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India.
sire without further preface to read aloud to you the Address which has been unanimously voted to you by this Lodge . To Right Worshipful Bro , George Taylor , Past District Grand Alaster of Bombay and its Territories . Right Worshipful Sir and Brother , —We , the Masters , Past Masters , Officers , and Brethren of Lodge St . George ( No . 549 ) of Ancient and Accepted Afasons , holding under Warrant from the Grand Loelge of Englandhereby respectfully and
frater-, nally desire to record our deep sense of gratitude for tho eminent services which you have continuously rendered both to the Craft in general anel to our Lodge in particular , during a period of nearlv nine vears , while filling the hiirh position of District Grand Alaster of Bombay " •"' ' f Territories . On one occasion of your retirement from tlie cares of your exalted office , we tho members of the Lodge , over which you yourself have formerly ruled as AVorshipful Alaster wifch so much zeal
and ability for two consecutive years , seize this opportunity of expressing our cordial appreciation of the great courtesy and urbanity , which has uniformly marked your Alasonic intercourse with us . May the great Architect of the universe grant you yet many prosperous and happy clays , anel may our ancient Craft , as well as Lodge St . George , in Bombay , long enjoy the benefit of your counsels and the privilege of your friendshipconfidenceand
, , support . ( Signed by the Past Masters , Officers , aud Members . ) Nothing now remains for me , Right Worshipful Sir , but to convey to you the desire of the brethren here assembled , that although you have retired from the high office which you have hitherto filled so wisely and so well , you will still continue to keep up that interest in Craft matters aucl the affairs of this Lodgewhich you have hitherto never failed to do . Once more
, allow me to offer you our respectful and fraternal acknowledgments of your services , and to hope that you may long be spared to appear amongst us , and to aid with your valuable counsel both Alasonry iu Bombay generally , and this Lodge in particular . " R . AV . Bro . Taylor then said : Right Worshipful Sir ,
AVorshipful Alaster , Past Afasters and brethren of Lodge Sfc . George , I accept this token of your remembrance of me with the most heartfelt gratitude , and when I say that I do so with the greatest pleasure you will probably ask me why I make use of a superlative expression on an occasion like this P I will tell you why . AA'hen I first came round here from Calcutta seventeen years ago , I naturally , from my former associations with you sought out the Lodges in Bombay with a view to retaining my
position in the Craft . At that time St . George had just been resuscitated , and I was admitted among its members . It was ruled over for two or three years by distinguished Afasons , in succession , namely , Bros . Carfrwright , Lawford , Aeland , and Charles Pollock , and when it happened thafc they went away from Bombay , one after another , it fell to my lot to fill the Master ' s chair for two successive years . I was followed by the AVorshipful Brother sitting on left ( AV . Bro . Diver ) anel afterwards b
my y AA ' . Bros . Alacfarlane , Gumperfc , and Trevor Roper . Ifc so happened that at that time there were only two or three other Lodges in Bombay under England , and the then Master of Sfc . George conceived that the best interests of Alasonry would be advanced if a District Grand Lodge could bo formed , and a District Grand Alaster bo appointed to rule over the Lodges . AVithout any solicitation on my part tbe choice fell upon me , and ifc was through the influence of the brethren of Sfc . George as then
constituted that I was selected to fill the high position of District Grancl Alaster and accepted by the Grand Master in England . Therefore it is that I have risen wifch such peculiar pleasure on this occasion to thank you . And who shall say that I do not owe a debt of gratitude to Lodge Sfc . George for having been the primary cause of all tbe honours which have lately been showered on me ? Since then many new Lodges have been formed in the districtfrom fourthe number having increased
, , to twelve , whilst the number of the brethren in the District has increased in a corresponding proportion . The time arrived when I determined to resign the post of District Grand Alaster . and I did so nofc because I was tired of the work attached to the appointment , bufc because I felt that there were Masons of
distinction and worth among you to whom the reins of government might and ought to be entrusted . The choice I made of a successor , adproved of by the Grand Loelge at home , fell upon a Past Alaster of St . George , and that he should be one of those signing this address is another cause of gratification to me . Nor is that all . Vour Alaster has been pleased to allude to my antecedents—which probabl y commenced before many of you were born—events of an .
India.
cicnt elate , no doubt , but I regard with great pleasure tbe fact that this testimonial is presented to me by the hands , and that the kind words accompanying it have fallen from the lips , of one wifch whom I was acquainted when a child , and whose father was one of the most eminent men in his profession when I arrived in India , and who was at different times Junior and Senior Warden and Alaster ofthe Grand Lodge when I was bufc a novitiate in
Alasonry ; anel helel but a small position in the order compared with his . Therefore , as I havo saiel , everything connected with the address which has been presented to me this evening , is a source of pleasure and grateful remembrance . I will not stop to say anything as to the kind expressions regarding my merits , which ' >¦ " - " been used by your AVorshipful Master , and will only observe that they have au ' orilect me the sinceresl , pleasure . There are many amongst youI feel assuredwho will be glad to peruse this
, , document , and who will on perusal be rejoiced to think that after so many years of office I should have merited these high eulogies you have been pleased to accord me . I feel I scarcely deserve them , but I accept them in all sincerity and gratitude . There being no further business before the Lodge , it was closed in due form .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND . LEICESTEB . —FowJce Lodge , ( No . 19 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled at the Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 16 th inst . Present : —Bro . Duff , AV . AI ., in the chair , and Bros . Kelly , P . AI ., Prov . G . AI . AL ; Smith , P . S . AY . ; AV . Johnson , S . AV . ; Paxtridge , AI . O . ; Tolese , S . O . Deane , J . O . ; Stretton , Treas ., Richardson , See . ; and various other brethren . The first business was to read and confirm the minutes of the last regular lodge
and of several Lodges of Emergency in connection with the reception on the 27 th October last , of the Mark Grand Lodge of England , together with an entry on the minutes both by the M . W . the G . AI . M . expressive of his entire satisfaction with the working of the Lodge of Instruction , hy the Prov . G . Alaster , and his officers , and ofthe whole arrangements for the reception of the Grand Lodge . This being the time for the election of \ A . AI ., Bro . Charles Johnson , S . AV ., was unanimously elected . Bro . AV . B . Smith the first on the list , decining to serve this year . The lodge was then closeel .
Masonic Festivities.
MASONIC FESTIVITIES .
MASONIC BALL AT TORQUAY . A grand Alasonic ball , under tbe auspices of fche Torquay Lodge of Sfc John ( No . 328 ) , took place at the Bath Saloon , Torquay , on Friday evening , the 17 th inst . The smaller of the two rooms was used , asitwasthoughtthe attendance would nofc besufBcieut to fil the other , but the larger might well have been taken . The room itself was beautifully decorated , including , of
course , Alasonic emblems , chiefly with ivy and artificial roses ; anel , with the numerous and tastefully-displayed lights , which were reflected in huge mirrors , presented a splendid appearance . This was under tlie superinteiidauce of Bro . 'I ' . Oliver . In one of the large window recesses a quadrille band played indifferently well , though their selections were good . In two adjoining rooms excellent supper aud refreshments were laid , served bBro . Rolfeand were all well patronized by those present .
y , In fine , the ball was a thorough success , and will , no doubt , answer its object . Following is a list of those present : — LADIES . —Ladies Buchanan , Erskine , AI . Hcoper , A . Larking , McGregor , Palk , Jliss and Miss E . Palk , Hon . Airs . Pellew , Lady Symonds , Hon . Airs . Stewart , Lady WiJloughby , Airs , Atkinson , Aliss Anson , Airs . Ayerst , Alisses A . Batten , Barwise , Bawden , Bogle , Batten , AI . Bradford , Bartlett , Airs . Baker , Miss Baker , Airs . Beanchamp , Airs . Cartel ' , Alisses Carter , Colville ,
Claughton , Cowie , F . Cowie , Day , Doyle , Airs , and Aliss Downing , Aliss Douglas , Airs . Ferin , Alisses Fawcelt , Ferguson , Gilford , 51 . Gillmau , Grant , Mrs . Greenfield , Mdlle . Garcia , Miss Gilinan , Airs . Graham , Airs . Gibbons , Alisses Hawes . limit , Finch Hatton , Hinton , Ililder , Airs , and Aliss Header , Alisses Hawkey , Heath , E . Heath , Airs . Col . Kukran , Miss Leavitt , Airs . Alullins , Miss Mallock , Airs , Murray , Alaxwell , Alorison , Morgan , Neebe , Miss Newbold , Airs , and Aliss Oliver , Airs . Pattou , Ferryman , Misses
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India.
sire without further preface to read aloud to you the Address which has been unanimously voted to you by this Lodge . To Right Worshipful Bro , George Taylor , Past District Grand Alaster of Bombay and its Territories . Right Worshipful Sir and Brother , —We , the Masters , Past Masters , Officers , and Brethren of Lodge St . George ( No . 549 ) of Ancient and Accepted Afasons , holding under Warrant from the Grand Loelge of Englandhereby respectfully and
frater-, nally desire to record our deep sense of gratitude for tho eminent services which you have continuously rendered both to the Craft in general anel to our Lodge in particular , during a period of nearlv nine vears , while filling the hiirh position of District Grand Alaster of Bombay " •"' ' f Territories . On one occasion of your retirement from tlie cares of your exalted office , we tho members of the Lodge , over which you yourself have formerly ruled as AVorshipful Alaster wifch so much zeal
and ability for two consecutive years , seize this opportunity of expressing our cordial appreciation of the great courtesy and urbanity , which has uniformly marked your Alasonic intercourse with us . May the great Architect of the universe grant you yet many prosperous and happy clays , anel may our ancient Craft , as well as Lodge St . George , in Bombay , long enjoy the benefit of your counsels and the privilege of your friendshipconfidenceand
, , support . ( Signed by the Past Masters , Officers , aud Members . ) Nothing now remains for me , Right Worshipful Sir , but to convey to you the desire of the brethren here assembled , that although you have retired from the high office which you have hitherto filled so wisely and so well , you will still continue to keep up that interest in Craft matters aucl the affairs of this Lodgewhich you have hitherto never failed to do . Once more
, allow me to offer you our respectful and fraternal acknowledgments of your services , and to hope that you may long be spared to appear amongst us , and to aid with your valuable counsel both Alasonry iu Bombay generally , and this Lodge in particular . " R . AV . Bro . Taylor then said : Right Worshipful Sir ,
AVorshipful Alaster , Past Afasters and brethren of Lodge Sfc . George , I accept this token of your remembrance of me with the most heartfelt gratitude , and when I say that I do so with the greatest pleasure you will probably ask me why I make use of a superlative expression on an occasion like this P I will tell you why . AA'hen I first came round here from Calcutta seventeen years ago , I naturally , from my former associations with you sought out the Lodges in Bombay with a view to retaining my
position in the Craft . At that time St . George had just been resuscitated , and I was admitted among its members . It was ruled over for two or three years by distinguished Afasons , in succession , namely , Bros . Carfrwright , Lawford , Aeland , and Charles Pollock , and when it happened thafc they went away from Bombay , one after another , it fell to my lot to fill the Master ' s chair for two successive years . I was followed by the AVorshipful Brother sitting on left ( AV . Bro . Diver ) anel afterwards b
my y AA ' . Bros . Alacfarlane , Gumperfc , and Trevor Roper . Ifc so happened that at that time there were only two or three other Lodges in Bombay under England , and the then Master of Sfc . George conceived that the best interests of Alasonry would be advanced if a District Grand Lodge could bo formed , and a District Grand Alaster bo appointed to rule over the Lodges . AVithout any solicitation on my part tbe choice fell upon me , and ifc was through the influence of the brethren of Sfc . George as then
constituted that I was selected to fill the high position of District Grancl Alaster and accepted by the Grand Master in England . Therefore it is that I have risen wifch such peculiar pleasure on this occasion to thank you . And who shall say that I do not owe a debt of gratitude to Lodge Sfc . George for having been the primary cause of all tbe honours which have lately been showered on me ? Since then many new Lodges have been formed in the districtfrom fourthe number having increased
, , to twelve , whilst the number of the brethren in the District has increased in a corresponding proportion . The time arrived when I determined to resign the post of District Grand Alaster . and I did so nofc because I was tired of the work attached to the appointment , bufc because I felt that there were Masons of
distinction and worth among you to whom the reins of government might and ought to be entrusted . The choice I made of a successor , adproved of by the Grand Loelge at home , fell upon a Past Alaster of St . George , and that he should be one of those signing this address is another cause of gratification to me . Nor is that all . Vour Alaster has been pleased to allude to my antecedents—which probabl y commenced before many of you were born—events of an .
India.
cicnt elate , no doubt , but I regard with great pleasure tbe fact that this testimonial is presented to me by the hands , and that the kind words accompanying it have fallen from the lips , of one wifch whom I was acquainted when a child , and whose father was one of the most eminent men in his profession when I arrived in India , and who was at different times Junior and Senior Warden and Alaster ofthe Grand Lodge when I was bufc a novitiate in
Alasonry ; anel helel but a small position in the order compared with his . Therefore , as I havo saiel , everything connected with the address which has been presented to me this evening , is a source of pleasure and grateful remembrance . I will not stop to say anything as to the kind expressions regarding my merits , which ' >¦ " - " been used by your AVorshipful Master , and will only observe that they have au ' orilect me the sinceresl , pleasure . There are many amongst youI feel assuredwho will be glad to peruse this
, , document , and who will on perusal be rejoiced to think that after so many years of office I should have merited these high eulogies you have been pleased to accord me . I feel I scarcely deserve them , but I accept them in all sincerity and gratitude . There being no further business before the Lodge , it was closed in due form .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND . LEICESTEB . —FowJce Lodge , ( No . 19 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled at the Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 16 th inst . Present : —Bro . Duff , AV . AI ., in the chair , and Bros . Kelly , P . AI ., Prov . G . AI . AL ; Smith , P . S . AY . ; AV . Johnson , S . AV . ; Paxtridge , AI . O . ; Tolese , S . O . Deane , J . O . ; Stretton , Treas ., Richardson , See . ; and various other brethren . The first business was to read and confirm the minutes of the last regular lodge
and of several Lodges of Emergency in connection with the reception on the 27 th October last , of the Mark Grand Lodge of England , together with an entry on the minutes both by the M . W . the G . AI . M . expressive of his entire satisfaction with the working of the Lodge of Instruction , hy the Prov . G . Alaster , and his officers , and ofthe whole arrangements for the reception of the Grand Lodge . This being the time for the election of \ A . AI ., Bro . Charles Johnson , S . AV ., was unanimously elected . Bro . AV . B . Smith the first on the list , decining to serve this year . The lodge was then closeel .
Masonic Festivities.
MASONIC FESTIVITIES .
MASONIC BALL AT TORQUAY . A grand Alasonic ball , under tbe auspices of fche Torquay Lodge of Sfc John ( No . 328 ) , took place at the Bath Saloon , Torquay , on Friday evening , the 17 th inst . The smaller of the two rooms was used , asitwasthoughtthe attendance would nofc besufBcieut to fil the other , but the larger might well have been taken . The room itself was beautifully decorated , including , of
course , Alasonic emblems , chiefly with ivy and artificial roses ; anel , with the numerous and tastefully-displayed lights , which were reflected in huge mirrors , presented a splendid appearance . This was under tlie superinteiidauce of Bro . 'I ' . Oliver . In one of the large window recesses a quadrille band played indifferently well , though their selections were good . In two adjoining rooms excellent supper aud refreshments were laid , served bBro . Rolfeand were all well patronized by those present .
y , In fine , the ball was a thorough success , and will , no doubt , answer its object . Following is a list of those present : — LADIES . —Ladies Buchanan , Erskine , AI . Hcoper , A . Larking , McGregor , Palk , Jliss and Miss E . Palk , Hon . Airs . Pellew , Lady Symonds , Hon . Airs . Stewart , Lady WiJloughby , Airs , Atkinson , Aliss Anson , Airs . Ayerst , Alisses A . Batten , Barwise , Bawden , Bogle , Batten , AI . Bradford , Bartlett , Airs . Baker , Miss Baker , Airs . Beanchamp , Airs . Cartel ' , Alisses Carter , Colville ,
Claughton , Cowie , F . Cowie , Day , Doyle , Airs , and Aliss Downing , Aliss Douglas , Airs . Ferin , Alisses Fawcelt , Ferguson , Gilford , 51 . Gillmau , Grant , Mrs . Greenfield , Mdlle . Garcia , Miss Gilinan , Airs . Graham , Airs . Gibbons , Alisses Hawes . limit , Finch Hatton , Hinton , Ililder , Airs , and Aliss Header , Alisses Hawkey , Heath , E . Heath , Airs . Col . Kukran , Miss Leavitt , Airs . Alullins , Miss Mallock , Airs , Murray , Alaxwell , Alorison , Morgan , Neebe , Miss Newbold , Airs , and Aliss Oliver , Airs . Pattou , Ferryman , Misses