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been constrained to admire the Order generally , I always loved aud respected my mother lodge , St . Mungo , particularly , and was proud to be accounted one of her sons , and I resolved to do the . best I could to maintain her dignity and advance her prosperity . I felt honoured in doing the duties of the several offices to which I was from time to time elected , which offices were accepted by me , not merely as posts of honour , but as bona fide responsible situations , involving the performance of certain duties ,

the details of which ifc was incumbent on me to master in order that I might be able properly to discharge them . In estimating these services , I can only recognise them as forming my part of the contract with the brethren of the lodge , to whose kind assistance and the uniform support of my brother office-bearers all credit is due for the success which attended om- united efforts . I am much gratified I assure you , in accepting this very handsome testimonial from youmy friends aud brothersas ifc

fur-, , nishes most unequivocal evidence that my connection with the Order has not been altogether unacceptable . There are many reasons why I should prize this gift ,- its beauty , its utility , and its intrinsic value ; but above every other consideration I shall esteem it as a tangible proof of that kindly feeling which has resulted in its presentation . I believe and hope that often when consulting this monitor I shall , with feelings of both pride and

pleasure , remember this evening and the happy circumstances under which I received it , and I trust that it will descend as a heirloom through a long line of Kings and Masons , and that it will be valued by them as a memorial of the bond of Masonic brotherhood which unites us all by feelings of mutual friendship and esteem . Again , I thank you most cordially for this mark of your regardI assure you I appreciate it most hihland

, gy , , however inadequately my feelings have been expressed I can guarantee that at least they are both truthful and sincere . Several brethren in the course of the evening lent their aid io promote the harmony . Altogether the meeting was of a most delightful and instructive kind .

FREEMASONRY IN SCOTLAND . — WO have rocoivod cmito a budget oi Scotch Masonic nows , in addition to that appearing in this number of tho MAGAZINE . Want of spaco provonts us giving at prosmit anything moro than a passing allusiou to somo of tho Masonic ovonts which have occurred in Scotland during tho past fortnight , and amongst which may bo mentioned a mooting of tho Provincial Grand Lodgo of Glasgow , on tho 12 th inst ., when Bro . Capt . Spoirs , of Eldorslio , was nominated as a candidato to fill

tho office of Prov . G . M ., vacant sinco tho doath of Bro . Sir Arehd . Alison , Bart . Tho rocommondation of Bro . Capt . Spoil's will bo forwardod to tho Grand Lodgo of Scotland , with whom tho election of a suitable candidato' rests . Tho next mooting of Grand Lodgo t .-ikos placo in Novombor , when tho subject of electing a Prov . G . M . for Glasgow will bo ono of tho most important questions to bo disposed of . At tho mooting of tho Provincial Grand Lodgo of Glasgow-, just roforrod toBroSheriff Strathoru

, . was also proposed as a candidato lor tho Prov . G . Mastership , but , upon tho votes of tho brothron boiug taken . 21 votes woro givon for Bro . Capt . Spoire , aud 1 . 4 for ' Bro . Sheriff Stra . th . om . The foundation stono of a public hall at Johnston , noa-r Paisloy , was laid on the 14 th inst . with full Masonic honours . There was a vory numorous attondanco of : tho brothron . Tho weather , fortunately , was favourablo , and tho demonstration was a great . Til , _ -. J ....... 1 , . ... . . . ° & 1 & utuuuUHIU i

.- , , . -u ,, w < : > IUSI m gonmg procossion into marching order . Tho ri ght man in tho right placo seems to bo sadly wantod upon tho occasion of such 'Masonic demonstrations as that roforrod to . Amongst recent Masonic festivals wo may mention a very numerous gathering of tho Graft at Govau , on tho liith inst ., hi colobration of tho third anniversary of tho formation of tho Govandalo Lodg-eNo . 437 . Numerous deputations wo 2-o pi-ose-ii

, from sistor lodges . Wo noticod also Bro . John Binnio , Substitute Provincial Grand Master for Glasgow , and amongst tho representatives of sister Grand Lodges woro Bros . William Smith , C . E ., P . G . S ., etc ., proprietor of tho FUEL-MASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC Mmnon , and James Stovonson , ropresontativo of tho MAGAZINE in Scotland . Tho chair of K . S . was ocoupiod by Bro . David K ' mghoni , R . W . M ., supported by Bros . James Wilson ,

S . W ., James Tomson , J . W ., aud tho other offico-boarors . A most onjoyablo evening was spoilt in fratornal lovo and harmony . Tho annua ! festival of tho St . . Tamos Old Monkland Lodge , No . 177 , was hold at tho Eaglo Inn , Coatbridge , on tbo ovoning of tho I 7 th inst . Tho brothron mustorod in considorablo force , including several visiting brothron . Amongst tho lattoi- was Bro . Jamos Stovonson , of tho FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE , London and Glasgow . Tho chair was occupied by Bro . Hugh Lymingtou ,

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supported by Bros . Grant , S . W . ; White , J . W . ; Potor Mackinnon , P . M ., & c . Tho lodgo having boon duly oponod at tho Masonic Hall , tho R . W . M . road lottors of apology from tho Doputy Provincial Grand Mastor , Bro . Major Barbour , and tho Substituto Provincial Grand Mastor , Bro . Gilmonr , and othor distinguished brothron who had boon unavoidably provontod attonding tho mooting . Tho pro forma business having boon disposod of , tho brothron adjourned to tbo Eaglo Inn , and partook of a substantial i-opast ; aftor which tho usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed . A most happy ovoning was spoilt—ono that will long rornain momorablo in tho annals of Lodgo No . 177 .

Canada.

CANADA .

PROCEEDINGS OF GRAND LODGE . Condensed Report of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Ancient , Free , and Accepted , Masons of Canada , held in the St . George ' s Hall , Kingston , commencing on Wednesday , the 10 th dag of July , A . B . 1867 , A . L . 5867 .

{ Continued from p . 216 . ) On the Condition of Masonry . Upon a review of the reports of the D . D . G . M . 's , it is almost surprising to find the uniformity which prevails in describing the progressive and healthy condition of the subordinate lodges in their several districts . This gratifying fact seems unaccompanied with difficulties

any which might detract from the general harmony . -An almost entire absence of complaints adds to tho spirit of satisfaction . With few exceptions the D . D . G . M . ' s seem to have visited the lodges with a good deal of industry , notable among whom are those of Wilson , London , Eastern ' Townships , and Hamilton districts .

The D . D . G . M . of Ontario deserves great credit for the establishment of lodges of instruction , which might well be emulated elsewhere , and more particularly w-here a difference in work still lingers . The time has now come when either apathy or want of opportunity to learn should form no excuse for neglecting to purge the work of old errors , and it is submitted that an adherence thereto should be no longer tolerated . The attentive perusal of the reports is recommended . They

are all pregnant with the valuable suggestions of experienced and reflective men . The report from the Hamilton district is accompanied with an abstract of the financial affairs , condition , and progress of each lodge , testifying in a marked degreo to the attention bestowed on them by the R . W . Brother having that district in charge . The lodges continue to increase steadiland at such a rate

y as to raise no doubt of the propriety of the enlargement of our sphere oi notion , or questioning by their number tbo healthy progress of the Order . An alteration in the boundaries of the Prince Edward district is m-oiiosed bv the transfer of the Cnunf-. v nf Ronfi-m « l-r , n , «

Central district , on the ground of convenience , aud ifc is also suggested that tho vast territory of the Eastern Township ' s district could be advantageously subdivided , and a notice of motion in Grand Lodge Las been given to divide the Toronto district . The Board are of opinion that these alterations should be _ taken up as a general question , and if Grand Lodge be of opinion that moro convenient arrangements can be made , then that the whole should bo remodelledsymmetricalland with

, y , due regard to the interests of tho lodges . It continues to be apparent that tho duty of visiting lodges by the D . D . G . M ' s , is not discharged without very great personal inconvenience and considerable expense , which together press so heavily as to cause constant resignations and changes in tho superintendence of districts . Ifc may not be difficult fco remove tho objection of b

expense , y the discharge of the amount incurred in expenses , but great responsibility and labour must of necessity attend these high , important , and honourable positions , and it is earnestly hoped that tho R . W . Brethren will not allow ordinary difficulties to induce them to abandon offices , wherein so much is gained by tho Craft , hy continuous and steady labours and guardianship .

On the Grand Master ' s Address . _ The Board are most happy to learn that the M . W . G . M ., since his return to tho throne , after an interval of a series of years , is ablo so highly to compliment those who in the interim