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of Scotland for which the editor is not responsible , we have found it invariably correct . When the -time and toil expended in the production of snch a work is considered it cannot be denied that Bro . J . D . Porteous is entitled to the thanks of the

whole Masonic fraternity for the admirable result of his arduous labour . Only those brethren who have travelled can estimate the utility of the " Calendar " at its full value . Having so frequently had to consult the oracle

of Bro . Porteous , we felt no ordinary desire to make his acquaintance and it was with peculiar pleasure that we met him in Glasgow . We were still further gratified to find Bro . Porteous a youngish man , for although we cannot endorse all Mr .

Disraeli has written to prove that the triumphs of great men have all been won in their youth , we are still pleased to find energy and zeal for a good cause centred in one whose years are a proof that youth and wisdom can be united . Knowing , as

we do , the modest unassuming worth of our friend Bro . Porteous , we half fear that we may forfeit his regard by the prominent mention of his excellencies , but nevertheless we cannot allow the opportunity to pass of expressing our gratitude and admiration for the services he has rendered

to the Craft . When we add that Bro . Porteous is as distinguished for the geniality of his friendship as for the extent of his Masonic information , we have said enough to recommend brethren visiting Glasgow to lose no chance of an

introduction to so worthy a frere . 9 ro . Porteous , who occupies an important position in the Post Office , is also Provincial Grand Secretary of the most ancient and distinguished Masonic Order in existence , the Royal Order of

Scotland , and en passant we may remark that our brother is by no means deficient in grace to adorn the court dress which forms the proper costume of the Royal Order . The post of Danish representative in the Grand

Lodge of Scotland being vacant it occurred to several brethren that Bro . Porteous would be " the right man in the right place " as the delegate of "brave little Denmark , " and accordingly the followin g memorial was signed and forwarded to

Copenhagen where , we hope , it will receive a gracious and favourable reception . " To His Excellency Governor Brtistrup , Most Worshi pful Grand Master Mason of Denmark . " TourJExcellency and Brother , — "The office of Danish representative in the

Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland being now vacant , we the undersigned members of the Masonic brotherhood , have great pleasure in recommending your Excellency to appoint Bro . J . D . Porteous of

Glasgow to that dignity . " Our esteemed Bro . Porteous is known to Freemasons throughout the world as the editor of the " Universal Masonic Calendar , " a work Avhich is invaluable to all who are interested in the Craft .

Bro . Porteous is Provincial Grand Secretary of the Royal Order of Scotland , the most ancient and distinguished Order of Masonic Knighthood in Great Britain , and he has also held many other offices of importance in connection with

Freemasonry . " The Grand Lodge of Denmark would , we believe , gain increased respect among British Freemasons by having a representative so able and accomplished as Bro . Porteous .

"In conclusion we beg your Excellency to receive our cordial admiration for our Danish brethren and the assurance of our high esteem for your Excellency . "

The folowing eminent brethren with others appended their names to this petition , and if time had allowed doubtless as many more would have done so . Bro . William Smith , CM ., 32 ° , D . Prov . G .

Commander of Knights Templar , and P . G . Steward of England . Bro . James Merry , ili . P . for Falkirk and Prov . G . M . for the Middle Ward for Lanarkshire .

Bro . F . A . Barron , Prov . G . M . of the Royal Order of Scotland . Bro . R . D . Barbor , D . P . G . M . for Middle Ward of Lanarkshire . Bro . William Smith , 30 ° , P . G . S . Glasgow and

G . Steward of Scotland . Bro . W . Montgomerie Neilson , D . P . G . M . Glasgow . Bro . Colonel Archibald 0 . Campbell , of Blythswood , P . G . M .

Bro . Thomas Baker , P . G . S . W . Glasgow . Bro . Archibald McTaggart , M . A ., Convenor of Prov G . Committee Glasgow , R . W . M . of Lodge 27 .

Bro . John Forsythe , P . E . C . High Knights Templar , Dublin . Bro . George Woodward , P . E . C . High Knights Templar , Dublin .