Notices Of Meetings

read and confirmed . Bro . Wand answered tho questions leading to the second degree , was entrusted , and in due course passed , Bro . Southwood rendering tho ceremony in a most impressive manner . Tho ballot was now taken for threo gentlemen as candidates for initiation , and the result was favourable . Tho motion by Bro . Beeton , notice of which had been given in accordance with the requirements

custom demands , was then brought forward , and a most exhaustive discussion ensued ; tho various arguments for and against were most fairly and temperately advanced . In tho end an amendment , that the question stand over for six months , was carried . Bro . Sonthwood then invested Bro . George King jun . with tho collar of office as Secretary of tho Lodgo , and expressed tho pleasure ho felt

—pleasure in which all the brethren participated—in seeing him back again ; ho trusted that Bro . King had derived benefit from his journey , and that eventually he would bo restored to tho full enjoyment of health . Bro . King briefly acknowledged tho compliment paid him ; he was gratified in being invested with the collar of tho office he had previously held ; he took a deep interest in the success

of tho Lodge , but of that all tho members wero aware . Ho should havo a few words to say about his travels later ou . There was one thing ho wished to do , and that was to propose a vote of thanks to their Worshipful Master , for his kindness in providing tho very elegant menu and toast lists at tho last meeting of the Lodgo ; it had given him great pleasure to receive copies of these while he was

away , and ho trusted tho vote of thanks wonld bo none the less acceptable to Bro . Southwood it having bceu so tardily offered . Bro . Dr . Hogg having seconded the motion , it was put by tho S . W . and carried unanimously . After this had been graciously acknowledged by the W . M ., it was agreed that a letter of condolence be sent to Bro . Czarnccki , oxnressing tho sympathy of the brethren with him in

the sad loss he had sustained by the death of his wife . After other matters had received attention , tho Lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to Simpson ' s , where a capital repast was provided . After full justice had been done to the good things supplied , the W . M . gnvo tho customary toasts . That of Her Majesty was followed by tho National Anthem , while "God Bless tho Prince of Wa '

followed that of the M . W . G . M . With the third toast , tho Prov . G . M ., the D . G . M . and the G . Officers , was associated the names of Bros . Boss and Di \ Jabez Hogg ; tho W . M . remarked that Dr . Hogg was well known , both in London and elsewhere , and had won the respect and esteem of all with whom ho had boon associated . As for Bro . Buss he was a well tried man , and his eminent services

had been recognised ; it had pleased tho M . W . G . M . to appoint Bro . Buss Assistant Grand Secretary , and wc ought to bo proud at havirg two such brethren amongst us . After replies from Bro . Buss and Hogg , Bro . Geo . King jun . gave the health of the W . M . Ho said he had not had the pleasure of being present in the Hervey Lodgo since Bro . Southwood had been installed . Yon all know how it

was that brother en mo to be introduced to the Lodge . I had hoped I should have had tho honour of installing him , but my absence from this country prevented the realisation of this wish , However , I am sure you will all join with mo in drinking to his health aud prosperity . After a song from Bro . T . J . Maidwell , tho W . M . said : Brethren , I am sensible of tho very kind expression of

feeling that has passed from our Bro . King jun ., and of the very hearty way in which you havo received tho toast . Five years ago I came amongst you , almost a stranger ; you , on that occasion , gnvo me a very hearty reception , and I was impressed with a laudable ambition to become Master of your Lodge . It has been my desire to foster amongst yon a spirit of liberality , and to impress upon you

that Charity should bo tho predominant characteristic of a Freemason ' s heart . Charity should be as boundless as the wind , which is driven by tho breath of the Great Architect of tho Universe . I trust you may all carry out , to the fullest extent , the best objects of Freemasonry , but to my mind deeds speak louder than words , and by our deeds may we become better and truer Freemasons . Bro .

Southwood next proposed tho health of the Fast Masters , to which toast Bro . King replied . He said : 1 can scarcely express my feeliugs on rejoining you after my travel over many thousands of miles . You are doubtless expecting that I shall give yon a long report of my proceedings , but . time on this occasion will scarcely permit . Well , then , you will be pleased to hear that I visited two Lodges while I was

in South Africa , one under tho English Constitution , the Inanda , No . 1192 , situated at Avoca , Victoria , undone under the Scotch Constitution , tho Caledonian , No . 447 bis , Natal . In tho former Lodgo tho ceremony—it was installation night—was worked most impressively ; the way in which the whole proceedings wore conducted was worthy of imitation . In the latter Lodge I found a disagreeable

feeling existing in regard to the privileges of Past Masters of the two Constitutions . I was appealed to , and asked to give an opinion on the matter in dispute ; this I did ; and , at the request of the W . M . I became the bearer of a communication to Bro . John Hervey , the G . Sec , in reference to the grievance in question . I am pleased to inform yon that Bro . Hervey has fully confirmed tho opinion I gave ,

and I trust that I have been tho means of settling the grievance complained of , and have thus acted as peacemaker between two sections of our Brotherhood . Brethren , —I feel in my glory in being with you agaiu , and I take this opportunity to thank yon for the kind help yon gave me to meet the expenses of my journey . Bro . Dr . Hogg also replied in a few felicitous sentences . The other toasts having received full recognition , the brethren separated .

Lodge Athol , No . 413 , Glasgow . —Held its regular meeting in St . Marks Hall , on the 9 th inst . Bros . Neilson R . W . M ., James Lonttit I . P . M ., A . Holmes D . M ., and a large attendance of brethren . Among tho Visitors were Bros . W . Fergorson P . M . 513 , J . Harley

D . M . 35 ! , and others ; there was one gentleman for initiation , and at the request of Bro . Neilson , his Deputy , Bro . Holmes , performed the ceremony in au able manner , after which Past Master Lonttit , in n very impressive n-. nnncr , raised five brethren to the « nVimo degree of Master Masons . Tho Lodge then closed down in due form .

Grand Council For Scotland.

GRAND COUNCIL FOR SCOTLAND .

BED CROSS OF ROME AND CONSTANTINE , AND THE APPENDANT ORDERS .

THE annual meeting was held in Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , at 4 p . m . on tho 1 st inst . Conclave No . 1 was opened by Sir Knight Crighton M . P . S ., and his Officers , Capt . Brown V . E ., J . Carmichel S . G ., J . Crombie J . G ., J . B . Mercer H . P ., G . Edwards Recorder when Lord Carnegie , the Hon . F . A . K . Bennet , nnd Wm . Howio wero duly admitted into the Order , Lord Inverurie acting as M . P . S ., and

performing the ceremony in a very impressive manner . Col . Sir Knt . Francis Burdett was also present , having been received along with his Lordships under tho Arch of Steel by the Sir Knights present . Tho Grand Conclave of Scotland was then opened by tho Most Illustrious Sovereign Col . F . Burdett , 111 . Sir Knt . G . W . Wheeler G . Chancellor acting as M . E . G . V ., J . B . Mercer I . G . P ., R . S . Brown

I . G . Recorder , G . Edwards Assist . Recorder ; amongst tho other Sir Knights present wo observed J . Creaghthon G . T ., A . W . Rennie G . C ., McFhorson G . A ., D . Bartle Vice Chancellor , G . Bruce Sword Bearer , J . Christie Inner Guard , of Perthshire , Dr . G . Dickson Orator , J . Inglis , J . Mellville , J . Crombie Grand Herald , Chas . Forrin , J . Dalglish , F . Venner , J . G . Murray , J . A . Fergerson

M . P . S . No . 3 , N . Kelt M . P . S . No . 9 , F . Law , G . Ferrey , G . Peacock , William Brico , Alex . Robinson G . Sentinel . The Grand Conclave having been opened in imperial form , Lord Invorario was admitted and consecrated as Most Eminent Grand Viceroy for tho ensuing year . Sir Knight Col . Eobson , Lord Carnegie , Hon . Wm . K . Bennett , J . D . Turner , J . McTllwrath , and F . C Freeman wero

obligated as members of tho Grand Senate , and F . A . Fergerson M . P . S . No . 3 , J . B . Mercer , and J . Crombie as members of the Supreme Grand Council . Tho Grand Recorder ' s report showed that three new Conclaves had been opened during tho year , at Ayr , Nairn , and Dundee , and there had been 60 fresh Knights installed . Friendly communications had been received from nearly all the other Grand

Councils of the World , and valuable presents from several of thorn , notably that from Illinois , who had sent a full copy of all their proceedings for tho past five years ; tho thanks of tho Grand Conclave were ordered to bo forwarded to them in return . Tho following Sir Knights presented their commissions as tho representatives of foreign Grand Councils , and were received with

knightly honours , viz .: —Sir Knights Colonel F . Bnrdett I . G . S ., from the Grand Conclave of the United States ; C . C . Christie , from the Imperial Grand Conclave of England ; E . S . Brown , from Illinois ; Col . Eobson , from Kentucky ; and J . B . Mercer , from Pennsylvania . Each of these illustrious Knights duly acknowledged the compliment paid them . Sir Knights Mercer and

Wheeler moved that the best thanks of the Conclave bo given to Sir Knight Brown , for his efforts in installing this Grand Body ; and also that his services should be acknowledged by a present of ten guineas . The Grand Conclave was then duly closed , and tho Sir Knights , to the number of forty-five , adjourned to tho

Windsor Hotel , where a most excellent repast awaited them . Sir Knight Col . Bnrdett occupied tho chair , and Sir Knight Lord Invcrarie tho vice , when a most enjoyable evening was spent under tho genial guidance of Sir Knight Col . Burdett , whoso inexhaustible stock of good humour is enough to supply a whole company .

Thf Theatres, &C

THF THEATRES , & c

DRURY LANE .-At 7 . 0 , SARAH'S YOUNG MAY . At 8 . 0 , ENGLAND . At 10 . 15 , THE CONSCRIPTION . COVENT GARDEN—At 8 . 0 , PROMENADE CONCERTS . HAYMAEKET .-At 7 . 15 , BY THE SEA . At 8 . 0 , ENGAGED , anil MY PRECIOUS BETSY . ADELPHI . —At 7 . 0 , AFTER DARK . At 10 . 0 , LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD .

LYCEUM . —At 7 . 0 , A MARCH HARE HUNT . At 8 . 0 , THE DEAD SECRET , and SHOULD THIS MEET THE EYE . PRINCESS'S—At 7 . 0 , MISCHIEF MAKING . At 7 . 15 , GUINEA GOLD . OLYMPIC—At 7 . 30 , GOOD FOR NOTHING . At 8 . 30 , THE MOONSTONE . STRAND . —At 7 . 0 . TIMOTHY TO THE RKSCUE . At 7 . 15 , FAMILY TIES , and CHAMPAGNE , A QUESTION OF PHIZ . GAIETY .-At 7 . 30 , AN EVASIVE REPLY . At 8 . 15 A MUSICAL BOX . At 0 . 30 , LITTLE DOCTOR FAUST .

GLOBE . —At 7 . 0 , FARCE . At 7 . 15 , STOLEN KISSES . At 10 . 0 , LION'S TAIL . VAUDEVILLE . —At 7 . 30 , A WHIRLIGIG . At 8 . 0 , OUR BOYS , and A FEARFUL FOG . PRINCE OE "WALES'S—At 8 . 0 , AN UNEQUAL MATCH .

COURT . —At 8 . 15 , THE HOUSE OF DARNLKY . OPERA COMIQUE .-At 7 . 30 , MARRIED ANOTHER , At 8 . 30 , LIZ . CRITERION—At 7 . 30 , THE PORTER'S KNOT . At 8 . 15 , THE PINK DOMINOES . EOLLY—At 7 . 15 . UP THE RIVER . At 8 . 15 , THE SEA NYMPHS . At 9 . 0 ,

THE CREOLE . ALHAMBRA . —At 7 . 20 , FARCE . At 8 . 0 , KING INDIGO . At 10 . 15 , YOLANDE . CRYSTAL PALA . CE . —Tliis day , CONCERT , Sec . On Tuesday , THE SERF . On Thursilay , FIREWORKS , & c . Open daily , Aquarium , & c . ALEXANDRA PALACE . —This clay , DROME OARY RACE . Ac . On

Monday , Wednesday and Thursday , "CROSSING THE DANUBE . " Open daily , HIPPODROME , MARAZ , & c . ROYAL AQUARIUM . —DR . LYNN , HAN KEE , ZAZEL , OPERA RECITALS , & c . EGYPTIAN ( LARGE HALL . ) -MASKELYNE AND COOKE . Daily at 3 and 3 o ' clock .

ROYAL POLYTECHNIC—THE SIEGE OF TROY . THE RUSSOTURKISH WAR ; " The Geneva Cross " suns ? by Rosa Garibaldi . LIGHT AND COLOUR . TORPEDOES . CLEOPATRA'S NEEDLE . The Oxy-Hydrogcn Microscope , Leotard the Antomnton , Demonstration of Ne . v Inventions , & c . Admission to the whole , Is . Schools and Children under ten , Gil . Open from 12 to 5 and from 7 to 10 .