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Red Cross Of Constantine.
ticn and care will p lace her above mediocrity in her profession . Mr . Stedman's singing was simply splendid , and wc all know the value of our old friend and brother , Ellmore . Thc toast of " The Premier Conclave and her Officers and Past Officers " was responded to by Sir Knt . R . Wentworth Little , who stated that there were now enrolled under our banner i so conclaves , and some twelve
others were ready to join ; he spoke most encouragingly . " The Health of thc M . P . S . " was given by Sir Knt . Moss , whom he was proud to have as a friend ; wherever he met him it was always in thc character of a gentleman . May health , wealth , and prosperity follow you wherever you go . The following toasts were given : — " Thc Viceroy , II . A . Dubois , " "The Visiting Knights , " responded to by
Sir Knts . I lyde Pullen and 1 nomas—their words were kind and gracious ; and lastly " The Sentinel ' s " toast brought co a conclusion an evening spent in pleasurable deli g ht . There was no want of interest during thc whole of thc time spent together , and the same was much enlivened by the recitations oS Sir Knt . Ihe Rev . Phillip Melancthon Holden , H . P ., and the ncwlv initiated Knt .,
Comp . Burlei gh Tresseman , who amazed us by his singing and performance on the piano in the most artistic style . Talent was not wanting among the Sir Knts . present . Colonel Peters gave " Vive la 1 " accompanying himself . Sir Knt . Marsh also lent his musical talents . The piano was most efficiently handled by the eminent Knt . Comp . J . Parker , who had thc management of thc artistes engaged on this auspicious occasion .
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PitOVINCIAL GllASD RoYAL AltCII CHAPTER FOR LANARKSHIRE . The usual quarterly communication of the above chapter was held within the Masonic Hall , 213 , Buchanan Stredt , on thc 4 th inst ., thc M . E . P . G . Supt ., Comp . F . A . Barrow , presiding , supported by the following officebearers ( vU . ) : Comps . John Miller , Z . ( Glasgow , Chap . No . 50 ) , acting II . ; James Duthie , Z . ( Cathedral , Chap . No . (>{) ,
acting J . ; John Eraser , P . G . S . N . ; Thos . Halket , P . G . Treas . * , James Balfour , P . G ., 1 st Soj . ; T . D . Humplui .-s , P . G ., 2 nd Soj . ; G . W . Wheeler , Z . ( Chap . 73 , Caledonian of Unity ) , acting 3 rd Soj ., G . McDonald , F . G ., Swd . B ., a good attendance of comps . being also present . The chapter having been duly opened , the minutes of quarterly communication of date 26 th Feb . were read and confirmed .
Thc P . G . Treas . submitted a statement of accounts connected with thc festival of all the chapters in this province ( which took place in March last ) , showing a balance in favour of the committee , which it was agreed to hand over to the P . G . Chapter . Thc M . E . P . G . Supt ., congratulating the- comps . on the success of the festival , expressed his firm conviction that such meetings had a tendency to
consolidate and give an impulse , not onl y to R . A . Masonry in particular , but to Masonry in general in all its bearings . The resignation of Comp . Geo . Baxter Adams as P . G . 3 rd Soj . was accepted , and it was agreed to leave * that office vacant until the next quarterly communication in September , when thc annual election of office bearers takes place . After a little conversation among the comps . the chapter was closed in due and ancient form .
ROVAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND . Thc Knights Companions of thc R . S . Y . C . S . met in council at their P . G . L . Hall , at 213 , Buchanan-street , at , ** p . m . on the 3 rd inst . The P . G . M ., F . A . Barrow , presided , assisted by Comps . Wm . Smith , P . G . Sec . ; Archd . MTaggart , P . G . S . W . ; John Eraser , P . G . J . W . ; James Balfour , P . G . Examiner and Inlroductor ; John Stewart ,
P . G . Grand Guarder , and a competent number of Kts , Comps . The Grand Chapter having been duly opened , the following brethren of the Order of St John ' s were then ballottcd for , namely—Frank Goodwin , Koscbank , Johnstone ; and John Gilchrist and David Gilchrist , Beech Villa , PollokshicMs . Thc ballot having been found clear , the candidates were introduced according to ancient custom
and foiin , when the P . G . M . duly admitted them as Companions of II . R . M . of K . W . N . G . Thc chapter was thereafter closed , and a lodge of R . S . Y . C . S . opened , when thc afore-mentioned companions were admitted to the order of Knighthood pertaining to this degree . At the conclusion of the ceremony , the P . G . M . congratulated the newlyadvanced brethren upon thc position they had now attained in this high order of Masonry , and expressed a hope that
they would prove diligent in their endeavours to acquire a due knowledge of its beautiful ritual and ceremonials , so that in the working of the P . G . Lodge the ) ' might be able to assist at the advancement of many honourable and distinguished brethren in thc future . Thc newly-dubbed Kni ghts suitably recognised and responded to the good wishes of the P . G . Master . There being no further business , the P . G . L . was then closed according to ancient
custom . PERTH . —SCOON AND PERTH ( No . 3 ) . —This lodge held an emergent meeting on Tuesday , 1 7 th ult ., at which two brethren received the Sublime Degree of Master Mason at the hands of the R . W . M . of the lodge , Uro . Chalmers , R . W . P . M . Dr . Cowan , of thc Lodge Kilwinning in thc East , No . 740 on the roll of the Grand Lodgeof England ,
P . M . of Great Western Lodge , No . 47 of Canada and of Eastern Bengal Railway Lodge , No . 444 of Calcutta , on thc roll of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , was afterwards affiliated . The lodge was opened at 8 p . m ., and closed in due form at 10 . GLASGOW . —LODGE ST . J ( NO . 3 bis ) The
regular meeting of this lodge was held in their Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , on Tuesday , 1 st h s ; Bro . Wm . Hell , R . W . M ., in thc chair . Bros . J . D . Young , S . W . j ^ David Home , J . W . ; Thomas Fletcher , I . P . M . ; John Baird , P . M . ; D . M . Nelson , D . M . ; H . B . Dalzell , Treas . ; John Dick , Sec . ; P . BrowuHc , S . D . ; John Hcid , J . D . ;
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and thc other office bearers in their respective places . As usual there was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren . Thc lodge was opened in due form by Bro . William Bell , R . W . M ., assisted by his Wardens . Bro . John Dick , Sec , then read thc minutes of previous meeting , which were approved of . Thc following gentlemen having applied for admittance into the ancient customs
and privileges of Freemasonry , viz ., William Gray and James Lynn , Bro . Bell , R . W . M ., asked whether there was any objection . None being offered , thc candidates entered and received thc E . A . Degree , Bro . J . B . Bell officiating in a very efficient manner . Thc candidates then retired , and Bro . James Scllars , of Lodge Chryston , was affiliated into this lodge , Bro . James McMillan , P . M .,
performing thc ceremony . After the subject of thc laying of the foundation-stone of the Rothesay Aquarium , and thc annual trip of thc lodge , had been brought up and discussed , thc lodge was called to refreshment . Bro . Wm . Bell , R . W . M ., having retired on account of urgent private affairs , Bro . John Baird , P . M ., occupied the chair , and proposed thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts ,
which were well received . The proceedings were enlivened by several most excellent songs . Bro . D . M . Nclson , D . M ., said before parting there was one toast he would feci great pleasure in proposing , that was "The Pics .-, " coupled with thc names of Bros . W . H . Bickerton and John Stewart . The business of thc lodges had been most truthfully and well reported in thc Freemason , which Bro . Bickerton
represented , and he would now call upon them to pledge this toast with a hearty bumper , which was done accordingly with quick fire and three times three . Bro . Bickerton most suitably replied , which Bro . Stewart endorsed . After spending a most enjoyable evening , and the last tcast given , which brought the proceedings to a close , the brethren , after assisting the R . W . M . to close thc lodge ,
retired . GLASGOW . —LODGE GLASGOW KILWINNING ( NO . 4 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in their Lodge-room , No . 170 , Buchanan Street , Glasgow , on thc 2 nd inst . The chair was occupied by Bro . A . R . Thorbnrn , R . W . M . ; Bvos . W . S . Henderson , S . W . ; Geo . Holms , J . W ., and a large number of brethren being present . Thc
lodge being opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Secretary and confirmed , when Bro . Prout proposed , and the R . W . M . seconded , thc admittance of Bro . Robert Mitchell , P . M . of Lodge Union ( No . 332 ) , as an affiliated member of Glasgow Kilwinning ( No . 4 ) . The R . W . M . having performed the ceremony , Bro . Mitchcll was congratulated by thc members of thc lodge . This
concluding thc business in this degree , the lodge was raised to that of M . M ., when Bros . James McKcana and James Hay McNaughton received the Sublime Degree of M . M ., Bro . W . S . Henderson , J . W ,, officiating in a manner that bespoke great care and thoughtfulncss . Thc business of the lodge being over brought the meeting to a close .
GLASGOW . —LODGE THISTLE ( No . 87 ) . —This lodge having made arrangements to hold their meetings in thc Commercial Hall , situated at 30 , Hope-street , Glasgow , met on thc 1 st inst . for the first time in their new quarters , which brought together a large number of the members and visiting brethren . The chair was taken by Bro . John Eraser , P . M . ; Bros . J . Booth , S . W . ; Fyfe , acting J . W .
The lodge being opened in thc E . A . Degree , the minutes of the last mcit : ng were read and confirmed . Bro . Fraser then said he was g lad to find that the members of thc lodge highly approved of the step thc office-bearers had taken in procuring thc use of the Commercial Hall for their meetings , and he had no doubt that they would find every Masonic comfort and kindness extended to them by
the Commercial Lodge . Bro . John Monro , R . W . M ., of Commercial ( No . 3 ( 10 ) , said he was glad to find them so well satisfied with the change they had made , and it would be alike die endeavour as it was thc pleasure and ( he duty of No . 3 60 to make them as comfortable as possible . Bro . J . W . Burns , the R . W . M ., having arrived , took thc chair , when a letter was rend trnvn Bro . CeiUtis , m .-ikin-i ¦" .
•"•plication for a little assistance to enable him to proceed to New Zealand along with his wife and family . Bro . John Miller tabled a motion for next meeting , viz ., "Thata sum of money be granted from thefunds of thc lodge . " This was seconded by Bro . John Eraser , P . M ., and agreed to unanimously . In reply to a question from a brother thc R . W . M . said they had made no arrangements for the use
of the harmonium , Bro . Pinto moved that arrangements should be ma .- ' c for its use ; this was second-. 'd by liro . W . Stewart , S . D ., and agreed lo . An application wasmadefrom Bros . W . Pollock , of Lodge Lindores ( No . 10 ft ) , and John Corbclt , of Beath St . John ' s ( No . 157 ) , to become affiliated members of the Thistle ( No . 87 ) , Glasgow , which was supported by Bros . Booth and Fraser , and entertained .
Bro . J . Fraser , P . M ., administered thc necessary obligation , and both were received members of the lodge . There being no further business in this degree the lodge was passed to thc Second Degree , when Bro . Olef Thomas 01-scn received thc F . C . Degree , Bro . W . J . Burns , R . W . M ., effectively officiating . There being no further business thc lodge was reduced and closed in due form .
GLASGOW . —LODGE USIOS AND CROWN ( S O . 103 ) . — Thc regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 31 st ultimo . Bro ' . A . M . Wri g ht , R . W . M ., in thc chair , assisted by his Wardens , opened the lodge , when the minutes of last regular meeting , also special meeting , were read and approved of . App lications were also read from the following gentlemen for admission into
Freemasonry , viz .: —Thos . Galloway , John Derry , and Robert Tarbett . Being duly proposed and seconded , and no objections raised , the candidates entered and received thc E . A . Degree , Bro . A . M . Wright performing the ceremony in a most striking maimer . After several discussions of matters connected with the lodge , which were most amicably . settled , Bro . Jas . Gilles then proposed that thc fees o [ initiation , also affiliation , be raised , which was
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received with acclamation . Bro . Jas . Crawford , of Lod ge St . John ' s , Lanark , No . 21 , was then affiliated , Bro . Bain , P . M ., officiating . The lodge was then raised to Fellow Craft , when Bros . Jas . Crawford and Robt . Fyfe were passed to that degree very efficiently . There being n 0 further business thc lodge was closed . LARGS . —ST . J ' S KILWINNING LODGE ( NO . 17 ?) .
—At thc monthly meeting of this lodge , held on thc evening of Friday last , Bro . William Thomson presented thc lodge with a splendid pair of pedestals . The R . W . M . ( Bro . Easton ) , on behalf of the lodge , accepted Bro . Thomson ' s gift , and , in a short speech , proposed a vote of thanks to the donor , which was heartily accorded . GLASGOW . —LODGE SHAMROCK AND THISTLE ( NO .
275 . )—The monthly meeting of this lodge took place on Friday , the 4 th inst . in their hall , 22 , Struthcrs-strcct . There was a large turn out of the brethren . Bro . R . M . Yuille , R . W . M ., occupied thc chair , supported by Bros . Paterson , S . W ., and Findlay , J . W ., in their respective chairs . The lodge was opened and thc minutes of thc previous meeting were read and agreed to , and declared
confirmed . Thc Secretary read a letter from Bro . Jas . Ferguson , who , it appeared , was in very reduced circumstances , and out of employment . After a little friendly conversation among thc brethren regarding thc character and position of Bro . Ferguson , it was unanimously agreed to give a sum of money from thc lodge benevolent funds for his immediate relief . Then came up the question of
thc annual excursion for final arrangement . After various suggestions it was agreed that it take thc character of a pic-nic to the beautiful and picturesque grounds of Bowling Glen , on the 19 th of June , leaving and reluming to Glasgow by rail . Applications were read for initiation into Freemasonry from Mr . John Morison and Mr . Moritz Bcil . They were proposed and seconded by Bros . J . Murray , J .
Guthrie , Charles Mair , and John Paterson . Their characters being found worthy , they were prepared for and received the first degree , Bro . Geo . "C . II . McNaught officiating . Thc R . W . M . intimated that an emergency meeting would be held in the lodge on Saturday 5 th inst . ( 2 nd and 3 rd degree to be given ) . This being all the business thc lodge was closed in due form .
GLASGOW . —COMMERCIAL LODGE ( No . 360 ) . —A special meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , 50 , Hopestreet , on Monday , the 31 st ult ., Bro . John Monro , R . W . M ., presiding ; Bro . James M . Oliver , S . W ., Bro . S . Findlatcr , J . W . Thc lodge was opene 1 in the First Degree , when thc R . W . M . intimated that the foundation stone of the Rothesay Aquarium would be laid with Masonic honours
on Saturday , 5 th June , and brethren wishing to be , present would receive clothing , tic , in the hall on Friday , the 4 th , that being thc regular meeting of the lodge . Thc R . W . M . also intimated that brethren who have not had an opportunity of subscribing to th « memorial to thc late Bio . Urc mi ght do so any time before thc 10 th June , circulars being now in the hands of thc committee . There being
no further business in this degree , thc lodge was raised to thc Sublime Degree of M . M ., when Bros . Thos . Ross , James Kerr , aud James Ncish received that degree from thc R . W . M . in his usual impressive style . There being no further business , the lodge was closed in due and ancient form . Thc regular meeting of this lodge was held in their
hall , 30 , Hope-street , on Friday , the 4 th inst . * , Bro , John Monro , R . W . M ., in the chair ; Bros , J . M . Oliver , S . W . ; Thos . Graham , J . W ., and other officers in their respective places . There was a fair attendance on this occasion . Thc lodge was opened by thc R . W . M ., Bro . John Monro , and the Secretary , Bro . W . II . Bickerton , read thc minutes of last regular meeting , also those of a special meeting on
the 31 st ult ., which were approved of . Thc R . W . M . then informed thc brethren that Mr . Cowper , whose application for admission into Freemasonry had been read at the last general meeting , and no objection offered , would now be ballottcd for , which was accordingly done , and proved favourable . Mr . Cowper then cnicied and received thc K . A , Degree , Bros . J . M . Oliver and John Monro officiating . On Bro . Cowper retiring , thc lodge was raised to
thc Degree of Fellow Craft , and Bro . Scott , who had made excellent improvement as an Entered Apprentice , was presented as ajcandidate for this degree . Bro . Monro , R . W . M ., in thc lecture of thc degree , so impressivel y traced the progress of thc art , nature , and design of Freemasonry as cannot fail to excite in the (" raftsman a spirit of enquiry , and induce him to emulate further acquisitions in Freemasonry . There being no further business , the lodge was closed .
GLASGOW . —LODGE ST . ANDREWS ( NO . 465 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place in their hall , Garngad-road , on thc 3 rd inst . ; the R . W . M ., Bro . D . Rcid , presided . Bros . McLeish , acting S . W . ; J . Davidson , J . W ., occupying his own chair . As usual , the meeting was exceedingly well attended . The lodge was opened at 7 . 30 , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read by the
secretary and confirmed . A pplications were read for admittance into Freemasonry from the following gentlemen , viz .: Peter Douglas , proposed by Bro . John Douglas , seconded by Bro . W . Gray ; Bro . Pirrtt , proposed by Bro . And . J lei ron , seconded by Bio . Jas . Morrison ; J . Mcl- ' nrlati , proposed by Bro . Slight , seconded by Bro . John McDonald ; Richard Milne , proposed bo Bro . Arch . Stevenson ,
seconded by Bro . S . W . Campbell . Those applications being satisfactory to thc members of thc lodge , thc First Degree was imparted to them by thc R . W . M . in a very able manner . Instructors having been appointed to the candidates , and no further business on this degree , the lodge was raised to the Second Degree , when ' Bros . Renney
Mel . ane , Richard Milne and John Wilson were passed to thc Degree of Fellow Craft , the R . W . M . again presiding . This being all thc business on this degree , the lodge was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason . This having been conferred on Bros . Richard . Milne and Kenny McLane by the R . W . M ., it was intimated that an
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Red Cross Of Constantine.
ticn and care will p lace her above mediocrity in her profession . Mr . Stedman's singing was simply splendid , and wc all know the value of our old friend and brother , Ellmore . Thc toast of " The Premier Conclave and her Officers and Past Officers " was responded to by Sir Knt . R . Wentworth Little , who stated that there were now enrolled under our banner i so conclaves , and some twelve
others were ready to join ; he spoke most encouragingly . " The Health of thc M . P . S . " was given by Sir Knt . Moss , whom he was proud to have as a friend ; wherever he met him it was always in thc character of a gentleman . May health , wealth , and prosperity follow you wherever you go . The following toasts were given : — " Thc Viceroy , II . A . Dubois , " "The Visiting Knights , " responded to by
Sir Knts . I lyde Pullen and 1 nomas—their words were kind and gracious ; and lastly " The Sentinel ' s " toast brought co a conclusion an evening spent in pleasurable deli g ht . There was no want of interest during thc whole of thc time spent together , and the same was much enlivened by the recitations oS Sir Knt . Ihe Rev . Phillip Melancthon Holden , H . P ., and the ncwlv initiated Knt .,
Comp . Burlei gh Tresseman , who amazed us by his singing and performance on the piano in the most artistic style . Talent was not wanting among the Sir Knts . present . Colonel Peters gave " Vive la 1 " accompanying himself . Sir Knt . Marsh also lent his musical talents . The piano was most efficiently handled by the eminent Knt . Comp . J . Parker , who had thc management of thc artistes engaged on this auspicious occasion .
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PitOVINCIAL GllASD RoYAL AltCII CHAPTER FOR LANARKSHIRE . The usual quarterly communication of the above chapter was held within the Masonic Hall , 213 , Buchanan Stredt , on thc 4 th inst ., thc M . E . P . G . Supt ., Comp . F . A . Barrow , presiding , supported by the following officebearers ( vU . ) : Comps . John Miller , Z . ( Glasgow , Chap . No . 50 ) , acting II . ; James Duthie , Z . ( Cathedral , Chap . No . (>{) ,
acting J . ; John Eraser , P . G . S . N . ; Thos . Halket , P . G . Treas . * , James Balfour , P . G ., 1 st Soj . ; T . D . Humplui .-s , P . G ., 2 nd Soj . ; G . W . Wheeler , Z . ( Chap . 73 , Caledonian of Unity ) , acting 3 rd Soj ., G . McDonald , F . G ., Swd . B ., a good attendance of comps . being also present . The chapter having been duly opened , the minutes of quarterly communication of date 26 th Feb . were read and confirmed .
Thc P . G . Treas . submitted a statement of accounts connected with thc festival of all the chapters in this province ( which took place in March last ) , showing a balance in favour of the committee , which it was agreed to hand over to the P . G . Chapter . Thc M . E . P . G . Supt ., congratulating the- comps . on the success of the festival , expressed his firm conviction that such meetings had a tendency to
consolidate and give an impulse , not onl y to R . A . Masonry in particular , but to Masonry in general in all its bearings . The resignation of Comp . Geo . Baxter Adams as P . G . 3 rd Soj . was accepted , and it was agreed to leave * that office vacant until the next quarterly communication in September , when thc annual election of office bearers takes place . After a little conversation among the comps . the chapter was closed in due and ancient form .
ROVAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND . Thc Knights Companions of thc R . S . Y . C . S . met in council at their P . G . L . Hall , at 213 , Buchanan-street , at , ** p . m . on the 3 rd inst . The P . G . M ., F . A . Barrow , presided , assisted by Comps . Wm . Smith , P . G . Sec . ; Archd . MTaggart , P . G . S . W . ; John Eraser , P . G . J . W . ; James Balfour , P . G . Examiner and Inlroductor ; John Stewart ,
P . G . Grand Guarder , and a competent number of Kts , Comps . The Grand Chapter having been duly opened , the following brethren of the Order of St John ' s were then ballottcd for , namely—Frank Goodwin , Koscbank , Johnstone ; and John Gilchrist and David Gilchrist , Beech Villa , PollokshicMs . Thc ballot having been found clear , the candidates were introduced according to ancient custom
and foiin , when the P . G . M . duly admitted them as Companions of II . R . M . of K . W . N . G . Thc chapter was thereafter closed , and a lodge of R . S . Y . C . S . opened , when thc afore-mentioned companions were admitted to the order of Knighthood pertaining to this degree . At the conclusion of the ceremony , the P . G . M . congratulated the newlyadvanced brethren upon thc position they had now attained in this high order of Masonry , and expressed a hope that
they would prove diligent in their endeavours to acquire a due knowledge of its beautiful ritual and ceremonials , so that in the working of the P . G . Lodge the ) ' might be able to assist at the advancement of many honourable and distinguished brethren in thc future . Thc newly-dubbed Kni ghts suitably recognised and responded to the good wishes of the P . G . Master . There being no further business , the P . G . L . was then closed according to ancient
custom . PERTH . —SCOON AND PERTH ( No . 3 ) . —This lodge held an emergent meeting on Tuesday , 1 7 th ult ., at which two brethren received the Sublime Degree of Master Mason at the hands of the R . W . M . of the lodge , Uro . Chalmers , R . W . P . M . Dr . Cowan , of thc Lodge Kilwinning in thc East , No . 740 on the roll of the Grand Lodgeof England ,
P . M . of Great Western Lodge , No . 47 of Canada and of Eastern Bengal Railway Lodge , No . 444 of Calcutta , on thc roll of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , was afterwards affiliated . The lodge was opened at 8 p . m ., and closed in due form at 10 . GLASGOW . —LODGE ST . J ( NO . 3 bis ) The
regular meeting of this lodge was held in their Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , on Tuesday , 1 st h s ; Bro . Wm . Hell , R . W . M ., in thc chair . Bros . J . D . Young , S . W . j ^ David Home , J . W . ; Thomas Fletcher , I . P . M . ; John Baird , P . M . ; D . M . Nelson , D . M . ; H . B . Dalzell , Treas . ; John Dick , Sec . ; P . BrowuHc , S . D . ; John Hcid , J . D . ;
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and thc other office bearers in their respective places . As usual there was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren . Thc lodge was opened in due form by Bro . William Bell , R . W . M ., assisted by his Wardens . Bro . John Dick , Sec , then read thc minutes of previous meeting , which were approved of . Thc following gentlemen having applied for admittance into the ancient customs
and privileges of Freemasonry , viz ., William Gray and James Lynn , Bro . Bell , R . W . M ., asked whether there was any objection . None being offered , thc candidates entered and received thc E . A . Degree , Bro . J . B . Bell officiating in a very efficient manner . Thc candidates then retired , and Bro . James Scllars , of Lodge Chryston , was affiliated into this lodge , Bro . James McMillan , P . M .,
performing thc ceremony . After the subject of thc laying of the foundation-stone of the Rothesay Aquarium , and thc annual trip of thc lodge , had been brought up and discussed , thc lodge was called to refreshment . Bro . Wm . Bell , R . W . M ., having retired on account of urgent private affairs , Bro . John Baird , P . M ., occupied the chair , and proposed thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts ,
which were well received . The proceedings were enlivened by several most excellent songs . Bro . D . M . Nclson , D . M ., said before parting there was one toast he would feci great pleasure in proposing , that was "The Pics .-, " coupled with thc names of Bros . W . H . Bickerton and John Stewart . The business of thc lodges had been most truthfully and well reported in thc Freemason , which Bro . Bickerton
represented , and he would now call upon them to pledge this toast with a hearty bumper , which was done accordingly with quick fire and three times three . Bro . Bickerton most suitably replied , which Bro . Stewart endorsed . After spending a most enjoyable evening , and the last tcast given , which brought the proceedings to a close , the brethren , after assisting the R . W . M . to close thc lodge ,
retired . GLASGOW . —LODGE GLASGOW KILWINNING ( NO . 4 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in their Lodge-room , No . 170 , Buchanan Street , Glasgow , on thc 2 nd inst . The chair was occupied by Bro . A . R . Thorbnrn , R . W . M . ; Bvos . W . S . Henderson , S . W . ; Geo . Holms , J . W ., and a large number of brethren being present . Thc
lodge being opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Secretary and confirmed , when Bro . Prout proposed , and the R . W . M . seconded , thc admittance of Bro . Robert Mitchell , P . M . of Lodge Union ( No . 332 ) , as an affiliated member of Glasgow Kilwinning ( No . 4 ) . The R . W . M . having performed the ceremony , Bro . Mitchcll was congratulated by thc members of thc lodge . This
concluding thc business in this degree , the lodge was raised to that of M . M ., when Bros . James McKcana and James Hay McNaughton received the Sublime Degree of M . M ., Bro . W . S . Henderson , J . W ,, officiating in a manner that bespoke great care and thoughtfulncss . Thc business of the lodge being over brought the meeting to a close .
GLASGOW . —LODGE THISTLE ( No . 87 ) . —This lodge having made arrangements to hold their meetings in thc Commercial Hall , situated at 30 , Hope-street , Glasgow , met on thc 1 st inst . for the first time in their new quarters , which brought together a large number of the members and visiting brethren . The chair was taken by Bro . John Eraser , P . M . ; Bros . J . Booth , S . W . ; Fyfe , acting J . W .
The lodge being opened in thc E . A . Degree , the minutes of the last mcit : ng were read and confirmed . Bro . Fraser then said he was g lad to find that the members of thc lodge highly approved of the step thc office-bearers had taken in procuring thc use of the Commercial Hall for their meetings , and he had no doubt that they would find every Masonic comfort and kindness extended to them by
the Commercial Lodge . Bro . John Monro , R . W . M ., of Commercial ( No . 3 ( 10 ) , said he was glad to find them so well satisfied with the change they had made , and it would be alike die endeavour as it was thc pleasure and ( he duty of No . 3 60 to make them as comfortable as possible . Bro . J . W . Burns , the R . W . M ., having arrived , took thc chair , when a letter was rend trnvn Bro . CeiUtis , m .-ikin-i ¦" .
•"•plication for a little assistance to enable him to proceed to New Zealand along with his wife and family . Bro . John Miller tabled a motion for next meeting , viz ., "Thata sum of money be granted from thefunds of thc lodge . " This was seconded by Bro . John Eraser , P . M ., and agreed to unanimously . In reply to a question from a brother thc R . W . M . said they had made no arrangements for the use
of the harmonium , Bro . Pinto moved that arrangements should be ma .- ' c for its use ; this was second-. 'd by liro . W . Stewart , S . D ., and agreed lo . An application wasmadefrom Bros . W . Pollock , of Lodge Lindores ( No . 10 ft ) , and John Corbclt , of Beath St . John ' s ( No . 157 ) , to become affiliated members of the Thistle ( No . 87 ) , Glasgow , which was supported by Bros . Booth and Fraser , and entertained .
Bro . J . Fraser , P . M ., administered thc necessary obligation , and both were received members of the lodge . There being no further business in this degree the lodge was passed to thc Second Degree , when Bro . Olef Thomas 01-scn received thc F . C . Degree , Bro . W . J . Burns , R . W . M ., effectively officiating . There being no further business thc lodge was reduced and closed in due form .
GLASGOW . —LODGE USIOS AND CROWN ( S O . 103 ) . — Thc regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 31 st ultimo . Bro ' . A . M . Wri g ht , R . W . M ., in thc chair , assisted by his Wardens , opened the lodge , when the minutes of last regular meeting , also special meeting , were read and approved of . App lications were also read from the following gentlemen for admission into
Freemasonry , viz .: —Thos . Galloway , John Derry , and Robert Tarbett . Being duly proposed and seconded , and no objections raised , the candidates entered and received thc E . A . Degree , Bro . A . M . Wright performing the ceremony in a most striking maimer . After several discussions of matters connected with the lodge , which were most amicably . settled , Bro . Jas . Gilles then proposed that thc fees o [ initiation , also affiliation , be raised , which was
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received with acclamation . Bro . Jas . Crawford , of Lod ge St . John ' s , Lanark , No . 21 , was then affiliated , Bro . Bain , P . M ., officiating . The lodge was then raised to Fellow Craft , when Bros . Jas . Crawford and Robt . Fyfe were passed to that degree very efficiently . There being n 0 further business thc lodge was closed . LARGS . —ST . J ' S KILWINNING LODGE ( NO . 17 ?) .
—At thc monthly meeting of this lodge , held on thc evening of Friday last , Bro . William Thomson presented thc lodge with a splendid pair of pedestals . The R . W . M . ( Bro . Easton ) , on behalf of the lodge , accepted Bro . Thomson ' s gift , and , in a short speech , proposed a vote of thanks to the donor , which was heartily accorded . GLASGOW . —LODGE SHAMROCK AND THISTLE ( NO .
275 . )—The monthly meeting of this lodge took place on Friday , the 4 th inst . in their hall , 22 , Struthcrs-strcct . There was a large turn out of the brethren . Bro . R . M . Yuille , R . W . M ., occupied thc chair , supported by Bros . Paterson , S . W ., and Findlay , J . W ., in their respective chairs . The lodge was opened and thc minutes of thc previous meeting were read and agreed to , and declared
confirmed . Thc Secretary read a letter from Bro . Jas . Ferguson , who , it appeared , was in very reduced circumstances , and out of employment . After a little friendly conversation among thc brethren regarding thc character and position of Bro . Ferguson , it was unanimously agreed to give a sum of money from thc lodge benevolent funds for his immediate relief . Then came up the question of
thc annual excursion for final arrangement . After various suggestions it was agreed that it take thc character of a pic-nic to the beautiful and picturesque grounds of Bowling Glen , on the 19 th of June , leaving and reluming to Glasgow by rail . Applications were read for initiation into Freemasonry from Mr . John Morison and Mr . Moritz Bcil . They were proposed and seconded by Bros . J . Murray , J .
Guthrie , Charles Mair , and John Paterson . Their characters being found worthy , they were prepared for and received the first degree , Bro . Geo . "C . II . McNaught officiating . Thc R . W . M . intimated that an emergency meeting would be held in the lodge on Saturday 5 th inst . ( 2 nd and 3 rd degree to be given ) . This being all the business thc lodge was closed in due form .
GLASGOW . —COMMERCIAL LODGE ( No . 360 ) . —A special meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , 50 , Hopestreet , on Monday , the 31 st ult ., Bro . John Monro , R . W . M ., presiding ; Bro . James M . Oliver , S . W ., Bro . S . Findlatcr , J . W . Thc lodge was opene 1 in the First Degree , when thc R . W . M . intimated that the foundation stone of the Rothesay Aquarium would be laid with Masonic honours
on Saturday , 5 th June , and brethren wishing to be , present would receive clothing , tic , in the hall on Friday , the 4 th , that being thc regular meeting of the lodge . Thc R . W . M . also intimated that brethren who have not had an opportunity of subscribing to th « memorial to thc late Bio . Urc mi ght do so any time before thc 10 th June , circulars being now in the hands of thc committee . There being
no further business in this degree , thc lodge was raised to thc Sublime Degree of M . M ., when Bros . Thos . Ross , James Kerr , aud James Ncish received that degree from thc R . W . M . in his usual impressive style . There being no further business , the lodge was closed in due and ancient form . Thc regular meeting of this lodge was held in their
hall , 30 , Hope-street , on Friday , the 4 th inst . * , Bro , John Monro , R . W . M ., in the chair ; Bros , J . M . Oliver , S . W . ; Thos . Graham , J . W ., and other officers in their respective places . There was a fair attendance on this occasion . Thc lodge was opened by thc R . W . M ., Bro . John Monro , and the Secretary , Bro . W . II . Bickerton , read thc minutes of last regular meeting , also those of a special meeting on
the 31 st ult ., which were approved of . Thc R . W . M . then informed thc brethren that Mr . Cowper , whose application for admission into Freemasonry had been read at the last general meeting , and no objection offered , would now be ballottcd for , which was accordingly done , and proved favourable . Mr . Cowper then cnicied and received thc K . A , Degree , Bros . J . M . Oliver and John Monro officiating . On Bro . Cowper retiring , thc lodge was raised to
thc Degree of Fellow Craft , and Bro . Scott , who had made excellent improvement as an Entered Apprentice , was presented as ajcandidate for this degree . Bro . Monro , R . W . M ., in thc lecture of thc degree , so impressivel y traced the progress of thc art , nature , and design of Freemasonry as cannot fail to excite in the (" raftsman a spirit of enquiry , and induce him to emulate further acquisitions in Freemasonry . There being no further business , the lodge was closed .
GLASGOW . —LODGE ST . ANDREWS ( NO . 465 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place in their hall , Garngad-road , on thc 3 rd inst . ; the R . W . M ., Bro . D . Rcid , presided . Bros . McLeish , acting S . W . ; J . Davidson , J . W ., occupying his own chair . As usual , the meeting was exceedingly well attended . The lodge was opened at 7 . 30 , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read by the
secretary and confirmed . A pplications were read for admittance into Freemasonry from the following gentlemen , viz .: Peter Douglas , proposed by Bro . John Douglas , seconded by Bro . W . Gray ; Bro . Pirrtt , proposed by Bro . And . J lei ron , seconded by Bio . Jas . Morrison ; J . Mcl- ' nrlati , proposed by Bro . Slight , seconded by Bro . John McDonald ; Richard Milne , proposed bo Bro . Arch . Stevenson ,
seconded by Bro . S . W . Campbell . Those applications being satisfactory to thc members of thc lodge , thc First Degree was imparted to them by thc R . W . M . in a very able manner . Instructors having been appointed to the candidates , and no further business on this degree , the lodge was raised to the Second Degree , when ' Bros . Renney
Mel . ane , Richard Milne and John Wilson were passed to thc Degree of Fellow Craft , the R . W . M . again presiding . This being all thc business on this degree , the lodge was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason . This having been conferred on Bros . Richard . Milne and Kenny McLane by the R . W . M ., it was intimated that an