tive of said Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, in the said United Grand Lodge of England.

"Now, therefore, Be it known, that I, Augustus Peabody, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, in pursuance of said Resolution, and by virtue of the authority in me vested, do hereby nominate, appoint, and commission, our well-beloved Brother, the Reverend William James Carver, of London, to be the resident Representative of our Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, in the Most Worshipful United Grand Lodge of England, conferring on him ample power to do and perform all such Masonic acts, as by the laws and usages of the United Grand Lodge of England, a Representative of a Foreign Grand Lodge may do and perform.

"And I do hereby instruct our said Representative to make known to the United Grand Lodge of England, that we hold that august and truly Masonic body in high respect, and desire to cherish and increase our Fraternal bonds of union with them; and that we will cordially co-operate with them in every effort that may be made to preserve the unity, integrity, purity and usefulness of Anglo-Saxon Freemasonry, throughout the world.

"Given under my hand, and seal of our Grand Lodge, this twentyseventh day of November, in the year of our Lord 1845, and of Light 5845, at Boston.

"AUGUSTUS PEABODY, Grand Master..

"Attest. CHARLES W. MOORE, Grand Secretary."

"To all whom it may concern.

"BE IT KNOWN: That at a regular Communication of the Most WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in the United States of America, on the anniversary of St. John the Evangelist, being the 27th day of December; A. D. 1845, and A. L. 5845, on motion of the M. W., Augustus Peabody, Esq., Grand Master, it was

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY," That this Grand Lodge have long witnessed with admiration the indefatigable labours, in the cause of Freemasonry, of the Reverend and Venerable Brother, the R. W. GEORGE OLIVER, D.D., of Scopwick, Lincolnshire, England; and that they entertain a high sense of his great learning, and intellectual and moral worth.

"Therefore, the better to testify the respect and affection they cherish for him, as a man and as a Brother, it is further

"RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY, That the aforesaid George Oliver be, and he hereby is, elected and constituted an Honorary Member of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, with the rank and privileges of a PAST DEPUTY GRAND MASTER.

"AUGUSTUS PEABODY, Grand Master.

"Attest CHAS. W. MOORE, Rec. Grand Secretary.

Boston, Mass., January 1st, 1846.”

On the same day, on the motion of the M.W. AUGUSTUS PEABODY, it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY,-" That this Grand Lodge have witnessed with peculiar interest and satisfaction, the judicious and persevering efforts of the W. Bro. ROBERT THOMAS CRUCEFIX, M. D., of London, England, as well in the cause of humanity as in the cause of Freemasonry, and entertaining the highest respect for his great intellectual and moral worth.

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Therefore, in token of their appreciation of his distinguished character for intelligence and benevolence, it is further

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY, "That the said ROBERT THOMAS CRUCEFIX be, and he hereby is elected, an HONORARY MEMBER of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, with the rank and privilege of a PAST SENIOR GRAND WARDEN.

"AUGUSTUS PEABODY, Grand Master."

"Attest. CHAS. W. MOORE, Rec. Grand Sec."

Jan. 1.-The Lectures and work were proceeded with as agreed on by the National Convention by Bros. C. B. Rogers and H. G. Barrus, the Senior and Associate Grand Lecturers, with the decided and unqualified approbation of a crowded assembly.

The report of the Committee was very warmly cheered.

The address of the Grand Master on resigning the chair to his successor, was remarkable for its exposition of every circumstance and transaction, in particular the election of a representative to the Grand Lodge of England; and the election of two eminent Englishmen as honorary members of the Grand Lodge is adverted to with courteous remark. The address concluded by the entrustment to the new Grand Master of a sacred relic-a lock of hair-shorn from the venerable head of the illustrious Washington, and sent by order of Lady Washington to the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, who enclosed it in a golden

urn.

THE HIGH DEGREES.-"The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine" enters into some length on this subject, and gives s statistical account of them, which is well worth attention. The same periodical expresses its regret that the SUPREME COUNCIL OF SCOTLAND should have adopted " the objectionable, not to say unmasonic plan of introducing and enrolling under its jurisdiction several of the different rites cultivated on the continent." The Supreme Council of Rites for the northern jurisdiction (U.S.), claims with great apparent justice a right to exercise their high prerogative, and will probably give some efficient proof of their competency to do so ere long.

TenEsEE.- Masonry is in a very flourishing and prosperous con

dition.

MARYLAND.-The fund for widows and orphans, promises well. Committees of arrangement, and for the education of children, are appointed. The subject of one GENERAL Grand Lodge for the U. S. is under consideration.

RHODE ISLAND.-A very interesting paper from the Convention, on the subject of Certificates, has appeared, and among other suggestions, is one to the effect, that to render a Grand Lodge Certificate of the highest possible value, it shall be deposited with the Lodge with which the Brother is affiliated, and to be only in his possession when he is abroad. Thus, if he be of indifferent, character, of course the Lodge will not allow him the use of his certificate.

SOUTH CAROLINA.-The Grand Master, M. W. James C. Norris, and his officers, have given such proofs of their general efficiency, that their appointment is hailed with the warmest congratulation.

KENTUCKY.-The Grand Lodge some time since came into possession of property in La Grange, by bequest, consisting of a building, and land of the value of ten thousand dollars, conditioned for the education of

youth the sons of the citizens of the county and town to be received as pay-pupils. Subscriptions have since doubled this sum. A Masonic female academy is in contemplation.

OHIO.-The Grand Council of Royal and Elect Masters have held its annual communication at Columbus, at which evidence was given of the prosperity and excellent condition of this branch of the Masonic Order.

MISSOURI.-The address of the Grand Master includes several topics of importance. The practice of conferring the P. M. degree on Wardens of Lodges causes much complaint. The Masonic College is out of debt, with funds in hand; its protection is confided to the zeal and liberality of the Fraternity,

ILLINOIS.—Benevolent principles are rapidly spreading, and the Fraternity numbers among its ranks many of the worthiest men of the country.

GEORGIA.-The Grand Chapter have promulgated an edict, directing that to prevent persons evading dues, by withdrawal from the membership, that no R. A. Mason (who is a citizen of Georgia), shall visit a Chapter oftener than three times, without being a contributing member to some Chapter.

VERMONT.-Means are in progress to give a new impulse to the Fraternity in this state,

INDIA.

The Agents in Calcutta for this Review are- -Messrs. LATTEY, BROTHERS and Co., Government-place; and Messrs. THACKER and Co., St. Andrew's Library.

THE GENERAL COMMITTEE OF THE ASYLUM FOR AGED AND DECAYED FREEMASONS most earnestly direct the attention of their Provincial and district Brethren to the state of the Funds of that excellent Institution, and trust, that by the aid of Lodges and private Contributions, the serious expenses to which the Charity has been subjected may be met by the kindness and liberality of the Craft.

Post Office Orders, Bank paper, or references on London Houses, will be thankfully acknowledged by the Bankers, MESSRS. PRESCOTT AND Co., 62, Threadneedle Street, London; the Treasurer, DR. CRUCEFIX, Grove, Gravesend, Kent; or the Secretary, ad interim, MR. JOHN WHITMORE, 125, Oxford Street, London.

BOMBAY.-FESTIVAL IN HONOUR OF THE R. W. BRO. JOHN GRANT, PROV. GRAND MASTER FOR BENGAL.-In order to give even a very

greatly abridged account of this most interesting tribute to a meritorious Brother of high Masonic rank, we have been compelled to omit many general details of other occurrences. We must apologize accordingly to some of our correspondents, who will, however, we trust, agree with us, that it is correct to pay honour to whom honour is due.

Jan. 24.-The Provincial Grand Lodge of Western India held its Festival in honour of Dr. John Grant, the Provincial Grand Master of Bengal, at Dr. Burnes' residence, Girgaum, (the Lodge-rooms at Mazagon being too small), and never has any party, Masonic or otherwise, gone off with more effect. The hall was elegantly decorated with Masonic banners; the dinner, provided under the direction of Dr. Downes, the Master of the Grand Stewards, by Mr. Schuloff, was sumptuous; and the arrangements in every respect complete. Upwards of a hundred Brethren sat down at table, and the speeches, particularly those of the two Provincial Grand Masters and the Commander-in-Chief, were most effective and brilliant.

The Lodge assembled in an adjoining building, and walked in procession to the dinner hall, to the tune of the "Masonic march," played by the Governor's band, soon after seven o'clock, when the chair was taken by Dr. Burnes, supported by Dr. Grant, Sir T. Mc Mahon, the Hon. Mr. Reid, P. W. Le Geyt, J. P. Willoughby, Colonel Pennefather, C. B., Bro. Mullaly, Principal of the Royal Arch Chapter Perseverance, Bros. Blowers and Larkworthy, Masters of the Lodges "Perseverance and "Rising Star;" Bro. H. Barr, P. G. D.; Bros. Boyd and Wellis, P. G. S. B., and other eminent Brethren. The Vice-President was Dr. Purnell, P. S. G. W., supported by Majors Willoughby and St. John; and the Croupier's chairs at the centre of the table were occupied by Dr. Glen, P.J. G. W., supported by Dr. Don and Alexander Forbes; and Dr. Downes, supported by Colonel Hagart and Dr. Bird. Amongst those present we observed Bros. Compton, P. G. S.; Stuart, P. G. T.; Lynch, P. G. S. B.; Mc Kim and Howard, P. P. G. R.; Ibbs_and Elliott, P. P.G. P.; Lawless, P. G. D. C.; Acland, D. Davidson, Bate, Jenkins, Aga Mahomed Jaffer, M. Cursetjee, &c. All the Brethren appeared in full insignia, and the effect was very splendid.

On the cloth being removed, and after the usual loyal and Masonic

toasts

The P. G. M. of Bombay rose to give the toast of the evening-the health of the distinguished guest, in an exposition of the principles of Masonry. The latter portion, from where the R. W. began to individualize, was nearly as follows:

"But honoured, thrice honoured, and exalted beyond these, and all others, amongst the Brotherhood, is he who, having first achieved a prominent position and a commanding influence amongst men, by the force of brilliant talents, and the exercise of an undeviating moral rectitude, has nobly proclaimed that these advantages have been sought, not for himself, but for others-not to gratify the cravings of personal ambition, but to satisfy the demands of his fellow-creatures-and who, leaving nothing undone in the minor obligations of our Order, has brought the power of his name, the strength of his character, and the energies of his mind, to bear, with accumulated intensity, on the advancement of its more stupendous objects-stupendous! indeed, I may call them, for they would embrace the spread of truth, charity, and enlightenment, throughout the earth-that all-important truth, which conveys a just estimate of the power, the glory, and the mercy of the Grand Architect

of the Universe; that enlightenment which aims at the amelioration of the whole human race, and that never-failing charity, which thinks the best, says the best, and does the best, it can for all mankind.

"Such is the man, my Brethren, whom, above all others, our Craft, throughout every age, has delighted to honour-and such is the man to whom, on behalf of all assembled here, and on the part of the Brethren of Western India, I now tender the right hand of fellowship. (Here the R. W. Bro. took his colleague of Bengal by the hand amidst the acclamations of the assembly.) Proud indeed we are, and should be, to welcome such a Brother, for he has proved a pillar of strength to our Order, a true and faithful leader of the Brotherhood, in the contest which divides the world between light and darkness,-civilization and ignorance,-the cause of love and the cause of all uncharitableness. I urge not his official position in the Craft, for far colder I know would be the homage we have to offer him, were it his Masonic duties and offices, instead of his Masonic virtues, and services, that we had met to celebrate. No Mason will undervalue these, the tribute of the free and unbiassed suffrages of the Brethren, but long before they had been accorded to him, at the loud and reiterated demand of his Brethren in Bengal, it had been discovered and acknowledged that the Grand Master of us all had invested him with dignities and qualities far more noble than it is in the power of any man, however mighty, or of any association of men, however enlightened and illustrious, to bestow. And it is, I conceive, a glory and a pride to Masonry, a noble tribute to its merits, that his name is enrolled amongst its dignitaries, and that his qualities and energies have been devoted to the promotion of its purpurposes. But it is not my intention to recapitulate here the particular services of our R. W. Bro. to the Craft. They have often formed the theme of comment, and of admiration amongst the Brethren of Bombay, and I feel that I cannot pursue the subject into its details on this occasion in his presence, even although I have truth to urge as an apology. For similar reasons, I make but a passing allusion to my own obligations to him, and to the affectionate personal regard which has so long subsisted between us, but I feel that if I may not use my own words in regard to him, I may, before sitting down, ask your attention to these expressions which I shall read from an address which was presented to him by the Freemasons of Bengal on his quitting India some three or four years since, and which indicate the extent, as well as the foundation, of the Brotherly love and admiration which are entertained towards him, by those amongst whom he has passed his days:

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For love towards you, R. W. Sir, we have many causes. The mild, yet dignified firmness with which you have ruled the Craft, the urbanity of manner, the kindliness of heart, the genuine spirit of a Mason, which your whole conduct to us has exhibited, and has thus established over our hearts, a dominion which bare power could not have effected, all combine to create the claim upon our love, which we thus fully acknowledge and respond to, and which we will acknowledge, and to which we will respond, while we exist.'

"And this then is the Brother whom the Masons of Western India have now crowded to welcome, I give 'Success and prosperity to him,' let your acclamations in his honour be free and fervent."(Drunk with the highest honours and with enthusiastic applause.)

The reply of Bro. GRANT was nearly to the following effect:-" Right Worshipful Sir, your Excellency, and Brethren all, I never felt more at a loss than at this moment, overwhelmed as I truly am by your un