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'' Lodge Charity No. 8, Ambala

odge Charity No.8 is situated in Ambala Cantt on the role of Grand Lodge of the India. Lodge was founded on 25th
April, 1849. The original number of the lodge was 723 which were rated to 563 EC. The lodge joined the Grand Lodge
Lof India in 1961 when Grand Lodge was founded and No.8 was allotted to this lodge on the basis of Seniority. This
lodge has been going on without any interruption since its formation except for few months during the days of meeting
when meeting could not be held due to the disturbances. This premise was purchased in 1899.The lodge was constructed
slowly in parts over this piece of land. In 1895 the first India initiate was Sdr. Mukha Singh Ji and 1935 R.W.Bro.R.S.
Khanna was the first Indian Secretary and the W.Master of this lodge. Freemason Hall address: 49, Staff Road, Ambala
Cantt. The regular meeting is held on 1st Wednesday of every month and the installation of this lodge is in the month of
December.

Lodge Morning Star No.7, Lucknow

odge Morning Star No.7 is situated in Sarojini Naidu Marg, Lucknow. This lodge was consecrated in the year 1848
and warrant was on 29th February, 1848. The regular meeting takes place on 1st Saturday of every month and
Linstallation takes place in the month of March. Lodge Independence No.33 is situated in Masonic Temple, Rama
Tirtha Marg, Lucknow. This lodge was consecrated on 7th August, 1879 and warrant was on 1st August, 1879. The regular
meeting of this lodge takes place on 3rd Saturday of every month and installation takes place in month of January.

Courtesy W Bro. Ajit Ranhotra