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Multum In Parbo; Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
Unfortunately between thc numbered pages , 3 6 and 37 , a " hiatus valdc deflendus" occurs , where some scrupulous , or unscrupulous brother has deprived us of several pages of MS . I hope that the original " Fund Laws , " are nevertheless to be put together from other pages of the book . It may interest some to know that in July , 174 ( 1 , 't v ' as
" enacted at a Grand Lodge , " held that evening that no brother Mason should be admitted unto thc dignity of a ' Highrodiam , ' under less than ye charge of 2 S . fid ., or as thc Damaskin or Forin , as John Thompson from Gateside , paid at the same night 5 s . N . B . —The English Masters to pay for entering unto the said Mastership 2 S . fid . per majority . " This is headed " Memorandum of
thc I Ii g hrodiams , and there is a list of 7 who only paid is . fid ., and 4 thorough English names , equally who paid 2 s . Cd ., with this note , " Engl . Sth , pd . 2 sh . fid . " There is a further list of twelve , who I presume paid the 2 S . fid ., and over the leaf we have two lists of twelve and thirty respectively , the twelve arc headed tbe names of the brothers in thc High Order , Sc . To pay for making
: n that Order , rs . fid . At thc head of the other list is " English Masters , to pay at entrance , 2 S . fid . each . " At the bottom of the list are the names of six others , or of the six receiving brethren . Wc have thc names of five " Raised Masters" on the same page in 1771 and 1772 . I have said enough to show the interest of this most
valuable Masonic book , and I conclude with the regulations of 1733 , which arc exceedingly valuable archieologically , as our Bro . W . J . Hughan will agree : — "June 14 , 1733 . " It is agreed by the Society , that any brother of the lodge that hath an apprentice that serves his time equally and lawfully as he ought to do , shall be made free for the sum
of 8 s . And for any working Mason , not of the Lotlge , the sum of ios . And to any gentleman or other that is not a working Mason , according to the majority of the company . " For a fuller account of this very unique Minute Book , 1 "fcr my readers to the Masonic Magazine for August . A . F . A . Woouroitu .
MASONIC NUMISMATICS . The coin which the R . W . Col . Burdett has of 1752 , is doubtless the same as mine . 1 hope his interesting letters on the subject will be the means of inducing other brethren who have any Masonic coins to make their character known , and thus add to our store of facts , which at present is lamentably deficient . WM . J AMHS HL-GIIAN .
MASONS MAHKS . Years ago I devoted a good deal of attention to this subject , and collected a considerable number of these marks , as found in ancient buildings in various parts of tbe world , and , like my old friend and correspondent II . II ., on the establishment of the Fowke and Howe Lodges of Mark Masters in this town in 1858 , I prepared a book of
marks for thc use of candidates advanced therein . If this book will be of any service to II . H ., I shall be happy to send it for his inspection , if he will supply mc with his present address . 1 believe that to George Godwin , Esq ., F . S . A ., belongs the credit of being the first to call attention to the importance of these marks , architecturally , in two letters , which
appeared in the " Archtcologia , " Vol . XXX ., pp . 113-120 , accompanied by several plates of marks . This was in the year 1843 . In Vol . XXXIV ., pp . 33-3 6 , of the same work , appeared an interesting communication by Patrick Chalmers , Esq ., F . S . A ., " On the use of Masons' Marks in Scotland . " Doubtless , however , the largest , and what would have
proved the most valuable , collection ever made by one individual was that of thc late Bro . Edward W . Shaw , of Tamworth , consisting of 5 , 700 marks from all parts of the world . This work , including many extracts from mediieval rolls and other documents bearing upon the subject , was
being prepared for the press when Bro . Shaw was seized witb the illness which resulted in his death , and thus the result of his labours appears to have beeu lost . What has become of his collection of materials ? WILLIAM KELLY , Pitov . G . M . Leicestershire .
Consecration Of A Red Cross Conclave At Sheffield.
CONSECRATION OF A RED CROSS CONCLAVE AT SHEFFIELD .
The introduction of this illustrious Masonic and Military Order into Yorkshire was accomplished on Saturday ( June 12 th ) , when the White Rose of York , Conclave No . 120 , was at the Freemasons' Hall , Sheflield , inaugurated
and dedicated according to ancient custom under thc most auspicious surroundings . The ceremonies were conducted by V . I . Sir Knt . Wentworth Little , P . G . S . G ., G . Treas ., & c , assisted by V . I . Sir Knt . | . Geo . Marsh , P . G . S . G ., and P . G .
Archt . ; 111 . Sir Knts . J . Lewis Thomas , F . G . S ., P . G . Archt . ; Frederick Binckes , Int . Gen . unattached ; C . Fitzgerald Matier , Int . Gen . unattached ; Geo . Toller , jun ., G . O . ; Em . Sir Knts . Captain J . Wordsworth , ( 2 ); A . K . Baines , ( 44 . )
These names speak volumes , but wc add our testimony that all went off so well as to leave nothing to be desired . Ten of the petitioners for the new conclave being in attendance , it was opened at one o ' clock in due form , svhen twelve candidates had the honour of receiving installation at ' thc hands of the above . Five more candidates were to have been present , yet , as it was , the musler was a gratifying sight to the illustrious visitors , some of . whom had
Consecration Of A Red Cross Conclave At Sheffield.
travelled great distances ( and al some considerable personal inconvenience ) to be present . Thc ceremony of inauguration and dedication was next proceeded with , thc neophytes listening with marked attention as the simple , yet sublime beauties were , in due sequence , disclosed to them ; thc oration ( given by Sir Knt . Marsh ) being especially admired . Sir Knt . Brittain
M . P . S ., was inducted as M . P . S . of thc conclave , when Sir Knt . Little announced that the Grand Council had appointed Sir Knt . Brittain as Intendant General of West Yorkshire , at the same time he had pleasure in handing Sir Knt . Brittain his commission , which should be read aloud at next conclave . This distinguished appointment was received by the conclave with marked approval . The
consecrating officers retired ; on their return , in a short time , Sir Knt . Little announced that Sir Knt . Wm . Roddewig had been consecrated as Viceroy Eusebius of the conclave . The following oflicers were then invested -. —Sir Knts . Rev . E . Bolder Chalmcr , as Sen . Gen . ; J . F . Moss , ns lun , Gen . ; A . Scargill , as II . P . ; S . B . Ellis , as
Treas . ; Joseph Biuncy , as Recorder ; Simeon Hayes , as Prefect ; G . W . llawksley , as St . Bearer ; John Nixon , as Herald ; Hy . Ecroyd and R . Arnison , as Aides-de-camp . It was unanimously resolved , upon the proposition of Sir Knt . Moss , Jun . Gen ., seconded by III . Sir Knt . Brittain , M . P . S ., Sc ., that thc thanks of the conclave be given to
Sir Knt . Ellis , Ireas ., for his great exertions in tlie preliminary arrangement of all the details relating to the formation of this conclave . Sir Knt . Ellis having acknowledged the honour of the special vote of thanks , said the conclave was under no obligation to bim , for tbe success witnessed that day fully repaid him for whatever duties he had or might yet undertake . The conclave was closed ,
and a Sanctuary of K . H . S ., and Commandery of St . John the Evangelist was duly opened , when fourteen candidates were admitted to this ineffable grade ; the sanctuary was closed . The whole of thc Sir Knights then adjourned to the banquetting-room , where a sumptuous luncheon had been provided at the expense of Sir Knt . Brittain , M . P . S ., Sc . ; the nectar
circulating , the usual toasts were honoured . In proposing "The Health of Sir Knt . Little , and the Consecrating Officers , " thc M . P . S . said that , time pressing ( scleral of the Sir Knights having to have by early trains ) , it had been overlooked iu the conclave to pass a vote of thanks to Sir Knt . Little and the other illustrious Sir Knights who had so ably assisted in the ceremonies , but he took the
opportunity of there and then expressing the deep feeling ot indebtedness the White Rose of York Conclave was under to those who had so ably performed the onerous duties of consecration , Sc . This was received with the greatest enthusiasm . Several most excellent speeches were made by Sir Knts . Little , Thomas , Matier , J . G . Marsh , Lewis Thomas , Binckes , Brittain , nnd others . The
M . P . S . read several letters ( apologizing for unavoidable absence ) from Col . Francis Burdett , Most Em . G . Viceroy , Sc . ; W . Romanic Callender , Esq ., M . P . ; Captain Turner , Liverpool ; C . J . Banister , Esq ., 33 ; Dr . Woodman , G . Rec . ; Major Woodall , Scarborough ; Bentley Shaw , Esq ., late D . P . G . M . West Yorkshire ; T . W . Tew , Esq ., D . P . G . M . West Yorkshire ; Manoah Rhodes , Esq ., Bradford ; John
Fisher , Esq ., I lalifax ; Captain Watson , Manchester ; and others . 111 . Sir Knt . Matier tendered . apologies on behalf of Ul . Sir Knt . G . P . Brockbank , Int . Gen . unattached , and Em . Sir Knt . T . Entwistle , P . Sov ., for their unavoidable absence . So taking the event altogether , we may congratulate thc Order at large , Yorkshire in general , and the White Rose of York Conclave in particular , upon the
splendid inauguration of the Red Cross Order 111 that great Masonic district of which Sheffield may be said to be the centre . It was indeed a red letter day for the Sheflield Freemasons to have in their midst such brethren as Robert Wentworth Little , Frederick Binckes , C . F . Matier , and other distinguished visitors—all energetic workers in the
busy hive of Masonry . Under such circumstances as these ( not overlooking the efficient staff of officers appointed—all zealous in the cause ) we predict for the VVjiite Rose of York Conclave a bright and prosperous future . As il has commenced , so may it continue to flourish , until time shall be no more .
The New Masonic Hall In Glasgow.
THE NEW MASONIC HALL IN GLASGOW .
The memorial stone of thc new Masonic Hall , which has been promoted by the Lodge St . Mary ' s , 1 17 , was laid on Saturday , the 2 C 1 U 1 ult ., with lull Masonic honours b y Bro . F . A . Barrow , D . P . G . M . of Glasgow . Long before tbe Provincial Grand Lodge and also the local lodge were
opened in thc Burgh Hall 111 due and ancient form , the inhabitants began to gather in front of the hall , and when the hour for beginning to work arrived the following lodges were represented , together with the undernotcd members of the Grand Lodye : —Bros . F . A . Barrow , D . P . G . M . ; lohn Baird , S . P . G . VV . ; John Monro , R . W . M .,
* fio , A . P . G . S . W . ; Wm . Harper , R . W . M ., 408 , A . P . G . J . W . ; A . McTaggart , P . G . S , ; A . Bain , 1-43 i' . G . B . B . ; Dr . Penney , P . G . C . ; Rev . A . II . Loftus , A . C . ; It . Robb , P . G . M . ; John Fraser , A . P . G . M . ; James Balfour , P . G . D . C . Thc lodges were—Partick St . Mary's , 117 ; St . Mungo , 27 ; St . John , * J ; Thistle , 8 7 ; Union and Crown , 103 ; Scotia , 178 -, Star ,
2 in ; Union , 332 ; Caledonian Railway , 3 ^ 4 ; St . Vincent , 553 j Commercial , 3 60 j Clyde 408 ; Neptune , 419 ; Govandale , 437 ; Maryhill , 510 ; St . Andrew , 4 6 5 ( Glasgow District ); St . John's , Dalniuir , - , 43 ; Busby St . John ' s , 4 ^ 8 ; St . Thomas , Kilwinning ( Dalmclliiigton ) , 433 ; St .
John ' s Operative ( Rutherglen ) , 347 ; St . Andrew ' s ' ( Strathaven ) , 215 ; Royal Arch ( Maybolc ) , ni 8 j Royal Arch ( Cambuslang ) , 114 ; Loudon Kilwinning ( Ncwmilns ) , 51 ; Royal Arch ( Rutherglen ) , 1 ifi ; Royal Arch ( Pollokshaws ) , 153 ; St . John's , ( Levcn ) , 170 ; Old St . John's , 22 , the
The New Masonic Hall In Glasgow.
brethren then emerged from thc hall , and meanwhile the procession was being formed by Bro . Robb , Provincial Grand Marshall , Bro . John Eraser , P . G . A . M ., and Bro . Balfour , P . G . M . C . The procession then wended its way along Maxwell-street , round towards Hamilton Terrace ( West ) , and then round b y Annfield Terrace , via Partickhill , by way of llyndland-strcct , Laurence-place , and
bindsey Terrace , past Dowanhill Quarry , coming round to Dumbarton Road from Byars Road . All the roofs of the houses round about the new building were covered with spectators , and the variegated hues of the regalia of the Masonic Order , as they marched up to thc new building , tended considerably to enliven thc scene . After the usual formalities had been gone through , Bro . Brunton , A . R .
W . M ., in name of St . Mary's Lodge , presented Bro . Barrow with a handsome silvcr trowel . Bro . Rev . Dr . Penney , P . G . C , was then called upon to offer up prayer , after which the P . G . S . and the P . G . T . deposited in the cavity of the stone a jar containing specimens of coins of thc realm , copies of newspapers , Sc . The various functionaries having , by command of the D . P . G . M ., " done their duties "
111 ancient form , the tooth Psalm was sung , and thc stone was pronounced by thc D . P . G . M . as having been properl y laid , " according to thc ancient rules of Masonry . " Loud cheers were Ihcn ' givcn for Bros . Barrow , Brunton , P . M . St . Mary ' s , and her R . W . M ., who was unable to attend the ceremony owing to feeble health . The band having struck up a merry tunc , which indicated to thc spectators
that the stone had been laid , the Dcpute-Provincial Grand Master then briefly addressed the brethren . He congratulated thc R . W . M . and Wardens of St . Mary's Lodge on the occasion of their meeting , and wished them every success in the spirited enterprise in which they had engaged . Thc work for which they had that daj met was not so magnificent in a sense as that in which , a few weeks ago ,
they were engaged in Glasgow . Yet , as Masons , they must look on it as still more important . ( Hear , hear , and cheers . ) It had a twofold interest , inasmuch as under the roof of thc building , the foundation stone of which they had just laid , would be taught knowledge and light . ( Cheers . ) The educational department of the building would be devoted to communicating to thc young of
future generations fitness to discharge the duties of life ; while in the Masonic I Iall truth and li ght would be communicated to those who might seek it . ( Cheers . ) The success of Masonry had been very great in recent years . At thc present time there was not a single lodge in the Glasgow province that met in any hall connected with a hotel or public house , as was universally tbe case 2 * 1 years ago .
( Hear , hear . ) At lhat time thee were no halls , either in Glasgow or Edinburgh , where the Masons could meet except those connected with such establishments . They were indebted to the proprietors of these establishments for the accommodation tbey provided , but a degree of odium was cast on the Masonic body in consequence of their meetings
being held in hotels and public houses , but they bad outlived these calumnies . ( Hear , hear , and cheers . ) They had flourished in spite of ban and anathema , because the princi ples of Masonry were brotherly kindness , charity , and truth . ( Cheers . ) The success of Masonry in late years had been wonderful . In Great Britain the Freemasons numbered hundreds of thousands ; in America
there were 0000 lodges with 700 , 000 members , and in the course of a few years they might look forward to their numbering millions all overthe globe . Thc D . P . G . M . concluded his speech amid loud cheers . The procession then re-formed , ar . d marched to the Burgh Hall , where the remaining business devolving on the Provincial Grand Lodge was gone through , and the lodge closed
111 due and ancient form by Brother Barrow . Cake and wine were afterwards served , on the brethren being called from " labour to refreshment , " and several toasts proposed . Brother Barrow gave " St . Mary ' s Lodge , and its R . W . M ., Brother Wylie , " whom be regretted to hear was not able , through sickness , to be present , but hoped that he would soon be in health once more , and sec the
fruits of the energy and perseverance of himself ami those under him . lie was glad to see that thc lodge had a most able deputy in Brother Brunton , who had dune his part in thc day ' s proceedings ably and well , and that the office-bearers of St . Mary ' s , a lodge which had always been an excellent supporter of thc Grand Lodge , deserved the thanks and congratulations of the whole brotherhood for their energy and noble efforts in
contemplating the handsome edifice , the memorial stone of which was laid that day . ( Loud cheers . ) Brother Brunton then proposed "The Health of the D . P . G . M ., Brother Barrow , " and thanked him on behalf of the local lodge for his kind remarks . He afterwards gave "Tbe prosperity of till the lodges who had taken part i-. i the ceremony . " Other toasts followed , and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent , thc brethren leaving tinhall about six o ' clock .
Chryston New Public School.
CHRYSTON NEW PUBLIC SCHOOL .
Thc memorial stone of the new public school of Chryslon was laid on Saturday the 26 th ult ., with Masonic honours by T . C . Christie , Esq ., of Bedlay , chairman of the School Board of Caddcr . The school , which is being erected from
designs by Mr . David Thomson , St . Vincent Place , Glasgow , is situated on the public road leading from Garnkirk to Chryston . The masonwotk of thc building is nearly completed , while a considerable portion has already been roofed in . Thc style of architecture is simple Scoto-Gothic , and the structure has been designed on thc principle of
utility and substantiality , rather than ornamentation , though the latter feature has not been altogether lost sig ht of by the architect . The internal arrangements will be of thc most complete character , and in every respect web adapted to the requirements of an educational establishment . The principal hall , which will accommodate 2 O 0
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Multum In Parbo; Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
Unfortunately between thc numbered pages , 3 6 and 37 , a " hiatus valdc deflendus" occurs , where some scrupulous , or unscrupulous brother has deprived us of several pages of MS . I hope that the original " Fund Laws , " are nevertheless to be put together from other pages of the book . It may interest some to know that in July , 174 ( 1 , 't v ' as
" enacted at a Grand Lodge , " held that evening that no brother Mason should be admitted unto thc dignity of a ' Highrodiam , ' under less than ye charge of 2 S . fid ., or as thc Damaskin or Forin , as John Thompson from Gateside , paid at the same night 5 s . N . B . —The English Masters to pay for entering unto the said Mastership 2 S . fid . per majority . " This is headed " Memorandum of
thc I Ii g hrodiams , and there is a list of 7 who only paid is . fid ., and 4 thorough English names , equally who paid 2 s . Cd ., with this note , " Engl . Sth , pd . 2 sh . fid . " There is a further list of twelve , who I presume paid the 2 S . fid ., and over the leaf we have two lists of twelve and thirty respectively , the twelve arc headed tbe names of the brothers in thc High Order , Sc . To pay for making
: n that Order , rs . fid . At thc head of the other list is " English Masters , to pay at entrance , 2 S . fid . each . " At the bottom of the list are the names of six others , or of the six receiving brethren . Wc have thc names of five " Raised Masters" on the same page in 1771 and 1772 . I have said enough to show the interest of this most
valuable Masonic book , and I conclude with the regulations of 1733 , which arc exceedingly valuable archieologically , as our Bro . W . J . Hughan will agree : — "June 14 , 1733 . " It is agreed by the Society , that any brother of the lodge that hath an apprentice that serves his time equally and lawfully as he ought to do , shall be made free for the sum
of 8 s . And for any working Mason , not of the Lotlge , the sum of ios . And to any gentleman or other that is not a working Mason , according to the majority of the company . " For a fuller account of this very unique Minute Book , 1 "fcr my readers to the Masonic Magazine for August . A . F . A . Woouroitu .
MASONIC NUMISMATICS . The coin which the R . W . Col . Burdett has of 1752 , is doubtless the same as mine . 1 hope his interesting letters on the subject will be the means of inducing other brethren who have any Masonic coins to make their character known , and thus add to our store of facts , which at present is lamentably deficient . WM . J AMHS HL-GIIAN .
MASONS MAHKS . Years ago I devoted a good deal of attention to this subject , and collected a considerable number of these marks , as found in ancient buildings in various parts of tbe world , and , like my old friend and correspondent II . II ., on the establishment of the Fowke and Howe Lodges of Mark Masters in this town in 1858 , I prepared a book of
marks for thc use of candidates advanced therein . If this book will be of any service to II . H ., I shall be happy to send it for his inspection , if he will supply mc with his present address . 1 believe that to George Godwin , Esq ., F . S . A ., belongs the credit of being the first to call attention to the importance of these marks , architecturally , in two letters , which
appeared in the " Archtcologia , " Vol . XXX ., pp . 113-120 , accompanied by several plates of marks . This was in the year 1843 . In Vol . XXXIV ., pp . 33-3 6 , of the same work , appeared an interesting communication by Patrick Chalmers , Esq ., F . S . A ., " On the use of Masons' Marks in Scotland . " Doubtless , however , the largest , and what would have
proved the most valuable , collection ever made by one individual was that of thc late Bro . Edward W . Shaw , of Tamworth , consisting of 5 , 700 marks from all parts of the world . This work , including many extracts from mediieval rolls and other documents bearing upon the subject , was
being prepared for the press when Bro . Shaw was seized witb the illness which resulted in his death , and thus the result of his labours appears to have beeu lost . What has become of his collection of materials ? WILLIAM KELLY , Pitov . G . M . Leicestershire .
Consecration Of A Red Cross Conclave At Sheffield.
CONSECRATION OF A RED CROSS CONCLAVE AT SHEFFIELD .
The introduction of this illustrious Masonic and Military Order into Yorkshire was accomplished on Saturday ( June 12 th ) , when the White Rose of York , Conclave No . 120 , was at the Freemasons' Hall , Sheflield , inaugurated
and dedicated according to ancient custom under thc most auspicious surroundings . The ceremonies were conducted by V . I . Sir Knt . Wentworth Little , P . G . S . G ., G . Treas ., & c , assisted by V . I . Sir Knt . | . Geo . Marsh , P . G . S . G ., and P . G .
Archt . ; 111 . Sir Knts . J . Lewis Thomas , F . G . S ., P . G . Archt . ; Frederick Binckes , Int . Gen . unattached ; C . Fitzgerald Matier , Int . Gen . unattached ; Geo . Toller , jun ., G . O . ; Em . Sir Knts . Captain J . Wordsworth , ( 2 ); A . K . Baines , ( 44 . )
These names speak volumes , but wc add our testimony that all went off so well as to leave nothing to be desired . Ten of the petitioners for the new conclave being in attendance , it was opened at one o ' clock in due form , svhen twelve candidates had the honour of receiving installation at ' thc hands of the above . Five more candidates were to have been present , yet , as it was , the musler was a gratifying sight to the illustrious visitors , some of . whom had
Consecration Of A Red Cross Conclave At Sheffield.
travelled great distances ( and al some considerable personal inconvenience ) to be present . Thc ceremony of inauguration and dedication was next proceeded with , thc neophytes listening with marked attention as the simple , yet sublime beauties were , in due sequence , disclosed to them ; thc oration ( given by Sir Knt . Marsh ) being especially admired . Sir Knt . Brittain
M . P . S ., was inducted as M . P . S . of thc conclave , when Sir Knt . Little announced that the Grand Council had appointed Sir Knt . Brittain as Intendant General of West Yorkshire , at the same time he had pleasure in handing Sir Knt . Brittain his commission , which should be read aloud at next conclave . This distinguished appointment was received by the conclave with marked approval . The
consecrating officers retired ; on their return , in a short time , Sir Knt . Little announced that Sir Knt . Wm . Roddewig had been consecrated as Viceroy Eusebius of the conclave . The following oflicers were then invested -. —Sir Knts . Rev . E . Bolder Chalmcr , as Sen . Gen . ; J . F . Moss , ns lun , Gen . ; A . Scargill , as II . P . ; S . B . Ellis , as
Treas . ; Joseph Biuncy , as Recorder ; Simeon Hayes , as Prefect ; G . W . llawksley , as St . Bearer ; John Nixon , as Herald ; Hy . Ecroyd and R . Arnison , as Aides-de-camp . It was unanimously resolved , upon the proposition of Sir Knt . Moss , Jun . Gen ., seconded by III . Sir Knt . Brittain , M . P . S ., Sc ., that thc thanks of the conclave be given to
Sir Knt . Ellis , Ireas ., for his great exertions in tlie preliminary arrangement of all the details relating to the formation of this conclave . Sir Knt . Ellis having acknowledged the honour of the special vote of thanks , said the conclave was under no obligation to bim , for tbe success witnessed that day fully repaid him for whatever duties he had or might yet undertake . The conclave was closed ,
and a Sanctuary of K . H . S ., and Commandery of St . John the Evangelist was duly opened , when fourteen candidates were admitted to this ineffable grade ; the sanctuary was closed . The whole of thc Sir Knights then adjourned to the banquetting-room , where a sumptuous luncheon had been provided at the expense of Sir Knt . Brittain , M . P . S ., Sc . ; the nectar
circulating , the usual toasts were honoured . In proposing "The Health of Sir Knt . Little , and the Consecrating Officers , " thc M . P . S . said that , time pressing ( scleral of the Sir Knights having to have by early trains ) , it had been overlooked iu the conclave to pass a vote of thanks to Sir Knt . Little and the other illustrious Sir Knights who had so ably assisted in the ceremonies , but he took the
opportunity of there and then expressing the deep feeling ot indebtedness the White Rose of York Conclave was under to those who had so ably performed the onerous duties of consecration , Sc . This was received with the greatest enthusiasm . Several most excellent speeches were made by Sir Knts . Little , Thomas , Matier , J . G . Marsh , Lewis Thomas , Binckes , Brittain , nnd others . The
M . P . S . read several letters ( apologizing for unavoidable absence ) from Col . Francis Burdett , Most Em . G . Viceroy , Sc . ; W . Romanic Callender , Esq ., M . P . ; Captain Turner , Liverpool ; C . J . Banister , Esq ., 33 ; Dr . Woodman , G . Rec . ; Major Woodall , Scarborough ; Bentley Shaw , Esq ., late D . P . G . M . West Yorkshire ; T . W . Tew , Esq ., D . P . G . M . West Yorkshire ; Manoah Rhodes , Esq ., Bradford ; John
Fisher , Esq ., I lalifax ; Captain Watson , Manchester ; and others . 111 . Sir Knt . Matier tendered . apologies on behalf of Ul . Sir Knt . G . P . Brockbank , Int . Gen . unattached , and Em . Sir Knt . T . Entwistle , P . Sov ., for their unavoidable absence . So taking the event altogether , we may congratulate thc Order at large , Yorkshire in general , and the White Rose of York Conclave in particular , upon the
splendid inauguration of the Red Cross Order 111 that great Masonic district of which Sheffield may be said to be the centre . It was indeed a red letter day for the Sheflield Freemasons to have in their midst such brethren as Robert Wentworth Little , Frederick Binckes , C . F . Matier , and other distinguished visitors—all energetic workers in the
busy hive of Masonry . Under such circumstances as these ( not overlooking the efficient staff of officers appointed—all zealous in the cause ) we predict for the VVjiite Rose of York Conclave a bright and prosperous future . As il has commenced , so may it continue to flourish , until time shall be no more .
The New Masonic Hall In Glasgow.
THE NEW MASONIC HALL IN GLASGOW .
The memorial stone of thc new Masonic Hall , which has been promoted by the Lodge St . Mary ' s , 1 17 , was laid on Saturday , the 2 C 1 U 1 ult ., with lull Masonic honours b y Bro . F . A . Barrow , D . P . G . M . of Glasgow . Long before tbe Provincial Grand Lodge and also the local lodge were
opened in thc Burgh Hall 111 due and ancient form , the inhabitants began to gather in front of the hall , and when the hour for beginning to work arrived the following lodges were represented , together with the undernotcd members of the Grand Lodye : —Bros . F . A . Barrow , D . P . G . M . ; lohn Baird , S . P . G . VV . ; John Monro , R . W . M .,
* fio , A . P . G . S . W . ; Wm . Harper , R . W . M ., 408 , A . P . G . J . W . ; A . McTaggart , P . G . S , ; A . Bain , 1-43 i' . G . B . B . ; Dr . Penney , P . G . C . ; Rev . A . II . Loftus , A . C . ; It . Robb , P . G . M . ; John Fraser , A . P . G . M . ; James Balfour , P . G . D . C . Thc lodges were—Partick St . Mary's , 117 ; St . Mungo , 27 ; St . John , * J ; Thistle , 8 7 ; Union and Crown , 103 ; Scotia , 178 -, Star ,
2 in ; Union , 332 ; Caledonian Railway , 3 ^ 4 ; St . Vincent , 553 j Commercial , 3 60 j Clyde 408 ; Neptune , 419 ; Govandale , 437 ; Maryhill , 510 ; St . Andrew , 4 6 5 ( Glasgow District ); St . John's , Dalniuir , - , 43 ; Busby St . John ' s , 4 ^ 8 ; St . Thomas , Kilwinning ( Dalmclliiigton ) , 433 ; St .
John ' s Operative ( Rutherglen ) , 347 ; St . Andrew ' s ' ( Strathaven ) , 215 ; Royal Arch ( Maybolc ) , ni 8 j Royal Arch ( Cambuslang ) , 114 ; Loudon Kilwinning ( Ncwmilns ) , 51 ; Royal Arch ( Rutherglen ) , 1 ifi ; Royal Arch ( Pollokshaws ) , 153 ; St . John's , ( Levcn ) , 170 ; Old St . John's , 22 , the
The New Masonic Hall In Glasgow.
brethren then emerged from thc hall , and meanwhile the procession was being formed by Bro . Robb , Provincial Grand Marshall , Bro . John Eraser , P . G . A . M ., and Bro . Balfour , P . G . M . C . The procession then wended its way along Maxwell-street , round towards Hamilton Terrace ( West ) , and then round b y Annfield Terrace , via Partickhill , by way of llyndland-strcct , Laurence-place , and
bindsey Terrace , past Dowanhill Quarry , coming round to Dumbarton Road from Byars Road . All the roofs of the houses round about the new building were covered with spectators , and the variegated hues of the regalia of the Masonic Order , as they marched up to thc new building , tended considerably to enliven thc scene . After the usual formalities had been gone through , Bro . Brunton , A . R .
W . M ., in name of St . Mary's Lodge , presented Bro . Barrow with a handsome silvcr trowel . Bro . Rev . Dr . Penney , P . G . C , was then called upon to offer up prayer , after which the P . G . S . and the P . G . T . deposited in the cavity of the stone a jar containing specimens of coins of thc realm , copies of newspapers , Sc . The various functionaries having , by command of the D . P . G . M ., " done their duties "
111 ancient form , the tooth Psalm was sung , and thc stone was pronounced by thc D . P . G . M . as having been properl y laid , " according to thc ancient rules of Masonry . " Loud cheers were Ihcn ' givcn for Bros . Barrow , Brunton , P . M . St . Mary ' s , and her R . W . M ., who was unable to attend the ceremony owing to feeble health . The band having struck up a merry tunc , which indicated to thc spectators
that the stone had been laid , the Dcpute-Provincial Grand Master then briefly addressed the brethren . He congratulated thc R . W . M . and Wardens of St . Mary's Lodge on the occasion of their meeting , and wished them every success in the spirited enterprise in which they had engaged . Thc work for which they had that daj met was not so magnificent in a sense as that in which , a few weeks ago ,
they were engaged in Glasgow . Yet , as Masons , they must look on it as still more important . ( Hear , hear , and cheers . ) It had a twofold interest , inasmuch as under the roof of thc building , the foundation stone of which they had just laid , would be taught knowledge and light . ( Cheers . ) The educational department of the building would be devoted to communicating to thc young of
future generations fitness to discharge the duties of life ; while in the Masonic I Iall truth and li ght would be communicated to those who might seek it . ( Cheers . ) The success of Masonry had been very great in recent years . At thc present time there was not a single lodge in the Glasgow province that met in any hall connected with a hotel or public house , as was universally tbe case 2 * 1 years ago .
( Hear , hear . ) At lhat time thee were no halls , either in Glasgow or Edinburgh , where the Masons could meet except those connected with such establishments . They were indebted to the proprietors of these establishments for the accommodation tbey provided , but a degree of odium was cast on the Masonic body in consequence of their meetings
being held in hotels and public houses , but they bad outlived these calumnies . ( Hear , hear , and cheers . ) They had flourished in spite of ban and anathema , because the princi ples of Masonry were brotherly kindness , charity , and truth . ( Cheers . ) The success of Masonry in late years had been wonderful . In Great Britain the Freemasons numbered hundreds of thousands ; in America
there were 0000 lodges with 700 , 000 members , and in the course of a few years they might look forward to their numbering millions all overthe globe . Thc D . P . G . M . concluded his speech amid loud cheers . The procession then re-formed , ar . d marched to the Burgh Hall , where the remaining business devolving on the Provincial Grand Lodge was gone through , and the lodge closed
111 due and ancient form by Brother Barrow . Cake and wine were afterwards served , on the brethren being called from " labour to refreshment , " and several toasts proposed . Brother Barrow gave " St . Mary ' s Lodge , and its R . W . M ., Brother Wylie , " whom be regretted to hear was not able , through sickness , to be present , but hoped that he would soon be in health once more , and sec the
fruits of the energy and perseverance of himself ami those under him . lie was glad to see that thc lodge had a most able deputy in Brother Brunton , who had dune his part in thc day ' s proceedings ably and well , and that the office-bearers of St . Mary ' s , a lodge which had always been an excellent supporter of thc Grand Lodge , deserved the thanks and congratulations of the whole brotherhood for their energy and noble efforts in
contemplating the handsome edifice , the memorial stone of which was laid that day . ( Loud cheers . ) Brother Brunton then proposed "The Health of the D . P . G . M ., Brother Barrow , " and thanked him on behalf of the local lodge for his kind remarks . He afterwards gave "Tbe prosperity of till the lodges who had taken part i-. i the ceremony . " Other toasts followed , and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent , thc brethren leaving tinhall about six o ' clock .
Chryston New Public School.
CHRYSTON NEW PUBLIC SCHOOL .
Thc memorial stone of the new public school of Chryslon was laid on Saturday the 26 th ult ., with Masonic honours by T . C . Christie , Esq ., of Bedlay , chairman of the School Board of Caddcr . The school , which is being erected from
designs by Mr . David Thomson , St . Vincent Place , Glasgow , is situated on the public road leading from Garnkirk to Chryston . The masonwotk of thc building is nearly completed , while a considerable portion has already been roofed in . Thc style of architecture is simple Scoto-Gothic , and the structure has been designed on thc principle of
utility and substantiality , rather than ornamentation , though the latter feature has not been altogether lost sig ht of by the architect . The internal arrangements will be of thc most complete character , and in every respect web adapted to the requirements of an educational establishment . The principal hall , which will accommodate 2 O 0