Scotland.

LODGER ST . VINCENT ( 553 ) . —This lodge held their weekly meeting in the hall , at 162 , Kent-road , on Thursday , the 12 th inst . In the absence of the R . W . M . ( Bro . R . M . Dougall ) the chair was ably occupied by the D . M ., Bro . Malcolm Stark . The lodge having been opened

in the first degree , the Secretary ( Bro . Halley ) read the minutes of the last meeting , which , after being slightly supplemented , were approved of and passed . The only business of importance was the raising of two Entered

Apprentices to the Fellow Craft degree , which was performed in full and impressive style by the D . M . This young lodge—for it is one of the youngest in the province—appears to be prosperous and progressing to a degree .

"GLASGOW" ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER ( No . *; o ) held their regular monthly meeting in the Masonic Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , on Thursday , the 12 th inst . A large number of Alasonic celebrities were present on the occasion , among whom we observed H . J . Shields , 33 ° , John

Miller , James Duthie , Julies Erode , J . O . Park , and J . F . Mitchell , all Principals , and a goodly gathering of the members of the chapter . Bro . Wm . Taylor , M . M ., of Lodge St . John , No . 28 , ( Kirkintulloch ) was received into the chapter , and carefully instructed in the secrets of the

Alark degree , by Companion Aliller . Three other brethren were exalted to the Royal Arch Degree , viz : —Andrew Wilson , James Fraser , and John Barton Hardie , the ceremony being performed by Companion J . Duthie , Z . of Chapter 67 , ably assisted by Companion Colin

Alc'Kenzit as ist Soj . ( an office which he filled in a most admirable manner for the first time . After the principal business of the evening was got over . Companion Duthie congratulated Chapter 50 on its new office-bearers , whom he highly euWised , for the manner in which they

each performed their various oarts , particularly noticing the splendid success of Companion AIc'Kenzie ' s efforts as 1 st S ., he ( Companion Duthie ) begged to testify that he had never seen the onerous duties of that office more efficiently performed than they had been that night by

Companion AIc'Kenzie . It augured well for the future success of the chapter that they had got such men to fill its various offices as he saw around him . Companion Miller , ist P ., No . 50 , in thanking Companion Duthie for the kind remarks he had made on the Chapter , its

officebearers , and its work , corroborated what he had said as to the manner in which Companion Mc'Ken / . ie had fulfilled the duties -if his office ; it inspired him , Companion Miller , with courage and confidence , to find himself so well supported by his subordinate office-bearers , and no office

iu the Chapter , not excepting that of ist P ., contributed more to the beauty of its work than that of ist S ., when properly maintained as it had been that night by Companion ivic'Ken' / ic The chapter was thereafter closed in due and ancient form .

Consecration Of The Madoc Lodge (1509).

CONSECRATION OF THE MADOC LODGE ( 1509 ) .

In no part of the United Kingdom is Freemasonry making more rapid progress than in the principality , which is borne out by the fact that in the Province of North Wales and

Shropshire , one lodge was consecrated at Amlwch , Anglesea , about six weeks ago , and now we have to record the establishment of the above lodge , at the rising town and Seaport , Portmadoc , in Carnarvonshire ; nor , is this to be

wondered at when we consider the loyalty of our fellow countrymen and their close allegiance to the Protestant faith , and of whom it can , with perfect sincerity , be said that , " in all times of difficulty and danger they put their trust in

God . " In no part of the province was a lodge more needed , as there are computed to be in Portmadoc and its environs no less then seventy Alasons , to whom the want was greatly felt .

Accordingly Grand Lodge was petitioned with the gratifying result , that on the 29 th ult ., R . W . Bro . Sir Watkin Williams Wynn . R . W . P . G . M ., held an Especial Grand Lodge ( which is the custom in this province ) for the

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purpose of consecrating the Madoc Lodge No 1 - ; o 9 , at the Queen ' s Hotel .

The V . W . Bro . W . J . J . Goldsboro , P . P . G . S . W . of the province , was deputed by the

R . W . Prov . G . M . to perform the ceremony , and among the distinguished brethren present were Bros . W . H . Spaull , P . G . Sec . ; J . Peters , P . GS . D ., P . M . 5 : 97 ; G . Wood , P . G . S . W ., W . M . 1224 ; W . Spraggon , P . G . Reg . ; G . L . Woodley , P . G ., S . ofW „ I . P . M . jet ; Thos .

Armstrong , P . G . Treas . of West Lascashire ; J . Skeaf , P . G . Org . of West Lancashire ; C . H . Rees , W . M . 606 ; T . Parmeter , W . M . 1309 ; Bremner Smith , S . W . 2403 ; S . Haslitt , J . W . 1432 ; T . R . Morris , S . D . 99 8 ; T . S . L . Kyffin , J . W . 1113 ; Sir Llewellyn Turner ,

ExMayor of Carnarvon , 606 ; G . T . Picton Jones , Alayor of Pwllheli 606 ; Dr . R . A . Jones , P . AI . 606 ; & c , & c . The musical part of the ceremony was conducted by Bro . J . Skeaf , P . AI ., P . G . Org . of West Lancashire , assisted by Bros . Armstrong , Haswell , Harrison , and T . J . Hughes .

The brethren assembled in the ante-room , about half past three o ' clock , and entered the room , the consecrating officer took the Master ' s chair , Bro . Peters , P . M ., the S . W . ' s , and Bro . Woodley , the J . W . ' s , and the lodge was opened in the three degrees and the brethren of the new

lodge arranged in order . After a voluntary by Bro . Skeaf , theR . W . P . G . M . and Prov . G . Lodge entered and saluted by the brethren with true Masonic cheers , and after the usual formula ; peculiar to the ceremony , the lodge was uncovered , and three P . M . ' s carried corn , wine

and oil ronnd , and while Bro . Skeaf ' s beautiful Anthem , " Glory to God" was given , the Acting Chaplain , Rev . Bro . ' T . L . Ky ffin carried the censer round . The second portion of the consecration ceremony was then proceeded with and brought to a close with Bro . Skeaf ' s Anthem .

After all under the rank of P . M . had retired , and the W . M ., Bro . Edward Bresse , Prov . G . Reg . of Herefordshire installed , the brethren were te-admitted and saluted him in the three degrees . The following were then invested as first officers of thc lodge , viz .: Bros . Thos .

Casson , S . W . ; Cornelius Davies , J . W . ; Dr . Jones Morris , Sec . ; W . G . Casson , Treas , ; Dr . Roberts ( represented on account of illness by S . Greaves ) , S . D . ; J . E . Greaves , J . D . ; Robt . Evens , I . G . ; O . M . Roberts , S . S . ; Morris Jones , J . S . ; Edward Phyce , D . of C . The

lodge is fortunate in having as its first I . P . M ., Bro . J . W . Wallace , P . AI . 1172 , Sec . The lodge was then closed in solemn form by the W . AI ., after having proposed that Bro . Goldsboro be elected an honorary member ofthe lodge ,

It should be stated that the whole of the furniture clothing , officers' jewels , ike ., with the exception of the Triangle and Ashlar , thc gift of Bro . Hasslit , were supplied by Bro . Geo . Kenning , Little Britain , London , and gavo universal satisfaction on account of their chaste

workmanship and finish . The brethren then repaired to the Sportsman Hotel , where a banquet awaited them , and after the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts , the Chairman , R . W . Bro . Sir W . W . Wynn proposed the health of the newly installed W . M .,

Bro . Edward Brecse , in doing which he said that the brethren of the new lodge were particularly fortunate in having as their first W . AI . a man of the social standing as Bro . Breese , he being , the R . W . chairman believed , the chairman of every board in the district , and when he fulfilled those

duties so well , he was sure that his duties in the Alaster ' s chair would be as satisfactorily carried out . ( Received , with immense cheering and Masonic honours . ) The W . AI . in responding said : I thank you , Right Worshipful Sir , for the very kind manner

in which you have proposed my health , and after the hearty response I feel I can hardly say anything . The W . M . continuing said he believed after the toast of the W . AI ., Bro . Skeaf must have found out his name when he introduced the last song into the programme " Blow

Breezes Blow . " ( Laughter ) . He could scarcely express his gratitude for the handsome way in which the R . W . chairman had spoken of him , in fact he had spoken too well by far of him . Referring to the lodge ' s choice of him as W . AI ., he said he did not pretend to bej | an experienced

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Mason , ( would that we all were as good Masons as we ought to be !) and he felt his deficiency , and did not wish to accept the post , but pressure was brought to bear upon him so that at last he consented ; not that he thought he was duly qualified , far from it , he was a very poor Mason .

( No , no . ) If not then , however disqualified he might be , he felt it incumbent upon him to do his utmost to promote the dignity and usefulness of the Order . He believed that in the innermost recesses of their lodges , beneath the ceremonies' they had seen to-day in these convivialities , and even in outside display there were

underlying great principles of Ethics and Christianity , which should make , more than Alasons , thoroughly good men of them all . If in the Madoc Lodge they could display a just appreciation of the principles on which the great Order is founded , it would show that it was not in vain that a lodge had been established in this town . In conclusion he thanked the R . W . P . G . AI .

for presiding . He was always ready to do anything for his fellow countrymen , whether as Alasons , as agriculturists , or as Welshmen . His motto seemed to be " always to the fore , " whereever and whenever Welshmen were to be

encouraged or benefited . After the usual toasts the Tyler ' s brought a very pleasant evening , and one never to be forgotten by those present , to a close .

Consecration Of A Royal Arch Chapter At St. Austell.

CONSECRATION OF A ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER AT ST . AUSTELL .

On Thursday , the 12 th inst ., Bro . Sir Fredk . Martin Williams , Bart ., M . P ., and D . P . G . AL of Cornwall ( in the absence of Bro . the Earl of Alount Edgcumbe , P . G . AL ) , consecrated a Royal Arch Chapter , at St . Austell , in the presence of a very large number of the fraternity of the

province , including Bro . Col . Peard , P . D . P . G . M . ; E . L . Carlyon , P . G . Sec , S . W . pro tem . ; A . A . Davies , P . G . W . ; the Rev . A . H . Ferris , P . G . C , and others . The interesting ceremony was performed according to ancient custom , and at its conclusion

Sir Frederick spoke of the great pleasure which it gave him to be present , and congratulated the St . Austell brethren on the successful issue of their undertaking . He also expressed the hope that they would prosper in the future as they had done in the past , and that peace and

harmony mig ht ever be found within the walls of their lodge . He deeply regretted thc absence of the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , and said he was quite sure that the whole of the brethren present would join him in a vote of condolence to his lordship on the severe loss which he had

recently sustained . This was seconded and carried unanimously . After the business of the lodge had been disposed of the brethren adjourned to the White Hart Hotel , where Bro . Gregory provided them with an excellent dinner .

Sir F . M . Williams presided , and the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given . In proposing the health of Bro . H . R . H . tho Prince of Wales , Sir Frederick said they would all regret exceedingly thai they had lost their Grand Master , as well as the causes that led to

it , but , on the other hand , every member of thc order would be gratified to know that they would have as a succ-ssor to the Alarquis of Ripon , the first gentleman in England and its future king . The importance of this it was not easy to estimate , and he hoped it would not be in his time that any further change would be

made . The toast was drunk with great cordiality , Other toasts followed and an enjoyable evening was passed . _

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