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to our lodge in particular . 1 enclose a cheque for £ i o , to be spent in such manner as the R . W . M . and the office-bearers of the lodge may deem most useful , —Yours faithfully , J . Balin . " ' When the Secretary had rend the note Bro . J . Baird , P . M ., said he might explain what had brought it forth . In view of the chair becoming vacant by the retirment of Bro . Bell , a few of those among them
who had held office in the lodge , look upon themselves to call upon the Lord Provost and ask him if he would take it , thinking that if he would do so it mig ht be of benefit to the lodge . He asked a few days for reflection , and this was the result . Of course his late illness would scarcely have permitted him taking the office at present ; but , from the terms of the note they had just heard read , everyone
could see that he was a brother well qualified for the position . He moved the receipt of thc note be rr " muted in the books , and the thanks of the lodge sent to Brother Bain for the handsome donation accompanying it . Bro . J . M'Millan , P . M ., seconded the motion . The Chairman said he wns sure they cculd do nothing' less than heartily endorse what had been said in thc moving and seconding
of this motion . lie might nt the same time just mention to them that in all probability Bros . Bain and Lord Glasgow would shortly take a very prominent part in connection wilh the Order in the West of Scotland . Bro . Dalziel , Treasurer , submitted the financial statement for th . e past year , from which it appealed that the income erf tire ledge from all sources had been £ 3 ( 11 3 s . 91 I ., and the tela I
disbursements £ 343 M - 4 'L—upwards cf jt . 50 of the : latter being in the cause of charity . The : membership cf thc lodge had been increased by seventy-seven ; and fifteen shares of thc St . John ' s Ledge Association redeemed from the shareholders on behalf of the lodge . The Chairman said they would now proceed to the election of ofiice-1 carers , which was accordingly done in the case cf thc chief office ,
that of chairman , hy means of calling over the roll , and each member as he was called naming for whom he voted , and in that of the others by a show of hands . In thc contest for the chair the struggle lay between Bros . Nelson and Dalziel , and for a short time thc running was exceedingly close . At thc close , however , it was found tbat Bro . Nelson , was the successful candidate , by a majority of about twenty
votes . On thc candidates being calltd in , and this result announced , Bro . Nelson said that in the fulness of Ids heart he would only at present ask them to accept one word of thanks , and to consider that he shook hands menially with every brother present , whether Ihey had voted fir ot against him . The election of the other contested offices was then proceeded with , and concluded ; the list for 1 S 70 accord .
ir . gly being as follows : —Bros . D . M . Nelson , H . W . M . ; Wm . Bell , I . P . M . ; | . D . Young , D . M . ; Thomas B . Bell , S . M . ; J . Sellars , S . W . ; P . Brownlie , J . . ; J . Dunn , Treas . ; J . Dick , Sec ; A . Cameron , ? . !) . ; D . Paton , J . D . ; D . Lindsay , Chap . ; R . Craig , B . B . ; J . Ritchie , Archt . ; T A . Tennant , Jeweller ; A . Carrick , D . of M . ; J . Wilson , G . Marshal ; ~ R . D . Samuels , 115 . ; nnd J . Wii <> lit , Tvler
GLASGOW . —Lodge Thistle ( No . K ;) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic I ln . ll , 30 , Hope-street , on tbe 21 st ult . Present : Bros . J . Booth ' , R . W . M . ; Robert Barr , S . VV . ; Walton Stewart , | . W . ; J . G . Ritchie , S . M . ; J . Loultit , R . W . M . 413 ; J . McLaren , S . D . ; J . Miller , S . S . ; Samuel McPhce , P . G . R ., and others . Thc meeting was largely attended .
An apology from the Secrctaiy for mm-attendance through illness was read . Bro . Annand read the minutes , which were confirmed . A letter read from a member of this lodge , now in Canada , who had lost his diploma nt sea , and could not gain admittance to any lodge in Canada . The Secretary was ordered to send him a letter cf clearance and demit in tlic mean time , he showing clear on thc books
A letter from thc Secretary of 3 60 was read , granting the Thistle , 87 , liberty to place a harmonium in the lodge for their use on their meeting nights . I he lodge was then passed to F . C , when three brothers received that degree in a very able manner at the hands of Bro . Booth , R . W . M , The names of the hrethren arc Angus McLaughlan , John Ritchie , aud Geo . Blacc . The brethren were then called
tn harmony . After the usual toasts had been run through , " Thc I lealth of thc last squared Brethren " was proposed from thc chair in very graceful and complimentary terms Bro . McLauchlane briefly replied . The R . W . M . then gave thc toast of " Thc Mnsonic Press , " coupled with Bro . Adams ( " Freemason . " ) He snid the Masonic Press was a great auxiliary , and thc careful manner all reports cf
meetings were guarded , ancl the great quantity of valuable information contained , was a great boon , ancl he wished it every success . Bro . Adams replied , carefully finishing by saying that the way to crmtiuue it as a success was to rally round it , and give it their individual support . The next toast was " The Visitors , " coupled with Bro . Louttit , 413 . Bro . Loultit briefly returned
thanks . " Success to Masonrv " from the S . VV . chair . KILBARCHAN . —Lodge St . Barchan ' s ( No . 156 ) . —On thc evening of the 27 th ult . the brethren of this lodge met in their hall , Kilbarchan , to celebrate the Festival of St . John . Bro . Cunningham , I . P . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by Bro . Andrew Buchanan , D . M . ; D . Scrymgcour , S . M . ; Andrew Grant , Sec . ; and
others . Alter the lodge had been opened by the P . M . the brethren formed a torchlight procession , accompanied by a brass band , ancl , according to use and wont , went to bring home their recently-elected R . W . M ., Bro . Wm . Lewis , M . D . Having met the carriage of Bro . Dr . Lewis , they perambulated the various streets of the village , and returned to the lodge , when the R . W . M . took thc chair ,
and called thc brethren from labour to refreshment . Thereafter a pleasant evening was spent with song , toast , and sentiment , combining to make everything agreeable . WIGTON . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 327 ) . —On Monday , 27 th ult ., the brethren of this lodge held an emergency meeting for the purpose of installing Bro . VV . H . UoQeltes , S . W ., as W . M . tor thc ensuing twelve months .
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1 he lodge was called ( or " high twelve , but it wns some , what after that time before the brethren assembled . It wns opened by Bro . McMcchan , then went through a portion of thc installation ceremony , the remainder being given by Bro . Porter , P . G . S . W ' ., in very full and finished style . Bro . Hoodies . ? ( now W . M . ) then took the Master ' s chair , and proceeded to invest his ofiicers as follows : —Bros ;
McMcchan , I . P . M . ; Lazonby , S . W . ; J . Robinson , J . W .. Rev . C . H . Gem , Chap . ; Porter . TrcTi . ; W . J . Carrick , Sec ; R . Twentymaii , S . D . ; J . Johnston , J . D . ; R . Dugdale , I . G . ; ancl T . Richardson , Tyler ; Bro . P . f " . Freeman , P . G . O . presided at one of Alexandre ' s cabinet organs during the ceremony . Later on in thc tiny a banquet \ v ; is provided at the Lion ancl Lamb inn . About twenty sat down ,
thc chair being taken by Bro . Hoodless , and the vice-chair by Bro . Lnzenbv . The chairman wns snpported by Bros McMcchan , I . P . ' M ., P . G . S . : Porter , P . M ., P . G . S . W . ; Gate- , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; Freeman , P . G . Org . Keswick ; Armstrong , P . G . D . C . Maryport ; J . C . Mason , J . W . Bective Lodge , Carlisle ; Banks , S . D . Maryport . Supporting the vice-chairman were Bro . J . G . Twcntyman , Liverpool
and Bro . Jos . Johnston . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . T . Richardson , P . M . ; J . Pearson , P . M . ; Reives , P . M . ; P . II . Tayler , P . M . ; VV . J . Carrick , Robinson , J . Harris , J . Jefferson , and Forester . Agreeable music was supplied during tha dinner by a poweifully-tcncd musical box with drum nnd bell accompaniments , belonging tcr th-.- Chairman . At the head ot the table wns hung
a copy of the large nnd excellent portrait of Bro . Lemon , P . M ., P . G . Treasurer , recently published by Bro . McMechair , one of which has been coloured and cmblazoncn in golel for lire lodge- by Bro . VV . II . Honriless . We may here remark that much ii-grc-t wns expressed hy the brethren at Brr . Lemon ' s unfortunate- absence ll rough illness , nnd during the proceedings n ttle-giam wns sent off by thc
W . M . to lire Lemon , irr the name of himself anil the brethren , sending llu-ir fraternal regarcrs , expressing their regret nl his absence , and pleasure at hearing of his im . provoiirriil . We believe we are not wrong in saying that this will be about the first St . John's anniversary Bro Lemon has nus . ' . ed attending at Wilton for over forty years Orr the removal of the cloth the- chairman "rave the usual
loyal aird patriotic toasts , which were loyally and heartil y responded tc . GLASGOW . —Lrrdge Union (\ o . 332 ) . —On Monday , 13 th ult ., the- regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masouic Hal ! , 170 , liuchunaii-strnt . The meeting was la'jre and business imptriant , viz ., installation c ; f ofiicr-bcarcrs . Bro . J . B . . Viacnair , R . W . M ., took the
chair and opened the- lodge . Bros . McKirdv , S . Vv . ; Murray , J . W . : J . Laird , Tivns . ; J . Mclnnes , " Sec . ; | . Balfour , P . M . ; Wm . Morrist 11 , R . W . M . 21 ;; A . Sage , P . M . 3 60 ; J . Loutitt , R . W . M . 413 ; * J . Mclnnes , S . M . 408 ; P . Brownlee , 3 A ; D . Mclrtyre , 3-J ; and either . " . The Secretary was called upon to read the minutes , which wire passed . A minute \ v ; vs read in refer .
ence to the Mark Degree ' , from which it appeared that a Mark Lodge was constituted in connection wilh thc Union Lodge ; it is caller ! tlie Union Lodge of Mark Masters , and thc orhec-bearers ate all appointed , and the lodge in working order . At a later part of the evening Bro . Macnair explained a little more fully thc nature of the Mark Lodge , and intimated that those brethren wishing to become
members could do so at thc next meeting for a fee of 2 s . fid ., after which the fee would be 5 s . The balance sheet of the annual expenditure of the lodge , after a little discus , sion was favourably received . Installation was then commenced by the R . W . M . stepping forward , and P . M . Macnair delivering a short but nmirable address . All having retired , except Installed Masters , the
new Master was entrusted with that degree . 1 he members having re-entered the lodge in the usual form , M . M ., F . C , and E . A ., respectively , Bro . Macnair called upon the brethren to pass round the lodge and salute the new Master , after which he placed him iu the chair , ar . d put into his hand the emblem of his office . The remaining oflice . hearers were then installed into their respective offices by
Bro . Macnair , a few words of earnest counsel being given by Bro . Macnair to each , after which " three times three " was heartily given for the new Master . It was intimated that the am ual festival of the lodge would take place on the ; th January , and thc tickets were in the hands of the Secretary and Festival Committee , to whom those wishing to attend should apply at once ; the members ofthe lodge
would be supplied with tickets first , as they were limited , those left over would be placed nt tlie disposal of members of other lodges who might wish to be piesc-nt . Messrs . Frederick Jinkinson , stone mason ; Wm . Findlay , nier . chant ; and David Proven , manufacturer , who were waiting for initiation , were prepared , and received thc First Degree , the R . W . M . officiating .
ARDROSSAN . — Neptune Kilwinning Lodge ( No . 442 ) . —At the annual meeting cf this lodge held on Monday thc 20 th ult ., R . W . M ., Bro . Francis Goodwin , presiding , the following office-bearers were elected for tlie ensuing year : — Bro . Goodwin , R . W . M . ; | . Robertson , P . M . ; | . Robertson , D . M . ; C . Adair , S . M . ; VV . Reid , S . W . ; A . " Bell , J . W . ; VV . W yllie , Chaplain
VV . Ross , Treas , ; T . McNidder , Sec . ; VV . Robertson , S . D . ; T . Pateon , J . D . ; D . Gemmel , S . S . ; A . Kelso , J . S . ; C . Anderson , D . of C . ; D . Puliation , D . ofM . ; J . Vance , I . G . ; and H . Barr , Tyler . The ceremony of installation , according to the ancient Scottish ritual , was performed b y Bro J . Robertson , P . M ., in a very impressive manner . The Auditors' report showed the lodge to be in an excellent
financial position , £ 30 having been added to the funds during the year . KILDALTON — Kildalton Lodge ( No . 552 ) . — This loilgc celebrated the anniversary of St . John on the evening of the 29 th ult . The brethren met at five o ' clock in the evening , and proceeded to elect the office-bearers for the ensuing year , the following bein g thc return , viz .: —
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A . Johnstone Hodge , R . W . M . ; Donald Campbell , S . W . ; Robert Peffers , J . W . ; John McMillan , S . D . ; Duncan Mc Arthur , J . D . ; Francis Kcan , I . G . ; Peter McDougall , Tyler ; Dugald Johnston , Treas . ; and the Secretary ' s office remaining for the time unfilled . After dispatching the business o the evening and closing the lodge , the brethren marched in procession through the village by torch-light ,
and , the night being favourable , the effect was excellent . The people turned out in hundreds , old and young , and accompanied the march , and many of the houses were illu . min . itcd . At seven o ' clock the office-bearers , and a number of tbe brethren , accompanied by tbeir lady friends , sat down to a sumptuous dinner provided by Bro . Lachlan McCraig , the tables being laid in a granary , tastefully
decorated with evergreens and flags . Ample justice was done to Bro . McCrai g's catering , and when the tables were cleared , the usual loyal toasts followed from the chair and vice-chair , occupied by Bro . Hodge ancl Bro . McCraig , "The Army , Navy , and Volunteers , " by Bro . Colin Hay . was responded to by Capt . McCraig , of the 7 th A . A . V . Bro . Hodge , from the chair , then proposed " The Craft , " and
in doing so the following observations fell from him , after reminding the company of his endeavour at the last year ' s anniversary dinner to enli ghten them a little as to the great fundamental principle's of Masonry : — " Referring to the year that is past , I cannot say it has been of such a stirring description as its predecessor , at least so far as the Kildalton Lodge is concerned . That is to
savin the way cf initiations . We have not had so many candidates ior neiniission but this was onl y to be lookeei for . It could not be expected that in an island like ours , the same rapid accession of strength could go on for any great length of time-. On the contrary it was only to be expected that when the rush of those gentlemen who were anxious to join us hail passed , and the lodge had been well
formed , an occasional candidate only would come forward , and such has in point of fact proved to be the case . I believe however , I am justified in saying that the Kildalton Lodge is now in the full vigour of life , and the same feel , ings of brotherhood and affection exist amongst us in undiminished strength . But , if the past year has been of an uneventful character to the Kildalton Lodge , it has been
thc very rppnsitc to the Craft generally . Indeed , Masonry has experienced a very matkeel revival during the past year . While it was still young , the Heir Apparent t » the throne of these realms wns installed Grand Master Mason of England , ancl his brother Prince Leopold , the scholar of the Royal Family , h ? s at its close accepted the Mastershi p of the Apullo Lodge , at Oxford . Such patronage as this
has shed a lustre on Freemasonry , which has been * reflect > : il on every lodge thioghcut the length and breadth of the land . The consequence has been the arousing of an amount of enthusiasm truly surprising . Masonry has stepped forward like the early spring in beauty and fresh life , and vindicated her undoubted ri g hts to be considered a power for the amelioration of human suffering . Lodges
have sprung up in all directions , halls have been built , charity funds organised , and gentlemen of Influence have taken their places in the front of the movement , and as a result of all this the field of Masonic labour has been very much extended . Here we arc to a great extent shut out from these stirring events , but it is cheering to know that our noble Order is
undergoing a process of purification , reform , andre-invigoration , and it is surely a satisfaction to know that we are associated by such close tics with the only institution the world has ever known that provides a platform on which the warrior , politician , theologian , and men of every country , and of every shade of opinion , can lay aside all their differences and meet on the level , and part on the
square of friendship . Knowing lhe . se things then , our duty is pcrfecily clear . We must discountenance everything calculated to bring disrepute upon our Order , and cherish and encourage every step that leads in thc direction of the true Masonic platform of brotherly love , relief , ane truth . The toast was then drank amidst cheers . Bro . D . Johmton then proposed "The Civil Service , " responded
to by Bro . James Allen . 1 hen followed " Thc Clergy , " by Bro . D . McArthur ; " The G . M . M . of Scotland , " b y B : o . Kean ; " The G . M . M . fof Ireland , " by Bro . Peffers ; "The G . M . M . of England , " by Bro . McDougall ; "The Ladies , " by Bro . D . Campbell , " responded to by Bro . R . A . Chatworthy ; " The Kildalton Lodge , " by Bro . Hay , responded to by Bro . A . J . Hodge , who before sitting down
gave " All Poor and Distressed Masons , wherever dis . persed , speedy relief , and a safe return to their country if desired . " Bro . Campbell proposed "The Health of the Tyler , " acknowledged by Bro . P . McDougall . The tables were then removed , and dancing became the order of the night . The music , supplied by native talent , was everything that could be desired , and square , circle , figure dance , reel , and
jig succeeded each other rapidly , with songs at intervals , until eaily morning brought to a close a night of perfect enjoyment , the company leaving the room " sorry to part and happy to meet again . " [ Reports of the following Scotch Lodges unavoidably stand over : —3 J , 7 , 18 , 31 , 88 , nt , 114 , 116 , 117 , 129 , 15 G , 169 , 175 , 187 , 198 , 258 , 360 , 391 , 413 , 459 , 497 , 531 . List of Officers of Edinburgh Lodges . ]
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The Christmas entertainment to the aged inmates of the Asylum at Croydon , was given on Wednesday last , The former events , which were tried as an experiment , having proved entirely successful , have given all those
engaged in getting them up thc encouragement to adopt them as a periodical institution , and the brethren and widows who occupy the almshouses may look forward to occasional treats to enliven their stay at the institution , ancl a visit from the ladies and brethren , who always take
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to our lodge in particular . 1 enclose a cheque for £ i o , to be spent in such manner as the R . W . M . and the office-bearers of the lodge may deem most useful , —Yours faithfully , J . Balin . " ' When the Secretary had rend the note Bro . J . Baird , P . M ., said he might explain what had brought it forth . In view of the chair becoming vacant by the retirment of Bro . Bell , a few of those among them
who had held office in the lodge , look upon themselves to call upon the Lord Provost and ask him if he would take it , thinking that if he would do so it mig ht be of benefit to the lodge . He asked a few days for reflection , and this was the result . Of course his late illness would scarcely have permitted him taking the office at present ; but , from the terms of the note they had just heard read , everyone
could see that he was a brother well qualified for the position . He moved the receipt of thc note be rr " muted in the books , and the thanks of the lodge sent to Brother Bain for the handsome donation accompanying it . Bro . J . M'Millan , P . M ., seconded the motion . The Chairman said he wns sure they cculd do nothing' less than heartily endorse what had been said in thc moving and seconding
of this motion . lie might nt the same time just mention to them that in all probability Bros . Bain and Lord Glasgow would shortly take a very prominent part in connection wilh the Order in the West of Scotland . Bro . Dalziel , Treasurer , submitted the financial statement for th . e past year , from which it appealed that the income erf tire ledge from all sources had been £ 3 ( 11 3 s . 91 I ., and the tela I
disbursements £ 343 M - 4 'L—upwards cf jt . 50 of the : latter being in the cause of charity . The : membership cf thc lodge had been increased by seventy-seven ; and fifteen shares of thc St . John ' s Ledge Association redeemed from the shareholders on behalf of the lodge . The Chairman said they would now proceed to the election of ofiice-1 carers , which was accordingly done in the case cf thc chief office ,
that of chairman , hy means of calling over the roll , and each member as he was called naming for whom he voted , and in that of the others by a show of hands . In thc contest for the chair the struggle lay between Bros . Nelson and Dalziel , and for a short time thc running was exceedingly close . At thc close , however , it was found tbat Bro . Nelson , was the successful candidate , by a majority of about twenty
votes . On thc candidates being calltd in , and this result announced , Bro . Nelson said that in the fulness of Ids heart he would only at present ask them to accept one word of thanks , and to consider that he shook hands menially with every brother present , whether Ihey had voted fir ot against him . The election of the other contested offices was then proceeded with , and concluded ; the list for 1 S 70 accord .
ir . gly being as follows : —Bros . D . M . Nelson , H . W . M . ; Wm . Bell , I . P . M . ; | . D . Young , D . M . ; Thomas B . Bell , S . M . ; J . Sellars , S . W . ; P . Brownlie , J . . ; J . Dunn , Treas . ; J . Dick , Sec ; A . Cameron , ? . !) . ; D . Paton , J . D . ; D . Lindsay , Chap . ; R . Craig , B . B . ; J . Ritchie , Archt . ; T A . Tennant , Jeweller ; A . Carrick , D . of M . ; J . Wilson , G . Marshal ; ~ R . D . Samuels , 115 . ; nnd J . Wii <> lit , Tvler
GLASGOW . —Lodge Thistle ( No . K ;) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic I ln . ll , 30 , Hope-street , on tbe 21 st ult . Present : Bros . J . Booth ' , R . W . M . ; Robert Barr , S . VV . ; Walton Stewart , | . W . ; J . G . Ritchie , S . M . ; J . Loultit , R . W . M . 413 ; J . McLaren , S . D . ; J . Miller , S . S . ; Samuel McPhce , P . G . R ., and others . Thc meeting was largely attended .
An apology from the Secrctaiy for mm-attendance through illness was read . Bro . Annand read the minutes , which were confirmed . A letter read from a member of this lodge , now in Canada , who had lost his diploma nt sea , and could not gain admittance to any lodge in Canada . The Secretary was ordered to send him a letter cf clearance and demit in tlic mean time , he showing clear on thc books
A letter from thc Secretary of 3 60 was read , granting the Thistle , 87 , liberty to place a harmonium in the lodge for their use on their meeting nights . I he lodge was then passed to F . C , when three brothers received that degree in a very able manner at the hands of Bro . Booth , R . W . M , The names of the hrethren arc Angus McLaughlan , John Ritchie , aud Geo . Blacc . The brethren were then called
tn harmony . After the usual toasts had been run through , " Thc I lealth of thc last squared Brethren " was proposed from thc chair in very graceful and complimentary terms Bro . McLauchlane briefly replied . The R . W . M . then gave thc toast of " Thc Mnsonic Press , " coupled with Bro . Adams ( " Freemason . " ) He snid the Masonic Press was a great auxiliary , and thc careful manner all reports cf
meetings were guarded , ancl the great quantity of valuable information contained , was a great boon , ancl he wished it every success . Bro . Adams replied , carefully finishing by saying that the way to crmtiuue it as a success was to rally round it , and give it their individual support . The next toast was " The Visitors , " coupled with Bro . Louttit , 413 . Bro . Loultit briefly returned
thanks . " Success to Masonrv " from the S . VV . chair . KILBARCHAN . —Lodge St . Barchan ' s ( No . 156 ) . —On thc evening of the 27 th ult . the brethren of this lodge met in their hall , Kilbarchan , to celebrate the Festival of St . John . Bro . Cunningham , I . P . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by Bro . Andrew Buchanan , D . M . ; D . Scrymgcour , S . M . ; Andrew Grant , Sec . ; and
others . Alter the lodge had been opened by the P . M . the brethren formed a torchlight procession , accompanied by a brass band , ancl , according to use and wont , went to bring home their recently-elected R . W . M ., Bro . Wm . Lewis , M . D . Having met the carriage of Bro . Dr . Lewis , they perambulated the various streets of the village , and returned to the lodge , when the R . W . M . took thc chair ,
and called thc brethren from labour to refreshment . Thereafter a pleasant evening was spent with song , toast , and sentiment , combining to make everything agreeable . WIGTON . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 327 ) . —On Monday , 27 th ult ., the brethren of this lodge held an emergency meeting for the purpose of installing Bro . VV . H . UoQeltes , S . W ., as W . M . tor thc ensuing twelve months .
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1 he lodge was called ( or " high twelve , but it wns some , what after that time before the brethren assembled . It wns opened by Bro . McMcchan , then went through a portion of thc installation ceremony , the remainder being given by Bro . Porter , P . G . S . W ' ., in very full and finished style . Bro . Hoodies . ? ( now W . M . ) then took the Master ' s chair , and proceeded to invest his ofiicers as follows : —Bros ;
McMcchan , I . P . M . ; Lazonby , S . W . ; J . Robinson , J . W .. Rev . C . H . Gem , Chap . ; Porter . TrcTi . ; W . J . Carrick , Sec ; R . Twentymaii , S . D . ; J . Johnston , J . D . ; R . Dugdale , I . G . ; ancl T . Richardson , Tyler ; Bro . P . f " . Freeman , P . G . O . presided at one of Alexandre ' s cabinet organs during the ceremony . Later on in thc tiny a banquet \ v ; is provided at the Lion ancl Lamb inn . About twenty sat down ,
thc chair being taken by Bro . Hoodless , and the vice-chair by Bro . Lnzenbv . The chairman wns snpported by Bros McMcchan , I . P . ' M ., P . G . S . : Porter , P . M ., P . G . S . W . ; Gate- , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; Freeman , P . G . Org . Keswick ; Armstrong , P . G . D . C . Maryport ; J . C . Mason , J . W . Bective Lodge , Carlisle ; Banks , S . D . Maryport . Supporting the vice-chairman were Bro . J . G . Twcntyman , Liverpool
and Bro . Jos . Johnston . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . T . Richardson , P . M . ; J . Pearson , P . M . ; Reives , P . M . ; P . II . Tayler , P . M . ; VV . J . Carrick , Robinson , J . Harris , J . Jefferson , and Forester . Agreeable music was supplied during tha dinner by a poweifully-tcncd musical box with drum nnd bell accompaniments , belonging tcr th-.- Chairman . At the head ot the table wns hung
a copy of the large nnd excellent portrait of Bro . Lemon , P . M ., P . G . Treasurer , recently published by Bro . McMechair , one of which has been coloured and cmblazoncn in golel for lire lodge- by Bro . VV . II . Honriless . We may here remark that much ii-grc-t wns expressed hy the brethren at Brr . Lemon ' s unfortunate- absence ll rough illness , nnd during the proceedings n ttle-giam wns sent off by thc
W . M . to lire Lemon , irr the name of himself anil the brethren , sending llu-ir fraternal regarcrs , expressing their regret nl his absence , and pleasure at hearing of his im . provoiirriil . We believe we are not wrong in saying that this will be about the first St . John's anniversary Bro Lemon has nus . ' . ed attending at Wilton for over forty years Orr the removal of the cloth the- chairman "rave the usual
loyal aird patriotic toasts , which were loyally and heartil y responded tc . GLASGOW . —Lrrdge Union (\ o . 332 ) . —On Monday , 13 th ult ., the- regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masouic Hal ! , 170 , liuchunaii-strnt . The meeting was la'jre and business imptriant , viz ., installation c ; f ofiicr-bcarcrs . Bro . J . B . . Viacnair , R . W . M ., took the
chair and opened the- lodge . Bros . McKirdv , S . Vv . ; Murray , J . W . : J . Laird , Tivns . ; J . Mclnnes , " Sec . ; | . Balfour , P . M . ; Wm . Morrist 11 , R . W . M . 21 ;; A . Sage , P . M . 3 60 ; J . Loutitt , R . W . M . 413 ; * J . Mclnnes , S . M . 408 ; P . Brownlee , 3 A ; D . Mclrtyre , 3-J ; and either . " . The Secretary was called upon to read the minutes , which wire passed . A minute \ v ; vs read in refer .
ence to the Mark Degree ' , from which it appeared that a Mark Lodge was constituted in connection wilh thc Union Lodge ; it is caller ! tlie Union Lodge of Mark Masters , and thc orhec-bearers ate all appointed , and the lodge in working order . At a later part of the evening Bro . Macnair explained a little more fully thc nature of the Mark Lodge , and intimated that those brethren wishing to become
members could do so at thc next meeting for a fee of 2 s . fid ., after which the fee would be 5 s . The balance sheet of the annual expenditure of the lodge , after a little discus , sion was favourably received . Installation was then commenced by the R . W . M . stepping forward , and P . M . Macnair delivering a short but nmirable address . All having retired , except Installed Masters , the
new Master was entrusted with that degree . 1 he members having re-entered the lodge in the usual form , M . M ., F . C , and E . A ., respectively , Bro . Macnair called upon the brethren to pass round the lodge and salute the new Master , after which he placed him iu the chair , ar . d put into his hand the emblem of his office . The remaining oflice . hearers were then installed into their respective offices by
Bro . Macnair , a few words of earnest counsel being given by Bro . Macnair to each , after which " three times three " was heartily given for the new Master . It was intimated that the am ual festival of the lodge would take place on the ; th January , and thc tickets were in the hands of the Secretary and Festival Committee , to whom those wishing to attend should apply at once ; the members ofthe lodge
would be supplied with tickets first , as they were limited , those left over would be placed nt tlie disposal of members of other lodges who might wish to be piesc-nt . Messrs . Frederick Jinkinson , stone mason ; Wm . Findlay , nier . chant ; and David Proven , manufacturer , who were waiting for initiation , were prepared , and received thc First Degree , the R . W . M . officiating .
ARDROSSAN . — Neptune Kilwinning Lodge ( No . 442 ) . —At the annual meeting cf this lodge held on Monday thc 20 th ult ., R . W . M ., Bro . Francis Goodwin , presiding , the following office-bearers were elected for tlie ensuing year : — Bro . Goodwin , R . W . M . ; | . Robertson , P . M . ; | . Robertson , D . M . ; C . Adair , S . M . ; VV . Reid , S . W . ; A . " Bell , J . W . ; VV . W yllie , Chaplain
VV . Ross , Treas , ; T . McNidder , Sec . ; VV . Robertson , S . D . ; T . Pateon , J . D . ; D . Gemmel , S . S . ; A . Kelso , J . S . ; C . Anderson , D . of C . ; D . Puliation , D . ofM . ; J . Vance , I . G . ; and H . Barr , Tyler . The ceremony of installation , according to the ancient Scottish ritual , was performed b y Bro J . Robertson , P . M ., in a very impressive manner . The Auditors' report showed the lodge to be in an excellent
financial position , £ 30 having been added to the funds during the year . KILDALTON — Kildalton Lodge ( No . 552 ) . — This loilgc celebrated the anniversary of St . John on the evening of the 29 th ult . The brethren met at five o ' clock in the evening , and proceeded to elect the office-bearers for the ensuing year , the following bein g thc return , viz .: —
Scotland.
A . Johnstone Hodge , R . W . M . ; Donald Campbell , S . W . ; Robert Peffers , J . W . ; John McMillan , S . D . ; Duncan Mc Arthur , J . D . ; Francis Kcan , I . G . ; Peter McDougall , Tyler ; Dugald Johnston , Treas . ; and the Secretary ' s office remaining for the time unfilled . After dispatching the business o the evening and closing the lodge , the brethren marched in procession through the village by torch-light ,
and , the night being favourable , the effect was excellent . The people turned out in hundreds , old and young , and accompanied the march , and many of the houses were illu . min . itcd . At seven o ' clock the office-bearers , and a number of tbe brethren , accompanied by tbeir lady friends , sat down to a sumptuous dinner provided by Bro . Lachlan McCraig , the tables being laid in a granary , tastefully
decorated with evergreens and flags . Ample justice was done to Bro . McCrai g's catering , and when the tables were cleared , the usual loyal toasts followed from the chair and vice-chair , occupied by Bro . Hodge ancl Bro . McCraig , "The Army , Navy , and Volunteers , " by Bro . Colin Hay . was responded to by Capt . McCraig , of the 7 th A . A . V . Bro . Hodge , from the chair , then proposed " The Craft , " and
in doing so the following observations fell from him , after reminding the company of his endeavour at the last year ' s anniversary dinner to enli ghten them a little as to the great fundamental principle's of Masonry : — " Referring to the year that is past , I cannot say it has been of such a stirring description as its predecessor , at least so far as the Kildalton Lodge is concerned . That is to
savin the way cf initiations . We have not had so many candidates ior neiniission but this was onl y to be lookeei for . It could not be expected that in an island like ours , the same rapid accession of strength could go on for any great length of time-. On the contrary it was only to be expected that when the rush of those gentlemen who were anxious to join us hail passed , and the lodge had been well
formed , an occasional candidate only would come forward , and such has in point of fact proved to be the case . I believe however , I am justified in saying that the Kildalton Lodge is now in the full vigour of life , and the same feel , ings of brotherhood and affection exist amongst us in undiminished strength . But , if the past year has been of an uneventful character to the Kildalton Lodge , it has been
thc very rppnsitc to the Craft generally . Indeed , Masonry has experienced a very matkeel revival during the past year . While it was still young , the Heir Apparent t » the throne of these realms wns installed Grand Master Mason of England , ancl his brother Prince Leopold , the scholar of the Royal Family , h ? s at its close accepted the Mastershi p of the Apullo Lodge , at Oxford . Such patronage as this
has shed a lustre on Freemasonry , which has been * reflect > : il on every lodge thioghcut the length and breadth of the land . The consequence has been the arousing of an amount of enthusiasm truly surprising . Masonry has stepped forward like the early spring in beauty and fresh life , and vindicated her undoubted ri g hts to be considered a power for the amelioration of human suffering . Lodges
have sprung up in all directions , halls have been built , charity funds organised , and gentlemen of Influence have taken their places in the front of the movement , and as a result of all this the field of Masonic labour has been very much extended . Here we arc to a great extent shut out from these stirring events , but it is cheering to know that our noble Order is
undergoing a process of purification , reform , andre-invigoration , and it is surely a satisfaction to know that we are associated by such close tics with the only institution the world has ever known that provides a platform on which the warrior , politician , theologian , and men of every country , and of every shade of opinion , can lay aside all their differences and meet on the level , and part on the
square of friendship . Knowing lhe . se things then , our duty is pcrfecily clear . We must discountenance everything calculated to bring disrepute upon our Order , and cherish and encourage every step that leads in thc direction of the true Masonic platform of brotherly love , relief , ane truth . The toast was then drank amidst cheers . Bro . D . Johmton then proposed "The Civil Service , " responded
to by Bro . James Allen . 1 hen followed " Thc Clergy , " by Bro . D . McArthur ; " The G . M . M . of Scotland , " b y B : o . Kean ; " The G . M . M . fof Ireland , " by Bro . Peffers ; "The G . M . M . of England , " by Bro . McDougall ; "The Ladies , " by Bro . D . Campbell , " responded to by Bro . R . A . Chatworthy ; " The Kildalton Lodge , " by Bro . Hay , responded to by Bro . A . J . Hodge , who before sitting down
gave " All Poor and Distressed Masons , wherever dis . persed , speedy relief , and a safe return to their country if desired . " Bro . Campbell proposed "The Health of the Tyler , " acknowledged by Bro . P . McDougall . The tables were then removed , and dancing became the order of the night . The music , supplied by native talent , was everything that could be desired , and square , circle , figure dance , reel , and
jig succeeded each other rapidly , with songs at intervals , until eaily morning brought to a close a night of perfect enjoyment , the company leaving the room " sorry to part and happy to meet again . " [ Reports of the following Scotch Lodges unavoidably stand over : —3 J , 7 , 18 , 31 , 88 , nt , 114 , 116 , 117 , 129 , 15 G , 169 , 175 , 187 , 198 , 258 , 360 , 391 , 413 , 459 , 497 , 531 . List of Officers of Edinburgh Lodges . ]
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The Christmas entertainment to the aged inmates of the Asylum at Croydon , was given on Wednesday last , The former events , which were tried as an experiment , having proved entirely successful , have given all those
engaged in getting them up thc encouragement to adopt them as a periodical institution , and the brethren and widows who occupy the almshouses may look forward to occasional treats to enliven their stay at the institution , ancl a visit from the ladies and brethren , who always take