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Notices Of Meetings.
( cheers ) . Bro . Parsons said ho felt a great pleasure iu wearing the jewel from the fact of being initiated in the Lodge . Ho hoped , during the period of his being W . M . ho had given them satisfaction . His only aim was the prosperity of the Lodge . Tho Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren , 79 in number , sat down , in tho Crown
room , to a very sumptuous banquet and dessert , provided by Bro Francatelli , Bro . Knill superintending . Tho W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Ileathcoat showed he was fully impressed with the solemnity of tho proceedings . He hoped that his career under tho auspices of the W . M ., and his proposer , would enable him to become a credit to the Order . Bro . Parsons
then proposed the toast of tho W . M . Ho thanked them for giving way for ono year so as to enable him to occupy tho chair . The W . M . was an old and a valuable member of tho Lodge . ( Cheers . ) Ho was respected by them all , and he was sure , at tho expiration of his year of office , he wonld leave the chair with tho good wishes of all present . The W . M . said he regretted ho was not enabled to give
expressions in a manner befitting the occasion , ho being a foreigner , but having been selected to fill the chair , ho felt its duties and responsibilities , and ho hoped to discharge them to their satisfaction . He then proposed tho toast of the Visitors , saying ho was honoured by the presence of many brethren distinguished in tho Order . The Lodge was always pleased to sco them . Bro . Baxter , P . G . S ., in a
very eloqnent speech , responded , and thanked the brethren , ou behalf of tho visitors , for tho hospitality accorded to them . Tho W . M ., in proposing the toast of the Past Masters , said they wero a credit to any Lodgo . Bro . Bnbb Treas ., and Bro . Stacey were well known and tried members of tho Lodge , and their services wore fully recognized . Bro . Parsons returned thanks . lie was sure that , from
what he had seen of his predecessors , he would bo pleased to follow their example . Tho W . M . then proposed the toast of tho officers of the Lodge , and congratulated himself on possessing such efficient ones . Bros . Bnbb , Stacey , Annett and Pilliu severally responded , and the Tyler ' s toast followed . Bros . Bnbb , Pillin , Herf P . M ., Stollard ,
B . W . Lumley and Mander contributed to the evening ' s amusement , Bro . Hart presiding at the piano . The visitors were Bros . IF . Lumley P . G . S ., II . M . Sydney 34 , Edmunds P . M . 795 , Mapleson 95 , B . W . Lumley No . 1 , E . Baxter P . G . S ., Benton 521 , Dairey 111 , Mander W . M . 1201 , J . H . Sadler W . M . 795 , Barton P . M . 511 , Swallow P . M . 1563 , Wylio 186 , Durtacher No . 4 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 1 SS .
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —This Lodge held its nsnal on Wednesday , the 12 th of January , at Masons' Hall , Masons' Avenue , Basinghall Street , E . C . Present—Bros . Hollands W . M ., S . Corner S . W ., G . Corner J . W ., J . K . Pitt Sec , J . Constable Treas ., Churchward S . D ., Croaker J . D ., Blackall I . G ., Christopher Tyler . P . M . Bro . E . Gottheil Preceptor . The business of the
evening consisted in rehearsing the second degree , Bro . Saycr acting as candidate . The W . M ., one of the regular pupils of this Lodge , showed considerable progress in his work , which was performed with fluency and intelligence . Three of the sections were worked by Bro . Gottheil , assisted by the brethren , Bro . Turquand exhibiting tolerable efficiency . Notwithstanding tho inclemency of tho weather —the snow falling thick and fast—a largo number of brethren
attended , which proves , in the first place , that the members of this Lodge are earnestly bent to acquire the necessary knowledge to lit them for the duties they may be called upon to perform , and , secondly , that the mode of instruction is appreciated and made plonsruit by those who occupy the position of tutors . Two visitors were proposed as members and unanimously accepted . Bro . D . Poscner was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .
Star Lodge , No . 219 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , the 10 th instant , at their own hall , 12 Trongate , Glasgow . Present—Bros . J . Morgan R . W . M ., who was well supported by his office bearers . Business—Initiation , passing , and raising . All tlie three ceremonies were wrought with that fulness and care which so distinguishes Bro . Morgan's working .
York Lodge of Instruction , No . 236 . —A Lodge of Instruction , attached to and under the sanction of the York Lodge , 230 , was opened on the 10 th January , when a good number of members of the Mother Lodge were present . The officers for the first Lodge night were as follows : —Bros . Ifollins W . M ., Wilson S . W ., Churchill J . W ., Seller S . D ., Tissitnau J . D ., Gainforth J . G ., Storrv Tvlcr , and
Garbutt candidate . The Lodge was duly opened , when tho brethren were instructed in the first degree , Bro . Ifollins as W . M . going through the ceremony ( for instruction ) of initiating Bro . Garhntt , who for that , evening was candidate . The working tools wero explained by Bro . Gainforth , aud the charge given bv the W . M . The
Lodge was then duly closed . It is intended , in this Lodge of Instruction , to have a change of officers each night , so that every brother may in turn occupy each office until the first , degree is well understood , and then change to the second and third degrees , and work them in like manner .
Bank of England Lodge , No . 263 . —Tin ' s Lodge met on Thursday evening at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-streei , when Bro . Morton-was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Trevcnti was passed to the second degree . There was a goodly sprinkling of visitors , as usual , amongst ( hem n Bro . Ilowden , who was initiated just fifty years ago in tlie Cnnongate Lodge , Kilwinning ( tho Mother Lodge of Robert Burns ) , at Edinburgh .
Lodge Of Harmony , No . 272 . —The installation of Bro . John Queeiibroiigh , ns W . M .. fefk place on Thursday , thedd . Hh u ! f .. at the Asscmbly-iooms , Boston , when there was a large attendance of the brethren . At the conelusicn i f the ceremony , which was performed in a very impressive manner , the following brethren were invested for the ensuing year : —I . P . M ., John Ashliti Thomas P . G . J . W .. S W . W . H . B , Bratley P . G . S ., J . W . Charles Pickering , Secretary
IF . Snaith , Chaplain G . W . Lowe , Organist J . LI . Buck , S . L * . A . Thorpe , J . I ) . E . Organer , Stewards W . Thomas and Frank Thomas , I . G . James Eley , Tylers Thomas Ward and W . Wharrie . Subsequently a b inqnefc was held in tho Masonic-hall , in Main-ridge , when there was a brilliant muster of tho brethren , and the customary Craft and other toasts were duly honoured . It was stated that tho Lodge is in a very flourishing condition .
St . George ' s Lodge , No . 333 , Glasgow . —This Lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday , 12 th inst ., the R . W . M . Bro . A . Thomson presiding , and being ably supported by his office bearers . There wero three gentleman present for initiation , and
as they were unanimously approved of , the Master requested his Deputy , Bro . Jas . Findlay , to work the first degree , which ho did in a manner that perfectly satisfied tho Lodge , and the members look forward to a very prosperous as well as harmonious Now Year ' s proceedings .
Alfred Lodge , No . 340 , Oxon . —This Lodge held its anniversary mo ting on Monday , tho 4 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , Alfred-street , Oxford , when Bro . Jules Buo M . A . was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . There was a numerous attendance of brethren , and among the visitors present wore—Bros . F . P . Morrefl M . A . Grand Junior Deacon , R . J . Spiers P . D . P . G . M ., tlie Rev . II . A . Pickard M . A . W . M .
Apollo Lodge , J . Sladclon W . M . Bowyer Lodge , Captain Ferrier P . M . Churchill Lodge , and Green , Marlborough Lodge . Tho ceremony of installation having been very impressively performed by the I . P . M ., Bro . W . Thompson , tho W . M . appointed tho following as his officers , namely -. —Bros . J . Pratt S . W ., F . W . Ansell J . W ., H . Houghton , P . M . Treasurer , W . R . Hobbs Secretary , J . Jenkin S . D ., IE . 0 . Heller
J . D ., J . Chapman S . M . C ., G . Brnntier and Butt J . M . C . ' s , F . R . Hall I . G ., II . Plnmridgo Org ., E . Horn and S . Harris Stewards , and W . Stevens Tyler . These having been invested , and a handsome P . M . ' s jewel having : been presented to Bro . G . T . Prior P . M ., in acknowledgment of his valuable services , the Lodgo was closed in the usual manner , and tlie brethren adjourned to an elegant banquet , at which
about 40 sat down , Bro . Bne W . M . occupying the chair . Tho usual loyal and Masonic toasts wero very ably proposed and enthusiastically responded to , and several songs were sang in tho intervals between the toasts . The announcement , in the course of the evening , bv Bro . Rev . Pickard , W . M . of the Apollo University Lodge , that a
telegram had been received from India , in which M . W . G . M . the Prince of Wales appointed Princo Leopold , P . G . M . Oxfordshire , caused the utmost enthusiasm . Prince Leopold has been elected W . M . of the Apollo Lodgo for the ensuing year , and it is probable his installation as P . G . M . will take place on the 22 nd February .
Salisbury Lodge of Instruction , No . 435 . —This Lodge held their weekly meeting on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Union Tavern . Air-street , Regent-street , W . The following- -were present —• Bros . Leo W . M ., Neighbour S . W ., Holden J . W ., Earwig S . D ., Seineman J . D ., Ptilsford I . G ., T . Cull Secretary , Mander Preceptor ; also Bros . II . Gonlc , Watts , Llovd , Bclfrnge , Tolmie . and Martin . Tho
minutes of tho previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . worked tho first section of the 1 st Lecture . The Lodge was then opened in tho 2 nd degree , and t-heccremnny of passing rehearsed , Bro . Gonle acting as candidate , after which the 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th and oth sections wore worked by Bros . Mander , Lee and Tolmie alternately . The Lodge was then opened hi t ] io 3 rd degree , and closed down in
due form to the 2 nd and 1 st degrees , when Bro . H . Gonle , of Lodge No . 1031 , was unanimously elected a joining member , and Bro . Neighbour to he W . M . for the ensuing week . Tho report of tho Audit Committee having been received and adopted , a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Cull , the Secretary , for the able and indefatigable discharge of his duties during tho past year , and for tho efficient
manner in which the financial position of the Lodge had been recorded . The f ol lowing officers were unanimously re-elected , viz .: —Bros . Mander Preceptor , Burred Treasurer , Call Secretary . Bro . Mander ' s re-election gave an opportunity for several of the brethren to testify to the valuable services he had rendered to the cause of Freemasonry in general , rind to the Salisbury Lodge of Instruction iu particular .
Tho W . M . notified that , iu accordance with the rules , the fifteen sections would be worked on tho last Thursday in March , at Air-street . The Lodge was then closed in perfect harmony . We may hero record the fact that the whole of the above business was transacted between the hours of 8 and 10 o ' clock , which speaks volumes for the energy shown and work done in the Salisbury Lodge of Instruction .
Glasgow Lodge , No . 441 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , the 11 th of January , at their own hall , 2-1 Strnthers-strcct , Glasgow . Present—Bros . " James Woods R . W . M ., Churn Deputy Master , M . Cheany S . W ., Nagle J . W ., J . Goldie Sec , Andrew Crawford Tyler . P . M . IJro . Wm . Tavlor . Visitors—Bros . G .
W . Wheeler / 8 , Gillon 129 , J . Ferguson P . M . TAW . Business—Initiation of a candidate , previous to which the P . M . proposed Bi-o . Wm . Bruce Fisher , of St . James , 125 Ayr , as a joining member , which was unanimously agreed Io . Arrangements were made for holding tho annual " ¦ esh ' val on the . llfh February , and it is evident the Lodge will lose none of its prestige while under the reign of Bro . Woods , its new M asl or .
St . Andrew ' s Lodge , Nc 4 G 5— This Ledge held an euiergancy meeting on Saturday , tho Kih January , at their own hall Garngad-road , Glasgow . Picsent—Bros . David Gilchrist R . M . W ., . "i . Chirk Deputy Waster , A . Allison S . W ., Morrison acting J . W ., D . Reid acting S . D ., Past Master , Bro . David Reid ; Visiters , Bros .
V , heeler , ? :-, . 1 . Booth R . W . M . o 7 , . 1 . Miller P . M . ST . Business—Tho passing of a brother Io the Fellow Cial ' t acme , which was ably performed by tho new Master , Pro . D . Gilchrist . The Lodge was then raised to the 3 rd degree , and Bro . Mi'ler having requested the Lodgo to raise a member for 87 along with their own , it was at onco granted
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Notices Of Meetings.
( cheers ) . Bro . Parsons said ho felt a great pleasure iu wearing the jewel from the fact of being initiated in the Lodge . Ho hoped , during the period of his being W . M . ho had given them satisfaction . His only aim was the prosperity of the Lodge . Tho Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren , 79 in number , sat down , in tho Crown
room , to a very sumptuous banquet and dessert , provided by Bro Francatelli , Bro . Knill superintending . Tho W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Ileathcoat showed he was fully impressed with the solemnity of tho proceedings . He hoped that his career under tho auspices of the W . M ., and his proposer , would enable him to become a credit to the Order . Bro . Parsons
then proposed the toast of tho W . M . Ho thanked them for giving way for ono year so as to enable him to occupy tho chair . The W . M . was an old and a valuable member of tho Lodge . ( Cheers . ) Ho was respected by them all , and he was sure , at tho expiration of his year of office , he wonld leave the chair with tho good wishes of all present . The W . M . said he regretted ho was not enabled to give
expressions in a manner befitting the occasion , ho being a foreigner , but having been selected to fill the chair , ho felt its duties and responsibilities , and ho hoped to discharge them to their satisfaction . He then proposed tho toast of the Visitors , saying ho was honoured by the presence of many brethren distinguished in tho Order . The Lodge was always pleased to sco them . Bro . Baxter , P . G . S ., in a
very eloqnent speech , responded , and thanked the brethren , ou behalf of tho visitors , for tho hospitality accorded to them . Tho W . M ., in proposing the toast of the Past Masters , said they wero a credit to any Lodgo . Bro . Bnbb Treas ., and Bro . Stacey were well known and tried members of tho Lodge , and their services wore fully recognized . Bro . Parsons returned thanks . lie was sure that , from
what he had seen of his predecessors , he would bo pleased to follow their example . Tho W . M . then proposed the toast of tho officers of the Lodge , and congratulated himself on possessing such efficient ones . Bros . Bnbb , Stacey , Annett and Pilliu severally responded , and the Tyler ' s toast followed . Bros . Bnbb , Pillin , Herf P . M ., Stollard ,
B . W . Lumley and Mander contributed to the evening ' s amusement , Bro . Hart presiding at the piano . The visitors were Bros . IF . Lumley P . G . S ., II . M . Sydney 34 , Edmunds P . M . 795 , Mapleson 95 , B . W . Lumley No . 1 , E . Baxter P . G . S ., Benton 521 , Dairey 111 , Mander W . M . 1201 , J . H . Sadler W . M . 795 , Barton P . M . 511 , Swallow P . M . 1563 , Wylio 186 , Durtacher No . 4 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 1 SS .
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —This Lodge held its nsnal on Wednesday , the 12 th of January , at Masons' Hall , Masons' Avenue , Basinghall Street , E . C . Present—Bros . Hollands W . M ., S . Corner S . W ., G . Corner J . W ., J . K . Pitt Sec , J . Constable Treas ., Churchward S . D ., Croaker J . D ., Blackall I . G ., Christopher Tyler . P . M . Bro . E . Gottheil Preceptor . The business of the
evening consisted in rehearsing the second degree , Bro . Saycr acting as candidate . The W . M ., one of the regular pupils of this Lodge , showed considerable progress in his work , which was performed with fluency and intelligence . Three of the sections were worked by Bro . Gottheil , assisted by the brethren , Bro . Turquand exhibiting tolerable efficiency . Notwithstanding tho inclemency of tho weather —the snow falling thick and fast—a largo number of brethren
attended , which proves , in the first place , that the members of this Lodge are earnestly bent to acquire the necessary knowledge to lit them for the duties they may be called upon to perform , and , secondly , that the mode of instruction is appreciated and made plonsruit by those who occupy the position of tutors . Two visitors were proposed as members and unanimously accepted . Bro . D . Poscner was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .
Star Lodge , No . 219 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , the 10 th instant , at their own hall , 12 Trongate , Glasgow . Present—Bros . J . Morgan R . W . M ., who was well supported by his office bearers . Business—Initiation , passing , and raising . All tlie three ceremonies were wrought with that fulness and care which so distinguishes Bro . Morgan's working .
York Lodge of Instruction , No . 236 . —A Lodge of Instruction , attached to and under the sanction of the York Lodge , 230 , was opened on the 10 th January , when a good number of members of the Mother Lodge were present . The officers for the first Lodge night were as follows : —Bros . Ifollins W . M ., Wilson S . W ., Churchill J . W ., Seller S . D ., Tissitnau J . D ., Gainforth J . G ., Storrv Tvlcr , and
Garbutt candidate . The Lodge was duly opened , when tho brethren were instructed in the first degree , Bro . Ifollins as W . M . going through the ceremony ( for instruction ) of initiating Bro . Garhntt , who for that , evening was candidate . The working tools wero explained by Bro . Gainforth , aud the charge given bv the W . M . The
Lodge was then duly closed . It is intended , in this Lodge of Instruction , to have a change of officers each night , so that every brother may in turn occupy each office until the first , degree is well understood , and then change to the second and third degrees , and work them in like manner .
Bank of England Lodge , No . 263 . —Tin ' s Lodge met on Thursday evening at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-streei , when Bro . Morton-was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Trevcnti was passed to the second degree . There was a goodly sprinkling of visitors , as usual , amongst ( hem n Bro . Ilowden , who was initiated just fifty years ago in tlie Cnnongate Lodge , Kilwinning ( tho Mother Lodge of Robert Burns ) , at Edinburgh .
Lodge Of Harmony , No . 272 . —The installation of Bro . John Queeiibroiigh , ns W . M .. fefk place on Thursday , thedd . Hh u ! f .. at the Asscmbly-iooms , Boston , when there was a large attendance of the brethren . At the conelusicn i f the ceremony , which was performed in a very impressive manner , the following brethren were invested for the ensuing year : —I . P . M ., John Ashliti Thomas P . G . J . W .. S W . W . H . B , Bratley P . G . S ., J . W . Charles Pickering , Secretary
IF . Snaith , Chaplain G . W . Lowe , Organist J . LI . Buck , S . L * . A . Thorpe , J . I ) . E . Organer , Stewards W . Thomas and Frank Thomas , I . G . James Eley , Tylers Thomas Ward and W . Wharrie . Subsequently a b inqnefc was held in tho Masonic-hall , in Main-ridge , when there was a brilliant muster of tho brethren , and the customary Craft and other toasts were duly honoured . It was stated that tho Lodge is in a very flourishing condition .
St . George ' s Lodge , No . 333 , Glasgow . —This Lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday , 12 th inst ., the R . W . M . Bro . A . Thomson presiding , and being ably supported by his office bearers . There wero three gentleman present for initiation , and
as they were unanimously approved of , the Master requested his Deputy , Bro . Jas . Findlay , to work the first degree , which ho did in a manner that perfectly satisfied tho Lodge , and the members look forward to a very prosperous as well as harmonious Now Year ' s proceedings .
Alfred Lodge , No . 340 , Oxon . —This Lodge held its anniversary mo ting on Monday , tho 4 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , Alfred-street , Oxford , when Bro . Jules Buo M . A . was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . There was a numerous attendance of brethren , and among the visitors present wore—Bros . F . P . Morrefl M . A . Grand Junior Deacon , R . J . Spiers P . D . P . G . M ., tlie Rev . II . A . Pickard M . A . W . M .
Apollo Lodge , J . Sladclon W . M . Bowyer Lodge , Captain Ferrier P . M . Churchill Lodge , and Green , Marlborough Lodge . Tho ceremony of installation having been very impressively performed by the I . P . M ., Bro . W . Thompson , tho W . M . appointed tho following as his officers , namely -. —Bros . J . Pratt S . W ., F . W . Ansell J . W ., H . Houghton , P . M . Treasurer , W . R . Hobbs Secretary , J . Jenkin S . D ., IE . 0 . Heller
J . D ., J . Chapman S . M . C ., G . Brnntier and Butt J . M . C . ' s , F . R . Hall I . G ., II . Plnmridgo Org ., E . Horn and S . Harris Stewards , and W . Stevens Tyler . These having been invested , and a handsome P . M . ' s jewel having : been presented to Bro . G . T . Prior P . M ., in acknowledgment of his valuable services , the Lodgo was closed in the usual manner , and tlie brethren adjourned to an elegant banquet , at which
about 40 sat down , Bro . Bne W . M . occupying the chair . Tho usual loyal and Masonic toasts wero very ably proposed and enthusiastically responded to , and several songs were sang in tho intervals between the toasts . The announcement , in the course of the evening , bv Bro . Rev . Pickard , W . M . of the Apollo University Lodge , that a
telegram had been received from India , in which M . W . G . M . the Prince of Wales appointed Princo Leopold , P . G . M . Oxfordshire , caused the utmost enthusiasm . Prince Leopold has been elected W . M . of the Apollo Lodgo for the ensuing year , and it is probable his installation as P . G . M . will take place on the 22 nd February .
Salisbury Lodge of Instruction , No . 435 . —This Lodge held their weekly meeting on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Union Tavern . Air-street , Regent-street , W . The following- -were present —• Bros . Leo W . M ., Neighbour S . W ., Holden J . W ., Earwig S . D ., Seineman J . D ., Ptilsford I . G ., T . Cull Secretary , Mander Preceptor ; also Bros . II . Gonlc , Watts , Llovd , Bclfrnge , Tolmie . and Martin . Tho
minutes of tho previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . worked tho first section of the 1 st Lecture . The Lodge was then opened in tho 2 nd degree , and t-heccremnny of passing rehearsed , Bro . Gonle acting as candidate , after which the 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th and oth sections wore worked by Bros . Mander , Lee and Tolmie alternately . The Lodge was then opened hi t ] io 3 rd degree , and closed down in
due form to the 2 nd and 1 st degrees , when Bro . H . Gonle , of Lodge No . 1031 , was unanimously elected a joining member , and Bro . Neighbour to he W . M . for the ensuing week . Tho report of tho Audit Committee having been received and adopted , a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Cull , the Secretary , for the able and indefatigable discharge of his duties during tho past year , and for tho efficient
manner in which the financial position of the Lodge had been recorded . The f ol lowing officers were unanimously re-elected , viz .: —Bros . Mander Preceptor , Burred Treasurer , Call Secretary . Bro . Mander ' s re-election gave an opportunity for several of the brethren to testify to the valuable services he had rendered to the cause of Freemasonry in general , rind to the Salisbury Lodge of Instruction iu particular .
Tho W . M . notified that , iu accordance with the rules , the fifteen sections would be worked on tho last Thursday in March , at Air-street . The Lodge was then closed in perfect harmony . We may hero record the fact that the whole of the above business was transacted between the hours of 8 and 10 o ' clock , which speaks volumes for the energy shown and work done in the Salisbury Lodge of Instruction .
Glasgow Lodge , No . 441 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , the 11 th of January , at their own hall , 2-1 Strnthers-strcct , Glasgow . Present—Bros . " James Woods R . W . M ., Churn Deputy Master , M . Cheany S . W ., Nagle J . W ., J . Goldie Sec , Andrew Crawford Tyler . P . M . IJro . Wm . Tavlor . Visitors—Bros . G .
W . Wheeler / 8 , Gillon 129 , J . Ferguson P . M . TAW . Business—Initiation of a candidate , previous to which the P . M . proposed Bi-o . Wm . Bruce Fisher , of St . James , 125 Ayr , as a joining member , which was unanimously agreed Io . Arrangements were made for holding tho annual " ¦ esh ' val on the . llfh February , and it is evident the Lodge will lose none of its prestige while under the reign of Bro . Woods , its new M asl or .
St . Andrew ' s Lodge , Nc 4 G 5— This Ledge held an euiergancy meeting on Saturday , tho Kih January , at their own hall Garngad-road , Glasgow . Picsent—Bros . David Gilchrist R . M . W ., . "i . Chirk Deputy Waster , A . Allison S . W ., Morrison acting J . W ., D . Reid acting S . D ., Past Master , Bro . David Reid ; Visiters , Bros .
V , heeler , ? :-, . 1 . Booth R . W . M . o 7 , . 1 . Miller P . M . ST . Business—Tho passing of a brother Io the Fellow Cial ' t acme , which was ably performed by tho new Master , Pro . D . Gilchrist . The Lodge was then raised to the 3 rd degree , and Bro . Mi'ler having requested the Lodgo to raise a member for 87 along with their own , it was at onco granted