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sympathises with their misfortunes , compassionates their miseries , and restores peace to their troubled minds . " Resolved , that the thanks of this lodge are due to Bros . Jonathan Nutt , B . P . Anderson , and Benjamin L . Henness , for their untiring zeal and energy in their labour of love and charicy ; in their successful effort to heal the bleeding hearts of the bereaved widow and orphans of our deceased brother . To them , and to the brethren who furnished funds or contributed aid to
accomplish said mission , we extend our fraternal and most grateful thanks . And we would be unjust to our every feeling of what is due to the truly charitable , were we here to omit an expression of our hearty gratitude to Captain John R ,-Fleming , who has befriended the widow , furnished valuable assistance , and has proven himself alive te tho practice of pure ancl disinterested charity . For them , and each of them , with hearts full of gratitude , we covet heaven ' s choicest blessings
through life ' s voyage ; ancl when that great day for rewards shall have arrived , that on meeting our Supreme Grand Master , He will answer and say , " Inasmuch as ye have clone it unto these my brethren , ye have done it unto me . " Resolved , that this act of our brethren reflects lustre upon our institution ; and we tender our assurance to the brethren of British Columbia , that we will prove our grateful appreciation of these their fraternal actshy reciprocating hacts of similar Masonic
, y charity ; and while we pray that the visits of the grim messenger may be long deferred , yet , should such a fate befal a brother in our midst , we will take courage , remembering the example set us by the Masons of British Columbia . Resolved , that copies of these resolutions be transmitted , under the seal of tlie lodge , to the brethren who have thus befriended the widow of Bro . Warbass , to Capt . John R . Fleming , and to the widow of the deceased .
India.
INDIA .
LODGE TEOTH ( No . 94-1 ) . —Tho quarterly meeting of this loclge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , near Baboola Tank , on Wednesday tbe 10 th January . Present : Bros . J . P . Cornfortli , AV . M . ; H . ' AVichham as S . W . ; Bros . R . Roberts as J . AA . F . D . Parker as Sec ; J . Key as S . D . ; R . Newton as J . D . ; C . Clifton as I . G . ; C . K Burden as Tyler , and a numerous attendance of members ancl visitors . The lodge was opened in due formand the minutes cf tlie last regular
, meeting read and confirmed . Tlie AA ' . M . in a feeling manner returned thanks to their brethren for their renewed confidence in re-electing him their W . M . for another year ; it was an honour and a confidence he would exert himself to maintain . The prosperity of the lodge had been his anxious care quite as much as it had been of the brethren who had held office under himwho had always so ablsupported him during their term
, y of office , for ivhich they deserved his thanks . Iu appointing the officers for the succeeding year , he had endeavoured to do so without fear of favour , and for the best interests of the loclge . The loclge was then successively opened in tho second ancl third degrees , when the W . M . invested those officers who were present as follows : —Bro . J . R . Kendal ] , S . W . ; John Dixon , J . W . ; Robinson Newton , S . D . ; J . B . Hayes , J . D . ; C .
Clifton , Sec . ; Bro . the Rev . J . J- Farnham , Treas . ; Bro . AV . G . King , Tyler . In the absence of the brother intended for the Inner Guard , the appointment was left open until a future meeting . _ The lodgo was then closed down to the first degree . The nomination of tho permanent committee and committee for revision of the by-laws was also postponed . The W . M . then _ addressed tho brethren upon the advisability of avoiding tlie practice of blackballing candidates this
; might very easily be done , without entrenching upon the undoubted ri ght that every brother had to object to any unworthy or undesirable candidate , by following the example of one or two other lodges , wherein it was customary to name an objection in confidence to tho AV . M ., who ivould inform the proposers and seconders , and thus the name ivould be withdrawn before proceeding to the ballot . In this the locl
Avay ge was enabled to steer clear of a character for blackballing , and the members saved from bickering , which would surely follow if blackballing once became a practice . The report of the committee on tlie treasurer's accounts was then adopted . Bro . AVickliam then proposed two gentlemen for initiation ; this was seconded by the W . M ., and the business of the evening being over , the lodge was closed in peace ancl harmony at eight p . m . The brethren then adjourned to a banquet .
and after the constitutional toasts , the " Health of the Past Officers" was drunk with enthusiasm , as also that of "The AA orshipful Master and Officers for the current year , " " The A isiuing Brethren , " & c . Several good songs were sung , and the brethren dispersed at eleven o ' clock after having passed a very agreeable evening . LODGE COJTOOED ( No . 757)—Tho regular meeting of this flourishing and well-conducted lodge was held in the Free *
masons' Hall , near Baboola Tank , on Saturday , the 20 th of January . There were present—Bros . H . AVickliam , AV . M . ; J . P . Cornforth , P . M ., W . M . Lodge Truth ; E . Parker , S . W . ; T . Proud . J . AV . ; J . Poyntz , Treas . ; H . Prescott , Sec . ; J . Thomas , Org . H . Freeman , S . D . ; H . E . Gabler as J . D . ; J . Powell , J . G , ; G . Giffert as Tyler ; and a numerous attendance of members and visiting brethren . The loclge was opened in the first degree ; tho minutes of the last meeting were read and
confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . Hanser as a joining member , and the result was announced clear ; the ballot was also taken for Messrs . Henry Stevens , W . G . Bourne , and R . AV . Burton , which also proved clear . The AV . M . then requested Bro . J . P . Cornforth to confer the first , degree , whicli that brother did in a most impressive and admirable manner . Messrs . Bourne andR . AV . Burton , who were in attendance , were duly initiated into the secrets and privileges of our Order . The
lodge was opened in the second degree , when Bros . Freeman ancl McPherson were passed to the second or F . C . degree . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , when Bros . G . Waller , Cassumbhoy Dhurrumsey , R . C . Smith , AV . C . Barnes , F . Potter , ancl J . Fleming were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Masons . The two last degrees were given the . respected Master of this lodge , Bro . H . AVickliam . The loclge was then lowered to the first degree . Bro .
Prescott then rose and said he had again to appeal to the kind sympathy of the lodge ; this time it was not for a widow or a brother Mason , but it was for two orphans of a Mason ; he would not ask much , as Lodge Perseverance was assisting them , but he would only say that these orphans were the children of those who were once well to do in life , and indeed it was with unfeigned regret he had to state for the information of the brethren , that both parents were cut off in the short space of
two months . He asked the AV . M . and brethren to grant the grandmother an allowance for at least six months of Rs . 10 per month . The proposition having been seconded by Bro . Poyntz , it was carried . The AV . Master then , in the name of the lodge , thanked Bro . J . P . Cornforth , the AV . M . of Lodge Truth , for his kindness in attending the meeting of this loclge ; he only hoped that the visits would not be few and far between , but that he would come oftenerfor the W . M . was confident that by such
, brotherly feeling and interchange of visits much harmony and a feeling of brotherly affection must follow ; ho would also thank Bro . Cornforth for his kindness in assisting him in the lodge work , aud would propose a vote of thanks to be recorded in the minutes of the lodge . The W . M . also spoke of the kindness of Bro . Loekley and Train for the assistance they gave . Bro . J . P . Cornforth said that he would try and come oftener ; he was
obliged to the W . M . who was an old friend of his , for the kind mention of his name , he did not merit so much praise for the little he did ; he would always be happy to be in Concord rooms . Bro . Prescott then rose and said— " It has pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to afflict this loclge by taking from us one who was beloved in life , and now that he is no more , his loss is indeed felt . How true the words of the Holy AYrifc were
applicable to one and ancl all—• Iu the midst of life we are in death . ' AVe must not forget to state that Bro . George Eales was present at the last meeting ; he is now removed to that Grand Loclge above where there are no sorrows , no sighs , no pain , and no parting ; the place that knew him once shall know him no more . " Bro . Pi-escott ivould propose a vote of condolence to be recorded in the minutes of the lodge , owing to the
death of the late Bro . G . Eales , which sad event took place on the Sth inst . The proposition having been seconded by the W . M ., it was carried in solemn silence . Three brethren were then proposed as joining Members ancl five Candidates for initiation , when the lodgo was closed in love and concord at 10 p . m . and tho Brethren adjourned to the banquet tabie . The cloth having been removed , the amiable W . M- proposed the following constitutional toasts— "The Queen ancl the Craft , "
"The Three Grand Masters and the Sister Lodges , " " The Provincial Grand Masters of Bombay . Bros . Taylor and R . B . Barton . " The health of the newly raised brethren was then proposed , to which one of the brethren returned thanks . As
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sympathises with their misfortunes , compassionates their miseries , and restores peace to their troubled minds . " Resolved , that the thanks of this lodge are due to Bros . Jonathan Nutt , B . P . Anderson , and Benjamin L . Henness , for their untiring zeal and energy in their labour of love and charicy ; in their successful effort to heal the bleeding hearts of the bereaved widow and orphans of our deceased brother . To them , and to the brethren who furnished funds or contributed aid to
accomplish said mission , we extend our fraternal and most grateful thanks . And we would be unjust to our every feeling of what is due to the truly charitable , were we here to omit an expression of our hearty gratitude to Captain John R ,-Fleming , who has befriended the widow , furnished valuable assistance , and has proven himself alive te tho practice of pure ancl disinterested charity . For them , and each of them , with hearts full of gratitude , we covet heaven ' s choicest blessings
through life ' s voyage ; ancl when that great day for rewards shall have arrived , that on meeting our Supreme Grand Master , He will answer and say , " Inasmuch as ye have clone it unto these my brethren , ye have done it unto me . " Resolved , that this act of our brethren reflects lustre upon our institution ; and we tender our assurance to the brethren of British Columbia , that we will prove our grateful appreciation of these their fraternal actshy reciprocating hacts of similar Masonic
, y charity ; and while we pray that the visits of the grim messenger may be long deferred , yet , should such a fate befal a brother in our midst , we will take courage , remembering the example set us by the Masons of British Columbia . Resolved , that copies of these resolutions be transmitted , under the seal of tlie lodge , to the brethren who have thus befriended the widow of Bro . Warbass , to Capt . John R . Fleming , and to the widow of the deceased .
India.
INDIA .
LODGE TEOTH ( No . 94-1 ) . —Tho quarterly meeting of this loclge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , near Baboola Tank , on Wednesday tbe 10 th January . Present : Bros . J . P . Cornfortli , AV . M . ; H . ' AVichham as S . W . ; Bros . R . Roberts as J . AA . F . D . Parker as Sec ; J . Key as S . D . ; R . Newton as J . D . ; C . Clifton as I . G . ; C . K Burden as Tyler , and a numerous attendance of members ancl visitors . The lodge was opened in due formand the minutes cf tlie last regular
, meeting read and confirmed . Tlie AA ' . M . in a feeling manner returned thanks to their brethren for their renewed confidence in re-electing him their W . M . for another year ; it was an honour and a confidence he would exert himself to maintain . The prosperity of the lodge had been his anxious care quite as much as it had been of the brethren who had held office under himwho had always so ablsupported him during their term
, y of office , for ivhich they deserved his thanks . Iu appointing the officers for the succeeding year , he had endeavoured to do so without fear of favour , and for the best interests of the loclge . The loclge was then successively opened in tho second ancl third degrees , when the W . M . invested those officers who were present as follows : —Bro . J . R . Kendal ] , S . W . ; John Dixon , J . W . ; Robinson Newton , S . D . ; J . B . Hayes , J . D . ; C .
Clifton , Sec . ; Bro . the Rev . J . J- Farnham , Treas . ; Bro . AV . G . King , Tyler . In the absence of the brother intended for the Inner Guard , the appointment was left open until a future meeting . _ The lodgo was then closed down to the first degree . The nomination of tho permanent committee and committee for revision of the by-laws was also postponed . The W . M . then _ addressed tho brethren upon the advisability of avoiding tlie practice of blackballing candidates this
; might very easily be done , without entrenching upon the undoubted ri ght that every brother had to object to any unworthy or undesirable candidate , by following the example of one or two other lodges , wherein it was customary to name an objection in confidence to tho AV . M ., who ivould inform the proposers and seconders , and thus the name ivould be withdrawn before proceeding to the ballot . In this the locl
Avay ge was enabled to steer clear of a character for blackballing , and the members saved from bickering , which would surely follow if blackballing once became a practice . The report of the committee on tlie treasurer's accounts was then adopted . Bro . AVickliam then proposed two gentlemen for initiation ; this was seconded by the W . M ., and the business of the evening being over , the lodge was closed in peace ancl harmony at eight p . m . The brethren then adjourned to a banquet .
and after the constitutional toasts , the " Health of the Past Officers" was drunk with enthusiasm , as also that of "The AA orshipful Master and Officers for the current year , " " The A isiuing Brethren , " & c . Several good songs were sung , and the brethren dispersed at eleven o ' clock after having passed a very agreeable evening . LODGE COJTOOED ( No . 757)—Tho regular meeting of this flourishing and well-conducted lodge was held in the Free *
masons' Hall , near Baboola Tank , on Saturday , the 20 th of January . There were present—Bros . H . AVickliam , AV . M . ; J . P . Cornforth , P . M ., W . M . Lodge Truth ; E . Parker , S . W . ; T . Proud . J . AV . ; J . Poyntz , Treas . ; H . Prescott , Sec . ; J . Thomas , Org . H . Freeman , S . D . ; H . E . Gabler as J . D . ; J . Powell , J . G , ; G . Giffert as Tyler ; and a numerous attendance of members and visiting brethren . The loclge was opened in the first degree ; tho minutes of the last meeting were read and
confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . Hanser as a joining member , and the result was announced clear ; the ballot was also taken for Messrs . Henry Stevens , W . G . Bourne , and R . AV . Burton , which also proved clear . The AV . M . then requested Bro . J . P . Cornforth to confer the first , degree , whicli that brother did in a most impressive and admirable manner . Messrs . Bourne andR . AV . Burton , who were in attendance , were duly initiated into the secrets and privileges of our Order . The
lodge was opened in the second degree , when Bros . Freeman ancl McPherson were passed to the second or F . C . degree . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , when Bros . G . Waller , Cassumbhoy Dhurrumsey , R . C . Smith , AV . C . Barnes , F . Potter , ancl J . Fleming were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Masons . The two last degrees were given the . respected Master of this lodge , Bro . H . AVickliam . The loclge was then lowered to the first degree . Bro .
Prescott then rose and said he had again to appeal to the kind sympathy of the lodge ; this time it was not for a widow or a brother Mason , but it was for two orphans of a Mason ; he would not ask much , as Lodge Perseverance was assisting them , but he would only say that these orphans were the children of those who were once well to do in life , and indeed it was with unfeigned regret he had to state for the information of the brethren , that both parents were cut off in the short space of
two months . He asked the AV . M . and brethren to grant the grandmother an allowance for at least six months of Rs . 10 per month . The proposition having been seconded by Bro . Poyntz , it was carried . The AV . Master then , in the name of the lodge , thanked Bro . J . P . Cornforth , the AV . M . of Lodge Truth , for his kindness in attending the meeting of this loclge ; he only hoped that the visits would not be few and far between , but that he would come oftenerfor the W . M . was confident that by such
, brotherly feeling and interchange of visits much harmony and a feeling of brotherly affection must follow ; ho would also thank Bro . Cornforth for his kindness in assisting him in the lodge work , aud would propose a vote of thanks to be recorded in the minutes of the lodge . The W . M . also spoke of the kindness of Bro . Loekley and Train for the assistance they gave . Bro . J . P . Cornforth said that he would try and come oftener ; he was
obliged to the W . M . who was an old friend of his , for the kind mention of his name , he did not merit so much praise for the little he did ; he would always be happy to be in Concord rooms . Bro . Prescott then rose and said— " It has pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to afflict this loclge by taking from us one who was beloved in life , and now that he is no more , his loss is indeed felt . How true the words of the Holy AYrifc were
applicable to one and ancl all—• Iu the midst of life we are in death . ' AVe must not forget to state that Bro . George Eales was present at the last meeting ; he is now removed to that Grand Loclge above where there are no sorrows , no sighs , no pain , and no parting ; the place that knew him once shall know him no more . " Bro . Pi-escott ivould propose a vote of condolence to be recorded in the minutes of the lodge , owing to the
death of the late Bro . G . Eales , which sad event took place on the Sth inst . The proposition having been seconded by the W . M ., it was carried in solemn silence . Three brethren were then proposed as joining Members ancl five Candidates for initiation , when the lodgo was closed in love and concord at 10 p . m . and tho Brethren adjourned to the banquet tabie . The cloth having been removed , the amiable W . M- proposed the following constitutional toasts— "The Queen ancl the Craft , "
"The Three Grand Masters and the Sister Lodges , " " The Provincial Grand Masters of Bombay . Bros . Taylor and R . B . Barton . " The health of the newly raised brethren was then proposed , to which one of the brethren returned thanks . As