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raisings , all of which were performed by Bro . Gilles in his usual effective style . GLASGOW . —Thistle and Rose Lodge ( No . 73 ) . —On Tuesday , January 20 th , there was a very large attendance both of members and visitors .

Bro . G . Weston , R . W . M . presided ; assisted by G . M . Donald , I . P . M . ; Jas . Balfour , P . M . 332 , acting S . W . ; and McGregor , J . W . ; W . Walton T . ; and R . Richards , Secretary . On the dais were also Bros . A . Wright , R . W . M .

193 ; W . Philips , P . M . 275 , P . G . I . G . ; G . Thallon , P . M . 362 , P . G . J . D . ; j . Block , R . W . M . 262 ; and D . Reid , R . W . M . 4 65 . The work consisted of passing and raising . At the request of the R . W . M ., Bro . W . Wright , R . W . M . of

103 , passed Bro . R . Pearson to the degree of Fellow Craft , aftet which Bro . Black , of the Saint Clair Lodge , asked to have a gentleman , a native of Sweden , raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Bro . John Hallgren was then

introduced , and Bro . G . Thallon , I . P . M . of the St . Clair , performed the ceremonies . Arrangements were made for the forthcoming festival of the lodge , and Bro . Black thanked them for their kindness in raising this candidate for his lodge .

GLASGOW . —Commercial Lodge ( No . 360 ) met in their own Hall , 19 , Croy-place , Glasgow , on Fridayjthe 16 th of January , Dr . Martin , R . W . M ., in the chair . There was considerable lodge business to transact , at the conclusion of which

Bro . Munro said he had now to ask them to g ive two special votes of thanks to Bro . Adams , their late Treasurer , and to their Worshipful Master . For some time the lodge had been in want of a set of working tools . Bro . Adams

knowing this had got a very nice set made for them , and the R . W . M ., Dr . Martin , had also purchased a very handsome set in a mahogany case , from Bro . George Kenning ' s Glasgow House , so they were doubly blest , and he asked

them to give a hearty vote of thanks to each of these brethren , who unknown to the lodge , as well as to each other , had thus kindly supplied their wants . The tools were then handed round for inspection , and elicited the commendation of

all present . The R . W . M . then requested Bro . J . Munroe , his Depute Master , to work the 3 rd degree for him , and use the new working tools he had presented . Bro . Thellar was

accordingly introduced and raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , in a very impressive style , by Bro . J . Munro . Altogether Lodge Commercial may well feel proud of its present position , and of its prospects for 1874 .

GLASGOW . —Lodge Union ( No . 832 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge was held in the Assembly Rooms , Bath-st „ on Friday , the i 6 * th inst . Both the hall and galleries were completely filled by the Masons with their wives and friends .

Representatives were present from nearly every lodge in the province , Lodge 408 being very conspicuous for their numbers . The chair was ably filled by the R . W . M ., Bro . J . McNair , who , in a neat speech , set forth the beauties of Masonry and also explained the present position

of the lodge , which is evidently prospering under his sway . The Rev . Fergus Ferguson gave one of his characteristic speeches , in the course of which he related several instances that had come within his own knowledge of the good of masonry , in a worldy or pecuniary point of view , while the moral duties it inculcated were

calculated to lead them into the paths of virtue and true religion . Bro . Mitchell , P . M ., also gave an able address on the important duties taught in the lodge . The concert was well sustained b y the talented artists emjjloyed , and an assembly followed , at which dancing was kept up till nearl y four in the morning .

GLASGOW . —St . Andrew ' s Chapter ( No . 6 9 ) met on Tuesday , the 13 th inst . In the unavoidable absence of the First Principal , Comp . T . D . Humphries , Comp . Halket , Z . 113 , presided . A lodge of Mark Masters was then opened , when Comp . John H . Fish , master

manner , W . H . Ellis , master mariner , and James Gibson , were advanced to that degree , Comp . J . Dobbic , P . Z ., performing the ceremony , J . Balfour acting as S . W ; D . Campbell , J . -W . ; G . W . Wheeler , S . D . As those gentlemen were about to proceed to sea , a lodge of Excellent Masters was opened , and thenafter a

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Holy Royal Arch Chapter , J . Halket as Z . ; J . Dobbie , H , ; D . Campbell , J . ; G . W . Wheeler , H . S . ; J . Balfour , 2 nd . S . ; D . Fleming , 3 rd S . ; W . T . Oliver , S . E . At the conclusion of the ceremonies , Comp . Campbell , as the Senior

Officer of the Chapter , proposed Comp . G . W . Wheeler as an honorary member . For the last two years they had been so much indebted to to him for his constant attendance and services

that he really thought he was one of their own members . He thought it high time he was made one . The Scribe E having seconded the motion , Comp . Wheeler was affiliated by Comp . Halket , and the chapter was closed in due form .

GLASGOW . —St . Mungo Encampment met on Monday , the 19 th inst ., when business of importance to the future welfare of the encampment was discussed , and a large attendance of the members was requested at the next meeting , when there are six candidates desirious of taking this exalted and chivalrous degree .

INVERNESS . —St . John s Lodge ( No . 6 ) . —The annual meeting and dinner in connection with the St . John ' s Lodge of Freemasons , Inverness , was held within the Lodge Rooms , Caledonian Hotel , on Saturday last . The Right Worshipful

Master , Bro . A . Ross , architect , occupied the chair . The following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing year : —Right Worshipful Master , Bro . A . Ross , Architect , Past Master ; Bro . Charles Innes , Deputy Master ; Bro . Wm . Reid , Architect ; Bro . Macewan , Senior Warden ;

Bro . Walter Carruthers , Junior Warden ; Bro . Hugh Rose , Treasurer ; Bro . D . Reid , Secretary ; Rev . Dr . Afacdonakl , Chaplain ; Bro . Robert Carruthers , jun ., Senior Deacon j Bro . George Grant Allan , Junior Deacon ; Bro . Wm . Macdonald , Inner Guard , Bros . Charles Spinks and J . Menzies , Stewards .

At several of the lodge meetings in Glasgow , this week , reference was made to the immortal memory of our departed brother , Robert Burns , the anniversary of whose birth occurs this week . We hope to insert some of the reports in our next issue .

Grand Masonic Ball In Liverpool.

GRAND MASONIC BALL IN LIVERPOOL .

The 25 th annual Grand Masonic Ball in Liverpool took place at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening , the 13 th inst ., and proved the most successful in every respect which has been held for several years . As on former occasions , the proceeds will be given in aid of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , and as

the attendance was exceedingly large there seems every likelihood that the charity will benefit to the extent of ^ 200 . The institution , since its foundation , has done a truly noblo work , has long been recognised and patronised as one of the best Masonic charities in the provinces , and the success which has crowned the efforts of

those who have devoted valuable tune and careful attention to its interests shows how genuine and deep seated is the true Masonic spirit of charity and compassion which prevails amongst

the brethren in the province of West Lancashire . Referring to the report for the year 187 1 , we find that forty-two children were receiving the benefits of the institution during that year , for whose education and advancement in life the

sum of £ 274 3 s . 8 d . was paid . The number of children on the foundation during 1872 was forty-five , and the amount paid for their education , & c , was , £ 341 is . 3 d ., which shows how greatly the demands upon the funds of the Institution are increasing year by year . The

total funds of the charity at the close of 187 1 amounted to £ 9 , 220 6 s . 3 d ., whilst the present statement shows a total of £ 9 , 779 4 s . ^ d ., a result which cannot but afford the highest satisfaction to every supporter of the charity . The Masonic ball of ' 74 fully maintained its

reputation as the " crack" assembly ofthe season , and the popularity of the mystic Order could not have been better shown than by the exceedingly large and most fashionable attendance , The gathering was in many respects superior to those of former years , and the arrangements , in connec-

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tion with it were ofthe most satisfactory character . The splendid suite of rooms at the Town Hall need no adornment , and therefore , as of old , they were left without being decorated in the smallest degree . But the si ght presented about midnight was one of the most dazzling character ,

and could not well have been exceeded iu the brilliancy of its effects . The company began to arrive shortly before nine o ' clock , and before tlie clock had chimed the " witching hour , " there could have been no fewer than 800 persons present . The Freemasons appeared in thc clothing ,

jewels , and insignia of their rank and office , and amongst the other orders more or less represented were the Kni ghts of Rome , and of the Red Cross of Constantine , the Knights Templar , the Royal Arch , the Knights of Malta , the Rose

Croix , the Mark Degree , etc . All this show of Masonic trappings contrasted strikingly with tho invariably elegant dresses of the ladies , and the combination as a whole was ofthe most brilliant and effective character .

Ihe general arrangements were of the most complete and satisfactory kind , and reflect the highest credit upon the committee , who spared neither time nor trouble in preparing properly for the annual merry meeting . Bro . the 1 \ i g hi * Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , R . W . P . G . M ., was

the President , and Bro . Hon . F . A . Stanley , M . P ., W . D . P . G . M ., the Vice-President , Dr . J . K . Smith , P . M . 249 and 1094 , who was Chairman of the committee , was most indefatigable in his efforts to make the ball a complete success , and he was well rewarded by the satisfactory and brilliant results . Bro . D . W .

Winstanley , P . M . 1 094 , the Hon . Sec , also worked with a will and wisely arranged matters . Bro . R . Brown , S . W . 1380 , who fulfilled the duties of Hon . Treasurer , merits more than a passing note . Not onl y did he personally labour hard to make the gathering a complete success , but

he most generously gave up for some time previously all the spaces engaged by his firm ( Messrs . Van D yke and Brown ) in the advertising columns of the theatrical journals for the purpose of giving a place to the advertisement with regard to the ball . This was a trul y

brotherly sacrifice , and worthy of imitation in spirit . A pleasant feature of the ball were the very handsome badges supplied bv Bro . George Kenning , of London , Liverpool , Glasgow , & c , which were the theme of general admiration . The following were the Stewards : —

Bros . Laidlaw , Armstrong , Bucknall , T . C . Jones , W . Hughes , Baxendale , Ashmore , Alpass , A . Ballard , Rose , Chudley , Pierpoint , Nelson , Goepel , G . R . Smith , Nicholas , McKune , Callow , Martin , Beasley , Pemberton , Broadbridge , Kenyon , Clegg , G . Turner , R . Wilson , G . Hutchins ,

R . Pearson , J . Wood , Strother , J . Lloyd , Cron , G . H . Turner , Doyle and Sheen . This important bod y faithfully and efficiently performed their duties , headed and directed by Bro . Mott , as captain . The duties of Master of Ceremonies were again performed with the courtesy and tact

for which Bro . H . M . Molyneux has so long deservedly enjoyed a well-known reputation . During the arrival of the guests , the excellent band of the ist L . R . V . ( by the kind permission of Lieut .-Col . Steble ) played a choice selection in the vestibule . The dance music was furnished

by the quadrille band of Bro . G . A . W . Phillipps . Bro . W , S . Vines , P . M . 220 and 1299 , again supplied the refreshments , which were very choice and plentiful ; and the Stewards' supper table—which was admirably laid out—was greatly enhanced by a number of bunches of splendid grapes , sent for the occasion b y Bro . J . Meredith , of the Vineyard , Garston .

HOLI . OWAY ' OINTMENT ANI > PILLS . —THE BEST FRIENDS . —In cases of crysepilas , inflammation , ulceration , and all the varieties of skin diseases , HoIIoway ' s ointment never fails to give relief . Its very first application lessens the inflammation , and diminishes both heat and pain . This soothi . tg ointment , by depiiiatin . tr the blood on it- * route to or return from the affected part , promote .- ; healthy *

action . Even old indolent ulcers , which have resitted every other treatment , speedily assume an improved appearance , healthy granualations spring * up , thc sore contracts , and soon closes by the judicious use of I follow .- ** . }' s noted remedies . In severe and chronic cases the pills should always be taken , as their purifying , alterative , aperient , and restorative qualities , place the whole mass of solids and fluids in a wholesome conditio ^ . — AUVT .