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thoroughly impressed with his ability and integrity and it was at that time that they formed an opinion that Brother Smith was destined to attain , a high position in Freemasonry . Lodge after Lodge sought his services , and he was asked to join this and that . Lodge which he readily did by way of

extending his right hand of fellowship to those who sought it . He was raised from one high position to another , from one branch of Masonry to another until at last we found him under the English Constitution holding the high and exalted rank of the Deputy District Grand Master . Fie would have

been elevated to the rank of the District Grand Master , but for the fact that the office was held , and during his absence from his country , by PI . R . H . theDuke of Connaught . To my mind he excelled himself as a Mason when he was appointed Chairman of the Joint Flail Committee . I may mention for

the information of the members of the present generation that about a quarter of a century ago the English and the Scotch Constitutions hired halls of their own , and each of them found it difficult to find a suitable place for its location . It so happened at the time that both the Constitutions

had to vacate their premises , and were in search of suitable places for their location . They both agreed that it would be more economical and conducive to strengthen the bonds of Brotherhood if they both met in one common Hall . They found a place in Nesbit Lane called the Nabob ' s bungalow ,

and met there , the bungalow being occupied by the different Lodges almost every day of the month . One management did well for both the Constitutions , and in order that no side got the better of the other and that there mi ght be a balance kept on the Board a Joint Hall Committee was formed of a

certain number of members from the English as well as the Scotch Constitutions . When they jointly hired a new hall , Rt . Wor . Bro . D . R . Chichgur ( Scottish ) , who has already made his mark and is known to possess talents of a high order for organisation of a general character , was appointed

Secretary of the Joint Flail Committee , and it was so arranged to preserve an equilibrium of power that if the Secretary belonged to the Scotch Constitution , the Chairman should belong to the other Constitution . The Deputy Grand Masters ( English ) presided over the Hall Committee , but it

so happened that they resigned their office one after the other , until Bro . Smith was appointed to that office and was called to the chair . He very well knew that as Chairman

of the Committee he had to deal with conflicting interests , and he was accordingly very cautious and careful in the discharge of his duties as such , tie managed the affairs of the Flail Committee in such a business-like and harmonious

manner that the two Constitutions thought of having a building of their own from contributions made by the two bodies , and with that view different schemes were discussed which did not at first bear any fruit When Lord Sandhurst was appointed the Grand Master

of both the Constitutions , the plans and estimates that were formerly made were submitted to him , and a site was granted by his government upon which the present building now stands . The scheme having been thus settled , it was left to Rt . Wor . Bro . Darasha R . Chichgur to secure the necessary

sinews of war , which he did with his accustomed energy and zeal for the Craft . The members of the Scotch Lodges having found in Bro . Smith as President of the Hall Committee an energetic and ardent Mason and a sound businesslike man , desired that he should be asked to join the Scotch Constitution , and as he saw the offer made was of a sincere

character he agreed to join the Constitution . Pie was affiliated to Lodge Caledonia , No . 490 , in 18 S 8 , and the next year Lodge Perseverance asked him to join in order to place him in the chair , and in 1890 , Most Wor . Bro . Sir Henry Morland , the then Grand Muster of All Scottish Freemasonry

in India , appointed Bro . Smith as Grand Master Depute . Most Wor . Bro . Sir Henry Morland fell ill at the latter end of the year and the Scotch Masons then cast their eyes on Bro . Smith as a fit successor to Bro . Sir Henry Morland . The latter soon afterwards rallied and when he was consulted on

the point he expressed it as his opinion that there would be no better successor found than in Bro . Smith . When Bro . Sir Plenry Morland died , the nomination of Bro . Smith was supported by different Lodges throughout the country and his name having been recommended from

all quarters , Grand Lodge of Scotland sent his commission as the Grand Master of All Scottish Freemasonry in India . He was installed as such on the 23 rd January 1892 , and as the senior Grand Master Depute I had the privilege and the pleasure of installing him in that chair . In whatever Office

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he took , Bro . Smith pledged himself to perform the duties of that Office to the best of his power and ability . He never ran after offices nor did he ever seek honours , but honours sought him out . Bro . Smith was blessed with a cool and quiet temper , so much so that though I came in contact with him

for so many years , I never saw him in any angry mood or his temper in the least perturbed . Plis knowledge of jurisprudence and his keen insight into human nature stood him in good stead , and enabled him to fill the various high offices with credit to himself and satisfaction to the Brethren . His

regularity and punctuality were proverbial . To my mind Bro . Smith , taking him all in all , was a Mason worthy of our imitation . During my long Masonic career I have not come in contact with a more even-minded , unbiassed , cool and collected , hard-working , assiduous , diligent and arduous

Mason than Bro . Smith . It is indeed a rare thing to find a Brother possessed of all such qualifications . No doubt any Mason would feel proud to possess these acquirements . Let

us all pray that his mantle may fall on as many of us as possible , and that by imitating his worthy example we may glorify Freemasonry and glorify the model whom we all desire to imitate . — " Indian Freemason . "

The Worshipful Master.

THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER .

WE have always contended that it is not the number that make a Lodge , but the fraternal warmth and good fellowship of the individuals that comprise it . To obtain this greatly-desired result , a Brother must be " properly made . " What we mean by this expression is that he must be

taught the beauties of Masonry in a manner so forcible and earnest as to convince him it comes from an honest heart , whose sole desire is " to be serviceable to our fellow creatures . " To do this a Worshipful Master must get his life in his work . He must not " play to catch the crowd , " by striking attitudes ,

studied gestures and stage reading , but be circumspect and convince those present that he means and feels what he is doing . He must divest himself of the cold apathy which seems to say , " Because the Brethren have not complimented me by a large turnout , I will just finish this job in a hurry . "

You have no right to do anything of the kind ; you hav $ . no right to use your energies for the plaudits of the crowd to the detriment of your duty ; you have no right to hold the position unless you give it all the honesty of purpose of your nature ; you have no right to slight your work or pout at empty seats .

On all occasions do the best you can and at the conclusion of your work have a " handshaking and a word " with all present . Make them feel glad that they were present , and the next time they will come and bring some one else , and so will the candidate whom you have just " raised . "Bun F . Price .

The True Mason.

THE TRUE MASON .

BE silent and prove yourself a Mason by your acts , not by your saying so , that the world may say you are a Mason , not by the emblems you wear , but by the deeds you perform . The world is a severe critic , and one with which , as Masons , we desire to be on the best of terms . From it we are to draw for a fresh supply of manly men , who are to

succeed and indeed to fraternise with us . Out of the world comes the material which is to adorn and beautify this magnificent and stately edifice . So when you appear under the canopy of Fleaven , clothed in white gloves and aprons , which distinguish you from the rest of the world , and

especially when you bury the dead , oh , my Brethren , let me caution , exhort and admonish you to be careful and acquit yourselves like men and Masons . Try and feel the great responsibility that rests upon you individually , remembering

that as you appear and as you conduct yourself , and as it is the dignified bearing and manly conduct which is one of the constituent parts of a good Mason , just such will be the character of those who seek to enter your Lodge and desire to be your Brethren .

When you do this , justly can you reject such as are not worthy when they knock at the door , and you yourselves will have done your whole duty as men and Masons . —Past Grand Master Perry , Wisconsin .

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