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Edinburgh in little more than an hour thereafter . After a stay of about half-an-hour , the excursionists started by another train fcr Roslyn , the time up till the hour for dinner being most agreeably beguiled in exploring the beautiful scenery of thc A ' alley of the Esk , the ancient castle of Roslyn , & c , and getting photographed as a group seated on an eligible sloping green bank by the roadside , by
Messrs . Rutherford Brothers , of Glasgow , who had gone through in advance for the occasion . The weather , fortunately , was everything that could have been desired , and a pleasanter day could hardly have been " put in " than tbat which thc brethren of St . John ' s thus spent on Thursday . Shortly after four o ' clock the party dined together in Clark ' s Hotel at Roslyn , the R . W . M ., Bro . Wm . Bell ,
presiding , while Bros . Gavin Park , P . M ., and David Hcrnc , J . W ., officiated as Croupiers . There were also present , among others , members of St . John ' s and of sister lodges ; Past Masters Bros . James M'Millan and Thomas Fletcher No . 3 i ; Bros . Archibald M'Taggart , P . G . Sec . ; James Thomson , P . M ., Lodge St . Clair , No . 3 62 ; James Robertson , No . 3 ' , Deacon of thc Incorporation of Masons ; Malcolm Stark , D . M ., Lodge St . Vincent , No . 553 ; and
others . AVISHAAA' . —LODGE ST . MARY ' COI . TSF . SS , ( No . ' 31 ) assembled together to celebrate thc festival of Summer St . John-day , on the 24 th ult . They were joined by Lotlge St . Clair , Cambusnethan ( No . 427 ) . The two lodges formed a rather imposing appearance , when formed in procession order . Headed by the Newmains
instrumental band , they started to visit Wishaw Castle and the bcatiful grounds connected with it ; the procession passing through the principal street of the town created quite an holiday sensation among the inhabitants . The day ' s proceedings altogether were very pleasant , and terminated in all going home , satisfied that they had passed a well-spent day .
ALLOA . —ST . J ' LODGE ( No . 69 ) . —The new hall of this lodge , situated in Glebe-street , was consecrated on Friday the 23 th ult ., under the auspices of thc Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire . This day was taken advantage of for that purpose in order that the Masonic body might be able to take part in the great demonstration that took place in honour of Bro . thc Earl of Mar and
Kellie ' s succession to thc estates and title . AU the trades and societies turned out in great array , and the Masonic lodges in the neighbourhood took part in it , after which they dined together in thc hall , Bro . Grahamc , H . W . M ., in the chair . Besides the various lodges in thc province , and the Provincial Grand Lodge , there was a representation from the Grand Lodge of Scotland , in which the Earl of
Kellie holds the office of D . Grand Master . 1 he day was a complete holiday , and all entled in the best possible way , which to a large extent showed the esteem in which his lordship is held , not only by the Masonic body , but all the inhabitants of the populous district . POLLOKSHAWS . —LODGE ROYAL ARCH ( N O . 153 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held in their new
hall , situated in Cogan-street , Pollokshaws , on the 25 th ult . There was a large attendance of the members , and a goodly number of visiting brethren present . The lodge was opened by thc R . W . M ., Bro . John Peters , supported by Bros . Wm . Paton , S . W . ; James Black , J . W . ; William McGeorge Adam , D . M . ; David Allan , Treas . ; William Johnston , Sec , and other office-bearers . Among the
visiting brethren were Bros . R . Scobie , R . W . M . of 1 'horntrcc Lodge , No . 312 , Thornlicbank ; Adam | Nicholson , 312 ; Richard Bentley , 312 ( who were present as a deputation from that lodge ); G . B . Adams , Lodge Commercial , Glasgow , No . 3 60 , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read , found correct , and confirmed . The subject of the consecration of their new hall was then
taken up . The ceremony tak-s place on the 9 th of July under the auspices of Bro . Colonel Campbell , of Blyths-, wood , Provincial Grand Master of Renfrewshire , and the Provincial Grand Lodge The hall , which is not quite finished , has the appearance of being all that is necessary to form a most comfortable and snug little place of meeting for Masonic purposes ; it is well ventilated ( a great
point to be considered ) , the adjuncts are complete and comfortable , the situation is very convenient to the town , and yet secluded from thc main traffic ; but , as an opportunity will be offered of entering more fully into details at the consecration , more at present need not be said , than that the committee in charge of thc arrangements seem to have gone about it with a thorough knowledge of what
they were about , the members of the lodge and brethren will meet on the 9 U 1 inst . in the ball at 6 . 30 p . m ., form a procession , and walk through thc town , returning to thc hall about 7 . 30 p . m ., ivbcii the ball will be consecrated for Masonic purposes by Bro . Colonel Campbell , Provincial Grand Master of Renfrewshire , and his office-bearers . Admittance will be by ticket , as thc hall accommodation is not
quite sufficient for large gatherings such as the consecration will bring together . Rules for the guidance of the Stewards on tlie occasion were submitted , when Bro . Mc Kinnon , in a most humorous speech , objected to them as being too stringent ; after some slight modification they were adopted . A letter from the Secretary of St . Mirren's Lodge , Paisley , No . 129 , inviting the brethren to Paisley
on Sunday , 27 th June , to hear a Masonic sermon by their Chaplain there , also from the Lodge Partick St . Mary . ' s , No . 117 , inviting their attendance on Saturday , 26 th June , to take part in laying the memorial stone of their new hall , which will be performed by Bro . F . A . Barrow , D . P . Grand Master of Glasgow , and office-bearers of the
Provincial Grand Lodge were read , and accepted . There being 110 further business , the lodge was called to harmony for s short time . The toasts of "The Queen , " "The Three Grand Lodges , England , Scotland , and Ireland , " being given from the chair , and responded to with high honours , " The Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire ,
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coupled with Col . Campbell , P . G . M ., " was given , thc R . W . M . remarking that the P . G . Lodge was in excellent working order and prosperity , and be was certain thc Pollokshaws R . A . Lodge , No . 133 , would do all in its power to keep thc Prov . G . L . in such a happy position . He then proposed " Prosperity to Lodge Thorntree , No . 512 , " coupled with Brother Scobie , R . W . M ., thanking him for
their presence among them , to meet them for tlie first time in their new hall . Brother Scobie , in his reply , saitl lie was proud to meet them and extend thc hand of friendship and good will , and to join them in their endeavours to elevate thc noble Order they belonged to . The toast of " The Press" was then given by the R . W . M ., coupled with Bro . G . B . Adams , of thc Freemason . He thought thc Press of
this country , by its earnest and straightforward endeavours to elevate thc moral character , had gained a power that almost ruled the world ; and in the Masonic Press we had the Freemason , which was day by day becoming more appreciated by the members of the Craft . Brother Adams thanked the R . W . M . for the honour he had paid him , but more particularly for the compliment paid to Brother
Kenning , thc proprietor of the Freemason . He could only say that Brother Kcnning ' s object in keeping up the Freemason was to do as much good as he could to the Order . In it you hail the weekly reports of what was doing in this and other countries , and in the Masonic Magazine was to be found some of thc best writings of some of the ablest men of the day . Some good songs were given in the course
of the proceedings , which improved the harmony of tbe evening . The lodge was then closed in due and ancient form . LENNOXTOWN . —CALEDONIAN ST . J ' ROYAL Alien LODGE ( NO . 193 ) . —A Masonic procession was carried out with considerable success here on Saturday , thc 26 th ult ., in celebration of their Patron Saint ' s day . Fears
were entertained in the early part of the day that the heavy showers following each other would continue , and not only damp the spirits of the " merry Masons , " but spoil the display for thc general public . Thc weather in the afternoon , however , was very favourable , anti by three o ' clock the interest taken in the turn-out by the public was very evident by thc groups of people hanging about , especially in the
vicinity of thc lodge-room . The brethren assembled in the Lennox Arms Hall , where the ceremony of opening was efficiently gone through by Bros . Peter Robertson , D . M . ; Robert Torrance , S . W . ; and William Gray , J . W ., officers of the Campsie Caledonian St . John ' s Royal Arch , 193 . The procession was then formed in the square , visiting brethren in front of the local lodge , and , headed by
the band of thc 7 th S . R . V ., proceeded through the principal streets and onwards to Clachan , where a halt was made for half-an-hour , and the whole company refreshed in the Crown Inn there . In reverted form they returned to the lodge-room in Lennoxtown in thc evening , and the lodge being closed by Bros . Graham , R . W . M ., and Wardens , pro tem , of Kirkintilloch , Athole Lodge , 3 8 4 , refreshments
were provided , and toast , sentiment , and song followed for an enjoyable hour or two . Bro . Andrew Hosie officiated as Marshal , on the parade , in a highly satisfactory manner , and much praise is due to thc acting committee for their forethought in securing a commodious waggonette for the conveyance of a number of very frail old Masons , who coultl not otherwise have followed thc procession
throughout its lengthy journey . The whole proceeding was eminently successful , an honour to thc ancient Order , and left a most favourable impression on the numerous outsiders witnessing it . RUTHERGLEN . —LODGE ST . J ( NO . 347 ) . —Thc monthly meeting of this lodge was held in tbeir lodgeroom , Rutherglen , on the 23 th ult . The meeting was a
large one , and included a numerous deputation of the members of Royal Arch Lodge , No . 116 , headed by their respected R . W . M ., Bro . Wm . Ferguson . Bro . John Cuningham , R . W . M ., presided , supported by his Wardens , Bros . John Murdoch , S . W , and Thos . Alston , J . AV ., along with thc other office-bearers of the lodge , and opened the lodge for the dispatch of business . The Secretary read
the minutes of the previous meeting , which were approved , and confirmed . Applications for initiation into the order were read from Messrs . Archil . Robertson , Robt . Hastie , and Dugald McLauchlane . Thc ballot being clear , they were properly prepared , and received thc first Degree of Masonry , the R . W . M . effectively officiating . A letter from the Secretary of Lodge St . Partick St . Mary ' s , inviting a
deputation to assist in laying the memorial stone of their new hall on the ' aCth June , was taken up , and thc brethren present agreed to form a deputation . This finished the labour of thc evening , when the lodge was called to harmony for a short time . Songs and exchanges of compliments were given till all were satisfied , and the lodge closed in ancient form .
MOTHERWELL . —LODOE ST . J DALZIEL ( NO . 406 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was convened for the 24 th ult ., and too ! - - place in thc Masonic Hall , Motherwell . Thc object of the meeting was the annual election of officebearers , and their installation . Much to tbe regret of the members of thc lodge , their much esteemed R . W . M ., Bro . A . King , had previously expressed his anxiety for
retirement from office ; but seeing that he had for the long period of twelve years held that office they prudently refrained from pressing his longer active service , though expressing a hope that they would not be deprived of his sound counsel when required . The office-bearers elected were John King , R . W . M . ; James Johnston , D . M . ; Wm . Bulloch , S . M . ; J . Forsyth , S . W . ; A . Hamilton , J . W . ;
John Bryson , Sec . ; J . Evans , Treas . ; E . Sheldon , S . B . ; A . H . Arnolt , S . D . ; J . T . Young , J . D . ; G . Simpson , I . G . These office-bearers were installed by P . M . A . King , in a manner quite characteristic of his great regard for thc ancient landmarks of the Order ; when the lotlge was duly closed . GLASGOW . —LODGE MAIIYIIII . L ( No . 310 ) . —An emergency meeting of this young but nourishing lodge
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took place in their hall , Maryhill , on the 23 rd ult . The meeting was largely attended , and a number of visitingbrethren were present . Bro . J . Lockhart , R . W . M ., presided supported by Bros . Serjt . M'Carrey , ( Royal Engineers ) S . W . ; D . M'Lauchlanc , J . W . ; John ' Mackie , D . M . ' ; P . F . Craigic , Sec ; John Govan , Treas . ; James Hay J . D . ; and others . Thc lodge being opened for the
dispatch of business , thc R . VA ' . M . said the object of the meeting was to initiate two gentlemen , viz ., Robt . Scott and George Adams , who had been ballottcd for and approved of , the work before thc next regular meeting being quite enough of itself , it was thought prudent to call this meeting for their initiation . The candidates being prepared were conducted to the altar , where they were instructed in
thc First Degree of Masonry , Bro . Scrjt . M . Carrey , S . W ,, officiating in a very able manner . This being the only business , the lodge was closed in ancient form . GLASGOW . —LODGE GOVANDAI . E ( No . 447 ) . —A special meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , situated at Govan , on the 24 th ult . In the unavoidable absence of the R . W . M ., Brother John Meller , D . M ., took the chair ,
supported by Brother Muir , S . W ., W . Ferguson , J . W ., J . Sutherland , Secretary , and a large number of well qualified brethren . Among other business was that of making arrangements for attending to thc invitation from Partick St . Mary Lodge ( No . 117 ) to be present at the laying of the memorial stone of their new hall on Saturday , 26 th ult . This was satisfactorily completed , and a band of
music engaged to accompany the lodge deputation , starting from Govan at 2 o ' clock . The lodge was then closed in due form . GLASGOW . —CATHEDRAL CHAPTER ( NO . 67 ) . —Thc regular meeting of this chapter was held in thc Masonic Hall , situated at 22 , Struthers-street , on the 22 nd ult . Thc business of thc evening consisted of Mark Master , the
Excellent , anil the Holy Royal Arch Degrees , all of which Comp . Jas . Duthie , the much respected Z . of Cathedral Chapter , accomplished in a manner which showed him to be completely master of the position he was placed in . Among the companions present were J . Duthie , Z . ; Cunningham , II . ; Taylor , J . ; Ronald , First Soj . ; J . J ackson , Second Soj . ; Goldie , Third Soj . ; Campbell , Z .
of 150 , St . John , Shettleston ; G . AV . Wheeler , Z . of 73 , Caledonian of Unity , & c . The brothers who received the above degrees were Robett Trainer , proposed by Comp . VV . Taylor , seconded by Comp . Jas . Wood ; Samuel Bisland , proposed by Comp . Ronald , seconded by Comp . J . Duthie , Z . The work of the evening being over , the M . E . Z ., J . Duthie , said he hail received a letter from a companion of .
this chapter , who had met with distress , and asking the assistance of the chapter to help him over his difficulties . Several companions present gave testimony to his character as being all that could be'desircd to satisfy any R . A . Mason , when the Treasurer was instructed to meet the case at once and give the required assistance . There being nothing further to consider , the chapter was closed in due and
ancient form . GLASGOW . —COMMERCIAL CIIAI ' TEII ( NO . 79 ) . —The monthly meeting of this chapter was held on the evening of Friday , the 25 th ult , in thc Masonic Rooms , 30 , Hopestreet . A lodge of Mark Masters was opened , Companion Julius Brode ' . Z . prcsiding . the Wardens' chairs being occupied by Mark Masters J . M . Oliver and J . Duthie .
The attendance , considering the season of the year , was fair . After thc reading and passing of the minutes of two previous meetings , attention was called by thc Scribe E . to the recently issued number of the Supreme R . A . " Chapter ' s Reporter , " from which he ' read various extracts bearing upon the steps taken and thc transactions which occurred last year in connection with the reponal of
Chapter No . 79 , and congratulated the chapter and its members upon the creditable position which it held in thc list of " Returns . " Various other subjects of passing interest merely having been discussed , and no important business having been brought forward , the proceedings terminated by thc S . W . performing his peculiar duty in obedience to command from the East .
GLASGOW . —ST . MUNGO ENCAMPMENT . —The regular meeting took place in the Masonic Hall , 213 , Buchananstreet , on the 21 st ult . There was a large number of Sir Knights present , among whom were—Sir Kts . R . Bell , M . N . C ; G . VV . Wheeler , P . ; Shields , S . C ; Currey , J . C ; Smith , C . C ; M'Kcnzie , Adc ; J . M'Leish , W ., & c .
Sir Kt . Bell , M . N . C , presided . J . B . Hardie , J . W . Rowbotham , and Thomas Yuille were balloted for , accepted , and , being presented , were duly installed Knights of the Order of thc Temple , Sir Kt . Bell officiating with his usual minuteness of detail and carefulness . This was all the business before the Encampment .
PRESENTATION TO A FREEMASON . —On thc lothult . a very gratifying presentation was made at Bro . Rudman ' s , thc Adelphi I Iotel , Arlington-street , Salford , to Bro . Wr * i . AA ' right , AV . M . of Lotlge A'ictoria , 1 345 , Eccles , and formerly " worthy host" of the Ordsalc Hotel , Ordsalelane , Salford , by a few friends and well-wishers , on the occasion of his leaving Salford to occupy thc Cheese Hall
Vaults , Crewe , which premises he has recently purchased . The t estimonial consisted of a beautiful timepiece and chimney ornaments to match , valued at £ 30 . An admirably provided banquet preceded the ceremony of presentation , and after thc withdrawal of the tablecloth Mr . Janies Fairhurst took the chair , and the worthy host of the Adelphi , Bro . James Rudman , the vice-chair . The
chairman , in the course of a few appropriate and comp limentary terms , made the presentation . Bro . Wrig ht fittingly thanked the subscribers for so substantial and lasting approval of his conduct anti character as a citizen and a neighbour , and hoped he should merit the approbation of those kind friends amongst whom it had p leased an all-wise Providence lo place him .
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Edinburgh in little more than an hour thereafter . After a stay of about half-an-hour , the excursionists started by another train fcr Roslyn , the time up till the hour for dinner being most agreeably beguiled in exploring the beautiful scenery of thc A ' alley of the Esk , the ancient castle of Roslyn , & c , and getting photographed as a group seated on an eligible sloping green bank by the roadside , by
Messrs . Rutherford Brothers , of Glasgow , who had gone through in advance for the occasion . The weather , fortunately , was everything that could have been desired , and a pleasanter day could hardly have been " put in " than tbat which thc brethren of St . John ' s thus spent on Thursday . Shortly after four o ' clock the party dined together in Clark ' s Hotel at Roslyn , the R . W . M ., Bro . Wm . Bell ,
presiding , while Bros . Gavin Park , P . M ., and David Hcrnc , J . W ., officiated as Croupiers . There were also present , among others , members of St . John ' s and of sister lodges ; Past Masters Bros . James M'Millan and Thomas Fletcher No . 3 i ; Bros . Archibald M'Taggart , P . G . Sec . ; James Thomson , P . M ., Lodge St . Clair , No . 3 62 ; James Robertson , No . 3 ' , Deacon of thc Incorporation of Masons ; Malcolm Stark , D . M ., Lodge St . Vincent , No . 553 ; and
others . AVISHAAA' . —LODGE ST . MARY ' COI . TSF . SS , ( No . ' 31 ) assembled together to celebrate thc festival of Summer St . John-day , on the 24 th ult . They were joined by Lotlge St . Clair , Cambusnethan ( No . 427 ) . The two lodges formed a rather imposing appearance , when formed in procession order . Headed by the Newmains
instrumental band , they started to visit Wishaw Castle and the bcatiful grounds connected with it ; the procession passing through the principal street of the town created quite an holiday sensation among the inhabitants . The day ' s proceedings altogether were very pleasant , and terminated in all going home , satisfied that they had passed a well-spent day .
ALLOA . —ST . J ' LODGE ( No . 69 ) . —The new hall of this lodge , situated in Glebe-street , was consecrated on Friday the 23 th ult ., under the auspices of thc Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire . This day was taken advantage of for that purpose in order that the Masonic body might be able to take part in the great demonstration that took place in honour of Bro . thc Earl of Mar and
Kellie ' s succession to thc estates and title . AU the trades and societies turned out in great array , and the Masonic lodges in the neighbourhood took part in it , after which they dined together in thc hall , Bro . Grahamc , H . W . M ., in the chair . Besides the various lodges in thc province , and the Provincial Grand Lodge , there was a representation from the Grand Lodge of Scotland , in which the Earl of
Kellie holds the office of D . Grand Master . 1 he day was a complete holiday , and all entled in the best possible way , which to a large extent showed the esteem in which his lordship is held , not only by the Masonic body , but all the inhabitants of the populous district . POLLOKSHAWS . —LODGE ROYAL ARCH ( N O . 153 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held in their new
hall , situated in Cogan-street , Pollokshaws , on the 25 th ult . There was a large attendance of the members , and a goodly number of visiting brethren present . The lodge was opened by thc R . W . M ., Bro . John Peters , supported by Bros . Wm . Paton , S . W . ; James Black , J . W . ; William McGeorge Adam , D . M . ; David Allan , Treas . ; William Johnston , Sec , and other office-bearers . Among the
visiting brethren were Bros . R . Scobie , R . W . M . of 1 'horntrcc Lodge , No . 312 , Thornlicbank ; Adam | Nicholson , 312 ; Richard Bentley , 312 ( who were present as a deputation from that lodge ); G . B . Adams , Lodge Commercial , Glasgow , No . 3 60 , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read , found correct , and confirmed . The subject of the consecration of their new hall was then
taken up . The ceremony tak-s place on the 9 th of July under the auspices of Bro . Colonel Campbell , of Blyths-, wood , Provincial Grand Master of Renfrewshire , and the Provincial Grand Lodge The hall , which is not quite finished , has the appearance of being all that is necessary to form a most comfortable and snug little place of meeting for Masonic purposes ; it is well ventilated ( a great
point to be considered ) , the adjuncts are complete and comfortable , the situation is very convenient to the town , and yet secluded from thc main traffic ; but , as an opportunity will be offered of entering more fully into details at the consecration , more at present need not be said , than that the committee in charge of thc arrangements seem to have gone about it with a thorough knowledge of what
they were about , the members of the lodge and brethren will meet on the 9 U 1 inst . in the ball at 6 . 30 p . m ., form a procession , and walk through thc town , returning to thc hall about 7 . 30 p . m ., ivbcii the ball will be consecrated for Masonic purposes by Bro . Colonel Campbell , Provincial Grand Master of Renfrewshire , and his office-bearers . Admittance will be by ticket , as thc hall accommodation is not
quite sufficient for large gatherings such as the consecration will bring together . Rules for the guidance of the Stewards on tlie occasion were submitted , when Bro . Mc Kinnon , in a most humorous speech , objected to them as being too stringent ; after some slight modification they were adopted . A letter from the Secretary of St . Mirren's Lodge , Paisley , No . 129 , inviting the brethren to Paisley
on Sunday , 27 th June , to hear a Masonic sermon by their Chaplain there , also from the Lodge Partick St . Mary . ' s , No . 117 , inviting their attendance on Saturday , 26 th June , to take part in laying the memorial stone of their new hall , which will be performed by Bro . F . A . Barrow , D . P . Grand Master of Glasgow , and office-bearers of the
Provincial Grand Lodge were read , and accepted . There being 110 further business , the lodge was called to harmony for s short time . The toasts of "The Queen , " "The Three Grand Lodges , England , Scotland , and Ireland , " being given from the chair , and responded to with high honours , " The Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire ,
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coupled with Col . Campbell , P . G . M ., " was given , thc R . W . M . remarking that the P . G . Lodge was in excellent working order and prosperity , and be was certain thc Pollokshaws R . A . Lodge , No . 133 , would do all in its power to keep thc Prov . G . L . in such a happy position . He then proposed " Prosperity to Lodge Thorntree , No . 512 , " coupled with Brother Scobie , R . W . M ., thanking him for
their presence among them , to meet them for tlie first time in their new hall . Brother Scobie , in his reply , saitl lie was proud to meet them and extend thc hand of friendship and good will , and to join them in their endeavours to elevate thc noble Order they belonged to . The toast of " The Press" was then given by the R . W . M ., coupled with Bro . G . B . Adams , of thc Freemason . He thought thc Press of
this country , by its earnest and straightforward endeavours to elevate thc moral character , had gained a power that almost ruled the world ; and in the Masonic Press we had the Freemason , which was day by day becoming more appreciated by the members of the Craft . Brother Adams thanked the R . W . M . for the honour he had paid him , but more particularly for the compliment paid to Brother
Kenning , thc proprietor of the Freemason . He could only say that Brother Kcnning ' s object in keeping up the Freemason was to do as much good as he could to the Order . In it you hail the weekly reports of what was doing in this and other countries , and in the Masonic Magazine was to be found some of thc best writings of some of the ablest men of the day . Some good songs were given in the course
of the proceedings , which improved the harmony of tbe evening . The lodge was then closed in due and ancient form . LENNOXTOWN . —CALEDONIAN ST . J ' ROYAL Alien LODGE ( NO . 193 ) . —A Masonic procession was carried out with considerable success here on Saturday , thc 26 th ult ., in celebration of their Patron Saint ' s day . Fears
were entertained in the early part of the day that the heavy showers following each other would continue , and not only damp the spirits of the " merry Masons , " but spoil the display for thc general public . Thc weather in the afternoon , however , was very favourable , anti by three o ' clock the interest taken in the turn-out by the public was very evident by thc groups of people hanging about , especially in the
vicinity of thc lodge-room . The brethren assembled in the Lennox Arms Hall , where the ceremony of opening was efficiently gone through by Bros . Peter Robertson , D . M . ; Robert Torrance , S . W . ; and William Gray , J . W ., officers of the Campsie Caledonian St . John ' s Royal Arch , 193 . The procession was then formed in the square , visiting brethren in front of the local lodge , and , headed by
the band of thc 7 th S . R . V ., proceeded through the principal streets and onwards to Clachan , where a halt was made for half-an-hour , and the whole company refreshed in the Crown Inn there . In reverted form they returned to the lodge-room in Lennoxtown in thc evening , and the lodge being closed by Bros . Graham , R . W . M ., and Wardens , pro tem , of Kirkintilloch , Athole Lodge , 3 8 4 , refreshments
were provided , and toast , sentiment , and song followed for an enjoyable hour or two . Bro . Andrew Hosie officiated as Marshal , on the parade , in a highly satisfactory manner , and much praise is due to thc acting committee for their forethought in securing a commodious waggonette for the conveyance of a number of very frail old Masons , who coultl not otherwise have followed thc procession
throughout its lengthy journey . The whole proceeding was eminently successful , an honour to thc ancient Order , and left a most favourable impression on the numerous outsiders witnessing it . RUTHERGLEN . —LODGE ST . J ( NO . 347 ) . —Thc monthly meeting of this lodge was held in tbeir lodgeroom , Rutherglen , on the 23 th ult . The meeting was a
large one , and included a numerous deputation of the members of Royal Arch Lodge , No . 116 , headed by their respected R . W . M ., Bro . Wm . Ferguson . Bro . John Cuningham , R . W . M ., presided , supported by his Wardens , Bros . John Murdoch , S . W , and Thos . Alston , J . AV ., along with thc other office-bearers of the lodge , and opened the lodge for the dispatch of business . The Secretary read
the minutes of the previous meeting , which were approved , and confirmed . Applications for initiation into the order were read from Messrs . Archil . Robertson , Robt . Hastie , and Dugald McLauchlane . Thc ballot being clear , they were properly prepared , and received thc first Degree of Masonry , the R . W . M . effectively officiating . A letter from the Secretary of Lodge St . Partick St . Mary ' s , inviting a
deputation to assist in laying the memorial stone of their new hall on the ' aCth June , was taken up , and thc brethren present agreed to form a deputation . This finished the labour of thc evening , when the lodge was called to harmony for a short time . Songs and exchanges of compliments were given till all were satisfied , and the lodge closed in ancient form .
MOTHERWELL . —LODOE ST . J DALZIEL ( NO . 406 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was convened for the 24 th ult ., and too ! - - place in thc Masonic Hall , Motherwell . Thc object of the meeting was the annual election of officebearers , and their installation . Much to tbe regret of the members of thc lodge , their much esteemed R . W . M ., Bro . A . King , had previously expressed his anxiety for
retirement from office ; but seeing that he had for the long period of twelve years held that office they prudently refrained from pressing his longer active service , though expressing a hope that they would not be deprived of his sound counsel when required . The office-bearers elected were John King , R . W . M . ; James Johnston , D . M . ; Wm . Bulloch , S . M . ; J . Forsyth , S . W . ; A . Hamilton , J . W . ;
John Bryson , Sec . ; J . Evans , Treas . ; E . Sheldon , S . B . ; A . H . Arnolt , S . D . ; J . T . Young , J . D . ; G . Simpson , I . G . These office-bearers were installed by P . M . A . King , in a manner quite characteristic of his great regard for thc ancient landmarks of the Order ; when the lotlge was duly closed . GLASGOW . —LODGE MAIIYIIII . L ( No . 310 ) . —An emergency meeting of this young but nourishing lodge
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took place in their hall , Maryhill , on the 23 rd ult . The meeting was largely attended , and a number of visitingbrethren were present . Bro . J . Lockhart , R . W . M ., presided supported by Bros . Serjt . M'Carrey , ( Royal Engineers ) S . W . ; D . M'Lauchlanc , J . W . ; John ' Mackie , D . M . ' ; P . F . Craigic , Sec ; John Govan , Treas . ; James Hay J . D . ; and others . Thc lodge being opened for the
dispatch of business , thc R . VA ' . M . said the object of the meeting was to initiate two gentlemen , viz ., Robt . Scott and George Adams , who had been ballottcd for and approved of , the work before thc next regular meeting being quite enough of itself , it was thought prudent to call this meeting for their initiation . The candidates being prepared were conducted to the altar , where they were instructed in
thc First Degree of Masonry , Bro . Scrjt . M . Carrey , S . W ,, officiating in a very able manner . This being the only business , the lodge was closed in ancient form . GLASGOW . —LODGE GOVANDAI . E ( No . 447 ) . —A special meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , situated at Govan , on the 24 th ult . In the unavoidable absence of the R . W . M ., Brother John Meller , D . M ., took the chair ,
supported by Brother Muir , S . W ., W . Ferguson , J . W ., J . Sutherland , Secretary , and a large number of well qualified brethren . Among other business was that of making arrangements for attending to thc invitation from Partick St . Mary Lodge ( No . 117 ) to be present at the laying of the memorial stone of their new hall on Saturday , 26 th ult . This was satisfactorily completed , and a band of
music engaged to accompany the lodge deputation , starting from Govan at 2 o ' clock . The lodge was then closed in due form . GLASGOW . —CATHEDRAL CHAPTER ( NO . 67 ) . —Thc regular meeting of this chapter was held in thc Masonic Hall , situated at 22 , Struthers-street , on the 22 nd ult . Thc business of thc evening consisted of Mark Master , the
Excellent , anil the Holy Royal Arch Degrees , all of which Comp . Jas . Duthie , the much respected Z . of Cathedral Chapter , accomplished in a manner which showed him to be completely master of the position he was placed in . Among the companions present were J . Duthie , Z . ; Cunningham , II . ; Taylor , J . ; Ronald , First Soj . ; J . J ackson , Second Soj . ; Goldie , Third Soj . ; Campbell , Z .
of 150 , St . John , Shettleston ; G . AV . Wheeler , Z . of 73 , Caledonian of Unity , & c . The brothers who received the above degrees were Robett Trainer , proposed by Comp . VV . Taylor , seconded by Comp . Jas . Wood ; Samuel Bisland , proposed by Comp . Ronald , seconded by Comp . J . Duthie , Z . The work of the evening being over , the M . E . Z ., J . Duthie , said he hail received a letter from a companion of .
this chapter , who had met with distress , and asking the assistance of the chapter to help him over his difficulties . Several companions present gave testimony to his character as being all that could be'desircd to satisfy any R . A . Mason , when the Treasurer was instructed to meet the case at once and give the required assistance . There being nothing further to consider , the chapter was closed in due and
ancient form . GLASGOW . —COMMERCIAL CIIAI ' TEII ( NO . 79 ) . —The monthly meeting of this chapter was held on the evening of Friday , the 25 th ult , in thc Masonic Rooms , 30 , Hopestreet . A lodge of Mark Masters was opened , Companion Julius Brode ' . Z . prcsiding . the Wardens' chairs being occupied by Mark Masters J . M . Oliver and J . Duthie .
The attendance , considering the season of the year , was fair . After thc reading and passing of the minutes of two previous meetings , attention was called by thc Scribe E . to the recently issued number of the Supreme R . A . " Chapter ' s Reporter , " from which he ' read various extracts bearing upon the steps taken and thc transactions which occurred last year in connection with the reponal of
Chapter No . 79 , and congratulated the chapter and its members upon the creditable position which it held in thc list of " Returns . " Various other subjects of passing interest merely having been discussed , and no important business having been brought forward , the proceedings terminated by thc S . W . performing his peculiar duty in obedience to command from the East .
GLASGOW . —ST . MUNGO ENCAMPMENT . —The regular meeting took place in the Masonic Hall , 213 , Buchananstreet , on the 21 st ult . There was a large number of Sir Knights present , among whom were—Sir Kts . R . Bell , M . N . C ; G . VV . Wheeler , P . ; Shields , S . C ; Currey , J . C ; Smith , C . C ; M'Kcnzie , Adc ; J . M'Leish , W ., & c .
Sir Kt . Bell , M . N . C , presided . J . B . Hardie , J . W . Rowbotham , and Thomas Yuille were balloted for , accepted , and , being presented , were duly installed Knights of the Order of thc Temple , Sir Kt . Bell officiating with his usual minuteness of detail and carefulness . This was all the business before the Encampment .
PRESENTATION TO A FREEMASON . —On thc lothult . a very gratifying presentation was made at Bro . Rudman ' s , thc Adelphi I Iotel , Arlington-street , Salford , to Bro . Wr * i . AA ' right , AV . M . of Lotlge A'ictoria , 1 345 , Eccles , and formerly " worthy host" of the Ordsalc Hotel , Ordsalelane , Salford , by a few friends and well-wishers , on the occasion of his leaving Salford to occupy thc Cheese Hall
Vaults , Crewe , which premises he has recently purchased . The t estimonial consisted of a beautiful timepiece and chimney ornaments to match , valued at £ 30 . An admirably provided banquet preceded the ceremony of presentation , and after thc withdrawal of the tablecloth Mr . Janies Fairhurst took the chair , and the worthy host of the Adelphi , Bro . James Rudman , the vice-chair . The
chairman , in the course of a few appropriate and comp limentary terms , made the presentation . Bro . Wrig ht fittingly thanked the subscribers for so substantial and lasting approval of his conduct anti character as a citizen and a neighbour , and hoped he should merit the approbation of those kind friends amongst whom it had p leased an all-wise Providence lo place him .