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GLASGOW . CALEDONIAN RAILWAY LODGE ( NO . 354 ) . The annual festival of this young and flourishing lodge was held in the Prince of Wales' Hall , on the evening of the 2 Sth ult . The hall way tastefully decorated with flags and banners , and festoonings of evergreens . A large and respectable company

assembled , who seemed to enjoy themselves most satisfactorily . It may be observed to the credit of this lodge , that not only is the Prov . G . M ., Bro . Walter M . Neilson , one of the members , but their R . W . M . is also convener of the Provincial Grand Lodge committee , which onerous and important post was until lately ably filled by Bro . McTaggart , P . M . No . 27 , now the Provincial Grand Lodge Secretary . The duties of chairman were very ably performed by Bro . W . J . HamiltonR . W . M .

, , supported right and left , by Bros . Walter Montgomerie Neilson , Prov . G . M . ; F . A . Barrow , D . Prov . G . M . ; A . McTaggart , Prov . G . Sec ; J . E . Wilson , P . M . ; W . R . Thomson , D . M . ; D . K Speirs , S . M . ; J . Crichton , J-W . ; W . Foster , J . W . ; A . A . Carmiehael , Treas . ; P . Sanderson , Sec . ; J . Crawford , S . D . ; A . M'Kay , J . D . ; A . Allison , Jeweller ; J . Shaw , I . G . ; R . Wilson , R . Goodman , and J . C . Burne , 4-13 . The platform was also graced by the presence of a number of ladies . After tea

, The Chairman said , that on that , the second festival of the Lodge Caledonian Railway at which he had had the honour to preside , he felt it his duty to make a few remarks , but it was not his intention to tax them with a long prosy dissertation on what Masonry was . To the brethren of their own lodge its past history was well known , but to some of their visiting brethren and friends present , whom they were all glad to see , and to

whom they gave a truly Masonic welcome , it might not be known . AVithout entering into figures , ho would say to them that the prosperity of Lodge 354 had not been surpassed by any lodge in the province . The uprightness and moral worth ol its members were unrivalled by any lodge in Scotland . That was its character aud position when he became affiliated , and since that time he had watched with intense interest its progress , which had been exceedingly gratifying , and had afforded every member much satisfaction . The working part entrusted to his

surveillance , although necessarily involving care and attention , he had found not only a pleasing duty but a more immediate delight , insomuch as he had always received a hearty willingness to co-operate , not only from the office-bearers , but from each separate member . It had been his object , so far as his humble ¦ capabilities permitted , to work the lodge so that each brother might be induced to strive and attain that which should distinguish every man—namelythe equality of manacknowleding

, , g in every son of Adam a brother , that every act he performed should be adjusted by the square and the plumb-rule of justice , and uprightness of life should control all his actions . The brethren of the lodge bad very naturally an honest pride in the fact that oue of these members , Bro . Walter Montgomerie Neilson , had been chosen as Provincial Grand Master for the province of Glasgow . He would simply say that the brethren

of that provinco had done honour to themselves by placing such a man at their head , and he was satisfied tiiat Bro . Neilson would prove himself the right man in the right place . In conclusion , he would remark that they were all doubtless aware that the Masonic body of Glasgow had resolved on building a hall in the city worthy of the Craft , and with the benefit of Bro . Neilson ' s scientific skill he was certain that undertaking would result in an ornament to the architecture of tie cityan

, honour to tho Craft , and a first-class speculation to the shareholders . He would therefore recommend the project warmly to the brethren , and by at once putting their shoulder to the Masonic work prove that , unlike Airs . Dombey , they could and would " make an effort . " He urged upon the brethren of 354 the necessity of regular attendance at the lodge meetings , so that when they met , as he trusted they would , at the end of

another your they might still bo able truthfully to say that , for all the qualities pertaining to Craft Masonry , the Lodge Caledonian Railway stood unrivalled . During the evening an excellent vocal programme was sustained by Bro . C Stewart , Miss Dunsinorc , Bro . Houston , and Bro . Porter , and at intervals services of fruit werv served during a conversazione . Bro . A . A . Smith presided at tho piano . Remarks were also made during the evening the evening by Prov . G . M ., and by Bros . McTa < rgart , Wallace , & c .

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An assembly followed the festival , wheu the brethren , along with their wives and sweethearts footed it gaily upon the light fantastic toe , until the early morn . LANARKSHIRE , ( MIDDLE WARD . AIRDKIE . —New MonMand Montrose Lod ( So . SS ) . —On

ge , the 13 th ult ., the installation of the office-bearers of this lodge who were elected at the meeting held on the 27 th December , took place in the Town Hall . There was a large attendance of the brethren . The imposing ceremony of installation was conducted by Bro . William Baird in a most impressive manner . The healths of the office-bearers having been proposed Bro . Laing responded in a speech of much ability . At the conclusion

of the installation , three members were initiated into the mysteries of the Craft , and were admitted into the first degree . Bro . George Laing , the newly installed R . W . M ., conducted the ceremony of initiation with marked ability ; and Bro . W . Baird , in proposing the healths of the newly elected members , dwelt at considerable length upon the advantages of Masonry . He concluded an interesting address , which was delivered in a very eloquent stylewith valuable advice to the young members

, . The toast was coupled with tho name of Bro . Allen , who responded in a few suitable remarks . Some conversation having taken place regarding the annual dinner , the brethren retired from labour to refreshment , after which a pleasant evening was spent .

Locnwix-Nocn . —Lodge Garthland St . Winnock ( No . 20 o ) . —The brethren of this lodge met on . Friday , the 20 th ult ., at the Eagle Inn , Bro . Robertson ' s , to celebrate their annual festival . The above lodge received its charter of erection from the Grand Lodge of Scotland upwards of 70 years ago—the date being Oth August , 1799—and is now in good health and order , although previous to about four years ago no meeting for election of office-bearers or initiation of candidates hadboon

held for a good many years . The lodge is now revived by the exortious of some of the old members , assisted by brethren of other lodges residing in the village ; and their labours have been well rewarded by the admission of a good many entrants , who , we arc sure , will be credit and honour to the Craft . _ The following lodges were represented by deputations , along with the brethren accompanying them : Bros . Wallace , R . W . M . St .

Mirren ' s 129 , Paisley ; 0 . M'Gresor , R . W . M . 156 St . Barchan ' s , Kilbarchau ; W . Craig , R . W . M . 157 St . John ' s , Beith ; W . Guy , R . W . M . 242 Houston St . Johnston , Johnstone ; John Orr , R . W . M . 399 Royal Blues , Kilhernie ; C M'Donald , 175 St . John ' s , Greenock . In the absence of Bro . W . C . Patrick , R . W . M ., of Woodside , whoso health did not permit him to be present , the duties of the chair were ably discharged by Bro . R .

Wylie , D . M ., supported by Bro . Ledgerwood , S . M ., on the right , anil on the left by Bro . Gemmell , S . W . After the loyal and patriotic toasts were disposed of , the various lodges represented were given from the chair , according to seniority on Grand Lodge roll , and replied to by their respective W . M . ' s . The Beith instrumental hand , most of whom were brethren , was in attendanceand paraded the village during the eveningto the

, , delight of the inhabitants . The following brethren contributed ranch during the evening to the harmony of the meeting by song and sentiment : — Bros . Robertson , Guy , Henderson , Wallace , members of the band , and ethers . The lodge having been closed In due and ancient form , the brethren departed to their respective homes highly satisfied witli the evening's entertainment .

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NEW ZEALAND .

IRISH CONSTITUTION . PLYMOUTH . —De Burgh Adams Lodge ( No . 446 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge ( which derives its name from the first Provincial Grand Master for New Zealand , Bro . Henry de Burgh Adams , Principal Purveyor to the Forces , lately deceased ) took lace at the Freemasons' HallBrougham-street , on

p , Wednesday , the 24 th November last . After the usual routine business had been disposed of the W . M ., Bro . R . C . Hammerton , P . M ., reminded the brethren that they were about to be called upon to elect flioce-bearers for the ensuing six months , and exhorted them to place in power such brethren as had the interest