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GLASGOW . —LODGE SCOTIA ( No . 178 ) . —The monthly neeting of this lodge took place on thc 9 th inst ., in the jiasonic Hall , 170 , Buchanan-street . The attendance was remarkably good . The following office-bearers took their respective places , and the lodge was opened : —Bros . Joseph Sing leton , R . W . M . ; Robt . Gardner , S . W . ; Peter Hepburn , l . W . ; Geo . McLaren , D . M . ; Wm . Figgins , Chaplain ;
John Matheson , P . M . ; Wm . King , Frcas . ; S . Scott , Sec . ; * lnd others . The Secretary was called to read the minutes of tlie last meeting ; which being found correct and satisfactory , yjcve confirmed . Au application was presented from Wm . Stewart Gilkinson , praying for initiation into Freemasonry . He vvas proposed by Bro . D . Mel . lrlane , and seconded by pro . J . Singleton , R . W . M . The result of the ballot proved
the brethren to be unanimously in favourof his admittance . || e was prepared , and received thc E . A . Degree , Bro . J . Jlalheson officiating in his usual clear and impressive way , , v _ en the lodge was raised to thc Second Degree , and Bro . John Brown was passctl , the R . W . M . officiating . A sum of money being granted to a brother in distress , brought the working business to a close , when thc lodge was called
to harmony for a time , the R . W . M . presiding . After a little pleasant enjoyment , the lodge was closed in due and ancient form . GLASGOW . —LODOK STAH ( No . 219 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , situated at 12 , Trongate , on the 14 th inst . There was a very large attendance indeed of members and visiting brethren . Bro . John Morgan , R . W . M ., took the chair , supported by his
Wardens , Bros . J . Garth and Jas . Horn , and opened the lodge . Among the brethren present were the following : Bros . J . Martin , D . M . ; Jas . Crawford , jun ., Sec ; and " as . Smart , Treas . ; Bain , P . M . of No . 105 ; Geo . McLeod , P . M . of No . 128 ; D . Butler , R . W . M ., No . ' 27 ; Dr . Mclnnes S . W ., No . 27 ; J . Singleton , R . W . M ., No . 1178 ; & c , & c . The R . W . M ., requested Bro . John Rae to take a seat on thc dais—Bro . Rae , is one of the oldest members of the
lodge , and his presence there always meets a warm reception . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , when the following gentlemen having been found worthy , received the first degree in Masonry , from Bro . Morgan , R . W . M ., in his usual able style , viz ., Archd . Munro , John Lyall , Thos . Higgins , and Andrew White . Bro . Robt . Scott , of Lodge 27 , was passed to the F . C .
Degree on behalf of Bro . D . Butler , R . W . M ., of St . Mungo Lodge , No . 27 , when the lodge was raised to thc M . M . degree , Bros . Morgan , McFarlane , and Paterson , receiving the Sublime Degree from Bro Bain , P . M ., of Lodge Union and Crown , No . 103 , who went minutely into the details of the ceremony with great care and impressiveness . There being no further business , the lodge was duly closed .
GLASGOW . —LODGE ST . GEORGE ( No . 333 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held in thc Masonic Hall , situated at 213 , Buchanan-street , on the gth inst . Thc attendance of members was large , and the meeting was augmented by a number of visiting brethren . Among others we observed the following : —Bros . Alexander Thomson , R . W . M . ; James Forsyth , S . W . ; Robert Anderson ,
J . W . ; James Findlay , S . M . ; John Winton , P . M . ; Robert Adam , P . M . ; Thomas Stewart , P . M . ; J . B . Macnair , R . W . M . Lodge Union ( No . 332 ) , & c , & c . Thc lodge being opened and the minutes of the last regular meeting read and confirmed , the minutes of three special meetings , held since the regular meeting , were read . From these it appeared that there was a good attendance of
members at all , and the object of the meeting was to work up the business standing before the lodge ( which from the minutes appeared to be well done . ) In the summer months the number of regular meetings are very few . Applications for initiation from the following gentlemen were read , viz ., Messrs . Wm . McLeish , proposed and seconded by Bros . Archibald Taylor and Alexander
Thomson ; John Ternan , proposed and seconded by Bros . J Lcitch and J . Findlay ; Robert Mitchell , proposed and seconded by Bros . Alexander Thomson and Robert Fairbairn . The ballot being found clear , showed that the characters of the gentlemen aspiring to the honour were worthy of it . They were then prepared and received the E . A . Degree from Bro * James Findlay , S . M ., in a
manner which satisfied the members of the lodge that their choice of Bro . Findlay as S . M . was a fortunate one . The R . W . M . said he had been requested by Bro . J . B . Macnair , R . W . M . of Lodge Union ( No . 332 ) , to do him the favour of allowing two members of Union Lodge , about to go abroad , to get passed and raised on their behalf . For his own part he was only too glad to do so
with the concurrence of the brethren , which was at once given . Bro Macnair , on behalf of the Union Lodge , returned thanks in most graceful terms , when the two brothers were passed to thc F . C . Degree by Bro . Macnair , and raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., Bro . Findlay giving this beautiful degree in excellent style . This was all the business , and the lodge was closed in ancient form .
GLASGOW . —LODGE GLASGOW ( NO . 441 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in thc hall , 22 , Stru-Ihcrs-street , on the 8 th inst ., R . W . M . Bro . Tulloch in thc chair ; S . W ., Bro . Wood , J . W . ; Bro . Mclnney . Lodge was opened in the E . A . Degree , when the minutes of former meeting were read and approved . The R . W . M . then read a note from Bro . Mason resigning the Secretaryship of the
lod ge . Bro . Ncagle proposed that it lie over until the end < _ the meeting , seconded by Bro . Goldie , supported by oro . Stone , which was carried . The R . W . M . then brought forward the pic-nic , when it was agreed that it should take place in the beginning of September , the same as former
) 'ars . The R . W . M . then thanked the brethren who had turned out to represent the Lodge 441 at the laying of the ¦ ntmorial stone of the new halls . The lodge was then wised to the F . C . Degree , when Bro . Alexr . Vallance , jun ., nad that degree conferred upon him , after which the lod ge was reduced to the E . A . Degree , when Bro . Mason declined taking the Secretaryship . Bro . Goldie was then
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proposed by Bro . Sloan , seconded by livo . Martin , and was unanimously elected . The lodge was then closed in due and ancient form . An emergency meeting of the above lodge was held on the 13 th inst ., at 22 , Struthers-street , Bro . Tulloch , R . W . M ., in the chair ; Bros . Wood , S . W . ; Neagle , acting J . W . The lotlge was opened and raised to the M . M .
Degree , when Bro . Alexr . vallance , jun ., who is about to proceed to Australia , had this degree conferred upon him . The lodge was then closed in due and ancient form . GLASGOW . —LODGE ATHOI . E ( No . 413 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , " on the 8 th inst . Bro . John Wallace , R . W . M ., presided ; Bros . Colin McKcnzie ; S . W . ; D . Leeds ,
J . W . ; . ] . Louttitt , D . M . ; P . Agnew , Treas . ; J . W . Stevenson , Sec ; and other office-bearers . Notwithstanding the season of tlie year being that when most people sojurn to the coast in search of fresh air , this influential lodge maintained its character for the good attendance of its members . The minutes of last meeting being read and confirmed , the R . W . M . said he had an application from Mr . Charles
Purves for admittance into the Order . He was proposed by Bro . Wm . Sibbald , and seconded by Bro . Wm . Gardiner , both of whom had full confidence in his character being worthy of the honour he aspired to . The ballot being found clear , he was carefully prepared and enlightened into Masonry , so far as the First Degree would permit , Bro . Wallace , RJBV . M ., officiating in his visual efficient manner .
A letter was then brought before the meeting from the Secretary of Lodge Partick St . Mary ' s , No . 117 , inviting a deputation of brethren to be present with them at the laying of the foundation stone of their new hall , in Partick , on the 26 th inst . The R . W . M . suggested that the best way to meet the invitation would be for those brethren intending to be present to meet in the Borough Hall , Partick , and
there form the deputation , which was agreed to . There being no further business before the lodge , it was closed in due and ancient form . GLASGOW . —LODGE ST . VINCENT ( NO . 333 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held in Claremont Hall , 162 , Kent-road , on the 10 th inst . The R . W . M ., Bro . R . McDougal , was unavoidably prevented from being
present . The D . M ., Bro . Stark , therefore presided , supported by Bro . Stevens , S . W ., and Bro . Paxton , J . W ., and other office bearers ; there was a good attendance of members and visiting brethren . It was expected that the P . G . L . would have made an official visit ; somehow or other , this did not take place . To account for this , we maj say that thc St . Vincent Lodge , which is a young one , but most
energetic and painstaking in all its transactions , labours under considerable difficulties at present—the hall they meet in being a temporary place of accommodation only , until their own hall is ready , places them in an uncertain position for fixing their nights of meeting . The business of the lodge was the confirming of the Second and Third Degrees on brethren qualified to receive the samc , Bro . Stark
doing this in a way that showed his high qualifications for the work . Bro . Stark then thanked the visiting brethren for their attendance , and closed the lodge in due and ancient form . GLASGOW . —LODGE CLYDESDALE ( No . SS" ) - —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , situated at 106 , Rose-strcct , South Side , on the 7 th inst . The
meeting was well attended by the members , and a goodly number of visiting brethren were present . Bro . Wm . Phillips , R . W . M ., took the chair ; Bros . T . B . McNaught , S . W . ; J . W . McNaught , J . W . ; Dr . Russell , D . M . ; Geo . Muir , P . M . of 103 ; and others . The lodge being formally opened , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Arrangements were then made for the annual
pic-nic , to take place on the 10 th inst ., Dundonald being the spot selected . Applications for admittance into Freemasonry were read from Messrs . A . Anderson , J . Pottle , and J . H . Thomson , and , being approved of , they received the First Degree ; Bro . Dr . Russell , D . M ., officiating . Bro . Dr . Russell proposed that Bros . W . Howie , 275 ; John Stewart , 360 ; and Wm . Manson be made honorary
members of this lodge , which was agreed to , the brethren stepping to thc altar and taking the usual obligation . The lodge was then raised to the Third Degree , when six brethren received the sublime degree of Master Mason , Bro . Phillips , R . W . M ., working with great care , and the brethren paying great attention . This terminated the business before the lodge , which was closed in due and ancient
form . GLASGOW . —LODGE CLYDESDALE ( NO . 55 6 ) . —An exceedingly well-attended meeting of this lotlge took place on the 21 st inst . in their hall , situated at 106 , Rosestreet , S . S . ; Bros . Wm . Phillips , R . W . M . } J . B . McNaught , S . W .- , John Forgie , J . W . ; John M . McNaught , S . M . ; Thos . Russell , D . M . ; Geo . B . Yuill , Secretary ; Thos .
Phillips , B . B . and C , took their respective places , and the lodge was opened in due form . The Secretary read the minutes of thc previous meeting , they being correct and satisfactory , were confirmed . The R . W . M . then made a few remarks upon thc annual " pic-nic " which took place on the 10 th , in the course of which he said , a more complete success he never had the fortune to meet with . The
day was one of the finest and most congenial we have had this season , and the pic-nic party was "ditto , " it was a day of thorough enjoyment , and terminated without a single " hitch , " even the Committee , after amply providing for the party , found themselves left with a balance in their favour . Many have expressed their sad disappointment at not being able to be present , in consequence
of which another has been arranged to take place on the 4 th of August next to the samt place , viz ., Dundonald . May the same results be in store for them . The R . W . M . then said , he had an invitation from the Lodge St . Andrew ( No . 4 65 ) to join them with a deputation from this lodge on the 24 th June , in celebrating thc festival of St . John . This invitation was accepted . Another letter was read from thc Lodge of St . John ' s , Alloa ( No . Ct )) , inviting a
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deputation to be present at the consecration of their new Masonic hall , which takes place on Friday , the 23 th inst . at twelve o ' clock noon , under the auspicesof the Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire , after which a grand demonstration will take place in the afternoon , in honour of Bro , the Earl of Mar and Kellie , to celebrate his lordshi p's accession to the Earldom of Mar , so long held by his
illustrious ancestors , the Erskins . His lordship , it may be mentioned , at present holds the hi gh office ef Dep . Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland . The procession will consist of members of St . John ' s , Alloa Lotlge , ant ! sister lodges , and the various trade societies in Alloa and district , starting about three o ' clock ; after wliich the brethren will dine together at the new Masonic hall at five
o'clock . It was agreed to sent ! a deputation from ( 336 ) Clydesdale Lodge . , It was at this stage intimated that an American brother was down stairs in great poverty and distress . After the R . W . M . hat ! an interview with him , a sufficient sum was given him for his immediate relief , until arrangements are made to take up his case . Mr . Wm . Smith , who could not attend the last meeting to receive
the first degree of Freemasonry , was then initiated , Brother J . B . M'Naught officiating in an able way . Mr . Smith was proposed by Brother James Weir , and seconded by Brother John Brown , both members of Lodge Clydesdale . There being no further business in this degree , the lodge was passed to the F . C , when 6 E . A . received this degree , Brother Phillips , R . W . M ., officiating with great fulness
and force . This finished the business of the meeting , and the lodge was closed in due and ancient form . The annual picnic of this lodge came off on Thursday , 10 th inst ., the locale chosen this year being Dundonald . At 9 . 10 A . M ., the members , with their wives , sweethearts , and one or two friends from sister lodges , to thc number of 40 in all , started from Dunlop-street Station , arriving
in Kilmarnock just one hour thereafter . There were in readiness there two " brakes , " as they are locall y called , a vehicle which may be described as an elongated waggonette , and in these , together with a spring van , the company , which had been increased by three picked up in Kilmarnock , and the necessary provisions , were conveyed tothe picturesque little village of Dundonald , a distance
of some five or six miles . Here the first portion of the proceedings was a visit to the old castle , on the lawn at the back of which luncheon was spread and partaken of , the younger portion ofthe excursionists engaging also in some suitable sports , as races , leaping , & c . Thereafter , the party proceeded in a body to the Roman Camp , about two miles off , from which , as is well known , a varied and
extensive view is commanded of the Ayrshire coast , with the Frith of Clyde , Arran , & c ., beyond . Hence , after some more sports , the company returned to Dundonald , where , in Airs . Allison's inn there , a substantial dinner was in readiness for them . At this the chair was occupied by the R . W . M ., Bro . Wm . Phillips , supported by Bros . Dr . Russell , D . M ., and J . M'Naught , S . M . ; the duties of
Croupier being dicharged by Bro . J . B . M'Naught , supported by Bros . John Howie , J . W ., and John Wilson , of the Portland Lodge , Kilmarnock , and a respected and useful member of Lodge 35 6 . Nearly all the officebearers of the lodge were present , while among visiting brethren were Bros ., James Love , S . M ., No . 87 ( Thistle ); and A . Higgins , S . S . ; T . Coulter ,
J . S . ; and John Weir , of No . 273 ( Shamrock and Thistle ) . After the substantials had been disposed of , a short programme of toast , song , & c , followed—the chairman , inter alia , drawing upon his local knowledge to acquaint those not so well informed with regard to some points of the history and antiquities of the beautiful district in which they had been spending the day . By way of variety , the route back to Kilmarnock was taken by way of
Symington ; and when " auld Killie" had been once more reached , a halt was called at Bro . Richard ' s , Portland Arms , Cross , where some of the ladies partci k of a welcome cup of tea . The return train left Kilmarnock at 9 . 49 , and at 11 p . m . landed the excursionists , all safe and well , again at Dunlop-street . Barring one shower ( short , but a pelter ) , while at the Roman camp , the weather throughout thc day was entirely propitious , and the pic-nic of 1875 was , by common consent , voted to have been a complete success .
AN INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING EXHIBITION is to be held next year at Brussels . It will include all matters relating to the saving of life and thc lessening of suffering either from war , fire , or shipwreck , accidents by machinery , railways , & c , while one branch will be devoted to the preservation of health , such as the construction of dwellings , factories , & c . There will be a congress in connection with
the exhibition for representatives of different nations to discuss the subjects of the programme . This congress has been permanently organised , and is to hold triennial meetings in the various European capitals . A meeting for the organisation of a London committee is shortly to be held at the Mansion House , under the presidency of the Lord Mayor . Intending exhibitors should communicate with the Hon . Sec , Major Burgess , at the Mansion House .
For thc Hospital Saturday collections , which are to be made on the 31 st of July , 2 , 400 boxes have already been placed in taverns , coffee-houses , & c , and fully 5 , 000 street cards and books have been issued .
HOLLOWAY a PILLS AKD OINTMENT . —When the weather is hot , it will be found that persons who suffer from swelled feet and ankles , varicose veins , ulcen and sores of all kind-, and in fact from any skin disease , feet these complaints more troublesome anil aggravating than at any other time of the year . They will soon find relief in thc use of tlicse remedies , for if the wounds or ulcers are dressed with this Ointment it at once soothes the irritability of the skin , causes the discharges to lose their acrimonious character , and lessens any inflammation that may be present , It cannot be too widely known that these twin remedies are thc most powerful of anti febrile and anti inflammatory agents we possess , ADVT .
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GLASGOW . —LODGE SCOTIA ( No . 178 ) . —The monthly neeting of this lodge took place on thc 9 th inst ., in the jiasonic Hall , 170 , Buchanan-street . The attendance was remarkably good . The following office-bearers took their respective places , and the lodge was opened : —Bros . Joseph Sing leton , R . W . M . ; Robt . Gardner , S . W . ; Peter Hepburn , l . W . ; Geo . McLaren , D . M . ; Wm . Figgins , Chaplain ;
John Matheson , P . M . ; Wm . King , Frcas . ; S . Scott , Sec . ; * lnd others . The Secretary was called to read the minutes of tlie last meeting ; which being found correct and satisfactory , yjcve confirmed . Au application was presented from Wm . Stewart Gilkinson , praying for initiation into Freemasonry . He vvas proposed by Bro . D . Mel . lrlane , and seconded by pro . J . Singleton , R . W . M . The result of the ballot proved
the brethren to be unanimously in favourof his admittance . || e was prepared , and received thc E . A . Degree , Bro . J . Jlalheson officiating in his usual clear and impressive way , , v _ en the lodge was raised to thc Second Degree , and Bro . John Brown was passctl , the R . W . M . officiating . A sum of money being granted to a brother in distress , brought the working business to a close , when thc lodge was called
to harmony for a time , the R . W . M . presiding . After a little pleasant enjoyment , the lodge was closed in due and ancient form . GLASGOW . —LODOK STAH ( No . 219 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , situated at 12 , Trongate , on the 14 th inst . There was a very large attendance indeed of members and visiting brethren . Bro . John Morgan , R . W . M ., took the chair , supported by his
Wardens , Bros . J . Garth and Jas . Horn , and opened the lodge . Among the brethren present were the following : Bros . J . Martin , D . M . ; Jas . Crawford , jun ., Sec ; and " as . Smart , Treas . ; Bain , P . M . of No . 105 ; Geo . McLeod , P . M . of No . 128 ; D . Butler , R . W . M ., No . ' 27 ; Dr . Mclnnes S . W ., No . 27 ; J . Singleton , R . W . M ., No . 1178 ; & c , & c . The R . W . M ., requested Bro . John Rae to take a seat on thc dais—Bro . Rae , is one of the oldest members of the
lodge , and his presence there always meets a warm reception . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , when the following gentlemen having been found worthy , received the first degree in Masonry , from Bro . Morgan , R . W . M ., in his usual able style , viz ., Archd . Munro , John Lyall , Thos . Higgins , and Andrew White . Bro . Robt . Scott , of Lodge 27 , was passed to the F . C .
Degree on behalf of Bro . D . Butler , R . W . M ., of St . Mungo Lodge , No . 27 , when the lodge was raised to thc M . M . degree , Bros . Morgan , McFarlane , and Paterson , receiving the Sublime Degree from Bro Bain , P . M ., of Lodge Union and Crown , No . 103 , who went minutely into the details of the ceremony with great care and impressiveness . There being no further business , the lodge was duly closed .
GLASGOW . —LODGE ST . GEORGE ( No . 333 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held in thc Masonic Hall , situated at 213 , Buchanan-street , on the gth inst . Thc attendance of members was large , and the meeting was augmented by a number of visiting brethren . Among others we observed the following : —Bros . Alexander Thomson , R . W . M . ; James Forsyth , S . W . ; Robert Anderson ,
J . W . ; James Findlay , S . M . ; John Winton , P . M . ; Robert Adam , P . M . ; Thomas Stewart , P . M . ; J . B . Macnair , R . W . M . Lodge Union ( No . 332 ) , & c , & c . Thc lodge being opened and the minutes of the last regular meeting read and confirmed , the minutes of three special meetings , held since the regular meeting , were read . From these it appeared that there was a good attendance of
members at all , and the object of the meeting was to work up the business standing before the lodge ( which from the minutes appeared to be well done . ) In the summer months the number of regular meetings are very few . Applications for initiation from the following gentlemen were read , viz ., Messrs . Wm . McLeish , proposed and seconded by Bros . Archibald Taylor and Alexander
Thomson ; John Ternan , proposed and seconded by Bros . J Lcitch and J . Findlay ; Robert Mitchell , proposed and seconded by Bros . Alexander Thomson and Robert Fairbairn . The ballot being found clear , showed that the characters of the gentlemen aspiring to the honour were worthy of it . They were then prepared and received the E . A . Degree from Bro * James Findlay , S . M ., in a
manner which satisfied the members of the lodge that their choice of Bro . Findlay as S . M . was a fortunate one . The R . W . M . said he had been requested by Bro . J . B . Macnair , R . W . M . of Lodge Union ( No . 332 ) , to do him the favour of allowing two members of Union Lodge , about to go abroad , to get passed and raised on their behalf . For his own part he was only too glad to do so
with the concurrence of the brethren , which was at once given . Bro Macnair , on behalf of the Union Lodge , returned thanks in most graceful terms , when the two brothers were passed to thc F . C . Degree by Bro . Macnair , and raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., Bro . Findlay giving this beautiful degree in excellent style . This was all the business , and the lodge was closed in ancient form .
GLASGOW . —LODGE GLASGOW ( NO . 441 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in thc hall , 22 , Stru-Ihcrs-street , on the 8 th inst ., R . W . M . Bro . Tulloch in thc chair ; S . W ., Bro . Wood , J . W . ; Bro . Mclnney . Lodge was opened in the E . A . Degree , when the minutes of former meeting were read and approved . The R . W . M . then read a note from Bro . Mason resigning the Secretaryship of the
lod ge . Bro . Ncagle proposed that it lie over until the end < _ the meeting , seconded by Bro . Goldie , supported by oro . Stone , which was carried . The R . W . M . then brought forward the pic-nic , when it was agreed that it should take place in the beginning of September , the same as former
) 'ars . The R . W . M . then thanked the brethren who had turned out to represent the Lodge 441 at the laying of the ¦ ntmorial stone of the new halls . The lodge was then wised to the F . C . Degree , when Bro . Alexr . Vallance , jun ., nad that degree conferred upon him , after which the lod ge was reduced to the E . A . Degree , when Bro . Mason declined taking the Secretaryship . Bro . Goldie was then
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proposed by Bro . Sloan , seconded by livo . Martin , and was unanimously elected . The lodge was then closed in due and ancient form . An emergency meeting of the above lodge was held on the 13 th inst ., at 22 , Struthers-street , Bro . Tulloch , R . W . M ., in the chair ; Bros . Wood , S . W . ; Neagle , acting J . W . The lotlge was opened and raised to the M . M .
Degree , when Bro . Alexr . vallance , jun ., who is about to proceed to Australia , had this degree conferred upon him . The lodge was then closed in due and ancient form . GLASGOW . —LODGE ATHOI . E ( No . 413 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , " on the 8 th inst . Bro . John Wallace , R . W . M ., presided ; Bros . Colin McKcnzie ; S . W . ; D . Leeds ,
J . W . ; . ] . Louttitt , D . M . ; P . Agnew , Treas . ; J . W . Stevenson , Sec ; and other office-bearers . Notwithstanding the season of tlie year being that when most people sojurn to the coast in search of fresh air , this influential lodge maintained its character for the good attendance of its members . The minutes of last meeting being read and confirmed , the R . W . M . said he had an application from Mr . Charles
Purves for admittance into the Order . He was proposed by Bro . Wm . Sibbald , and seconded by Bro . Wm . Gardiner , both of whom had full confidence in his character being worthy of the honour he aspired to . The ballot being found clear , he was carefully prepared and enlightened into Masonry , so far as the First Degree would permit , Bro . Wallace , RJBV . M ., officiating in his visual efficient manner .
A letter was then brought before the meeting from the Secretary of Lodge Partick St . Mary ' s , No . 117 , inviting a deputation of brethren to be present with them at the laying of the foundation stone of their new hall , in Partick , on the 26 th inst . The R . W . M . suggested that the best way to meet the invitation would be for those brethren intending to be present to meet in the Borough Hall , Partick , and
there form the deputation , which was agreed to . There being no further business before the lodge , it was closed in due and ancient form . GLASGOW . —LODGE ST . VINCENT ( NO . 333 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held in Claremont Hall , 162 , Kent-road , on the 10 th inst . The R . W . M ., Bro . R . McDougal , was unavoidably prevented from being
present . The D . M ., Bro . Stark , therefore presided , supported by Bro . Stevens , S . W ., and Bro . Paxton , J . W ., and other office bearers ; there was a good attendance of members and visiting brethren . It was expected that the P . G . L . would have made an official visit ; somehow or other , this did not take place . To account for this , we maj say that thc St . Vincent Lodge , which is a young one , but most
energetic and painstaking in all its transactions , labours under considerable difficulties at present—the hall they meet in being a temporary place of accommodation only , until their own hall is ready , places them in an uncertain position for fixing their nights of meeting . The business of the lodge was the confirming of the Second and Third Degrees on brethren qualified to receive the samc , Bro . Stark
doing this in a way that showed his high qualifications for the work . Bro . Stark then thanked the visiting brethren for their attendance , and closed the lodge in due and ancient form . GLASGOW . —LODGE CLYDESDALE ( No . SS" ) - —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , situated at 106 , Rose-strcct , South Side , on the 7 th inst . The
meeting was well attended by the members , and a goodly number of visiting brethren were present . Bro . Wm . Phillips , R . W . M ., took the chair ; Bros . T . B . McNaught , S . W . ; J . W . McNaught , J . W . ; Dr . Russell , D . M . ; Geo . Muir , P . M . of 103 ; and others . The lodge being formally opened , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Arrangements were then made for the annual
pic-nic , to take place on the 10 th inst ., Dundonald being the spot selected . Applications for admittance into Freemasonry were read from Messrs . A . Anderson , J . Pottle , and J . H . Thomson , and , being approved of , they received the First Degree ; Bro . Dr . Russell , D . M ., officiating . Bro . Dr . Russell proposed that Bros . W . Howie , 275 ; John Stewart , 360 ; and Wm . Manson be made honorary
members of this lodge , which was agreed to , the brethren stepping to thc altar and taking the usual obligation . The lodge was then raised to the Third Degree , when six brethren received the sublime degree of Master Mason , Bro . Phillips , R . W . M ., working with great care , and the brethren paying great attention . This terminated the business before the lodge , which was closed in due and ancient
form . GLASGOW . —LODGE CLYDESDALE ( NO . 55 6 ) . —An exceedingly well-attended meeting of this lotlge took place on the 21 st inst . in their hall , situated at 106 , Rosestreet , S . S . ; Bros . Wm . Phillips , R . W . M . } J . B . McNaught , S . W .- , John Forgie , J . W . ; John M . McNaught , S . M . ; Thos . Russell , D . M . ; Geo . B . Yuill , Secretary ; Thos .
Phillips , B . B . and C , took their respective places , and the lodge was opened in due form . The Secretary read the minutes of thc previous meeting , they being correct and satisfactory , were confirmed . The R . W . M . then made a few remarks upon thc annual " pic-nic " which took place on the 10 th , in the course of which he said , a more complete success he never had the fortune to meet with . The
day was one of the finest and most congenial we have had this season , and the pic-nic party was "ditto , " it was a day of thorough enjoyment , and terminated without a single " hitch , " even the Committee , after amply providing for the party , found themselves left with a balance in their favour . Many have expressed their sad disappointment at not being able to be present , in consequence
of which another has been arranged to take place on the 4 th of August next to the samt place , viz ., Dundonald . May the same results be in store for them . The R . W . M . then said , he had an invitation from the Lodge St . Andrew ( No . 4 65 ) to join them with a deputation from this lodge on the 24 th June , in celebrating thc festival of St . John . This invitation was accepted . Another letter was read from thc Lodge of St . John ' s , Alloa ( No . Ct )) , inviting a
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deputation to be present at the consecration of their new Masonic hall , which takes place on Friday , the 23 th inst . at twelve o ' clock noon , under the auspicesof the Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire , after which a grand demonstration will take place in the afternoon , in honour of Bro , the Earl of Mar and Kellie , to celebrate his lordshi p's accession to the Earldom of Mar , so long held by his
illustrious ancestors , the Erskins . His lordship , it may be mentioned , at present holds the hi gh office ef Dep . Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland . The procession will consist of members of St . John ' s , Alloa Lotlge , ant ! sister lodges , and the various trade societies in Alloa and district , starting about three o ' clock ; after wliich the brethren will dine together at the new Masonic hall at five
o'clock . It was agreed to sent ! a deputation from ( 336 ) Clydesdale Lodge . , It was at this stage intimated that an American brother was down stairs in great poverty and distress . After the R . W . M . hat ! an interview with him , a sufficient sum was given him for his immediate relief , until arrangements are made to take up his case . Mr . Wm . Smith , who could not attend the last meeting to receive
the first degree of Freemasonry , was then initiated , Brother J . B . M'Naught officiating in an able way . Mr . Smith was proposed by Brother James Weir , and seconded by Brother John Brown , both members of Lodge Clydesdale . There being no further business in this degree , the lodge was passed to the F . C , when 6 E . A . received this degree , Brother Phillips , R . W . M ., officiating with great fulness
and force . This finished the business of the meeting , and the lodge was closed in due and ancient form . The annual picnic of this lodge came off on Thursday , 10 th inst ., the locale chosen this year being Dundonald . At 9 . 10 A . M ., the members , with their wives , sweethearts , and one or two friends from sister lodges , to thc number of 40 in all , started from Dunlop-street Station , arriving
in Kilmarnock just one hour thereafter . There were in readiness there two " brakes , " as they are locall y called , a vehicle which may be described as an elongated waggonette , and in these , together with a spring van , the company , which had been increased by three picked up in Kilmarnock , and the necessary provisions , were conveyed tothe picturesque little village of Dundonald , a distance
of some five or six miles . Here the first portion of the proceedings was a visit to the old castle , on the lawn at the back of which luncheon was spread and partaken of , the younger portion ofthe excursionists engaging also in some suitable sports , as races , leaping , & c . Thereafter , the party proceeded in a body to the Roman Camp , about two miles off , from which , as is well known , a varied and
extensive view is commanded of the Ayrshire coast , with the Frith of Clyde , Arran , & c ., beyond . Hence , after some more sports , the company returned to Dundonald , where , in Airs . Allison's inn there , a substantial dinner was in readiness for them . At this the chair was occupied by the R . W . M ., Bro . Wm . Phillips , supported by Bros . Dr . Russell , D . M ., and J . M'Naught , S . M . ; the duties of
Croupier being dicharged by Bro . J . B . M'Naught , supported by Bros . John Howie , J . W ., and John Wilson , of the Portland Lodge , Kilmarnock , and a respected and useful member of Lodge 35 6 . Nearly all the officebearers of the lodge were present , while among visiting brethren were Bros ., James Love , S . M ., No . 87 ( Thistle ); and A . Higgins , S . S . ; T . Coulter ,
J . S . ; and John Weir , of No . 273 ( Shamrock and Thistle ) . After the substantials had been disposed of , a short programme of toast , song , & c , followed—the chairman , inter alia , drawing upon his local knowledge to acquaint those not so well informed with regard to some points of the history and antiquities of the beautiful district in which they had been spending the day . By way of variety , the route back to Kilmarnock was taken by way of
Symington ; and when " auld Killie" had been once more reached , a halt was called at Bro . Richard ' s , Portland Arms , Cross , where some of the ladies partci k of a welcome cup of tea . The return train left Kilmarnock at 9 . 49 , and at 11 p . m . landed the excursionists , all safe and well , again at Dunlop-street . Barring one shower ( short , but a pelter ) , while at the Roman camp , the weather throughout thc day was entirely propitious , and the pic-nic of 1875 was , by common consent , voted to have been a complete success .
AN INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING EXHIBITION is to be held next year at Brussels . It will include all matters relating to the saving of life and thc lessening of suffering either from war , fire , or shipwreck , accidents by machinery , railways , & c , while one branch will be devoted to the preservation of health , such as the construction of dwellings , factories , & c . There will be a congress in connection with
the exhibition for representatives of different nations to discuss the subjects of the programme . This congress has been permanently organised , and is to hold triennial meetings in the various European capitals . A meeting for the organisation of a London committee is shortly to be held at the Mansion House , under the presidency of the Lord Mayor . Intending exhibitors should communicate with the Hon . Sec , Major Burgess , at the Mansion House .
For thc Hospital Saturday collections , which are to be made on the 31 st of July , 2 , 400 boxes have already been placed in taverns , coffee-houses , & c , and fully 5 , 000 street cards and books have been issued .
HOLLOWAY a PILLS AKD OINTMENT . —When the weather is hot , it will be found that persons who suffer from swelled feet and ankles , varicose veins , ulcen and sores of all kind-, and in fact from any skin disease , feet these complaints more troublesome anil aggravating than at any other time of the year . They will soon find relief in thc use of tlicse remedies , for if the wounds or ulcers are dressed with this Ointment it at once soothes the irritability of the skin , causes the discharges to lose their acrimonious character , and lessens any inflammation that may be present , It cannot be too widely known that these twin remedies are thc most powerful of anti febrile and anti inflammatory agents we possess , ADVT .