The Royal Order Of Scotland.

THE ROYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND .

ON Monday last the Earl of Rosslyn was installed as the Most Worshipful Deputy Grand Master and Governor of the Royal Order of Scotland , at a meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Order in the Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh . Included in a large attendance of the Order were the Earl of Eosslyn , the Earl of Mar and Kellie

Grand Sword Bearer , the Earl of Kintore Grand Marischal , the Earl of Haddington , Bros . A . Hay Senior Grand Warden , William Hay Junior Grand Warden , D . Murray Lyon Grand Secretary , George Dickson Grand Treasurer , J . T . S . Elliot Grand Banner Bearer , tbe Kev . T . N . Wannop Grand Chaplain , A . Mitchell Deputy Grand

Marischal , E . S . Brown Instructor and Examiner , W . Edwards Grand Constable of the Tower , H . J . Shields Grand Guarder , W . N . Eraser , J . Webster , and . F . E . Villiers Grand Stewards , W . M . Bryce Deputy Grand Gnarder , and other gentlemen . The Earl of Eosslyn has been appointed Deputy Grand Master and Governor in room of the late

Bro . John Whyte Melville . The Hereditary Grand Master ^ of this Order is the King of Scotland 5 and , hence , in course of the installation ceremony ) the Deputy Governor ( Bro . W . Mann S . S . C . ) , addressed the Earl of Eosslyn to the effect that , in consideration of his ability , in his care for , and interest in , their ancient Order , he

had been elected to fill the throne , in absence of the Hereditary Grand Master , the King of Scotland . The Deputy Graud Master and Governor having taken the oath de fideli , he was thereafter installed in the throne of the Grand Lodge , and invested with the badge of office . The Earl of Eosslyn having returned thanks for his election ,

the Grand Chaplain pronounced the benediction ; and thereafter the Deputy Grand Master and Governor closed the Lodge . The ceremony of installation , conducted with fall Masonic honours , was

throughout of a most picturesque and impressive character . Prior to the installation , the Eight Hon . the Earl of Haddington and eight other gentlemen were received into the Order . Dinner was served in tho Freemasons' Hall in honour of tho installation and investiture

of the Earl of Rosslyn as Deputy Grand Master and Governor of the Eoyal Order of Scotland . About a hundred brethren were present . The Earl of Eosslyn occupied the chair , supported by the Earl of Mar and Kellie , the Earl of Kintore , the Earl of Haddington , Bros . Villiers of Closeburn , Shaw-Stewart , and other brethren . The

vicechairmen were Bros . William Mann Deputy Governor , and Alex , Hay Senior Grand Warden . All the office-bearers above mentioned were present , as were also , among others , Bros . F . A . Barrow , Glasgow , Dr . Winchester , Edinburgh , J . H . Balford , W . S ., J . D . Dalrymple Duncan , Glasgow , Captain F . W . Allan , Glasgow , W .

Officer S . S . C ., James Crichton , Edinburgh , W . Maclaren jnn ., Glasgow , E . Armitage , Dr . Lilburne , Dr . Lavies , London , James Webster , G . P . Brockbank , Bolton , Fraser of Tornavean , Alexander Mitchell , David Kinnear , Edinburgh , Dr . James Carmichael , Dr . John Falconer , Ex-Provost Christie , Stirling , Lindsay Mackersey , W . S ., and others .

Apologies for absence were received from the Earl of Breadalbane , Sir Michael E . Shaw-Stewart ; , Bart ., Sir Archibald C . Campbell of Blythswood , Bart ., J . T . S Elliot jnn . of Wolfelee , Grand Banner Bearer , Captain Russell Colt of Gartsherrie , Sir Molyneux Nepeau , Bart ., Captain Charles Hunter , North Wales , and other brethren .

The Earl of Eosslyn wore the Star and Ribbon of tbe Grand Commander of the Order of Charles the Third of Spain . Dinner over , the chairman proposed the toasts of the Queen , the Prince and Princess of Wales , and other members of the Eoyal Family . The toasts were pledged with great cordiality . Bro . F . E . Villiers of

Closeburn proposed the Navy , Army , Militia , and Volunteers . Dr . Lilburne , B . N ., replied for tbe Navy , E . F . Shaw-Stewart for the Army , the Earl of Kintore for the Militia , and Captain Allan for the Volunteers . The Earl of Eosslyn , in a sentence , proposed in solemn silence the Memory of Robert Bruce , the hero of Bannockburn , and

Eestorer of the Eoyal Order . The toast was pledged in silence , and thereafter the band played " Scots wha hae . " The Earl of Mar and Kellie proposed the toast of the Eight Hon . the Earl of Rosslyn , Deputy Grand Master and Governor . The Earl of Eosslyn , who was received with loud and prolonged applause , observed tbat this Ordpr ,

as a purely Scottish Order , had in it something which was so entirely Scottish , and brought with it something which , if he might be allowed to say it , rang of the old Clanship , that appointment to the head of it might be accepted as a token that the Scotsman who accepted of this purely Scottish office might be regarded as one who would

endeavour to do his duty . He paid a compliment to the high and flourishing condition in which the Grand Office Bearers of Scotland , and the present permanent officials had placed the Grand Lodge of Scotland . ' The pleasantest duties of his life had been spent in connection with . Scottish Masonic company . He looked forward

still to many happy and pleasant day m connection with tbat noble body . The Grand Lodge was now in a flourishing condition , socially and financially , and that success was shared in by all the Orders of which tho Grand Lodge might be said to be the head . Bro . William Mann S . S . C . proposed the Provincial Grand Lodges . This was

acknowledged by Bro . F . A . Barrow for Glasgow , and Bro . G . P . Brockbank for Lancaster . The Earl of Kintore proposed the health of the Countess of Eosslyn , which was pledged with great cordiality . Bro . Mann proposed , and ex-Provost Christie , Stirling , responded to tho toast of the youngest members of the Grand Lodge . The other

toasts were—the Grand Lodge of Scotland , by Bro . J . H . Balford , W . S ., aud replied to by the Earl of Mar and Kellie ; the Supreme Council , by Bro . F . E . Villiers , and replied toby the Earl of Kintore ; the Deputy Governor and the other Grand Officers , by the Chairman , and acknowledged by Bro . William Mann S . S . C . ; the Supreme

Council Eoyal Arch Chapter of Scotland , by Captain F . W . Allan , and replied to by the Earl of Kintore ; the Croupiers , by Bro . J- Dalrymple Duncan , and acknowledge by Bro . Alexander Hay and the Memory of Bro . John Whyte Melville , proposed by the Chairman .

In the death of Bro . Melville , he said , there was a blank created among Masons , and a void which it was difficult indeed to fill . So long as Masonry existed and flourished in Scotland , so long would thia melancholy but jast tribute to departed worth be paid through *

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out the length ancl breadth of the country . The meeting , which was of an exceedingly pleasant character , separated shortly before eleven o ' clock . On leaving , the Earl of Rosslyn , as Deputy Grand Master and Governor of the Order , received three hearty cheers . —The Scotsman .

Faith Lodge of Instruction , No . 141 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 7 th instant , when there were present : —Bros . March W . M ., Chretien S . W ., Montague J . W ., Farwig Acting Preceptor , Mount S . D ., Swain J . D ., Strond I . G ., Cross Secretary ; also Bros . Lovegrove , Woods , Skinner , and Weeks . After preliminaries , the minutes of

previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initition was reheaz * sed , Bro . Swain candidate . Bro . Skinner answered the questions leading to tho second degree , and was entrusted . The First Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren . Bro . Chretien was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed hia

Officers in rotation . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously that " The future meetings of this Lodge be held at the Victoria Chambers Restaurant , Victoria-street , aud tbat tbe first

meeting be held there on the 21 st instant . " It was agreed Bro . Cottebrune should occupy the chair on that occasion . Bro . Farwig was elected an honorary member . Business being ended , Lodge was olosed .

New Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 813 .-H . Id at the Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road , N ., on Wednesday , 1 st inst . Bros . Weeden W . M ., Perl S . W ., Dixie J . W ., Cusworth P . M . Preceptor , Ockelford S . D ., Langdale I . G ., Conrad Secretary . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Ashton answered the questions leading to the third degree , and

the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The Lodge was regularly closed in the three degrees . The Secretary begs to announce that the Fifteen Sections will be worked at the above Lodge on the 3 rd inst ., by brethren of the Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . Any brother who can make it convenient to attend will be heartily welcomed .

Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1602 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , 26 th March , at the White Horse , Liverpool-road . Bros . Crawley VV . M ., Ware S . W ., Dearing J . W ., Osborn Treasurer , Hughes Secretary , Galer S . D ., James J . D ., Brown I . G . After the minuutes of last meeting which included a

vote of £ 5 5 s to the Royal Benevolent Institution , on Bro . Hirst ' s list , bad been read aud confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Brown acting as candidate . This was followed by the rehearsal of the ceremony of raising , Bro . Hughes acting candidate . Bro . Ware was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting .

A meeting was held on Thursday , 2 nd inst ., at tbe White Horse , Liverpool-road . Iresent : Bros . Payne W . M ., James S . W ,, Glass J . W ., Hughes Sec , Snook S . D ., Brown J . D ., Weeden Preceptor , McMillan I . G ., and other brethren . After preliminaries , the ceremony

of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Everett as candidate . This brother answered the questions leading to the second degree , but was not entrusted , being only an E . A . The first section of the lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Everett was elected a member .

Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —At the Cock Tavern , Highbury , N ., on 30 th ultimo , Bros . Collingridge W . M ., Dixie S . W . / McMi ' llan J . W ., Turner S . D ., Fluck J . D ., Western I . G ., Trewinnard Preceptor , and several ether brethren . Lodge was opened and the minutes of last meeting wero read aud confirmed .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Ha .. el I acting . .-. candidate . Bro . Snook answered the questions leading to the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was r * hearsed . Bros . Hazell and Whittall answered the questions leading to the third . Bro . Trewinnard Preceptor , Bro . Forge Treasurer Bro . Colliugr dge

Secretary , were re-elected unanimously . Bro . Hazell 1 ( 503 waa elected a member , Bro . Eddis 228 will occupy the chair on Monday , 13 tb April , Lodge being closed aud adjourned till that date . Tho brethren enjoyed a little harmony . Broa . Mullord , Hazell , Bayne , Snook , Dixie , & c , singing Bro . Collings at the piano .

Eoyal Savoy Lodge of Instruction , No . 1744 .-A meeting was held on Thursday , 2 nd inst ., at the Yorkshire Grey , Lon . don-street , Fitzroy-square . Present—Bros . Thorn W . M ., Moidey S . W ., Verdin J . W ., Davis Secretary , Burgess S . D ., Webb J . D ., Scurrah I . G ., Smith Preceptor ; also Bros . Smith , Hemming , Greenway , Dickey , Stroud , Ross , Naclenik , Barling . After preliminaries , Bro . Burgess

worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dickey candidate . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . J . C . Smith worked the first section of the lecture of the degree , assisted by the W . M . Lodge

resumed to first degree . Bro . W . C . Smith worked the fifth section of the lectnre , assisted by tbe brethren . Bro . Mordey was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting . All Masonic business being ended , Lodge was closed in due form .

Bro . Charles Morton , late of the Canterbury Hall , the Philharmonic , and now acting manager of the Alhambra , will , by permission of the Direr-tor ., havo a _ . f , 'tii ; i ' i * at the Alhambra on the 25 th April , when , in addition to the talented company engaged , . cvcral popular arti . Is will appear to support this old favourite of tho public .