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Scottish Constitution.
Chap . ; John Price , re-elected Architect ; John Crawford , S . D . ; Andrew Mackay , J . D . ; A . Murie , re-elected G . S . ; J . P . Prentice and R . Fleming , J . S . ; John H . Gcddes , P . G . S . ; D . Martin , re-elected Dir . of Cers . ; A . A . Smith , re-elected Dir . of M . ; A . Allison , Jeweller ; James Hoiston , Standard Bearer ; Thomas Mabiu , Banner Bearer ; J . Shaw , I . G . ; AV . F . Gemmel , reelected Tyler ; J . S . Hunter , T . B . Siinm , R . Wilson , R . Goodman , ancl C . More , Committee .
Bro . Archibald McTaggart , M . A ., R . AV . M of Lodge St Mungo , No . 27 , performed the ceremony of Installation in a most impressive manner , and afterwards , in a most eloquent charge to the newly-installod officers , descanted at considerable length on the distinguishing characteristic of every truly Masonic heart , viz ., Charity ; he compared tbe position of Masonry in Scotland with that of the sister countries of England ancl Irelandand deplored the fact that we wereas a bod
, , y , very far behind ; but he thought Masonic prospects in Sotland—the west at least—were at the present moment peculiarly cheering . He referred in very eulogistic terms to Bro W . M . N eilson , our newly elected Prov . G . M ., and felt satisfied hat under his reign everything pertaining to Masonry would be performed iu a truly Masonic manner ; he felt confident that the brethren had united in placing "tbe right man in the right
place , " and said the Lodge Caledonian Railway might well bo proud that she had the honour of bringing Bro . Neilson to light . The brethren were thereafter placed in charge of the J . W ., and due honour having been done to the " Queen ancl the Craft , " and the "Three Grand Masters , " Bro . J . E . AVilson . P . M ., rose to propose the " Health of the newly-installed Office-bearers , " and congratulated the R . AA . M . on the formidable array of office-bearers he had to assist him in his labours , and alluded in very feeling terms to tbe harmony
which existed in the Lodge Caledonian Railway . The toast was received with all the honours . Bro . AV . J . Hamilton , R . W . M ., in responding , said that it afforded him the most unfeigned pleasure to be placed in the position he then occupied by tho universal suffrage of the brethren . During the past year his labours bad been comparatively easy in consequence of the ready ancl spontaneous assistance accorded to him b office-bearerand he said be felt
y every , an honest pride iu the office-bearers just installed ( and felt certain , by the Divine blessing , the lodge would continue to prosper in the future , as it had done in the past ) , he might safely assert that a more intelligent ancl enthusiastic body of office-bearers were not to be found in the province to which they belonged , nor , indeed , iu any other province in Scotland . After thanking the brethren for the warm reception they had
given the toast , he concluded by proposing " Tbe Past Office-Bearers , " and said that much , very much , of the present prosperity of the lodge was due to their exertions ; he knew that such a toast did not require any eloquence of his—if he was possessed of any—to ensure for it a very cordial response . Bro . AVilson , P . M ., responded on behalf" of the past officers , and assured the brethren that although not holding the reins of
power he and bis brother past oflice bearers were still most anxious for the continued prosperity of the Lodge Caledonian Railway , and begged the brethren to understand that his services were entirely at their disposal . The R . AV . M . then gave the "Provincial Grand Lodcre , " eoupling with it the name of Bro . A . McTaggart , convener of P . G . Committee . The toast was warmly received , and Bro . McTaggart having responded , a short time was passed in social harmony , and the lodge called to labour , and closed in ancient form at high twelve .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
ENGLISH CONSTITUTION , METROPOLITAN . CHAPTER OE PRUDEM BRETHREN ( NO . 145 ) . The first regular meeting of this new chapter was held on Tuesday last , at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , Comps . John BoydMEZGFSharpeHAVmCarter
, ... ; . . , . ; . , J G . JS . States , Scribe , E . ; AV . II . Allender , S . N . ; Pitt , P . S .-J . Lancaster , 1 st A . S . ; J . Bull , 2 nd A . S . ; Laing , Janitor . Ihe chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes taken at the consecration read and confirmed . The M . E . Z . then exalted the following thirteen brethren , all of whom , with one exception , belong to the mother lodge ; being a goodly number for the first
instalment , tho business paper showing a good reserve for future meetings ; Bros . T . Bull , G . Wood , Dirs . of Cers . ; E . H . Theilbiy , J . Lancaster , I-I . M . S . Bobh ; J , Sommers , G . Shammers , F . Shummers , J . G . Mauby , C . C . Butcher , G . Purkis , G . J " . Mumfovd , and II . J . Perry . The following ivere ballotted for as joining members : — J . Hervey , G . S . E . ; U . S . AVarrington , P . Z ., 8 ; F . Gilbart , Z ., 534 ; L . Mevcik , Z ., 531 ; E . Bins-ham , 407 ; H . P . Allender ,
( W . M . 14-5 ) , 742 ; R . VV . Little , P . Z ., 177 ; J . Brett , P . Z ., 177 ; W . Piatt , P . Z . 'Ihe following visitors were also present : —Comps . P . Muggeridge , P . G . S . R ; W . Smeed , 946 ; II . M . Levy , 188 ; Chas . Sloman , 5 ; J . Coutts , Z ., 382 ; F . Binckes , P . Z ., 11 ; Donald King , 180 ; C . Gosden , 534 . All the companions present expressed their opinion that they had scarcely ever seen the work so ably performed . The officers
were well up to every part of their duties . Comp . Pitt performed the duties of P . Soj . in a manner which , considering that it was the first time lie had occupied that chair , reflected great credit on his own industry as well as upon his preceptor , whoever it might be . The whole was given without the slightest hesitation , and iu the most impressive manner . At the request of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Allender , N ., presided at the harmonium , and his duties were kindly undertaken by Comp . James Brett , who also
made himself useful as P . Z . The addresses of J . ancl H . could not possibly be found fault with , but we must say we never witnessed in any chapter the address of tbe M . E . Z . more efficiently rendered , and so great an impression made upon the companions , whether newly exalted or of twenty or thirty years ' standing . At the close of the chapter the compliments to the M . E . Z . were overwhelming . Several names were handed to Scribe E .
for exaltation and joining at the next meeting of the chapter . Never was a chapter established under more favourable auspices or with greater eclat . The companions afterwards adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided under the able superintendence of Comp . Gosden . After the cloth was cleared , we could not help noticing the arrangement of the separate table for the P . Soj . and his assistants for the purpose of answering thc questions of the M . E . Z ., who
appeared quite as efficient and an fait before a pino-appla which we should think weighed twelve pounds ) as he was while going through his three hours' work in chapter . The P . Soj . having answered the usual questions , Tbe M . E . Z . rose to propose " The Health of her Most Gracious Majesty thc Queen—the daughter of a Mason , tbe niece of others , and now the mother of one . " The M . E . Z . was near his Royal Highness at Grand Lodge , ancl was pleased to hear him
speak so highly in appreciation of Masonry . The toast was responded to with the loyalty usual amongst Royal Arch Masons . Tbe M . E . Z . then proposed the Health of the Grand Z . for the first time iu the chapter , and , he regretted to say , nearly the last , in consequence cf the resignation by his . lordship of that office . The next toast was that of the Grand II . ancl J . to which
, Comp . Muggeridge responded . There being no P . Z . of tbe chapter , Comp . Warrington , as a personal friend of the M . E . Z ., of many year's standing , begged to be allowed to propose the next toast , which was "The Health of Comp , Jolm Boyd , the M . E . Z ., which he did in the most complimentary terms , referring to his excellent working , which was duly responded to and replied to in suitable terms by
the M . E . Z . The " Health of the J . and II . of the Prudent Brethren Chapter" was then proposed by the M . E . Z ., ancl replied to by Comps . Sharpe and Carter , " The Newly-Exalted Companions" was then given , and responded to by several of them , each of whom expressed his gratification at having been exalted to this degree at thisthe
, first meeting of the newly-established chapter attached to their mother lodge . The M . E . Z . then said he had to propose what he must term a special toast , which was that of "The Health of their Scribe E ., Com ]) . George S . States . " He remarked that , " A portion of our lectin es told us that if we believed a thing impossible our despondency might render it so ; but he who perseveres in a just
cause will ultimately overcome all difficulties . He had joined the Prudent Brethren Lodge many years ago . It had got into trouble and difficulties , but a few of the Past Masters put their shoulders to the wheel , overcame their troubles , and got on
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Scottish Constitution.
Chap . ; John Price , re-elected Architect ; John Crawford , S . D . ; Andrew Mackay , J . D . ; A . Murie , re-elected G . S . ; J . P . Prentice and R . Fleming , J . S . ; John H . Gcddes , P . G . S . ; D . Martin , re-elected Dir . of Cers . ; A . A . Smith , re-elected Dir . of M . ; A . Allison , Jeweller ; James Hoiston , Standard Bearer ; Thomas Mabiu , Banner Bearer ; J . Shaw , I . G . ; AV . F . Gemmel , reelected Tyler ; J . S . Hunter , T . B . Siinm , R . Wilson , R . Goodman , ancl C . More , Committee .
Bro . Archibald McTaggart , M . A ., R . AV . M of Lodge St Mungo , No . 27 , performed the ceremony of Installation in a most impressive manner , and afterwards , in a most eloquent charge to the newly-installod officers , descanted at considerable length on the distinguishing characteristic of every truly Masonic heart , viz ., Charity ; he compared tbe position of Masonry in Scotland with that of the sister countries of England ancl Irelandand deplored the fact that we wereas a bod
, , y , very far behind ; but he thought Masonic prospects in Sotland—the west at least—were at the present moment peculiarly cheering . He referred in very eulogistic terms to Bro W . M . N eilson , our newly elected Prov . G . M ., and felt satisfied hat under his reign everything pertaining to Masonry would be performed iu a truly Masonic manner ; he felt confident that the brethren had united in placing "tbe right man in the right
place , " and said the Lodge Caledonian Railway might well bo proud that she had the honour of bringing Bro . Neilson to light . The brethren were thereafter placed in charge of the J . W ., and due honour having been done to the " Queen ancl the Craft , " and the "Three Grand Masters , " Bro . J . E . AVilson . P . M ., rose to propose the " Health of the newly-installed Office-bearers , " and congratulated the R . AA . M . on the formidable array of office-bearers he had to assist him in his labours , and alluded in very feeling terms to tbe harmony
which existed in the Lodge Caledonian Railway . The toast was received with all the honours . Bro . AV . J . Hamilton , R . W . M ., in responding , said that it afforded him the most unfeigned pleasure to be placed in the position he then occupied by tho universal suffrage of the brethren . During the past year his labours bad been comparatively easy in consequence of the ready ancl spontaneous assistance accorded to him b office-bearerand he said be felt
y every , an honest pride iu the office-bearers just installed ( and felt certain , by the Divine blessing , the lodge would continue to prosper in the future , as it had done in the past ) , he might safely assert that a more intelligent ancl enthusiastic body of office-bearers were not to be found in the province to which they belonged , nor , indeed , iu any other province in Scotland . After thanking the brethren for the warm reception they had
given the toast , he concluded by proposing " Tbe Past Office-Bearers , " and said that much , very much , of the present prosperity of the lodge was due to their exertions ; he knew that such a toast did not require any eloquence of his—if he was possessed of any—to ensure for it a very cordial response . Bro . AVilson , P . M ., responded on behalf" of the past officers , and assured the brethren that although not holding the reins of
power he and bis brother past oflice bearers were still most anxious for the continued prosperity of the Lodge Caledonian Railway , and begged the brethren to understand that his services were entirely at their disposal . The R . AV . M . then gave the "Provincial Grand Lodcre , " eoupling with it the name of Bro . A . McTaggart , convener of P . G . Committee . The toast was warmly received , and Bro . McTaggart having responded , a short time was passed in social harmony , and the lodge called to labour , and closed in ancient form at high twelve .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
ENGLISH CONSTITUTION , METROPOLITAN . CHAPTER OE PRUDEM BRETHREN ( NO . 145 ) . The first regular meeting of this new chapter was held on Tuesday last , at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , Comps . John BoydMEZGFSharpeHAVmCarter
, ... ; . . , . ; . , J G . JS . States , Scribe , E . ; AV . II . Allender , S . N . ; Pitt , P . S .-J . Lancaster , 1 st A . S . ; J . Bull , 2 nd A . S . ; Laing , Janitor . Ihe chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes taken at the consecration read and confirmed . The M . E . Z . then exalted the following thirteen brethren , all of whom , with one exception , belong to the mother lodge ; being a goodly number for the first
instalment , tho business paper showing a good reserve for future meetings ; Bros . T . Bull , G . Wood , Dirs . of Cers . ; E . H . Theilbiy , J . Lancaster , I-I . M . S . Bobh ; J , Sommers , G . Shammers , F . Shummers , J . G . Mauby , C . C . Butcher , G . Purkis , G . J " . Mumfovd , and II . J . Perry . The following ivere ballotted for as joining members : — J . Hervey , G . S . E . ; U . S . AVarrington , P . Z ., 8 ; F . Gilbart , Z ., 534 ; L . Mevcik , Z ., 531 ; E . Bins-ham , 407 ; H . P . Allender ,
( W . M . 14-5 ) , 742 ; R . VV . Little , P . Z ., 177 ; J . Brett , P . Z ., 177 ; W . Piatt , P . Z . 'Ihe following visitors were also present : —Comps . P . Muggeridge , P . G . S . R ; W . Smeed , 946 ; II . M . Levy , 188 ; Chas . Sloman , 5 ; J . Coutts , Z ., 382 ; F . Binckes , P . Z ., 11 ; Donald King , 180 ; C . Gosden , 534 . All the companions present expressed their opinion that they had scarcely ever seen the work so ably performed . The officers
were well up to every part of their duties . Comp . Pitt performed the duties of P . Soj . in a manner which , considering that it was the first time lie had occupied that chair , reflected great credit on his own industry as well as upon his preceptor , whoever it might be . The whole was given without the slightest hesitation , and iu the most impressive manner . At the request of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Allender , N ., presided at the harmonium , and his duties were kindly undertaken by Comp . James Brett , who also
made himself useful as P . Z . The addresses of J . ancl H . could not possibly be found fault with , but we must say we never witnessed in any chapter the address of tbe M . E . Z . more efficiently rendered , and so great an impression made upon the companions , whether newly exalted or of twenty or thirty years ' standing . At the close of the chapter the compliments to the M . E . Z . were overwhelming . Several names were handed to Scribe E .
for exaltation and joining at the next meeting of the chapter . Never was a chapter established under more favourable auspices or with greater eclat . The companions afterwards adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided under the able superintendence of Comp . Gosden . After the cloth was cleared , we could not help noticing the arrangement of the separate table for the P . Soj . and his assistants for the purpose of answering thc questions of the M . E . Z ., who
appeared quite as efficient and an fait before a pino-appla which we should think weighed twelve pounds ) as he was while going through his three hours' work in chapter . The P . Soj . having answered the usual questions , Tbe M . E . Z . rose to propose " The Health of her Most Gracious Majesty thc Queen—the daughter of a Mason , tbe niece of others , and now the mother of one . " The M . E . Z . was near his Royal Highness at Grand Lodge , ancl was pleased to hear him
speak so highly in appreciation of Masonry . The toast was responded to with the loyalty usual amongst Royal Arch Masons . Tbe M . E . Z . then proposed the Health of the Grand Z . for the first time iu the chapter , and , he regretted to say , nearly the last , in consequence cf the resignation by his . lordship of that office . The next toast was that of the Grand II . ancl J . to which
, Comp . Muggeridge responded . There being no P . Z . of tbe chapter , Comp . Warrington , as a personal friend of the M . E . Z ., of many year's standing , begged to be allowed to propose the next toast , which was "The Health of Comp , Jolm Boyd , the M . E . Z ., which he did in the most complimentary terms , referring to his excellent working , which was duly responded to and replied to in suitable terms by
the M . E . Z . The " Health of the J . and II . of the Prudent Brethren Chapter" was then proposed by the M . E . Z ., ancl replied to by Comps . Sharpe and Carter , " The Newly-Exalted Companions" was then given , and responded to by several of them , each of whom expressed his gratification at having been exalted to this degree at thisthe
, first meeting of the newly-established chapter attached to their mother lodge . The M . E . Z . then said he had to propose what he must term a special toast , which was that of "The Health of their Scribe E ., Com ]) . George S . States . " He remarked that , " A portion of our lectin es told us that if we believed a thing impossible our despondency might render it so ; but he who perseveres in a just
cause will ultimately overcome all difficulties . He had joined the Prudent Brethren Lodge many years ago . It had got into trouble and difficulties , but a few of the Past Masters put their shoulders to the wheel , overcame their troubles , and got on