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infliction of a prosy speech , and my loss in being deprived of the pleasure of thanking you in words adccpiate to the occasion . To the Alasons I am deeply grateful , not for this mark of their kindness only , but for many others ; to the gentlemen who have not the good fortune to belong to our fraternity I am also very thankful , ancl in return I hope soon to see them all even as I am , not excepting these bonds , for the bonds of Masonry arc freedom—a paradox I shall be happy to explain to them in Lodgo . But lastthough not leasthenv shall I thank the ladies for
, , their kindness 1—thc pleasure of doing so I have reserved till IIOAA- , as wc sometimes keep a little delicacy till the last , and not because I prize thc honour conferred by them upon me least , but because I prize it most ; indeed , I should lie no true Alason if it were otherwise , for in the words of the old Alasonic song ,
"No mortal cau more the ladies adore . Than a Free and Accepted Alason . " AV . Bro . Hunt has alluded to the expense at which I have come to Poona to be present at these festivities . It is true that I have come here this evening at very considerable expense , but not in the sense in which W . Bro . Hunt used the words do I use them ; my meaning is far different—for I allude to the havoc wrought in my heart by thc brilliant and distracting charms by AA'hich I am surrounded ; but if Ave linger
longer here I fear Terpsichore ivill become impatient . I will therefore at once conclude by thanking you with all my heart , or as much of it as is left , for the honour you have done me . Bro . Capt . DAWSOX , of- H . AI . ' s Ii th Inniskillen Dragoons , then proposed " The Ladies—God bless them , " which was drunk with the most enthusiastic cheers , and Bro . C _ TAP _ IA > - of thc same gallant coips , returned thanks , saying , Gentlemen and Brethren , —I have been requested to return thanks for the ladies , but I do not think that any thanks are due to you from them ; on the
contrary , the privilege of being alloAved to drink their health is so great that you ought to thank them for being permitted to do so . I shall therefore content myself with congratulating you upon the honour and thc pleasure you have enjoyed in performing so deli ghtful a duty , and I hope you may have many , many opportunities of performing it again . " The health of A \ . Bvo . J . Hunt" was then proposed and drunk with great enthusiasm , aud very richly indeed did he deserve it , for his ability and talents as a Alason , aud his indefatigable exertions in the good cause . The party then returned to the ballroom , where Terpsichore reigned supreme till daylight , so
" AA e danced all night , till the broad daylight And went home with the girls in the morning ;" the ladies all declaring that there must be something cood in Alasonrv after all . ' ' POONA , —Lodge Orion , in the West ( No . 50 S ) . —This oiico flourishing Lodge , formerly attached to the regiment of Bombay Artillery , after a lengthened period of abeyance , has happily resumed its Alasonic functions
under tliu presidency of a former initiate and AVorshi pful Alaster , Bro . Lieut . Col . Henry Forster , Bombay Horse Artillery , Orion in the AVest , from I 82 U , to 1833 , worked under a dispensation from the Prov . Grand Lodge of Coromanclel ( at present in existence under the appellation of tho District Grand Lodge of Madras ) , being then attached to the Bombay Artillery . Iu 1832 it was discovered that Poona being Avithout thc limits of jurisdiction assigned to the Provincial Grand Lodge , from whom the dispensation emanatedOrion in tho AA ' est was consequentl
, y unrecognized by the parent body , the Grand Lodge of England ; a memorial to H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , was immediatel y despatched , detailing the cause ofthe unintentional error , and prayino- ' fora warrant of constitution , which AA'as accorded in 1833 ; from which time , until the Cabool disturbances of 1838 , Orion iu the AA ' est enjoyed thc well
deserved reputation of being a flourishing and properly conducted Lodgo , but its members , consisting principally of military men , their involuntary secession in that year , a large number being ordered in active service Avith their regiments , completely paralysed the efforts of the remainder . Occasional meetings have since been held at distant intervals , but not until the present year ( 1 . 85 D ) has it been in direct communication ivith the supreme authority . Ou the 21 st December , Bro . Lieut . Col . Forster , at a meeting specially convened for thc occasion , announced that
satisfactory relations ivith the Grand Lodge of England had been ro-ontablishcd : a candidate for initiation , Mr . Clement Yaudcrsloot , a resident of Cochin , having been regularly proposed and approved , was admitted into the Order . By-laws for tbe future governance of thc Lodge were read and agreed to , it being resolved that an amended copy , after due confirmation at the next meeting , should be sent to Bro . . Spencer , Alasonic publisher , London , in order that two hundred impressions , for the use of membersmiht be struck offThe folioAving brethren 1 resent
, g . were . - R . F . Gould , AV . M . No . 10-15 ; D . HepAvorth , AV . AI . No . l ( l .. _ l : j . Hunt ' W . AI . No . 313 ( S . C ); F . Scrivener , P . AI . No . 313 ( S . C ); Giles , Girauch Bytholl , and Yates . The Lodge ivas closed at au early hour , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , when the customary toasts met with loyal and Alasonic response .
KNIGHTS TKAIPLAR . Tin ; Provincial Grand Conclave of Bombay was held in January last , when Sir Knt . Oustavus Septeinus Judge , Prov . Grand Commander , appointed the following Prov . Grand Officers : —Sir Knts . 11 . V . Gould . U . t roy . G . Commander ; J . Hunt , Prov . G . Prior ; Hon . K . It . Burke ! i rov . G . I relate ; I . K . Mountain , First Prov . G . Captain ; C . T . Boddaim
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Secoud Prov . G . Captain ; A . Jordan , Prov . G . Chancellor aud Treasurer ; C . Denton , Prov . G . A'ico Chancellor ; E . Freeborn , Prov . G . Registrar ; S . Paterson , Prov . G . Chamberlain ; AV . AV . AVellis , Proi' . G . Hospitaller ; J . Jamieson , First Prov . G . Expert ; G . A . Summers , Second Prov . G . Expert ; C . Alathews , First Proi-. G . Standard Bearer ; S . Gordon , Second Prov . G . Standard Bearer ; J . B . Randall , Prov . G . Almoner ; F . 0 . SherrarProv . G . Director of Ceremonies ; J . 11 . Clabby , First Prov . G .
, Aide-de-Camp ; J . Bannister , Second Prov . G . Aido-de-Camp ; G . J . Alignou , Third Prov . G . Aide-de-Camp ; J . H . Irvine , First Prov . G . Capt . of the Lines ; F . Carpenter , Second Prov . G . Capt . of tho Lines ; J " . Dracup , Prov . G . iSivord bearer ; Ponohoe , First Prov . G . Herald ; W . ii . AA ' aitc , Second Prov . G . Herald ; S . King , Prov . G . Banner Bearer ; J . H . Clarke , Proi ' . G . Equerry .
West Indies.
WEST INDIES .
ANTIGUA . ST . JOHN ' LODGE . —The members of this Lodge , with other unattached brethren , met at the St . John ' s Lodge room , on the 2 / th Dec , when a procession was formed , and headed by the musicians of thc rifles , proceeded up High-street to thc kirk ( AA'hich hacl been kindly allowed to be used on the occasion by the gentlemen who arc trustees of thc building ) , where an address was delivered to an open audience by
Bro . Joseph Shervington , P . AI ., on subjects with reference to the Craft , and the inculcation of one of its principles , charity ; at tho close of which a collection was made . Tbe procession theu returned to the Lodge down Redd iffe-street , and the installation of thc new Alaster for the next year , Bro . Henry Bourne , took place . On retiring from the chair , the late Master , Bro . Charles Alexander , delivered the following address : — " Brethren—Before vacating the chair this clay , I feel it au imperative
duty to tender you my most sincere thanks for the able maimer iu which you have supported me iu the government of this my parent Lodge during the present year . The unvarying amount of courtesy , and tho mmiistakable ' cvidences of your esteem , command from nic the expression of my warmest gratitude , AA'hich I beg you to acceiit in sincerity of spirit . I deem it superfluous on the present occasion to eulogize our worth y Alaster elect , Bvo . Henry Bourne , who is so well known aud justly appreciated by every member of this Lodgo ; lie has already held
the reins of government for the space of tivo years with marked benefit to the Craft , which reflected thc highest degree of credit on his judicious administration ; permit hie to solicit for my successor , our most respected brother , that degree of support so essentially necessary to ensure the successful working of a Lodge , and consequent extension of Masonry . Finally , brethren , although I shall cease to be your Alaster , I beg you to believe that my heart shall ever be in tho work , and my most strenuous efforts shall also be directed towards the prosperity of St .
John ' s Lodge , No . 723 . " The new Alaster after his installation addressed the brethren as follows : —Brother Officers aud Brethren of the Lodge ,- —At our last stated meeting , I tendered you my best thanks for having again ' cleotcd me to preside as Alaster over your Lodge for the ensuing year , and
although I feel grateful for thc compliment , yet you must alloiv mo to differ with you as to the appropriateness of your selection , seeing officers around me with the immediate Past Alaster , all of whom have filled thc chair with so much credit to themselves and satisfaction to tho Lodge ; also several brethren whose attainments in Masonry far surpass my OAVU , and AAIIO AA'ould , I have no doubt , have clone greater credit to your selection than I can hope for , I however promise to do my best , and ivith your kind assistance feel assured that our Lodge will continue
iu a prosperous and satisfactory condition . It is customary after installation , for the Alaster to say something by Avay of address to tho brethren , but having this morning heard so able and beautiful an exposition on the subject of Masonry cleHi'ered by the AA'orshipful Past Master , Bro . Joseph Shervington , I shall offer but a very feiv remarks on the nature , principles , and usefulness of our excellent and time honoured institution . Thc noble system of Freemasonry proclaims that its object is to enlighten man ancl to teach the knowledge of himself ; it
pronounces as its decision that he . AS . responsible for bis own actions , that he must search and sec IIOAV best he can fulfil thc several duties ivhich devolve upon him as a free agent , and while all meet upon the level they yet part upon the square , and that its sole end ami object , whilst it cultivates the arts and sciences and refines society , is to promote peace and good will , through every portion of thc habitable globe . It labours only how it may make men to be what all should be , " One universal brotherhood . " Our societies ace found scattered throughout the universe ;
wherever intelligence , art , aud science arc to be met with , there the members of the fraternity recognize each other , and our glorious institution sheets its benign influence , endeavouring to subdue the worst passions of thc human race , and to cultivate thc divine command , '' love one another . " That our Order is founded on sound , correct , and goodmoral principles , the length of time it has stood against tho prejudices of the world , is a sufficient proof : and the general good conduct of Alasons has shewn that the science is founded on . religion , virtue and
loyalty . Our institution is built upon and venerates the sacred volume . V' linn belief in the existence of the eternal God , and a cheerful obedience to his laws , arc the grand aud leading requirements of thc fraternity ; its principles are " benevolence ancl love ; " its religion ,
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infliction of a prosy speech , and my loss in being deprived of the pleasure of thanking you in words adccpiate to the occasion . To the Alasons I am deeply grateful , not for this mark of their kindness only , but for many others ; to the gentlemen who have not the good fortune to belong to our fraternity I am also very thankful , ancl in return I hope soon to see them all even as I am , not excepting these bonds , for the bonds of Masonry arc freedom—a paradox I shall be happy to explain to them in Lodgo . But lastthough not leasthenv shall I thank the ladies for
, , their kindness 1—thc pleasure of doing so I have reserved till IIOAA- , as wc sometimes keep a little delicacy till the last , and not because I prize thc honour conferred by them upon me least , but because I prize it most ; indeed , I should lie no true Alason if it were otherwise , for in the words of the old Alasonic song ,
"No mortal cau more the ladies adore . Than a Free and Accepted Alason . " AV . Bro . Hunt has alluded to the expense at which I have come to Poona to be present at these festivities . It is true that I have come here this evening at very considerable expense , but not in the sense in which W . Bro . Hunt used the words do I use them ; my meaning is far different—for I allude to the havoc wrought in my heart by thc brilliant and distracting charms by AA'hich I am surrounded ; but if Ave linger
longer here I fear Terpsichore ivill become impatient . I will therefore at once conclude by thanking you with all my heart , or as much of it as is left , for the honour you have done me . Bro . Capt . DAWSOX , of- H . AI . ' s Ii th Inniskillen Dragoons , then proposed " The Ladies—God bless them , " which was drunk with the most enthusiastic cheers , and Bro . C _ TAP _ IA > - of thc same gallant coips , returned thanks , saying , Gentlemen and Brethren , —I have been requested to return thanks for the ladies , but I do not think that any thanks are due to you from them ; on the
contrary , the privilege of being alloAved to drink their health is so great that you ought to thank them for being permitted to do so . I shall therefore content myself with congratulating you upon the honour and thc pleasure you have enjoyed in performing so deli ghtful a duty , and I hope you may have many , many opportunities of performing it again . " The health of A \ . Bvo . J . Hunt" was then proposed and drunk with great enthusiasm , aud very richly indeed did he deserve it , for his ability and talents as a Alason , aud his indefatigable exertions in the good cause . The party then returned to the ballroom , where Terpsichore reigned supreme till daylight , so
" AA e danced all night , till the broad daylight And went home with the girls in the morning ;" the ladies all declaring that there must be something cood in Alasonrv after all . ' ' POONA , —Lodge Orion , in the West ( No . 50 S ) . —This oiico flourishing Lodge , formerly attached to the regiment of Bombay Artillery , after a lengthened period of abeyance , has happily resumed its Alasonic functions
under tliu presidency of a former initiate and AVorshi pful Alaster , Bro . Lieut . Col . Henry Forster , Bombay Horse Artillery , Orion in the AVest , from I 82 U , to 1833 , worked under a dispensation from the Prov . Grand Lodge of Coromanclel ( at present in existence under the appellation of tho District Grand Lodge of Madras ) , being then attached to the Bombay Artillery . Iu 1832 it was discovered that Poona being Avithout thc limits of jurisdiction assigned to the Provincial Grand Lodge , from whom the dispensation emanatedOrion in tho AA ' est was consequentl
, y unrecognized by the parent body , the Grand Lodge of England ; a memorial to H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , was immediatel y despatched , detailing the cause ofthe unintentional error , and prayino- ' fora warrant of constitution , which AA'as accorded in 1833 ; from which time , until the Cabool disturbances of 1838 , Orion iu the AA ' est enjoyed thc well
deserved reputation of being a flourishing and properly conducted Lodgo , but its members , consisting principally of military men , their involuntary secession in that year , a large number being ordered in active service Avith their regiments , completely paralysed the efforts of the remainder . Occasional meetings have since been held at distant intervals , but not until the present year ( 1 . 85 D ) has it been in direct communication ivith the supreme authority . Ou the 21 st December , Bro . Lieut . Col . Forster , at a meeting specially convened for thc occasion , announced that
satisfactory relations ivith the Grand Lodge of England had been ro-ontablishcd : a candidate for initiation , Mr . Clement Yaudcrsloot , a resident of Cochin , having been regularly proposed and approved , was admitted into the Order . By-laws for tbe future governance of thc Lodge were read and agreed to , it being resolved that an amended copy , after due confirmation at the next meeting , should be sent to Bro . . Spencer , Alasonic publisher , London , in order that two hundred impressions , for the use of membersmiht be struck offThe folioAving brethren 1 resent
, g . were . - R . F . Gould , AV . M . No . 10-15 ; D . HepAvorth , AV . AI . No . l ( l .. _ l : j . Hunt ' W . AI . No . 313 ( S . C ); F . Scrivener , P . AI . No . 313 ( S . C ); Giles , Girauch Bytholl , and Yates . The Lodge ivas closed at au early hour , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , when the customary toasts met with loyal and Alasonic response .
KNIGHTS TKAIPLAR . Tin ; Provincial Grand Conclave of Bombay was held in January last , when Sir Knt . Oustavus Septeinus Judge , Prov . Grand Commander , appointed the following Prov . Grand Officers : —Sir Knts . 11 . V . Gould . U . t roy . G . Commander ; J . Hunt , Prov . G . Prior ; Hon . K . It . Burke ! i rov . G . I relate ; I . K . Mountain , First Prov . G . Captain ; C . T . Boddaim
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Secoud Prov . G . Captain ; A . Jordan , Prov . G . Chancellor aud Treasurer ; C . Denton , Prov . G . A'ico Chancellor ; E . Freeborn , Prov . G . Registrar ; S . Paterson , Prov . G . Chamberlain ; AV . AV . AVellis , Proi' . G . Hospitaller ; J . Jamieson , First Prov . G . Expert ; G . A . Summers , Second Prov . G . Expert ; C . Alathews , First Proi-. G . Standard Bearer ; S . Gordon , Second Prov . G . Standard Bearer ; J . B . Randall , Prov . G . Almoner ; F . 0 . SherrarProv . G . Director of Ceremonies ; J . 11 . Clabby , First Prov . G .
, Aide-de-Camp ; J . Bannister , Second Prov . G . Aido-de-Camp ; G . J . Alignou , Third Prov . G . Aide-de-Camp ; J . H . Irvine , First Prov . G . Capt . of the Lines ; F . Carpenter , Second Prov . G . Capt . of tho Lines ; J " . Dracup , Prov . G . iSivord bearer ; Ponohoe , First Prov . G . Herald ; W . ii . AA ' aitc , Second Prov . G . Herald ; S . King , Prov . G . Banner Bearer ; J . H . Clarke , Proi ' . G . Equerry .
West Indies.
WEST INDIES .
ANTIGUA . ST . JOHN ' LODGE . —The members of this Lodge , with other unattached brethren , met at the St . John ' s Lodge room , on the 2 / th Dec , when a procession was formed , and headed by the musicians of thc rifles , proceeded up High-street to thc kirk ( AA'hich hacl been kindly allowed to be used on the occasion by the gentlemen who arc trustees of thc building ) , where an address was delivered to an open audience by
Bro . Joseph Shervington , P . AI ., on subjects with reference to the Craft , and the inculcation of one of its principles , charity ; at tho close of which a collection was made . Tbe procession theu returned to the Lodge down Redd iffe-street , and the installation of thc new Alaster for the next year , Bro . Henry Bourne , took place . On retiring from the chair , the late Master , Bro . Charles Alexander , delivered the following address : — " Brethren—Before vacating the chair this clay , I feel it au imperative
duty to tender you my most sincere thanks for the able maimer iu which you have supported me iu the government of this my parent Lodge during the present year . The unvarying amount of courtesy , and tho mmiistakable ' cvidences of your esteem , command from nic the expression of my warmest gratitude , AA'hich I beg you to acceiit in sincerity of spirit . I deem it superfluous on the present occasion to eulogize our worth y Alaster elect , Bvo . Henry Bourne , who is so well known aud justly appreciated by every member of this Lodgo ; lie has already held
the reins of government for the space of tivo years with marked benefit to the Craft , which reflected thc highest degree of credit on his judicious administration ; permit hie to solicit for my successor , our most respected brother , that degree of support so essentially necessary to ensure the successful working of a Lodge , and consequent extension of Masonry . Finally , brethren , although I shall cease to be your Alaster , I beg you to believe that my heart shall ever be in tho work , and my most strenuous efforts shall also be directed towards the prosperity of St .
John ' s Lodge , No . 723 . " The new Alaster after his installation addressed the brethren as follows : —Brother Officers aud Brethren of the Lodge ,- —At our last stated meeting , I tendered you my best thanks for having again ' cleotcd me to preside as Alaster over your Lodge for the ensuing year , and
although I feel grateful for thc compliment , yet you must alloiv mo to differ with you as to the appropriateness of your selection , seeing officers around me with the immediate Past Alaster , all of whom have filled thc chair with so much credit to themselves and satisfaction to tho Lodge ; also several brethren whose attainments in Masonry far surpass my OAVU , and AAIIO AA'ould , I have no doubt , have clone greater credit to your selection than I can hope for , I however promise to do my best , and ivith your kind assistance feel assured that our Lodge will continue
iu a prosperous and satisfactory condition . It is customary after installation , for the Alaster to say something by Avay of address to tho brethren , but having this morning heard so able and beautiful an exposition on the subject of Masonry cleHi'ered by the AA'orshipful Past Master , Bro . Joseph Shervington , I shall offer but a very feiv remarks on the nature , principles , and usefulness of our excellent and time honoured institution . Thc noble system of Freemasonry proclaims that its object is to enlighten man ancl to teach the knowledge of himself ; it
pronounces as its decision that he . AS . responsible for bis own actions , that he must search and sec IIOAV best he can fulfil thc several duties ivhich devolve upon him as a free agent , and while all meet upon the level they yet part upon the square , and that its sole end ami object , whilst it cultivates the arts and sciences and refines society , is to promote peace and good will , through every portion of thc habitable globe . It labours only how it may make men to be what all should be , " One universal brotherhood . " Our societies ace found scattered throughout the universe ;
wherever intelligence , art , aud science arc to be met with , there the members of the fraternity recognize each other , and our glorious institution sheets its benign influence , endeavouring to subdue the worst passions of thc human race , and to cultivate thc divine command , '' love one another . " That our Order is founded on sound , correct , and goodmoral principles , the length of time it has stood against tho prejudices of the world , is a sufficient proof : and the general good conduct of Alasons has shewn that the science is founded on . religion , virtue and
loyalty . Our institution is built upon and venerates the sacred volume . V' linn belief in the existence of the eternal God , and a cheerful obedience to his laws , arc the grand aud leading requirements of thc fraternity ; its principles are " benevolence ancl love ; " its religion ,