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India.
The following evening , at an early hour , a Chapter was held in the Order of the Holy Royal Arch , upon which occasion a guest of the M . E . Companion Macdonald , Brother James Irving , 1 st Cavalry , and Brother P . G . Robertson , Adjutant to the Kotah Contingent , stranger Brethren passing through the station , were exalted into the Degree . The absence of the second Principal enabled the M . E . C . Macdonald to take that chairthus resigning that of first Principal to the M . E . C .
, Neave . A Provincial Grand Lodge was then held ; Brother Macdonald sitting as D . G . M ., being a Provincial Grancl Officer of the year . The R . AV . DEPUTY GRAND MASTER then addressed the meeting , observing that it was truly gratifying to him to notice the contrast wliich Lodge Sincerity afforded now , to its situation on his former visit , eight months since—that it was then in a state of abeyance , whereas now he
had had an opportunity of seeing that it worked in every degree . That the Brother whom he had on the former occasion strongly recommended to the Wardens to supply the place of their absent Master , had fully redeemed the pledge , by more than fully performing his duty . But so , lie observed , it always was with Brother Macdonald- —into whatever Lodge he goes , he leaves some mark of his talented aid and assistance . Yethowever much he miht be gratified in this respecthe had still
, g , another and a greater cause of gratulation . It was , that he had received no reference of any kind from either Lodge sincerity or Lodge Harmony . The circumstance alone showed that they worked with Harmony , and that both Lodges might long continue to do so , he hoped in all Sincerity ! Brother MACDONALD then rising , said , R . AV . Sir , the Brethren of the
Lodge of Sincerity , of which I have the honour and pleasure of being Master , viewing with admiration the zeal which you have on all occasions evinced for the benefit of the Craft in Bengal , as well as your extensive acquirements in the mystic knowledge of the working of the Craft , evinced by the admirable manner in which you have shown us how the higher degrees of our Order may be worked , —the Brethren , AVorshi pful Sir , have voted that the private jewel , which has been lately introduced into this Lodge to distinguish its members of the rank of
Master Mason , shall be offered to your acceptance , and they have delegated to me , as their AV . M ., the most pleasing duty of presenting it . I am instructed to say , that although they regret that time has not permitted of this trifle being more handsomely made , yet they feel assured that its worth , in your estimation , will not be founded upon its intrinsic value , but upon the feelings with which it is offered ; and having clone this Lodge the honour to enrol your name amongst its members , the
private jewel of Sincerity has been considered the most appropriate token which we could offer of our esteem and respect . Brother NEAVE replied as follows : — "I receive in the same kind spirit in which it is offered , this testimonial of the esteem of Brethren whom I so highly respect , as those forming the Lodge of Sincerity : and I reci procate the kind feelings which your W . M ., Brother Macdonald , has expressed . It is indeedBrethrenmost gratifing to me to see
, , y that in the high situation in which I am placed , my mode of Masonic government has met the approbation of my Brethren , and I trust it will ever so continue . Your AV . M . has done me but justice in saying that the intrinsic value of this jewel will not constitute its worth in my estimation ; for it is not the article itself , but the kind feeling towards me , VOL . VIII . a
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India.
The following evening , at an early hour , a Chapter was held in the Order of the Holy Royal Arch , upon which occasion a guest of the M . E . Companion Macdonald , Brother James Irving , 1 st Cavalry , and Brother P . G . Robertson , Adjutant to the Kotah Contingent , stranger Brethren passing through the station , were exalted into the Degree . The absence of the second Principal enabled the M . E . C . Macdonald to take that chairthus resigning that of first Principal to the M . E . C .
, Neave . A Provincial Grand Lodge was then held ; Brother Macdonald sitting as D . G . M ., being a Provincial Grancl Officer of the year . The R . AV . DEPUTY GRAND MASTER then addressed the meeting , observing that it was truly gratifying to him to notice the contrast wliich Lodge Sincerity afforded now , to its situation on his former visit , eight months since—that it was then in a state of abeyance , whereas now he
had had an opportunity of seeing that it worked in every degree . That the Brother whom he had on the former occasion strongly recommended to the Wardens to supply the place of their absent Master , had fully redeemed the pledge , by more than fully performing his duty . But so , lie observed , it always was with Brother Macdonald- —into whatever Lodge he goes , he leaves some mark of his talented aid and assistance . Yethowever much he miht be gratified in this respecthe had still
, g , another and a greater cause of gratulation . It was , that he had received no reference of any kind from either Lodge sincerity or Lodge Harmony . The circumstance alone showed that they worked with Harmony , and that both Lodges might long continue to do so , he hoped in all Sincerity ! Brother MACDONALD then rising , said , R . AV . Sir , the Brethren of the
Lodge of Sincerity , of which I have the honour and pleasure of being Master , viewing with admiration the zeal which you have on all occasions evinced for the benefit of the Craft in Bengal , as well as your extensive acquirements in the mystic knowledge of the working of the Craft , evinced by the admirable manner in which you have shown us how the higher degrees of our Order may be worked , —the Brethren , AVorshi pful Sir , have voted that the private jewel , which has been lately introduced into this Lodge to distinguish its members of the rank of
Master Mason , shall be offered to your acceptance , and they have delegated to me , as their AV . M ., the most pleasing duty of presenting it . I am instructed to say , that although they regret that time has not permitted of this trifle being more handsomely made , yet they feel assured that its worth , in your estimation , will not be founded upon its intrinsic value , but upon the feelings with which it is offered ; and having clone this Lodge the honour to enrol your name amongst its members , the
private jewel of Sincerity has been considered the most appropriate token which we could offer of our esteem and respect . Brother NEAVE replied as follows : — "I receive in the same kind spirit in which it is offered , this testimonial of the esteem of Brethren whom I so highly respect , as those forming the Lodge of Sincerity : and I reci procate the kind feelings which your W . M ., Brother Macdonald , has expressed . It is indeedBrethrenmost gratifing to me to see
, , y that in the high situation in which I am placed , my mode of Masonic government has met the approbation of my Brethren , and I trust it will ever so continue . Your AV . M . has done me but justice in saying that the intrinsic value of this jewel will not constitute its worth in my estimation ; for it is not the article itself , but the kind feeling towards me , VOL . VIII . a