THE SONS OF MYSTERY

by R. W. Bro. Pratap Chandra Chunder, OSM, P.R GM, P. Dy. GM, M.A., LL.B., D.Phil., J.P.

 

A Masonic Miscellany From Old Calcutta

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Dedicated to the memory of My Father Wor. Bro. Nirmal Chandra Chunder Who has been summoned to the Grand Lodge above.

1973

Jayanti, 23, Nirmal Chunder Street, Calcutta-12

Published by: Ranabir Dhunder

Copy Right Pratap Chandra Chunder

Printed by: Kanon Mitra 10/2, Ramanath Majumder Street, Calcutta-9

PREFACE

PART 1 - GLIMPSES OF FREEMASONRY IN OLD CALCUTTA

A - Origins of Freemasonry in Old Calcutta

B - On the Ideals of Freemasonry

C - Membership

D - Organisation

E - Constitution and Working

F - Public Functions

G - Fun, Fancy and Festivity

H - Venue

I - A Pseudo-Masonic Institution

J - Epilogue

PART 2 - SLECT TEXTS

CHAPTER I - A letter of Thanks

CHAPTER II - A lost Bond

CHAPTER III - Masonic Ball and Play, 1774

CHAPTER IV - Deputation from the Grand Lodge of Chinsura, 1774

CHAPTER V - Anniversary Festival 1786-87

CHAPTER VI - Dispute among Masons

CHAPTER VII - On The Society Of The "Bucks"

CHAPTER VIII - Calcutta

CHAPTER IX - Editorial

CHAPTER X - Poet's Corner Ode On Masonry

CHAPTER XI - Masonic Lottery

CHAPTER XII - From The Travels of Mirza Abu Taleb Khan in Asia, Africa and Europe

CHAPTER XIII - Masonic Festival

CHAPTER XIV - From Selections from Calcutta Gazettes, Vol. IV. 1

CHAPTER XV - From Selections from Calcutta Gazettes, Vol. IV

CHAPTER XVI - From Selections from Calcutta Gazettes, Vol. IV

CHAPTER XVII - From the Madras Government Gazette, September 23, 1813

CHAPTER XVIII - Address From The Free Masons

CHAPTER XIX - From Selections from Calcutta Gazettes, Vol. IV

CHAPTER XX - From Selections from Calcutta Gazelles, Vol. V

CHAPTER XXI - Notice of the Ceremony

CHAPTER XXII - From Selections from Calcutta Gazettes, Vol. V

CHAPTER XXIII - St. Peter's Church

CHAPTER XXIV - Masonic Address

CHAPTER XXV - St. John's Day

CHAPTER XXVI - From the Sambad-Patre Sehaler Kalha

CHAPTER XXVII - New Hindoo College

CHAPTER XXVIII - From the Days of the John Company-Selections from Calcutta Gazette, 1824-1832

CHAPTER XXIX - Advancement of Learning

CHAPTER XXX - Mahommedans and Hindoos

CHAPTER XXXI - Calcutta In The Olden Time

CHAPTER XXXII - The Mutiny Year

CHAPTER XXXIII - On Morality in old Calcutta

CHAPTER XXXIV - Grand Lodge Decisions on Appeal 48, Initiation of a Hindu

CHAPTER XXXV - Masonic Festival at the Lodge Anchor and Hope