Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

ROCHDALE . —HOPE LODGE ( NO . 34 ) . —The monthly meeting ot this lodge was held 011 Wednesday , the 14 th July , at the Spread Eagle Inn , Rochdale , and there was a very good attendance of thc brethren . Thc officers present were Bros . P . M . Benj . Collingc , W . M . pro tern ; Ab . Barker , S . W . ; P . M . Wm . Davis , J . W . pro tem ; Dan . Mitchell , P . M ., Sec . ; Benj . Collingc , P . M . Treas . ; R .

Colling . vood , S . D . ; Chas . O'Dhorty , J . D . ; C . 11 . Bintliff , I . G .-, James Midgley , P . M . Ty ler . 1 he lodge vvas opened in due form , and with solemn prayer , at the hour of 6 . 20 p . m ., anti the minutes of thc previous lodges were read and put for confirmation and carried unanimously , after which Mr . John Jones , chemist and druggist , was ballottetl for and approved ; be was then admitted , and regularly

initiated into Freemasonry according to ancient custom by P . M . Dan Mitchell in bis usual style . There being no other business of importance , the lodge was closed at 740 , atvtl thc brethren adjourned to refreshment , which was provided by P . M . Wm . Ashworth and his wife in their usual elegant anti neat manner , which is always pleasing to thc brethren . After the cloth was removed thc usual toasts were

given , commencing with "Thc Queen , " which was heartily received . This was followed by "H . R . H . thc Prince of Walts , M . W . Grand Master of England . " The next toast was "The Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro Grand Master . " The W . M . then gave " Lord Skelmersdale , Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the GrantI Officers . " The W . M . gave " The Health of Lc Gendre N . Starkie ,

Prov . Grand Master , East Lancashire . " The S . W . gave " The Health of W . R . Callender , Deputy Prov . Grand Master . " The J . W . gave " Thc rest of the Prov . Officers . " A number of other toasts were given amongst which was "Thc Health ofthe Newly Initiate , Bro . John Jones " who briefly respond [ to the same . P . M ., Ben . Collingc proposed " Thc Health of thc Visiting Brethren , Bro . John

Ashworth , W . M . of Royds Lodge 816 ; Bio . John Civanah , Cope Lodge 13 s 7 ; and Bro . Wm . Fielding , Harmony 298 . " Thc W . M . called upon each brother to give his own toast which was done . TheW . M . then gave ihe usual closing toast and the brethren separated in peace and brotherly love towards each other , after having spent a very pleasant and comfortable evening .

Scotland.

Scotland .

POLLOKSHAWS Lon _ E Rov . vi . Alien ( No . 133 ) . — This old and prosperous lodge held a meeting on the yth inst ., iu their new hall , that has just been erected for them , situated in Cogan-strect . They were joined by large numbers of brethren from the sister lodges in Glasgow and Western district . A procession was formed at the hall , headed by a band of music , which the deputation from

Thointrec Lodge , 512 , Thornlicbank , had with them , and another , which the Pollokshaws Lodge had procured for theoccasion . The ' procession " started from thc hall , and marched through the principal streets of the town in full Masonic array , causing no little pleasureable amusement to the inhabitants , who turned out in great force to become spectators of the demonstration . Having returned lo thc

hall , the lotlge was formed and opened by Bro . Peters , the much i _ spc _ lcd H . W . M ., and his office-bearers . It was intended that the consecration of the lodge should have taken place at the same lime , but this , through soms unavoidable obstacle , coultl not take place ; no business , therefore , being before the lodge but the taking possession of their new premises , anti a hearty Masonic welcome by thc

brethren <; f sister lodges , the lotlge was called to harmony , when one of the most happy and pleasant evenings was passed through that has taken place in the " Shaws " for a long time . Bro . Peters was in great good humour iu the chair , and he was both ably and good naturedly supported by his able Wardens , Bros . W . Paton , S . W ., and Jas . Black , J . W . Thc usual loyal toasts having been

given and responded to 111 the usual Masonic style , the three Grand Lodges , England , Scotland , and Ireland , followed , and were alike Masonicly received . Thc Chairman then gave "Thc Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrew East , " which were responded to by highest honours . The R . W . M . then gave " The Lodges of Renfrew East , " coupled with Bro . Scobie , R . W . M . of Thorntrce Lodge . In his

remarks he said the Lodge of Pollokshaws appreciated very much the high compliment the Thorntrce- Lodge hail paid them that night in coming among them to add to the harmony of the evening , lhey not being content with their own talents as vocal musicians , but bringing a band of music with them to delight the inhabitants of the town . Bro . Scobie returned thanks for the compliment , reinnrkinglli . it

what had taken place that night with the brethren who had paid a visit to the Pollokshaws Lotlge was no more than an exhibition of the pleasure it afforded to one another to sec each other prospering . I le concluded by paying a high compliment lo Bro . Peters for the able way lie conducted the affairs of thc Pollokshaws Lodge . The various lodges represented were severally toasted , anti the representatives

replying in suitable terms , the R . W . M . proposed the toast of "The Musical Choir , " coupled with Bro . J . Millar , P . M . Athol , 413 , who conducted the musical performances of thc evening . Bro . Millar ' s ability in this department requires no comment , but that of the mention of his .. wellknown name . Bro . Millar most feelingly acknowledged thc compliment paid for himself and those brothers who had taken part with him . "The Health of the R . W . M . " was

then proposed and responded 10 , anti " I lappy to Meet and Happy to Part " being given , closed a happy night , and thosj brethren who had to ' cave for a distance went off with tbe firm conviction thai there was not only " queerfolk in the Shaws , " but vv . irm-heartetl , kind , convivial fellows a ! sa . Among the lodges r . pie .-entetl w . iv the following : — Moiher Kilwinning , o ; 4 , 2 ; , nfi , 117 , 142 , 144 , 156 , 17 _ , i _ S , 347 , ; f , o , 370 , 377 , 40 ' , 312 33 ( 1 ,. In the intervals Utvutn the toasts a liunib . r of songs were given by

Scotland.

various brethren in an admirable style . Bro . Millar , and the able choir he hail selected , gave satisfaction beyond all praise . GLASGOW . —LODOE UNION ( NO . 332 ) . —Thc ' monthly meeting of this lodge took place on the 5 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , 170 , Buchanan-strcct . The lotlge was opened by Bros . J . B . Macnair , R . W . M . ; McKirdy , S . W . ;

Arch . McConichic , J . W . ; J . M . Inncs , Sec ; J . Laird , Treas . ; J . Balfour , P . M . ; Wilson , Chaplain ; anti others . Thc meeting was well attended . The minutes of last meeting were reatl and confirmed . There were two applicants for initiation , viz .: Mr . William Geo . Burns , proposed by Bro . J . M . Inncs , seconded by Bro . J . Mitchell ; Joseph Henderson Gill , proposed by Bro . J . Dale , seconded

by Bro . J . B . Macnair , R . W . M . The R . W . M . put them through thc First Degree with great care and impressivencss . Thc harmonium question was then brought up . After some conversation , it vvas agreed to delay the procuring of one till after thc contemplated alterations in thc hall were completed . The S . W ., Bro . McKirdy , who was Chairman of the Annual Festival Committee , explained to

the members of the lodre how matters relating thereto stood , and everything connected with it was now satisfactorily closed . The R . W . M ., in answer to a question put by the S . W ., said a considerable time ago a committee , composed principally of Masters of Lodges in Glasgow , was formed for thc purpose of raising subscriptions to obtain a suitable place in one of the burial grounds in the city to be set

aside as a " Masonic burial ground . " A considerable sum of money vvas raised for the purpose , and was placed in the bank , and it was thc pressure of other business on some members of committee that caused delay ; but a meeting would be called for an early day , when he hoped the scheme woultl be brought to a satisfactory conclusion . Thc lotlge was then closed in due form .

GLASGOW . —CALEDONIAN RAILWAY ( No . 354 ) held their regular monthly meeting in the Masonic llall , 30 , Hope-street , on the 7 th inst . The meeting was well attended , both by members of the lotlge and by visiting brethren from sister lodges , Bro . James Shaw , R . W . M ., in the chair . Bros . J . W . Stafford , S . W . ; A . Ferguson , J . W . ; D . Buchan , D . M . ; A . A . Smith , P . M . ; Colquhoun , Treas . ;

W . R . Dunn . Sec . ; W . Bell , R . W . M . 3 J ; J . Monro , R . W . M . 3 60 ; J . Eraser , P . M . 87 ; were among thc members and brethren present . Upon the minutes being reatl , a lively and spirited convcisation took place upon their correctness , the R . W . M ., Bros . Smith , McKcnzie , Colquhoun , Stafford , and others , taking part in it . Thc minutes , after some addition , were declared carried and confirmed . The

appointment of Bro . Colquhoun , as Treasurer , was then confirmed , and he was installed in that office . Two applications for initiation were read , and were found acceptable , and they received thc First Degree , Bro . Stiffen ! , S . W ., working that degree in a very able manner . An emergency meeting was arranged to take place on Monday , 12 th inst , at seven o ' clock , and the lodge was closed in due form .

GLASGOW . —LonoK C .-MMEHCIAL ( NO . 3 ( 10 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , 30 , Hope-street , Glasgow , on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., Bro . John Monro , R . W . M ., presiding . Bros . J . M . Olliver , S . W . ; T . Graham , acting J . W . ; A . Morton , I . P . M . ; J . Brode , P . M . ; J . Davidson , P . M . ; and a large attendance of members and visiting brethren . Bio . Monro , R . W . M ,, opened the

lodge , and thc minutes of last meeting were read and approved of . After a few matters of business connected with the lodge hatl been brought up and discussed , Bro . J . M . Olliver proposed that the lodge present their R . W . M ., Bro . Monro , with a pair of gauntlets , in appreciation of ll , e very able and efficient manner in which he conducted the affairs of the lodge , and his kindness in general , which

was agreed to unanimously . 1 he lodge was then raised to the degree of Fellow Craft , Bro . Couper receiving this degree in a style that reflected thc highest credit upon Bro . Broilc , 1 ... I ., and Bro . John Monro , K . W . M ., who officiated . On Bro . Couper retiring , thc lodge was again raisetl to thc Master Mason Degree , and Bro . Scott was raised to this sublime degree , Bro . D . Lamb , D . M ., officiating in his

usual efficient manner . There being no further business , the lodge was closed . GOVAN . —LODOE GOVANDAI . E ( No . 437 ) . —This lodge met in their hall , Portland Buildings , Govan , on thc ( ith inst . In the absence of Bro . Mcl- ' arlanc , R . W . M ., Bro . John llulcheson , S . M ., took thc chair , ami was supported by Bros . Colin Mc Kcnzic , acting S . W . ; G . Wilson , J . W . ;

and a large number of well qualified brethren . The lodge was opened . The Secretary reatl thc minutes ol last meeting , which were confirmed . Two applicants for initiation were proposed , and fount ! worthy , and received the First Degree , Bro . llulcheson officiating . Thc lodge was then passed to the Second Degree , when two brothers received that , Bro . llulcheson again officiating . The lotlge vvas

further raisetl , and two brothers found worthy were entrusted with ' . lie sublime degree of Master Alason . The lotlge was then closed in iluc and aiicieiit form . GLASGOW . —Loiici ; CLYDESDALE ( NO . •; ,. _) . —The monthly meeting of this lotlge vvas held in their hall , iofi , Rose-street , S . S ., on the 51 I 1 inst . The chairs were filled bv Bros . Wm . Phillip , R . W . M , ; John Howie , S . W . ; Thos .

Phillip , JAV . ; together with a large number of well qualified brethren . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . An application for thc honours of Freim isonry was submitted from Mr . Thomas Henderson , and having met with the approval of the brethren , he vvas prepared for aud received the First Degree , Bro . Stark , D . M . 3 : 3 , officiating . The

lodge was thin passed to the Fellow Craft Degree , when Uro . Win . Smith received that degree , the R . WiM . officiating . The lodge being raiser ! tothe Sublime Degree , Bros . Mex . Anderson , J . is . MeC ' aiiiinon , Jas . C ' airiicruss , Win . - " nihil , and Thos . Waug h ' . on g ., l lli . u degree , the R . W . M . officiating . The business of the lodge being over , it was closed in tlue and ancient form .

The New Lodge Of Alexandra Palace.

THE NEW LODGE OF ALEXANDRA PALACE .

There have been few occasions more interesting in Freemasonry than were presented in the consecration and constitution of the new Alexandra Palace Lodge on Saturdav last . Grand Secretary John Hervey was the consecrating officer , assisted by Bros . Thomas Fenn , P . G . D . ; thc Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . C ; R . Wentworth Little , Prov . G .

Secretary of Middlesex ; and " other distinguished Masons , " as the programme stated . The W . Master designate was Bro . J . C . Parkinson , P . G . D ., and Deputy Provincial G . M . for Middlesex ; the Wardens designate being Bro . G . Kelly King and Bro . G . J . Palmer . Among those present were Bros . John Rowlands ( Tregaron , Cardiganshire ) , Howel Williams , Swansea , J . While , W . M . 22 S ; Bingemann ,

v \ . M . 55 ; J . Stacey , Dr . Ramsey , Major Harding , Farthing , P . M . 55 ; John Dodson , I . G . 55 ; J . W . Vickers , J . W . ; Sparkes , G . Brown , Foster , etc . Thc new lodge room is situated in Messrs . Bertram and Robe , ts ' suite of ihe Palace , and commands views over many fair counties . It was elegantly fitted , and the " furniture" was of handsome design . The brethren walked in procession to the lodge

room , and Grand Secretary , who appointed Bro . Fenn as S . W ., and Hatisard , ! P . G . S , as J . W . opened the lodge in the usual form , anil then addressed thc assemblage 011 the nature of thc meeting , speaking of its high and important character , and , in touching upon thc vast increase of the Order , he strongly urged that thc utmost discrimination should be shown in the admission of new members ,

in order that none , if possible , but the best men should be selected as brethren . Bro . P . G . Chaplain then offered prayer , and on the brethren of the new lodge being ranged in order , Bro . P . M . Stacey read the petition for the lodge , and the warrant of H . R . H . the Grand Master . Thc ceremony of consecration , according to ancient form , then procccdetl , a ^ ceremony , of course , which cannot be

described , but it must suffice to say that Grand Secretary gave it with all due gravity and solemnity . The prayers were reatl by the P . G . Chaplain , and the musical arrangements , which were of the most perfect character , were under Bro . Chaplin Henry , who was assisted by Bros . T . Baxter , G . T . Carter , E . II . Taylor , F . H . Cozens , and Theodore Distin . Thc ceremony of installing Bro .

Parkinson was performed by Bro . Stacey , the pro . tem . Sec . of the new lodge . Thc other officers appointed were Bros . Magnay , Treas . ; J . R . Stacey , Sec . ; Spackman , S . D . ; E . M . Haigh , J . D . ; John Lcc , I . G . ; John Dyle , M . C . ; & c . Thc P . G . Chaplain delivered the following oration : — W . Master , Wardens , and Brethren , —Let me heartily congratulate , in the first place , the founders of the

Alexandra Palace Lodge on the auspicious event of to-day , anil , in the second place , our brethren generally , on the addition of another tent to the thousands that now form thc great Masonic encampment which extends over thc four quarters of the world . It would be vain for me to carry back your thoughts to that remote antiquity of which Freemasonry justly boasts , and to those worthies of former days whose

words and deeds shed glory on the Craft . That antiquity has been illustrated , and those noble Masons have been eulogised by poets and by sages , and are , doubtless , familiar to you all . But I would , for a moment , point to the immediate past , and to the present , and 1 would fearlessly ask . what body of men on thc face of earth ( with one exception ) is more universal in its extent , higher in its

aims , purer in its principles , more united in its operations , or more bountiful in its charities , than the ancient institution to which wc belong—what body more zealous in promoting peace and goodwill upon earth , and even pointing the road to I leaven ? It would , indeed , be strange if , in an imperfect worltl such as ours we claimed infallibility either for our Order or its individual members . The

frailties of human nature are incident to all communities , and thc ecclesiastical history of Rome , perhaps , supplies us with as sad illustrations of this fact as any that the world ' s chronicles can furnish , but we may safely assert that Masonry , with its sublime principles , has , from age to age , and in many a dark hour of that world ' s history , proved a mighty educator in the hands ot thc Grand

Master Most High , in elevating that human nature from thc tlust in which il hail sunk , placing it on the road to happiness , and bidding it , with a potent voice echoed through 18 centuries , "Rise up and walk . " It has taken the light from under the bushel of the cloister , and put it not only in the candlcstick , but on a hill , that all around may benefit by its benign rays . It has broken

tlow 11 the self-constituted monopolies of human selfishness , and opened out to man the power , thc wisdom , thc glory , and above all , the goodness of God . Can wc wonder that a society of men hound together by such principles , and owning such obligations , have weathered the storms i'f cight-aiid-tvvcnly centuries , and lives to this day , more vigorous , more numerous than ever ? What wonder that

legislators , nobles , statesmen , princes , and kings crowd into our ranks , and that at this moment the King - of Sweden , thc King ot Denmark , the King of Italy , the President of the United States , the Heir Apparent to the Imperial Throne of the German Empire , and last , not least , the Heir Apparent to thc Throne of England , should form a galaxy of Masouic U-auly and a bond of Masonic

strength unparalleled in the annals of the world . Never since the day that York gave birth-place to the first Christian Emperor , Constantine the Great , or th .: same ancient city was the site of Alfred ' s Masonic throne , has Masonry made such strides in England as at this day , and never has it held a higher character . It is ready to be tried by

its own law , ami I hesitate not to assert that , in proportion as it stands that test , it will " hold its own " against principalities and powers , against malicious sneers and impotent anathemas . The fierce light of public opinion beats upon us , brethren ; kl us come to that light and it will be felt that , not in poetry , bul in fact , " there's naught ' but whal ' s ' gi ' ' tube understood by a Free and an Accepted Mason . " - "