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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
te ,, T . * V « . ¦[ , ... ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ . ' . ¦ ¦ ., ¦ .. .::. , ' ¦¦ .. . . ¦¦ . ¦ . . . ¦ ¦ . at its anniversary , as he—with his son , Capt . Brownrigg—was . in Ireland ; but letters were read ,, explaining their absence , and expressing regret in not being . able to do honour to the assiduous and persevering brother , Quartermaster Samuel Cole , R . E ., the first W . M . ; and well he
has done his duty . There were several provincial officers present . The officers of the lodge for the year ensuing were duly invested : —Bros . Samuel Cole , I . P . M . ; . Jervis , S . W . ; Simmons , J . W . ; Rev . Hill , Chaplain ; Thompson , Treas . ; Moprhouse , Sec . ; McCoy , S . D . ; Fowler , J . D . ;
Cottrell , I . G . ; Wells and Brown , Stewards ; Oram , Ty ler . Before the business of the lodge was concluded , those brethren whose names are upon-the . warrant as founders were called to the pedestal by theW . M ., and had each presented to them a very | handsome jewel , to remind them of
the interest they had taken in the lodge ' s foundation . The several brethren acknowledged their thanks in suitable terms . After the business was concluded , the brethren adjourned , to the library , where a splendid banquet was ready , which was . done ample justice to by them .
The wines were excellent . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the " Health of Bro . Samuel Cole , " was most enthusiastically received , and he very feelingly replied and thanked the brethren who had assisted him during his year of office . The health of the Past Masters was suitably acknowledged by Bro . Capt . George Watson ,
P . G . R . We must not forget to mention that the health of Bro . Major-General Brownrigg , C . B . was heartily drunk with real Kentish fire . After a most happy evening , during which some excellent songs were rendered by Sergt .-Major Bro . Cotterell , the meeting broke up at 9 . 30 , p . m ., all pleased with the proceedings of their St . John ' s Day .
INSTRUCTION . UNIONMASONIC CLUB OF INSTRUCTION . —The above club was formed 12 months since to meet a want long felt in the neighbourhood , and we may say is now in good working order . The usual weekly meeting was held on Thursday , the 18 th ult ., at Bro . Lake ' s , the Windsor Castle ,
Victoria Station . The chair was occupied b y Bro . Henry Smith , W . M . Lodge 1360 , assisted by Bro . E . L . Cockerell , P . M ., and several other brethren . After the usual Masonic business had been completed , it was proposed and seconded , and carried unanimously that the meeting night
be altered to Friday , at 8 o ' clock , so as to avoid clashing with the Ebury Lodge of Instruction , which meets on Thursday evening , in the neighbourhood . It was then resolved that the next meeting he held on Friday , the 2 nd January , 1874 . Brethren are invited to attend . It is
worth y of notice that one of the rules of this Club is as follows : —That as soon as the funds reach the sum of ggj > and , se ? io ios . alternately , it will be balloted for , and the member who gets the draw will become a Life Governor of one of the Masonic Charities .
Scotland.
Scotland .
ST . JOHN'S DAY IN EDINBURGH St . John ' s Day having this year fallen on Saturday , the great Masonic Festival was in most lodges postponed till Monday the 29 th ult ., when according to use and wont , the brethren met in their respective lodge-rooms for the annual' election of office-bearers and the
celebration of the festival . Most of the lodge rooms in the metropolitan district were tastefully decorated with evergreens and flowers , and presented a gay and lively appearance . The annual election and installation of office-bearers
being over , the brethren of the various lodges dined together , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been proposed and responded to with that enthusiasm which is characteristic of the Craft , the remainder of the evening was for
most part spent in " jocund mirth and festive glee . " The time-honoured custom of each lodge sending deputations to the sister lodges to congratulate their new office-bearers and convey expressions , of good . feeling , was carried out
Scotland.
with even more than usual [ cordiality , a fact which may be owing to the large number that have been initiated to the order during the past year , as also to the popularity among the brethren of most of the gentlemen who have been chosen to the Masters' chairs .
The following is a list of the principal officebearers of most of the lodges in the metropolis for the ensuing year : — THE LODGE , OF EDINBURGH ( MARY ' CHAPEL ) , No . 1 . —Bailie Muirhead , R . W . M . ; W . J . C Abbott , P . M , W . G . Roy , D . M . ; George Dickson , M . D ., S . B . ; E . W . Nightingale ,
S . W . ; R . F . Shaw Stewart , J . W . ; J . R . Campbell , Treas . ; James Webster , Sec . LODGE CANONGATE AND LEITH , ( No . 5 ) . — John Laurie , R . W . M . ; W . D . Johnson , P . M . ; George Hudson , D . M . ; James Dykes , S . M . ; E . Drummond , S . W , ; Alexander Ralston , J . W . ; David Ewart , Treas . ; David Laird , Sec .
LODGE J OURNEYMAN , ( NO . 8 ) : —Peter Sinclair , R . W . M . ; G . C . Douglas , S . W . ; J ohn Ronaldson , J . W . ; Wm . Barton , Treas . ; John Cameron , Sec . LODGE ST . DAVID ' , NO . 3 6 , ( the lodge in which Sir Walter Scott was initiated ) . —W .
Weymss Kennedv , R . W . M .: C . G . C . Christie , P . M . ; J . Harkom , D . M . ; Henry Murray , S . M . ; W . Edwards , S . W . ; S . B . Steele , J . W . ; W . Smith , Treas . ; W . Steele , Sec . LODGE ST . LUKE ' ( NO . 44 ) . ' —H . Y . D . Copland , R . W . M . ; Harvey , D . M . ; Mansfield ,
S . M . ; Gordon , S . W . ; Dunlop , J . W . ; Wilson , Treas . ; Bostock , Sec . ; Rev . Bro . Faithful and Dr . Gray , Chaplains ; Anderson , S . D . ; Lord Cardoss , J . D . LODGE EDINBURGH ST . J AMES ( No . 97 ) . —
Dr . J . R . Turnbull , R . W . M . ; Robert Buist , P . M . ; James C . Tod , D . M . ; A Sangster , jun ., S . M . ; Walter Fraser , S . W . ; H . Macpherson , J . W . ; Wm . Hannah , Treas . ; Thos . Millar , Sec .
ST . J ' MUSSELBURGH ( No . 112 ) . —M . Mackenzie , R . W . M . ; Robert Dudgeon , D . M . ; James Smart , S . M . ; A . Mitchell , S . W . ; J . Britton , J . W . ; R . Archibald , Treasurer ; W . Muirhead , Secretary .
LODGE ST . STEVHEN ( NO . 145 ) . —R . S . Brown , R . W . M . ; R . Wadler , D . M . ; H . B . Stanislas , S . M . ; James Walker , S . W . ; W . W . Mooney , J . W . ; J . A . Elliot , Treas . ; William Greig , Sec .
LODGE EDINBURGH DEFENSIVE BAND ( NO . 151 ) . —George Porland , R . W . M . ; T . H . Douglas , P . M . ; John Beveridge , D . M . ; Daniel Grant , S . M . ; Thomas Ritchie , S . W . ; Moses Tanner , J . W . ; William Reith , Treasurer ; William Bisset , Secretary .
LODGE ROMAN EAGLE ( NO . 160 ) . —G . Laing , R . W . M . ; Dr . Cairns , W . P . M . ; John Craig , W . DM . ; J . Mann , W . S . M . ; J . Go wan , jun ., W . S . W . ; B . Miller , W . J . W . ; W . Anderson , Treasurer ; E . M . Wilkins , Secretary . LODGE TRAFALGAR ( NO . 223 ) . —Robert Scott ,
R . W . M . ; Peter Bell , P . M . ; David Stalker , D . M . ; J . Fotheringham , S . M . ; William Barry , S . W . ; David Turner , J . W . ; A . Hoy , Treasurer ; F . Scott , Secretary . CELTIC LODGE OF EDINBURGH AND LEITH ( No . 291 ) . —J . D . Wormald , R . W . M . ; Kinnear ,
P . M . ; Christopher Thomson , L . T ., P . M . ; Arthur Livingstone , S . M . ; George G . Russell , Senior Warden ; Bryan C . Waller , Junior Warden ; Alexander Hay , Treasurer ; James Walker , Secretary . LODGE ST . CLAIR ( NO . 349 ) . —Thomas Sim ,
R . W . M . ; Alexander Henry , P . M . ; Henry Harding , S . M . ; J . P . Hutton , Senior Warden , John Dawson , Junior Warden ; A ; M . Bruce , Treasurer ; John Taylor , Secretary ; THE RIFLE LODGE ( NO . 405 ) . —Thomas Ford , R . W . M . ; J . T . Douglas , P . M . ; A . T .
Apthorpe , D . M . ; W . M . Bryce , S . M . and Treas . ; James Reid , S . W . ; James Thomson , J . W . ; JohnC . Bryce , Sec . BRO . J . T . Douglas was re-elected R . W . M . of Lodge St . Andrews , No . 48 ; Bro . J . Harrison ,
for Portobello Lodge , No . . 226 ; and Bro . D . Swainson , to Lodge 392 . streets of the town . Captain Henry Moray , of Abercairny , was elected R . W . M . of the lodge . CRIEFF . —The members of Crieff St . Michael ' s
Scotland.
Lodge , after transacting the usual busines , had a torch-light procession through the principal EDINBURGH . —Lodge St . Clair ( No . 349 ) . — St . J ohn ' s day having fallen on a Saturday , the brethren of the above lodge held their annual election and festival on Monday the 29 th Dec ,
when the following office-bearers were unanimously elected : —Bros . T . 'Sim , R . W . M . ; A . Henry , ( of Rifle fame ) P . M . > H . Harding , S . M . ; J . P . Hutton , S . W . ; J . Dawson , J . W . ; A . M . Bruce , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Taylor , Sec . ; G . Watson , Chaplain ; J . Greenaway , S . D . ; M .
Schmtzler , J . D . ; J . Lavenck , B . P . ; J . Grey , first Steward ; G . S . Mitchell , second Steward ; R . Smart , first S . B . ; J . Irvine , second S . B . ; R . Hogg , I . G . Bro . Baikie , who has filled the important office of Tyler for upwards a quarter of a century was again re-elected to that office , and
the following brethren were elected members of the Committee , Past Masters Butti , and Grant , Bruce , Brown , Cow , Veitch , and Dobie . The R . W . M . then appointed Bro . Baird , to the office of D . M . After the election the brethren adjourned to the refectory , where about forty sat
down to an excellent and sumptuous repast , purveyed by brother Gray , who displayed his usual artistic skill . The R . W . M . was supported by four P . M . s of the lodge , and among the guests were Bros . Schop , R . W . M . Canongate . Kilwinning , Bro . Merser . P . S . R . C .
and Bro . Manners of Lodge Caledonia . The evening was enlivened with song , toast , and recitation , Past Master Bro . Henry , and Bros . Hogg , Greenaway , Dobie , and Manners kindly contributing their best efforts . Circumstances having prevented the attendance of the director
of music , Bro . C . Stewart , Bro . Manners kindly consented to preside at the pianoforte , he also delighted the brethren with several exquisitely rendered airs on the concertina . In the course of the evening the R . W . M . received and replied to congratulatory addresses from deputations representing thirteen lodges in the district ,
showing the popularity and high esteem in which he is held by the sister lodges . Altogether the meeting was a most successful and enjoyable one , and the admirable way in which the new office-bearers performed the duties of their respective offices , together with the enthusiasm of the brethren , bespeak a future fully as brilliant as the past .
GLASGOW . —Mother Kilwinning Lodge ( No . o . ) . —The annual festival of this most ancient lodge is always looked forward to as one of the great events in Scotch | Masonry , and the meeting on Monday , the 22 nd ult ., was no exception to the general rule . In the absence of the R . W . M .
Col . Mure , who in virtue of that office is Prov . Grand Master of Ayrshire , the chair was taken by Bro . Warley , P . G . S ., and the following candidates were proposed by Bro . J . Tweed , S . M ., making in all 40 members that he has proposed in the lodge . The present list was
Messrs . George Grant , R . J ohnston , J . Mellor , and John Sutherland ; and there being no objection , Bro . Wiley acted as Master , and Bro . Wenton duly conferred the degrees upon them . The lodge then proceeded to the election and installation of office-bearers . The following
brethren were dul y proposed and unanimously elected , viz .: —Col . Mure of Caldwell , R . W . M ., and as such Provincial Grand Master for Ayrshire ; R . W . Cochrane Patrick , of Woodside , Deputy Master ; W . Ralstoe Patrick , of Trearne , Substite Master ; RogerMontgomerie , advocate ,
Edinburgh , Proxy Master ; John Johnston , S . W . ; J . Salter , J . W . ; Rev . W . Lee Ker , Rev . John Sime , and Rev . A . Inglis , Chaplains ; Robert Wylie , Secretary ; John Whinton , Treasurer ; Jas . Gibson , S . D . ; J . Crawford , J . D . ; James Sudden , S . S . ; John Allan , J . S . ; Charles
Aitken , I . G . ; and James Melvin , T . The brethren reassembled in the evening in the Eglinton Arms Hall to celebrate the festival of St . Thomas . The following is an extract from a letter received by the secretary from Col .
Mure , dated Cannes , France , December 19 , l $ 73 ' ¦ — "I regret extremely that I shall not have the pleasure of presiding at our annual meeting this year—circumstances over which I have no control prevent me from being in Scotland at this time . If this letter reaches you in
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
te ,, T . * V « . ¦[ , ... ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ . ' . ¦ ¦ ., ¦ .. .::. , ' ¦¦ .. . . ¦¦ . ¦ . . . ¦ ¦ . at its anniversary , as he—with his son , Capt . Brownrigg—was . in Ireland ; but letters were read ,, explaining their absence , and expressing regret in not being . able to do honour to the assiduous and persevering brother , Quartermaster Samuel Cole , R . E ., the first W . M . ; and well he
has done his duty . There were several provincial officers present . The officers of the lodge for the year ensuing were duly invested : —Bros . Samuel Cole , I . P . M . ; . Jervis , S . W . ; Simmons , J . W . ; Rev . Hill , Chaplain ; Thompson , Treas . ; Moprhouse , Sec . ; McCoy , S . D . ; Fowler , J . D . ;
Cottrell , I . G . ; Wells and Brown , Stewards ; Oram , Ty ler . Before the business of the lodge was concluded , those brethren whose names are upon-the . warrant as founders were called to the pedestal by theW . M ., and had each presented to them a very | handsome jewel , to remind them of
the interest they had taken in the lodge ' s foundation . The several brethren acknowledged their thanks in suitable terms . After the business was concluded , the brethren adjourned , to the library , where a splendid banquet was ready , which was . done ample justice to by them .
The wines were excellent . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the " Health of Bro . Samuel Cole , " was most enthusiastically received , and he very feelingly replied and thanked the brethren who had assisted him during his year of office . The health of the Past Masters was suitably acknowledged by Bro . Capt . George Watson ,
P . G . R . We must not forget to mention that the health of Bro . Major-General Brownrigg , C . B . was heartily drunk with real Kentish fire . After a most happy evening , during which some excellent songs were rendered by Sergt .-Major Bro . Cotterell , the meeting broke up at 9 . 30 , p . m ., all pleased with the proceedings of their St . John ' s Day .
INSTRUCTION . UNIONMASONIC CLUB OF INSTRUCTION . —The above club was formed 12 months since to meet a want long felt in the neighbourhood , and we may say is now in good working order . The usual weekly meeting was held on Thursday , the 18 th ult ., at Bro . Lake ' s , the Windsor Castle ,
Victoria Station . The chair was occupied b y Bro . Henry Smith , W . M . Lodge 1360 , assisted by Bro . E . L . Cockerell , P . M ., and several other brethren . After the usual Masonic business had been completed , it was proposed and seconded , and carried unanimously that the meeting night
be altered to Friday , at 8 o ' clock , so as to avoid clashing with the Ebury Lodge of Instruction , which meets on Thursday evening , in the neighbourhood . It was then resolved that the next meeting he held on Friday , the 2 nd January , 1874 . Brethren are invited to attend . It is
worth y of notice that one of the rules of this Club is as follows : —That as soon as the funds reach the sum of ggj > and , se ? io ios . alternately , it will be balloted for , and the member who gets the draw will become a Life Governor of one of the Masonic Charities .
Scotland.
Scotland .
ST . JOHN'S DAY IN EDINBURGH St . John ' s Day having this year fallen on Saturday , the great Masonic Festival was in most lodges postponed till Monday the 29 th ult ., when according to use and wont , the brethren met in their respective lodge-rooms for the annual' election of office-bearers and the
celebration of the festival . Most of the lodge rooms in the metropolitan district were tastefully decorated with evergreens and flowers , and presented a gay and lively appearance . The annual election and installation of office-bearers
being over , the brethren of the various lodges dined together , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been proposed and responded to with that enthusiasm which is characteristic of the Craft , the remainder of the evening was for
most part spent in " jocund mirth and festive glee . " The time-honoured custom of each lodge sending deputations to the sister lodges to congratulate their new office-bearers and convey expressions , of good . feeling , was carried out
Scotland.
with even more than usual [ cordiality , a fact which may be owing to the large number that have been initiated to the order during the past year , as also to the popularity among the brethren of most of the gentlemen who have been chosen to the Masters' chairs .
The following is a list of the principal officebearers of most of the lodges in the metropolis for the ensuing year : — THE LODGE , OF EDINBURGH ( MARY ' CHAPEL ) , No . 1 . —Bailie Muirhead , R . W . M . ; W . J . C Abbott , P . M , W . G . Roy , D . M . ; George Dickson , M . D ., S . B . ; E . W . Nightingale ,
S . W . ; R . F . Shaw Stewart , J . W . ; J . R . Campbell , Treas . ; James Webster , Sec . LODGE CANONGATE AND LEITH , ( No . 5 ) . — John Laurie , R . W . M . ; W . D . Johnson , P . M . ; George Hudson , D . M . ; James Dykes , S . M . ; E . Drummond , S . W , ; Alexander Ralston , J . W . ; David Ewart , Treas . ; David Laird , Sec .
LODGE J OURNEYMAN , ( NO . 8 ) : —Peter Sinclair , R . W . M . ; G . C . Douglas , S . W . ; J ohn Ronaldson , J . W . ; Wm . Barton , Treas . ; John Cameron , Sec . LODGE ST . DAVID ' , NO . 3 6 , ( the lodge in which Sir Walter Scott was initiated ) . —W .
Weymss Kennedv , R . W . M .: C . G . C . Christie , P . M . ; J . Harkom , D . M . ; Henry Murray , S . M . ; W . Edwards , S . W . ; S . B . Steele , J . W . ; W . Smith , Treas . ; W . Steele , Sec . LODGE ST . LUKE ' ( NO . 44 ) . ' —H . Y . D . Copland , R . W . M . ; Harvey , D . M . ; Mansfield ,
S . M . ; Gordon , S . W . ; Dunlop , J . W . ; Wilson , Treas . ; Bostock , Sec . ; Rev . Bro . Faithful and Dr . Gray , Chaplains ; Anderson , S . D . ; Lord Cardoss , J . D . LODGE EDINBURGH ST . J AMES ( No . 97 ) . —
Dr . J . R . Turnbull , R . W . M . ; Robert Buist , P . M . ; James C . Tod , D . M . ; A Sangster , jun ., S . M . ; Walter Fraser , S . W . ; H . Macpherson , J . W . ; Wm . Hannah , Treas . ; Thos . Millar , Sec .
ST . J ' MUSSELBURGH ( No . 112 ) . —M . Mackenzie , R . W . M . ; Robert Dudgeon , D . M . ; James Smart , S . M . ; A . Mitchell , S . W . ; J . Britton , J . W . ; R . Archibald , Treasurer ; W . Muirhead , Secretary .
LODGE ST . STEVHEN ( NO . 145 ) . —R . S . Brown , R . W . M . ; R . Wadler , D . M . ; H . B . Stanislas , S . M . ; James Walker , S . W . ; W . W . Mooney , J . W . ; J . A . Elliot , Treas . ; William Greig , Sec .
LODGE EDINBURGH DEFENSIVE BAND ( NO . 151 ) . —George Porland , R . W . M . ; T . H . Douglas , P . M . ; John Beveridge , D . M . ; Daniel Grant , S . M . ; Thomas Ritchie , S . W . ; Moses Tanner , J . W . ; William Reith , Treasurer ; William Bisset , Secretary .
LODGE ROMAN EAGLE ( NO . 160 ) . —G . Laing , R . W . M . ; Dr . Cairns , W . P . M . ; John Craig , W . DM . ; J . Mann , W . S . M . ; J . Go wan , jun ., W . S . W . ; B . Miller , W . J . W . ; W . Anderson , Treasurer ; E . M . Wilkins , Secretary . LODGE TRAFALGAR ( NO . 223 ) . —Robert Scott ,
R . W . M . ; Peter Bell , P . M . ; David Stalker , D . M . ; J . Fotheringham , S . M . ; William Barry , S . W . ; David Turner , J . W . ; A . Hoy , Treasurer ; F . Scott , Secretary . CELTIC LODGE OF EDINBURGH AND LEITH ( No . 291 ) . —J . D . Wormald , R . W . M . ; Kinnear ,
P . M . ; Christopher Thomson , L . T ., P . M . ; Arthur Livingstone , S . M . ; George G . Russell , Senior Warden ; Bryan C . Waller , Junior Warden ; Alexander Hay , Treasurer ; James Walker , Secretary . LODGE ST . CLAIR ( NO . 349 ) . —Thomas Sim ,
R . W . M . ; Alexander Henry , P . M . ; Henry Harding , S . M . ; J . P . Hutton , Senior Warden , John Dawson , Junior Warden ; A ; M . Bruce , Treasurer ; John Taylor , Secretary ; THE RIFLE LODGE ( NO . 405 ) . —Thomas Ford , R . W . M . ; J . T . Douglas , P . M . ; A . T .
Apthorpe , D . M . ; W . M . Bryce , S . M . and Treas . ; James Reid , S . W . ; James Thomson , J . W . ; JohnC . Bryce , Sec . BRO . J . T . Douglas was re-elected R . W . M . of Lodge St . Andrews , No . 48 ; Bro . J . Harrison ,
for Portobello Lodge , No . . 226 ; and Bro . D . Swainson , to Lodge 392 . streets of the town . Captain Henry Moray , of Abercairny , was elected R . W . M . of the lodge . CRIEFF . —The members of Crieff St . Michael ' s
Scotland.
Lodge , after transacting the usual busines , had a torch-light procession through the principal EDINBURGH . —Lodge St . Clair ( No . 349 ) . — St . J ohn ' s day having fallen on a Saturday , the brethren of the above lodge held their annual election and festival on Monday the 29 th Dec ,
when the following office-bearers were unanimously elected : —Bros . T . 'Sim , R . W . M . ; A . Henry , ( of Rifle fame ) P . M . > H . Harding , S . M . ; J . P . Hutton , S . W . ; J . Dawson , J . W . ; A . M . Bruce , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Taylor , Sec . ; G . Watson , Chaplain ; J . Greenaway , S . D . ; M .
Schmtzler , J . D . ; J . Lavenck , B . P . ; J . Grey , first Steward ; G . S . Mitchell , second Steward ; R . Smart , first S . B . ; J . Irvine , second S . B . ; R . Hogg , I . G . Bro . Baikie , who has filled the important office of Tyler for upwards a quarter of a century was again re-elected to that office , and
the following brethren were elected members of the Committee , Past Masters Butti , and Grant , Bruce , Brown , Cow , Veitch , and Dobie . The R . W . M . then appointed Bro . Baird , to the office of D . M . After the election the brethren adjourned to the refectory , where about forty sat
down to an excellent and sumptuous repast , purveyed by brother Gray , who displayed his usual artistic skill . The R . W . M . was supported by four P . M . s of the lodge , and among the guests were Bros . Schop , R . W . M . Canongate . Kilwinning , Bro . Merser . P . S . R . C .
and Bro . Manners of Lodge Caledonia . The evening was enlivened with song , toast , and recitation , Past Master Bro . Henry , and Bros . Hogg , Greenaway , Dobie , and Manners kindly contributing their best efforts . Circumstances having prevented the attendance of the director
of music , Bro . C . Stewart , Bro . Manners kindly consented to preside at the pianoforte , he also delighted the brethren with several exquisitely rendered airs on the concertina . In the course of the evening the R . W . M . received and replied to congratulatory addresses from deputations representing thirteen lodges in the district ,
showing the popularity and high esteem in which he is held by the sister lodges . Altogether the meeting was a most successful and enjoyable one , and the admirable way in which the new office-bearers performed the duties of their respective offices , together with the enthusiasm of the brethren , bespeak a future fully as brilliant as the past .
GLASGOW . —Mother Kilwinning Lodge ( No . o . ) . —The annual festival of this most ancient lodge is always looked forward to as one of the great events in Scotch | Masonry , and the meeting on Monday , the 22 nd ult ., was no exception to the general rule . In the absence of the R . W . M .
Col . Mure , who in virtue of that office is Prov . Grand Master of Ayrshire , the chair was taken by Bro . Warley , P . G . S ., and the following candidates were proposed by Bro . J . Tweed , S . M ., making in all 40 members that he has proposed in the lodge . The present list was
Messrs . George Grant , R . J ohnston , J . Mellor , and John Sutherland ; and there being no objection , Bro . Wiley acted as Master , and Bro . Wenton duly conferred the degrees upon them . The lodge then proceeded to the election and installation of office-bearers . The following
brethren were dul y proposed and unanimously elected , viz .: —Col . Mure of Caldwell , R . W . M ., and as such Provincial Grand Master for Ayrshire ; R . W . Cochrane Patrick , of Woodside , Deputy Master ; W . Ralstoe Patrick , of Trearne , Substite Master ; RogerMontgomerie , advocate ,
Edinburgh , Proxy Master ; John Johnston , S . W . ; J . Salter , J . W . ; Rev . W . Lee Ker , Rev . John Sime , and Rev . A . Inglis , Chaplains ; Robert Wylie , Secretary ; John Whinton , Treasurer ; Jas . Gibson , S . D . ; J . Crawford , J . D . ; James Sudden , S . S . ; John Allan , J . S . ; Charles
Aitken , I . G . ; and James Melvin , T . The brethren reassembled in the evening in the Eglinton Arms Hall to celebrate the festival of St . Thomas . The following is an extract from a letter received by the secretary from Col .
Mure , dated Cannes , France , December 19 , l $ 73 ' ¦ — "I regret extremely that I shall not have the pleasure of presiding at our annual meeting this year—circumstances over which I have no control prevent me from being in Scotland at this time . If this letter reaches you in