[From Selections from Calcutta Gazettes, Vol. IV]

Thursday, January 14, 1813.

The Anniversary of St. John the Evangelist on the 27th ultimo, having fallen on a Sunday, the celebration of that Festival in Calcutta, was postponed till Wednesday the 30th ultimo, when the three Lodges of Free Masons - "Star in the East," "True Friendship," and the "Marine Lodge," attended Divine Service. Having breakfasted at the Assembly Rooms, the Brethren of the three Lodges went in procession to St. John's Church, in the following order: -

Tyler,
The Marine Lodge.

Tyler,
Lodge No. I.

The Brethren walking two and two. The Holy Writings borne on a crimson cushion by the oldest member of the Lodge.

The Treasurer and Secretary

R. H. Boddam, Esq., Worshipful Master, supported by Brothers Hepworth and Wordsworth, the Senior and Junior Wardens.

H. R. A. TYLER

The Holy Writings borne on a crimson cushion by the oldest member of the H. R. A. Chapter.

And

A golden Triune carried by Brother Oehme.

R. Tytler, M.D.

The G.M. of theH. R. A. Chapter.

Supported by Brothers Benjamin and Tyler, The G. Senior and Junior Wardens of the Chapter.

Three Deacons, with their Rods,

And

The Companions, walking three and three.

An appropriate sermon was then delivered by the Reverend Dr. Ward, from the text, Matthew, chap. II. verse 2.

"For we have seen the Star in the East, and have come to worship him."

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