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. GLASGOW . —LODGE CLYDE ( No . 408 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic 1 Iall , situate at 170 , Buchanan street , on the 2 nd inst , at eight o ' clock p . m . The meeting was a large one . Bro . W . Harper , R . W . M ., presided , supported by his Wardens , ] . Mclnnes , S . W . ; W . Bisland , J . W . ; Thos . Gordon , D . M . ; D . J . Mitchell , Secretary ; jas . Stewart , Treasurer , tic , Bros .

John Stevenson Kighland , Secretary No . 5 83 , S . Australia and A . Ross , 1 i 44 , E . C , were among the visiting brethren . The lodge being opened , the minutes of thc previous mcetingwere read and passed . The case of an American brother who was represented as being in distress , was brought up . Two brothers retired to have an interview with him , and , on their recommendation , he was temporarily assisted ,

and his case referred to the Provincial Grand Benevolent Treasurer for further consideration . The lodge was then raised to the Sublime or M . M . Degree , when two brethren of this lodge were raised thereto , Bro . Harper , R . W . M ., officiating in his usual impressive way . This brought the business to an end , and the lodge was closed in due form .

GLASGOW . —LODGE NEPTUNE ( NO . 419 ) . —At the monthly meeting of this lodge on the 13 U 1 ult ., there was a large attendance of members and visitors , the occasion beingjthe annual visitation of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow . The deputation from P . G . L . consisted of the R . W . Master , Bro . W . Montgomerie Neilson ; Bros . J . B . Walker , Treas . ; A . M'Taggart , Sec . ; J . Gillies , S . D . ; J .

Balfour , Director of Ceremonies ; William Phillips , S . B . ; and George Sinclair , Treasurer and Convener of the P . G . Benevolent Fund . The deputation having been received with the usual formalities , and the R . W . M . of the lodge , Bro . James S . Scott , having acknowledged in customary form the supremacy of the P . G . L ., thc Secretary of the latter ( Bro . M'Taggart ) gave in thc report of the deputation ,

which was to the effect that after a very minute scrutiny they had found that the books of the lodge were in very good condition , and that thc latter was working , as heretofore , in accordance with Grand Lodge law . During last year the lodge had added to its funds the handsome sum of £ 2 $ , had likewise distributed a handsome amount in charity , and had that night handed over to the P . G .

Benevolent Fund the sum of £ \ z 15 s . So far as charity went , the P . G . Secretary said he could , without any reserve , congratulate the lodge , and they might rest assured that whenever they had any want or claim on the Benevolent Fund their appeal would have the very best attention . In reference to this fund , he added , he was glad to hear that there was a movement afoot to have an amateur

dramatic performance in its aid , to come off in the autumn of the present year . Many well-known names in connection with such matters had cordially promised their best support to the project ; and he was sure that if gone about as it ought to be , and would be , it must add to the fund not less a sum than £ 150 . The R . W . l ' . G . M . then briefly addressed the lodge . It was the custom in thc annual

rounds of thc P . G . L ., he said , to examine thc state of the books , which , generally speaking , was a very good index of the working state of the lodges . It was usual , too , for the P . G . Secretary to read the report of the same , and it had been usual that he ( the speaker ) should make some remarks thereupon . But he was happy to say that his worthy Secretary was not only able to write these reports

but to make the remarks upon them as well . He ( the speaker ) was much away from home , and otherwise engaged , and it was a great comfort to him lo know that he had such able office-bearers to conduct the business in his absence ; and he took the opportunity of saying how very much he was satisfied with the services of his worthy Secretary , Bro . M'Taggart . After touching upon one or two

points referred to in the Secretary ' s remarks , the P . G . M ., in concluding , said that as to the question of benevolence , every Mason knew that that was their chief work , and therefore it was exceedingly gratifying to find that it had not been neglected by Lodge Neptune . Thereafter , the R . W . M . ( Bro . Scott ) having suitably acknowledged the visit of the P . G . L ., three members of the deputation , namely ,

Bros . Sinclair , Balfour , and Phillips , were affiliated as members of No . 419 by Bro . M'Taggart , and the deputation then withdrew . CATR 1 NE . —ST . J ' S LODGE ( NO . 497 ) . —Thc brethren of St . John ' s , Catrine , No . 497 , celebrated midsummer St . John ' s-day , on Thursday , thc 24 th ult ., by having an excursion to Dumfries . They started from the

village in the morning , headed by thc Catrine Bleaching Works Brass Band , and took thc train at Auchinlcck . They were joined by deputations from St . Barnabas , Old Cumnock , and St . John's , New Cumnock , also a number of brethren from other lodges . Having arrived at Dumfries , they were cordially received by a number of the brethren from the Thistle Lodge , Dumfries , No . 62 .

During the day they visited the various , we may say numerous , places of interest about the place . Dancing was enjoyed on the Bowling Green of thc Asylum to thc strains of the violin and flute , ably handled by Bros . Park , New Cumnock , and Hood , Catrine . After arriving at the Thistle Lodge hall , refreshments having been partaken of , dancing was again enjoyed until it was time to

leave with the late mail train . In due time they arrived at Catrine , much pleased with the enjoyments of the day . On thc same day , another excursion of Freemasons took place from Auchinleck , Benquhct , and neig hbourhood , to Dalmcllington and surrounding districts . They were accompanied by their wives and sweethearts and the Auchinlcck brass band . Having arrived at Dalmcllington and

getting refreshed , a beautiful walk was enjoyed through the grounds to the mansion-house of Craigengillan , in front of which a halt was made , and a number ol tunes played by the band in beautiful style . Three Masonic cheers having been proposed and heartily given for Lady Cathcart , the party proceeded to Loch Doen by way of Ness Glen . The glen just now is clothed in its summer foliage , and it was a scene to be enjoyed by any one having a

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taste for the grand in nature , and on this occasion it was certainly all that could be desired . The loch having been reached , all enjoyed a couple of hours' rest or recreation , as they might choose . Opportunities were also afforded for dancing , & c . There was no lack of refreshments on the ground . The procession returned in the afternoon , many of them , we doubt not , tired , but all , we think ,

pleased with the day ' s enjoyment . GLASGOW . —LODGE ST . ANDREW ' ( NO . 46 . ;) . —Thc regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 1 st inst . in their hall , Garngad-road . Thc attendance was good . The lodge was opened by Bro . D . Reid , R . W . M ., in his own place , James M'Leish , S . W . ; G . B . Davidson , J . W . ; W . Campbell , Sec . ; Robert Donaldson , Treas . ; j . Morton ,

S . D . * , R . Bell , and others . Among the visiting brethren were Bros . Robert Godfray , Sec . 1074 , E . C . ; J . Lawrence , 134 , New Jersey , U . S . A . ; Wm . ' Preice , P . M . 95 6 , Natal , S . A . ; J . Sheills , 270 , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting , a special meeting , and thc meeting for harmony to celebrate the Summer St . John ' s-day on the 24 th June , were read and confirmed , and thc lodge was raised to the sublime degree , when Bros . Peter

Douglas , George Pirret , and John M'Farlane were examined on their progress in thc previous degrees , and raised to that of M . M ., Bro . Reid , R . W . M ., performing the ceremony . Before closing the lodge the R . W . M ., in warm terms , thanked the visiting brethren for their attendance , Bro . Godfray , 1074 , E . C , replying that they had all felt very much pleasure at being present that night . There being no further business the lodge was closed in due form .

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Thc consecration of the above new lodge , on Friday 2 nd inst , was in every respect a most brilliant and imposing spectacle . Thc lodge being located at the new Masonic Hall , recently built by Bro . Plaisted , and adjoining his house , the " Sir Robert Peel , " Anglesea Hill , Plumstcad ,

and the hall not being finished , so far as the internal decorations are concerned , thc brethren , under the guidance of the W . M . designate , and with a little outside assistance , covered the bare walls and ceUng with the "Union Jack " of old England , and many other " flaunting flags , " the magnificent Royal banner covering the east . Upon thc drapery of the walls were arranged numerous

brilliant devices , formed of swords , bayonets , breastplates , and helmets , and other military trophies , while at intervals occurred prettily worked mottoes , such as " The Duke of Connaught , " " Success to the Province of Kent , " " God bless the Royal Grand Master . " Above the chair , immediately facing the entrance , was a broad ribbon , bearing in gold letters the following , " Welcome , R . W . Prov .

Grand Master , Bro . Major-General Brownrigg , C . B ., " and when the brethren ofthe lodge , who arc all military men , assembled in their places , backed up with a goodly muster of visitors , the coup d' «* il presented was most imposing and picturesque . The Right Worshipful Bro . Major-General J . S . Brownrigg , C . B ., Prov . Grand Master Surrey , assisted by Bro . tlie Rev . W . A . Hill , M . A ., Prov . Gnind

Chaplain , Kent , and Bro . the Rev . E . L . Walsh , B . A ., P . P . G . C , Essex , and Chaplain of the Forces at Woolwich , solemnly consecrated the lodge , and Bro . J . Bates , P . M . No . 1424 , Brownrigg Lodge , installed , by special request , the W . M . Among thc visitors were Bros . Major King , P . M . 706 ; Captain Phillips , P . M . 13 ; Major Saunders , P . M . 706 ; Captain Croisdalc ,

P . M . 706 ; Captain T . Ward , W . M . 700 * , W . Tongue , P . M . 9 n , P . G . D . ¦ - Kent ; T . Smith , Sydney Lodge , P . G . W . Kent '; . Sydney Clarke , P . M . 706 ; Captain Donnelly , 706 ; Captain McLaughlin , P . M . 706 ; J . Rowland , P . M . 700 ; J . Henderson , P . M . I- ; ) . Jarvis , W . M . 1424 ; A . Penfold , W . M . elect , 91 ' 3 ; ' G . Davis , P . M . 13 ; F . J .

Dawson , P . M . 700 ; ) . McDougall , W . M . 913 ; J , lledley , P . M . 70 ( 1 ; N . ' Norman , P . M . 93 ; C Norman , P . M . 700 ; W . T . Vincent . J . W . 913 ; A . Jcssop , Treas . 913 ; 'P . Butt , S . W . 700 ; II . S . Sycr , Sec . 13 ; J . Thomson , Treas . 1424 ; IL E . Fowler , S . D . 1424 ; H . Lodge , I . G . 13 ; C . Jolly , 913 ; C . Morton , 700 ; C . Cook , 13 ; T . Hutton , 13 ; A . Duck ,

913 ; \ V . M'Coy , 700 ; R . Barrett , 1424 ; J . Dickenson , 1424 ; C Hulsc , 1331 ; E . A . Cooper , 349 ( S . C . ); T . Swift , 829 ; H . Prycc , 913 ; J . Allen , 913 ; S . Crane , 1424 ; J . K . Anderson , 700 ; F . A . Wallis , 901 ; E . Palmer , 913 ; R . Beaver , 700 ; II . Dc Grey , 700 ; W . Lomax , 913 , & c , tic . The following brethren of the lodge were present : —

F . G . Pownall , W . M . designate , W . Weston , G . Spinks , M . Murphy , T . Cooper , II . G . Picken , R . J . Lapham , D . Decvcs , F . W . Scaly , W . Welding , R . Hill , J . S . Hill , B . Whittaker , | . White , E . Wright , F . Hambling , F . Buck , IL Carlin , H . Oakley , W . Jordan , H . Shaw , W . Pridgcon , C . Buckland , F . J . Warren , | . M'Knight , W . Sale , W . Dixon , A . Scarth , T .

W . Kirkbride , F . Tims , T . Sharpc , G . F . IVgg , J . W . Farr , A . Cox , J . Joseph , G . Kennedy , C . Glayshcr , and others . At half-past one the brethren and visitors assembled in the new lodge-room , and took the places assigned them by the Stewards , and thc procession ' of consecrating officers and signing brothers shortly after entered , to the strains of

a solemn ; march played by Bro . Glayshcr , who , with a trained choir of the brethren , ably sustained the musical portion of the ceremony , assisted by Bro . C Cook . Silence being proclaimed , the lodge was formally opened with solemn prayer and in due form , General Brownriisg being W . M . ; Bro . T . Ward , W . M . 700 , being S . W . ; md Bro . Croisdale , P . M . 706 , J . W . The Secretary thru read thc reply of the Grand Lodge to their petition , and in 1 he name

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of the lodge requested the W . M . to proceed with the consecration . After a prayer from Bro . Hill , G . C . of Kent , and a reading of a portion of thc Sacred Law by Bro . Walsh , G . C . for Essex , the Installing Officer , Bro . Major General J . C . Brownrigg , delivered thc following oration : — Brethren : —At this period of the ceremony of

consecration it is customary for the presiding officer to deliver an oration on the nature and principles of the Institution of Masonry . On this occasion , however , and under existing circumstances , 1 propose to depart from this rule , and instead of addressing you upon the grand principles of our Order , to call your attention more particularly to your position as a military lodge . Thc supposed oriein of our

Order , its antiquity , its charity , its power of doing good , its universality , have formed a theme for many illustrious writers , as well as orators , and it is therefore unnecessary for me to dilate upon all its excellences , the true appreciation of which you must look for in . your own hearts , and the peifect application of which must be the guide of your lives . It is an essentially military lodge . I would

venture to offer you a few words of remark and advice . I have reason-to believe that regimental lodges are diminishing in number , and that thc original warrants of many such have been either Hying dormant for some time , or have been restored to Grand Lodge , and a little reflection will show us that this is not to be wondered at . The numerical strength of a regiment or battalion is hardly

sufficient for thc existence in it of a separate society , such as a Masonic lodge . A regiment is by its very composition and training , and habits , a society in which there is such a community of interests , identity of action , and close connection , that there is a great probability that a lodge mav tend to create two parties in sucli a comparatively small body , which is clearly objectionable . There

is likely to be the broad distinction between those who are Freemasons and those who are not ; a distinction , which , when diffused over a larger body of men , with more separate individual and collective interests , would not be obvious , but which in a smaller body must become loo strongly marked . Those who have seen the light and 1 have enjoyed thc privileges of Freemasonry , will perhaps vie \ v with feelings

of commiseration , and almost contempt , those whom they consider still in darkness , whilst the others , who from want of inclination , or having other pursuits , may not care to join our fraternity , may not unnaturally ridicule our rules , our Masonic ceremonies , and our brotherhood . Therewould thus be an cxclusiveness about Masonry which in so small a society might have a pernicious effect ; but in a

lodge constituted as this is I can imagine none of thc evils lo which I have alluded , whilst , if conducted as I have every reason to believe this lodge will be , the advantages may be most important . Situated in a large garrison , composed as it doubtless will be , with some of its members of a sufficiently permanent service to enable them to instruct the younger brethren who join it , and to keep up its

traditions ; there will still be a continuous gradual change amongst you , the stream will never stagnate , but ever proceed in a tranquil and harmonious current , instilling the principles of our Craft in the hearts of those who will carry them away as time flows on , and distribute them elsewhere , returning again , as I trust many may , to thc fountain head , their " mother lodge , with a store of

experience anil with a strengthened love of our Order which will qualify them to take their places amongst you as rulers . The short experience which has been afforded by the working of the lodge at Chatham , a garrison which in many respects resembles this , enables me to entertain a confident hope that this lodge may succeed and prosper to the full expectation and wish of us all . There is one caution I

must give you , brethren—it may be unnecessary , and I hope it is , but as an old Mason and an old soldier I feel bound to utter it . Be most careful that your Masonic brotherhood never takes thc form of favouritism in the discharge of your military duties . It must never be permit ccd in the smallest degree to clash with discipline . Although in our profession the

extremes of our different ranks are very far apart , and the chain of our responsibilities very much extended , yet thc links of that chain are so finely graduated that they almost merge into one another , and yet they are very distinct . Wc all know that the mere accident of a day , or in the wording of an order , may make one man superior in rank to another , although the r . ctual military rank

may be the same , and thus discipline requires that we should supervise and be obliged to report the short comings of those who may be junior in rank to us in a very slight degree . In such a case as this , brethren , should it unfortunately occur , you must never in thc smallest degree screen or shrink from reporting an irregularity because an erring subordinate is your Masonic brother . Should

you see that he is likely to commit himself , that he is becoming slack- in his duty , intemperate in his habits , or in any either way backsliding , then step in as a brother and exert your influence by warning him , by reminding him of that responsibility he owes to the Craft ; but if in despite of such warning he falls into error , remember that your Masonic obligations , as well your soldier ' s fealty , oblige

you to do your duty , even though he should neglect your advice . Above all , brethren , let your Masonic characteristics have an influence on your conduct as soldiers . Let it be a matter of remark that those of your respective corps who arc Freemasons are the smartest on parade , thc most scrupulous in the discharge of all thenduties , the most punctual , the most truthful , the most

temperate , those whose language and demeanour towards their subordinates is most irreproachable , whose manner towards their superiors is most respectful . Let it not be said of you that Masonry is a mere name , an excuse for convivial meetings , but inculcate upon all who join our Order that their entrance into it imposes upon them fresh responsibilities to be good men and true . Let those who ob-