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W . M ., presiding ; Jas . Sellars , S . W . ; P . Brownlie , r W There were also present J . Dick , Sec . ; J . D . Young , D . M . ; T - B - Bc ! 1 * S * M * ' ' * Fletchel " i " ' -M . ; William Bell P . M . ; W . H . Bickerton (• ' Freemason" ) , and a very large attendance , as usual , of members and visiting brethren . The lodge was opened by Bro . D . M . Nelson , W . M ., and the minutes read and approved of . Bros . Mc

Taggart and Young were proposed as joining members , and received into this lodge , the W . M . performing the ceremony . Messrs . G . Galloway , J . Henderson , Wm , Moore , and D . L . Arthur were admitted as members , and received the E . A . Degree under the careful working of Bro . Wm . Bell , I . P . M . The lodge then passed to refreshment , nnd after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been

jjiven and duly responded to , Bro . Dr . Robertson gave a very interesting account of his late travels through the United States of America , to the very great pleasure of all present . At the conclusion of this most pleasing lecture , Bro . J . G . Sharpe , eminent Scottish tenor , sang " Mc Gregor ' s gathering " in a most effective style . This , with other songs and toasts , made up a most pleasant evening .

Bro . Nelson , W . M ., said before closing the lodge he had a most pleasing duty to perform , that of presenting to the lodcre , on behalf of Bro . Jas . Cruikshank , P . M ., a very handsome silver mounted maul , made from a branch cut from an olive tree near to were the temple stood in Jerusalem , his journey through Palestine at the early part of this year . Bro . Nelson said he was very proud of this

most handsome gift on behalf of St . John ' s Lodge , and lie had no doubt all the members of the lodge appreciated it as he did , and he would move that a vote of thanks be recorded in the minutes to Bro . Jas . Cruikshank in acknowledgment of their esteem of his kindness , which was unanimous . This brought thc proceedings to a close . RUTHERGLEN . —Lodge St . John ( No . 347 ) .

—At a special meeting of this lodge , held on Friday evening , thc 3 rd inst ., Bro . J . Cunningham , P . M ., presiding , the following gentlemen were nominated for election for the various offices : —D . Smart , [ W . M . ; J . Cunningham , P . M . ; M . Abbott , D . M . ; G . M'Call , S . M . ; John Murdoch , J . M . ; Thos . Alston , S . W . ; John Whyte , J . W . ; William Young , J . R . ; W .

Gardiner , Treas . ; Alexander Warnock , Sec ; A . Robertson , S . D . ; P . M . Ross , J . D . ; Thomas Simpson , J . D . ; A . Brown , P . G . S . ; H . Aitkcn , S . S . * , M . Sparios , J . S . ; A . Pearson , Chaplain ; John Terrie , B . B . ; J . Kennedy , B . B . ; J . Shields , Swd . Bearer ; W . Carlin , I . G . ; J . Cairns , Tyler . GLASGOW . —Lodge Union ( No . 332 ) . —The

nomination of office-bearers of this lodge for the ensuing year was made at their meeting held in St . Mark ' s Hall , on Monday , the 6 th inst . Bro . D . M'Kirdy , W . M ., presided , and there was a numerous attendance of brethren of the lodrje . The following were nominated for reelection without opposition , viz .: —Bros . U . McKirdy , W . M . ; William Murray , S . M . ; John M'lnnes , S . W . ;

John Laird , 'Treas . ; D . S . Mitchell , Archt . ; and L . Romliach , jeweller . Bro , James Balfour was nominated without opposition to thc ofiice of Depute Master . On the motion of the W . M . ( Bro . M'Kirdy ) an office new to this lodge was created—namely , Director of Music , and Bro .

Andrew M'Ewan was duly nominated to the same amid demonstrations of universal approval . Thereafter , a motion by Bro . James Balfour was read to the effect that the sum of £ 20 from the lodge funds be invested in shares of thc proposed new Masonic Hall , at the West-end , the scheme of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , and also that

( lie sum of £ 5 from thc lodge funds be given to thc same as a donation . The motion is to come up for discussion at next meeting . There being no further business , thc lodge was then closed in due form . GLASGOW . — Lodge Caledonian Railway ( No . 354 ) . —The nomination of office-bearers of this lodge for the ensuing Masonic year took place in the hall , at

30 , Hope-street , on Wednesday evening , the 1 st inst ., when the following brethren were duly proposed and seconded for the respective offices , and the nomination agreed to , ncmine contradicente : —Bros . Adam B . Ferguson , W . M . ; A . Arrick Smith , D . M . ; John Harley , S . M . ; Colin M'Kcnzie , S . W . ; John Harley , J . W . ; D . T . Colqulioun , Treas . ; Drummond , Sec . ; D . Leitch , S . D . ; Allan

M'Donald , J . D . ; John Shaw , S . Steward ; D . K . Spiers , J . Steward ; Alexander Dougall , Jeweller ; Robert Watson , Physician ; James Douglas , B . B . ; Hardy , Dir . of Music ; Colin More , Dir . of Ceremonies ; J Heid , Chap . ; James Allison , Standard Bearer ; Wm . Anderson , Banner Bearer ; George Anderson , I . G . ; James Minnoch , Tyler . Bros . Croall and W . R . Dunn were

appointed Auditors . GLASGOW . — St . Andrew ' s Chapter ( No . ( " )) . —A lodge of Royal Ark Mariners was held in the lodge-rooms , 25 , Robertson-street , on the 25 th ult ., Thos . M . Campbell , N . ; J . H . Fast , j . ; David Ramsay , S . On thc lod ge being opened , Comps . William C . Buntcn , John Mclnnes , James Blackwood , and Robert Brand

received the degree . And on thc 31 st ult . the above lodge was opened at the same place , Thomas . M . Campbell , N . ; James O . Park , J . ; and George W . Wheeler , S ., when Comps . T . Cowan , John Grieve , and William E . Mc Milan received the degree . It is unnecessary to mention Inat the degree was given in the usual efficient manner •hat this chapter is famed for .

PARTICK . —Royal Arch Chapter ( No . 113 ) . 'n the new Masonic Hall , Douglas-street , on Wednesl , a y , the 8 th inst ., thc usual monthly meeting of this chapter was held . There was a good attendance of companions . Alter ti , „ „ i ... _ 1 1 1 . ... . . . put iiu uceii in ami ancicm

— ...... ,, upeneu oue wrm b y the First Principal Z ( Comp . Halket ) , a candidate was raised to the most excellent and R . A . Degree , supper was then served , and Comp . George Ward ( Second > nncipal H . ) did duty at the foot of the table . Toast , ¦¦ ong , and sentiment followed , and a very happy evening was spent . It . has been arranged , in order to promote

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greater social - intercourse amongst members , to have a supper at the conclusion of the business of each monthly meeting .

Multum In Parbo; Or Masonic Notes And Queries.

Multum in Parbo ; or Masonic Notes and Queries .

A WARRANT 819 YEARS OLD . The following appears in the " Masonic Eclectic" of October , 1876 , Washington , U . S ., and I shall be glad to know where the original is . I fancy that it is an old friend , —A MASONIC STUDENT . " Malcolm the third by the grace of God King of Scots , wishes health -and safety to the Bishops , Princes , Earls ,

Barons , Ministers , and Administrators of our law , and all good men of the nation , both clergy , laicks , or common people , and to all where these presents shall come , greeting . Whereas , our trusty and well-beloved friends , the Operative Masons in the City of Glasgow , hath , by their petition , humbly represented to us that the inhabitants of this city has been imposed upon by a number of unskilled

and insufficient workmen that has come to work at our cathedral and other parts of the city , and also has erected lodges contrary to the rules of Masonry , and being desirous of putting a stop to such unskilled and irregular brothers , most humbly prays us to grant them our royal license and protection for stopping such irregular disorders ; and being willing to give all due encouragement to

so reasonable a petition , are graciously pleased to condescend to their request , and we do , by these presents , ordain and grant to our petitioners , to incorporate themselves together in one incorporation , and we strictly discharge any mason within the aforesaid city to work in it ; until he serve his time as an apprentice for the space of seven years , or he be married to a freeman ' s daughter ; and he

or they shall be examined anent their skill and knowledge in the Mason Craft , by three of the ablest of the Mason trade ; and if they be found of cunning or knowledge to be received into the incorporation , each shall pay twenty pounds Scots to thc common funds , and three pounds to the altar and clerks , and officers' dues , which the aforesaid incorporation shall always be allowed to be

the judge of that and other laws made for the behoof of the foresaid incorporation . Item , that the free and incorporate Masons of Glasgow , shall have a lodge for ever at the City of Glasgow . None in my dominions shall erect a lodge until they make application to the St . John ' s Lodge , Glasgow , and they considering their petition and examining their character and behaviour , grant them a charter ,

conform to their regulations . Item , that all the members of said . incorporation shall have libertytojquarry stones . lime sand and other materials , from thc grounds of persons , for paying the damages for what they occupy , or damage for building the foresaid cathedral . But if the owners of the said glands and the foresaid workmen do not agree , each party is to choose an honest man to value thc expenses of

the foresaid damages . Item , and that any having power from me , maintain my peace firm and stable against all other pretenders and usurpers , who encroach on me or my subjects to disturb our peace . Item , and that you and all my subjects in this obey the magistrates in things relating to my peace and thc good of the city . Item , and that you instruct and teach apprentices , and that none take ur

employ any man ' s apprentice when their time of apprenticeship is not completed , under the pain of twenty pounds , the one half to the incorporation , one fourth to the lodge , and one fourth to St . Thomas' altar to say mass to their soul . Item , and I strictly charge and command that none lake in hand to disturb the Free Operative Masons from being incorporated freemen , or to have a free lodge , to take away their good name or possession , or harass or

d . i any injury to my Freemasons and petitioners under the peril of my highest displeasure ; and we order that notice be taken that due obedience may be rendered to our pleasure herein declared . Given at our court , at Fordie , the 5 th day of October , 1057 years , before these witnesses —Earl David , my brother , Earl Duncan , Earl Gilbert , of Monteith , Sir Robert , of Velen , Adam , of Stenhous , and Andrew Hamilton , Bishop of Glasgow . "

MASONIC PRECEPTS . —Never solicit a man to become a Mason . Never be absent from your lodge , if you . can help it . Never repel a brother because he is poor . Never fail to admonish a brother if you see him err . Never become an informer or spy upon your brethren . Never forget that a Mason is your brother , and treat him accordingly . Never act or sympathize with any part or

clique in the body of Masonry . Never make a display of Masonic emblems to attract attention for purposes of business . Never recommend an applicant , unless you know him to be a good man , and who will conform to the precepts of the institution . Never cist your ballot in favour of a candidate , unless you know him to be worthy , and free from reproach . — " Craftsman . "

At a meeting held on Wednesday week , under the presidency of a member of the Court of Common Council , a City Permissive Bill Association was formed , and it was stated that 400 City electors had already enrolled themselves as supporters of the measure .

HOLLOWAY ' PILLS . —Tlie sudiien changes , frequent fogs , and pervading dampness sorely impede thc vital functions and conduce to ilMiealili . Tlie remedy for these disasters lies in some purifying medicine , like these Pills , which is competent to grapple with the mischief at its source , and stamp it out without fretting the nerves or weakening the system . Holloway ' s Pills extract from thc blood all noxious matters , regulate the action of every disordered organ , stimulate the liver and kidneys , and relax the bowels . In curing chest complaints these Pills are remarkably effective , especially when aided by friction of the Ointment on its walls . This double treatment will ensure a certain , steady , and beneficent progress , and sound health will soon be re-established . —Anvi .

Multum In Parbo; Or Masonic Notes And Queries.

The Freemasons of Warwickshire have just erected a reredos in St . Martin ' s Church , Birmingham . The space immediately beneath the great east window has been arcaded nearly to the full width , and beneath thc canopied enrichment of the three central openings a carving in alabaster , representing the Lord ' s Supper , has been introduced . The mndpllino- of Ihe hemm hnd . wn

most carefully executed , the requisite solidity and effect having been gained without meretricious recourse to undue undercutting . The columns which support the canopy are of polished serpentine marble , while the canopy itself is carved fine-grained sandstone . The work so far has been executed at the cost of the Freemasons-, but there is yet in the vacant arcade spaces to right and left sufficient

scope for enshrining like gifts . It is proposed that those interested in the completion of the church should yet further assist in the matter , so that in the additional carvings of the " Entry into Jerusalem '" the " Cleansing of the Temple , " on the one side of the altar-piece , and the " Agony of the Garden , " and the " Betrayal , " on the other , a sequence should be afforded of some of the

leading events in the life of Jesus . The figures of the four Evangelists will presently furnish the niches in the central part of the canopy ; but as yet there are not funds sufficient to warrant the like furnishing of the remaining niches . The reredos has been designed by Mr . J . A . Chatwin , under whose hands the complete restoration of St . Martin's has been effected , and to Messrs . Farmer and

Brindley , of London , the work of the carving has been entrusted . — " Figaro . " His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has become tne purchaser of two of Mr . Herbert Johnson's large sketches of events of more than ordinary consequence which marked His Royal Highness ' s tour in

India . These pictures are entitled " The First Day in Nepaul" and " The Hunt of the Wild Elephant " —by name Miserrimus , as Mr . W . H . Russell christened it on the spot . The artist is a Gold Medallist of the Royal Academy , and well deserves the success which he has achieved . — " Whitehall Review . "

Her Majesty has commanded that instructions be given to the Master of the Mint to prepare a die , and cast a sufficient number of medals commemorative of the Arctic Expedition , to be distributed amongst the officers and crews of Her Majesty ' s ships Alert and Discovery , and

the Arctic yacht Pandora . The Alert and Discovery , the Arctic ships , have taken up their position in Portsmouth Harbour , and the crews are on leave of absence for three weeks . Captain Nares has been on a visit to the Prince of Wales . The

Queen has conveyed her thanks to all engaged in the expedition , and the officers have been promoted . Many people incline to thc belief that if the aid of engineers is called in , a passage could be speedily cut through the ice , and the Pole reached . Thc Pandora , which left to learn tidings of the expedition , has also returned . LEICESTER SQUARE SOUP KITCHEN AND REFUGE . —In

the year ending 31 st October last , 132 , 787 meals of good nourishing meat soup and bread were given to the destitute by the Leicester-square Soup Kitchen and Refuge , 978 families were supplied with Christmas dinners , and 59 tons of coal were distributed in portions of half cwt . each . Thc Refuge afforded 2728 nights' lodgings , with suppers and breakfasts . The institution , which was founded in 1846 , is situated in Ham-yard , Great

Windmill-strect , W ., and is the only resource of the kind in the metropolis that is open all the year . The relief is given by tickets , which are dispensed by the subscribers , the clergy , the visitors to the poor , but in many cases of real and urgent distress , and in severe weather , this rule is somewhat relaxed , and hundreds of poor famishing creatures are relieved without tickets . CRYSTAL PALACE . —The monster clock which

has been in course of erection during the past six months at thc south end of the building , is now completed and in working order . This clock is almost a counterpart of the Great Westminster clock , with the exception of the striking and chiming apparatus , and the dial is the largest ever yet constructed , being 40 feet in diameter , or nearly 1300 square feet in area . That of the Westminster Clock

is about 23 feet . T he hands , with their counterpoises , weigh nearly a quarter of a ton ; the minute hand measures 19 feet in length , and moves half an inch of every beat ofthe pendulum . The distance travelled by the point of the minute hand is nearly 4 miles per week . During 17 days of observation , its variation was only 8 seconds .

THE GAIETY RESTAURANT , under the able management of Bro . Baylis , bids fair to secure the liberal patronage that comfort and convenience , combined with supply of articles of the best quality , command . A few months ago this Restaurant passed into the possession of Bro . Baylis , since which time extensive alterations have been made , and a new entrance built in the Strand , leading to a

Refreshment Bar ( for Gentlemen only ) and Grill Room , the appointments of which are perfect , and supply a want long felt in this important locality . In addition , there are Banqueting and Private Rooms , Billiard and Smoking Rooms , with every convenience in the shape of Lavatories , etc . For Masonic Banquets or Public Dinners the resources of the establishment will ensure the utmost

satisfaction , be the assemblage large or small . Underwrite present proprietorship we wish the " Gaiety Restaurant " the success it deserves . We learn with regret that very serious apprehensions are entertained as to the issue of the illness from

which the Duchess of Cambridge has for some time been suffering . The condition of Her Royal Highness oh Wednesday was such as to warrant the gravest fears on the part of the Royal Family , and the inquiries at Kew Palace as to the state of the illustrious patient were numer . ous and anxious . — - " Echo . "