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Sir Knt . Brittain , also as a souvenir of their thanks to him as the first M . P . S . and Founder of the White Rose of York Conclave , and of his happy and prosperous reign . IU . Sir Knt . Brittain in reply , stated that the presentation was an unexpected and agreeable surprise to him , his services in the introduction of the Red Cross Order into Yorkshire had afforded him much pleasure in performing ,

but that the practical shape in which the Sir Knights had been pleased to thank him was a new pleasure to him indeed , it would serve to him as a memento of some of the happiest hours he had ever spent in his life . He begged to tender to the M . P . S . and all the other members of the conclave his most sincere thanks . Grand Imperial Council certificates were presented to several Sir Knights . The

conclave was closed . The St . Helena Sanctuary of K . H . S . and Commandery of St . John the Evangelist was opened , when eig ht candidates were admitted and installed knights of these ineffable grades . Em . Sir Knt . Ro ' ddewig , M . P . S ., took his seat as M . E . C . Patriarchal Council Certificates were presented to a number of Sit Knights . The sanctuary was closed . Close to Rowtor

Hall are some rocks , known as Rowtor Rocks , they are most romantically situated , the ascent , somewhat precipitous , is by means of a narrow winding path . It is stated ( and on reliable authority ) , that amongst these rocks the Ancient Druids met to celebrate their rites and mysteries , there are evidences of man ' s handiwork , one huge stone having three seats , with arms thereto , carved in it . In this

ancient mystic temple , encircled with beautiful trees in full leaf , with the verdant turf for carpet , and the blue canopy overhead , making a charming and marvellous coup d ' oeil , ihe Sir Knights formed themselves into a picturesque group . of which a photograph was taken . Returning to Rowtor Hall , another group was formed and photographed . Dinner was announced , when the twenty-five

prompt responses to the muster roll evinced a striking and gratifying example , not only of military discipline and esprit dc corps , but also a very unmistakable testimony to the appetizing in-, fluence of th < bracing Derbyshire air . All was propitious a handsome repast was provided , and to which ample justice was done , the worthy host had a surprise for his

visitors , for he had engaged the village brass band , which discoursed harmbny during the dinner . ' •The Queen , " "The Worthy Host , " "The Provincial Grand Lodge of Derbyshire , " "The M . I . _ . Sov . Sir Frederick M . Wil-Hams . Bart , M . P ., & c , " " The M E . G . Viceroy , Colonel Francis Burdett , " " The V . l . G . Treas . Sir Kt . G . Wentw . orth Little , " and " The Officers and Past Officers of

Grand Council and Senate , " and other appropriate toasts were then eloquently given . Sir Kt . J . Binney , H . P ., was entrusted with that of " The Healths of the Intendants General—111 Sir Kt . W . H . Brittain , Past Sov ., & c . ; and . 111 . Sir Kt . S . B . Ellis , Past Sov ., Treas ., & c . ; Sir Kt . Binney stated how proud the Conclave was in having two of its members in such high positions , and he testified how

111 Sir Knights Brittain and Ellis had worked as one for the prosperity of the conclave , and on its behalt he congratulated the latter on his recent appointment . This met with a hearty reception . 111 . Sir Knt . Ellis , in responding , thanked Sir Knight Binney , for his kind congratulations on his recent appointment as Int . Gen . Unat ., and he thanked the other Sir Knights for their

warm concurrence in those remarks . What he had done for the Conclave he hoped to continue to do , there was yet a lot of work to be done , and they might claim his best efforts , he little expected so high and distinguished an appointment as he had just received at the hands of the M . I . G . Sov . Sir Frederick M . Williams , Bart ., but he should always endeavour to prove worthy of it . In

conclusion he felt he must again thank his fraters for their hearty congratulations , which were to him certainly second only to thc appointment itself . 111 . Sir Kt . Brittain also returned thanks for the kind remarks of Sir Kt . Binney , and their cordial reception at the hani ' s of the Sir Knights , his work had been a labour of love to him , and whilst the conclave continued to be animated with such

unanimity he felt confident in its permanent success , in promotin g which he hoped to aid for many years to come . Em . Sir Knt . the Rev . E . Boteler Chalmer , V . E ., then proposed "The Health of thc M . P . S . " saying that in Em . Sir Kt . Roddewig , the Conclave had secured one to rule over them who was second to none in zeal for Masonry , and one who was esteemed by all who knew

him , the Conclave might fairly congratulate itself on its good fortune . This health was drunk most heartily , and Em . Sir Kt . Roddewig replied in suitable terms . Other toasts followed quickly , viz ., " The Past Sovereigns , 111 . Sir Kts . Brittain and Ellis , " "the V . E . Em . Sir Kt . the Rev . E . Boteler Chalmer , " "the Officers , " "The newly-Installed Companions in Arms , " for which the whole of the six

replied . Carriages were announced , of which the Sir Knights at once took possession , the signal to start was given , when the band struck up " God Save the Queen , " The return journey was made via Chatsworth Park , and , by special permission , close to the House , having arrived at Baslow , coffee , & c , was served -, the journey was resumed and the party arrived back in Sheffield about 11

p . m ., after having spent a most enjoyable day ; for such was the unanimous verdict . Thus the first anniversary of the White Rose of York Conclave came to an end . The placing of a plant in new ground is attended with more difficulties than the careless looker-on imagines ; granted that the plant is from good stock , and that the ground has been carefully selected—it must be watched with lyncean

eyes , for it must also be protected against storms and frosts , and even from too much sun . All this has been bestowed on . the " White Rose of York ; " since the day it was planted it has been sheltered from the storm of idle and curious assailants , from the frosts and nipping airs of the l . ypercritical , nor has it been permitted to bask unreservedly in the sunshine of indiscriminate popularity . That its . roots have struck deep into the hearts of the Yorkshire

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brethren we arc convinced—may its branches extend far and wide , but may it never " waste its sweetness on the desert air . " The success of the first annual festival of this conclave was no less than that of its consecration , the fine weather , the glorious drive through beautiful scenery , the agreeable surprises in the presentation to-Ill . Sir Knt . Brittain , and the distinguished appointment of 111 . Sir Knt .

Ellis , the photographic group , the Druidical rocks , and last , though not least , the fraternal reception , the exchange of knightly greeting , arlQ the princely hospitality received whilst under the a-gis of Sir Knt . the Rev . A . W . Hamilton , made up such an eventful epoch as to suggest to us that with the Yorkshire brethren a " Red Cross Day " and a " Red Letter Day " must have become established synonyma .

Scotland.

Scotland .

GLASGOW . —Lodge Scotia ( No . 178 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held in the Star Masonic Hall , 12 , Trongate , on Wednesday evening , the 12 th inst ., Bro . J . Millar , P . M ., ; n the chair ; Higgins , D . M . ; Logan , S . M . ; Hepb urn , S . W . ; Mercer , l . W . ; King , Treas . ; Killin , Sec . ; McDonald , S . D . ; * Hart , | . D .

Matheson , P . M ., Chaplain ; with a large attendance of members . Visitors : G . McDonald , W . M . 7 ^; J . Morgan , W . M . 219 ; j . Booth , W . M . 8 7 ; G . ' Muir , L . D . M . 103 ; Ferguson , P . M . ( "Freemason" ); and others . On the minutes of last meeting being read and confirmed , Bro . w . Hart was elected " W . AI . for the

remainder of the ensuing year in room of the late Bro . Singleton , deceased . A gentleman was then initiated into the First Degree by Bro . R . Allan , Sec . 5 81 , on behalf of the Thistle and Rose Lodge , No . 73 / After disposing of other minor business the lodge was dosed . GLASGOW . —Lodge Star ( No . 219 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held in tlieir hall ,

12 , Trongate , on Monday evening , the 10 U 1 inst ., Bro . | . Morgan , W . M ., in the chair ; J . Martin , D . M . ; J . Horn , S . VV . ; T . Graham , J .. V . 3 60 , acting J . W . ; P . Smart , Treas . ; Francis Do \ V ) Sec . ; J . Brown , S . D . ; J . Lawrence , B . B . ; J . Park , S . S . ; and W . J . Elliot , I . G . The meeting , as usual , was well attended , and anion" the wsitors were Bros . John Fraser , H . M . 87 ; R . lack , VV . M .

12 S ; D . Reid , I . P . M . 4 65 ; J . M . Oliver , S . W . 3 60 ; J . Duthie , Z . 67 ; F erguson , P . M . ( " Freemason "j ; | . Fyfe , No . o ; jas . Lo , 87 ; R . Butcher , 87 ; W . Hart , 178 ; F . Eastern , 354 ; W . Campbell , 3 60 ; VV . Gardner , 3 60 ; and | . Campbell , 128 . On the minutes being read and confirmed , applications were read from Messrs I-I . Stewart , J . Hunter , Christie , and VV . Henderson for

admission into thc Order , and the same being favourably balloted for , they received the E . A . Degree at the hands of Bro . Morgan , W . M . Bro . John Boyd was afterwards passed to the F . C . D egree by Bio . Ferguson , P . M . 343 . There being no further business , thc lodge was closed " . GLASGOW . —Lodge St . Andrew ( No . 46-, ) - — A meeting of this lod gc was held in thc Masonic Hall ,

Gamgad-road , on Thursday evening , the 6 th inst ., the W . M ., Bro . D . Gilchrist , in the chair , supported by Bros . David Reid , I . P . M . ; J . McLeish , S . M . ; G . B . Davidson , S . W . ; W . Chalmers , J . W . j VV . Campbell , Sec , and thc other office-bearers , and a good attendance of brethren . On thc lod ge being opened , thc Secretary read the minutes of last meeting , which were approved of . Mr .

VY . Arbucklc was miim „ into l ' r .-m _ so _ ry by the W . M ., and Bro . J . Paton wa passed to thc Fellow Craft Degrec by Bro . McLeish , S . M . The lodge was then closed . THORNLIEBAlvjK . —Logde Thorntrce ( No . 512 ; . —A large and influential meeting of this young but prosperous lodge was held in their lodge ro . m at . hornliebank on Tuesday evening , the nth inst . The chair

was occupied by the VV . M ., Bro . Robert Scobie , ably supported by Bros . L . McKellar , D . M . ; Robt . Fletcher , S . VV . ; Robt . McEwan , J . W . vV . Jardine , Treas . ; Edward Schindler , Sec .-, F . \ V alcrS ( J . D . ; R . Bently , I . G . ; and J . Clugston , Tyler . Tl ) c meetings of this lodge arc generally well attended , and on Tuesday a number of brethren were present from Gl as nr . The lodge was opened in

due form on the E . A . Degree , and the minutes of last meeting were read and adopted . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , when Bros . Robt . Ni . bet , D . McArthur , Jas . Hunter , George Kennedy , Kobt . Law , Chas Brown , and John Andrew were raised to thc Sublime Degree of Master Mason by Bro . W . Ferguson , P . M . St . John ' s , Dalmuir , No . 3 ^ Freemason" ) . The lodge

was then resumed in the First Degree , when Bros . Greig , Shand , and Nisbet presented thc lodge with suitable emblems for the Third Degrce , wi , jc i , Wcre used in the working of that degree for the first time . The R . W . M ., Bro . Scobie , accepted the presentation on behalf of the lodge , and awarded a hearty vote of thanks to those brethren , the same to be recorded in the minutes of the lodge . The

lodge was then closed , - afterwards put under thc care o the J . W ., Bro . McE \ Va „ . Bro . Scobie , W . M , in the chair . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and drank with the accustomed honours . " Thc Newly-raised M . M . " was replied to by Bro . Nisbet in a very real speech . " The Visiting Brethren , " replied toby Bro . Ferguson ,

P . M . S 4 ..- A number of other toasts followed . During the evening Bros . Greig , Smith , Shand , Burns , and Crow sang some excellent songs . Bro . Neilson sang " Our own Thorntrce , " composed by himself , which elicited great applause . After spending a most enjoyable evening the lodge was called back to labour and closed , the Glasgow brethren returning by the last conveyance at 11 p . m .

VVe regret to state that the only son of Bro . J . M . Clabon , President of the ^ Board of Benevolence , was killed in a railway accident on Saturday last at Gravesend .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of West York Shire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WEST YORK SHIRE .

On Wednesday the quarterly meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire Freemasons was held iu the Masonic Hall , South Parade , Huddersfield , under the banner of the Lodgeof Harmony , 275 . The officers cf that lodge opened the preliminary lodge in the various degrees , after which Provincial Grand Lotlge entered , and

was presided over by Lt .-Col . Sir H . Edwards , Bart ., Prov . G . Master of West Yorkshire , and assisted by the Prov . Grand Officers . About 200 brethren from the province attended . In acknowledging the reception by the brethren , Bro . Lt .-Col . Sir . 11 . Edwards said he felt gratified that the brethren of VVest Yorkshire , and those of the Harmony

Lodge ( 275 ) had accorded him so kind and enthusiastic a reception . After eulogizing the Lodge of Harmony for their amiability , affability , and generosity , and instancing their large contributions to the various Masonic charities , referred to thc recent anniversary for the Girls' School , over which he had the distinguished honour to preside , in the absence of our noble brother the Prov . Grand Master

of Oxfordshire , H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , who was unavoidably prevented attending . During the course of his remarks he referred to the safe return of the Prince of Wales to this country , and trusted that some fitting Masonic memorial might be established of his return , which would be au honour through all time to the Freemasons of this country . The Prov . Grand Master urged W . M . 's

to possess and post themselves thoroughly in the Book of Constitutions and Prov . Grand Lodge bye-laws . Referring to the presence of Bro . Bentley Shaw , P . P . D . G . M ., the I'rov . Grand Master said he had never realised the work , the ability , and the kindness of Bro . Bentley Shaw , till he ( Col . Edwards ) had been installed in his chair , and he trusted , as the whole lodge trusted , he

would be long spared to assist the lodge with his knowledge and judgement . In concluding he trusted'that peace , concord , harmony , and good fellowship would long distinguish them as Masons as as good men . Bro . Bentley Shaw having been cordially honoured in ancient style , thanked the brethren from the bottom of his heart for their reception , and hoped they would long

work cordially together . The roll of lodges , and other routine business having been gone through , The Provincial Grand Master rose , and said it gave great pleasure to propose the next motion on the agenda paper , which was as follows : — The Right Worshipful Prov . G . Master moved "That

this Provincial Grand Lodge desire to record its humble and hearty thanks to the Great Architect of the Universe , for the safe return to his native land of our beloved Grand Master , H . R . H . thc Prince of Wales , K . G ., from his recent tour in our own Indian Empire . " He said we were all of one opinion that it was one of thc greatest blessings t ) this country that H . R . Highness the Prince , of Wales

had been permitted to return to his native land in health nnd strength , after lung travelling and voyaging in foreign climes . lie was glad to say that his recent suffering had passed away , and that thc malady was not in any way increased by his recent j . mrney . He hoped that in course of time , when it pleased God to remove our gracious and beloved sovereign ( and he hoped thc time was long

distant , ( hear , hear , ) our beloved Grand Master would reign over this country with the same urbanity that his royal mother did . ( Applause . ) Bro . Bentley Shaw seconded the resolution in the course of some very pleasing remarks . His visit to India , hisi-. id , had in it results of an immense amount of good to us as Englishmen , and to thc Indian Empire . This was a

glorious counlry , of which every Englishman ought to be proud , and they ought also to be proud of the illustrious Prince who is to reign over us . ( Applause . ) Bro . Tew , D . P . G . M ., supported thc motion , which was carried unanimously and enthusiastically . Bro . J . Booth , Prov . Grand Junior Warden , then procceiled to make a statement with respect lo thc last

Quarterly Court of the Masonic Boys' School , at Woodgreen , when Bro . Wordsworth submitted lhat thc proceeding was < irregular . Bro . Joseph Bately , of Huddersfield , also raised an objection to Bro . Booth proceeding on thc ground of no notice of resolution having becn given , and in support of

his objection , quoted the 42 nd bye-law of Provincial Grand Lodge . The Prov . Grand Master , unwilling to take the responsibility upon himself , appealed to the Registrar , as the legal authority . Bro . Booth said he had transmitted to the Prov . Grand Secretary a communication in thc language of the agenda

paper , but not the precise language of the motion he intended to submit . He claimed thc right to explain the peculiar grounds he had taken . He appealed first to thc practice of the Pmv . G . Lodge ; and secondly because when notice was given it was expected to have from the Charity Committee their report . That report had not been forthcoming , and hc had consequently been placed at a

disadvantage in submitting his resolution . Bro . Booth urged Prov . Grand Lodge to suspend the standing orders , in order to move his resolution ; but if out of order he would give notice that at the next meeting he would mnve a resolution on the subject . is

Bro . Bentley Shaw urged that the continuance of tl '_ motion would lend to destroy the good feeling ot this Prov . Grand Lodge , and after refeiring to rulings of Prov . Grand Lodge in times past , said the setting aside of the bye-laws in this case would tend to stultify the action ol thc Prov . Grand Master , and set a bad precedent for future meetings . ' After other speaker ., Bro . W . 11 . Gill , Mayor of Wake-