy District Grand Master presiding , who enquired of the brethren of Lodge "Sandeman" whether they consented to receive him as their first Master . On their assent being signified , he delivered to him the AVarrant and instruments of office , invested him with the Master ' s collar , placed him in the Eastern Chair with these words : *—
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Provincial.
MONMOUTHSHIRE . PONTVPOOI , —Kennard Lodge ( No . 1258 ) . —The usual monthly meeting took place at the splendid New Hall , Hig h Street , Pontypool , on Monday last , and was very well attended . The W . M ., Bro . Kennard , was in the chair . The minutes of the last meeting having been read ancl confirmed , the Secretary reported that the R . AV . the Prov . G . M . had kindly sanctioned in
writing the proposed alteration in the day of meeting from the 3 rd to the last Monday in the month . The ballot took place , and Bro . Griffiths , of Pontypool , who was initiated in the lodge 1098 , was unanimously admitted as a subscribing member . Bro . Feather being in attendance , was examined in open lodge ¦ as to the progress he had made as an Entered Apprenticed Freemason ; and bis answers proving satisfactory , that brother ¦ retired , when the lodge was opened in the 2 nd Degree , and Bro .
Feather passed to the degree of F . C . The ceremony being most ably rendered by the AV . M . P . M . Oliver kindly gave the lecture on " The Second Tracing Board , which was listed to with much attention . The lodge was then closed down , when the AV . M . stated that the time had arrived for tbe brethren to elect bis successor , and he gave a faithful resume of the 's proceedings limenting his officersone and allfor
year , comp , , their verj kind exertions and fixithful attendance to their onerous and arduous duties . Two Scrutiners were then appointed , viz ., Bros . P . M . Oliver , and P . M . Danes , and the brethren having all voted , the Scrutiners reported there were 29 votes for the S . AV . Bro . Griffiths , aud one for the AV . M . Bro . Kennard ; and
the AV . M . declared Bro . Griffiths duly elected AV . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Griffiths returned his most sincere thanks to tbe brethren present for the handsome compliment paid him , and he said ho hardly knew how to follow in the steps of the two eminent Masters that had preceded him , namely , Bro . Thomas , and Bro . Kennard , but he hoped their mantle would fall on his shoulders , and that the officers he should select would give universal satisfaction . The Installation meeting was fixed
to come off on the last Monday in June , and the Secretary was instructed to invite P . M . Bartholomew Thomas to perform the Installation ceremony . A Dinner Committee was appointecl to make all necessary arrangements for the Banquet , and all other preliminaries were left to the AA' . M . Elect , and the Secretary . The brethren then proceeded to elect a Trecsurer , and Bro . ¦ Greenway received tbe appointment . Bro . Greenway , said be •did not know anything of the duties he had to perform ; but if
had to give bail he should ask Bro . Kennard , the W . M ., to become a surety for him . The W . M . graciously replied he should be most happy to stand sponsor for the Treasurer . A vote of thanks was then awarded to the retiring Treasurer , Bro . E . Prosser , who returned his best thanks for the compliment . The present Tyler , Bro . Ellis was unanimously re-elected . It was then proposed by Bro . Greenway , seconded by the S . W ., and carried , that a P . M . ' s Jewel be purchased out of the funds
of the lodge , and presented to the retiring W . M . as a small token of respect and gratitude of the brethren to that worthy brother . Bro . Kennard signified his intention to receive such a jewel with great pleasure . The lodge was then closed at 7 . 30 .
India.
INDIA .
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF BENGAL . At an Especial Meeting ofthe District Grand Lodge of Bengal , held at Dum-Dum , on Saturday , the 25 th March , for the purpose of Consecrating the new Lodge "Sandeman . " Present : — -RW . Bro . H . H . Locke , Deputy District Grand Master in the chair ; W . Bro . Lieut . -Col . J . M . Campbell , as Deputy District Grand Master ; AV . Bro . G . I-I . Daly , Past Deputy District Grand Master : ami BrosColBFordDGSAV AVBFarr
. . . . .... ; . . , D . G . J . AV . ; J . H . Linton , D . G . Treas . ; Capt . AV . G . Murray , D . G . Sec ; Major G . B . Fenwick , G . D . S . D . ; H . B . Lewi ' s , D . G . J . D . ; Capt . G . G . Nelson , D . G . Superintendent ; of Works ; AV . 0 . Allender , D . G . Dir . of Cers . ; VV . B . Mactavisb , Asst . D . G . Dir . of Cers . ; C . H , Compton , D . G . Organist ; J . Lindley , D . G . Pursuivant ; T . H . Henty , D . G . Steward ; AVor . Bro . AV . F . Westfield , Bro . AV . Smith , and AVor . Bro . 0 . B . Andrews , as D . G . Stewards ; Bro . G . Alexander , D . G . Tyler .
p The following lodges were represented : — " Industry and Perseverances , No . 109 " ; " True Friendship , No . 218 "; "Humility with Fortitude , No . 229 " ; " Marine , No . 232 " ; "Courage with Humanity , No . 392 " ; " St . John , No . 486 "; " Excelsior , No . 825 " ; "St . Luke , No . 848 "; "Temperance and Benevolence , No . 1160 "; and "Sandeman" lodge . The lodge was opened inform at 6 . 45 p . m .
The District Grand Master informed the Deputy District Grand Master presiding , that several brethren ( naming them ) having been desirous of forming a new lodge , had submitted the usual petition to the M . W . the Grand Master of England for a Warrant of Constitution , and had received a provisioned Warrant from the District Grand Master , authorising them to form a . lodge , under the style and title of the " Sandeman "Lodge , meeting at Dum-Dumon the 1 st Saturday of every monthand
, , that the business of the evening was the consecration of the new lodge . The District Graud Secretary read the District Grand Master ' s provisional Warrant . The Deputy District Grand Master presiding addressed the brethren of the new lodge " Sandeman " : — " Brethren , —If you are still minded to proceed with the intentions set forth iu your petition , which has just been read , on
the conditions specified in the District Grand Master ' s provisional Warrant , you will signify the same in the manner usual among Masons . The assent was signified . " I havo further to enquire of you whether you approve of the brethren named in the Warrant as your Officers . The assent was signified . 6 ^ The Deputy District Grand Master presiding invoked a blessing
from the Most High . " With thoughts duly chastened by humility , we , who are but dust and ashes , presume oh God to invoke Thy fearful and majestic Presence . Deign to come unto us , to sanctify and bless us . Illumine the Brotherhood with Thy special Grace , and shed in their hearts the love of Thy uame , that this Lodge rendered thus awfully sacred , may become a place pure , just and holy , fit for Divine wisdom and worthy of Divine favour . "S . M . I . B .
The prayer of consecration was then given . " Almighty God , Great Architect of the Universe , Creator of all things , Judge of all men , look down , we pray Thee , with favour and mercy upon the work which we have in band . We desire , oh , God , to consecrate this lodge to Thy honour and ourselves to Thy service , that united by the holy tie of Brotherhood we may walk worthily as Thy children to our lives' end . Accept the homage of our grateful hearts , which we thus
symbolize by pouring before Thee earth's choicest gifts , the Corn of abundance , the Oil of gladness , and the AVine which strengthened ! man ' s heart . " By Thy favour may this lodge long endure and flourish , happy , united , free , as a living Temple not made with bands , devoted to Thy service , built up to Thy glory and protected by Thy Almighty power . " —S . M . I . B . The Deputy District Grand Master presiding constituted the
lodge as follows : — " My good and worthy Brethren , —By virtue of the authority committed to me by the District Grand Master of Bengal , I hereby constitute and form you into a lodge of free and accepted Masons under the style , title , and designation of the " Sandeman" Lodge . I authorize and empower you to meet and aet as a regular lodge , pending tho com munication of the further pleasure of the M . AV . tbe Grand Master or the District Grand
Master of this Province , and to practice the rites and ceremonies of our Order according to our ancient landmarks and the constitutions of the Craft . " May God be with you always . " AV , Bro . Col . Campbell presented tbe AV . M . elect ( W . Bro . I . L . Taylor , ) to the Deputy District Grand Master presiding , who enquired of the brethren of Lodge "Sandeman" whether they consented to receive him as their first Master . On their assent being signified , he delivered to him the AVarrant and instruments of office , invested him with the Master ' s collar , placed him in the Eastern Chair with these words : *—