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¦ were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Ex . Comp . Eodda , 3 rd Principal of Chapter Fortitude , which proving unanimous , he was declared a joining member of the chapter . Bro . Bayley , of Lodge No . 189 , was duly accepted , by ballot , as a candidate for exaltation , and having signed the required declaration , he was introduced in ancient form and exalted to the supreme degree of the Holy Eoyal Arch . There being no other business for consideration , the chapter was closed in solemn form , with prayer , at half-past nine o ' clock .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .
METEOPOLITAN . A chapter of the Grand and Elected Knights , K . H ., of the 30 th degree , was held at the Grand East of the Supreme Council , Ludgate-street , London , on Wednesday , the 15 th inst . Present—The 111 . Bro . Dr . H . B . Leeson , M . P . Sov . G . Com . ; 111 . Bro . H . A . Bowyer , Lieut . G . Com . ; 111 . Bros . H . Vernon , Dr . B . H . Kent , Col . H . Clerk , and H . G . Vigne , G . Insp . Gen .
ofthe 33 ° ; 111 . Bros . Hyde Pullen , Sec . Gen . ; Dr . R . H . Goolden , John Barker , R . N . Phillips , of the 32 ° ; IU . Bros . Col . Goddard and Bollant , 31 ° ; Bros . R . Costa , J . Gibbs , R . Spencer , J . How , C . Beaumont , H . Goolden , G . Lambert , W . Blenkin , aud M . Shuttleworth , 30 ° . The chapter having been duly opened , the 111 . P . Sov . stated that in future the names of candidates proposed for advancement must be submitted three
months prior to the chapter meetings , and that sufficient time be given to the members of the chapter to inquire into the eligibility of each name presented . The Treasurer's accounts reported the amount of the funds in the hands of the Supreme Council to be £ 840 . Bro . Shuttleworth , with the permission of the . 111 . P . Sov ., stated that tbe hall and chambers now erecting in Bedford-row , for the use of the Grand Conclave of
Masonic Knights Templar , was advancing to completion , and he attended for the purpose of inviting the Supreme Council to view the same , suggesting that the Council might be induced to hold their meetings in that building . The observations of the 111 . P . Sov ., however , did not hold out any hope they ivould remove from their present location . The names of nine candidates for advancement were submitted , and the following three
Sov . Princes Rose Croix , M . II . Bass , T . C . Price , ancl Lt . C . H . Cox being in attendance , they were balloted for and unanimously approved , and advanced into the degree , the ceremony being most efficiently conducted by the 111 . Bro . Col . Clerk , Bro . Hyde Pullen acting as G . Marshall , and Bro . Gibbs as G . Master of Ceremonies . The chapter having been closed , the brethren gathered around the festive board , Colonel Clerk presiding .
WOOLWICH . —Invicta Chapter of S . P . P . ( Jl . —The first meeting for the season took place at the Masonic Hall , Williamstreet , Woolwich , on Friday , the 16 th inst . There were present—Col . Clerk , S . G . I . G . 33 ° , as M . W . S . ; Capt . Dadson , 30 ° , as Prelate ; Dr . Normandy , 18 ° , as 1 st Gen . ; J . W . Figg , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ancl Sec , as 2 nd Gen . ; Capt . Boyle , 32 ° , as G ~ Marshal ; P . Laird , 18 ° , Treasurer , as Raphael ; Matthew Cooke , 30
° , Org . to Sup . G . Council , Organist ; aud the Ex . brethren George Lambert , 30 ° , Dr : Hughes , 18 ° , and Lyons , 18 ° . The Ex . Bro . Tattershall , of the Vectis Chapter , was the only visitor . The business consisted of admitting to the Order Bros . John Willes , of the Apollo University Lodge , J . B . Thomson , of the Florence Nightingale Lodge , and W . H . B . Beaty , of the St . James's Union Lodgeall of whom were installed Knights of
, the _ Order by Col . Clerk , with his usual precision and clear rendering ofthe most beautiful ceremony in Freemasonry . A ballot was also taken for Capt . M'Laughlin , of the Royal Naval Chapter , which was unanimous in his favour as a joining member . The election for M . W . S . and Treasurer for the ensuing year then took place , resulting in the unanimous election of Capt . Boyle , 32 ° , to the former , and re-election of Bro . Peter Laird
, 18 ° , to the latter office . The business having been concluded , the members adjourned to Bro . De Grey's , the Freemason ' s Tavern , Woolwich , to dinner , over which Col . Clerk presided , and the evening was profitably spent by the discussion of various matters appertaining to Freemasonry , as is the custom in the Invicta Chapter ; and after the interchange of opinions and the careful information given by Col . Clerk , on points attached to the Order , the 111 . brethren separated , well pleased with their rational enjoyment , and charmed by the courtesy and knowledge of the S . G . I . G . who presided .
India.
INDIA .
BOMBAY . ( From our own Correspondent . ) CONCORD LODGE ( NO . 757 ) . —At the regular monthly meeting of this lodge , held on Saturday , the 19 th September , there were present nearly fifty visitors and members . The first business of the evening was the admission to the mysteries and privileges of the Craft of two gentlemen from the outer world .
Two brethren were then passed to the second degree . The ceremonies were conducted by Bro . Alfred King , tbe W . M . of the lodge , in his usual correct and facile manner . The W . M . then rose , and said : —Brethren , I have a very pleasing duty to perform this evening ; I could have wished it in hands more capable of doing justice to it , although it is a subject which speaks for itself . I dare say you all know to what I allude .
Bro . Farnham is now to be considered one of the pillars of Lodge Concord , and his name is to be put on record and handed down as one whose happy disposition and character is such that he has succeeded in gaining the respect and goodwill of every one—Masonically and privately—with whom he has come in contact . I am not going too far in saying Lodge Concord is proud of having had such a Master , and deems herself fortunate .
These words are not flattery , but are the expressions of real feeling towards him ; and are , I trust , but the outspoken thoughts of every member of Lodge Concord . This jewel has been voted to him for the services he has rendered to the lodge , and the inscription on the back but speaks the truth . I will read it to you . [ Inscription read . J And now , Bro . Farnham , I assure you I have not , -since I have been Master , had more
pleasure in anything I havo done than I have now in placingthis jewel on your breast , as an acknowledgment of the services you have rendered to the lodge ; and we hope you will deem it a donation fairly won . May the G . A . O . T . U . see fit , in his mercy , to grant you many long years to wear it . We trust it will always be to you a souvenir of the many happy and profitable hours we have spent together in Lodge Concord , and of the goodwill and brotherly love we hope you have met with . Bro
Secretary , will you please to record the presentation . —Inscription : — " Presented to V . W . Brother the Bev . J . J . Farnham , of Jordan Lodge ( No . 237 ) , P . M ., Prov . G . Chaplain of Bombay , by the members of Concord Lodge ( No . 1059 ) , as a token of their sincere regard and esteem , and to mark the high sense they entertain of his great ability , uniform courtesy , and staunch integrity ; also to testify their gratitude for the efficient , zealousand successful manner in which he presided over them
, as Senior Warden and Acting Master in 1861 , and as W . Master in 1862 . "—The jewel , which is of very chaste design and elegant workmanship , was manufactured by Bro . B . Spencer , of Grea .. Queen-street , London . At the conclusion of the speech of the W . M ., Bro . Farnham rose , and said : —It is no mere form for me to say that I am utterly at a loss to find words wherewith to give expression to the feelings which fill my breast at the
present moment . To say that I heartily thank you , Worshipful Sir , and brethren of Lodge Concord , is hut a poor expression of my feelings . I feel overwhelmed , not only with the sense of your kindness on this present occasion , but with a vivid recollection of the truly brotherly conduct of the brethren of this lodge from the day that- I came amongst you , as a stranger , to the present time . The honour you conferred on me in making
me your Master was in itself a sufficient reward for any amount of labour it might involve . It was an honour I had always aspired to , from the moment that the brethren of the Jordan Lodge first admitted me to the light . of Masonry ; but it was one I little thought would so soon be bestowed upon me . I can conscientiously say that during my period of office I endeavoured to do my duty to tbe best of my ability ; ancl I am very thankful
that my efforts have been so far crowned with success that I have won your approbation . Again thanking you very sincerely , allow me to express a wish that Lodge Concord may long flourish and increase , and may its name ever be characteristic of its proceedings . —The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , the subsequent proceedings of the evening being enlivened by the musical performances of several brethren .
KNIGHTS TEMFLAE . BOMBAY . —Mount Zion Encampment . —A meeting of this encampment was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Friday , the 1 st August , when there were present the following Sir Knights
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Royal Arch.
¦ were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Ex . Comp . Eodda , 3 rd Principal of Chapter Fortitude , which proving unanimous , he was declared a joining member of the chapter . Bro . Bayley , of Lodge No . 189 , was duly accepted , by ballot , as a candidate for exaltation , and having signed the required declaration , he was introduced in ancient form and exalted to the supreme degree of the Holy Eoyal Arch . There being no other business for consideration , the chapter was closed in solemn form , with prayer , at half-past nine o ' clock .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .
METEOPOLITAN . A chapter of the Grand and Elected Knights , K . H ., of the 30 th degree , was held at the Grand East of the Supreme Council , Ludgate-street , London , on Wednesday , the 15 th inst . Present—The 111 . Bro . Dr . H . B . Leeson , M . P . Sov . G . Com . ; 111 . Bro . H . A . Bowyer , Lieut . G . Com . ; 111 . Bros . H . Vernon , Dr . B . H . Kent , Col . H . Clerk , and H . G . Vigne , G . Insp . Gen .
ofthe 33 ° ; 111 . Bros . Hyde Pullen , Sec . Gen . ; Dr . R . H . Goolden , John Barker , R . N . Phillips , of the 32 ° ; IU . Bros . Col . Goddard and Bollant , 31 ° ; Bros . R . Costa , J . Gibbs , R . Spencer , J . How , C . Beaumont , H . Goolden , G . Lambert , W . Blenkin , aud M . Shuttleworth , 30 ° . The chapter having been duly opened , the 111 . P . Sov . stated that in future the names of candidates proposed for advancement must be submitted three
months prior to the chapter meetings , and that sufficient time be given to the members of the chapter to inquire into the eligibility of each name presented . The Treasurer's accounts reported the amount of the funds in the hands of the Supreme Council to be £ 840 . Bro . Shuttleworth , with the permission of the . 111 . P . Sov ., stated that tbe hall and chambers now erecting in Bedford-row , for the use of the Grand Conclave of
Masonic Knights Templar , was advancing to completion , and he attended for the purpose of inviting the Supreme Council to view the same , suggesting that the Council might be induced to hold their meetings in that building . The observations of the 111 . P . Sov ., however , did not hold out any hope they ivould remove from their present location . The names of nine candidates for advancement were submitted , and the following three
Sov . Princes Rose Croix , M . II . Bass , T . C . Price , ancl Lt . C . H . Cox being in attendance , they were balloted for and unanimously approved , and advanced into the degree , the ceremony being most efficiently conducted by the 111 . Bro . Col . Clerk , Bro . Hyde Pullen acting as G . Marshall , and Bro . Gibbs as G . Master of Ceremonies . The chapter having been closed , the brethren gathered around the festive board , Colonel Clerk presiding .
WOOLWICH . —Invicta Chapter of S . P . P . ( Jl . —The first meeting for the season took place at the Masonic Hall , Williamstreet , Woolwich , on Friday , the 16 th inst . There were present—Col . Clerk , S . G . I . G . 33 ° , as M . W . S . ; Capt . Dadson , 30 ° , as Prelate ; Dr . Normandy , 18 ° , as 1 st Gen . ; J . W . Figg , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ancl Sec , as 2 nd Gen . ; Capt . Boyle , 32 ° , as G ~ Marshal ; P . Laird , 18 ° , Treasurer , as Raphael ; Matthew Cooke , 30
° , Org . to Sup . G . Council , Organist ; aud the Ex . brethren George Lambert , 30 ° , Dr : Hughes , 18 ° , and Lyons , 18 ° . The Ex . Bro . Tattershall , of the Vectis Chapter , was the only visitor . The business consisted of admitting to the Order Bros . John Willes , of the Apollo University Lodge , J . B . Thomson , of the Florence Nightingale Lodge , and W . H . B . Beaty , of the St . James's Union Lodgeall of whom were installed Knights of
, the _ Order by Col . Clerk , with his usual precision and clear rendering ofthe most beautiful ceremony in Freemasonry . A ballot was also taken for Capt . M'Laughlin , of the Royal Naval Chapter , which was unanimous in his favour as a joining member . The election for M . W . S . and Treasurer for the ensuing year then took place , resulting in the unanimous election of Capt . Boyle , 32 ° , to the former , and re-election of Bro . Peter Laird
, 18 ° , to the latter office . The business having been concluded , the members adjourned to Bro . De Grey's , the Freemason ' s Tavern , Woolwich , to dinner , over which Col . Clerk presided , and the evening was profitably spent by the discussion of various matters appertaining to Freemasonry , as is the custom in the Invicta Chapter ; and after the interchange of opinions and the careful information given by Col . Clerk , on points attached to the Order , the 111 . brethren separated , well pleased with their rational enjoyment , and charmed by the courtesy and knowledge of the S . G . I . G . who presided .
India.
INDIA .
BOMBAY . ( From our own Correspondent . ) CONCORD LODGE ( NO . 757 ) . —At the regular monthly meeting of this lodge , held on Saturday , the 19 th September , there were present nearly fifty visitors and members . The first business of the evening was the admission to the mysteries and privileges of the Craft of two gentlemen from the outer world .
Two brethren were then passed to the second degree . The ceremonies were conducted by Bro . Alfred King , tbe W . M . of the lodge , in his usual correct and facile manner . The W . M . then rose , and said : —Brethren , I have a very pleasing duty to perform this evening ; I could have wished it in hands more capable of doing justice to it , although it is a subject which speaks for itself . I dare say you all know to what I allude .
Bro . Farnham is now to be considered one of the pillars of Lodge Concord , and his name is to be put on record and handed down as one whose happy disposition and character is such that he has succeeded in gaining the respect and goodwill of every one—Masonically and privately—with whom he has come in contact . I am not going too far in saying Lodge Concord is proud of having had such a Master , and deems herself fortunate .
These words are not flattery , but are the expressions of real feeling towards him ; and are , I trust , but the outspoken thoughts of every member of Lodge Concord . This jewel has been voted to him for the services he has rendered to the lodge , and the inscription on the back but speaks the truth . I will read it to you . [ Inscription read . J And now , Bro . Farnham , I assure you I have not , -since I have been Master , had more
pleasure in anything I havo done than I have now in placingthis jewel on your breast , as an acknowledgment of the services you have rendered to the lodge ; and we hope you will deem it a donation fairly won . May the G . A . O . T . U . see fit , in his mercy , to grant you many long years to wear it . We trust it will always be to you a souvenir of the many happy and profitable hours we have spent together in Lodge Concord , and of the goodwill and brotherly love we hope you have met with . Bro
Secretary , will you please to record the presentation . —Inscription : — " Presented to V . W . Brother the Bev . J . J . Farnham , of Jordan Lodge ( No . 237 ) , P . M ., Prov . G . Chaplain of Bombay , by the members of Concord Lodge ( No . 1059 ) , as a token of their sincere regard and esteem , and to mark the high sense they entertain of his great ability , uniform courtesy , and staunch integrity ; also to testify their gratitude for the efficient , zealousand successful manner in which he presided over them
, as Senior Warden and Acting Master in 1861 , and as W . Master in 1862 . "—The jewel , which is of very chaste design and elegant workmanship , was manufactured by Bro . B . Spencer , of Grea .. Queen-street , London . At the conclusion of the speech of the W . M ., Bro . Farnham rose , and said : —It is no mere form for me to say that I am utterly at a loss to find words wherewith to give expression to the feelings which fill my breast at the
present moment . To say that I heartily thank you , Worshipful Sir , and brethren of Lodge Concord , is hut a poor expression of my feelings . I feel overwhelmed , not only with the sense of your kindness on this present occasion , but with a vivid recollection of the truly brotherly conduct of the brethren of this lodge from the day that- I came amongst you , as a stranger , to the present time . The honour you conferred on me in making
me your Master was in itself a sufficient reward for any amount of labour it might involve . It was an honour I had always aspired to , from the moment that the brethren of the Jordan Lodge first admitted me to the light . of Masonry ; but it was one I little thought would so soon be bestowed upon me . I can conscientiously say that during my period of office I endeavoured to do my duty to tbe best of my ability ; ancl I am very thankful
that my efforts have been so far crowned with success that I have won your approbation . Again thanking you very sincerely , allow me to express a wish that Lodge Concord may long flourish and increase , and may its name ever be characteristic of its proceedings . —The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , the subsequent proceedings of the evening being enlivened by the musical performances of several brethren .
KNIGHTS TEMFLAE . BOMBAY . —Mount Zion Encampment . —A meeting of this encampment was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Friday , the 1 st August , when there were present the following Sir Knights