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second and third degrees , when Bro . H . 0 . Vaughan was raised to the sublime degree of M , M . The lodge was then closed in tbe third and second degrees . Richly illuminated testimonials , beautifully executed on vellum by Bros . M . C . Peck and Son , of this town , and considered highly creditable works of art , were presented to Bro . John AVilson , P . AL , and Bro . John Chapmanto the former for the many services rendered the lodge , and for tbe gift of a splendid massive gilt frameand to the latter for

, the gift of a full-length portrait of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria , painted hy himself , and copied from one by Lant , now in the Trinity House . The portrait and frame now hang in the entrance hall of the lodge . The W . AL , in making the presentation , said that be bad much pleasure in presenting to Bro . Wilson on behalf of the members of the lodge , this further memento of their esteem and regard , a memento entirely

deserved at their bands , for the attention he had given ; and the ability he had displayed in guiding tbe affairs of the lodge during the past year , he was sure had been exceeded by none of bis predecessors in the chair . On the 18 th January last , the D . Prov . G . AI . of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire ( Bro . P . Bell ) , presented , on behalf of the lodge , to Bro . AVilson , a very handsome and valuable testimonial , consisting of a Senior Prov . G . Deacon's jewel , with suitable inscription , and a full snit of Provincial clothing , and now be ( the W . AI . ) only two months later bad to perform the pleasing duty of making the

second presentation . He hoped Bro . AVilson would long be spared to look upon and value the testimonials . Bro . AVilson , P . M ., thanked the brethren for their valued gift . His year of office had been a happy one , it did not require a testimonial to remind him of that . He should always be ready to do his utmost for the benefit of the lodge . He promised , when elected , to do so , and now felt sure that he had redeemed his promise . Bro . WalkerP . M . then presented the other testimonial to Bro .

, , Chapman , remarking that though Bro . Chapman was but a young Mason , he had already given proof that he had Masonry at heart , and loved and delighted in its time-honoured institutions . Bro . Chapman had also given proof of his talent as an artist , some affirming that the copy was a work of far greater merit than the original picture . He hoped they would longhave the pleasure of seeing Bro . Chapman amongst them . Bro .

Chapman said ho thanked them for their kindness to him ; and as his gift bad given them so much pleasure , and called so cordial and hearty a vote of thanks , it would stimulate him to still further efforts for the benefit of tho lodge . Bro . Tesseyman , the Secretsry of the Ball Committee , reported that from the proceeds of tho late Ball , £ 5 5 s . had been sent to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , in the name of the AV . AL ; and £ 22 s . as a donation ; £ 5 5 s . in the name of the S . AV . ; £ 2 2 s . to the Royal Alasonic Institution for Boys ; and £ 1 Is . to the Royal Alasonic Institution for Aged Freemasons and their AVidows .

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GLASGOW . UNION LODGE ( NO . 332 ) . The brethren of this lodge , along with their wives and sweethearts , celebrated their 39 th annual festival in a true Alasonic spirit , on Thursday evening , the 24 th Alarch , in the Lesser Trades' Hal ! , Glasford-street . The duties of the chair were discharged with singular abilit

y by Bro . Robert Mitchell , R . AV . A 1 . Those of the croupier , being performed with no less acceptance , by Bros . John Smith , S . W ., and David B . Birrell , J . W . Tho chairman was supported right and left , hy Bros . James Balfour , P . M . ; AVm . Gibson , D . AI . ; D . Sommerville , S . AI . ; Robert Johnston , P . G . S . ; James B McNair , P . J . W . ; and Thos . Stewart , R . W . AI . 73 . The following lodges were represented : Killwining , 4 ; Torphiehen , Bath-13 Thistle and

gate , ; Rose , 73 ; Star , 219 ; Neptune , 419 ; Clyde , 408 ; ( England ) Harmony , 275 ; Huddersfield , 290 , At the conclusion of the supper , tbe chairman gave in appropriate terms the usual loyal toasts , "The Queen and the Craft , " "Tho Prince and Princess of AVales , and tho members of the Royal Family , " " The Army , Navy , and Volunteers , "—iu the absence of Bro . Pcttigrew , this toast was replied to by Bro . John Stack ; "The Three Grand Lodges , " by Bro . John Smith , S . AV ., and replied to by Bro . Johnstone ; " The Provincial Grand Lodge of

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Glasgow , " by Bro . Birrell , J . W ., and replied to by Bro . Thos . Stewart , R . W . M . 73 . The chairman then rose and said , that now they had to turn their attention to the chief bnsiness of the evening , viz ., the presentation , to Bro . James Balfour , P . M . He was sorry to say that Bro . Archd . AIcTaggart , Prov . G . Sec , was prevented beingpresent from indisposition , it being the intention that he should the testimonial to BroBalfourhoweveras he was

abconvey . ; , sent , " tho duty would devolve upon himself , and as he saw a number of strangers present , he thought it necessary to say that the testimonial had been subscribed for by a number of the Alasonic brethren of the Union Lodge , and several wellwishers belonging to other lodges in Glasgow , as a tribute of respect and esteem for the many valuable services rendered by Bro . Balfour , to the Union Lod while acting as their R . W-AI . and to

Alage , , sonry in [ general . Bro . Balfour , after serving iu several of theoffices in the lodge , had succeeded to the chair three years ago ,, when then I retired as your Alaster , and having distinguished himself to the satisfaction of the brethren during his three years in the chair , he considered the testimonial as a small reward , but still a kind expression of tbe feelings of the subscribers towards that gentleman . He bad much pleasure , therefore , in

placing the gilt in the hands of Bro . Balfour , ( which consisted of a handsome and massive gold watch , with the following inscription ) : — " Presented , by his Alasonic brethren , to Bro . James Balfour , P . AL , along with a Brooch to Mrs . Balfour , as a token of their respect and esteem , —Lodge Union , 332 , Glasgow-, 24 th March , 1870 . " He would please accept it , not for its intrinsicvalue , but that'it contained the wellwishes of his Masonic

brethren and trusted he would be long spared to wear it , and in the time to come it would be a proof to his family connections how much their parent was respected among them . The company ejspressed their feelings in several rounds o £ cheering . The chairman said he had another equally , pleasing duty to perform , and that was to ' present Airs . Balfour with this very

chasto and beautiful Gold Brooch , as a token of respect towards her , and trusted that any inconvenience she may have suffered during the hours her husband was attending to his Alasonic duties , she , like a true Alason's wife , would forget and forgive ;

and hoped she would be long spared to wear it , and come amongst us in such gatherings as the present , and in accepting this as a token of respect , she receives the kindest and warmest wishes of all the brethren , for her welfare . The Watch and Brooch were passed round tbe company for inspection , which drew forth their expressions of approval . Bro . Balfour said , In rising to respond aud return my sincere thanks for the very beautiful gift which you have just bestowed on me , I feel that

I am called upon to discharge a duty , for which my feeble and limited power of utterance , must prove to be altogether inadequate to the importance of such an occasion . There is nothing probably can yield us more delight or satisfaction ; nor can anything be more grateful to the feelings , than being able to witness the successful issue aud accomplishment of any project , or scheme , in which we may take a particular interest , of course I allude to tho success and prosperity of the Union Lodge . And

my gratification towards you , my Masonic friends , is therefore all the more enlarged , on this occasion , by the fact , that I have been brought so prominently forward before you this evening , for the purpose of receiving from your haads and hearts this handsome testimonial . AVhen a man is placed in a position , such as that you have placed me in to-night , it is generally allowed that he has done some great and extraordinary action , or

displayed an unusual amount of zeal in the inteiest of some particular party , to merit such peculiar distinction as you have just awarded to me , but I honestly confess that neither of those qualifications can aver entitle mo to be made the recipient of such a generous and magnificent favour . When I look around on the brethren belonging to the Union Lodge , 1 can point to men , who , from their many social and private virtues , and their knowledge of the principles which form the basis of our peculiar

order , aud tho interest displayed by them for the welfare of ourlodge in particular . I am constrained to think you have placed too much to my own credit , and too little to those whom I consider more worthy to be placed in my present position . However , since you have chosen to mark uie out as a subject worthy of your kindness , it would ill become me , were I not to accept this outpouring of your generous nature with becoming gratitude . Regarding my connection with tho Union Lodge , I must say , brethren , that 1 feel an inward satisfaction which I cannot express . It is well enough known among tbe members , that this