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

 

 

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