Provincial Grand Lodge Of Glasgow.

Wales , recommending another effort to be made to effect a union with the K . T . ' s of England and Ireland . A motion to that effect was moved liy Sir Knts . Noland and Sinclair , but in consequence ofthe late hour at which the ceremonies had concluded the further consideration of it was proposed till the next meeting . All those present appeared to think some sacrifice should be made , if necessary , in order to effect so desirable a union .

Multum In Parbo,Or Masonic Notes And Queries.

Multum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .

OLD MASONIC BOOKS . 1 have been informed that the " Ancient and Accepted Rite" possesses a catalogue of valuable books . Would it be possible for me to see the " catalogue , " or copy of it ? It is purely as a matter of literary interest that I make the

enquiry and request . Any information or copy sent to Bro . Kenning ' s care , iyS , Fleet-street , I shall duly receive . I am truly obliged to the Editor of the Boston Freemasons' Monthly Magazine for his courteous and fraternal reference to my request with respect

to tha April number , 1863 . I also have to thank Bro . Jacob Itihton for a second copy of the same monthly , as well as for his interesting transcript and letter , which 1 will privately acknowledge . A MASONIC STUDENT .

THE ST . CLAIR CHARTERS AND HRO . n . MURRAY LYON . In reference to these charters some words have passed between Bros . D . Murray Lyon and C . I . Paton , in the pages of the Freemason , with which I do not intend to interfere . But when

speaking personally of Bro . Lyon , Bro . Paton observes : " When Bro . D . M . Lyon makes any real contribution to our knowledge of Masonic antiquities , I shall be prompt to acknowledge it , and to give him all due credit for it ; but 1 am not aware of anything of this kind which he has

yet done , " I cannot refrain from expressing my admiration at the charming simplicity displayed in this honest confession of Masonic ignorance . Bro . D . M . Lyon , is a Scotsman , so also is Bro , Paton , and as to thc latter we have only to look at the advertising columns of the Freemairnt , to

read the claims hc puts forth as a Masonic Historian , yet with it all he tells us as above that he is quite ignorant of anything that Bro . Lyon , has done . However other brethren are not so ignorant of Bro . Lyon , for when we open the " History of Freemasonry" second edition , by

that eminent Masonic Historian , iiro . J . G . Findel , we find that the brother selected by our German friend to revise his work is just this same Bro . Lyon , of whom we are ; peaking . We find also in the body of the work that many " real contributions to our knowledge of Masonic

antiquities are selections from the writings of Bro . Lyon . Lastly , I find that although Bro . Paton ' s residence , & c ., is in or near Edinburgh , and Bro . Lyon ' s is at Ayr , yet somehow it is to the latter that the brethren of the lodge of Edinburgh Mary ' s Chapel go when they wish to

lay before the public the valuable information contained in their old records . It would seem , therefore , that nol withstanding Bro . Paton ' s ignorance or short-sightedness on the subject others have been taking note of and appreciating the labours of Bro . Lyon , and 1 hav * no doubt out that when the result of his labours in connection

with tlie Mary ' s Chapel recoids are laid before us , which I trust will be soon , we shall see him taking his place in the front rank of Masonic Historians . —W . P . BUCHAN .

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Holloway s lcmedies may be i ^ cd with tiie ceitainty of their producing rebel . —for dyspepsia , liter complaints , » ick headache , and loss of appetite , this ointment should be very well rubbed twice a day , o \ cr the pit ef tlie stomach and tight side , whilst I lollov . av's I'ilis aie being taken , in

such doses as- can Conveniently be borne . I his treatment will always restore . strength and energy . Nervousness , flushes , and fainting fits , mayall be pie . entcH by , 1 timely ftccvtic to and diligent use oi thoc jemedici . —ADVT .

Royal Visit To Liverpool.

ROYAL VISIT TO LIVERPOOL .

Bro . E . Samuelson , the Worshipful the Mayor of Liverpool , was honoured with a visit , on Friday last , from his Majesty the King of the Bel gians , King Leopold II ., with a view of inspecting the docks and making himself personally acquainted with the manner in which tlie

business of the port is carried on . There was not so extensive an exhibition of flags in various parts of the town as would have taken place if the entry had not been semi-private , but several flags , including the Royal Standard at the Town Hail , floated gaily in the breeze . The vessels also in many of the docks and in the river were

gaily dressed , and an unusual number of persons thronged the streets , the weather being extremel y fine . His Majesty arrived at Lime-street at one o ' clock , and was received by a guard of honour of volunteers , who doubtless remembered the kindly welcome given in Belgium to their brethren in arms at the Tir National . The

King ' s progress from the station to the Town Hall was one continued ovation . Immediately on alighting from the carriage , a gratifying illustration was given of the interest which his Majesty has always taken in the volunteer movement of England . Instead of entering the

Town HaU and joining the circle of guests invited to meet him , His Majesty , attended by Viscount Torrington , and the gentlemen of his suite , walked along the centre of Castle-street and carefully inspected the uniform and accoutrements of the various volunteer detachments , and entered into conversation with the volunteer

oflicers aud also with Colonel Jones , the commanding officer of the forces in the northern district , and with Colonel Molyncux , of the 7 th Dragoon Guards . This incident , unimportant as it mi g ht be deemed by many , immediatel y raised the Sovereign in the estimation of the

crowd , who cheered again and again , and the attention thus shown to the volunteers by his Majesty was duly appreciated . On entering the Town Hall , his Worship the Mayor was introduced to His Majesty , who expressed the great satisfaction he had derived from the enthusiastic

manner in which he had been received by the inhabitants of Liverpool . After a short delay the King was escorted by the Mayor , dressed in his robes , and wearing his chain of otlice , to the reception room , where about 60 of the leading gentlemen connected with the commercial ,

mercantile , and corporate interests ol the town awaited his arrival . A sumptuous luncheon was subsequently served , about 70 specially invited guests beeing present to meet his Majesty . Bro . Samuelson , the Mayor , proposed , ' - The Health of the Royal Visitor , " who responded in fittinp- terms .

Before leaving the room , the King was asked to appear upon the balcony overlooking the Exchange flags , when such a sight presented itself as tin * . King of tlie Belgians will not easil y forget . Every inch of standing room in the capacious area was occupied by a compact living

mass of men and boys , whilst the windows and upper portions of tne corridors were equally crowded with ladies . The moment his Majesty appeared upon the balcony he was received with repeated hurrahs , accompanied by waving of hats and handkerchiefs , which continued tor some

time . His Majesty was sensibl y moved by this outburst of popular enthusiasm , which he acknowledged by removing his hat and bowing again and again to the people . After the Mayor had explained the purpose to which the Exchange building was appropriated , his Majesty gave a parting salute , and ictired into the 'iown-hall .

'i'he King subsequently visited the " lions " about the docks , and examined one or two of the principal ships lying iu port . On Saturday he visited the Sailors' Home and Birkenhead side of the Mersey , and started for London in the afternoon .

Rumour states that the proprietors of that unique , paper , The Bazaar , are again about fo try their fortune with a new cheap weekly journal , which is to be called " The Country , a Journal of Rural Pursuits , " and is to embrace in its . scheme all sports in which gentleman engage , natural science , horticulture , agriculture , and other subjects referring to country life .

Masonic Tidings.

Masonic Tidings .

At the last meeting of the United Pilgrims Lodge of Freemasons , 507 , held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , a portrait in oil of the late Worshi pful Master , Charles Milner Haddock , who died in April , 1872 , was presented to' the

lodge , each of the brethren having subscribed towards the expense . Bro . Haddock was worthily and justly esteemed for his many endearing qualities , and from his long connection with the " Pilgrims , " during which he had eminently

distinguished himself , his sudden death was very severely felt . The brethren being desirous of possessing some memento of their deceased Master , instructed Mr . Tear , of the Clapham-road , to paint the portrait in question from

a photograph which was fortunately in existence . The result has been a very faithful and striking likeness . The occasion was also taken advantage ) f to present the Secretary , Bro . John Thomas , P . M ., P . Z ., P . G . D . C . G . C , with his portrait , also

oy the same artist , as a mark of the , very high esteem in which he is held b y his brother Pilgrims . Bro John Thomas has been connected with the lodge 507 , for upwards of 20 years , and is not only one of the oldest , but one of the hardest-working Masons in South London . His

long and honourable career as a Mason has been marked by the most zealous desire to promote the interests of the Craft , and the presentation to him of his po : trait by the lodge , in which he so long been an ornament , was but a very slight mark of the high esteem in which he is held by the Craft generally throughout South London .

A movement is on foot to establish a Royal Arch Chapter in Upper Norwood , in connection with the Crystal Palace Lodge . It is believed that Earl de Grey , the eldest son of the Marquess of Ripon , will come'forward at thc next election as a Liberal candidate for the representation of Hull .

VISIT OI- THE AMERICAN' KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TO GLASGOW . —Sir Knight Bell , M . N . C ., of St . AIungo Encampment , having read a communication from our transatlantic Fraters that were about to set out on their promised

pilgrimage to England and tour through Europe , and would arrive in Glasgow on the 27 th of June , a meeting of the most influential Masons in Glasgow was held in the Kilwinning Hall , Bro . R . Bell in the chair , when it was determined to

give our American visitors a hearty reception ; and in order that it might be as large as possible it was determined to meet them as Craft Masons , and engage the City Hall , the largest building available for that purpose , the entertainment to take the form of a conversazione . A Committee

consisting of the 1 st Principals of the Chapter and the Masters of all the lodges in the province , with the addition of the Commander , Secretary , and two others . From the unanimity of the meeting and the fact that the demonstration is to be under the immediate patronage of the P . G . L ., we augur for it a complete success .

THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF LINCOLNSHIRE will be held in the Town Hall , at Louth , under the auspices of the Lindsey Lodge , No . 712 , on Thursday , 2 yth inst . A banquet will be

provided at the Corn Exchange . Tickets may be obtained of Bro . J . G . Tupholme , Secretary ofthe Lindsey Lodge ; or of W . Bro . Wm . Griffin P . Prov . G . D . of C .

IT is stated that Sir Henry Rawlinson , formerly Minister at Teheran , will meet the Shah of Persia on his arrival in London , as Envoy-Extraordinary on the part of the Queen .

Rayal Masonic Institution For Girls.

RAYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

lhe most successful , hitherto , ot all the festivals of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , was celebrated on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Tavern , London , when the

newlyinstalled Provincial Grand Master of West Lancashire , Lord Skelmerdale , a Past Grand Warden of England , took the chair . The result which was obtained , we presume was not expected , for < J reference to two or three of our previous