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the exception of those who were unable on account of sickness or other causes ) attended , and at about 6 p . m . the Provincial Grand Loelge was openeel in the first degree , iu ample form , by tho Right AVorshipful the Provincial Grand Alaster of AVestern India , with temporary office-bearers . The Provincial Grand Lodge was afterwards opened in the second and third degrees . The summons above referred to having been read , the Right AVorshipful the Provincial Grand Alaster proceeded to address the brethren , stating briefly the circumstances under which lie had been appointed to the high and important office he had now the honour to hold .
The officiating Secretary then read at length Right AVorshipful Henry Alorland ' s Commission from the Grcml Loelge of Scotland , as Provincial Grand Master for the AA estern Provinces of British India , including the Island of Ceylon and all the territories subordinate to or in political and friendly relation with , the British presidency of Bombay , after which the ceremony of the installation of officers was proceeded with as follows : — R . AV . Bro . Mackintosh Balfour , Depute P . G . AI . elect . R . AV .
Bro . Cursetjee Rustomjee Cama , Substitute P . G . AI ., having advanced to the altar , the R . AA . the Provincial Grand Alaster addressed them in the usual form , after which the officiating Secretary read the charges and regulations of thc Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland , to which having assented , they were obligated in tbe usual manner , invested with the insignia of their offices and their commissions presented to tbemhaving returnee ! thanks to tho R . AV . the Provincial Grand
, Master for the honour conferred upon them , they were conducted to their respective seats on the dais . R . AA . Bro . B . H . Alathew , Senior P . G . AVarden elect . R . AV . Bro . Hamilton Maxwell , Junior P . G . AA'arden elect , having advanced to the altar , after being obligated , were invested with the insignia of their offices under the usual addresses , and their Commissions presented to them . The remaining officers as follows ( with the exception of those
who were absent ) were afterwards only invested with the insignia of their several offices with the usual addresses : — W . Bro . Al . C . Murzban Prov . Grand Treasurer . „ John Cleary Prov . Grand Secretary . „ S . A . Glidelon Prov . Grand Clerk . „ Rev . AV . H . Harrmr Prov . Grand Chaplain . „ R . L . King Prov . Grand Sen . Deacon . „ Donald Robertson Prov . Grand Jun . Deacon . „ J . D . Wadia Prov . Grancl Architect . .. G . B . Thomson Prov . Grand Jeweller . . __ .. —
,, „ — . „ John Connon Prov . Grand Bible Bearer . „ Jehangteer Goostadjee Prov . Grand Z . A . Bearer . „ J . H . Irvine Prov . Grand Dir . of Cer . „ A . J . Kinloch Prov . Grand Bard . „ A . F . Shepherd Prov . Grand Sword Bearer . „ E . A . Lessignol Prov . Grand Dir . of Alusic . „ C AV . Cayzer President of P . G . Stewards . Darashaw DReporter ProvGrand Steward
„ . . . „ Nowrojee Alanockjee AA adia Prov . Grand Steward . „ Charles Matthews Prov . Grand 1 st Marshal . „ W . B . Johnston Prov . Grand 2 nd Marshal . „ John Green Prov . Grand Inner Guard . The Provincial Grand Alaster having addressed a few congratulatory remarks expressive of his confidence in the hearty cooperation of a Provincial Grand Loelge in tbe furtherance and advancement of Alasonry in the provinceand having exhorted
, all to use their best endeavours and zeal in the performance of their respective duties , the ceremony of installation was concluded with solemn prayer by the AVorshipful the Provincial Grand Chaplain . Read a letter from Right AVorshipful Bro . the Hou . James Gibbs , District Grand Master of Bombay under England , to tho Provincial Grand Master , explaining an omission that had occurred in not inviting tho Provincial Grand Lodge to the last
Communication of the District Grand Lodge , which the Provincial Grand Alaster intimated his intention of personally responding to . After discussing several subjects of Alasonic interest , the Provincial Grand Lodge having been lowered to the first degree , the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge adjourned to the banquet room . Afc the conclusion of thc banquet the customary toasts having been proposed and responded to , the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed in ample form hy the Provincial Grand Master .
India.
BOMBAY . LODGE ST . GEOEGE ( NO . 549 ) E . C . —A regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Alazagon , on the 15 fch November , 1870 , at 6 p . m .. present : AV . Bro . E . Tyrrell Leith , AV . M ., D . G . Reg . ; R , AV . Bro . Thc Hon . J . Gibbs , P . M ., D . G . M . ; R . AV . Bro . George Taylor , P . AI ., Pasfc D . G . AL ; AV . Bro . Dr .. Thomas Diver , P . AI ., Dep . D . G . M . ; AV . Bro . A . C Gumpoi'fc , P . AI . P . D . G . AV . ; AV . Bro . J . Percy LeithW . AINo . 2 P . D . G
, , , , Chaplain ; Bro . AV . F . Knapp , S . W . ; Bro . W . Gray , S . D . ; Bro . AV . AI . Tennent , J . AV . ; Bro . J . J . AVinton , Secretary anel Treasurer ; Bro . AV . Gray , S . D . ; Bro . A . J . Kinloch , J . D . ; Bro . F . L . Brown , as I . G .: Bvn J \ V . Seager , Tyler ; and a large number of members and visitors .
The Lodge having boon duly opened in the 1 st degree , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The AVorshipful Master then resigned the hiraui into the hands of the R . AV . District ; Grand Alaster , who however requested him to retain ifc . The AVorshipful Master next requested W . Bros . Diver and Gumpcrt , P . Al . ' s of the Lodge , and the two deacons , to introduce R .. AV . Bro . George Taylor , Pasfc District Grand Alaster , which was performed with due solemnity . On
the Right Worshipful Bro . ' s entrance into the Lodge , the Worshipful Alaster advanced and cordially welcomed him . After the Right AVorshipful Bro . had been saluted with the honours befitting his high rank , the Worshipful Master rose and said : "Right AVorshipful Sir , AVorshipful Sirs , and brethren , it becomes my pleasing duty this evening , in accordance with the notice appearing on the summons which you have just heard read , to present to R . W . Bro . George Taylor , Past District Grand .
Alaster of Bombay and its Territories , an Address from the members . The E . W . M ., addressing Bro . Taylor , said we present to you a slight mark of our esteem , anel afc the same time to express to you our heartfelt good wishes for your welfare and happiness . By this means , also , we desire to record our warm sense of the eminent services which you have in times past rendered to the Craft in general and to this Lodge in particular , while holding the high office of District Grand Alaster of Bombay and its territories . Your Alasonic career has been one which every true brother of our Craft cannot fail to dwell upon
with the greatest satisfaction . Aou first saw the light of Masonry as long as twenty-eight years ago , in London . Shortly afterwards you proceeded to Calcutta , where by reason of the warm interest you took in , and the great exertions you made on behalf of the Craft , you rapidly mounted the Masonic ladder , till in the year 1843 you were appointed to the honourable post of Deputy Provincial Grancl Afaster of Bengal . During tbe period you held that office it fell to your lot to rule over the Province in the
absence of tbe Provincial Grand Master , and an opportunity was thus afforded you of identifying yourself in your official capacity with the great cause of education in this our Indian Empire , by laying the foundation-stone of the Native Girls' School at Calcutta wifch full Alasonic honours . During your residence in that city you occupied tbe chair of AVorshipful Master in Loelge Star in the East—fche oldest in India—for three consecutive yearsthe same high office was helel by you later in Lod
, go St . John for an equally long period—facts Which afford a striking testimony of the esteem iu which you were held by your brethren in tho Craft . After having filled the above important positions in Bengal , fate led your footsteps fco these AVestern shores , and on your arrival among us you at once began to manifest the same
warm sympathies ou behalf of the cause of Alasonry in this our island city , which you hael previously done in the eastern portion of tbe peninsula . Not long after your arrival here you joined Lodge Sfc . George , anel were in due course installed in its Eastern chair , to which you were also unanimously re-elected afc the close of your year of office . Afterwards , Right AVorshipful Sir , you reached the very highest position in Craft Masonry in this presidency , when in tlie year 1862 you were raised to the
exalted office of District Grand Alaster of Bombay and its territories . Throughout the long period that has since elapsed , j-ou have fulfilled the duties of your high station with credit to yourself , satisfaction to tlie various Lodges , and benefit to every individual brother hailing under tbe English banner within yonr jurisdiction . It is only becoming in us , the members of the Lodge over which you have yourself ruled fer two years with so much success , to approach you on the occasion of your retirement from ollice , with hearty good-wishes , and to express the earnest hope that you may be vouchsafed very many years to come of happiness and health . I would now , Right AVorshipful Sir , cle-
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the exception of those who were unable on account of sickness or other causes ) attended , and at about 6 p . m . the Provincial Grand Loelge was openeel in the first degree , iu ample form , by tho Right AVorshipful the Provincial Grand Alaster of AVestern India , with temporary office-bearers . The Provincial Grand Lodge was afterwards opened in the second and third degrees . The summons above referred to having been read , the Right AVorshipful the Provincial Grand Alaster proceeded to address the brethren , stating briefly the circumstances under which lie had been appointed to the high and important office he had now the honour to hold .
The officiating Secretary then read at length Right AVorshipful Henry Alorland ' s Commission from the Grcml Loelge of Scotland , as Provincial Grand Master for the AA estern Provinces of British India , including the Island of Ceylon and all the territories subordinate to or in political and friendly relation with , the British presidency of Bombay , after which the ceremony of the installation of officers was proceeded with as follows : — R . AV . Bro . Mackintosh Balfour , Depute P . G . AI . elect . R . AV .
Bro . Cursetjee Rustomjee Cama , Substitute P . G . AI ., having advanced to the altar , the R . AA . the Provincial Grand Alaster addressed them in the usual form , after which the officiating Secretary read the charges and regulations of thc Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland , to which having assented , they were obligated in tbe usual manner , invested with the insignia of their offices and their commissions presented to tbemhaving returnee ! thanks to tho R . AV . the Provincial Grand
, Master for the honour conferred upon them , they were conducted to their respective seats on the dais . R . AA . Bro . B . H . Alathew , Senior P . G . AVarden elect . R . AV . Bro . Hamilton Maxwell , Junior P . G . AA'arden elect , having advanced to the altar , after being obligated , were invested with the insignia of their offices under the usual addresses , and their Commissions presented to them . The remaining officers as follows ( with the exception of those
who were absent ) were afterwards only invested with the insignia of their several offices with the usual addresses : — W . Bro . Al . C . Murzban Prov . Grand Treasurer . „ John Cleary Prov . Grand Secretary . „ S . A . Glidelon Prov . Grand Clerk . „ Rev . AV . H . Harrmr Prov . Grand Chaplain . „ R . L . King Prov . Grand Sen . Deacon . „ Donald Robertson Prov . Grand Jun . Deacon . „ J . D . Wadia Prov . Grancl Architect . .. G . B . Thomson Prov . Grand Jeweller . . __ .. —
,, „ — . „ John Connon Prov . Grand Bible Bearer . „ Jehangteer Goostadjee Prov . Grand Z . A . Bearer . „ J . H . Irvine Prov . Grand Dir . of Cer . „ A . J . Kinloch Prov . Grand Bard . „ A . F . Shepherd Prov . Grand Sword Bearer . „ E . A . Lessignol Prov . Grand Dir . of Alusic . „ C AV . Cayzer President of P . G . Stewards . Darashaw DReporter ProvGrand Steward
„ . . . „ Nowrojee Alanockjee AA adia Prov . Grand Steward . „ Charles Matthews Prov . Grand 1 st Marshal . „ W . B . Johnston Prov . Grand 2 nd Marshal . „ John Green Prov . Grand Inner Guard . The Provincial Grand Alaster having addressed a few congratulatory remarks expressive of his confidence in the hearty cooperation of a Provincial Grand Loelge in tbe furtherance and advancement of Alasonry in the provinceand having exhorted
, all to use their best endeavours and zeal in the performance of their respective duties , the ceremony of installation was concluded with solemn prayer by the AVorshipful the Provincial Grand Chaplain . Read a letter from Right AVorshipful Bro . the Hou . James Gibbs , District Grand Master of Bombay under England , to tho Provincial Grand Master , explaining an omission that had occurred in not inviting tho Provincial Grand Lodge to the last
Communication of the District Grand Lodge , which the Provincial Grand Alaster intimated his intention of personally responding to . After discussing several subjects of Alasonic interest , the Provincial Grand Lodge having been lowered to the first degree , the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge adjourned to the banquet room . Afc the conclusion of thc banquet the customary toasts having been proposed and responded to , the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed in ample form hy the Provincial Grand Master .
India.
BOMBAY . LODGE ST . GEOEGE ( NO . 549 ) E . C . —A regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Alazagon , on the 15 fch November , 1870 , at 6 p . m .. present : AV . Bro . E . Tyrrell Leith , AV . M ., D . G . Reg . ; R , AV . Bro . Thc Hon . J . Gibbs , P . M ., D . G . M . ; R . AV . Bro . George Taylor , P . AI ., Pasfc D . G . AL ; AV . Bro . Dr .. Thomas Diver , P . AI ., Dep . D . G . M . ; AV . Bro . A . C Gumpoi'fc , P . AI . P . D . G . AV . ; AV . Bro . J . Percy LeithW . AINo . 2 P . D . G
, , , , Chaplain ; Bro . AV . F . Knapp , S . W . ; Bro . W . Gray , S . D . ; Bro . AV . AI . Tennent , J . AV . ; Bro . J . J . AVinton , Secretary anel Treasurer ; Bro . AV . Gray , S . D . ; Bro . A . J . Kinloch , J . D . ; Bro . F . L . Brown , as I . G .: Bvn J \ V . Seager , Tyler ; and a large number of members and visitors .
The Lodge having boon duly opened in the 1 st degree , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The AVorshipful Master then resigned the hiraui into the hands of the R . AV . District ; Grand Alaster , who however requested him to retain ifc . The AVorshipful Master next requested W . Bros . Diver and Gumpcrt , P . Al . ' s of the Lodge , and the two deacons , to introduce R .. AV . Bro . George Taylor , Pasfc District Grand Alaster , which was performed with due solemnity . On
the Right Worshipful Bro . ' s entrance into the Lodge , the Worshipful Alaster advanced and cordially welcomed him . After the Right AVorshipful Bro . had been saluted with the honours befitting his high rank , the Worshipful Master rose and said : "Right AVorshipful Sir , AVorshipful Sirs , and brethren , it becomes my pleasing duty this evening , in accordance with the notice appearing on the summons which you have just heard read , to present to R . W . Bro . George Taylor , Past District Grand .
Alaster of Bombay and its Territories , an Address from the members . The E . W . M ., addressing Bro . Taylor , said we present to you a slight mark of our esteem , anel afc the same time to express to you our heartfelt good wishes for your welfare and happiness . By this means , also , we desire to record our warm sense of the eminent services which you have in times past rendered to the Craft in general and to this Lodge in particular , while holding the high office of District Grand Alaster of Bombay and its territories . Your Alasonic career has been one which every true brother of our Craft cannot fail to dwell upon
with the greatest satisfaction . Aou first saw the light of Masonry as long as twenty-eight years ago , in London . Shortly afterwards you proceeded to Calcutta , where by reason of the warm interest you took in , and the great exertions you made on behalf of the Craft , you rapidly mounted the Masonic ladder , till in the year 1843 you were appointed to the honourable post of Deputy Provincial Grancl Afaster of Bengal . During tbe period you held that office it fell to your lot to rule over the Province in the
absence of tbe Provincial Grand Master , and an opportunity was thus afforded you of identifying yourself in your official capacity with the great cause of education in this our Indian Empire , by laying the foundation-stone of the Native Girls' School at Calcutta wifch full Alasonic honours . During your residence in that city you occupied tbe chair of AVorshipful Master in Loelge Star in the East—fche oldest in India—for three consecutive yearsthe same high office was helel by you later in Lod
, go St . John for an equally long period—facts Which afford a striking testimony of the esteem iu which you were held by your brethren in tho Craft . After having filled the above important positions in Bengal , fate led your footsteps fco these AVestern shores , and on your arrival among us you at once began to manifest the same
warm sympathies ou behalf of the cause of Alasonry in this our island city , which you hael previously done in the eastern portion of tbe peninsula . Not long after your arrival here you joined Lodge Sfc . George , anel were in due course installed in its Eastern chair , to which you were also unanimously re-elected afc the close of your year of office . Afterwards , Right AVorshipful Sir , you reached the very highest position in Craft Masonry in this presidency , when in tlie year 1862 you were raised to the
exalted office of District Grand Alaster of Bombay and its territories . Throughout the long period that has since elapsed , j-ou have fulfilled the duties of your high station with credit to yourself , satisfaction to tlie various Lodges , and benefit to every individual brother hailing under tbe English banner within yonr jurisdiction . It is only becoming in us , the members of the Lodge over which you have yourself ruled fer two years with so much success , to approach you on the occasion of your retirement from ollice , with hearty good-wishes , and to express the earnest hope that you may be vouchsafed very many years to come of happiness and health . I would now , Right AVorshipful Sir , cle-