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kind manner in which my health has been proposed by Bro . Bassett , and so enthusiastically received by this lodge , of whicli I am proud to be , and shall ever continue to be , a member , as long as I am stationed in this garrison . ( Hear , hear . ) Brethren , since I joined your lodge , some years ago , I have ever met that fraternal kindness which can only be found amongst true Blasons . ( Applause . ) It was my wish that Lodges 333 and 73 should dine on the same day , and in fact in the same room ; but

that could scarcely be practicable , as it ivould require a very large room to hold them . However , brethren , all I can say is , that any member of this lodge who wishes to join ns on Thursday evening at the George Hotel , will be heartily welcome . ( Applause . ) I may say the same of Lodgo 13 , who received the deputation from this lodge this evening with such a hospitable , fraternal welcome , as made us feel ourselves perfectly at home . ( Hear , hear . ) I must say of the AVorshipful Blaster , Bro .

Dartnell particularly , a better Mason cannot he found . Again I thank you for the kindness you have invariably shown me . Bro . Burke took his seat amidst the enthusiastic applause of the brethren . Bro . BURKE proposed "The Health of Bro . Smyth . " He said —I do not propose Bro . Smyth's health merely as a brother officer , but as a consistent advocate and supporter of all the true principles of Freemasonry . ( Alause . ) BrethrenI

aspp , sure you I have often known Bro . Smyth to forego the pleasures and enjoyments of the social circle to aid and assist in the working of Freemasonry . ( Hear , hear . ) Brethren , join with me in giving " The Health of our worthy P . M ., Bro . Smyth . "

A cordial salute was given hy the AV . BI . and brethren with all the honours . Bro . SMYTH said , —Worshipful Blaster and brethren , for the way in which my health has been proposed by Bro . Burke , and the very flattering manner in ivhich it has been received by the lodge , accept my heartfelt thanks . I never can forget the many pleasant evenings I bave enjoyed in your lodge , and shall be only too happy in forwarding the interests and working

of it by heart , apron , and hand . ( Applause . ) I am glad to find your lodge placed on a solid basis , and may the Great Architect of the Universe continue to preserve that unanimity of feeling betwixt the three lodges of Limerick . ( Hoar , hear , and great cheering . ) From the lateness of the hour , I do not wish to occupy your time longer than to say I am ready to assist you by every means in my power in the working of your excellent lodge . ( Cheers . )

" The Health of Bro . Blorgan , J . D . " was proposed by Bro . ADAMS in an appropriate speech , highly complimentary of Bro . Morgan , ivhich was well received . Bro . Captain BIOEGAN , —I am fully sensible of the compliment paid me by Bro . Adams and the lodge in which I have had the honour to be installed this day as one of its officers . It shall afford me much pleasure to promote the interests of 73 as long as I have the honour to be one of its members . Bro . Blorgan

concluded a very able speech , and took his seat greatly ap-Xilauded by the brethren . After spending a delightful evening , the brethren dispersed ; but not without considering the claims of their poor and distressed brethren all over the world . —Limerick Southern Chronicle .

ARBIAGH . POETADOIVN ' . —Wellington Lodge ( No . 82 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 4 th inst ., in their lodge rooms . After the lodge was opened , the installation of officers was proceeded with , it having been adjourned from the 27 th ult ., when Bros . Arthur Thornton was installed as AV . BI . ; John H . Farrell , S . AV . ; J . Brereton , J . AV . ; W . Hall , S . D . ; AV . Atkinson , J . D . ; and T . K . Patterson , I . G .

After the despatch of other business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to Bro . Hall ' s ( the Imperial ) , ivhere a really good dinner was provided , and done ample justice to . Bro . Carlton , Treas . and Sec , was called to the chair , when the usual loyal and Blasonic toasts were given and responded to . This is the first half-yearly meeting of this lodge , and Bro . Carlton , to whose exertions the lodge owes its existence , may well be proud of its present position .

TYRONE . DUNGANNON LODGE ( NO . 9 ) . —An influential meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the oth inst ., to consider the propriety of forming a Prov . Grand Lodge for Tyrone . A resolution

to establish the same was unanimously agreed upon . Sir John Marcus Stuart will in all probability be the Provincial Grand Blaster .

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INDIA .

( From the Indian Freemasons' Friend . ) BENGAL . THE PROVINCIAL GRAND BIASTER ' VISIT TO RANGOON . ON the 13 th October last , Lodge Star of Burmah , No . 614 , met for the first time in the new Freemasons' Hall at Rangoon . -The foundation-stone of this building was laid on St . John's Daythe 27 th December 1862 with Blasonic ceremoniesb

, , , , y Bro . J . E . Dickenson , P . M . The Hall is not completed , but as the lodge-room was sufficiently forward to admit of a meeting being held in it , it was determined to receive the Provincial Grand Master in it . At exactly 7 P . M ., the Lodge was held with a very full attendance . On the dais there were two Blasters of other Lodges , viz ., Bro . Richards , Blaster of the Blaulmain Lodge ,

and Bro . H . T . Duncan , Master of Lodge Victor ! -., working in Rangoon under the District Grand Lodge of Bladras . Three Past Blasters , viz ., Bros . BIcPhail , N . Burjorjee , and B . F . Duncan , were also present . After the Lodge had been opened in due form , Bro . Nanabhoy Burjorjee , P . M ., accompanied by the two Deacons , introduced the Provincial Grand Blaster . On reaching the centre of the Lodge , the AVorshipful Blaster addressed him thus : —

" Right AA orshipful Sir . On behalf of the officers of this lodgo and the brethren present , allow me to offer you a most hearty welcome to lodge Star of Burmah . This is the first occasion on which this lodge has been visited by its Provincial Grand Blaster , and I assure you , Right AVorshipful Sir , we regard your presence amongst us this evening as a very great honourVie regret we are unable to offer you tbat reception

. which wo feel to bo due to your exalted rank in Blasonry ; but we trust that the circumstance which forbids ns doing so , our meeting being held in an unfinished building , and our arrangements being as yet incomplete , will be accepted as an excuse , and servo , at all events , to indicate that our Blasonry is not only speculative , but that it is also , to some extent , practical and operative . Again permit me to bid you welcome to Lodge Star

of Burmah I The AA . Blaster then descended from the dais , led the Provincial Grand Blaster up to it , and offered to him the Hiram of the Lodgo . The Provincial Grand Blaster was pleased to say , in returning the Hiram , that it could not be in better hands than those of the Blaster , who evidently held it with such advantage to the lodge and to the Craft . The summons calling the lodge and the minutes of the last

meeting were then read , and the latter duly confirmed ; after which , Messrs . Nowrowjee | Burjorjeo , Francis Fedden , and Thomas Bacon were balloted for as candidates for initiation , and elected . The lodge then proceeded to ballot for Bros . B . F . Duncai ' , H . Bacon , James AVhite , and Dr . John Dawson as joining members . The result in each case was successful . The candidates for initiation were then introducedand were initiated b

, y the AVorshipful Blaster . After this , Bro . R . C . Baldwin , of Lodge Marine , Calcutta , applied to be passed to the 2 nd degree , he having been initiated five years previously . AVhen , however , to the AV . Blaster ' s question whether he was a subscribing member of any lodge , he replied in the negative , the AV . Master declined to give him the degree until he had joined a lodge . Some further formal business being completed , the AV . Blaster

handed the Hiram to the Provincial Grand Blaster , who addressed the lodge . The Rt . AA orshipful Bro . Sandeman began by remarking that , in consideration of the great amount of work there was still to be gone through , and the very high temperature of the room in which they were then assembled , lie would not be very lengthy in what he had to say . He had some remarks to make , and hoped he would not be long in making them . Much of what he was

now going to observe he had already said to the brethren at Blaulmain , and he ivould refer those here to the AVorshipful Blaster of the lodge at Blaulmain , who was among them that evening . But there were still some matters that he could not leave unsaid , and he hoped that the brethren ivould take them