Masonic Balls In West Lancashire.

Bros . W . S . Vines , P . M . ; P . Macmuldrow , S . W . jW . Jones , J . W . ; R . / Bennett , Sec ; A . T . Smith , S . D . ; M . Bush , J . D . ; E . Foster , J . Capell , F . Moss , W . S . Bennett , J . Lonsdale , E . Kirkpatrick , W . Hiles , and S . Stonewehr . Dancing commenced shortly after nine o ' clock ,

and was kept with great spirit until an early hour in the morning , the music being furnished by Mr . Martin ' s band , which , as usual , was of the best quality . The supper and refreshments , which were of the most recherche' character ,

were supplied by Bro . W . S . Vines . Bro . J . Clegg , the W . M . of the lodge , deserves special praise for the way in which he contributed , by his efforts , to the ' p leasure of the party , receiving valuable help from his chief officers .

BARROW-IN F URNESS . A Grand Masonic Ball in connection with the local lodges took place on Thursday evening , the 5 th instant , at the Town Hali , Barrow , and was attended by an amount of genuine success , which must have been satisfactory to the brethren engaged in carrying out the details , as it will be beneficial to the Masonic charities , to

whose funds the proceeds will be given . Ihe ball was under the distinguished patronage of the following brethren : —Bro . Sir James Ramsden , P . S . G . W ., W . M . 1021 , ( who was unfortunately prevented from attending by illness ) ; Bro . the Right Worship ful Provincial Grand Master

forW . L ., Lord Skelmersdale ; Bro . the Right Hon . Marquis of Hartington , Provincial Grand Master for Derbyshire ; Bro . the Hon . F . A . Stanley , Deputy Provincial Grand Master for W . L . ; Bro . John Prescott , Provincial Junior Grand Warden for W . L . ; Bro . H . W .

Schneider , Esq ., P . M ., and P . P . G . J . W . ; Bro . his Worship the Mayor of Barrow , J . T . Smith , P . M . 1021 ; Bro . H . Cook , P . M . 1021 , P . P . G . R . for C . and W . ; Bro . G . Cornfield , W . M . 1223 , S . N . 995 ; and officers and brethren of the neighbouring lodges .

The application of the committee for the loan of furniture and decorations for the room , was liberally acceded to , special mention being due to Bros ' Sir James Ramsden , J . T . Smith ( Mayor of Barrow ) , Councillor Fisher , Councillor Townson , W . Ewart , T . A . Morphet , Pickavance , R .

Taylor , F . Worrall , & c . The brethren appeared in full dress Masonic clothing , and amongst the numerous guests were representatives of the Knights Templar , Royal Arch , Mark , Red Cross , and other orders , there being a goodly sprinkling of the purple . The Durham Royal Fusilier Guards played capital dance music .

Bro . R . T . Taylor , of the Hartington Hotel , provided the refreshments , which were of a superior order . Dancing was kept up until five o ' clock the following morning . The hall was profusely decorated for the occasion , and arrangements for the pleasure and comfort of the company left nothing to be desired . One of the main features in the

arrangement was the utilisation of the gallery , to which spectators have been admitted in past years , for orchestral purposes , and certainly the effect produced justified the alteration . The platform was used as a refreshment room , in the front of which a temporary screen draped

with green baize , and surmounted with feins and plants , was erected . A number of choice plants were also arranged in a very tasteful manner at the head of the room , and these , with the Masonic emblems , which hung on the green baize , gave this end of the hali a very agreeable

and attractive appearance . Round the sides of the hall were p laced a number of settees , placed at the disposal ofthe committee by the Furness Railway Company , and these , with the furniture from the Masonic Club at the Hartington Hotel , afforded the most complete accommodation .

Large mirrors were hung in suitable places round the room , and the floor was covered with a large sheet of holland . There was a choice display of bunting on the rafters of the hall , and this added greatly to its appearance . Much credit is due to Bro . Townson , who superintended the decorations for the taste displayed .

ANNUAL BALL OF THE CLAPTON LODGE ( No . 1385 ) . ¦—Ihe above ball took place at thc Cannon-street Hotel , on Friday last , and was one of the greatest successes of the season

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owing to the popularity of the W . M ., Bro . Miles . This young lodge may be congratulated on having such a brother as W . M ., and we feel assured that he will add considerably to the prestige of the lodge during his year of office ,

aided as he is by the tion . Secretary , Bro . B . Butler , a P . M . of one of the oldest lodges in the Craft , viz ., Albion No . 9 . Indeed the exertions of these two brethren during the evening made the ball the great success it undoubtedly was .

MASONIC BALL AT SHEFFIELD . —The first subscription ball in connection with the three Masonic Lodges in Sheffield , the Britannia , Brunswick , and Wentworth—took place last week , in the Cutlers' Hall . The large banquetting-room was used as the ball-room , and the floor was laid with holland . The music was

supplied by Bro . Harvey , and the refreshments by Mr . Henry Mountain . There was a large attendance , the total number of tickets sold being 333 . A feature of the ball was a dance named " Knight Templars , " in each set of which four gentlemen appeared wearing the costume of the Knight Templar degree .

Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.

Multum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .

THE ANCIENT LODGE AT MELROSE , SCOTLAND . I have been pleased to notice the letters from Bro . Stratford , R . W . M . Melrose , St . John , No . 1 , and shall be glad , if he will kindly obtain information as to what records are still preserved

at Melrose of the ancient lodge , so long in existence in that old Masonic district , and communicate the same to me . ( Address , Truro Cornwall . ) I desire especially copies of any old Masonic Rolls or MSS ., similar to those being

published in the " Masonic Magazine , and should like to have the same printed for the information of the Craft universal , provided the consent of the lodge be obtained for my so doing , A lodge which has records , so I am told , for

about 300 years , must possess many memorials of its past career of interest to Masonic students . Hitherto , I am sorry to say my efforts to procure authentic information have failed , though I am willing to pay all the expenses attending a

careful examination of the records , and when able , will gladly pay a visit to Melrose myself to personally investigate the matter thoroughly . I have nothing to do with its present position , in opposition to the Grand Lodge of Scotland , but I may be permitted perhaps to

express a hope that the members will soon be induced to join that body , for although it cannot boast of equal antiquity with the lodge at Melrose , it has many lodges on its roll , which have had an existence long before the institution of a Grand Lodge anywhere in the world . W . J . HUGHAN .

THE NEW CONSTITUTIONS . —IRELAND . Thanks to Bro . Hughan , for his fraternal expression of sympathy with our efforts to reform the Craft in Ireland . Rule 30 , which he refers to , and quotes , has been passed with the insertion of the words " in

Ireland" in the second clause . As explained in an article some time since this second clause was a new rule , evidently aimed at the " Manchester Rose Croix Masons here , but that intention has been defeated by the amendment carried . The first clause has been " on our

book since 1 st February , 1844 , having been , I believe , composed and proposed by the late Archdeacon Mant . The Masonic community here had been divided and wearied by the discreditable struggle that had been going on for

years between the bod y claiming to be the Grand Chapter of Prince Masons in Ireland , and the Self Constituted Authority of the Supreme Grand Council of Rites , a struggle which eventuated in the surrender , almost at discretion ot

the weaker body , apparently the more legitimate authority of the two . In looking at Masonic legislation here , allowance must be made for the difference in the general social and religious conditions in Ireland and England . The retention

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of rule 30 is a matter of expediency , and bavin ; . in view certain complications likel y to occur ia our Christian Orders , its repeal may ere long be found necessary . J OSEPH H WOODWORTH , P . M . z . iz .

On The Duty Of Considering The Wants And Disasters Of The Poor.

ON THE DUTY OF CONSIDERING THE WANTS AND DISASTERS OF THE POOR .

When vc consider that the expense' of a single evening ' s amusmeiit , or n single convivial meeting would give support and comfort perhaps to twenty wretched families , pining iu hunger ; iu sickness , and in sorrow , can we so far divest ourselves of all the tender fcelinps of onr natniv

( not to mention any hi gher principle ) , can we be so intolerably selfish , so wedded * o pleasure , so devoted to our own gratification , as to let the lowest of our brethren perish , while we are solacing ourselves with every earthl y d .- ! i ; - * ht ? No one that rive himself leave to reflect for a

moment , can think this to be right , can maintain it to be consistent with his duly either to God or man . And , even in respect to the very object we so eagerly pursue , paid are so anxious to obtain , in point even of pleasure , I mean , and self gratification , I doubt much whether the

giddiest votary of amusement can receive , halt the real satisfaction from the gayest scenes oi dissipation he is immersed in , that he would experience ( if he would but try ) , from relieving a fellow creature from destruction , and lighting up an afflicted and fallen countenance with joy .

Let us then abridge ourselves of a few indulgences , and give the price of what they would cost us to those who have none . By this laudable species of economy , wc shall at once improve ourselves in a habit of self-denial and selfgovernment ; we shall demonstrate the sincerity

of our love to our fellow creatures , by giving up something that is dear to us for their sake , bysacrificing our pleasures to their necessities , and above all , we shall approve ourselves as faithful servants in the sight of our Almighty Sovereign ; we shall give some proof of onr gratitude to our heavenly Benefactor and Friend , who has given

us richly all things to enjoy ; and who , in return for that bounty , expects and commands us to be rich in good woiks , to feed the hungry , to clothe the naked , to comfort the sick , to visit the fatherless and widows in their afflictions , and to keep ourselves from the world , unpolluted by its vices , and unsubdued b y its predominant vanities and follies . —Dundee Recorder . 1831 .

Lodge Of Benevolence.

LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .

The Lodgeof Benevolence met on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . John M . Clabon , President ; Bro . J . Savage , S . W . ; and Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , J . W . There was a very full attendance of brethren . Bro . John

Hervey , G . S ., and Bro . H . G . Buss , were also present . There were but 14 petitioners , 13 of whom were relieved with an aggregate sum of oSz ^ o ; one case was deferred . There w-ere two gifts of £ 30 each , one of £ 40 , and one of £

ROROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . — The second meeting of tlie Board of Stewards of this Institution for the Seventy-sixth Anniversary Festival , will be held at Freemasons '

Hall , on Monday , the 2 nd of March , at half past four o ' clock . Business : To receive a report from the sub-committee on music ; to consider the arrangements for the festival ; to appoint ladies' stewards ; general business .

ERHATUM . —In thc letter of Bro . 15 agsh . iv ,- « 111 tne nrsl lino the words ' . ' Roman Catholic" should piccect- "Ami ) Chaplain . "

The vital spring contaminated . sows misery , destruciicn , and death . To ensure health , it is absolutely necessity that tlie fluids and solids of the human body should be kept free from those impuiities which are continually filing into the system through erroneous li-. in : ' , unwholesome atmosphere , or disoiilcied sUniiaih . The only . ' . ale and ecttain way to e > : pel hnpuiiiics is to t . ibe * h 11 OV , TL ; . '

Pills , winch have thc power of cicansm ;;; tne hi ; 0 :: -i i : noxious matter ;; , and at the sniae time iiTii . ; . ! : ¦ .- ; ... iriegulasily which their p ' . eseoce Las | ir- b c . . i in aa / organ . Holloway's pills expel all huaii . tr . v . bie ' i ' ... ' . and impoverish tho blood , which they purify , iiai : ;' o ; atc , and give general tone , They are applicable alike to bom young and old—robust or delicate . —ADVT .