British Burmah.

BRITISH BURMAH .

RANGOON . —Lodge Victoria in Burmah , ( No . 832 , E . C . ) The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , ou Friday the 13 th May 1870 . Present : Bros . II . Spearman , Dep . D . G . M . of British Burmah , as AV . M . ; AV . Hall , S . W .: E . G . Morrogb , J . W . ; B . Samuel , Sec . and Troas . ; C . Johnstone , as S . D . ; AV . Cooke , J . D . ; E . II . Dohrmann , I . G . ; and J . Jackson , Tyler . —Members : Bros . Prince , Brindley and Buchanan , Axberg , Farley , Dawson , Gramen , Kinsley , Stenhouse ,

and Docke . —Visitors : Bros . Pascal , Krauss , Liudsey , Burgess , Fraser , and Miller . The lodge was opened in due and ancient form , when the summons convening tlie meeting was read , and the proceedings of the last regular meeting read and confirmed . The brethren proceeded to ballot severally for Messrs . AV . Collins , John Clark , and Dr . John Macpherson , who were regularly proposed and seconded at the last regular meeting . The

ballot in each case proved clear , and the Senior Deacon was instructed to prepare the candidates . The brethren then proceeded to ballot for Bro . II . Phillips , of Lodge Temperance anel Benevolence , No . 1 , 160 , as a joining member , which also proved clear . The Secretary was instructed to intimate the same to Bro . Phillips . Read letter for Bro , A . J . Greenlaw , D . G . M . for British Burmahforwarding a full sized framed hotograph of himself

, p for the acceptance of the brethren . AA . Bro . Spearman , in moving the acceptance of the gift , remarked in a very neat ancl pithy speech how much the lodge was indebted to Bro . Greenlaw—not only as the founder of Victoria in Burmah , but one who had faithfully watched its progress from its infancy up to the present time . The gift now before the brethren was but another token of the ll . WBrother ' s affection and regard for tlie welfare

, and prosperity of tho lodge . Bro . Dawson seconded the acceptance , and the Secretary was directed to convey the thanks of the brethren to Bro . Greenlaw . The I . G . having announced Messrs . Collins , Clark , ancl Macpherson properly prepared , they were admitted in due , ancl ancient form , anel initiated into the mysteries of the E . A . degree . The

lecture on the working tools , as also the Charge in the degree , were delivered by Bro . Hall , S . AV . The lodge was opened in the second degree , when Bro . Docke was called to the east and examined as to his proficiency , which proving favourable , he was entrusted with a test of merit and passed out by the J . AA . to be prepared . The lodge was opened in the third degree , wdien Bro . Spearman handed over the hiram to Bro . Pascaland then retired .

, Bro . Docke being announced properly prepared , he was readmitted anel raised to the high and sublime degree of Master Mason iu due aud ancient form . The lodge was lowered to the 2 nd and 1 st degree , and Bro . Pascal handed over the hiram to Bro . Buchanan . After some financial arrangements were disposed of , ancl there being no further work before the lodge , it was closed in peace ,

harmony , and brotherly love at 11-20 p . m . The regular meeting of Lodge Alctoria in Burmah was held at the Masonic Temple , Rangoon , on Friday the 10 th June 1870 . Present Bros . A . Buchanan , as AV . M . ; W . Hall , S . W . ; E . G . Morrogh , J . AV . ; B . Samuel , Sec . ancl Treas . ; Jos . Dawson , as S . D . ; AA . Cooke , J . D . ; C . Johnstone , as I . G .,- and J . Jackson , Tyler . —Visitors : Bros . Davidson , Cookson and Michelson . The lodge was opened in due and ancient form , when the

minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Macpherson , Clark anel Collins , having undergone a successful examination , were entrusted with a test of merit and passed out by the J . W . to by prepared . The lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree , when Bros . Macpherson , Clark' , and Collins were re-admitted properly prepared and passed to the 2 nd or F . C . degree in due and ancient form . The lod was lowered to the 1 st degree BroHallSW

ge . . , .. moved the acceptance of a A olnmc of Masonic Lectures which Bro . Greenlaw , the author , had presented to the lodge ; Bro . Buchanan seconded the same , and the Secretary was directed to convey the unanimous thanks of tho brethren to Bro . Greenlaw . There being no further work before the lodge , it was closed in peace , harmony , and brotherly love at 9 50 p . m .

KURRACHEE . LODGE HARMONY , ( NO . 4 S 5 , S . C . )—Tho regular meeting of this young lodge was held on the 20 th June 1870 . Present :

Bros . Ardasecr Goostacljee , AV . M . ; John Berrie , P . M ., Edward Brooks , D . M . ; Bros . Furdoonjeo Nesserwanjee , S . W . ; Pestonjee Byramjee , J . W . ; Ardasecr Cursetjeo , Treas . ; Dorabjec Nanabhoy , Sec ; Dadabhoy Heerjeobhoy , as S . D . ; Pestonjee Hormusjee , J . D . ; G . Brayson , I . G , ; Manockjee Framjee , Tyler . —Members ; Bros . Burjorjee Nanabhoy , Framjee Rustomjee Dasia , and others —Visitors : Bros . J . AVhite , j . A . Hannah , J . Home , and others .

The lodge was opened in due and ancient form , and after some routine business , Bro . F . R . Dnsai was subjected to a strict examination in the principles of the first degree , which proving very satisfactory , he was entrusted and passed out . The lodge was opened iu the second degree , and Bro . Dasai was re-aclmitted properly prepared and passed to the F . C . degree . Nothing could conceal the solemn manner in which the degree was worked bthe AA . M . BroGoostacljee moral precept

y , . ; every was explained with such minuteness , and the symbolism of this degree made so plain , that not only did the candidate fully understand the various duties required of him as a fellow Craft ; but tbe fun- visitors present were reminded of much the had long forgotten . A few words may be necessary with reference to tlie general working of this young lodge ; from the names you will

perceive it is a Parsee Lodge , and was opened only during last year ; but wore you present at the last meeting , you would fancy that the office bearers were brethren of long standing , and from , the orderly conduct of all present and tlie prompt attention paid to every call of the Worshipful Master , you would be wafted in thought to such Lodges as Mother Kilwinning or St . Andrew ' s of Glasgow . I was present tit tbe installation of the present AA . M ., which

look place on the 28 th December last . Past Master Berrie , ( the founder of this lodge , and who takes the liveliest interest in its welfare ) performed the important office of Installing Master , and did the work in a manner worthy of the occasion ; it appeared to me quite different from the practice followed by the other Scotch Lodges . A large number of visitors were present on that occasion , who all felt highly gratified with the impressive mode of installation adopted .

BANGALORE . BANGALORE LODGE , ( No . 1 , 043 , E . G . )—The lodge met on the 24 th June 1870 , at 7-30 a . m ., in commemoration of the festival of St . John the Baptist . Present : Bro . J . J . Franklin , W . M . ; J . H . AValker , I . P . M . ; Bros . R . Mullen , S . W . ; G . N . Smith , as J . W . ; G . AA allace , Sec ; J . F . Flood , as S . D ., ; J . L . D . Stuart , J . D . ; R . KcnneyStewardJ . PriceI . G . ; G . WhitingTler .

, ; , , y —Members : Bros . Taylor , Gibson , and C . Agnew , W . M . elect . —Nisitors : Bros . Braufill , Voight , Benz , ancl Morrison . The lodge was opened in the 1 st degree , and tho snmmona convening the meeting was read . The AA . M . then rose and said , ho was confident there could be but one feeling amongst them , —that of joy , —at having in their midst again after the interval of another Bro . AValker

year , , I . P . M . It has pleased T . G . A . O . T . U . mercifully to spare his and our lives to assemble together to celebrate this auspicious day . Bro . AV ; llker continued to take the same interest in the loelge as he ever did , he had come at great inconvenience aud expense to himself to be present at the Installation Ceremony ; he was confident the brethren appreciated such zeal in the cause of Masonry , and to evince the respect they entertained for him ,

he called upou them to salute him with the grand honours live times , which was done . Bro . AValker returned thanks . According to usual custom the AA orshipful Master read extracts from the Ancient Charges and tho By-laws of the lodge , for the information of the brethren . The lodge was called from labour to refreshment , aud adjourned till 7 p . m . The lodge re-assembled at the appointed time when the

following brethren were present in addition to whose who attended in the morning . Members : Bros . O'Donnell , Sheppard , J . Brown , J . II . Thompson , Going , Giles , Butler , Barton , Biadshaw , and Brotherston . —Visitors : Bros . B . L . Gordon , Rev . E . I-I . DuBois , and D . A . Patterson ; Bros . Carr , AA ynter , Graham , Knox , Campbell , Coglan , Tuff , and Walmsley . The lodge having been tyled , the brethren were called from

refreshment to labour . Tho AV . M . in the name of the lodge welcomed tlie visitors as well as the brethren of H . M . ' s 121 st Fusiliers , and said they would be happy to see them at all their meetings . He took the