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Provincial Grand Master of Peebles and Selkirkshires ; F . A . Barrow and William Mann , Past Grand Wardens ; Sir John Don Wauchope , the Rev . VV . C . E . Jamieson , G . Chaplain ; Captain G . F . Russell Colt of Gartsherrre , Proxy Provincial Grand Master of Trinidad ; and J . H . Neilson , Proxy District Grand Master of Venezuela . Grand Lodge having been properly constituted , Bro . Captain Charles Hunter presented his commission as
representative of the Grand Lodge of Greece , and vvas congratulated thereupon from the throne . The Grand Secretary submitted a portrait in oil of King Oscar II ., Grand Master of Sweden , with several maps and lithographic views of Alasonic interest—the gift of Alajor Jacob Alf G . Bjorkman , representative of the Grand Lodge to the Grand Lodge of Sweden ; and Grand Lodge received these with thanks . Presents also , being reports of their proceedings ,
vvere received with thanks from the Grand Lodges of Prince Edward Island , Washington , France , Iowa , Dakota , Montana , Philadelphia , and California . A vidimus prepared by the Grand Cashier of the income and expenditure for the quarter ending 23 rd October was submitted , from which it appeared that the income of Grand Lodge during that period had been £ 586 , and thc expenditure £ 433-There had been during the quarter nearly Soo entrants to
the Craft . A statement regarding thc fund of Scottish Benevolence showed that during the three months ending 27 th October grants had been made by the Committee to the extent of about £ 90 . It vvas reported that Grand Committee had elected Bro . John Wilson , R . W . M . No . S , as an interim member of that body , in place of Bro . Alexander Hay , resigned . Permission vvas granted to Lodge St . Leonard , Loanhead , No . 5 S 0 , to hold meetings well at Loanhead
for Masonic purposes at Lasswade as as ; and interim permission to Lodge St . Cyre , Auchtermuchty , No . 120 , to meet for Masonic purposes at Strathmiglo . Directions were given for the issue of charters to lodges The Lome , Cape Town , Cape of Good Hope , and St . John's , Davenport , Charters Towers , Queensland . Grand Secretary reported that he had issued a duplicate charter to Lodge Pioneer , Iquique , No . G 43 , in place of one which
had been irrecoverably lost through the war between Chili and Peru ; and to another lodge , Lithgovv Kilwinning , New South Wales , No . 63 S , whose charter had been stolen . Grand Lodge unanimously expressed their thanks to Bros . Col . Montgomerie Nelson and C . IL Todd Connor , on their resignation , for their services as Provincial Grand Afaster of Glasgow and District Grand Alaster of South Australia respectively . Grand Committee reported that as Bro . Dr .
George Baynes , District Grand Master of Montreal , had been a party to an arrangement under which the Scottish hoWing- lodges vvere asked to resign their allegiance to the Grand Lodge of Scotland , and to come under the Grand Lodge of Quebec , they recommended Grand Lodge to recall and cancel Bro . Baynes' commission , and to suspend the operations of the District Grand Lodge of Alontreal . This proposal vvas adopted by Grand Lodge .
Grand Committee reported a resolution of one of their meetings to cordially recommend Grand Lodge to express its respectful congratulations to the Grand Alaster and Lady Octavia Shaw Stewart on the auspicious nuptials of their eldest surviving daughter , Miss Shaw Stewait , with Viscount Newark—one of whose wedding presents , by the way , was a gold bracelet set jn diamonds , the gift of officebearers and members of Grand Lodge—and also that Grand
Lodge " record its heartfelt prayer that the Great Architect of the Universe may bless the newly-wedded pair with long life and every happiness , and cause their union to promote the continuance of that felicity which has so long characterised the domestic circle of Ardgowan . Bro . W . OFFICER moved and Bro . CALDWELL of Craigielea seconded , in a few graceful sentences , the adoption of this resolution . It vvas at once carried with
acclamation ; and the GRAND MASTER thanked the brethren for this kindly expression of their goodwill . The GRAND AIASTER moved the adoption of a recommendation vvhich had been made on his motion by Grand Committee , to the effect that thc annual salary of the Grand Secretary should be increased by £ 100 and that of Grand Cashier by £ 50 . In doing so he reminded Grand Lodge that a short time before Grand Secretary was
appointed , in March , 1 S 77 , Grand Lodge vvas deeply in debt . 'Ihey had negotiated a cash credit for £ 1000 , vvhich had never been operated upon . They owed at that time about , £ 10 , 500 , on vvhich sum about , fGoo vvas paid for interest . At the present time , with thc sums already paid in liquidation of the debt , the amount temporarily invested , the money on hand , and which would be on hand by May next , it vvas estimated that the debt would at that date he
reduced to £ 3500 . ( Applause . ) Besides payments to the bonded debt , upwards of £ 1000 had been paid on account of other responsibilities incurred under the old system ; and he would further remark that about £ 1500 had been given in grants to the Benevolent Fundduring the last three years . ( Applause . ) No brother would deny that the Grand Secretary was a hard-working and very deserving officer , and in these circumstances he had much
pleasure in moving thc adoption of thc recommendation . This was seconded by Bro . FISHER , and at once agreed to . The next business was the nomination of office bearers for next year , in regard to which Grand Committee submitted a list of names which they recommended for appointment . It appeared that at their meeting Bro . Mann , who vvas in the chair , had referred at length to the eminent services which the Grand Master had rendered to the Craft ,
and stated that it would have given great satisfaction to all the Craft if the Grand Master could have seen his way to hold the chair for at least another year ; but that he was afraid it might be too much to press upon him again his acceptance of office , much as they all desired it . On the motion | of Bro . Officer . seconded by Bro . VV . Hay . it was , however , agreed to recommend the re-election of Sir Alichael Shaw Stewart as Grand Master Mason of Scotland . In
ackowledging receipt of an intimation to that effect . Sir Michael Shaw Stewart afterwards wrote : — " 1 cannot but consider this decided expression , in the face of my repeated and earnest statement , lo be of great weight . / . should ill requite thc kindness and consideration 1 hnve always received from Grand Lodge , and after this expression of
opinion probably feel that 1 inr ^ Iit not be acting loyally towards the Grand Lodge itself , if I permitted my own wishes to guide me in this matter . I have new duties in England ; these and other circumstances will , I fear , prevent iny being in Edinburgh as frequently as I have been , on account of Grand Lodge , for some time past . If the Grand Committee and Grand Lodge vvill kindly remember that it is at their
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special wish that I am ic-nominated , and ifl am elected and do not appear so often as I could wish , it will not be thought that I have become slack or lukewarm as to the interests of Grand Lodge and the Craft in general , then I vvill accept the nomination , proposed in a manner so gratifying to me , and shall feel , if possible , an increased attachment to the Grand Lodge and its members . " Bro . OFFICER moved the re-election of the Grand
Alaster . He had stated in Grand Committee that it was most desirable that the throne should be occupied by a Craftsman of distinguished social and Masonic eminence , in middle life , possessing a knowledge of business and experience in the Order . Sir Michael Shaw Stewart had all these qualifications in an eminent degree , and the Craftcould scarcely hope to get another Craftsman possessing similar abilities and qualifications . Besides , he knew the character and
leanings of the leading members of the Fraternity taking an interest in its administration , and likewise valued the exalted position . Sir Michael had often at great inconvenience discharged the duties of the throne , and invariably with marked acceptability , and that , too , at a time when the affairs of Grand Lodge were not only in a complicated , but what might be termed a disastrous state . These affairs had been now placed in a satisfactory condition
mainly through the exertions of the Grand Master . The debt of Grand Lodge had been materially reduced , and to all appearance in two or three years it would be entirely extinguished . It vvas , then , in the circumstances , but a graceful act on the part of the Committee unanimously to recommend Sir Michael ' s re-election , and the recommendation being unanimously made by the Committee so numerously attended , would , it was hoped , be favourably
entertained by the Grand Master , as it would be by the whole Craft at home and abroad—the desire of the brethren being for Sir Michael to occupy the throne until the whole debt of Grand Lodge was discharged . He referred to the practice of the Grand Lodges of England and Ireland in re-electing their Grand Masters for a long period of time , and saw no reason why the Grand Lodge of Scotland should adopt a course different to what these Grand Bodies so
advantageously followed , and which enhanced the value of thc ofiice not only to its present occupants , but in the eyes of future aspirants . In moving the re-election in Grand Lodge , Bro . Officer said he only re-echoed the universal sentiments of the Craft in asking the brethren to support the motion . ( Applause . ) The nomination vvas seconded by Bro . Wm . HAY , and carried with acclamation . The GRAND AIASTF . R , in intimating his acceptance of
office , said he certainly had had every wish and intention to retire at this time , grateful to Grand Lodge and the Masons of Scotland . He vvas not one of those persons who would wish to stand in the way of anybody who might desire 19 come forward to take his turn at the wheel —( Applause)—but seeing the resolution which vvas unanimously conic to by Grand Committee and transmitted to him , he thought that perhaps it would have seemed ungrateful , not
to say ungracious , on his part if he had not acceded to the wish expressed in so hearty a manner towards him , and , therefore , he would endeavour to serve Grand Lodge during the ensuing year to thc best of his ability . ( Applause . ) The Grand Alaster then re-nominated thc Earl of Mar and Kellie as Deputy Grand Master , and Colonel Archibald C . Campbell , of Blythswood , as Substitute Grand Master , which vvas received with applause ; and concluded by
expressing his hope that the good feeling and friendship vvhich had always subsisted between himself personally and Grand Lodge would never be dimmed . ( Applause . ) The nominations for the other elective offices vvere then made as follows : Bro . R . F . Shaw Stewart ... ... G . S . W . „ Rt . Hon . the Earl of Haddington ... G . J . W . „ the Rev . T . N . Wannop and the 1 _~ r . _ .. i . Rev . W . C . E . Jamieson , B . A ., \ ' Chaplains .
„ Rt . Hon . the Earl of Breadalbane ... G . S . D . „ Capt . John Crombie ... ... G . J . D . „ Andrew Kerr ... ... ... G . Architect . „ George Fisher ... ... ... G . Bible Bearer „ Capt . William Hills G . Dir of Cer .
„ H . Y . D . Copland G . Swd . Br . ,, Capt . Farquhar Al'Gillivray ... G . Marshal . „ | . S . Matheson ... ... ... G . Jeweller . „ Carl Hamilton ... ... ... G . Dir . of Mus . ,. R . Davison ... ... ... G . Organist . The former Grand Stewards were then re-elected , with thc addition of Bros . William AlacLean , David Hume , John Morgan , James Craig , Charles Spcphcrd , Henry Doig , William Cuthbert , and John Wilson .
On the occasion of his retiring from thc office of Grand Director of Ceremonies , a position which [ he had held lor forty years , and has retired from on a salary being attached to it , Bro . J GOGHILL thanked the brethren for the honour they had so long conferred upon him ; and the G . AI . expressed a hope that Bro . Goghill would yet for many years be seen at the meetings of Grand Lodge . Some unimportant business was disposed of , and thereafter Grand Lodge was closed in ample form .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Glasgow.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF GLASGOW .
The regular quarterly communication of the Provincial Grand Lodge vvas held in St . Alark ' s Hall , Glasgow , on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst . The chair vvas occupied by Bro . Wm . J . Easton , Deputy Provincial Grand Alaster , in thc absence of Bro . Wm . Pearce , Provincial Grand Alaster ,
who is at present abroad with tbe Emperor of Russia's yacht Livadia ; Bros . Colonel Stewart , P . G . S . W ., and J . Al . Oliver , P . G . J . W ., in their respective places . There were also present Bros . J . Dalrymple Duncan , S . P . G . AI . ; Dr . G . S . Burns , " Chaplain ; W . H . Bickerton , Secretary ; J . Morgan , Treasurer ; J . Booth , S . D . ; J . Findlay , J . D . ; VV . Phillips , Architect ; A . Bain , B . B . ; J .
Balfour , D . of C . ; T . Halket , D . of AI . ; A . Holmes , I . G . ; G . Sinclair , Treasurer of Benevolent Fund , and a very large attendance . The Piovincial Grand Secretary anel the Treasurer of Benevolent Fund read the minutes for the quarter , vvhich were adopted , the Treasurer and thc
Benevolent r unci Committee receiving the thanks of the Provincial Grand Lodge for their services during the past year . A report in regard to a proposed Alasonic Festival under the auspices of the Provincial Grand Lodge , to be held this year , vvas approved of ; it vvas remitted to acommittee to make the necessary arrangements . Under the new arrangements of Grand Lodge it vvas resolved to submit
bye-laws for the use of the Provincial Grand Lodge to the Grand Lodge for approval . The nomination of elective office bearers for the ensuing year vvas then proceeded with , there being more than the usual interest on this occasion , nearly every office being contested . The following brethren vvere successful for the various offices : Bros . J . Alorgan ,
Ireasurer ; D . Ronald , b . D . ; D . Mearns , J . D . ; G . B AIcNaught , Architect ; G . AIcLeod , Jeweller ; VV . McDonald , B . B . ; D . Reid , D . ot C . ; A . Myles , D . of AL ; J . Kinnaird , S . B . ; C . Cranston , Marshal ; A . Holmes , I . G . ; R . Gardiner , Tyler ; G . Sinclair , Treas . of B . F . ; J . Balfour , Pres . of Stewards ; Auditors , Bros . W . Pitt , J . Sharpe , and A . Campbell .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft iftasonrtf . FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —Thc members of this old lodge mustered in strength on Tuesday , thc 2 Gth ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , it being installation night . Among those in attendance were Bros . G . Rumball , W . M . ; Morrison , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Themans , P . A 1 ., acting J . W . ; C . Dairy , I . P . M . ; Carter , Treas . r VV . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Aliddx ., S . D . ; Clark , J . D .: Tisley , I . G . ; Jordan , W . S . ; E .
Hopwood , P . P . G . S . D . Middx ., P . M . ; Green , P . M . ; and Cobham , P . AI . The minutes of previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Alorrison vvas presented b y Bro . Hopwood , P . AI ., to receive from the hands of the , W . M . the benefits of installation . The Board of Installed Masters vvas shortly afterwards formed , and the W . M . appointed Bros . Carter
, as S . W . ; Hopwood , as J . W . ; Dairy , as D . C ; and Stuart , as I . G ., to assist him therein . It—the ceremonywas Bro . Rumball ' s maiden effort , and it reflected great credit upon him . The officers invested were Bros . Rumball , I . P . M . ; Heaphy , S . W . ( by deputy ); Walls , J . W . ; Carter , Treas . ( 22 nd time ); W . Stuart , Sec . ; Clark , S . D . ; Tilley , J . D . ; Jordan , I . G . ; Kendall , W . S . ;
Fromholz , D . C . ; and Longstaffe , Tyler ( by deputy ) . Previously to the lodge being closed , the I . P . M . vvas invested with a jewel , and several communications were read apologising for non-attendance . Among them vvas one from the S . W ., Bro . Heaphy , who had but recently recovered from a severe attack of fever . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren and their
visitors adjourned to the banquet , vvhich vvas elegantly served in the Pillar Room . Among the latter were Bros . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; He } worth , 144 ; Alore , Gihon ; Eatray , 177 ; Abrahams , 511 ; Wood , S 29 ; Easier , 874 ; Digby , P . M . 933 ; Heffrey , 115 S ; Simmonds , P . M . 1159 ; H'ggins , 15 G 3 ; Howes , 1623 ; Sleap , Duke of Connaught ; Wiffin , 1815 ; and Coleman , St . John of
Wapping . Upon the removal of the cloth , the Royal and Craft toasts were briefly proposed , and heartily drank . Bro , Cottebrune replied upon behalf of " The Grand Officers . " "The Health of the W . M . " was given by the I . P . AI . tersely , but to the point .- tThe W . M . in reply stated that he felt ' exceedingly proud in occupying thc chair of so distinguished and important a lodge as No . 141
undoubtedly vvas . He had endeavoured whilst filling the minor offices ot the lodge to discharge their responsibilities as far as in him lay . He vvas one of those who believed that the " work " of Masonry should be carried out creditably by every one holding a position in it . ( Hear , hear . ) It vvas only by attention to the minor offices that brethren could hope to fill satisfactoril y the higher grades . He hoped during his term of office to he well employed . The Faith
vvas a large lodge , but fresh blood vvas always welcome , and highly necessary to make good deficiencies ; therefore , he trusted that there would be no dearth of candidates in the coming session . "The Visitors " followed , and drew from Bro . Simmonds a very interesting reply . In giving " Thc Past Alasters , " thc VV . AI . said that he should rely a great deal upon the brethren composing that body during his tenure of the chair . Some of them had been connected
with the lodge upwards of twenty years , and were still capable and willing to assist in thc well-ruling and governing of the lodge . He would not at that late hour of the evening call upon each to respond , but he would couple thc toast with the name of Bros . Rumball . The ( . P . M . having replied , "The Treasurer and Secretary" came next in order . In proposing this toast , the W . M . dwelt
upon the long services of Bro . Carter , who had been that evening invested as Treasurer for the twenty-second time . ( Applause . ) He hoped that he would be spared many years yet to came to extend the sphere of his usefulness . He vvas glad that the brethren had determined to present their veteran Treasurer with some substantial token of regard . In respect to their worthy Secretary , he coulel
only say that a better could not be found . Bro . Stuart , 111 thc absence of thc Treasurer , having replied , " The Health of the Officers " followed , and vvas acknowledged by Bro . Themans , the acting S . W . Much praise was due to Bro . Coleman , P . M . St . John of Wapping , who , instrumental !}' , rendered great service , both in and out of the lodge .
LION AND LAMB LODGE ( No . 192 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge vvas held at the Cannonstreet Hotel , on Thursday , the 4 th inst . ] Present : Bros . VV . T . Rickwood , W . M . ; S . T . Lucas , S . VV . ; J . G . Chillingworth , jun ., J . W . ; George Kenning , P . A' - > ' treasurer ; George Abbott , P . M ., Hon . Secretary ; Charles Arkell , P . M . ; H . A . Pratt , J . D . ; H . A . Carter ,
I . G . ; W . Williams , VV . White , G . W . Gilham , Willis "' Fox , Thomas Fisher , Cobb , Henry Norris , and Barclay Perkins . Visitors : Bros . W . White , Kingsland , 160 . ;; VV . G . King , Freedom , 77 , P . G . Organist , Kent ; " Warren , Industry , 1 S 6 ; and J . H . Webster , Acacia , ij ° 3 ' The minutes of the last meetinsrwere read and confirm' " ' :
after which Bro . Fox was raised to the Sublime Degree o [ Afaster Mason . A ballot was then taken for Mr . Richard U . Hann and Air . VV . H . Dowland , and the latter gentleman being in attendance , he was duly initiated . A noW of motion as to the changing of one of thc nights of meeting vvas withdrawn . The brethren afterwards dined together , and separated at an early hour . WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . io 44 ) - —f j emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the East * Hotel , YVandsvvorth , on Monday evening , the 1 st in 5 '' 1
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Scotland.
Provincial Grand Master of Peebles and Selkirkshires ; F . A . Barrow and William Mann , Past Grand Wardens ; Sir John Don Wauchope , the Rev . VV . C . E . Jamieson , G . Chaplain ; Captain G . F . Russell Colt of Gartsherrre , Proxy Provincial Grand Master of Trinidad ; and J . H . Neilson , Proxy District Grand Master of Venezuela . Grand Lodge having been properly constituted , Bro . Captain Charles Hunter presented his commission as
representative of the Grand Lodge of Greece , and vvas congratulated thereupon from the throne . The Grand Secretary submitted a portrait in oil of King Oscar II ., Grand Master of Sweden , with several maps and lithographic views of Alasonic interest—the gift of Alajor Jacob Alf G . Bjorkman , representative of the Grand Lodge to the Grand Lodge of Sweden ; and Grand Lodge received these with thanks . Presents also , being reports of their proceedings ,
vvere received with thanks from the Grand Lodges of Prince Edward Island , Washington , France , Iowa , Dakota , Montana , Philadelphia , and California . A vidimus prepared by the Grand Cashier of the income and expenditure for the quarter ending 23 rd October was submitted , from which it appeared that the income of Grand Lodge during that period had been £ 586 , and thc expenditure £ 433-There had been during the quarter nearly Soo entrants to
the Craft . A statement regarding thc fund of Scottish Benevolence showed that during the three months ending 27 th October grants had been made by the Committee to the extent of about £ 90 . It vvas reported that Grand Committee had elected Bro . John Wilson , R . W . M . No . S , as an interim member of that body , in place of Bro . Alexander Hay , resigned . Permission vvas granted to Lodge St . Leonard , Loanhead , No . 5 S 0 , to hold meetings well at Loanhead
for Masonic purposes at Lasswade as as ; and interim permission to Lodge St . Cyre , Auchtermuchty , No . 120 , to meet for Masonic purposes at Strathmiglo . Directions were given for the issue of charters to lodges The Lome , Cape Town , Cape of Good Hope , and St . John's , Davenport , Charters Towers , Queensland . Grand Secretary reported that he had issued a duplicate charter to Lodge Pioneer , Iquique , No . G 43 , in place of one which
had been irrecoverably lost through the war between Chili and Peru ; and to another lodge , Lithgovv Kilwinning , New South Wales , No . 63 S , whose charter had been stolen . Grand Lodge unanimously expressed their thanks to Bros . Col . Montgomerie Nelson and C . IL Todd Connor , on their resignation , for their services as Provincial Grand Afaster of Glasgow and District Grand Alaster of South Australia respectively . Grand Committee reported that as Bro . Dr .
George Baynes , District Grand Master of Montreal , had been a party to an arrangement under which the Scottish hoWing- lodges vvere asked to resign their allegiance to the Grand Lodge of Scotland , and to come under the Grand Lodge of Quebec , they recommended Grand Lodge to recall and cancel Bro . Baynes' commission , and to suspend the operations of the District Grand Lodge of Alontreal . This proposal vvas adopted by Grand Lodge .
Grand Committee reported a resolution of one of their meetings to cordially recommend Grand Lodge to express its respectful congratulations to the Grand Alaster and Lady Octavia Shaw Stewart on the auspicious nuptials of their eldest surviving daughter , Miss Shaw Stewait , with Viscount Newark—one of whose wedding presents , by the way , was a gold bracelet set jn diamonds , the gift of officebearers and members of Grand Lodge—and also that Grand
Lodge " record its heartfelt prayer that the Great Architect of the Universe may bless the newly-wedded pair with long life and every happiness , and cause their union to promote the continuance of that felicity which has so long characterised the domestic circle of Ardgowan . Bro . W . OFFICER moved and Bro . CALDWELL of Craigielea seconded , in a few graceful sentences , the adoption of this resolution . It vvas at once carried with
acclamation ; and the GRAND MASTER thanked the brethren for this kindly expression of their goodwill . The GRAND AIASTER moved the adoption of a recommendation vvhich had been made on his motion by Grand Committee , to the effect that thc annual salary of the Grand Secretary should be increased by £ 100 and that of Grand Cashier by £ 50 . In doing so he reminded Grand Lodge that a short time before Grand Secretary was
appointed , in March , 1 S 77 , Grand Lodge vvas deeply in debt . 'Ihey had negotiated a cash credit for £ 1000 , vvhich had never been operated upon . They owed at that time about , £ 10 , 500 , on vvhich sum about , fGoo vvas paid for interest . At the present time , with thc sums already paid in liquidation of the debt , the amount temporarily invested , the money on hand , and which would be on hand by May next , it vvas estimated that the debt would at that date he
reduced to £ 3500 . ( Applause . ) Besides payments to the bonded debt , upwards of £ 1000 had been paid on account of other responsibilities incurred under the old system ; and he would further remark that about £ 1500 had been given in grants to the Benevolent Fundduring the last three years . ( Applause . ) No brother would deny that the Grand Secretary was a hard-working and very deserving officer , and in these circumstances he had much
pleasure in moving thc adoption of thc recommendation . This was seconded by Bro . FISHER , and at once agreed to . The next business was the nomination of office bearers for next year , in regard to which Grand Committee submitted a list of names which they recommended for appointment . It appeared that at their meeting Bro . Mann , who vvas in the chair , had referred at length to the eminent services which the Grand Master had rendered to the Craft ,
and stated that it would have given great satisfaction to all the Craft if the Grand Master could have seen his way to hold the chair for at least another year ; but that he was afraid it might be too much to press upon him again his acceptance of office , much as they all desired it . On the motion | of Bro . Officer . seconded by Bro . VV . Hay . it was , however , agreed to recommend the re-election of Sir Alichael Shaw Stewart as Grand Master Mason of Scotland . In
ackowledging receipt of an intimation to that effect . Sir Michael Shaw Stewart afterwards wrote : — " 1 cannot but consider this decided expression , in the face of my repeated and earnest statement , lo be of great weight . / . should ill requite thc kindness and consideration 1 hnve always received from Grand Lodge , and after this expression of
opinion probably feel that 1 inr ^ Iit not be acting loyally towards the Grand Lodge itself , if I permitted my own wishes to guide me in this matter . I have new duties in England ; these and other circumstances will , I fear , prevent iny being in Edinburgh as frequently as I have been , on account of Grand Lodge , for some time past . If the Grand Committee and Grand Lodge vvill kindly remember that it is at their
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special wish that I am ic-nominated , and ifl am elected and do not appear so often as I could wish , it will not be thought that I have become slack or lukewarm as to the interests of Grand Lodge and the Craft in general , then I vvill accept the nomination , proposed in a manner so gratifying to me , and shall feel , if possible , an increased attachment to the Grand Lodge and its members . " Bro . OFFICER moved the re-election of the Grand
Alaster . He had stated in Grand Committee that it was most desirable that the throne should be occupied by a Craftsman of distinguished social and Masonic eminence , in middle life , possessing a knowledge of business and experience in the Order . Sir Michael Shaw Stewart had all these qualifications in an eminent degree , and the Craftcould scarcely hope to get another Craftsman possessing similar abilities and qualifications . Besides , he knew the character and
leanings of the leading members of the Fraternity taking an interest in its administration , and likewise valued the exalted position . Sir Michael had often at great inconvenience discharged the duties of the throne , and invariably with marked acceptability , and that , too , at a time when the affairs of Grand Lodge were not only in a complicated , but what might be termed a disastrous state . These affairs had been now placed in a satisfactory condition
mainly through the exertions of the Grand Master . The debt of Grand Lodge had been materially reduced , and to all appearance in two or three years it would be entirely extinguished . It vvas , then , in the circumstances , but a graceful act on the part of the Committee unanimously to recommend Sir Michael ' s re-election , and the recommendation being unanimously made by the Committee so numerously attended , would , it was hoped , be favourably
entertained by the Grand Master , as it would be by the whole Craft at home and abroad—the desire of the brethren being for Sir Michael to occupy the throne until the whole debt of Grand Lodge was discharged . He referred to the practice of the Grand Lodges of England and Ireland in re-electing their Grand Masters for a long period of time , and saw no reason why the Grand Lodge of Scotland should adopt a course different to what these Grand Bodies so
advantageously followed , and which enhanced the value of thc ofiice not only to its present occupants , but in the eyes of future aspirants . In moving the re-election in Grand Lodge , Bro . Officer said he only re-echoed the universal sentiments of the Craft in asking the brethren to support the motion . ( Applause . ) The nomination vvas seconded by Bro . Wm . HAY , and carried with acclamation . The GRAND AIASTF . R , in intimating his acceptance of
office , said he certainly had had every wish and intention to retire at this time , grateful to Grand Lodge and the Masons of Scotland . He vvas not one of those persons who would wish to stand in the way of anybody who might desire 19 come forward to take his turn at the wheel —( Applause)—but seeing the resolution which vvas unanimously conic to by Grand Committee and transmitted to him , he thought that perhaps it would have seemed ungrateful , not
to say ungracious , on his part if he had not acceded to the wish expressed in so hearty a manner towards him , and , therefore , he would endeavour to serve Grand Lodge during the ensuing year to thc best of his ability . ( Applause . ) The Grand Alaster then re-nominated thc Earl of Mar and Kellie as Deputy Grand Master , and Colonel Archibald C . Campbell , of Blythswood , as Substitute Grand Master , which vvas received with applause ; and concluded by
expressing his hope that the good feeling and friendship vvhich had always subsisted between himself personally and Grand Lodge would never be dimmed . ( Applause . ) The nominations for the other elective offices vvere then made as follows : Bro . R . F . Shaw Stewart ... ... G . S . W . „ Rt . Hon . the Earl of Haddington ... G . J . W . „ the Rev . T . N . Wannop and the 1 _~ r . _ .. i . Rev . W . C . E . Jamieson , B . A ., \ ' Chaplains .
„ Rt . Hon . the Earl of Breadalbane ... G . S . D . „ Capt . John Crombie ... ... G . J . D . „ Andrew Kerr ... ... ... G . Architect . „ George Fisher ... ... ... G . Bible Bearer „ Capt . William Hills G . Dir of Cer .
„ H . Y . D . Copland G . Swd . Br . ,, Capt . Farquhar Al'Gillivray ... G . Marshal . „ | . S . Matheson ... ... ... G . Jeweller . „ Carl Hamilton ... ... ... G . Dir . of Mus . ,. R . Davison ... ... ... G . Organist . The former Grand Stewards were then re-elected , with thc addition of Bros . William AlacLean , David Hume , John Morgan , James Craig , Charles Spcphcrd , Henry Doig , William Cuthbert , and John Wilson .
On the occasion of his retiring from thc office of Grand Director of Ceremonies , a position which [ he had held lor forty years , and has retired from on a salary being attached to it , Bro . J GOGHILL thanked the brethren for the honour they had so long conferred upon him ; and the G . AI . expressed a hope that Bro . Goghill would yet for many years be seen at the meetings of Grand Lodge . Some unimportant business was disposed of , and thereafter Grand Lodge was closed in ample form .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Glasgow.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF GLASGOW .
The regular quarterly communication of the Provincial Grand Lodge vvas held in St . Alark ' s Hall , Glasgow , on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst . The chair vvas occupied by Bro . Wm . J . Easton , Deputy Provincial Grand Alaster , in thc absence of Bro . Wm . Pearce , Provincial Grand Alaster ,
who is at present abroad with tbe Emperor of Russia's yacht Livadia ; Bros . Colonel Stewart , P . G . S . W ., and J . Al . Oliver , P . G . J . W ., in their respective places . There were also present Bros . J . Dalrymple Duncan , S . P . G . AI . ; Dr . G . S . Burns , " Chaplain ; W . H . Bickerton , Secretary ; J . Morgan , Treasurer ; J . Booth , S . D . ; J . Findlay , J . D . ; VV . Phillips , Architect ; A . Bain , B . B . ; J .
Balfour , D . of C . ; T . Halket , D . of AI . ; A . Holmes , I . G . ; G . Sinclair , Treasurer of Benevolent Fund , and a very large attendance . The Piovincial Grand Secretary anel the Treasurer of Benevolent Fund read the minutes for the quarter , vvhich were adopted , the Treasurer and thc
Benevolent r unci Committee receiving the thanks of the Provincial Grand Lodge for their services during the past year . A report in regard to a proposed Alasonic Festival under the auspices of the Provincial Grand Lodge , to be held this year , vvas approved of ; it vvas remitted to acommittee to make the necessary arrangements . Under the new arrangements of Grand Lodge it vvas resolved to submit
bye-laws for the use of the Provincial Grand Lodge to the Grand Lodge for approval . The nomination of elective office bearers for the ensuing year vvas then proceeded with , there being more than the usual interest on this occasion , nearly every office being contested . The following brethren vvere successful for the various offices : Bros . J . Alorgan ,
Ireasurer ; D . Ronald , b . D . ; D . Mearns , J . D . ; G . B AIcNaught , Architect ; G . AIcLeod , Jeweller ; VV . McDonald , B . B . ; D . Reid , D . ot C . ; A . Myles , D . of AL ; J . Kinnaird , S . B . ; C . Cranston , Marshal ; A . Holmes , I . G . ; R . Gardiner , Tyler ; G . Sinclair , Treas . of B . F . ; J . Balfour , Pres . of Stewards ; Auditors , Bros . W . Pitt , J . Sharpe , and A . Campbell .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft iftasonrtf . FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —Thc members of this old lodge mustered in strength on Tuesday , thc 2 Gth ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , it being installation night . Among those in attendance were Bros . G . Rumball , W . M . ; Morrison , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Themans , P . A 1 ., acting J . W . ; C . Dairy , I . P . M . ; Carter , Treas . r VV . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Aliddx ., S . D . ; Clark , J . D .: Tisley , I . G . ; Jordan , W . S . ; E .
Hopwood , P . P . G . S . D . Middx ., P . M . ; Green , P . M . ; and Cobham , P . AI . The minutes of previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Alorrison vvas presented b y Bro . Hopwood , P . AI ., to receive from the hands of the , W . M . the benefits of installation . The Board of Installed Masters vvas shortly afterwards formed , and the W . M . appointed Bros . Carter
, as S . W . ; Hopwood , as J . W . ; Dairy , as D . C ; and Stuart , as I . G ., to assist him therein . It—the ceremonywas Bro . Rumball ' s maiden effort , and it reflected great credit upon him . The officers invested were Bros . Rumball , I . P . M . ; Heaphy , S . W . ( by deputy ); Walls , J . W . ; Carter , Treas . ( 22 nd time ); W . Stuart , Sec . ; Clark , S . D . ; Tilley , J . D . ; Jordan , I . G . ; Kendall , W . S . ;
Fromholz , D . C . ; and Longstaffe , Tyler ( by deputy ) . Previously to the lodge being closed , the I . P . M . vvas invested with a jewel , and several communications were read apologising for non-attendance . Among them vvas one from the S . W ., Bro . Heaphy , who had but recently recovered from a severe attack of fever . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren and their
visitors adjourned to the banquet , vvhich vvas elegantly served in the Pillar Room . Among the latter were Bros . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; He } worth , 144 ; Alore , Gihon ; Eatray , 177 ; Abrahams , 511 ; Wood , S 29 ; Easier , 874 ; Digby , P . M . 933 ; Heffrey , 115 S ; Simmonds , P . M . 1159 ; H'ggins , 15 G 3 ; Howes , 1623 ; Sleap , Duke of Connaught ; Wiffin , 1815 ; and Coleman , St . John of
Wapping . Upon the removal of the cloth , the Royal and Craft toasts were briefly proposed , and heartily drank . Bro , Cottebrune replied upon behalf of " The Grand Officers . " "The Health of the W . M . " was given by the I . P . AI . tersely , but to the point .- tThe W . M . in reply stated that he felt ' exceedingly proud in occupying thc chair of so distinguished and important a lodge as No . 141
undoubtedly vvas . He had endeavoured whilst filling the minor offices ot the lodge to discharge their responsibilities as far as in him lay . He vvas one of those who believed that the " work " of Masonry should be carried out creditably by every one holding a position in it . ( Hear , hear . ) It vvas only by attention to the minor offices that brethren could hope to fill satisfactoril y the higher grades . He hoped during his term of office to he well employed . The Faith
vvas a large lodge , but fresh blood vvas always welcome , and highly necessary to make good deficiencies ; therefore , he trusted that there would be no dearth of candidates in the coming session . "The Visitors " followed , and drew from Bro . Simmonds a very interesting reply . In giving " Thc Past Alasters , " thc VV . AI . said that he should rely a great deal upon the brethren composing that body during his tenure of the chair . Some of them had been connected
with the lodge upwards of twenty years , and were still capable and willing to assist in thc well-ruling and governing of the lodge . He would not at that late hour of the evening call upon each to respond , but he would couple thc toast with the name of Bros . Rumball . The ( . P . M . having replied , "The Treasurer and Secretary" came next in order . In proposing this toast , the W . M . dwelt
upon the long services of Bro . Carter , who had been that evening invested as Treasurer for the twenty-second time . ( Applause . ) He hoped that he would be spared many years yet to came to extend the sphere of his usefulness . He vvas glad that the brethren had determined to present their veteran Treasurer with some substantial token of regard . In respect to their worthy Secretary , he coulel
only say that a better could not be found . Bro . Stuart , 111 thc absence of thc Treasurer , having replied , " The Health of the Officers " followed , and vvas acknowledged by Bro . Themans , the acting S . W . Much praise was due to Bro . Coleman , P . M . St . John of Wapping , who , instrumental !}' , rendered great service , both in and out of the lodge .
LION AND LAMB LODGE ( No . 192 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge vvas held at the Cannonstreet Hotel , on Thursday , the 4 th inst . ] Present : Bros . VV . T . Rickwood , W . M . ; S . T . Lucas , S . VV . ; J . G . Chillingworth , jun ., J . W . ; George Kenning , P . A' - > ' treasurer ; George Abbott , P . M ., Hon . Secretary ; Charles Arkell , P . M . ; H . A . Pratt , J . D . ; H . A . Carter ,
I . G . ; W . Williams , VV . White , G . W . Gilham , Willis "' Fox , Thomas Fisher , Cobb , Henry Norris , and Barclay Perkins . Visitors : Bros . W . White , Kingsland , 160 . ;; VV . G . King , Freedom , 77 , P . G . Organist , Kent ; " Warren , Industry , 1 S 6 ; and J . H . Webster , Acacia , ij ° 3 ' The minutes of the last meetinsrwere read and confirm' " ' :
after which Bro . Fox was raised to the Sublime Degree o [ Afaster Mason . A ballot was then taken for Mr . Richard U . Hann and Air . VV . H . Dowland , and the latter gentleman being in attendance , he was duly initiated . A noW of motion as to the changing of one of thc nights of meeting vvas withdrawn . The brethren afterwards dined together , and separated at an early hour . WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . io 44 ) - —f j emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the East * Hotel , YVandsvvorth , on Monday evening , the 1 st in 5 '' 1