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Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

BATH- —Royal Cumberland Chapter ( No . 4 , ) . —The anniversary meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , December 21 st . The chapter was opened at 4 . 30 by Ex , Companions Jelley , M . E . Z . ; Jas . Parfitt , 1-1 . ; Thompson , J . ; in the presence of Comps . Moutrie , P . Z . and Treas . ; Mann , P . Z . ; Keene , P . Z . ; Mitchell , P . Z .: G . Parfitt , P . Z . ; Reeves , P . Z . ; Dr .

Hopkins , P . Z . 328 , 5 87 , 710 ; General Doherty , P . Z . 53 . On the admission of Comps . Hill , N ; Hearn , P . Soj . ; Brown , A . Soj . ;' Faulkner , Williamson , Davis , and Gazzard , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Treasurer gave the details of his accounts , which were very favourable , showing a balance in hand of nearly £ 50 , and a cordial vote of thanks was passed

to him for his successful efforts m that office during 15 years . Propositions were made , to be considered at the next meeting , for a grant of £ s S s- to 'be widow of the late Tyler , and of £ 10 ios . to the Girls' School . Other business of only private interest was discussed and settled . A ballot was taken for a brother to be exalted at ther meeting in January , which was unanimous in his favour .

The following officers , previously proposed , were elected by ballot : —Jas . Parfitt , M . E . Z . ; Thompson , II . ; Carey , J . ; Hill , E . ; Hearn , N . ; Brown , P . Soj .: the latter appointed Comps . Young and Faulkner as his assistants . Comp . Bigwood was appointed Janitor . The companions below the chair then left the chapter , a Board of Installed Principals was constituted , and the three newly-elected

Principals were installed in their several chairs by E . Comp . Dr . Hopkins , P . Z . Thc board was closed , and the companions were re-admitted . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Principal for the effective manner in which he had performed the duty . The proceedings were brought to a close at about 7 o ' clock , and the brethren adjourned to partake of banquet at thc Castle

Hotel , breaking up , after a ' very enjoyable evening , soon after half-past 10 . BARNSTAPLE . —Chapter of Loyalty and Virtue ( No . 251 ) held its 54 th annual meeting on Monday last , at the Masonic Hall , Queen Anne ' s Walk under the Mastership of Comp . Willshirc . A large number of companions attended . Two brethren of Lodge No . 251

were exalted , and the officers of the chapter for the year ensuing appointed as follows : —Comps . W . H . Brewer , Z . ; VV . Britton , H . ; J . T . Shapland , J . ; Oliver , Scribe E . ; Kurse , Scribe N . ; VV . J . List , Treas . ; J . Brewer , P . S . ; VV . Baze , A . S . ; T . Hancock , A . S . ; and Alfred Bates and H . J . Hancock , Janitors . An excellent dinner was afterwards partaken of by the companions at tlie Royal and Fortescue Hotel , and a very pleasant evening spent .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

IPSWICH . —Albert Victor Mark Lodge ( No . 70 ) . —The quarterly meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at thc Masonic Hall , Ipswich , on Monday , the 20 th ult ., . when the following were present : —Bros . Geo . Cresswell , VV . M . ; Rev . R . N . Sanderson , P . M . M ., P . G . Chap . ; C . T . Townsend , P . M . M ., P . P . G . Sec . ; Emra Holmes , P . M . M ., P . G . I , of VV . ; VV . T . Westgate ,

P . M . M . ; W . Claike , J . W . ; J . H . Townsend , and others . The minutes of last lodge were read and confirmed , and the ballot was taken for Bro . Wm . Watson , of the Prince of Wales Lodge , who was a candidate for advancement to the honourable degree of Mark Master . The brother was unanimously accepted , but was prevented by business

engagements from attending . This , being the meeting for the installation of W . M ., Bro . Sanderson was presented for that purpose . All brethren not Installed Masters having retired , and Bro . Cresswell having resigned thc gavel into the hands of Bro . Townsend , P . G . D ., the worthy and expert Secretary duly obligated and inducted our reverend brother into the Chair of Adoniram . The brethren being

re-admitted , saluted the new VV . M . in ancient form , and Bro . Sanderson proceeded to invest his officers as follows , addressing a few suitable words to each : —Geo . Cresswell , I . P . M . ; \ V . Clarke , S . W . ; D . F . Ranking , J . W . ; F . Bennett , M . O . ; B . M . Ranking , S . O . ; J . Calthorpe , J . O . ; W . T . Westgate , S . D . and M . C . ; J . Parsons , J . D . ; D . Slemmecl-, I . G . Bro . C . T . Townsend was

reappointed Secretary ; Bro . Rev . J . B . Tweed , Chaplain ; and Bro . J . H . Townsend , Reg . of Marks . The current business being disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the brethren retired for refreshment . "The Queen , " and "The Earl of Limerick , Grand Mark Master Mason , " were the only toasts drunk , but the brethren enjoyed a no less pleasant evening because there was a lack of the

speechif ying now so common at all Masonic gatherings . We ought not to omit to mention that Bro . Westgate , P . M . M ., proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Cresswell jor his conduct in the chair during thc past year , which was cordially seconded b y Bro . Emra Holmes , carried unanimously , and directed to be recorded in the minutes . The Albert Victor has always been a very prosperous Mark

lodge , but under the gavel of so excellent and erudite a Mason as the Rev . R . N . Sanderson , who now presides for the second time over this lodge , there is little doubt but this year will be one of more than ordinary prosperity , for there sno Freemason in the whole of Suffolk more widely

esteemed and respected than our clerical brother , and no one who holds so distinguished a position in the high degrees as Bro . Sanderson . We hope to sec the day when the first Mason in Suffolk is honoured with an office in the Grand Lodge of England , which , if he does not desire , he most certainly deserves .

_ WIPE YOUR FI-ET . —The best Cocoa Nut Mats and Mat ting are made by Treloar and Sons , 6 9 , Ludgate-hill ,

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Victoria Chapter Rose Croix . —Thc annual meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Ipswich , on Monday , thc 1 * th ult . Present : 111 . Bros . Emra Holmes , 31 , M . W . S . ; VV . T . Westgate , P . M . W . S ., Actg . Recorder ; Dr . Mills , 1 st General ; G . Cresswell , 2 nd General . Chapter was opened ; the minutes were reau

and confirmed ; a candidate ' s name was withdrawn in consequence of his being about to leave the town . The election of M . W . S . and Treasurer for the ensuing year was proceeded with , when Dr . Mills was unanimously elected to fill thc former post , and Bro . W . Cuckon reelected to the latter . There being no other business , thc chapter was closed .

Scotland.

Scotland .

SUPREME GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SCOTLAND . The quarterly communication took place on the evening of the 15 th ult ., in the Grand Chapter Rooms , Grand Lodge of Saotland . Although no business of great importance was before the Grand Chapter the meeting was a large one . Among those present were Major W . H .

Ramsuy , of Ganon H . 40 , and Second G . boj . Acting First G . P . Z . ; Geo . W . Wheeler , Z . 72 , Acting Second G . Priocip . il H . ; Alex . Mitchell , P . Z . 99 , Acting Third G . Principal J . ; Lindsay Mackersy , W . S ., Grand Scribe E . ; James Duthie , Z . 6 9 , Acting First G . Soj ; W . S . Carmichael , M . D ., P . Z . 100 , acting Second G . Soj . ; I . Shiells , J . 7 * , acting Third G . Soj . ; It . S . Brown ,

Z . 8-j ; Jas . Berry , Z . 6 ; W . M . Bryce , Z . 12 ; W . I . C . Abbot , P . J . 53 ; Geo . Murray , C . A . P . Z . 77 ; C . G . C . Christie , P . C . no ; David Knight , P . H ., 126 , and others . The business commenced by tbe reading of thc minutes of thc last quarterly communication ; also the minute of Grand Committee , which were confirmed . Presents from the Grand Chapter of New Jersey and Colorado , U . S .,

consisting of the published proceedings of these Grand Chapters were received , and thc thanks of the Supreme Grand Chapter were voted therefore . Petitions for new Chapters , St . Blane , Rothsay , and St . David , Dundee , were granted . The following ' motion by Comp . W . M . Bryce , P . Z . 12 , seconded by Comp . . W . S . Carmichael , P . Z . 100 , viz ., "Thatin future the quarterly

communications of the Supreme Grand Chapter be held at six o ' clock , p . m ., was , after some discussion and altering thc hour to five o ' clock , agreed to by a large majority , This alteration of the hour of meeting will give great satisfaction throughout the provinces . The present hour of meeting—eight o ' clock—often compelled those from

the provinces to remain in Edinburgh all night . The hour now fixed—five o ' clock—will , no doubt , increase the number of members attending the quarterly communication , and allow the members to return home that night . There was no other business before the meeting , and Grand Chapter was closed in due and ancient form .

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF ARGYLL AND THE ISLES . This lodge was re-opened on Friday , 17 th ult ., after having been obsolete for a 1111 nber of years , by Bro . Charles Dalrymple , M . P ., of Rothesay Saint John ' s , No . 292 , being installed Provincial Grand Master . The Grand Lodge of Scotland issued a commission in his favour , and

appointed Bro . Alexander Smollett of Bonhill , Provincial Grand Master of Dumbartonshire , to conduct the proceedings for the Grand Lodge . Accordingly on Friday night , Bro . Smollett and the office-bearers of Prov . Grand Lodge of Dumbarton opened the Grand Lodge in the Bull Hotel , Rothesay , and installed Bro . Dalrymple with all the honours and ceremonv . There were also deputations

present from all the lodges in the province , with the exception of Commercial , Oban , 180 , viz .: —St . John , Inverary , 50 ; St . John , Campbeltown , 141 ; St . John , Rothesay , 292 ; Argyll , Dunoon , 35 s ; Kelbume , Cumbrae , 459 ; St . Munn , Ardenadam , 426 ; Kildalton , Port Ellen , Islay , 552 . The Grand Lodge was opened , passed , and raised to the Sublime Degree by Bro . Smollett , and was

reduced and closed after installation by Bro . Dalrymple . The hon . brother thereafter opened thc Provincial Grand Lodge of Argyll and thc Isles , when he installed the following office-bearers nominated by him : —Provincial Grand Substitute-Master , Quinten Montgomery Wright , Inverary ; Senior Warden , Peter M'Neil , Campbeltown ; Junior Warden , Robert Stirling , Dunoon ; Chaplain , Ker

H . H . Richardson , Millport ; Secretary , Archibald Morrison , Rothesay . Bro . Smo'lett addressed the newly-appointed office-bearers and other brethren in an eloquent speech , detailing the benefits of Masonry , and concluding with the hope that they would all so act as to hand down Masonry pure and unsullied . Bro . Dalrymple replied , and thanked the brethren for their

attendance , especially the Provincial Grand Master for coming at his advanced age , at this season of the year , and the brethren from the distant parts of the province . Thereafter the 10 th Psalm was sung , and the Kev . H . H . Richardson invoked the blessing of the Great Architect of thc Universe on their proceedings . The lodge having been

closed in due form , the brethren adjourned to refreshment , when thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and received all the honours . Occasion was taken to compliment the re-opening of the Provincial Grand Lodge , the great impetus it would give to Freemasonry , and the zeal displayed by the attendance of . brethren from such distances as must have been inconvenient . In replying to

Scotland.

" The Provincial Grand Master of Argyll and the Isles , " Bro . Dalrymple stated that answers of thc most cordial kind had been received from all the lodges in the province expressing satisfaction at the re-opening of the Provincial Grand Lodge , and expressing the kindest sentiments to himself personally . It must be regretted that no representative had arrived from Lodge Commercial , Oban , as

arranged , but this was not to be wondered at considering the difficulties of travelling at this time of the year . He assured the brethren that the interests of Freemasonry would be promoted by him as far as he could , and he hoped to be able to visit all the lodges in the province in person within a month or two . Among the other toasts

that followed was that of " The Oldest Mason in Scotland , " Bro . George Grant , Chaplain of Rothesay St . John ' s , who has been a Freemason for 65 years , to which the venerable Chaplain replied . Song , toast , and sentiment were the order of the evening , which was spent with the happiest of Masonic harmony and goodwill .

GLASGOW . —Lodge St . Mungo ( No . 27 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge took place in St . Mark ' s Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Thursday , the 16 th ult . Bro . Dugald Butler , R . W . M ., presided , supported by Bro . Dr . Mclnnes , S . W . ; William McCall , acting as J . W . ; and the other office-bearers . On the lodge being opened , Bro . William Niven , Secretary , read the

minutes , which were adopted . Messrs . James Dickie and John Goldfinch were unanimously accepted , obligated , and initiated as E . A . Freemasons , the ceremony being performed by Bro . John Scott , P . M . Bros . A . Monteith , J . Kidd , Robert Spiers , and Thomas Bell were duly passed to the F . C . Degree , James Gilles , P . M ., officiating . There was nofurtherbusiness , and the lodge was closed . Among

the visitors present were Bros . A . Bain , P . M . Union and Crown , 103 ; Robert Jack , R . W . M . Shettleston , 128 ; Robert Brodie , D . M . 360 ; W . H . Bickerton ( " Freemason" ) , & c . GLASGOW . —Lodge St . Mark ( No . 102 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , on the 13 th ult . In the temporary

absence of the R . W . M ., Bro . J . F . Mitchell , P . M ., took the chair , and was ably supported by all the office-bearers , and a large number of brethren and visitors . Among those present we observed Bros . Thos . Halket , P . M . ; Captain Lindsay Gray , D . M . ; Thomas Kerr , S . M . ; J Burton , S . W . ; J . Thomson , J . W . ; A . T . Patrick , Treas . ; H . McMillan , S . D . ; J . Singleton , I . G ., & c . Among the

visitors were Bros . W . Bell , R . W . M . 3 *; McMillan , P . M . 3 i ; D . M . Nelson , D . M . 3 " ; A . Sage , P . M . 360 ; R . Aikman , R . W . M . 570 * , W . B . Paterson ; J . Stewart , 360 , & c . The meeting of office-bearers was held previous to the hour of the lodge meeting , in a side room . When the lodge was opened , the minutes read and confirmed , the First Degree was given to Mr . John E . Hays by Bro . J . F . Mitchell

I . P . M ., in his usual painstaking manner . Bro . J . Oswald Smith , the R . W . M ., now being present , Bro . Halket , P . M ., proceeded to install him in his office , this being omitted at the regular night of installation on account of his illness . Bro . Aikman , R . W . M . 570 , received the Installed Master degree , along with Bro . Oswald Smith . Bro Halket pointed out the numerous and difficult duties a

Master of a lodge had to perform , and the great responsibility that was attached to him . The R . W . M . on taking the chair thanked the brethren for the high position they had placed him into , and if at first he appeared to be a little rusty , it would be his earnest endeavour to wipe that away , and he trusted that in this he could calculate upon the support , not only of his own office-bearers , bat also of

the past office-bearers and members of the lodge . He then moved a vote of thanks to Bro . Halket , for the able manner he had gone through the ceremony of installation . Bro . Halket feelingly returned thanks . Bro . Aikman , R . W . M . 5 70 , returned thanks for the brotherly act of kindness shown him that night , in conferring thejlnstalled Master degree upon him , and said he would be delighted if some

of St . Mark's brethren would pay him a visit to his own lodge at Springburn . After a little more business of a routine character , the lodge was called to refreshment for a short time . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , Bro . J . F . Mitchell , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the R . W . M ., " remarking that he had seldom met a brother , in all his experience , so capable to fill the

chair of that lodge . Bro . Oswald Smith returned thanks , remarking that he was no speaker , but in all his course he had tried to act the part ef a true Mason , so far as he understood it , and now that he was placed in a position he would have scope to practise it ; he would make it his

duty to do so . Bro . Bell , P . M . 33 , proposed " The Health of thc P . M . of St . Mark ' s Lodge , " which Bro . Mitchell gracefully replied to . The next toast was " The Visiting Brethren , " replied to by Bro . McMillan , P . M . 3 J , and Bro . Sage , P . M . 360 . This brought thc _ proceedings to a close .

GLASGOW . —Lodge Union and Crown ( No 103 ) . —On Friday evening , 10 th ult ., Bro . David Murray , W . M ., met in a social capacity with about some five-andtwenty brethren , on the occasion of his election to the chair of this old and respected lodge . The meeting took place in thc County Buildings' Restaurant , Wilson-street ( Bro . Wileman ' s ) . Bro . Murray presided , Bro . William Thomas officiating as Croupier . Among those present were Bros .

James Gillies , P . M ., and P . G . S . D . ; A . Bain , P . M ., and P . G . B . B . ; Robert Munro , D . M . ; William Forsyth , J . W . ; Major J . S . McCaul , Third L . R . V . ; and others . The chairman proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured , and in proposing " The Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , " said as far as Masonry went , thc Western Province was probably thc most important in Scotland , and the amount of business brought before the Provincial Grand Lodge was very great , and in

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Scotland. Article 10
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION. Article 11
COMPLIMENTARY MASONIC BANQUET TO SAMUEL HOMFRAY, ESQ. Article 12
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TO OUR READERS. Article 13
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Answers to Correspondents. Article 13
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OUR ROYAL GRAND MASTER'S VISIT TO INDIA. Article 13
THE NEW YEAR. Article 13
REPORTS OF LODGE MEETINGS. Article 13
THE COMPARATIVE COST OF THE BOYS' SCHOOL. Article 14
Original Correspondence. Article 14
CONSECRATION OF A NEW CHAPTER IN LIVERPOOL. Article 15
PRESENTATION TO A WORTHY LIVERPOOL BROTHER. Article 15
CENTENARY FESTIVAL OF ST. THOMAS'S LODGE, No. 142. Article 15
FREEMASONRY IN THE UNITED STATES. Article 16
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS. Article 16
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS. Article 16
THE RED CROSS. Article 16
FREEMASONRY IN AUSTRALIA. Article 16
Masonic and General Tidings. Article 17
METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS For the Week ending Friday, January 7, 1876. Article 17
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Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

BATH- —Royal Cumberland Chapter ( No . 4 , ) . —The anniversary meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , December 21 st . The chapter was opened at 4 . 30 by Ex , Companions Jelley , M . E . Z . ; Jas . Parfitt , 1-1 . ; Thompson , J . ; in the presence of Comps . Moutrie , P . Z . and Treas . ; Mann , P . Z . ; Keene , P . Z . ; Mitchell , P . Z .: G . Parfitt , P . Z . ; Reeves , P . Z . ; Dr .

Hopkins , P . Z . 328 , 5 87 , 710 ; General Doherty , P . Z . 53 . On the admission of Comps . Hill , N ; Hearn , P . Soj . ; Brown , A . Soj . ;' Faulkner , Williamson , Davis , and Gazzard , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Treasurer gave the details of his accounts , which were very favourable , showing a balance in hand of nearly £ 50 , and a cordial vote of thanks was passed

to him for his successful efforts m that office during 15 years . Propositions were made , to be considered at the next meeting , for a grant of £ s S s- to 'be widow of the late Tyler , and of £ 10 ios . to the Girls' School . Other business of only private interest was discussed and settled . A ballot was taken for a brother to be exalted at ther meeting in January , which was unanimous in his favour .

The following officers , previously proposed , were elected by ballot : —Jas . Parfitt , M . E . Z . ; Thompson , II . ; Carey , J . ; Hill , E . ; Hearn , N . ; Brown , P . Soj .: the latter appointed Comps . Young and Faulkner as his assistants . Comp . Bigwood was appointed Janitor . The companions below the chair then left the chapter , a Board of Installed Principals was constituted , and the three newly-elected

Principals were installed in their several chairs by E . Comp . Dr . Hopkins , P . Z . Thc board was closed , and the companions were re-admitted . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Principal for the effective manner in which he had performed the duty . The proceedings were brought to a close at about 7 o ' clock , and the brethren adjourned to partake of banquet at thc Castle

Hotel , breaking up , after a ' very enjoyable evening , soon after half-past 10 . BARNSTAPLE . —Chapter of Loyalty and Virtue ( No . 251 ) held its 54 th annual meeting on Monday last , at the Masonic Hall , Queen Anne ' s Walk under the Mastership of Comp . Willshirc . A large number of companions attended . Two brethren of Lodge No . 251

were exalted , and the officers of the chapter for the year ensuing appointed as follows : —Comps . W . H . Brewer , Z . ; VV . Britton , H . ; J . T . Shapland , J . ; Oliver , Scribe E . ; Kurse , Scribe N . ; VV . J . List , Treas . ; J . Brewer , P . S . ; VV . Baze , A . S . ; T . Hancock , A . S . ; and Alfred Bates and H . J . Hancock , Janitors . An excellent dinner was afterwards partaken of by the companions at tlie Royal and Fortescue Hotel , and a very pleasant evening spent .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

IPSWICH . —Albert Victor Mark Lodge ( No . 70 ) . —The quarterly meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at thc Masonic Hall , Ipswich , on Monday , the 20 th ult ., . when the following were present : —Bros . Geo . Cresswell , VV . M . ; Rev . R . N . Sanderson , P . M . M ., P . G . Chap . ; C . T . Townsend , P . M . M ., P . P . G . Sec . ; Emra Holmes , P . M . M ., P . G . I , of VV . ; VV . T . Westgate ,

P . M . M . ; W . Claike , J . W . ; J . H . Townsend , and others . The minutes of last lodge were read and confirmed , and the ballot was taken for Bro . Wm . Watson , of the Prince of Wales Lodge , who was a candidate for advancement to the honourable degree of Mark Master . The brother was unanimously accepted , but was prevented by business

engagements from attending . This , being the meeting for the installation of W . M ., Bro . Sanderson was presented for that purpose . All brethren not Installed Masters having retired , and Bro . Cresswell having resigned thc gavel into the hands of Bro . Townsend , P . G . D ., the worthy and expert Secretary duly obligated and inducted our reverend brother into the Chair of Adoniram . The brethren being

re-admitted , saluted the new VV . M . in ancient form , and Bro . Sanderson proceeded to invest his officers as follows , addressing a few suitable words to each : —Geo . Cresswell , I . P . M . ; \ V . Clarke , S . W . ; D . F . Ranking , J . W . ; F . Bennett , M . O . ; B . M . Ranking , S . O . ; J . Calthorpe , J . O . ; W . T . Westgate , S . D . and M . C . ; J . Parsons , J . D . ; D . Slemmecl-, I . G . Bro . C . T . Townsend was

reappointed Secretary ; Bro . Rev . J . B . Tweed , Chaplain ; and Bro . J . H . Townsend , Reg . of Marks . The current business being disposed of , the lodge was closed , and the brethren retired for refreshment . "The Queen , " and "The Earl of Limerick , Grand Mark Master Mason , " were the only toasts drunk , but the brethren enjoyed a no less pleasant evening because there was a lack of the

speechif ying now so common at all Masonic gatherings . We ought not to omit to mention that Bro . Westgate , P . M . M ., proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Cresswell jor his conduct in the chair during thc past year , which was cordially seconded b y Bro . Emra Holmes , carried unanimously , and directed to be recorded in the minutes . The Albert Victor has always been a very prosperous Mark

lodge , but under the gavel of so excellent and erudite a Mason as the Rev . R . N . Sanderson , who now presides for the second time over this lodge , there is little doubt but this year will be one of more than ordinary prosperity , for there sno Freemason in the whole of Suffolk more widely

esteemed and respected than our clerical brother , and no one who holds so distinguished a position in the high degrees as Bro . Sanderson . We hope to sec the day when the first Mason in Suffolk is honoured with an office in the Grand Lodge of England , which , if he does not desire , he most certainly deserves .

_ WIPE YOUR FI-ET . —The best Cocoa Nut Mats and Mat ting are made by Treloar and Sons , 6 9 , Ludgate-hill ,

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Victoria Chapter Rose Croix . —Thc annual meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Ipswich , on Monday , thc 1 * th ult . Present : 111 . Bros . Emra Holmes , 31 , M . W . S . ; VV . T . Westgate , P . M . W . S ., Actg . Recorder ; Dr . Mills , 1 st General ; G . Cresswell , 2 nd General . Chapter was opened ; the minutes were reau

and confirmed ; a candidate ' s name was withdrawn in consequence of his being about to leave the town . The election of M . W . S . and Treasurer for the ensuing year was proceeded with , when Dr . Mills was unanimously elected to fill thc former post , and Bro . W . Cuckon reelected to the latter . There being no other business , thc chapter was closed .

Scotland.

Scotland .

SUPREME GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SCOTLAND . The quarterly communication took place on the evening of the 15 th ult ., in the Grand Chapter Rooms , Grand Lodge of Saotland . Although no business of great importance was before the Grand Chapter the meeting was a large one . Among those present were Major W . H .

Ramsuy , of Ganon H . 40 , and Second G . boj . Acting First G . P . Z . ; Geo . W . Wheeler , Z . 72 , Acting Second G . Priocip . il H . ; Alex . Mitchell , P . Z . 99 , Acting Third G . Principal J . ; Lindsay Mackersy , W . S ., Grand Scribe E . ; James Duthie , Z . 6 9 , Acting First G . Soj ; W . S . Carmichael , M . D ., P . Z . 100 , acting Second G . Soj . ; I . Shiells , J . 7 * , acting Third G . Soj . ; It . S . Brown ,

Z . 8-j ; Jas . Berry , Z . 6 ; W . M . Bryce , Z . 12 ; W . I . C . Abbot , P . J . 53 ; Geo . Murray , C . A . P . Z . 77 ; C . G . C . Christie , P . C . no ; David Knight , P . H ., 126 , and others . The business commenced by tbe reading of thc minutes of thc last quarterly communication ; also the minute of Grand Committee , which were confirmed . Presents from the Grand Chapter of New Jersey and Colorado , U . S .,

consisting of the published proceedings of these Grand Chapters were received , and thc thanks of the Supreme Grand Chapter were voted therefore . Petitions for new Chapters , St . Blane , Rothsay , and St . David , Dundee , were granted . The following ' motion by Comp . W . M . Bryce , P . Z . 12 , seconded by Comp . . W . S . Carmichael , P . Z . 100 , viz ., "Thatin future the quarterly

communications of the Supreme Grand Chapter be held at six o ' clock , p . m ., was , after some discussion and altering thc hour to five o ' clock , agreed to by a large majority , This alteration of the hour of meeting will give great satisfaction throughout the provinces . The present hour of meeting—eight o ' clock—often compelled those from

the provinces to remain in Edinburgh all night . The hour now fixed—five o ' clock—will , no doubt , increase the number of members attending the quarterly communication , and allow the members to return home that night . There was no other business before the meeting , and Grand Chapter was closed in due and ancient form .

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF ARGYLL AND THE ISLES . This lodge was re-opened on Friday , 17 th ult ., after having been obsolete for a 1111 nber of years , by Bro . Charles Dalrymple , M . P ., of Rothesay Saint John ' s , No . 292 , being installed Provincial Grand Master . The Grand Lodge of Scotland issued a commission in his favour , and

appointed Bro . Alexander Smollett of Bonhill , Provincial Grand Master of Dumbartonshire , to conduct the proceedings for the Grand Lodge . Accordingly on Friday night , Bro . Smollett and the office-bearers of Prov . Grand Lodge of Dumbarton opened the Grand Lodge in the Bull Hotel , Rothesay , and installed Bro . Dalrymple with all the honours and ceremonv . There were also deputations

present from all the lodges in the province , with the exception of Commercial , Oban , 180 , viz .: —St . John , Inverary , 50 ; St . John , Campbeltown , 141 ; St . John , Rothesay , 292 ; Argyll , Dunoon , 35 s ; Kelbume , Cumbrae , 459 ; St . Munn , Ardenadam , 426 ; Kildalton , Port Ellen , Islay , 552 . The Grand Lodge was opened , passed , and raised to the Sublime Degree by Bro . Smollett , and was

reduced and closed after installation by Bro . Dalrymple . The hon . brother thereafter opened thc Provincial Grand Lodge of Argyll and thc Isles , when he installed the following office-bearers nominated by him : —Provincial Grand Substitute-Master , Quinten Montgomery Wright , Inverary ; Senior Warden , Peter M'Neil , Campbeltown ; Junior Warden , Robert Stirling , Dunoon ; Chaplain , Ker

H . H . Richardson , Millport ; Secretary , Archibald Morrison , Rothesay . Bro . Smo'lett addressed the newly-appointed office-bearers and other brethren in an eloquent speech , detailing the benefits of Masonry , and concluding with the hope that they would all so act as to hand down Masonry pure and unsullied . Bro . Dalrymple replied , and thanked the brethren for their

attendance , especially the Provincial Grand Master for coming at his advanced age , at this season of the year , and the brethren from the distant parts of the province . Thereafter the 10 th Psalm was sung , and the Kev . H . H . Richardson invoked the blessing of the Great Architect of thc Universe on their proceedings . The lodge having been

closed in due form , the brethren adjourned to refreshment , when thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and received all the honours . Occasion was taken to compliment the re-opening of the Provincial Grand Lodge , the great impetus it would give to Freemasonry , and the zeal displayed by the attendance of . brethren from such distances as must have been inconvenient . In replying to

Scotland.

" The Provincial Grand Master of Argyll and the Isles , " Bro . Dalrymple stated that answers of thc most cordial kind had been received from all the lodges in the province expressing satisfaction at the re-opening of the Provincial Grand Lodge , and expressing the kindest sentiments to himself personally . It must be regretted that no representative had arrived from Lodge Commercial , Oban , as

arranged , but this was not to be wondered at considering the difficulties of travelling at this time of the year . He assured the brethren that the interests of Freemasonry would be promoted by him as far as he could , and he hoped to be able to visit all the lodges in the province in person within a month or two . Among the other toasts

that followed was that of " The Oldest Mason in Scotland , " Bro . George Grant , Chaplain of Rothesay St . John ' s , who has been a Freemason for 65 years , to which the venerable Chaplain replied . Song , toast , and sentiment were the order of the evening , which was spent with the happiest of Masonic harmony and goodwill .

GLASGOW . —Lodge St . Mungo ( No . 27 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge took place in St . Mark ' s Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , on Thursday , the 16 th ult . Bro . Dugald Butler , R . W . M ., presided , supported by Bro . Dr . Mclnnes , S . W . ; William McCall , acting as J . W . ; and the other office-bearers . On the lodge being opened , Bro . William Niven , Secretary , read the

minutes , which were adopted . Messrs . James Dickie and John Goldfinch were unanimously accepted , obligated , and initiated as E . A . Freemasons , the ceremony being performed by Bro . John Scott , P . M . Bros . A . Monteith , J . Kidd , Robert Spiers , and Thomas Bell were duly passed to the F . C . Degree , James Gilles , P . M ., officiating . There was nofurtherbusiness , and the lodge was closed . Among

the visitors present were Bros . A . Bain , P . M . Union and Crown , 103 ; Robert Jack , R . W . M . Shettleston , 128 ; Robert Brodie , D . M . 360 ; W . H . Bickerton ( " Freemason" ) , & c . GLASGOW . —Lodge St . Mark ( No . 102 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held in their hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , on the 13 th ult . In the temporary

absence of the R . W . M ., Bro . J . F . Mitchell , P . M ., took the chair , and was ably supported by all the office-bearers , and a large number of brethren and visitors . Among those present we observed Bros . Thos . Halket , P . M . ; Captain Lindsay Gray , D . M . ; Thomas Kerr , S . M . ; J Burton , S . W . ; J . Thomson , J . W . ; A . T . Patrick , Treas . ; H . McMillan , S . D . ; J . Singleton , I . G ., & c . Among the

visitors were Bros . W . Bell , R . W . M . 3 *; McMillan , P . M . 3 i ; D . M . Nelson , D . M . 3 " ; A . Sage , P . M . 360 ; R . Aikman , R . W . M . 570 * , W . B . Paterson ; J . Stewart , 360 , & c . The meeting of office-bearers was held previous to the hour of the lodge meeting , in a side room . When the lodge was opened , the minutes read and confirmed , the First Degree was given to Mr . John E . Hays by Bro . J . F . Mitchell

I . P . M ., in his usual painstaking manner . Bro . J . Oswald Smith , the R . W . M ., now being present , Bro . Halket , P . M ., proceeded to install him in his office , this being omitted at the regular night of installation on account of his illness . Bro . Aikman , R . W . M . 570 , received the Installed Master degree , along with Bro . Oswald Smith . Bro Halket pointed out the numerous and difficult duties a

Master of a lodge had to perform , and the great responsibility that was attached to him . The R . W . M . on taking the chair thanked the brethren for the high position they had placed him into , and if at first he appeared to be a little rusty , it would be his earnest endeavour to wipe that away , and he trusted that in this he could calculate upon the support , not only of his own office-bearers , bat also of

the past office-bearers and members of the lodge . He then moved a vote of thanks to Bro . Halket , for the able manner he had gone through the ceremony of installation . Bro . Halket feelingly returned thanks . Bro . Aikman , R . W . M . 5 70 , returned thanks for the brotherly act of kindness shown him that night , in conferring thejlnstalled Master degree upon him , and said he would be delighted if some

of St . Mark's brethren would pay him a visit to his own lodge at Springburn . After a little more business of a routine character , the lodge was called to refreshment for a short time . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , Bro . J . F . Mitchell , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the R . W . M ., " remarking that he had seldom met a brother , in all his experience , so capable to fill the

chair of that lodge . Bro . Oswald Smith returned thanks , remarking that he was no speaker , but in all his course he had tried to act the part ef a true Mason , so far as he understood it , and now that he was placed in a position he would have scope to practise it ; he would make it his

duty to do so . Bro . Bell , P . M . 33 , proposed " The Health of thc P . M . of St . Mark ' s Lodge , " which Bro . Mitchell gracefully replied to . The next toast was " The Visiting Brethren , " replied to by Bro . McMillan , P . M . 3 J , and Bro . Sage , P . M . 360 . This brought thc _ proceedings to a close .

GLASGOW . —Lodge Union and Crown ( No 103 ) . —On Friday evening , 10 th ult ., Bro . David Murray , W . M ., met in a social capacity with about some five-andtwenty brethren , on the occasion of his election to the chair of this old and respected lodge . The meeting took place in thc County Buildings' Restaurant , Wilson-street ( Bro . Wileman ' s ) . Bro . Murray presided , Bro . William Thomas officiating as Croupier . Among those present were Bros .

James Gillies , P . M ., and P . G . S . D . ; A . Bain , P . M ., and P . G . B . B . ; Robert Munro , D . M . ; William Forsyth , J . W . ; Major J . S . McCaul , Third L . R . V . ; and others . The chairman proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured , and in proposing " The Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , " said as far as Masonry went , thc Western Province was probably thc most important in Scotland , and the amount of business brought before the Provincial Grand Lodge was very great , and in

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