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small waiting-rooms , above which , and extending over part of the hall , will be a gallery capable of accommodating ioo sitters . Two retiring rooms , a small kitchen , and other places ot convenience will be attached to the back of the building . The roof will be divided into bays with dressed wood , principal rafters with circular ribs , the spaces between being plastered . The cost of

the building will be about ^ 2000 , the greater part of which has been subscribed , including a sum of £ 500 generously g iven by Mr . John Livingston , who is a member of the congregation . We learn that Mr . Livingston is at present erecting , at his own expense , a new gate-lodge at the approach to the manse , as a residence for the church officer .

Masonic Excursion.

MASONIC EXCURSION .

The annual excursion of St . Mark ' s Lodge , No . 102 , took p lace on the 22 nd inst ., many of the brethren embarking on board the Lord of the Isles at the Broomielaw , and the others at Princes' Pier and Gourock . On the way down breakfast was well served . When the company came on deck again the rain had ceased , and

the sun made its appearance . The signs of a fine day were fully justified , the weather continuing delightful . At Tichnabruich coaches conveyed the members round by Ardlamant , then into the heart of Highland scenery , and eventually to Upper Kames , famous as the seat of the greatest gunpowder manufactory in Scotland . Here

the villagers came to their doors and cheered the passing tourists , who returned the greetings . Tichnabruich was regained after a drive of 12 miles , and dinner was served in the hotel by mine host , Mr . Lyle . Bro . Robert Blyth , R . W . M ., presided , and Bro . Charles Wilson , I . P . M ., was Croupier .

Amongst the others at the table were Bros . Arch . Barr , D . M . ; Andrew Mackay , S . M . ; Thos . Halket , Chap . ; James Stevenson , Sec . ; Emile Berger , Org . ; George Watson and John Peters , Stwds . ; George Muir , Tyler ; David Kellock , David Mellor , R . Arnott , and John Russell , 178 ; J . Bethune , 3 85 ; James

Herriott , ex-Provost Morris , and others . After dinner , the CHAIRMAN , in proposing " The Queen and the Craft , " said he was glad they had had such good weather , and that there had been so large a turn out . There could be no better district for an enjoyable drive , and he was sure the scenery that had

been passed through would not soon be forgotten . The lord of the manor was Mr . Lamond , whose famil y claimed to be older than that of the Campbells of Argyll . St . Mark's was a lodge of high standing in the province , and it was befitting that its excursions should be amongst the best . No better proof of this

could be given than the large muster of the brethren upon that occasion . The CHAIRMAN next gave " The Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland . " Bro . BERGER replied in a sentence for tbe Grand Lodge of Scotland .

When the CHAIRMAN proposed " The Prov . Grand Lodge of Glasgow , " coupled with the name of Bro . T Halket , the company started to their feet and sang " He is a jolly good fellow . " Bro . HALKET said the Prov . Grand Lodge had been prosperous since its institution . This was largel y due

to the eminent men who presided . The death of Sir Wm . Pearce was a great loss ; but the lodge had been fortunate in the office being filled by Bro . Graham . There were 34 lodges Bro . Graham had to overlook ; but he would show himself quite fitted for the task . The CROUPIER , in proposing "The Visiting Brethren

and Friends , said that St . Mark ' s Lodge was always glad to see them , and he hoped they had enjoyed themselves . Bros . MORRIS and BETHUNE replied . The CROUPIER also gave " The Committee , " who , he said , had made admirable arrangements for that day ' s

outing . The brethren then proceeded to the pier , whence they went to Glasgow by the Lord of the Isles . From first to last the trip was successful . Mr . James Short , in picturesque situations on shore , took several good photographs of the company .

Bakewell New Town Hall.

BAKEWELL NEW TOWN HALL .

MASONIC CEREMONY . The corner or memorial-stone of the new Town Hall Bakewell , now in course of erection , was laid with full Masonic ceremony by Bro . Haughton Charles Okeover , P . J . G . W . England , Dep . Prov . G . M . of Derbyshire ' assisted by the Officers of the P . G . Lodge of Derbyshire on the 21 st inst .

The scheme for the erection of the building orio-inated about last Christmas with the members of the Dorothy Vernon Lodge , of Bakewell , which had then only recently been formed . At first it was intended to erect simply a Masonic Hall , but after the matter was

discussed the need of a larger building which should answer the purposes of a town hall was generally felt , and promises of support being forthcoming , the present building was resolved upon , and a company under the Limited Liability Act was formed to carry it into effect . The building , when complete , will comprise a large hall , suitable for public meetings and entertainments , a room for the accommodation of the Freemasons , magistrates' and County Court room and offices , and retiring rooms for witnesses , & c , and every other necessary convenience . The estimated cost is £ 3500 which has been fully subscribed .

Bakewell New Town Hall.

The event had been looked forward to with some curiosity by the public , as it is probable no similar ceremony has taken p lace in Bakewell for a great number of years , perhaps not within the memory of the oldest inhabitant .

The brethren assembled at the old Town Hall , where a procession was formed , and they walked from thence to the parish church , preceded by two Tylers , with drawn swords , and the Birchover Brass Band , under the leadership of Mr . Marsden , conductor . At the church a short service was held , and an

address delivered by one of the Prov . Grand Chaplains ( Bro . Rev . E . E . MORRIS ) . After the service , the procession re-formed , and proceeded to the site of the new building . Here the officiating brethren took up their positions round the stone , and a hymn was sung commencing

" Except the Lord conduct the plan The best concerted schemes are vain . " The stone was then raised , and a prayer offered by the P . G . CHAPLAIN . Upon the stone was the following inscription , which was read by the P . G . SECRETARY : "This stone was

laid August 21 , 188 9 , by the R . W . Bro . H . C . Okeover , P . J . G . W ., D . P . G . M . Derbyshire . " A bottle , containing the coins of the realm for the present reign , was then deposited by the P . G . Treas . in a cavity of the stone , after which the stone was slowly let down into its place , and the various officers

having applied the plumb-rule , the level , and the square , according to the usual ceremony , the architect handed the P . J . G . W . a mallet ( prepared for the occasion ) , and the stone was declared well and truly laid . Corn as an emblem of plenty , wine as an emblem of joy , oil as an emblem of prosperity and happiness ,

and salt as the emblem of wisdom , fidelity , and perpetuity were then sprinkled upon tbe stone , the D . G . M . concluding this portion of the ceremony with the following benediction : " And may the all bounteous Author of nature bless this district , this ancient town and countyand the kingdom at large , with abundance of

, corn and wine and oil , and all the necessaries , comforts , and conveniences of life . And may the same Almighty Power preserve the inhabitants in peace and unity and brotherly love , " to which the brethren present responded , " So mote it be . " The " Old Hundredth Psalm " was

then sung , and the National Anthem concluded the proceedings , which were witnessed by a large concourse of people . The brethren and friends subsequently dined together at the Rutland Arms Hotel .

Board Of Benevolence.

BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the 21 st instant ; Bro . Robert Grey , P . G . D ., President , in the chair . The list of new cases contained the names of 23

petitioners—a much smaller number than usual . Twelve were relieved with £ ig 5 , four recommended to the M . W . G . M . for £ 140 , and three recommended to the Grand Lodge for £ 150 , total , ^ 485 . Three cases were deferred , and two dismissed .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . F . DELEVANTI , P . M We regret to announce the death of Bro . F . Delevanti , for many years musical director at Madame Tussaud ' s Exhibition . Bro . Delevanti was as well known in Masonic circles as in the musical world , and was

respected and esteemed in both . He was a P . M . ot St . Asaph ' s Lodge , No . 1319 , Organist of West Middlesex Lodge , No . 1612 , and the Queen ' s Westminster , No . 2021 . The funeral will take place to-morrow ( Saturday ) at Hammersmith Cemetery .

Old Customs.

OLD CUSTOMS .

We wonder how many Masons would be willing to submit to the customs and lodge rules of the olden time—not " when you and I were boys , " but before that , " when your grandfather and mine " were boys ? We take a few items from the by-laws of St . John's Lodge , No . 1 , issued in 1772 . How many would visit a lodge in

these days if the following rules controlled : Of Visitors . —Visiting brethren are to demean themselves during lodge hours conformable to the regulations and customs of this lodge and the ancient usages of the Craft . On their first visit this lodge shall bear the expense , afterwards they are to pay three shillings

if they do not belong to a regular lodge in town . if they do , they are to pay two shillings only on each night . They cannot be admitted when an extra Iodge meets on business . They may offer their opinion and vote upon any debate concerning Masonry . But without the Master ' s permission they shall not interfere with

any matter respecting the Iodge . No resident brother who is in easy circumstances , and does not belong to a lodge in town , shall be admitted as a visitor unless he be introduced by a member . Of Extra Lodges . —The expense of all extra lodges shall be defrayed by the person at whose request they

may be called , and when convened upon Iodge business the Treasurer shall bear the expense , which shall be allowed in his account . But it must not exceed two shillings for each brother present . Of Penalties . —Members not appearing in the lodge decently appareled and properly clothed twenty minutes

Old Customs.

after the stated time of opening shall forfeit six DP Members . —Not attending when appointed on a " ^ mittee upon lodge business , six shillings . 0 l 11 ' Absenting during four whole quarters cease t members , nor shall they be reinstated before they all quarterage money and fines due . Guilty of prof ?^ swearing or obscene language during

meeting shilling . * " « Introducing any subject foreign to Masonry * i interest of this lodge , or the members thereof ' shilling . ' Interrupting the Master or officers while address ' the body , six pence . ln S Not attending a regnlar extra lodge , if duly S 11 moned , six pence . m "

Appearing in lodge when intoxicated with li quor d ' mission for the ni ght . ' ls ' Not submitting to the judgment of a committee '( confirmed by a majority of the body , who , upon si ' i an occasion are to be dul y summoned , expu ] sion ^ Canadian Craftsman . ' ~~

Music In The Lodges.

MUSIC IN THE LODGES .

The Denver Craftsman , referring to a letter frnn Bro . Westlake , in its columns says : We think that in lodges with a membership of over 300 , such as Denver No . 5 , and Union , No . 7 , there should be found material with which to form a really first-class choir . Harmony in the lodge-room adds wonderfully to the impressive

ness of the ceremony , and inspires the neoph yte with the solemnity of the ritual . It also adds to the pleasure of visiting brethren , and the non-workers in our local lodges . The solos , the anthems , the hymns , as set forth in our

ritual , if rendered b y a trained choir , gives one a vivid idea of the grandeur of a full reli gious ceremony and impresses all who are permitted to be present with the knowledge of the beauties and aspirations oi our beloved Order .

Let anyone visit a church . Should he find a service rendered there without music , he would immediatel y have a desire to escape the infliction of that service but , on the other hand , should he find a well-trained choir , capable of rendering the anthems and solos of

Mozart , Mendelssohn , Bach , and other of our worldfamed musicians , he would sit hour after hour , and when the ceremony was over , reluctantly wend his iray homeward , _ feeling that he had been inspired with nobler ideas , and in deeper love with all that is beautiful in nature . There is another reason why Bro . Westlake ' s desire should be accomplished . To brethren who frequently attend the lodge , but hold no office , there gradually dawns upon them a feeling of sameness in the work , of inactivity in themselves , and finall y of carelessness in regular attendance . Now , all cannot hold office , all

cannot do floor work ; but those who possess a musical voice can and should do something for the benefit of Masonry and the entertainment of all , be it ever so little , by joining the choir and raising their voices in the beautiful Masonic anthems . They will quickly find a spirit of enthusiasm infused into them , and they will

soon find that they are "somebod y in the lodge almost indispensable — when absent , missed , when present , received with approbation . Brethren , come forth and join the choir ; do not let any feeling of bashfulness prevent you from adding

your little to the harmony of the meetings . Do not let Bro . Westlake " warble forth his solos " alone in his corner , but surround him with manly voices , and give him some reason to feel proud of the title of Organist of a Masonic lodge .

Grand Lodge Representatives.

GRAND LODGE REPRESENTATIVES .

The time may not be inopportune to again direct attention to the matter of Grand Lodge representation and the apparently unfair manner in which the honours are distributed . The question as to whether such appointments are conducive to fraternal intercourse

and comity is not now under discussion . It is F ( sumed that it is . At any rate , the system is harm ess in itself , and past experience has shown that it h ; t = been productive of much good . What we do know is that to represent another Grand Bodnear one ' s o ««

y is considered a very high honour , and that for ° " brother to hold two or more of these appointments > apparent perpetuity is piling on the honour a little l ° thickly . Furthermore , it would seem that when one j . - ... W . Wl . J . ^ . ^ , . 1 . , TVU 1 U Q ^^ lll ... « - .-whether 1

the appointment is made , it matters little appointee continues his active interest in the Cm f ^ not . His name is there , and appears in the proceedin g year after year , until death or an earthquake brWo

about a change . , - Supreme Bodies are inclined to be conservative movement , and a radical change that would do J-W with the honorary positions held by prominent hi

thren in something may be dealt with in the far The system , however , is not so much at fault as ' » ^ dividing up of those honours which are allotted ^ out , we think , due consideration b y those on both » who have this patronage at their disposal . . ;„ A glance at the list of representatives publis ' . the last orinted Droceedinp-s of Grand lodge is " ¦

tive . While many of them are familiar "S ^ ! ; lll earnest workers at our annual gathering , many ' tcd too conspicuous by their absence , and it may s £ . 1 I ) B too , without risk of violating truth , that for year ^^ of them have never darkened the portals of thei