Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

—? GLASGOW . St . John ' s Lodge No . 3 bis . The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the New Hall , 21 3 , Buchanan-street , on Tuesday , the 7 th ult . after 7 p . m . Bro . John Baird , R . W . M ., on

, , the throne ; Bros . Kyle , S . W ., Fletcher , J . ., and a number of brethren present . The lodge being opened the minutes were read and passed . There being no other business , the R . W . M . gave an account of the proceedings at Grand Lodge the night beforeandinter aliastated that he considered the

, , , Grand Lodge had acted unlawfully in sustaining the proxy commissions after he had said they were illegal if not stamped ; however , Grand Lodge was not done with that yet . He also observed that by so doing the Grand Lodge had thereby broken the laws of the land , and that , therefore , he considered

that this lodge had sufficient reason for throwing overboard its allegiance to Grand Lodge . He also found fault with the remarks made by Bro . Buchan in Grand Lodge the previous night . Bro . Buchan having remarked that there were two ways of telling a story , said it was a pity some

of the Edinburgh brethren were not present to give their version of affairs , more especially as the fact remained that St . John ' s Lodge lost every motion it desired to carry , all the pretensions it had set up being knocked down , not that Grand Lodge had acted unjustly , but because St . John ' s , in this case , well not

was supporting what was wrong , as as going about what they had in hand in a proper business-like manner , & c . After this the S . W . proposed , and J . W . seconded , that a special meeting of this lodge be called for this night three weeksto which Bro . Buchan should

, be summoned , in order to consider the language used by him ( Bro . Buchan ) to their R . W . M . ( Bro . Baird ) , at the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Scotland on 6 th February , Bro . Buchan having there stated that he " was astonished Bro . Baird could have the audacity to stand up in this Grand Lodge

and make the false statements he had now made . " Bro . Buchan denied having used the word "false , " and considered that he was perfectly entitled to speak in an independent manner regarding whatever business was ¦ going on before Grand Lodge , and also that he was quite justified , under the

circumstances , in saying what he did say . After some further remarks , the motion of the S . W . was agreed to . The lodge was shortly after closed . A meeting of this lodge was also held on the 21 st ult ., Bro . Baird , R . W . M ., in the chair ; Bro . John

Dick , S . D ., acting as S . W . ; Bro . Fletcher , J . ., and a considerable number of brethren present . On the minutes being read , several corrections were made , after which they were passed . The Secretary intimated that he had written to

Bro . Buchan , giving him notice ofthe special meeting to be held on 28 th February , and had received a letter in reply stating that he ( Bro . Buchan ) , considered their summons informal , in so far that il did not contain a definite statement of the exact

words objected to , as also that he was unaware that St . John ' s Lodge had any right or power to summon him before it for what took place in Grand Lodge . Bro . J . B . Walker , P . M ., supported the objection as to the informality of a summons being issued without a definite statement being given of the supposed

fault . The R . W . M . then read a copy of the report of the sub-committee of Grand Lodge on the St . John ' s Memorial , which had been read at the late meeting of Grand Lodge , after which he made some comments regarding it . Upon one brother desiring

to have the report again read , thc R . W . M . suggested the idea of publishing it , so that every brother might have a copy , and be able to read it himself . The J . W ., however , objected to this— " more light " not being desired (?)—and the subject dropped . The R . W . M . then read a copy of the motion

tabled by Bro . Hay , and which was to come up at the next quarterly communication of Grand Lodge , to the effect that the Lodge Journeymen , No . 8 , shall be entitled to carry the working tools and other paraphernalia of Grand Lodge at processions in the Metropolitan District . The Lodge Glasgow

St . John shall have the same privilege in thc Province of Glasgow , and when the Grand Lodge is officiating in any other place or Province , thc Grand Master , or the brother acting for him , shall have the power of fixing on the lodge or lodges to carry the working tools , & c , for the occasion , and

his decision shall not be open to review . Having read this , thc R . W . M . stated that this motion did not suit their views . He also read certain remarks on thc subject from Bro . Wylie , of Kilwinning , who , he stated , was a high authority upon Masonic

matters . Some further remarks having passed , it was understood that St . John ' s Lodge decidedly objected to the settlement of the working tools controversy in thc way Bro . IL . y ' s motion intended . The lodge was afterwards closed in due form .

Scotland.

Lodge St . Mark , No . 102 . The hundred-and-fifth annual festival of the Lodge St . Mark , No . 102 , was celebrated on the 13 th inst . in their hall , 213 , Bucttanan-street . Bro . Thomas Halket , R . W . M ., presided , assisted by Bros . Robert Jamieson , S . W ., and Daniel Watson ,

J . W . The Master was supported by Bros . F . A . Barrow , D . P . G . M . of Glasgow ; John Baird , R . W . M . 3 bis ; J . Miller , R . W . M . 413 ; Capt . John Gordon , Alex . Veitch , P . D . M . ; Hugh Murdoch , S . S . ; J . F . Mitchell , W . Robertson , 354 ; and Robert Graham . After dinner , the toasts of " The

Queen and the Craft " and " The Army , Navy , and Volunteers" were proposed from the chair Captain Gordon responded for . the Army , and Captain Baird , L . E . V ., for the Volunteers . —The R . W . M . next proposed " The Three Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland" and "The

P . G . Lodge of Glasgow . "—The latter toast was reponded to by Bro . Barrow , who observed that the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow was one of no small importance , representing as it did nearly a quarter of a hundred lodges . Indeed , there was scarcely a P . G . Lodge which had a fourth of the

number of lodges within its jurisdiction . The P . G . Lodge of Glasgow was for years the only P . G . Lodge in Scotland , and other P . G . Lodges had taken it as their model . —Bro . Barrow then propos ' ed " The Lord Provost , Magistrates , and Town Council . "—Bro . Veitch , in giving " Masonry all

over the World , " expressed the hope that the principles of Masonry would prevail everywhere ; for if so , war would be banished from every country , and peace and goodwill emanate from every heart . —Bro . Baird , in proposing " Lodge St . Mark , No , 102 , " observed that it occupied a high position in the

province , and that its prosperity still continued . — Bro . Halket , R . W . M ., in the course of an excellent address in reply , said that considerable progress had been made during the past year ; but there had been a better sign of progress than a mere addition to their numbers . An earnest desire had

been manifested by the office-bearers to render the working of the lodge as perfect and complete as possible . Several lodges of instruction had been held , with satisfactory results ; and music suitable for the ceremonial had been practised , and a selection made and approved by the lodge . They had

also had several lectures on the history and principles of the Order . It was thought by many that the success of the lodge depended altogether upon the office-bearers . This , however , was a mistake ; for while it was the duty of the office-bearers to conduct the business ofthe lodge and perform the

ceremonies of the Order in a proper and becoming manner , it was the special duty of every member to give a practical manifestation of the power of those principles by which they were united . Bro . Halket concluded by a vciy feeling and appropriate

allusion to the loss the lodge had sustained by the death of their late I . P . M ., Bro . Major Barbor . Other toasts followed . The proceedings were of a very harmonious character . Bro . Millar presided at the harmonium .

Caledonian Railway Lodge , No . 354 . Thc annual supper and assembly of this flourishing lodge was held on Friday , the 10 th inst ., in thc Tontine Hotel . Thc chair was occupied by Bro . A . Arrick Smith , R . W . M ., supported by Bro . F . A . Barrow , D . P . G . M . ; A . McTaggart , P . G . Sec ; J .

Fraser , R . W . M . 87 ; W . Robertson , P . M . 333 ; W . J . Hamilton , P . M . 354 ; D . K . Speirs , D . M . 354 ; J . Shaw , S . W . 354 ; J . Henderson , J . W . 354 . The croupier's chair was occupied by Bro . P . Wilson , supported by Bros . Goodman , Henderson , R . W . M . 195 Belfast ; H . T . Lannigan , and D . Robertson .

After an excellent supper had been partaken of , the usual introductory toasts were given from the chair , Bro . Henderson , R . W . M . , Belfast , replying for the " Three Grand Lodges . " Thc " Provincial Grand Lodge" was replied to by Bro . F . A . Barrow . Bro . R . Wilson proposed "The Army ,

Navy , and Volunteers , " replied to by Bro . D . K . Speirs . Bro . F . A . Barrow proposed " The Lodge Caledonian Railway , " remarking that since its commencement it had been in a very prosperous condition , and he hoped it would be as flourishing in the future as in the past . Bro . A . A . Smith

R . W . M ., replied . He stated that upwards of thirty members had joined the lodge during the past year ; that thc funds were in a good condition , and that Bro . Hamilton , on retiring from office , had left the lodge funds actually £ zo , better than what they were on his installation as R . W . M . The remaining toasts were " The Past Masters , " by Bro . A .

McTaggart , P . G . Sec ; replied to by Bro . J . E . Wilson , P . M . Thc "Ladies , " by Bro . II . T . Lannigan ; replied to by Bro . D . Robertson , Tlie " Press , " by Bro . R . Goodman ; replied to by Bro . Jas . Drew . tte , of NB . Daily Mail . " Friends , " by Bro . R . Wilson ; ancl " Happy to meet , & c , " from thc chair . During the evening , a testimonial was presented ( in the name of the lodge ) to Bro . W . J . Hamilton ,

Scotland.

P . M . , Bro . A . A . Smith , R . W . M ., remarking : I have a very pleasant duty to perform , but I am only sorry that I lack language to convey sufficiently all I would like to say . On the retirement of Bro . Hamilton from the office of R . W . M ., a few of the brethren thought that it was a duty

incumbent on the members of the lodge to present him with a small token of their esteem . The matter was brought before open lodge and approved of ; a committee was appointed to look after affairs and put them in shipshape order ; the result you now see before you . I have known Bro . Hamilton some

years , and I see others around me who have known him for a longer period and who could speak of his qualities to a greater extent than I am able to do . For myself , as a friend I have always found him of a kind disposition , gentlemanly manners , and a man in whose word the utmost dependence could

be placed ; as a brother , one who would do a good turn when in his power , and I am sure I speak the sentiments of every brother present , that he always met us on the " level , " and acted as well as parted with us on the " square . " As a Master , his conduct was the most exemplary , and the brethren all

know his kind forbearance in giving every one a hearing when required , and not abusing his powers , nor using that token of his authority , the " mallet , " unless when he actually could not avoid it . Then , looking at what he has done for the lodge , during his reign a Benevolent Fund has been organised ,

with which , to a certain extent , we have been able to relieve some of our poorer brethren . The jewels and clothing for all the office-bearers have been made complete , and I think I can safely say there is not in all the province a lodge where the workings have been gone into with more spirit and harmony

amongst the brethren , from the Master to the Tyler ( during the time Bro . Hamilton occupied the chair ) , than in 354 . It is no disparagement to his predecessors in office , and I think every brother will bear me out in saying , that the Caledonian Railway Lodge owes its present flourishing condition to the

zeal , energy , and perseverance of our worthy P . M , Hamilton . I feel myself unworthy to fill the posi tion he so recently occupied ; but as a virtuous example has a powerful tendency to mould the conduct of others , I trust his mantle may fall upon me that I may be enabled to walk worthy in his

footprints . Since our last annual festival , Bro . Hamilton has taken unto himself a partner for life , whom I have not the pleasure of knowing so intimately ; but I am sure that such a worthy gentleman deserves to have a worthy wife . From the few times I have had thc pleasure of meeting her , I would

say Mrs . Hamilton is one of those individuals " whom you often read about but very seldom see . " Under the circumstances the committee thought that they could not do better than present Mrs . Hamilton ( through you ) the articles contained in this case ( gold suite of brooch and earrings ) as a

mark of respect , and when she wears them ( which I trust she may be long spared to do ) , it will recall to her memory , years after this , how highly her husband was esteemed and respected by his Masonic brethren of " 354 . " Worthy Past Master Hamilton , it now remains for me to present to you

in the name of the members ofthe Caledonian Railway Lodge , this silver tea ancl coffee service , which bears the following inscription : — " Presented by the members of Lodge Caledonian Railway , No . 354 , with a silver tea and coffee service , to Bro . Wm . John Hamilton , as a tribute of esteem , on the

occasion of his retiring from the office of R . W . M ., together with a souvenir for Mrs . Hamilton . Glasgow , 10 th March , 1871 . " I trust that you and Mrs . Hamilton may be long spared to use them , and Mrs . Hamilton to wear these . In your walk through life , may your body ever be an emblem of your

mind , your feet the rectitude of your actions , and when your allotted task is finished here below , may you rise to the Grand Lodge above , not made with hands , eternal in the heavens . Bro . Wm . J . Hamilton replied as follows -. The receiving of such a handsome gift as my brethren

have deemed me worthy of , must necessarily make mi feel a very grateful recipient , and stamp this eventful evening for ever on my memory . It should be a serious feeling to every honest man that each in his different sphere is exercising on those around him an influence that is only productive of two

results : nay , I hope that in our intercourse the good may ever be in the foreground , exercising charity and kindness to our fellow-creatures , thc firm bond for endearing us to each other . You will bear with mc if I express but feebly the feelings I lack words to convey to you , my brethren , for this

tangible token of your good-will towards me , and heartily clo 1 feel that the gift has emanated from your kindness more than my deserts , which makes me feel still more keenly the favour you have conferred on me . I trust 1 shall ever continue to hold

the same place in the esteem of my brethren , and by straightforward actions prove myself worthy of their confidence . I am both proud and happy to receive such an elegant souvenir , the possession of which shall ever be connected with the most