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could not be amongst them that evening to see the imposing gathering they had had , and to receive their acknowledgments for the services he had rendered to masonry . He ( Brother Hoult ) scarcely felt competent to do justice to the toast of their Patron aud Brother , and he would rather that the duty had de-A'olved upon that gentleman himself , as he was better qualified in every way to respond to the compliment than he was . However , as the duty had been imposed upon him , ho begged to

return them his most cordial thanks for the honour whicli they had just accorded to their brother R . T , Parker . That gentleman needed not any words from him to raise him in their estimation , They all knew him as a liberal-hearted gentleman ; as a kind benefactor to those who stood in need of his help ; and as an excellent landlord . The Masonic brethren were under peculiar obligations to him for the warm manner in which he had taken up the Masonic cause ; for the liberal way in which he

had aided in the establishment of their lodge . But not only did he aid iu the establishment of their lodge , but he made them a great many valuable and handsome presents which now graced the charming room in which they ] were assembled , Bro . Hoult again thanked them for the honour they had done to their brother and patron in drinking his health . He had very great pleasure in proposing the health of their newlinstalled

y AVorshipful Master of the Townley Parker Lodge . He was sure they would honour it most heartily . The AVorshipful Master briefly returned thanks for the compliment which they had paid him . Brother D . Stansfield , P . M ., proposed " The health of the Past Officers of Lodgo 1 , 032 , " which was duly acknowledged . Bro . S . T . Settle , P . M ., proposed " The health of the newly-appointed officers of Lodge 1032 . " . Bro . D . Stansfield

, next gave " The visiting brethren . " Bro . M . Barton , O . G .. proposed "All poor and distressed Masons . " All these toasts Avere drnuk with Masonic honours , and were suitably responded to . The proceedings throughout were of a most interesting character , and the brethren did not separate till towards 11 o ' clock .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

GRAND LODGE . The quarterly communication of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was held in the Freemasons Hall , Edinburgh on Monday , 9 th inst . In the absence of the Most Worshipful Grand Master , the Earl of Rosslyn , the Most Worshipful Past Grand Master , the Earl of Dalhouise , occupied the throne . Amongst the . brethren present were—Henry Inglis of

Torsonce , Substitute Grand Master ; Colonel Campbell of lily thswood , Junior Grand AA . irden ; AVm . Mann , Senior Grand Warden ; Dr . Beveridgc , Provincial Grand Muster for Aberdeen city . The Grand Clerk intimated that presents had been received from the Grand Lodges of France , Louisiana , Italy , Netherlands , and North Carolina . On the motion ofthe Earl of Dalhousie , a vote of thanks was ordered to be sent to each of these Grand Lodges .

A communication from the Grand Lodge of NowI > runswirk , for a reconsideration of their application for recognition by the Grand Lodge of Scotland , was read , and after considerable discussion , it was delayed till next meeting .

The resignation of Bro . J . K . Fing / . ies , as Provincial Grand Master for Jamacia , on the ground of ill-health , was received , and a recommendation that Bro . Samuel Constantine Burke , Bdvocate , Jamaica , should be his successor , was unanimously agreed to . As that brother was present he was installed into the office , and took the oath of allegiance in tbe usual manner amidst the plaudits of the brethren . After the ceremony , the newly-elected Provincial Grand Master returned thanks for the

high honour that had been conferred upon him . A report on the procedings of a conference held in London in April last was delayed till next Meeting . A petition from the Lodges of Aberdeenshire East , recommending the appointment of Captain Charles Hunter as Provincial Grand Master of that province , AVUS sustained , and that brother was unanimously appointed to the office . A motion " That a committee of six , who are not connected with any lodge in Edinburgh or its neighbourhood , be appointed , and who shall have the power to call in an experienced accountant to examine into all the books and financial affairs of the

Scotland.

Grand Lodge , and report , " and after a lengthy discussion , in Avhich many brethren took part , it was ordered to He over till next meeting . There were other motions on the agenda paper , but owing to the lateness of the hour , the Grand Ledge was closed . GLASGOAV .- —Thistle and Pose Lodge ( No . 73 ) . —An emergency meeting of this Lodge was held on Saturday August 5 th . Present : Bros . G . M'DonaldR . AV . M . ; AV . WalkerSWGAVAVheeler

, , .. ; . . , S . M ., as J . W . ; Bruce , as J . D . ; Capt . George Wilson was initiated . his ship leaving Glasgow was the cause of the emergency . Refreshment followed labour . The work is reported well done . It was noted to our correspondent that an Englishman , Scotchman , Irishman and Welshman took part in the ceremony . GLASGOAV . —Shamroelc and Thistle Lodge ( No . 275 ) . —A regular Meeting was held at the Masonic HallStruther Street

, , Glasgow , on Mon-lay 4 th inst . Bro . AVm . Philips , R . AV . M . was supported by Bros . D . Rewan , S \ V : ; J . Matheson , J . AV . ; and a good attendance of officers and members . Mr . G . Ross was initiated ; Bros . Thomas Laislier and Joseph Henghui ivere passed to second degree .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . CAVEAC CHAPTER ( No . 176 ) . —The regular meeting of this Chapter was held at the Bridge House Hotel on Monday Srd ult ., there were present Comps . P . A . Nairne , M . E . Z . ; F . AValters , P . Z ., Treas . ; P . Browne . H . ; AV . A . Hinde , R . S . Foreman , and several others . Comp . J . S . Elliot , 74-9 , was present ; as a visitor . The following were elected officers for the ensuing : —P .

year Browne M . li . Z . ; AV . Scott , H . ; R , S . Foreman , J . ; F . AValters , P . Z . Treas ., ( re-elected for fifth time . ) A , AVilliams , S . E . ; T . Quihampton , S . N . ; J . Hills , P . S . ; CM . Spaight , Janitor , Avas re-elected . A . P . Z . A jewel was voted to Comp . P . A . Nairne , the retiring M . E . Z .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

WINCHESTER . —Economy Lodge , ( No . 52 ) . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on AVednesday , August 7 th , for the purpose of Installing the W . M . elect , Bro . J . Naish , P . Prov . G . S . W ., for ensuing- year . The following brethren were present , Bros . E . Sheppard , AV . M . ; Bro . J . Naish , AV . M ., Elect ; J . Harris , W . Whale , E . Snelling , C . Sherry , II . Newman , J . Doswell , T . Stepher , J . Burchett , and several visiting brethrenincluding Bro . J . R . StebbingG .

, , Treas .: A . Cole , 63 ; J . Symons , 63 ; AV . II . B . Gregory , 63 . The ceremony of installation was ably performed by Bro . E . Sheppard , I . P . M ., and at the close , a cordial vote of thanks was given for the ability displayed by him . Bro . J . Naish , AV . M ., then proceeded to invest his officers in the following order : —• Bros . J . Harris , S . AV . ; AV . Whale , J . AA . ; E . Snelling , M . O .-F . J . AVarnerS . O . ; LuusderJ . O . ; \ V . II . AA ooldnd . S . D . ;

, , ge J . Doswell , J . D . ; If . Newman , I . G . ; T . Stopher , Registrar of Marks ; J . T . Burchett , Sec . ; H . Pottle , Tyler . The Lodge was closed atS o ' clock , when the brethren partook of an excellent banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic Toasts being drank , a very pleasant meeting was brought to a close .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .

SUPREME COUNCIL . A meeting of the K . H . 30 ° , was held at Liverpool , by the Grand Council of the Ancient and Accepted Rite , at the Masonic Temple , on Thursday , the 20 th July . The following were present : — 33 rd . Degree : —IU . Bros . C . J . Vigue , M . P . S . ; Capt . N . G . Phili M . 111 . Lieut . G . C . ; Col . ClerkG . Chancellor ;

ps , , J . M . P . Montagu , Grand Secretary General ; and Hyde Pullen . 32 nd . Degree : —Ills . Bros . Sir Patrick MacC . Colquhouu and C . J . Banister . 31 st . Degree : —Ills . Bros . Lieut .-Col . Birchall , Charles C Pote , Horace , ? . Alpass , and Edward Pierpoint .