Installation Of Grand Superintendent Of Glasgow.

The Prov . Grand Chapter was opened in St . Mark's Hall , Glasgow , by the M . E . G . Z ., assisted by Comps . J . Dalrymple Duncan , G . J ., as Depute G . Z . ; G . Christie , G . Supt . Stirlingshire , as G . H . ; Edward Macbean , G . Chancellor , as G . J . ; R . S . Brown , G . S . E . ; Chas . Baxter , Past G . S . N . ; J . M . Campbell , G . 1 st Soj . ; 1 . Carruthers , G . 3 rd Soj . ; Jas . Simpson , G . S . B . ; W .

S . Hunter , G . Std . Br . ; and other distinguished members . Apologies were intimated from Comps . the Marquess of Breadalbane , Grand H . ; the Earl ot Haddington , Past G . Z . ; Col . P . Stirling , Lieut .-Col . J . Campbell , D . Murray Lyon , and others . The prescribed ritual was then proceeded with , and

Comp . Major F . W . Allan , 32 , G . S . N ., was formally presented to the G . ist Principal , who administered the O . B ., and inducted him into the chair in a most impressive manner . His delivery of the charge was specially noteworthy , both for matter and manner . While dwelling on the duties devolving on the holder of so high an office , and alluding to its privileges , his

lordship clearly pointed out to the meeting that each and every member of the province was morally bound to give their rulers the most cordial assistance . These remarks were received with the livelist satisfaction . The M . E . Grand Z . next installed the Commissioned Officers : Comps . Major A . E . Black , Prov . G . H . ; J . R .

Paton , P . G . J . ; J . Balfour , P . G . S . E . ; and J . Sandison , P . G . S . N . ; and invested the Elective Officers Comps . J . M . Campbell , Prov . G . Treas . ; J . Berth , Prov . G . Chancellor ; J . Carruthers , Prov . G . ist Soj . ; W . M . Denholm , Prov . G . 2 nd Soj . ; A . McAlister , Prov . G . 3 rd Soj . ; J . Simpson , Prov . G . S . B . ; J . Connell , P . G . D . of C .: Emile Berger , Prov . G . Org . ;

R . Bradshaw , P . G . S . of VV . ; J . A . S . Kerr , P . G . Std . B . ; and George Muir , Prov . G . Janitor . Before closing the Prov . Grand Chapter , the new GRAND SUPERINTENDENT , who was evedently much moved by the enthusiastic reception accorded him , returned thanks for the support which he had received from the various chapters , and expressed the

gratification of the province at having had not only the presence , but the assistance of the G . Z ., who had come at great personal inconvenience—in view of impending departure for India—to visit this branch of his jurisdiction , and show by his admirable style of working , how deep a hold our Order had on his good will and sense of duty . One result was certain to

iollow—an awakened interest in the Royal Arch . Concluding an eloquent address , pregnant with intelligence , he said : " May I express the hope that by the watchful providence of the Almighty Architect to-day ' s proceedings may tend to keep us more and more in the path of moral rectitude , and that by the beauty of virtue , we may the better perform

all our obligations . Cultivate truth , preserve concord amongst the brethren and companions , and be at peace with all men ; always practise out oi the chapter the duties inculcated within it , and so acting constantly on the squares of His Holy Word , we may be found at the close of our earthly labours , within the compass of an approving conscience , and pass from this

sublunary probation to a state of everlasting bliss and glory . " Continued applause greeted his remarks . Having concluded the serious part of the ceremonial , the members adjourned to the Alexandra Hotel , where dinner was purveyed by Bro . Cuddeford . Comp . Major Allan , 32 , G . Supt ., presided , and was supported by Comps . Lord Saltoun , G . Z . ; J . Dalrymple

Duncan , G . J . ; Geo . Christie , G . Supt . Stirlingshire ; R . S . Brown , G . S . E . ; Edward Macbean , G . Chancellor ; and many other Grand Officers ; also Major Black , Prov . G . H . ; J . R . Paton , Prov . G . J . ; Jas . Balfour , P . G . S . E . ; Sir James Buchanan , Bart . ; Capt . Tasker ; Chas . Baxter , W . S . ; David Reid , G . Cashier ; and a large assemblage of distinguished companions .

As the toast list was long , commendable alacrity was shewn by the chairman in proposing the usual patriotic pledges as soon as the solids had given place to the generous fluids provided by the liberality of the G . Superintendent . Many of the speeches were closed with musical honours which , with the songs , were

accompanied by Comp . Berger , the Prov . G . Organist . In responding for the " Grand Lodge of Scotland , " Comp . D . REID , G . Cashier , referred to the increasing prosperity of the Order , and the great impetus that has followed the periodic visitations of the provinces b y Comps . the Earl of Haddington , Past G . Z ., and Lord Saltoun , his successor in the Grand East .

Comp . George Christie proposed " The Three Grand Chapters" in his usual felicitious style , and the Grand Z . replied thereto . Speaking of the Western Metropolis , Lord Saltoun expressed his gratification at the success of this gathering , which , however , did not astonish him after viewing the magnificent municipal buildings , the

development of the local telephonic system , and innumerable other evidences of energy and activity that characterized the citizens of this , " the second city '' in the Empire . During the two days that he had been the guest of his old and esteemed friend , Major Allan , he had learnt the reason of the supremacy of little Scotland . He trusted his visit to the chanter would

induce them to increase their efforts , successful as these had been in the past . He concluded a powerful address by asking them to drink a bumper to the " Prov . G . Chapter over the Lower Ward of Lanarkshire " ( Glasgow ) , coupled with the name of their new G . Superintendent , of whom he spoke in laudatory terms as one who ever did his utmost for whatever cause he took in hand . His reputation was not confined to this

Installation Of Grand Superintendent Of Glasgow.

side of the Tweed , for in London—yea , even at Golden Square , the innermost shrine of high-grade Masonry , Major Allan was in great repute and it must be still be fresh in their recollection how nobly he treated the Supreme Council , 33 ° , when sojourning here and in Edinburgh a few months ago ( loud applause ) . Comp . Major ALLAN admitted that he would be more

or less than human if he diel not appreciate and reciprocate the respect and esteem in which his election to the honourable office of Superintendent showed him to be held throughout the Province . He valued very highly the congratulations of the Grand Z ., and could assure his hearers that he would endeavour to repay their kindness by a faithful discharge ot his duties and by

an earnest endeavour to promote , in every way , the best interests ot the Rite . He asked the support of his officers and trusted the " members would yield him the assistance necessary to the well-being of the chapters . He received the province in a more prosperous condition than it had ever been before , and it would be his aim , at the expiration of his term , to

transfer it tr his successor , not only unimpaired but even more flourishing than at present . Comp . J . DALRYMPLE DUNCAN , 32 , G . J . , proposed "The Navy , Army , and Reserve Forces , " to which Sir J . BUCHANAN , Capt . TASKER , and Major BLACK made suitable replies . The usual tr-asts followed .

A very handsome illuminated address had been subscribed for , to mark the value of the services rendered by the late Superintendent , Comp . VV . J . Easton ; but , unfortunately , he was unable to attend , and one interesting feature of the proceedings had to be eliminated , much to the regret of all present , as he had always been

highly popular in this province . The entire proceedings were most harmonious , and those who attended the function will doubtless " put a hag in the post "—the Scotch method of marking a " red-letter day" —to signify their satisfaction with the appointment and its surroundings .

Our Portrait Gallery Of Worshipful Masters.

Our Portrait gallery of Worshipful Masters .

BRO . WILLIAM EDWARD WILLBY , W . M . La Tolerance Lodge , No . 53 S , was initiated in the Firth of Clyde Lodge , Gourock , N . B ., in 1883 . Bro . V . 'illby joined La Tolerance Lodge . No . 538 , in 1886 , and has filled the different offices lending to the position of VV . M . in that lodge . He was exalted in the Vane Chapter , No . 53 8 . Is an enthusiast in Freemasonry , a constant attendant at lodges of instruction ,

and has particularly supported that one held in connection with La Tolerance , and similarly named . Is well versed in the ritual , including the Sections . Exceptional circumstances in his lodge favoured his early experience in lodge work , he having been called upon to act as J . W . in 188 S while holding no office . Bro . Willby is a Life Governor of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls .

Annual Festival Of The Langton Lodge Of Instruction.

ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE LANGTON LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .

The annual festival of this prosperous lodge of inslruction was held at the White Hart Tavern , Abchurchlane , E . C , on Thursday , the 15 th instant . Bro . J . D . Langton , P . M ., Sec . of the Welcome Lodge , No . 1673 , under whose charter this lodge meets , presided , and

was supported by Bros . J . A . Farnfield , P . A . G . D . C , R . | . Clay Sudlow , P . G . Std . Br . ; and Geo . Anderson , P . G . Stwd . The other brethren present were Bros . H . M . Hobbs , P . P . J . G . W . Surrey ; J . S . Eraser , C . E , Wilson , S . Lea-Smith , VV . T . Grant , F . G . Ivey , G . F Marshall , VV . A . Clark , E . M . Morriss , R . H . Hall , A F . White , W . E . Soltan , and C . W . Mapleton , Sec .

Annual Festival Of The Langton Lodge Of Instruction.

An excellent dinner was provided by Bro . Anderson , after which the CHAIRMAN gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . FARNFIELD replied for " The Grand Officers " and Bro . MARSHALL for the toast of "Success to the Langton Lodge of Instruction . " " The Health of the Hon . Members " was given , to which

Bro . SUDLOW , in replying , said he took the greatest possible interest in the lodge , as he had been Preceptor of it before he was appointed to that office in the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , and he was glad to see the pure Emulation working was continued in this lodge of instruction , and wished it every success . Bro . ANDERSON also replied , and expressed the

pleasure it gave him to gratuitously provide accommodation for the lodge and for the other lodges and chapters which met at the White Hart . After the toast of " The Visitors , " to which Bro . WILSON responded , " The Health of Bro . Hobbs " was proposed , and great pleasure was expressed that his health had so much improved that he was enabled to be present .

Bro . GRANT , the Treasurer , responded to the toast of "The Health of the Committee , " and in the course of his remarks said that the finances of the lodge were in a very satisfactory condition , and owing to there being only a small wotking expense , the whole of the balance of the lodge funds was availabe for Charity . During tbe evening Bro . Sudlow gave a humorous recitation— "The Butterfly , " and Bro . Soltan also recited , and Bro , Fraser sang .

Masonic Meetings (Metropolitan)

MASONIC MEETINGS ( Metropolitan )

For the week ending Saturday , January 7 , 181 3 . 1 he Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries for Craft Lodges , Royal Arch Chapters , Mark Lodges , Rose Croix Chapters , Preceptories , Conclaves , & c , 01 any ehinge in place , day , or month of meeting .

SATURDAY , DECEMBER 3 ' - ( No Meetings . ) LODOII AND CHAPTIRS OF INSTRUCTION . Alexandria Palace , Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , at 7 . 30 . 1 hiBwick , Windsor Castle Hot ., King-st ., Hammersmith , at 7 . 30 . Duke of Connaught , Navarino Tavern , Navarino-road , LOals-tor , its . iccleston , Bro . Dickie's , 13 , Cambridge-street , P / mlico , at 7 .

Finsbury Park , Cock Tavern , at 8 . ling Harold , Four Swans , Waltham Cross , at 7 . Vlauchester , Ola King ' s Arms , Poland-street , VV ., at 8 . Percy , JoHy Farmers , Southgate-road , N ., at d . iiar , Dover Castle , Broadway , Deptford , S . E ., at J . Urban , Freemasons' Hall . Vitruvian , Duke ol Albany Hotel , Kitto-road , St . Kathcrine'spark , Hatcham , S . E ., at 7 . 30 . Mount Sinai Caupter , Red Lion Ho ., 14 , Kine-st ., Reeent-st ., W ., 8

MONDAY , JANUARY 1 . CRATT LODOCS . t < , Robert Burns , Freemasons' Hall . 70 , Royal Jiibile * , Andtrt n ' s Hotel . 141 , St . Luke's , Anderton's Hotel . 188 , _|„ ppa , Freema , ems' Hall . 1319 , Asaph , Freemasons' Hall . ihit , Tredeirar , London Tavern . 191 ' j , V \ ickhani , St . Petir ' s Hail , Brockley . JJCO , Brentford , Castle Assembly Rooms , tj .-cntford .

LUDOSI AND CHAPTERS or INSTRUCTION . Bbckheath , Mi'kwood Tavern , Milkwood-road , Heme Hill , at 8 . Carnarvon , Manchester Hotel , Alders , ;* e-street , at 6 . 30 . Coiorn , Eagle Hotel , Snaresbrook , at 8 . cnppiegale , Goldsmiths' Arms , Gutter-lane , at 6 . 30 . Hj / ptian , Atlantic tavern , Atlantic-road , Brixton , at 8 . nicanor , Rose and Crown , High Cross , Tottenham , at 8 . , > de f am . Prince of Wales Hotel , F-astbourne-terr ,, Ulshop's-rd .,

Paddington , at 8 . -Cingsland , Cock Tavern , Highbury , N ., at 8 . 30 . iarquess of Ripon , Lord Stanley , Paragon-road , Mare-Bt ., at 8 . Metropolitan , Moorgate Tavern , IJ , Flnsbury-pavement , at 7 . 30 . Neptune , Gauden Hotel , Clapham , S . W ., at 7 . 10 . rcucverance , Ye Old Cheshire Cheese , 23 , Addle-street , Woodstreet , E . C ., at 7 . Rose ol Denmark , L . & S . W . R . Institute , Wandsworth-rd ., 7 . 30 .

Koyal Artnur , Prince of Wales Hotel ( opposite Wimbledon Railway Station ! , at 7 . 30 . Joyai commemoration , Railway Hotel , Putney , at 8 . ¦ a . A-nbiose , Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , at 8 . > t . James ' s Union , St . James ' s Restaurant ( Piccadilly entrance ) , at 8 . Si . Lane's , Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-s'reet , Chelsea , at 8 ,

. 1 . Mark ' s , suney iVIasunic 1 la . ll , Camberwell New-ruaa . Savage Club , Ainion Tavern , Russell-street , at 8 . S . uccnty , Kaiiway Tavern , r-ciichurch-street , at 8 . Stock ACII , While Hart , Abchurch-lane , E . C , at 6 . Tysseii-Amherst , Amherst tlub , Amhertt-road , Hackney , and and 4 th MUII ., at 8 . Umicu Military , carl of Chatham , Thomas-st ., Woolwich , 1 . 3 a e j per Norwood , White Hart Hot ., Church-rd ., Upper Norwood , * . at 8

Upton , Tnree INans Hotel , Aldgate , E ., . walthams ow , lhe t h quer ., Hign-street , vValthamstow , at 8 . Wellington , vVhlle swan Hotel , Hign-street , Dcpuord , at « , Zetia . ua , Yo . k and Aloanj , Park-street , Regent's Park , at 8 . Doric o' / rajJifi . Uuicc ' s Head , 70 , Wnitechapel-road , at 6 . Hope Chapter , Gloue Tavern , Koyal Hill , Greenwich , at 8 . Israel i ' . navtrt , Tupp ' s Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road , Lewis Chapter , King ' s Aims Hotel , Wood Green , N ., at 8 . North e . onuon Chapter , Grosvenor Hotel , Canonuury , at 7 . 3 c .

RllYAL AllCH CllAI-TKR . jf , O d Kind ' s Arms , Freemasons' Hall . MARK LODGE . t , Mallett 1 ml Chisel , Mark Masons' Hall . RED CROSS CONCLAVE , r , Original or Premier , Mark Masons' Hall .

TUESDAY , JANUARY 3 . Colonial Board , at 4 . C » AFI l . ODOIF . 9 , Albion , Freemason ' Hall . 171 , Old Concord , Freemisuns' Hall , aecHarmony , lire hound Hotel , Riehmond .

, 705 , St . James ' , Bridge I louse- Hotel , lisi ,, Mar-pus "f II » lh"U > ii ' , 33 , Gohlen-squa'C . ! 3 »' , Keniii uton , Horns Tavern . 1471 , Henley , Three * Crowns , North Woolwich , moo , Bciconslield , The Cbe-i . ucrs , VValthamstow . 3031 , Richmond , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond .