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GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND . The Quarterly Communication of this body was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , on 7 th inst ., the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Dalhousie , the Most Worshipful Grand Master Mason of Scotland , on the throne . On the right he was supported by Bros . H . Inglis , of Torsonce , Substitute Grand Master ;

Lord Rosehill , Grand Sword-Bearer ; William Mann , S . G . W . ; William Officer , Acting J . G . W ., and others . The Grand Lodge having been opened in ample form , . The Earl of DALHOUSIE said that , before

proceeding to the business of the evening , he wished to address to them a few words personal to himself . He wished to say that he had madeapoint of being present at the meeting to express his gratitude to those who wished to re-elect him . To have done this , however , would have formed a bad precedent .

He respectfully declined to accept office again . He begged to thank the brethren for the support they had given him during his term of office . Letters of apology for absence were mentioned from Bros , the Earl of Rosslyn , Sir M . S . Stuart , Smollett , C . F . Matier , & c .

The office-bearers for the current year were then appointed as follows : Bros , the Right Hon . the Earl of Rosslyn , M . W . G . M . ; the Right Hon . the Earl of Dalhousie , R . W . P . G . M . ; Sir Michael Shaw Stewart , Bart ., R . W . D . P . G . M . ; Henry Inglis , of Torsonce , R . W . S . G . M . ; Wm . Mann , R . W . S . G . W . ;

Colonel Campbell , of Blytheswood , R . W . J . G . W . ; Samuel Hay , R . W . G . Treas . ; A . Stewart , R . W . G . Sec . ; John Laurie , G . Clerk ; the Revds . — Arnot , D . D ., and V . G . Faithful , M . A ., V . W . G . Chaps . ; the Right Hon . Lord Erskine , V . W . S . G . D . ; Wm . Officer , V . W . J . G . D . ; David Bryce , W . Architect ;

Alexander Hay , W . G . J eweller ; Major W . H . Ramsay , W . G . Dir . of Cer . ; D . Robertson , W . G . Bible-Bearer ; James Ballantine , G . Bard ; the Right Hon . Lord Rosehill , G . Sword-Bearer ; C . W . M . Muller , G . Dir . of Music ; R . Davidson , G . Org . ; M . Mackenzie , Chief Grand Marshal ; W . M .

Bryce , G . Tyler ; James Baikie , Outer Guard ; John Cunningham ( President ) , Owen Gough ( Vice-President ) , John Haig , F . S . Melville , J . Turner ( jun . ) , A . N . Clarke , William Mann , ( No . 137 ) , David Bryce ( Jun )> Charles Mackenzie , Robert Ritchie , George Bryce Brown , D . Murray

Lyon , Dr . Ritchie , A . Mitchell , Dr . Middleton , W . Grant , W . Cownie , Thomas Pearson , Duncan Monteith , Henry R . Kay , Dr . John T . Loth , Charles E . Hope-Vere , Christopher Thomson , Alexander Ballantine , William Hay , J . W . M'Culloch , Alexander Cockburn , F . A . Barrow , J . Wallace , F . L . Law , H .

Y . D . Copland , William Smith ( No . 444 ) , John Crooks , Colonel Guthrie , David Kinnear , William Barton , George M'Lean , George Lyon , W . P . Buchan , J . Paterson , Richard Wilson , David Small , Dr . Dickson , Thomas Swinton , Dr . George Shaw

William Inglis , C . F . Matier , John Coghill , Dr Cairns , Dr . Coghill , J . Taylor , E . W . Nightingale , J . M'Duff , R . P . Bowden , J . Goodsir , Capt . M'Casland , F . W . Niblctt , M . M'Nab , J . Goodsir , Henry Lewis , Captain Gordon , and William G . Roy , Grand Stewards .

The business of the evening was then proceeded with , after which the Grand Master officially intimated to the Grand Lodge the decease of Bro . Alexander Laurie , who had published works on Freemasonry , and done all in his power to promote their interests . He hoped the Grand Lodge would

in the usual way express their sorrow at the loss they had sustained . A charter to a new lodge , to be named " Silvei Cross , " Brisbane , Queensland , was granted . On the motion of Bro . Dr . Beveridge , Lord Lindsay was appointed Provincial Grand Master for

Aberdeenshire ( West ) . ( The M . W . G . M . then retired , having to catch the train— " three times three" were given to him . Bro . Inglis then took his seat on the throne . ) The question of a " memorial " from the Lodge of Glasgow , St . John , No . 3 bis , regarding the carrying of the working tools at the late procession on laviny

the foundation-stone ofthe Albert Bridge , was then about to be taken up , when Bro . John Baird , R . W . M . of that lodge , asked leave to read a new " memorial" which he had with him , which was granted . Having finished reading this rather lengthy document , he handed it to the Acting

M . W . G . M . Thereupon Bro . W . P . Buchan rose and stated that if that document pretended to record the unanimous opinions of the members of No . 3 bis , he wished it to be distinctly understood that it did not record his , as he would consider it a disgrace

were his name to beappended to such a thing . The Malcolm charter , to which allusion was made in it , was , in his opinion , nothing else than a disgraceful forgery . The M . W . G . M . here said that , in answer to the brother who had just spoken , he had to observe

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that the document or " memorial" handed to him contained no signatures whatever ! Bro . BAIRD said that he would sign it now . Bro . WILLIAM OFFICER , Acting J . G . Warden , proposed that this memorial should lie upon the table until next Quarterly Communication , so that

Bro . Buchan , or any other brother who wished to examine it , so as to see the purport and value of the statements contained in it , might be able to do so , which , being seconded , was carried . A motion in reference to the carrying of the working tools in future processions , so that the Operative or senior lodge of each province might

carry the tools in its own province , was then proposed by Bro . J . D . PORTEOUS , and seconded by Bro . N . M'FAGGART , but there being too little time to discuss the matter properly , it was postponed to next meeting . The St . Andrew's festival being arranged , the Grand Lodge was duly closed .

PRESENTATION TO BROTHER A McK MILLMAN , M . D .

On Saturday , the 15 th ult ., a deputation , consisting of the Rev . George Murray , Balmaclellan , Messrs . James M'Muldrow , and James M'Andrew , New Galloway , waited on Bro . Dr . Millman , R . W . M . of St . John's Lodge , No . 494 , and Provost of New Galloway , and presented to him a

testimonial of the value of fifty guineas . It consisted of a Chancellor drag , and a purse of sovereigns . In presenting the testimonial , Mr . Murray said they had called on the doctor that morning , not to ask his professional aid , but to perform a very pleasing duty . You , doctor , have exercised the

blessed art of healing for a long period in this district—so long , that hundreds can say you were the first to lay them in their infant cradle . Hundreds can say also that you were the means , under God , of warding off the enemy that would have laid them prematurely in the coffin and the grave ; and

hundreds more , to whom science was unavailing , by your untiring kindness , have had their journey smoothed to that silent land from which there is jno return . Though blessed with very good health , I have at times been benefited by your able services , while to others I could not fail to notice and approve

of the faithful , tender , and intelligent way in which you have invariably discharged your duties as a professional man . This feeling of respect and gratitude , however , is not of a mere personal nature , but is largely participated in by a wide circle of friends , both in the Glenkens and elsewhere , and has found

expression in this testimonial , of which we now beg your kind acceptance . Though small , it is heartfelt and spontaneous ; and there never was a public tribute to a public man that cost so small an effort and so great a pleasure to produce . The purpose was made known , and those who gave were very

willing to give . We trust the carriage will add to your comfort in your benevolent and laborious calling , that you will be spared long to your family and the district , and that you will continue , even to age , the very cheerful , patient , intelligent , and kind medicalfriend and adviser that you have always been .

Dr . Millman having stated that he had not prepared any speech for the occasion , as it was his opinion a few words uttered spontaneously and from the heart are a greater evidence of gratitude than any one he could compose , however elaborate , continued : It would be the merest affectation on my

part if I should say I did not accept this handsome , valuable , and useful testimonial , now presented to me in such eulogistic and sincere terms , with the greatest pleasure and most grateful thanks . I have been a resident in the Glenkens for upwards of a quarter of a century , during which period I have

endeavoured to perform my professional duties faithfully and to the best of my ability , and being conscious that the moral responsibilities involved in the medical profession should outwei gh the emoluments derivable therefrom , I have made it my study to act accordingly . I am happy to believe that my services have been appreciated by many warm and

sincere friends , in proof of which 1 have only to refer to the object of your friendly visit this morning . To you , Mr . Murray , I am especially indebted for the active part you have taken in its promotion and successful termination , and I beg , through you , to return my warmes and most grateful thanks to those kind friends who have done me so much honour .

ROYAL ARCH . TllK monthly meeting of the companions of the Thetis Chapter , No . 122 , was held within their chapter-rooms , 3 , St . James-street , Kingston , on the 31 st ultimo . The chapter was opened in the Mark Degree by the M . E . P . Z ., James O . Park , when a candidate was dul y Mark'd , and on the lodge being raised , he was installed into the Chair

Degree . The chapter was then opened in the Holy Royal Arch Degree by the M . E . P . Z . and Comps . Alexander M'Dougall , M . K . P . IL , and Dr . J . 1 ! . Ilislop , M . E . P . J ., & c . The Scribe E . read over the list of office-bearers elected on the anniversary of the autumnal equinox , viz . : James O . Park , M . E . P . Z . ; Alex . McDougall , M . E . P . H . ; Dr . J . B . Ilislop ,

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M . E . P . J . ; Thomas Clotworthy . S . E . ; J . B . Mack ' ey , S . N . ; R . T . Dunn , Treas . ; James S . Scott , 1 st Soj . ; William Dalziell , 3 rd Soj . ; James Hutchinson , Janitor , ( the second Sojourner ' s office was not filled . ) •All the office-bearers present were installed by M . E . P . P . Z ., T . M . Campbell , who delivered a very impressive charge to

them . The chapter was then closed , and the Companions adjourned to the ante-room , where tables were spread according to the ancient Scottish custom , it being Halloween . A goodly number of visiting Companions were present , amongst whom were , M . E . P . Z . 's McEwan , Gilchrist , and Gray .

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CONSECRATION OF BLAIR LODGE . On Tuesday se ' nnight the inauguration and consecration of Blair Lodge of Mark Masters , No . 113 , E . C , Haslington , took place . A lodge was opened at the National Schools shortly after two o ' clock , and the ceremony was performed by Bro . W . R . Callender , jun ., Esq ., R . W . Prov . Grand Master of Lancashire , assisted by the Most

Worshipful Grand Master of Mark Masons for England , Geo . Raymond Portal , ALA . Bro . Le Gendre Nicholas Starkie was advanced to the degree of Mark Master . After the lodge had been opened , Bro . Binckes , V . W . G . S ., delivered a very interesting address , illustrating the degree . Bro . Thos . Hargreaves , W . M ., Prov . J . G . D . L ., was installed as Worshipful Master of the new lodge .

On the business being finished the lodge was closed and a procession formed , headed by the Rifle band , to Mrs . Pickup ' s , Commercial Inn , where a banquet had been prepared , at which over sixty brethren were present , including besides the officers above-named , Bros . John Chad wick , R . W . Prov . Grand Sec ; Samuel Titmas , Prov . G . D . C . ; William Ashworth , Prov . G . A . D . C .

William Roberts , Prov . G . S . D . ; William H .- Prince , Prov . G . S . B . ; Lawrence Booth , Prov . G . S . B . ; Thomas Nuttall , W . M . S . W . ; William Stephenson , J . W . ; James Rostron , M . O . ; Thomas Warburton , S . O . ; Henry Kidd , J . O . ; Jenkinson and Howarth , Deacons '; Bros . G . E . Hardman and R . Haidman , Openshaw , P . P . G . D ., and other Grand and Provincial Grand Officers .

The cloth having been removed , The Worshipful Master ( Bro . Hargreaves ) proposed the usual loyal toasts . The W . M . next proposed " The health of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Mark Masons of England , " a toast which was received with cheers . They had been honoured that day with the Grand Master ' s presence , and

he thought they might safely say they had taken the shine out of any other Mark lodges in Lancashire . ( Laughter . ) If Manchester had not been very sharp , that would have been the first lodge to be so honoured , as it was now the second . The Grand Master , he believed , was an admirable man for the office ; and | the honour in his hands would come out with double lustre . ( Applause . )—The toast

was drank with the usual honours nine times . The M . W . Grand Master , in responding , said it had given him thegreatest possible pleasure to visit their lodge that day , and to assist at the grand ceremony so admirably performed by their Provincial Grand Master , who had been appointed his Deputy ; and it had given him great pleasure to enter into their minute boo . k the fact that he

had visited the lodge , and that the work had been doneto his satisfaction . Interested as he was in the Mark Degree , he could not but feel grateful to them , and other Mark brethren in Lancashire , for the energetic manner in which they had shown their interest in the Mark . As the Grand Secretary told them , they were now recognised by the other great bodies in the country , and on the most

friendly terms with them . He was much delighted with what he had seen of Lancashire Masonry—the like of it he had never seen in the south ; and he was sure , if he remained in Lancashire long , he should begin to talk Lancashire . ( Laughter and applause . ) It was a custom of the Order to hold , not only two regular lodges in London , but two moveable Grand Lodges ; and if a wish

were expressed through their Grand Masters to have the moveable Grand Lodge * in Lancashire , it would give him great pleasure to have them in Lancashire next year . ( Cheers . ) He hoped by that time , through the tact and wisdom of their Provincial Grand Master , and their cooperation , that they would have Mark lodges , not only in Ash ton and Blackburn , but other neighbourhoods , united

with them in the Grand Mark Lodge of England . ( Hear . ) Bro . Richard Hardman proposed , " The Right Worshipful D . G . M . Earl Percy and the rest of the Grand Officers " coupled with the name of Bro . Binckes . Bro . Binckes , in responding , assured them of the great interest Earl Percy took in the Mark Degree , and that the choice of the Grand Master was one they

could all heartily approve . Before the appointment to such important offices , the Grand Master placed himself in communication with the Masters of lodges , requesting them to send up the names of those wished to propose for honour and preferment . What was required was not social influence or friendship at court , but that the brother should show himself zealous and devoted .

( Hear , hear . He had known the Lancashire Masons for a long time , and he was not surprised thai the Grand Master had expressed such a high opinion of them . ( Hear , hear . ) He always found them ready with a hearty appreciation of work , and to give every sympathy to the man who endeavoured to discharge his duties . ( Applause . ) The Grand Master next proposed the health of Bro .

Callender , the Prov . G . M ., the announcement of which was received with applause . liro . Callender suitably responded . Several other toasts were subsequently given , and the brethren separated at an early hour . [ We regret that pressure of matter precludes our giving a fuller report of the very interesting speeches delivered on tins occasion . ]