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one duty in this case , and that was to look after those of the initiates of the lodge who " worked . " Bro . Taylor had worked as a member of the Loelge of Emulation to be an officer ; and he had had proof that Bro . Taylor was equal to the discharge of the duty which would devolve upon an officer of the lodge . The lodge looked to the initiates of the lodge to follow in regular succession to the

chair , for it was felt that it would be a greater honour to a brother to take the chair of his mother lodge than to take any other chair . The Chaplains appointed were Bros . Rev . J . Simpson , P . G . C ., M . A ., and Rev . L . M . D'Orsey , M . A . The W . M . said he thought it was a matter of great thankfulness to him that the lodge hael two Chaplains , one of whom was the Chaplain at the consecration , while the

other , their Bro . D'Orsey , had been regularly initiated anel passed in the lodge . Bros . F . Honeywell , and H . E . Sugg were appointed Organists ; L . Artus as D . C ; J . N . Rogers as Steward ; Dr . Palmer as W . S . ; and G . F . Ewens as I . G . The last appointment made was that of Tyler , Bro . Howson being appointed to the office . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the

banqueting room , where an excellent dinner was served . After the dinner , so long after dinner , in fact , that there was little time for speaking , the W . M . began a long list of toasts . In proposing the toast of" The Queen , " the W . M . spoke warmly of the loyalty of the people of this country to Her Majesty , and as to the fealty owing to him by the Craft as their Sovereign , their

patron , and the mother of their G . M . The next toast was that of "The Grand Master , " of whom the W . M . spoke in the warmest terms , and reminded the brethren of the deep debt of gratitude they owed the Prince of Wales , for undertaking the Grand Mastership at a time when , from the circumstances attending the secession of the last G . M ., the Order was under a sort of ban . The importance of the

step which the Royal Highness thus took could not be over-estimated , anil it had created the greatest sensation on the continent , and in other parts of the world . The toast like the preceding was accepted with all honours . The next toast was that of " Our Brothers in the Army , Navy , and Reserve Forces . " The R . W . Prov . Grand Master responded ior the Army , saying that the

British pluck would ever be the same , and that the deeds of modern times by our army were no shame to the sons of the men who had fought in bygone times . Bro . Knaggs , the S . D . and Treas ., responded for the Navy ; Bro . Capt . Burchall responded for the Militia ; and Bro . the J . W . for the Volunteers . The W . M . then proposed the toast of " The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and

the other Grand Officers , Past and Present . " The toast was duly honoured , and it was followed by that of" The Provincial Grand Master , " of whom the W . M . spoke as godfather of the lodge , in his having given it its name—a name , the W . M . said , which was beloved and revered . The Prov . Grand Master responded , and said he was most happy to sec the position the province was taking in

the Craft—for it was rising to the utmost eminence and was happy in having a most efficient number of officers . It was gratifying to see the great progress the province was making , too , for not only was it gaining a number of lodges , but those lodges were being constituted by the very best men in social life . He was happy indeed to sec that the lodges in the Province were

acting on the principle that it was not quantity but " quality " that was wanted , and the lodges would generally see that the best interests of the Order were not advanced by numbers joining the Craft as by a great discrimination being exercised in the selection of those who offered themselves as candidates . This lodge was doing this , and was in all respects doing good work , and he was

glad to have had an opportunity to assist that day in its work . The W . M . followed this toast wirh that of "The Visitors , " which was replied to by Bro . Hammond . of the Lebanon Lodge , and the name of Bro . While was associated with the toast of " The Masonic Press , " he representing the " Freemason . " Bro . C . Horsiey , in happy terms , proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " and the W . M . shortly responded , for

the time of closing was now at hand . " I he Initiates ' were toasted , and Bro . Palmer replied , and " The Officers " having been given , the proceedings closed with the Tyler's toast . The lodge has to be congratulated on having several poets among the brethren , for two very excellent pieces , one anonymous , and one by the Colonel in command of the lodge , were sung by the brethren in the course of the long day ' s work .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

ALDERSHOT . —Panmure Chapter ( No . 723 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was holden on the 4 th inst . at the Wellington Hotel , Aldershot . At the request of Comp . J . S . Hickley , M . E . Z ., Comp . H . Muggeridge , P . Z ., presided , with Comp . A . Mackenzie , H . ; and Comp . H . Hacker , | . The other companions present were W . Sowdon , I . P . Z . ; J . Smith , S . E . ; C . C . Gold , S . N . ; Samuel

Cole , P . S . ; H . Bridger , Seconel Asst . ; G . Ambrose , Neild , Joseph Pomcroy , Sergeant Minnus , A . Richardson , W . Peterkin , II . Robson , and H . Massey ( "Freemason" ) . Four brethren were candidates for exaltation , three of whom attended to take the degree—Bros . T . Anderson , W . M . elect of No . 1331 , Aldershot Camp Lodge ; James Mount , No . 1331 ; and W . J . Lendrim , No . 184 . The work of Principal Sojourner was ably performed by Comp . S . Cole ,

and the onerous duties of the three chairs were all discharged by Comp . Muggeridge , who afforded a great treat to the companions assembled by giving uncurtailcd the whole ceremony . At the conclusion of the conferring of the degree Comp . Muggeridge was warmly cheered , and the companions expressed their obligations to him for giving them so admirable a view of Royal Arch working . The chapter was afterwards formally closed and adjourned , anel thecompanions proceeded to the Aldershot Camp Lodge

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to witness the installation of Comp . Anderson in the Worshipful Master ' s chair .

CLAPTON CHAPTER ( No . 1365 ) . —The ceremony of consecrating this new Royal Arch chapter was performed on the 4 th inst ., at the White Hart , Clapton , by Comp . R . Wentworth Little , who was assisted by Comp . Rumsey , No . 430 , as 11 ., and Comp . Wright , No . 22 , as J . Comp . James Brett , P . Z ., kindly lent the consecrating vessels for the occasion . Comp . Jones , 3 60 , acted as P . S .

Comp . W . Stephens , P . M . of the Clapton Lodge , and J . of the Whittington Chapter , S 02 , was , after the chapter had been consecrated , installed first as H ., and afterwards as Z . Comp . Miles , also a P . M . of the Clapton LocJge , and companion of the Sincerity Chapter , 174 , was installed first as J ., and then as IL , by Comp . Rumsey . Comp . W . Lutwyche , another P . M . of the Clapton Lotlge , and also a

companion of Chapter 174 , was installed J . by Comp . W . Stephens , Z . Comp . Hastings Miller , Grand Organist Middlesex , was elected S . E . pro tcm . ; Comp . Joseph Hobbs , Scribe N . ; and Comp . J . Simms , P . S . The rules for the government of the chapter were read in draft and unanimously adopted ; and the chapter was then closed in ancient form . The companions afterwards partook of supper , and

then honoured the usual toasts , the M . E . Z . observing , in proposing "The Health of the Prince of Wales , " that all Masons wished His Royal Highness good health in his travels , and a speedy return home to ' occupy the distinguisheel position so long auel worthily filled by his illustrious relatives the late Dukes of Kent and Sussex . The

thanks of the companions were convej ed to the consecrating officers , and to the visitors , and a most agreeable evening was brought to a close with the Janitor ' s toast . A long list of intending exaltecs was read by Scribe E . during the course of the proceedings , and a favourable career was predicted for the new chapter .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

CoNSIXIlATION OF TIIK U SI V 1 . I 1 S 1 TV CoSCI . AVI-, No . I 28 . In last week ' s " Freemason " we gave a brief account of the successful inauguration of this new conclave , but a more comjilete rejiort of the proceedings will doubtless prove interesting to many of our readers . Upon reference to " A Sketch of the History and Records of the Order of Constantine , " page ^ 2 , it will be found that a meeting of

the Grand Council of the Order was held at Cambridge so far back as June , 1810 , when the Rev . Wm . Gretton , D . D ., anil Rev . Robert Hole were installed Knights of the Grand Cross , anil Bro . Joseph White was admitted to the First Grade . Bros . Okes , Burleigh , and Beaks , from Cambridge , also appear to have joined the OrdcJ in London , on the 15 th December , 1 S 10 . After the lapse

of more than 6 j years the Red Cross flag has again been hoisted in the famous seat of learning , and this time , we feel assured , it is destined to be upheld by zealous Knights and true for many years to come . The founders of the University Conclave , No . 128 , Sir Knts . Edward Amphlett , of St . Peter ' s College ; Cuthbert Edgar Peck , Pembroke College , and Frederick Woodin , Downing College ,

having issued invitations to all the members of the Imperial Council and to several Senators , the following Knights responded to the call , and assisted at the opening and other ceremonies , viz .: —Colonel Francis Burdett , G . Viceroy , W . E . Gumbleton , G . J . General ; Rev . W . B . Church , G . H . Prelate ; Rev . J . M . Vaughan , G . H . Prelate ; II . C . Levander , G . H . Chancellor ; R .

Wentworth Little , G . Treas . ; J . Boyd , G . Architect ; J . Lewis Thomas , P . G . Architect ; T . Cubitt , G . Marshall , G . Toller , G . Orator ; Rev . Ernest Brette , D . D ., G . Sub Prelate ; Lieut . Col . J . Peters , G . Sub Almoner ; also the Rev . A . Bruce Frazcr , 33 ; Rev . Philip M . Holden , and Captain Arthur B . Cook . The conclave was opened by Sir Knt . Little , and the chair of

Constantine was then filled by Sir Knt . E . Amphlett , P . Sov ., and M . P . S . Designate , who then in a maslcily manner installed the following candidates as Knights of the Order , viz .: —Bros . Rev . J . L . Paterson , R . Kalley Miller ; J . II . Dickson , of St . Peter ' s College ; J . A . Fowler , A . E . Caldicott , of Trinity ; R . Mittra , St . Catherine's ; R . Roy ; C . II . Buckmaster , Downing ; and

W . D . Jones , Trinity . The new knights were installed , as the first business of the day , in order that they might witness the splendid ceremony of inaugurating and dedicating the conclave , which immediately followed their installation . The prescribed procession having been formed , comprising in its ranks no less than six clergymen , Sir Knt .

Little , assisted by Sir Knt . Rev . P . M . Holden , performed the dedication service , the oration and prayers being magnificently rendered by his clerical colleague , whoscelocutionary powers are so well-known to the metropolitan brethren . The M . P . S ., Sir Knt . Amphlett , was then inducted into the chair of Constantine , Sir Knt . Peck into that of Eusebius , and the rest of the officers were also invested . Sir . Knts .

A . J . Brogtlen , Downing ; E . A . Maund , St . Peter's ; W . E . Gordon Leith , Trinity Hall ; Rev . A . B . Frazcr , and Capt . A . B . Cook were elected joining members ; Sir Knt . Brogden being elected Treasurer , and Gordon Leith appointed Recorder . Sir Knt . Brogden then presented to the conclave a richly chased silver cup , of enormous size and great value , to be used as a " loving cup " by the members . This gift having been suitably

acknowledged , the rank of honorary members was conferred upon all the distinguished visitors who had attended the inauguration . A committee to draw up bye-laws was appointed , and the conclave was closed . A commandcry of St . John was then opened , and several Red Cross Knights were created K . H . S ., and Knights of St . John the Evangelist . The knights then adjourned from 29 . ! , Greenstreet , where the work was performed , to Downing College ,

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where a sumptuous dinner awaiteel them , the entire ex pensc of which was defrayed by Sir Knt . Brogden , hit " Gen ., East Lancashire . Nothing could exceed the preparations he had made for the comfort of his guests , except the superb style in which the whole entertainment was carried out . At one table

the M . P . S ., Sir Knt . Amphlett , presided , and Sir Knt . Brogden at the other . The toasts were given by each alternately , and the enthusiasm with which the names of Col . Burdett , R . Wentworth Little , the host himself , Sir Knt . Amphlett , and other prominent knights were rcceiveel simply baffles description . It was an occasion never to be forgotten by those who had the good fortune to be present

and the newly installed knights seemed to enjoy the meeting with a verve and zest which augur well for the future of the conclave in Cambridge . Sir Knt . Holden gave " The Charge of the Light Brigade" with his usual ability , and several other knights also contributed to the harmony of the evening . The party broke up about midnight , and the London visitors returned to the Bull Hotel , and left for

the metropolis by an early train next morning . We must not omit to add that the knights unanimously recommended Sir Kut . Amphlett ( nephew of Baron Amphlett ) for the post of Intendant General for Cambridge , and that Sir Kut . Brogelcn undertook to represent the University Conclave as a Steward at the next festival of the Royal

Masonic Institution for Girls , on the 10 th May , and he expects to have a list of subscriptions worthy of the Order , and " 'Varsity " men in particular . It is reported that the townsmen of Cambridge will shortly send in a petition for a conclave , one brother's name having already been sent up to London for installation in a metropolitan conclave .

Scotland.

Scotland .

GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND . The Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was held on Monday evening , the 8 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , 9 8 , George-street , Edinburgh . The throne was occupied by Bro . Colonel W . Montgomery Neilson , Provincial Grand Master of Glasgow , and supported by Bro . Major Hamilton Ramsay , of Garion , S . G .

W . ; W . Hay , acting J . G . W . ; Rev . Dr . Gray , G . Chap . ; A . Hay , G . Jeweller ; D . Robertson , G . Bible Bearer ; J . Coghill , Grand Director of Ceremonies ; A . N . Clarke , acting Grand Secretary ; Captain Colt , Grand Sword Bearer ; A . T . Apthorpe , Grand Marshal ; F . S . Melville , President of Grand Stewards ; Wm . Officer , Lindsay Mackersy , and W . M . Bryce , Grand Tyler . There was a large

number of brethren from the West of Scotland present , among whom were Bros . Wm . Bell , R . W . M . St . John ' s 3 ! ; Wm . Barr , R . W . M . Dumbarton , Kilwinning , 11 ; G . McDonald , R . W . M . Thistle and Hose , ^ 3 ; J . W . Burns , R . W . M . Thistle , 87 ; A . Bain , P . M . Union and Crown 103 ; A . Brunton , P . M . St . Mary ' s Partick , 117 ; David Peacock , S . W . 117 ; Andrew Agnew , J . W . 117 ; G . C . H . McNautrht ,

P . M ., Shamrock and Thistle , No . 275 ; J . M . Oliver , S . W . 3 60 ; Wm . Ferguson , R . W . M . 543 . The Grand Lodge was opened in due form in the Master Mason Degree , when the acting Grand Secretary read the minutes of last Quarterly Communication and minutes of Grand Committee meeitng , which were adopted , and after the usual preliminary business , the nomination of Grand Office

Bearers and Grand Stewards for the ensuing year was then proceeded with , viz ., Sir M . R . Shaw Stewart , Bart ., Most Worshipful Grand Master Mason . The Ri ght Hon . the Earl of Rosslyn , R . W . P . G . M . ; the Right . Hon . Lord Balfour of Burleigh , R . W . S . G . M . ; Major Hamilton Ramsay , of Garion , R . W . S . G . W . ; the Right Hon . Lord Rosehill , R . W . J . G . W . ; Samuel Hay , G . Treas ; John

Lauri , G . Sec . ; the Rev . W . IL Gray , D . D ., and the Rev . A . Thomson Grant , V . W . joint G . Chaplains ; William Hay , R . W . S . G . D . ; David Kinnear , R . W . J . G . D . ; D . Bryce , W . G . Architect ; A . Hay , W . G . Jeweller ; D . Robertson , W . G . Bible Bearer ; J . Coghill , W . G . Director of Ceremonies ; J . Ballantine , W . G . Bard ; Captain G . F . R . Colt , of Gartsherrie , W . G . Sword Bearer ; C . W . M .

Muller , W . Grand Director of Music ; R . Davidson , \ V , Grand Organist ; M . McKenzic , W . Chief Grand Marshal ; A . T . Apthorpe , W . Grand Marshal , W . M . Bryce , W . Grand Tyler ; F . Baikie , W . Outer Guard ; F . S . Melville , President of the Board of Grand Stewards ; John Haig , Vice-President . A petition for charter to Lodge St . Ninian , Nairn , was

remitted to Grand Committee with powers . The appeal of Bro . James Wallace against sentence of suspension from Masonic privileges in the City of Glasgow , by the Provincial Grand Lodge of that district , and report of Grand Committee ( per sub-committee ) thereon was amicably arranged , by Bro . Wallace stating that he never intentionally meant anything out of place towards the said P . G . Lodge

and withdrew any statements he may have made , which was received with much applause . The appointment of Sir Michael R . Shaw Stewart , Bart ., a representative of the Grand Lodge of England , in room of the late Earl of Dalhousie , was confirmcel . The resignation of the Hon . A . Jocelyn , as representative at the Grand Lodge of Ireland ,

was accepted , and the recommendation of Grand Committee that Major-Gcneral H . Darby Griffith , C . B ., be successor , was also confirmed . Arrangements for the Festival of St . Andrew , on the 30 th Nov ., were made . No further business of importance was transacted , and Grand Lodge was closed in due and ancient form .

GLASGOW . —Caledonian of Unity Chapter ( No . 73 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this chapter was held in their chapter rooms , 170 , Buchanan-street , on the evening of the 261 I 1 day of Oct ., 1875 . Present : Comps .