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and other members of the Royal Family , " and " The Grand Lodo-e of Scotland . " Bro . Mackay proposed "The Grand Lod ° e of England , " and Bro . Miller " The Grand Lodge of Ireland , " both of which were heartily responded to . Dr . Deuchar < rave " The Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , " which was duly honoured . Bro . Davidson made a suitable reply . Bro . J . G . Houston gave "The Army , Navy , and Volunteers , " which was acknowledged hy Bro . Lieutenant-Colonel Walker Arnott ;
and Bro . M'Lellan proposed "The Magistrates and Town Council of Glasgow , " coupled with Bro . Councillor Binnie , who replied- The toast of the evening , " Prosperity to St . Mark's Lodge , and the R . W . M . and other Office-Bearers , " was submitted by Bro . Deuchar , and warmly received . The RW . Mr made an eloquent and appropriate response . Bro . F . A . Barrow was then presented by the E . W . M ., in name of the brethren , with an illuminated address , adorned hy a number of Masonic emblems , testifying to the value of his services as E . AV . M . of fl-io lndo-fi for two vfim-s . iw --
u . o .. j TheR . AV . M . in presenting the testimonial to Bro . P . M . F . A . Barrow , observed—This beautiful specimen of penmanship expresses in few words , the regard and appreciation of your services for two years , which the brethren of this lodge so thoroughly feel- —it was a spontaneous motion , and the result of a single meeting in full lodge assembled . I might be met by some brother with the observation , we should like to have had an opportunity of
testifying still more markedly to Bro . Barrow ' s worth , or may be the words I knew nothing of the kind was to be done , my reply is—do you attend your Lodge ? if not do so more regularly . This I would style a mere ribbon of our gratitude to Bro . V , A . Barrow , and long may he live to see it adorn his fireside—and I trust in his acceptance of this most skilfully executed certlhcate , as a first instalment of our intended reward of genuine goodness of heartunited in a worthy brotherwho
, , has done his best to advance the interest of this Lodge and Freemasonry in general . Bro . F . A . BARROWS replied as follows : —Brethren I accept with pride this mark of your generosity . Believe me I consider it a reward for thc time and trouble I took in helping to sever this Lodge from the connection it once held with publicans . She is nowjfree , and her name stands high in the roll of masonry , with
an independent hall , beautifully adorned , second to none in the United Kingdom . In the present Master she is also peculiarly blessed , one while he wield ' s the Gavel—can also relate travels in distant scenes that fals to the lot of few to witness— -whose heart is modelled on three great principles of Relief Truth and Brotherly love—I thank you . The other toasts were : — " The Past Masters and Bro . Sir Archibald Alison , Bart ., P . G . M ., " by Bro . Davidson , responded
to by Bro . Douaid Campbell . " Tho A"isiting Brethren of the Province , " was proposed by-Em . SCOTT , S . W ., who said : —As S . W ., I have much pleasure in proposing to you the next toast on the card . It is " The Visiting Brethren of the Province . " In days gone by , the office-bearers of St . Mark ' s Lodge have had the honour of bidding welcome to their hospitality many whose names are inscribed in Fame's fair scroll in the neutral as well as the
Masonic world , but at no previous part of tho lodge's existence has the welcome come from truer and more sincere hearts than those with which wc greet the visiting brethren of the province to-night . AVe are ever glad in being associated with our sister lodges in every matter pertaining to the noble principles of
ireemasonry ; and if it be true , as some aver it is , that Masonry might well be depicted as in a stooping position , with eyes bedimmed with tears , we call upon you to join us in breathing so much of our own life into it as shall make it stand noble and erect , as the personification of much that i ' s true and good . This remark I have given utterance to because of the hints which have been thrown out by more than one brother in the course of the eveningshowing us that the days have been
, with this lodge , and are at present with some sister lodges , when our glorious principles were not set forth in a manner calculated to do good . It is really no compliment to be compared by our brothers on the other side of the Atlantic to rough ashlers . I hope better days are yet in store for Masonry . Let us do all we can to hasten their coming . The cloud may bethick and dark which hangs over itbut methinks I see a
_ , rainbow clear and bright , telling me of brighter and sunnier days . Let us all , who are brothers good and true , unite in endeavours to raise the principles of our noble Order to that high point of honour which shall commend it to all as in every way worthy of their respect . Be upstanding , brethren
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of St . Mark ' s , and bid the visiting brethren of the province a cordial welcome to your festive board . ( Drunk with all the honours . ) Mr . BINNIE R . AA . M ., in returning thanks for the Glasgow Kilwinning Lodge ( No . 4 ) , said , that it gave him much pleasure to be present on this festive occasion . He could have wished much to have seen some of his brethren in the City Council here to share in the brotherly love that every one present seemed to
enjoy . Although there were many lodges in the western province holding charters under different names , he trusted they were all as one great body in promoting the cause of Freemasonry , so dear to every true brother of the Order . He remarked , that , if it were but possible that the neutral world could get a glimpse within these walls , they would be struck with wonder and admiration at the harmony and order that reigned triumphant . Ho said that the lodge which he had the honour of presiding over , contemplated a removal to the opposite of side of the street , a circumstance , he had no doubt , which would
tend to the further prosperity of both lodges ; and , although they might be situated on different sides of the street , he trusted they would always be found engaged on the same side in promoting the cause of Freemasonry , so dear to the heart of every true brother . He concluded , by wishing every success to the St . Mark's Lodge , and the worthy brother Dr . Pritchard , who so ably presided over them , and for the honour they had conferred on the brethren of the Glasgow Kilwinning Lodge ,
who had had the good fortune of being present on that occasion . Bro . SMITH , R . W . M ., of the Athol Lodge , then said , —E . W . M . and brethren , after the very eloquent reply we have just listened to from Bro . Binnie , any remarks from me might be considered superfluous were it not a duty which I owe to my mother lodge —the Lodge Athol 413—and as her senior office-bearer present ,. I now raise , my voice with diffidence to make reply in her behalf to the foregoing eloquently proposed and enthusiastically
re-, ceived toast of the visiting brethren . Lodge Athol is young ; in fact , she is the infant lodge of Scotland . 'Tis little more than a year since the spark of masonic liglit was first kindled , in her bosom , but I am proud to say , though I say it with all becoming modesty , that spark now burns a flame ; certainly alittle flame , but still one of bright intensity . AVhen last vear our
charter was obtained , our roll book shewed but one and twenty names—we now number about one hundred members . Lastwinter we had a series of monthly lectures delivered , and that course w as inaugurated in a most eloquent manner by your own R . AV . M . Other lectures followed suit , and though . they could not bring to bear the same heavy mental ordnance that Bro . Dr . Pritchard so pre-eminently xiossesses , yet they did their best , and mortal man can do no better ; besidesit was but the insertion
, of the small end of the wedge , that wedge which will I trust next winter be driven home ; and I also trust , that Master Masons with master minds , perhaps some of those who now adorn this board , will he ready and willing comparatively to descend from that lofty pinnacle of their mental greatness , and unmuzzle some small portion of their wisdom in the bod y of Lodge Athol . Before sitting downI would testifto .
, y you my very high appreciation of the manner in which this lodge is wrought . Upon the first occasion that I was privileged to visit here , I wss delighted to find St . Mark so well and ably supported by the respective representatives of the three grand pillars of AVisdom , Strength , and Beauty . Upon that occasion the first objects that met my gaze upon entering the hall , were maps and
diagrams of burning mountains hung in the east , in the west , in the north , and the south ; and after the business in hand had been disposed of in a manner alike remarkable for its purity , of ritual and elegance of style , the R . AV . M . proceeded to . deliver a deeply interesting and highly instructive lecture upon the evidences and probable origin of volcanic action in various partsof the world He graphically conducted our mental vision from the hot springs of Icelandthrough the blazing craters of South America
, , and the South Sea Islands , to the fertile shores of the Mediterranean , with all the striking enthusiasm of the eye-witness and the traveller , and I am sure that every brother present that night went home highly delighted and much instructed . That system of lecturing in open lodge , I regard as a grand stride in the right direction . The diffusion of intellectual nutriment in conjunction with the propagation of these ancient
mysteries and privileges , which it is the duty of our order to confer , must ever be regarded as having a tendency beneficially elevating . I beg to offer you , in name of Lodge Athol ( No . 413 , ) my best and most sincere thanks for the kind and cordial manner in which this toast has been proposed , and likewise for
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and other members of the Royal Family , " and " The Grand Lodo-e of Scotland . " Bro . Mackay proposed "The Grand Lod ° e of England , " and Bro . Miller " The Grand Lodge of Ireland , " both of which were heartily responded to . Dr . Deuchar < rave " The Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , " which was duly honoured . Bro . Davidson made a suitable reply . Bro . J . G . Houston gave "The Army , Navy , and Volunteers , " which was acknowledged hy Bro . Lieutenant-Colonel Walker Arnott ;
and Bro . M'Lellan proposed "The Magistrates and Town Council of Glasgow , " coupled with Bro . Councillor Binnie , who replied- The toast of the evening , " Prosperity to St . Mark's Lodge , and the R . W . M . and other Office-Bearers , " was submitted by Bro . Deuchar , and warmly received . The RW . Mr made an eloquent and appropriate response . Bro . F . A . Barrow was then presented by the E . W . M ., in name of the brethren , with an illuminated address , adorned hy a number of Masonic emblems , testifying to the value of his services as E . AV . M . of fl-io lndo-fi for two vfim-s . iw --
u . o .. j TheR . AV . M . in presenting the testimonial to Bro . P . M . F . A . Barrow , observed—This beautiful specimen of penmanship expresses in few words , the regard and appreciation of your services for two years , which the brethren of this lodge so thoroughly feel- —it was a spontaneous motion , and the result of a single meeting in full lodge assembled . I might be met by some brother with the observation , we should like to have had an opportunity of
testifying still more markedly to Bro . Barrow ' s worth , or may be the words I knew nothing of the kind was to be done , my reply is—do you attend your Lodge ? if not do so more regularly . This I would style a mere ribbon of our gratitude to Bro . V , A . Barrow , and long may he live to see it adorn his fireside—and I trust in his acceptance of this most skilfully executed certlhcate , as a first instalment of our intended reward of genuine goodness of heartunited in a worthy brotherwho
, , has done his best to advance the interest of this Lodge and Freemasonry in general . Bro . F . A . BARROWS replied as follows : —Brethren I accept with pride this mark of your generosity . Believe me I consider it a reward for thc time and trouble I took in helping to sever this Lodge from the connection it once held with publicans . She is nowjfree , and her name stands high in the roll of masonry , with
an independent hall , beautifully adorned , second to none in the United Kingdom . In the present Master she is also peculiarly blessed , one while he wield ' s the Gavel—can also relate travels in distant scenes that fals to the lot of few to witness— -whose heart is modelled on three great principles of Relief Truth and Brotherly love—I thank you . The other toasts were : — " The Past Masters and Bro . Sir Archibald Alison , Bart ., P . G . M ., " by Bro . Davidson , responded
to by Bro . Douaid Campbell . " Tho A"isiting Brethren of the Province , " was proposed by-Em . SCOTT , S . W ., who said : —As S . W ., I have much pleasure in proposing to you the next toast on the card . It is " The Visiting Brethren of the Province . " In days gone by , the office-bearers of St . Mark ' s Lodge have had the honour of bidding welcome to their hospitality many whose names are inscribed in Fame's fair scroll in the neutral as well as the
Masonic world , but at no previous part of tho lodge's existence has the welcome come from truer and more sincere hearts than those with which wc greet the visiting brethren of the province to-night . AVe are ever glad in being associated with our sister lodges in every matter pertaining to the noble principles of
ireemasonry ; and if it be true , as some aver it is , that Masonry might well be depicted as in a stooping position , with eyes bedimmed with tears , we call upon you to join us in breathing so much of our own life into it as shall make it stand noble and erect , as the personification of much that i ' s true and good . This remark I have given utterance to because of the hints which have been thrown out by more than one brother in the course of the eveningshowing us that the days have been
, with this lodge , and are at present with some sister lodges , when our glorious principles were not set forth in a manner calculated to do good . It is really no compliment to be compared by our brothers on the other side of the Atlantic to rough ashlers . I hope better days are yet in store for Masonry . Let us do all we can to hasten their coming . The cloud may bethick and dark which hangs over itbut methinks I see a
_ , rainbow clear and bright , telling me of brighter and sunnier days . Let us all , who are brothers good and true , unite in endeavours to raise the principles of our noble Order to that high point of honour which shall commend it to all as in every way worthy of their respect . Be upstanding , brethren
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of St . Mark ' s , and bid the visiting brethren of the province a cordial welcome to your festive board . ( Drunk with all the honours . ) Mr . BINNIE R . AA . M ., in returning thanks for the Glasgow Kilwinning Lodge ( No . 4 ) , said , that it gave him much pleasure to be present on this festive occasion . He could have wished much to have seen some of his brethren in the City Council here to share in the brotherly love that every one present seemed to
enjoy . Although there were many lodges in the western province holding charters under different names , he trusted they were all as one great body in promoting the cause of Freemasonry , so dear to every true brother of the Order . He remarked , that , if it were but possible that the neutral world could get a glimpse within these walls , they would be struck with wonder and admiration at the harmony and order that reigned triumphant . Ho said that the lodge which he had the honour of presiding over , contemplated a removal to the opposite of side of the street , a circumstance , he had no doubt , which would
tend to the further prosperity of both lodges ; and , although they might be situated on different sides of the street , he trusted they would always be found engaged on the same side in promoting the cause of Freemasonry , so dear to the heart of every true brother . He concluded , by wishing every success to the St . Mark's Lodge , and the worthy brother Dr . Pritchard , who so ably presided over them , and for the honour they had conferred on the brethren of the Glasgow Kilwinning Lodge ,
who had had the good fortune of being present on that occasion . Bro . SMITH , R . W . M ., of the Athol Lodge , then said , —E . W . M . and brethren , after the very eloquent reply we have just listened to from Bro . Binnie , any remarks from me might be considered superfluous were it not a duty which I owe to my mother lodge —the Lodge Athol 413—and as her senior office-bearer present ,. I now raise , my voice with diffidence to make reply in her behalf to the foregoing eloquently proposed and enthusiastically
re-, ceived toast of the visiting brethren . Lodge Athol is young ; in fact , she is the infant lodge of Scotland . 'Tis little more than a year since the spark of masonic liglit was first kindled , in her bosom , but I am proud to say , though I say it with all becoming modesty , that spark now burns a flame ; certainly alittle flame , but still one of bright intensity . AVhen last vear our
charter was obtained , our roll book shewed but one and twenty names—we now number about one hundred members . Lastwinter we had a series of monthly lectures delivered , and that course w as inaugurated in a most eloquent manner by your own R . AV . M . Other lectures followed suit , and though . they could not bring to bear the same heavy mental ordnance that Bro . Dr . Pritchard so pre-eminently xiossesses , yet they did their best , and mortal man can do no better ; besidesit was but the insertion
, of the small end of the wedge , that wedge which will I trust next winter be driven home ; and I also trust , that Master Masons with master minds , perhaps some of those who now adorn this board , will he ready and willing comparatively to descend from that lofty pinnacle of their mental greatness , and unmuzzle some small portion of their wisdom in the bod y of Lodge Athol . Before sitting downI would testifto .
, y you my very high appreciation of the manner in which this lodge is wrought . Upon the first occasion that I was privileged to visit here , I wss delighted to find St . Mark so well and ably supported by the respective representatives of the three grand pillars of AVisdom , Strength , and Beauty . Upon that occasion the first objects that met my gaze upon entering the hall , were maps and
diagrams of burning mountains hung in the east , in the west , in the north , and the south ; and after the business in hand had been disposed of in a manner alike remarkable for its purity , of ritual and elegance of style , the R . AV . M . proceeded to . deliver a deeply interesting and highly instructive lecture upon the evidences and probable origin of volcanic action in various partsof the world He graphically conducted our mental vision from the hot springs of Icelandthrough the blazing craters of South America
, , and the South Sea Islands , to the fertile shores of the Mediterranean , with all the striking enthusiasm of the eye-witness and the traveller , and I am sure that every brother present that night went home highly delighted and much instructed . That system of lecturing in open lodge , I regard as a grand stride in the right direction . The diffusion of intellectual nutriment in conjunction with the propagation of these ancient
mysteries and privileges , which it is the duty of our order to confer , must ever be regarded as having a tendency beneficially elevating . I beg to offer you , in name of Lodge Athol ( No . 413 , ) my best and most sincere thanks for the kind and cordial manner in which this toast has been proposed , and likewise for