Correspondence.

certificates to men who , although they are Masons , are parties of whom the W . M . has no knowledge . I have noticed that the majority of the " begging fraternity'' are supplied with Scotch certificates , which , I have no doubt , are frequently obtained for no other purpose than that of using it as Black is using his . Tours fraternally , H . A . WILLIAMSON , W . M . 200 .

SCOTCH MASONIC LECTUEES . 20 IHE EDIIOIt OF IHE riiEEMASOSS' MAGAZINE AXI 1 MASONIC MIEBOn . DEAR SIR AXU BROTHER , —In the report of a Scotch lecture on Masonic ceremony , contained in your impression of the 2 : jrd ult ., there are two or

three errors , which , perhaps , you will allow me space to correct . In referring to the olden times , in your impression it is " every tenth man was a Warden . Two Wardens with tlio 3 faster were twenty-one ; ¦ and . a third of that is still considered necessary to constitute a lodge . " On looking at my notes , I find

I stated " every tenth man was a Warden , who presided over nine others . Two Wardens , loith lite men under litem , and a Master in chief , were twenty-one . aud a third of this number , viz ., seven , is considered indispensable to open a lodge iu Scotland . " On tho office of Denute yours is " It is the Depute who fills

the chair in the absence of a past or substitute Muster . " What I stated was " The Depute fills tlio chair in the absence of tlie Master , should no Past Master be present . " The Grand Lodgo has an extra ¦ office , that of substitute Master , who fills the chair , should neither MasterPast Masteror Depute be

, , present . I also stated that in many lodges the Dcpute ' s office was turned to good account , as it was made a probation and office of practice for the future . Mastership . Another slight error in your impression is - '• ' the Master ' s decisions are important . " Mine was ' •' imperative . '' In the introductory notice in your

publication to "Scotch Masonic Lectures " there is au expression " whether it be legitimate to extend the subject matter of lectures given in a Masonic lodge , so as to embrace those delivered in ] N , o . 225 . " I sincerely trust that there is nothing in the Masonic code to prevent the subject matter of lectures

delivered within our circles from embracing a wide range of subjects in literature , science , and art . My own have been principally confined to matters strictly Masonic , but 1 have heard from several of our brethren lectures ou scientific discovery and readings from the best authorswhich would have done honour

, to the ablest conducted literary institutes . There have been many complaint ;; that speculative Masonryis too much hampered by tlie "hammer and mell , " ivhere subjects being circumscribed and getting tedious from oft repetition , has caused the hours of refreshment to be unduly extended , whicli the

judicious introduction of literary ancl scientific discourse might have prevented . Any interference ivith our ancient muniments may not be allowed , but I humbly think a careful examination of the intent aud purpose of our Order will allow of the introduction of a wide range of subjects being introduced as

Masonic lectures , which mi ght add to the respect for , and would certainly not be detrimental to , our ancient landmarks . Yours fraternall y , B . CO- \ YIF ..

Masonic Mems.

MASONIC MEMS .

THE MASONIC MIRROR . * * All communications to be addressed to 39 , Salisbury-street Strand , London , W . C .

THE installation of tlie W . M . of the Carlisle Lodge will take place on Tuesday , the 17 tli inst ., at about four p . m ., on which day a II . A . convocation will be held at 10 a . m ., and at about 1 . 30 p . m . a Mark meeting will also be holden . All brethren ivlio may bo visiting Carlisle on that day will be made welcome . In the evening , at about six p . m ., the anniversary .

XEW AIIEUICAX MASOXIC MAGAZINE . —The Masonic Sun is tlie title of a new Masonic monthly just issued at Wilmington , Xorth Carolina . THE ceremony of consecration of tho Confidence Lodge o £ Instruction ( No . 192 ) will be performed on Wednesday , the llth inst ., at the Sugar Loaf Tavern , St . Mary Axe , E . C , by

Uro . 11 . W . Little , P . M . The chair will be taken at seven o ' clock p . m . precisely , and the arrangements for the rehearsal provide for the introduction of appropriate music at certain parts of the ceremony .

Grand Lodge.

GRAND LODGE .

Tho Quarterly Communication of tho United Grand Lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the . Lth inst ., at Freemasons ' Hall . The liight Honourable the Earl de Grey and Eipon occupied the throne in the absence of the M ' . W . Grand Muster , the Earl of Zetland . Bro . Lord Eliot , S . G . W . ; Bro . Algernon Perkins acted as J . G . W .

Grand Lodge was opened in duo form and with solemn prayer . MINUTES OE THE IAST QUAHTERIY COMIUUXICATIOX . The G . SiiCifETAiiy road the minutes of the last Quarterly Communication , held on the-lth of September last , whicli wore confirmed .

XOMIXATIOX 01 ' THE GliAXD M . 1 STEK . Bro . SIIAHPE . D . C . L .. nominated the Eight Honourable the Earl of Zetland as M . W . Grand Master of Masons for the ensuing year , and adverted to the fact that he had occupied that position for twenty-iive years , showing the esteem in which he was held by tlie Craft .

Bro . MATTIIEIV COOKE criticised the acts of the Grand Secretary and said , as there was no mode of getting rid of him but by getting rid of the Grand Master , he nominated himself for that o . 'lice . BOAEH or BEXEVOIEXCE . Several recommendations cams up for grants from the Board of Benevolence , viz ., Bro . W , Lodge Xo . 87 , £ . 10 ; Bro

G . Lodge 271 , £ 30 ; Bro . M , Lodge 231 , £ 30 ; aud tlie widow of Bro . L , Lodge 205 , £ 50 ; all of which were agreed to . Twelve Past Masters were nominated to the Board . THE PtEronx oi- THE BO . VRD or GEXEHAI , PL-IIPOSES . This report was presented , but it contained no topic of intercity

COLONIAL BOARD . A long report was presented from the Colonial Board as to persons being . admitted into lodges of Xova Scotia , who were previously rejected by the' lodges of North Carolina and a