Presentation To Bro. Thomas M'Kell Campbell, At Glasgow.

Grand Lodge of Germany , 1770 . ( 3 ) The Grand Lodge of Prussia , 1760 . ( 4 ) The Eclectic Grand Lodge , 1783 . Besides these , there is the Grand Lodge of Hamburgh , established in 1740 ; that of Saxony , in 1811 ; that of South Germany , in the same year ; that of the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg ,

in 1841 ; and that of the Grand Duchy of Hesse , in 1846 . The Grand Lodge of Switzerland waa established in 1844 . and that of Italy iu 1867 ; of the Grand Lodge of Italy , Bro . Joseph Garibaldi is Graud Master , one of the most noble names of the nineteenth century . The Grand Lodge of Portugal

was founded in 1805 . In Turkey there are ten lodges holding of the Grand Lodge of England , and this year a charter has been granted by the Grand Lodge of Scotland , for a lodge at Haskein , Constantinople , named the Caledonian , No . 489 , of which our worthy Bro . T . M * K . Campbell , has been

appointed Proxy Master in the Grand Lodge of Scotland . The Grand Lodge of Canada was established in 1855 . In the D nited States of North America , there is a Grand Lodge iu each state , the oldest of which is that of Massachusetts , established in 1733 . There are Grand Lodges in Central America , in

Brazil , Hayti , San Domingo , Mexico , Peru , TJraquay Venezuela , & c , all of which have been founded since the beginning of the present ceutury . AU these Grand Lodges may be confidently affirmed to have derived their origin from the three Grand

Lodges of England , Scotland , and Ireland . After giving these interesting particulars of the statistics aud history of Freemasonry , Bro . J . F . W . Templeton concluded by thanking the meeting for the manner in which the toast of "The Three Grand Lodges , " had been received .

The presentation of the testimonial then took place . Bro . TIIOMAS GORDON , uncovering the presents on the table , said that he was proud of having been the first Right Worshipful Master of the Lodge Clyde , No . 408 , and also that a brotherly feeling had

always subsisted between Bro . T . M'K . Campbell and himself . It was through that brother that he was induced to become a Freemason , by joining the Lodge St . Mary ' s , Partick , No . 117 . Bro . T . M'K . Campbell was then Secretary of that lodge as well as Principal Z . of St . Andrew ' s Royal Arch Chapter ,

69 . After the Provincial Grand Lodge had ordered the St . Mary ' s Charter , which had been working in Glasgow as well as in Partick , back to Partick to be wrought there only , some members found it inconvenient to walk all the way to Partick to attend meetings , aud consequently a new lodge was formed

in Glasgow . Bro . Campbell , whohad been mainly instrumental in bringing LodgeSt Mary ' s , Partick , from a state of dormancy to active life , was also the leader of those who set themselves to form the new lodge in Glasgow . A . ' ter encountering many difficulties , they were at last successful in raising the necessary

funds , and applied to the Grand Lodge for a charter , which was granted on the 6 th August , 1860 , and the new lodge—the Lodge Clyde—was consecrated and the office bearers installed on 29 th December of the same year . About twelve months after its formation the Lodge Clyde was honoured with a visit of the

Provincial Graud Lodge , and the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , a mason of no mean worth , after examining the books , took them round the lodge , shewing them to the deputations presentand requesting attention to them as a model of the way iu which the books of a lodge should be kept . He made

especial reference to the minute respecting the laying of the foundation stone of the Wallace Monument , the first occasion on which the lodge sent out a deputation . Probably there is no better record of that day ' s proceedings than is to be found iu the books of this lodge . Bro . T . M'K . Campbell has stood to the

craft amidst prosperity and adversity . He has had his own masonic trials and troubles , but he has beeu always successful in fighting his way through them , having always had right ou his side " . His priucipal view of Freemasonry is charity , the principal round in the masonic ladder . Often has he said , " I wish

we could give an account of the Craft iu Scotland , as having well-established benevolent nnd charitable institutions " It was with such design that he proposed tbe formation of the " Clyde Lodge Benevolent Fund , " for behoof of . the members of the lodge , which , after , much opposition , he was enabled

to establish , and which has done much good to many a poor brother and has relieved the distress of many a brother ' s widow . Nor have his time and talents been devoted to the concerns of that lodge alone , but to the utmost of his power he has always shewn himself willing to assist in any lodge or chapter . More than one lodge in the province has reason to

thank Bro . T . M'K . Campbell for hia services . About two mouths ago a few brethren at Constantinople applied to the Grand Lodge of Scotland for a charter , and placed the matter iu his lia « ds . He managed it so well that lie not onl y obtained a charter for them , but also books , jewels and clothing . In testimony of their gratitude , they appointed him their proxy-master iu the Grand Lodgo of Scotland . He then went on to say that he might state

Presentation To Bro. Thomas M'Kell Campbell, At Glasgow.

without fear of contradiction , that Bro . T . M'K . Cluipbell , is regarded amongst all who have heard him work as one of the best-working Freemasons in Scotland , and that in the Royal Arch aud higher degrees he is unequalled . A few weeks ago , there appeared an article in a Masonic publication

entitled , " Chips from a rough Ashlar , " by one who in his travels through Scotland had seen Bro . Campbell working , aud also received some of the degrees from him . He says , '' Bro . T . M'K .. Campbell , is almost the last of the few brethren who formerly worked the Rite of Mizraim . Bro . T . M'K .

Campbell , has devoted great time and attention to studying the side degrees , aud we were much indebted to him for information in resp et thereof . As a Craft Mason , Bro . T . M'K . Campbell , is considered one of the most perfect working brethren in Glasgow , and on several occasions we witnessed his

conduct of the ceremonies with great satisfaction . Bro . T . Gordon , concluded by saying that the worth of Bro . T . M'K . Campbell , was well known , alike in Masonic , private , and public life . The R . W . MASTER then , in a neat and excellent speech , presented the Testimonial to Bro . T . M'K .

Campbell . He said that the duty fell upon him . only through the unavoidable absence of au esteemed brother , but that he performed it with much pleasure . He wished Bro . T . M'K . Campbell aud his wife , many happy years to enjoy the presents made to them , and expressed his hope that Bro .

T . M'K . Campbell , might long live to be an ornament to the Craft , as well as a blessing to his family circle . Bro . T . M'K . CAMPBELL , in replying , said that it gave bim great pleasure to thank all his biethreu present , and all who had united in this unexpected

testimonial to him , for the valuable gifts which they had presented . He hoped to hand down these gifts to his family . He thanked them from the bottom of his heart , and with feelings which words could not express . He received these gifts as a testimony of respect from a brotherhood with

which it was an honour to be connected , and whose approbation it might be any man ' s high ambition to obtain . He had had the honour to obtain that approbation , and he was proud of it , and grateful for it , and for this expression of it . Whilst life remained , he would retain a sense of gratitude for

the honour now conferred on him . He felt it all the more , because his wife had been noticed as well as himself . He would strive by his whole life and conduct to show how he appreciated it . aud he could confidently sav , his wife would do the same .

His efforts to promote the great teachings of Freemasonry , would be stimulated , and he hoped to do more than he had yet done , never forgetting the duty of upholding the landmarks in their entirely .

The R . W . MASTER then proposed the toast of "The Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , " of which he spoke in warm terms of commendation . Bro . STEEL , R . W . M ., No . 4 , replied in a short speech , which was listened to with great admiration . He declared himself much gratified to observe the

feeling winch had brought this meeting together , n feeling of brotherly love , fostered iu Masonic halls , kept alive , in the hearts of Freemasons , and blazing forth on occasions such as the present . It was the glory of Freemasonry to maintain this sentiment of brotherly love , and todisplay it upon appropriate

occasions , such as that on which they were now met . Bro . W . MCEWEX then favoured the meeting with a sketch of Freemasonry in relation to everyday life . Freemasonry , he said , was an institution established by virtuous men , with a praiseworthy design of continually recalling to retneniberaiice the most

sublime truths in the midst of the most innocent social pleasures . It is founded on liberality , brotherly love and charity , It teaches morality , equality , and truth . No immoral men are allowed to take place among Freemasons , and in their lodges the king ia on the same level with the peasant . The first lesson

Freemasons are taught is to be good men aud true . It is sometimes asked , What good is done by Freemasonry ? '' The question may be easily answered . Let a Freemason be in a strange town , far from home , destitute , and let him look to his Masonic calendar for the places of meeting : he will find

brethren of the mystic tie , who will welcome him as if he had been au old school-fellow and assist liim , if found worthy , with everything needful for the prosecution of his journey . Freemasonry is useful also in teaching the lessons of fortitude and the

government of the tongue , the latter of which is perhaps even more dillicult than the former . Bro . A . MACPHERSON , Secretary ofthe Lodge Clyde , proposed "The Guests ofthe Evening , " in the following words * . —

Right Worshipful Master and Brethren all , Right glad am 1 to see you in this—the Tontine Hall Met this evening , to render true The Homage which to worth is duo . The Brother is before you . He alone Has gained the prize by ardour won , Full well we know how long he has wrought ,

Presentation To Bro. Thomas M'Kell Campbell, At Glasgow.

And how with zealous labour taught , The Mason Tongue ; The man ' s inquiring mind Has sought the depths of mystic lore to find , The truth sublime ; the breadth , the height , Such as is only known to the Sons of Light . He ever with that watchful , constant care ,

Never was wanting , when a want was there ; But with cheerful willingness , was sure to lend . The hand Fraternal , like a brother and a friend . His power to aid was no random guess , To have him was to gain success ; With rapid strides he did repair disaster ,

Then hail ( 408 ) , to your Past Master . And may the partner of his joys and grief , Ever be at his side with that balm of relief , And long may her days be , with every prosperity , Both to themselves aud to their posterity ; While o ' er matters as these , our minds fondly ramble .

Let us wish every success to Bro . Campbell . The R . W . M . he looks to the length of my muse , To support him right and left we will never refuse , For as long as he has one leg left to stand on We will rally round the burly Buchanan . There ' s Past Master Gordon , we . should never forget ,

He the example of perseverance has forth tru ' y set ; And the good wish of our heart , let no one deride , But long in good health may he be spared to the " Clyde . " On the platform there I see our Senior Warden , Of our Paraphernalia may he long be the guardian \ The good things of this life may ho constantly see ,

You could not help it , if he said " Saft-a-wee . " Themirthful expression doth make the heart tinkle , For the loss ofthe gingham was a very sad wrinkle , Fond of it he was , from the storm it did screen him ; The news to relate was the loss ofthe gingham . There ' s D . in the South , and he ' s called the Junior , But thai , iron-tongue jade , that ' s called Mrs . Rumour .

Hath raised the report , midst clamour and strife , That D . is the one that ' s in want of a wife ; That a good man he'll be , and the young ones will dangle , In spite of the farce of the broom with the handle . To the ladies I look to , aud beg their excuse , At this my poor attempt to beguile and amuse , For the motto it has , and it was , aud is still without

compare ; That the brave deserve the fair . To the toast of the evening I must now hasten on , Your time , nor your patience no longer prolong , Now one and all take heed and unto me list .

And pledge me the health of this evening ' s guest ; Remembered may he be with the warmest emotion , By those here at home aud far away on the ocean . That their meal may bo long , cry the Sous of the Clvde .

And health , peace and happiness be around his fire-side . Bro . T . M . CAMPBELL replied to this toast . He said that he was pleased to find himself received to their hearts by his brethren , and delighted to see how they sought to piomote the cause of Universal Brothel hold ; that all men of all kindreds , tongues ,

and nations may be as one family and meet aa brothers . For himself , he hoped always to do as he had done through bis whole life hitherto—to stand up for what is right in opposition to all that is wrong . And in our lodges especially , he hoped this would be the grand rule , always acted upon and carried out at whatever cost .

The R . W . MASTER , the chairman , now proposed '' Freemasonry all over the world . " Bro . Thompson , R . W . M ., 4 J 9 , replied in a neat and effactivo Rpeech , in which bo expressed a hope that all Freemasons over the world would uphold charity , as charity is

a heaven-born feeling , and one which must be supposed to exist in the heart of every Freemason . He hoped that every brother present would aid in disscminatir . g it throughout the Craft . The brother who favours us with this account of

the meeting , was here called out of the hall on aa urgent matter of business , and of several speeches and toasts we are sorry that wc can give no report . The CHAIRMAN , the R . W . M ., gave the last toast of the evening , •* Happy to meet , happy to part , and happy to meet again . " He expressed his great

delight with tho whole proceedings ofthe evening , a delight he was , sure participated in by all present . He felt himself lion ' -tired in doing honour to Bro . T . M'Kell Citnipliell , who lie hoped , would long live to be an honour to ( he Craft . The pleasure of the evening was augmented by

songs both by amateur singers and members of the Craft , and also the " stump oration " of Bro . Mullens , Altogether , such nn evening and such a testimonial have not been seen for many years amongst the Masonic Fraternity in Scotland .

A nEPORT of 3 t . Mark ' s Lodgo No . 1 will bo given in our next . JUSTICE . —Justice is a God-like principle , and sculptors have symbolised it well ; the blinded brow , to show the stern singleness of heart ; the scales , to weigh the merits of the case ; anil the keen sword , the agent of a sudden and complete retribution .