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Masonic bodies of Bombay , Bro . Diver has rendered valuable services to the Craft , but in no instance , probably , have they been more important than in connection with the Eastern Star . It was through his exertions that the Grand Lodge of England was induced to grant the warrant for the holding of the Eastern Star , and when about a year ago that lodge was consecrated , he was felicitatednot onlon being its first Masterbut its founder

, y , also . In gratitude to the worthy Master , the "brethren , on the expiration of his term of office , voted him a Masonic jewel , and in a short time a very hand- 'ome sum—some 1 , 200 rupees—was subscribed by them for the purpose of supplementing the gift with another kind of testimonial , but some difficulty was felt in determining the form of the offering . However , it was ultimately arranged that the jewel should be accompanied by an

illuminated addrcs « , and a purse of £ 100 . The jewel is a handsome work of art and of a novel pattern , the Past Master ' s , Royal Arch , and Past District Grand Warden ' s jewels being here combined in one . There was an unusually numerous gathering , including Masters of other lodges and Past Masters . After the disposal of the ordinary work , Bro . Sorabjee Frummurze , W . M ., read the address ,

and added that lid was vory proud , as the Master of that lodge , in presiding on that occasion , and called on Bro . the Hon . J . Gibbs , the Deputy District Grand Master , to present those testimonials on behalf of the lodge . Bro . the Hon . J . Gibbs said it was with feelings of very great pleasure that he found himself charged with the agreeable task of presenting to their worthy and AA orshipful Past MasterBro . Diverthe handsome

, , testimonial which had been subscribed . No one connected with Freemasonry in Bombay who had watched the Masonic career of Bro . Diver , from tho time he first joined the craft in India , could have failed to have observed that in him are found all the elements of a first-rate Mason , for in every lodge to which he had belonged he had rendered good service , and had ever been ready to take any office that would be for the

interests of the brethren . He is now in the proud position of having held the chair of three lodges in Bombay as well as holding the rank of Past Senior Warden of the District Grand Lodge of Bombay and its territories . Ho was well aware that Bro . Diver had been a great benefactor to this lodge .

Not only bad he been its Master , but it was through his exertions that the warrant for its constitution was , obtained ; and as the first and most able Master be had trained the brethren to that high degree of proficiency which we have this evening had an opportunity of witnessing , and which he could testify to the visiting brethren present was an example of the ordinary working of the lodge . Gratitude was undoubtedly one of the virtues of Masonsand upon tbe present occasion he would congratulate

, this lodge upon the form which its gratitude had taken .. He held in his hand a decoration consisting of a Past Master'sjewel , Royal Arch jewel , and the District Grand AVarden ' s jewel , and he was quite sure that wherever Bro . Diver went with that on his breast he would he what he deserves to be—a " marked man . " The lodge in carrying out its purpose of honouring him in tbe way be ought to be honoured has added to the address ( wdiich

the AV . M . has just read ) and the jewel , this purse ; and the reason that the present assumed this form was the difficulty which the lodge felt in determining on the nature of the gift , Bro . Diver having already been presented with many testimonials , both of a scientific and other kind ; and under these circumstances tho lodge thought the easiest way of getting out of the difficulty was to hand over the balance of tbe money subscribed ,

in a purse , and to leave it to Bro . Diver to determine upon tho disposal of it . Ho would not detain them longer , but in the name of the AV . M . of this lodge and its members he would attach tho jewel on his coat , aud in their names presented tbe purse , which , though very handsome on its exterior , was still more so in its interior . Bro . Diver , who was loudly cheered on presenting himself ,

said ho was so struck with astonishment at the form in which it had pleased them this evening so kindly to show their appreciation of bis conduct during the time he had the honour of occupying the chair as their Master that he did not at present feel sufficiently equal to expressing himself in terms grateful enough for the honours and presents which had been conferred upon him that evening . He was indeed deeplgrateful for the

handy very some manner _ in which he had been treated—for tbe valuable and beautiful jewel placed on his breast as a mark of their esteem and of his rank in the Craft , and for the valuable present of money , with which he should purchase something in the name ot the lodge wdiich would be highly valued by him , and by his

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family , he hoped , after him . It was sometimes customary for a lodge to present its Past Master with a slight recognition in the shape of a Past Master'sjewel , but be could not conceive what he bad done that was a sufficient reason for Ledge Eastern Star to reward him in that manner . As to the steps that were taken to obtain the warrant for the lodge , when it was proposed to form the lodge , he was asked by some twenty enthusiastic Pursee brethren to join them in the movementand he did so

, They were successful in their endeavours to obtain a warrant , and when the lodge was fairly formed , their enthusiasm in their work was so great that they soon became well up to their duties , and the result was that he found his work easier than it had been in either of the two other lodges of which he had been-Master . The novelty of bis position as Master of the first Parseo lodge formed in Bombay under the English Constitution ,

and the success which had attended their efforts , were the principal reasons in his mind why he had been so rewarded that night . " Success is merit ; " tbis lodge had been very successful , and they had visited that success upon its late Master . Thanking them all most sincerely for the great honour they had conferred on him . he concluded by thanking Bro . Gibbs lor the way in which he designed this very beautiful and valuable

jewelfor it was be who designed it—and also Bro . Percy Leith for the care and trouble he had been at in getting the jewel out thero from the best makers at home . On the motien of the AV . M ., seconded by Bro . Postonjee Bnzonjee ( Senior Warden ) , a vote of thanks was passed to Bros . Gibbs and Percy Leith for their services in connection with the design and making of the jewel .

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ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . ENOCH CHAPTER ( NO . 11 ) . —This chapter met for the first time after the recess , on Monday , the 19 th inst ., at Freemasons * Hall , for the purpose of installing Comp . Pierce Egan , as Z . ; Comps . Moutrie , H . ; Swainston , J . ; Dr . Godwin , Scribe N . ; Honey , P . J . ; Fish and Dale , A . S . 's ; Morris and Palmer , Stewards . Comps . Williams and Matthews were re-appointed

to the posts so long and satisfactorily held by them , of Treas . and Sec . Tho M . E . Z . having in excellent style exalted Bro . North and Eccius , the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The visitors were Comps . Wright , 22 ; and Luxmore , 129 .

CHAPTER OP INDUSTKY ( No . 186 ) . —On Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., the companions of this chanter met at Freemasons' Hall . Comp . AV . Bartlett was installed Z . ; H . G . Lake , II . ; E . Clarke ,. J . ; Carpenter , P . Z . ; S . E . Blake , S . N . ; G . Kelley , Treas . ; C . AA . Nolhmer , P . S . ; Mortlock and Berry , A . S . ' s ; J . Kench , Steward . A P . Z . jewel was presented to Comp . Mann by the M . E . Z ., with expressions of admiration of the manner be had occupied the chair during his year of officeand his exertions

, in establishing the chapter , which Comp . Maun suitably responded to . The business concluded , tho companions adjourned to the banquet . The visitors were Comps . W . Turner , Morton Edwards ; H . W . Lindus , 742 ; AV . C . Lucey , 2 i ; and II . Massey , J . 619 .

ROBERT BUENS CHAPTER ( NO . 25 ) . —On Monday , the 25 th inst ., the companions of this chapter mot at the Freemasons' Hall . There were present : Comps . AA utson , P . Z . as M . E . Z . ; A . J , Codner , H . ; Nicholson , J . ; John Lyon , P . Z . Scribe E . ; Beech , Scribe N . ; G . King , P . Soj . ; AV . Hurlstone , P . Assist . Soj ., and John Denton , Steward . Comp . E . A . Waber of No . 452 , was present as a visitor . Bro . AV . II . Munday , of Robert Burns Lodge , was exulted . At the banquet , which followed tho conclusion ot the business , about 25 companions sat down , and the usual loyal aud Masonic toasts were given .

SCOTLAND . GiASGOVf . — Caledonian of Unity Chapter . —The usual monthl y meeting of this chapter was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Buchanan-street , on Tuesday evening , the 26 th inst ., for the installation of office-bearers , but tbe ceremony was unavoidabl y postponed until next meeting . The chapter was duly opened by the Principals , and the minutes of last regular chapter and of two emergency meetings were read and confirmed . The audit committee then presented their report , which showed a very