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Freemasonry In North Wales.
the members of the new lodge upon the highly favourable manner in which the day ' s proceedings had been concluded . He was much pleased to see that so many brethren were present from Chester , where he was first initiated into the mysteries of tlie order . The little that
he did know of the principles and practices of Freemasonry he had learned in that city , and , therefore , he was glad that so many brethren were present from Chester to teach the same truths to the Mold lodge . Brother Sir Watkin referred to the recent general election , and to
the bitterness of party feeling which had been engendered in some parts of the country , though not within his own experience , and said that in such circumstances Freemasons should not forget the feelings of brotherly kindness which bound them together- There were members of
the order belonging to all politics and all religions . Though they might worship in different ways , he hoped that in that new lodge the brethern would always act in the spirit of brotherly kindness , and concluded by proposing the health of Brother Salmon , W . M ., expressing a hope that though the lodge was the youngest
it might prove an example to others of longer standing . The W . M . replied in suitable terms , and Bros . Spaull and Dutton responded to the toast of the other P . G . lodge officers . After several other toasts had been given and acknowledged , the proceedings were closed in peace and harmony .
It should be stated that the furmshmgs for the lodge had been supplied from Bro . G . Kcnning ' s celebrated Masonic establishment in London , and , as usual , both workmanship and design were the subjects of general commendation .
Consecration Of A Holy Royal Arch Chapter.
CONSECRATION OF A HOLY ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER .
SIIETTLESTON . —On Wednesday , Feb . 18 th , The Provincial Grand Chapter of Lanarkshire proceeded to Shettleston to consecrate a Chapter . For many years , there lias been a body in this village working under one of the old charters granted by the Duke of Kent . As that
supreme body has long ceased to exist , the chapters formed under its sanction , of which there are several in Scotland who have not yet obtained the sanction of the Grand Chapter of Scotland , are , therefore , in an anomolous position ; for , though working under charters that
were once valid , they are , now , unrecognised by any Grand Governing body , and their members are not received as visitors by any other chapters . Comp . John Campbell , and a few others , feeling the disadvantages under which they were labouring , therefore , applied for admission into
the Grand Chapter , and was most graciously met , both by the P . G . Superintendent , and the G . Scribe E ., and on the 18 th they were regularly received , and a new charter given them under the title of St . John ' s , No . 150 . The ceremony took place in the old lodge-room of the Kirk
House , which was decorated with flags and evergreens for the occasion . The Provincial Grand Chapter was opened in due form by companions F . A . Barrow , Provincial Grand Superintendent , as P . G . Z . ; J . D . Porteous , P . G . H . ; Thos . Halket , P . G . J . * A . McTaggart , M . A . P . G .
Scribe E . ; G . W . AVheeler , P . G . P . S . ; J . Duthie , P . G . 2 nd S . ; G . B . Adams , P . G . 3 rd S . ; and J . Leutell , acting P . G . Janitor . There were also present , Comps . G . McLeod of 79 , and J . O . Park , Z . of 122 . The members of the old chapter were then brought in and solemnly
obligated by thc P . G . Z . ; after which thc charter was read , and the following persons named therein were duly elected by the Comps . present , viz : —Companions John Campbell , Z ; Wm . Campbell , H . ; James Allan , Junr ., J . * James Allan , Senr ., Scribe E .: John Anoh , N .: James
Peaking , T . ; ist S ., Walter Allan . ; 2 nd S ., Andrew Allan ; 3 rd S ., Ronald Reid ; the office of Janitor being left vacant . The beautiful Installation Ceremonies were very effectively rendered by Comp . Barrow and his attendant office bearers * the newly installed rst principal thanking the whole of them for their kindness
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in coming from Glasgow- for this purpose , and expressing a wish that they would increase the favor by some of them coming again to put them in the correct way of working . After the ceremony , the Comps . partook of refreshment , the new ist P . Comp ., John Campbell , presiding .
After the usual toasts , he proposed the Provincial Grand Superintendent , and said in consequence of the peculiar position in which the old chapter stood , he had been obliged to trouble that gentleman a great deal , but he could assure the Comps . that it would have been impossible for
any one to have treated him in a more gentlemanly and brotherly way than Comp . Barrow had done ; in fact , his kindness had been so great , that he could never forget it . The P . G . Superintendent in reply stated , if he had been of service to them and the Order it was all
that would be required , and he trusted tnat the other chapters which still held aloof from the supreme body , would copy the example set them by the Shettleston St . John , and come in to be recognised by the Supreme Chapter . Nothing could afford him greater pleasure than working
in this object . Since he had been appointed Superintendent of Lanarkshire—twelve months since—this was the 3 rd new chapter he had consecrated ; while before officially acting in that capacity , he had consecrated four others in the province , so that he could say he had tried
to do his duty to the order . Their chairman had , also , kindly alluded to his services to the Craft in the P . G . L . He would now propose "Prosperity " to chapter St . John , No . 50 , and "Long life and happiness" to their ist Principal . Comp . J . Campbell replied , and gave the
P . G . Chapter of Lanarkshire and its Scribe K , Comp . A . McTaggart , in the course of his reply , regretted that his other avocations had prevented him from devoting as much time to the province as he could wish , but as he had , during the last year , been only feeling his way , he
trusted , during the ensuing one , to do much better , and that each chapter might be found , on their visitation , to be improving . They had been for many years without any Superintendent , but now that Comp . Barrow had been placed at their head , they might be sure that
the order would progress—not only in numbers and influences , but that they would take a higher stand than heretofore , and all the old chapters still working , outside of the pale of the constitution , would be glad to come under the
sway of the P . G . C , and under Comp . Barrow ' s rule . The P . G . Chaplain now had to leave to catch the last train for Glasgow , but the Shettleston Comps . remained to high twelve , song and sentiment following each other .
Masonic Festival In Glasgow.
MASONIC FESTIVAL IN GLASGOW .
LODGE THISTLE AND ROSE , No . 73 . The 120 th anniversary of the Thistle and Rose , Lodge 73 , was celebrated on Thursday thc 26 th ultimo , by a supper and ball , held at the Trades Hall , Glasgow . On the cloth being removed Bro . Thos . Stewart
P . M ., and now Deputy Master , read a letter from the R . W . M . regretting that unforeseen circumstances would prevent him being present till a late period of the evening . But Brother Stewart very efficiently supplied his place , giving as the first toast " the Queen and the Craft . "
Second "the Prince of Wales , the patron of Scotch Masonry , and the rest of the Royal Family , " both of them having been duly honoured Bro . Bannerman , S . AV ., who was Croupier , in a neat speech proposed " the three Grand Lodges . "
Bro . Benj . Wright W . S ., of the Era , 1423 ( E . G . ) , said he was very unexpectedly called on to reply , but having been named he could not refuse the honour . Of the Grand Lodge of Scotland he need not speak as they were all as well and perhaps better acquainted with its merits
then himself , neither would he detain them by dwelling on those of the Grand Lodge of Ireland ; but on behalf of that of England , he could assure them that that august body as well as the private members of the Craft were glad to see the progress that Masonry was making in Scotland ; for his own part he was highly pleased
with what he had seen , also the warm welcome given to him and the honour now conferred on him , and he could assure one and all of the brethren present if they ever crossed the border they would meet with a kind reception from their English friends , and nothing would give
him greater pleasure then to meet any of them in 1423 , when he would endeavour to repay them for their kindness to-night . On behalf of the Grand Lodge and the great body of the English Masons , he thanked them heartily for the very enthusiastic way in which they had
received the toast ( Cheers . ) Bro . G . McDonald , I . P . M ., gave " The Provincial Grand Lodge . " Bro . G . Sinclair , P . M . 27 , Treasurer of the Benevolent Fund replied , he stated that their Benevolent Fund was accumulating , for they had
now funded £ 400 and yet they had fully relieved every case that came before them . Bro . AV . B . Paterson in a very elaborate speech gave " the Army , Navy and Volunteers . " Bro . T . Stewart gave a humourous reply . Bro . Basset of Lodge 27 , proposed " the
Glasgow Thistle and Rose Lodge , No . 73 , " and called upon the Treasurer to reply ; he thought it would be prudent to let that brother speak of the position and financial prospects of the lodge . Bro . W . AA alton , Treas ., said it gave him great pleasure , as Treasurer , to comply with that
request for they were flourishing financially , thanks to the unremitting care of the late Master Bro . McDonald , and he might add , his own as Treasurer , for when he took office little more than two years ago he had only ^ 9 8 s . od . in hand , now though he had got them their
splendid suit of Lodge clothing ( from Bro . Kenning whose representatives he was glad to see there ) . Yet he had now nearly £ 100 in hand and in Bank ( cheers ) he thought he had better conclude as that fact was a speech in itself . Bro . James Balentine then came forward to
make a presentation to the late R . AA ' . M . he said he supposed he was to do it as one of the oldest members of the lodge , but what he wanted in words he would make up in deeds and good wishes . A few friends has got this up for one who had worked hard and long in their behalf .
Bro . McDonald had filled the chair for three years , and during that period had never been absent from a single meeling , and as his wife had had to suffer from his absence , they had not forgotten her , so in the name of the subscribers he would now present their gifts to Bro .
McDonald and his wife ( cheers ) . The presentation consisted of an elaborately finished Time-piece , with suitable inscription , and a massive gold brooch aud earrings for Mrs . McDonald , the workmanship of which was much admired .
Bro . G . AV . AVheeler spoke of the merits of the recipients of the gift and recited some lines he had composed for the festival . Bro . G . McDonald acknowedged the gift in appropriate terms the gift was valuable in itself but it was the inscription that possessed the
greatest vaiue in his eyes . Bro . G . AV . AVheeler gave the " Sister Lodges of the province , " in the course of his remarks he said the best way to become bright Masons was by visiting Sister lodges and reading the Masonic literature of the day .
Bro . G . Sinclair P . M . of 27 , replied on behalf of visitors present . Bro . J . Handbridge in a truly eloquent speech proposed " the Ladies . " Bro . Richard the Secretary responded on their behalf . Bro . Stewart proposed the " Strangers , " which
was replied to by Mr . Elton who said though a stranger to-night he intended to become a member of their lodge at the next meeting , if the lodge would receive him . Bro . Weston , the R . W . M ., who had now assumed the chair ' gave " the Committee who had made the
arrangements . " Bro . J . S . Ampleford proposed a vote of thanks to the singers , and especially to Bro . Owens of the Alexandra Music Hall for his kindness in sending two of his principal artistes , Mr . and Mrs . Elton , to amuse them . A few remarks from the chair concMed this part of the entertainment . Dancing' then commenced and was kept up with great spirit ,
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Freemasonry In North Wales.
the members of the new lodge upon the highly favourable manner in which the day ' s proceedings had been concluded . He was much pleased to see that so many brethren were present from Chester , where he was first initiated into the mysteries of tlie order . The little that
he did know of the principles and practices of Freemasonry he had learned in that city , and , therefore , he was glad that so many brethren were present from Chester to teach the same truths to the Mold lodge . Brother Sir Watkin referred to the recent general election , and to
the bitterness of party feeling which had been engendered in some parts of the country , though not within his own experience , and said that in such circumstances Freemasons should not forget the feelings of brotherly kindness which bound them together- There were members of
the order belonging to all politics and all religions . Though they might worship in different ways , he hoped that in that new lodge the brethern would always act in the spirit of brotherly kindness , and concluded by proposing the health of Brother Salmon , W . M ., expressing a hope that though the lodge was the youngest
it might prove an example to others of longer standing . The W . M . replied in suitable terms , and Bros . Spaull and Dutton responded to the toast of the other P . G . lodge officers . After several other toasts had been given and acknowledged , the proceedings were closed in peace and harmony .
It should be stated that the furmshmgs for the lodge had been supplied from Bro . G . Kcnning ' s celebrated Masonic establishment in London , and , as usual , both workmanship and design were the subjects of general commendation .
Consecration Of A Holy Royal Arch Chapter.
CONSECRATION OF A HOLY ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER .
SIIETTLESTON . —On Wednesday , Feb . 18 th , The Provincial Grand Chapter of Lanarkshire proceeded to Shettleston to consecrate a Chapter . For many years , there lias been a body in this village working under one of the old charters granted by the Duke of Kent . As that
supreme body has long ceased to exist , the chapters formed under its sanction , of which there are several in Scotland who have not yet obtained the sanction of the Grand Chapter of Scotland , are , therefore , in an anomolous position ; for , though working under charters that
were once valid , they are , now , unrecognised by any Grand Governing body , and their members are not received as visitors by any other chapters . Comp . John Campbell , and a few others , feeling the disadvantages under which they were labouring , therefore , applied for admission into
the Grand Chapter , and was most graciously met , both by the P . G . Superintendent , and the G . Scribe E ., and on the 18 th they were regularly received , and a new charter given them under the title of St . John ' s , No . 150 . The ceremony took place in the old lodge-room of the Kirk
House , which was decorated with flags and evergreens for the occasion . The Provincial Grand Chapter was opened in due form by companions F . A . Barrow , Provincial Grand Superintendent , as P . G . Z . ; J . D . Porteous , P . G . H . ; Thos . Halket , P . G . J . * A . McTaggart , M . A . P . G .
Scribe E . ; G . W . AVheeler , P . G . P . S . ; J . Duthie , P . G . 2 nd S . ; G . B . Adams , P . G . 3 rd S . ; and J . Leutell , acting P . G . Janitor . There were also present , Comps . G . McLeod of 79 , and J . O . Park , Z . of 122 . The members of the old chapter were then brought in and solemnly
obligated by thc P . G . Z . ; after which thc charter was read , and the following persons named therein were duly elected by the Comps . present , viz : —Companions John Campbell , Z ; Wm . Campbell , H . ; James Allan , Junr ., J . * James Allan , Senr ., Scribe E .: John Anoh , N .: James
Peaking , T . ; ist S ., Walter Allan . ; 2 nd S ., Andrew Allan ; 3 rd S ., Ronald Reid ; the office of Janitor being left vacant . The beautiful Installation Ceremonies were very effectively rendered by Comp . Barrow and his attendant office bearers * the newly installed rst principal thanking the whole of them for their kindness
Consecration Of A Holy Royal Arch Chapter.
in coming from Glasgow- for this purpose , and expressing a wish that they would increase the favor by some of them coming again to put them in the correct way of working . After the ceremony , the Comps . partook of refreshment , the new ist P . Comp ., John Campbell , presiding .
After the usual toasts , he proposed the Provincial Grand Superintendent , and said in consequence of the peculiar position in which the old chapter stood , he had been obliged to trouble that gentleman a great deal , but he could assure the Comps . that it would have been impossible for
any one to have treated him in a more gentlemanly and brotherly way than Comp . Barrow had done ; in fact , his kindness had been so great , that he could never forget it . The P . G . Superintendent in reply stated , if he had been of service to them and the Order it was all
that would be required , and he trusted tnat the other chapters which still held aloof from the supreme body , would copy the example set them by the Shettleston St . John , and come in to be recognised by the Supreme Chapter . Nothing could afford him greater pleasure than working
in this object . Since he had been appointed Superintendent of Lanarkshire—twelve months since—this was the 3 rd new chapter he had consecrated ; while before officially acting in that capacity , he had consecrated four others in the province , so that he could say he had tried
to do his duty to the order . Their chairman had , also , kindly alluded to his services to the Craft in the P . G . L . He would now propose "Prosperity " to chapter St . John , No . 50 , and "Long life and happiness" to their ist Principal . Comp . J . Campbell replied , and gave the
P . G . Chapter of Lanarkshire and its Scribe K , Comp . A . McTaggart , in the course of his reply , regretted that his other avocations had prevented him from devoting as much time to the province as he could wish , but as he had , during the last year , been only feeling his way , he
trusted , during the ensuing one , to do much better , and that each chapter might be found , on their visitation , to be improving . They had been for many years without any Superintendent , but now that Comp . Barrow had been placed at their head , they might be sure that
the order would progress—not only in numbers and influences , but that they would take a higher stand than heretofore , and all the old chapters still working , outside of the pale of the constitution , would be glad to come under the
sway of the P . G . C , and under Comp . Barrow ' s rule . The P . G . Chaplain now had to leave to catch the last train for Glasgow , but the Shettleston Comps . remained to high twelve , song and sentiment following each other .
Masonic Festival In Glasgow.
MASONIC FESTIVAL IN GLASGOW .
LODGE THISTLE AND ROSE , No . 73 . The 120 th anniversary of the Thistle and Rose , Lodge 73 , was celebrated on Thursday thc 26 th ultimo , by a supper and ball , held at the Trades Hall , Glasgow . On the cloth being removed Bro . Thos . Stewart
P . M ., and now Deputy Master , read a letter from the R . W . M . regretting that unforeseen circumstances would prevent him being present till a late period of the evening . But Brother Stewart very efficiently supplied his place , giving as the first toast " the Queen and the Craft . "
Second "the Prince of Wales , the patron of Scotch Masonry , and the rest of the Royal Family , " both of them having been duly honoured Bro . Bannerman , S . AV ., who was Croupier , in a neat speech proposed " the three Grand Lodges . "
Bro . Benj . Wright W . S ., of the Era , 1423 ( E . G . ) , said he was very unexpectedly called on to reply , but having been named he could not refuse the honour . Of the Grand Lodge of Scotland he need not speak as they were all as well and perhaps better acquainted with its merits
then himself , neither would he detain them by dwelling on those of the Grand Lodge of Ireland ; but on behalf of that of England , he could assure them that that august body as well as the private members of the Craft were glad to see the progress that Masonry was making in Scotland ; for his own part he was highly pleased
with what he had seen , also the warm welcome given to him and the honour now conferred on him , and he could assure one and all of the brethren present if they ever crossed the border they would meet with a kind reception from their English friends , and nothing would give
him greater pleasure then to meet any of them in 1423 , when he would endeavour to repay them for their kindness to-night . On behalf of the Grand Lodge and the great body of the English Masons , he thanked them heartily for the very enthusiastic way in which they had
received the toast ( Cheers . ) Bro . G . McDonald , I . P . M ., gave " The Provincial Grand Lodge . " Bro . G . Sinclair , P . M . 27 , Treasurer of the Benevolent Fund replied , he stated that their Benevolent Fund was accumulating , for they had
now funded £ 400 and yet they had fully relieved every case that came before them . Bro . AV . B . Paterson in a very elaborate speech gave " the Army , Navy and Volunteers . " Bro . T . Stewart gave a humourous reply . Bro . Basset of Lodge 27 , proposed " the
Glasgow Thistle and Rose Lodge , No . 73 , " and called upon the Treasurer to reply ; he thought it would be prudent to let that brother speak of the position and financial prospects of the lodge . Bro . W . AA alton , Treas ., said it gave him great pleasure , as Treasurer , to comply with that
request for they were flourishing financially , thanks to the unremitting care of the late Master Bro . McDonald , and he might add , his own as Treasurer , for when he took office little more than two years ago he had only ^ 9 8 s . od . in hand , now though he had got them their
splendid suit of Lodge clothing ( from Bro . Kenning whose representatives he was glad to see there ) . Yet he had now nearly £ 100 in hand and in Bank ( cheers ) he thought he had better conclude as that fact was a speech in itself . Bro . James Balentine then came forward to
make a presentation to the late R . AA ' . M . he said he supposed he was to do it as one of the oldest members of the lodge , but what he wanted in words he would make up in deeds and good wishes . A few friends has got this up for one who had worked hard and long in their behalf .
Bro . McDonald had filled the chair for three years , and during that period had never been absent from a single meeling , and as his wife had had to suffer from his absence , they had not forgotten her , so in the name of the subscribers he would now present their gifts to Bro .
McDonald and his wife ( cheers ) . The presentation consisted of an elaborately finished Time-piece , with suitable inscription , and a massive gold brooch aud earrings for Mrs . McDonald , the workmanship of which was much admired .
Bro . G . AV . AVheeler spoke of the merits of the recipients of the gift and recited some lines he had composed for the festival . Bro . G . McDonald acknowedged the gift in appropriate terms the gift was valuable in itself but it was the inscription that possessed the
greatest vaiue in his eyes . Bro . G . AV . AVheeler gave the " Sister Lodges of the province , " in the course of his remarks he said the best way to become bright Masons was by visiting Sister lodges and reading the Masonic literature of the day .
Bro . G . Sinclair P . M . of 27 , replied on behalf of visitors present . Bro . J . Handbridge in a truly eloquent speech proposed " the Ladies . " Bro . Richard the Secretary responded on their behalf . Bro . Stewart proposed the " Strangers , " which
was replied to by Mr . Elton who said though a stranger to-night he intended to become a member of their lodge at the next meeting , if the lodge would receive him . Bro . Weston , the R . W . M ., who had now assumed the chair ' gave " the Committee who had made the
arrangements . " Bro . J . S . Ampleford proposed a vote of thanks to the singers , and especially to Bro . Owens of the Alexandra Music Hall for his kindness in sending two of his principal artistes , Mr . and Mrs . Elton , to amuse them . A few remarks from the chair concMed this part of the entertainment . Dancing' then commenced and was kept up with great spirit ,