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looked forward to a happy and prosperous year . He gave this toast with confidence because he had seen his work ing in a lodge before . The W . M . was one of those Masons who , when they undertook a duty , did their best to perform it properly . It was not every one who had the
gifts to perform a W . M . ' s work , but when a brother did all he could , and devoted much time and attention to it , his efforts ought not to be unacknowledged . Bro . Worrell did this , and he ( Bro . Meggy ) hoped that before this time next year , when he went out of the chair , he would
be presented with that acknowledgment of his services which the lodge was in the habit of bestowing on those Masters with | whose work they were satisfied . Bro . Worrell was glad his efforts met with approval . Called upon at rather a short notice , to occupy the W . M .
chair , he had not been able to get up the ritual with the fluency he should have wished , but he meant to do so yet . There was no Masonic duty , since he had been connected with the Order , that he had shrunk from , and he did not intend in this branch of it to shirk what fell to him . He should do all he could to work the
degree to the satisfaction , not only of himself , but of all his brethren . It was somewhat difficult to accomplish the work of a Mark Lodge when the Master ' s duties in the Craft and Arch also devolved on a brother , as he was apt to mix the little variations that occurred in
the three together , and some confusion was thereby created . Before the Lodge next met he hoped he should overcome all difficulties that presented themselves in the working of the Mark Degree . Bro . Worrell next proposed "The
Newlyadvanced Brother , Bro . Partridge , whom he had great pleasure in introducing himself . In the Craft it was always a pleasure to shed the new light of Freemasonry on a brother , bat when they came to this degree , with the new light they gave , a better and fuller enjoyment of Freemasonry was conferred , and he mi ght also
congratulate the brethren on having acquired such a brother as the one they had advanced that evening . He was of that kind and genial nature which the brethren ot the William Preston Lodge were famoo . 6 for . Moreover he took a wonderful interest in Freemasonry , and was anxious to go on in the various degrees . Such a brother he called on them to welcome .
Bro . Partridge said it was a difficult task for him to reply , in fact " speechifying" he always dreaded , as he was not adapted for it . But after the remarks which had fallen from Bro . Worrell , he could but state that he would endeavour to act as a Mark Master and should do
what was most conducive to the benefit of the Order and this lodge . Bro . Worrell next proposed " The P . M . ' s" Bro . Meggy , Stevens , Wolton , Cronin , and Hammerton . " Bro . Meggy responded , and in reply to some flattering remarks of the W . M ., on the use the P . M . ' s had
been to the lodge , said that as regarded himself he looked on this lodge as his family . He took great pride in it , and he was glad the brethren behaved as obedient children and with proper attention to the W . M . in the chair . He was glad to find they were getting on in numbers , and he
thought if they went on increasing as they had already increased they would become the most prosperous lodge in the degree . It was always a great pleasure to him to come amongst them and in any / way he could assist them in the working of the lodge , because it was a great thing in
this degtee that the work should be done correctly to give the candidate a proper appreciation of the beautiful ritual they had in Mark Masonry . Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., added that he should not have said anything to this toast if it had not been that some acknowledgment was due from him for the kindness which enabled him to be
present at this meeting and others in the course of the year . They had made him an honorary member when he felt bound to resign on account of the Great City Lodge , of which he was Master , meeting on the same day as this lodge .
Among Mark Lodges the Macdonald was the one nearest his heart , and if he had had to give up any on account of their clashing with his other engagements he should certainly have selected the Macdonald to remain connected with . Whenever he could promote the interest of the
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Macdonald Lodge they would always continue to have his earnest effbtts on its behalf , in whatever position he might be placed in Mark Masonry . " The Visitors , " and " The Office ! s , " were the remaining toasts , Bro . Berridge replying for the latter , and the brethren separated , some excellent singing having been given between the toasts by Bros . Meggy and Stevens .
District Grand Lodge Of Bengal
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF BENGAL
A Quarterly Communication of the District Grand Lodge of Bengal \ vas held at the Freemasons' Hall , 5 . 5 , Bcntiiick-street , Calcutta , on Wednesday , the 24 th of Jr . ne , 1074 . Present - —The W . J . Pitt Kennedy , Past Dcp . D . G . M ., as District Grand Master ; W . J . B .
Roberts , Past Dep . D . G . M ., as Dep . Dist . Grand Master ; W . F . Jennings , Past Deputy District Grand Master ; and the rest of the Dist . Grand Officers in their respective places . Representatives of Lodges were present from Star in the East , 67 , Industry and Perseverance 109 , True Friendship , 218 , Humility and
Fortitude , 229 , Marine , 232 , Anchor and Hope , 234 , Courage and Humanity , 392 , St . John ' s , 4 86 , Excelsior , 82 . 5 , Star of Orissa , 1106 , Temperance and Benevolence , 1160 , Sandeman , 1374 , Pioneer , 1490 ; and visitors from lodges 229 , 234 , 392 , 4 86 , and 1374 . District Grand Lodge was opened in form at 6 . 45 p . m .
The Acting District Grand Secretary reported the receipt of apologies from several brethren for unavoidable non-attendance . The District Grand Master in the Chiir said that , before proceeding with the work before the District Grand Lodge , he would call upon
the Acting District Grand Secretary to read a letter lately received from the District Grand Master , It . W . Bro . Sandeman . He ( the D . G . M . in the chair ) was sure that it would be a great pleasure to all present to hear the words which their absent District Grand Master had
addressed to them . The minutes of the quarterly communication of the 21 st March . 1 S 74 , having been printed and circulated , were , on the motion of the
Distiict Grand Master in the Chair , taken as read , and Bro . J . B . Roberts , P . D . D . G . M ., wished to call attention to a very grave error of account in one of the reports embodied in the initiates of the last communication of Distiict
Grand Lodge . He thought that a note should be made of this . The District Grand Master in the chair pointed oet that the confirmation of minutes did not imply more than that , in the opinion of those present , they correctly recorded what had
actually taken place at the meeting to which they referred . If the error in the report from a different body , now pointed out by Bro . Roberts , was actually in the report , as submitted to the District Grand Lodge , it was not only necessary , but it would even be improper for the
District Grand Lodge to attempt to rectify it . As Bro . Roberts was aware the correction of the error referred to had engaged the attention of the body which was competent to deal with it , and the next report which the District Grand Lodge
received from the Bengal Masonic Association would doubtless afford all that was necessary for the removal of any misapprehensions into which the members of the District Grand Lodge might have been led by the mistake in
question . The motion was then put and was carried , aud the District Grand Master in the chair then addressed the District Grand Lodge as follows : — Worshipful Brethren , I have not very many
observations to make either on the matters which will come before you in the several reports which will be submitted this evening , or on the state and prospects of Masonry in the province generally . As there may be discussion on some of
the subjects which arc brought forward in the various reports , it appears to me to be a more convenient plan to reserve until then what I may have to say than to take up your time by entering into details now . I may , however , say generally , that the several reports seem to me sa-
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tisfactory , and certainly , whatever opinion may be held as to whether Masonry is in all respects as flourishing as could be wished , it must be admitted that in one direction , and that which is , I take it , a sound test of the condition of the Craft , we have no reason to be dissatisfied . I congratulate the District Grand Lodge upon the condition of its Fund of Benevolence .
Of our other Charity , the Bengal Masonic Association ,. I am not able to speak so favourably . By a mistaken construction of one of its bye-laws it was supposed to be in a better position than it really was , and it is now , I regret to say , in a situation of temporary
embarrassment . The capital , of course , remains what it was , and is even increasing ; but the annual subscriptions have fallen off' and the result is that there are not enough funds to carry on with . This has been to some extent
relievedrelieved I may say for the moment—but it will he necessary to consider what efforts can bj made to place the association on a really safe footing , and lam informed that a proposition upon this subject will be brought before you this
evening . I regret to have to announce to you the exclusion of a brother from Lodge Marine , No . 232 , for non-payment of dues . J have next to make an announcement of a
quite different character : I have appointed Messrs . T . Black and Co . to be booksellers , stationers , and printers to District Grand Lodge . Messrs . Black and Co . are , as you are aware , our sub-tenants , occupying the ground floor of these premises ; and the head of their fit 111
is a well-known aud esteemed brother among us , the Master of one of our Calcutta lodges , and an officer of District Grand Lodge . I venture to think that much convenience lo the Craft in Bengal generally , as well as to District Grand Lodge in particular , will lesulc from the
appointment to which I am referring . Finally , I would say a word or two upon a matter more personal to myself . In respect of one of the duties belonging to the , 'ili .- , 1 ' I have the honour to hold among j . m i ¦•; ¦ 1 . 1 > e I fear greatly that 1 must have s .-i-m .-l 1 , 1 , . 11 i ; <
be culpably negligent . I reler to the dot ) — tlle very pleasant duty as it has always been considered by the occupants of this chair—of officially visiting lodges . Brethren , I simply am not able to do it ; my professional occupations will not permit me to do it . Visiting a lodge officially implies a late evening—not necessarily
an unpleasant evening—quite the reverse , still less an evening that is not temperate and moderate in its enjoyments ; but at the same time the result is decidedly a later evening than it is my custom to enjoy—later than the labours of my profession permit me to give myself . I have to express my regret that this is so , but so it is .
In other ways , it is possible that 1 may be able to be of use to you . 1 mean that in many questions that arise regarding lodges , involving reference to , and readings of , bye-laws , constitutions , and so forth , and it is not unlikel y that , as a mere result of mi' professional training and
daily habit of thought , I may be able to be of service ; but in respect to that other duty , I must tell you that it is not possible for me to perform it , and I must ask your forbearance and indulgence regarding it .
W . Bro . Locke , Past Dep . D . G . M ., movedthat the report of proceedings of the Committee of General Purposes , at a meeting on the 5 th June , 1874 , liavii'ig been printed and circulated , be taken as read . Seconded by W . Bro . Mactavish , D . J . G . W ., and carried unanimously . The accounts of the Committee of General
Purposes were passed . W . Bro . Locke moved—that , under the circumstances urged in the second paragraph of section 3 of the report , the Committee of General Purposes be held excused for having taken up the question of the remission ot rent to Lodge 392 , informally brought before them .
W . Bro . Lindley , D . G . Registrar , seconded the motion , and it was carried . W . Bro . Locke moved further—that the remission of the sum is . 66-10-S , on account of two months' rent from lodge 392 , as recommended by the committee in the last paragraph of section 3 of their report , be sanctioned .
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Mark Masonry.
looked forward to a happy and prosperous year . He gave this toast with confidence because he had seen his work ing in a lodge before . The W . M . was one of those Masons who , when they undertook a duty , did their best to perform it properly . It was not every one who had the
gifts to perform a W . M . ' s work , but when a brother did all he could , and devoted much time and attention to it , his efforts ought not to be unacknowledged . Bro . Worrell did this , and he ( Bro . Meggy ) hoped that before this time next year , when he went out of the chair , he would
be presented with that acknowledgment of his services which the lodge was in the habit of bestowing on those Masters with | whose work they were satisfied . Bro . Worrell was glad his efforts met with approval . Called upon at rather a short notice , to occupy the W . M .
chair , he had not been able to get up the ritual with the fluency he should have wished , but he meant to do so yet . There was no Masonic duty , since he had been connected with the Order , that he had shrunk from , and he did not intend in this branch of it to shirk what fell to him . He should do all he could to work the
degree to the satisfaction , not only of himself , but of all his brethren . It was somewhat difficult to accomplish the work of a Mark Lodge when the Master ' s duties in the Craft and Arch also devolved on a brother , as he was apt to mix the little variations that occurred in
the three together , and some confusion was thereby created . Before the Lodge next met he hoped he should overcome all difficulties that presented themselves in the working of the Mark Degree . Bro . Worrell next proposed "The
Newlyadvanced Brother , Bro . Partridge , whom he had great pleasure in introducing himself . In the Craft it was always a pleasure to shed the new light of Freemasonry on a brother , bat when they came to this degree , with the new light they gave , a better and fuller enjoyment of Freemasonry was conferred , and he mi ght also
congratulate the brethren on having acquired such a brother as the one they had advanced that evening . He was of that kind and genial nature which the brethren ot the William Preston Lodge were famoo . 6 for . Moreover he took a wonderful interest in Freemasonry , and was anxious to go on in the various degrees . Such a brother he called on them to welcome .
Bro . Partridge said it was a difficult task for him to reply , in fact " speechifying" he always dreaded , as he was not adapted for it . But after the remarks which had fallen from Bro . Worrell , he could but state that he would endeavour to act as a Mark Master and should do
what was most conducive to the benefit of the Order and this lodge . Bro . Worrell next proposed " The P . M . ' s" Bro . Meggy , Stevens , Wolton , Cronin , and Hammerton . " Bro . Meggy responded , and in reply to some flattering remarks of the W . M ., on the use the P . M . ' s had
been to the lodge , said that as regarded himself he looked on this lodge as his family . He took great pride in it , and he was glad the brethren behaved as obedient children and with proper attention to the W . M . in the chair . He was glad to find they were getting on in numbers , and he
thought if they went on increasing as they had already increased they would become the most prosperous lodge in the degree . It was always a great pleasure to him to come amongst them and in any / way he could assist them in the working of the lodge , because it was a great thing in
this degtee that the work should be done correctly to give the candidate a proper appreciation of the beautiful ritual they had in Mark Masonry . Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., added that he should not have said anything to this toast if it had not been that some acknowledgment was due from him for the kindness which enabled him to be
present at this meeting and others in the course of the year . They had made him an honorary member when he felt bound to resign on account of the Great City Lodge , of which he was Master , meeting on the same day as this lodge .
Among Mark Lodges the Macdonald was the one nearest his heart , and if he had had to give up any on account of their clashing with his other engagements he should certainly have selected the Macdonald to remain connected with . Whenever he could promote the interest of the
Mark Masonry.
Macdonald Lodge they would always continue to have his earnest effbtts on its behalf , in whatever position he might be placed in Mark Masonry . " The Visitors , " and " The Office ! s , " were the remaining toasts , Bro . Berridge replying for the latter , and the brethren separated , some excellent singing having been given between the toasts by Bros . Meggy and Stevens .
District Grand Lodge Of Bengal
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF BENGAL
A Quarterly Communication of the District Grand Lodge of Bengal \ vas held at the Freemasons' Hall , 5 . 5 , Bcntiiick-street , Calcutta , on Wednesday , the 24 th of Jr . ne , 1074 . Present - —The W . J . Pitt Kennedy , Past Dcp . D . G . M ., as District Grand Master ; W . J . B .
Roberts , Past Dep . D . G . M ., as Dep . Dist . Grand Master ; W . F . Jennings , Past Deputy District Grand Master ; and the rest of the Dist . Grand Officers in their respective places . Representatives of Lodges were present from Star in the East , 67 , Industry and Perseverance 109 , True Friendship , 218 , Humility and
Fortitude , 229 , Marine , 232 , Anchor and Hope , 234 , Courage and Humanity , 392 , St . John ' s , 4 86 , Excelsior , 82 . 5 , Star of Orissa , 1106 , Temperance and Benevolence , 1160 , Sandeman , 1374 , Pioneer , 1490 ; and visitors from lodges 229 , 234 , 392 , 4 86 , and 1374 . District Grand Lodge was opened in form at 6 . 45 p . m .
The Acting District Grand Secretary reported the receipt of apologies from several brethren for unavoidable non-attendance . The District Grand Master in the Chiir said that , before proceeding with the work before the District Grand Lodge , he would call upon
the Acting District Grand Secretary to read a letter lately received from the District Grand Master , It . W . Bro . Sandeman . He ( the D . G . M . in the chair ) was sure that it would be a great pleasure to all present to hear the words which their absent District Grand Master had
addressed to them . The minutes of the quarterly communication of the 21 st March . 1 S 74 , having been printed and circulated , were , on the motion of the
Distiict Grand Master in the Chair , taken as read , and Bro . J . B . Roberts , P . D . D . G . M ., wished to call attention to a very grave error of account in one of the reports embodied in the initiates of the last communication of Distiict
Grand Lodge . He thought that a note should be made of this . The District Grand Master in the chair pointed oet that the confirmation of minutes did not imply more than that , in the opinion of those present , they correctly recorded what had
actually taken place at the meeting to which they referred . If the error in the report from a different body , now pointed out by Bro . Roberts , was actually in the report , as submitted to the District Grand Lodge , it was not only necessary , but it would even be improper for the
District Grand Lodge to attempt to rectify it . As Bro . Roberts was aware the correction of the error referred to had engaged the attention of the body which was competent to deal with it , and the next report which the District Grand Lodge
received from the Bengal Masonic Association would doubtless afford all that was necessary for the removal of any misapprehensions into which the members of the District Grand Lodge might have been led by the mistake in
question . The motion was then put and was carried , aud the District Grand Master in the chair then addressed the District Grand Lodge as follows : — Worshipful Brethren , I have not very many
observations to make either on the matters which will come before you in the several reports which will be submitted this evening , or on the state and prospects of Masonry in the province generally . As there may be discussion on some of
the subjects which arc brought forward in the various reports , it appears to me to be a more convenient plan to reserve until then what I may have to say than to take up your time by entering into details now . I may , however , say generally , that the several reports seem to me sa-
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tisfactory , and certainly , whatever opinion may be held as to whether Masonry is in all respects as flourishing as could be wished , it must be admitted that in one direction , and that which is , I take it , a sound test of the condition of the Craft , we have no reason to be dissatisfied . I congratulate the District Grand Lodge upon the condition of its Fund of Benevolence .
Of our other Charity , the Bengal Masonic Association ,. I am not able to speak so favourably . By a mistaken construction of one of its bye-laws it was supposed to be in a better position than it really was , and it is now , I regret to say , in a situation of temporary
embarrassment . The capital , of course , remains what it was , and is even increasing ; but the annual subscriptions have fallen off' and the result is that there are not enough funds to carry on with . This has been to some extent
relievedrelieved I may say for the moment—but it will he necessary to consider what efforts can bj made to place the association on a really safe footing , and lam informed that a proposition upon this subject will be brought before you this
evening . I regret to have to announce to you the exclusion of a brother from Lodge Marine , No . 232 , for non-payment of dues . J have next to make an announcement of a
quite different character : I have appointed Messrs . T . Black and Co . to be booksellers , stationers , and printers to District Grand Lodge . Messrs . Black and Co . are , as you are aware , our sub-tenants , occupying the ground floor of these premises ; and the head of their fit 111
is a well-known aud esteemed brother among us , the Master of one of our Calcutta lodges , and an officer of District Grand Lodge . I venture to think that much convenience lo the Craft in Bengal generally , as well as to District Grand Lodge in particular , will lesulc from the
appointment to which I am referring . Finally , I would say a word or two upon a matter more personal to myself . In respect of one of the duties belonging to the , 'ili .- , 1 ' I have the honour to hold among j . m i ¦•; ¦ 1 . 1 > e I fear greatly that 1 must have s .-i-m .-l 1 , 1 , . 11 i ; <
be culpably negligent . I reler to the dot ) — tlle very pleasant duty as it has always been considered by the occupants of this chair—of officially visiting lodges . Brethren , I simply am not able to do it ; my professional occupations will not permit me to do it . Visiting a lodge officially implies a late evening—not necessarily
an unpleasant evening—quite the reverse , still less an evening that is not temperate and moderate in its enjoyments ; but at the same time the result is decidedly a later evening than it is my custom to enjoy—later than the labours of my profession permit me to give myself . I have to express my regret that this is so , but so it is .
In other ways , it is possible that 1 may be able to be of use to you . 1 mean that in many questions that arise regarding lodges , involving reference to , and readings of , bye-laws , constitutions , and so forth , and it is not unlikel y that , as a mere result of mi' professional training and
daily habit of thought , I may be able to be of service ; but in respect to that other duty , I must tell you that it is not possible for me to perform it , and I must ask your forbearance and indulgence regarding it .
W . Bro . Locke , Past Dep . D . G . M ., movedthat the report of proceedings of the Committee of General Purposes , at a meeting on the 5 th June , 1874 , liavii'ig been printed and circulated , be taken as read . Seconded by W . Bro . Mactavish , D . J . G . W ., and carried unanimously . The accounts of the Committee of General
Purposes were passed . W . Bro . Locke moved—that , under the circumstances urged in the second paragraph of section 3 of the report , the Committee of General Purposes be held excused for having taken up the question of the remission ot rent to Lodge 392 , informally brought before them .
W . Bro . Lindley , D . G . Registrar , seconded the motion , and it was carried . W . Bro . Locke moved further—that the remission of the sum is . 66-10-S , on account of two months' rent from lodge 392 , as recommended by the committee in the last paragraph of section 3 of their report , be sanctioned .