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India.
the broad footing of a moral level , alike gratifying to both , but which can be misunderstood by neither , since all enlightened men know that , as in the Lodge , so in the world , gradations must inevitabl y exist , and that Masonry ever upholds legitimate authority , and represses inordinate pretensions ; and , teaching every man his place and duties within his sphere , is equally the enemy of tyranny on the one hand , and insubordination on the other : and can that institution be motiveless and unproductive
, which , while its fundamental principle is reverence for God , thus breaks down conventional barriers and usages to bring together in harmonious intercourse , for purposes of pure benevolence to His creatures . " The It . W . Bro . then proposed the health of " Bros . ( Rev . ) Jackson , Horrocks , Buchanan , and Brett , and the other Officers and Brethren of the Lodge St . Andrew ' s iri the East ; " requesting all present , whether members of that Lodge or riotto assist him in iving the honours .
, g The Rev . Bro . JACKSON , in a highly eloquent address , which we regret has not reached us , returned thariks on behalf of the new Lodge ; he proposed the Provincial Grand Lodge of Western India . Bro . H . FA ' WCETT rose to reply , and said— " W . Master and Brethren ; I feel much satisfaction in having been deputed to return thanks on behalf of the Right'Wofshipful Master and Brethren of the Provincial Grarid Lodge of ¦ Western Indiafor the manner in which have
, you received the'toast of our worthy Brother . ' - / "/ Itis impossible to look upon the establishment of this Prov . Grand Lodge , without- the ' -conviction' that it will form an epoch of no ordinary importance in the future Masonic history of India ; but , whatever credit may be attributed to the Brethren composing the Lodge , it will be but
the-reflection from the high character of our first Provincial Grand Mastei ;' under whose auspices it was founded , and by whose exertions its usefulness has been already so extended—the flame , which never , indeed , can entirely'die , ivas smouldering on its embers , and the spirit of Masonry seemed to 'sleep airidngst us . For , though in the hearts of the Brethren the' mystic tie' can' never lose its influence , it seemed in a state of inanition , when our Right Worshipful Master returned from England , and
instilled a new life into the Craft ; his energetic spirit roused the slumberers , confirmed the wavering , established the sincere ; the Promothean spark was applied , and Masonry once more raised its venerable institutions amongstus , and spread its beneficent influence over the length and breadth of the land : ' But the spirit which called forth the dormant energies of ihe Graft , has not rested content ' . with this triumph alonehis zeal has riot failed in the'work he undertook ; -wherever his
presence could advance the-bause- ^ -wherever by his labours-lie could assist the Brethreh ; . our ProvincialGr ' and Master has-been always conspicuous . . •; ' ' .-1 have now another pleasing task to : 'perform , as Shakespeare says , ' the labour we delight in , physics pain ;' . it isifo call on you to fill a full bumper . to . the health of our' excellent and respected'Governor ; , Seeing that his son : is : amongst us in his place as a Brother , you will pardon me that I do riot pr ' efacethe toast withany lengthened eulogium . Sir George
Arthur came butirecentlyarhongstus / atotal stranger ; Yet we have already ! seen sufficient of hiinfo appreciate his character—to admire that amenity of manner- whichcharms in the social circle , and to applaud that impartiality and , upri ghtness -which-. mark-. the discharge of bis public duties . Brethren , rise , and with full honours drink to Sir George Arthur , ' Governor of Bombay . " . ' : Bro . Captain ARTHUR returned thanks for his father ' s health in a VOL . ir . : \ T
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India.
the broad footing of a moral level , alike gratifying to both , but which can be misunderstood by neither , since all enlightened men know that , as in the Lodge , so in the world , gradations must inevitabl y exist , and that Masonry ever upholds legitimate authority , and represses inordinate pretensions ; and , teaching every man his place and duties within his sphere , is equally the enemy of tyranny on the one hand , and insubordination on the other : and can that institution be motiveless and unproductive
, which , while its fundamental principle is reverence for God , thus breaks down conventional barriers and usages to bring together in harmonious intercourse , for purposes of pure benevolence to His creatures . " The It . W . Bro . then proposed the health of " Bros . ( Rev . ) Jackson , Horrocks , Buchanan , and Brett , and the other Officers and Brethren of the Lodge St . Andrew ' s iri the East ; " requesting all present , whether members of that Lodge or riotto assist him in iving the honours .
, g The Rev . Bro . JACKSON , in a highly eloquent address , which we regret has not reached us , returned thariks on behalf of the new Lodge ; he proposed the Provincial Grand Lodge of Western India . Bro . H . FA ' WCETT rose to reply , and said— " W . Master and Brethren ; I feel much satisfaction in having been deputed to return thanks on behalf of the Right'Wofshipful Master and Brethren of the Provincial Grarid Lodge of ¦ Western Indiafor the manner in which have
, you received the'toast of our worthy Brother . ' - / "/ Itis impossible to look upon the establishment of this Prov . Grand Lodge , without- the ' -conviction' that it will form an epoch of no ordinary importance in the future Masonic history of India ; but , whatever credit may be attributed to the Brethren composing the Lodge , it will be but
the-reflection from the high character of our first Provincial Grand Mastei ;' under whose auspices it was founded , and by whose exertions its usefulness has been already so extended—the flame , which never , indeed , can entirely'die , ivas smouldering on its embers , and the spirit of Masonry seemed to 'sleep airidngst us . For , though in the hearts of the Brethren the' mystic tie' can' never lose its influence , it seemed in a state of inanition , when our Right Worshipful Master returned from England , and
instilled a new life into the Craft ; his energetic spirit roused the slumberers , confirmed the wavering , established the sincere ; the Promothean spark was applied , and Masonry once more raised its venerable institutions amongstus , and spread its beneficent influence over the length and breadth of the land : ' But the spirit which called forth the dormant energies of ihe Graft , has not rested content ' . with this triumph alonehis zeal has riot failed in the'work he undertook ; -wherever his
presence could advance the-bause- ^ -wherever by his labours-lie could assist the Brethreh ; . our ProvincialGr ' and Master has-been always conspicuous . . •; ' ' .-1 have now another pleasing task to : 'perform , as Shakespeare says , ' the labour we delight in , physics pain ;' . it isifo call on you to fill a full bumper . to . the health of our' excellent and respected'Governor ; , Seeing that his son : is : amongst us in his place as a Brother , you will pardon me that I do riot pr ' efacethe toast withany lengthened eulogium . Sir George
Arthur came butirecentlyarhongstus / atotal stranger ; Yet we have already ! seen sufficient of hiinfo appreciate his character—to admire that amenity of manner- whichcharms in the social circle , and to applaud that impartiality and , upri ghtness -which-. mark-. the discharge of bis public duties . Brethren , rise , and with full honours drink to Sir George Arthur , ' Governor of Bombay . " . ' : Bro . Captain ARTHUR returned thanks for his father ' s health in a VOL . ir . : \ T