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India.
The dispersion of our troops over Afghanistan , and the continual changes ancl removals , of late more frequent than ever , militate against Masonry at present—obstacles which the greatest perseverance only can overcome . We have , luckily , some zealous Brethren who raise the banner at all times , and at all places , ancl thus keep up a truly Masonic spirit among us . The D . G . M . Bro . R- Neave has been visiting the Lodges in the North Western Provinces with the greatest success ; and Major Macdonald , who is unequalled as a working Mason , continues to exercise his Masonic bittalia .
Our Provincial Grand Master has not as yet received his patent as Grand Superintendant , consequently Arch Masonry is as yet but in an unsettled state : the workings of the new Chapter has only partially remedied the evil . Brethren want confidence in the Grand Chapter at home , because so many petitions have remained " dead letters , " although the fees have been sent and received . _ We look to the Review not only to support the cause it has happily aidedbthe
, y publicity of our success , that such may be known ancl appreciated in the almost trackless regions of the East ; but as its periodical labours are so uniform and consistent , we rely upon it for that advice and support which is the best means of bringing to a conclusion the objects which it has so worthily fostered . Indeed , we crave its assistance more than ever . Should it desert us now , to whom can we look ? Amid our general satisfaction , we have , however , to regret to state that most
our excellent friend and Brother Alexander Grant , the G S ., suffers severel y in mental ancl bodily anguish , fie has recently been bereft , by the chastening hand of Providence , of his eldest son , a fine youth twelve years of age , and it is feared that a retirement to the Cape is essential to the recovery of his own health . We feel as wailing friends for his sufferings , aud hardly dare to contemplate the severe loss we must Masonically sustain by his secession from us . The following fees of office are to be paid on accepting official rank , viz-:
—Deputy Provincial Grand Master - 100 rs-Provincial Grand Wardens , each - 100 „ Provincial Grand Treasurer - - loo Provincial Grand Registrar - - 50 " Provincial Grand Secretary - - 50 ' , Provincial Grand Deacons , each - 50 " Provincial Grand Superintendant of Works 50 , " Provincial Grand Director
of Ceremonies 50 „ Provincial Grand Swordbearer - - 50 Provincial Grand Stewards , each - 50 The Grand Officers ( Stewards included ) to pay each a quarterly contribution of 16 rupees , and all Past Grand Officers who may be desirous of associating with them , the same . Other fees payable to the Provincial Grand Lod viz Initiation
ge , .: — , 4 . rs . ; Passing , 4 rs . ; Raising , 4 . rs . ; Yearl y Subscription , 4 rs . ; Joining , 1 r . Country Members half fees , except for joining , which is the same , viz . 1 r . ; and these are exclusive of 1 r . from each Brother to the fund of Benevolence of the United Grand Lodge of England , but this payment is not of necessity called for by the Constitutions . The following regulations are among those already promulgated by the Provincial Grand Lodge .
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India.
The dispersion of our troops over Afghanistan , and the continual changes ancl removals , of late more frequent than ever , militate against Masonry at present—obstacles which the greatest perseverance only can overcome . We have , luckily , some zealous Brethren who raise the banner at all times , and at all places , ancl thus keep up a truly Masonic spirit among us . The D . G . M . Bro . R- Neave has been visiting the Lodges in the North Western Provinces with the greatest success ; and Major Macdonald , who is unequalled as a working Mason , continues to exercise his Masonic bittalia .
Our Provincial Grand Master has not as yet received his patent as Grand Superintendant , consequently Arch Masonry is as yet but in an unsettled state : the workings of the new Chapter has only partially remedied the evil . Brethren want confidence in the Grand Chapter at home , because so many petitions have remained " dead letters , " although the fees have been sent and received . _ We look to the Review not only to support the cause it has happily aidedbthe
, y publicity of our success , that such may be known ancl appreciated in the almost trackless regions of the East ; but as its periodical labours are so uniform and consistent , we rely upon it for that advice and support which is the best means of bringing to a conclusion the objects which it has so worthily fostered . Indeed , we crave its assistance more than ever . Should it desert us now , to whom can we look ? Amid our general satisfaction , we have , however , to regret to state that most
our excellent friend and Brother Alexander Grant , the G S ., suffers severel y in mental ancl bodily anguish , fie has recently been bereft , by the chastening hand of Providence , of his eldest son , a fine youth twelve years of age , and it is feared that a retirement to the Cape is essential to the recovery of his own health . We feel as wailing friends for his sufferings , aud hardly dare to contemplate the severe loss we must Masonically sustain by his secession from us . The following fees of office are to be paid on accepting official rank , viz-:
—Deputy Provincial Grand Master - 100 rs-Provincial Grand Wardens , each - 100 „ Provincial Grand Treasurer - - loo Provincial Grand Registrar - - 50 " Provincial Grand Secretary - - 50 ' , Provincial Grand Deacons , each - 50 " Provincial Grand Superintendant of Works 50 , " Provincial Grand Director
of Ceremonies 50 „ Provincial Grand Swordbearer - - 50 Provincial Grand Stewards , each - 50 The Grand Officers ( Stewards included ) to pay each a quarterly contribution of 16 rupees , and all Past Grand Officers who may be desirous of associating with them , the same . Other fees payable to the Provincial Grand Lod viz Initiation
ge , .: — , 4 . rs . ; Passing , 4 rs . ; Raising , 4 . rs . ; Yearl y Subscription , 4 rs . ; Joining , 1 r . Country Members half fees , except for joining , which is the same , viz . 1 r . ; and these are exclusive of 1 r . from each Brother to the fund of Benevolence of the United Grand Lodge of England , but this payment is not of necessity called for by the Constitutions . The following regulations are among those already promulgated by the Provincial Grand Lodge .