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second degree , when Bro . Robert Caldwell , P . M ., took the chair of King Solomon for the purpose of installing Bro . Henry Smith , W . M . elect , " which he did in that able manner for which he is so justly noted . Bro . Jas Batcheldor ( whose Masonic song we reviewed a few weeks ago )
presided at the harmonium , he ! being the Organist ofthejjodge . The officers being invested and the business of the meeting completed , the W . M . closed the lodge in the three degrees . The brethren and visitors , amongst whom were many distinguished Masons , then sat down to a most
sumptuous banquet , provided by the worthy host , Bro . Potts . The LP . Master , in proposing the health of theW . M ., congratulated the brethren on the happy selection they had made in appointing Bro . Smith to the hig hest honour they could bestow on him , and trusted the officers
would rally round and g ive him their support , both in the ceremonies and by a punctual attendance on their duties- Knowing the W . M . was worthy of their support he hoped they would not be found wanting , but render to Bro . Smith that kindness and good will which , he was happy to
say , had been accorded to himself , and which he took that opportunity to thank them for . The W . M . in proposing the health of the I . P . M ., said he had a very pleasing duty to perform , and that was to present to Bro . J . W . Turner a handsome Past Master ' s Jewel , from the officers and
brethren of the lodge . The I . P . M . responded in suitable terms . The other toasts having been duly honoured , the brethren separated , after spending a most enjoyable evening . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bros . Batcheldor and Dunville , and gave great satisfaction .
HALLIFORD . — The Thames Valley Lodge ( No . 14 60 ) . —The last regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Ship Hotel , Halliford , Middlesex , on the 5 th inst ; Bro . Colonel James Peters , W . M ., in the chair , and ably supported by his officers as follows : —Bro . the Rev . Dr . Brette
S . W . ; Bro . Lieut , C . B . Elliott , R . N ., J . W . ; Bro . W . Paas ( P . M . 28 ) , Treasurer ; Bro . J . G . Marsh ( P . M . 28 ) , Secretary ; Bro . J- L , Jones , S . D . ; Bro . W . J . Howe , J . D . ; Bro . W . Le Hunte Doyle , Steward . The lodge having been duly opened , the following gentlemen were
initiated into Freemasonry : —Lieut . Charles Semple ( 93 rd Highlanders ) , Joseph Davis , Robert Stone , and H . H . Bly th . The following brethren were also received asjoining Jmembers : —Bro . Charles V . Lockwood , 478 , P . P . G . D ., Oxford ; Bro . Charles H . Muir , P . M . 297 ; Bro .
W . E . Windus . 26 ; Bro . J . A . Magee , 22 and 134 ; Bro . H . Kerr , 73—Ireland ; and Bro . T . B . Yeoman , 715 . Bro . the Rev . Dr . Brette was unanimously elected W . M . for the year ensuing ; and Bro . Paas re-elected Treasurer . HAMPTON HILL . — Francis Burdett Lodge
( No . 1503 ) . —A meeting of this recently established , but flourishing lodge was held at the King ' s Arms , Hampton Hill , on the 9 th inst ., and was well attended . The W . M ., Bro . Col . Wi gginton , presided , assisted by Bros . Saunders , S . W . ; Tomlinson , J . W . ; Cox , S . D . 5
Deekes , J . D . ; Walls , I . G . ; Knaggs , Treasurer . It was reported that an emergency meeting had been held on the previous Thursday , when the W . M . with the aid of Bros . Tomlinson , acti ng S . W . ; Walls , acting J . W . ; Deekes , acting S . D . ; Knaggs , acting J . D . ; Jenkins acting I . G .,
initiated Messrs . Rogers and Lovett , into the mysteries of the Craft . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M ., in an excellent manner , passed Bro . Knaggs to the F . C . degree , and initiated Messrs . Saunders , T . F . Mitchell , and Clarke . The ballot was then taken for Bro . T . C . Walls ( Kenning .
ton ) , and Bro . Honeywell ( Dobie ) , as joining members , which was unanimous . Among the visitors present were Bro . Hammond , P . M . and W . M . of No . 1512 , Bro . Adlard , P . M . ( No . 7 ) , and Bro . Richards , ( 103 ) . The W . M . appointed Bro . Walls to the office of I . G . The lodge having been closed in due form the brethren partook of an excellent cold collation . The usual
royal and Craft toasts were given by the W . M . with brevity , but with great spirit . The S . W . and the I . G . sang one verse each of the National Anthem , and God Bless the Prince of Wales . Bro . Adlard proposed the health of the W . M . in a telling speech , wherein he spoke highly of the
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Masonic abilities of Bro . Wigginton , and congratulated the lodge upon possessing so able a representative in the chair of K . S . The W . M . having replied , proposed the toast of the evening , viz ., "The Initiates , " which was duly honoured , and severally replied to by Bros . Saunders ,
Mitchell , and Clarke . The toast of « The Visitors '' followed , and was replied to by Bros . Adlard and Richards . The former stated that he had been connected with the Craft 40 years and had been a P . M . upwards of 36 years , and that his interest was still unabated in
Freemasonry and that he should continue to support the Order in every way as long as his health would permit him so to do , and in conclusion he said that considering the short time the Francis Burdett Lodge had been established he was surprised but exceedingly pleased at the
admirable manner in which the working had been carried out by the officers . The W . M . then gave " The Officers , " coupling with the toast the names of the S . W . and the I . G . Bro . Saunders replied , and in the course of bis speech expressed his intention of devoting his best
energies to further the interest of the lodge , and he hoped in time it would equal any lodge in Middlesex . The W . M . proposed the health of the joining brethren , Bros . Walls and Honeywell , and requested the first-named to reply , who said he felt very proud that evening at
having to reply , not only as a joining brother but as an officer of the lodge . During his remarks he stated as an incentive to the initiates that from the first moment of joining Freemasonry he was so impressed with the usefulness and power of the Craft that he came to the
conclusion to persevere in its ' workings until he had mastered them , and he hoped to be spared , that some day he might be elected to fulfil the arduous duties which had been so excellentl y carried out by their W . M . that evening . In conclusion he thanked Bro . Wigginton for the mark of his esteem and confidence in appointing
him to the honourable position of LG ., which he trusted he should discharge to his satisfaction and to the approval of the lodge . The Tyler ' s toast having been given , Bro . Walls sang " I don ' t mean to tell you her name" and the proceedings , which were eminently successful , terminated .
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Royal Arch .
SOUTHAMPTON . —Chapter of Concord ( No . 394 ) . —On Thursday , 1 st inst ., Bro . J . E . Le Feuvre was installed First Principal of the Chapter of Concord , No . 394 , which , under his auspices , promises to increase in numbers , as it has done for some time past . There was a large
gathering on the occasion , the members of the Gloucester Chapter having been invited to be present at the ceremony of installation , which was performed by Bro . Booth—Bro . F . F . Hare being appointed Second Principal ; J . Blount Thomas , Third Principal ; J . R . Weston , S . E . ;
R . Sharpe , S . N . ; W . Bemister , P . S . ; C . W . A . Jellicoe and C . A . Dyer , A . S . ; and H . Abraham , Treasurer . Immediately after the installation , the First Principal exalted a brother , and the work of the chapter was done in a very creditable manner . A banquet followed , at which the usual Masonic and other toasts were given , and a fraternal interchange of sentiment took place .
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SOUTHAMPTON . —St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 63 ) . —At the celebration of the Festival of St . Andrew by this lodge , the following officers were installed for the ensuing year , the duties of Installing Master being ably performed by Worshipful Bro . P . M . Sheppard , P . P . G . J . W .,
assisted by Worshipful Bro . P . M . Hickman , D . P . G . M ., Bros . P . M . Abraham , Payne , Le Feuvre , and Emanuel : —S . W ., Bro . S . S . Pearce ; J . W ., Bro- C . A . Dyer ; Treasurer , Bro . P . M .
Abraham ; M . O ., Bro . G . Cross ; S . O ., Bro . W . J . Hickman ; J . O ., Bro . J . Blount Thomas ; Secretary , Bro . W . C . Austen ; Registrar , Bro . J . C . Stroud : D . C , Bro . Bemister ; Organist
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Bro . Wolff ; S . D ., Bro . Symon ; J . D ., Bro Tilling ; I . G ., Bro . Withers ; Tyler , Bro . Biggs . This lodge was constituted but five years' ago , and is already the largest in the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight . No less than twenty have joined or been advanced during the Mastership of the outgoing Master , Bro . Le Feuvre .
LIVERPOOL . —Walton Lodge ( No . 161 ) . —The regular meeting of this thriving young lodge was held in St . Lawrence ' s Schoolroom , Kirkdale , on the evening of Tuesday , the 1 st inst . when there were present Bros . Thomas Chesworth , W . M . ; Joseph Charles Lnnt , Pro Grand
Mark J . D ., S . W . ; Thomas Ashmore , J . W . ; Rev . C . R . Hyde , L . L . D ., Pro Grand Ma k Chaplain ; Jesse Banning , AI . O . ; f . Jones , as J . O- ; G . E . Hanmer , Secretary ; W . E . Quayle S . D . ; W . G . Sharpe , and others . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were read and
confirmed . Three candidates were balloted for and duly elected . Bro . W . Archer , P-M ., P . Z , being present , was advanced to the honourable degree of M . M . M . Three other candidates for advancement were then proposed for the next
meeting . Nothing further appearing for the good of M . M . M . in general , or this lodge in particular , the business was closed in ancient and solemn form . The brethren subsequently sat down to a sumptuous repast , prepared in Bro . Casey ' s best style .
Scotland.
Scotland .
GLASGOW . LODGE CLYDESDALE ( NO . , 5 , 5 6 ) . —The meeting of this lodge for election and installation of office-bearers for the ensuing year , was held in their hall , at the Crown-street Assembly Rooms , on Monday , 7 th inst , the R . W . VI ., Bro . William Phillips , presiding . The minutes of
last meeting having been read and passed , a candidate received the sublime degree of Master-Mason , at the hands of Bro . Thos . Halkett , P . M . 102 , St . Mark . Thereafter the chairman announced that ho had received for signing , the lease for the new and eligible premises , to which
it was their intention shortly to remove , and that Bro . Geo . McNaught has drawn out plans for the requisite alterations of the same . The rent was to be £ 27 a year , and they could enter on possession as soon as they liked . The chairman then said that as there had been no op .
position to the list of office-bearers duly proposed and seconded , he thereby declared the same to b'j duly elected ; and the installation was proceeded with , Bro . Halkett officiating in a masterly manner . The R . W . M . having been first installed by himself , appointed by Bro . Dv .
Russell as his D . M . ; and the remaining officebearers were then installed together . Tlio following is the list :-Bros . W . Phillips , R . W . M . ; Dr . Russell , D . M . ; John McNaught , S . Af . ; John B . McNaught , S . W . ; John Howie , J . W . T . B . Neill , Treasurer ; Jos . Strang , Secretary
John Webster , Chaplain ; fohn Frew , S . D . ; J . Weir , S . Steward ; John Doid , B . B . ; II . Weir , Standard-Bearer ; Chas . Lee , D . of Ceremonies ; Henry W . Jackson , Architect ; W . ) . E . Dobson , P . G . S . ; Wm . Graham , Tyler . Th : ceremony having been concluded , the R . W . AI .
thanked the brethren for re-electing him to the important office of Master , which he had accepted with the full resolve that there should be nothing wanting on his part to attain for Lodge Clydesdale a locus standi , equal to anything in the province . The lodge was shortly thereafter called
to refreshment , when , after the usual loyal nnd Masonic toasts , there were given the health of the newly re-elected R . W . AI ., Bro . Phillips , by Bro . G . H . McNaught , P . M . 275 ( Shamrock and Thistle ) ; " The Visiting Brethren , " by the S . W ., coupled with the name of Bro . Malcolm Stark , D . M . 553 ( St . Vincent ) ; the health of
Bro . James Banks McNeil , 262 ( St . Clair ) , the famous Glasgow swimmer , who has in his time rescued from a watery grave no fewer than Inj lives ; "The Wardens , " Bros . McNaught and Howie , and others . The lodge having been recalled to labour , Bros . J . B . McNeil , 3 ^ 2 , and M . Stark , 553 , were duly affiliated as members of 556 , after which it was closed in due ioim .
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second degree , when Bro . Robert Caldwell , P . M ., took the chair of King Solomon for the purpose of installing Bro . Henry Smith , W . M . elect , " which he did in that able manner for which he is so justly noted . Bro . Jas Batcheldor ( whose Masonic song we reviewed a few weeks ago )
presided at the harmonium , he ! being the Organist ofthejjodge . The officers being invested and the business of the meeting completed , the W . M . closed the lodge in the three degrees . The brethren and visitors , amongst whom were many distinguished Masons , then sat down to a most
sumptuous banquet , provided by the worthy host , Bro . Potts . The LP . Master , in proposing the health of theW . M ., congratulated the brethren on the happy selection they had made in appointing Bro . Smith to the hig hest honour they could bestow on him , and trusted the officers
would rally round and g ive him their support , both in the ceremonies and by a punctual attendance on their duties- Knowing the W . M . was worthy of their support he hoped they would not be found wanting , but render to Bro . Smith that kindness and good will which , he was happy to
say , had been accorded to himself , and which he took that opportunity to thank them for . The W . M . in proposing the health of the I . P . M ., said he had a very pleasing duty to perform , and that was to present to Bro . J . W . Turner a handsome Past Master ' s Jewel , from the officers and
brethren of the lodge . The I . P . M . responded in suitable terms . The other toasts having been duly honoured , the brethren separated , after spending a most enjoyable evening . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bros . Batcheldor and Dunville , and gave great satisfaction .
HALLIFORD . — The Thames Valley Lodge ( No . 14 60 ) . —The last regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Ship Hotel , Halliford , Middlesex , on the 5 th inst ; Bro . Colonel James Peters , W . M ., in the chair , and ably supported by his officers as follows : —Bro . the Rev . Dr . Brette
S . W . ; Bro . Lieut , C . B . Elliott , R . N ., J . W . ; Bro . W . Paas ( P . M . 28 ) , Treasurer ; Bro . J . G . Marsh ( P . M . 28 ) , Secretary ; Bro . J- L , Jones , S . D . ; Bro . W . J . Howe , J . D . ; Bro . W . Le Hunte Doyle , Steward . The lodge having been duly opened , the following gentlemen were
initiated into Freemasonry : —Lieut . Charles Semple ( 93 rd Highlanders ) , Joseph Davis , Robert Stone , and H . H . Bly th . The following brethren were also received asjoining Jmembers : —Bro . Charles V . Lockwood , 478 , P . P . G . D ., Oxford ; Bro . Charles H . Muir , P . M . 297 ; Bro .
W . E . Windus . 26 ; Bro . J . A . Magee , 22 and 134 ; Bro . H . Kerr , 73—Ireland ; and Bro . T . B . Yeoman , 715 . Bro . the Rev . Dr . Brette was unanimously elected W . M . for the year ensuing ; and Bro . Paas re-elected Treasurer . HAMPTON HILL . — Francis Burdett Lodge
( No . 1503 ) . —A meeting of this recently established , but flourishing lodge was held at the King ' s Arms , Hampton Hill , on the 9 th inst ., and was well attended . The W . M ., Bro . Col . Wi gginton , presided , assisted by Bros . Saunders , S . W . ; Tomlinson , J . W . ; Cox , S . D . 5
Deekes , J . D . ; Walls , I . G . ; Knaggs , Treasurer . It was reported that an emergency meeting had been held on the previous Thursday , when the W . M . with the aid of Bros . Tomlinson , acti ng S . W . ; Walls , acting J . W . ; Deekes , acting S . D . ; Knaggs , acting J . D . ; Jenkins acting I . G .,
initiated Messrs . Rogers and Lovett , into the mysteries of the Craft . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M ., in an excellent manner , passed Bro . Knaggs to the F . C . degree , and initiated Messrs . Saunders , T . F . Mitchell , and Clarke . The ballot was then taken for Bro . T . C . Walls ( Kenning .
ton ) , and Bro . Honeywell ( Dobie ) , as joining members , which was unanimous . Among the visitors present were Bro . Hammond , P . M . and W . M . of No . 1512 , Bro . Adlard , P . M . ( No . 7 ) , and Bro . Richards , ( 103 ) . The W . M . appointed Bro . Walls to the office of I . G . The lodge having been closed in due form the brethren partook of an excellent cold collation . The usual
royal and Craft toasts were given by the W . M . with brevity , but with great spirit . The S . W . and the I . G . sang one verse each of the National Anthem , and God Bless the Prince of Wales . Bro . Adlard proposed the health of the W . M . in a telling speech , wherein he spoke highly of the
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Masonic abilities of Bro . Wigginton , and congratulated the lodge upon possessing so able a representative in the chair of K . S . The W . M . having replied , proposed the toast of the evening , viz ., "The Initiates , " which was duly honoured , and severally replied to by Bros . Saunders ,
Mitchell , and Clarke . The toast of « The Visitors '' followed , and was replied to by Bros . Adlard and Richards . The former stated that he had been connected with the Craft 40 years and had been a P . M . upwards of 36 years , and that his interest was still unabated in
Freemasonry and that he should continue to support the Order in every way as long as his health would permit him so to do , and in conclusion he said that considering the short time the Francis Burdett Lodge had been established he was surprised but exceedingly pleased at the
admirable manner in which the working had been carried out by the officers . The W . M . then gave " The Officers , " coupling with the toast the names of the S . W . and the I . G . Bro . Saunders replied , and in the course of bis speech expressed his intention of devoting his best
energies to further the interest of the lodge , and he hoped in time it would equal any lodge in Middlesex . The W . M . proposed the health of the joining brethren , Bros . Walls and Honeywell , and requested the first-named to reply , who said he felt very proud that evening at
having to reply , not only as a joining brother but as an officer of the lodge . During his remarks he stated as an incentive to the initiates that from the first moment of joining Freemasonry he was so impressed with the usefulness and power of the Craft that he came to the
conclusion to persevere in its ' workings until he had mastered them , and he hoped to be spared , that some day he might be elected to fulfil the arduous duties which had been so excellentl y carried out by their W . M . that evening . In conclusion he thanked Bro . Wigginton for the mark of his esteem and confidence in appointing
him to the honourable position of LG ., which he trusted he should discharge to his satisfaction and to the approval of the lodge . The Tyler ' s toast having been given , Bro . Walls sang " I don ' t mean to tell you her name" and the proceedings , which were eminently successful , terminated .
Royal Arch.
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SOUTHAMPTON . —Chapter of Concord ( No . 394 ) . —On Thursday , 1 st inst ., Bro . J . E . Le Feuvre was installed First Principal of the Chapter of Concord , No . 394 , which , under his auspices , promises to increase in numbers , as it has done for some time past . There was a large
gathering on the occasion , the members of the Gloucester Chapter having been invited to be present at the ceremony of installation , which was performed by Bro . Booth—Bro . F . F . Hare being appointed Second Principal ; J . Blount Thomas , Third Principal ; J . R . Weston , S . E . ;
R . Sharpe , S . N . ; W . Bemister , P . S . ; C . W . A . Jellicoe and C . A . Dyer , A . S . ; and H . Abraham , Treasurer . Immediately after the installation , the First Principal exalted a brother , and the work of the chapter was done in a very creditable manner . A banquet followed , at which the usual Masonic and other toasts were given , and a fraternal interchange of sentiment took place .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
SOUTHAMPTON . —St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 63 ) . —At the celebration of the Festival of St . Andrew by this lodge , the following officers were installed for the ensuing year , the duties of Installing Master being ably performed by Worshipful Bro . P . M . Sheppard , P . P . G . J . W .,
assisted by Worshipful Bro . P . M . Hickman , D . P . G . M ., Bros . P . M . Abraham , Payne , Le Feuvre , and Emanuel : —S . W ., Bro . S . S . Pearce ; J . W ., Bro- C . A . Dyer ; Treasurer , Bro . P . M .
Abraham ; M . O ., Bro . G . Cross ; S . O ., Bro . W . J . Hickman ; J . O ., Bro . J . Blount Thomas ; Secretary , Bro . W . C . Austen ; Registrar , Bro . J . C . Stroud : D . C , Bro . Bemister ; Organist
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Bro . Wolff ; S . D ., Bro . Symon ; J . D ., Bro Tilling ; I . G ., Bro . Withers ; Tyler , Bro . Biggs . This lodge was constituted but five years' ago , and is already the largest in the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight . No less than twenty have joined or been advanced during the Mastership of the outgoing Master , Bro . Le Feuvre .
LIVERPOOL . —Walton Lodge ( No . 161 ) . —The regular meeting of this thriving young lodge was held in St . Lawrence ' s Schoolroom , Kirkdale , on the evening of Tuesday , the 1 st inst . when there were present Bros . Thomas Chesworth , W . M . ; Joseph Charles Lnnt , Pro Grand
Mark J . D ., S . W . ; Thomas Ashmore , J . W . ; Rev . C . R . Hyde , L . L . D ., Pro Grand Ma k Chaplain ; Jesse Banning , AI . O . ; f . Jones , as J . O- ; G . E . Hanmer , Secretary ; W . E . Quayle S . D . ; W . G . Sharpe , and others . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were read and
confirmed . Three candidates were balloted for and duly elected . Bro . W . Archer , P-M ., P . Z , being present , was advanced to the honourable degree of M . M . M . Three other candidates for advancement were then proposed for the next
meeting . Nothing further appearing for the good of M . M . M . in general , or this lodge in particular , the business was closed in ancient and solemn form . The brethren subsequently sat down to a sumptuous repast , prepared in Bro . Casey ' s best style .
Scotland.
Scotland .
GLASGOW . LODGE CLYDESDALE ( NO . , 5 , 5 6 ) . —The meeting of this lodge for election and installation of office-bearers for the ensuing year , was held in their hall , at the Crown-street Assembly Rooms , on Monday , 7 th inst , the R . W . VI ., Bro . William Phillips , presiding . The minutes of
last meeting having been read and passed , a candidate received the sublime degree of Master-Mason , at the hands of Bro . Thos . Halkett , P . M . 102 , St . Mark . Thereafter the chairman announced that ho had received for signing , the lease for the new and eligible premises , to which
it was their intention shortly to remove , and that Bro . Geo . McNaught has drawn out plans for the requisite alterations of the same . The rent was to be £ 27 a year , and they could enter on possession as soon as they liked . The chairman then said that as there had been no op .
position to the list of office-bearers duly proposed and seconded , he thereby declared the same to b'j duly elected ; and the installation was proceeded with , Bro . Halkett officiating in a masterly manner . The R . W . M . having been first installed by himself , appointed by Bro . Dv .
Russell as his D . M . ; and the remaining officebearers were then installed together . Tlio following is the list :-Bros . W . Phillips , R . W . M . ; Dr . Russell , D . M . ; John McNaught , S . Af . ; John B . McNaught , S . W . ; John Howie , J . W . T . B . Neill , Treasurer ; Jos . Strang , Secretary
John Webster , Chaplain ; fohn Frew , S . D . ; J . Weir , S . Steward ; John Doid , B . B . ; II . Weir , Standard-Bearer ; Chas . Lee , D . of Ceremonies ; Henry W . Jackson , Architect ; W . ) . E . Dobson , P . G . S . ; Wm . Graham , Tyler . Th : ceremony having been concluded , the R . W . AI .
thanked the brethren for re-electing him to the important office of Master , which he had accepted with the full resolve that there should be nothing wanting on his part to attain for Lodge Clydesdale a locus standi , equal to anything in the province . The lodge was shortly thereafter called
to refreshment , when , after the usual loyal nnd Masonic toasts , there were given the health of the newly re-elected R . W . AI ., Bro . Phillips , by Bro . G . H . McNaught , P . M . 275 ( Shamrock and Thistle ) ; " The Visiting Brethren , " by the S . W ., coupled with the name of Bro . Malcolm Stark , D . M . 553 ( St . Vincent ) ; the health of
Bro . James Banks McNeil , 262 ( St . Clair ) , the famous Glasgow swimmer , who has in his time rescued from a watery grave no fewer than Inj lives ; "The Wardens , " Bros . McNaught and Howie , and others . The lodge having been recalled to labour , Bros . J . B . McNeil , 3 ^ 2 , and M . Stark , 553 , were duly affiliated as members of 556 , after which it was closed in due ioim .