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was held at the Wellington Hotel Garston , on the 20 th instant , at four o ' clock . Companions Leedham Z ., Pepper as IT ., and Pearson as J . There were also present , as visitors , Comps . Lewin , P . Z . 4-77 , Baker , 219 , and Jones , 203 . The following were ballotted for and unanimously accepted : Bros . Joseph Lloyd , 1035 ; II . Loveladv , 1033 ; Henry Burrows , G 73 ; and E . Kyle , 673 ; and the first three being present , were duly exalted . The chapter being closed the companions adjourned to the banqueting table , furnished iu the usual style by the excellent host companion Hood ,
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
CUMBERLAND . CARLISLE . — Cumberland Lodge ( No . GO ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . The chair was occupied by Bro . F . W . Hayward , P . M ., supported by Bros . G . G . Hay ward , S . W . ; J . Rodney , J . W . ; W . Nevin , M . O . ; W . Carrick , S . O . ; J . A . Wheatley , J . 6 . ; A . Woodbouse , Sec ; G . Turnbull , I . G . ; E . Busher ,
as Chap . ; J . Barnes , Tyler ; and Bros . T . Ulaeklock , and S . Gawith . The loclge was opened in clue form , after which tbe ballot was taken for Bro . J . Porter , Lodge Concord , No . 343 , Preston , ivhich proved unanimous iu his favour , the candidate being in attendance , was prepared , admitted , and duly advanced by Bro . S . W ., at the request of the W . M ., in first-rate style . Bro . Carrick then proposed , and Bro . G . G . Hayward seconded , that a letter of condolence be sent to the ividow of Bro . . 1 . Howe ,
I . P . M . of this dodge , this being the first time the lodge has been opened since his decease . Bro . E . Busher , proposed , and Bro . S . Gawith seconded , that Bro . Lord Kenlis , Prov . S . G . W ., be admitted a joining member of this lodge , which was carried ivith applause . ' The lodge was then closed with prayer , ancl the brethren retired to the refreshment room , and spent an hour very agreeably , all parting iu love and harmony , well pleased with the night's work . The vocal part was sustained by Bro . A . Woodbouse .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
CONSECRATION OP LODGE K ELBTJRNE ( So . 459 ) ISLE OE CUMBKAE . —On Friday , the 21 st . inst ., the Lodge Kelburne ( No . 459 , S . C . ) was consecrated in the Masonic Hall , Cumbrae Hotel , Millport . The proceedings were most successful , and passed off with great eclat . We are indebted to an esteemed correspondent for a fully detailed report , ivhich want of space compels us to defer giving until our next . We may here add that the office bearers of the new lodge are Bros , the Rev . II .
H . Richardson , 11 . W . M ; D . Fairlcy , D . M . ; W . E . Gunibleton , S . M . ; Adam Dickson , S . W . ; James Gillies , , T . \ A . ; John M'Gowan , S . D . ; Alex . Hunter , J . D . ; R . P . Roes , Secretary ; J . Ross , Treas . ; J . King , I . G . ; and \\ . M'Wha ,. Tyler . MASONIC FESTIVAL AT GLASGOW . —The sixth annual festival -of all the lodges in tbe province of Glasgow under the auspices ofthe Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , and open to friends , ivas held on the 12 th inst ., in tbe City Hall , which was filled
in every part , and presented an imposing scene . The members of tbe various lodges appeared in costume , many of the ladies present were in full dress , the front of the galleries were festooned with red drapery , and around the walls and tho p latform there was a numerous display af flags ancl banners . Sir A . Alison , Bart ., Prov . G . M ., * oceupied the chair , and among those present were tlie following distinguished brethren : Bros . Crnikshank . D . Prov . G . M . ; Alex . Smollett , Prov . G . M .
for Dumbartonshire ; Rev . Bros . Park ( Cumberland ) , and Crosskey ; Bros . . 1 . Thomson ; J . Leith , Prov . G . D . C ; Robert Craig ; D . Sutherland , Prov . G . Treas . ; J . Anderson , Prov . G . Sec ; and Messrs . Neil Dalvecn , Robert Robb , James Campbell , and others . After tea Bro . Sir A . Alison delivered an admirable address , which we purpose giving in an early issue .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
DEDICATION OE A NEW MASONIC HALL AT CORK . The new Masonic Hall , in Maylor-streef , in this city was solemnly dedicated on the 18 th inst ., according to ancient usage
Ireland.
The hail , which is a noble room , 53 ft . long , 23 ft . wide , and 20 ft . high , is built upon the site ofthe former lodge room of No . 8 lodge . The present . structure has been designed and superintended b y Bro . 1 ! . Walker , jun ., of St . Paariek's Loclge ( No . S ) , now nearly a century established in Cork . The ante-rooms are very spacious and convenient with a handsome stair-case , cloak-room , lavatory and kitchen . The entire building reflects the highest credit ou the i ' . eal and taste of the brethren concerned . At half-past
eleven the members of tho different lodges in tbe province began to assemble in large numbers . At noon tlie Directors ol Ceremonies proceeded to marshal tbe procession as follows : — Tyler with drawn sword , lodges 67 , 1 . and 3 , Deacons , members two and two , Wardens , Worshipful Master . Banner of Provincial Grand Lodge . Provincial Grand Deacons ; Past Master , carrying tho coruueophe containing finest wheat ; two Past Masters , with gilt vases holding the wine and oil ; Past
Provincial Grand Officers ! Provincial Grand Secretary , with Book of Constitutions ; Holy Bible on a rich velvet cushion , carried by Past Master , and supported by two Past . Masters bearing the great lights ; the Provincial Grand Chaplain , Provincial Grand Inner Guard , Provincial Junior Grand Warden , bearing bis column ; Senior Grand Warden and column , R . W . Deputy Provincial Grand Master , supported by Grand Stewards , Tyler , with drawn sword . When the procession was formed in tbo
ante-room , it proceeded slowly along tho grand hall , ancl on arriving at the Grand Master's chair in the cast , the brethren opened right and left by allowing the Grand Lodge to advance . The R . W . Deputy Grand Master then took the chair . The G . Purst . then duly proclaimed the Provincial Grand Master b y the following style and titles— " The most excellent , most illustrious and riirht worshipful Brother , General Sir James Charles Chatterton , Baronet , Knight Commander of the Bath , Knight
of Hanover , Sovereign Prince , Grand Inspector General , 33 rd or dernier degree , Provincial Grand Master of Monster . " The procession then moved as before , three times round the hall , accompanied by solemn music : on the harmonium . The D . G . Master took tbe chair—the brethren look their places seated .
I he vases containing the com , wine , and oil , were placed upon the altar . The Bible open , with gold square and compass , were placed on a pedestal . The book of constitutions upon another . The first anthem being sung by a large choir of the brethren , with very fino effect . Bro . G . Chatterton , J . P ., D . Prov . G . M ., proceeded to open the Grand Loclge in ample form . Bro . F . Guy , W . M . Lodge No . S , then informed the D . G . M . of the wish of the brethren of that lodgo to have tbe ball dedicated
according to ancient usage . The Prov . G . Sec having read tho authority of the M . W . tbe D . G . Master of Ireland , for the performance of the ceremony , the V . W . Bro . the Rev . A . Hill , M . A ., rector of f- ' ermny , the Prov . G . Chap ., read the prayer of dedication as prescribed by the constitutions . The D . G . Master then dedicated the hall to Freemasonry . The Grand Chaplain strewed wheat , upon the hall . 'Ihe D . G . Master then dedicated the hall to religion , virtue , and science . The Chaplain poured
wine . The D . G . . Master dedicated tbe hall to universal benevolence . The Chaplain then sprinkles oil . The grand honours were then given . After tbo invocation by tbe Grand Chaplain , and the response by the brethren , " Glory be to God on high , & c , & c ., ' ' tho D . G . Master proceeded to deliver a solemn address upon the antiquity of the ceremony of dedication , its frequent use amongst the . lews , its symbolic meaning , and the useful lessons both religious and moral to be derived from it The
D . G . Master dwelt at length on the solemn duties ancl obligagalions of the brethren , and the necessity for brotherly love and harmony among them . The second anthem was then performed by the choir , and after the benediction by the Grand Chaplain the lodge was then closed . The D . G . Master was supported by the Very Rev . the Dean of Cork , the Rev . Bro . Hort , Chaplain to the Forces , and other distinguished brethren as visitors . Lodges , 1 , 15 , GS , 71 , 95 , S 4 , 190555 , and 557
, , attended in large numbers and lined the hall at either side during the passage of tho grand procession . Bro . J . Roche , Prov . G . Org ., presided at the harmonium . Tho utmost order and regularity prevailed during the entire proceedings . The brethren appeared in full Masonic costume .
Isle Of Han.
ISLE OF HAN .
DOUGLAS ATHOLE LODGE ( NO . 1 , 004 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the lodge rooms , Douglas Hotel , on
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was held at the Wellington Hotel Garston , on the 20 th instant , at four o ' clock . Companions Leedham Z ., Pepper as IT ., and Pearson as J . There were also present , as visitors , Comps . Lewin , P . Z . 4-77 , Baker , 219 , and Jones , 203 . The following were ballotted for and unanimously accepted : Bros . Joseph Lloyd , 1035 ; II . Loveladv , 1033 ; Henry Burrows , G 73 ; and E . Kyle , 673 ; and the first three being present , were duly exalted . The chapter being closed the companions adjourned to the banqueting table , furnished iu the usual style by the excellent host companion Hood ,
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
CUMBERLAND . CARLISLE . — Cumberland Lodge ( No . GO ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . The chair was occupied by Bro . F . W . Hayward , P . M ., supported by Bros . G . G . Hay ward , S . W . ; J . Rodney , J . W . ; W . Nevin , M . O . ; W . Carrick , S . O . ; J . A . Wheatley , J . 6 . ; A . Woodbouse , Sec ; G . Turnbull , I . G . ; E . Busher ,
as Chap . ; J . Barnes , Tyler ; and Bros . T . Ulaeklock , and S . Gawith . The loclge was opened in clue form , after which tbe ballot was taken for Bro . J . Porter , Lodge Concord , No . 343 , Preston , ivhich proved unanimous iu his favour , the candidate being in attendance , was prepared , admitted , and duly advanced by Bro . S . W ., at the request of the W . M ., in first-rate style . Bro . Carrick then proposed , and Bro . G . G . Hayward seconded , that a letter of condolence be sent to the ividow of Bro . . 1 . Howe ,
I . P . M . of this dodge , this being the first time the lodge has been opened since his decease . Bro . E . Busher , proposed , and Bro . S . Gawith seconded , that Bro . Lord Kenlis , Prov . S . G . W ., be admitted a joining member of this lodge , which was carried ivith applause . ' The lodge was then closed with prayer , ancl the brethren retired to the refreshment room , and spent an hour very agreeably , all parting iu love and harmony , well pleased with the night's work . The vocal part was sustained by Bro . A . Woodbouse .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
CONSECRATION OP LODGE K ELBTJRNE ( So . 459 ) ISLE OE CUMBKAE . —On Friday , the 21 st . inst ., the Lodge Kelburne ( No . 459 , S . C . ) was consecrated in the Masonic Hall , Cumbrae Hotel , Millport . The proceedings were most successful , and passed off with great eclat . We are indebted to an esteemed correspondent for a fully detailed report , ivhich want of space compels us to defer giving until our next . We may here add that the office bearers of the new lodge are Bros , the Rev . II .
H . Richardson , 11 . W . M ; D . Fairlcy , D . M . ; W . E . Gunibleton , S . M . ; Adam Dickson , S . W . ; James Gillies , , T . \ A . ; John M'Gowan , S . D . ; Alex . Hunter , J . D . ; R . P . Roes , Secretary ; J . Ross , Treas . ; J . King , I . G . ; and \\ . M'Wha ,. Tyler . MASONIC FESTIVAL AT GLASGOW . —The sixth annual festival -of all the lodges in tbe province of Glasgow under the auspices ofthe Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , and open to friends , ivas held on the 12 th inst ., in tbe City Hall , which was filled
in every part , and presented an imposing scene . The members of tbe various lodges appeared in costume , many of the ladies present were in full dress , the front of the galleries were festooned with red drapery , and around the walls and tho p latform there was a numerous display af flags ancl banners . Sir A . Alison , Bart ., Prov . G . M ., * oceupied the chair , and among those present were tlie following distinguished brethren : Bros . Crnikshank . D . Prov . G . M . ; Alex . Smollett , Prov . G . M .
for Dumbartonshire ; Rev . Bros . Park ( Cumberland ) , and Crosskey ; Bros . . 1 . Thomson ; J . Leith , Prov . G . D . C ; Robert Craig ; D . Sutherland , Prov . G . Treas . ; J . Anderson , Prov . G . Sec ; and Messrs . Neil Dalvecn , Robert Robb , James Campbell , and others . After tea Bro . Sir A . Alison delivered an admirable address , which we purpose giving in an early issue .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
DEDICATION OE A NEW MASONIC HALL AT CORK . The new Masonic Hall , in Maylor-streef , in this city was solemnly dedicated on the 18 th inst ., according to ancient usage
Ireland.
The hail , which is a noble room , 53 ft . long , 23 ft . wide , and 20 ft . high , is built upon the site ofthe former lodge room of No . 8 lodge . The present . structure has been designed and superintended b y Bro . 1 ! . Walker , jun ., of St . Paariek's Loclge ( No . S ) , now nearly a century established in Cork . The ante-rooms are very spacious and convenient with a handsome stair-case , cloak-room , lavatory and kitchen . The entire building reflects the highest credit ou the i ' . eal and taste of the brethren concerned . At half-past
eleven the members of tho different lodges in tbe province began to assemble in large numbers . At noon tlie Directors ol Ceremonies proceeded to marshal tbe procession as follows : — Tyler with drawn sword , lodges 67 , 1 . and 3 , Deacons , members two and two , Wardens , Worshipful Master . Banner of Provincial Grand Lodge . Provincial Grand Deacons ; Past Master , carrying tho coruueophe containing finest wheat ; two Past Masters , with gilt vases holding the wine and oil ; Past
Provincial Grand Officers ! Provincial Grand Secretary , with Book of Constitutions ; Holy Bible on a rich velvet cushion , carried by Past Master , and supported by two Past . Masters bearing the great lights ; the Provincial Grand Chaplain , Provincial Grand Inner Guard , Provincial Junior Grand Warden , bearing bis column ; Senior Grand Warden and column , R . W . Deputy Provincial Grand Master , supported by Grand Stewards , Tyler , with drawn sword . When the procession was formed in tbo
ante-room , it proceeded slowly along tho grand hall , ancl on arriving at the Grand Master's chair in the cast , the brethren opened right and left by allowing the Grand Lodge to advance . The R . W . Deputy Grand Master then took the chair . The G . Purst . then duly proclaimed the Provincial Grand Master b y the following style and titles— " The most excellent , most illustrious and riirht worshipful Brother , General Sir James Charles Chatterton , Baronet , Knight Commander of the Bath , Knight
of Hanover , Sovereign Prince , Grand Inspector General , 33 rd or dernier degree , Provincial Grand Master of Monster . " The procession then moved as before , three times round the hall , accompanied by solemn music : on the harmonium . The D . G . Master took tbe chair—the brethren look their places seated .
I he vases containing the com , wine , and oil , were placed upon the altar . The Bible open , with gold square and compass , were placed on a pedestal . The book of constitutions upon another . The first anthem being sung by a large choir of the brethren , with very fino effect . Bro . G . Chatterton , J . P ., D . Prov . G . M ., proceeded to open the Grand Loclge in ample form . Bro . F . Guy , W . M . Lodge No . S , then informed the D . G . M . of the wish of the brethren of that lodgo to have tbe ball dedicated
according to ancient usage . The Prov . G . Sec having read tho authority of the M . W . tbe D . G . Master of Ireland , for the performance of the ceremony , the V . W . Bro . the Rev . A . Hill , M . A ., rector of f- ' ermny , the Prov . G . Chap ., read the prayer of dedication as prescribed by the constitutions . The D . G . Master then dedicated the hall to Freemasonry . The Grand Chaplain strewed wheat , upon the hall . 'Ihe D . G . Master then dedicated the hall to religion , virtue , and science . The Chaplain poured
wine . The D . G . . Master dedicated tbe hall to universal benevolence . The Chaplain then sprinkles oil . The grand honours were then given . After tbo invocation by tbe Grand Chaplain , and the response by the brethren , " Glory be to God on high , & c , & c ., ' ' tho D . G . Master proceeded to deliver a solemn address upon the antiquity of the ceremony of dedication , its frequent use amongst the . lews , its symbolic meaning , and the useful lessons both religious and moral to be derived from it The
D . G . Master dwelt at length on the solemn duties ancl obligagalions of the brethren , and the necessity for brotherly love and harmony among them . The second anthem was then performed by the choir , and after the benediction by the Grand Chaplain the lodge was then closed . The D . G . Master was supported by the Very Rev . the Dean of Cork , the Rev . Bro . Hort , Chaplain to the Forces , and other distinguished brethren as visitors . Lodges , 1 , 15 , GS , 71 , 95 , S 4 , 190555 , and 557
, , attended in large numbers and lined the hall at either side during the passage of tho grand procession . Bro . J . Roche , Prov . G . Org ., presided at the harmonium . Tho utmost order and regularity prevailed during the entire proceedings . The brethren appeared in full Masonic costume .
Isle Of Han.
ISLE OF HAN .
DOUGLAS ATHOLE LODGE ( NO . 1 , 004 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the lodge rooms , Douglas Hotel , on