Bro. Brennan's Attack.

Lodge of Pennsylvania ) . Thia sermon says , that when it was preached there were present three Lodges and 130 brethren . For these reasons , and in the absence of the original , the copy was given for what it is worth , and so far as it might

be substantiated by other and contemporaneous testimony . Brennan cannot prove aught to the contrary . It was nevei claimed that the Lodge referred to by Bell had any connection with the St . John ' s Lodge of Franklin .

In conclusion , I desire to say , that the charges as made by Brennan are false , prompted by motives known only to himself , and will fail in their intentions , as other attempts made by him to tear down the landmarks aud ancient

customs of Freemasonry have failed . There is only one part of hia article worth repeating , and that I find so applicable , that it is a fitting epitaph to him . It is the concluding clause . —" Can there ever be a reader of it

so lacking in common sense , as not to fully appreciate its every part , and , as a whole , as having no parallel within the present century in the history of English Freemasonry in America , or any other country . I think not . "

Royal Order Of Scotland.

ROYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND .

rnflE Provincial Grand Lodge for the Royal Order of Scotland , the JL subordinate of a Mnsonic body instituted nearly six hundred years ago by the King of Scotland , to show his appreciation of the services of Knights Templars who in the wara against the enemies of his conntry had assisted him , has been holding its annnal sessions in Providence , R . I ., tbe past month . On Monday , the 19 th ultimo ,

a business session was held , during which nine new membera were admitted , and Tuesday forenoon another session was held , at which seven were admitted . A special session is soon to be held in Washington , for the accommodation of candidates residing South , and to clear up any unfinished business . The membership of the Prov . G .

Lodge of the Order in the United States is limited to 150 , the present membership numbering 141 . It was instituted in 1878 , and holds its annual meetings every alternate year in Washington , D . C , and the other alternate year in the city where the Supreme Conncil , A . and A . S . Rite , N . M . J ., may meet . The Grand Master of the Royal

Order is the King of Scotland . There being no King of Scotland , the honour of tbe position falls to the King of England if he be a Mason . The mantle of the Grand Master is now worn by the Earl of Rosslyn . All the diplomas are issued from the Grand Lodge at Edinburgh , Scotland . The head of the Provincial Grand Lodge

of the United States is Sir Albert Pike of Washington , D . C , but in his enforced absence , through illness , Sir Josiah H . Drummond , of Portland , Me ., Deputy Provincial Grand Master , presided over t ' ne deliberations of the session . The remaining Officers on the roster of this Provincial Grand Lodge are Sir John L . Stettinius Junior Grand

Warden , William Oscar Roome Grancl Secretary , Robert M . C Graham Grand Treasurer , John Christie Sword Bearer , Vincent L . Hurlbut Grand Standard Bearer , John Wilson Grand Marischal , Henry L . Palmer Deputy Grand Marischal , Charles Roome , James C . Batchelor , Charles E . Meyer and William S . Roose Grand Stewards ,

and John L . Roper Gnarder . The office of Senior Grand Warden is vacant through the death of Sir Henry Buisfc . On Wednesday evening , the 21 st September , the annual banquet was served , under tbe direction of the Stewards , by mine host , L . H . Humphreys , in the Narragansetfc Hotel . Plates were laid for ninety

around tables well spread with the choicest glass and china . Each of the four tables bore along the centre several large mounds of cut flowers , and the damask between the dishes was literally concealed by a profusion of long-stemmed roses and trailing smilax . At the head of tbe hall , in rear of the chair of the Deputy Provincial Grand

Master , Sir Josiah H . Drummond , was suspended the handsome banner of the Royal Order . It was nearly ten o ' clock when the procession of members and their ladies and other guests costumed in full evening dress , took their places at the tables and commenced to discuss the viands set forth on the tasty menu arranged

in the shape of a scroll of two leaves , one exhibiting tbe roster of Officers and the second the menu , and inclosed in a neat Japanese leather cover tied with a silken cord . The several courses having been deftly served , Deputy Grand Master Drummond opened the post prandial exercises with a pleasing speech , and proposed aa the

first toast the Health and Happiness of Provincial Grand Master Sir Albert Pike , who , on account of sickness , was absent . The toast was drank standing . Bros . Sir and Rev . Frederick S . Fisher responded to the Royal Order of Scotland , and Bro . Sir Hugh McCurdy to the

sentiment to the Ladies . Bro . Nicholas Van Slyk , a guest of the evening , responded for the City of Providence , briefly , but eloquently . Among other guests there were present Bros . Newton D . Arnold , George M . Carpenter , Joseph 0 . Earle and J . Heathcote and wife , of Providence .

It was past midnight when the company arose and dispersed , each bearing from the table one of the unique bowls in which was served the Roman Punch and a supply of flowers as pleasant mementoes of

a moat delightful occasion . The dinner itself and its service was proclaimed by all to surpass anything of the kind ever served to this Provincial Grand Lodge , and reflected great credit upon the Narragansett Hotel , its courteous landlord and attaches . —Boston Herald

The Fifteen Sections will be worked in the Royal Standard Lodge of Instruction , meeting at the Alwyne Castle Tavern , St . Paul ' s Road , Canonbury , on Friday , the 2 S „ i * October last . Bro . T . Cull will preside .

Royal Order Of Scotland.

As previously mentioned in our columns , the brethren of Northampton will have a busy time on Monday and Tuesday next , the former day being set apart for the installation of their new Provincial Grand Master , the Earl of Euston ,

and the latter for the holding of an Especial Provincial Grand Lodge , for the purpose of assisting H . R . H . Prince Albert Victor of Wales , Grand Senior Warden , in laying the foundation stone of the New Wing of the Infirmary ,

while in the afternoon the members of the Eleanor Cross Lodge will hold their annual meeting . The Most Worshipfnl the Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales has entrusted Rt . Wor . Brother General J . Studholme

Brownrigg , C . B ., with the duty of installing Lord Euston , and it is anticipated that many Masons of the Province of Surrey will attend and support their chief on the occasion . Undoubtedly the Freemasons of Northampton will be fully

prepared to carry out their part iu the entertainment of their royal and distinguished visitors , and we are assured the inhabitants of the town and district will be equally enthusiastic . Altogether a very large gathering may be

anticipated on both days . The Midland Railway Company announce cheap excursions from various points on their line , a fact which will tend still further to increase the number of visitors , and will afford many an opportunity of

exhibiting their loyalty to the member of the R > yal Family of England who will preside on the occasion . We may add that the London and North Western Railway Company are equally alive to the importance that will attach to each of

these gatherings . They will run excursion trains and issue privilege tickets to Northampton from moat of their principal stations , and we recommend any of our readers who purpose being present to avail themselves of the advantages offered .

The monthly meeting of the Committee of Management of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , Bro . Edgar Bowyer , Past Grand Standard Bearer , presiding . There were also

present Bros . James Brett , Thomas Cubitt , 0 . A . Cottebrnne P . G . P . ' s , Dr . Jabez Hogg P G . D ., J . E . Dawson P . G . S . B ., Alex . Forsyth , M . D .,. Hugh Cotter , C . E . Driver , John Newton , Charles Lacey , 0 . F . Hogard , F . West , C . J . Perceval , J . M . Stedwell , Ferryman G . P ., Daniel I , Albert Fish ,

L . Stean , C . H . Webb , W . J . Murlis , S . Brooks , Tattersshall , W . Bellchambers , J . Terry P . G . S . B . ( Secretary ) , & c .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the death of a male annuitant was announced . The Warden's report for the past month was submitted , and that of the Finance Committee adopted and ordered

to be entered on the minutes . An application from a widow for half her late husband ' s annuity was granted , and the Committee proceeded to discuss the new petitions ( 6 males

and 6 widows ) ; they were ordered to be entered on the list for the Election in May next , with the exception of one of the widows , whose case was deferred for further particulars . The customary vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman .

Bro . Seymour Smith s annual concert will take place at the South Place Institute , South Place , Moorgate Street , B . C ., on Saturday evening , 22 nd inst . The following

talented vocalists have promised their services : —Miss Annie Matthews , Miss Meta Russell , Madame Florence Winn , Miss Mary Belval , Bros . Lester . G . T . Carter , C . A . White , Edward Dalzell , Messrs . James Budd , T . S . Taylor

( pupil of Bro . Seymour Smith ) , W . G . Hazelgrove , and Bro . Chaplin Henry . Amongst the instrumentalists are Madame Brett and Miss Evelyn Seymour Smith ( pianoforte ) , Mr . Richard Blagrove ( concertina ) , Mr . Walter

Morrow ( cornet ) . Conductors — Bros . Michael Watson and Seymour Smith . Tickets , reserved seats 3 s , gallery 2 s , unreserved seats ls , may be obtained of either of the

Stewards , or of Bro . Seymour Smith , 24 Garden Road , Nunhead Lane , S . E . Doors open at seven o ' clock , commence at half past seven .

The installation meeting of the St . John ' s Lodge , No . 167 , was held at the Jack Straw ' s Castle Hotel , Hampstead , on Tuesday , 11 th inst ., when Bro . C . H . Fry was installed as Worshipful Master . A report of the meeting will be given in our next .

We must crave indulgence from our friends ; several other interesting reports are reluctantly held over .