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Arms Of The Grand Lodge Of Massachusetts.
" Supporters . — 'Two beavers , proper ; motto , on a ribbon , Foliate Reason . ' - 'I he handsome plate which accompanies thc report is a model and gem of irs kind . T he motto , as many will notice , is a translation of the one uponthe arms and seal affixed to the commission of the first Provincial Grand Master of Massachusetts , being thc motto of the Most Worshipful Grand Master Montague , who
granted the patents of 1733 . 'The arms , then , are thc same as the original , only that they arc impaled with those of the Stale , and surrounded with the leg - end , " Grand Lodge of Massachusetts , 1733 . " Surely nothing could possibly be better or more in harmony with the laws of heraldry and Masonic history . 'They " are , in fact , substantially the same as the original grant of arms to the Craft and Fellowship of Masons 1472-3 , confirmed 1520-1
, and " Entered in the Visilacan of London made 16 34 . " and were so adopted by tbe Grand Lodge of England ( tlie premier Grand Lodge of thc World ) as their arms in like manner . 'There have been changes in England as to thc Masonic arms ; but since 1813 the old operative arms have been impaled with those of the Aurii'iifs ( or Seceders ) , the mo to being Audi , i'ide , 1 ' aee , so that , either with
the regular Grand Lodge ( "Moderns" ) of A . D . 1717 , or with the United Grand Lodge from 1 S 15 , these arms have been for more than a century and a half tiie property of the Craft universal . 'The supporters ( Beavers ) retained by Massachusetts are much more Masonic and historically correct than _ the clicriibims of thc "United Grand Lodgeof England , " from 1 S 14 , so we must congratulate the former at the expense of the latter . W . J . HUGHAN , In "The Voice of Masonrv . "
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PRESENTATION TO BRO . ADRAIN . The presentation of the testimonial to Ilro . Adrain on the occasion of his talcing his departure from his native country took place on Friday evening , the ( ith inst ., in the banqueting hall of the Masonic Hall , Arthur-square , in the presence of a numerous assemblage of the brethren representative of the various lodges of Belfast . Of Bro . Adrain
it need only be remarked that he has proved himself one of the most useful , while he has been one of thc most popular , members in Belfast of tbe institution with which he has been long identified . The services which lie had rendered in organising and fostering the growth of the various charitable funds in connection with the Order have been invaluable , and lo his able and untiring efforts their present
state of prosperity is very largely due . The testimonial was the spontaneous expression of the good-will and esteem entertained for him by his brother Masons , while the occasion that called it forth was generally regretted . The attendance included the following : —Lodge 22 — Bros . John Kennedy , W . M . ; fames M'Cormick , P . M ., P . K . ; R . Paxton , * Finlay , P . M . ; I . Davidson , Robert
Irvine , P . k ., K . I . ; and Saml . Weir , P . M . Lodge 31 — Bros . John Mooney , P . P . G . S . W . ; and Robert Peiligrew . Lodge 3 ( 1—Bro . II . Cleland . Lodge 51—Bro . Eras . Russell , S . W . Lodge 54—Bros . Chas . Lilley , P . M ., P . K . ; T . Lyons , P . M ., P . K . ; Jas . M'Mullan , P . M . ; S . Lyle , David Lvle , and Jos , Cairns . Lodee 50—R . Carrey , W . M .. * K . T * . ; J . " M'Cormick , P . M * . P . K ..
K . T . ; W . C . Todd . P . M ., P . K ., K . P ., Ulidia Precep . K . T .: R . Mclcalf , W . Easldale , W . M . Bullock , P . M ., P . K ., K . T . Lodge SS- Bros . II . Rankin , W . M . ; J . Scott , P . M .. P . K ., P . C . ' , II . K . T ., P . P . G . J . W . ; J . Allen , P . M ., K . T " . ; Dixon Shanks , P . M ., K . T . J . " Hogg , P . M . ; J . Rogers , D . Haniiav , and T . Anderson . Lodge 07—\ V . I . Rainey , P . G . J . W . ; A . Morrow , P . M ., P . K ., E . P .,
Union Precep . K . T . ; 'Thomas Neshilt , Asst . P . G . Sec ; John Freeman , P . M ., P . K . ; Alex . White , P . M . Lodge oS—Bro . Wm . M'Dndo , S . I ) . Lodge 103—Bros . W . J . Williamson , P . M ., P . K . ; Jas . Stephenson , P . M . ; and Saml . Browne . Loelge ill — Bros . O'Connell Shaw , P . M ., P . K ' ., P . C . II . K . T ., Chairman of the Belfast Masonic Charity Fund ; Henry J . Hill , P . M ., P . K ., K . T "
G . L . Inst . Antrim and Down ; W . E . Dale , S . W . ; W . J . Fennell and David Dunlop . Lodge 11 S—Bros . John Oldham , P . M . ; John M'Connell , P . M . ; and Johnston Rodgers , P . M ., K . I . Lodge 154—Bro . W . IL * Ward , P . M ., P . K ., P . C . II . K . T ., P . P . G . S . W . Lodge i 8 ( J—Ilro . Alexander Riddel . Lodge 272—Bros . A . C . Hill , W . M . ; ohn Hanna , P . M ., P . K ., P . O . and P . H . K . T .. P . P . G . S . AV .
Robert M'Calmont , P . M ., P . K ., P . G . 'Treasurer ; John Robson , P . M ., P . K ., K . T . ; William Rankin , P . M . ; P . P . G . J . W ., Treasurer Belfast Masonic Charitv Fund ; John Montgomery , P . M ., P . K . ; John " Harrison , P . M . ; John ' M'Allister , P . M . ; J . Maclenahan , P . M . ; John Vinycomb , \ V . Hyde , aiid N . Y . Wilson . Lodge 226-Bro . C . W . Brown . Lodge
dor , —Bros . Hugh Doey , P . M ., P . K . ; W . Brown , P . M ., P . K ., Sec . Belfast Masonic Widows' Fund ; Lewis Ryans . P . M ., P . K . ; Alexander Crawford , P . M ., Treas . Belfast Masonic Widows' Fund ; | . Christy , P . M . John Frame , J . James , R . Matthews , P . M . ; and G . P . Davies . Lodge ( 115—Bros . John M'Calmont , and David . Moore , K . T " . At half-past seven o ' clock the company sat down to
supper , when , On the motion of Bro . DOKV , seconded by Bro . O'Co NX EL I . SHAW , the chair was taken by Bro ! A , C . Hill , W . M . 272 . 'The first toast proposed was " 'The Oueen and Craft , " which was right loyally drunk . Bro . W . Br 1 . LOCK ( one of the Secretaries to the
testimonial ) then read letters of apology which iiad been received , among others , from Bros . Sir Chas . I . anyon , P . D . G . M . ; Alexander Tale , P . G . S . W . ; G . A . Reed , P . M ., P . K ., P . C ., ,-md P . I I . K . T . : Rev . T . / . Welland , P . G . Chap . ; John G . M * Gee , 2 S ' , P . G . D . C . ; Henry Murray . P . M . ; W . Rc-dfern Kelly , P . G . Inst . ; and Henry Hanna , P . M . Bro . W . RANKIN then read Ihe address , and presented
Bro . Adrain , on the behalf of Ihe contributors , with a splendid gold 1 Inoiiograph watch , a chain and pendant , and a Past Preceptor ' s jewel . Bro . AIIKAIX , who was cntliustirally received , then read his reply . Bro . 1 ) * KY having obtained permission from Ihe Chairman , next presented Bro . Adrain with a Knight 'Templars ' jewel , the gift of Mrs . Ireland , a lady who had requested him not lo mention her name , but he thought il woulel scarcely be doing her justice not to do so . ( A pplause . ) It
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was scarcely necessary for him to say that , whatever its intrinsic worth , he believed Bro . Adrain would set as hi gh a value on it as any other jewels he had now received , as it had been worn by thc late husband of . Mrs . Ireland , one of the most distinguished Freemasons ever belonging to the Order in Belfast . ( Applause . ) Bro . ADKAI . V , in acknowledgment , said be hoped Bro . Doey would mention to their good friend , Mrs . Ireland , that
he willingly accepted her presentation , not alone for its intrinsic value , but on account of the long acquaintance he had with her late husband , who , as Bro . Doey had said , was an ornament of Masonry . ( Applause . ) 'The CHAIRMAN next proposed the sentiment of "Tiie 'Three Grand Masters , " which was duly honoured , after which he gave " The Provincial Grand Lodge of Antrim , coupled with the name of the Marquis of Donegal ! , P . G . M .
of Antrim , " and called on Bro . Rainey to respond . Bro . RAINEY , in responding , said that they believed the Provincial Grand Lodge was entitled to and enjoyed thc confidence and respect of all the brethren of the province . 'The care and prudence with which it legislated within the sphere of its operations gave entire satisfaction to the private lodg * cs under its jurisdiction , and commanded the approbation of the Grand Lodge in Dublin . ( Hear , hear . )
He had never had the pleasure of sitting under the presidency of the Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master , the Most Noble the Marquis of Donegal !; but they were all familiar with the vcr } - superior abilities , the courteous demeanour , moderation , and practical good sense which the Right Worshipful the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Sir Charles Lanyon , brought to bear on the discharge of the duties of his high office —( hear , hear , and
applause)—and with the regularity of his attendance at the meetings , and the interest he evinced in all that concerns their ancient fraternity . ( Applause . ) As to their guest of the evening , he bad been associated with Bro . Adrain in connection with the Belfast Masonic Charity Fund for a period of nearly twelve years , and be bad been one of thc many witnesses of his nobleheartedness in the work of Masonic-charity , which was one of the chief glories
of their Order , and he could bear his testimony to the diligence , energy , and heartiness with which he discharged the duties devolving upon him as Secretary lo that fund . ( Hear , hear . ) Now that he was about to sever his connection with them , they could not too strongly emphasize the expression of admiration of his personal character and Masonic worth , and they hoped his man : le would descend upon his successor in ollice . ( Applause . )
THECIIAIKMAN proposed " 'The Health of Bro . Adrain . ' ' 1 le said that theirbrothcr , who was about to leave them , was one who could bc ill-spared . Bro . Adrain had ever done his duty , and would leave an example- to be followed by all who desired lobe true Masons and true men . ( Hear , hear . ) Shortly after he ( the chairman ) came to Belfast , some six years ago , he was affiliated to the lodge of which Bro . Adrain was a member , and he was proud to preside
over it now . Bro . Adrain was the first to greet him . He was * attracted to him by his unobtrusive manners and liis wise counsel , which he was ready at all times to give the lodge . His voice was never raised in discor 1 in the lodge —( applause)—and he spoke with a quiet air of authority . II is words were well weighed , and his advice was ever heeded by every member of the lodge . ( Hear , hear . ) They felt that whatever loss his departure might be to Ihe community
of Belfast Masons , lo their lodge in particular his loss would be incalculable . ( Hear , hear . ) I ' or years he had been their honoured and honorary secretary , and so well did he discharge the onerous duties of that office that it became almost proverbial that to get Bro . Adrain to undertake anything was a guarantee that it would be satisfactorily accomplished . He had lived a life of active usefulness in their midst , and now that he wns about to leave them they
wished him God speed . ( Applause . ) Bro . J HANNA , in speaking to tin ; sentiment , said that this was no ordinary occasion on which they were met ( here . In ili . it hall there had been m .-iiiy testimonials and presentations given to good and worthy brethren , but this one was peculiarly appropriate , as Bro . Adrain had not only the ability to do good , but to work out the spirit as well as the letter of Freemasonry —( hear , hear ) —and he
had not only the ability , but the inclination , without which ability was nothing . ( Hear , hear . ) Ability without inclination lay like a dead letter on the roll of Freemasonry , and bereft of it they would have nothing to bear testimony in future such as Bro . Adrain would leave , more especially on the rolls of the Belfast Mason Charity , the Widows' Fund , and the Male iind Female Orphan Schools in Dublin , when he took his departure from among them . ( Hear , hear . ) I
Ittook the opportunity to impress upon them that Freemasonry was not the craven thing some people supposed it was , but that it had many excellent and noble qualities which were exhibited in the lives of true members of the Order , and gave a great many opportunities for doing good . His relationship with Bro . Adrain was not connected with Freemasonry alone . lie had felt that that night would bc , as it were , the parting with
a dear brother . For twenty-five years I hey had worked together in various capacities in and out of Masonry * , and at all times he had found in Bro . Adrain one of the best counsellors he had ever had . lie bad found him a most invaluable friend , and there were many present who could say the same thing . ( Hear , he . 11 . ) lie could assure them lhat he came there with the greatest delight as well as the greatest sorrow—delight that he had
the honour and privilege of recording his sentiments regarding the feeling of respect for Bro . Adrain , and sorrow that they were so soon to lose one who had endeared himself to ail true Masons , and whose kindness would leave a lasting impression on the heart of many a widow and orphan and tiie Institute generally . ( Applause . ) Ilro . . M'CALMONT , being called upon by the Chairman , endorsed what had been already said with regard to the
many excellent qualities of Bro . Adrain . He said he felt deeply what was about to take place between him and Bro . Adrain . 'They had know each other since ( hey wortchildren , nnd liad been intimately connec ' . ed all their lives . When Bro . Adrain asked him , nearly a qu .-uler of . 1 century ago , to propose him as a Mason , he thought lie would be , " as they had all teslified by llu-ir presence there that
night , nn ornament to the Craft . ( Applause . ) Afler the exhaustive speeches tbey had heard be w mid nut trespass further on their lime , hut content himself with saying * that be was sure they bad all the same feeling as he bad , that they would lose in liro . Adrain a most invaluable man , not only to the Brotherhood but lo the Society at large . ( Hear , hear . ) Freemasonry embraced all shades of political and
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religions opin ' on , and was , as it ought to bc , a world-wide institution , and Bro . Adrain would find himself in the land of his adoption among friends and brothers as he had done here . ( Applause . ) Bro . SAMUEL ABKRNETIIV , . IS the representative of Lodge 51 , and Bro .. J AMES . MOONEY , also testified to the high merits of Bro . Adrain . Bro . ADRAIN , on rising to respond , was received with
Masonic honours . He said he felt thankful to them for the manner in whicb the loast hr . d been received , and he also thanked thc brethren most heartily for the kind expressions they had used with regard to him , and which he considered he was not altogether enlitled to . No doubt he had tried to do what ho could in the interests of Masonrv , and more especially in regard to the different Charities fn connection with the Order . He might not have succeeded to
thc extent he could have wished , but the various funds were now organised and in working' order , and he believed that his successor would not find thc difficulty he experienced when he first took the matter 111 hand . ( Hear , hear . ) The principle of charity in connection with tin : Masonic Order in Belfast was for a long * time neglected . When he was initiated he saw the want , and immediately put himself in a position to take thc matter up as one of the requirements
of thc Order . Affairs worked on slowl y for a number of years , but after some time brethren took an interest in the subject , associated themselves with it , and the organisation had now arrived at such a stage that it could not go down , but must prosper . ( . Applause . ) 'The Masonic Charities of Belfast were now , he might say , in a very healthy condition . 'The Widows' Fund , which originated " from the Charity I " und , was now increasing * every year both in
numbers and induence , and the amount of good which the fund did was only known to those connected with it or who read the reports , lie would impress upon the brethren that they should read the annual reports of these Charities , because unless they took an interest in them they could not expect the funds to thrive in the way they were intended by the members of tbe Boards . ( Hear , hear . ) He would not detain them longer , but would thank the brethren heartily
for the honour they had done him . ( Applause . ) 'The sentiment of " The Belfast Masonic Charitable Institutions " followed , to which Bro . O'CONNELL SHAW and Bro . WILLIAM BROWN replied in suitable terms , referring to thc valuable services which Bro . Adrain had rendered in connection with them . A number of toasts followed , after which the meeting was brought lo a close . During the evening songs and recitations were contributed at intervals by members of the
company . It may be mentioned that the address , which is very handsomely illuminated and superbly bound , is a very choice work of art .
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GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND . 'The Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge of Scotland" was held in Freemasons' Hall , George-street , Edinburgh , on 'Thursday , the 5 II 1 inst ., the Most Worshipful Grand Master Mason , Sir Michael R . Shaw-Stewart , Bart ., 011 the throne . The Earl of Kintore was at his post as Senior Grand Warden ; and Ilro . William Mann , Proxy District Grand Master of all India , acted as Junior Grand
Warden . 'The other Grand Oflicers present were : Bros . Sir A . C . Campbell , of Blythswood , Substitute Grand Master ; I ) . Murray Lyon , Grand Secretary ; David Kinnear , Grand Cashier ; Rev . T . N . Wannop , Grand Chap . ; James Caldwell , of Crnigielea , Junior Grand Deacon ; ' F . L . Law , Grand Jeweller ; C . W . Maxwell Miiller , Grand Director of Music ; and William M . Bryee , Grand Tyler . Bros . Mackintosh Balfour , Bombay , Grand Master of all
India ; T " . J . King , District Grand Secretary of South Australia ; and James Williams , Port Adelaide , were amongst the visitors . And there were also present Bros . G . I ) . Clayhills Henderson , Provincial Grand Master of Forfarshire ; Dr . Falconer , Proxy Provincial Grand Master of New South Wales ; Alexander Hay , Proxy Provincial Grand Master of Jamaica ; James 11 . Neilson , Proxy Provincial Grand Master of Venezuela ; F . A . Barrow ,
Past Grand Senior Warden ; Albeit Apthorpe , Past Grand Marshall ; and the following representatives of Foreign Grand Lodges : Bros . R . S . Brown , Kentucky ; George Maclean , Nebraska ; W . Officer , Grand Orient of Ejjypt ; 'Thos . Swinton , Liberia ; George Fisher , Cuba ; 1 * . A . Barrow , Iowa ; and John Baird ; Cuba . 'The following Grand Lodges were also represented : 'The Grand National Mother Lodge of thc'Three Globes , Prussia ; Royal York ,
Prussia ; Saxony , Canada ; New Brunswick , West Virginia ; Missouri , Pennsylvania ; and Wyoming . Apologies foi absence were intimated from Bros , the Earl of Alar and Kellie , Depute Grand Master ; R . F . Shaw-Stewart , Junior Grand Warden ; Earl of Haddington , Senior Grand Deacon ; William Hay , Grand Architect ; II . V . D . Copland , Grand Sword Bearer , and Proxy District Grand Master of Ouccnsland ; I . Wolfe-Murray , of Cringletie
Provincial Grand Master of Peebles and Selkirkshires ; Thomas I Jacket , Grand Bible-Bearer ; Jas . Crichton , Vice-President of Grand Stewards ; Captain Russell-Colt , of Gartsheriie , Proxy Provincial Grand Master of 'Trinidad ; and Captain William Hills , Grand Marshall . Grand Lodge having been opened , reports of the proceeding of the following Grand Lodges were received , with thanks : England , New York , New Mexico , Arkansas ,
Florida , New | c , * sey , Massachusetts , Colon , Island of Cuba , the Netherlands , and New Hampshire . A vidimus prepared by the Grand Cashier was submitted , which showed that during the thp-e months ending July 2 ; tli , ihe inciiineof Grand Lodge * has exceeded its expenditure by about £ 470 . and tint the number of entrants to the Craft bad been 1040 . lt was reported that Bros . James Dalrymple Duncan an . 1 John Johnson , Glasgow , and Will . Anchterlonie . Paisley , " had ' been elected members of
Grand Committee iid interim , in room of Bros . John Baird , 1 * . A . Barrow , and Robert Nisbet , resigned . Bros . Barrow , Baird , Nisbet , and Birkerlon , were thanked for he very valuable services they h :-d rendered as members of tin- Granel Couunitlce . 'The GiiANii S :-: CI : IC * * . M : V then submitted letters from Bro . Sir j .-lines Bain , llu : first accepting the oflice of Provincial ' Grand Master of the Glasgow City Province , and the second withdrawing his noli : of acceptance , thanking Grand Lodge for ihe honour tbey had conferred on him , and
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Arms Of The Grand Lodge Of Massachusetts.
" Supporters . — 'Two beavers , proper ; motto , on a ribbon , Foliate Reason . ' - 'I he handsome plate which accompanies thc report is a model and gem of irs kind . T he motto , as many will notice , is a translation of the one uponthe arms and seal affixed to the commission of the first Provincial Grand Master of Massachusetts , being thc motto of the Most Worshipful Grand Master Montague , who
granted the patents of 1733 . 'The arms , then , are thc same as the original , only that they arc impaled with those of the Stale , and surrounded with the leg - end , " Grand Lodge of Massachusetts , 1733 . " Surely nothing could possibly be better or more in harmony with the laws of heraldry and Masonic history . 'They " are , in fact , substantially the same as the original grant of arms to the Craft and Fellowship of Masons 1472-3 , confirmed 1520-1
, and " Entered in the Visilacan of London made 16 34 . " and were so adopted by tbe Grand Lodge of England ( tlie premier Grand Lodge of thc World ) as their arms in like manner . 'There have been changes in England as to thc Masonic arms ; but since 1813 the old operative arms have been impaled with those of the Aurii'iifs ( or Seceders ) , the mo to being Audi , i'ide , 1 ' aee , so that , either with
the regular Grand Lodge ( "Moderns" ) of A . D . 1717 , or with the United Grand Lodge from 1 S 15 , these arms have been for more than a century and a half tiie property of the Craft universal . 'The supporters ( Beavers ) retained by Massachusetts are much more Masonic and historically correct than _ the clicriibims of thc "United Grand Lodgeof England , " from 1 S 14 , so we must congratulate the former at the expense of the latter . W . J . HUGHAN , In "The Voice of Masonrv . "
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PRESENTATION TO BRO . ADRAIN . The presentation of the testimonial to Ilro . Adrain on the occasion of his talcing his departure from his native country took place on Friday evening , the ( ith inst ., in the banqueting hall of the Masonic Hall , Arthur-square , in the presence of a numerous assemblage of the brethren representative of the various lodges of Belfast . Of Bro . Adrain
it need only be remarked that he has proved himself one of the most useful , while he has been one of thc most popular , members in Belfast of tbe institution with which he has been long identified . The services which lie had rendered in organising and fostering the growth of the various charitable funds in connection with the Order have been invaluable , and lo his able and untiring efforts their present
state of prosperity is very largely due . The testimonial was the spontaneous expression of the good-will and esteem entertained for him by his brother Masons , while the occasion that called it forth was generally regretted . The attendance included the following : —Lodge 22 — Bros . John Kennedy , W . M . ; fames M'Cormick , P . M ., P . K . ; R . Paxton , * Finlay , P . M . ; I . Davidson , Robert
Irvine , P . k ., K . I . ; and Saml . Weir , P . M . Lodge 31 — Bros . John Mooney , P . P . G . S . W . ; and Robert Peiligrew . Lodge 3 ( 1—Bro . II . Cleland . Lodge 51—Bro . Eras . Russell , S . W . Lodge 54—Bros . Chas . Lilley , P . M ., P . K . ; T . Lyons , P . M ., P . K . ; Jas . M'Mullan , P . M . ; S . Lyle , David Lvle , and Jos , Cairns . Lodee 50—R . Carrey , W . M .. * K . T * . ; J . " M'Cormick , P . M * . P . K ..
K . T . ; W . C . Todd . P . M ., P . K ., K . P ., Ulidia Precep . K . T .: R . Mclcalf , W . Easldale , W . M . Bullock , P . M ., P . K ., K . T . Lodge SS- Bros . II . Rankin , W . M . ; J . Scott , P . M .. P . K ., P . C . ' , II . K . T ., P . P . G . J . W . ; J . Allen , P . M ., K . T " . ; Dixon Shanks , P . M ., K . T . J . " Hogg , P . M . ; J . Rogers , D . Haniiav , and T . Anderson . Lodge 07—\ V . I . Rainey , P . G . J . W . ; A . Morrow , P . M ., P . K ., E . P .,
Union Precep . K . T . ; 'Thomas Neshilt , Asst . P . G . Sec ; John Freeman , P . M ., P . K . ; Alex . White , P . M . Lodge oS—Bro . Wm . M'Dndo , S . I ) . Lodge 103—Bros . W . J . Williamson , P . M ., P . K . ; Jas . Stephenson , P . M . ; and Saml . Browne . Loelge ill — Bros . O'Connell Shaw , P . M ., P . K ' ., P . C . II . K . T ., Chairman of the Belfast Masonic Charity Fund ; Henry J . Hill , P . M ., P . K ., K . T "
G . L . Inst . Antrim and Down ; W . E . Dale , S . W . ; W . J . Fennell and David Dunlop . Lodge 11 S—Bros . John Oldham , P . M . ; John M'Connell , P . M . ; and Johnston Rodgers , P . M ., K . I . Lodge 154—Bro . W . IL * Ward , P . M ., P . K ., P . C . II . K . T ., P . P . G . S . W . Lodge i 8 ( J—Ilro . Alexander Riddel . Lodge 272—Bros . A . C . Hill , W . M . ; ohn Hanna , P . M ., P . K ., P . O . and P . H . K . T .. P . P . G . S . AV .
Robert M'Calmont , P . M ., P . K ., P . G . 'Treasurer ; John Robson , P . M ., P . K ., K . T . ; William Rankin , P . M . ; P . P . G . J . W ., Treasurer Belfast Masonic Charitv Fund ; John Montgomery , P . M ., P . K . ; John " Harrison , P . M . ; John ' M'Allister , P . M . ; J . Maclenahan , P . M . ; John Vinycomb , \ V . Hyde , aiid N . Y . Wilson . Lodge 226-Bro . C . W . Brown . Lodge
dor , —Bros . Hugh Doey , P . M ., P . K . ; W . Brown , P . M ., P . K ., Sec . Belfast Masonic Widows' Fund ; Lewis Ryans . P . M ., P . K . ; Alexander Crawford , P . M ., Treas . Belfast Masonic Widows' Fund ; | . Christy , P . M . John Frame , J . James , R . Matthews , P . M . ; and G . P . Davies . Lodge ( 115—Bros . John M'Calmont , and David . Moore , K . T " . At half-past seven o ' clock the company sat down to
supper , when , On the motion of Bro . DOKV , seconded by Bro . O'Co NX EL I . SHAW , the chair was taken by Bro ! A , C . Hill , W . M . 272 . 'The first toast proposed was " 'The Oueen and Craft , " which was right loyally drunk . Bro . W . Br 1 . LOCK ( one of the Secretaries to the
testimonial ) then read letters of apology which iiad been received , among others , from Bros . Sir Chas . I . anyon , P . D . G . M . ; Alexander Tale , P . G . S . W . ; G . A . Reed , P . M ., P . K ., P . C ., ,-md P . I I . K . T . : Rev . T . / . Welland , P . G . Chap . ; John G . M * Gee , 2 S ' , P . G . D . C . ; Henry Murray . P . M . ; W . Rc-dfern Kelly , P . G . Inst . ; and Henry Hanna , P . M . Bro . W . RANKIN then read Ihe address , and presented
Bro . Adrain , on the behalf of Ihe contributors , with a splendid gold 1 Inoiiograph watch , a chain and pendant , and a Past Preceptor ' s jewel . Bro . AIIKAIX , who was cntliustirally received , then read his reply . Bro . 1 ) * KY having obtained permission from Ihe Chairman , next presented Bro . Adrain with a Knight 'Templars ' jewel , the gift of Mrs . Ireland , a lady who had requested him not lo mention her name , but he thought il woulel scarcely be doing her justice not to do so . ( A pplause . ) It
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was scarcely necessary for him to say that , whatever its intrinsic worth , he believed Bro . Adrain would set as hi gh a value on it as any other jewels he had now received , as it had been worn by thc late husband of . Mrs . Ireland , one of the most distinguished Freemasons ever belonging to the Order in Belfast . ( Applause . ) Bro . ADKAI . V , in acknowledgment , said be hoped Bro . Doey would mention to their good friend , Mrs . Ireland , that
he willingly accepted her presentation , not alone for its intrinsic value , but on account of the long acquaintance he had with her late husband , who , as Bro . Doey had said , was an ornament of Masonry . ( Applause . ) 'The CHAIRMAN next proposed the sentiment of "Tiie 'Three Grand Masters , " which was duly honoured , after which he gave " The Provincial Grand Lodge of Antrim , coupled with the name of the Marquis of Donegal ! , P . G . M .
of Antrim , " and called on Bro . Rainey to respond . Bro . RAINEY , in responding , said that they believed the Provincial Grand Lodge was entitled to and enjoyed thc confidence and respect of all the brethren of the province . 'The care and prudence with which it legislated within the sphere of its operations gave entire satisfaction to the private lodg * cs under its jurisdiction , and commanded the approbation of the Grand Lodge in Dublin . ( Hear , hear . )
He had never had the pleasure of sitting under the presidency of the Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master , the Most Noble the Marquis of Donegal !; but they were all familiar with the vcr } - superior abilities , the courteous demeanour , moderation , and practical good sense which the Right Worshipful the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Sir Charles Lanyon , brought to bear on the discharge of the duties of his high office —( hear , hear , and
applause)—and with the regularity of his attendance at the meetings , and the interest he evinced in all that concerns their ancient fraternity . ( Applause . ) As to their guest of the evening , he bad been associated with Bro . Adrain in connection with the Belfast Masonic Charity Fund for a period of nearly twelve years , and be bad been one of thc many witnesses of his nobleheartedness in the work of Masonic-charity , which was one of the chief glories
of their Order , and he could bear his testimony to the diligence , energy , and heartiness with which he discharged the duties devolving upon him as Secretary lo that fund . ( Hear , hear . ) Now that he was about to sever his connection with them , they could not too strongly emphasize the expression of admiration of his personal character and Masonic worth , and they hoped his man : le would descend upon his successor in ollice . ( Applause . )
THECIIAIKMAN proposed " 'The Health of Bro . Adrain . ' ' 1 le said that theirbrothcr , who was about to leave them , was one who could bc ill-spared . Bro . Adrain had ever done his duty , and would leave an example- to be followed by all who desired lobe true Masons and true men . ( Hear , hear . ) Shortly after he ( the chairman ) came to Belfast , some six years ago , he was affiliated to the lodge of which Bro . Adrain was a member , and he was proud to preside
over it now . Bro . Adrain was the first to greet him . He was * attracted to him by his unobtrusive manners and liis wise counsel , which he was ready at all times to give the lodge . His voice was never raised in discor 1 in the lodge —( applause)—and he spoke with a quiet air of authority . II is words were well weighed , and his advice was ever heeded by every member of the lodge . ( Hear , hear . ) They felt that whatever loss his departure might be to Ihe community
of Belfast Masons , lo their lodge in particular his loss would be incalculable . ( Hear , hear . ) I ' or years he had been their honoured and honorary secretary , and so well did he discharge the onerous duties of that office that it became almost proverbial that to get Bro . Adrain to undertake anything was a guarantee that it would be satisfactorily accomplished . He had lived a life of active usefulness in their midst , and now that he wns about to leave them they
wished him God speed . ( Applause . ) Bro . J HANNA , in speaking to tin ; sentiment , said that this was no ordinary occasion on which they were met ( here . In ili . it hall there had been m .-iiiy testimonials and presentations given to good and worthy brethren , but this one was peculiarly appropriate , as Bro . Adrain had not only the ability to do good , but to work out the spirit as well as the letter of Freemasonry —( hear , hear ) —and he
had not only the ability , but the inclination , without which ability was nothing . ( Hear , hear . ) Ability without inclination lay like a dead letter on the roll of Freemasonry , and bereft of it they would have nothing to bear testimony in future such as Bro . Adrain would leave , more especially on the rolls of the Belfast Mason Charity , the Widows' Fund , and the Male iind Female Orphan Schools in Dublin , when he took his departure from among them . ( Hear , hear . ) I
Ittook the opportunity to impress upon them that Freemasonry was not the craven thing some people supposed it was , but that it had many excellent and noble qualities which were exhibited in the lives of true members of the Order , and gave a great many opportunities for doing good . His relationship with Bro . Adrain was not connected with Freemasonry alone . lie had felt that that night would bc , as it were , the parting with
a dear brother . For twenty-five years I hey had worked together in various capacities in and out of Masonry * , and at all times he had found in Bro . Adrain one of the best counsellors he had ever had . lie bad found him a most invaluable friend , and there were many present who could say the same thing . ( Hear , he . 11 . ) lie could assure them lhat he came there with the greatest delight as well as the greatest sorrow—delight that he had
the honour and privilege of recording his sentiments regarding the feeling of respect for Bro . Adrain , and sorrow that they were so soon to lose one who had endeared himself to ail true Masons , and whose kindness would leave a lasting impression on the heart of many a widow and orphan and tiie Institute generally . ( Applause . ) Ilro . . M'CALMONT , being called upon by the Chairman , endorsed what had been already said with regard to the
many excellent qualities of Bro . Adrain . He said he felt deeply what was about to take place between him and Bro . Adrain . 'They had know each other since ( hey wortchildren , nnd liad been intimately connec ' . ed all their lives . When Bro . Adrain asked him , nearly a qu .-uler of . 1 century ago , to propose him as a Mason , he thought lie would be , " as they had all teslified by llu-ir presence there that
night , nn ornament to the Craft . ( Applause . ) Afler the exhaustive speeches tbey had heard be w mid nut trespass further on their lime , hut content himself with saying * that be was sure they bad all the same feeling as he bad , that they would lose in liro . Adrain a most invaluable man , not only to the Brotherhood but lo the Society at large . ( Hear , hear . ) Freemasonry embraced all shades of political and
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religions opin ' on , and was , as it ought to bc , a world-wide institution , and Bro . Adrain would find himself in the land of his adoption among friends and brothers as he had done here . ( Applause . ) Bro . SAMUEL ABKRNETIIV , . IS the representative of Lodge 51 , and Bro .. J AMES . MOONEY , also testified to the high merits of Bro . Adrain . Bro . ADRAIN , on rising to respond , was received with
Masonic honours . He said he felt thankful to them for the manner in whicb the loast hr . d been received , and he also thanked thc brethren most heartily for the kind expressions they had used with regard to him , and which he considered he was not altogether enlitled to . No doubt he had tried to do what ho could in the interests of Masonrv , and more especially in regard to the different Charities fn connection with the Order . He might not have succeeded to
thc extent he could have wished , but the various funds were now organised and in working' order , and he believed that his successor would not find thc difficulty he experienced when he first took the matter 111 hand . ( Hear , hear . ) The principle of charity in connection with tin : Masonic Order in Belfast was for a long * time neglected . When he was initiated he saw the want , and immediately put himself in a position to take thc matter up as one of the requirements
of thc Order . Affairs worked on slowl y for a number of years , but after some time brethren took an interest in the subject , associated themselves with it , and the organisation had now arrived at such a stage that it could not go down , but must prosper . ( . Applause . ) 'The Masonic Charities of Belfast were now , he might say , in a very healthy condition . 'The Widows' Fund , which originated " from the Charity I " und , was now increasing * every year both in
numbers and induence , and the amount of good which the fund did was only known to those connected with it or who read the reports , lie would impress upon the brethren that they should read the annual reports of these Charities , because unless they took an interest in them they could not expect the funds to thrive in the way they were intended by the members of tbe Boards . ( Hear , hear . ) He would not detain them longer , but would thank the brethren heartily
for the honour they had done him . ( Applause . ) 'The sentiment of " The Belfast Masonic Charitable Institutions " followed , to which Bro . O'CONNELL SHAW and Bro . WILLIAM BROWN replied in suitable terms , referring to thc valuable services which Bro . Adrain had rendered in connection with them . A number of toasts followed , after which the meeting was brought lo a close . During the evening songs and recitations were contributed at intervals by members of the
company . It may be mentioned that the address , which is very handsomely illuminated and superbly bound , is a very choice work of art .
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GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND . 'The Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge of Scotland" was held in Freemasons' Hall , George-street , Edinburgh , on 'Thursday , the 5 II 1 inst ., the Most Worshipful Grand Master Mason , Sir Michael R . Shaw-Stewart , Bart ., 011 the throne . The Earl of Kintore was at his post as Senior Grand Warden ; and Ilro . William Mann , Proxy District Grand Master of all India , acted as Junior Grand
Warden . 'The other Grand Oflicers present were : Bros . Sir A . C . Campbell , of Blythswood , Substitute Grand Master ; I ) . Murray Lyon , Grand Secretary ; David Kinnear , Grand Cashier ; Rev . T . N . Wannop , Grand Chap . ; James Caldwell , of Crnigielea , Junior Grand Deacon ; ' F . L . Law , Grand Jeweller ; C . W . Maxwell Miiller , Grand Director of Music ; and William M . Bryee , Grand Tyler . Bros . Mackintosh Balfour , Bombay , Grand Master of all
India ; T " . J . King , District Grand Secretary of South Australia ; and James Williams , Port Adelaide , were amongst the visitors . And there were also present Bros . G . I ) . Clayhills Henderson , Provincial Grand Master of Forfarshire ; Dr . Falconer , Proxy Provincial Grand Master of New South Wales ; Alexander Hay , Proxy Provincial Grand Master of Jamaica ; James 11 . Neilson , Proxy Provincial Grand Master of Venezuela ; F . A . Barrow ,
Past Grand Senior Warden ; Albeit Apthorpe , Past Grand Marshall ; and the following representatives of Foreign Grand Lodges : Bros . R . S . Brown , Kentucky ; George Maclean , Nebraska ; W . Officer , Grand Orient of Ejjypt ; 'Thos . Swinton , Liberia ; George Fisher , Cuba ; 1 * . A . Barrow , Iowa ; and John Baird ; Cuba . 'The following Grand Lodges were also represented : 'The Grand National Mother Lodge of thc'Three Globes , Prussia ; Royal York ,
Prussia ; Saxony , Canada ; New Brunswick , West Virginia ; Missouri , Pennsylvania ; and Wyoming . Apologies foi absence were intimated from Bros , the Earl of Alar and Kellie , Depute Grand Master ; R . F . Shaw-Stewart , Junior Grand Warden ; Earl of Haddington , Senior Grand Deacon ; William Hay , Grand Architect ; II . V . D . Copland , Grand Sword Bearer , and Proxy District Grand Master of Ouccnsland ; I . Wolfe-Murray , of Cringletie
Provincial Grand Master of Peebles and Selkirkshires ; Thomas I Jacket , Grand Bible-Bearer ; Jas . Crichton , Vice-President of Grand Stewards ; Captain Russell-Colt , of Gartsheriie , Proxy Provincial Grand Master of 'Trinidad ; and Captain William Hills , Grand Marshall . Grand Lodge having been opened , reports of the proceeding of the following Grand Lodges were received , with thanks : England , New York , New Mexico , Arkansas ,
Florida , New | c , * sey , Massachusetts , Colon , Island of Cuba , the Netherlands , and New Hampshire . A vidimus prepared by the Grand Cashier was submitted , which showed that during the thp-e months ending July 2 ; tli , ihe inciiineof Grand Lodge * has exceeded its expenditure by about £ 470 . and tint the number of entrants to the Craft bad been 1040 . lt was reported that Bros . James Dalrymple Duncan an . 1 John Johnson , Glasgow , and Will . Anchterlonie . Paisley , " had ' been elected members of
Grand Committee iid interim , in room of Bros . John Baird , 1 * . A . Barrow , and Robert Nisbet , resigned . Bros . Barrow , Baird , Nisbet , and Birkerlon , were thanked for he very valuable services they h :-d rendered as members of tin- Granel Couunitlce . 'The GiiANii S :-: CI : IC * * . M : V then submitted letters from Bro . Sir j .-lines Bain , llu : first accepting the oflice of Provincial ' Grand Master of the Glasgow City Province , and the second withdrawing his noli : of acceptance , thanking Grand Lodge for ihe honour tbey had conferred on him , and