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Scotland.
was received with enthusiasm , when he mentioned that his lirst twelve years of service were spent in'tlio Glasgow Hi ghland Regiment . Sir A . ALISON , having spoken of Masonry being a system of universal benevolence , and congratulated the members upon the elegant hall they hacl founded , was the more pleased as , 25 years ago , or thereabouts , he was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry in this lodge , ancl hoped that this meeting would be
the precursor of many more which would diffuse the valuable principles of the Order to countless generations . There was one toast which had been omitted on the list—an important one without doubt . There was now travelling in Italy a Scotchman , proud of his name and title—the Baron Renfrew . ( Cheers . ) He possessed qualities of heart and head which would make him worthy to be the head of any nation , even of the British . He hoped that time mi ght be far distant . He had made happy
choice of the Princess Alexandra , whose judicious conduct and happiness of manner had already gone a great way to assuage the grief of our Queen . He concluded b y giving , as became a subject and a man , "The Health of the Princess Alexandra and the Prince of AVales . " The toast was received with all the honours .
Sir A . ALISON next proceeded to propose " Continued prosperity to the Glasgow Kilwinning Lodge ( No . 4 ) , " and , in doing so , said that many years ago he was initiated under the auspices of Dr . Rattray , then R . W . M ., in a small room in the Trongate , aboufc one-eighth part the size of this in whieh they were met . This lodge was one of the most ancient in the city , being established one hundred and fifty years ago , when a great many men of eminence were members of the lodge , among whom he
might mention Sir D . K . Sandford and Professor Ramsay , and many others , whose names were yet revered . He hoped their place were supplied by champions who would extend the principles of Freemasonry . Indeed , he might say that he claimed for this lodge the invention of balls for the benefit of the distressed poor , which no less a person than the Duke of Athole had patronised and supported . He would here pay a tribute to the genius of the architect who hacl designed and carried out ;
the happy and appropriately designed hall in . which they now met , ancl trusted thafc , while the symbols of Freemasonry were so frequently brought before their eye , they would never forget the grand principles of the art . Bro . JOHN BINXIE , R . W . M ., in replying , said that the G . K . L . had 'indeed witnessed many changes both of prosperity and adversity . Now , when he looked upon the scene before him , he might say that brighter and better days had come—the sun of
Freemasonry had arisen and illumined their career with success . He was proud to say he had known that lodge for the fourth of a century , and hacl to congratulate the brethren on this august meeting . This hall ancl adjacents hacl been fitted up solely at the expense of fche funds of this Lodge , and he was
gratified in having to announce that ifc was launched on the ocean of Freemasonry clear from debt . ( Cheers ) , aud was confident that the members would endeavour in future to keep it , as it should be , in the first position of a lodge . Bro . BINNIE , E . AV . M .. in proposing the memory of their late respected Chaplain , the Eev . Dr . Graham , said that it was with feelings of deep veneration that he attempted to speak of the great talents and Masonic worth of the departed brother . There
were many present that evening who had felt the power of his eloquence and the noble lessons of love and charity he had so ably propounded from the platform of this ancl many lodges he was in the practice of addressing ; his manly voice and form they would hear and see no more , he hacl gone from the lodge below to take his seat in the Grand Lodge above . Our deceased brother was not onl y known as a zealous labourer in the cause of Freemasonry , but was highly respected as a minister of the
everlasting gospel . He was endeared to a largo aud respectable congregation , who mourned the loss of a worthy pastor , as they did that of an endeared friend and brother . He might say , that like the great master he so abl y served , he went about continually doing good ; it was his meat and drink to do the will of his Heavenly Father . He regretted much to be informed that their departed brother had left behind him a widow and family unprovided for . He trusted that the precepts and example set
before fchem by their late Chaplain would have the effect of raising a fund to pufc that bereaved family beyond the reach of want ; he , the R . W . M . had no doubt but that the brethren would imitate the lessons spoken ancl practised by the subject of these remarks , which were faith , hope , and charit y , the greatest of which was charity . He would conclude by saying that Dr .
Graham's memory would be loved and revered by all Freemasons , as he was loved and admired by those who had the benefit of his pastorate ; in fact , he might say they would not soon look upon his like again . He hacl lately read an inscription on a tomb in the High Church cemetery , whieh could well apply to his , and which he would take the liberty of quoting . " He whose loved ashes moulder here below ,
AVas once the gentlest model of his kind . He lived , nor made himself one sin-rlo foe ; He died , nor left one enemy behind . " The toast was responded to in solemn silence accompanied by sacred music . Bro . Sir A . ALISON hoped that the subscrip tion spoken of by the R . W . M . would be carried out with that noble Masonic and
Christian spirit which was so faithfully practised by the late brother , ancl requested his name to be put down for £ 5 5 * ., the brethren assembled being unanimous iu following the example so far as their means would afford . The remaing toasts were "The Visiting Brethren , " "The Architect of the Lodge , " " Success to Freemasonry , " "The Masonic Press , " " THE FEEEITASONS' MAGAZINE , of London , " ] "The Chairman , " and the usual dismissive one of " Happy to meet , " Various songs and recitations were given cluirng the course of the evening , the proceedings of which were much enlivened by Bro . A . AV . Banks ' s playing on the harmonium .
GLASGOW . — Caledonian Hallway Lodge ( No . 354 ) . —This lodge held its usual bi-monthly meeting in the Masonic Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , on AVednesday evening , the 3 rd inst . Bro . John Laurie , R . W . M . ; Bro . Bob . Wallace , Acting S . W . ; ancl Bro . Eichard AfcNab , J . W . There was a numerous attendance of the members of the lotlge as well as visiting brethren . The lodge having been opened in duo form , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Alexander
McDonald , Wm . M . Bryee , G . Tyler of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , and Donald Stewart , were proposed , seconded , and unanimously accepted as honorary members of the lodge , and , having taken the customary obligation , received , from the R . W . M . tho right-hand of fellowship . Applications from two candidates were read , who , being duly recommended , were balloted for and approved . The R . W . M ., Bro . Laurie , in his usual masterly style , initiated them to the E . A . P . Degree of
our ancient and honourable fraternity The R . W . M . stated that fche brethren were aware they were aboufc fco lose the able services of Bro , AVilliam Gunn—who is leaving Glasgow to fulfil an important situation in the Sister Country of Ireland , —and who , since the resuscitation of the lodge , had acted as ifcs Treasurer , and by his untiring- and persevering energy hacl been the means of bringing ifc to ifcs present prosperous state ; the members of the lodge , therefore , could not permit him to leave Glasgow without somo testimony of their aopreciation of his
worth and the value of his services . In the name of the brethren of the Caledonian Railway Lodge , he hacl the pleasant duty to perform—though with the pleasure feelings of regret tit parting with Bro . Gunn must mingle—of presenting to him an illuminated parchment in a handsome frame , bearing a suitable inscription , expressive of their esteem and appreciation for the services he had rendered as Treasurer to the lodge ; also a . Master Mason ' s jewel , in gold ; an apron and sash , in the colour
of the Caledonian Railway Lodge ; and two handsome ivory 24-inch guages . Bro . Gunn , in a speech of much feeling , thanked the brethren for their munificent presents , and would be proud could he think he had merited them ; he would ever preserve thein as a token of their kindness , ancl cherish them as remembrancers of many , many pleasant evenings he had spent with the brethren in lodge assembled , and also of associations and friendships he had there formed , and which , he trusted ,
would last till the Almighty Architect of the Universe called him to the Grand Lodge above . Again , sincerely , he would thank them . The lodge was then called from labour to refreshment , ancl the brethren under the sway of the baton of the J . W . enjoyed themselves as only the brethren of the mystic tyes can do . When past high twelve , the lodge was recalled to labour , and , by command of the R . W . M ., closed by the S . W . On the following . Thursday evening , December 3 rd , a number of Bro . Gunn ' s fellow employees connected with the Caledonian Railway Works met in the Bedford Hotel , George-place , where
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Scotland.
was received with enthusiasm , when he mentioned that his lirst twelve years of service were spent in'tlio Glasgow Hi ghland Regiment . Sir A . ALISON , having spoken of Masonry being a system of universal benevolence , and congratulated the members upon the elegant hall they hacl founded , was the more pleased as , 25 years ago , or thereabouts , he was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry in this lodge , ancl hoped that this meeting would be
the precursor of many more which would diffuse the valuable principles of the Order to countless generations . There was one toast which had been omitted on the list—an important one without doubt . There was now travelling in Italy a Scotchman , proud of his name and title—the Baron Renfrew . ( Cheers . ) He possessed qualities of heart and head which would make him worthy to be the head of any nation , even of the British . He hoped that time mi ght be far distant . He had made happy
choice of the Princess Alexandra , whose judicious conduct and happiness of manner had already gone a great way to assuage the grief of our Queen . He concluded b y giving , as became a subject and a man , "The Health of the Princess Alexandra and the Prince of AVales . " The toast was received with all the honours .
Sir A . ALISON next proceeded to propose " Continued prosperity to the Glasgow Kilwinning Lodge ( No . 4 ) , " and , in doing so , said that many years ago he was initiated under the auspices of Dr . Rattray , then R . W . M ., in a small room in the Trongate , aboufc one-eighth part the size of this in whieh they were met . This lodge was one of the most ancient in the city , being established one hundred and fifty years ago , when a great many men of eminence were members of the lodge , among whom he
might mention Sir D . K . Sandford and Professor Ramsay , and many others , whose names were yet revered . He hoped their place were supplied by champions who would extend the principles of Freemasonry . Indeed , he might say that he claimed for this lodge the invention of balls for the benefit of the distressed poor , which no less a person than the Duke of Athole had patronised and supported . He would here pay a tribute to the genius of the architect who hacl designed and carried out ;
the happy and appropriately designed hall in . which they now met , ancl trusted thafc , while the symbols of Freemasonry were so frequently brought before their eye , they would never forget the grand principles of the art . Bro . JOHN BINXIE , R . W . M ., in replying , said that the G . K . L . had 'indeed witnessed many changes both of prosperity and adversity . Now , when he looked upon the scene before him , he might say that brighter and better days had come—the sun of
Freemasonry had arisen and illumined their career with success . He was proud to say he had known that lodge for the fourth of a century , and hacl to congratulate the brethren on this august meeting . This hall ancl adjacents hacl been fitted up solely at the expense of fche funds of this Lodge , and he was
gratified in having to announce that ifc was launched on the ocean of Freemasonry clear from debt . ( Cheers ) , aud was confident that the members would endeavour in future to keep it , as it should be , in the first position of a lodge . Bro . BINNIE , E . AV . M .. in proposing the memory of their late respected Chaplain , the Eev . Dr . Graham , said that it was with feelings of deep veneration that he attempted to speak of the great talents and Masonic worth of the departed brother . There
were many present that evening who had felt the power of his eloquence and the noble lessons of love and charity he had so ably propounded from the platform of this ancl many lodges he was in the practice of addressing ; his manly voice and form they would hear and see no more , he hacl gone from the lodge below to take his seat in the Grand Lodge above . Our deceased brother was not onl y known as a zealous labourer in the cause of Freemasonry , but was highly respected as a minister of the
everlasting gospel . He was endeared to a largo aud respectable congregation , who mourned the loss of a worthy pastor , as they did that of an endeared friend and brother . He might say , that like the great master he so abl y served , he went about continually doing good ; it was his meat and drink to do the will of his Heavenly Father . He regretted much to be informed that their departed brother had left behind him a widow and family unprovided for . He trusted that the precepts and example set
before fchem by their late Chaplain would have the effect of raising a fund to pufc that bereaved family beyond the reach of want ; he , the R . W . M . had no doubt but that the brethren would imitate the lessons spoken ancl practised by the subject of these remarks , which were faith , hope , and charit y , the greatest of which was charity . He would conclude by saying that Dr .
Graham's memory would be loved and revered by all Freemasons , as he was loved and admired by those who had the benefit of his pastorate ; in fact , he might say they would not soon look upon his like again . He hacl lately read an inscription on a tomb in the High Church cemetery , whieh could well apply to his , and which he would take the liberty of quoting . " He whose loved ashes moulder here below ,
AVas once the gentlest model of his kind . He lived , nor made himself one sin-rlo foe ; He died , nor left one enemy behind . " The toast was responded to in solemn silence accompanied by sacred music . Bro . Sir A . ALISON hoped that the subscrip tion spoken of by the R . W . M . would be carried out with that noble Masonic and
Christian spirit which was so faithfully practised by the late brother , ancl requested his name to be put down for £ 5 5 * ., the brethren assembled being unanimous iu following the example so far as their means would afford . The remaing toasts were "The Visiting Brethren , " "The Architect of the Lodge , " " Success to Freemasonry , " "The Masonic Press , " " THE FEEEITASONS' MAGAZINE , of London , " ] "The Chairman , " and the usual dismissive one of " Happy to meet , " Various songs and recitations were given cluirng the course of the evening , the proceedings of which were much enlivened by Bro . A . AV . Banks ' s playing on the harmonium .
GLASGOW . — Caledonian Hallway Lodge ( No . 354 ) . —This lodge held its usual bi-monthly meeting in the Masonic Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , on AVednesday evening , the 3 rd inst . Bro . John Laurie , R . W . M . ; Bro . Bob . Wallace , Acting S . W . ; ancl Bro . Eichard AfcNab , J . W . There was a numerous attendance of the members of the lotlge as well as visiting brethren . The lodge having been opened in duo form , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Alexander
McDonald , Wm . M . Bryee , G . Tyler of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , and Donald Stewart , were proposed , seconded , and unanimously accepted as honorary members of the lodge , and , having taken the customary obligation , received , from the R . W . M . tho right-hand of fellowship . Applications from two candidates were read , who , being duly recommended , were balloted for and approved . The R . W . M ., Bro . Laurie , in his usual masterly style , initiated them to the E . A . P . Degree of
our ancient and honourable fraternity The R . W . M . stated that fche brethren were aware they were aboufc fco lose the able services of Bro , AVilliam Gunn—who is leaving Glasgow to fulfil an important situation in the Sister Country of Ireland , —and who , since the resuscitation of the lodge , had acted as ifcs Treasurer , and by his untiring- and persevering energy hacl been the means of bringing ifc to ifcs present prosperous state ; the members of the lodge , therefore , could not permit him to leave Glasgow without somo testimony of their aopreciation of his
worth and the value of his services . In the name of the brethren of the Caledonian Railway Lodge , he hacl the pleasant duty to perform—though with the pleasure feelings of regret tit parting with Bro . Gunn must mingle—of presenting to him an illuminated parchment in a handsome frame , bearing a suitable inscription , expressive of their esteem and appreciation for the services he had rendered as Treasurer to the lodge ; also a . Master Mason ' s jewel , in gold ; an apron and sash , in the colour
of the Caledonian Railway Lodge ; and two handsome ivory 24-inch guages . Bro . Gunn , in a speech of much feeling , thanked the brethren for their munificent presents , and would be proud could he think he had merited them ; he would ever preserve thein as a token of their kindness , ancl cherish them as remembrancers of many , many pleasant evenings he had spent with the brethren in lodge assembled , and also of associations and friendships he had there formed , and which , he trusted ,
would last till the Almighty Architect of the Universe called him to the Grand Lodge above . Again , sincerely , he would thank them . The lodge was then called from labour to refreshment , ancl the brethren under the sway of the baton of the J . W . enjoyed themselves as only the brethren of the mystic tyes can do . When past high twelve , the lodge was recalled to labour , and , by command of the R . W . M ., closed by the S . W . On the following . Thursday evening , December 3 rd , a number of Bro . Gunn ' s fellow employees connected with the Caledonian Railway Works met in the Bedford Hotel , George-place , where