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GLASGOW . —LODGE UNION AND CROWN ( NO . 103 ) . — The Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow made their annual visit of inspection to this lodge at the usual monthly meeting of the latter , held on 26 th ult ., in the Hall , 170 , Buchanan-street . The deputation of P . G . L ., which was an unusually numerous one , having been received by the R . W . M . ( Bro . A . M . Wrig ht ) with the usual formalities ,
the P . O . Secretary ( Bro . A . McTaggart ) submitted the report of the deputation , which he said was a very short one . They had very few faults indeed to find with the working of Lodge 103 during the past year—in fact , almost none worthy of mention . The examination of the books had discovered that they were in excellent condition ; while their cash-book , he thought , was admirably kept . In fact ,
he did not think he exceeded the proper limits of praise when he said that there was no better kept cash-book within the province of Glasgow ; nor would it be too much if he said that the Treasurer of that lodge was the most regular in his payments to the P . G . L . Ordinary Fund , and also to that of Benevolence . It must have been very gratifying to the lodge to find how much their funds had
increased at last balance , being all but double what they amounted to the year before . On the 30 th March last year the amount of their funds was £ 3 ( 1 ; while that night the deputation had found that they ( the lodge ) had cash in bank and on hand amouunting to £ 70 6 s . 3 d . Now that was a very satisfactory state of matters . Further , they had distributed during the year in private charity the
handsome sum of £ 20 ; had contributed £ 6 to the P . G . Benevolent Fund ; and had made in all 39 members . In concluding , Bro . McTaggart begged to return the sincere thanks of the deputation for the cordial welcome they had received from the lodge , and to congratulate the latter on
their prosperous state ; and hoped that those who might visit them next year as representing the P . G . L . mi ght find them equally prosperous . The R . W . M . having briefly thanked the deputation for their visit , said there was a little matter he would like to bring before them previous to their leaving . In the course of the lodge business that evening
there had been read a communication from the Town
Council of Dumbarton , with reference to the opening of the new pier there on the 8 th of next month . Some of the brethren objected to go down there on that occasion , seeing that Masons were not to take a prominent part in the proceedings ; and therefore the lodge would like to have the advice of the P . G . L . on the matter . Bro . McTaggart , P . G . Sec , in reply , said that he would be guided by the opinion
of his colleagues present , but it seemed to him that the occasion in question was one upen which Masons were not called to be present . It was the opening of a new pier ; and they ( Freemasons ) were to be mixed up with Odd Fellows , Shepherds , Free Gardeners , Good Templars , & c . In the absence of any Masonic ceremony , he did not sec that they could go there in Masonic clothing to take part in a
matter with which they had nothing to do . If his advice were taken , he would say they should have nothing to do with it . Upon another occasion , a fortnight later—namely , the laying of the foundation stone of the new Public Halls for Glasgow—they would have a very good and legitimate opportunity of airing their regalia , and he thought that should compensate for any ioss any one might feel at
giving up Dumbarton . On the motion of Bro . James Gillies , Secretary , the following members of the P . G . deputation were affiliated as members of Lodge 103 , viz : —Bros . William Bell , Convener of Committee ; G . Thallon , J . D . ; J , Ritchie , A . ; and A . Allison , Jeweller . The ceremonial of affiliation was performed by Bro . A . Bain , P . M . ; and Bro . Bell having on behalf of his colleagues and himself returned thanks for the honour done them , the
deputation thereafter retired . PAISLF . Y . —ST . MIIIREN ' LODGE ( No . 129 ) . —On Monday evening , 10 th inst ., a meeting of the brethren of this lodge was held in St . Mirren's Hall , Moss-street . The Rig ht Worshipful Master , Bro . H . Edmonds , presided , supported on the dais by Bros , the Rev . W . S . Mills , Lodge Chaplain ; J . Gilmour , P . G . J . W . ; George Glen , R . W . M .,
Prince of Wales Lodge , 426 , Renfrew ; Alexander M'Leod , P . M . 129 ; Alex . M'lntosh , P . D . M . ; William Gcmmil , S . W . ; and George Fisher , J . W . There was a large attendance . On the lodge being duly constituted and opened on the First Degree , Bro . Alex . M'Phcrson , Secretary , read the minutes of previous meeting , which were adopted . Bro . Edmonds stilted that before proceeding with the
business of the evening he felt it to be his duty to take this opportunity , as Master of this lodge , to congratulate Bro . Gilmour 011 his appointment to the honourable and important position of Junior Warden for the Province of Renfrewshire East . The nomination had g iven the greatest satisfaction in the province , proving thereby that Colonel Campbell , their Provincial Grand Master , had on
this occasion put the rig ht man in the right p lace . The brethren of St . Mirren ' s also felt themselves highly honoured from the fact that Bro . Gilmour was an old office-bearer of St . Mirren ' s Lodge , and he could safely say that no master had ever discharged the duties of the chair in a more conscientious manner . He had much pleasure in wishing Bro . Gilmour health and prosperity
to enjoy his new honour . The R . W . M . called the attention of the brethren to an article in the Scottish Freemasons ' Magazine , published on 1 st inst ., headed , " Princes and Grand Masters , " in which article , in his opinion , an indirect attack was made on the character of the Prince of Wales , and it also stigmatised their English brethren as going mad with toadyism , and prostituting their institution for the mere name of " Prince . " The R . W . M . said that
had the article appeared in the columns of a neutral paper he would not have demeaned himself by taking the least notice of it ; but appearing in a journal supposed to represent the opinions of the Craft in Scotland , and said to be recognised by the Grand Lodge , he considered he would be unworthy the name of a loyal subject if he did not denounce it as a contemptible article , an insult to Royalty , and entirely antagonistic to the feelings of the
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Scottish brethren . He was very glad to know that in this opinion he was supported by the Masters of the Thornliebank and Renfrew Lodges , and he trusted by all Masons who prized honour and virtue above all the external advantages of rank and fortune ; he therefore called upon the brethren to vindicate the Prince from the insult levelled at him . Several brethren spoke strongly and eloquently
against the article , and ultimately a motion to the following effect was carried by acclamation , —namely , that the office-bearers of this lodge be appointed as a committee to draw up a report on tin ' s subject , ami forward same to Colonel Campbell , requesting him to bring the matter under the consideration of the Provincial Grand Lodge . The Rev . Bro . Mills intimated that , as Chaplain of this
lodge , he would be glad to deliver a sermon under the auspices of the Order on Sunday , the 27 th June . A committee was appointed to make the necessary arrangements . Thereafter , the lodge was passed to the Second Degree ; and after the workings on this degree were finished , the lodge was reduced , and closed in due form . We understand that a meeting of the office-bearers of the lodge was
held , at which a mild but dignified protest against the article in the Scottish Freemasons' Magazine referred to above was drawn up and forwarded to Col . Campbell . GLASGOW . —LODGE STAR ( N O . 219 ) . —The regular bi-monthly meeting of this lodge was held in their Hall , No . 12 , Trongate , Glasgow , on Monday , the 10 th inst . Bro . John Morgan , R . W . M ., occupied the chair , Wardens
and other Office-bearers in their respective places . There was as usual a large attendance ; among the visitors were Bros . Wm . Phillips , R . W . M . 55 6 ; J . Campbell , 128 ; A . Thomson , 333 ; Wilson , 27 . On the lodge being opened , the Secretary , Bro . J . Crawford , read the minutes of the previous , meeting , which were approved of . Applications were then read ( with names of proposer and seconder ) from two
gentlemen for admission into the Order . There being no objection offered , it was resolved that the two candidates be brought forward for initiation into the E . A . Degree , on Friday , the 21 st inst . Bro . Morgan , R . W . M ., then brought up the subject of having an annual test fee of membership paid into the lodge in accordance with Grand Lodge Laws , Art . 24 , page 53 , strongly recommending the same ,
explaining various reasons for the necessity of an annual test fee being paid . After a little discussion upon this matter , it was duly proposed and seconded , that an annual test fee be paid , and that this subject be brought up for discussion at next regular meeting , which was agreed to . Bro . Morgan reminded the brethren of the laying the foundation stone of the Public Halls , Glasgow , with Masonic honours , on
Saturday , the 22 nd inst . ; he hoped to be present himself heading a large deputation of Lodge Star , which would be a red letter day in Glasgow for the cause of Freemasonry . There being no further business the lodge was called to refreshment . The R . W . M ., Bro . Morgan , proposed the usual loyal toasts , which were responded to with great acclamation ( quite apart from the articlewhich appeared in the S . F . M .
of the 1 st mst . ) the toast of the three Grand Lodges , coupled with their respective Grand Masters—Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , Lodge Star , Sister Lodges , and Visiting Brethren were then given , in the intervals several most excellent songs enlivened the brethren . The toasts of Lodge Star , Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , and Sister Lodges"' were most ably replied to by Bros . Phillips ,
Morgan , Thomson , and Campbell . Altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent , and after the last toast had been given the brethren , who had kept within due hail , were called together and dismissed . GLASGOW . —LODGE CALEDONIAN RAILWAY No . ( 354 ) met in St . Mark ' s Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., being their regular meeting ,
present : Bros . James Shaw , R . W . M . ; Stafford , S . W . ; Her . guson , J . W . ; A . A . Smith , l . P . M . ; John Morgan , R . W . M . Lodge Star 219 , and a fair attendance of members and visiting brethren . The lodge was opened by the R . W . M ., Bro . James Shaw , and the motion of raising the initiation fees , also that of having an annual test fee , brought before the lodge , which was carried
unanimously ; on the minutes of the last regular meeting , also that of a special meeting , having been read and approved of , Mr . James Smith and Mr . F . McMonagh , who had been regularly proposed and seconded for initiation into Freemasonry , and no objection offered , entered and received the E . A . Degree . Bro . J ames Shaw intimated that the Treasurer , Bro . A . Carmichael , had tendered his
resignation on account of his being about to leave Scotland , which was accepted ; the lodge then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and with the usual loyal toasts , enlivened with some excellent songs , the evening was brought most happily to a close . The next regular meeting of this lodge will lake place in the Masonic Hall , 30 , Hope-street , on Wednesday , the 2 nd June .
GLASGOW . —LODGE COMMERCIAL ( NO . 360 ) . —A special meeting of this lodge was held in their Hall , 30 , Hope-street , Glasgow , on Friday , the 14 th inst ., and Monday the 17 th inst ., for admittance into the Order of Freemasonry of Dr . Wm . Oswald Livingstone , son of the late illustrious African explorer , who had been regularly proposed , seconded , and ballottcd for at last regular meeting .
The ballot having proved favourable , this gentleman came forward on Friday , the 14 th inst ., and received the E . A . and F . C . Degrees , the R . W . M ., Bro . John Monro , and Bro . D . Lamb , D . M ., officiating . On Monday , the 17 th inst ., Bro . Wm . Oswald Livingstone was raised to the Sublime Deof M . M ., Bro . D . Lamb , D . M ., officiating . On both occasions the ceremony of each degree was performed in
a masterly and most impressive manner , great pains being taken in the degrees , though two were given in one night , and the Master Mason Degree so soon after . The manner , and great care with which they were given , will , wc are sure , make a lasting impression upon Bro . Livingstone ' s mind . On both occasions there was a large attendance of members of Lodge Commercial , and deputations from most of the lodges of the district .
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At the conclusion of the ceremony on Monday evening Bro . Lamb addressed Bro . Livingstone upon the beauties of the Order of Freemasonry , which elicited great applause . Bro . Livingstone , we understand , leaves Glasgow on Tuesday , the 2 jth inst ., for Trinidad , there to reside and practise his profession as a surgeon . We wish Bro . Livingstone a safe and pleasant journey , and may his life
be happy and prosperous , a honour to the Craft and the memory of his illustrious father . GLASGOW . —LODGE COMMERCIAL ( NO . 3 60 ) met in their hall , Mope-street , Glasgow , on Friday , 7 th inst . ; present , Bros . John Monro , R . W . M . ; J . Brode ' , P . M ., acting as J . W . ; J . M . Olliver , S . W . ; J . Davidson , P . M . ; A . Morton , l . P . M . ; D . Lamb , D . M . ; W . Finlay , Treas . ; W . H .
Bickerton , Sec ; J . Gibson , S . D . ; Thomas Graham , J . D . ; T . Keiller , I . G . ; Jas . Minnoch , Tyler . Jas . Shaw , R . W , M - 3 S 4 ; J- W . Burns , R . W . M . 87 ; James Anderson , R . W . M . 370 , and a very large attendance ( 69 ) having signed the sederunt book . The lodge was opened by the R . W . M ., Bro . John Monro , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Mr . Scott , who had been
regularly proposed and ballotted for , and no objection offered , was admitted into the ancient Order of Freemasonry in the E . A . Degree , Bro . John Monro officiating in a most careful manner , and Bros . Jas . Kerr , Thos . Ross , and James Neish were advanced to the Degree of F . C , Bros . John Monro and J . Brode , P . M ., officiating . Bro . J . Brode moved that new clothing for the office-bearers , also
a Past Master's jewel for presentation to their I . P . M ., Bro . A . Morton , be got , which was agreed to unanimously . The lodge was then closed indue form . CROSSHILL— LODGE MARIE STUART ( NO . 541 ) met in the Masonic Hall , Prince of Wales Terrace , Crosshill , on Monday , the iothinst ., being the regular meeting of the lodge . Bro . Julius Brode , R . W . M ., occupied the chair ;
Bro . A . Morton , S . W . ; J . Eraser , J . W . There was a large attendance of brethren [ present , the business of the evening being a subscription sale for the benefit of Mrs . Stamm , widow of the late Bro . Stamm , Junior Warden of the lodge , the result of which proved very gratifying to all , the sum of £$ having been realized . Bro . J . iBrode in a few well chosen remarks , said that it gave him great pleasure to see that the brethren had come so nobly forward to assist him
in carrying out that great principle of the Order , charity . Mrs . Stamm was one that was highly respectable and deserving ; her late husband was a most zealous and a good Mason , and highly respected by all who knew him . Before sitting down , he begged to thank the brethren fpi their kindness and support in this case , for without their support his efforts would have been very small . After a few brief remarks from other brethren , the business was brought to a close .
PARTICK . —ROYAL AIICII CHAPTER ( NO . 113 ) . —The Provincial Grand Superintendent , Comp . F . A . Barrow , accompanied by his office-bearers , visited the above chapter on Wednesday evening week . After a strict scrutiny of the books of the chapter , a minute was recorded by the deputation to the effect that everything during the past working year had been conducted \ n consonance with the practice
and principles of Royal Arch Masonry . The deputation , it should be stated , was received with the usual formalities ; but / . on this occasion , they preferred to see the opening of the chapter , and to have personal evidence as to how the different office-bearers discharged their several offices . The chapter was then opened in regular form ; and the authority of the Most Excellent Superintendent
having been duly recognised by Companion Halket , Z ., Comp . Barrow returned him his mallet with an expression of full confidence that it would be wielded on that occasion with the same judgment that it had always been done in the past . The report of the Prov . G . Scribe E ., was then read , which showed that everything had met the highest approval of the
deputation . 1 hereafter , the Most Excellent Superintendent entered into some particulars as to the working of Royal Arch Masonry in the province , and made some valuable suggestions in reference to the desirability of having an uniformity of ritual and of general working in the Order . He concluded by complimenting the First Principal and the ™ Chapter on the position they occupied
in the province , and hoping that they might always be in a position to claim and occupy as high a position . The First Principal made a suitable reply to the remarks of the Prov . G . Supt ., and asked the Companions to award a hearty vote of thanks to the Prov . G . Chapter for their kindly visit and for the hig h culogiums they had passed upon the working and upon
the general success of Chapter No . 113 . The chapter was then duly closed , and thereafter they entertained the members of the Prov . G . deputation for a short time at refreshment . During this the toast of " The Prov . Grand R . A . Chapter of Lanarkshire " was duly recognised ; after which " Chapter Partick , No . 113 , " was proposed by the M . E . Supt ., and replied to in felicitous
terms by the First Principal . Several other toasts were g iven and responded to—notably that of " Companion Grange , " P . First Principal , and a companion noted for all the social and moral virtuess demanded by the constitution and underlying the princip les of the Order . The proceedings further were agreeably interspersed with song and sentiment ; and , after a short sojourn , the deputation required to leave by the latest conveyance homeward .
Installation Of H.R.H. The Prince Of Wales As Grand Master.
INSTALLATION OF H . R . H . THE PRINCE OF WALES AS GRAND MASTER .
Copies of THE F REEMASON tor May 1 st and sin , w » taining a full and accurate account of the Installation ot H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , as Most Worship ful Grand Master and First Grand Principal , may still be obtained at the Office , 198 , Fleet-street , or of any News-agent .
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GLASGOW . —LODGE UNION AND CROWN ( NO . 103 ) . — The Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow made their annual visit of inspection to this lodge at the usual monthly meeting of the latter , held on 26 th ult ., in the Hall , 170 , Buchanan-street . The deputation of P . G . L ., which was an unusually numerous one , having been received by the R . W . M . ( Bro . A . M . Wrig ht ) with the usual formalities ,
the P . O . Secretary ( Bro . A . McTaggart ) submitted the report of the deputation , which he said was a very short one . They had very few faults indeed to find with the working of Lodge 103 during the past year—in fact , almost none worthy of mention . The examination of the books had discovered that they were in excellent condition ; while their cash-book , he thought , was admirably kept . In fact ,
he did not think he exceeded the proper limits of praise when he said that there was no better kept cash-book within the province of Glasgow ; nor would it be too much if he said that the Treasurer of that lodge was the most regular in his payments to the P . G . L . Ordinary Fund , and also to that of Benevolence . It must have been very gratifying to the lodge to find how much their funds had
increased at last balance , being all but double what they amounted to the year before . On the 30 th March last year the amount of their funds was £ 3 ( 1 ; while that night the deputation had found that they ( the lodge ) had cash in bank and on hand amouunting to £ 70 6 s . 3 d . Now that was a very satisfactory state of matters . Further , they had distributed during the year in private charity the
handsome sum of £ 20 ; had contributed £ 6 to the P . G . Benevolent Fund ; and had made in all 39 members . In concluding , Bro . McTaggart begged to return the sincere thanks of the deputation for the cordial welcome they had received from the lodge , and to congratulate the latter on
their prosperous state ; and hoped that those who might visit them next year as representing the P . G . L . mi ght find them equally prosperous . The R . W . M . having briefly thanked the deputation for their visit , said there was a little matter he would like to bring before them previous to their leaving . In the course of the lodge business that evening
there had been read a communication from the Town
Council of Dumbarton , with reference to the opening of the new pier there on the 8 th of next month . Some of the brethren objected to go down there on that occasion , seeing that Masons were not to take a prominent part in the proceedings ; and therefore the lodge would like to have the advice of the P . G . L . on the matter . Bro . McTaggart , P . G . Sec , in reply , said that he would be guided by the opinion
of his colleagues present , but it seemed to him that the occasion in question was one upen which Masons were not called to be present . It was the opening of a new pier ; and they ( Freemasons ) were to be mixed up with Odd Fellows , Shepherds , Free Gardeners , Good Templars , & c . In the absence of any Masonic ceremony , he did not sec that they could go there in Masonic clothing to take part in a
matter with which they had nothing to do . If his advice were taken , he would say they should have nothing to do with it . Upon another occasion , a fortnight later—namely , the laying of the foundation stone of the new Public Halls for Glasgow—they would have a very good and legitimate opportunity of airing their regalia , and he thought that should compensate for any ioss any one might feel at
giving up Dumbarton . On the motion of Bro . James Gillies , Secretary , the following members of the P . G . deputation were affiliated as members of Lodge 103 , viz : —Bros . William Bell , Convener of Committee ; G . Thallon , J . D . ; J , Ritchie , A . ; and A . Allison , Jeweller . The ceremonial of affiliation was performed by Bro . A . Bain , P . M . ; and Bro . Bell having on behalf of his colleagues and himself returned thanks for the honour done them , the
deputation thereafter retired . PAISLF . Y . —ST . MIIIREN ' LODGE ( No . 129 ) . —On Monday evening , 10 th inst ., a meeting of the brethren of this lodge was held in St . Mirren's Hall , Moss-street . The Rig ht Worshipful Master , Bro . H . Edmonds , presided , supported on the dais by Bros , the Rev . W . S . Mills , Lodge Chaplain ; J . Gilmour , P . G . J . W . ; George Glen , R . W . M .,
Prince of Wales Lodge , 426 , Renfrew ; Alexander M'Leod , P . M . 129 ; Alex . M'lntosh , P . D . M . ; William Gcmmil , S . W . ; and George Fisher , J . W . There was a large attendance . On the lodge being duly constituted and opened on the First Degree , Bro . Alex . M'Phcrson , Secretary , read the minutes of previous meeting , which were adopted . Bro . Edmonds stilted that before proceeding with the
business of the evening he felt it to be his duty to take this opportunity , as Master of this lodge , to congratulate Bro . Gilmour 011 his appointment to the honourable and important position of Junior Warden for the Province of Renfrewshire East . The nomination had g iven the greatest satisfaction in the province , proving thereby that Colonel Campbell , their Provincial Grand Master , had on
this occasion put the rig ht man in the right p lace . The brethren of St . Mirren ' s also felt themselves highly honoured from the fact that Bro . Gilmour was an old office-bearer of St . Mirren ' s Lodge , and he could safely say that no master had ever discharged the duties of the chair in a more conscientious manner . He had much pleasure in wishing Bro . Gilmour health and prosperity
to enjoy his new honour . The R . W . M . called the attention of the brethren to an article in the Scottish Freemasons ' Magazine , published on 1 st inst ., headed , " Princes and Grand Masters , " in which article , in his opinion , an indirect attack was made on the character of the Prince of Wales , and it also stigmatised their English brethren as going mad with toadyism , and prostituting their institution for the mere name of " Prince . " The R . W . M . said that
had the article appeared in the columns of a neutral paper he would not have demeaned himself by taking the least notice of it ; but appearing in a journal supposed to represent the opinions of the Craft in Scotland , and said to be recognised by the Grand Lodge , he considered he would be unworthy the name of a loyal subject if he did not denounce it as a contemptible article , an insult to Royalty , and entirely antagonistic to the feelings of the
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Scottish brethren . He was very glad to know that in this opinion he was supported by the Masters of the Thornliebank and Renfrew Lodges , and he trusted by all Masons who prized honour and virtue above all the external advantages of rank and fortune ; he therefore called upon the brethren to vindicate the Prince from the insult levelled at him . Several brethren spoke strongly and eloquently
against the article , and ultimately a motion to the following effect was carried by acclamation , —namely , that the office-bearers of this lodge be appointed as a committee to draw up a report on tin ' s subject , ami forward same to Colonel Campbell , requesting him to bring the matter under the consideration of the Provincial Grand Lodge . The Rev . Bro . Mills intimated that , as Chaplain of this
lodge , he would be glad to deliver a sermon under the auspices of the Order on Sunday , the 27 th June . A committee was appointed to make the necessary arrangements . Thereafter , the lodge was passed to the Second Degree ; and after the workings on this degree were finished , the lodge was reduced , and closed in due form . We understand that a meeting of the office-bearers of the lodge was
held , at which a mild but dignified protest against the article in the Scottish Freemasons' Magazine referred to above was drawn up and forwarded to Col . Campbell . GLASGOW . —LODGE STAR ( N O . 219 ) . —The regular bi-monthly meeting of this lodge was held in their Hall , No . 12 , Trongate , Glasgow , on Monday , the 10 th inst . Bro . John Morgan , R . W . M ., occupied the chair , Wardens
and other Office-bearers in their respective places . There was as usual a large attendance ; among the visitors were Bros . Wm . Phillips , R . W . M . 55 6 ; J . Campbell , 128 ; A . Thomson , 333 ; Wilson , 27 . On the lodge being opened , the Secretary , Bro . J . Crawford , read the minutes of the previous , meeting , which were approved of . Applications were then read ( with names of proposer and seconder ) from two
gentlemen for admission into the Order . There being no objection offered , it was resolved that the two candidates be brought forward for initiation into the E . A . Degree , on Friday , the 21 st inst . Bro . Morgan , R . W . M ., then brought up the subject of having an annual test fee of membership paid into the lodge in accordance with Grand Lodge Laws , Art . 24 , page 53 , strongly recommending the same ,
explaining various reasons for the necessity of an annual test fee being paid . After a little discussion upon this matter , it was duly proposed and seconded , that an annual test fee be paid , and that this subject be brought up for discussion at next regular meeting , which was agreed to . Bro . Morgan reminded the brethren of the laying the foundation stone of the Public Halls , Glasgow , with Masonic honours , on
Saturday , the 22 nd inst . ; he hoped to be present himself heading a large deputation of Lodge Star , which would be a red letter day in Glasgow for the cause of Freemasonry . There being no further business the lodge was called to refreshment . The R . W . M ., Bro . Morgan , proposed the usual loyal toasts , which were responded to with great acclamation ( quite apart from the articlewhich appeared in the S . F . M .
of the 1 st mst . ) the toast of the three Grand Lodges , coupled with their respective Grand Masters—Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , Lodge Star , Sister Lodges , and Visiting Brethren were then given , in the intervals several most excellent songs enlivened the brethren . The toasts of Lodge Star , Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , and Sister Lodges"' were most ably replied to by Bros . Phillips ,
Morgan , Thomson , and Campbell . Altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent , and after the last toast had been given the brethren , who had kept within due hail , were called together and dismissed . GLASGOW . —LODGE CALEDONIAN RAILWAY No . ( 354 ) met in St . Mark ' s Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., being their regular meeting ,
present : Bros . James Shaw , R . W . M . ; Stafford , S . W . ; Her . guson , J . W . ; A . A . Smith , l . P . M . ; John Morgan , R . W . M . Lodge Star 219 , and a fair attendance of members and visiting brethren . The lodge was opened by the R . W . M ., Bro . James Shaw , and the motion of raising the initiation fees , also that of having an annual test fee , brought before the lodge , which was carried
unanimously ; on the minutes of the last regular meeting , also that of a special meeting , having been read and approved of , Mr . James Smith and Mr . F . McMonagh , who had been regularly proposed and seconded for initiation into Freemasonry , and no objection offered , entered and received the E . A . Degree . Bro . J ames Shaw intimated that the Treasurer , Bro . A . Carmichael , had tendered his
resignation on account of his being about to leave Scotland , which was accepted ; the lodge then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and with the usual loyal toasts , enlivened with some excellent songs , the evening was brought most happily to a close . The next regular meeting of this lodge will lake place in the Masonic Hall , 30 , Hope-street , on Wednesday , the 2 nd June .
GLASGOW . —LODGE COMMERCIAL ( NO . 360 ) . —A special meeting of this lodge was held in their Hall , 30 , Hope-street , Glasgow , on Friday , the 14 th inst ., and Monday the 17 th inst ., for admittance into the Order of Freemasonry of Dr . Wm . Oswald Livingstone , son of the late illustrious African explorer , who had been regularly proposed , seconded , and ballottcd for at last regular meeting .
The ballot having proved favourable , this gentleman came forward on Friday , the 14 th inst ., and received the E . A . and F . C . Degrees , the R . W . M ., Bro . John Monro , and Bro . D . Lamb , D . M ., officiating . On Monday , the 17 th inst ., Bro . Wm . Oswald Livingstone was raised to the Sublime Deof M . M ., Bro . D . Lamb , D . M ., officiating . On both occasions the ceremony of each degree was performed in
a masterly and most impressive manner , great pains being taken in the degrees , though two were given in one night , and the Master Mason Degree so soon after . The manner , and great care with which they were given , will , wc are sure , make a lasting impression upon Bro . Livingstone ' s mind . On both occasions there was a large attendance of members of Lodge Commercial , and deputations from most of the lodges of the district .
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At the conclusion of the ceremony on Monday evening Bro . Lamb addressed Bro . Livingstone upon the beauties of the Order of Freemasonry , which elicited great applause . Bro . Livingstone , we understand , leaves Glasgow on Tuesday , the 2 jth inst ., for Trinidad , there to reside and practise his profession as a surgeon . We wish Bro . Livingstone a safe and pleasant journey , and may his life
be happy and prosperous , a honour to the Craft and the memory of his illustrious father . GLASGOW . —LODGE COMMERCIAL ( NO . 3 60 ) met in their hall , Mope-street , Glasgow , on Friday , 7 th inst . ; present , Bros . John Monro , R . W . M . ; J . Brode ' , P . M ., acting as J . W . ; J . M . Olliver , S . W . ; J . Davidson , P . M . ; A . Morton , l . P . M . ; D . Lamb , D . M . ; W . Finlay , Treas . ; W . H .
Bickerton , Sec ; J . Gibson , S . D . ; Thomas Graham , J . D . ; T . Keiller , I . G . ; Jas . Minnoch , Tyler . Jas . Shaw , R . W , M - 3 S 4 ; J- W . Burns , R . W . M . 87 ; James Anderson , R . W . M . 370 , and a very large attendance ( 69 ) having signed the sederunt book . The lodge was opened by the R . W . M ., Bro . John Monro , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Mr . Scott , who had been
regularly proposed and ballotted for , and no objection offered , was admitted into the ancient Order of Freemasonry in the E . A . Degree , Bro . John Monro officiating in a most careful manner , and Bros . Jas . Kerr , Thos . Ross , and James Neish were advanced to the Degree of F . C , Bros . John Monro and J . Brode , P . M ., officiating . Bro . J . Brode moved that new clothing for the office-bearers , also
a Past Master's jewel for presentation to their I . P . M ., Bro . A . Morton , be got , which was agreed to unanimously . The lodge was then closed indue form . CROSSHILL— LODGE MARIE STUART ( NO . 541 ) met in the Masonic Hall , Prince of Wales Terrace , Crosshill , on Monday , the iothinst ., being the regular meeting of the lodge . Bro . Julius Brode , R . W . M ., occupied the chair ;
Bro . A . Morton , S . W . ; J . Eraser , J . W . There was a large attendance of brethren [ present , the business of the evening being a subscription sale for the benefit of Mrs . Stamm , widow of the late Bro . Stamm , Junior Warden of the lodge , the result of which proved very gratifying to all , the sum of £$ having been realized . Bro . J . iBrode in a few well chosen remarks , said that it gave him great pleasure to see that the brethren had come so nobly forward to assist him
in carrying out that great principle of the Order , charity . Mrs . Stamm was one that was highly respectable and deserving ; her late husband was a most zealous and a good Mason , and highly respected by all who knew him . Before sitting down , he begged to thank the brethren fpi their kindness and support in this case , for without their support his efforts would have been very small . After a few brief remarks from other brethren , the business was brought to a close .
PARTICK . —ROYAL AIICII CHAPTER ( NO . 113 ) . —The Provincial Grand Superintendent , Comp . F . A . Barrow , accompanied by his office-bearers , visited the above chapter on Wednesday evening week . After a strict scrutiny of the books of the chapter , a minute was recorded by the deputation to the effect that everything during the past working year had been conducted \ n consonance with the practice
and principles of Royal Arch Masonry . The deputation , it should be stated , was received with the usual formalities ; but / . on this occasion , they preferred to see the opening of the chapter , and to have personal evidence as to how the different office-bearers discharged their several offices . The chapter was then opened in regular form ; and the authority of the Most Excellent Superintendent
having been duly recognised by Companion Halket , Z ., Comp . Barrow returned him his mallet with an expression of full confidence that it would be wielded on that occasion with the same judgment that it had always been done in the past . The report of the Prov . G . Scribe E ., was then read , which showed that everything had met the highest approval of the
deputation . 1 hereafter , the Most Excellent Superintendent entered into some particulars as to the working of Royal Arch Masonry in the province , and made some valuable suggestions in reference to the desirability of having an uniformity of ritual and of general working in the Order . He concluded by complimenting the First Principal and the ™ Chapter on the position they occupied
in the province , and hoping that they might always be in a position to claim and occupy as high a position . The First Principal made a suitable reply to the remarks of the Prov . G . Supt ., and asked the Companions to award a hearty vote of thanks to the Prov . G . Chapter for their kindly visit and for the hig h culogiums they had passed upon the working and upon
the general success of Chapter No . 113 . The chapter was then duly closed , and thereafter they entertained the members of the Prov . G . deputation for a short time at refreshment . During this the toast of " The Prov . Grand R . A . Chapter of Lanarkshire " was duly recognised ; after which " Chapter Partick , No . 113 , " was proposed by the M . E . Supt ., and replied to in felicitous
terms by the First Principal . Several other toasts were g iven and responded to—notably that of " Companion Grange , " P . First Principal , and a companion noted for all the social and moral virtuess demanded by the constitution and underlying the princip les of the Order . The proceedings further were agreeably interspersed with song and sentiment ; and , after a short sojourn , the deputation required to leave by the latest conveyance homeward .
Installation Of H.R.H. The Prince Of Wales As Grand Master.
INSTALLATION OF H . R . H . THE PRINCE OF WALES AS GRAND MASTER .
Copies of THE F REEMASON tor May 1 st and sin , w » taining a full and accurate account of the Installation ot H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , as Most Worship ful Grand Master and First Grand Principal , may still be obtained at the Office , 198 , Fleet-street , or of any News-agent .