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The Ashlar R Vol. XXII Issue I
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The Ashlar R Vol. LVI Issue I
The delegation from Lodge Fellowship No.
140 comprised the following Brethren: the
Worshipful Master, WB Kunal Patel; the
Immediate Past Master, WB Archit Patel; the
Senior Warden, Bro. Abhishek Gupta; the
Junior Warden, Bro. Hiten Mehta; the Senior
Deacon, Bro. Bhargav Hasurkar; and the
Tyler, Bro. Jasdip Singh.
Proceedings at Rajkot
Upon arrival, the delegation was cordially
received by the brethren of Lodge Kathiawar
No. 59 and was given an excellent tour of the
beautiful Masonic Temple, which stands as an
over-a-century-old landmark.
Following light refreshments and snacks, the
Lodge was tyled with WB H. M. Mody in the
Eastern Chair. The Worshipful Master of
Lodge Fellowship No. 140, WB Kunal Patel,
and the Immediate Past Master, WB Archit
Patel, were honoured with seats to the left of
the Worshipful Master on the dais, alongside
the Immediate Past Master of Lodge
Kathiawar No. 59 and the Chaplain.
As part of the proceedings, the Lodge
undertook the reading of its Bye-laws in
compliance with the constitutional
requirements of the Grand Lodge of India. The
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reading of the Bye-laws, the original Lodge
Warrant, the Foundation Warrant, and the
explanation of the Lodge crest were
conducted in an impressive manner by the
Secretary, WB D. J. Jadeja, the Director of
Ceremonies, WB Capt. J. R. Joshi, and the
Junior Warden, Bro. M. D. Bhimani.
Address and Exchange
Thereafter, Bro. Bhargav Hasurkar delivered
introductory remarks concerning the purpose
of the visit and formally introduced the visiting
delegation. WB Kunal Patel thanked the
Brethren of Lodge Kathiawar No. 59 for their
warm hospitality and extended an invitation
for them to attend a meeting of Lodge
Fellowship No. 140 at their convenience.
WB Archit Patel further elaborated on the
purpose of the visit and shared thoughts on
the formation of the RGLWI Charity
Committee, emphasising the need to place
greater thrust on collective efforts in selected
areas of charity.
Presentation and Discussion
On behalf of the Brethren of Lodge Fellowship
No. 140, WB Archit Patel presented a Masonic
artwork to the Worshipful Master of Lodge
Kathiawar No. 59. In a gracious gesture of
Poem Builders of the Inner Temple