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up with great spirit to an advanced hour , when all betook themselves to their respective abodes , each pleased , as well as they might be with the evening's enjoyment , anxiously looking forward to another reunion of a similar character . The labours of the Prov . Grand Stewards were unceasing , ancl to them must be accorded the full credit for the success of both the meetings . Bro . William P . Reid officiated as Dir . of Ceremonies .

CONSECRATION OF THE NEW HALL OP THE GLASGOW KILWINNING LODGE ( No . 4 ) . On AVednesday evening , December 3 rd , a brilliant gathering of the Masonic fraternity in the West of Scotland took place in the Glasgow Kilwinning Lodge , 170 , Buchanan-street , an occasion of the consecration of their new hall . Aboufc fche year 1700 this ancient lodge is known to have been

in existence . It has since then gradually advanced and increased and it has among its ranks a large number of the most influential members of this city . A new and larger hall for holding its meetings , was consequently required , ancl for many months past the various tradesmen have been busily engaged in fitting up and decorating suitable premises , which the lodge obtained at 170 , Buchanan-street . Freemasonry is full of symbols and emblemsancl the new hall

, is well worthy of a careful perusal . Green being the colour of the lodge , it is therefore prominent in its decorations , and is the emblem of Charity . The hall is an oblong squar-2 , entering from the north by a large and massive door of oak styles ancl rails and walnut panels , aud moulded and panelled white marble architraves on the inside—white being the emblem of Purity , thus indicating that , in the lodge , its internal strength and purity

combine to exclude all inharmoniousness ancl impurity . The south wall has five windows fitted with yellow blinds , inside which are green Venetian blinds , supported by dark orange tapes ancl cords , symbolical of Faith ( yellow ) , Hope ( dark orange ) , and Charity ( green ); and fche greatest of these is Charity ( green ) . The ceiling is deeply coved , and is further recessed upwards by three coved panels . These panels are coloured cobalt blue ( Divine wisdom manifested ) , upon which are arranged with stars of

gold ( Faith ) in proper positions and magnitudes , the twelve constellations—Libra , Virgo , Leo , Cancer , Gemini , Tauras , Aries , Pisces , Aquarius , Capricornus , Sagittarius , and Scorpio—thus representing the Ecliptic , and indicating that the sun always

shines on Masonry . In the centre of each panel is an elegant gilt ( Faith ) centre flower , from which hangs a candelabrum ,- a crimson cordfalling several feefcsnpportsacentreornamentfinished orange ( Hope ) and white ( Purity ) , with nine divisions , from between each of which descends a smaller crimson cord supporting a large circle of red ( Divine Love ) , white ( Divine Wisdom ) , and green ( Charity ) , from which 27 candles rise , the total number in the three being 81 . Faith should be placed on things above ,

Divine Love descends , and meeting Hope ancl Purity , spreads itself in every direction , until it again unites in a circle of Divine Love , ancl Wisdom , and Charity . The cove is covered with a light network ( the Strength of Unity ) of green ( Charity ) , pointing out the strength of united charity , especially when largely extended . Lower down on the cove are moulded panels ; the alternate panels are circular , ancl from them come gracefully forward the heads of a number of saints , finished white . Among

them we observed Sfc . Matthew , St . Mark , St . Luke , St . John , Sfc . Cecilia , St . Mungo , St . George , & c . Immediately below , on the ceiling proper , is * a moulding , on the centre of which is a prominent bead , round which a cable-tow winds spirally , and in each space is placed alternately one ofthe following seven masonic tools : —Square , compass , mallet , chisel , trowel , level , and plummet , finished white ( Purity ) . The cornice is enriched by the Scotch thistle , also finished white , expressing that in nature all

is pure , and true , and honest . The east and south walls are divided into five panels each , the west into three , and the north into seven . The styles are light green ; the panels green flock , in diamond-shaped patterns , resting upon a red ground , on whieh is a network of gold colour . The panels , surrounded by a gill ; head , projecting out from the face of the wall , terminating in ornamental corners containing a- circle , in the centre of which , on a blue ground , is raised in white the device , " G . IC L . 4 . " The painted woodwork is beautifully grained oak with walnut panels , the floor covered with green diamond or checked pattern oilcloth , and luxuriously cushioned seats surround the hall . The

hall is , we understand , the largest one in Glasgow , ancl probably is more emblematically and masonically decorated than anv in Scotland . Its cost , whieh must be considerable , is expected to be entirely covered by the munificent contributions alread y obtained . From the ceiling to , and including fche floor , all is literally covered with emblems , symbols , ancl signs , ancl fche delighted eye revels in tha mysterious languages of colour and form . To the Masonic antiquarian the decorations are a great

treat , and show that the architect is not only quite at home in the pure ancl chaste treatment of the architecture , which is Italian , hut that he is thoroughly familiar with the Masonie mysteries of form and colour . As the observer looks around with the light of such an army of candles shedding forth their sparkling and brilliant lustre over the revived mysteries of the glorious past , and contemplates the thrilling languages of that sublime Order , that amidst the

great and varied changes of the whole earth for so many centuries past has remained one ancl the same , he cannot but confess that if Masons are not good , the fault is not in Masonry . The whole construction ancl decoration of this truly beautiful and elegant hall were done under the personal superintendence of Mr . H . K . Bromhead , the architect of the lodge , to whom the work does the highest credit . Among those present were—Bros . Sir Alex . Penrose Gordon

Cumming , Bart ., Acting D . G . M . ; Sir Archibald Alison , Part ., P . G . M . ; John Binnie , R . AV . M ., G . K . L ., No . 4 ; AV . A . Laurie , G . Sec . ; A . J . Stewart , G . Clerk ; Dr . Pritchard , R . W . M . No . 102 ; Andrew Gemmel , James Craig , of Middleton ; J . G . Houston , A . G . Gilmour , Rob . Dunlon , Wm . M . Bryce , G . Tyler ; H . K . Bromhead , H . M . Sinclair , & c . Bro . Sir A . P . G . Cumming having taken the chair , grace was said bthe Eev . Bro . J . A . Stewartof Paisley ; after which

y , the company sat down to a most recherche banquet , provided by Bro . Chas . Wilson , AA esfc Nile-street . Afc the conclusion of fche banquet , apologies for absence were read by Bro . AV . A . Laurie from Bro . Lord Loughborough , and Bro . Whyte Melville , D . G . M ., both expressing their regret that they could not be present , on account of other engagements . The lodge was then called fco order , and opened in due and ancient form . The Rev . Bro . J . A . Stewart , Acting Prov . G .

Chap ., having offered up a most appropriate prayer , ancl read Psalm exxxiii ., Bro . Sir A . ALISON , in the course of his oration on Freemasonry , the great precursor of Christianity , said that they would see in fche American States a great nation engaged in a ruthless war , all which was owing to a want of Freemasonry both in principle and conduct , and because there was not Freemasonry in the hearts ofthe fratricidal combatants , whatever they might

profess openly . On this side of the Atlantic many were seen in a state of great distress ancl want in consequence of the American commotion , yet they were relieved with a generosity which showed that the genuine principles of Masonry—charity and brotherly love—were not wanting in this country , and it was pleasing indeed to notice the fact that the Earl of Zetland , on behalf of the Grand Lodge of England , had contributed £ 1000 to the relief ofthe unemployed . He hoped that such a worthy

example would not be disregarded in this province . The principles of Freemasonry were love to God ancl love to everything which God had made , and it was the true exercise of these principles which hacl kept the system alive from the foundation of Nineveh , and which he hoped would keep it still , ever fresh and ever living , until time should be no more . The usual consecration ceremonies having been duly gone through , and the concluding anthem having been sung , tbe lodge

was called from labour to refreshment , Bro . Sir A . Alison taking the chair . The usual loyal ancl patriotic toasts having been given and cordially responded , a special bumper was dedicated to the "Army ancl Navy Volunteers , " whom Sir Archd . Alison described in glowing terms as the only peace-keepers , since one could not act on a safer maxim than the ancient one of " to keep the peace he ready always for war . "

Bro . PaiTCUABD , in replying for the Navy , illustrated the moral and physical power of that arm of Her Majesty ' s service , by reference to the gallant rescue of Mr . G . Pritchard ( Consul at Otaheite , formerly missionary ) , from prison in 181-6 , hy Capt . Toup Nicholas , when a demand from the commander of a British frigate of 50 guns was acceded to by the French , though backed up by two frigates and their land forts . Capt . Dui'MP replied for the Volunteers , and Sir A . CUMMINSGOKDON for the Army . The latter gentleman's reply especially