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India.
with which some mortar having been spread , the station baud played ' ¦ God save the Queen , " and tho stone was lowered slowly into its bed . Certain Alasonic forms in tho proving of the stone were then gone through , tho plumb rule , level , square , & c , being handed to the Alaster by the proper officers in succession . The foundation stone , a beautiful block of white marble , had been exquisitely prepared after a design drawn by tho architect of the building . The face of the stone shows an ornamental panel in relief bearing the
following inscription iu Luge capital letters : — - ' - 'This stone was laid by R . W . Bro . Hugh D . Sanilemau , AA . AI of Lodge Hope and Perseverance , No . 1 , 08-1 , in tho presence of the AA ardens and brethren of the Lodge ancl of the residents of Anarktillc , the 6 th September , 1859 . " Ou the stone being proved to be correct , the devotional service was resumed by the Chaplain , and at the conclusion of tho ceremony the R . W . Alaster having placed some coins on tho stone lor the benefit of the workmenaddressed the native chiefs in tho vernacul tr tongue to
, the following import . ' ¦ Chieftains , —As you have attended our ceremony , it is necessary that I should address to you a few words regarding our Order . AVhat has now been performed is a matter ol great importance to us , though not apparently one of any great interest in the world , and yet it is one of interest to the world , for our first principles are brotherly love , relief ancl truth , and the practise of every social and moral virtue which
benefit the world at large . As Alasonry ever flourishes in times of peace , and suffers by war and discord , so do we fervently pray to the one great God who made all mankind , for tho time when tbe lion and the lamb shall drink at the same well , and the whole world shall be linked together in one vast and happy brotherhood . The natives of India usually designate our Craft as 'Jadoo , ' or witchcraft ; although wo do not exercise any supernatural power , yet a society in which from tho earliest timesmen of all nations and creeds havo been able together
, to praise and worship one God , without offending against the tenets of their particular religions , is indeed wonderful . Our ceremony is now concluded , and I assure you that we feel it a great honour that you should have taken the trouble to grace it with your attendance ; in my own name therefore , and on tho part of my brother Alasons , I wish you long life and prosperity . " At the conclusion of this ceremony , the brethren , with a select
number of their guests , repaired to an excellent dinner , which had been provided for fifty persons , including the Rev . Bros . Sloggett ( of Anarkullee ) , and Murray ( of Meean Alecr ) , Davies , secretary to government ; Temple , commissioner ; Egerton and Cooper , deputy commissioners of Lahore and Umritsur ; Majors Baker , Medley , and Hyde ; Captains AleAndrcw and Shuttlewortb ; Aitchison and Thornton , C . S . ; Ommauuey , assistant commissioner ; Stone , Furnival , Robinson , and several others .
Ihe chair was filled by R . AA . Bro . Sandeman , who was supported by Bro . AV . E . Ball , S . AA " . ; Bro . It . E . Egerton , J . AV . ; and Bro . H . Herbert , Secretary . After the healths of the Queen and the M . W . Grand Master , the R . AV . Alaster gave the health of the R . AA . Prov . Grand Alaster , Bro . Hoff , a gentleman who , without neglecting the duties of his own station , had worked with great energy and zeal for the interests of Alasonry in this province . His zeal had been rewarded by the Grand Lod of
ge England , and ho had a yet greater reward in being affectionately regarded by every Freemason iu Bengal who was under bis rule . Tbe Pdght AVorshipful Alaster then proposed " Our able Lieutenant-Governor , Sir Robert Montgomery . " This gentleman had raised himself solely by his own energies to the proud position of ruler of a province ; he had been rewarded by his Queen , ancl received the public thanks of tho first nation in the world . It was difficult to know whether to
admire most his cool and intrepid bearing in times of war and clangor , or his great administrative talent in times of peace . Ho was beloved by all , and they were fortunate in having ruch a ruler at the helm . " The Army and Navy , " "The health of Bro . Temple ( Commissioner of Lahore ) , " and "The Guests" followed . The Rev . Bro . C . Sloggett rose and asked all present to join him in a bumper to the health of the R . AA " . Alaster in the chair . Bro . Sandeman had exerted himself in many ways for the general good of the station
, and he was well completing his career in the Punjab by having laid the foundation stone of the Lodgo which he had beeu the means of founding . Bro . Sandeman was about shortly to leave them for a higher appointment at Alhdras , and he hoped that he would long remember Lahore , as a place where his loss would be felt , and where he had made many friends and not a single enemy . The Riht AVorshiful Alaster said that ho was indeed gratified with tho
i g p kind aud hearty manner iu which this toast had been both given ancl received . In his efforts to foster Alasonry at Lahore , ho had been well rewarded by having excited so much zeal in the minds of the brethren , which was well proved by ihe fact of their having , though so few in number , amassed sufficient funds to erect for themselves a Alasonic Hall . He should certainly ever look back to his residence at Lahore with most pleasurable feelings lace where ho had been treated with much
, as a p so kindl y consideration , and where he had made so many good and sincere mends . Some other toasts followed , and the proceedings wero brought to a close by a health to "All poor and distressed Alasons , " when the Right AVorshipful Alaster left the chair and the company rapidly broke
America.
AMERICA .
CHICHAGO . GENERAL GRAND LODGE OF THE UNITED STATES , L \ - the month of September last , a convention of delegates from various Grand Lodges met and adopted a plan for a North American Alasonic Congress , to meet triennially , for tho consideration of questions immediately connected with Antient Craft Alasonry , without powers , ancl having no permanent officers but a secretary .
Tbe following is the result of their labours ;—" In order to form a closer union and increase of harmony among the Grand Lodges of America—to secure and cultivate fraternal relations with the Grand Lodges of the world—to extend our knowledge of the history , work , symbolism , philosophy and jurisprudence of Craft Masonry—in order that questions of law jurisdiction may be equitably aud permanently adjusted—that all agitated questions of general Masonic interest may bo considered and determined tor the general benefit of
Alasonry , we proppso tho following articles o £ association : — " Art . 1 . Tho Grand Lodges of North America do hereby form a North American Alasonic Congress . ' ' Art . 2 . This congress shall consist of three representatives from . each . Grand Lodge in North America assenting thereto . Representatives to
be selected as each of the Grand Lodges may severally determine . " Art . 3 . The officers shall bo a President , ancl a senior ancl junior Vice-President and Secretary , who shall be elected at each session , and , except the Secretary , the official duties of each shall cease with the close of the session . " Art . i . There shall also be elected at each session three permanent committors , each consisting of five members . " Ist . Committee of international correspondence ,
" 2 nd . Committee of work , symbolism , ancl philosophy . " 3 rd . Committee of jurisprudence , embracing Alasonic history ancl antiquities . ' - ' The Chairmen of the several committees shall constitute an Executive Committee , to supervise and direct the correspondence , and iu connection with the Secretary , prepare reports ancl present business for the next meeting ., " The meetings of shall be called to order bthe Secretary
congress y , or , in his absence , by the Chairman of committees iu the order named . " Art . S . Meetings shall be held triennially , on the Friday preceding the second Tuesday of September , and in such place as the congress may from time to time determine . " Art . G . The representatives of the majority of the Grand Lodges , associated , shall bo necessary to form a quorum . ¦
' ' Art . 7 . The congress may take cognizance of all cases of difference which may occur between two or more Grand Lodges . Provided the parties shall mutually submit tho said difference to its decision . " Art . S . The congress may consult and advise on questions of Alasonic law and jurisprudence , to the end that a uniformity of law and usage may bo accomplished ; but it shall not assume the exercise of any power in the enforcement of its decrees , except such as may result from the mere force of inion
op . " Art . 0 . It shall be in order at any session of this congress to provide for tho reading of papers or essays , or the delivery of discourses upon Masonic subjects . " Art . 10 . Tho incidental expenses of each congress , necessary to the transaction of its business , shall be borne by the Graud Lodges , parties thereto , being equally divided among tbem . ' ' Art . 11 . The ratification of these articles by five Grand Lodges shall
be sufficient for the organization of the congress . ' ' Art . 12 . No change in these articles shall be made without the consent of three-fourths of the Grand Lodges , parties thereto . " Art . 13 . Any Grand Lodge may become a member of tho congress by adopting these articles of associations . " Art . II . Should any Grand Lodgo desire to withdraw from this congress it can do so ; but it is expected , as a matter of Alasonic courtesy that it will adopt a resolution to that effectin open Graud Lodge , ancl
, give notice thereof to tho Secretary of the congress . " Supplementary Articles . —AA'hen five Grand Lodges shall have ratified these ; irticles pursuant to the provisions of Article 2 , and shall have notified a Secretary , to be hereafter elected , of such decision , lie shall thereupon issue a circular to the several Grand Lodges specified in Article 2 , inviting them to affiliate with this body , and to assemble in congress , at the city of ¦ , ou the Friday preceding the second Tuesday of September 1802 .
, ' In testimony whereof , wo , the delegates to this congress , have hereunto set our bands to the foregoing articles at Chicago , iu the State of Illinois , this 1-ith day of September , " 1859 , subject to the ratification thereof by our respective Grand Lodges . All of which is respecttully submitted . " The brethren of Chicago gave tho delegates a very elegant banquet , and through Grand Commander Blarney , tendered them a warm western
welcome . Appropriate responses were made by Lewis , Pike , Mac-key , and Tucker . Tho next meeting is at Memphis , Tennessee , THE BATTLE MONUMENT , LAKE ERIE . THE corner stone of this monument , to commemmorate Perry ' s glorious victory in Lake Erie , was laid with Masonic ceremonies at
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India.
with which some mortar having been spread , the station baud played ' ¦ God save the Queen , " and tho stone was lowered slowly into its bed . Certain Alasonic forms in tho proving of the stone were then gone through , tho plumb rule , level , square , & c , being handed to the Alaster by the proper officers in succession . The foundation stone , a beautiful block of white marble , had been exquisitely prepared after a design drawn by tho architect of the building . The face of the stone shows an ornamental panel in relief bearing the
following inscription iu Luge capital letters : — - ' - 'This stone was laid by R . W . Bro . Hugh D . Sanilemau , AA . AI of Lodge Hope and Perseverance , No . 1 , 08-1 , in tho presence of the AA ardens and brethren of the Lodge ancl of the residents of Anarktillc , the 6 th September , 1859 . " Ou the stone being proved to be correct , the devotional service was resumed by the Chaplain , and at the conclusion of tho ceremony the R . W . Alaster having placed some coins on tho stone lor the benefit of the workmenaddressed the native chiefs in tho vernacul tr tongue to
, the following import . ' ¦ Chieftains , —As you have attended our ceremony , it is necessary that I should address to you a few words regarding our Order . AVhat has now been performed is a matter ol great importance to us , though not apparently one of any great interest in the world , and yet it is one of interest to the world , for our first principles are brotherly love , relief ancl truth , and the practise of every social and moral virtue which
benefit the world at large . As Alasonry ever flourishes in times of peace , and suffers by war and discord , so do we fervently pray to the one great God who made all mankind , for tho time when tbe lion and the lamb shall drink at the same well , and the whole world shall be linked together in one vast and happy brotherhood . The natives of India usually designate our Craft as 'Jadoo , ' or witchcraft ; although wo do not exercise any supernatural power , yet a society in which from tho earliest timesmen of all nations and creeds havo been able together
, to praise and worship one God , without offending against the tenets of their particular religions , is indeed wonderful . Our ceremony is now concluded , and I assure you that we feel it a great honour that you should have taken the trouble to grace it with your attendance ; in my own name therefore , and on tho part of my brother Alasons , I wish you long life and prosperity . " At the conclusion of this ceremony , the brethren , with a select
number of their guests , repaired to an excellent dinner , which had been provided for fifty persons , including the Rev . Bros . Sloggett ( of Anarkullee ) , and Murray ( of Meean Alecr ) , Davies , secretary to government ; Temple , commissioner ; Egerton and Cooper , deputy commissioners of Lahore and Umritsur ; Majors Baker , Medley , and Hyde ; Captains AleAndrcw and Shuttlewortb ; Aitchison and Thornton , C . S . ; Ommauuey , assistant commissioner ; Stone , Furnival , Robinson , and several others .
Ihe chair was filled by R . AA . Bro . Sandeman , who was supported by Bro . AV . E . Ball , S . AA " . ; Bro . It . E . Egerton , J . AV . ; and Bro . H . Herbert , Secretary . After the healths of the Queen and the M . W . Grand Master , the R . AV . Alaster gave the health of the R . AA . Prov . Grand Alaster , Bro . Hoff , a gentleman who , without neglecting the duties of his own station , had worked with great energy and zeal for the interests of Alasonry in this province . His zeal had been rewarded by the Grand Lod of
ge England , and ho had a yet greater reward in being affectionately regarded by every Freemason iu Bengal who was under bis rule . Tbe Pdght AVorshipful Alaster then proposed " Our able Lieutenant-Governor , Sir Robert Montgomery . " This gentleman had raised himself solely by his own energies to the proud position of ruler of a province ; he had been rewarded by his Queen , ancl received the public thanks of tho first nation in the world . It was difficult to know whether to
admire most his cool and intrepid bearing in times of war and clangor , or his great administrative talent in times of peace . Ho was beloved by all , and they were fortunate in having ruch a ruler at the helm . " The Army and Navy , " "The health of Bro . Temple ( Commissioner of Lahore ) , " and "The Guests" followed . The Rev . Bro . C . Sloggett rose and asked all present to join him in a bumper to the health of the R . AA " . Alaster in the chair . Bro . Sandeman had exerted himself in many ways for the general good of the station
, and he was well completing his career in the Punjab by having laid the foundation stone of the Lodgo which he had beeu the means of founding . Bro . Sandeman was about shortly to leave them for a higher appointment at Alhdras , and he hoped that he would long remember Lahore , as a place where his loss would be felt , and where he had made many friends and not a single enemy . The Riht AVorshiful Alaster said that ho was indeed gratified with tho
i g p kind aud hearty manner iu which this toast had been both given ancl received . In his efforts to foster Alasonry at Lahore , ho had been well rewarded by having excited so much zeal in the minds of the brethren , which was well proved by ihe fact of their having , though so few in number , amassed sufficient funds to erect for themselves a Alasonic Hall . He should certainly ever look back to his residence at Lahore with most pleasurable feelings lace where ho had been treated with much
, as a p so kindl y consideration , and where he had made so many good and sincere mends . Some other toasts followed , and the proceedings wero brought to a close by a health to "All poor and distressed Alasons , " when the Right AVorshipful Alaster left the chair and the company rapidly broke
America.
AMERICA .
CHICHAGO . GENERAL GRAND LODGE OF THE UNITED STATES , L \ - the month of September last , a convention of delegates from various Grand Lodges met and adopted a plan for a North American Alasonic Congress , to meet triennially , for tho consideration of questions immediately connected with Antient Craft Alasonry , without powers , ancl having no permanent officers but a secretary .
Tbe following is the result of their labours ;—" In order to form a closer union and increase of harmony among the Grand Lodges of America—to secure and cultivate fraternal relations with the Grand Lodges of the world—to extend our knowledge of the history , work , symbolism , philosophy and jurisprudence of Craft Masonry—in order that questions of law jurisdiction may be equitably aud permanently adjusted—that all agitated questions of general Masonic interest may bo considered and determined tor the general benefit of
Alasonry , we proppso tho following articles o £ association : — " Art . 1 . Tho Grand Lodges of North America do hereby form a North American Alasonic Congress . ' ' Art . 2 . This congress shall consist of three representatives from . each . Grand Lodge in North America assenting thereto . Representatives to
be selected as each of the Grand Lodges may severally determine . " Art . 3 . The officers shall bo a President , ancl a senior ancl junior Vice-President and Secretary , who shall be elected at each session , and , except the Secretary , the official duties of each shall cease with the close of the session . " Art . i . There shall also be elected at each session three permanent committors , each consisting of five members . " Ist . Committee of international correspondence ,
" 2 nd . Committee of work , symbolism , ancl philosophy . " 3 rd . Committee of jurisprudence , embracing Alasonic history ancl antiquities . ' - ' The Chairmen of the several committees shall constitute an Executive Committee , to supervise and direct the correspondence , and iu connection with the Secretary , prepare reports ancl present business for the next meeting ., " The meetings of shall be called to order bthe Secretary
congress y , or , in his absence , by the Chairman of committees iu the order named . " Art . S . Meetings shall be held triennially , on the Friday preceding the second Tuesday of September , and in such place as the congress may from time to time determine . " Art . G . The representatives of the majority of the Grand Lodges , associated , shall bo necessary to form a quorum . ¦
' ' Art . 7 . The congress may take cognizance of all cases of difference which may occur between two or more Grand Lodges . Provided the parties shall mutually submit tho said difference to its decision . " Art . S . The congress may consult and advise on questions of Alasonic law and jurisprudence , to the end that a uniformity of law and usage may bo accomplished ; but it shall not assume the exercise of any power in the enforcement of its decrees , except such as may result from the mere force of inion
op . " Art . 0 . It shall be in order at any session of this congress to provide for tho reading of papers or essays , or the delivery of discourses upon Masonic subjects . " Art . 10 . Tho incidental expenses of each congress , necessary to the transaction of its business , shall be borne by the Graud Lodges , parties thereto , being equally divided among tbem . ' ' Art . 11 . The ratification of these articles by five Grand Lodges shall
be sufficient for the organization of the congress . ' ' Art . 12 . No change in these articles shall be made without the consent of three-fourths of the Grand Lodges , parties thereto . " Art . 13 . Any Grand Lodge may become a member of tho congress by adopting these articles of associations . " Art . II . Should any Grand Lodgo desire to withdraw from this congress it can do so ; but it is expected , as a matter of Alasonic courtesy that it will adopt a resolution to that effectin open Graud Lodge , ancl
, give notice thereof to tho Secretary of the congress . " Supplementary Articles . —AA'hen five Grand Lodges shall have ratified these ; irticles pursuant to the provisions of Article 2 , and shall have notified a Secretary , to be hereafter elected , of such decision , lie shall thereupon issue a circular to the several Grand Lodges specified in Article 2 , inviting them to affiliate with this body , and to assemble in congress , at the city of ¦ , ou the Friday preceding the second Tuesday of September 1802 .
, ' In testimony whereof , wo , the delegates to this congress , have hereunto set our bands to the foregoing articles at Chicago , iu the State of Illinois , this 1-ith day of September , " 1859 , subject to the ratification thereof by our respective Grand Lodges . All of which is respecttully submitted . " The brethren of Chicago gave tho delegates a very elegant banquet , and through Grand Commander Blarney , tendered them a warm western
welcome . Appropriate responses were made by Lewis , Pike , Mac-key , and Tucker . Tho next meeting is at Memphis , Tennessee , THE BATTLE MONUMENT , LAKE ERIE . THE corner stone of this monument , to commemmorate Perry ' s glorious victory in Lake Erie , was laid with Masonic ceremonies at