Restoration Of Brechin Cathedral.

Provost Scott said that , as Provost of the Ancient City of Brechin , he was glad to be able to congratulate the gentlemen who conceived the idea of restoring their old Cathedral on the success of the scheme in so far as it had been carried out and the certainty of its being completed .

Thereafter the Grand Master , remarking that they had enjoyed Queen ' s weather , called for three cheers for Her Majesty , and that was cordially responded to ; the band played " Rule , Britannia , " and the Cathedral bells rang . The procession then returned to the Hall in inverted

order . The Grand Master announced that Captain Hope of Bridgecastle had resigned the Office of Deputy Grand Master , and that he intended to appoint the Hon . C . Maule Ramsay to that Office . This was received by the Brethren with much applause . The proceedings then closed . — " Dundee Advertiser . "

On luesday Bro . Alderman and Sheriff-Elect Vaughan Morgan received at the hands of the Rev . Richard L , ee , the Headmaster , in the Court Room of Christ ' s Hospital , the Sheriffs chain and badge , presented to him in honour ot his accession to that dignity . As the Sheriff-elect has been tor

many years . treasurer ot Christs Hospital , the list of subscribers to the presentation included the names ot many Governors of that ancient foundation , as well as members of the Amicable and Benevolent Societies of . blues , friends in the Ward of Cordwainer , and Brother Masons , the

chain and badge are fine examples of goldsmiths' work , and bear on shields Masonic emblems , Welsh emblems in honour of the Sheriff ' s nationality , and the arms of his Companies , Christ ' s Hospital , and the City . With the balance of the presentation fund it is intended to place a portrait of Bro .

Alderman Vaughan Morgan on the walls of the Court Room . The presentation was made on behalf of the two hundred and torty-three subscribers . Alderman Vaughan-Morgan , in accepting the gift , said he appreciated the great compliment paid him , and only , wished he deserved it more ,

The links of the chain would bind him more closely to his old school and old friends . The chain has been designed after the style of the Italian chains of the Middle . Ages , in a continuous band of scrolls , these supporting the shields referred to . On the badge , which is in the same design ,

are placed the Alderman ' s arms , supported by those of the City , the Cutlers' and the Loriners' Companies , while below are further Masonic emblems , the base being a key denoting

Alderman Vaughan-Morgan ' s rank of Grand Treasurer of Grand Lodge . The chain is 42 m . in length , and is of 18-carat gold . A vote of thanks to Dr . Lee and the Committee concluded the proceedings , which were largely attended .

The Marquess of Zetland has become a Vice President of the Society of Yorkshiremen in London , and the membership has been increasing so rapidly , writes the London correspondent of the " Yorkshire Post , " that it has been determined

to issue a supplementary list to the one published only a few months ago . A movement is on foot to establish in connection with the Society a Masonic Lodge . The Hon . Secretary , Mr . H . J . Barker , of Raynes Park , is a well-known Mason , and is strongly supporting the scheme .

» * * We reproduce elsewhere an article from " Masonry , " headed " Royal Arch Freemasonry in Victoria , " for the reason that very much of what is there written applies directly

to the management of Masonic affairs in the home country , and indeed generally . The heading is decidedly local , but it will be found the facts and general views set out are certainly cosmopolitan .

NOTTINGHAM RACES AND GOOSE FAIR . —In connection with these important events the Great Northern Railway Company are making special arrangements for the conveyance of passengers from London . On 1 st and 2 nd October special first and third class luncheon and dining car express will leave Kings Cross ( G . N . ) at 10 . 33 a - - > and arrive Nottingham at 1 . 0 p . m ., returning each day from Nottingham at 4 . 50 p . m ., due Kings ^ ross ( G . N . ) 7 . 39 p . m . On the 1 st , 2 nd ,

3 rd , and 4 th , cheap excursions will leave Kings Cross at 8 . 45 a . m ., ror ' ; 2 > 3 > or 4 days , and on the 6 th from Kings Cross at 8 . 45 a . m ., Finsbury Park 8 . 50 a . m ., for 1 day . A special cheap half day trip will be run from Kings Cross at i . o . p . m . on Saturday , 6 th October , arriving at Nottingham at 4 . 10 p . m ., and returning same night , from Nottingham at 11 . 55 P-m . For this trip the special low third class return fare of 4 s 3 d will be charged .

Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings for insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative , to report Lodge or other proceedings .

CEAFT : METEOPOLITAN .

Henry Muggeridge Lodge , No . 1679 . MUSIC hath charms to—interest and entertain a jovial band of Brothers who , but for its " persuasive sound ' " might probably have found it somewhat difficult to keep in check the exuberance of their good nature and jovial feelings . Such , at least , was our opinion after spending an hour or two last Saturday evening with the disciples ot "Old Mug , " better known to-day as members of

J 079—the Lodge named alter the worthy old friend of our younger days , who was then about as fair a specimen of the hearty , jovial Freemason as it was possible to find . Like father , like son , we are told , and certain it is that the present generation of members of the Henry Muggeridge follow in the footsteps of the worthy old Brother to whom they owe their name .

The meeting of Saturday last was held at the regular quarters of the Lodge , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , and was presided over by the W . M . Bro . T . F . Strutt , who had ample opportunity on the occasion to display his great ability as a worker and ruler in the Craft . He was supported by Bros . John Worthington I . P . M ., R . M : Crompton S . W ., C . J . Sowton P . M . acting J . W ., Alfred Sack

P . M . Treas ., W . Boyce P . M . Sec , A . E . Patman S . D ., A . W . Page acting J . D ., Percy Gayer I . G ., Sidney Roberts Organist , J . Rawles Tyler ; Past Masters S . Stampfer , G . Clark , A . J . Street , C . J . Sowton , J . W . Gomm , T . Sibley ; Bros . E . F . Herring , H . R . Edwards , W . Roberts , W . L . Stone , R . Love , George White , W . Tipton , P . Page , H . Franklin , G . Bernard , W . Richmond , and

others ; together with the following Visitors : O . Hill 144 , D . G . Simmons 1853 , H . Dawkes 2625 , J . Wynman , & c . The Lodge was opened with solemn prayer . Bro . John Worthington I . P . M . kindly officiated as Organist , in the temporary absence of Bro . Sidney Roberts . Bros . V . Roberts , H , Franklin , F . W . Herring and W . Richmond were passed .

The- ballot having been proved favourable for their admission , three candidates were received , and regularly initiated into the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry , these being Dr . William Stanley , Mr . G . B . J . Annegarn , and Mr . R . W . Duce , who were heartily welcomed on their initiation by the members and visitors of the Lodge .

Some other business having been disposed of , the Brethren repaired to the Pillar Hall , where an excellent banquet was served , and at its conclusion the W . M . submitted the usual Loyal toasts , Bro . Worthington singing the National Anthem after that of the Queen .

The I . P . M . proposed the health of the Master . The Lodge had been in existence for many years , and had good reason to be proud of its present Master , whose rendering of the two degrees that clay had really been something to be proud of . Personally he had never

heard the second degree better delivered , while the initiation of the three candidates had been most impressive , including as it did the Charge . He felt the Master" would be very pleased to see the members of the Lodge attend regularly and punctually , and bring him as much work as possible during his term of Office .

The W . M . said he could hardly thank , the Brethren enough for the way in which they had received the toast of his health . He thought he had said nearly all he had to , say at the last meeting , when he was installed as their Chief Officer . As head of the Lodge he felt , as he had said before , that he had every member with him , and if they would only continue in that course he was sure the Lodge

would ^ 0 on and prosper . As a Lodge they wanted to do all they could for the Charities ; they endeavoured to have all they could wish for their personal enjoyment and comfort , but at the same time they must not—nor did they wish to do so—forget the Charities . Judging from what had been said he felt the Brethren were pleased with his working , and if that was the case he was more than delighted .

In submitting the health of the Initiates the W . M . said he regarded it as really the chief toast of the evening . More particularly addressing himself to the newly admitted Brethren Bro . Strutt said it was pretty generally known that Masonry was a very great and

good organisation in this country . It induced friendliness , and made them feel that anyone met as a Mason was one on whom they could rely . If the new Brethren would only act up to the ritual of Freemasonry they could not fail to become better men and better citizens of the world .

In response , Dr . Stanley thanked the Brethren sincerely for the great honour they had done him that night in admitting him as a Freemason . He hoped to make such progress as would demonstrate to the members that thev had not done wrong in admitting him a member of the Brotherhood .

Bro . Annegarn said it was difficult for him at the moment to find words to adequately thank the Brothers of the Lodge for having received him as a member , and for the kind welcome he had had that night . The events of that evening would never be effaced from his memory , and he trusted that in years to come he might prove to the Brethren that they had done well in making him a Freemason .

Bro . Duce said he had sung' at more than one or two Masonic Lodges , and from what he had then experienced he had long desired