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opened in duo form , the minutes of the last meeting were read . Ihero being no initiation , passing , or raising , the following notices of motion given at the last meeting were considered : —• Erst , moved by Bro . Strong , that at the end of Rule 24 the following words be added , " The brother who proposes a candidate shall deposit with the Treasurer £ 1 Is ., to be considered as part of the initiationbut returned if the candidate be not
, approved of . " The second , moved by Bro . Strong , " That any brother who has been initiated in another lodge , may , at the request of the W . M . of that lodge , be passed or raised in this lodge if approved . " We will not mention here the fee to be paid for such favour being granted . The third , moved by Bro . J . Robins , P . M . and Treas ., "That Bye-law 31 be suspended , in order to admit as a joining member , our worthy Bro ., G .
Clemishaw , " the host of the above-named hotel . Such motion was not put to the lodge at this meeting . We are sorry to find the W . M . of this lodge , Bro . John . Mimpviss , bus not recovered from his severe accident , but it affords us great pleasure to find the lodge so ably conducted , in his absence , by Bros . Jennings , Obren , Webb , Baber , Robins , P . M ., Glaisber , & c . There being no other business before the lodge , it was closed in ancient form , and a convocation of the chapter connected with this lodge was
held in one of the rooms of this hotel , and two exaltations took place . The chapter was then closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to tho salle a manger . The brethren also sat down with the companions of this chapter , to the number of eleven , brethren and companions , at 7 . 30 p . m . The loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and Bro . Ohren sang a verse of " God save the Queen . " The proceedings terminated at an early hour .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
AYRSHIRE . Ass . —Lodge Ayr St . Paul ( So . 204 ) . —Bro . Dr . Henry Candlish , of Alnwick , being at present on a visit to his native town , favoured this lodge with bis presence at its monthly meeting on Monday , the 12 th ult ., and participated in the refreshment which succeeded the transaction of business . The following were Bro . Candlish ' s remarks on replying for "The
Strangers : " —R . W . M . and Brethren—I have had very great pleasure in being nmemgst yon to-night , and now rise to reply in name of Bro . Dr . Mason and myself , for the high and unexpected honour Bro . D . Murray Lyon has conferred upon us in proposing our health , and to thank him for introducing our names in such a cordial and friendly manner , and you also for the very fraternal way in which you responded to that toast . Something more than a . mere formal acknowledgment of the
kindness alluded to , embraced in the compass of a hackneyed sentence , may be fairly expected from me , especially since our esteemed and highly distinguished Bro . D . Murray Lyon ( who is known and regarded as a Freemason of considerable attainments , not only here and in Scotland , but also in England , Ireland , and abroad ) , has in complimentary terms chosen to refer to his long acquaintance with my family and with myself from my boyhood . I feel as if my relation to the Avr St . Paul ' s
Lodge was closer than is usually the inheritance of visiting brethren . Bro . Lyon has told you " to-night that my father was a brother belonging to this lodge , so that in moro respects than one " Ave are brothers . " He has spoken kindly of myself ; and says that he has watched with pride the progress I have hitherto made and the position I have attained ; but whilst grateful for what success may have crowned my lot , 1 am no exception to the rule of human frailt I rejoice in Masonry as a universal
y . system of morality and good will . It may be regarded as catholic , alike in extent and benevolence of feeling ; but whilst this is true , yet a lodge at home , with kindred feelings , memories , and associations old and cherished , is doubly dejir . In this spirit I am happy here to-night , in my native town of Ayr , in any father ' s mother lodge , aud surrounded as I am by many attached friendsand faces quite familiarand I reminded
, ; am of the lines of the poetic stanza , which I can repeat with feeling and truth , "The friends thou hast and their affection tried , grapple them to th y soul with hooks of steel . " The pleasing . remembrance of to-night I shall carry long with me to my . English home , and beg again to thank you most heartily for the kindness and honour yon have done me . —Bro . Candlish afterwards proposed in elegant terms , " Success to Ayr St . Paul . "
Edinburgh.
EDINBURGH .
GBAUD LODGE .
A quarterly moeting of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was held in Edinburgh on Monday evening , 2 nd inst ., the Right Hon . the Earl of Dalhousie , K . T ., M . YV . G . Master Mason for Scotland ,, presiding . Amongst other motions brought forward was one by the Earl of Dalhousie to the effect that his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales be elected patron of the Masonic Craft in Scotlandin succession to his Royal Hilmess ' s unclethe late King
, g , William IV . His lordship stated that he had had an interview with the Prince on the subject , and that his Royal Highness had expressed his willingness to accept the proposed honour . The motion was cordially adopted . [ We shall give a full report in our next issue . —ED . F . M 7 \
Canada.
CANADA .
MONTREAL . GEANT > LODGE OF CANADA . The fourteenth annual communication of the Grand Lodge of ancient , free , and accepted Masons of Canada , was opened in the city of Montreal , on Wednesday , the 14 th July , when a large concourse of representatives from the various lodges were present . Tho MWthe GMAAStevensonon the thronesupported
.. .., . . , , by Bro . B . W . Seymour , the D . G . M . on his right , and the D . D . G . M ' s . of the several districts , and on his left by tho M . W . Bros . W . B . Simpson and A . Barnard , ( P . G . M's . ) The G . L . wiis opened in ample form , after solemn prayer , at 2 . 30 p . m . R . W . Bro . T . B . Harris , the Grand Sec , then read the rules aud regulations concerning meetings of the Grand Lodge .
It was moved by the W . G . M ., seconded by M . W . Bro . Simpson , "That the minutes of the last annual communication , as printed and already distributed to the various lodges throughout tho country be confirmed , " which was curried . Minutes of two special communications of Grand Lodge , one held at Kingston , on the 20 th of October last , under the superintendence of M . W . Bro . Simpson , P . G . M ., called ( or the
purpose of laying the corner stone of a new building , and the other at Hamilton , by the Grand Master , on Douiiuion Day , for laying the corner stone of St . Thomas' Church was , on motion , confirmed . The M . W . the G . M . then delivered his annual address , as follows : — Having been permitted by the good providence of God , to meet together again in Grand Lodge , it is fitting and appropriate that we make it our first duty to acknowledge with devout
gratitude the merciful care of the Almighty Architect and Supreme Governor of the Universe , who has throughout another year surrounded us with the shelter of his protection , and has enabled the representatives of the lodges within the jurisdiction , to assemble once more in fraternal concord , to participate in the deliberations of this annual communication of Grand Lodge . In introducing the business of this session there are several topics , which it will he proper for me to submit to the
consideration of Grand Lodge , but in discharging that duty , I will endeavour not to trespass unnecessarily upon your valuable time , feeling inclined rather to lay myself open to blame for unusual brevity than for undue prolixity . It was my intention to have visited during the winter months , one or more of the lodges in each of the various districts within our jurisdiction , but the words of the immortal bard hold true still that " the best laid schemes o' mice and men g : mg aft
agee , " so from various circumstances , chiefly , however , from the unparalleled succession of snow storms which have occurred early this year , and the consequent uncertainty of railway travel and other means of conveyance , I was unable to carry out that design , except to a very limited extent . It is to me a source of great pleasure to he able to congratulate you upon the flourishing and prosperous condition of our ancient and honourable fraternityAt no previous period in
. our history were its prospects so encouraging as at the present time . Very full and interesting information regarding the state of our lodges is conveyed in the able reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters * for the various districts , and the report of the Board of General Purposes , with the Grand Treasurer ' s statement , will exhibit our financial affairs in a very favourable and satisfactory light .
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Provincial.
opened in duo form , the minutes of the last meeting were read . Ihero being no initiation , passing , or raising , the following notices of motion given at the last meeting were considered : —• Erst , moved by Bro . Strong , that at the end of Rule 24 the following words be added , " The brother who proposes a candidate shall deposit with the Treasurer £ 1 Is ., to be considered as part of the initiationbut returned if the candidate be not
, approved of . " The second , moved by Bro . Strong , " That any brother who has been initiated in another lodge , may , at the request of the W . M . of that lodge , be passed or raised in this lodge if approved . " We will not mention here the fee to be paid for such favour being granted . The third , moved by Bro . J . Robins , P . M . and Treas ., "That Bye-law 31 be suspended , in order to admit as a joining member , our worthy Bro ., G .
Clemishaw , " the host of the above-named hotel . Such motion was not put to the lodge at this meeting . We are sorry to find the W . M . of this lodge , Bro . John . Mimpviss , bus not recovered from his severe accident , but it affords us great pleasure to find the lodge so ably conducted , in his absence , by Bros . Jennings , Obren , Webb , Baber , Robins , P . M ., Glaisber , & c . There being no other business before the lodge , it was closed in ancient form , and a convocation of the chapter connected with this lodge was
held in one of the rooms of this hotel , and two exaltations took place . The chapter was then closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to tho salle a manger . The brethren also sat down with the companions of this chapter , to the number of eleven , brethren and companions , at 7 . 30 p . m . The loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and Bro . Ohren sang a verse of " God save the Queen . " The proceedings terminated at an early hour .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
AYRSHIRE . Ass . —Lodge Ayr St . Paul ( So . 204 ) . —Bro . Dr . Henry Candlish , of Alnwick , being at present on a visit to his native town , favoured this lodge with bis presence at its monthly meeting on Monday , the 12 th ult ., and participated in the refreshment which succeeded the transaction of business . The following were Bro . Candlish ' s remarks on replying for "The
Strangers : " —R . W . M . and Brethren—I have had very great pleasure in being nmemgst yon to-night , and now rise to reply in name of Bro . Dr . Mason and myself , for the high and unexpected honour Bro . D . Murray Lyon has conferred upon us in proposing our health , and to thank him for introducing our names in such a cordial and friendly manner , and you also for the very fraternal way in which you responded to that toast . Something more than a . mere formal acknowledgment of the
kindness alluded to , embraced in the compass of a hackneyed sentence , may be fairly expected from me , especially since our esteemed and highly distinguished Bro . D . Murray Lyon ( who is known and regarded as a Freemason of considerable attainments , not only here and in Scotland , but also in England , Ireland , and abroad ) , has in complimentary terms chosen to refer to his long acquaintance with my family and with myself from my boyhood . I feel as if my relation to the Avr St . Paul ' s
Lodge was closer than is usually the inheritance of visiting brethren . Bro . Lyon has told you " to-night that my father was a brother belonging to this lodge , so that in moro respects than one " Ave are brothers . " He has spoken kindly of myself ; and says that he has watched with pride the progress I have hitherto made and the position I have attained ; but whilst grateful for what success may have crowned my lot , 1 am no exception to the rule of human frailt I rejoice in Masonry as a universal
y . system of morality and good will . It may be regarded as catholic , alike in extent and benevolence of feeling ; but whilst this is true , yet a lodge at home , with kindred feelings , memories , and associations old and cherished , is doubly dejir . In this spirit I am happy here to-night , in my native town of Ayr , in any father ' s mother lodge , aud surrounded as I am by many attached friendsand faces quite familiarand I reminded
, ; am of the lines of the poetic stanza , which I can repeat with feeling and truth , "The friends thou hast and their affection tried , grapple them to th y soul with hooks of steel . " The pleasing . remembrance of to-night I shall carry long with me to my . English home , and beg again to thank you most heartily for the kindness and honour yon have done me . —Bro . Candlish afterwards proposed in elegant terms , " Success to Ayr St . Paul . "
Edinburgh.
EDINBURGH .
GBAUD LODGE .
A quarterly moeting of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was held in Edinburgh on Monday evening , 2 nd inst ., the Right Hon . the Earl of Dalhousie , K . T ., M . YV . G . Master Mason for Scotland ,, presiding . Amongst other motions brought forward was one by the Earl of Dalhousie to the effect that his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales be elected patron of the Masonic Craft in Scotlandin succession to his Royal Hilmess ' s unclethe late King
, g , William IV . His lordship stated that he had had an interview with the Prince on the subject , and that his Royal Highness had expressed his willingness to accept the proposed honour . The motion was cordially adopted . [ We shall give a full report in our next issue . —ED . F . M 7 \
Canada.
CANADA .
MONTREAL . GEANT > LODGE OF CANADA . The fourteenth annual communication of the Grand Lodge of ancient , free , and accepted Masons of Canada , was opened in the city of Montreal , on Wednesday , the 14 th July , when a large concourse of representatives from the various lodges were present . Tho MWthe GMAAStevensonon the thronesupported
.. .., . . , , by Bro . B . W . Seymour , the D . G . M . on his right , and the D . D . G . M ' s . of the several districts , and on his left by tho M . W . Bros . W . B . Simpson and A . Barnard , ( P . G . M's . ) The G . L . wiis opened in ample form , after solemn prayer , at 2 . 30 p . m . R . W . Bro . T . B . Harris , the Grand Sec , then read the rules aud regulations concerning meetings of the Grand Lodge .
It was moved by the W . G . M ., seconded by M . W . Bro . Simpson , "That the minutes of the last annual communication , as printed and already distributed to the various lodges throughout tho country be confirmed , " which was curried . Minutes of two special communications of Grand Lodge , one held at Kingston , on the 20 th of October last , under the superintendence of M . W . Bro . Simpson , P . G . M ., called ( or the
purpose of laying the corner stone of a new building , and the other at Hamilton , by the Grand Master , on Douiiuion Day , for laying the corner stone of St . Thomas' Church was , on motion , confirmed . The M . W . the G . M . then delivered his annual address , as follows : — Having been permitted by the good providence of God , to meet together again in Grand Lodge , it is fitting and appropriate that we make it our first duty to acknowledge with devout
gratitude the merciful care of the Almighty Architect and Supreme Governor of the Universe , who has throughout another year surrounded us with the shelter of his protection , and has enabled the representatives of the lodges within the jurisdiction , to assemble once more in fraternal concord , to participate in the deliberations of this annual communication of Grand Lodge . In introducing the business of this session there are several topics , which it will he proper for me to submit to the
consideration of Grand Lodge , but in discharging that duty , I will endeavour not to trespass unnecessarily upon your valuable time , feeling inclined rather to lay myself open to blame for unusual brevity than for undue prolixity . It was my intention to have visited during the winter months , one or more of the lodges in each of the various districts within our jurisdiction , but the words of the immortal bard hold true still that " the best laid schemes o' mice and men g : mg aft
agee , " so from various circumstances , chiefly , however , from the unparalleled succession of snow storms which have occurred early this year , and the consequent uncertainty of railway travel and other means of conveyance , I was unable to carry out that design , except to a very limited extent . It is to me a source of great pleasure to he able to congratulate you upon the flourishing and prosperous condition of our ancient and honourable fraternityAt no previous period in
. our history were its prospects so encouraging as at the present time . Very full and interesting information regarding the state of our lodges is conveyed in the able reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters * for the various districts , and the report of the Board of General Purposes , with the Grand Treasurer ' s statement , will exhibit our financial affairs in a very favourable and satisfactory light .