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Glasgow Masonics.
GLASGOW MASONICS .
( To the Editor of the FUEE MASONS' QUARTERLY MAGAZINE , AND REVIEW . ) DEAR Sin , —• Since my last communication , a few events have occurred here to enliven our Masonic annals ; and although , perhaps , possessing more of a local than a general interest , yet , as tbe relations of" Freemasonry arc most intimate as well as universal , they may not be altogether uninteresting to the Craft generallyaud cannot fail to
, possess peculiar attractions to those , from whose eyes the scales of neutral blindness first fell within this province , who are now scattered over the surface of this busy mammon-hunting- world , and who will peruse with affectionate interest in your wide-spread Magazine and Review , whatever recalls the memory of that important era of their existence . The Provincial Grand Lodge continues to hold its Quarterl y
Meetings as usual , and to exercise a salutary surveillance over the interests of the Craft ; and , although some important professional duties have for a short time interrupted the regular visitations of the very worthy Substitute P . G . M ., Dr . Aruott , upon whom that duty has
hitherto devolved , ive regard with much satisfaction , the prospect of their resumption in the course of a few weeks . I am happy to perceive a breathing on tbe somewhat dry bones of that ancient and highly respectable lodg-e , the Glasgow Kilwinning , No . 4 , whose place on the Grand Roll was , and is , at present , in considerable jeopardy , and that symptoms of life and vigour have again begun to manifest themselves , ivhich we hope aud trust will go on increasing-.
A general meeting was held in tht \ ir elegant , though rather confined room , on the anniversary of our National Bard , and a staff of officebearers elected , respectable from their stations and talent ; and nothingis now wanting but a little sustained zeal and spirit to re-elevate that lodge to the high and influential position it has been accustomed to occupy , from which , through the concurrence of certain unfortunate circumstances alluded to in a former paperit had declined .
, By way of a start , and in hopes of replenishing their more than exhausted coffers , they advertised a " Masonic Ball" for Feb . 28 , under the patronage of Sheriff Alison , Prov . G . M . and the other office- , bearers of the Provincial Grand Lodge . The experiment is a new one here ; ive hope it will prove successful and accomplish the objects intended .
The question of place on the Roil of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , for the very ancient Lodge , Glasgow Freemen St . John , " has noiv been before the Grand Committee for several months . Alter a full and somewhat stormy debate at the last Grand Quarterl y Communication , it was again remitted to the Committee ; and we entertain sanguine hopes , that a place satisfactory to all parties , though perhaps requiring- a little reasonable and brotherly concession on both sideswill ultimatelbe
, y found for it . There is sufficient precedent to serve for guidance , and not the slightest danger of its ever being abused , as there is not another lodge iu Scotland which could establish equal claims . Professor Ay ton n contends that their Royal Charter contains internal ciidence of a less dcgi \ c of antiquity than it lays claim to . The
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Glasgow Masonics.
GLASGOW MASONICS .
( To the Editor of the FUEE MASONS' QUARTERLY MAGAZINE , AND REVIEW . ) DEAR Sin , —• Since my last communication , a few events have occurred here to enliven our Masonic annals ; and although , perhaps , possessing more of a local than a general interest , yet , as tbe relations of" Freemasonry arc most intimate as well as universal , they may not be altogether uninteresting to the Craft generallyaud cannot fail to
, possess peculiar attractions to those , from whose eyes the scales of neutral blindness first fell within this province , who are now scattered over the surface of this busy mammon-hunting- world , and who will peruse with affectionate interest in your wide-spread Magazine and Review , whatever recalls the memory of that important era of their existence . The Provincial Grand Lodge continues to hold its Quarterl y
Meetings as usual , and to exercise a salutary surveillance over the interests of the Craft ; and , although some important professional duties have for a short time interrupted the regular visitations of the very worthy Substitute P . G . M ., Dr . Aruott , upon whom that duty has
hitherto devolved , ive regard with much satisfaction , the prospect of their resumption in the course of a few weeks . I am happy to perceive a breathing on tbe somewhat dry bones of that ancient and highly respectable lodg-e , the Glasgow Kilwinning , No . 4 , whose place on the Grand Roll was , and is , at present , in considerable jeopardy , and that symptoms of life and vigour have again begun to manifest themselves , ivhich we hope aud trust will go on increasing-.
A general meeting was held in tht \ ir elegant , though rather confined room , on the anniversary of our National Bard , and a staff of officebearers elected , respectable from their stations and talent ; and nothingis now wanting but a little sustained zeal and spirit to re-elevate that lodge to the high and influential position it has been accustomed to occupy , from which , through the concurrence of certain unfortunate circumstances alluded to in a former paperit had declined .
, By way of a start , and in hopes of replenishing their more than exhausted coffers , they advertised a " Masonic Ball" for Feb . 28 , under the patronage of Sheriff Alison , Prov . G . M . and the other office- , bearers of the Provincial Grand Lodge . The experiment is a new one here ; ive hope it will prove successful and accomplish the objects intended .
The question of place on the Roil of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , for the very ancient Lodge , Glasgow Freemen St . John , " has noiv been before the Grand Committee for several months . Alter a full and somewhat stormy debate at the last Grand Quarterl y Communication , it was again remitted to the Committee ; and we entertain sanguine hopes , that a place satisfactory to all parties , though perhaps requiring- a little reasonable and brotherly concession on both sideswill ultimatelbe
, y found for it . There is sufficient precedent to serve for guidance , and not the slightest danger of its ever being abused , as there is not another lodge iu Scotland which could establish equal claims . Professor Ay ton n contends that their Royal Charter contains internal ciidence of a less dcgi \ c of antiquity than it lays claim to . The