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room for him . This had come about , so far as he knew , without being purposely arranged , but it exhibited one of the reasons for which he had cause for gratification . But he had many other reasons , the principal being the fine feeling which had prevailed among the brethren during
his term of office . Bro . Grey proceeded to make a number of most suitable remarks , to the delig ht of those present , and said that he retired from the chair with the greatest confidence , as he knew that his worthy successor would discharge his functions with great credit to himself
and much credit to the lodge . He resumed his seat amid great applause . Bro . D . M . Urie said that , having acted as Depute to such a Master as Bro . Grey , they would perhaps kindly allow him to say a word or two on that very interesting occasion . When Bro . Grey was first mentioned as
one who would fill the chair , he ( Bro . Urie ) felt quite confident that , if the deputation who were appointed to wait upon him were only successful in persuading him to enlist his sympathy , they would secure a Master who would govern the lodge in the true spirit of Masonic brotherly love
and kind forbearance . The unprecedented success which they had experienced during these four years afforded them ample proof that they had selected the rig ht man for tbe right place . Addressing Bro . Grey , he said : —I am very happy to say , Bro . Grey , that your reign in office
has been characterised by many good and noble works . The kind-hearted manner in which you have at all times presided over the lodge has been the means of building up that loving brotherly feeling which has always existed between the brethren and yourself . During the period
you have so acceptably filled the chair the meetings have been so well attended that on many occasions there has been great difficulty in providing accommodation for the brethren . Ofthe intrants added to our lengthy roll-book , no less
than 405 have passed through your hands , including some of the most influential members of our good old town , and it is a tale well worth being told that during this long period of faithful devotion not one harsh word has been known
to escape your lips , nor can a single unkind action be laid to your charge . On the contrary the lodge has been ruled in the true spirit of Masonry—love , and brotherly kindness—and I may state here that I speak the sentiments of every Brother , both present or
absent , when I state that the remembrance ofthe many happy and profitable nights spent in this lodge with you , will long live in the memory ofthe brethren , and we are not without hope that the kind , loving , Christian words of encouragement , addressed especially to ihe young brethren ,
may be of untold value to them and to all of us in the hour of trial and danger . It is with great pleasure that I have witnessed the presentation of this medallion , a fitting token of their brotherly love ; but it grieves us all that you are no longer permitted to look upon the things of this world
with the outward eye , and that you are unable to see the faces of brethren surrounding you in this picture , yet we feel convinced that the remembrance of their features will long live in your memory ; and , as you have been the means of bringing many to see the light of Masonry , we
sincerely trust that , with faith in the unseen Jehovah , you may be enabled to walk in the light of the love of the Blessed Saviour , who alone can clear your vision in the hour of your affliction ; and , as you have often said to others , we would now affectionately say to you , " He
who putteth his trust in God need fear no evil . " I have now to ask you , Bro . Grey , on retiring from the chair , to accept of this small mark of regard and esteem from the members of our lodge—a remembrance not possessing any great intrinsic value , but given with loving and
fraternal regard , with the hope lhat God may long spare you to enjoy the society of many loving and affectionate friends . Bro . Urie then handed to Bro . Grey a valuable and handsome silver claret jug , and bearing this inscription : — " Presented to
Bro . Charles Grey , Esq ., R . W . AI ., by the brethren of Lodge Greenock St- John , No . 175 , as a murk of their regard on the occasion of his retiring from the chair , Greenock , November , ' 874- " Bro . Grey again rose to acknowledge the
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, iberality of his friends , and in doing so expressed himself at a loss to find words suitable to his situation . He accepted the presentation made by his dear Bro . Urie with feelings of deep emotion . He knew that what he had just listened to were the sentiments , not only of the
speaker , but of those in whose names the words were spoken ; and he mig ht be permitted to sayhe had long felt that not only a fraternal ^ but almost a paternal and filial connection existed between himself aud the brethren of the Lodge Such had been the nature of the relationship
subsisting for years back , and he hoped he might be forgiven if in speaking thus he should seem to speak without due warrant . So far as he was concerned , those relations were as he had described , and he believed his feelings were reciprocated . Still , the honour done exceeded any merit of his own , and he must attribute the act
jnst performed to excess of kindness in the members of the lodge . They mig ht permit him to remark that in looking back he called to recollection the time when he was exalted to the Royal Arch Chapter . On the occasion the number admitted , along with himself , was exactly the same as that of the chapter , namely , 17 . Another coincidence he would mention with their
leave . When he had the honour and privilege of making a presentation to Bro . Urie in the name of the lodge , the number of brethren whom he had up to that period initiated during his Mastership was just the number of Lodge Greenock
St . John—that is to say , 175 . These were more curious than important , and they were suggested by Bro . Urie ' s statistical reference ; but they were interesting to himself , and perhaps to others . In the" course of further
remarks , Bro . Grey offered some excelent observations calculated to benefit his hearers , and after again thanking his kind friends for their appreciation of his services , sat down , amidst great applause . Bro . A . Boag proposed "The R . W . M ., " in suitable terms , and Bro .
M'Master as suitably replied . The R . W . M . next proposed a vote of thanks to Bro- A . H . Finlay for his gift to the lodge , on that occasion , of an abundant supply of choice wines , to which Bro . Finlay responded . Bro . D . M . Urie proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . James M'Bryde ,
First Senior Steward , for the arrangements made and carried out in connection with the tables . Bro . M'Bryde replied . During the evening , various brethren contributed songs and recitations , and a most brotherly and harmonious evening was spent .
Alany members of the lodge being present to testify their respect and esteem for Bro . Gray , who , we believe , had not been so late out of their homes for years . KILWINNING LODGE ( NO . 12 ) . —The annual general meeting of this lodge was held in the
Council Chamber on Monday night , 30 th ult ., Bro . D . Cunningham , the retiring Right Worshipful Master , in the chair . The lodge having been opened in due form , the Treasurer submitted the annual statement , showing the lodge to be in a prosperous state ; after which the
following office-bearers were elected : — Right Worshipful Master , James Newton ; Depute Master , Edward Blackmore ; Past Master , Duncan Cunningham ; Substitute Master , John R . Allison ; Senior Warden , John P . Fyfe ; Junior Warden , John Agnew ; Treasurer , John D .
Walton ; Secretary , Jas . D . Macdonald ; Chaplain , Rev . W . W . Tulloch , B . D . ; Director of Music , Daniel Middleton ; Assistant Director of Music , George T . Poulter ; Architect , A . Roxburgh ; Senior Deacon , Robert Allan ; Junior D-: acon , Hugh Rodgers Neill ; 1 st Senior
Steward , Alexander Smith ; 2 nd Senior Steward , John M- Burgess ; 1 st Junior Steward , Alex . T . Gillanders ; 2 nd Junior Steward , John Teulon ; Inner Guard , John W . Macdonald ; Tyler , Abel Tucker . There being no other business of importance the lodge was closed .
PORT GLASGOW . LODGE DORIC KILWINNISG ( NO . 68 ) . —The annual general meeting of the Lodge Doric Kilwinning , No . 68 , was held in their hall , Churchstreet , Port-Glasgow , on Thursday , 3 rd inst ., Dr . John William Taylor in the chair . The following brethren were elected office-bearers for the ensuing year : —Dr . John William Tay-
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lor , R . W . M . ; Jas . Kelly , PM . ; Robt . Frame , D . M . ; Thomas Davidson , S-M .: Duguld Brown , S . W . ; Thos . Ballingall , J . W . ; Rev . Geo . Durno , Chaplain ; James Sloan , Treasurer ; Thomas Clark , Secretary ; Wm . Wallace , S . D . ; Thos . M'Millan , J . D . Hugh Orr , Architect
Stewart Lament , Jeweller ; Peter Crookston , B . B . ; John felfer , S . B . ; Thomas Pollock , 1 st Steward ; James Leek , and do . "; Matthew Paton , 3 rd do . ; David Kirk , 4 th do : ; Thomas Marshall , I . G . ; John Weir , Tyler . The lodge was then closed .
DALKEITH . LODGE KILWINNING ( No . 10 ) . —This lodge met on the 30 th ult . to celebrate the festival of St . Andrew . The lodge was opened in due and ancient form , the R . W . M . in the chair . The nomination ofthe R . W . M ., Treasurer , and Secretary for the ensuing year jtook place . Bro . Richard Wilson was nominated for the chair ,
Bro . R . Bennett for Treasurer , Bro . G . Garnock for Secretary . The lodge was then called from labour to refreshment , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . After song and sentiment went round , and harmony and fraternal regard prevailed amongst the brethren , at high twelve the lodge was duly closed by the R . W . M ,
DUNFERMLINE . ST . J ' LODGE ( No . 26 ) . —The annual meeting for the nomination of office-bearers for the ensuing year , took place in their lodge room , Maygate-street , on Monday evening , 29 th ult ., when the following brethren were nominated : — Bros . Robt . Lindsey , R . W . M . ; Robt . Blyth ,
S . M . ; Wm . Hunter , S . Warden ; John Steele , J . W . ; Robt . Wilson , Treas . ; Wm . Mitchel , Sec . Wm . McDonald , Chaplain ; D . Blair , S . Deacon ; Thos . Burt , J . do . ; G . Hamilton , R . R . ; G . Allan , B . R . ; J . Burt , P . L . ; C . Boag , S . Steward ; A Whitehead , J . do . ; R . Drysdale ,
Outer Guard , lhe eight Senior Office Bearers , of the lodge , together with seven members chosen by the brethren , viz .: Bros . Alex . Graunt , Robt . Paterson , Wm . Donald , G . McPherson , G . Salisbury , G . Allan , R . Flockart . No other
business being before the brethren , the lodge was duly closed , when the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment , to Bro . Blyth , Guildhallstreet , when the rest of the evening was spent in sone and sentiment bv the brethren nresent .
BRIDGE OF ALLAN . LODGE ABERCROMBY ( NO . 351 ) . —Thebrethren of this thriving young lodge met on Wednesday , 2 nd inst .. for the purpose of nominating Office Bearers for the next year . The following were nominated : — Wm . Cousine , R W . M . ; G . Miller , P . M . ; J . Carmichael , D . M . ; W . McCowan , S . M ; R . Philp , Proxy M . ; W .
Henderson , Treas . ; J . Drysdale , S . W . ; J . Simpson , J . W . ; Rev . J . Reid , Chaplain ; P . Jaffray , S . D . ; C . Raeburn , J . D . ; A . Anderson , Steward ; J . Cramb , Asst . do . ; Wm . McGregor , F . G . ; L . McKinnon , Tyler . The election and installation of the new office-bearers will take place on the 28 th inst ., when the festival of St . John will be celebrated in due Masonic style .
Royal Order Of Scotland.
ROYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND .
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE .. —The quarterly convocation of the Provincial Grand Lodge for the West of Scotland , of the ancient Order of H . R . M . of Kilwinning and R . S . V . C . S ., was held in St . Mark ' s Hall , Glasgow , on the 3 rd inst . Applications for advancement were received
from Bros . John Love , Johnstone , Renfrewshire , M . M . of No . 242 of Scotland , and companion of R . A . C . No . 109 , of Scotland , and John Stewart , Hillhead , Glasgow , M . M . of No . 195 of Scotland and companion of R . A . C . No . 73 of Scotland . The Prov . Grand Master and Comp . A . Barrow duly advanced and promoted these
brethren , assisted by D . P . G . M . J . D . Porteous , Wm . Mather acting P . G . J . W ., Wm . Smith , P . G . Secy ., A . MacTaggart , M . A ., acting P . C . S . B ., John Fraser acting P . G . Mareschal , and James Balfour , acting P . G . Grand Guarder . After the P . G . M . had filled up a number of vacant offices in the P . G . Lodge , the convocation was closed in due and ancient form .
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room for him . This had come about , so far as he knew , without being purposely arranged , but it exhibited one of the reasons for which he had cause for gratification . But he had many other reasons , the principal being the fine feeling which had prevailed among the brethren during
his term of office . Bro . Grey proceeded to make a number of most suitable remarks , to the delig ht of those present , and said that he retired from the chair with the greatest confidence , as he knew that his worthy successor would discharge his functions with great credit to himself
and much credit to the lodge . He resumed his seat amid great applause . Bro . D . M . Urie said that , having acted as Depute to such a Master as Bro . Grey , they would perhaps kindly allow him to say a word or two on that very interesting occasion . When Bro . Grey was first mentioned as
one who would fill the chair , he ( Bro . Urie ) felt quite confident that , if the deputation who were appointed to wait upon him were only successful in persuading him to enlist his sympathy , they would secure a Master who would govern the lodge in the true spirit of Masonic brotherly love
and kind forbearance . The unprecedented success which they had experienced during these four years afforded them ample proof that they had selected the rig ht man for tbe right place . Addressing Bro . Grey , he said : —I am very happy to say , Bro . Grey , that your reign in office
has been characterised by many good and noble works . The kind-hearted manner in which you have at all times presided over the lodge has been the means of building up that loving brotherly feeling which has always existed between the brethren and yourself . During the period
you have so acceptably filled the chair the meetings have been so well attended that on many occasions there has been great difficulty in providing accommodation for the brethren . Ofthe intrants added to our lengthy roll-book , no less
than 405 have passed through your hands , including some of the most influential members of our good old town , and it is a tale well worth being told that during this long period of faithful devotion not one harsh word has been known
to escape your lips , nor can a single unkind action be laid to your charge . On the contrary the lodge has been ruled in the true spirit of Masonry—love , and brotherly kindness—and I may state here that I speak the sentiments of every Brother , both present or
absent , when I state that the remembrance ofthe many happy and profitable nights spent in this lodge with you , will long live in the memory ofthe brethren , and we are not without hope that the kind , loving , Christian words of encouragement , addressed especially to ihe young brethren ,
may be of untold value to them and to all of us in the hour of trial and danger . It is with great pleasure that I have witnessed the presentation of this medallion , a fitting token of their brotherly love ; but it grieves us all that you are no longer permitted to look upon the things of this world
with the outward eye , and that you are unable to see the faces of brethren surrounding you in this picture , yet we feel convinced that the remembrance of their features will long live in your memory ; and , as you have been the means of bringing many to see the light of Masonry , we
sincerely trust that , with faith in the unseen Jehovah , you may be enabled to walk in the light of the love of the Blessed Saviour , who alone can clear your vision in the hour of your affliction ; and , as you have often said to others , we would now affectionately say to you , " He
who putteth his trust in God need fear no evil . " I have now to ask you , Bro . Grey , on retiring from the chair , to accept of this small mark of regard and esteem from the members of our lodge—a remembrance not possessing any great intrinsic value , but given with loving and
fraternal regard , with the hope lhat God may long spare you to enjoy the society of many loving and affectionate friends . Bro . Urie then handed to Bro . Grey a valuable and handsome silver claret jug , and bearing this inscription : — " Presented to
Bro . Charles Grey , Esq ., R . W . AI ., by the brethren of Lodge Greenock St- John , No . 175 , as a murk of their regard on the occasion of his retiring from the chair , Greenock , November , ' 874- " Bro . Grey again rose to acknowledge the
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, iberality of his friends , and in doing so expressed himself at a loss to find words suitable to his situation . He accepted the presentation made by his dear Bro . Urie with feelings of deep emotion . He knew that what he had just listened to were the sentiments , not only of the
speaker , but of those in whose names the words were spoken ; and he mig ht be permitted to sayhe had long felt that not only a fraternal ^ but almost a paternal and filial connection existed between himself aud the brethren of the Lodge Such had been the nature of the relationship
subsisting for years back , and he hoped he might be forgiven if in speaking thus he should seem to speak without due warrant . So far as he was concerned , those relations were as he had described , and he believed his feelings were reciprocated . Still , the honour done exceeded any merit of his own , and he must attribute the act
jnst performed to excess of kindness in the members of the lodge . They mig ht permit him to remark that in looking back he called to recollection the time when he was exalted to the Royal Arch Chapter . On the occasion the number admitted , along with himself , was exactly the same as that of the chapter , namely , 17 . Another coincidence he would mention with their
leave . When he had the honour and privilege of making a presentation to Bro . Urie in the name of the lodge , the number of brethren whom he had up to that period initiated during his Mastership was just the number of Lodge Greenock
St . John—that is to say , 175 . These were more curious than important , and they were suggested by Bro . Urie ' s statistical reference ; but they were interesting to himself , and perhaps to others . In the" course of further
remarks , Bro . Grey offered some excelent observations calculated to benefit his hearers , and after again thanking his kind friends for their appreciation of his services , sat down , amidst great applause . Bro . A . Boag proposed "The R . W . M ., " in suitable terms , and Bro .
M'Master as suitably replied . The R . W . M . next proposed a vote of thanks to Bro- A . H . Finlay for his gift to the lodge , on that occasion , of an abundant supply of choice wines , to which Bro . Finlay responded . Bro . D . M . Urie proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . James M'Bryde ,
First Senior Steward , for the arrangements made and carried out in connection with the tables . Bro . M'Bryde replied . During the evening , various brethren contributed songs and recitations , and a most brotherly and harmonious evening was spent .
Alany members of the lodge being present to testify their respect and esteem for Bro . Gray , who , we believe , had not been so late out of their homes for years . KILWINNING LODGE ( NO . 12 ) . —The annual general meeting of this lodge was held in the
Council Chamber on Monday night , 30 th ult ., Bro . D . Cunningham , the retiring Right Worshipful Master , in the chair . The lodge having been opened in due form , the Treasurer submitted the annual statement , showing the lodge to be in a prosperous state ; after which the
following office-bearers were elected : — Right Worshipful Master , James Newton ; Depute Master , Edward Blackmore ; Past Master , Duncan Cunningham ; Substitute Master , John R . Allison ; Senior Warden , John P . Fyfe ; Junior Warden , John Agnew ; Treasurer , John D .
Walton ; Secretary , Jas . D . Macdonald ; Chaplain , Rev . W . W . Tulloch , B . D . ; Director of Music , Daniel Middleton ; Assistant Director of Music , George T . Poulter ; Architect , A . Roxburgh ; Senior Deacon , Robert Allan ; Junior D-: acon , Hugh Rodgers Neill ; 1 st Senior
Steward , Alexander Smith ; 2 nd Senior Steward , John M- Burgess ; 1 st Junior Steward , Alex . T . Gillanders ; 2 nd Junior Steward , John Teulon ; Inner Guard , John W . Macdonald ; Tyler , Abel Tucker . There being no other business of importance the lodge was closed .
PORT GLASGOW . LODGE DORIC KILWINNISG ( NO . 68 ) . —The annual general meeting of the Lodge Doric Kilwinning , No . 68 , was held in their hall , Churchstreet , Port-Glasgow , on Thursday , 3 rd inst ., Dr . John William Taylor in the chair . The following brethren were elected office-bearers for the ensuing year : —Dr . John William Tay-
Scotland.
lor , R . W . M . ; Jas . Kelly , PM . ; Robt . Frame , D . M . ; Thomas Davidson , S-M .: Duguld Brown , S . W . ; Thos . Ballingall , J . W . ; Rev . Geo . Durno , Chaplain ; James Sloan , Treasurer ; Thomas Clark , Secretary ; Wm . Wallace , S . D . ; Thos . M'Millan , J . D . Hugh Orr , Architect
Stewart Lament , Jeweller ; Peter Crookston , B . B . ; John felfer , S . B . ; Thomas Pollock , 1 st Steward ; James Leek , and do . "; Matthew Paton , 3 rd do . ; David Kirk , 4 th do : ; Thomas Marshall , I . G . ; John Weir , Tyler . The lodge was then closed .
DALKEITH . LODGE KILWINNING ( No . 10 ) . —This lodge met on the 30 th ult . to celebrate the festival of St . Andrew . The lodge was opened in due and ancient form , the R . W . M . in the chair . The nomination ofthe R . W . M ., Treasurer , and Secretary for the ensuing year jtook place . Bro . Richard Wilson was nominated for the chair ,
Bro . R . Bennett for Treasurer , Bro . G . Garnock for Secretary . The lodge was then called from labour to refreshment , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . After song and sentiment went round , and harmony and fraternal regard prevailed amongst the brethren , at high twelve the lodge was duly closed by the R . W . M ,
DUNFERMLINE . ST . J ' LODGE ( No . 26 ) . —The annual meeting for the nomination of office-bearers for the ensuing year , took place in their lodge room , Maygate-street , on Monday evening , 29 th ult ., when the following brethren were nominated : — Bros . Robt . Lindsey , R . W . M . ; Robt . Blyth ,
S . M . ; Wm . Hunter , S . Warden ; John Steele , J . W . ; Robt . Wilson , Treas . ; Wm . Mitchel , Sec . Wm . McDonald , Chaplain ; D . Blair , S . Deacon ; Thos . Burt , J . do . ; G . Hamilton , R . R . ; G . Allan , B . R . ; J . Burt , P . L . ; C . Boag , S . Steward ; A Whitehead , J . do . ; R . Drysdale ,
Outer Guard , lhe eight Senior Office Bearers , of the lodge , together with seven members chosen by the brethren , viz .: Bros . Alex . Graunt , Robt . Paterson , Wm . Donald , G . McPherson , G . Salisbury , G . Allan , R . Flockart . No other
business being before the brethren , the lodge was duly closed , when the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment , to Bro . Blyth , Guildhallstreet , when the rest of the evening was spent in sone and sentiment bv the brethren nresent .
BRIDGE OF ALLAN . LODGE ABERCROMBY ( NO . 351 ) . —Thebrethren of this thriving young lodge met on Wednesday , 2 nd inst .. for the purpose of nominating Office Bearers for the next year . The following were nominated : — Wm . Cousine , R W . M . ; G . Miller , P . M . ; J . Carmichael , D . M . ; W . McCowan , S . M ; R . Philp , Proxy M . ; W .
Henderson , Treas . ; J . Drysdale , S . W . ; J . Simpson , J . W . ; Rev . J . Reid , Chaplain ; P . Jaffray , S . D . ; C . Raeburn , J . D . ; A . Anderson , Steward ; J . Cramb , Asst . do . ; Wm . McGregor , F . G . ; L . McKinnon , Tyler . The election and installation of the new office-bearers will take place on the 28 th inst ., when the festival of St . John will be celebrated in due Masonic style .
Royal Order Of Scotland.
ROYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND .
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE .. —The quarterly convocation of the Provincial Grand Lodge for the West of Scotland , of the ancient Order of H . R . M . of Kilwinning and R . S . V . C . S ., was held in St . Mark ' s Hall , Glasgow , on the 3 rd inst . Applications for advancement were received
from Bros . John Love , Johnstone , Renfrewshire , M . M . of No . 242 of Scotland , and companion of R . A . C . No . 109 , of Scotland , and John Stewart , Hillhead , Glasgow , M . M . of No . 195 of Scotland and companion of R . A . C . No . 73 of Scotland . The Prov . Grand Master and Comp . A . Barrow duly advanced and promoted these
brethren , assisted by D . P . G . M . J . D . Porteous , Wm . Mather acting P . G . J . W ., Wm . Smith , P . G . Secy ., A . MacTaggart , M . A ., acting P . C . S . B ., John Fraser acting P . G . Mareschal , and James Balfour , acting P . G . Grand Guarder . After the P . G . M . had filled up a number of vacant offices in the P . G . Lodge , the convocation was closed in due and ancient form .