Mark Masonry.

stark , P . G . Steward ; AV . Mann , P . G . Reg . ; E . Drewett , S . O 114 ; Lord Eliot , M . P ., P . G . S . W . MEMBERS OF PRIVATE LODGES . —A . B . Frazer , AV . M ., 112 ; Dr . Cromin , S . AV , No . 101 ; R . Aronson , No . 53 ; AV . Cobley , No . 21 ; U . Losvder , No . 8 ; E . M . Haigh , S . D . So . 29 ; G . HG . Dalton , No . S 6 ; AV . Hudson , AV . M . Elect , No . 75 ; THargreaves , AV . M ., No . 113 , P . G . J . D . Lancashire ; J . Chadivick , SecNo . 46 P . G . See . Lancashire ; T . W . AVhiteJ . D . No . 10-1 ;

, , , , T . Warburton , Jun ., S . O ., No . 113 ; A . Wolton , J . O , No . 104 ; H . Botting , J . D ., No . 114 ; G . Neatt , No . 104 ; C . Hammerton , G . S ., No . 104 ; J . C . Duncombe , P . G . S . D . Leicestershire ; No . 21 ; Funkenzstieu , No . 386 ; H . Massey , G . S . ; G . Kenning , M . O ., St . Marks ; R . AV . Little , P . M ., No . 1 ; VV . Worrell , Reg . of AVks and Org . No . 104 ; G . King , jun ., S . AV . No . S . The minutes of the Grand Lodge of . May 31 st , were confirmed . The minutes of the Grand Lodge of Emergencyof August

, 2 nd , were also confirmed , with the exception of that part relating to the signing of the treaty with the Grand Royal Ark Mariner ' s Lodge , in order to give the M . AV . Grand Master power to communicate with other bodies claiming authority over the degree .

The M . AV . G . M ., Bro . Eev . E . R . Portal , was nominated as G . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . John Rankin Stebbing was elected Grand Treasurer . The Report of the General Board led to a very long discussion , but the principle feature was an authority to the AV . M . to organize a committee to carry out the taking over of the side degrees being universal Masonry only , which are at present working under no recognized body .

Also a recommendation that all Stewards and Past Stewards contributing £ 5 5 s ., or collecting ; G 10 10 s . towards the Grand Mark Benevolent Fund , should be permitted to wear a Charit y Jewel of the Degree . The second clause that the Jewel should be presented in Grand Lodge to the said Brethren from the funds of the Grand Lodge was very strenuously opposed by the majority of the speakersand it was ultimately referred back for consideration .

, This concluded the business , and Grand Lodge was closed in ancient form . The Brethren afterwards adjourned to Banquet , presided over by the M . AV . G . M ., supported by the D . G . M . and many distinguished brethren .

New South Wales.

NEW SOUTH WALES .

THE VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY LODGE ( NO . 967 , E . C . ) . —The regular meeting was held on Tuesday evening , 27 th September . W . Bro . Francis Fahey in the chair . The business was of a formal character . The S . AV ., however , having observed the Editor of tho local journal among the visitors , drew bis attention to certain mis- statements which had appeared in a letter , signed " Observer , " which appeared in No . 1 , vov . 2 , of the " Australian

Freemason ' s Magazine . " He said that all members of the Volunteer force—all arms of the Volunteer Service were eli gible for admission to their ranks . The W . M . aud P . M . made further explanations , which showed the lodge was in a flourishing condition , and would still further adapt itself to the requirements of citizen-soldiers of all arms . The editor expressed his satisfaction at these statements ; assured the brethren he never identified himself with

some of the views in "Observer's" letter ; and was very happy to hear that the Artillery Lodge was financially prosperous . He promised to notice the mistake into which " Observer" had , he believod unintentionally , fallen . Should a Militia be established here , the Artillery Lodge is likely to increase in strength and usefulness . TIIE ZETLAND CHAPTER OF AUSTRALIA ( NO . 390 , E . C ) . —

The Annual convocation of this Chapter was holden on Monday evening , the 26 th instant . The report of the Auditors , and the Treasurer ' s annual balance sheet and financial statement were read , received , and adopted . The newly-elected Principals wore jnstalled ; and the other Officers invested with the collars , jewels , ¦ insi gnia of their respective offices . Several Brethren were exalted and the remainder of the Grand Chapter certificates , recently received from England , signed and distributed to Companions entitled , and several brethren were proposed for exaltation . After labour the Companions adjourned to refreshment .

New South Wales.

and after tho usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the companions including a largo number of distinguished visitors , separated n Peace , Love , aud Harmony , shortly after eleven o ' clock .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

GRAND LODOE . Tho Grand Lodge of Scotland me ton the 30 th nlt . for the installation of office-bearers , and also to celebrate the festival of St . Andrew . The Grand Lodge assembled in the upper hall to instal the office-bearers , and on the lodge being opoueel , theBarl of Dalhousie , the retiring Grand Mister , took his place on the throne . The Earl of Dalhousie rose and said—Brethren , before proceeding to the business of the evening , I have to report that I

have this day laid the foundation-stone of a new lodge for Lodge Journeymen , No . 8 , and that the ceremony passed off to the entire satisfaction of myself and the Office-bearers of the Grand Lodge . The next , thing I have to say is , that noticing the dilapidated state of our Volume of Sacred Laws , I have got a new Bible , which I take the opportunity of presenting to the Grand Lodge , and I make it my last act as Grand Master . And nowbefore I succumb my authoritypermit me to thank the

, , Grand Lodgo for the way they have supported me during the three years I have occupied the throne . I have always endeavoured to maintain the dignity of the Grand Lodge with a firmness which I hope has not been distasteful to any one . I now demit my office to one whom I am sure wi ' . be an ornament to you ; and 1 am also sure that during his career he will receive the same support as I have done , and at the termination of his

office have the same encomiums passeel upon him . The Grand Stewards were then deputed to conduct the Earl of Rosslyn into the Grand Lodge . On his entering he was received with loud applause , the brethren standing . The Earl of Dalhousie , addressing Lord Rosslyn , said—By the unanimous voice of the Grand Lodge , and also by the desire of the Craft in general , you have been elected to fill the Masonic throne for the ensuing year . In undertaking that office you

would have high and responsible duties to perform , both publicly and privately , and upon your shoulders would not only depend the conducting of the business of the Grand Lodge , but also everything pertaining to the Craft throughout'the world ; and

in so doing you wdl be sure to receive tbe support of the Grand Lodgo iu carrying out your duties . It now remains with you to show the wisdom of the choice tbe Grand Lodge has made in appointing you as Graud Master . The oath of installation having been administered to the Earl of Rosslyn in the usual maimer by the Earl of Dalhousie , the Earl of Eosslyn assumed the throne amid the plaudits of the brethren .

The Grand Master ( the Earl of Rosslyn ) then said—Brethren —I can hardly find words to thank you for the position in which you have placed me ; it is the highest honour you can confer . I might venture to say that , with the assistance of the Almighty and the Grand Master , who has preceded me , whom I will now call the Past Grand Master and also the goodwill of the Grand Lodge , I will endeavour to do my duty , as I am determined to do my best for the Craft . I beg to return you my best thanks ,

and I trust my name will never be tarnished with dishonour . Before proceeding further in our business , I hope the Grand Lodge will express to our Past Grand Master our best thanks for his past services . It is quite unnecessary for me to say anything , as his public acts bear testimony to what he has done . The Past Grand Master ( the Earl of Dalhousie ) thanked the brethren for the approval of his conduct . The undermentioned were then installed as Office Bearers for

tbe ensuing year , with the exception of Bro . Robertson , the Grand Bible-Bearer , who was absent from indisposition : —The Right Hon . the Earl of Dalhousie , the Right Worshipful Past Grand Master ; Sir Michael Shaw Stewart , Bart ., D . G . M ., Bros . Ilenr ) Inglis , of Torsonce , Sub . G . M . ; William Mann , S . G . W . ; Col . Campbell , of Blytheswooel , J . G . AV . ; Samuel Hay , Esq . Treas . ; Alex . J . Stewart R . AV . G . Sec ; John

, , Laurie , R . AV . G . Clerk ; Rev . D . Avnot , D . D ., and Kcv . V . G . Faithful , M . A ., V . W . G . Chaps . ; Right Hon . Lord Erskinc , V . VV . G . D . ; AVilliam Officer , V . AV . J . G . D . ; David Hryce , W . G . Architect ; Alexander Hay , W . G . Jeweller ; Major AV . H . Ramsay , AV . G . Director of Ceremonies ; D . Eobinson , W . G .