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Notices Of Meetings,
meeting of the members of this Lodge was held on Wednesday evening last , 13 th inst ., for the purpose of the installation of Bro . Thomas Rix as W . M . The ceremony was very ably and impressively performed by Bro . Eev . R . N . Sanderson P . M . Past Grand Chaplain of Ipswich , and tho W . M . afterwards appointed and invested his officers as follow : —Bros . Rev . C . J . Martyn S . W ., Rev . E . H .
Crate J . W ., W . P . Lewis I . P . M ., T . Eustace M . O ., T . Williams , S . O ., W . H . Bateman J . O ., Fred . A . Cole Treas ., T . J . Railing Sec , Alfred Welch Reg . of M ., J . Hanly S . D ., E . Hennemeyer J . D ., W . P . Lewis P . M . D . C ., T . W . Naylor I . G ., and C . Gunner Tyler . At the conclnsion of the Lodge business , the brethren adjourned to the festive board , when the usual toasts were honoured , and a most harmonious evening was spent .
St . Mark ' s Lodge , No . 102 . —This Lodgeheldits monthly meeting on Monday , the 11 th October , at their own Hall , 213 Buchananstreet , Glasgow . Present—Bros . James Mitchell R . W . M ., Capt . J . R . Greig Deputy Master , J . McColl Substitute Master , M'Cann S . W ., G . W . Wheeler as J . W ., J . Smith Secretary , J . W . Patterson Treasurer , J . Nicholls , S . D ., J . B . Hardie Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . T . Holkel , J .
Barmfother . Visitors—Bros . A . Youl R . W . M . 275 , D . Butler R . W . M . 27 , E . Arthur , J . R . Smith Mother Kilwinning , J . Leslie 84 , Earaker Murie P . M ., and several others . Business—Initiation of Messrs . Crawford , Campbell , and Mclver . Bro . Butler requested the Lodge to allow a candidate of his , who -was leaving the country , to take the 2 nd
and 3 rd degrees also with these candidates , which was at or . ee acceded to , and after honorary affiliation had been given to Bros . Butler and Stewart , the Lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree , and the Master passed two brothers as F . C . The Lodge was then raised to the 3 rd degree , and Bro . T . Holkel raised one brother for St . Marks , and one for St . Mungo in his usual careful manner .
Domatic Lodge No . 177 . —The first regular meeting since the vacation was held on Friday , the 8 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Bros . G . Everett , Treadwell S . W ., G . Willing jun . J . W ., J . Smith P . M . P . G . P . Treasurer , Williams Sec , Palmer S . D ., Buscall J . D ., G . Clarke I . G ., and Past Masters F . Kent I . P . M ., Jas . Brett P . G . P ., Taylor , Tims , T . Adams P . G . P ., Walford , W . F .
Smith , Haydon , and Bros . Plummer , Harris , Spink , Crane , Plenderleitli , Richards , Jones , Jennings , Kent , Ralph , Goodfellow , McLean , Anley , Orchard , Herbage , & c . ; nearly 100 brethren were present . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Several brethren who had been initiated and passed their 2 nd degrees in tho Lodge , had taken their third degrees in other Lodges ; as
Master Masons , they would then have had an opportunity of being present at the Installation of II . R . H . The Prince of Wales . Bros . C . L . Everett , Gilbert , and Osborne were passed to the 2 nd degree Messrs . W . Jennings , R . Pierpoint , R . Pinhey , and W . J . Sherlock were initiated into the Order . Bro . T . G . Ell , St . John's Lodgo , No . 1306 , and J . Kent were unanimously elected joining members . Several propositions for ballot at the next meeting were handed in
after which the Lodge was closed . A very excellent banquet was provided by Bro . Clemow , superintended by Bro . Smith , the W . M . presiding with his accustomed ability . The usual toasts wcro given and responded to , and a very agreeable evening was passed . The visitors were Bros . Bntt S . W . 700 , Hudson 315 , R . Turner P . M . 795 , Beckett P . M . 8 G 5 , Sterne 1305 , Lucas 192 , Goldring 1216 , Simner P . D . G . W . ( Burmah ) , Bathard 1287 , Kingston 862 , Walton P . M . 382 , Walls 141 , A Swanborough 1319 , Stone 1298 , and Hawkes S . D . 315 .
Scotia Lodge , No . 178 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , the 13 th of October , at 170 Buchanan-street , Glasgow . Present—Bros . Joseph Singleton R . W . M ., P . Hepburn J . W ., S . Scott Secretary , R . Gardiner S . D . Past Master , Bro . J . Mathison . Business—The case of a widow of one of tho members was considered , and
a sum to relieve her immediate necessities voted from the funds , her case to be also laid before the Provincial Benevolent Fund as well as the Grand Lodge Fund by the Master . The Picnic Committee made their final report on their visit to Campne , which was approved of . The Jjodgo was then opened in the 2 nd degree , when the Master passed two brethren to the Fellow Craft degree in his usual style .
Tyrawley Lodge , No . 217 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Monday , the 11 th October , at Dillon-terrace , Ballina . Present—Bros . P . L . Petrie W . M ., Matthew Scott S . W ., Charles Boyd J . W ., J . R . Dudgeon Secretary , P . Atkinson Treasurer , James Beatty S . D ., P . McDonnell J . D ., George Beatty I . G ., R . Massey
Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . Reid and Gilbert . Visitor—Bro . Anderson , 14 , Galway . Business—Bro . Thos . Boyd was admitted to follow Craft degree . Mr . Geo . Thompson was initiated info E . A . degree . The following were nominated officers f-w 1876 : —Bro . P . M . Scott W . M ., C . Boyd S . AV ., J . R . Dudgeon J . W ., Taylor S . D ., J . Beatty J . D ., and P . McDonnell I . G . A ballot for Mr . Thos . Gilbert was successful .
Star Lodge , No . 219 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , the 11 th October , at 12 Trongatc , Glasgow . Present—Bros . J . Morgan R . W . M ., J . Goldic S . W ., J . Herron J . W ., J . Crawford Secretary , Anderson Treasurer , G . Lawrence S . D ., G . Annin J . G ., P . Pearson Tyler . P . M . Bro . Willson Antion . Business—This
was tho quarterly night set apart for harmony , and the Lodge was honoured by depntations from most of the sister Lodges in the Province , who were received with that cordiality and courtesy that characterise tho brethren of tho sister Craft , and it was a truly harmonious meeting .
Hew Forest Lodge , Wo . 319 . — This Lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , the J ; th of October , at the Masouic Hall , Quaysrreet , Lymington . Preset—Bros . H . Sims W . M ., T . J . D . Rawlins S . W ., J . R , Colston J . W ., II . T . Bath P . M . Sec ., H . Dmnan P . M . Trias ., . J . Hidden S . D ., B . Watson J . D ., J . W . Whitworfch D . C ., W . S . Mursell Steward , H . Masters I . G ., J . Rogers Tyler . P . M . 's Bros . S . S .
Notices Of Meetings,
Pearoe and S . Dore . Vistor , Bro . J . Blazey , No . 1193 . Business—The minutes of the last regular meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . Horton , Maltby , Gringer and Shields , who were unanimously elected by the brethren . The Lodge was then opened in the second degree , when the W . M . asked the test questions preparatory to raising Bros . Taylor and Dawe
which being answered satisfactorily , they were entrusted and retired . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , when Bros . Taylor and Dawe having been re-admitted were raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons . The Lodge was then closed in the third and second degree , when Bros . Lamble , Fellows , Laker and Sawyer wero questioned before being passed , and having proved themselves worthy ,
were entrusted and retired . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , when they were introduced and passed . Tho Lodge was then closed in the second degree , when Messrs . Horton , Maltby and Shields were initiated . A very pleasing incident was the presentation , by Bro . Reginald M . Mackinnon , of a fine photograph of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , wearing the insignia of his office as M . W . G . M ., photographed from life , and elaborately coloured by hand , which was
set in a splendid frame . The gift is to commemorate the royal installation on the 28 th of April 1875 . A vote of thanks to Bro . Mackinnon having been unanimously accorded , the labours were brought to an end , and tho Lodge closed at 6 . 30 p . m . A cold collation was provided by theD . C , Bro . J . W . Whitworth , which gave great satisfaction to the brethren . The usual toasts having been duly honoured , the brethren separated at an early hour .
St . George ' s Lodge , No . 333 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , the 13 th of October , at 213 Buchanan-street , Glasgow . Present—Bros . Alex . Thompson R . W . M ., James Findlay Substitute Master J . McFarlane Deputy Master , James Forsyth S . W ., Robert Anderson J . W ., Archibald Mclntyre Secretary , T . H . Thompson Treasurer . Visitors—Bros . J . T . Scott R . W . M . 419 , J . Bannerman
Deputy M . 73 , R . Grange 3 J and W . B . Fisher 125 . Business—After the minutes of last meeting had been confirmed , applications from the widows of two members were presented ; a sum of money was voted in one case , and a deputation appointed to make enquiries into the other , as this Lodge is always liberal where the applicants are found worthy . The Lodge having been opened in the second degree , the
Substitute Master , Bro . Findlay passed a brother to the F . C . degree . The Master then said as the Grand Lodge Laws provide for the the working of the Mark degree , and the Grand Chapter has fully admitted its right to do so , and the Lodge had decided to act on that decision , he now begged then to accept a pair of Mark stones
he had prepared for them . Bro . McFarlane Deputy Master , ! in the name of the Lodge , received the stones , and thanked the R . W . M ., for his valuable " present . The Lodge was then closed , and Bro . Findlay opened it in the Mark degree , and confirmed that degree on tho office bearers to enable them to work it at the next regular meeting .
Socrates Lodge , No . 373 . —This Lodge held its meeting on Tuesday , the 12 th October , at the George ' s Hotel , Huntingdon . Present—Bros . George Thackray W . M ., W . H . Smith S . W ., R . R . Heeling J . W ., J . Marson Secretary , John Parlett Treasurer , Rev . F . S . Westhook Chaplain , H . Foskey S . D ., W . Jackson J . D ., S . Mills Steward , J . H . Brown I . G ., R . Hearn Tyler and P . M . ' s Bros . B . Allen
I . Ingram , J . Smith and W . Cluff . Visitor—Bro . Henry Smart W . M . of Sondes 996 , East Dereham . Business — To raise Bros . J . Chapman and J . Carpenter . Ballot for as honorary , member Bro . Edward Cox P . P . G . S . W ., Northamptonshire and Hunts , P . M . 360 and 657 and P . Z . 12 , Patron Boys' School , V . Pros . Girls ' School and V . Pros . Royal Benevolent Institution . Bro . Ingram P . M
and Bro . B . Allen P . M ., in proposingand seconding Bro . Cox , spoke in high terms of his conrteons and valuable assistance to this Lod ge at tho Albert Hall Installation , and his valuable assistance to this province at the Masonic Elections , & c . Bro . E . Cox , was unanimous ' y elected honorary member . The Secretary thanked the Lodge on behalf of Bro . Cox for electing him an honorary member , and stated that Bro .
Cox was utilising and adding to our voting power for future elections . Proposed , ^ seconded , and ^ jcarried unanimously that ihe Provincial Lodge be petitioned to grant one hundred guineas to the Girls ' Institution , and one hundred guineas to the Boys' Intitution , in May next . Mr . Arthur George Dilley , aged 21 , auctioneer , was proposed and seconded to be ballotted for at the next Lodge , and if elected , to be initiated .
The Athol Lodge , No . 413 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , the 12 th of October , at 213 Buchanan-street , Glasgow . Present—Bros . Jas . Wallace R . W . M ., Colin McKeuzio S . W ., Burns J . AV ., J . jLentitt Sccretarv , P . Agnew Treasurer , J . Hern ,
S . D ., G . W . Patterson J . D ., J . Gardner Tyler . Visitors—Bros . Duthie 219 , Lerpth 81 , J . Scott 86 . Business—Tho initiation of Mr . J McCalman , which was ably performed by Bro . Wallace and his officers . There being no further business , the Lodge was then closed in peace and harmonv .
St . Vincent Lodge , 553 . —This Lodge met on Thursday , 7 th Oct ., at 162 Kent-road , Glasgow , Bro . R . McDougall R . W . M . in the chair , assisted by Bros . R . P . a . xtmi as S . W ., A . McLean as J . W ., and J . M'Lellan , P . Steven S . D ., J . Comston J . D . Tho Lodgo having been duly opened , Bro . McLean presented the Lodgo with a very handsome jewel box in three compartments . Bro . Paxton as S . W . then presented a ballot oox of a new construction , made of cedar-wood . Tho
Master , in very graceful terms , on behalf of the Lodge , accepted these presents , remarking thoy should take care of their jewels , and prize as jewels those who evinced such care for their wjll-being . While tho cedar-wood box should remind them of those cedars of Lebanon that Solomon employed in the building ojf the temple , and as the cedar-wood was said to keep oil' ninths from the clothing , so ho hoped his box would keep out those figurative moths that might desire to enter the Lodge , as one or two moths might damage the Masonic
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Notices Of Meetings,
meeting of the members of this Lodge was held on Wednesday evening last , 13 th inst ., for the purpose of the installation of Bro . Thomas Rix as W . M . The ceremony was very ably and impressively performed by Bro . Eev . R . N . Sanderson P . M . Past Grand Chaplain of Ipswich , and tho W . M . afterwards appointed and invested his officers as follow : —Bros . Rev . C . J . Martyn S . W ., Rev . E . H .
Crate J . W ., W . P . Lewis I . P . M ., T . Eustace M . O ., T . Williams , S . O ., W . H . Bateman J . O ., Fred . A . Cole Treas ., T . J . Railing Sec , Alfred Welch Reg . of M ., J . Hanly S . D ., E . Hennemeyer J . D ., W . P . Lewis P . M . D . C ., T . W . Naylor I . G ., and C . Gunner Tyler . At the conclnsion of the Lodge business , the brethren adjourned to the festive board , when the usual toasts were honoured , and a most harmonious evening was spent .
St . Mark ' s Lodge , No . 102 . —This Lodgeheldits monthly meeting on Monday , the 11 th October , at their own Hall , 213 Buchananstreet , Glasgow . Present—Bros . James Mitchell R . W . M ., Capt . J . R . Greig Deputy Master , J . McColl Substitute Master , M'Cann S . W ., G . W . Wheeler as J . W ., J . Smith Secretary , J . W . Patterson Treasurer , J . Nicholls , S . D ., J . B . Hardie Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . T . Holkel , J .
Barmfother . Visitors—Bros . A . Youl R . W . M . 275 , D . Butler R . W . M . 27 , E . Arthur , J . R . Smith Mother Kilwinning , J . Leslie 84 , Earaker Murie P . M ., and several others . Business—Initiation of Messrs . Crawford , Campbell , and Mclver . Bro . Butler requested the Lodge to allow a candidate of his , who -was leaving the country , to take the 2 nd
and 3 rd degrees also with these candidates , which was at or . ee acceded to , and after honorary affiliation had been given to Bros . Butler and Stewart , the Lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree , and the Master passed two brothers as F . C . The Lodge was then raised to the 3 rd degree , and Bro . T . Holkel raised one brother for St . Marks , and one for St . Mungo in his usual careful manner .
Domatic Lodge No . 177 . —The first regular meeting since the vacation was held on Friday , the 8 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Bros . G . Everett , Treadwell S . W ., G . Willing jun . J . W ., J . Smith P . M . P . G . P . Treasurer , Williams Sec , Palmer S . D ., Buscall J . D ., G . Clarke I . G ., and Past Masters F . Kent I . P . M ., Jas . Brett P . G . P ., Taylor , Tims , T . Adams P . G . P ., Walford , W . F .
Smith , Haydon , and Bros . Plummer , Harris , Spink , Crane , Plenderleitli , Richards , Jones , Jennings , Kent , Ralph , Goodfellow , McLean , Anley , Orchard , Herbage , & c . ; nearly 100 brethren were present . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Several brethren who had been initiated and passed their 2 nd degrees in tho Lodge , had taken their third degrees in other Lodges ; as
Master Masons , they would then have had an opportunity of being present at the Installation of II . R . H . The Prince of Wales . Bros . C . L . Everett , Gilbert , and Osborne were passed to the 2 nd degree Messrs . W . Jennings , R . Pierpoint , R . Pinhey , and W . J . Sherlock were initiated into the Order . Bro . T . G . Ell , St . John's Lodgo , No . 1306 , and J . Kent were unanimously elected joining members . Several propositions for ballot at the next meeting were handed in
after which the Lodge was closed . A very excellent banquet was provided by Bro . Clemow , superintended by Bro . Smith , the W . M . presiding with his accustomed ability . The usual toasts wcro given and responded to , and a very agreeable evening was passed . The visitors were Bros . Bntt S . W . 700 , Hudson 315 , R . Turner P . M . 795 , Beckett P . M . 8 G 5 , Sterne 1305 , Lucas 192 , Goldring 1216 , Simner P . D . G . W . ( Burmah ) , Bathard 1287 , Kingston 862 , Walton P . M . 382 , Walls 141 , A Swanborough 1319 , Stone 1298 , and Hawkes S . D . 315 .
Scotia Lodge , No . 178 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , the 13 th of October , at 170 Buchanan-street , Glasgow . Present—Bros . Joseph Singleton R . W . M ., P . Hepburn J . W ., S . Scott Secretary , R . Gardiner S . D . Past Master , Bro . J . Mathison . Business—The case of a widow of one of tho members was considered , and
a sum to relieve her immediate necessities voted from the funds , her case to be also laid before the Provincial Benevolent Fund as well as the Grand Lodge Fund by the Master . The Picnic Committee made their final report on their visit to Campne , which was approved of . The Jjodgo was then opened in the 2 nd degree , when the Master passed two brethren to the Fellow Craft degree in his usual style .
Tyrawley Lodge , No . 217 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Monday , the 11 th October , at Dillon-terrace , Ballina . Present—Bros . P . L . Petrie W . M ., Matthew Scott S . W ., Charles Boyd J . W ., J . R . Dudgeon Secretary , P . Atkinson Treasurer , James Beatty S . D ., P . McDonnell J . D ., George Beatty I . G ., R . Massey
Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . Reid and Gilbert . Visitor—Bro . Anderson , 14 , Galway . Business—Bro . Thos . Boyd was admitted to follow Craft degree . Mr . Geo . Thompson was initiated info E . A . degree . The following were nominated officers f-w 1876 : —Bro . P . M . Scott W . M ., C . Boyd S . AV ., J . R . Dudgeon J . W ., Taylor S . D ., J . Beatty J . D ., and P . McDonnell I . G . A ballot for Mr . Thos . Gilbert was successful .
Star Lodge , No . 219 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Monday , the 11 th October , at 12 Trongatc , Glasgow . Present—Bros . J . Morgan R . W . M ., J . Goldic S . W ., J . Herron J . W ., J . Crawford Secretary , Anderson Treasurer , G . Lawrence S . D ., G . Annin J . G ., P . Pearson Tyler . P . M . Bro . Willson Antion . Business—This
was tho quarterly night set apart for harmony , and the Lodge was honoured by depntations from most of the sister Lodges in the Province , who were received with that cordiality and courtesy that characterise tho brethren of tho sister Craft , and it was a truly harmonious meeting .
Hew Forest Lodge , Wo . 319 . — This Lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , the J ; th of October , at the Masouic Hall , Quaysrreet , Lymington . Preset—Bros . H . Sims W . M ., T . J . D . Rawlins S . W ., J . R , Colston J . W ., II . T . Bath P . M . Sec ., H . Dmnan P . M . Trias ., . J . Hidden S . D ., B . Watson J . D ., J . W . Whitworfch D . C ., W . S . Mursell Steward , H . Masters I . G ., J . Rogers Tyler . P . M . 's Bros . S . S .
Notices Of Meetings,
Pearoe and S . Dore . Vistor , Bro . J . Blazey , No . 1193 . Business—The minutes of the last regular meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . Horton , Maltby , Gringer and Shields , who were unanimously elected by the brethren . The Lodge was then opened in the second degree , when the W . M . asked the test questions preparatory to raising Bros . Taylor and Dawe
which being answered satisfactorily , they were entrusted and retired . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , when Bros . Taylor and Dawe having been re-admitted were raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons . The Lodge was then closed in the third and second degree , when Bros . Lamble , Fellows , Laker and Sawyer wero questioned before being passed , and having proved themselves worthy ,
were entrusted and retired . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , when they were introduced and passed . Tho Lodge was then closed in the second degree , when Messrs . Horton , Maltby and Shields were initiated . A very pleasing incident was the presentation , by Bro . Reginald M . Mackinnon , of a fine photograph of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , wearing the insignia of his office as M . W . G . M ., photographed from life , and elaborately coloured by hand , which was
set in a splendid frame . The gift is to commemorate the royal installation on the 28 th of April 1875 . A vote of thanks to Bro . Mackinnon having been unanimously accorded , the labours were brought to an end , and tho Lodge closed at 6 . 30 p . m . A cold collation was provided by theD . C , Bro . J . W . Whitworth , which gave great satisfaction to the brethren . The usual toasts having been duly honoured , the brethren separated at an early hour .
St . George ' s Lodge , No . 333 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , the 13 th of October , at 213 Buchanan-street , Glasgow . Present—Bros . Alex . Thompson R . W . M ., James Findlay Substitute Master J . McFarlane Deputy Master , James Forsyth S . W ., Robert Anderson J . W ., Archibald Mclntyre Secretary , T . H . Thompson Treasurer . Visitors—Bros . J . T . Scott R . W . M . 419 , J . Bannerman
Deputy M . 73 , R . Grange 3 J and W . B . Fisher 125 . Business—After the minutes of last meeting had been confirmed , applications from the widows of two members were presented ; a sum of money was voted in one case , and a deputation appointed to make enquiries into the other , as this Lodge is always liberal where the applicants are found worthy . The Lodge having been opened in the second degree , the
Substitute Master , Bro . Findlay passed a brother to the F . C . degree . The Master then said as the Grand Lodge Laws provide for the the working of the Mark degree , and the Grand Chapter has fully admitted its right to do so , and the Lodge had decided to act on that decision , he now begged then to accept a pair of Mark stones
he had prepared for them . Bro . McFarlane Deputy Master , ! in the name of the Lodge , received the stones , and thanked the R . W . M ., for his valuable " present . The Lodge was then closed , and Bro . Findlay opened it in the Mark degree , and confirmed that degree on tho office bearers to enable them to work it at the next regular meeting .
Socrates Lodge , No . 373 . —This Lodge held its meeting on Tuesday , the 12 th October , at the George ' s Hotel , Huntingdon . Present—Bros . George Thackray W . M ., W . H . Smith S . W ., R . R . Heeling J . W ., J . Marson Secretary , John Parlett Treasurer , Rev . F . S . Westhook Chaplain , H . Foskey S . D ., W . Jackson J . D ., S . Mills Steward , J . H . Brown I . G ., R . Hearn Tyler and P . M . ' s Bros . B . Allen
I . Ingram , J . Smith and W . Cluff . Visitor—Bro . Henry Smart W . M . of Sondes 996 , East Dereham . Business — To raise Bros . J . Chapman and J . Carpenter . Ballot for as honorary , member Bro . Edward Cox P . P . G . S . W ., Northamptonshire and Hunts , P . M . 360 and 657 and P . Z . 12 , Patron Boys' School , V . Pros . Girls ' School and V . Pros . Royal Benevolent Institution . Bro . Ingram P . M
and Bro . B . Allen P . M ., in proposingand seconding Bro . Cox , spoke in high terms of his conrteons and valuable assistance to this Lod ge at tho Albert Hall Installation , and his valuable assistance to this province at the Masonic Elections , & c . Bro . E . Cox , was unanimous ' y elected honorary member . The Secretary thanked the Lodge on behalf of Bro . Cox for electing him an honorary member , and stated that Bro .
Cox was utilising and adding to our voting power for future elections . Proposed , ^ seconded , and ^ jcarried unanimously that ihe Provincial Lodge be petitioned to grant one hundred guineas to the Girls ' Institution , and one hundred guineas to the Boys' Intitution , in May next . Mr . Arthur George Dilley , aged 21 , auctioneer , was proposed and seconded to be ballotted for at the next Lodge , and if elected , to be initiated .
The Athol Lodge , No . 413 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , the 12 th of October , at 213 Buchanan-street , Glasgow . Present—Bros . Jas . Wallace R . W . M ., Colin McKeuzio S . W ., Burns J . AV ., J . jLentitt Sccretarv , P . Agnew Treasurer , J . Hern ,
S . D ., G . W . Patterson J . D ., J . Gardner Tyler . Visitors—Bros . Duthie 219 , Lerpth 81 , J . Scott 86 . Business—Tho initiation of Mr . J McCalman , which was ably performed by Bro . Wallace and his officers . There being no further business , the Lodge was then closed in peace and harmonv .
St . Vincent Lodge , 553 . —This Lodge met on Thursday , 7 th Oct ., at 162 Kent-road , Glasgow , Bro . R . McDougall R . W . M . in the chair , assisted by Bros . R . P . a . xtmi as S . W ., A . McLean as J . W ., and J . M'Lellan , P . Steven S . D ., J . Comston J . D . Tho Lodgo having been duly opened , Bro . McLean presented the Lodgo with a very handsome jewel box in three compartments . Bro . Paxton as S . W . then presented a ballot oox of a new construction , made of cedar-wood . Tho
Master , in very graceful terms , on behalf of the Lodge , accepted these presents , remarking thoy should take care of their jewels , and prize as jewels those who evinced such care for their wjll-being . While tho cedar-wood box should remind them of those cedars of Lebanon that Solomon employed in the building ojf the temple , and as the cedar-wood was said to keep oil' ninths from the clothing , so ho hoped his box would keep out those figurative moths that might desire to enter the Lodge , as one or two moths might damage the Masonic