Centenary Festival Of Lodge St. Mark, No. 102 (S. C), Glasgow.

Master Mason of Scotland to preside and take the chair at every lodge he enters . Having , by the voice of my brethren in Scotland , been elected to the very high and distinguished honour of Grand Mason of this country , I feel it to be my duty to

support every privilege and every prerogative which may belong to that most distinguished chair , and it is therefore solely On account of preserving the privileges and prerogatives of the Grand Master Mason of Scotland that I now assume the

chair of the Lodge of St . Mark , No . 102 ; and having said this , Avhich I must likewise do , I take it solely for the purpose of supporting these privileges . I am happy to think that the election Avhich you have so lately made is that of a brother

so highly worthy to perform the duties of this chair as Bro . Major Barbor . I can most truly , and with the most perfect confidence , place this mall in his hand , and request him to take the chair and perform the various duties of this evening ,

beingassured that he will support the dignity of this chair , and will discharge all the duties which require to be performed in a spirit of harmony and good feeling . Major Barbor having once more taken the

chair , said : Our Right Most ATorshipful Grand Master having resigned into my hands this mall , you may depend upon it that I use my best endeavours ancl most strenuous exertions , as long as I keep it in my possession , to maintain the great

and glorious cause of Freemasonry . The first act , therefore , that I intend to perform with this is to open this Lodge , aud I hope 3 ou will assist me to do so .

The Lodge having been opened in the usual manner , the toast of " The Queen ancl the Craft " having been given right loyally and with musical honours , The Chairman said : Brother Senior AA arden ,

Brother Junior ATarden , ancl Brethren : Having done honour to the sovereign of these realms , it is our bounden duty aud pleasure to pay the same compliment to the Masonic Sovereign of this country . Most ATorshipful Piaster , I can assure

you that your presence amongst us this eveninggives us the greatest delight . The Lodge St . Mark duly appreciates the honour you have conferred upon them in attending this centenary meeting . Z , Right ATorshipful Sir , I am directed by

the Lodge St . Mark to request your acceptance of this jewel which has been struck in commemoration of the centenary of this Lodge . Long may you

live to wear it . Brethren , I am sure you will all go hand ancl heart with me in Avishing long life , health , and prosperity to our Right Most ATorshipful Grand Master , Bro . AThite Melville , and the Grand Lodge of Scotland .

The Grand Master , who was received with prolonged applause , said : Right ATorshipful- Master ancl ATorshipful ATarden and Brethren : In the name of the Grand Lodge of Scotland I beg to thank you very cordially for the kind manner in

which the toast of the Grand Lodge of Scotland has been introduced by your chairman , as Avell as the very cordial Avay in which you have accepted that toast . I can assure you that at this moment the Grand Lodge of Scotland is iu a high ancl

flourishing condition , not only at home , but throughout its colonies . Invariably I find UBAV charters are required both for at home and abroad , and I believe not only in the east , but in the Avest , Masonry never was more flourishing . I need

scarcely , in addressing so highly and influential an assemblage as the present , say that Masonry is growing throughout all grades of society in

Scotland . It is not only making Avay among the class whom I have now the honour to address , but it is also growing from the lowest to the highest . This is very desirable , as our order'is composed of every class of men . For the very kind manner in

Avhich your chairman has introduced my name , as well as for the kind present which you have given me , I feel extremely flattered . I had not the slightest hint that I ivas to receive the first ornament that has yet appeared of this your centenary .

I shall Avear it , and continue to wear it , and Avhen I look upon it I shall remember with pleasure the satisfaction I felt in having accepted your hospitality this evening . This is not the first time I

have had the honour of partaking of the hospitality of St . Mark's . Upon two different occasions I hacl the greatest satisfaction in meeting you in your own Lodge room . But I presume your hospitality ivas of too large a nature to occupy your

Lodge room . You have certainly selected a capital room for the purpose of your entertainment . I beg to thank you very cordially for the kind manner in which you have received me . The Chairman : I regret to observe that I have

passed over the toast , or rather the sentiment , ivhieh has to come from our Right ATorshipful Chaplain . I shall now request Bro . Flindt to give the toast Avhich is on the card . The Rev . Bro . Flindt , Chaplain : Right ATor-