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inst ., Bro . J . B . Macnair , R . W . M ., presiding . Bros . J . Balfour , acting S . W . ; Murray , acting J . W . ; R . Mitchell , P . M . ; W . H . Bickerton { Freemason ) , and several other brethren and visitors present . The minutes of last meeting , Auditor's report , and application for Bro . Hutcheson , who received thc E . A . degree on the 7 th Dec . last , to be passed lo F . C , and raised to M . M ., read and confirmed , the

ceremonies of passing and raising were carried out m a most impressive manner . Fellow-Craft by the R . W . M ., Bro . J . Macnair ; M . M . by Bvo . Robt . Mitchell . The lodge was then closed in due form . GLASGOW . —LODGE MARIE STUART ( NO . 541 ) . —On Monday , 2 jth ult ., the members of this thriving young lodge held festival in their hall . Queen ' s Park Rooms , Crossbill .

f lie occasion being an open one , they enjoyed the company of their wives , sweethearts , and friends ; and there would be about forty couples on the floor when dancing was commenced , about half-past eight o'clock . The ball was kept uji with unflagging spirit for nearly three hours , when the company sat down to a recherche supper , the R . W . M ., Bro . I . D . Porteous , occupying thc chair . Justice

having been done to the good things upon the table , the chairman gave in succession the toasts of " The Queen and the Craft , " " The Prince of Wales , " and " The Three Grand Lodges , " all of which were duly pledged . Provost Brown , Crossbill , then proposed " The Lodge of Marie Stuart , " expressing his gratification at thc establishment of a lodge in the burgh , and one composed of so

respectable a class of members . The toast was coupled wilh the name of the R . W . M ., who , in replying , adverted to the necessity , that had existed for a lodge in the district , and to the gratifying degree of prosperity to which " Marie Stuart" had already attained . In the course of some remarks about Masonry generally , he referred to the department of charity , in regard to which he regretted having to

admit that Scotland was distinctly behind her sister countries . He hoped , however , shortly to be in a jiosition lo sny that something tangible had been done to remove this reproach . In concluding , and for the benefit of the ladies , he declared that a good Mason made a good sweetheart , husband , and father , and , he would add , a wise and good believer in the Divine Architect . The other toasts were

"The Memory of Bums , " by Bro . I'yfe ; " The Ladies , "by Bro . Mason , and replied to , on their behalf , by Bro . Renton ; and "The Com mittee , " by Bro . Martin , replied to by Bro . Julius Brode , S . M . Thereupon dancing was resumed , and continued by the younger anil more enthusiastic of the company till about four a . m ., the occasion having been a much agreeable and successful one throughout . We have

to add that , in the course of the evening , Bro . S . I-mdlater , late Treasurer , was presented by the R . W . M ., on behalf of the lodge , with a handsome writing-desk , in recognition of services rendered by him to the lodge during the period he held office . GLASGOW . —I . 011 GE CALEDONIAN RAILWAY ( No . 354 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in St .

Mark ' s Hall on 3 rd inst . Bro . Jas . Shaw , R . W . M ., occupied the chair , there being present also Bros . A . A . Smith , P . M . ; Wm . H . Caldwell , S . M . ; Jno . W . Stafford , S . W . ; A . Dougall , acting J . W . ; and Wm . R . Dunn , Secretary . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , it was proposed by Bro . Stafford , seconded by the R . W . M ., and unanimously agreed to , that the stun of £ 2 be voted from

the lodge funds to the widow of the late Bro . Robertson . Thereafter there appeared four candidates for initiation , viz .: Jas . Reid , Geo . G . Faircloth , , ] as . Ritchie , and Wm . Sutherland Browne , who each received the first , and subsequently the Fellow-Craft degrees at the hands of the R . W . M . The following brethren were then affiliated as members of No . 354 by P . M . Bro . A . A . Smith : —Bros .

Wm . White , and Hector Stewart , of Lodge St . Mary , Caledonian Operative ( No . 33 ' )) , Inverness ; George Scott Hendry , of Lodge St . Mungo ( No . 27 ); and Jno . Waggelt , of Lodge St . Vincent ( No . 553 ) . On Saturday , 6 th inst ., au emergency meeting of the lodge was held , at which the R . W . M . ( Bro . Shaw ) prcrridi-d , mid present Bros . John Stafford , S . W . ; A . B .

Ferguson , J . W . ; and Wm . H . Dunn , Secretary . The lodge having been opened , passed , and raised to the sublime degree , that degree was conferred upon the following brethren , viz . —Bros . Alexander McPherson , James Tulloch , Alexander McDonald , R . A . McLean , James Reid , George G . Faircloth , James Ritchie , and William S . Browne . Thereafter the lodge was reduced to Ihe first

degree , when John Paterson was duly initiated into the mysteries of the craft . The lodge was then closed . GLASGOW . — LODGE COMMERCIAL ( No . 3 60 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in their lodgeroom , 30 , Hope-street , Glasgow , on Friday , 5 th inst ., with a very large attendance of members and visiting brethren . Thc H . W . M ., Bro . John Munro , presiding ; J . M . Olliver ,

S . W . ; Thos . Graham , Acting J . W . ; and the remaining ofiicers in their respective places . The lodge was opened by the R . W . M ., the minutes of last meeting read anil confirmed . Tlie business before the lodge being several motions which had stood over for discussion , and in accordance with the bye-laws , which were satisfactorily settled . This being all the business , the lodge was

closed in due form . GLASGOW . —LODGE ATHOLE ( NO . 413 . )—The regular meeting of this lodge was held in St . Mark ' s Hall , Buchanan-street , on i thc 2 ( rth ult . The R . W . M ., Bro . John Wallace , occupied the chair , with Bros . Colin McKenzie and Daniel Leeds as S . W . and J . W . respectively . Three candidates came forward for initiation—John

Balfour , I homas Pearson , and William Matthieson ; and , being all duly recommended , they received the first degree at the hands of Bro . William Bell , R . W . M ., St . John , 3 J . Thereafter , the R . W . M . mentioned that he had had a conversation with the R . W . M . of St . Mark ' s with reference to the cleaning oi the hall in which they met , when the brother stated that the delay in having this done bad been unavoidable , but that it would be seen to forthwith . B » o .

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James Louttit referred to the bye-law of the lodge bearing upon thc initiation of members , and suggested that , in accordance with the same , in future the ballot should in every case be used . This was agreed to . It was thereafter agreed that thc annual supper of the lodge be held in Bro . Galloway ' s restaurant on Friday , the 26 th inst . ; and , there being no further business , the lodge was duly closed .

GOVAN . —LODGE GOVANHALE ( No . 437 ) . —This lodge met on 2 nd inst ., in the hall of Portland-buildings , Govan . The R . W . M ., Bro . John McFarlane , presided ; supported by Bros . Jno . Miller , D . M . ; and John Hutchinson , S . M . There was a very good turn-out of the brethren , and the lodge having been opened on the E . A . degree , William Alexander received that degree at the hands of Bro .

Miller , and , it being a case of emergency , was thereafter passed to the degree of F . C , and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . There being no other business on the card , the lodge was closed in due and ancient form . GLASGOW . —LOUGE ST . VINCENT ( NO . 553 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held 0114 th inst ., in the hall , at 162 , Kent-road . Bro . Robert McDougall , R . W . M ., presided ;

with Bro . Malcolm Stark , D . M . ; William Wilson , acting S . W . ; Hunter , J . W . ; Jno . McLellan , Treas . ; and Joseph Halley , Sec . Among the visiting brethren present were Bros . William Bell , R . W . M ., No . 3 J- ; Jno . D . Young , S . W . No . ai ; and David Lamb , D . M . No . 3 60 . The following candidates , duly recommended , then received the E . A . degree at the hands of Bro . D . Lamb : —George

Bruce , Thos . McLean , William McGhee , John Shields , John Small , Win . Russell , Thos . Liddell , and T . B . Barrett . There being no further business , the lodge was thereafter duly closed . GLASGOW . —LODGE CLYDESDALE ( NO . 55 6 ) . —The usual fortnightly meeting of this lodge was held on 1 st inst . in their new premises , 106 , Rose-street , Southsidf ,

the R . W . M ., Bro . Win . Phillips , presided , there being prcsent Bros . Dr . Russell , D . M . ; John McNaught , S . M . ; Jno . B . McNaught , S . W . ; and Jno . Howie , J . W . The lodge having been opened 011 the E . A . degree , the following candidates appeared , and were duly initiated by the R . W . M ., viz .: John Heron and , Joseph Granger , members of the band of the 64 th regiment , at riresent quartered

here ; Jas . Whitehead , Jas . Smith , Joseph Glen , and Jas . F . Murray . Bro . John Cloggie , Lodge 275 , was affiliated a member of 55 6 by the R . W . M . Thc gratifying announcement was made by the chairman , that the committee exjicctcd thai their new hall would be ready foi occupation within a uioiilh . They were having it fitted up something after the style of . the Star Lodge ( 2111 ) Hall

in Trongate , and lie thought they would find themselves very comfortable in it . The lodge thereafter adjourned from labour to refreshment , when , after the toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " " The Three Grand Lodges , " and "The Last Laid Stones of 556 "had been duly honoured , " Prosperity to Lodge Clydesdale" was very neatly proposed by Bro . Johnstone , 3-i . Thc toast was coupled with

the name of the R . W . M ., who , in replying , adduced as a proof that a lodge on the south side had been a felt want , that although the year was only a month old , they had already made no fewer than twelve Masons since its commencement . Iu looking out for and securing their new premises , they had no doubt incurred considerable expense and trouble , but iu amends for that he had no doubt that

in future they should have a comfortable home . He might add that the support he had received from his officebearers had given him a great deal of encouragement throughout , and he knew that so long as it remained so they would be prosperous and successful . At any rate , whatever man could do they intended to do , and man could do no more .

Consecration Of The Duke Of Connaught Lodge (1524).

CONSECRATION OF THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( 1524 ) .

A new lodge was consecrated at the Sisters Tavern , Pownall-road , llaggerston , on Friday the 29 th ult ., by Bro . R . Wentworth Little , Prov . G . Secret-try , Middlesex , the officer deputed for the purpose by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M .

Ihe Lodge was duly opened after the brethren had entered iu procession , by the Consecrating Master , assisted by Bios . J . Brett , P . G . M ., as S . W . ; I . Boyd , P . G . l ' ., ns J . W . ; J . Emmcns , P . G . P ., as P . M . ; II . G . Buss , Prov . G . Picas . ( Middlesex ) , as D . C . ; and W . Stephens , P . M . No . 136 5 ; W . M . No . 1489 , as I . G . The beautiful consecration service was then proceeded

with , accompanied oy anthems under the direction of Bro . Knight Smith , who conducted the musical arrangements most admirably . At the conclusion of this important ceremony , Bro . W . II . Lee , J . W ., No . 975 , the W . M . Designate , was presented for installation , and after the customary observances , he was installed in the chair of K . S ., and saluted accordingly .

I he officers were then invested as follows : Bros . I . C . Chapman , S . W . ; Henry Lister , J . W . ; 13 . Meyer , Treas . ( elected ); Neville Green , Secretary ; J . B . Shackleton , S . D . ; 1 . Syiiies , J . D . ; G . J . Baker , I . G . Thc addresses were then delivered b y Bros . Little and Boyd . Five names for initiation were then proposed , and the rank of Honorary Members was conferred upon Bros .

Little , Brett , Boyd , and Buss , who suitably acknowledged the compliment , and the Lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards sat down to a splendid repast , to which ample justice was done . When the cloth was cleared , the loyal , national , and Masonic toasts were heartily given and received .

'I he W . M . proposed the health of the Consecrating Master , Bro . Wentworth Little , who in , responding , proposed the W . M . 's health—better health—and prosperity to the Lodge . The toast was enthusiastically greeted with a brilliant Masonic fire . Bro . Lee , although evidently suffering severe pain from a recent accident , responded readily and happily to the toast . For the Visitors Bros .

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Gompertz , P . M ., P . Prov . G . P . Herts , and W . Stephens , replied in appreciative terms . The W . M . announced that Bro . Shackleton , S . D ., had kindly undertaken a Stewardship for the Girls' School , and called upon the hrethren to drink success to the charities .

Bros . Little and Shackleton returned thanks . Soon after this the company separated , hi ghly delighted with the success of tlie proceedings . Wc may add that Bro . Knight Smith presided at the pianoforte during the evening , anil accompanied the brethren in" several well-rendered songs .

I he following were present in addition to those already named : C . " W . Raker-, , J . Green , J . W . 27 ' ; E . Soiuers , S . W . 14 S 9 ; E . H . Pendy grass , 907 ; J . Redman , 25 ; R . Wyatt , J . D . 1 ^ 14 ; C . H . Ailes , P . M . 13 6 5 ; C . B . Payne ; , ] . Bingenian , * S . W . :: ; R . Phil ,,.

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Middlesex And Surrey.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF MIDDLESEX AND SURREY .

The Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Middlesex and Surrey was held on Saturday last at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge . The Provincial Grand Mark Master , Bro . Colonel Burdett , presided . Bros . F . Davison , Deputy Provincial Grand Master ; the Rev . D . Shaboe ,

Grand Chaplain ; Roebuck , G . S . W . ; Major Barlow , as J . W . ; Stephen C . Dibdin , Secretary ; D . AI . Dewar , J . O ., as M . O . ; Capt . Burgess , as G . O . ; Meggy , as J . O . ; W . E . Brighten , S . D . ; Colonel W . Wigginton , J . D . ; Thos . Moore , D . C ; C . T . Sparks , Sword-Bearer ; F . II . Cozen , G . Organist ; G . W . Verry and Nalh . J . Basnett , Stewards ; Thos . R . Parker ; W . Worrell , P . G . Org . ; Arthur W . Hall ,

Chaplain No . 7 ; H . A . Dubois , S . W . 17 ( 1 ; M . S . Larlham , S . O . 139 ; W . Allport , 144 ; Rev . D . J . Drakeford , P . G . Chaplain ; Capt . Geo . Barlow , P . Prov . G . J . W . ; Dr . Ramsay , Carnarvcn ; Rudolph G . Glover , Carnarvon ; E . B . Webb , Carnarvon ; A . Solomon , Carnarvon ; Gilbert J . Smailpiece ; W . Kliiigenstcin , 22 ; Thos . Meggy , P . G . M . O . ; Joseph Sjiencer , 22 ; II . Massey { Freemason ) , were also

present . Grand L . idge having been formally opened , Bvo . Moore , Prov . G . D . C , called upon the brethren to salute the Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , the Grand Wardens , Overseers , and other officers . The same was dune , and the Prov . Grand Master thanked the brethren fi-r the warmth with which he and his officers had been received .

Bro . Dibdin , Prov . G . Secretary , ( hen read the minute-: of thc last Provincial Grand Lodge , which were put and confirmed . Bon Accord , Keystone , St . Mark ' s , Mallet and Chisel , Carnarvon , Hiram , Samson and Lion , Macdonald , Percy , Northumberland , Panmure , Grosvenor , an . ! lira Lodges were called over , and the members of several of them answered .

The Provincial Grand Master then rose , and said that the special business of this meeting was the nomination of a Prov . Grand Master for the ensuing three years . Any one present could nominate whom he thought fit , and he would be happy if a brother would nominate some one other than he who now occujiied the post . I Ie had held

that office himself for three years , but as the bre . hren were about to nominate a Grand Master he would leave tin lodge while the nomination took place . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master would ^ therefore take the chair until they had made their choice . Colonel Burdett accordingly retired , and Bro . Davison took the chair .

Bro . Davison having assumed the chair , said that Col . Burdett had held the office of Prov . G . M . for three years , but there was nothing to prevent his being re-nominated . Still it was competent for any brother to propose some one else for the next three years . Colonel Wigginton thereupon rose , and said he had great pleasure in proposing the re-election of Bro . Col .

Burdett as Prov . G . M . for Middlesex and Surrey . I le scarcely need say anything in his favour , for he had never met , during his twenty-four years' Masonic experience , with any brother who had thrown himself so heartily into Masonic work as Col . Burdett had . The brethren had nothing to regret in having elected him three years ago as their head .

The Rev . D . Shaboe seconded thc nomination . Col . Wigginton had expressed the feelings which lie ( Bro . Shaboe ) entertained , and he might add that he thought it was a wise thing to have a . brother to rule over them who so devoted his life to his office . No brother ought to take it unless he could devote his time and energies to it ; and he trusted that Col . Burdett would continue to do as he had

already done , and that life and health would be granted him to pursue the course of . duty which he had laid out for himself . Bro . Davison said , the election having been unanimous , thrit a requisition would have to be laid before the Grand Master ( Earl Percy ) that Col . Burdett mi ght be appointed Prov . Grand Mark Master of Middlesex and Surrey for

the ensuing three years . That was the proper course to take . A deputation then left thc body , and acquaintedA ' ° ' - Burdett of his re-election , and returned with him to the lodge , where he was received in due form , and took his seat , after Bro . Davison had conveyed to him in Grand Lodge the information that he had been unanimously elected .

Colonel Burdett said he could not thank thc brethren enough for the kind compliments they had paid him . I Ie was happy to see that the Order was flourishing A . ' ..,. province . It had done well already , and he bad no doubt , farm tin : support he had , that it would continue lo flourish .

He would endeavour to perform his duties to the satisfaction of the brethren , and do credit to the recommendation they were about to make to the Grand Master of Mark Masons . Grand Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to an elegant banquet , provided by Bro . Joseph