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understand that Bro . Captain Dennistoun , 64 th Rcgt ., P . M ., has recently forwarded a donation of ten pounds for the benefit of the lodge . GLASGOW . —Coi-rimercial Lodge ( No . 360 ) . — This lodge celebrated the Festival of St . John on Monday afternoon , the 27 th December , in Bro . Thornton ' s Clarendon Cafe , 251 , Argyle-street . The brethren met in their

lodge room at 6 o ' clock p . m ., which was opened in due form , Bro . J . Monro , R . W . M ., in the chair , Bro . J . M . Oliver , S . W ., and Bro . T . Graham , J . W ., and a large number of brethren present . The R . W . M . raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason Bros . Rev . D . McCorqudale , 360 ; T . Greenlees , 541 ; and J . Tweigergang , 354 . Messrs . W . S . Stewart , Tames Portcous Scott , and Robert

Wylie received the Entered Apprentice Degree . Bro . J . M . Oliver , S . W ., performed the ceremony in a masterly style . The brethren , numbering over 60 , adjourned to Bro . Thornton ' s , where a substantial and excellently purveyed supper was fully enjoyed by the brethren , and after doing ample justice to the good things set before them , returned to the lodge , which was again re-opened and put under

the care of Bro . Graham , J . W . Among the most distinguished were the following : —Bros . John Monro , R . W . M . ( Chairman ) ; J . M . Oliver , S . W ., and T . Graham , J . W ( Croupiers ) ; A . Morton , I . P . M . 3 60 ; Wm . Findlay , S . M . ; George Scott , Treas . ; John Smith , Sec . ; . 1 . McCosh , 360 ; G . Steven , 360 ; J . Gibson , 3 60 ; A . Sloan , 3 60 ; J . Clark , 3 G 0 ; Morton , 3 60 ; James Colquhoun , 360 ; G . Macpherson ,

3 60 ; W . B . Paterson , 360 ; J . Shearer , 3 60 ; J . Minnoch , 3 60 ; John Davidson , P . M . 3 60 ; A . Sage , P . M . 3 60 ; Rev . D . McCorquodalc , 360 ; J . D . Porteous , P . M . 3 60 , 541 , and 37 , E . C . ; W . McG . l Mason , R . W . M . 541 , Marie Stuart ; J . Brode , P . M . 541 ; W . Gillies , D . M . 541 ; John Fraser , S . W . 541 ; Robert Walker , sen ., 541 ( Chaplain ); Robert Walker , jun ., 541 ( Secretary ); David Kinghorn ,

437 , P . G . J . W . of Glasgow ; John Peters , R . W . M . 153 ; James Shaw , R . W . M . 354 ; C . McKenzie , 354 ; J . B . McNair , P . M . 332 ; James Murray , 153 ; W . Ferguson , P . M . 543 (" Freemason" ); John Macnab , 1356 , E . C . ; F . Cushing , U . M ., E . R . ; Robert Hunter , 219 ; Beaton , 45 ; McDonald , 102 ; Mann , 27 ; 'Mclntyre , 541 ; Brodie , 541 ; Renton , 541 ; Blair , 541 ; J . B . Fitzroy , 333 ;

Humphreys , 234 ; and others . The Chairman gave the first toast , " The Queen and the Craft , " which was received with honours . " The Three Grand Lodges , England , Ireland , and Scotland , with their respective Grand Masters . " "The Prince of Wales and other Members of the Royal Family . " " The Army , Navy , and Volunteers , " proposed by Bro . Peters , R . W . M . 1 53 , and coupled with the name

of Bro . Lieut . John Macnab , R . N . R . ( 1356 E . C . ) "The Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow " was proposed by Bro . J . D . Porteous , and in doing so said—It is with the greatest pleasure I propose this toast , and with all due respect to the other P . G . Lodges in Scotland , there is none which occupy so proud a position as the P . G . Lodge of Glasgow . Bro . James Shaw , R . W . M . 354 , replied in behalf of the

P . G . Lodge in suitable terms . " 1 he Lodge Marie Stuart , 541 , " was proposed by Bro . Davidson , P . M . 3 60 , who said There is no toast this evening will receive the same interest ( keeping of our own lodge ) , as we may say that it is a child of our own , and I am proud to say it has been very prosperous , and have no doubt it will go on to prosper ; it will always have the sympathy of the brethren of the

Commercial . I have therefore now much pleasure in proposing the " Prosperity of Lodge Marie Stuart , 541 . " Bro . W . McG . Mason , the R . W . M ., acknowledged the toast in feeling terms . Bro . Julius Brode , P . M . 360 and 451 , on rising to propose " The Health of Bro . Porteous , " was received with cheers . He said : Brethren , in complying with the request made to propose this toast and hand over to Bro .

Porteous a presentation , I can assure you I am glad to have the pleasure of doing so . I need not flatter Bro . Porteous , but confine myself to a few facts regarding Bro . Porteous ' s career in the Province of Glasgow and Renfrewshire East . He became Secretary to Lodge Athole ( 413 ) at its erection , and did his duty well . He joined this lodge when it was at a low ebb , and did it great

service and brought it to a prosperous condition , and occupied the position of R . W . M . for two years . Bro . Porteous then went south , and was the means of starting a lodge there in 1873 , and although not large in numbers there is , I can assure you , good quality . Bro . Porteous was R . W . M . of that lodge ( Marie Stuart ) until bis removal to England about 8 months ago . Bro . Col .

Campbell , P . G . Master Renfrewshire East , appointed him P . G . J . W ., but on account of his removal from this country he did not enjoy that high position long . 1 now beg leave to present you , Bro . Porteous , in name of the subscribers , with this handsome set of tea and coffee service , and salver , bearing the following inscription : — " Presented by the brethren of the Lodge Marie Stuart , Crossbill , No . 541 ,

conjointly with the principal office-bearers of the P . G . L , R . E . and several members of Lodges Commercial , No . 360 , and Athole , No . 413 , Glasgow , to Bro . James D . Porteous , 18 ° , M . M . 384 , Past Secretary 413 , P . M . 360 , P . M . 541 , and P . P . G . J . W . R . E ., December , 27 th , 1875 . " And , Bro . Porteous , may it please you—may it compensate you for your able and untiring work in

Freemasonry amongst us . Vou have endeared yourself to us all , and may you be long spared to enjoy these along with your better half in England , and hand it over to your children and their children to shew our appreciation of your services . I therefore conclude , wishing you every prosperity . Bro . Porteous , in replying , said : Brethren , 1 must say I have no eloquence on my part lo thank you

for the kind expressions used by my friend and brother ( Brode ) , and allow me to say I shall never forget the warm-hearted friends I left in Scotland . On behalf of my partner in life 1 thank you . It shall give me the greatest delight in handing this excellent gift over to her . I do not know how she will contain herself for this mark of your appreciation . "The Clergy " was proposed by Bro . J . M . Oliver , S . W ., who said he was glad that one

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of the last laid stones was a clergyman , and trusted that many more of the same profession would join our Order . Bro . the Rev . D . McCorquodalc replied in a neat and very humorous speech . "The Lodge Commercial , 3 60 " was proposed by Bro . Humphreys , who said it was one of the brightest lodges in the Province of Glasgow , always first in the van with all good deeds . I am now 17 years in

Glasgow , and have visited the Commercial many times , and have always found it in harmony . I have therefore to propose " Prosperity to Lodge Commercial . " Bro . J . Monro , R . W . M ., re-plied , and thanked the brethren for the manner in which they received the toast ; and said : Wc have harmony amongst ns , and that is the reason we are in such a prosperous condition , and would still persevere

until 3 60 would be second to none in the province . "The Last-laid Stones" was proposed by the R . W . M . Bro . J . P . Scott replied on behalf of himself and the oilier two brethren who were initiated along with him that night . The R . W . M . proposed "The Health and Prosperity of Lodge St . Mary's , Partick , No . 11 7 , " who have met to-night in their new hall , and have kindly sent a deputation to wish

us a happy evening . Bro . Brunton , P . M .., who headed the deputation , replied . " 'The Press " was proposed b y Bro . Colquhoun , and replied toby Bro . William Ferguson , P . M . 543 (" Freemason" ) . Bro . Paterson proposed "The Past Masters of the Commercial , " and Bro . Davidson , P . M ., replied . Bro . Graham , J . ., proposed "The Visiting Brethren , " and Brc . C . Mi-Kc-nzie , 354 , replied . Bro .

Gibson proposed " Ihe Ladies , " and Bro . Sloan replied on their behalf . GOVAN . —Lodge Govandale ( No . 437 ) . —The regular meeting cf this lodge was held in their hall , Portland Buildings , Govan , on Tuesday evenirg , the list ult ., Bro John McFarlanc , R . W . M ., in the chair , supported on the dais by Bros . A . Campbell , P . M . ; John Miller ,

D . M .: R . Muir , S . W . ; G . Wilson , J . W . ; J . Sulherland , Sec . The minutes of the last meeting weie read and confirmed . The Auditors' re-port was then read , showing the lodge to be in a very prosperous condition . The election of office-bearers for the next twelve months then look place , and the following brethren were duly elected : —Bros . ) . Miller , R . W . M . ; J . McFarlanc , I . P . M . ; J . Hutchcson ,

D . M . ; W . Ferguson , S . M . ; 11 . Muir , S . W . ; A . James , J . W . ; A . Blair , Treas . ; J . Sutherland , Sec : | . Wilkinson , Chap . ; J . Carrick , S . D . ; W . Cohille , fv . ; C . J . Headman , B . B . ; J . Robertson . Ant . ; P . larqnhar , Jcwr . ; W . Maxwell , S . V .. ; L . ll ; -. mi' , Un > , 1 ) . of M . ; W . 11 . Charles , D . of C . ; R . IS yth , P . G . S . ; T . P . aton , S . S . ; J . McPhail , J . . . J . Mogqie , l . G . ; and [ . Mclntvie , Tvler .

'Phc lodge was then transferred to refreshment , under ihe care of the Junior Warden , Bro . McFailane , I . P . M ., presiding . The usual loyal , patriotic , and Masonic toasts were given from the chair and heartily responded to . " The Past Office-bearers " was proposed , and replied to by Bro . Campbell , I . P . M . " Bro . Miller ( R . W . M . elect )" was proposed hv Bro . McFarlanc , I . P . M ., and in doing so

paid him a high compliment for the way in which he always endeavoured to promote the ii terests of the lod ge since its erection , he being one of the founders of the lodge , and wished him every success during the ensuing year . Bro . Cameron proposed " The 1 U-alth of Bro . Mc-Farlanc , I . P . M ., " which was enthusiastically received by

the brethren . Bro . McFarlanc replied at st me length , thanking the office-bearers and members for the support he received at all times at their hands . Bro . Campbell proposed " 'Phc Visiting Brethren , " and Bro . Wm . Ferguson , P . M ., No . 543 ( " Freemason" ) , replied . After the Tyler ' s toast the lodge was recalled and closed in due form .

GLASGOW— Lodge Clydesdale ( No . 55 6 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Had , 106 , Rose-street ( S . S . ) , on Monday evening , the 20 th ult . Bro . William Phillips , R . W . M ., in the chair ; Bros . John McNaught , S . W . ; and Thomas Phillips , J . W . There was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren . Among the latter wc

noticed Bros . Robert Jack , R . W . M . No . 12 S ; David Ronald , R . W . M . No . 275 ; William findlay , S . W . 275 ; G . IT . C . McNaught , ' P . M . 275 ; Peter Hepburn , S . W 178 ; William Forsyth , J . W . 103 ; William Ferguson , P . M . 543 ( "Freemason" ); ' Owen Short , 87 ; James Henderson , 8 7 ; James Watt , jun ., 219 ; and others . 'The minutes and Auditors' report were read and

confirmed , after which a motion was brought forward to alter the meeting nights to the first and third Thursdays of each month ( June , July , and August excepted ) , commencing on Thursday , the 6 th January , which was unanimously agreed to . The installation of office-bearers was then proceeded with . The ceremony of installing the R .

W . M ., D . M ., and S . M . was performed by Bro . William Ferguson , P . M . 543 ; and the other office-bearers were installed by the newly re-elected R . W . M . in a very creditable manner . It was agreed to hold the annual festival on Friday , the 28 th January , in Crown-street I lall . 'The lodge \ va ; then transferred to refreshment .

The " Canadian Masonic News" for January contains an excellent photograph of the late Earl of Zetland . The Fifteen Sections will be worked in the Star Lodge

of Instruction , No . 1273 , at the Marquis of Granby , New Cross , on Saturday , the 22 nd January next , when the Preceptor , Bro . Govan Macdonald , will preside . Lodge will be opened at 6 . 30 precisely .

HEALTH , comfort , and economy promoted . Gas superseded in day time , and daylight reflected in dark rooms by adopting Chappuis' Parent Daylight Reflectors . Manufactory , 69 , Fleet-street , London .

District Grand Lodge Of Bengal.

DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF BENGAL .

A Quarterly Communication of the District Grand Lodge of Bengal was held at Freemasons' Hall , 55 , Bentinckstrcc-t , Calcutta , on Wednesday , the 22 nd of September , 1875 . Present : Eros . John B . Roberts , Past Deputy D . G . M ., as District Grand Master ; W . B . Mactavish , D . S . G . W . ; Major'P . N . Young , W . M . 1374 , and P . M .

5 * 2 , 836 , 9 88 , and 1065 , as D . J . G . W . ; W . H . Fitze , Past D . G . D ., acting D . G . Treasurer ; II . IT . Locke , Past Dep . D . G . M ., as D . G . Secretary ; W . Girling , Past D . G . Dir . of Ccv ., as D . S . G . Deacon ; A . LeFranc , D . J . G . Deacon ; Jas . Watson , D . G . Dir . of Ccr . ; P . C . Dutt , D . G . Assist . Dir . of Cer . ; J . IT . Turner , Past D . G . Sword Bearer , as D . G . Sword-Bearer : C . H . Compton , Past D . G .

Org ., as D . G . Org . ; W . H . T . Ayres , D . G . Pursuivant ; N . C . Bural , S . W . of Ledge Anchor and Hope , 234 , D . G . Master ' s Banner-Bearer ; C . F . E . Allen , Bar-at-law , H . M . Rustomjec , J . L . Anderson , Robt . Monk , District Grand Stewards ; G . Alexander , District Grand Tyler . 'Phc following lodges were representee ! -. —Star in the East , 67 ; Industry and Perseverance , 109 ; True

Friendship , 21 S ; Marine , 232 ; Anchor and Hope , 234 ; Courage with Humanity , 391 ; Harmony , 43 S ; St . John , 486 ; Excelsior , S 23 ; Temperance and Benevolence , 1160 ; Sandeman , 1374 . The visilo s were Bros . F . Sebastian , H . M . Mehta , of Lodge 229 ; J . Pearson , of Lodge 232 ; | as . Brander , P . M .

of Lodge , 232 ; P . Basu , of Lodge 234 ; A . B . Mitchell , of Lodge 392 ; J . W . Pritchard , of Lodge 486 ; W . E . Thompson , ' F . ' C . Webb , J . C . Orr , of Lodge 1374 . District Grand Lodge was opened in form at 6-30 p . m . 'Phc Acting District Grand Secretary reported the receipt of apologies from several brethren for unavoidable ncnnti-rndnnre .

'Pile District Grand Master in the chair said that before opening the business of District Grand Lodge , as set down in the agenda paper , he wished to ask some of the brethren present to perform a duty which he thought would be as pleasant to them to do as it was to him to ask them to do . At the last Quarterl y Communication of District Grand Lodge , as they would all remember , a committee had been

appointed to consider and report upon the means by which the erection in Calcutta of a Freemasons' Hall worthy of the Province of Bengal might be secured . After six weeks of almost uninlcrmiitcd labour the committee presented a progress report , in which certain proposals were submitted , upon which it was necessary that the opinion of District Grand Lodge should be expressed before the committee

could proceed further . A special communication of District Grand Lodge hail been held en the 14 th of previous month to consider these propositions , and the result was the adoption of the committee's scheme for the formation of the " Bengal Freemasons' Hall Building Association , Limited , " and the passing of a resolution directing the committee to take such further

steps as might be necessary for the due launching of the company . The first thing had of course been the framing of the memorandum and articles of association . Great care had been bestowed upon this work by W . Bro . Bovmev } ee , barrister-at-law , their District Grand Registrar , and by Bro . G . C . Farr , solicitor , and he ( the District Grand Master in

the chair ) could not allow the present opportunity to pass without acknowledging the obligations under which those brethren had placed not only himself but , as he thought , District Grand Lodge and the brethren generally , by the labour and pains which they had so freely and ungrudgingly given to this work . The memorandum and articles were now complete , and

the former was duly engrosserl and lay upon the pedestal before him for the signatures cf such applicants for debentures as might then be present , and whom he would ask to append their signatures accordingly , after hearing the documents read . W . Bro . Thomas Jones , P . M . 67 , District Grand

Registrar , objected to the documents being either read or signed in District Grand Lodge , no notice of the business having been entered upon the agenda paper . W . Bro . Jones was proceeding to address District Grand Lodge on the subject of the Building Association , to which he was opposed , when The District Grand Master in the chair said it was

impossible for him to allow W . Bro . T . Jones to continue his remarks , seeing that there was no motion before District Grand Lodge—that in fact the business of District Grand Lodge had not commenced . W . Bro . T . Jones then expressed his desire to move a resolution upoii the subject . The District Grand Master in the chair could not allow

W . Bro . Jones to move any resolution whatever or to address District Grand Lodge in any way at that stage of Ihe proceedings , but would have no objection to his doing so later in the evening , under the provisions of Art . 28 of the District Grand Lodge Bye-laws . The District Grand Master in the chair then called upon the District Grand Registrar tn [ read the memorandum of

association of the " Bengal Freemasons' Hall Building Association , Limited , " and the said memorandum was read . Bro . G . C . Farr , was then requested by the District Grand Master in the chair to read the [ articles of association of the " Bengal Freemasons' Hall ( Building Association , " and they were read accordingly . The memorandum of association of the " Bengal

Freemasons' Hall Building Association " was then signed by those brethren present who had applied for debentures . W . Bro . T . Jones asked if he might then move his resolution regarding what had just taken place . The District Grand Matter in the chair said he thought the regular business set down in the agenda paper ought to be dealt with before any ether motion was brought to the vote , but as far as he was concerned personally he had no objection to accede to W . Bro . T . Jones' request . If ,