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you all the happiness you have so generously wished me . At half-past twelve the final toast was given , and the brethren separated . UMBALLA . LODOE Cn . utiTT . —The members of Lodge Charity met . for the second time , since tbe repairs of their Hall , on Tuesday , the
4 th of October . All tho members were not present , many being still at Simla and other hill stations , like onr excellent friend the Grand Secretary , whom , as he passes through this station on his road to Calcutta , we hope to see among us . The lodge was openeel in due form at half-past eight p . m ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Senior Warden informed the lodge , as President of the Board of AA ' orksthat the repairs of the rooms had cost lis . 1117-9-10
, , , and that all expenses hael been paid except to the amount of about 20 Rs . The Worshipful Master mentioned that a robbery of one the durrees belonging to the refreshment-room had taken place , through the carelessness of tho chokedar . The cantonment magistrate had administered the nominal fine of two rupees , and he ( the W . M . ) was compelled , though the man was an old servant , to direct his dismissal . There being no work before the lodge , ifc was closed in peace ar . d brotherly love at
nine p . m . The brethren then adjourned to tho refreshment room , where supper bad been prepared . Bro . Quigley , of Lodge Himalayan Brotherhood , came as a visitor ; and for supper , two non-Masons joined in the conviviality of the evening . All went off well , and every one seemed to enjoy himself . Bro . llundy , late of the Benares Lodge , sang one or two good songs ; and so did Bro . Quigley , who was greatly applauded , although , as stated by him , his object hael been to show tire brethren that he could not sing .
CALCUTTA . LODGE SAIXT JOILX ( NO . ' 1 SG , E . C . )—A regular meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , No . 48 , Cossitollab , on Friday , the Gth September . Present—Bros . E . W . Pittar , AV . M . ; John William Brown , D . Prov . G . AI . of Bengal and P . M . ofthe lodge ; D . Frank Powell , P . M . ; M'AIpine , as S . W . ; Rosoman , as J . W . ; Wright , as S . D . ; George Chisholm , J . I . ) . ;
Baxter , Sec . and Treas . Bros . AV . Swinhoe , A . !! . Andrews , and Dr . A . Tt . Hall were elected joining members of the lodge . The two latter were accepted by ballot . With regard to Bro . Swinhoe , Bro . Brown said that , before the ballot was proceeded with , he would tell the congregated members that Bro , Swinlioe was a Lewis , the son of one of the earliest Past Masters of the lodge , who governed the lodge to the entire satisfaction of the then members . Having been a year out of
office , was again re-elected to the chair of the glorious Solomon , and died in the days of his Mastership . A funeral lodge was opened iu Old Post-office-street , aud our Past Master ' s remains were interred in solemn form . The lodge , after thc ceremony , -was closed in a retired part of the cemetery . Bro . Brown , therefore , proposed that Bro . Swinhoe be elected a joining member by acclamation . The motion was seconded by the AA . M . and adopted by the lodge . Bro . Fenn , S . \ A . of the lodge ,
was , on the motion of Bro . Brown , elected an honorary member . The following gentlemen , duly accepted by ballot , were initiated : —Lieutenant W . Hopkinson , William F . F . Collingwood . Bro . Moffet was passed by Bro . Brown .
China.
CHINA .
SHANGHAI . NOHTHEKX LODGE OE CHINA . —( NO . 570 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge took place on the 11 th October , at tho ' Masonic Hall . Present—Bros . Gould , W . M . ; Duulop , P . M . ; Nutt , S . W . ; Markham , S . W . ; Johnston , Sec ; Parker , acting S . D . ; Spencer , acting J . D . ; Wallace , I . G . ; Lloyd , Jamieson , Tibhald , Lawi-anec , Cann , Alabaster , Clark ,
Algnier , Wright , Jones , Walkingshaw , Over . veg , Rodriquez , Mofiitt , Lamprey , and Jebb . Visitors—Bros . Myburgh , Cannongate , Kilwinning ; Seamen , Talbot , Traph , Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 501 ); C ' out . ts , 12 G ; Blanchard , Ancient Landmark ; Martin , St . John ( No . 1 ) 0 ) , Sunderland ; Henderson Abram ( No . 20 ) , New York . The W . M . said that , before entering upon the business of the evening , he bad a very pleasant duty to perform , which was the presentation of a P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . L . G .
China.
Duulop . The AV . M . having reviewed at same length the Masonic career of this brother , concluded by reading the following inscription : — "Presented to Brother Frederick Grant Dunlop , P . M ., by the brethren of the Northern Loelge of China ( No . 570 ) , in token of their esteem , and to mark their appreciation of the many valuable services rendered by him whilst filling the respective offices of Secretary , Warden , and Worshipful Master . Shanghai , 11 th April , 18 G 3 . " Bro . Dunlop having replied in a
few well chosen words the business of the evening was proceeded with . Bros . Walkingshaw and C Treasure Jones were passed to the 2 nd degree , and Bros . Lampvey , G 7 th Regiment , Moffitt , G 7 th Regiment , and Vignicr , raised to tho degree of M . M . Two candidates were proposed for joining . The Prov . G . M ., Bro . Mercer , was a visitor to this lodge on the 20 th September , a special lodge of emergency having been summoned to receive him , and congratulated the members on the excellent working which took place .
Masonic Festivities.
MASONIC FESTIVITIES .
YOEKSHIEE ( AVEST ) . Bu . uiroi'n . —LODGE OF HAIVMOXY ( NO . 600 ) . The brethren of this lodge celebrated their" ninth , annual soiree and ball on lYid .-vy , the 9 bh inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Salem-sfcrcofc , Bradford , under fclie presidency of their AA orsbipful Master , Bro . J . Dewhirsb .
The ball-room was fitted up in the most elegant style for tiro occasion , and decorated with festoons and wreaths of flowers and evergreens . Having obtained a dispensation for the purpose from the Eight Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Bent-ley Shaw , the brethren assembled in full
Masonic costume , and with their fair partners commenced dancing shortly after eight o ' clock in the evening , and continued until eleven , when thc whole of the company , about eighty in number , adjourned to supper in the adjoining refreshment-room , when the tables were spread with the choicest viands ofthe season . The good things
of this life having been discussed , aud ample justice done to them , the AVorshipful Master proposed " The Health , of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , " and the toast was received , with all due honours ; after which , Bro . LTnna , the Senior Past Master , proposed the toast in honour of thc ladies , "Our wives , daughters , and
sweethearts , " which was responded to in very graceful , humorous , and complimentary terms by Bro . Peel , th e Senior Warden .
Dancing was then resumed until two o ' clock , when the company separated , congratulating each other upon the pleasant evening they had passed , and especially the AVorshipful Master and Bro . John "Ward , Past Master , upon the admirable arrangements made by them for the entertainment of so large an assembly .
Bro . T . Johnson , Past Master , officiated as Master of tho Ceremonies , and contributed in no small degree to thc pleasures of the evening . Amongst the guests were Bros . A . Hunter , "VOL ; M . Pinocles , P . M . of thc Lodge of Hope ( No . 302 ); J . Dodd , AV . M ., and Dr . Shillito , S . AV . of the Shakespeare Lodgo ( No . 1 , 018 ) , Bradford .
By the kind permission of the AV . M ., the decorations of the room were allowed to remain until the Monday evening following , when a largo party of juveniles belonging to the members of the Craft assembled therein anel held their soiree under the superintendence of their parents and friends . The evening was passed right merrily , the children being entertained with music and dancing , and a variety of pleasing and innocent games .
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India.
you all the happiness you have so generously wished me . At half-past twelve the final toast was given , and the brethren separated . UMBALLA . LODOE Cn . utiTT . —The members of Lodge Charity met . for the second time , since tbe repairs of their Hall , on Tuesday , the
4 th of October . All tho members were not present , many being still at Simla and other hill stations , like onr excellent friend the Grand Secretary , whom , as he passes through this station on his road to Calcutta , we hope to see among us . The lodge was openeel in due form at half-past eight p . m ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Senior Warden informed the lodge , as President of the Board of AA ' orksthat the repairs of the rooms had cost lis . 1117-9-10
, , , and that all expenses hael been paid except to the amount of about 20 Rs . The Worshipful Master mentioned that a robbery of one the durrees belonging to the refreshment-room had taken place , through the carelessness of tho chokedar . The cantonment magistrate had administered the nominal fine of two rupees , and he ( the W . M . ) was compelled , though the man was an old servant , to direct his dismissal . There being no work before the lodge , ifc was closed in peace ar . d brotherly love at
nine p . m . The brethren then adjourned to tho refreshment room , where supper bad been prepared . Bro . Quigley , of Lodge Himalayan Brotherhood , came as a visitor ; and for supper , two non-Masons joined in the conviviality of the evening . All went off well , and every one seemed to enjoy himself . Bro . llundy , late of the Benares Lodge , sang one or two good songs ; and so did Bro . Quigley , who was greatly applauded , although , as stated by him , his object hael been to show tire brethren that he could not sing .
CALCUTTA . LODGE SAIXT JOILX ( NO . ' 1 SG , E . C . )—A regular meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , No . 48 , Cossitollab , on Friday , the Gth September . Present—Bros . E . W . Pittar , AV . M . ; John William Brown , D . Prov . G . AI . of Bengal and P . M . ofthe lodge ; D . Frank Powell , P . M . ; M'AIpine , as S . W . ; Rosoman , as J . W . ; Wright , as S . D . ; George Chisholm , J . I . ) . ;
Baxter , Sec . and Treas . Bros . AV . Swinhoe , A . !! . Andrews , and Dr . A . Tt . Hall were elected joining members of the lodge . The two latter were accepted by ballot . With regard to Bro . Swinhoe , Bro . Brown said that , before the ballot was proceeded with , he would tell the congregated members that Bro , Swinlioe was a Lewis , the son of one of the earliest Past Masters of the lodge , who governed the lodge to the entire satisfaction of the then members . Having been a year out of
office , was again re-elected to the chair of the glorious Solomon , and died in the days of his Mastership . A funeral lodge was opened iu Old Post-office-street , aud our Past Master ' s remains were interred in solemn form . The lodge , after thc ceremony , -was closed in a retired part of the cemetery . Bro . Brown , therefore , proposed that Bro . Swinhoe be elected a joining member by acclamation . The motion was seconded by the AA . M . and adopted by the lodge . Bro . Fenn , S . \ A . of the lodge ,
was , on the motion of Bro . Brown , elected an honorary member . The following gentlemen , duly accepted by ballot , were initiated : —Lieutenant W . Hopkinson , William F . F . Collingwood . Bro . Moffet was passed by Bro . Brown .
China.
CHINA .
SHANGHAI . NOHTHEKX LODGE OE CHINA . —( NO . 570 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge took place on the 11 th October , at tho ' Masonic Hall . Present—Bros . Gould , W . M . ; Duulop , P . M . ; Nutt , S . W . ; Markham , S . W . ; Johnston , Sec ; Parker , acting S . D . ; Spencer , acting J . D . ; Wallace , I . G . ; Lloyd , Jamieson , Tibhald , Lawi-anec , Cann , Alabaster , Clark ,
Algnier , Wright , Jones , Walkingshaw , Over . veg , Rodriquez , Mofiitt , Lamprey , and Jebb . Visitors—Bros . Myburgh , Cannongate , Kilwinning ; Seamen , Talbot , Traph , Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 501 ); C ' out . ts , 12 G ; Blanchard , Ancient Landmark ; Martin , St . John ( No . 1 ) 0 ) , Sunderland ; Henderson Abram ( No . 20 ) , New York . The W . M . said that , before entering upon the business of the evening , he bad a very pleasant duty to perform , which was the presentation of a P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . L . G .
China.
Duulop . The AV . M . having reviewed at same length the Masonic career of this brother , concluded by reading the following inscription : — "Presented to Brother Frederick Grant Dunlop , P . M ., by the brethren of the Northern Loelge of China ( No . 570 ) , in token of their esteem , and to mark their appreciation of the many valuable services rendered by him whilst filling the respective offices of Secretary , Warden , and Worshipful Master . Shanghai , 11 th April , 18 G 3 . " Bro . Dunlop having replied in a
few well chosen words the business of the evening was proceeded with . Bros . Walkingshaw and C Treasure Jones were passed to the 2 nd degree , and Bros . Lampvey , G 7 th Regiment , Moffitt , G 7 th Regiment , and Vignicr , raised to tho degree of M . M . Two candidates were proposed for joining . The Prov . G . M ., Bro . Mercer , was a visitor to this lodge on the 20 th September , a special lodge of emergency having been summoned to receive him , and congratulated the members on the excellent working which took place .
Masonic Festivities.
MASONIC FESTIVITIES .
YOEKSHIEE ( AVEST ) . Bu . uiroi'n . —LODGE OF HAIVMOXY ( NO . 600 ) . The brethren of this lodge celebrated their" ninth , annual soiree and ball on lYid .-vy , the 9 bh inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Salem-sfcrcofc , Bradford , under fclie presidency of their AA orsbipful Master , Bro . J . Dewhirsb .
The ball-room was fitted up in the most elegant style for tiro occasion , and decorated with festoons and wreaths of flowers and evergreens . Having obtained a dispensation for the purpose from the Eight Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Bent-ley Shaw , the brethren assembled in full
Masonic costume , and with their fair partners commenced dancing shortly after eight o ' clock in the evening , and continued until eleven , when thc whole of the company , about eighty in number , adjourned to supper in the adjoining refreshment-room , when the tables were spread with the choicest viands ofthe season . The good things
of this life having been discussed , aud ample justice done to them , the AVorshipful Master proposed " The Health , of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , " and the toast was received , with all due honours ; after which , Bro . LTnna , the Senior Past Master , proposed the toast in honour of thc ladies , "Our wives , daughters , and
sweethearts , " which was responded to in very graceful , humorous , and complimentary terms by Bro . Peel , th e Senior Warden .
Dancing was then resumed until two o ' clock , when the company separated , congratulating each other upon the pleasant evening they had passed , and especially the AVorshipful Master and Bro . John "Ward , Past Master , upon the admirable arrangements made by them for the entertainment of so large an assembly .
Bro . T . Johnson , Past Master , officiated as Master of tho Ceremonies , and contributed in no small degree to thc pleasures of the evening . Amongst the guests were Bros . A . Hunter , "VOL ; M . Pinocles , P . M . of thc Lodge of Hope ( No . 302 ); J . Dodd , AV . M ., and Dr . Shillito , S . AV . of the Shakespeare Lodgo ( No . 1 , 018 ) , Bradford .
By the kind permission of the AV . M ., the decorations of the room were allowed to remain until the Monday evening following , when a largo party of juveniles belonging to the members of the Craft assembled therein anel held their soiree under the superintendence of their parents and friends . The evening was passed right merrily , the children being entertained with music and dancing , and a variety of pleasing and innocent games .