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some more competent brother to preside over the Craft in the province , and felt quite unequal to the task of properly discharging the important concerns committed to his trust . He would , however , exercise his best endeavours , and devote his utmost energies , in advancing the interests of" the fraternity so long as he had the honour of holding the office , and he relied upon the Masters and brethren of the lodges to extend to him support and co-operationwithout which „ ie felt that his labours
, ivould be comparatively fruitless . He would make it his constant study to discharge the duties faithfully , fearlessly , and honestly , be ever ready to listen and give attention to any matter of a Masonic nature brought under his notice , and adjudicate thereon to the best of his judgment and ability , and would at the same time enforce a proper obedience to the constitutions and ancient landmarksand not overlook breach of
, any Masonic law . It was a source of gratification to him to be able to refer to the healthy and prosperous condition of the several lodges in the province—to the steady increase of the number of members on their rolls , and to the harmony and brotherly feeling which existed , and which he hoped would continue to exist . He said , in conclusion , that he had no doubt all were apprised
of the intention of District Grand Lodge , assisted by the subordinate lodges , ^ to attend divine service , to be conducted next morning by Bro . Dr . Donald , Grand Chaplain , at the Saint Andrew ' s Church , and hoped to see a large attendance of the brethren on such an important and solemn occasion . The following resolution was moved by Bro . Goivan , P . M ., No . 522 , seconded by Bro . Keans , Grand Treasurer , and unanimously agreed to : — That the grateful thanks of the District Grand Lodge of New Brunswick are due and are hereby tendered to the District
Grand Master and the Grand Lodge Officers of Nova Scotia , for their kind and fraternal visit , and for the valuable aid afforded in conducting the ceremonies of installation . The District Grand Master and the Senior Grand Warden ol Nova Scotia responded to the vote just recorded . No further business offering , the District Grand Lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . At an emergency communication of the District Grand Lod
ge of New Brunswick , held at the Masonic hall , St . John , the 6 th of September , there were present , Bros . Robert'T . Clinch , D . G . M . ; and B . Lester Peters , Dep . D . G . M . The office-bearers and Stewards of the District Grand Lodge ; and the Masters , AVardens , and members of the respective lodges in the province . The District Grand Lodge was opened in due form and with
solemn prayer at half-past nine o ' clock , a . m . The District Grand Master having called upon the G . Dir . of Cers . to take charge of the Craft , the various bodies were marshalled in order of procession , as follows : —The W . ' il . and brethren of New Brunswick Lodge ( No . 1084 ) , E . R . ; the AV . M . and brethren of Carleton Union Lodge ( No . 524 ) , E . R . ; the AA ' . M . and brethren of Leinster Lodge ( No . 347 ) , I . E . ; tbe
W . M . and brethren of Hibernia Lodge ( No . 301 ) , I . E . ; the AA . M . and brethren of Saint John's " Lodge ( No . 436 ) , E . B . ; the AV . M . and brethren of Albion Lodge ( No . 400 ) , E . E . ; the District Grand Masters of New Brunswick and Nova Seotia , and the office-bearers of their Grand Lodges . The procession moved through the principal streets of the city to Saint Andrew ' s Church , where divine service was held , and a very impressive and appropriate sermon delivered by the Grand Chaplain , from the text , 1 st Peter , 3 rd chapter , and Sth
verse . After divine service the order of procession was again formed , and the brethren proceeded to the Masonic Hall , when the District Grand Lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer .
British Burmah.
BRITISH BURMAH .
( From our own Correspondent . ) RANGOON . A ICTOEIA IS BUEMAK LODGE ( NO . 832 ) . —This flourishing and well worked lodge met in the Masonic temple , at Rangoon , on the 12 th September , 1866 . In the absence of the AV . M ., Bro . Colonel Greenlaw , the P . M . presided . The hall was full , there being upwards of thirty-five brethren prisent Capt . E .
B . Sladen , and Mr . J . Buchanan , were initiated . Capt , Strover , Messrs . Gair and Shehlen , were passed , and Bro . Stacey was raised . These degrees were given in their entirety , in a manner that elicited universal admiration ; all seem to know their work , and it reflected great credit on the members of this lodge- —¦ the work so well and so quietly done that it is really a pleasure to visit the lodge . The R . AA . Brother then gave a
lecture to tho brethren , this he does at every meeting—a long ivhen there is no ivork , and a short one when there is work . Our correspondent adds , " we always get some instruction , this alone is invaluable to us , and you may imagine how Masonry flourishes in Burmah . The remarks from the R . AV . Brother on a begging letter were most clear , and should be read in every lodge . Notwithstanding the work in three degrees and tho lecture , the lodge was closed at half-past ten . The degrees are all worked with music , and the Organist , Bro . Capt . Furlong , gives universal satisfaction , being a first rate performer , and his music well selected . "
ROA AL ARCH . R OTAL BUEMAH CHAETEK ( attached to Lodgo No . 832 )—The chapter met at the Masonic Temple , on Friday , August 10 th , when there were present Ex-Comps . Col . Greenlaw , Z . ; Col . Pollard , II . ; Captain H . F . Duncan , J . ; Dr . J . AVhite , as P . S . The chapter was full , owing to the presence of the District Grand Superintendent . Bros . Capt . Furlong Tregarthen
ami Montgonierie received the R . A . degree . Ex-Comp . H . D . Sandeman , D . G . Supt ., was exceedingly pleased not only at tho perfect working of the chapter by every officer , but also with the splendid manner in which the chapter has been got up and furnished . This chapter met- again at the Masonic temple , in Rangoon , on the evening of the 25 th September , at half-past seven , p . m .
Ex-Comps . Colonel Greenlaw , Z . ; Colonel Pollard , H . ; Capt . H . F . Duncan , J . ; Dr . AVhite , P . S . Dr . AA . H . Clarke , LL . E ., the recorder of Rangoon and Moulmeim , was exalted to the supreme degree- There was a large attendance . After the ceremony Ex-Comp . Colonel Greenlaw delivered a very long but most interesting and instructive lecture on this degree , and the chapter was closed at half-past ten p . m .
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . LOYAL BUEIIAH ENCAJIPJIEXT ( attached to Lodge No . 832 ) . — This encampment met at the Masonic Temple , Rangoon , on tho 5 th of September . There were present , the V . E . the Prov . G . Commander ; Sir Knts . Colonel A . L . Greenlaw , E . G . ; Colonel D . G . Pollard , 1 st Capt . ; Captain J . S . Forbes , 2 nd Capt . ; Dr . Daw « on , Prelate ; J . H . Kay , Expert ; C . Pascal , Capt . of Lines ;
G . Simpson , Equerry . After the usual preliminaries Comps . Montgonierie and Balthazar were duly installed as Knights of the Temple . The encampment was then closed and a Priory of Malta was constituted , at ivhich the same knights received tbe degree of the Mediterranean Pass and Knights of Malta . It was the first time after the Sir Knights had worked up their degree , that the priory was opened , and this beautiful degree worked as it was , well and completely , gave satisfaction and pleasure to all .
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE . By the next mail we understand the Leeson Chapter of S .-. P . - . R . - . > J < , 18 ° may be expected , Bro . Narrant having passed tho Supreme . Grand Council 33 ° . AVe shall then have all the degrees from England , from the E . A . to the Ancient and Accepted Rite , and , what is most satisfactory , all worked wellfor our Bro . Colonel Greenlaw warrants to fit
, all to perfect themselves ; it is pleasant to see work done well , and further it saves much time , all ive need now ; and it does seem hard that we have it not in the District Grand Lodge . AVe have Prov . Grand Master and Prov . Grand E . Commander of Knights Templars . AA e , however , all hope yet to get the boon , for we could do much local good . At present the lodges are under two districtsconsequently cannot form one body as
, it were , we know Ex-Comp . Colonel Greenlaw is trying to get the Grand Master to listen to the wishes of the brethren , and now that wc have seven lodges ive are certainly entitled to closer supervision , the more especially when all who visit us allowthat we are far ahead in our work of either Bengal or Madras .
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some more competent brother to preside over the Craft in the province , and felt quite unequal to the task of properly discharging the important concerns committed to his trust . He would , however , exercise his best endeavours , and devote his utmost energies , in advancing the interests of" the fraternity so long as he had the honour of holding the office , and he relied upon the Masters and brethren of the lodges to extend to him support and co-operationwithout which „ ie felt that his labours
, ivould be comparatively fruitless . He would make it his constant study to discharge the duties faithfully , fearlessly , and honestly , be ever ready to listen and give attention to any matter of a Masonic nature brought under his notice , and adjudicate thereon to the best of his judgment and ability , and would at the same time enforce a proper obedience to the constitutions and ancient landmarksand not overlook breach of
, any Masonic law . It was a source of gratification to him to be able to refer to the healthy and prosperous condition of the several lodges in the province—to the steady increase of the number of members on their rolls , and to the harmony and brotherly feeling which existed , and which he hoped would continue to exist . He said , in conclusion , that he had no doubt all were apprised
of the intention of District Grand Lodge , assisted by the subordinate lodges , ^ to attend divine service , to be conducted next morning by Bro . Dr . Donald , Grand Chaplain , at the Saint Andrew ' s Church , and hoped to see a large attendance of the brethren on such an important and solemn occasion . The following resolution was moved by Bro . Goivan , P . M ., No . 522 , seconded by Bro . Keans , Grand Treasurer , and unanimously agreed to : — That the grateful thanks of the District Grand Lodge of New Brunswick are due and are hereby tendered to the District
Grand Master and the Grand Lodge Officers of Nova Scotia , for their kind and fraternal visit , and for the valuable aid afforded in conducting the ceremonies of installation . The District Grand Master and the Senior Grand Warden ol Nova Scotia responded to the vote just recorded . No further business offering , the District Grand Lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . At an emergency communication of the District Grand Lod
ge of New Brunswick , held at the Masonic hall , St . John , the 6 th of September , there were present , Bros . Robert'T . Clinch , D . G . M . ; and B . Lester Peters , Dep . D . G . M . The office-bearers and Stewards of the District Grand Lodge ; and the Masters , AVardens , and members of the respective lodges in the province . The District Grand Lodge was opened in due form and with
solemn prayer at half-past nine o ' clock , a . m . The District Grand Master having called upon the G . Dir . of Cers . to take charge of the Craft , the various bodies were marshalled in order of procession , as follows : —The W . ' il . and brethren of New Brunswick Lodge ( No . 1084 ) , E . R . ; the AV . M . and brethren of Carleton Union Lodge ( No . 524 ) , E . R . ; the AA ' . M . and brethren of Leinster Lodge ( No . 347 ) , I . E . ; tbe
W . M . and brethren of Hibernia Lodge ( No . 301 ) , I . E . ; the AA . M . and brethren of Saint John's " Lodge ( No . 436 ) , E . B . ; the AV . M . and brethren of Albion Lodge ( No . 400 ) , E . E . ; the District Grand Masters of New Brunswick and Nova Seotia , and the office-bearers of their Grand Lodges . The procession moved through the principal streets of the city to Saint Andrew ' s Church , where divine service was held , and a very impressive and appropriate sermon delivered by the Grand Chaplain , from the text , 1 st Peter , 3 rd chapter , and Sth
verse . After divine service the order of procession was again formed , and the brethren proceeded to the Masonic Hall , when the District Grand Lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer .
British Burmah.
BRITISH BURMAH .
( From our own Correspondent . ) RANGOON . A ICTOEIA IS BUEMAK LODGE ( NO . 832 ) . —This flourishing and well worked lodge met in the Masonic temple , at Rangoon , on the 12 th September , 1866 . In the absence of the AV . M ., Bro . Colonel Greenlaw , the P . M . presided . The hall was full , there being upwards of thirty-five brethren prisent Capt . E .
B . Sladen , and Mr . J . Buchanan , were initiated . Capt , Strover , Messrs . Gair and Shehlen , were passed , and Bro . Stacey was raised . These degrees were given in their entirety , in a manner that elicited universal admiration ; all seem to know their work , and it reflected great credit on the members of this lodge- —¦ the work so well and so quietly done that it is really a pleasure to visit the lodge . The R . AA . Brother then gave a
lecture to tho brethren , this he does at every meeting—a long ivhen there is no ivork , and a short one when there is work . Our correspondent adds , " we always get some instruction , this alone is invaluable to us , and you may imagine how Masonry flourishes in Burmah . The remarks from the R . AV . Brother on a begging letter were most clear , and should be read in every lodge . Notwithstanding the work in three degrees and tho lecture , the lodge was closed at half-past ten . The degrees are all worked with music , and the Organist , Bro . Capt . Furlong , gives universal satisfaction , being a first rate performer , and his music well selected . "
ROA AL ARCH . R OTAL BUEMAH CHAETEK ( attached to Lodgo No . 832 )—The chapter met at the Masonic Temple , on Friday , August 10 th , when there were present Ex-Comps . Col . Greenlaw , Z . ; Col . Pollard , II . ; Captain H . F . Duncan , J . ; Dr . J . AVhite , as P . S . The chapter was full , owing to the presence of the District Grand Superintendent . Bros . Capt . Furlong Tregarthen
ami Montgonierie received the R . A . degree . Ex-Comp . H . D . Sandeman , D . G . Supt ., was exceedingly pleased not only at tho perfect working of the chapter by every officer , but also with the splendid manner in which the chapter has been got up and furnished . This chapter met- again at the Masonic temple , in Rangoon , on the evening of the 25 th September , at half-past seven , p . m .
Ex-Comps . Colonel Greenlaw , Z . ; Colonel Pollard , H . ; Capt . H . F . Duncan , J . ; Dr . AVhite , P . S . Dr . AA . H . Clarke , LL . E ., the recorder of Rangoon and Moulmeim , was exalted to the supreme degree- There was a large attendance . After the ceremony Ex-Comp . Colonel Greenlaw delivered a very long but most interesting and instructive lecture on this degree , and the chapter was closed at half-past ten p . m .
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . LOYAL BUEIIAH ENCAJIPJIEXT ( attached to Lodge No . 832 ) . — This encampment met at the Masonic Temple , Rangoon , on tho 5 th of September . There were present , the V . E . the Prov . G . Commander ; Sir Knts . Colonel A . L . Greenlaw , E . G . ; Colonel D . G . Pollard , 1 st Capt . ; Captain J . S . Forbes , 2 nd Capt . ; Dr . Daw « on , Prelate ; J . H . Kay , Expert ; C . Pascal , Capt . of Lines ;
G . Simpson , Equerry . After the usual preliminaries Comps . Montgonierie and Balthazar were duly installed as Knights of the Temple . The encampment was then closed and a Priory of Malta was constituted , at ivhich the same knights received tbe degree of the Mediterranean Pass and Knights of Malta . It was the first time after the Sir Knights had worked up their degree , that the priory was opened , and this beautiful degree worked as it was , well and completely , gave satisfaction and pleasure to all .
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE . By the next mail we understand the Leeson Chapter of S .-. P . - . R . - . > J < , 18 ° may be expected , Bro . Narrant having passed tho Supreme . Grand Council 33 ° . AVe shall then have all the degrees from England , from the E . A . to the Ancient and Accepted Rite , and , what is most satisfactory , all worked wellfor our Bro . Colonel Greenlaw warrants to fit
, all to perfect themselves ; it is pleasant to see work done well , and further it saves much time , all ive need now ; and it does seem hard that we have it not in the District Grand Lodge . AVe have Prov . Grand Master and Prov . Grand E . Commander of Knights Templars . AA e , however , all hope yet to get the boon , for we could do much local good . At present the lodges are under two districtsconsequently cannot form one body as
, it were , we know Ex-Comp . Colonel Greenlaw is trying to get the Grand Master to listen to the wishes of the brethren , and now that wc have seven lodges ive are certainly entitled to closer supervision , the more especially when all who visit us allowthat we are far ahead in our work of either Bengal or Madras .