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^^^^^^^ SATURDAY , NOVEMBER 24 , 18 94 .

Masonic Notes.

Masonic Notes .

We congratulate our Royal Arch companions of Middlesex on the installation of Comp . Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., as Grand Superintendent of the Province . It may not always be possible , but it certainly is eminently desirable , that the two branches of constitutional Masonry—the Craft and the Arch—should

be in charge of the same person ; but where , as in the case of Bro . Lord George Hamilton , the Craft ruler has been successful in his administration , and it is known that he is eligible to preside over the Arch , it would be an act of singular unwisdom to select any

other companion , however distinguished a Mason he might be , for the appointment . Happily for Middlesex , his lordship did not press his unwillingness , on the score of inexperience , to accept the post of Grand Superintendent , and as it has now resumed its place

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among Royal Arch Provinces , we are confident that Middlesex will become as prosperous under the new regime in this branch of Masonry as it has been in the Craft . For one thing it has a goodly muster-roll of chapters , while his lordship will have the advice and assistance of two capable R . A . ' s in Comps . Thrupp and Mead , the newly-appointed Prov . G . H . and Prov . G . J . ¥ * *

There are few men in our ranks who have worked harder and are better deserving of being honoured than Bro . G . W . Speth , the indefatigable Secretary of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge , No . 2076 , and the editor of its Transactions , and it was with sincere pleasure that last week we published a report of the proceedings which recently took place—in connection

with the 1 nstallation meeting of the lodge—under the auspices of Bro . Sir Charles Warren , when Bro . Speth , in recognition of his valuable services , was presented with a gold watch and chain . Here , indeed , there can be no doubt that honour was paid to whom honour was due , and we congratulate both Bro . Speth who received the testimonial and the members of the lodge who presented it .

* * At the recent meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire , held at Malvern , the brethren attended Divine service in the fine old Priory Church . Amongst other good things a new Masonic

anthem , entitled " Bear ye one another ' s burdens , " was well rendered , and met with general approval . The composer is Bro . Walter F . Newton , S . W . 1204 , and Prov . Grand Organist ; and we are glad to see he has published the anthem , which is sure to be a success at consecration and other meetings .

* * * In our report last week of the installation of Bro . F . H . Macklin as W . M . of the Asaph Lodge , we omitted to notice the very beautiful card of invitation that had been issued for the occasion . It speaks well

for the zeal and interest shown by individual members that an artist of the reputation of Bro . Glendoni should have devoted so much time and skill to the execution of a special design for this meeting . The result was a charmingly dainty etching , which all will treasure as a memento of the occasion .

• In this connection also a novelty was provided , and much dignity was lent to the proceedings by the performance of an entirely new musical ritual by Bro . Dr . J . Hornsey Casson . This was sung most impressively by four brethren , who are the chief soloists at St .

Paul ' s Cathedral . One knows of the ordinary anthem which is occasionally introduced into the Masonic ritual , but we think this is the first time that a special Masonic service has been composed using the words of the ritual . The music is very good , and we believe that Bro . Casson is about to publish it .

Scotland.

Scotland .

GLASGOW . Lodge Of St . John ( 3 Bis . ) . —A funeral lodge in memory of the late Bro . John Dick , P . M ., Glasgow , was held on the 15 th inst . Bro . Peter Brownlie , R . W . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by a large number of brethren , including Bros . R . A . M'Gilvray , LP . M . ; J . L . Cowan , S . W . ; P . Bland , acting J . W . ; Geo . W . Sellars , B . B . ; Alfred King , S . D . ; Geo . Kean ,

acting J . D . ; C Macfarlane , D . of M . ; D . S . Law , Stwd . ; James Brown , l . G . ; Past Masters James Taylor , jun . ; ex-Deacon-Convenor Thomas Mason , John Anderson , jun . ; JamesM'Millan ; Bros . Wm . Cochran , A . L . Wright , J . A . S . Kerr , Deacon Andrew Gray , Deacon James Laird , __ £ . C . Morgan , Jonathan Campbell , Wm . Dick , Wm . L . Dick , and Jas . William , R . W . M . 3 C 0 . The lodge having been opened , the R . W . M . intimated

apologies trom Past Masters Bros . Major Johnston , Wm , Kyle , Colonel Menzies , Rev . Thos . Somerville , Rev . Moses Taggart , John Ferguson , A Bissett , S . M . ; Alex . Leitch , R . Kyle , Sec , and others . The proceedings , which were printed , were then gone through , in the course of which Bro . ex-Deacon-Convenor Mason , P . M ., delivered the oration . Bro . Mason in eloquent terms referred to the deceased , whom he had known for 40 years . He dealt

with his early youth , the indomitable perseverance and energy which characterised him in his business , and indeed in all the affairs in which he interested himself , the peace and happiness of his home life , the nobility of character and goodness of heart which distinguished him as a Freemason , and finally the courage and patience with . which he strove against the disease which ultimately caused his death . The R . W . M . endorsed Bro . Mason's well chosen

remarks . He had been in office with the late Bro . Dick , and knew the loss which had been sustained by his death , and he felt gratified that the lodge had now conferred the highest honour it was in its powei to bestow . He expressed ths pleasure it afforded him at seeing so many members present as a mark of respect to the departed P . M ., and he felt sure that the deceased ' s family would appreciate the honour which had been done to his memory . The lodge was then closed in . due and ancient form .