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sonic toasts were given . Bro . Newton Garrett , P . M ., proposed ' ' The health of the W . M ., " wishing him another happy and prosperous year of office . Tho toast was drank with lodge honours . The W . M . most appropriately replied , and expressed the great pleasure it gave him to see that bis efforts to promote the interests of the Craft in general , and this Lodge in particular , ivere so duly appreciated by tbe brethren ; he
earnestly advocated that all who accepted office should , as far as they were able , make themselves perfect in the duties . The officers of the Lodge duly responded to the several toasts . Bro . J . S . Banning replied to that of " The A'isitors . " Bro . Garrett made a touching allusion in the course of the evening to the severe affliction sustained by Bro . Rendlo in tho loss of his son . Tlie harmony of the evening- was greatly enhanced by songs aud recitations , and the Tyler's toast brought a most pleasant and satisfactory meeting to a close .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
ARGYLL AND THE ISLES . INVEBARX . —The members ofthe Lodge Inverary St . John's , No . 50 , met in their lodge room on the evening of Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., and celebrated the festival - > f their patron saint . ROTIIESAT . —Lodge St . John ( No . 292 ) . —The brethren of this lodge celebrated the Festival of their patron on Tuesday , the 27 th ult . bsitting down to dinner in tbo Bute Hotel . R . W . M . Bro . J .
, y Milloy occupied the chair , and S . \ A . Alexander Duncan Bro . officiated as croupier . The newly-installed office-bearers having taken their places , the company , to the number of fifty , partook of dinner , and after enjoying- themselves for a few hours adjourned to the Victoria Hall , wheie , having provided themselves with partners , the mazy dance was indulged in till an advanced hour in the morning .
GLASGOAV . BARRHEAD . — Union and Crown Lodge , ( No . 103 ) . —On Tuesday , evening , the 27 th ult ., the members of this lodge celebrated tbo anniversary of St . John . The members , headed by the Barrhead brass band , marched to Neiiston and Gateside , accompanied by numerous torch-bearers and a large crowd of spectators . On reaching the Upper Ward , the brethren were refreshed by Brother Macraealter which they crossed to the
, residence of Bro . James Hall , R . W . M ., where refreshments were again provided . The brethren gave three hearty cheers for their R . W . M . and bis fireside , after which they returned to their lodge room , where supper was awaiting them , and where with song and sentiment , they spent a most agreeable evening . GLASGOW . —Lodge Commercial ( No . 360 . )—The brethren of this lodge held their annual festival , ( which this year took the
form of a supper ) , in their own hall , on the SOfcli ult . Bro . J . D . Porteous , R . W . M ., presiding ; Bros . F . A . Harrow , D . P . G . M ., and Davidson , P . M ., supporting him . After the supper the lodge was opened in the first degree , and Bro . Barrow was admitted as an honorary member of the lodge . On the ludge being called from labour to ref reshment , the usual loyal toasts having been given and responded to , the R . AV . M . gave tbe Prov . Grand Lodge of Glasgow , and said that it had always been the
pattern Prov . Grand Lodge of Scotland . He coupled with the toast tbo name of Bro . Barrow ; " The prosperity of the Lodge Commercial ; " "The Office-bearers ; " "Tha GWgow Iksonie Choir ; " "P . M . s of tho lodge ; " '' The . Press ; " etc ., were also duly proposed and responded to , alternated with some capital songs , glees , and dramatic selections . The lodgo was thereafter closed and the brethren separated all highly delighted ivith the night ' s enjoyment .
LANARKSHIRE , ( MIDDLE WARD ) . COATBRIDGE . —St . James' Old Monlland Lodge , ( No . 177 ) . — The annual meeting was held on Tuesday , 27 th ult . The treasurer ' s report , read by Bro . Stewart , showed that the funds ofthe society are increasing , and all liabilities have been cleared off , and that they enter the year with a sum to their credit . Tbe election of officer-bearers was then gone on with . Bro . Bell , R . AV . M . ; Bro . Lindsay , S . W . ; Bro . Chrichton , J . W . ;
Bro . Young , Sec . ; Bro . Stewart , Treas . ; Bro . Symington , Deput P Master . AIRDBIE . — Nem MonHand Montrose Lodge , ( No . 88 ) . —On Tuesday , 27 th ult .. tbe members of this lodge met for the purpose of electing office-bearers for tbe ensuing year . Bro . AV . Fleming was unanimously installed R . W . M . ; Bro . Connor , S . W . ; and Bro . Henderson , J . AV .
RENFREWSHIRE ( EAST ) . PonoxsnAWS . —Poyal Arch Lodge ( No 153 ) . —The brethren of this lodgo met in Maxwell Arms Inn on Tuesday evening 27 th ult ., for tbe purpose of electing office-bearers for tbe ensuing year . The following brethren were declared duly elected , aud installed into office : —Bros . J . Kirkwood , K . AV . M . ; 6 . Mack-ay PMAVAdamsDMW . SlimouS . AV .. J . PurseJ . AV . ;
.. ; . , .. ; , , J . Cuilen , S . D . ; J . Slimon , J . D . ; A . Whyte , S . A . S . ; W . Gallon , J . A . S . ; R . Campbell , S . B . ; J . Purdon , Chaplain ; J . Barbour , I . G . ; J . Macfarlane , Tyler . RT / THEEQEES - . —Lodge Eoyal Arch ( No . 116 ) . —Tuesday , 27 th ult ., being St . John's Day , tbo brethren met in their lodge room , Bro . AVilliam Robertson , R . AV . M ., in tho chair . The annual election of office-bearers took placethe result of which is as
, follows : —Bros . Robert Lang , R . AV . M . ; AVilliam Robertson , P . M . ; Moses Laird ., D . M . ; Robert Steven , S . M . ; j William Crawford , S . W . ; J . Gilmour , J . W . ; Johu M'Cann , Sec . ; John Hamilton , Treas . ; William M'Bride , S . D . ; George Crawford . J . D . ; George Love , Chaplain ; Johu Duncan , S . S . ; Duucan Colquhoun , J . S . ; Archibald Baird , I . G . ; J . Harris , Tyler . AA isilAvy . — Lodge St . Mary ' s , ( No . 31 ) . —Tuesday being St .
John ' s Day , ( 27 th ult . ) , the brethren met in the lodge room , to celebrate the natal day of their patron saint , elect office-bearers , and transact other business connected with the Order . The election of office-bearers was tbe first business of tbe evening , the result of which is as follows : —Bro . AV . Forrest , R . AV . M . ; Bro . W . Thompson , P . M . ; Bro . 11 . Nicol , D . M . ; Bro . R , Scott . S . M . ; Bro . C . Gilchrist , S . AV . ; Bro . R . Kelso , J . AV . ; Bro . C , Neilson , Sec . ; Bro . John Hendry , Treas . ; Bro . Rev . Dunn . ( late of Wishaw ) , Chaplain ; Bro . T . Seattle , B . B . ; Bros . Calder and Young , Stewards ; Bro . R . More . S . B . ; Bro . S . Naismith , I . G . ; Bro . Thos . Young , Tyler .
PAISEEY . —Menfrem County Kilwinning Lodge , ( No . 370 ) . — Tbe annual election of office-hearers of this lodge took place on Thursday Evening the 15 th ult ., with the following results : — Eben . Anderson , R . W . M ., ; David E . Hamilton , S . AV . ; James Goldie , J . W . ; Jas . Reid , Treas . ; Alex . Knox , jun . Sec ; John Robertson , S . D . ; James Goold , J . D . ; Angus Ferguson , S . B . ; J . B . Hunter , B . B . ; J . M'Ewen . Org . ; John Lylc , Jeweller ; Rev J . il'Lean , Chan . ; John Helton , John Anderson , Alex . Morrison , R . M'Fnrlaue , Stewards ; John Robertson , I . G . j AA illiam Cameron , Tyler .
Tbe brethren of this lodge met again on Tuesday afternoon 27 th ult , when the newly-elected office-bearers were installed into office . At six o'clock thoy sat down to dinner in the George Hotel , to celebrate in a becoming manner tbe festival of St . John . It . W . AI . Ebenezer Anderson occupied tbe chair , supported hy Bros . Swan , PM . ; the Rev . J . M'Lean , II . Armour , Quartermaster B . irr , William Pollock , Dr . Hunter , R-.-id , A . Knox , A . Gardiner , G . Peacock , W .
Johnston , & c . Bro . David E . Hamilton , S . W . was croupier , supported hy Bros . Richard AVatson , William AVilson , Gordon , Lyle , A . Ferguson , D . P . Boyd , & c . After an excellent dinner , the chairman proposed the "The Queen and the Craft , " which was received with Masonic honours . The usual lists of toasts followed , interspersed with some good singing , and altogether the evening ivas spent in a very happy manner . PAISEET . —St . Mirrens Lodge ( No . 129 )—The members of
, , this ancient Lodge met in their lodge room , Moss Street , on Thesday evening the 27 th ult ., for the purpose of celebrating the anniversary of St . John , the Patron Saint of Masonry . They afterwards adjourned to dinner at the Globe Hotel . R . AV . M . Wallace presided , and Bro George F . Paton acted as croupier .
PERTHSHIRE ( EAST . ) ATTOIITERAEDER . —St . John ' s Lodge , ( No . 46 . )—The annual celebration of tbe festival of St . John was held Tuesday , 27 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , R . AV . M . Malcolm presiding . The annual election of office-bearers took place , when the following
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sonic toasts were given . Bro . Newton Garrett , P . M ., proposed ' ' The health of the W . M ., " wishing him another happy and prosperous year of office . Tho toast was drank with lodge honours . The W . M . most appropriately replied , and expressed the great pleasure it gave him to see that bis efforts to promote the interests of the Craft in general , and this Lodge in particular , ivere so duly appreciated by tbe brethren ; he
earnestly advocated that all who accepted office should , as far as they were able , make themselves perfect in the duties . The officers of the Lodge duly responded to the several toasts . Bro . J . S . Banning replied to that of " The A'isitors . " Bro . Garrett made a touching allusion in the course of the evening to the severe affliction sustained by Bro . Rendlo in tho loss of his son . Tlie harmony of the evening- was greatly enhanced by songs aud recitations , and the Tyler's toast brought a most pleasant and satisfactory meeting to a close .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
ARGYLL AND THE ISLES . INVEBARX . —The members ofthe Lodge Inverary St . John's , No . 50 , met in their lodge room on the evening of Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., and celebrated the festival - > f their patron saint . ROTIIESAT . —Lodge St . John ( No . 292 ) . —The brethren of this lodge celebrated the Festival of their patron on Tuesday , the 27 th ult . bsitting down to dinner in tbo Bute Hotel . R . W . M . Bro . J .
, y Milloy occupied the chair , and S . \ A . Alexander Duncan Bro . officiated as croupier . The newly-installed office-bearers having taken their places , the company , to the number of fifty , partook of dinner , and after enjoying- themselves for a few hours adjourned to the Victoria Hall , wheie , having provided themselves with partners , the mazy dance was indulged in till an advanced hour in the morning .
GLASGOAV . BARRHEAD . — Union and Crown Lodge , ( No . 103 ) . —On Tuesday , evening , the 27 th ult ., the members of this lodge celebrated tbo anniversary of St . John . The members , headed by the Barrhead brass band , marched to Neiiston and Gateside , accompanied by numerous torch-bearers and a large crowd of spectators . On reaching the Upper Ward , the brethren were refreshed by Brother Macraealter which they crossed to the
, residence of Bro . James Hall , R . W . M ., where refreshments were again provided . The brethren gave three hearty cheers for their R . W . M . and bis fireside , after which they returned to their lodge room , where supper was awaiting them , and where with song and sentiment , they spent a most agreeable evening . GLASGOW . —Lodge Commercial ( No . 360 . )—The brethren of this lodge held their annual festival , ( which this year took the
form of a supper ) , in their own hall , on the SOfcli ult . Bro . J . D . Porteous , R . W . M ., presiding ; Bros . F . A . Harrow , D . P . G . M ., and Davidson , P . M ., supporting him . After the supper the lodge was opened in the first degree , and Bro . Barrow was admitted as an honorary member of the lodge . On the ludge being called from labour to ref reshment , the usual loyal toasts having been given and responded to , the R . AV . M . gave tbe Prov . Grand Lodge of Glasgow , and said that it had always been the
pattern Prov . Grand Lodge of Scotland . He coupled with the toast tbo name of Bro . Barrow ; " The prosperity of the Lodge Commercial ; " "The Office-bearers ; " "Tha GWgow Iksonie Choir ; " "P . M . s of tho lodge ; " '' The . Press ; " etc ., were also duly proposed and responded to , alternated with some capital songs , glees , and dramatic selections . The lodgo was thereafter closed and the brethren separated all highly delighted ivith the night ' s enjoyment .
LANARKSHIRE , ( MIDDLE WARD ) . COATBRIDGE . —St . James' Old Monlland Lodge , ( No . 177 ) . — The annual meeting was held on Tuesday , 27 th ult . The treasurer ' s report , read by Bro . Stewart , showed that the funds ofthe society are increasing , and all liabilities have been cleared off , and that they enter the year with a sum to their credit . Tbe election of officer-bearers was then gone on with . Bro . Bell , R . AV . M . ; Bro . Lindsay , S . W . ; Bro . Chrichton , J . W . ;
Bro . Young , Sec . ; Bro . Stewart , Treas . ; Bro . Symington , Deput P Master . AIRDBIE . — Nem MonHand Montrose Lodge , ( No . 88 ) . —On Tuesday , 27 th ult .. tbe members of this lodge met for the purpose of electing office-bearers for tbe ensuing year . Bro . AV . Fleming was unanimously installed R . W . M . ; Bro . Connor , S . W . ; and Bro . Henderson , J . AV .
RENFREWSHIRE ( EAST ) . PonoxsnAWS . —Poyal Arch Lodge ( No 153 ) . —The brethren of this lodgo met in Maxwell Arms Inn on Tuesday evening 27 th ult ., for tbe purpose of electing office-bearers for tbe ensuing year . The following brethren were declared duly elected , aud installed into office : —Bros . J . Kirkwood , K . AV . M . ; 6 . Mack-ay PMAVAdamsDMW . SlimouS . AV .. J . PurseJ . AV . ;
.. ; . , .. ; , , J . Cuilen , S . D . ; J . Slimon , J . D . ; A . Whyte , S . A . S . ; W . Gallon , J . A . S . ; R . Campbell , S . B . ; J . Purdon , Chaplain ; J . Barbour , I . G . ; J . Macfarlane , Tyler . RT / THEEQEES - . —Lodge Eoyal Arch ( No . 116 ) . —Tuesday , 27 th ult ., being St . John's Day , tbo brethren met in their lodge room , Bro . AVilliam Robertson , R . AV . M ., in tho chair . The annual election of office-bearers took placethe result of which is as
, follows : —Bros . Robert Lang , R . AV . M . ; AVilliam Robertson , P . M . ; Moses Laird ., D . M . ; Robert Steven , S . M . ; j William Crawford , S . W . ; J . Gilmour , J . W . ; Johu M'Cann , Sec . ; John Hamilton , Treas . ; William M'Bride , S . D . ; George Crawford . J . D . ; George Love , Chaplain ; Johu Duncan , S . S . ; Duucan Colquhoun , J . S . ; Archibald Baird , I . G . ; J . Harris , Tyler . AA isilAvy . — Lodge St . Mary ' s , ( No . 31 ) . —Tuesday being St .
John ' s Day , ( 27 th ult . ) , the brethren met in the lodge room , to celebrate the natal day of their patron saint , elect office-bearers , and transact other business connected with the Order . The election of office-bearers was tbe first business of tbe evening , the result of which is as follows : —Bro . AV . Forrest , R . AV . M . ; Bro . W . Thompson , P . M . ; Bro . 11 . Nicol , D . M . ; Bro . R , Scott . S . M . ; Bro . C . Gilchrist , S . AV . ; Bro . R . Kelso , J . AV . ; Bro . C , Neilson , Sec . ; Bro . John Hendry , Treas . ; Bro . Rev . Dunn . ( late of Wishaw ) , Chaplain ; Bro . T . Seattle , B . B . ; Bros . Calder and Young , Stewards ; Bro . R . More . S . B . ; Bro . S . Naismith , I . G . ; Bro . Thos . Young , Tyler .
PAISEEY . —Menfrem County Kilwinning Lodge , ( No . 370 ) . — Tbe annual election of office-hearers of this lodge took place on Thursday Evening the 15 th ult ., with the following results : — Eben . Anderson , R . W . M ., ; David E . Hamilton , S . AV . ; James Goldie , J . W . ; Jas . Reid , Treas . ; Alex . Knox , jun . Sec ; John Robertson , S . D . ; James Goold , J . D . ; Angus Ferguson , S . B . ; J . B . Hunter , B . B . ; J . M'Ewen . Org . ; John Lylc , Jeweller ; Rev J . il'Lean , Chan . ; John Helton , John Anderson , Alex . Morrison , R . M'Fnrlaue , Stewards ; John Robertson , I . G . j AA illiam Cameron , Tyler .
Tbe brethren of this lodge met again on Tuesday afternoon 27 th ult , when the newly-elected office-bearers were installed into office . At six o'clock thoy sat down to dinner in the George Hotel , to celebrate in a becoming manner tbe festival of St . John . It . W . AI . Ebenezer Anderson occupied tbe chair , supported hy Bros . Swan , PM . ; the Rev . J . M'Lean , II . Armour , Quartermaster B . irr , William Pollock , Dr . Hunter , R-.-id , A . Knox , A . Gardiner , G . Peacock , W .
Johnston , & c . Bro . David E . Hamilton , S . W . was croupier , supported hy Bros . Richard AVatson , William AVilson , Gordon , Lyle , A . Ferguson , D . P . Boyd , & c . After an excellent dinner , the chairman proposed the "The Queen and the Craft , " which was received with Masonic honours . The usual lists of toasts followed , interspersed with some good singing , and altogether the evening ivas spent in a very happy manner . PAISEET . —St . Mirrens Lodge ( No . 129 )—The members of
, , this ancient Lodge met in their lodge room , Moss Street , on Thesday evening the 27 th ult ., for the purpose of celebrating the anniversary of St . John , the Patron Saint of Masonry . They afterwards adjourned to dinner at the Globe Hotel . R . AV . M . Wallace presided , and Bro George F . Paton acted as croupier .
PERTHSHIRE ( EAST . ) ATTOIITERAEDER . —St . John ' s Lodge , ( No . 46 . )—The annual celebration of tbe festival of St . John was held Tuesday , 27 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , R . AV . M . Malcolm presiding . The annual election of office-bearers took place , when the following