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The District Grand Lodge was opened with prayer . The minutes of the last three communications ( having been printed and furnished to members ) were taken as read and confirmed . The District Grand Secretary reported that communications had been received from the District Grand Lodges of Bengal , Madras , and Punjaub , on the subject of jurisdiction , the latter concurred with the proposal of the District Grand Lodge of Bombaybut the two former could not agree .

, Read also , a communication from the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of England , in reply to a memorial from the District Grand Lodge of Bombay , praying that lodges at outstations may be allowed to appoint representatives to attend on their behalf at the quarterly eoH-W-uwieations of the Distviat Grand Lodge . The Grand Jlaster regretted that in the present state of the law he could not comply with the prayers of the petition , nor did he think it expedient to alter the law to meet

the wishes of the petitioners ; but that the District Grand Lodge could follow the example of the Provincial Grand Lodges in England , by paying periodical visits to the lodges under his jurisdiction .

The District Grand Jlaster offered a few remarks on this matter . He thought that the Grand Jlaster was not aware of the inconvenience that the members of the District Grand Lodge would be put to in visiting MolussU . Lodges , which were scattered so far apart , and the impossibility of members leaving their business to go ou these excursions , without incurring great expense . It was not as in England where there was a network of railways , and the

Lodges in each province were within a few hours communication with each other ; he had no doubt that when these points were fully explained to the Grand Jlaster , the prayer would be complied with . The Deputy District Grand Master then rose and said he had a very pleasing duty to perform . He regretted that tbe District Grand Jlaster was prevented by indisposition and absence from . Bombay from being present to invest the Past District Grand Master with the apron , collar , and jewel voted to him by the District Grand Lodge , as a slight mark of the eminent services he had rendered to the Cralt as a ruler during the last nine

years . The P . D . G . JI . having banded the hiram to the Deputy D . G . JL , the latter read the resolution proposed by the District Grand Lodge , and invested the P . D . G . JI . with the clothing , amidst the plaudits of the assembled brethren . Then followed the addresses from individual Lodges , which were read and delivered to the P . D . G . JI ., by the representatives of Lodges ; all breathing the affectionate esteem and regard in

wliich he was held by the brethren over whom he ruled . Some of the addresses were not quite completed in the style the donors hoped to have presented them ; hut those that were finished , displayed the excellent workmanship of the Bombay Educational Society ' s Press , and were greatly admired . The Past D . G . JL , who was deeply affected , rose and thanked the brethren in eloquent and feeling terms for this fresh proof of their kindness and approbation of the manner in which he

had discharged his duties as D . G . M . during tbe last nine years . He would carefully treasure up these souvenirs of the happy years be had spent among the brethren , and hand them down as heirlooms to his children .

A donation of Rs . 100 was unanimously voted to the widow of a deceased brother . A donation of lis . 500 was voted to the fund for the relief of the sick and wounded during the war . W . Bro . Gnmpert alluded to the death of R . AA . Bro . Col . A . J . Greenlaw , District Grand Jlaster of British Burniah , and the eminent services rendered by him to the Craft in general . It was proposed and unanimouslresolved that a letter of

condoy lence be forwarded to the District Grand Lodge of British Burmah , sympathising with them in the great loss they have sustained . W . Bro . Percy Leith brought to the notice of the District Grand Lodge , that a project was on foot to construct a JIasonie Hall in Bombay ; he suggested that a meeting should be called , and that representatives from all lod & c ( under the several

ges , jurisdictions ) attend , to discuss the matter ; there was every hope of ' success attending their present attempt to give Bombay a commodious hall , calculated for all Masonic purposes . There being no further business , the District Grand Lodge was closed with prayer .

BOMBAY , LODGE CONCOED , ( NO . 757 . ) E . G . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on tbe 15 th October , 1870 . Present : W . Bro . H . H . Avron , AV . JI . ; Bros . B . Robinson , S . AV . ; C . Greaves , J . AV . ; F . Macdonald , Treas . ; J . AV . Seager , Tyler , & c . Tbe lodge was opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken

for Jlessrs . AV . H . Hughes , AV . AA'ilks , J . Judd , and C . Nawborn , which proved clear in each case . Jlessrs . Hughes , AA'ilks , and Judd , also J . Clerk ( who had passed the ballot at a previous meeting ) , being present , were introduced separately properlyprepared , and initiated into the mysteries of the first degree . Bro . Senior AVarden delivered the charge and explained the use of the working tools in a very impressive manner . Bro . Robert Scott was passed to the F . O . degree . The AA'orshipful Jlaster

then read the minutes of the Special Communication of the District Grand Lodge , held on the 1 st October , and said he was very happy to welceme Bro . Bease again as a member of Lodge Concord , in which the brethren unanimously concurred . Bro . Bease returned thanks to the AV . JI . and brethren for tlie kind and cordial manner in which he had been welcomed , and hoped that for the future nothing would occur to mar the harmony of the lodge . Two brethren were proposed as joining members-There being no further business , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

LODGE EMULATION , ( NO . 1100 ) , E . G . —The regular meeting of this Lodge Was held on the 20 th October , 1870 . The lodge was opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Also , the Treasurer ' s accounts for the quarter ending 30 th September , 1870 , showing a total balance to credit of the lodge of Rs . 3 , 822-11-6 . Bro . G „ Yardley ivas passed tc tbe second or F . C . degree , and Bro . H . Bennettwas raised to the sublime degree of Jl . M . The

, Secretary reported receipt of quarterly communication from the Grand Lodge of England , dated June 1 st , 1870 . Also communication from the D . G , L . of Bombay , of a special meeting held on the 1 st October , 1870 , notifying that Bro . George Bease was on that date restored to his JIasonie privileges . Resolved , that it affords this lodge much pleasure to hear of Bro . Bease's restoration , and that a monthly copy of the "JIasonie Record "

betaken in by the lodge . Proposed by the W . M ., seconded by W . Bro . Avron , and carried unanimously , —That a sum of Rst 200 be granted by this lodge towards the fund for the relief of the sick and wounded in the present war , and that a list be circulated amongst the members for private contributions . Proposed by the AV . M ., and seconded by AV . Bro . C . Hyne , — That a suitable Address be prepared and presented to R . AV ,

Bro . G . Taylor , P . D . G . JI ., signed by the AV . JI ., officers and brethren of this lodge . This was carried , and referred to the Permanent Committee for preparation . There being no further work , the lodge was closed at 9 p . m .

LODGE EASTEBN STAB , ( NO . 1 IS 9 ) , E . C—The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 17 th Oclober , 1 S 70 . Present _ ¦ AV . Bro . Sorabjee Framurze , I . P . M ., as W . M . ; Bros . Jluncherjee Framuv / . e , S . AA . ; Cowasjee D . Fm-dnonjee , J . W . ; Dinshaw Dorabjee Jlistry , Treas , ; Nosherwaiijee Coyajee , Sec ; Pherezshaw Rustomjee , S . D . ; Ruttonjee Jlanockjec , J D . ; Jamsetjee Jehangheer , Dir . of Cirs . ; Jamsetjee N . Dady , Org . ; Rustomjee HormusjeeSteward ; Dinshaw NowrejeeI . G . ; J . AA . Seager

, , , Tyler , and several members and visitors . The lod ge was opened in tbe first degree , aud the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed ; four candidates were separately introduced and passed to the second or Fellow-Craft degree . Four brethren were raised to the sublime degree of Master JIason . The Worshipful Master then read the minutes of the special communication of the District Grand Lodgeand congratulated Bro Bease ( who was

, present ) on his restoration to his privileges ; he said that he and the brethren of Lodge Eastern Star would always be most happy to see him at their meetings . Bro . Bease returned thanks to the AV . JI . for his kind invite to him to attend the lodge this , evening , as he was very much gratified witli the excellent woak he had witnessed ; he thanked the brethren for the very hearty welcome they had given him in the lod A donation of Rs

ge . . 300 was voted to the fund for the relief of the sick aud wounded in the war ; also that a subscription list be circulated among the brethren . It was unanimously resolved that an address signed by tbe AV . JI . Officers , and members of the Igdge , he presented to R . W . Bro . G . Taylor , Past D . G . Jlaster . There being