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in his usual impressive and forcible manner . It was unanimously resolved that a letter of condolence be sent from the lodge to the highly esteemed D . P . G . M . of the province . Bro . Bently Shaw , J . ., P . G . D ,, of England , on the death of his son . Bro . Matthews , P . M ., was
elected Steward to represent the lodge on the charity committee of the province of West Yorkshire . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the dining hall , where upwards of fifty sat down to a sumptuous banquet under the presidency of the W . M . The
usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair . Bro . Garnett , P . M ., and P . G . S . B ., after replying to the toast of the Most Noble the Marquis of Ripon , G . M ., and Prov . G . M ., of West Yorkshire , and the Officers and Past Olficers of Piovincial G . Lodge , said before
resuming his scat he had the pleasure and privilege in asking the brethren to join him in drinking the next toast , and he felt assured that no eloquence was required on his part to induce them to do so most cordially , for it was the toast of the evening , the health of the
newly installed W . M ., Bro . Scargill . He had had the pleasure of intimately knowing Bro . Scargill for a number of years prior to his becoming a Mason , and it had fallen to his ( Bro . Garnett ' s ) lot , during the year he filled the chair of the Wentworth Lodge , to initiate him into the
mysteries of the Craft , and from the moment he was proposed to the present time , he had entertained but one opinion of him , and that opinion was fully endorsed by the brethren conferring on him the highest honour they had it in their power to do , and he congratulated them upon
the choice they had made this evening . Bro . Scargill , the Worshipful Master , replied , and said : —Worshi pful Masters , Past Masters , and Brethren , 1 return you my most heartfelt thanks for the very flattering manner in which you have responded to the toast so kindly proposed by Bro .
P . M . Garnett . We all know his goodness of heart , and his readiness at all times to render a brother any assistance he may require : I have to thank him for many kindnesses received at his hands . I certainly feel proud to occupy the position the brethren elected mc to fill , anel have
to accord them my best and hearty thanks for the great confidence they have thus placed in me . I have ever striven co do my duty by supporting the chair , not only in carefully getting up the work , but in a regular attendance at the lodge , and what I have done in the past I shall continue
to do in the future , by performing those duties that may devolve upon me to the best of my ability . I shall strenously uphold the character and dignity of this ancient institution , by faithfully adhering to the landmarks of our Order , and by the exercise of au ever judicious care in
the reception of only worthy men as candidates for initiation . I look upon worth and not numbers as constituting the real progress of the Craftj and I trust , brethren , that I shall by such a course of conduct , merit a continuance of that support anel of those good wishes which you
have so kindly bestowed upon me this evening . In conclusion I have to thank the Past Masters of this lodge for the constant and unvarying kindness and assistance they have at all times rendered to me . The other toasts were the " I . P . M ., " 'The Installing Master , " " The
Visitors , " then followed " The Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . Garnett , I ' . M . Bro . Matthews , the newly elected chaiity Steward replieel , anel said the toast was one that appealed elirect teithe : benevolent feelings of every brother whose heart beats true to Masonry , that it
reminded us that some eif our brethren , ( yea , and worthy brethren too , ) were reduced to poverty anel distress , that some had been removed and left behind unprovided for those who in life were nearest anel clearest to them , anel it also reminded us that it was euir eluty as Marons to
succour and help those so left in the hour of their distress . Those noble institutions e > f thc Craft hael done much good , but much more remained to be' done , whicli could onl y be accomplished by every brother , individually ami collectively ,
subscribing liberally tei their funds , anel he ventured to hope that the brethren would not only accord to him the same support they hael given his predecessor , but would increase it two-told , and thus enable him at the end of ( he year to render
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a good account of his stewardship . Ihe remaining toasts on the list having been disposed of , the brethren separated , after passing in a fraternal manner a very enjoyable evening .
Scotland.
Scotland .
GLASGOW . —Thistle and Rose Lodge ( No . 73 ) . —The Installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 2 nd inst ., at 170 , Buchanan-Street . The chair was taken by G . Macdonald , R . W . M ., G . W . Wheeler , acting as S . W . j J . McLeod , as J . W . ; when R . Ranking , and J . Buchanan were
initiated into Freemasonry , the lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . James Smith was passed as a Fellow Craft . The election of officers was then proceeded with , and there being no opposition to any of the members the installation took place . Bro . Halket , P . M .
of 102 , P . G . S . D ., was the Installing Master , and Bro . J . B . McNair , R . W . M . of 332 , presented the new Masterelect , Bro . George Weston . On the re-admission ofthe members , Bro . Halket , at the request of the new Master , installed the following brethren , and delivered the charge to
each , according to ancient custom , Bro . G . McDonald , I . P . M . ; J . Bannerman , S . W . ; J . McGregor , J . W . ; W . Walter , T . ; R . Richards , Sec ; G . W . Wheeler , Chaplain ; J . Dow , S . D . •, J . Munroe , J . D . ; John Kay , S . S . ; R . Reid , J . S . ; A . Ross , I . G . j J . Buchanan , S . B . j and A . Kay , Tyler . The R . W . M ., in assuming
thn chair , said he must trust to the forbearance of the lodge at the commencement of his work , but he had determined to devote himself to them , and he felt sure that , with the assistance of the new office-bearers , the Thistle and Rose would not lose any of its ancient prestige . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Wheeler wished the first duty of their new Secretary to consist in recording the cordial
thanks of the lodge to Bros . Halket and McNair for their valuable services in conducting the installation ceremonies , and also that they be affiliated as honorary members . Bro . G . McDonald , P . M ., heartily seconded the proposition which was carried unanimously .
Ihe lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren aeljourned for refreshment to the adjoining hotel , l'he chair was taken by the new Master , who proved himself fully equal to the occasion . The usual patriotic and Masonic toastswere duly honoured , Bro . J . Gillcs
responding on behalf of the oliicers of the Prov . G . Lodge . Bro . G . McDonald replied to that of the past office-bearers of the leielge , who would still at all times be willing to aid their successors to conduct its affairs successfully . Bro . Stuart , P . M ., proposed "The Present Officers , and the
S . W ., ' J . Bannerman , in a humorous speech , describing the qualifications of each . The Master then called on the new Chaplain , and S . D ., to also reply . Bro . Wheeler said that though he had filled most of the ollices in a lodge he must confess that he was new to
that of Chaplain , but as the loelge had at present no reverend brother amongst them , lie would dei his best . He then entered on what he considered the eluty of Masons to each other as to the outer world . Bro . Dow said he hardly desired the honour that had been conferred upon him , and
now he hael to speak after two practised speakers lie must be content 10 pick up the crumbs they had left as that was all he could contribute to the mental feast , but in any way that he ceuild aid his mother lodge he should be proud to do it . "J lie Tyler ' s toast" brought the proceedings to
a pleasant termination . Gi . \ se ; ow . —Lodge Kilwinning ( No . 4 ) met in their own I lall , Buchanan-street , 01 ) Wednesday , December 3 rd , Bro . A . Thirburn , R . W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bro . George 3 ' , ; J . Gilles , anel I . Bairel , P . M . 3 . ' ,-, P . G . S . W .
l'he loelge having been opened in tin- lirst degree , the R . W . M ., in most excellent style , initiated a candidate intei the order . He then intimated to the lodge that Bro . Grange had that evening brought to them the lost records of the lodge .
They knew before tiv . it they were recovered , but they had been lent to Bro . D . Murray Lyon , whei hael sent extracts from them to The Freemason where doubtless , some ofthe brethren hnel read them . The election was then proceeded with , the R . W . M ., being unanimously re-elected , Bro . J .
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Gillon then installed the officers , of whom the followingis a list : —George W . Clark , P . M . ; A . B . Thorburn , R . W . M . j Thomas G . Jamieson , D . M . ; R . B . Prout , S . W . j W . S . Henderson , S . W . j John Johnston , J . W . j J . D . Dixon , Treasurer ; W . Grossett , Secretary j Thomas P .
Mullen , S . D . ; J . Carmichael , j . D . j J . M . Mills , S . S . ; W . McCulloch , Secretary ; S . Sage , P . G . S . ; St . Vincent Day , Asst ; Dr . Penny , Chaplain ; Charles Smith , B . B . ; Holmes , M . of C . ; Drummond , Jeweller ; Bowering , Inner Guard ; D . Ramsey , Tyler . This concluded
the business , and the lodge then went to refreshment . Bro . Thorburn , presiding , Bro . Johnston , as croupier . After the loyal toasts had been honoured , the Master gave the " Three Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland , with their respective Grand Masters . The P . G . L .
was represented by Bro . Gilles , I . G . " The last hud Stone of the Lodge" was replied toby the newmade brother in a neat speech . Bro . Wilson , as one of the oldest members of the lodge , proposed "The Officers . " Bro . Henderson , S . W ., replied , stating , that as the representation of " Strength "
be would try to uphold the lodge with all his strength , both of hotl y and mind . Bro . Johnston J . W ., said if he represented beauty , all that he could do was to try and admire it morally , but he must look principally to the aid ofthe brethren , as he was quite new to the duties of office , but
he would try to do his best . The S . W . then gave " The Visiting Bicthren , " Bro . G . W . Wheeler replieel , stating that instead of them honouring the lodge it was ths visitors who were honoured by being allowed to attend their installation and sit at their festive board ,
when they considered that No . 4 had to night the honour of boasting that they could shew their minute books with a continious record for nearly 150 years . Bro . Carsons also replied in a neat speech . Thc R . W . M . proposed " Bro . J . Grange , " through whom they had received
their lost records . Bro . Grange said he was glad that he had been able to do so , but it was not him that should be proud , he had only done his duty , when in the course of his official duties he had the opportunity of discovering the long lost treasures ; as a Mason he could do no
less than try to bring them back to their rightful owners . Bro . Wheeler proposed " Prosperity to Lodge Kilwinning , No . 4 , and the Health of the Master . " TJte lodge was one of the oldest in the kingdom , and one of the most celebrated , anel it had shewn its good sense by re-electing
their R . W . M ., who had so worthil y filled the chair during the past year , and who , now that he was thoroughly up in his work , might be expected to do even better in the future . Bro . Thorburn replieel , stating that the best way in which he could acknowledge the toast would
be by beginning to deserve thc character Bro . Wheeler had given him . What he had said about the loelge he highly appreciated , as there he could fully coincide with him . He was glad that Bro . Bard hael returned , he would now give them "St . John ' s 3 . ' ,, with P . M . Bro . Bard . "
St . John s had always been very friendly with them , and hael rendered them good service , and when they needed it . Bro . J . Bard replied , saving that No . 3 ^ - and 4 had always worked very amicably together , he had been absent pait ofthe time to-night , but it was bv the
consent of their R . W . M ., to make further extracts from their old minute book for Bro . D . Murray L ) em anel a brother in America , for as it hael been suited in the pages of The Freemason these old minutes of theirs were likel y to fix with certainty
the date of the first lodge in Boston , U . S . Several other toasts were given , and Bros . Johnston , Prout , Wilson , Gilles , anel the R . W . M ., contributed by their excellent singing to the harmony eif the evening .
GLASCIOW . — St . Re / lex Chapter f \ o . 144 ) . — 'Phis young chapter held its monthly meeting on Friday , the 12 th inst . The chair of Z . was filled by Comp . J . Duthie , P . Z . of 67 ; George . McDonald , Z . of 73 , acting If . ; J . Balfour , . S . E 73 , of J . ; U . McCtilhini , J ., as Scribe K .: ( I .
li . Adams , J . 50 ; and G . W . Wheeler , II . 73 , as ist Soj . ; j . Annard , and S . ; R . Appleyard , 3 rd S . The presiding officer said that in consequence of their first Principal having left fen-India , they would have to elect a successor in his place . Comp . AVheeler proposed Ccmp ,
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in his usual impressive and forcible manner . It was unanimously resolved that a letter of condolence be sent from the lodge to the highly esteemed D . P . G . M . of the province . Bro . Bently Shaw , J . ., P . G . D ,, of England , on the death of his son . Bro . Matthews , P . M ., was
elected Steward to represent the lodge on the charity committee of the province of West Yorkshire . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the dining hall , where upwards of fifty sat down to a sumptuous banquet under the presidency of the W . M . The
usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair . Bro . Garnett , P . M ., and P . G . S . B ., after replying to the toast of the Most Noble the Marquis of Ripon , G . M ., and Prov . G . M ., of West Yorkshire , and the Officers and Past Olficers of Piovincial G . Lodge , said before
resuming his scat he had the pleasure and privilege in asking the brethren to join him in drinking the next toast , and he felt assured that no eloquence was required on his part to induce them to do so most cordially , for it was the toast of the evening , the health of the
newly installed W . M ., Bro . Scargill . He had had the pleasure of intimately knowing Bro . Scargill for a number of years prior to his becoming a Mason , and it had fallen to his ( Bro . Garnett ' s ) lot , during the year he filled the chair of the Wentworth Lodge , to initiate him into the
mysteries of the Craft , and from the moment he was proposed to the present time , he had entertained but one opinion of him , and that opinion was fully endorsed by the brethren conferring on him the highest honour they had it in their power to do , and he congratulated them upon
the choice they had made this evening . Bro . Scargill , the Worshipful Master , replied , and said : —Worshi pful Masters , Past Masters , and Brethren , 1 return you my most heartfelt thanks for the very flattering manner in which you have responded to the toast so kindly proposed by Bro .
P . M . Garnett . We all know his goodness of heart , and his readiness at all times to render a brother any assistance he may require : I have to thank him for many kindnesses received at his hands . I certainly feel proud to occupy the position the brethren elected mc to fill , anel have
to accord them my best and hearty thanks for the great confidence they have thus placed in me . I have ever striven co do my duty by supporting the chair , not only in carefully getting up the work , but in a regular attendance at the lodge , and what I have done in the past I shall continue
to do in the future , by performing those duties that may devolve upon me to the best of my ability . I shall strenously uphold the character and dignity of this ancient institution , by faithfully adhering to the landmarks of our Order , and by the exercise of au ever judicious care in
the reception of only worthy men as candidates for initiation . I look upon worth and not numbers as constituting the real progress of the Craftj and I trust , brethren , that I shall by such a course of conduct , merit a continuance of that support anel of those good wishes which you
have so kindly bestowed upon me this evening . In conclusion I have to thank the Past Masters of this lodge for the constant and unvarying kindness and assistance they have at all times rendered to me . The other toasts were the " I . P . M ., " 'The Installing Master , " " The
Visitors , " then followed " The Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . Garnett , I ' . M . Bro . Matthews , the newly elected chaiity Steward replieel , anel said the toast was one that appealed elirect teithe : benevolent feelings of every brother whose heart beats true to Masonry , that it
reminded us that some eif our brethren , ( yea , and worthy brethren too , ) were reduced to poverty anel distress , that some had been removed and left behind unprovided for those who in life were nearest anel clearest to them , anel it also reminded us that it was euir eluty as Marons to
succour and help those so left in the hour of their distress . Those noble institutions e > f thc Craft hael done much good , but much more remained to be' done , whicli could onl y be accomplished by every brother , individually ami collectively ,
subscribing liberally tei their funds , anel he ventured to hope that the brethren would not only accord to him the same support they hael given his predecessor , but would increase it two-told , and thus enable him at the end of ( he year to render
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a good account of his stewardship . Ihe remaining toasts on the list having been disposed of , the brethren separated , after passing in a fraternal manner a very enjoyable evening .
Scotland.
Scotland .
GLASGOW . —Thistle and Rose Lodge ( No . 73 ) . —The Installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 2 nd inst ., at 170 , Buchanan-Street . The chair was taken by G . Macdonald , R . W . M ., G . W . Wheeler , acting as S . W . j J . McLeod , as J . W . ; when R . Ranking , and J . Buchanan were
initiated into Freemasonry , the lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . James Smith was passed as a Fellow Craft . The election of officers was then proceeded with , and there being no opposition to any of the members the installation took place . Bro . Halket , P . M .
of 102 , P . G . S . D ., was the Installing Master , and Bro . J . B . McNair , R . W . M . of 332 , presented the new Masterelect , Bro . George Weston . On the re-admission ofthe members , Bro . Halket , at the request of the new Master , installed the following brethren , and delivered the charge to
each , according to ancient custom , Bro . G . McDonald , I . P . M . ; J . Bannerman , S . W . ; J . McGregor , J . W . ; W . Walter , T . ; R . Richards , Sec ; G . W . Wheeler , Chaplain ; J . Dow , S . D . •, J . Munroe , J . D . ; John Kay , S . S . ; R . Reid , J . S . ; A . Ross , I . G . j J . Buchanan , S . B . j and A . Kay , Tyler . The R . W . M ., in assuming
thn chair , said he must trust to the forbearance of the lodge at the commencement of his work , but he had determined to devote himself to them , and he felt sure that , with the assistance of the new office-bearers , the Thistle and Rose would not lose any of its ancient prestige . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Wheeler wished the first duty of their new Secretary to consist in recording the cordial
thanks of the lodge to Bros . Halket and McNair for their valuable services in conducting the installation ceremonies , and also that they be affiliated as honorary members . Bro . G . McDonald , P . M ., heartily seconded the proposition which was carried unanimously .
Ihe lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren aeljourned for refreshment to the adjoining hotel , l'he chair was taken by the new Master , who proved himself fully equal to the occasion . The usual patriotic and Masonic toastswere duly honoured , Bro . J . Gillcs
responding on behalf of the oliicers of the Prov . G . Lodge . Bro . G . McDonald replied to that of the past office-bearers of the leielge , who would still at all times be willing to aid their successors to conduct its affairs successfully . Bro . Stuart , P . M ., proposed "The Present Officers , and the
S . W ., ' J . Bannerman , in a humorous speech , describing the qualifications of each . The Master then called on the new Chaplain , and S . D ., to also reply . Bro . Wheeler said that though he had filled most of the ollices in a lodge he must confess that he was new to
that of Chaplain , but as the loelge had at present no reverend brother amongst them , lie would dei his best . He then entered on what he considered the eluty of Masons to each other as to the outer world . Bro . Dow said he hardly desired the honour that had been conferred upon him , and
now he hael to speak after two practised speakers lie must be content 10 pick up the crumbs they had left as that was all he could contribute to the mental feast , but in any way that he ceuild aid his mother lodge he should be proud to do it . "J lie Tyler ' s toast" brought the proceedings to
a pleasant termination . Gi . \ se ; ow . —Lodge Kilwinning ( No . 4 ) met in their own I lall , Buchanan-street , 01 ) Wednesday , December 3 rd , Bro . A . Thirburn , R . W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bro . George 3 ' , ; J . Gilles , anel I . Bairel , P . M . 3 . ' ,-, P . G . S . W .
l'he loelge having been opened in tin- lirst degree , the R . W . M ., in most excellent style , initiated a candidate intei the order . He then intimated to the lodge that Bro . Grange had that evening brought to them the lost records of the lodge .
They knew before tiv . it they were recovered , but they had been lent to Bro . D . Murray Lyon , whei hael sent extracts from them to The Freemason where doubtless , some ofthe brethren hnel read them . The election was then proceeded with , the R . W . M ., being unanimously re-elected , Bro . J .
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Gillon then installed the officers , of whom the followingis a list : —George W . Clark , P . M . ; A . B . Thorburn , R . W . M . j Thomas G . Jamieson , D . M . ; R . B . Prout , S . W . j W . S . Henderson , S . W . j John Johnston , J . W . j J . D . Dixon , Treasurer ; W . Grossett , Secretary j Thomas P .
Mullen , S . D . ; J . Carmichael , j . D . j J . M . Mills , S . S . ; W . McCulloch , Secretary ; S . Sage , P . G . S . ; St . Vincent Day , Asst ; Dr . Penny , Chaplain ; Charles Smith , B . B . ; Holmes , M . of C . ; Drummond , Jeweller ; Bowering , Inner Guard ; D . Ramsey , Tyler . This concluded
the business , and the lodge then went to refreshment . Bro . Thorburn , presiding , Bro . Johnston , as croupier . After the loyal toasts had been honoured , the Master gave the " Three Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland , with their respective Grand Masters . The P . G . L .
was represented by Bro . Gilles , I . G . " The last hud Stone of the Lodge" was replied toby the newmade brother in a neat speech . Bro . Wilson , as one of the oldest members of the lodge , proposed "The Officers . " Bro . Henderson , S . W ., replied , stating , that as the representation of " Strength "
be would try to uphold the lodge with all his strength , both of hotl y and mind . Bro . Johnston J . W ., said if he represented beauty , all that he could do was to try and admire it morally , but he must look principally to the aid ofthe brethren , as he was quite new to the duties of office , but
he would try to do his best . The S . W . then gave " The Visiting Bicthren , " Bro . G . W . Wheeler replieel , stating that instead of them honouring the lodge it was ths visitors who were honoured by being allowed to attend their installation and sit at their festive board ,
when they considered that No . 4 had to night the honour of boasting that they could shew their minute books with a continious record for nearly 150 years . Bro . Carsons also replied in a neat speech . Thc R . W . M . proposed " Bro . J . Grange , " through whom they had received
their lost records . Bro . Grange said he was glad that he had been able to do so , but it was not him that should be proud , he had only done his duty , when in the course of his official duties he had the opportunity of discovering the long lost treasures ; as a Mason he could do no
less than try to bring them back to their rightful owners . Bro . Wheeler proposed " Prosperity to Lodge Kilwinning , No . 4 , and the Health of the Master . " TJte lodge was one of the oldest in the kingdom , and one of the most celebrated , anel it had shewn its good sense by re-electing
their R . W . M ., who had so worthil y filled the chair during the past year , and who , now that he was thoroughly up in his work , might be expected to do even better in the future . Bro . Thorburn replieel , stating that the best way in which he could acknowledge the toast would
be by beginning to deserve thc character Bro . Wheeler had given him . What he had said about the loelge he highly appreciated , as there he could fully coincide with him . He was glad that Bro . Bard hael returned , he would now give them "St . John ' s 3 . ' ,, with P . M . Bro . Bard . "
St . John s had always been very friendly with them , and hael rendered them good service , and when they needed it . Bro . J . Bard replied , saving that No . 3 ^ - and 4 had always worked very amicably together , he had been absent pait ofthe time to-night , but it was bv the
consent of their R . W . M ., to make further extracts from their old minute book for Bro . D . Murray L ) em anel a brother in America , for as it hael been suited in the pages of The Freemason these old minutes of theirs were likel y to fix with certainty
the date of the first lodge in Boston , U . S . Several other toasts were given , and Bros . Johnston , Prout , Wilson , Gilles , anel the R . W . M ., contributed by their excellent singing to the harmony eif the evening .
GLASCIOW . — St . Re / lex Chapter f \ o . 144 ) . — 'Phis young chapter held its monthly meeting on Friday , the 12 th inst . The chair of Z . was filled by Comp . J . Duthie , P . Z . of 67 ; George . McDonald , Z . of 73 , acting If . ; J . Balfour , . S . E 73 , of J . ; U . McCtilhini , J ., as Scribe K .: ( I .
li . Adams , J . 50 ; and G . W . Wheeler , II . 73 , as ist Soj . ; j . Annard , and S . ; R . Appleyard , 3 rd S . The presiding officer said that in consequence of their first Principal having left fen-India , they would have to elect a successor in his place . Comp . AVheeler proposed Ccmp ,