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Consecration Of A Chapter At Plumstead.
The companions having assembled in the chapter-room , the Installing Principal took the chair , and appointed Ex . Comp . Pattison , P . Z ., as H , and Ex . Comp . Coupland , as J . ; Comp . James Chapman was appointed Scribe E ., who addressed the presiding officer , and the latter
having replied in most feeling terms , Comp . Chapman read the petition and warrant , after which followed the Oration , which was delivered in a most eloquent and touching manner , by Ex . Comp . Savage . To those of the companions who remember the occasion of the opening of
the Pattison Lodge , now some 13 years ago , it was a matter for great congratulation , that this important opening ceremony was conducted by so able and so genial a friend , and it was the remark of all who had the pleasure of being present on this occasion that it augured well for
the prospects of the chapter that he had made it a special point to honour the companions by undertaking the task in the unavoidable absence of the Grand Chaplain . The Anthem ( 133 Psalm ) and Glory to God on High , having been sung by
Comp . Sherwin , assisted by Bros . Martin and Farquharson , the interesting ceremony of dedicating and constituting the Chapter was performed with due solemnity . Excellent Companion Jphn Graydon , P . Z ., was installed as Z . ; C . Coupland , as H . ; T . W .
Knight , as J . ; Comps . James Chapman as Scribe E . ; E . Denton as Sciibe N . ; John McDougall , Principal Sorjonrner ; Penfold , ist Assistant- Butters , and Assistant ; A . Jessup , Treasurer . These appointments met
with the most cordial approval of the Comps . A cordial vote of thanks was given to Ex . Companion Savage for his kindness in coming to inaugurate the chapter , and a proposition that h e be elected an honorary member was carried neni
con . The occasion was one of more than ordinary importance in consequence of the presence also of Ex-Companion Pattison ( who acted as H . on this occasion ) . It is well known that not only is he the freeholder of thc estate in this district
bearing that name , but he is and has always been an ardent supporter of the Pattison Lodge ; which is second only in strength and influence in the province of Kent . The occasion was marked by his being the first joining member proposed . The names of Bros . Randall and
Pryce were then submitted for exaltation and Comp . Barth as a'joining member . Comp . M . Sherwin acted as Organist in an able manner . The Installing Officer took occasion to state how exultant he was on the occasion , and with what warm satisfaction he looked upon the
support he had received , and for the strong promises which he had received of future , support , particularly from E . Companion Pattison , whose kindness is even now well remembered in connection with his zealous support given to the Pattison Lodge when it was in its infancy , who
evidently seemed highl y delighted with the grateful acknowledgments of his past favours by many present . The chapter having : been closed , according to ancient custom , the Comps . then adjourned to the large Banqueting Room at the Lord Raglan , and partook of an
excellently served banquet , provided by Bro . Harvey Hammond . The usual toasts having been given , and some choice songs having been sung by Companion Sherwin and Bros . Farquharson and Martin , the companions separated at an
early hour for their respective residences , but not before many of them had expressed their gratification at having been spared to see so promising a chapter spring from so excellent a lodge as the Pattison .
HOLLOWAY ' S OINTMENT AND PILLS . — BAI . LEOS . — Any unnatural discharge from thc skin is at all times disagreeable , but in hot weather it becomes irritating—sometimes offensive . Bad legs , old wounds , scrolul .., and scorbutic eruptions are cooled , soothed , and cured by Holloway ' s Ointment , ft at once arrests all diseases of the surface by purifying and regulating thc circulation iu their
neighbourhood , by giving energy to the nerves of thc affected part , and by expelling all poisonous and noxious matters , ft ejects the seeds of all virulent eruptions and ulcerations , and thus confers no partial or temporary boon , out a complete and permanent cure . By means of these remedies afl sufferers may aim at attaining health , and will invariably succeed , —ADVT ,
Consecration Of A Lodge At Coatbridge (St. Andrews, No.514.)
CONSECRATION OF A LODGE AT COATBRIDGE ( ST . ANDREWS , NO . 514 . )
On Saturday , August ist , 1874 , thc districts of Coatbridge and Airdrie were all astir , as it was known that a new Masonic Lodge was to be consecrated , and that afterwards a procession would take place . The time fixed for the commencement of the ceremonies was 8 o ' clock ,
p . m ., but before that hour arrived the commodious new hall , which the brethren have obtained , was completely filled , and the Provincial Grand Lodge Officers , who arrived punctually to their time , could hardly rind their way to their proper places . In fact the overcrowded state of the
hall was the only drawback in the day s ' proceedings , as nearly ioo brethren could not gain admission to the opening ceremonies . In thc absence of Bro . Merry , the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . J . C . Forrest , the S . P . G . M ., very ably officiated . He was supported by
Bros . A . Ramsey , P . G . S . W . ; J . Mackie , P . G . J . W . ; J . Nisbett , P . G . S . ; R . J . C . Robertson , M . D ., Acting Chaplain ; W . McMurdo , P . G . M . ( to whose active exertions a great part of the success of the day must be attributed ) ;
H . Schroeder , P . G . D . of Music ; W . Forrest , P . G . B . B . ; and J . Bryson , P . G . I . G . Owing to the crowded state of the room the consecrating elements could only be cast just round the altar .
The acting P . G . M . called on Bro . McMurdo to deliver the oration . Bro McMurdo , who had been rather suddenly called on to officiate in this capacity , delivered a most excellent oration on the nature and objects of Masonry , which we regret want of space compels ns to omit .
The charter having been read , and the brethren present having expressed their satisfaction with the ofiicers named therein , Bro . Alexander Kennedy , thc Master nominated , was presented and approved , and thenafter retired to an anteroom , where he was presented to a board of six
Installed Masters , and at the same time eight Past Masters of lodges , who , under the old regulation , had not received the installation degree , were also installed with him . Bro . McMurdo then installed the following as the first officers of the lodge . —John Kennedy ,
D . M . ; J . Knox , S . M . ; Joseph Kennedy , S . W . ; Jas . Brown , "J . W . ; R . Stewart , ! ' . ; Wm . Nevile , Sec . ; A . Morley , Chaplain ; \ . Thorne , S . D . ; B . Hodge , J . D . ; G . Westwood , S . S . ; J . Munro , J . S . ; Jas . McCulIough , I . G . ; and James Jack , Tyler .
The newly-installed Master , in a brief but effective speech , thanked the Prov . Grand Lodge for the honour they had done them by consecrating the lodge and installing him and the other office-bearers of St . Andrews , Coatbridge , No . 544 , pledging himself to leave the honour of the
lodge untarnished to his successor . The acting P . G . M . suitably acknowledged the compliment , and proceeded to close the Provincial Grand Lodge . The new R . W . M . then took his place and opened his lodge in a style which is seldom seen ,
when , as in this instance , none of the officers hai ever before been elected to their respective chairs . A procession was then formed , under the able direction of Bro . McMurdo , P . G . M ., and , accompanied by two excellent bands of music and a number of banners , perambulated most of the
principal streets . There were large deputations from most of the lodges in the province notably from No . 7 , Hamilton ; 31 , St . Mary Coltness ; 88 , New Monkland ; ua , Royal Arch , Cambuslang ; 166 , St . John ' s , Airdrie ; 177 , St . James , Old
Monklaud ; 303 , St . John s Operative , Airdrie ; 305 , St . John ' s , Woodhull ; 406 , St . John ' s , Dalziel ; from Glasgow province , there were small deputations from 73 , Thistle and Rose , and ia 8 , St . John ' s , Shettleston ; there was also a deputation in Arch clothing fiom the Robert Burns Chapter , 1 . 54 , Holytoun , of which Bro .
McMurdo is First Principal . It was headed by O . Meek , Scribe E . The banquet took place in the same hall , which had been re-arranged during the procession , when about 80 sat down to a substantial repast , for which the march had proved an excellent preparation . The chair was occupied by the new R . W . M .,
Consecration Of A Lodge At Coatbridge (St. Andrews, No.514.)
who was supported by his Depute and Substitute Masters , the Wardens in their proper places . Thc acting P . G . M ., and D . of M ., had been compelled to leave , but the rest ofthe officers were present .
After the cloth had been cleared , the R . W . M . gave " The Queen and the Craft , " " The Prince of Wales and Royal Family , " " The Three Grand Lodges , " and the "P . G . Lodge of Middle Ward of Lanark . "
Bro . Robertson , acting Chaplain , replied briefly , and Bro . Nesbit , P . G . S ., proposed " The New Lodge , and its R . W . M . " Bro . Kennedy said he felt that a very serious responsibility had been placed upon him , but he would try to act up to the obligation he had that
day taken . Bro . Forrest , P . G . B . B ., spoke ofthe obstacles that had been placed in the way ofthe new lodge , but from past experience he knew that there was nothing like emulation in a district to keep it healthy , and now the only competition should be
who could work best . The 1 . . W . M . gave " The Health of Bro . McMurdo . " They all had seen his unwearied exertions that day in every department , and without his assistance he felt their meeting would not have been such a success , he was under deep obligations to him , for
Bro . Murdo first gave him the li ght of Masonry , and it was to him , principally , that he . was indebted for the Masonic knowledge he possessed . Bro . McMurdo said , if Bro . Kennedy was proud of him as his Masonic instructor ,
he had reason to be proud of his pupil , but as we are all human , he must own that he was getting just a little bit jealous , for he feared the pupil would soon outstep the master , but it was only right that young men should
desire to take the places of those who have had to work in the good cause . The Prov . G . M . then left , having some miles to go . The next toast was the Alasonic News and The Freemason . Bro . Adams replied on behall of the News , and Bro . Wheeler for The
Freemason . The R . W . M . gave " The Visitors . " Bro . J . Campbell , R . W . M . of St . John Shettleston , replied . In the course of his remarks he asked what constituted a " Mason , " saying it was not the ceremonies gone through , or words learnt
by the head , but it was to have implanted in the heart the true tenets of brotherl y love , belief , and truth . Bro . Allen of No . 7 , New York , also replied , expressing the pleasure it had given him to be present .
The R . W . M , gave "St . James , 177 , the Sister Lodge , " and trusted they should work amicably . Bro . Winn , Sec . 177 , replied , assuring them that there many members of 177 that would gladly hail the consecration of 1544 , and be
willing , as he was , to do all that lay in their power to assist them . Bro . Cameron proposed the Senior and Junior Wardens of 544 ; these brethren having repli ed , the lodge was again called to labour , and then closed in harmonv .
Grand Lodge Of Scotland.
GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .
On Tuesday the 3 rd inst ., the Quarterly Commtinication of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Scotland was held in their hall , George Street . Edinburgh . In the unavoidable absence of the Most Worshipful Grand Master Mason of Scotland ( Sir Michael Stewart , Bart . ) , the throne
was occupied by Bro . J . T . Oswald of Dunnikier , R . W . Substitute Grand Master , supported by Major Hamilton Ramsay of Garion ( R . W . Junior Grand Warden ) , Acting Senior Grand Warden ; Bro . F . A . Barrow ( V . W . Senior Grand Deacon ) , acting R . W . Junior Grand
Warden ; W . Mann , Past Grand Warden ; John Laurie , Grand Secretary ; William Hay , V . W . Junior Grand Deacon ; Captain Colt of Gartsherrie , Grand Sword Bearer ; F . S . Melville , President of the Board of Grand Stewards ;
Daniel Rt binson , Grand Bible Bearer ; C . W . M . Miiller , Grand Director , of Music ; R . Davidson , Grand Organist ; Murdock Mackenzie , Chief Grand Marshal ; and W . M . Bryce , Gr Tyler . [ A full Report of the Proceedings will be given in our
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Consecration Of A Chapter At Plumstead.
The companions having assembled in the chapter-room , the Installing Principal took the chair , and appointed Ex . Comp . Pattison , P . Z ., as H , and Ex . Comp . Coupland , as J . ; Comp . James Chapman was appointed Scribe E ., who addressed the presiding officer , and the latter
having replied in most feeling terms , Comp . Chapman read the petition and warrant , after which followed the Oration , which was delivered in a most eloquent and touching manner , by Ex . Comp . Savage . To those of the companions who remember the occasion of the opening of
the Pattison Lodge , now some 13 years ago , it was a matter for great congratulation , that this important opening ceremony was conducted by so able and so genial a friend , and it was the remark of all who had the pleasure of being present on this occasion that it augured well for
the prospects of the chapter that he had made it a special point to honour the companions by undertaking the task in the unavoidable absence of the Grand Chaplain . The Anthem ( 133 Psalm ) and Glory to God on High , having been sung by
Comp . Sherwin , assisted by Bros . Martin and Farquharson , the interesting ceremony of dedicating and constituting the Chapter was performed with due solemnity . Excellent Companion Jphn Graydon , P . Z ., was installed as Z . ; C . Coupland , as H . ; T . W .
Knight , as J . ; Comps . James Chapman as Scribe E . ; E . Denton as Sciibe N . ; John McDougall , Principal Sorjonrner ; Penfold , ist Assistant- Butters , and Assistant ; A . Jessup , Treasurer . These appointments met
with the most cordial approval of the Comps . A cordial vote of thanks was given to Ex . Companion Savage for his kindness in coming to inaugurate the chapter , and a proposition that h e be elected an honorary member was carried neni
con . The occasion was one of more than ordinary importance in consequence of the presence also of Ex-Companion Pattison ( who acted as H . on this occasion ) . It is well known that not only is he the freeholder of thc estate in this district
bearing that name , but he is and has always been an ardent supporter of the Pattison Lodge ; which is second only in strength and influence in the province of Kent . The occasion was marked by his being the first joining member proposed . The names of Bros . Randall and
Pryce were then submitted for exaltation and Comp . Barth as a'joining member . Comp . M . Sherwin acted as Organist in an able manner . The Installing Officer took occasion to state how exultant he was on the occasion , and with what warm satisfaction he looked upon the
support he had received , and for the strong promises which he had received of future , support , particularly from E . Companion Pattison , whose kindness is even now well remembered in connection with his zealous support given to the Pattison Lodge when it was in its infancy , who
evidently seemed highl y delighted with the grateful acknowledgments of his past favours by many present . The chapter having : been closed , according to ancient custom , the Comps . then adjourned to the large Banqueting Room at the Lord Raglan , and partook of an
excellently served banquet , provided by Bro . Harvey Hammond . The usual toasts having been given , and some choice songs having been sung by Companion Sherwin and Bros . Farquharson and Martin , the companions separated at an
early hour for their respective residences , but not before many of them had expressed their gratification at having been spared to see so promising a chapter spring from so excellent a lodge as the Pattison .
HOLLOWAY ' S OINTMENT AND PILLS . — BAI . LEOS . — Any unnatural discharge from thc skin is at all times disagreeable , but in hot weather it becomes irritating—sometimes offensive . Bad legs , old wounds , scrolul .., and scorbutic eruptions are cooled , soothed , and cured by Holloway ' s Ointment , ft at once arrests all diseases of the surface by purifying and regulating thc circulation iu their
neighbourhood , by giving energy to the nerves of thc affected part , and by expelling all poisonous and noxious matters , ft ejects the seeds of all virulent eruptions and ulcerations , and thus confers no partial or temporary boon , out a complete and permanent cure . By means of these remedies afl sufferers may aim at attaining health , and will invariably succeed , —ADVT ,
Consecration Of A Lodge At Coatbridge (St. Andrews, No.514.)
CONSECRATION OF A LODGE AT COATBRIDGE ( ST . ANDREWS , NO . 514 . )
On Saturday , August ist , 1874 , thc districts of Coatbridge and Airdrie were all astir , as it was known that a new Masonic Lodge was to be consecrated , and that afterwards a procession would take place . The time fixed for the commencement of the ceremonies was 8 o ' clock ,
p . m ., but before that hour arrived the commodious new hall , which the brethren have obtained , was completely filled , and the Provincial Grand Lodge Officers , who arrived punctually to their time , could hardly rind their way to their proper places . In fact the overcrowded state of the
hall was the only drawback in the day s ' proceedings , as nearly ioo brethren could not gain admission to the opening ceremonies . In thc absence of Bro . Merry , the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . J . C . Forrest , the S . P . G . M ., very ably officiated . He was supported by
Bros . A . Ramsey , P . G . S . W . ; J . Mackie , P . G . J . W . ; J . Nisbett , P . G . S . ; R . J . C . Robertson , M . D ., Acting Chaplain ; W . McMurdo , P . G . M . ( to whose active exertions a great part of the success of the day must be attributed ) ;
H . Schroeder , P . G . D . of Music ; W . Forrest , P . G . B . B . ; and J . Bryson , P . G . I . G . Owing to the crowded state of the room the consecrating elements could only be cast just round the altar .
The acting P . G . M . called on Bro . McMurdo to deliver the oration . Bro McMurdo , who had been rather suddenly called on to officiate in this capacity , delivered a most excellent oration on the nature and objects of Masonry , which we regret want of space compels ns to omit .
The charter having been read , and the brethren present having expressed their satisfaction with the ofiicers named therein , Bro . Alexander Kennedy , thc Master nominated , was presented and approved , and thenafter retired to an anteroom , where he was presented to a board of six
Installed Masters , and at the same time eight Past Masters of lodges , who , under the old regulation , had not received the installation degree , were also installed with him . Bro . McMurdo then installed the following as the first officers of the lodge . —John Kennedy ,
D . M . ; J . Knox , S . M . ; Joseph Kennedy , S . W . ; Jas . Brown , "J . W . ; R . Stewart , ! ' . ; Wm . Nevile , Sec . ; A . Morley , Chaplain ; \ . Thorne , S . D . ; B . Hodge , J . D . ; G . Westwood , S . S . ; J . Munro , J . S . ; Jas . McCulIough , I . G . ; and James Jack , Tyler .
The newly-installed Master , in a brief but effective speech , thanked the Prov . Grand Lodge for the honour they had done them by consecrating the lodge and installing him and the other office-bearers of St . Andrews , Coatbridge , No . 544 , pledging himself to leave the honour of the
lodge untarnished to his successor . The acting P . G . M . suitably acknowledged the compliment , and proceeded to close the Provincial Grand Lodge . The new R . W . M . then took his place and opened his lodge in a style which is seldom seen ,
when , as in this instance , none of the officers hai ever before been elected to their respective chairs . A procession was then formed , under the able direction of Bro . McMurdo , P . G . M ., and , accompanied by two excellent bands of music and a number of banners , perambulated most of the
principal streets . There were large deputations from most of the lodges in the province notably from No . 7 , Hamilton ; 31 , St . Mary Coltness ; 88 , New Monkland ; ua , Royal Arch , Cambuslang ; 166 , St . John ' s , Airdrie ; 177 , St . James , Old
Monklaud ; 303 , St . John s Operative , Airdrie ; 305 , St . John ' s , Woodhull ; 406 , St . John ' s , Dalziel ; from Glasgow province , there were small deputations from 73 , Thistle and Rose , and ia 8 , St . John ' s , Shettleston ; there was also a deputation in Arch clothing fiom the Robert Burns Chapter , 1 . 54 , Holytoun , of which Bro .
McMurdo is First Principal . It was headed by O . Meek , Scribe E . The banquet took place in the same hall , which had been re-arranged during the procession , when about 80 sat down to a substantial repast , for which the march had proved an excellent preparation . The chair was occupied by the new R . W . M .,
Consecration Of A Lodge At Coatbridge (St. Andrews, No.514.)
who was supported by his Depute and Substitute Masters , the Wardens in their proper places . Thc acting P . G . M ., and D . of M ., had been compelled to leave , but the rest ofthe officers were present .
After the cloth had been cleared , the R . W . M . gave " The Queen and the Craft , " " The Prince of Wales and Royal Family , " " The Three Grand Lodges , " and the "P . G . Lodge of Middle Ward of Lanark . "
Bro . Robertson , acting Chaplain , replied briefly , and Bro . Nesbit , P . G . S ., proposed " The New Lodge , and its R . W . M . " Bro . Kennedy said he felt that a very serious responsibility had been placed upon him , but he would try to act up to the obligation he had that
day taken . Bro . Forrest , P . G . B . B ., spoke ofthe obstacles that had been placed in the way ofthe new lodge , but from past experience he knew that there was nothing like emulation in a district to keep it healthy , and now the only competition should be
who could work best . The 1 . . W . M . gave " The Health of Bro . McMurdo . " They all had seen his unwearied exertions that day in every department , and without his assistance he felt their meeting would not have been such a success , he was under deep obligations to him , for
Bro . Murdo first gave him the li ght of Masonry , and it was to him , principally , that he . was indebted for the Masonic knowledge he possessed . Bro . McMurdo said , if Bro . Kennedy was proud of him as his Masonic instructor ,
he had reason to be proud of his pupil , but as we are all human , he must own that he was getting just a little bit jealous , for he feared the pupil would soon outstep the master , but it was only right that young men should
desire to take the places of those who have had to work in the good cause . The Prov . G . M . then left , having some miles to go . The next toast was the Alasonic News and The Freemason . Bro . Adams replied on behall of the News , and Bro . Wheeler for The
Freemason . The R . W . M . gave " The Visitors . " Bro . J . Campbell , R . W . M . of St . John Shettleston , replied . In the course of his remarks he asked what constituted a " Mason , " saying it was not the ceremonies gone through , or words learnt
by the head , but it was to have implanted in the heart the true tenets of brotherl y love , belief , and truth . Bro . Allen of No . 7 , New York , also replied , expressing the pleasure it had given him to be present .
The R . W . M , gave "St . James , 177 , the Sister Lodge , " and trusted they should work amicably . Bro . Winn , Sec . 177 , replied , assuring them that there many members of 177 that would gladly hail the consecration of 1544 , and be
willing , as he was , to do all that lay in their power to assist them . Bro . Cameron proposed the Senior and Junior Wardens of 544 ; these brethren having repli ed , the lodge was again called to labour , and then closed in harmonv .
Grand Lodge Of Scotland.
GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .
On Tuesday the 3 rd inst ., the Quarterly Commtinication of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Scotland was held in their hall , George Street . Edinburgh . In the unavoidable absence of the Most Worshipful Grand Master Mason of Scotland ( Sir Michael Stewart , Bart . ) , the throne
was occupied by Bro . J . T . Oswald of Dunnikier , R . W . Substitute Grand Master , supported by Major Hamilton Ramsay of Garion ( R . W . Junior Grand Warden ) , Acting Senior Grand Warden ; Bro . F . A . Barrow ( V . W . Senior Grand Deacon ) , acting R . W . Junior Grand
Warden ; W . Mann , Past Grand Warden ; John Laurie , Grand Secretary ; William Hay , V . W . Junior Grand Deacon ; Captain Colt of Gartsherrie , Grand Sword Bearer ; F . S . Melville , President of the Board of Grand Stewards ;
Daniel Rt binson , Grand Bible Bearer ; C . W . M . Miiller , Grand Director , of Music ; R . Davidson , Grand Organist ; Murdock Mackenzie , Chief Grand Marshal ; and W . M . Bryce , Gr Tyler . [ A full Report of the Proceedings will be given in our