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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Leicestershire And Rutland.
consideration he received at their hands during the 12 years he had occupied the important position of P . G . Secretary , and which he had rendered the somewhat onerous duties of the office pleasurable and agreeable to him . After briefly touching upon various matters of local provincial interest the D . P . G . M . expressed his determination to uphold the honour and dignity of
P . G . Lodge to the utmost of his power , and announced his intention of periodically making official visits to the several lodges of the province . The R . W . P . P . G . M ., Bro . KELLY , referred in very eulogistic terms to the distinguished services of Bro . G . Toller , jun ., P . P . D . G . M ., and proposed a vote of thanks to him for the able manner in which during the past four years and a half he had discharged the duties of that office . The motion was seconded bv Bro . the Rev . VV . LANGLEY , and carried
with acclamation . W . Bro . Capt . Richardson , P . P . G . S . B ., was elected to represent the province at the ensuing festival of the Girls' School . The R . W . Prov . Grand Master appointed and invested his Prov . Grand Officers for the ensuing year as follows : — Bro . Dr . G . T . William , P . M . 1130 ... ... Prov . G . S . W . „ J . Barber , P . M . 50 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . W . ., Rev . VV . Langley , P . M . 50 , 1130 , and W . M . 202 S Prov . G . Chap .
„ Rev . A . P . Dawson , M . A . ( reappointed ) ... Prov . G . Chap . „ R . Waite , P . M . ( re-elected ) " ... ... Prov . G . Treas „ R . S . Toller , W . M . 1560 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ Rev . C . Henton Wood , M . A ., P . M . 1560 ... Prov . G . Sec . „ VV . A . Musson , P . M . and W . M . 770 ... Prov . G . S . D .
„ R . Michie , W . M . 279 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . D . „ J . Metcalfe , P . M . 1767 , S . W . 202 S ... ... Prov . G . S . of VV . „ J . Young , P . M . 323 ( reappointed ) ... ... Prov .-G . D . C . „ A . H . Marsh , W . M . 1130 ... ... Prov . G . A . D . C . „ A . Mc Ivor Tind-tll , W . M . 1330 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ VV . Wilkinson , VV . M . 1007 ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br
„ B . A . Smith , W . M . 523 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br ,, T . B . Laxton , 1391 ( reappointed ) ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ G . Matt , VV . M . 1391 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . ., L . P . Chamberlain , VV . M . elect 126 5 ... Prov . G . A . Purst „ C . F . Wike , 279 ... ... ... " ) „ E . J . FoxwelLco ... ... ... I
" t T 7 r ° iT * £ i-Prov . G . Stwds „ J . Tuckfield , 779 ... ... ... ' „ C . F . Massie , 1130 „ F . B . Wilmer , 2028 „ T . Dunn , 523 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . „ J . Tanser , 279 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler ,
The remaining business on the agenda paper having been disposed of the Prov . Grand Lodge was closed in due form . The annual banquet , at which the newly-installed Deputy Provincial Grand Master presided , was served at the George Hotel by the worthy host , Bro . J . Selby .
Bro. Tews Address At The Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
BRO . TEWS ADDRESS AT THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WEST YORKSHIRE .
The address delivered by Bro . Tew , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . West Yorkshire , at the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., is a sensibly-prepared document , and ma }' , without flattery , be described as a model of what such addresses should be . The principal event is was his duty to refer to , namel 3 ' , the resignation of the Grand Mastership of the , province by R . W . Bro . Sir H . Edwards , Bart ., is described in simple , yet
extreme ^ ' appropriate , terms . Regret is natural when the tie which for a number of years has united a ruler with those he had been called upon to rule is snapped asunder . But this feeling in the case of Sir H . Edwards , as is well pointed out by his worthy Deputy , is as genuine as it is universal throughout VV . Yorkshire . The provincelaments his retirement from the active pursuits of Masonry because , during his whole tenure of office , he always made
a point of subordinating his own feelings and the sense of his own personal convenience to the feelings and convenience of his subordinates . To use a familiar , but expressive , phrase , Sir H . Edwards was pre-eminently "the right man in the right place , " and the province knows and has recognised this by the mouth of Bro . Tew . The brethren individually lament his retirement , not only because he was a ruler whom it delighted them to
honour , but also , and doubtless principally , because they feel that he was and is one of themselves , a genial and kindly brother whom they could sympathise with in his labours , as they knew he sympathised with them in theirs . This , of course , is not precisely the way in which Bro . Tew has expressed himself ; but those who read below the lines of this part of his address will see clearly enough that it is what he intended and desired to say . Nor is
Bro . Tew less happy in his remarks as to the relations which certainly will exist between West Yorkshire and Sir H . Edwards' successor , when he points out that , whoever may be appointed in his stead , the province will exhibit towards him the same loyalty and obedience as it has exhibited towards Sir Henry and his distinguished predecessors . This is no flattery , and yet , from ils perfect justice , he could not have paid his province a
greater or better-deserved compliment . It is tantamount to saying that 103 'alty to the powers that be is a fundamental principle ot West Yorkshire Freemasonry . The allusion to the recent marriage of a son of the late Bro . Bentley Shaw , his predecessor in the Deputy's chair , harmonises well with the remarks we have already noticed , while his advice to the lodges to
treasure up their records shows that Bro . Tew is a wise and prudent counsellor , as well as a genial and kindly brother . In short , his address is worthy of commendation in respect of ils graceful references to Sir Henry Edwards' services and the spirit by which the province is animated , as well as by its evident care for the more serious concerns of business ; and it is on this account we have made it the subject of these few remarks .
Grand Lodge Of Scotland.
GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .
The Ouarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was held on Thursday , ihe 6 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh . The throne was occupied by Bro . Col . Sir Archibald C . Campbell , of Blythswood . Bart ., the Grand Master Depute . Bros . G . H . Thorns acted as Grand Master Depute ; Major Crombie , Aberdeen , as Substituie Grand Master ; Barron , Glasgow , as S . G . W . ; W . Maclean , as J . G . W . ; and there was a good attendance of the other Grand Officers and representatives irom foreign Grand Lodges . Apologies had been received from the Earl of
Grand Lodge Of Scotland.
Mar and Kellie , Grand Master , thc Earl of Kin tore , Substitute Grand Master , and others . After routine business the meeting proceeded to the nomination of Grand Officers for the next year . In reference to this subject a letter had been received by the Grand Secretary from the Grand Master Mason , in which his Lordship said : " As I have already stated , I am not able to undertake
the duties of Grand Master , to which office the brethren have so kindly elected me for the last three years . I find that I have not time , owing to many other engagements , any longer properly to discharge the duties of this office ; and I feel further that three years is long enough for any one man to remain in this position , as there are others both able and willing to undertake the office and discharge the duties with greater ability than I
can pretend to . Will you kindly convey to the members of the Grand Committee 1713 ' heartfelt thanks for the kindness and consideration they have always shown me , and my deep regret that I fee ! bound to sever the bonds which existed between us for the last three years . I shall always look back wilh the greatest pleasure to my term of office as Grand Master , and I need not assure them that my discontinuance of this proud position
will not in any way diminish my interest in the Craft . On receipt of this letter the Grind Committee had selected as Grand Master Col . Sir Archibald C . Campbell , ot Blythswood , Bart ., from whom the Grand Secretary had received a letter , in which he said " I am unable to express to you the feelings with which I read 3 'ou letter received this morning . The honour the brethren have done me in recommending me to the Craft for election as
Grand Master is one any person , however exalted in rank , would gladly accept . Therefore to me , whose only claim is that I have striven to do my duty in any position in which the brethren have placed me , I need not say how honoured I feel . I do not think I could have undertaken the onerous duty proposed unless I had felt I could rely on such a Secretary as yourself . " Thereupon Bro . CRICHTON , Edinburgh , moved the nomination of
Sir Archibald Campbell , Bart ., as Grand Master Mason of Scotland , and referred to the able manner in which he had attended to Grand Lodge affairs , and to the work of the Province in Renfrewshire East , of which he was Provincial Grand Master , as the surest ground for believing that he would do his work well in the Grand Lodge . Bro . CALDWELL , Paisley , seconded the proposal , and referring to the ability , enthusiasm , and energy
with which Sir Archibald discharged his duties as Provincial Grand Master , said he was perfectly satisfied the Grand Lodge could not select a brother who was more likely to represent worthily his immediate predecessors on the throne . The nomination having been cordially agreed to , the Acting GRAND MASTER , in accepting the nomination , assured the brethren that
all his energies would be given to promote the interest of the Grand Lodge , to keep up the harmony of the Craft , and to do his duty in the high position in which he was about to be placed , and he intimated that the Earl of Haddington had kindly consented to act as Grand Master Depute , and the Earl of Kintore as Substitute Grand Master .
The following were then nominated as the other office bearers : — Bro . the Earl of Breadalbane , Prov . G . M . Perthshire E . G . S . W . „ Major John Crombie , C . A . ... ... G . J . W . „ Rev . R . Herbert Story , D . D . ... ... G . Chap . „ Rev . Pearson M'Adam Muir ... , ... G . Chap . „ James T . S . Elliot , jun . ... ... ... G . S . D .
„ W . MacLean , jun ., C . A . ... ... G . J . D . „ R . Rowland Anderson ... ... ... G . Architect . „ J . H . Inches ... ... ... ... G . Jeweller . „ J . Dalrymple Duncan ... ... ... G . Bible Br . „ Provost James Brand ... ... ... G . D . of C .
„ James Cranstoun , LL . D ... ... G . Bard . „ Frederick E . Villiers , Prov . G . M . Dumfriesshire G . Swd . Br . „ William Harrison ... ... ... G . D . of Music . „ Capt . Farquhar MacGillvary ... ... G . Marshal . „ Robert M * Donald ... ... ... G . I . G .
Bro . CROMBIE then moved the adoption of the following resolution : — " That the members of the Grand Lodge of Scotland desire to express and to place on record their high appreciation of tie faithful , zealous , and efficient manner in which the Earl of Mar and Kellie has discharged the duties of Grand Master during- the last three years ; their cordial and heartfelt thanks for the great interest his lordship has
taken in Grand Lodge affairs , more particularly in visiting- so many of the provinces ; and the valuable services he has rendered to the Craft , not only during the term of his Grand Mastership , but for many years previously ; and their assurance that his lordship leaves the Masonic throne carrying with him the profound respect and deep affection and gratitude of every Scottish Freemason . "
In speaking to this the Acting SUBSTITUTE GRAND MASTER said : — Brethren , we are all aware of the exemplary attendance Lord Mar and Kellie has given at the annual and quarterly communications of Grand Lodge during the three years he has held the office of Grand Master . VVe can understand that he must have taken a great deal of trouble in posting himself up in all the business coming before these meetings . We know and
appreciate the able and business-like , and , at the same time , kind and courteous manner in which he has conducted the business of Grand Lodgekindness and courtesy which seem to have inspired both Master and brethren alike , for we must all feel that for some considerable time past a most brotherly and truly Masonic spirit has characterised our meetings and proceedings . Grand Lodge was handed over to Lord Mar in a prosperous
and flourishing condition , and under his Mastership that prosperity has not only been maintained , but very considerably increased . VVe arc also aware that our Grand Master has not confined himself to the mere performance of his duties in Grand Lodge , but that finding Grand Lodge and its business in a satisfactory state , his lordship has made a speciality of inquiring into the condition of Freemasonry throughout Scotland , and with this view has
visited a large number of the provinces . I speak from personal observation when I say that these visits have done much to further the interests of Masonry ; the encouragement and advice , and , when deserved , praise , given by his lordship has stirred up the lodges in the provinces to greater activity and zeal , and the knowledge that Grand Lodge is taking an interest in them has strengthened the tie that exists between the Grand Body and
the daughter lodges ; tvhile I need hardly say that the Grand Master has won the esteem and warm affection of every member of the Craft in the provinces visited . During Lord Mar ' s term of office a history of Grand Lodge and Scottish Freemasonry has been commenced by one thoroughly qualified to do the subject ample justice—our esteemed Grand Secretary : a
book of instructions as to conferring degrees is in preparation . Grand Lodge laws have been thoroughly revised , and many important amendments and improvements made thereon ; and an extension of the Fund of Scottish Masonic Benevolence has been inaugurated . Brethren , I am sure you will unanimously acknowledge that our very best and heartfelt thanks are due
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Leicestershire And Rutland.
consideration he received at their hands during the 12 years he had occupied the important position of P . G . Secretary , and which he had rendered the somewhat onerous duties of the office pleasurable and agreeable to him . After briefly touching upon various matters of local provincial interest the D . P . G . M . expressed his determination to uphold the honour and dignity of
P . G . Lodge to the utmost of his power , and announced his intention of periodically making official visits to the several lodges of the province . The R . W . P . P . G . M ., Bro . KELLY , referred in very eulogistic terms to the distinguished services of Bro . G . Toller , jun ., P . P . D . G . M ., and proposed a vote of thanks to him for the able manner in which during the past four years and a half he had discharged the duties of that office . The motion was seconded bv Bro . the Rev . VV . LANGLEY , and carried
with acclamation . W . Bro . Capt . Richardson , P . P . G . S . B ., was elected to represent the province at the ensuing festival of the Girls' School . The R . W . Prov . Grand Master appointed and invested his Prov . Grand Officers for the ensuing year as follows : — Bro . Dr . G . T . William , P . M . 1130 ... ... Prov . G . S . W . „ J . Barber , P . M . 50 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . W . ., Rev . VV . Langley , P . M . 50 , 1130 , and W . M . 202 S Prov . G . Chap .
„ Rev . A . P . Dawson , M . A . ( reappointed ) ... Prov . G . Chap . „ R . Waite , P . M . ( re-elected ) " ... ... Prov . G . Treas „ R . S . Toller , W . M . 1560 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ Rev . C . Henton Wood , M . A ., P . M . 1560 ... Prov . G . Sec . „ VV . A . Musson , P . M . and W . M . 770 ... Prov . G . S . D .
„ R . Michie , W . M . 279 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . D . „ J . Metcalfe , P . M . 1767 , S . W . 202 S ... ... Prov . G . S . of VV . „ J . Young , P . M . 323 ( reappointed ) ... ... Prov .-G . D . C . „ A . H . Marsh , W . M . 1130 ... ... Prov . G . A . D . C . „ A . Mc Ivor Tind-tll , W . M . 1330 ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ VV . Wilkinson , VV . M . 1007 ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br
„ B . A . Smith , W . M . 523 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br ,, T . B . Laxton , 1391 ( reappointed ) ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ G . Matt , VV . M . 1391 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . ., L . P . Chamberlain , VV . M . elect 126 5 ... Prov . G . A . Purst „ C . F . Wike , 279 ... ... ... " ) „ E . J . FoxwelLco ... ... ... I
" t T 7 r ° iT * £ i-Prov . G . Stwds „ J . Tuckfield , 779 ... ... ... ' „ C . F . Massie , 1130 „ F . B . Wilmer , 2028 „ T . Dunn , 523 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . „ J . Tanser , 279 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler ,
The remaining business on the agenda paper having been disposed of the Prov . Grand Lodge was closed in due form . The annual banquet , at which the newly-installed Deputy Provincial Grand Master presided , was served at the George Hotel by the worthy host , Bro . J . Selby .
Bro. Tews Address At The Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
BRO . TEWS ADDRESS AT THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WEST YORKSHIRE .
The address delivered by Bro . Tew , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . West Yorkshire , at the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., is a sensibly-prepared document , and ma }' , without flattery , be described as a model of what such addresses should be . The principal event is was his duty to refer to , namel 3 ' , the resignation of the Grand Mastership of the , province by R . W . Bro . Sir H . Edwards , Bart ., is described in simple , yet
extreme ^ ' appropriate , terms . Regret is natural when the tie which for a number of years has united a ruler with those he had been called upon to rule is snapped asunder . But this feeling in the case of Sir H . Edwards , as is well pointed out by his worthy Deputy , is as genuine as it is universal throughout VV . Yorkshire . The provincelaments his retirement from the active pursuits of Masonry because , during his whole tenure of office , he always made
a point of subordinating his own feelings and the sense of his own personal convenience to the feelings and convenience of his subordinates . To use a familiar , but expressive , phrase , Sir H . Edwards was pre-eminently "the right man in the right place , " and the province knows and has recognised this by the mouth of Bro . Tew . The brethren individually lament his retirement , not only because he was a ruler whom it delighted them to
honour , but also , and doubtless principally , because they feel that he was and is one of themselves , a genial and kindly brother whom they could sympathise with in his labours , as they knew he sympathised with them in theirs . This , of course , is not precisely the way in which Bro . Tew has expressed himself ; but those who read below the lines of this part of his address will see clearly enough that it is what he intended and desired to say . Nor is
Bro . Tew less happy in his remarks as to the relations which certainly will exist between West Yorkshire and Sir H . Edwards' successor , when he points out that , whoever may be appointed in his stead , the province will exhibit towards him the same loyalty and obedience as it has exhibited towards Sir Henry and his distinguished predecessors . This is no flattery , and yet , from ils perfect justice , he could not have paid his province a
greater or better-deserved compliment . It is tantamount to saying that 103 'alty to the powers that be is a fundamental principle ot West Yorkshire Freemasonry . The allusion to the recent marriage of a son of the late Bro . Bentley Shaw , his predecessor in the Deputy's chair , harmonises well with the remarks we have already noticed , while his advice to the lodges to
treasure up their records shows that Bro . Tew is a wise and prudent counsellor , as well as a genial and kindly brother . In short , his address is worthy of commendation in respect of ils graceful references to Sir Henry Edwards' services and the spirit by which the province is animated , as well as by its evident care for the more serious concerns of business ; and it is on this account we have made it the subject of these few remarks .
Grand Lodge Of Scotland.
GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .
The Ouarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was held on Thursday , ihe 6 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh . The throne was occupied by Bro . Col . Sir Archibald C . Campbell , of Blythswood . Bart ., the Grand Master Depute . Bros . G . H . Thorns acted as Grand Master Depute ; Major Crombie , Aberdeen , as Substituie Grand Master ; Barron , Glasgow , as S . G . W . ; W . Maclean , as J . G . W . ; and there was a good attendance of the other Grand Officers and representatives irom foreign Grand Lodges . Apologies had been received from the Earl of
Grand Lodge Of Scotland.
Mar and Kellie , Grand Master , thc Earl of Kin tore , Substitute Grand Master , and others . After routine business the meeting proceeded to the nomination of Grand Officers for the next year . In reference to this subject a letter had been received by the Grand Secretary from the Grand Master Mason , in which his Lordship said : " As I have already stated , I am not able to undertake
the duties of Grand Master , to which office the brethren have so kindly elected me for the last three years . I find that I have not time , owing to many other engagements , any longer properly to discharge the duties of this office ; and I feel further that three years is long enough for any one man to remain in this position , as there are others both able and willing to undertake the office and discharge the duties with greater ability than I
can pretend to . Will you kindly convey to the members of the Grand Committee 1713 ' heartfelt thanks for the kindness and consideration they have always shown me , and my deep regret that I fee ! bound to sever the bonds which existed between us for the last three years . I shall always look back wilh the greatest pleasure to my term of office as Grand Master , and I need not assure them that my discontinuance of this proud position
will not in any way diminish my interest in the Craft . On receipt of this letter the Grind Committee had selected as Grand Master Col . Sir Archibald C . Campbell , ot Blythswood , Bart ., from whom the Grand Secretary had received a letter , in which he said " I am unable to express to you the feelings with which I read 3 'ou letter received this morning . The honour the brethren have done me in recommending me to the Craft for election as
Grand Master is one any person , however exalted in rank , would gladly accept . Therefore to me , whose only claim is that I have striven to do my duty in any position in which the brethren have placed me , I need not say how honoured I feel . I do not think I could have undertaken the onerous duty proposed unless I had felt I could rely on such a Secretary as yourself . " Thereupon Bro . CRICHTON , Edinburgh , moved the nomination of
Sir Archibald Campbell , Bart ., as Grand Master Mason of Scotland , and referred to the able manner in which he had attended to Grand Lodge affairs , and to the work of the Province in Renfrewshire East , of which he was Provincial Grand Master , as the surest ground for believing that he would do his work well in the Grand Lodge . Bro . CALDWELL , Paisley , seconded the proposal , and referring to the ability , enthusiasm , and energy
with which Sir Archibald discharged his duties as Provincial Grand Master , said he was perfectly satisfied the Grand Lodge could not select a brother who was more likely to represent worthily his immediate predecessors on the throne . The nomination having been cordially agreed to , the Acting GRAND MASTER , in accepting the nomination , assured the brethren that
all his energies would be given to promote the interest of the Grand Lodge , to keep up the harmony of the Craft , and to do his duty in the high position in which he was about to be placed , and he intimated that the Earl of Haddington had kindly consented to act as Grand Master Depute , and the Earl of Kintore as Substitute Grand Master .
The following were then nominated as the other office bearers : — Bro . the Earl of Breadalbane , Prov . G . M . Perthshire E . G . S . W . „ Major John Crombie , C . A . ... ... G . J . W . „ Rev . R . Herbert Story , D . D . ... ... G . Chap . „ Rev . Pearson M'Adam Muir ... , ... G . Chap . „ James T . S . Elliot , jun . ... ... ... G . S . D .
„ W . MacLean , jun ., C . A . ... ... G . J . D . „ R . Rowland Anderson ... ... ... G . Architect . „ J . H . Inches ... ... ... ... G . Jeweller . „ J . Dalrymple Duncan ... ... ... G . Bible Br . „ Provost James Brand ... ... ... G . D . of C .
„ James Cranstoun , LL . D ... ... G . Bard . „ Frederick E . Villiers , Prov . G . M . Dumfriesshire G . Swd . Br . „ William Harrison ... ... ... G . D . of Music . „ Capt . Farquhar MacGillvary ... ... G . Marshal . „ Robert M * Donald ... ... ... G . I . G .
Bro . CROMBIE then moved the adoption of the following resolution : — " That the members of the Grand Lodge of Scotland desire to express and to place on record their high appreciation of tie faithful , zealous , and efficient manner in which the Earl of Mar and Kellie has discharged the duties of Grand Master during- the last three years ; their cordial and heartfelt thanks for the great interest his lordship has
taken in Grand Lodge affairs , more particularly in visiting- so many of the provinces ; and the valuable services he has rendered to the Craft , not only during the term of his Grand Mastership , but for many years previously ; and their assurance that his lordship leaves the Masonic throne carrying with him the profound respect and deep affection and gratitude of every Scottish Freemason . "
In speaking to this the Acting SUBSTITUTE GRAND MASTER said : — Brethren , we are all aware of the exemplary attendance Lord Mar and Kellie has given at the annual and quarterly communications of Grand Lodge during the three years he has held the office of Grand Master . VVe can understand that he must have taken a great deal of trouble in posting himself up in all the business coming before these meetings . We know and
appreciate the able and business-like , and , at the same time , kind and courteous manner in which he has conducted the business of Grand Lodgekindness and courtesy which seem to have inspired both Master and brethren alike , for we must all feel that for some considerable time past a most brotherly and truly Masonic spirit has characterised our meetings and proceedings . Grand Lodge was handed over to Lord Mar in a prosperous
and flourishing condition , and under his Mastership that prosperity has not only been maintained , but very considerably increased . VVe arc also aware that our Grand Master has not confined himself to the mere performance of his duties in Grand Lodge , but that finding Grand Lodge and its business in a satisfactory state , his lordship has made a speciality of inquiring into the condition of Freemasonry throughout Scotland , and with this view has
visited a large number of the provinces . I speak from personal observation when I say that these visits have done much to further the interests of Masonry ; the encouragement and advice , and , when deserved , praise , given by his lordship has stirred up the lodges in the provinces to greater activity and zeal , and the knowledge that Grand Lodge is taking an interest in them has strengthened the tie that exists between the Grand Body and
the daughter lodges ; tvhile I need hardly say that the Grand Master has won the esteem and warm affection of every member of the Craft in the provinces visited . During Lord Mar ' s term of office a history of Grand Lodge and Scottish Freemasonry has been commenced by one thoroughly qualified to do the subject ample justice—our esteemed Grand Secretary : a
book of instructions as to conferring degrees is in preparation . Grand Lodge laws have been thoroughly revised , and many important amendments and improvements made thereon ; and an extension of the Fund of Scottish Masonic Benevolence has been inaugurated . Brethren , I am sure you will unanimously acknowledge that our very best and heartfelt thanks are due