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regard to the Benevolent Fund alone , it was very hard work , ami they deserved the heartiest thanks of all thc brethren for the time and labour they expended in the performance of their gratuitous duties . They had among them to-night , those who were office-bearers in the Provincial Grand Lodge , and who for years had given their kindest and best consideration to the duties thereof , ' and he
begged to couple with thc toast the name of Bro . James Gillies , P . G . S . D . In acknowledg ing the compliment , Bro . Gillies had to endorse thc statement of tlie chairman to the effect that the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow was second to none on thc roll of thc Grand Lodge of Scotland . It was doing an amount of duty which the world did not know of . They had the widow and the orphan coming
almost daily before them , and they never scrupled to launch out for their relief , while on the other hand , it behoved them to be careful about doubtful cases . To such applicants they applied thc work test , and if they declined that , they had nothing to do with them . He was glad to state that at present they had £ 300 to their credit , at 5 per cent ., besides a floating capital to help needy and
deserving brethren In their distress . The toast of "Past Masters and Office-Bearers of Lodge 103 " was proposed by Bro . A . Bain , P . M . He could assure them that the Past Masters of Union and Crywn had done the best they could to make the lodge respected in the province and to bring it to a point of moral excellence , which it would be the duty of the new Master and his office-bearers to keep
it up to . The toast was coupled with the name of tlie chairman , who , in replying , observed that Bro . Bain had shown what Lodge Unicn and Crown had been and what they must keep it to , and , if possible , surpass . As he ( the chairman ) had mentioned in open lodge after the election , he saw the weakness of his own position to maintain ihe lodge in its present state of excellence , unless with
the full concurrence and full co-operation of every officebearer and every member . He wanted therefore their thorough assistance and hearty support , and nothing should be wanting on his part to maintain the dignity , honour , and respectability of Lodge Union and Crown . In proposing the toast of " Lodge Union and Crown , " Bro . Gillies gave some interesting reminiscences of its history
during a period of over twenty years that he had been connected with it . It had its changes , and at one time he even left it for a while unsatisfied . He had now , however , lived to see it in a position to vie with any lodge in the province in respect to their good order and harmony generally ; not a jarring word could be heard at their largest meetings . Thc toast was coupled with thc name of
Bro . George Muir , and by him acknowledged . An unusually pleasant evening wns brought to a close at a timely hour by thc singing of " Auld Lang Syne . " lt may be mentioned that mine host ( Bro . M . VVileman ) served a most substantial supper in his usual fine style . PARTICK . —Lodge St . Mary ( No . 117 ) . —The meeting [ of this lodge on thc 1 *; th ult . was largely
attended by the members , who displayed a lively interest in all that took place . Among the many present were Bros . VV . Wylie , R . W . M . ; It . Granger , P . M . ; Brunton , P . M . ; Alex . Campbell , P . M . ; D . Peacock , S . W . ; A . Agnew , J . W . ; j . M . Wylie , Treas . ; Albert Lawrence , Sec . ; J . Bain , S . M ., * Sc . Bro . Wylie , R . W . M ., took his place , and opened the lodge . The Secrclaiy was called upon ( 0
read the minutes of last regular meeting . The minutes embraced an abstractor the annual balance , which was very favourable . Minutes relating to several emergency meetings were also read , all of which were agreed to and passed . A long and animated conversation took place in reference to the consecration of their new hall , which was now ready . It appeared that the P . G . Secretary had been
requested to get arrangements made and fix a day for that purpose , but owing to thc P . G . Master , W . M . Neilson , being out of town , and the D . P . G . M . having resigned , no conclusion could be come to , but Bio . Mc I ' aggart , P . G . Secretary , had explained that after Bro . Neilson , P . G . M ., had been communicated with , and should he not be able to come himself , Bro . J . Baird , P . G . S . W ., would no doubt
consent to perform the ceremony , ami notice accordingly would be sent to the R . W . M . of the lodge . It was unanimously resolved that , as thc new hall w-s all ready to walk into , thc next regular meeting in January would take place there . lt was also agreed that a supuer should take place in the new hall to celebrate St . John'sday , on the 27 th ult . ' 1 he initiation of Mr . Allan
McKay was then proceeded with , Bro . Brunton , P . M ., performing thc ceremony . A veto of thanks was then proposed to Bro . Latto for his ready and uniform kindness and attention to them since they became his tenants , the same to be recorded on the minutes , and . 1 copy transmitted to Bro . Latto , which was agreed to . There being no more business before thc lodge , and the night being " young , " it
was agreed to go into harmony for a while , which was carried out under the watchful care ofthe J . W . The usual toasts being rapidly gone through , great merriment was caused by an amusing recitation , by Bro . Bain . After several other toasts and songs , the toast of "Thc Press" was given from the chair , coupled with the name of Bro . G . B .
Adams ( Freemason" ) , who very briefly replied , but pointed out very forcibly that it was very pleasant to hear them all admiring the "Freemason , " "Masonic Magazine , " and other works , but exceedingly disheartening to reflect on the meagre support they afforded it , but he trusted this would not long be the case . The lodge was then recalled to labour , and closed in due form .
PAISLEY . —Lodge St . Mirren ( No . 129 ) . —7 he annual meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , 20 th ult ., in their hall , No . 5 , Moss-street , Paisley . The business included the election of office-bearers for the ensuing year . Bro . II . S . Edmonds , R . W . M ., presided , supporttd by Bros . Gemmell , S . W . ; and Fisher , J . W . The following brethren were duly elected as follows : —Bros . II . S . Edmonds , R . W . M . ; T . Bustard , D . M . ; VV . Gemmell , S . W . ; George Fisher , J . W . ; Peter Blair , Treasurer ;
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Alexander Macpherson , Secretary ; Rev . W . Fowler Mills , Chaplain ; Robert McLeod , jun ., S . D . ; H . Hutton , J . D . ; Robert Sharp , Architect ; William Scott , Jeweller ; J . Barnett , S . S . B . ; A . Moffat , J . S . B . ; Alexander Morrison , S . S . ; W . Hodgart , J . S . ; James Spcnce , Dir . of Music ; J . Goold , Clothier ; VV . Craig , I . G . ; and W . Alexander , Tyler . From the annual financial statement it appeared that thc
income had been £ 92 is . 3 d ., and the expenditure £ 02 12 s . 7 ;! . The income had been chiefly derived from membership subscriptions , and the expenditure had this year been increased by some extraordinary items . On the motion of Bro . Wallace , it was agreed that , on and after December 27 th , the fees for initiation be advanced from £ 2 6 s . 6 d ., to £ 3 3 s . Among the visiting brethren were
Bros . George Glen , R . W . M . Prince of Wales , Renfrew , 426 ; and William Sim , P . M . 426 . After going through a good deal of other business , the lodge was closed in due f Till . GLASGOW . —Lodge Star ( No . 219 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , 12 , Trongate , on Monday , the 13 II 1 ult ., Bro . John Morgan ,
R . W . M ., m the chair , supported by Bros . Janies Horn , S . W ., and David Mearns , J . W . There were also present Bros . Jasper Martin , D . M . ; B . Black , Treas . ; F . Dow , Sec . ; and others . Among the visitors present there were Bros . D . Reid , R . W . M . Lodge St . Andrew , 465 ; Robert Jack , R . W . M . Shcttleston , 128 ; J . Fraser , P . M . Lodge Thistle , 87 ; G . McLeod , P . M . Lodge Shcttleston , 128
Wm . H . Bickerton ( " Freemason ' 1 ; and , as usual , a large attendance of members and visitors . The lodge having been duly opened by Bro . Morgan and thc minutes confirmed , the following gentlemen , who were unanimously accepted , were obligated and initiated as E . A . Freemasons , viz .: —Messrs . Martin McLymont ; John Mc-Murray , S . McFarland , the ceremony being performed by the
It . W . M ., Bro . John Morgan . The lodge being opened in the Second Degree , Bros . G . Forest and G . VVcscolt were passed to this degree , also two members of Lodge St . Andrew , 4 65 , Bvo . Morgan , R . W . M ., again officiating . Daring the evening-, balance sheets showing the receipts and expenditure cf the lodge for the past year were laid upon the table for the inspection of the brethren present , every one
expressing themselves highly pleased with the present prosperous condition of the lodge , and we are glad to be able to say , under the careful management of Bro . Morgan , there is no doubt of Lodge Star still prospering . Bro . G . McLeod , P . M . Lodge 12 S ; and Bro . W . H . Bickerton ( " Freemason "' , were honorarily affiliated into Lodge Star by Bro . Morgan .
GLASGOW . —Lodge Caledonian Rail-way ( No . 354 ) . —This lodge met in the Masonic Hall , 30 , Hopestreet , on Wednesday , the 15 th ult , being their regular meeting , Bro . James Shaw , R . W . M ., presiding , supported by Bros . A . B . Ferguson , S . W . ; John Harley , J . W . ; and the other office-bearers . The lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes confirmed , Mr . Julius
Wyergang , was unanimously ; accepted , obligated , and initiated as an E . A . Freemason , thc ceremony being performed b y the R . W . M ., Bro . James Shaw . GLASGOW . —Lodge Commercial ( N ' o . 3 60 ) . —The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held in their hall , 30 , Hope-street , Glasgow , on Friday , the 17 th ult . Present : Bros . John Monro . R . W . M .,
presiding ; J . M . Ollivcr , S . W . ; T . Graham , J . W .: John Smith , Secretary ; G . Scott , Treasurer ; William Finlay , S . M . ; William Kciller S . D . ; H . Reid , J . D .: Hugh Jamieson , I . G . ; James McCosh , D . C ; It . Brodie , Director of Music ; A . Sloane , B . B . ; Janies Minnoch , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . | ames Shaw , R . W . M . Lodge 354 ; James Booth , It ! W . M .
Lodge 87 ; Dr . Humphreys , M . E . Z . 6 y . On the lodge being opened the minutes were read and adopted . Messrs . William Mann , Andrew I larvey , and David Junes , who werc ' unanimously accepted by the lodge , were then obligated and initiated as E . A . Freemasons , Br 1 . J . M . Ollivcr and Bro . James Shaw performing the ceremony most impressively and carefully . Bros , the Hcv . D . McCorquodalc
and Julius VVeycrgang were passed to the Degree of F . C , Bio . John Monro , R . W . M ., officiating- in his usual efficient and impressive manner . Tlie lodge met ou Monday , the 27 th ult ., to celebrate the Festival of St . John . GLASGOW . —Lodge Clyde ( No . 4 o 8 ) Jheld their bi-monthly meeting on the 17 th ult . The R . W . M ., Bro .
Harper , presided , supported by Bros . Bisland , S . W . ; Williamson , J . W . ; J , VV . Mclnncs , S . M . ; Anderson , Treas . ; J . Stewart Duncan Downie , P . M . ; R . Prout , R . W . M . No . 4 , tec . The meeting was well attended by thc members of the lodge . A request was read from the R . W . M . of No . 4 , asking thc favour of conferring the First Degree upon two candidates for them , their names heing Messrs . Thos .
Beal ( ship steward ) and John Douglas ( ship steward ) . This was agreed to , and the R . W . M . conferred the E . A . Degree upon them . A similar request was made by the R . W . M . of St . Mark ' s , No . 102 , for thc F . C . Degree , which was also complied with . The lodge being pas-sed to the Square Degree , Bros . J . E . Hays and A . McKenzie Cameron ( for St . Mark ' s ) , and Bro . * Baxter' ( for the Clyde ) , were
admitted to this , Bro . Wheeler officiating . The lodge was then raised to the Sublime Degree , and Bro . Baxter was made a M . M ., Bro , Wheeler again officiating . GLASGOW .- —Lodge Athole ( No . 413 ) . —Thc regular meeting of this lodge was held in St . Mark's Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Tuesday , 14 th ult ., Bro . John Wallace , R . W . M ., presiding , supported by the Wardens and the other office-bearers . The lodge was
opened and the minutes confirmed . The ballot was then taken on behalf of Mr . John McLachland , and having been unanimously approved of , this gentleman was duly and impressively initiated into the mysteries of thc Craft by Bro . Wallace , R . W . M . The business of the evening was then proceeded with—the election of office-bearers for the ensuing year , which resulted in the brethren being elected that were nominated at the previous meeting . The
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office of S . D . being contested , Bro . G . Robertson was duly elected to that office . Bro . John Miller , P . M ., then installed the brethren' into their offices in a most efficient manner . On Bro . James Louttit , the newly-installed Master of the lodge , taking his seat on the dais , the lodge was called to refreshment .
GLASGOW . —Lodge Glasgow ( No . 441 ) met in their hall , 22 , Struthers-street , on the 14 th ult . Bro . Hugh Tulloch , R . W . M ., took thc chair , supported by nearly all his office-bearers , and a very large number of members of the lodge . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Two gentlemen having been proposed at last meeting for initiation , viz ., Messrs .
William Alexander and Robert Paton , they were prepared and received the First Degree from the R . W . M . The election of office-bearers for the ensuing year was proceeded with . There being only two offices contested , the election was got through rapidly and quietly . The following comprises the list : —R . W . M ., Bro . W < ods ; D . M ., Jackson ; S . M ., Sloan ; S . W ., Mclnney ; T . W ., Ncaglc ; Secretary ,
Goldic ; Trcasurrr , Martin ; S . D ., Seivwright ; Chaplain , Caldwell ; B . B ., Cunningham ; Std . Bearer , Waters ; Jeweller . Lawson ; Architect , Mcllirdy ; S . S ., Malcolm ; J . S ., French ; P . S . S ., Murray ; I . G ., VV . Murray ; Tyler , Price . The installation was then gone on with , Bro . Tulloch gracefully performing that ceiemony . GLASGOW . —Lodge St . Andrew ( No . 465 ) - —
The regular meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , Garngad-rcad , on the 16 th ult ., at 7 . 30 . The meeting was an exceedingly large oue , all thc office-bearers being present with the exception of the S D . A considerable number of visiting 1 retl . ren were also present , including Bros . J . Booth , R . W . M . 8 7 ; J . Morgan , R . W . M . 219 ; G . W . Wheeler , G . B . Adams ( " Freemason " ) , and ethers .
Bro . D . ltei ' . l , I . P . M ., took the chair , and opened the lodge , when ' the Secretary was called upon to read the minutes of the previous meeting , which were confirmed . The annual report was then taken up and discussed . * Bro . Annand went over the balance sheet , which was in the hands of the brethren , criticising at considerable length various items , with a view to have them further explained , after
which he moved the adoption of the report . Bro . Clark seconded this , and it was agreed to . The acting R . W . M . then resigned thc chair to Bro . Morgan , R . W . M . 219 , who installed the office-bearers while the R . W . M . was receiving the Installed Master ' s Degree in another room . The following compose the office-bearers for the ensuing year , viz .: —D . Gilchrist , R . W . M . ; D . Reid , I . P . M . ; Jas .
Clark , D . M . ; J . McLeish , S . M . ; G . B . Davidson , 6 . W . ; Wm . Chalmers , J . W . ; Robt . Donaldson , Treas . ; VV . Campbell , Sec . ; C . Gibb , S . D . ; D . Anderson , J . D . ; thc Rev . W . E . Bvaidshaw , Chaplain ; Daniel McMastcr , B . B . ; Wm . Caldcrwood , Architeet ; 11 . Maxwell , Jeweller ; Alex . Clelland , S . S . ; J . Morri .- - oii , J . S . ; P . Douglas , I . G . ; Peter Johnston , Tyler , Bro . Morgan , though suffering
from a seicie cold , went fully into the details of the installation ceiemony , after which he delivered a most excellent address to the installed brethren , explaining in a clear manner the nature of the duties they had undertaken in support of their R . W . M . and Masonry in general . The R . W . M . then entered the lodge , along with thc Installing Masters . Bro . Morgan invested him with the jewel and
clothing belonging to his oflice , nnd placed him in the chair , and also invested Bro . Reid , I . P . M ., with the jewel ot his oflicc . The office-bearers and brethren were formally introduced to their new R . W . M . A vote of thanks to Bro . Morgan and the Past Masters pesent for their services that night brought the business to a close , and the lodge was called to harmony . After toast , song , and sentiment
had passed round , the toast of " 1 ' i . c Masonic Press " was given , coupled with Bros . Wheeler and G . B . Adams ( " Freemason " ) . Bro . Wheeler replied at some length , Bro . Adams briefly acknowledging the compliment . He urged upon them to give greater support to the Masonic press . HELENSBURGH—Lodge St . George ( No .
503 ) . —The installation of office-bearers of this lodge took place in the Oddfellows' 1 Iall , on Thursday evening , thc 16 th ult . Deputations were present from Lodge Dumbarton , Kilwinning , No . 18 , headed by the R . W . M ., Bro , William Barr ; and Lodge St . John ' s , Greenock , No . 175 , headed by the R . W . M ., Bro . McMastcr . The ceremony
of installation was performed by Bro . McMastcr , R . W . M . 175 . After a service of cake and wine had been served , the brethren proceeded to the Queen ' s Hotel , where an excellent supper had been piovided , Bro . Marsland , the immediate Past Master , in thc chair . A very enjoyable evening was spent . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and heartily responded to .
Reports of the following * - Scotch Lodges stand over : — Neptune Kilwinning , 442 ; Govandale , 437 ; Clydesdale , 55 6 ; Union , 332 ; Thistle , 87 .
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ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The annual Christmas and New Year ' s entertainment to the aged inmates of the Asylum at Croydon will be given on Wednesday next . Thc usual Christmas fare will be provided , and the company will sit down to elinner about two o ' clock . In the evening , after tea , there will be several
amusements provided , among which , it is hoped , will be some prestidigitorial wonders of an eminent professor . Every year these entertainments have been very successful , and it is a pleasing reflection to those who inaugurated them that they arc highly prized by those annuitants who are provided with a comfortable home in the Asylum .
By the earnest advocacy of Bro . James Terry , the Secretary ofthe Institution , and several brethren , members of the Committee , who takea deep interest in the welfare and progress of the Institution , numerous lodges , chapters , and individuals have contributed to a list which has been opened to defray thc expenses of the evening . We shall give a full account of the proceedings in our next issue .
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regard to the Benevolent Fund alone , it was very hard work , ami they deserved the heartiest thanks of all thc brethren for the time and labour they expended in the performance of their gratuitous duties . They had among them to-night , those who were office-bearers in the Provincial Grand Lodge , and who for years had given their kindest and best consideration to the duties thereof , ' and he
begged to couple with thc toast the name of Bro . James Gillies , P . G . S . D . In acknowledg ing the compliment , Bro . Gillies had to endorse thc statement of tlie chairman to the effect that the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow was second to none on thc roll of thc Grand Lodge of Scotland . It was doing an amount of duty which the world did not know of . They had the widow and the orphan coming
almost daily before them , and they never scrupled to launch out for their relief , while on the other hand , it behoved them to be careful about doubtful cases . To such applicants they applied thc work test , and if they declined that , they had nothing to do with them . He was glad to state that at present they had £ 300 to their credit , at 5 per cent ., besides a floating capital to help needy and
deserving brethren In their distress . The toast of "Past Masters and Office-Bearers of Lodge 103 " was proposed by Bro . A . Bain , P . M . He could assure them that the Past Masters of Union and Crywn had done the best they could to make the lodge respected in the province and to bring it to a point of moral excellence , which it would be the duty of the new Master and his office-bearers to keep
it up to . The toast was coupled with the name of tlie chairman , who , in replying , observed that Bro . Bain had shown what Lodge Unicn and Crown had been and what they must keep it to , and , if possible , surpass . As he ( the chairman ) had mentioned in open lodge after the election , he saw the weakness of his own position to maintain ihe lodge in its present state of excellence , unless with
the full concurrence and full co-operation of every officebearer and every member . He wanted therefore their thorough assistance and hearty support , and nothing should be wanting on his part to maintain the dignity , honour , and respectability of Lodge Union and Crown . In proposing the toast of " Lodge Union and Crown , " Bro . Gillies gave some interesting reminiscences of its history
during a period of over twenty years that he had been connected with it . It had its changes , and at one time he even left it for a while unsatisfied . He had now , however , lived to see it in a position to vie with any lodge in the province in respect to their good order and harmony generally ; not a jarring word could be heard at their largest meetings . Thc toast was coupled with thc name of
Bro . George Muir , and by him acknowledged . An unusually pleasant evening wns brought to a close at a timely hour by thc singing of " Auld Lang Syne . " lt may be mentioned that mine host ( Bro . M . VVileman ) served a most substantial supper in his usual fine style . PARTICK . —Lodge St . Mary ( No . 117 ) . —The meeting [ of this lodge on thc 1 *; th ult . was largely
attended by the members , who displayed a lively interest in all that took place . Among the many present were Bros . VV . Wylie , R . W . M . ; It . Granger , P . M . ; Brunton , P . M . ; Alex . Campbell , P . M . ; D . Peacock , S . W . ; A . Agnew , J . W . ; j . M . Wylie , Treas . ; Albert Lawrence , Sec . ; J . Bain , S . M ., * Sc . Bro . Wylie , R . W . M ., took his place , and opened the lodge . The Secrclaiy was called upon ( 0
read the minutes of last regular meeting . The minutes embraced an abstractor the annual balance , which was very favourable . Minutes relating to several emergency meetings were also read , all of which were agreed to and passed . A long and animated conversation took place in reference to the consecration of their new hall , which was now ready . It appeared that the P . G . Secretary had been
requested to get arrangements made and fix a day for that purpose , but owing to thc P . G . Master , W . M . Neilson , being out of town , and the D . P . G . M . having resigned , no conclusion could be come to , but Bio . Mc I ' aggart , P . G . Secretary , had explained that after Bro . Neilson , P . G . M ., had been communicated with , and should he not be able to come himself , Bro . J . Baird , P . G . S . W ., would no doubt
consent to perform the ceremony , ami notice accordingly would be sent to the R . W . M . of the lodge . It was unanimously resolved that , as thc new hall w-s all ready to walk into , thc next regular meeting in January would take place there . lt was also agreed that a supuer should take place in the new hall to celebrate St . John'sday , on the 27 th ult . ' 1 he initiation of Mr . Allan
McKay was then proceeded with , Bro . Brunton , P . M ., performing thc ceremony . A veto of thanks was then proposed to Bro . Latto for his ready and uniform kindness and attention to them since they became his tenants , the same to be recorded on the minutes , and . 1 copy transmitted to Bro . Latto , which was agreed to . There being no more business before thc lodge , and the night being " young , " it
was agreed to go into harmony for a while , which was carried out under the watchful care ofthe J . W . The usual toasts being rapidly gone through , great merriment was caused by an amusing recitation , by Bro . Bain . After several other toasts and songs , the toast of "Thc Press" was given from the chair , coupled with the name of Bro . G . B .
Adams ( Freemason" ) , who very briefly replied , but pointed out very forcibly that it was very pleasant to hear them all admiring the "Freemason , " "Masonic Magazine , " and other works , but exceedingly disheartening to reflect on the meagre support they afforded it , but he trusted this would not long be the case . The lodge was then recalled to labour , and closed in due form .
PAISLEY . —Lodge St . Mirren ( No . 129 ) . —7 he annual meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , 20 th ult ., in their hall , No . 5 , Moss-street , Paisley . The business included the election of office-bearers for the ensuing year . Bro . II . S . Edmonds , R . W . M ., presided , supporttd by Bros . Gemmell , S . W . ; and Fisher , J . W . The following brethren were duly elected as follows : —Bros . II . S . Edmonds , R . W . M . ; T . Bustard , D . M . ; VV . Gemmell , S . W . ; George Fisher , J . W . ; Peter Blair , Treasurer ;
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Alexander Macpherson , Secretary ; Rev . W . Fowler Mills , Chaplain ; Robert McLeod , jun ., S . D . ; H . Hutton , J . D . ; Robert Sharp , Architect ; William Scott , Jeweller ; J . Barnett , S . S . B . ; A . Moffat , J . S . B . ; Alexander Morrison , S . S . ; W . Hodgart , J . S . ; James Spcnce , Dir . of Music ; J . Goold , Clothier ; VV . Craig , I . G . ; and W . Alexander , Tyler . From the annual financial statement it appeared that thc
income had been £ 92 is . 3 d ., and the expenditure £ 02 12 s . 7 ;! . The income had been chiefly derived from membership subscriptions , and the expenditure had this year been increased by some extraordinary items . On the motion of Bro . Wallace , it was agreed that , on and after December 27 th , the fees for initiation be advanced from £ 2 6 s . 6 d ., to £ 3 3 s . Among the visiting brethren were
Bros . George Glen , R . W . M . Prince of Wales , Renfrew , 426 ; and William Sim , P . M . 426 . After going through a good deal of other business , the lodge was closed in due f Till . GLASGOW . —Lodge Star ( No . 219 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , 12 , Trongate , on Monday , the 13 II 1 ult ., Bro . John Morgan ,
R . W . M ., m the chair , supported by Bros . Janies Horn , S . W ., and David Mearns , J . W . There were also present Bros . Jasper Martin , D . M . ; B . Black , Treas . ; F . Dow , Sec . ; and others . Among the visitors present there were Bros . D . Reid , R . W . M . Lodge St . Andrew , 465 ; Robert Jack , R . W . M . Shcttleston , 128 ; J . Fraser , P . M . Lodge Thistle , 87 ; G . McLeod , P . M . Lodge Shcttleston , 128
Wm . H . Bickerton ( " Freemason ' 1 ; and , as usual , a large attendance of members and visitors . The lodge having been duly opened by Bro . Morgan and thc minutes confirmed , the following gentlemen , who were unanimously accepted , were obligated and initiated as E . A . Freemasons , viz .: —Messrs . Martin McLymont ; John Mc-Murray , S . McFarland , the ceremony being performed by the
It . W . M ., Bro . John Morgan . The lodge being opened in the Second Degree , Bros . G . Forest and G . VVcscolt were passed to this degree , also two members of Lodge St . Andrew , 4 65 , Bvo . Morgan , R . W . M ., again officiating . Daring the evening-, balance sheets showing the receipts and expenditure cf the lodge for the past year were laid upon the table for the inspection of the brethren present , every one
expressing themselves highly pleased with the present prosperous condition of the lodge , and we are glad to be able to say , under the careful management of Bro . Morgan , there is no doubt of Lodge Star still prospering . Bro . G . McLeod , P . M . Lodge 12 S ; and Bro . W . H . Bickerton ( " Freemason "' , were honorarily affiliated into Lodge Star by Bro . Morgan .
GLASGOW . —Lodge Caledonian Rail-way ( No . 354 ) . —This lodge met in the Masonic Hall , 30 , Hopestreet , on Wednesday , the 15 th ult , being their regular meeting , Bro . James Shaw , R . W . M ., presiding , supported by Bros . A . B . Ferguson , S . W . ; John Harley , J . W . ; and the other office-bearers . The lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes confirmed , Mr . Julius
Wyergang , was unanimously ; accepted , obligated , and initiated as an E . A . Freemason , thc ceremony being performed b y the R . W . M ., Bro . James Shaw . GLASGOW . —Lodge Commercial ( N ' o . 3 60 ) . —The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held in their hall , 30 , Hope-street , Glasgow , on Friday , the 17 th ult . Present : Bros . John Monro . R . W . M .,
presiding ; J . M . Ollivcr , S . W . ; T . Graham , J . W .: John Smith , Secretary ; G . Scott , Treasurer ; William Finlay , S . M . ; William Kciller S . D . ; H . Reid , J . D .: Hugh Jamieson , I . G . ; James McCosh , D . C ; It . Brodie , Director of Music ; A . Sloane , B . B . ; Janies Minnoch , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . | ames Shaw , R . W . M . Lodge 354 ; James Booth , It ! W . M .
Lodge 87 ; Dr . Humphreys , M . E . Z . 6 y . On the lodge being opened the minutes were read and adopted . Messrs . William Mann , Andrew I larvey , and David Junes , who werc ' unanimously accepted by the lodge , were then obligated and initiated as E . A . Freemasons , Br 1 . J . M . Ollivcr and Bro . James Shaw performing the ceremony most impressively and carefully . Bros , the Hcv . D . McCorquodalc
and Julius VVeycrgang were passed to the Degree of F . C , Bio . John Monro , R . W . M ., officiating- in his usual efficient and impressive manner . Tlie lodge met ou Monday , the 27 th ult ., to celebrate the Festival of St . John . GLASGOW . —Lodge Clyde ( No . 4 o 8 ) Jheld their bi-monthly meeting on the 17 th ult . The R . W . M ., Bro .
Harper , presided , supported by Bros . Bisland , S . W . ; Williamson , J . W . ; J , VV . Mclnncs , S . M . ; Anderson , Treas . ; J . Stewart Duncan Downie , P . M . ; R . Prout , R . W . M . No . 4 , tec . The meeting was well attended by thc members of the lodge . A request was read from the R . W . M . of No . 4 , asking thc favour of conferring the First Degree upon two candidates for them , their names heing Messrs . Thos .
Beal ( ship steward ) and John Douglas ( ship steward ) . This was agreed to , and the R . W . M . conferred the E . A . Degree upon them . A similar request was made by the R . W . M . of St . Mark ' s , No . 102 , for thc F . C . Degree , which was also complied with . The lodge being pas-sed to the Square Degree , Bros . J . E . Hays and A . McKenzie Cameron ( for St . Mark ' s ) , and Bro . * Baxter' ( for the Clyde ) , were
admitted to this , Bro . Wheeler officiating . The lodge was then raised to the Sublime Degree , and Bro . Baxter was made a M . M ., Bro , Wheeler again officiating . GLASGOW .- —Lodge Athole ( No . 413 ) . —Thc regular meeting of this lodge was held in St . Mark's Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Tuesday , 14 th ult ., Bro . John Wallace , R . W . M ., presiding , supported by the Wardens and the other office-bearers . The lodge was
opened and the minutes confirmed . The ballot was then taken on behalf of Mr . John McLachland , and having been unanimously approved of , this gentleman was duly and impressively initiated into the mysteries of thc Craft by Bro . Wallace , R . W . M . The business of the evening was then proceeded with—the election of office-bearers for the ensuing year , which resulted in the brethren being elected that were nominated at the previous meeting . The
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office of S . D . being contested , Bro . G . Robertson was duly elected to that office . Bro . John Miller , P . M ., then installed the brethren' into their offices in a most efficient manner . On Bro . James Louttit , the newly-installed Master of the lodge , taking his seat on the dais , the lodge was called to refreshment .
GLASGOW . —Lodge Glasgow ( No . 441 ) met in their hall , 22 , Struthers-street , on the 14 th ult . Bro . Hugh Tulloch , R . W . M ., took thc chair , supported by nearly all his office-bearers , and a very large number of members of the lodge . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Two gentlemen having been proposed at last meeting for initiation , viz ., Messrs .
William Alexander and Robert Paton , they were prepared and received the First Degree from the R . W . M . The election of office-bearers for the ensuing year was proceeded with . There being only two offices contested , the election was got through rapidly and quietly . The following comprises the list : —R . W . M ., Bro . W < ods ; D . M ., Jackson ; S . M ., Sloan ; S . W ., Mclnney ; T . W ., Ncaglc ; Secretary ,
Goldic ; Trcasurrr , Martin ; S . D ., Seivwright ; Chaplain , Caldwell ; B . B ., Cunningham ; Std . Bearer , Waters ; Jeweller . Lawson ; Architect , Mcllirdy ; S . S ., Malcolm ; J . S ., French ; P . S . S ., Murray ; I . G ., VV . Murray ; Tyler , Price . The installation was then gone on with , Bro . Tulloch gracefully performing that ceiemony . GLASGOW . —Lodge St . Andrew ( No . 465 ) - —
The regular meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , Garngad-rcad , on the 16 th ult ., at 7 . 30 . The meeting was an exceedingly large oue , all thc office-bearers being present with the exception of the S D . A considerable number of visiting 1 retl . ren were also present , including Bros . J . Booth , R . W . M . 8 7 ; J . Morgan , R . W . M . 219 ; G . W . Wheeler , G . B . Adams ( " Freemason " ) , and ethers .
Bro . D . ltei ' . l , I . P . M ., took the chair , and opened the lodge , when ' the Secretary was called upon to read the minutes of the previous meeting , which were confirmed . The annual report was then taken up and discussed . * Bro . Annand went over the balance sheet , which was in the hands of the brethren , criticising at considerable length various items , with a view to have them further explained , after
which he moved the adoption of the report . Bro . Clark seconded this , and it was agreed to . The acting R . W . M . then resigned thc chair to Bro . Morgan , R . W . M . 219 , who installed the office-bearers while the R . W . M . was receiving the Installed Master ' s Degree in another room . The following compose the office-bearers for the ensuing year , viz .: —D . Gilchrist , R . W . M . ; D . Reid , I . P . M . ; Jas .
Clark , D . M . ; J . McLeish , S . M . ; G . B . Davidson , 6 . W . ; Wm . Chalmers , J . W . ; Robt . Donaldson , Treas . ; VV . Campbell , Sec . ; C . Gibb , S . D . ; D . Anderson , J . D . ; thc Rev . W . E . Bvaidshaw , Chaplain ; Daniel McMastcr , B . B . ; Wm . Caldcrwood , Architeet ; 11 . Maxwell , Jeweller ; Alex . Clelland , S . S . ; J . Morri .- - oii , J . S . ; P . Douglas , I . G . ; Peter Johnston , Tyler , Bro . Morgan , though suffering
from a seicie cold , went fully into the details of the installation ceiemony , after which he delivered a most excellent address to the installed brethren , explaining in a clear manner the nature of the duties they had undertaken in support of their R . W . M . and Masonry in general . The R . W . M . then entered the lodge , along with thc Installing Masters . Bro . Morgan invested him with the jewel and
clothing belonging to his oflice , nnd placed him in the chair , and also invested Bro . Reid , I . P . M ., with the jewel ot his oflicc . The office-bearers and brethren were formally introduced to their new R . W . M . A vote of thanks to Bro . Morgan and the Past Masters pesent for their services that night brought the business to a close , and the lodge was called to harmony . After toast , song , and sentiment
had passed round , the toast of " 1 ' i . c Masonic Press " was given , coupled with Bros . Wheeler and G . B . Adams ( " Freemason " ) . Bro . Wheeler replied at some length , Bro . Adams briefly acknowledging the compliment . He urged upon them to give greater support to the Masonic press . HELENSBURGH—Lodge St . George ( No .
503 ) . —The installation of office-bearers of this lodge took place in the Oddfellows' 1 Iall , on Thursday evening , thc 16 th ult . Deputations were present from Lodge Dumbarton , Kilwinning , No . 18 , headed by the R . W . M ., Bro , William Barr ; and Lodge St . John ' s , Greenock , No . 175 , headed by the R . W . M ., Bro . McMastcr . The ceremony
of installation was performed by Bro . McMastcr , R . W . M . 175 . After a service of cake and wine had been served , the brethren proceeded to the Queen ' s Hotel , where an excellent supper had been piovided , Bro . Marsland , the immediate Past Master , in thc chair . A very enjoyable evening was spent . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and heartily responded to .
Reports of the following * - Scotch Lodges stand over : — Neptune Kilwinning , 442 ; Govandale , 437 ; Clydesdale , 55 6 ; Union , 332 ; Thistle , 87 .
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The annual Christmas and New Year ' s entertainment to the aged inmates of the Asylum at Croydon will be given on Wednesday next . Thc usual Christmas fare will be provided , and the company will sit down to elinner about two o ' clock . In the evening , after tea , there will be several
amusements provided , among which , it is hoped , will be some prestidigitorial wonders of an eminent professor . Every year these entertainments have been very successful , and it is a pleasing reflection to those who inaugurated them that they arc highly prized by those annuitants who are provided with a comfortable home in the Asylum .
By the earnest advocacy of Bro . James Terry , the Secretary ofthe Institution , and several brethren , members of the Committee , who takea deep interest in the welfare and progress of the Institution , numerous lodges , chapters , and individuals have contributed to a list which has been opened to defray thc expenses of the evening . We shall give a full account of the proceedings in our next issue .