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Canada.
Chaplain , the ReA ' . James A . Preston—a sermon which for tact , beauty ' energy , and Masonic illustrations , could not be surpassed . Their devo tions being ended , thc brethren returned to their Lodge room at high noon , and worked for tivo hours ivith tyled doors until tivo o ' clock in the afternoon , AA'hen the fraternity again emerged from the Masonic hall , preceded by the Cobourg Band , in uniform , and marched through the principal streets of thc town to the Athentoum , where luncheon was served .
the D . D . Grand Master presided , supported on his right by the M . AV . Grand Master , the V . AV . Senior Grand Deacon , the Rev . the District Grand Chaplain , and the Rev . Bro . Bleasdell , of Trenton ; on his left by thc R . AV . the Grand Secretary , and a number of Past Masters . The vice chair was occupied by the District Grand Secretary , supported on his right and left by officers of Lodges in the district . The cloth being removed , the chairman and vice chairman gave , with appropriate prefaces , the following toasts : — " The Queen and the Craft . "
" Prince Albert and the Royal Family . " "Her Majesty ' s Representative iu this Province , the Governor General . " Thc Chairman introduced the next toast by remarking " that as a loyal subject loves and honours the Queen , so docs a loyal Mason love ancl honour his Grand Master . Wc are attached to our Queen for her many domestic virtues ; Ave are attached to our Grand Master for his Masonic fidelity . AA ' ere I to enumerate the many benefits and kindnesses bestowed by him upon the Craft in Canadatime would fail us to further cany
, out thc festivities of the day . Lot his last kindness suffice for the present , to the brethren now assembled—I allude to the honour this day bestowed upon them . I give you " Thc Al . AA ' . Grand Master of Canada . " Tho cheering which followed this toast was tremendous , and lasted for full ten minutes . The Grand Master replied in an appropriate speech , and closed by introducing in very flattering terms the toast of " The . District Deput y Grand Master , " which having been enthusiastically received , this faithful officer responded in his usual happy style . The
Vice Chairman followed , ancl introduced in a most eulogistic speech the R . AV . Grand Secretary ; the V . AV . Senior Grand 'Deacon ; the Officers of , and the Grand Lodge of Canada . Ho ably descanted on the merits of Bro . Harris , aud described with much spirit thc benefits thc Craft hacl derived from that noble officer , Bro . Campbell . The Grand Secretary ably responded , and begged leave to volunteer the toast of " Tho District Grand Secretary aud the District Grand Chaplain , " ivhich toast met with appropriate acknowledgment . The Senior Grand Deacon
nextreturned thanks , and closed by giving "Masons' Wives and Masons ' Bairns . " After ivhich the chairman proceeded AA'ith " Our Sister Grand Lodges and all worth y Masons , wherever distributed on thc face of the globe ; " and the Junior AVarden closed tho proceedings by giving " Happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again . " The brethren reassembled at nine o ' clock in tho evening to a ball , at the music hall , which was beautifully decorated for the occasion .
India.
INDIA .
BOMBAY . . THE oOlh of November last , being the anniversary of the festival of St . AndrcAA ' , the patron saint of Scotch Masonry , AA-IIS celebrated by a ball , given by the Alasons of Bombay , under the auspices of Lodge Perseverance , No . 351 on the roll ofthe Grand Lodge of Scotland . The ball took place at the house of Mr . Nourojie Ardasir Dawur , a wealthy and liberal I . arsoe , who kindly lent it for the occasion . As the pen of a poet only could clo justice to the numerous beauties that burst upon the
astonished gaze of the visitor , both in the garden through which he reached tho house and iu the ball room , Ave will content ourselves by saying that the fairy-liko splendour of the first could have been rivalled only by thc dazzling loveliness of the last . The guests and hosts numbered about four hundred , ancl the dancing commenced at nine o ' clock , p . m ., and AA-as kept up in a spirited manner until midnight , when the party adjourned to a sumptuous supper . To the Mason it was indeed delightful to sec so large a concourse of brethrenall ivith happy faces
, , endeavouring to make others as happy as themselves , in ivhich they were eminently successful , if the smiles of the fair and the broad grins of tho coarser sex are any criterion . After supper , AV . Bro . AV . 11 . S . CRAWroicD , the AV . M . of Lodge Perseverance , being in the chair , proposed the universal Masonic toast among British Alasons , of " The Queen and the Craft , " which , as usual , was drunk ivith enthusiasm . Alost Excellent Companion G . S . J uncus , thc Grand Superintendent of Royal Arch Masonry in AVestern India , and Provincial Grand Commander of the
Templars , then rose , and said : — " Ladies , gentlemen , and brethren , I have the hon . mr and the ] ileasuro to propose the health of a highly distinguished Mason , R . W . Bro . Cartwright , the Provincial Grand Master of Blue Masonry in AVestern India . To the ladies I need not say much in recommendation of tho object of my toast , because with that intuitive knowledge of good for which they arc so celebrated , they have already discovered bis , many excellent qualities : to the gentlemen , who have the misfortune not to be MasonsI will merely saythat though they are
, , already aware IIOAV good a citizen R . AV . Bro . CartAvright is ; yet it is necessary for them to become Masons if they would appreciate him as he deserves ; hut to thc Masons I need say nothing , for , by his high attainments in Masonry , his unwearied zeal for the Avolfaro of the Craft , and his uniform kindness of heart , he has gained onr admiration , our respect , ancl our esteem . I could dilate far more largely upon this subject did
heartily R . AV . Bro . Cartwright , for the kind manner in which he proposed , ancl you all for the flattering way in whicli you drunk our health . Before I sit down , I have the honour to propose to you the health of a Mason , Avho is second to none in India in Masonic rank , in Masonic knowledge , or iu Masonic zeal . I allude to R . AV . Bro . G . S . Judge , thc Grand Superintendent of lloyal Arch Masonry in this province , and the Provincial Grand Commander of the Templars . It ivould bo presumptuous for me to attempt to speak the praises of one so far
superior to myself iu Masonic rank ancl attainments ; nor indeed is there any need few ilia to clo so , for his excellence and merits as a man and a Mason are well known to you all . I therefore call upon you to join with me in drinking 'The health of R . AV . Bro . Judge . '" The toast having been drunk with loud and enthusiastic cheers , 11 , AA . Bro . G . S . Judge , in a few appropriate words , returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him . R . W . Bro . H . D . Cumi'Mcmi then proposed the health of " The Ladieswho hacl graced our festivities with their and
, presence , gladdened our hearts with their brig ht eyes and bewitching smiles . ' ' This toast having been drunk with all thc enthusiasm it deserved , Bro . CAIIEY returned thanks on behalf of thc ladies , and proposed thc health of "Tho Stewards ofthe Ball , " and tho toast having been drunk , Bro . Jamiison returned thanks . Bro . GiiEuOii Gr . Axr then proposed the health of " Mr . Nourojie Ardasir Dawur , " who had so kindly lent us his lendid mansionin an eloquent speechin ivhich he spoke of our host
sp , , in thc eulogistic manner he deserved . Bro . CRAIG then proposed "The memory of St . Andrew ; " and Bro . James Jamiison , " All Poor and Distressed Masons . " The party then returned to the ball room , ancl dancing was recommenced and kept up till Aurora with her rosy fingers opened the portals of the East , and thc last of the guests departed , wishing Aurora had either been ' asked to the ball , or had overslept herself .
time permit , but as I knoiv that the many twinkling feet beneath our festive board are anxious to return where music waits them , and mingle iu thc poetic mazes of the dance , I will not detain their fair possessors with a longer speech , but will at once conclude by calling upon you all to join with me iu drinking the health of R . AV . Bro . Cartwright , the Prov . Grand Master of Western India . " This toast having been drunk with enthusiastic cheers , R . AV . Bro . C ARTAVRIGHT rose , and said : — " 1 feci , ladies , gentlemen , and brethren , that it will be most difficult for mo
to return thanks in appropriate terms for tho honour you have done me , and especially to R-. AA' . Bro . Judge , for the kind maimer in ivhich ho has spoken of me . If I had clone only half as much as he has attributed to me , I should only have done my duty ; and if I hacl clone tivice as much , still I should haA'e done no more . Your kind appreciation of my services will , hoAvever , incite me to double my exertions for thc good ofthe Craft . In doing what I have done , I have been most ably assisted by Lodge Perseverance , ancl of all the Lodges in this province , none more
truly and more completely deserves my praise than that Lodge , ou account of its excellent work and truly Masonic feeling . During the period I presided over it , as its AA ' orshipful Master , I was most ably assisted by its officers , for whom I ahvays entertained the highest esteem and respect ; and I am happy to find that their successors are in every way as deserving of it . I therefore propose ' The health of the AA ' orshipful Master and Officers of Lodge Perseverance , and prosperity to the Lodge . '" This toast having been drunk with many cheersthe AA ' . M ., Bro . AV . 11 .
, S . CRAWFORD , returned thanks , as follows ;— " It must be a source of pride aud gratification to the officers ancl members of Lodge Perseverance to be spoken of iu such high terms of eulogium by thc Provincial Grand Master of their province ; but it must be a still greater source ol pride and gratification to have deserved such praises ; and we thank most
POONA . —On the 29 th December last , the Alasons of Poona , under the auspices of Lodge " St . Andrew ' s in the East , " gave a splendid ball in their handsome Alasonic hall- It ivould be impossible accurately to describe the fairy scene that met the . eye on entering the ball room . There upon thc lofty pillars hung the shields ancl banners of the Templars , of the Red Masons , and of the Blue , relieved by festoons of ( lowers ancl green leaves , but above all , the galaxy of beauty that dazzled the sight was beyond all description ; suffice it to say , that it appeared as
if Terpsichore had invited A ' cnus , the Graces , ancl all the lovely goddesses to a dance . The Masonic costumes , too , were as various as the banners , for there wore Knights Templar , Knights of the SAVOI-CI , Knights of the East , and Knig hts of the East and West , Ark Mariners , Royal Arch Alasons , Excellent Alaster . ? , Alark Masters , Alaster Alasons , FellciAv Crafts , and Apprentices . The dancing commenced at nine , r . jr ., and was kept up ivith great spirit till half-past tAvelve , Avhen the party adjourned to an elegant and sumptuous supper . After supper , AV . Bro .
HUNT , the AV . AI . of Lodge " St . Audreiv ' s in the East" gave " The Queen ancl thc Craft" and then " The Prov . G . Alaster and the Prov . G . Lodge of AVestern India , " for whom Bro . AVillis returned thanks . AV . Bro . HUKT then proposed " The health of the R . AV . Bro . Judge , " the Grand Superintendent of Royal Arch Masonry in the province and thc Provincial Grand Commander of the Templars , AVIIOSC ileal for Masonry , AV . Bro . Hunt , among other things , said was known all over India , . whose exertions in her cause ivere indefatigableand who hadat great expense
, , left his comfortable , home iu Bombay , and had come upwards of a hundred miles to be present at our festivities . This toast having been drunk most enthusiastically , R . AV . Bro . G . S . . 1 urxm , in returning thanks , said , The . honour you have conferred upon me is so unexpected that I fear I shall not bo able to find words to express my gratitude . This ivili doubtless be your gain and my loss . Your gain iu being saved from the
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Canada.
Chaplain , the ReA ' . James A . Preston—a sermon which for tact , beauty ' energy , and Masonic illustrations , could not be surpassed . Their devo tions being ended , thc brethren returned to their Lodge room at high noon , and worked for tivo hours ivith tyled doors until tivo o ' clock in the afternoon , AA'hen the fraternity again emerged from the Masonic hall , preceded by the Cobourg Band , in uniform , and marched through the principal streets of thc town to the Athentoum , where luncheon was served .
the D . D . Grand Master presided , supported on his right by the M . AV . Grand Master , the V . AV . Senior Grand Deacon , the Rev . the District Grand Chaplain , and the Rev . Bro . Bleasdell , of Trenton ; on his left by thc R . AV . the Grand Secretary , and a number of Past Masters . The vice chair was occupied by the District Grand Secretary , supported on his right and left by officers of Lodges in the district . The cloth being removed , the chairman and vice chairman gave , with appropriate prefaces , the following toasts : — " The Queen and the Craft . "
" Prince Albert and the Royal Family . " "Her Majesty ' s Representative iu this Province , the Governor General . " Thc Chairman introduced the next toast by remarking " that as a loyal subject loves and honours the Queen , so docs a loyal Mason love ancl honour his Grand Master . Wc are attached to our Queen for her many domestic virtues ; Ave are attached to our Grand Master for his Masonic fidelity . AA ' ere I to enumerate the many benefits and kindnesses bestowed by him upon the Craft in Canadatime would fail us to further cany
, out thc festivities of the day . Lot his last kindness suffice for the present , to the brethren now assembled—I allude to the honour this day bestowed upon them . I give you " Thc Al . AA ' . Grand Master of Canada . " Tho cheering which followed this toast was tremendous , and lasted for full ten minutes . The Grand Master replied in an appropriate speech , and closed by introducing in very flattering terms the toast of " The . District Deput y Grand Master , " which having been enthusiastically received , this faithful officer responded in his usual happy style . The
Vice Chairman followed , ancl introduced in a most eulogistic speech the R . AV . Grand Secretary ; the V . AV . Senior Grand 'Deacon ; the Officers of , and the Grand Lodge of Canada . Ho ably descanted on the merits of Bro . Harris , aud described with much spirit thc benefits thc Craft hacl derived from that noble officer , Bro . Campbell . The Grand Secretary ably responded , and begged leave to volunteer the toast of " Tho District Grand Secretary aud the District Grand Chaplain , " ivhich toast met with appropriate acknowledgment . The Senior Grand Deacon
nextreturned thanks , and closed by giving "Masons' Wives and Masons ' Bairns . " After ivhich the chairman proceeded AA'ith " Our Sister Grand Lodges and all worth y Masons , wherever distributed on thc face of the globe ; " and the Junior AVarden closed tho proceedings by giving " Happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again . " The brethren reassembled at nine o ' clock in tho evening to a ball , at the music hall , which was beautifully decorated for the occasion .
India.
INDIA .
BOMBAY . . THE oOlh of November last , being the anniversary of the festival of St . AndrcAA ' , the patron saint of Scotch Masonry , AA-IIS celebrated by a ball , given by the Alasons of Bombay , under the auspices of Lodge Perseverance , No . 351 on the roll ofthe Grand Lodge of Scotland . The ball took place at the house of Mr . Nourojie Ardasir Dawur , a wealthy and liberal I . arsoe , who kindly lent it for the occasion . As the pen of a poet only could clo justice to the numerous beauties that burst upon the
astonished gaze of the visitor , both in the garden through which he reached tho house and iu the ball room , Ave will content ourselves by saying that the fairy-liko splendour of the first could have been rivalled only by thc dazzling loveliness of the last . The guests and hosts numbered about four hundred , ancl the dancing commenced at nine o ' clock , p . m ., and AA-as kept up in a spirited manner until midnight , when the party adjourned to a sumptuous supper . To the Mason it was indeed delightful to sec so large a concourse of brethrenall ivith happy faces
, , endeavouring to make others as happy as themselves , in ivhich they were eminently successful , if the smiles of the fair and the broad grins of tho coarser sex are any criterion . After supper , AV . Bro . AV . 11 . S . CRAWroicD , the AV . M . of Lodge Perseverance , being in the chair , proposed the universal Masonic toast among British Alasons , of " The Queen and the Craft , " which , as usual , was drunk ivith enthusiasm . Alost Excellent Companion G . S . J uncus , thc Grand Superintendent of Royal Arch Masonry in AVestern India , and Provincial Grand Commander of the
Templars , then rose , and said : — " Ladies , gentlemen , and brethren , I have the hon . mr and the ] ileasuro to propose the health of a highly distinguished Mason , R . W . Bro . Cartwright , the Provincial Grand Master of Blue Masonry in AVestern India . To the ladies I need not say much in recommendation of tho object of my toast , because with that intuitive knowledge of good for which they arc so celebrated , they have already discovered bis , many excellent qualities : to the gentlemen , who have the misfortune not to be MasonsI will merely saythat though they are
, , already aware IIOAV good a citizen R . AV . Bro . CartAvright is ; yet it is necessary for them to become Masons if they would appreciate him as he deserves ; hut to thc Masons I need say nothing , for , by his high attainments in Masonry , his unwearied zeal for the Avolfaro of the Craft , and his uniform kindness of heart , he has gained onr admiration , our respect , ancl our esteem . I could dilate far more largely upon this subject did
heartily R . AV . Bro . Cartwright , for the kind manner in which he proposed , ancl you all for the flattering way in whicli you drunk our health . Before I sit down , I have the honour to propose to you the health of a Mason , Avho is second to none in India in Masonic rank , in Masonic knowledge , or iu Masonic zeal . I allude to R . AV . Bro . G . S . Judge , thc Grand Superintendent of lloyal Arch Masonry in this province , and the Provincial Grand Commander of the Templars . It ivould bo presumptuous for me to attempt to speak the praises of one so far
superior to myself iu Masonic rank ancl attainments ; nor indeed is there any need few ilia to clo so , for his excellence and merits as a man and a Mason are well known to you all . I therefore call upon you to join with me in drinking 'The health of R . AV . Bro . Judge . '" The toast having been drunk with loud and enthusiastic cheers , 11 , AA . Bro . G . S . Judge , in a few appropriate words , returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him . R . W . Bro . H . D . Cumi'Mcmi then proposed the health of " The Ladieswho hacl graced our festivities with their and
, presence , gladdened our hearts with their brig ht eyes and bewitching smiles . ' ' This toast having been drunk with all thc enthusiasm it deserved , Bro . CAIIEY returned thanks on behalf of thc ladies , and proposed thc health of "Tho Stewards ofthe Ball , " and tho toast having been drunk , Bro . Jamiison returned thanks . Bro . GiiEuOii Gr . Axr then proposed the health of " Mr . Nourojie Ardasir Dawur , " who had so kindly lent us his lendid mansionin an eloquent speechin ivhich he spoke of our host
sp , , in thc eulogistic manner he deserved . Bro . CRAIG then proposed "The memory of St . Andrew ; " and Bro . James Jamiison , " All Poor and Distressed Masons . " The party then returned to the ball room , ancl dancing was recommenced and kept up till Aurora with her rosy fingers opened the portals of the East , and thc last of the guests departed , wishing Aurora had either been ' asked to the ball , or had overslept herself .
time permit , but as I knoiv that the many twinkling feet beneath our festive board are anxious to return where music waits them , and mingle iu thc poetic mazes of the dance , I will not detain their fair possessors with a longer speech , but will at once conclude by calling upon you all to join with me iu drinking the health of R . AV . Bro . Cartwright , the Prov . Grand Master of Western India . " This toast having been drunk with enthusiastic cheers , R . AV . Bro . C ARTAVRIGHT rose , and said : — " 1 feci , ladies , gentlemen , and brethren , that it will be most difficult for mo
to return thanks in appropriate terms for tho honour you have done me , and especially to R-. AA' . Bro . Judge , for the kind maimer in ivhich ho has spoken of me . If I had clone only half as much as he has attributed to me , I should only have done my duty ; and if I hacl clone tivice as much , still I should haA'e done no more . Your kind appreciation of my services will , hoAvever , incite me to double my exertions for thc good ofthe Craft . In doing what I have done , I have been most ably assisted by Lodge Perseverance , ancl of all the Lodges in this province , none more
truly and more completely deserves my praise than that Lodge , ou account of its excellent work and truly Masonic feeling . During the period I presided over it , as its AA ' orshipful Master , I was most ably assisted by its officers , for whom I ahvays entertained the highest esteem and respect ; and I am happy to find that their successors are in every way as deserving of it . I therefore propose ' The health of the AA ' orshipful Master and Officers of Lodge Perseverance , and prosperity to the Lodge . '" This toast having been drunk with many cheersthe AA ' . M ., Bro . AV . 11 .
, S . CRAWFORD , returned thanks , as follows ;— " It must be a source of pride aud gratification to the officers ancl members of Lodge Perseverance to be spoken of iu such high terms of eulogium by thc Provincial Grand Master of their province ; but it must be a still greater source ol pride and gratification to have deserved such praises ; and we thank most
POONA . —On the 29 th December last , the Alasons of Poona , under the auspices of Lodge " St . Andrew ' s in the East , " gave a splendid ball in their handsome Alasonic hall- It ivould be impossible accurately to describe the fairy scene that met the . eye on entering the ball room . There upon thc lofty pillars hung the shields ancl banners of the Templars , of the Red Masons , and of the Blue , relieved by festoons of ( lowers ancl green leaves , but above all , the galaxy of beauty that dazzled the sight was beyond all description ; suffice it to say , that it appeared as
if Terpsichore had invited A ' cnus , the Graces , ancl all the lovely goddesses to a dance . The Masonic costumes , too , were as various as the banners , for there wore Knights Templar , Knights of the SAVOI-CI , Knights of the East , and Knig hts of the East and West , Ark Mariners , Royal Arch Alasons , Excellent Alaster . ? , Alark Masters , Alaster Alasons , FellciAv Crafts , and Apprentices . The dancing commenced at nine , r . jr ., and was kept up ivith great spirit till half-past tAvelve , Avhen the party adjourned to an elegant and sumptuous supper . After supper , AV . Bro .
HUNT , the AV . AI . of Lodge " St . Audreiv ' s in the East" gave " The Queen ancl thc Craft" and then " The Prov . G . Alaster and the Prov . G . Lodge of AVestern India , " for whom Bro . AVillis returned thanks . AV . Bro . HUKT then proposed " The health of the R . AV . Bro . Judge , " the Grand Superintendent of Royal Arch Masonry in the province and thc Provincial Grand Commander of the Templars , AVIIOSC ileal for Masonry , AV . Bro . Hunt , among other things , said was known all over India , . whose exertions in her cause ivere indefatigableand who hadat great expense
, , left his comfortable , home iu Bombay , and had come upwards of a hundred miles to be present at our festivities . This toast having been drunk most enthusiastically , R . AV . Bro . G . S . . 1 urxm , in returning thanks , said , The . honour you have conferred upon me is so unexpected that I fear I shall not bo able to find words to express my gratitude . This ivili doubtless be your gain and my loss . Your gain iu being saved from the