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Belfast Masonic Charity Fund And Masonic Widows' Fund.
further effort , the usefulness of the fund , and promote the virtue of charity . The report which had been read showed the benefit of having these annual meetings . By last year ' s report there were nine lodges in Belfast which did riot send in contributions . Now , was it not astonishing to think that there were nine lodges , not one of which sent one shilling to the fund ? But that number had been
reduced this year by one , and now there were eight which did not subscribe . The motion was put and passed . Bro . James Allen read the fourth annual report of the committee of the Belfast Masonic Widows' Fund , from which we extract the following : — "The total income of the year amounts to £ 307 13 s . 3 d . Ot this £ 146 3 s . 6 d .
has been received in annual subscriptions , and £ 132 16 s . in donations ; showing , as compared with last year , a decrease . in subscriptions of £ 20 4 s ., and an increase in donations of £ 87 is . The committee are glad to record that the Provincial Grand Lodge has this year made a grant of £ 10 to the charity ; and that two brethren , having duly qualified themselves , are added to the roll of life members .
They gratefully acknowledge , also , the sum of £ 20 , as contributed on St . John ' s Day in St . George's Church , Belfast ; and they desire to express their deep sense of the cordial and untiring efforts of the incumbent of that church —the Rev . Wm . Macllwaine , D . D . —on this , as on former occasions , to ensure the success of the proceedings of the day . It is with great pleasure that your committee have
to report that a purse ( containing £ 15 18 s . 6 d . ) , being the first presentation of the kind , had been presented by two ladies ( Mrs . Rankin and Mrs . Henderson ) , thc widows of eicceascel brethren , who have thus nobly shown their sympathy with the objects of this institution . A donation has also been received from another lady in token of her approbation of the aid given to a widow in whom she was
interested . During the year grants of various sums amounting to £ 105 [ were made to twelve widows , and , as their families number in all thirty-five children , it will be seen how considerable was the relief thus afforded . In making such grants the committee endeavour to exercise the greatest care and discrimination . In reviewing what has been done , the committee desire to express thtir
humble thanks to Almighty God for the success of the Widows ' Fund . They believe that the institution may now be fairl y considered as having justified its formation , and as having established itself in the good opinion of the Masons of the province . But the committee would once more earnestly appeal to the Masons of this province , and especially to those who had not yet contributed to this useful
work , generously to aid in maintaining and enlarging the operations of this fund , anel they are confident that they will not appeal in vain . In the dark hour of distress the star of Masonry ever shines with redoubled lustre ; and a charity like this will not be suffered to fail , which enters the homes of departed brethren—once bright and happy , now shadowed by loss and pressed by care—to comfort
the grieving heart of the widow , and to relieve the wants of the orphan . Bro . Ireland ( Treasurer ) read the statement of | accounts . It appeared that there was a balance in hand of £ 41 13 s . Bro . Mooney moved the adoption of the report and statement of accounts . He thought that the balance in hand should be a source of gratification . The number
of subscribers had fallen off , but that was a matter easy to be explained . They had been passing through a very dull time in trade in Belfast , indeed , he might say over the world . They should not , however , let this discourage them in any way . He hoped the report would stimulate them to greater exertions , and that they would build up the fund so as to leave it as an enduring monument when
they had shuffled off this mortal coil . Bro . J . G . M'Gce hael great pleasure in seconding the motion . It was very gratifying to him to hear that report read , and to learn that the fund was in such a satisfactory condition . It was a gratifying thing to know that , although the fund was so short a time in existence , it had elone so much good . ( Applause . )
1 he motion was passed , and the report adopted . Bro . John Hanna moved— " That , whilst thankful to Almighty God for the good already attained , this meeting would urge on lodges and members who have not yet subscribed the importance of doing so , in order to meet the increasing obligations of this charity in the future . " He said it was most gratifying to them all to hear the
report that had been presented to them . He trusted that next year they would have a still more encouraging one . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Rev . T . J . Welland seconded the motion , [ which was passed . On the motion of Bro . Clements , seconded by Bro . Brown , a vote of thanks was passed to the committee of both funds .
Bros . Adrain and Allen having returned thanks , Bro . Rev . T . J . Welland was called to the second chair . Bro . Ireland moved a vote of thanks to Bro . Seeds for Ms kindness in presiding . Bro . Alex . Tate seconded the motion , which was passed with great warmth . Bro . Seeds having returned thanks , the proceedings "minated .
ILLUMINATED MASONIC ALMANACK FOR ' 877 . —Upwards of 14000 of these artistic almanacks nave been supplied . As the number is now limited , early app lication by those who wish to possess a copy , is very necessary . Gratis on application , or will be sent post free 0
any pare of the world on receipt of name and address , 'egibl y written , accompanied by two penny stamps . Bro . J . L . Mather , P . M . 65 , 1227 and 1471 , *'" -work the installation ceremony on Tuesday next in "e Islingto n Lodge of Instruction . Brethren are invited lt > attend .
Grand Lodge Of Scotland.
GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .
A special meeting of thc Grand Lodge of Scotland was held on Monday afternoon in the Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , for the purpose of electing a Secretary . The throne was occupied by Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart , Bart ., M . W . G . M . of Scotland , who was assisted in the discharge of his duties by Bro . Mann , S . W ., and Bro . William Hay ,
acting J . W . Among those on the dais were Bros . Roger Montgomerie , M . P . prox . R . W . M . Kilwinning o ; Captain Harriott , Prov . G . M ., Wigtown and Kirkcudbright ; H . Inglis of Torsonce , D . G . M . ; Dr . Loth , representative of the Grand Otient of France ; Dr . Middleton , Prox . M . 3 63 ; Alex . Hay , Grand Jeweller ; W . L . Mair , Prox . M . 89 ; A . N . Clark , Prox . M . 30 7 i Rev . J . H . Tait , S . W . 57 ; F . A .
Barrow , Prox . D . M ., Glasgow ; W . Officer Prox . M . 11 ; R . Wadler , R . W . M . 145 . The hall was crowded , and there was a very large attendance of brethren from the Western provinces , among whom were Bros . J . Munro . R . W . M ., Oliver , D . M ., and Finlay , S . vV . 3 C 0 ; Kyle , R . W . M ., and J . Baird , P . M . 3 !; W . H . Bickerton , Prov . G . S . Glasgow ; Fisher , R . W . M . 129 ; W . Nelson , R . W . M . Athole ; T .
Stobo , R . W . M . 581 , & c . Several brethren endeavoured to obtain proxies , but they were not available , for voting upon that day , as they had not been sustained by a quatterly communication of Grand Lodge . Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart opened the lodge in the E . A . Degree , and it was afterwards raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The report of the committee appointed at last
communication was then read , from which it appeared that applications had been received from 15 candidates for the office of Grand Secretary , and this had been reduced to 3 . They proposed that a salary of £ 400 per annum should be paid , and an allowance ot £ 100 a year granted for a clerk . Bro . Officer said that he had an amendment to
propose to the recommendations of the committee . Personally he had no objection that the sum should be paid , provided they had money wherewith to give it . At present the income of the Grand Lodge had been insufficent by jt ? 200 or £ 300 a year to meet the expenditure . He had no doubt from what he knew of the Grand Lodge and its affairs that they might by-and-by have the balance on the
proper side of the account . Until that change took place he had to propose that they should discharge their duties as members of the Grand Lodge in the same way and with the same degree of prudence as they would show in administering their own affairs . ( Applause . ) It would only be eating the head off the Grand Lodge if they did not pay such expenses from funds coming in . They had
also to take into consideration , along with the recommendation of the committee , that the office of cashier was to be separated , and some one appointed to this post at a salary of £ 200 . With this £ 200 , £ 400 recommended for Secretary and another £ iocffor an assistant , they would raise the cost of management to the large sum of £ 700 . They had hitherto been paying Bro . Laurie a
salary of 300 guineas , and without giving anything for the Grand Secretary ' s clerk ; they now wanted to more than double that sum . Seeing that they were not able from their income to pay 300 guineas without encroaching on the capital , he thought it would be very absurd to give £ 400 or £ 500 away . He proposed a salary of £ 300 be fixed , and £ 100 for a clerk .
Bro . Hay , acting J . W ., seconded the motion . Bro . Mackenzie moved that the recommendation of the Grand Committee should be adopted . Bro . Kennedy , R . W . M . No . 391 , supported the motion proposed by Bro . Officer . It was but reasonable that the salary of Secretary should be reduced if the lodges were not able to pay thc sum mentioned . ( " They are able . " )
It had been explained that the Grand Lodge was in difficulties , and it would be a serious matter and a growing cancer wcre they to increase their responsibilities when they were not able to overtake those they had at present . ( Applause . ) It was a scandal to Masonry in Scotland that circulars had been sent round the loelges stating that the Grand Lodge was £ 13 , 000 behind , while that of
England was paying £ 4000 to the Lifeboat Institution , and proposing to build a temple on the Thames Embank , ment . ( Applause . ) Bro . A . Thomson , Galashiels , seconded the motion that the recommendation of thc committee should be adopted . He thought this was only a fair sum to pay for a Secretary , if they wished to obtain an intelligent business man .
( Applause . ) Bro . Officer told them that their income was not sufficient , but the fact was they could not tell anything about their income . ( Applause . ) Nobody could tell what had come in , and nobody could tell what had gone out . ( Applause ) It had been stated again and again that all the confusion which had arisen was caused by the Grand Secretary having been underpaid , and were
they to repeat that ? ( " No . " ) In regard to the statement made by Bro . Officer that the cashier was to get £ 200 , he said that this sum had not been fixed by the Granel Lodge , and it was merely a matter for future consideration . His opinion was that the whole business ought to be conducted for £ 400 . Bro . Officer said he did not wish to reply , but simply to
state that he did not grudge £ 400 provided they had the money . Before they put their hands in their pockets to give away anything they should know that they had got it . ( Applause . ) A show of hands was then taken , when there voted for the recommendation of thc committee 217 , and for Bro . Officer ' s motion 131 .
A number of brethren alleged that a mistake had been committed , and demanded that thc roll should be called . Bro . Officer expressed himself satisfied , but as it was formally moved and seconded , the roll was called , with the following result : —For the recommendation of the committee , 187 j for Bro . Officer ' s motion , 196—which was , therefore , declared carried .
Grand Lodge Of Scotland.
The Chairman then stated that the next business before the meeting was the election of a Grand Secretary . The committee had reduced the leet of applicants to three , namely , Bro . Heath , of London ; Bro . D . Murray Lyon , Ayr , and Bro . Wylie , Kilwinning . Bro . Mann , S . W ., said that although he did not think he would be successful in carrying the gentleman he had
to propose , it was right that his name should be brought forward , especially as they had advertised for candidates in England . He begged to propose that Bro . Heath , London , should be appointed Secretary , as that gentleman had received some very flattering testimonials from officebearers and other gentlemen connected with the Grand Lodge of England . Bro . Christie seconded the nomination .
A show of hands was then taken , but only six were held up in favour of Bro . Heath . Bro . Barrow proposed Bro . D . Murray Lyon , of Ayr . At that late hour he did not mean to say much in regard to Bro . Lyon , but from the recommendation , which had been placed in their hands they would easily see that this gentleman was well qualified to discharge the duties of
Grand Secretary . He had met Bro . Lyon both in and out of Grand Lodge , and could state with confidence that no one was more fitted to discharge the duties of this office . They all knew he had bestowed a great amount of labour on Masonry , and his works on that subject were acknowledged standards , not only in Scotland , but all over the world . ( Applause . ) Moreover , he was a man of business ,
and had managed a large establishment in Ayr , and was , in fact , the fittest man they could appoint . Bro . D . Robinson , B . B ., seconded the motion . As a member of the Grand Lodge he had had a great deal to do with the province of Ayrshire , and there was no one they could more rely on than Bro . Lyon in all their difficulties . He did not mean to say a single word against any
of the other candidates , but Bro . Lyon was better known amongst members of the Grand Lodge for the way he had already acted , the services he had already rendered , and the way he always conducted himself amongst the brethren . ( Applause . ) He paid no attention to the fact whether he was an ordained or unordained elder of the Church of Scotland . What they wanted was an active
energetic man , qualified to discharge the duties of Secretary . ( Applause . ) Bro . Roger Montgomerie , M . P ., said he had taken the responsibility upon himself , as proxy Master of Lodge Mother Kilwinning , to propose for election Bro . Wylie , who for many years had been Secretary to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire . ( Applause . ) At that late hour , and
after the lively entertainment they had had of hearing the names read , he was not going to detain them long by enumerating the good qualities of Bro . Wylie . ( Applause . ) In submitting his name along with Bro . Lyon , for whom he had the greatest respect , he only asked them to give their vote to the person whom they considered best qualified to fill the post . ( Applause . ) If their choice fell on
Bro . Wylie , he had not the slightest hesitation in saying they would make a choice which would be beneficial to Masonry in Scotland , and a great satisfaction to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire . ( Applause . ) During the last fifteen years Bro . Wylie had done good service to the Mother Lodge of Kilwinning . He was a man in the prime of life , trained up to business habits , and had thorough practical experience . ( Applause . )
Bro . M'Cosh , R . W . M . 290 , seconded the nomination of . Bro . Wylie . A show of hands was afterwards taken , when there voted for Bro . Murray Lyon 210 , and for Bro . Wylie 128 . Bro . Lyon was afterwards called in , and Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart intimated the appointment . Bro . Lyon acknowledged the compliment , and was then installed . This concluded the business , and the Grand Lodge was subsequently closed in due and ancient form .
Testimonial To Bro. Henry Muggeridge.
TESTIMONIAL TO BRO . HENRY MUGGERIDGE .
At a preliminary meeting , held at the Masonic Rooms ' , Aldeisgate-street , Maich 15 th , present Bros . E . M . Hubbuck , Grand Stewards' Lodge , P . M . 140 and 1320 ; Henry Birdseye , P . M . Panmure Lodge , 715 ; F . D , R . Copestick , P . M . Gresham Lodge , and P . G . S . Bearer , Herts , M . E . Z .
Lion and Lamb Chapter , 192 ; S . G . Myers , P . M . and Treas . Panmure Lodge , 715 ; E . FJ Storr , W . M . Neptune Lodge , 22 ; K . Fellows , J . W . Lion and Lamb Lodge , 192 ; George Kenning , P . M . and Treasurer Lion and Lamb Lodge , 192 , Treasurer Aldersgate Lodge , 16 57 , P . G . D . Middlesex—it was considered that the time had arrived when the brethren should recognise , in some substantial form , the many valuable services Bro . H . Muggeridge
has rendered to the cause of Freemasonry , both as a Preceptor and as a great supporter of all the Masonic Charities . It was , therefore , resolved that a reeiuest should at once be made to the Craft generally in support of this object . Bro . E . M . Hubbuck has kindly consented to act as Chairman and Treasurer , and Bio . Francis Fellows as Secretary .
HOLLOWAY s OINTMENT AND PILLS . —Glad Tidings . —Some con stitntions have a tendency to rheumatism , and are throughout the year borne down by its protracted tortures . Let all sufferers bathe the affected parts with warm brine , and afterwards rub in this soothing Ointment . They will iind it Ihe best means of lessening their agony , and , assisted by Holloway ' s Pills , the surest way of .
overcoming their disease . More need not be said than to request a few days' trial of this safe and soothing treatment , by which the disease will ultimately be completel y swept away . Pains that would make a giant shudder are assuaged without difficulty by Holloway's easy and inexpensive remeelics , which comfort by moderating the throbbing vessels and calming the excited nerve ; —ADVT .
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Belfast Masonic Charity Fund And Masonic Widows' Fund.
further effort , the usefulness of the fund , and promote the virtue of charity . The report which had been read showed the benefit of having these annual meetings . By last year ' s report there were nine lodges in Belfast which did riot send in contributions . Now , was it not astonishing to think that there were nine lodges , not one of which sent one shilling to the fund ? But that number had been
reduced this year by one , and now there were eight which did not subscribe . The motion was put and passed . Bro . James Allen read the fourth annual report of the committee of the Belfast Masonic Widows' Fund , from which we extract the following : — "The total income of the year amounts to £ 307 13 s . 3 d . Ot this £ 146 3 s . 6 d .
has been received in annual subscriptions , and £ 132 16 s . in donations ; showing , as compared with last year , a decrease . in subscriptions of £ 20 4 s ., and an increase in donations of £ 87 is . The committee are glad to record that the Provincial Grand Lodge has this year made a grant of £ 10 to the charity ; and that two brethren , having duly qualified themselves , are added to the roll of life members .
They gratefully acknowledge , also , the sum of £ 20 , as contributed on St . John ' s Day in St . George's Church , Belfast ; and they desire to express their deep sense of the cordial and untiring efforts of the incumbent of that church —the Rev . Wm . Macllwaine , D . D . —on this , as on former occasions , to ensure the success of the proceedings of the day . It is with great pleasure that your committee have
to report that a purse ( containing £ 15 18 s . 6 d . ) , being the first presentation of the kind , had been presented by two ladies ( Mrs . Rankin and Mrs . Henderson ) , thc widows of eicceascel brethren , who have thus nobly shown their sympathy with the objects of this institution . A donation has also been received from another lady in token of her approbation of the aid given to a widow in whom she was
interested . During the year grants of various sums amounting to £ 105 [ were made to twelve widows , and , as their families number in all thirty-five children , it will be seen how considerable was the relief thus afforded . In making such grants the committee endeavour to exercise the greatest care and discrimination . In reviewing what has been done , the committee desire to express thtir
humble thanks to Almighty God for the success of the Widows ' Fund . They believe that the institution may now be fairl y considered as having justified its formation , and as having established itself in the good opinion of the Masons of the province . But the committee would once more earnestly appeal to the Masons of this province , and especially to those who had not yet contributed to this useful
work , generously to aid in maintaining and enlarging the operations of this fund , anel they are confident that they will not appeal in vain . In the dark hour of distress the star of Masonry ever shines with redoubled lustre ; and a charity like this will not be suffered to fail , which enters the homes of departed brethren—once bright and happy , now shadowed by loss and pressed by care—to comfort
the grieving heart of the widow , and to relieve the wants of the orphan . Bro . Ireland ( Treasurer ) read the statement of | accounts . It appeared that there was a balance in hand of £ 41 13 s . Bro . Mooney moved the adoption of the report and statement of accounts . He thought that the balance in hand should be a source of gratification . The number
of subscribers had fallen off , but that was a matter easy to be explained . They had been passing through a very dull time in trade in Belfast , indeed , he might say over the world . They should not , however , let this discourage them in any way . He hoped the report would stimulate them to greater exertions , and that they would build up the fund so as to leave it as an enduring monument when
they had shuffled off this mortal coil . Bro . J . G . M'Gce hael great pleasure in seconding the motion . It was very gratifying to him to hear that report read , and to learn that the fund was in such a satisfactory condition . It was a gratifying thing to know that , although the fund was so short a time in existence , it had elone so much good . ( Applause . )
1 he motion was passed , and the report adopted . Bro . John Hanna moved— " That , whilst thankful to Almighty God for the good already attained , this meeting would urge on lodges and members who have not yet subscribed the importance of doing so , in order to meet the increasing obligations of this charity in the future . " He said it was most gratifying to them all to hear the
report that had been presented to them . He trusted that next year they would have a still more encouraging one . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . Rev . T . J . Welland seconded the motion , [ which was passed . On the motion of Bro . Clements , seconded by Bro . Brown , a vote of thanks was passed to the committee of both funds .
Bros . Adrain and Allen having returned thanks , Bro . Rev . T . J . Welland was called to the second chair . Bro . Ireland moved a vote of thanks to Bro . Seeds for Ms kindness in presiding . Bro . Alex . Tate seconded the motion , which was passed with great warmth . Bro . Seeds having returned thanks , the proceedings "minated .
ILLUMINATED MASONIC ALMANACK FOR ' 877 . —Upwards of 14000 of these artistic almanacks nave been supplied . As the number is now limited , early app lication by those who wish to possess a copy , is very necessary . Gratis on application , or will be sent post free 0
any pare of the world on receipt of name and address , 'egibl y written , accompanied by two penny stamps . Bro . J . L . Mather , P . M . 65 , 1227 and 1471 , *'" -work the installation ceremony on Tuesday next in "e Islingto n Lodge of Instruction . Brethren are invited lt > attend .
Grand Lodge Of Scotland.
GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .
A special meeting of thc Grand Lodge of Scotland was held on Monday afternoon in the Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , for the purpose of electing a Secretary . The throne was occupied by Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart , Bart ., M . W . G . M . of Scotland , who was assisted in the discharge of his duties by Bro . Mann , S . W ., and Bro . William Hay ,
acting J . W . Among those on the dais were Bros . Roger Montgomerie , M . P . prox . R . W . M . Kilwinning o ; Captain Harriott , Prov . G . M ., Wigtown and Kirkcudbright ; H . Inglis of Torsonce , D . G . M . ; Dr . Loth , representative of the Grand Otient of France ; Dr . Middleton , Prox . M . 3 63 ; Alex . Hay , Grand Jeweller ; W . L . Mair , Prox . M . 89 ; A . N . Clark , Prox . M . 30 7 i Rev . J . H . Tait , S . W . 57 ; F . A .
Barrow , Prox . D . M ., Glasgow ; W . Officer Prox . M . 11 ; R . Wadler , R . W . M . 145 . The hall was crowded , and there was a very large attendance of brethren from the Western provinces , among whom were Bros . J . Munro . R . W . M ., Oliver , D . M ., and Finlay , S . vV . 3 C 0 ; Kyle , R . W . M ., and J . Baird , P . M . 3 !; W . H . Bickerton , Prov . G . S . Glasgow ; Fisher , R . W . M . 129 ; W . Nelson , R . W . M . Athole ; T .
Stobo , R . W . M . 581 , & c . Several brethren endeavoured to obtain proxies , but they were not available , for voting upon that day , as they had not been sustained by a quatterly communication of Grand Lodge . Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart opened the lodge in the E . A . Degree , and it was afterwards raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The report of the committee appointed at last
communication was then read , from which it appeared that applications had been received from 15 candidates for the office of Grand Secretary , and this had been reduced to 3 . They proposed that a salary of £ 400 per annum should be paid , and an allowance ot £ 100 a year granted for a clerk . Bro . Officer said that he had an amendment to
propose to the recommendations of the committee . Personally he had no objection that the sum should be paid , provided they had money wherewith to give it . At present the income of the Grand Lodge had been insufficent by jt ? 200 or £ 300 a year to meet the expenditure . He had no doubt from what he knew of the Grand Lodge and its affairs that they might by-and-by have the balance on the
proper side of the account . Until that change took place he had to propose that they should discharge their duties as members of the Grand Lodge in the same way and with the same degree of prudence as they would show in administering their own affairs . ( Applause . ) It would only be eating the head off the Grand Lodge if they did not pay such expenses from funds coming in . They had
also to take into consideration , along with the recommendation of the committee , that the office of cashier was to be separated , and some one appointed to this post at a salary of £ 200 . With this £ 200 , £ 400 recommended for Secretary and another £ iocffor an assistant , they would raise the cost of management to the large sum of £ 700 . They had hitherto been paying Bro . Laurie a
salary of 300 guineas , and without giving anything for the Grand Secretary ' s clerk ; they now wanted to more than double that sum . Seeing that they were not able from their income to pay 300 guineas without encroaching on the capital , he thought it would be very absurd to give £ 400 or £ 500 away . He proposed a salary of £ 300 be fixed , and £ 100 for a clerk .
Bro . Hay , acting J . W ., seconded the motion . Bro . Mackenzie moved that the recommendation of the Grand Committee should be adopted . Bro . Kennedy , R . W . M . No . 391 , supported the motion proposed by Bro . Officer . It was but reasonable that the salary of Secretary should be reduced if the lodges were not able to pay thc sum mentioned . ( " They are able . " )
It had been explained that the Grand Lodge was in difficulties , and it would be a serious matter and a growing cancer wcre they to increase their responsibilities when they were not able to overtake those they had at present . ( Applause . ) It was a scandal to Masonry in Scotland that circulars had been sent round the loelges stating that the Grand Lodge was £ 13 , 000 behind , while that of
England was paying £ 4000 to the Lifeboat Institution , and proposing to build a temple on the Thames Embank , ment . ( Applause . ) Bro . A . Thomson , Galashiels , seconded the motion that the recommendation of thc committee should be adopted . He thought this was only a fair sum to pay for a Secretary , if they wished to obtain an intelligent business man .
( Applause . ) Bro . Officer told them that their income was not sufficient , but the fact was they could not tell anything about their income . ( Applause . ) Nobody could tell what had come in , and nobody could tell what had gone out . ( Applause ) It had been stated again and again that all the confusion which had arisen was caused by the Grand Secretary having been underpaid , and were
they to repeat that ? ( " No . " ) In regard to the statement made by Bro . Officer that the cashier was to get £ 200 , he said that this sum had not been fixed by the Granel Lodge , and it was merely a matter for future consideration . His opinion was that the whole business ought to be conducted for £ 400 . Bro . Officer said he did not wish to reply , but simply to
state that he did not grudge £ 400 provided they had the money . Before they put their hands in their pockets to give away anything they should know that they had got it . ( Applause . ) A show of hands was then taken , when there voted for the recommendation of thc committee 217 , and for Bro . Officer ' s motion 131 .
A number of brethren alleged that a mistake had been committed , and demanded that thc roll should be called . Bro . Officer expressed himself satisfied , but as it was formally moved and seconded , the roll was called , with the following result : —For the recommendation of the committee , 187 j for Bro . Officer ' s motion , 196—which was , therefore , declared carried .
Grand Lodge Of Scotland.
The Chairman then stated that the next business before the meeting was the election of a Grand Secretary . The committee had reduced the leet of applicants to three , namely , Bro . Heath , of London ; Bro . D . Murray Lyon , Ayr , and Bro . Wylie , Kilwinning . Bro . Mann , S . W ., said that although he did not think he would be successful in carrying the gentleman he had
to propose , it was right that his name should be brought forward , especially as they had advertised for candidates in England . He begged to propose that Bro . Heath , London , should be appointed Secretary , as that gentleman had received some very flattering testimonials from officebearers and other gentlemen connected with the Grand Lodge of England . Bro . Christie seconded the nomination .
A show of hands was then taken , but only six were held up in favour of Bro . Heath . Bro . Barrow proposed Bro . D . Murray Lyon , of Ayr . At that late hour he did not mean to say much in regard to Bro . Lyon , but from the recommendation , which had been placed in their hands they would easily see that this gentleman was well qualified to discharge the duties of
Grand Secretary . He had met Bro . Lyon both in and out of Grand Lodge , and could state with confidence that no one was more fitted to discharge the duties of this office . They all knew he had bestowed a great amount of labour on Masonry , and his works on that subject were acknowledged standards , not only in Scotland , but all over the world . ( Applause . ) Moreover , he was a man of business ,
and had managed a large establishment in Ayr , and was , in fact , the fittest man they could appoint . Bro . D . Robinson , B . B ., seconded the motion . As a member of the Grand Lodge he had had a great deal to do with the province of Ayrshire , and there was no one they could more rely on than Bro . Lyon in all their difficulties . He did not mean to say a single word against any
of the other candidates , but Bro . Lyon was better known amongst members of the Grand Lodge for the way he had already acted , the services he had already rendered , and the way he always conducted himself amongst the brethren . ( Applause . ) He paid no attention to the fact whether he was an ordained or unordained elder of the Church of Scotland . What they wanted was an active
energetic man , qualified to discharge the duties of Secretary . ( Applause . ) Bro . Roger Montgomerie , M . P ., said he had taken the responsibility upon himself , as proxy Master of Lodge Mother Kilwinning , to propose for election Bro . Wylie , who for many years had been Secretary to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire . ( Applause . ) At that late hour , and
after the lively entertainment they had had of hearing the names read , he was not going to detain them long by enumerating the good qualities of Bro . Wylie . ( Applause . ) In submitting his name along with Bro . Lyon , for whom he had the greatest respect , he only asked them to give their vote to the person whom they considered best qualified to fill the post . ( Applause . ) If their choice fell on
Bro . Wylie , he had not the slightest hesitation in saying they would make a choice which would be beneficial to Masonry in Scotland , and a great satisfaction to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire . ( Applause . ) During the last fifteen years Bro . Wylie had done good service to the Mother Lodge of Kilwinning . He was a man in the prime of life , trained up to business habits , and had thorough practical experience . ( Applause . )
Bro . M'Cosh , R . W . M . 290 , seconded the nomination of . Bro . Wylie . A show of hands was afterwards taken , when there voted for Bro . Murray Lyon 210 , and for Bro . Wylie 128 . Bro . Lyon was afterwards called in , and Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart intimated the appointment . Bro . Lyon acknowledged the compliment , and was then installed . This concluded the business , and the Grand Lodge was subsequently closed in due and ancient form .
Testimonial To Bro. Henry Muggeridge.
TESTIMONIAL TO BRO . HENRY MUGGERIDGE .
At a preliminary meeting , held at the Masonic Rooms ' , Aldeisgate-street , Maich 15 th , present Bros . E . M . Hubbuck , Grand Stewards' Lodge , P . M . 140 and 1320 ; Henry Birdseye , P . M . Panmure Lodge , 715 ; F . D , R . Copestick , P . M . Gresham Lodge , and P . G . S . Bearer , Herts , M . E . Z .
Lion and Lamb Chapter , 192 ; S . G . Myers , P . M . and Treas . Panmure Lodge , 715 ; E . FJ Storr , W . M . Neptune Lodge , 22 ; K . Fellows , J . W . Lion and Lamb Lodge , 192 ; George Kenning , P . M . and Treasurer Lion and Lamb Lodge , 192 , Treasurer Aldersgate Lodge , 16 57 , P . G . D . Middlesex—it was considered that the time had arrived when the brethren should recognise , in some substantial form , the many valuable services Bro . H . Muggeridge
has rendered to the cause of Freemasonry , both as a Preceptor and as a great supporter of all the Masonic Charities . It was , therefore , resolved that a reeiuest should at once be made to the Craft generally in support of this object . Bro . E . M . Hubbuck has kindly consented to act as Chairman and Treasurer , and Bio . Francis Fellows as Secretary .
HOLLOWAY s OINTMENT AND PILLS . —Glad Tidings . —Some con stitntions have a tendency to rheumatism , and are throughout the year borne down by its protracted tortures . Let all sufferers bathe the affected parts with warm brine , and afterwards rub in this soothing Ointment . They will iind it Ihe best means of lessening their agony , and , assisted by Holloway ' s Pills , the surest way of .
overcoming their disease . More need not be said than to request a few days' trial of this safe and soothing treatment , by which the disease will ultimately be completel y swept away . Pains that would make a giant shudder are assuaged without difficulty by Holloway's easy and inexpensive remeelics , which comfort by moderating the throbbing vessels and calming the excited nerve ; —ADVT .