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Bro . AA' . Verrall having been unanimously re-elected Treasurer , Bro . AA . R . AA'ood proposed that , as a mark of respect to the memory of the Grand Master , a Vice-Presidency be purchased in the Royal Freemasons' School for Girls , from the funds of this lodge , and that the privileges of a Life Governor be exercised by the Prov . G-. JI . for the time being . Bro . G . Smith seconded , and the motion was carried . The JIasters of various lodges then tendered their congratulations to the Grand JIaster on his appointment , as also to Bro . Earner on his re-appointment as Deputy Grand JIaster . After some formal business tho lodsre was closed .

THE BANQUET . Bro . Furner , D . Prov . G . JIaster , proposed the toast of the evening , " The Health of the Right Worshipful Grand Master of the province , Lord Pelham . " He said it became his duty and privilege to propose this toast , and he had the greatest satisfaction in doing so , because he felt that the pleasure he had iu proposing the toast would be participated in by all the brethren

present . In mentioning the name of Lord Pelham , the eldest son of the Earl of Chichester , he was giving them the name of a nobleman whose antecedents stood high in this county . His position was a high one , and he ( Bro . Furner ) was sure if he followed in the footsteps of his noble father , they would have a Grand JIaster to preside over them of whom they might justly "be proud . The name of Pelham was eminent in Masonry , and

, although his lordship was a young JIason , he had that day given evidence of his being an experienced and an expert JIason . It was quite unnecessary to dilate on the merits of his noble -father . He , for one , believed that virtues as well as vices were hereditary ; and here , to-night , they had had evidence that the virtues of the noble father were inherited by the son . Lord Pelhamunlike many young menhad early shown his

attach-, , ment to the domestic virtues . Jlore than this , he had shown his willingness to take an active part in the government of the country , and , with all these advantages , it must indeed be a source of gratification to them that his lordship , the Grand Master of England , had nominated Lord Pelham as the presiding officer of this province . In drinking your health ( said Bro . Furneraddressing his lordship ) I am not giving this as a mere

, , formal , after-dinner toast , but I desire to tender to you a feeling —more than I can convey—the feeling of our deep regard for yourself ns well as of respect for the high office you hold . And , in wishing you long life and happiness , I am but conveying the wish of all present , that you may preside over us for many years to come , and that the Great Architect of the Universe may

endue you with confidence and judgment ably to preside over the province this day committed to your charge . The R . AV . the Prov . G . JL , on rising to respond , said he was most deeply grateful to them for the kind reception they had given to the toast proposed by his excellent Brother Furner ; he was also deeply grateful to Bro . Furner for the kind way in which he hud mentioned his antecedents . He had been most cordially received by them . At present it was needless for him

to take up their time at any length with mutters concerning this province ; he ' would only express a hope that , if spared with life to meet them that day twelve month ; , he should be able more thoroughly to reciprocate their kindly feelings . He earnestly hoped by attention to the duties before him , that he should be enabled to walk in the steps of those who had gone before him . He had thought it bestwith his limited experience

, of tlle affairs of this province , to re-appoint all those officers who held office under his predecessor . In conclusion , highly eulogising the exertions of his very excellent D . Prov . G . JI ., he called on the company to drink his health , as well us that of the other Prov . G . Officers , past and present . Bro . Furner responded in an appropriate speech , and introduced to his lordship the names and qualifications of the various

officers whom his lordship had that day installed . Tlle toast of "The Visitors" was given by the D . Prov . G . JI . and responded to by Bro . Dobie , G . M . of Surrey . " Prosperity to the Provincial Grand Lodges of Sussex" was given by Bro . Hall . G . JI . of Cambridgeshire . Bro . John II . Scott , Prov . S . G . AA ., proposed "The JIasters of the Sussex Lodges . " Ho said—R . AA ' . Grand JIaster , Bros . Grand OfficersVisitorsand Brethren—I have been honoured with

, , , the command to propose the next toast , and I do so with very great pleasure , because it is one which I am sure you will ait most cordially respond to . Bro . Hal ! , a few moments back , proposed to you success to the Prov . Grand Lodge of Sussex . I am now about to call on you to drink to the healths of those

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brethren on whom the success of Masonry in this province mainly depends—I mean the AA ' . JI . ' s of the Sussex Lodges . The duties and qualifications of a JIaster of a lodge are so clearly and forcibly explained in the ceremony of installation , with which we are most of us familiar , that it is unnecessary for me to detain you now by dwelling upon them , and I can confidently call on you and the brethren presentmost cordiallto drink to

, y the healths of the AA ' . JI . ' s of the Sussex Lodges , believing them to be men " of good report , true , and trusty , and held in high estimation amongst their brethren and fellows . " Bro . Scott coupled with the toast the name of the oldest AA ' . JI . in Sussex , Bro , AVilson , of the Howard Lodge of Brotherly Love , at Arundel , who , he informed the brethren , w as 86 years of age , aud at that moment sitting by his side , rejoicing in the

satisfactory proceedings of the day . Bro . Stephen Barton AAllson responded . Bro . Taaffe responded to the toast of " The Grand Stewards . " He assured the fraternity that , with his brother Stewards , he had striven hard to do everything that might conduce to the comfort of those present , and he felt gratified in knowing that on no previous occasion had such success attended their efforts . The " Tyler ' s Toast" brought the proceedings to a close .

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GLASGOW . SHETTLESTON . —Lodge St . John ( No . 128 ) . —The first general meeting of this lodge since the opening of the new hall was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst .. Bro . Geo . JIcLeod , W . JI ., in the chair , supported by Bros . R . Jack , S . AA ' ., and Morrison , J . AV . After the regular business of the lodge was disposed of , the AV . JI . congratulated the brethren on their having at length

obtained a suitable place of meeting , and , in referring to the late festival , moved that the following brethren who assisted at the opening of the present hall be elected honorary members of this lodge , viz ., Bros . W . Smith , Prov . G . Sec , AA' . JI . 3 G 0 ; A . JIcTagcart , M . A ., AA ' . JI . 27 ; Jas . AA ' allace , P . M . 360 ; Jas . Gillies , AV . JI . 103 ; Thomas JIcRobert , W . JI . 73 ; A \ . B . Paterson , Sec . 360 ; and James Stevenson , of the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE ,

London and Glasgow . The motion was seconded by Bro . John Allan , P . M ., and carried unanimously . We understand there is to be an emergency meeting of this lodge on the 16 th inst ., when a considerable accession to the strength of the lodge is expected .

THE EARL OE DALHOUSIE , K . T ., G . C . B ., PROV . G . JI . OP FORFARSHIRE AND KINCARDINESHIRE , AT THE OPENING- OE A PUBLIC PARK IN BRECHIN . Saturday afternoon , the 2 Sth ult , was observad as a general half holiday in Brechin , on the occasion of a formal opening by the Earl of Dalhousie , in his capacity of Lord Lieutenant of the county of Forfarof a new public park for Brechin ; the

, movement for which was started about two years ago by Jlr . Garden Jlitchell leaving £ 200 of a legacy for some ornamental purpose ; then the Town Council got a feu of Si- acres of the Coldhame feus on the Brechin Castle estate . Lord Dalhousie gave the ground at a low rent and feu , besides contributing £ ' 100 to the fund for ornamentation ; and subscriptions were got at home and abroad to the amount of nearly £ 1300 . Curators

, were then appointed , and the park was beautifully laid out with flowers and shrubs , and furnished with a nice lodge and pavilion . On Saturday afternoon , the 2 Sth ult ., a procession , comprising about 2 , 000—workers at the factories , incorporated trades , the pupils and teachers , volunteers , JIasonic bodies , gardeners , provost , magistrates , and town council , accompanied by the Earl of Dalhousie and an escoit of riflemen- —marched from the

Mechanics' Hall to the park . The several thousands of spectators were congregated , and the ceremony was proceeded with . The Earl of Dalhousie was accompanied to the platform of a grand stand by the provost , magistrates , and town council , the curators of the park , and several gentlemen ; and in the enclosure were Lady Christian JIaule and Miss Ramsay , Jlr . J . Carnegie Arbuthnott , of Balnamoon , and a general assemblage of the gentry of Brechin and district . After prayer by the Rev .

Jlr . Foote , Earl Dalhousie delivered the following address : — " Provost Guthrie and Magistrates of Brechin , and ladies and gentlemen , and citizens of this fair city . —It is now my duty , and I can assure you it is a most pleasing one , to declare this park publicly opened for the use and for the enjoyment of tho