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tha highest in the realm might feel proud , and is one winch I shall eA'cr reflect upon with feelings of the deepest gratification . My official duties during the past year have occasionally been exceedingly onerous and sometimes perplexing , and among the various decisions I have rendered , some , doubtless , may not have given that uniform satisfaction which I could have desired ; nevertheless , I have the consciousness of knowing that , in all cases , I have kept in view the best interests of the Craft , and
the claims of my solemn obligations . I am deeply indebted to those in authority under me , and Avould here tender them my thanks for their kind and active co-operation with me in all my efforts to advance the interests of our Order , but to that efficient and meritorious officer , your Grand Secretary in particular , do I desire to address them for his untiring zeal and earnest efforts at all times to advance the interests of Masonry , and to discharge the arduous duties of his office .
Finally , my brethren , may the Great Architect of the Universe continue his blessings to us and those belonging to us , and may our present labours thus begun iu order , be conducted in peace , and closed in harmony .
India.
INDIA .
( From the Masonic Heeord of Western India . ) BOMBAY . LODGE TRUTH ( NO . 944 , B . C . )—The brethren of this promising lodge held their monthly meeting on Monday , the 5 th of June , at the Freemasons' Hall , near Baboola Tank . Amongst other general business Bro . Jones was passed to the F . C . degree by Bro . H . Wickbam , who presided , in the absence of the W . M .
Among the visitors were Bros , the Rev . D . Williamson , Captain Husband , and others . Mr . Gardner was balloted for as a candidate for initiation , which proved clear . After the business of the evening the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . The usual loyal and constitutional toasts were given and responded to . The Rev . Bro . D . Williamson having returned thanks on behalf of tho visitors in very appropriate aud Masonic terni !? the brethren separated hihldelihted with the
pro-, gy g ceedings . LODGE COSCOKD ( NO . 757 , B . C . )—The regular meeting of this flourishing and well conducted lodge was held in tho Freemasons' Hall in Ali Mahomed Khan Cane , near Baboola Tank , on the 17 th June . 'There were present—Bros . Dr . T . Diver , W . M . ; Alfred King , P . M . and Treas . ; H . Wickbam , Honorary P . M . ; R . DonaldsonS . W . ; G . JnddJ . W . ; Henry
, , Prescott , Sec . and Steward ; C . Swanseger , Org . ; II . Avron , S . D . ; J . Lockley , J . D . ; C . White , as I . G . ; J . W . Seagcr , Tyler . —Members : Bros . J . Ponytz , J . Black , Herbert Jacobs , J . Dully , H . Swan , J . Jones , W . G . King , J . Powell , H . B . Salisbury , S . Trenn , AV . Whittaker , J . Lamb , W . Stephens ,
G . Dodds , Gleave , AV . H . Goode , J . II . Reading , J . Fallas , H . McCormack , J . Forbes , G . Nissen , John Thomas , J . Phillips , P . E . Rainford , D . Johnson , W . R . Mitchell , J . Dwyer , W . Charman , II . James , E . C . Burden , J . Weddle , W . H . Dwyer , Moosa Khan , W . D . Colliver , A . Baillie , H . E . Gahler , T . Mills , and others . —Visitors : —Bros . T . Burrowes , J . Reeves . D . Brown , F . Cambridge , Mirza Ali Mahomed Khan , P . Campbell , J . Wilson , A . Abbott , J . Coulter , and others . The lodge being
properly tyled according to Masonic usage , was opened in the first degree ; tho minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed ; the notice convening the meeting was then read . The first business of the meeting was to ballot for as joining members , Bros . P . Campbell and W . Cambridge , and they were declared elected . The Ballot Avas then taken for Messrs . G . Eales and T . P . Pain , who were candidates for initiation ; as the ballot in both cases was clearthey were dul
, y prepared and initiated into the secrets of our Order in the first degree in due ancient form . The lodge was then opened in the second degree . Bros . H . Dwyer , W . D . Colliver , and G . Nissen having been found proficient , were passed to the second or Fellow Craft degree . The lodge , was then lowered to the first degree . Bro . II . Prescott then rose and informed the Worshipful Master and brethren that he had handed over to Bro . "_ Alfred King the sum of 1 , 000 rupees , which be , Bro .
Prescott , had the good fortune to collect for the widow and children of the late Bro . Roddle . Bro . C . White proposed , and Bro . Alfred King seconded , a vote of thanks to Bro . Prescott , which was unanimously carried . Bro . Prescott said he hoped to be
pardoned for taking up the time of the brethren , but since they in their usual kind manner proposed him a vote of thanks , he was in duty bound to say a few words ; he was very much obliged to the Worshipful Master and brethren for the vote of thanks given him , but in a particular manner he would thank the brother who proposed the vote , and the worshipful brother who seconded the same . He must confess , that when be first took up the petition it was not with an idea to get vote
a of thanks ; what he did was wiiat any other Brother Mason would have done in any lodge or in any clinic ; he knew the late Bro . Roddle and his famil y for years , and it was now an imperative duty for the living to exert themselves for those who are left behind by the death of one near and dear to them . He was more than thankful to those who had contributed so largely ; lie would , in short , say lie received as subscriptions and donations from lod
ge and members of St . George , 440 rupees ; from Concord , 250 rupees , from Perseverance , 50 rupees ; from Bro . Diver , 50 rupees ; from the Police , 200 rupees ; and from Bro . Parker ,- 10 rupees ; he would again tender his sincere thanks to tho brethren for their great kindness to him . Bro . A . King informed the brethren that he had handed over to Mrs . Roddle the sum given over in his charge . It then
was suggested the advisability of having a new harmonium for the use of the lod ge ; the matter was left for the consideration of the standing committee . Bro . Alfred Kino-, P . M ., rose , and in touching words informed the Worshi pful Master and brethren of the removal from this lodge to the Grand Lodge above of Bro . Neil Devlin , who , when alive , moved in a very respectable circle , he was esteemed and beloved bhis he cut off
y superiors ; was in the prime of life , leaving behind him a widow with six children wholly unprovided for ; on their account he would ask the help and sympathy of this lodge ; he would ask and propose that at least 30 rupees per month be given to Mrs . Devlin for twelve months . The Worshipful Master in seconding the proposition , said he would order a vote of condolence to be recorded the minutes
on of the lodge books ; the proposition was carried . The Worshipful Master then asked the Secretary to petition the sister lodges also for some further hel p to Mrs . Devlin . Bro . Ilawkley having sent in an appeal to the W . M .,
a donation of Rs . 20 was granted him . Bro . H . Wickham then rose and said in bis usual kind and affable manner , that he was happy and proud to see an esteemed and worthy member of Lodge Concord , lie alluded to Bro . Mirza Ali Mahomed Khan ; he was a true friend to this lodge , inasmuch as when the lodge was in difficulties , he gave the rooms free of rent for more than twelve months , and he had presented books and other articles of value to the lodgeand he was rejoiced to see him once more
, in the lodge rooms . The Worshi pful Master thauked Bro . Wickhain for the introduction , and in the name of the lodge tendered Bro . Mirza Ali Mahomed Khan the hearty thanks of every individual member . Bro . Mirza Ali Mahomed Khan said Avhat he then did he would gladly do again ; he did his duty as a Mason , and nothing more . Two brethren were proposed as joining members , and six gentlemen were proposed as
candidates for initiation . The lodge was closed in peace at halfpast nine p . m . The brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , where , after the cloth was removed , the Constitutional and other toasts were proposed by the very popular Master of Lodge Concord , and the brethren parted at eleven o ' clock . LODGE RISING STMI ( No . 342 , S . C . ) . —At a regular meeting of the above lodge held at the Masonic HallColabaon
Tues-, , day , the 20 tbX . Time , there were present—Bros . D . Ruttonjee Colah , W . Master ; K . li . Cama , Depute Master ; M . M . Sethna , Substitute Master ; Bios . Cursetjee Jehangbir Tarachund , S . W . ; _ Rustomjee Cowasjee Bhdoorjoe , J . W . ; Mnncberjee Cowasjee Murzban , Secretary ; Hormurjee Pestomjee Framjee , S . D . ; M . Framroz , J . D . ; D . Byramjee , I . G . ; C . Sorabjea P-. iteUTyler ; F . C . MehtaSteward . Members—Bros . B
, , . Sorabjee Ashburner , t'Jamsetjee Fm-doonjee , H . II . Avron , Merwanjee Bomonjee , Jelianghir Merwanjee , J . II . Irvine , Sorabjee Framroz , Framjee Bomanjee , Jejeebl ' ioy Jehangbir , Dadabhoy Dinshawo Ghandy , N . M . Lungrana . Visitors—Bro . J . Jamieson , P . M . ; Bros . H . McCormack , John Thomas , John Coulter , J . B . Husband , W . Freeborn , John Dodd , W . Stevenson , Cursetjee Pestonjee LallaH . RdleII . E . Gabler . The lodge
, y , having been opened in the first degree , the minutes of the last regular meeting and those of the standing committeo of the 16 th June were read and confirmed . The Secretary read the summons convening the meeting , and tho immediate business being to initiate Mr . Framjee Rustomjee 'Vicajee , he was di «
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Colonial.
tha highest in the realm might feel proud , and is one winch I shall eA'cr reflect upon with feelings of the deepest gratification . My official duties during the past year have occasionally been exceedingly onerous and sometimes perplexing , and among the various decisions I have rendered , some , doubtless , may not have given that uniform satisfaction which I could have desired ; nevertheless , I have the consciousness of knowing that , in all cases , I have kept in view the best interests of the Craft , and
the claims of my solemn obligations . I am deeply indebted to those in authority under me , and Avould here tender them my thanks for their kind and active co-operation with me in all my efforts to advance the interests of our Order , but to that efficient and meritorious officer , your Grand Secretary in particular , do I desire to address them for his untiring zeal and earnest efforts at all times to advance the interests of Masonry , and to discharge the arduous duties of his office .
Finally , my brethren , may the Great Architect of the Universe continue his blessings to us and those belonging to us , and may our present labours thus begun iu order , be conducted in peace , and closed in harmony .
India.
INDIA .
( From the Masonic Heeord of Western India . ) BOMBAY . LODGE TRUTH ( NO . 944 , B . C . )—The brethren of this promising lodge held their monthly meeting on Monday , the 5 th of June , at the Freemasons' Hall , near Baboola Tank . Amongst other general business Bro . Jones was passed to the F . C . degree by Bro . H . Wickbam , who presided , in the absence of the W . M .
Among the visitors were Bros , the Rev . D . Williamson , Captain Husband , and others . Mr . Gardner was balloted for as a candidate for initiation , which proved clear . After the business of the evening the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . The usual loyal and constitutional toasts were given and responded to . The Rev . Bro . D . Williamson having returned thanks on behalf of tho visitors in very appropriate aud Masonic terni !? the brethren separated hihldelihted with the
pro-, gy g ceedings . LODGE COSCOKD ( NO . 757 , B . C . )—The regular meeting of this flourishing and well conducted lodge was held in tho Freemasons' Hall in Ali Mahomed Khan Cane , near Baboola Tank , on the 17 th June . 'There were present—Bros . Dr . T . Diver , W . M . ; Alfred King , P . M . and Treas . ; H . Wickbam , Honorary P . M . ; R . DonaldsonS . W . ; G . JnddJ . W . ; Henry
, , Prescott , Sec . and Steward ; C . Swanseger , Org . ; II . Avron , S . D . ; J . Lockley , J . D . ; C . White , as I . G . ; J . W . Seagcr , Tyler . —Members : Bros . J . Ponytz , J . Black , Herbert Jacobs , J . Dully , H . Swan , J . Jones , W . G . King , J . Powell , H . B . Salisbury , S . Trenn , AV . Whittaker , J . Lamb , W . Stephens ,
G . Dodds , Gleave , AV . H . Goode , J . II . Reading , J . Fallas , H . McCormack , J . Forbes , G . Nissen , John Thomas , J . Phillips , P . E . Rainford , D . Johnson , W . R . Mitchell , J . Dwyer , W . Charman , II . James , E . C . Burden , J . Weddle , W . H . Dwyer , Moosa Khan , W . D . Colliver , A . Baillie , H . E . Gahler , T . Mills , and others . —Visitors : —Bros . T . Burrowes , J . Reeves . D . Brown , F . Cambridge , Mirza Ali Mahomed Khan , P . Campbell , J . Wilson , A . Abbott , J . Coulter , and others . The lodge being
properly tyled according to Masonic usage , was opened in the first degree ; tho minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed ; the notice convening the meeting was then read . The first business of the meeting was to ballot for as joining members , Bros . P . Campbell and W . Cambridge , and they were declared elected . The Ballot Avas then taken for Messrs . G . Eales and T . P . Pain , who were candidates for initiation ; as the ballot in both cases was clearthey were dul
, y prepared and initiated into the secrets of our Order in the first degree in due ancient form . The lodge was then opened in the second degree . Bros . H . Dwyer , W . D . Colliver , and G . Nissen having been found proficient , were passed to the second or Fellow Craft degree . The lodge , was then lowered to the first degree . Bro . II . Prescott then rose and informed the Worshipful Master and brethren that he had handed over to Bro . "_ Alfred King the sum of 1 , 000 rupees , which be , Bro .
Prescott , had the good fortune to collect for the widow and children of the late Bro . Roddle . Bro . C . White proposed , and Bro . Alfred King seconded , a vote of thanks to Bro . Prescott , which was unanimously carried . Bro . Prescott said he hoped to be
pardoned for taking up the time of the brethren , but since they in their usual kind manner proposed him a vote of thanks , he was in duty bound to say a few words ; he was very much obliged to the Worshipful Master and brethren for the vote of thanks given him , but in a particular manner he would thank the brother who proposed the vote , and the worshipful brother who seconded the same . He must confess , that when be first took up the petition it was not with an idea to get vote
a of thanks ; what he did was wiiat any other Brother Mason would have done in any lodge or in any clinic ; he knew the late Bro . Roddle and his famil y for years , and it was now an imperative duty for the living to exert themselves for those who are left behind by the death of one near and dear to them . He was more than thankful to those who had contributed so largely ; lie would , in short , say lie received as subscriptions and donations from lod
ge and members of St . George , 440 rupees ; from Concord , 250 rupees , from Perseverance , 50 rupees ; from Bro . Diver , 50 rupees ; from the Police , 200 rupees ; and from Bro . Parker ,- 10 rupees ; he would again tender his sincere thanks to tho brethren for their great kindness to him . Bro . A . King informed the brethren that he had handed over to Mrs . Roddle the sum given over in his charge . It then
was suggested the advisability of having a new harmonium for the use of the lod ge ; the matter was left for the consideration of the standing committee . Bro . Alfred Kino-, P . M ., rose , and in touching words informed the Worshi pful Master and brethren of the removal from this lodge to the Grand Lodge above of Bro . Neil Devlin , who , when alive , moved in a very respectable circle , he was esteemed and beloved bhis he cut off
y superiors ; was in the prime of life , leaving behind him a widow with six children wholly unprovided for ; on their account he would ask the help and sympathy of this lodge ; he would ask and propose that at least 30 rupees per month be given to Mrs . Devlin for twelve months . The Worshipful Master in seconding the proposition , said he would order a vote of condolence to be recorded the minutes
on of the lodge books ; the proposition was carried . The Worshipful Master then asked the Secretary to petition the sister lodges also for some further hel p to Mrs . Devlin . Bro . Ilawkley having sent in an appeal to the W . M .,
a donation of Rs . 20 was granted him . Bro . H . Wickham then rose and said in bis usual kind and affable manner , that he was happy and proud to see an esteemed and worthy member of Lodge Concord , lie alluded to Bro . Mirza Ali Mahomed Khan ; he was a true friend to this lodge , inasmuch as when the lodge was in difficulties , he gave the rooms free of rent for more than twelve months , and he had presented books and other articles of value to the lodgeand he was rejoiced to see him once more
, in the lodge rooms . The Worshi pful Master thauked Bro . Wickhain for the introduction , and in the name of the lodge tendered Bro . Mirza Ali Mahomed Khan the hearty thanks of every individual member . Bro . Mirza Ali Mahomed Khan said Avhat he then did he would gladly do again ; he did his duty as a Mason , and nothing more . Two brethren were proposed as joining members , and six gentlemen were proposed as
candidates for initiation . The lodge was closed in peace at halfpast nine p . m . The brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , where , after the cloth was removed , the Constitutional and other toasts were proposed by the very popular Master of Lodge Concord , and the brethren parted at eleven o ' clock . LODGE RISING STMI ( No . 342 , S . C . ) . —At a regular meeting of the above lodge held at the Masonic HallColabaon
Tues-, , day , the 20 tbX . Time , there were present—Bros . D . Ruttonjee Colah , W . Master ; K . li . Cama , Depute Master ; M . M . Sethna , Substitute Master ; Bios . Cursetjee Jehangbir Tarachund , S . W . ; _ Rustomjee Cowasjee Bhdoorjoe , J . W . ; Mnncberjee Cowasjee Murzban , Secretary ; Hormurjee Pestomjee Framjee , S . D . ; M . Framroz , J . D . ; D . Byramjee , I . G . ; C . Sorabjea P-. iteUTyler ; F . C . MehtaSteward . Members—Bros . B
, , . Sorabjee Ashburner , t'Jamsetjee Fm-doonjee , H . II . Avron , Merwanjee Bomonjee , Jelianghir Merwanjee , J . II . Irvine , Sorabjee Framroz , Framjee Bomanjee , Jejeebl ' ioy Jehangbir , Dadabhoy Dinshawo Ghandy , N . M . Lungrana . Visitors—Bro . J . Jamieson , P . M . ; Bros . H . McCormack , John Thomas , John Coulter , J . B . Husband , W . Freeborn , John Dodd , W . Stevenson , Cursetjee Pestonjee LallaH . RdleII . E . Gabler . The lodge
, y , having been opened in the first degree , the minutes of the last regular meeting and those of the standing committeo of the 16 th June were read and confirmed . The Secretary read the summons convening the meeting , and tho immediate business being to initiate Mr . Framjee Rustomjee 'Vicajee , he was di «