Opening Of A New Lodge At Kilsyth.

GLASGOW . —Athol Lodge ( No . 413 ) . —At the monthly meeting of this lodge , held at 213 , Buchanan-street , on Tuesday , 18 th instant , Bro . Jas . Wallace , R . W . M ., presiding ; J . Louttit , S . W . ; J . Jorman , J . W . An application for

admission was presented , and being unanimously approved of , the gentleman was then introduced and made by Bro . J . Moller , P . M . This being all the business , the lodge was then closed in antient form .

GLASGOW . —St . Andrew ' s Chapter ( 69 ) met on the Sth instant ; T . D . Humphries , the Z ., presiding ; J . Heron , H . ; J . Duthie , Z . 67 , as J . ; G . W . Wheeler , H . 73 , 1 st S . ; J . Humphries , Washington Chapter , Boston , L ' . S ., md S . ; H . T . Shield , Manhattan Chapter , New

York , U . S ., 3 rd S . Three candidates were expected , but not arriving , thc principal business was the nomination of officers for the ensuing year . Comp . T . D . Humphries was unanimously requested to retain his chair as Z . GLASGOW . —Partick Chapter ( No . 113 ) . —This

chapter met for their election on Wednesday , the 9 th instant , when Comp , Halket , Z ., was unanimously re-elected for the 5 th time , along with the 2 nd and 3 rd Principals . GLASGOW . —Glasgow Chapter ( No . -jo ) held their monthly meeting , on Thursday , Sept . 10 th ,

at 213 , Buchanan-street . Comp . J . Miller , Z ., presiding , assisted by Comps . T . W . Bromlin , H . ; J . H . Sheldon , as J . j ' G . W . Wheeler , as first S . ; C . McKenzie , as second S . ; and F . Oliver ; Scribe E . 69 , as third S . The nomination of the officers for the ensuing year then

took place , Comp . Meller being unanimousl y chosen as Z . There being two brethren for advancement , a Mark Lodge was opened , and Comp . Miller , Scribe E ., advanced then to that degree . GLASGOW . —St . Rollox Chapter ( No . 144 ) . —

held their regular meeting , on Sept . nth , Comp . R . Bell , Z ., presiding . Mark Lodge was opened , and a brother of St . Andrew ' s 405 , was advanced to that degree . The Royal Arch Chapter was subsequently opened by Comp . Bell , Duthie , Z . 6 j , as H ., J . Shields ,

with Comp . Annand , as first S . ; Appleyard , second S ., when one brother was exalted into Royal Arch . GLASGOW . —Red Cross Conclave ( No . 114 ) . — An emergency meeting of this body was called for on the iilh inst ., at 213 , Buchanan-steet

as there were four aspirants for the Order , but unfortunately , only two were able to attend . The conclave was opened by the M . P . S . Sir Knight Wheeler , J . Tweed , Hon . Viceroy , as E . V . E . ; Dr . B . Fleming , I . G . ; J . Hastie , I . G . The conclave beinsr unanimous in favour of the

admission of the candidates , they were entrusted with the secrets , and created Knights of Constantine . A letter having been read from the Recorder , regretting his inability to attend , and asking for a successor to be appointed . An

election took place , after which the M . P . S . installed into office Sir Knight J . Hastie , as Recorder ; William Dobbie , as I . G . ; and J . B . Haidie , as S . Sir Knight Fleming , as H . P . then closed the conclave in due and ancient form .

Consecration Of A New Lodge In Liverpool.

CONSECRATION OF A NEW LODGE IN LIVERPOOL .

Another evidence ofthe unprecedented vitality and progress of Freemasonry in the Province of West Lancashire was afforded on Wednesday , 9 th inst ., when the Lodge of Emulation , No . i-jo- ; , was duly and solemnly consecrated at tlie Masonic Hall , Liverpool , in the presence of a

very large and influential gathering of the fraternity . As this was the first consecration which had taken place in the handsome new building ( which , by tlie way , will be dedicated on the 7 th prox . ) , all the greater interest attached to the ceremony , which at all times is exceedingly impressive aiid striking . The " Emulation "

starts under very favourable auspices , several brethren who have already won their Masonic " spurs" being attached to it , and there is no doubt that it will occupy both a useful and honourable position in the roll of lodges in the Province of West Lancashire . The commencement of the ceremony was

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fixed for two o ' clock , and shortly after that time the deeply interesting proceedings begun . By appointment of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , the Rt . Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , the chair of consecrating officer was occupied by Bro . H . S . Alpass ,, P . G . Secretary , who was

assisted by Bro . the Rev . J . H . Goggin , W . M . 255 , P . G . Chaplain , and Bro . R . Wylie , P . P . G . S . D . The musical service was directed by Bro . J . Skeaf , P . M . 216 , P . G . Organist , the choir voices being Bros . T . J . Hughes , J . Busfield , H . C . Harrison , and Robinson .

The presiding officer having appointed Bro . Pierpoint as S . W ., and Bro . Doyle as J . W . ofthe lodge , pro tem , it was opened in proper form , the brethren of the new lodge being arranged in order . After an opening prayer and solemn music , the presiding officer addressed the brethren on the nature of the meeting . The petition and

warrant , after some further formulas , were read by Bro . R . W ylie , acting P . G . Sec , and the brethren then signified their approval of the officers named therein . A very impressive and most appropriate oration was then delivered by the P . G . Chaplain ( Bro . J . F . Goggin ) , which , was listened to with the most profound attention Bro . Skeaf s anthem and ^ consecration music

were sung during the ceremony , with the most striking effect , adding considerably to the general effect of the whole proceedings . The corn , wine , and oil used in the ceremony were borne b y P . M . ' s J . K . Smith , H . Williams and Pemberton , and the salt by Bro . R . Wylie . The

duties of consecrating officer could not possibly have been better performed then they were by Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec , who was admirablyassisted by Bros , the Rey . J . F . Goggin and R . Wylie . ' Bro . Alpass subsequently proceeded to instal

Bro . Henry Helson , P . M . 673 , 3 s the first W . M . of the lodge , assistance being given by Bro . Wylie . The following officers were afterwards invested : —Bros . J . T . Callow , P . M ., S . W . •A . Morris , J . W . ; J . Hocken , P . M . Treas . ; W . Quayle , Sec . ; W . H . Corbin . S . D . ; R . Croft ,

J . D . ; T . Large , I . G . ; J . Capell , D . C ; J . H . Griffin , S . S . ; J . Dale , J . D . " ; J . Skeaf , Organist ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler , Letters of apology for non-attendance were read from Bros . Lord Skelmersdale , P . G . M . ; the Rt . Hon . F . Stanley , Dep . P . G . M . ; Sir James Ramsden , P . G . S . W . ;

Prescot , P . G . J . W . ; and other distinguished brethren . A large number of propositions for joining and initiation were made , and after votes of thanks had been unanimously passed to the consecrating officer ( Bro . Alpass ) , to his assistants ( Bros . Goggin and Wylie ) , and to Bro . Skeaf and the musical brethren for their valuable

services , the lodge was closed in solemn form ; The jewels , clothing , & c , were supplied from the well known Masonic establishment of Bro . G . Kenning , of London and Liverpool , which reflected the hi ghest credit upon his taste and excellence of workmanship . The officers ' jewels ,

which are certainly the finest in the province , were particularly admired for their superior design and exquisite manufacture . Although evidently suffering from the effects of his late accident in a railway collision , Bro . H . Nelson , the W . M ., presided at the banquet ,

which was served in the large dining hall . He had , however , to leave at an early hour , after proposing the most important toasts , in consequence of his continued weakness . There was a Iarge ^ and distinguished assemblage of brethren , and the whole arrangements were of

the most satisfactory character . The menu and toast carle was a model of exquisite taste , the portraits of the W . M . and his officers , executed by Bro . Burrows , occupying thc borders of the card . The viands and wines were of the best

quality , and must have given complete satisfaction to every one present at the banquet . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been proposed by the W . M ., that of the P . G . M . and P . G . Officers of West Lancashire

beinoresponded to by Bro . T . Armstrong , P . G . Treas ., " The West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , " was given by Bro . R . Wilson , P . M . 241 , who urged upon the brethren of the new lodge to exercise their benevolence towards the excellent charity , which would not only be a great help to it , but a credit to themselves . He hoped that the rivulet of their charity would

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flow into the general stream , thus greatly helping those who had the interests of the institution ' at heart . Bro . Hockey , P . M ., Treas . of the Emulation Lodge , responded in an admirable speech . Bro . H . Nelson , W . M . then gave the

toast of " The Consecrating Officers , Bros . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec . ; the Rev . J . F . Goggin , P . G . Chaplain ; and R . Wylie , P . Prov . G . S . D ., " referring to the very admirable manner in which they had individually performed their duties that afternoon .

Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec . in reply , said that every time he was called upon to consecrate a lodge a very solemn sense of his responsibil ity rested upon him . With the number of new lodges which were now being opened in every part of the country , this sense of responsibility

was all the greater . He then referred to the grand principles of the Order—brotherly love , relief , and truth—and urged every brother in connection with that lodge , to endeavour to carry them out to their full extent . Every true member of a lodge was taught the exercise of these

predominant principles , and it was his duty to seek to carry them out whenever he had the opportunity , The R . W . P . G . M . had been deeply impressed with the great increase in the number of lodges in the province , and therefore he had become more careful as to the men to

whom warrants should be entrusted . R eferring to an article in the Freemason of the previous week , which spoke of the unprecedented increase in the number of Masonic lodges all over the country , Bro . Alpass said that the W . M . of the " Emulation" would show a very wise

discretion , if he carefully examined the men who were proposed for initiation in his lodge . The W . M . ' s . of lodges sometimes boasted rather as to the number of persons whom they had initiated , without remembering that it was not a mere question of quantity , but principally a

question of quality , which ought to be their principal object . He was sure , however , that the W . M . and officers ofthe new lodge would exercise a wholesome care in the matter , and concluded by speaking in the highest terms of the selected W . M ., whom he knew to be an

excellent and trustworthy Mason . Bro . Alpass then proposed the health of " Bro . Nelson ,. W . M ., " who responded in an excellent speech , assuring the brethren that nothing would be wanted on his part to make the Emulation Lodge one of the best in the province . Bro . J . T . Callow ,

S . W ; who then took the chair , proposed the bulk of the remaining toasts on the list . Several excellent songs were given by the musical brethren , and Bro . H . W . Nicholas gave several quaint productions , referring specially to the newlodge in "A Quiet Sort of Way . "

Royal Masonic Pedigree Wheat.

ROYAL MASONIC PEDIGREE WHEAT .

On the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the New Grammar School at Reading with Masonic honours , by his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , in 1870 , a single grain of wheat which fell from his hands was

picked up by Bro . Thomas Deller , P . M ., of Newbury , who was the bearer ofthe cornucopia . This he planted . In 1871 the result was 157 grains , which was increased again in 1872 to about one-and-a-half pints . This sown in 1873 , yielded seven-and-a-half gallons .

In October of that year , Bro . Deller wrote , placing this at the disposal of the Prince , and in reply received a letter from Sir William Knollys , conveying his Royal Highness ' s gracious acceptance , and a request that it be forwarded to Marlborough House . In November he received a further communication to the effect that it had

been taken down to Sandnngham and sown in -a favourable spot , and that his Royal Highness ' s agent at Sandringham should , at the proper time inform him ( Bro . Deller ) of the result . Several communications passed as to the progress the wheat was making , and before its being cut an

invitation , of which he availed himself , was received to go over and see the crop . It was about an acre of really very fine corn , the probable yield being some five quarters , the intention being to sow this next year , in which case we shall see about forty acres of corn from a single grain in five years , It is highly gratifying to see