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India.
"On Saturday last a ceremony was performed in Bombay which pos .-esses great interest and importance to the numerous and powerful body of Freemasons iu Western India . We refer to the installation of the Hon . Mr . Justice Gibbs as District Grand Master of Bombay and its territories . The Hon . Mr . Gibbs had for a considerable period occupied the post of Deputy District Grand Master , and it had often fallen to him to perform the duties pertaining to his present high office , in the
absence of the District Grand Master . The office he now fills was , therefore , regarded as bis by right , and all who know what Freemasonry is , and who desire its advancement , will rejoice to see him on the Grand Master ' s throne . A special communica-: tion of the District Grand Lodge was hold on Saturday for the installation of the new District Grand Master . Mr . Taylor , the retiring incumbent , formally announced his resignation , and 2-ead a letter from the Grand Secretaryintimating that the
, Grand Master Mason of England ( at that time Earl of Zetland ) , had been pleased to accept tiiat resignation . Mr . Justice Gibbs was then conducted into the District Grand Lodge , aud , having produced his patent from tire Grand Master of England , was duly installod , proclaimed , and saluted as District Grand Master
of Bombay aud its Territories—the first District Grand Master ever thus honoured . Mr . Taylor then took bis seat as Past D . G . M ., and Dr . Diver was appointed Deputy D . G . M . In announcing this appointment , the District Grand Master hinted that it'would in all probability be made more frequently than hitherto , in ore" er that Masons who deserved well of the Craft may thus more frequently be advanced to its honours . ' Mr . J . . 7 . Winton was unanimously elected District Grand Treasurer .
. It was resolved , on the motion of the District Grand Master , to present to the Past D . G . M . an address ou vellum , together with the jewel and clothing of his present rank , in testimony of the service he has rendered to the Craft in Western India , and of the esteem in which he is held by its members . The speeches delivered in the course of the evening were able and instructive , particularly that of the newly-installed District Grand Master
, who impressed upon all present the responsibility that rests upon them as Masons—a responsibility that be considered all the woightier , as Freemasonry has yet a great work to do among all classes , all creeds , and all colours in India . Ko more popular appointment than that of Mr . Justice Gibbs to the post ho fills could have been made . "—From the Masonic Record of Western India .
BAJTGALOEE— " Bangalore" Lodge ( So . 10-1-3 , E . C . ) . —This lodge met on the 4 th June , 1870 , at 7 P . M ., being tho regular meeting of the month . Present : Bro . J . J . Franklin , W . M . ; R . Mullen , S . W . j G . Nepean Smith , as J . W . ; . 7 . O'Donncll , Treas . ; G . Wallace , Secretary ; J . F . Flood , as S . D ; J . L . D . Stewart , J . D ., J . Price , I . G . ; R . Kenny , Steward ; S . Whiting , Tyler . —Members : Bros . Sheppard , Coroett , Agnew , Going , W . Brown , Duller , Taylor , Bradsliaw , J . H . Thompson , McKie . —
Visitors : Bro . E . H . DuBois , P . M . Lodge Emulation , No . 1100 , Bro . C . Collins , P . M . Lodge Rock , 260 , and Bros . Edgell and Mullius . The lodge was opened in the 1 st degree , and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . 'Die summons convening the meeting was read . The brethren then proceeded to ballot for Bro . T . Mullins as a joining member , which proved clear . Read the monthly accounts , which having been found correctwere duly passed . Read letter from
, the District Grand Secretary dated 19 th May , 1870 , conveying the approval of the Deputy District Grand Master of the Bylaw regarding the Standing Committee . The W . M . then informed the brethren that the annual election for Worshipful Master be proceeded with , and mentioned who were eligible to fill the chair , viz ., himself ; Bro . Walker , I . P . M ., Bro . Mullen , S . W ., Bro . Agnew , P . S . W . Witli regard to himself he did not wish to stand for election , aud expressed as his reason that
situated as our lodge was , it was desirable we should have as many P . Ms , as possible . Bro . Walker was a non-resident . Tho election would then be between Bros . Mullen and Agnew . After a few words from the W . M ,, voting papers were handed to each brother , and the result was that there was a majority of votes for Bro . Agnew . The W . M . congratulated Bro . Agnew on his election , who returned thuiiks . The brethren then proceeded to elect a Treasurerand Bro . J . F . Flood was elected ba majority .
, y With regard to the office of Tyler , the W . M . spoke in high terms of the services of Bro . Whiting-, and recommended that he be continued in the post . The brethren unanimously approved of the proposition . Agreeable to the Book of Constitutions , page 67 , "Private Lodges , " aud By-law 16 , the W . M .
India.
appointed a Committee consisting of Bro . Mullen , S . W . ; Bro . Agnew , W . M . elect , and Bro . Nepean Smith , to examine the accounts and books , and to verify the inventory of lodge property , and to report thereon before the meeting on St . John's day . ^ Two brethren were proposed as joining members . The Charity Box was passed round . There being no further business before the lodge , it was closed in peace , love , and harmony at 9-30 P . M .
KAMBTEE . —Lodge St . Andrews ( So . 500 , E . C . )—The lodge met on the 21 th June ( St . John Baptist's Day ) . Present ; : Bros . G . F . Turner , as W . M . ; T . English , S . W . ; H . Hynes , J . W . ; W . J . Grey , as S . D . ; W . Harris , as J . D . ; A . Dale , I . G . ; P . Vine , Tyler . —Members : Bros . T . Grey , Dadabboy Sorabjee Jail , E . C . Garraty , W . Thomas , and H . Mason . The lodge was opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the last
meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . Thomas was called before the pedestal and examined in the first degree , which proving satisfactory , he was entrusted and passed out . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Thomas was re-admitted properly prepared and passed to the second or F . C . degree . The revised By-laws were read and adopted . There being no further business before the lodge , the brethren adjourned to the entertainment usual on this occasion , and spent a most agreeable evening .
ICOTEEE-SIND . —Lodge Industry ( No . 873 ) E . C—The regularmeeting of this lodge was held at the Kotree Masonic Hall on the 4 th June 1 S 70 . Present : W . Bro . W . Searle , W . M . ; Bros . W . Phillips , S . W . ; C . Lee , J . W . ; D . Kerr , S . D . ; J . Simon , J . D . ; J . Brumby , I . G . ; W . M . Piears , Secretary and Treasurer , and other members and visitors . The lodge was opened in due and ancient form in the first degree , when the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . Philli was
ps then elected W . M . for the ensuing year ; and the Worshipful Master in the chair was pleased to observe the great zeal displayed in the cause of Masonry by Bro . Phillips during the past twelve months that he was Senior Warden of the lodge , and the ready assistance he had always received from Bro . Phillips , and that it afforded him much pleasure to resign the duties into the hands of such an experienced officer as Bro . Phillips has proved
himself to be . Bro . Phillips in rising expressed his thanks to the W . M . for the very high opinion he entertained of him , and ho hoped that during the twelve months that he would occupy the eastern chair to be able to give every satisfaction . The Secretary was then requested to read the accounts of the lodge up to the end of May , which he accordingly did ; it was very satisfactory to learn that during the past twelve months eleven
shares of the Building Fund had been bought in by the lodge . It was then proposed by Bro . Brumby , and seconded by Bro . Lee , that the accounts just road be passed . One candidate was proposed for initiation . There being no further business , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .
New Zealand.
NEW ZEALAND .
CANTERBURY . CANTEEBTTEY LODGE ( NO . 10-18 . )—The members of this lodge celebrated the anniversary of St . John the Baptist by a banquet at tho Canterbury Masonic Hall on June 21 . There were about forty-five brethren present , including visitors form Leeston and Kaiapoi . Bro . John Hicks , J . W ., Canterbury Lodge , was the caterer , and he is certainly entitled ti every credit for the
excellent manner in which he discharged the duties devolving on him ; likewise Bro . John Elviues , T , for the able assistance which he rendered on the occasion . The chair was occupied by Bro . . Tolln Baylee , W . M ., who was supported on his right by the Right Worshipful District Grand Master , Bro . William Donald , and Bro . J . C . Angus ; aud on his left by Bras . F . W , Thiel , P . M ., and A . A . Dobbs , P . M . The officers of the lodge in attendance were Bros . J . W . Oram , S . W . ; J . Hicks , J . W . ; James
Grey , Hon . Sec ; John Morgan , S . D . ; James Booth , J . D . ; J . L . Fleming , I . G . ; and J . Elvines , T . On the removal of the cloth , the following toasts were proposed by the chairman and duly honoured : — "The Queen and the Craft ; " "The Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England , and II . R . H . the Prince of Wales P . G . M . ; " "The Most Worshipful the Grand Masters of Ireland aud Scotland ; " "The Right Worshipful tho Deputy-Grand Master of England and the Grand Officers ;"
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India.
"On Saturday last a ceremony was performed in Bombay which pos .-esses great interest and importance to the numerous and powerful body of Freemasons iu Western India . We refer to the installation of the Hon . Mr . Justice Gibbs as District Grand Master of Bombay and its territories . The Hon . Mr . Gibbs had for a considerable period occupied the post of Deputy District Grand Master , and it had often fallen to him to perform the duties pertaining to his present high office , in the
absence of the District Grand Master . The office he now fills was , therefore , regarded as bis by right , and all who know what Freemasonry is , and who desire its advancement , will rejoice to see him on the Grand Master ' s throne . A special communica-: tion of the District Grand Lodge was hold on Saturday for the installation of the new District Grand Master . Mr . Taylor , the retiring incumbent , formally announced his resignation , and 2-ead a letter from the Grand Secretaryintimating that the
, Grand Master Mason of England ( at that time Earl of Zetland ) , had been pleased to accept tiiat resignation . Mr . Justice Gibbs was then conducted into the District Grand Lodge , aud , having produced his patent from tire Grand Master of England , was duly installod , proclaimed , and saluted as District Grand Master
of Bombay aud its Territories—the first District Grand Master ever thus honoured . Mr . Taylor then took bis seat as Past D . G . M ., and Dr . Diver was appointed Deputy D . G . M . In announcing this appointment , the District Grand Master hinted that it'would in all probability be made more frequently than hitherto , in ore" er that Masons who deserved well of the Craft may thus more frequently be advanced to its honours . ' Mr . J . . 7 . Winton was unanimously elected District Grand Treasurer .
. It was resolved , on the motion of the District Grand Master , to present to the Past D . G . M . an address ou vellum , together with the jewel and clothing of his present rank , in testimony of the service he has rendered to the Craft in Western India , and of the esteem in which he is held by its members . The speeches delivered in the course of the evening were able and instructive , particularly that of the newly-installed District Grand Master
, who impressed upon all present the responsibility that rests upon them as Masons—a responsibility that be considered all the woightier , as Freemasonry has yet a great work to do among all classes , all creeds , and all colours in India . Ko more popular appointment than that of Mr . Justice Gibbs to the post ho fills could have been made . "—From the Masonic Record of Western India .
BAJTGALOEE— " Bangalore" Lodge ( So . 10-1-3 , E . C . ) . —This lodge met on the 4 th June , 1870 , at 7 P . M ., being tho regular meeting of the month . Present : Bro . J . J . Franklin , W . M . ; R . Mullen , S . W . j G . Nepean Smith , as J . W . ; . 7 . O'Donncll , Treas . ; G . Wallace , Secretary ; J . F . Flood , as S . D ; J . L . D . Stewart , J . D ., J . Price , I . G . ; R . Kenny , Steward ; S . Whiting , Tyler . —Members : Bros . Sheppard , Coroett , Agnew , Going , W . Brown , Duller , Taylor , Bradsliaw , J . H . Thompson , McKie . —
Visitors : Bro . E . H . DuBois , P . M . Lodge Emulation , No . 1100 , Bro . C . Collins , P . M . Lodge Rock , 260 , and Bros . Edgell and Mullius . The lodge was opened in the 1 st degree , and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . 'Die summons convening the meeting was read . The brethren then proceeded to ballot for Bro . T . Mullins as a joining member , which proved clear . Read the monthly accounts , which having been found correctwere duly passed . Read letter from
, the District Grand Secretary dated 19 th May , 1870 , conveying the approval of the Deputy District Grand Master of the Bylaw regarding the Standing Committee . The W . M . then informed the brethren that the annual election for Worshipful Master be proceeded with , and mentioned who were eligible to fill the chair , viz ., himself ; Bro . Walker , I . P . M ., Bro . Mullen , S . W ., Bro . Agnew , P . S . W . Witli regard to himself he did not wish to stand for election , aud expressed as his reason that
situated as our lodge was , it was desirable we should have as many P . Ms , as possible . Bro . Walker was a non-resident . Tho election would then be between Bros . Mullen and Agnew . After a few words from the W . M ,, voting papers were handed to each brother , and the result was that there was a majority of votes for Bro . Agnew . The W . M . congratulated Bro . Agnew on his election , who returned thuiiks . The brethren then proceeded to elect a Treasurerand Bro . J . F . Flood was elected ba majority .
, y With regard to the office of Tyler , the W . M . spoke in high terms of the services of Bro . Whiting-, and recommended that he be continued in the post . The brethren unanimously approved of the proposition . Agreeable to the Book of Constitutions , page 67 , "Private Lodges , " aud By-law 16 , the W . M .
India.
appointed a Committee consisting of Bro . Mullen , S . W . ; Bro . Agnew , W . M . elect , and Bro . Nepean Smith , to examine the accounts and books , and to verify the inventory of lodge property , and to report thereon before the meeting on St . John's day . ^ Two brethren were proposed as joining members . The Charity Box was passed round . There being no further business before the lodge , it was closed in peace , love , and harmony at 9-30 P . M .
KAMBTEE . —Lodge St . Andrews ( So . 500 , E . C . )—The lodge met on the 21 th June ( St . John Baptist's Day ) . Present ; : Bros . G . F . Turner , as W . M . ; T . English , S . W . ; H . Hynes , J . W . ; W . J . Grey , as S . D . ; W . Harris , as J . D . ; A . Dale , I . G . ; P . Vine , Tyler . —Members : Bros . T . Grey , Dadabboy Sorabjee Jail , E . C . Garraty , W . Thomas , and H . Mason . The lodge was opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the last
meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . Thomas was called before the pedestal and examined in the first degree , which proving satisfactory , he was entrusted and passed out . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Thomas was re-admitted properly prepared and passed to the second or F . C . degree . The revised By-laws were read and adopted . There being no further business before the lodge , the brethren adjourned to the entertainment usual on this occasion , and spent a most agreeable evening .
ICOTEEE-SIND . —Lodge Industry ( No . 873 ) E . C—The regularmeeting of this lodge was held at the Kotree Masonic Hall on the 4 th June 1 S 70 . Present : W . Bro . W . Searle , W . M . ; Bros . W . Phillips , S . W . ; C . Lee , J . W . ; D . Kerr , S . D . ; J . Simon , J . D . ; J . Brumby , I . G . ; W . M . Piears , Secretary and Treasurer , and other members and visitors . The lodge was opened in due and ancient form in the first degree , when the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . Philli was
ps then elected W . M . for the ensuing year ; and the Worshipful Master in the chair was pleased to observe the great zeal displayed in the cause of Masonry by Bro . Phillips during the past twelve months that he was Senior Warden of the lodge , and the ready assistance he had always received from Bro . Phillips , and that it afforded him much pleasure to resign the duties into the hands of such an experienced officer as Bro . Phillips has proved
himself to be . Bro . Phillips in rising expressed his thanks to the W . M . for the very high opinion he entertained of him , and ho hoped that during the twelve months that he would occupy the eastern chair to be able to give every satisfaction . The Secretary was then requested to read the accounts of the lodge up to the end of May , which he accordingly did ; it was very satisfactory to learn that during the past twelve months eleven
shares of the Building Fund had been bought in by the lodge . It was then proposed by Bro . Brumby , and seconded by Bro . Lee , that the accounts just road be passed . One candidate was proposed for initiation . There being no further business , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .
New Zealand.
NEW ZEALAND .
CANTERBURY . CANTEEBTTEY LODGE ( NO . 10-18 . )—The members of this lodge celebrated the anniversary of St . John the Baptist by a banquet at tho Canterbury Masonic Hall on June 21 . There were about forty-five brethren present , including visitors form Leeston and Kaiapoi . Bro . John Hicks , J . W ., Canterbury Lodge , was the caterer , and he is certainly entitled ti every credit for the
excellent manner in which he discharged the duties devolving on him ; likewise Bro . John Elviues , T , for the able assistance which he rendered on the occasion . The chair was occupied by Bro . . Tolln Baylee , W . M ., who was supported on his right by the Right Worshipful District Grand Master , Bro . William Donald , and Bro . J . C . Angus ; aud on his left by Bras . F . W , Thiel , P . M ., and A . A . Dobbs , P . M . The officers of the lodge in attendance were Bros . J . W . Oram , S . W . ; J . Hicks , J . W . ; James
Grey , Hon . Sec ; John Morgan , S . D . ; James Booth , J . D . ; J . L . Fleming , I . G . ; and J . Elvines , T . On the removal of the cloth , the following toasts were proposed by the chairman and duly honoured : — "The Queen and the Craft ; " "The Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England , and II . R . H . the Prince of Wales P . G . M . ; " "The Most Worshipful the Grand Masters of Ireland aud Scotland ; " "The Right Worshipful tho Deputy-Grand Master of England and the Grand Officers ;"