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we are quite sure , and it also evinces a proof of the desire on the part of the Prov . G . M . to judge for himself of the satisfactory working of the lodges under his rule . All we wish is that these visits will be made more frequent than hitherto , and that the same good feeling will continue to exist . AA ' e are assured that the Prov . G . M . was well pleased with all he saw , and the manner in which he and his officers were received . The arrangement of the stewards at the banquet was complete in every respect ; the
genius of harmony presided in every bosom , happiness was depicted in every face , tmd but one feeling seemed to pervade the whole—viz ., the determination to please and be pleased . At a late hour , or rather we should say at an early hour , tor it was near to that in which
" The lark from his light wing the bright clew disperses , " the party broke up , ancl the brethren retired to their respective homes , well pleased with themselves aud with each other . BOMBAY . LODGE CONCORD ( NO . 757 E . G . )—The regular monthl
, y meeting of the above loclge ] took ' place on the evening of the 17 th September , with a most auspicious gathering . Present : Bros . T . Diver , AV . M . ; A . King , J . J . Farnham , ancl H . AVickliam , P . M . 's ; E . Leekey , S . W . ; R , Donaldson , J . AV . ; H . Avion , officiating S . D . ; G . Judd , J . D .: J . Lockley , officiating I . G . ; Seager , Tyler ; and numerous members and visitors . The lodge having been duly opened , ancl the minutes of the last regular
meeting read and confirmed , the ballot was proceeded with for Bro . J . P . Meadows as a joining member , and Messrs . D . Johnson , A . C . Constantine , P . T . Harris , AA ' . AA'hittaker , as candidates for initiation . The ballot proving clear , the four candidates , with Mr . J . Dwyer , who hacl been balloted for at the last meeting , were initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . The lodge next opened iu the second degree
, and Messrs . Lamb and Devlin were introduced and passed to the second degree . Nothing further being before the lodge , it was closed in peace and harmony , the brethren adjourning to the banquet table , where some excellent toasting ancl speeches took place , all parting well pleased with the evening ' s entertainment .
LODGE TRUTH ( No . 944 , E . C . )—The quarterly meeting of this well-appointed lodge was holden at the Freemasons' Hall on Monday , the 3 rd September , when there were present : Bros . G . S . Judge , AV . M . ; II . AVickham , P . M . ; Rev . J . J . Farnham . P . M . and Sec ; J . P . Cornforth , as S . AV . ; AV . H . S . Crawford , as J . AV . ; F . I ) . Parker , S . D . ; R . Newton , J . D . ; J . Key , I . G . ; AA ' . King , Tyler ; aucl several brethren ancl visitors . The lodge having been opened with prayer , the
minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The following brethren were then balloted for and elected members : —Bros . AA' . II . S . Crawford , P . M ., and W . Johnson , of Lodge Perseverance ; and Hay liar . The following candidates passed the ballot , and were duly prepared and initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry : —Messrs . .. E . Jones and AA ' alter Grant . Tlie loclge was then raised to the third degree , when Bro . Frank Ridley was examined , and afterwards prepared and raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . There being no further business , the loclge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet .
LODGE PERSEVERANCE ( NO . 351 , S . C . )—The above lodge held its regular meeting on the evening of the loth September , when the following brethren were in attendance : —Bros . J . Jameson , AA ' . M . ; E . Freeborn , S . AV . ; T . AA'ood , J . AA ' . ; C . Jones , Treas . ; J . Andfevson , officiating Sec ; J . B . Haines , S . D . ; E . Bailey , J . D . ; J . Gillon , I . G . ; J . Houghland , Tyler ; Bonner , Connell , Bowman , Palmer , Davis , Showell , Baird , Scott , Cowley , Angus , Patterson , Haunaford , Mackenzie , Vian , Kennedy ,
Maggs , Edley , Prescott , Reid , Starstedt , Sclimuck , Hodgai-t , Gleave , Bidwell , Mathews , Perret , Glover , Norris , Lockley , Mason , Thompson , Shand , Moylan , Calloway , and several others . Visitors : Bros . Grayston , Fawlkly , Macpherson , and many more . The lodge having been duly opened , the summons convening the meeting was read , as also the minutes of the last meeting , put to the lodge ancl confirmed . The next business was the ballotting for Messrs . Joseph Riding and William
Rigley , which proving clear , they , with Messrs . Tallon and Abbott , who were ballotted for at the last meeting , were admitted and regularly initiated into the privileges of Freemasonry . Bros . Hannaford and Mackenzie were next examined as to their proficiency for the second degree , and duly passed
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to the F . C . degree , the usual address being delivered . The AA ' . M . intimated to the brethren that everything that was possible was being done for procuring the diplomas from the Grand Lodge , ancl that Bro . Hodgart had very kindly called upon the Grand Secretary , and was informed by Bro . AV . Laurie that , except fresh returns were sent to him , it was impossible to furnish the certificates required , on which intimation from Bro . Hodgartthe W . M . directed other returns to be
, prepared and forwarded to the Grand Lodge , so that no doubt all the brethren who are as yet unprovided with their diplomas , will , in all probability , be supplied with them in the course of two or three months . Nothing further - being before the lodge , it was closed in peace and harmony at 10 p . m .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . JOHN DOWNING SWINEY " . The late lieutenant John Downing Swiney , Boyal Engineers , died on tlie 24 th September , at Nagpore , in Central India , of jungle fever . The bright hopes ho had in view are thus prematurely blasted , and long will those with whom he was associated in the good work have cause to remember him . In him the Craft has lost a
valuable and estimable member , and the Government whom he served a faithful and energetic officer , for there was scarcely a project he undertook to do that was not well and satisfactorily done , and to which the records of Government bear ample and abundant proof . To his care , supervision , and valuable suggestions are due a great many of the stupendous works and roads of our Indian
Railways , for he was the Deputy Consulting Engineer to the Government for the North-East Extension . He died as he lived ; for while he lived he was careful to perform his allotted task , aud continued to listen to the voice of nature , which bears witness that in this perishable frame resides a vital and immortal principle , which inspires a holy confidence that the Most High will enable
us in our last hour to trample the King of Terrors , and teaches us to lift up our eyes to that bright Horning Star which brings peace and tranquillity to the faithful and obedient . Bro . J . D . Swiney was initiated into Masonry in Poona , where ho received all his degrees , including that of a Knight Templar . He presided as "Worshipful Master over St . Andrew ' s , and his services
were so highly appreciated , that on the expiration of his term of office he was voted a gold Past Master ' s jewel . Whilst in office , as well as out , he gained tho esteem of every one , for he had ever a kind word to all who met him .
Fine Arts.
FINE ARTS .
PORTRAIT OP THE QUEEN . EXGR . WED BY W . HoLL PR 03 I A PAIN'TIXG BY A . GKAEPLE . Mr . Mitchell , of Old Bond-street , has just brought out a new portrait of the Queen , which , having been taken iu the course of the present year , has , apart from its merit as a work of art , a freshness of interest to which no other picture of her Majesty can lay claim . Coming
before the public as the most recent portrait of the Sovereign , it will be all the more acceptable to her subjects for the fact that of late they have unfortunately had so few occasions of meeting her Majesty in person , as was their custom before her sad bereavement . The Queen , who still wears the garb of widowhood , is seated iu a library . Opposite to her stands upon a pedestal a
bust of the lamented Prince Consort , at which she gazes with a pathetic expression of fond and tender remembrance . The attitude of tho figure is graceful and impressive , and the air of pensive melancholy in the features is touching and appropriate . This portrait has been engraved by Mr . William Holl , in a style of singular softness and brilliancy , from a painting in oils by Mr . A . GraeEe .
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we are quite sure , and it also evinces a proof of the desire on the part of the Prov . G . M . to judge for himself of the satisfactory working of the lodges under his rule . All we wish is that these visits will be made more frequent than hitherto , and that the same good feeling will continue to exist . AA ' e are assured that the Prov . G . M . was well pleased with all he saw , and the manner in which he and his officers were received . The arrangement of the stewards at the banquet was complete in every respect ; the
genius of harmony presided in every bosom , happiness was depicted in every face , tmd but one feeling seemed to pervade the whole—viz ., the determination to please and be pleased . At a late hour , or rather we should say at an early hour , tor it was near to that in which
" The lark from his light wing the bright clew disperses , " the party broke up , ancl the brethren retired to their respective homes , well pleased with themselves aud with each other . BOMBAY . LODGE CONCORD ( NO . 757 E . G . )—The regular monthl
, y meeting of the above loclge ] took ' place on the evening of the 17 th September , with a most auspicious gathering . Present : Bros . T . Diver , AV . M . ; A . King , J . J . Farnham , ancl H . AVickliam , P . M . 's ; E . Leekey , S . W . ; R , Donaldson , J . AV . ; H . Avion , officiating S . D . ; G . Judd , J . D .: J . Lockley , officiating I . G . ; Seager , Tyler ; and numerous members and visitors . The lodge having been duly opened , ancl the minutes of the last regular
meeting read and confirmed , the ballot was proceeded with for Bro . J . P . Meadows as a joining member , and Messrs . D . Johnson , A . C . Constantine , P . T . Harris , AA ' . AA'hittaker , as candidates for initiation . The ballot proving clear , the four candidates , with Mr . J . Dwyer , who hacl been balloted for at the last meeting , were initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . The lodge next opened iu the second degree
, and Messrs . Lamb and Devlin were introduced and passed to the second degree . Nothing further being before the lodge , it was closed in peace and harmony , the brethren adjourning to the banquet table , where some excellent toasting ancl speeches took place , all parting well pleased with the evening ' s entertainment .
LODGE TRUTH ( No . 944 , E . C . )—The quarterly meeting of this well-appointed lodge was holden at the Freemasons' Hall on Monday , the 3 rd September , when there were present : Bros . G . S . Judge , AV . M . ; II . AVickham , P . M . ; Rev . J . J . Farnham . P . M . and Sec ; J . P . Cornforth , as S . AV . ; AV . H . S . Crawford , as J . AV . ; F . I ) . Parker , S . D . ; R . Newton , J . D . ; J . Key , I . G . ; AA ' . King , Tyler ; aucl several brethren ancl visitors . The lodge having been opened with prayer , the
minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The following brethren were then balloted for and elected members : —Bros . AA' . II . S . Crawford , P . M ., and W . Johnson , of Lodge Perseverance ; and Hay liar . The following candidates passed the ballot , and were duly prepared and initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry : —Messrs . .. E . Jones and AA ' alter Grant . Tlie loclge was then raised to the third degree , when Bro . Frank Ridley was examined , and afterwards prepared and raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason . There being no further business , the loclge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet .
LODGE PERSEVERANCE ( NO . 351 , S . C . )—The above lodge held its regular meeting on the evening of the loth September , when the following brethren were in attendance : —Bros . J . Jameson , AA ' . M . ; E . Freeborn , S . AV . ; T . AA'ood , J . AA ' . ; C . Jones , Treas . ; J . Andfevson , officiating Sec ; J . B . Haines , S . D . ; E . Bailey , J . D . ; J . Gillon , I . G . ; J . Houghland , Tyler ; Bonner , Connell , Bowman , Palmer , Davis , Showell , Baird , Scott , Cowley , Angus , Patterson , Haunaford , Mackenzie , Vian , Kennedy ,
Maggs , Edley , Prescott , Reid , Starstedt , Sclimuck , Hodgai-t , Gleave , Bidwell , Mathews , Perret , Glover , Norris , Lockley , Mason , Thompson , Shand , Moylan , Calloway , and several others . Visitors : Bros . Grayston , Fawlkly , Macpherson , and many more . The lodge having been duly opened , the summons convening the meeting was read , as also the minutes of the last meeting , put to the lodge ancl confirmed . The next business was the ballotting for Messrs . Joseph Riding and William
Rigley , which proving clear , they , with Messrs . Tallon and Abbott , who were ballotted for at the last meeting , were admitted and regularly initiated into the privileges of Freemasonry . Bros . Hannaford and Mackenzie were next examined as to their proficiency for the second degree , and duly passed
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to the F . C . degree , the usual address being delivered . The AA ' . M . intimated to the brethren that everything that was possible was being done for procuring the diplomas from the Grand Lodge , ancl that Bro . Hodgart had very kindly called upon the Grand Secretary , and was informed by Bro . AV . Laurie that , except fresh returns were sent to him , it was impossible to furnish the certificates required , on which intimation from Bro . Hodgartthe W . M . directed other returns to be
, prepared and forwarded to the Grand Lodge , so that no doubt all the brethren who are as yet unprovided with their diplomas , will , in all probability , be supplied with them in the course of two or three months . Nothing further - being before the lodge , it was closed in peace and harmony at 10 p . m .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . JOHN DOWNING SWINEY " . The late lieutenant John Downing Swiney , Boyal Engineers , died on tlie 24 th September , at Nagpore , in Central India , of jungle fever . The bright hopes ho had in view are thus prematurely blasted , and long will those with whom he was associated in the good work have cause to remember him . In him the Craft has lost a
valuable and estimable member , and the Government whom he served a faithful and energetic officer , for there was scarcely a project he undertook to do that was not well and satisfactorily done , and to which the records of Government bear ample and abundant proof . To his care , supervision , and valuable suggestions are due a great many of the stupendous works and roads of our Indian
Railways , for he was the Deputy Consulting Engineer to the Government for the North-East Extension . He died as he lived ; for while he lived he was careful to perform his allotted task , aud continued to listen to the voice of nature , which bears witness that in this perishable frame resides a vital and immortal principle , which inspires a holy confidence that the Most High will enable
us in our last hour to trample the King of Terrors , and teaches us to lift up our eyes to that bright Horning Star which brings peace and tranquillity to the faithful and obedient . Bro . J . D . Swiney was initiated into Masonry in Poona , where ho received all his degrees , including that of a Knight Templar . He presided as "Worshipful Master over St . Andrew ' s , and his services
were so highly appreciated , that on the expiration of his term of office he was voted a gold Past Master ' s jewel . Whilst in office , as well as out , he gained tho esteem of every one , for he had ever a kind word to all who met him .
Fine Arts.
FINE ARTS .
PORTRAIT OP THE QUEEN . EXGR . WED BY W . HoLL PR 03 I A PAIN'TIXG BY A . GKAEPLE . Mr . Mitchell , of Old Bond-street , has just brought out a new portrait of the Queen , which , having been taken iu the course of the present year , has , apart from its merit as a work of art , a freshness of interest to which no other picture of her Majesty can lay claim . Coming
before the public as the most recent portrait of the Sovereign , it will be all the more acceptable to her subjects for the fact that of late they have unfortunately had so few occasions of meeting her Majesty in person , as was their custom before her sad bereavement . The Queen , who still wears the garb of widowhood , is seated iu a library . Opposite to her stands upon a pedestal a
bust of the lamented Prince Consort , at which she gazes with a pathetic expression of fond and tender remembrance . The attitude of tho figure is graceful and impressive , and the air of pensive melancholy in the features is touching and appropriate . This portrait has been engraved by Mr . William Holl , in a style of singular softness and brilliancy , from a painting in oils by Mr . A . GraeEe .