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Mugliston was declared duly elected . The ordinary business being ended , the W . M . said that observing that Bro . Hunt ( the landlord of the Swan , where they had met for so many years , ) was now present , he would take occasion to assure him that the removal from his house had been made solely in the interests of the lodge , and not from any dissatisfaction with Bio . Hunt's arrangements ; but because
several of the local gentry objected to join a lodge that met at a house of public resort . He knew that Bro . Hunt had always done all that he could for the comfort of the brethren , and he assured him that they all desired to avoid hurling his feelings , aud had only made the step they had taken purely in the interests of the lodge itself . They all felt towards him personally in the kindliest manner . He
therefore proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Hunt for what he had done on behalf of the lodge , and trusted he might be spared for many years to come among them as a member of the lodge . Bro . Hunt : I thank you sincerely for your vote of thanks . I have done my best for the prosperity of the Gresham Lodge . I believe 1 am the oldest member of the lodge . i hope I shall continue a member
for many years to come . I shall always do all I can folks benefit , and 1 may say that nothing could please me better than the change you have made . I thank you very cordially for the vote you have passed . The lodge was then closed in perfect harmony . The brethren adjourned to the Green Dragon , where dinner was sewed in an admirable manner , and heartily enjoyed by all present .
During the repast , by favour of Bro . Etherington , band master to the Band of the 41 st Middlesex Volunteer Corps , the brethren were entertained with some good music from the band referred to , who occupied an adjoining room . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to in the heartiest manner . In proposing the health of the M . W . G . M . the Prince of
Wales , the W . M . said that H . R . H . would start for India on Monday , and that there was no doubt that his visit would do much to consolidate an Indian possessions , and help to cement a good feeling between us and the native princes , and be an additional bond of union between the two countries , and he thought it behoved us all to wish the Prince ' God Speed' in his journey , and a safe return . The
toast was received with enthusiasm , and the band played " God bless the Prince of Wales . " The W . M . then proposed " The Health of Bro . Halsey , " whom he described as a man full of energy , full of youth , well p l eased with the position he had attained in the province , receiving lustre from that position , and reflecting light on all connected with him . He always received them with kindness , and
he ( the W . M . ) could certify that Bro . Halsey , not only readily consented to their changing their place of meeting , but stated that he thought they were greatly indebted to Bro . Mayo for the manner in which he had placed the hall at thejr disposal . The W . M . next proposed " The Health ol the Provincial Grand Officers past and present . " There were present Bros . Gompertz , and F . F . Copestick ,
and last but not least . Bro . Mayo , Provincial G . Chaplain . He should couple Bro . Mayo ' s name with this toast . He was very proud that Bro . Mayo was a member of the Gresham Lodge , for that in honouring him with the office of P . G . Chaplain honour had also been conferred on the lodge . Bro . Mayo having returned thanks , the I . P . M ., Joseph Copestick proposed " The Health of Bro . Wylie ,
the W . M ., " of whom they had reason to be proud for his energy as a Mason and his amiable qualities as a man . Bro . Wylie , W . M ., Brethren , I thank you for the very kind manner in which my health has been proposed and responded to . 1 think that Bro . Copestick has given too flattering an account of myself . I feel myself very imperfect . My absence from England has interrupted my
attending to my Masonic duties ; this you have kindly txcused , and my place has been ably filled by Bro . Copestick . There is one matter I will call attention to , and that is the disadvantages under which Freemasons labour in Russia , as in that country no secret society is allowed to hold meetings , and 1 have thought the matter well over , and have come to the conclusion that in these days of
advanced thinking it might not be out of place to memorialise ihe Russian government—on behalf of British residents—to allow them to hold their Masonic meetings . I know that it would be a great boon to our countrymen if the concession were made , and I think that the time has arrived when they should agitate for it . The W . M . proceeded to propose " The Health of the Initiates , Bros . Layton and Rig-nail , " coupled with the name
of Bro . Layton , who responded . "The Health of the P . M . ' s , " " The Visitors , " " The Press , " & c , which were all warmly responded t ;> , but our space will not admit of our including these speeches in this report . The whole business of the lodge , and at the banquet table , was carried out in the ablest and most kindly manner , and we think we may safely say that there was not present a single brother who did not thoroughly enjoy the whole proceedings of the day .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
LIVERPOOL . —SKE 1 . MKHSI 1 . U . E CONCLAVE ( NO . 77 ) . — The regular meeting of this conclave , undoubtedly the most successful in this province , took place on Monday , 4 U 1 October , at the Masonic Temple , 22 , Hope-street . The M . P . S ., Em . Sir Knt . Cottrell , took his seat upon the throne at 6 . 30 p . m ., and was supported by the following officers and about twenty Sir Knight Companions : —Em . Sir
Knts . II . Jackson , Viceroy ; J . V . Callow , P . Sov . ; Nelson , P . Sov . ; T . Ashmore , P . Sov . and Treas . ; Sir Knts . Quayle , as High Prelate ; Corbyn , Recorder ; R . II . Evans , Prefect ; Garrett , Orator ; Burrows , Herald ; and others . Both the Senior and Junior Generals were absent . The room presented a most brilliant appearance when filled with the Sir Knights wearing the beautiful insignia of this Order . After the usual routine business had been
Red Cross Of Constantine.
transacted , the M . P . S ., Em . Sir Knt . Cottrell , proceeded to install Bro . Richard Reader , of Lodge 292 , as a Knight of Rome and of the Red Cross of Constantine , and his installation was duly proclaimed by the Herald in the E . and W . The beautiful oration upon the watchwords of the Order was given by Em . Sir Knt . I-I . Jackson , V . E ., in a manner truly eloquent and effective , and the historical
oration was given by Sir Knt . Quayle , asH . P ., with much impressiveness . On the motion of Sir Knt . II . Jackson , V . E ., the sum of three guineas was voted from the funds of the conclave towards purchasing a Past Sovereign ' s jewel for Em . Sir Knt . J . T . Callow , as a slight recognition of his valuable services in connection with the conclave . After the muster roll had been called , the conclave
was closed with due solemnity by the M . P . S . The Sir Knights subsequently sat down to a banquet , and when the cloth was removed , the M . P . S ., Sir Knt . Cotttcll , proceeded to give the usual loyal and chivalric toasts . In responding to the toast of " Our Chivalric Rulers , Supreme and Subordinate , " Sir Knt . J . K . Smith , 111 . Dep . Int . Gen . W . L ., said he was very pleased to see the great progress
the Skelmersdale Conclave was making , and he was sure that the 111 . Int . General , Lord Skelmersdale , would leain vvith pleasure of the advancement that the Order was making in the province , and particularly in the conclave which bore his name , as he knew that his lordship took a great interest in the success of this chivalric and knightly-Order . The " Newly Exalted , " Sir Knt . Richard Reader , in responding to the toast of his health , expressed in well
chosen terms the gratification he felt at being admitted a member of the Order , and also expressed himself as having been much pleased and impressed with the ceremony , and particularly with the oration which had been so ably given by the Viceroy , Sir Knt . Jackson . The harmony of the evening was much increased by the excellent songs of Sir Knts . Garrett , D . Smith , Nelson , Cottrell , Jackson , Quayle , and others .
Scotland.
Scotland .
GLASGOW . —LODGE ST . J ( NO . 3 . V ) . —The regular fortnightly meeting of this most flourishing lodge was held in their hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., Bro . Wm . Bell , R . W . M ., presiding . There was a good attendance ( as usual ) on this occasion , upwards of seventy having signed the sederunt book , amongst whom were Bros . T . Fletcher , P . M . ; J . McMillan , P . M . ; D . M .
Nelson , D . M . ; J . B . Young . S . W . ; D . Horn , J . W . ; T , Dalzell , Treas . ; John Dick , Sec . ; Brownlie , S . D . After the minutes had been read and approved of , in accordance with a motion read at last meeting , Bro . Wm . Bell , R . W . M ., called upon Bro . Bickerton to give the brethren some information ) respecting his motion relating to the Scottish Benevolent Institution . Bro . Bickerton informed them that
he had supplied Bros . Bell , R . W . M . ; D . M . Nelson , D . M . ; J . B . Young , S . W . ; D . Horn , J . W . ; and J . Dick , Sec , each with a copy of prospectus of Bro . Harriott ' s scheme for the said institution , and he had no doubt that at a future meeting these brethren would give them their opinion , with a full explanation . The following candidates were then brought in , and received the F . C . Degree at the hands
of Bro . T . B . Bell , the ceremony being gone through in a most efficient manner , Messrs . Robert McNab , H . Hamilton , and A . M . Morrison . Bro . D . Horn then brought forward his motion for raising the initiation fees from four to five guineas . In support of this motion Bro . Home , in a most able manner , pointed out the many advantages and great effect this would lead to
in raising the status of Freemasonry , combined with the strict examination and care of whom were admitted into the Order of Freemasonry j he said Freemasonry was for a noble purpose , and none but those that were noble minded and of a strict moral character could carry out the ancient landmarks of this our most ancient and honourable Order . After a few remarks from Bro . D . M . Nelson , and Bro . Maybcrry , in support of the motion , it was carried
unanimously . The brethren were then called 10 refreshment , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and heartily responded to , enlivened with a few most excellent songs . Among the toasts , Bro . D . M . Nelson , with his usual kindness , proposed " The Press , " coupled with the names of Bro . Bickerton and Bro . Stuart . This , with the last toast , brought the evening to a close , everyone enjoying themselves most pleasantly .
GLASGOW . —LODGE DRAMATIC ( 571 ) . —The regular meeting of this young and flourishing lodge , was held at 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Wednesday the 6 th inst , at 3 p . m ., Bro . W . E . Dobson , R . W . M ., in the chair , Bro . H . * W . Jackman , S . W . ; Wm . Sivewright , J . W . ; W . D . Vallane , D . M ., and other officers . For the hour there was a good attendance . Among the visitors were Bros . G .
W . Bahrham , Lodge Athold 413 ; J . M . Oliver , S . W . Lodge 360 Commercial ; W . Anderson , R . W . M . Paisley ; Mitchell , R . W . M ., Lodge St . Mark 102 ; D . Horn , J . W ., Lodge St . John 3 . J ; Brownlie , S . D . Lodge St . John 3 ^; Munro , J . W ., Union and Crown 103 , and others . On the minutes of last meeting being read , which were approved of , the following gentlemen were admitted and received the
E . A . degree , viz ., Messrs . Thomas Leslie and G . R . Weir , Bro . Dobson officiating in a very efficient manner . Bro . Dobson , R . W . M ., among his very many kind actions for the benefit of the Lodge Dramatic and Freemasonry in general , then presented to the lodge two most handsome Warden ' s Columns , placing them in front of the Senior and Junior
Wardens , which was received with acclamation . Bros . J . W . Lunn , of Lodge ufi , Airdrie , and G . W . Bainham , Lodge Athole , 413 , were then affiliated with this lodge , Bro . W . E , Dobson , R . W . M ., officiating . The lodge was then raised to the degree of Fellow Craft , when Bro . Laurence ; Rankin Mitchell was passed to the F . C . Degree ,
Scotland.
Bro . J . F . Mitchell , R . W . M ., Lodge St . Mark , No . 1 officiating in his usual efficient manner . The lodo- ' e 2 ' then closed in due and ancient form . " as [ Several reports of Glasgow lodges , unavoidabl y croyyde I out , will appear next week . ] '
Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
PROVINCE OF MIDDLESEX . —The Provincial Grand Master having , during the last six weeks been constantly moving about , trusts that the W . M . ' s , Brethren and Secretaries in the Province
will not think that he has intentionally neglected to answer their kind invitations , which he has lately received ; but in some instances they were not forwarded and received until after the day appointed for the meeting .
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS . — Mrs . John Bowler desires to return her grateful thanks to the numerous kind friends whose good offices secured the election of her little girl on the nth inst .
Bro . SIR George Elliot , M . P ., ; 0 n Thursday , laid the foundation stone of St . Thomas Church , South Shields . He declared that the Church of England by its doctrine and teaching was now doing a greater work than it had done since the Reformation .
THE Provincial Grand Lod ge of West Yorkshire will meet at the Cutlers' Hall , Sheffield , on Wednesday , the 20 th , at 1 o ' clock . A PROVINCIAL Grand Lod ge of North Wales
and Salop will be held at Bangor , on the 32 nd inst ., by the R . W . Prov . G . Master , Sir Watkin Williams Wynn , Bait ., M . P ., at 2 . 45 p . m . Choral service in the Cathedral at 345 p . m . ; the sermon by the Lord Bishop of Bangor .
BRO . Sir Edward Lee , on behalf of the directors of the Alexandra Palace Company , has offered to defray all the immediate expenses of the projected dinner to the survivors of the Balaklava charge .
ACCORDING to the " South African Mail , " the Government at the Cape has been unable to withstand the demand of the colony to be
represented at the Conference proposed by Lord Carnarvon , and an extraordinary session of Parliament has been convened for the 10 th of November .
A MONUMENT has just been erected over the grave of the Rev . Thomas Biuney , in Abney Park Cemetery . It is a small obelisk on three graduated plinths , in red granite , with the
inscription— " In loving memory of Thos . Binney , born at Newcastle , 19 th April , 1798 5 died in London , 24 th Feb ., 1874 . ' I shall be satisfied when I awake in Thy likeness . ' "
BRO . Ex-Sherift Jones has been elected master , Bro . Sir Frederick Perkins M . P ., upper warden j and Bro . Sir John Bennett , under warden of the Loriners' Company .
Bro . E . ToweU , Churchwarden of St . Peters , Walworth , having the management of the Monday Evening Readings in that district , will thoroughly appreciate the kindness of any brother who will aid him with songs or readings .
The foundation stone of the Yarmouth Aquarium was held on Saturday by Bro . Lord Suffield . The aquarium will be 400 feet by too , aud will cost about ^ 30 , 000 . United Mariners Lodge of Instruction , No . 30 ,
held at the Coopers Arms Tavern , Silver-street , Wood-street , City , under the preceptorshipofBro . Hames , P . M . The first meeting , after the recess , will take place on Monday evening next , at seven
o clock precisely , and is well worthy the attention of those brethren , desirous of instruction , who wish to be within easy distance of the various city termini . Bro . Hames is a worthy Master in the Craft , well skilled both to rule and teach .
The Duke of Connaught Lodge , No . 15 . ^ 8 , was consecrated on Thursday last . A full report of the proceedings will appear in the next issue .
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Mugliston was declared duly elected . The ordinary business being ended , the W . M . said that observing that Bro . Hunt ( the landlord of the Swan , where they had met for so many years , ) was now present , he would take occasion to assure him that the removal from his house had been made solely in the interests of the lodge , and not from any dissatisfaction with Bio . Hunt's arrangements ; but because
several of the local gentry objected to join a lodge that met at a house of public resort . He knew that Bro . Hunt had always done all that he could for the comfort of the brethren , and he assured him that they all desired to avoid hurling his feelings , aud had only made the step they had taken purely in the interests of the lodge itself . They all felt towards him personally in the kindliest manner . He
therefore proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Hunt for what he had done on behalf of the lodge , and trusted he might be spared for many years to come among them as a member of the lodge . Bro . Hunt : I thank you sincerely for your vote of thanks . I have done my best for the prosperity of the Gresham Lodge . I believe 1 am the oldest member of the lodge . i hope I shall continue a member
for many years to come . I shall always do all I can folks benefit , and 1 may say that nothing could please me better than the change you have made . I thank you very cordially for the vote you have passed . The lodge was then closed in perfect harmony . The brethren adjourned to the Green Dragon , where dinner was sewed in an admirable manner , and heartily enjoyed by all present .
During the repast , by favour of Bro . Etherington , band master to the Band of the 41 st Middlesex Volunteer Corps , the brethren were entertained with some good music from the band referred to , who occupied an adjoining room . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to in the heartiest manner . In proposing the health of the M . W . G . M . the Prince of
Wales , the W . M . said that H . R . H . would start for India on Monday , and that there was no doubt that his visit would do much to consolidate an Indian possessions , and help to cement a good feeling between us and the native princes , and be an additional bond of union between the two countries , and he thought it behoved us all to wish the Prince ' God Speed' in his journey , and a safe return . The
toast was received with enthusiasm , and the band played " God bless the Prince of Wales . " The W . M . then proposed " The Health of Bro . Halsey , " whom he described as a man full of energy , full of youth , well p l eased with the position he had attained in the province , receiving lustre from that position , and reflecting light on all connected with him . He always received them with kindness , and
he ( the W . M . ) could certify that Bro . Halsey , not only readily consented to their changing their place of meeting , but stated that he thought they were greatly indebted to Bro . Mayo for the manner in which he had placed the hall at thejr disposal . The W . M . next proposed " The Health ol the Provincial Grand Officers past and present . " There were present Bros . Gompertz , and F . F . Copestick ,
and last but not least . Bro . Mayo , Provincial G . Chaplain . He should couple Bro . Mayo ' s name with this toast . He was very proud that Bro . Mayo was a member of the Gresham Lodge , for that in honouring him with the office of P . G . Chaplain honour had also been conferred on the lodge . Bro . Mayo having returned thanks , the I . P . M ., Joseph Copestick proposed " The Health of Bro . Wylie ,
the W . M ., " of whom they had reason to be proud for his energy as a Mason and his amiable qualities as a man . Bro . Wylie , W . M ., Brethren , I thank you for the very kind manner in which my health has been proposed and responded to . 1 think that Bro . Copestick has given too flattering an account of myself . I feel myself very imperfect . My absence from England has interrupted my
attending to my Masonic duties ; this you have kindly txcused , and my place has been ably filled by Bro . Copestick . There is one matter I will call attention to , and that is the disadvantages under which Freemasons labour in Russia , as in that country no secret society is allowed to hold meetings , and 1 have thought the matter well over , and have come to the conclusion that in these days of
advanced thinking it might not be out of place to memorialise ihe Russian government—on behalf of British residents—to allow them to hold their Masonic meetings . I know that it would be a great boon to our countrymen if the concession were made , and I think that the time has arrived when they should agitate for it . The W . M . proceeded to propose " The Health of the Initiates , Bros . Layton and Rig-nail , " coupled with the name
of Bro . Layton , who responded . "The Health of the P . M . ' s , " " The Visitors , " " The Press , " & c , which were all warmly responded t ;> , but our space will not admit of our including these speeches in this report . The whole business of the lodge , and at the banquet table , was carried out in the ablest and most kindly manner , and we think we may safely say that there was not present a single brother who did not thoroughly enjoy the whole proceedings of the day .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
LIVERPOOL . —SKE 1 . MKHSI 1 . U . E CONCLAVE ( NO . 77 ) . — The regular meeting of this conclave , undoubtedly the most successful in this province , took place on Monday , 4 U 1 October , at the Masonic Temple , 22 , Hope-street . The M . P . S ., Em . Sir Knt . Cottrell , took his seat upon the throne at 6 . 30 p . m ., and was supported by the following officers and about twenty Sir Knight Companions : —Em . Sir
Knts . II . Jackson , Viceroy ; J . V . Callow , P . Sov . ; Nelson , P . Sov . ; T . Ashmore , P . Sov . and Treas . ; Sir Knts . Quayle , as High Prelate ; Corbyn , Recorder ; R . II . Evans , Prefect ; Garrett , Orator ; Burrows , Herald ; and others . Both the Senior and Junior Generals were absent . The room presented a most brilliant appearance when filled with the Sir Knights wearing the beautiful insignia of this Order . After the usual routine business had been
Red Cross Of Constantine.
transacted , the M . P . S ., Em . Sir Knt . Cottrell , proceeded to install Bro . Richard Reader , of Lodge 292 , as a Knight of Rome and of the Red Cross of Constantine , and his installation was duly proclaimed by the Herald in the E . and W . The beautiful oration upon the watchwords of the Order was given by Em . Sir Knt . I-I . Jackson , V . E ., in a manner truly eloquent and effective , and the historical
oration was given by Sir Knt . Quayle , asH . P ., with much impressiveness . On the motion of Sir Knt . II . Jackson , V . E ., the sum of three guineas was voted from the funds of the conclave towards purchasing a Past Sovereign ' s jewel for Em . Sir Knt . J . T . Callow , as a slight recognition of his valuable services in connection with the conclave . After the muster roll had been called , the conclave
was closed with due solemnity by the M . P . S . The Sir Knights subsequently sat down to a banquet , and when the cloth was removed , the M . P . S ., Sir Knt . Cotttcll , proceeded to give the usual loyal and chivalric toasts . In responding to the toast of " Our Chivalric Rulers , Supreme and Subordinate , " Sir Knt . J . K . Smith , 111 . Dep . Int . Gen . W . L ., said he was very pleased to see the great progress
the Skelmersdale Conclave was making , and he was sure that the 111 . Int . General , Lord Skelmersdale , would leain vvith pleasure of the advancement that the Order was making in the province , and particularly in the conclave which bore his name , as he knew that his lordship took a great interest in the success of this chivalric and knightly-Order . The " Newly Exalted , " Sir Knt . Richard Reader , in responding to the toast of his health , expressed in well
chosen terms the gratification he felt at being admitted a member of the Order , and also expressed himself as having been much pleased and impressed with the ceremony , and particularly with the oration which had been so ably given by the Viceroy , Sir Knt . Jackson . The harmony of the evening was much increased by the excellent songs of Sir Knts . Garrett , D . Smith , Nelson , Cottrell , Jackson , Quayle , and others .
Scotland.
Scotland .
GLASGOW . —LODGE ST . J ( NO . 3 . V ) . —The regular fortnightly meeting of this most flourishing lodge was held in their hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., Bro . Wm . Bell , R . W . M ., presiding . There was a good attendance ( as usual ) on this occasion , upwards of seventy having signed the sederunt book , amongst whom were Bros . T . Fletcher , P . M . ; J . McMillan , P . M . ; D . M .
Nelson , D . M . ; J . B . Young . S . W . ; D . Horn , J . W . ; T , Dalzell , Treas . ; John Dick , Sec . ; Brownlie , S . D . After the minutes had been read and approved of , in accordance with a motion read at last meeting , Bro . Wm . Bell , R . W . M ., called upon Bro . Bickerton to give the brethren some information ) respecting his motion relating to the Scottish Benevolent Institution . Bro . Bickerton informed them that
he had supplied Bros . Bell , R . W . M . ; D . M . Nelson , D . M . ; J . B . Young , S . W . ; D . Horn , J . W . ; and J . Dick , Sec , each with a copy of prospectus of Bro . Harriott ' s scheme for the said institution , and he had no doubt that at a future meeting these brethren would give them their opinion , with a full explanation . The following candidates were then brought in , and received the F . C . Degree at the hands
of Bro . T . B . Bell , the ceremony being gone through in a most efficient manner , Messrs . Robert McNab , H . Hamilton , and A . M . Morrison . Bro . D . Horn then brought forward his motion for raising the initiation fees from four to five guineas . In support of this motion Bro . Home , in a most able manner , pointed out the many advantages and great effect this would lead to
in raising the status of Freemasonry , combined with the strict examination and care of whom were admitted into the Order of Freemasonry j he said Freemasonry was for a noble purpose , and none but those that were noble minded and of a strict moral character could carry out the ancient landmarks of this our most ancient and honourable Order . After a few remarks from Bro . D . M . Nelson , and Bro . Maybcrry , in support of the motion , it was carried
unanimously . The brethren were then called 10 refreshment , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and heartily responded to , enlivened with a few most excellent songs . Among the toasts , Bro . D . M . Nelson , with his usual kindness , proposed " The Press , " coupled with the names of Bro . Bickerton and Bro . Stuart . This , with the last toast , brought the evening to a close , everyone enjoying themselves most pleasantly .
GLASGOW . —LODGE DRAMATIC ( 571 ) . —The regular meeting of this young and flourishing lodge , was held at 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Wednesday the 6 th inst , at 3 p . m ., Bro . W . E . Dobson , R . W . M ., in the chair , Bro . H . * W . Jackman , S . W . ; Wm . Sivewright , J . W . ; W . D . Vallane , D . M ., and other officers . For the hour there was a good attendance . Among the visitors were Bros . G .
W . Bahrham , Lodge Athold 413 ; J . M . Oliver , S . W . Lodge 360 Commercial ; W . Anderson , R . W . M . Paisley ; Mitchell , R . W . M ., Lodge St . Mark 102 ; D . Horn , J . W ., Lodge St . John 3 . J ; Brownlie , S . D . Lodge St . John 3 ^; Munro , J . W ., Union and Crown 103 , and others . On the minutes of last meeting being read , which were approved of , the following gentlemen were admitted and received the
E . A . degree , viz ., Messrs . Thomas Leslie and G . R . Weir , Bro . Dobson officiating in a very efficient manner . Bro . Dobson , R . W . M ., among his very many kind actions for the benefit of the Lodge Dramatic and Freemasonry in general , then presented to the lodge two most handsome Warden ' s Columns , placing them in front of the Senior and Junior
Wardens , which was received with acclamation . Bros . J . W . Lunn , of Lodge ufi , Airdrie , and G . W . Bainham , Lodge Athole , 413 , were then affiliated with this lodge , Bro . W . E , Dobson , R . W . M ., officiating . The lodge was then raised to the degree of Fellow Craft , when Bro . Laurence ; Rankin Mitchell was passed to the F . C . Degree ,
Scotland.
Bro . J . F . Mitchell , R . W . M ., Lodge St . Mark , No . 1 officiating in his usual efficient manner . The lodo- ' e 2 ' then closed in due and ancient form . " as [ Several reports of Glasgow lodges , unavoidabl y croyyde I out , will appear next week . ] '
Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
PROVINCE OF MIDDLESEX . —The Provincial Grand Master having , during the last six weeks been constantly moving about , trusts that the W . M . ' s , Brethren and Secretaries in the Province
will not think that he has intentionally neglected to answer their kind invitations , which he has lately received ; but in some instances they were not forwarded and received until after the day appointed for the meeting .
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS . — Mrs . John Bowler desires to return her grateful thanks to the numerous kind friends whose good offices secured the election of her little girl on the nth inst .
Bro . SIR George Elliot , M . P ., ; 0 n Thursday , laid the foundation stone of St . Thomas Church , South Shields . He declared that the Church of England by its doctrine and teaching was now doing a greater work than it had done since the Reformation .
THE Provincial Grand Lod ge of West Yorkshire will meet at the Cutlers' Hall , Sheffield , on Wednesday , the 20 th , at 1 o ' clock . A PROVINCIAL Grand Lod ge of North Wales
and Salop will be held at Bangor , on the 32 nd inst ., by the R . W . Prov . G . Master , Sir Watkin Williams Wynn , Bait ., M . P ., at 2 . 45 p . m . Choral service in the Cathedral at 345 p . m . ; the sermon by the Lord Bishop of Bangor .
BRO . Sir Edward Lee , on behalf of the directors of the Alexandra Palace Company , has offered to defray all the immediate expenses of the projected dinner to the survivors of the Balaklava charge .
ACCORDING to the " South African Mail , " the Government at the Cape has been unable to withstand the demand of the colony to be
represented at the Conference proposed by Lord Carnarvon , and an extraordinary session of Parliament has been convened for the 10 th of November .
A MONUMENT has just been erected over the grave of the Rev . Thomas Biuney , in Abney Park Cemetery . It is a small obelisk on three graduated plinths , in red granite , with the
inscription— " In loving memory of Thos . Binney , born at Newcastle , 19 th April , 1798 5 died in London , 24 th Feb ., 1874 . ' I shall be satisfied when I awake in Thy likeness . ' "
BRO . Ex-Sherift Jones has been elected master , Bro . Sir Frederick Perkins M . P ., upper warden j and Bro . Sir John Bennett , under warden of the Loriners' Company .
Bro . E . ToweU , Churchwarden of St . Peters , Walworth , having the management of the Monday Evening Readings in that district , will thoroughly appreciate the kindness of any brother who will aid him with songs or readings .
The foundation stone of the Yarmouth Aquarium was held on Saturday by Bro . Lord Suffield . The aquarium will be 400 feet by too , aud will cost about ^ 30 , 000 . United Mariners Lodge of Instruction , No . 30 ,
held at the Coopers Arms Tavern , Silver-street , Wood-street , City , under the preceptorshipofBro . Hames , P . M . The first meeting , after the recess , will take place on Monday evening next , at seven
o clock precisely , and is well worthy the attention of those brethren , desirous of instruction , who wish to be within easy distance of the various city termini . Bro . Hames is a worthy Master in the Craft , well skilled both to rule and teach .
The Duke of Connaught Lodge , No . 15 . ^ 8 , was consecrated on Thursday last . A full report of the proceedings will appear in the next issue .