Scotland.

Bro . Burns , in proposing "The R . W . M . of 442 , " paid a wellmerited compliment to Bro . Robertson , who in his long connection with this province had exhibited rare evidences of attachment to Freemasonry , and considerable ability in disseminating it . The noteworthy feature of the evenings proceedings was the appearance at the festival of so many members of the lodge 320 , who were brought to a perpendicular posture through the

dedication of a special bumper to their good health—the remarks of the presiding Master being most fraternal and appropriate . Bro . Mearns' reply may be similarly described . He spoke in a strain which elicited the closest attention of bis audience , and caused such an ebullition of the spirit of brotherly love as did not cease till the communication terminated . His sentiments were those of a true-hearted Mason , aud were replete with affectionate allusions to the heartiness with which Neptune

Kilwinning had given the hand-grip fond and true to the sons of 320 then present . Their visit had been of value to them , as affording incontestible evidence of the splendid condition of the Lodge 442 , of the high respect in which it is held by the fraternity in this province , and of the unaffected feelings of . goodwill its members entertain for those of other lodges . He wished for a speedy thaw of the icicle to which Bro . Robertson

had alluded as interposing a barrier to an interchange of courtesies between the two local lodges ; and he should not fail to report to his mother lodge the genial welcome which he and his fellow members had received from the brethren of their

younger sister . At a subsequent stage of the night's proceedings , Bro . Daniel Kerr , a member of 320 of forty years' standing , made a few remarks whieh were reminiscent in character , emotional , and full of absorbing interest as tracing the early history of " tho Saltcoats Lodge . " He made many kindly allusions to deceased workmen upon the temple walls in former times under whose guidance the lodge enjoyed seasons of great prosperity , —

adverted to its periods of Masonic declension , —protested against its , to his mind , unjustifiable removal to Ardrossan , —and expressed a hope that its charter would yet he restored to the town of Saltcoats . What with song , toast , and speechlet , the festivities were of a pleasing character—the performances of the Kilwinning band being not the least attractive feature of the night's enjoyment . As late hours have been too long the besetting sin of the Craft ,

it was pleasing to note an improvement in this respect in the early departure of the guests , who withdrew about eleven o . clock , and shortly thereafter Neptune Kilwinning returned to its lodge-room and dispersed , the band and a number of brethren convoying the Master to his home—a compliment which was duly acknowledged . A suggestion by the P . G . S . AV ., to introduce into 422 an album for the purpose of preserving the photographic portrait of each

member was so favourably received as to encourage the hope that by the return of next anniversary the studio of Bro . Picken will have produced many likenesses of brethren who are associated with the respected Master of Neptune Kilwinning in Masonic matters . An album for photographs would be a valuable feature in any lodge , and its folios would ever be referred to with interest and pleasure .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

CORNWALL . ST . DAY . —Rose of Sharon Chapter . —On the 6 th November last a petition was forwarded to tne Grand Chapter in favour of establishing a chapter of R , oynl Arch Masons at the Tregallow Lodge . The petition was granted , and the consecration was fixed for Thursday , the 6 th inst ., when Comp . T . Chirgwin , P . Z ,, and other Principals , and past Principals , and many

companions of the Cornubian Chapter , Truro , met for the purpose of opening the Rose of Sharon Chapter . The ceremony of consecration was ably and impressively performed by Comp . Chirgwin , assisted by Comps . Jenkins , P . Z . ; E . T . Carlyon , P . Z . ; Mayne , Z . ; Johns , H . ; Rev . Dr . Bannister , Chap . The musical portion of the ceremony was very beautifully performed hy Comp . J . Hocking , jun . After the exaltation of two brethren Comp . Chirgwin installed into the chair of M . E . L ., Comp . F . M . AVilliams , M . P . ¦ F . AV . Dabb , as H . j and E . H . Hawke , jun ., as J . The following were subsequently elected and nstalled as the officers : —Comps . the llev . Dr . John Bannister ,

Royal Arch.

Chap . ; J . Riness , Scribe E . ; John Bray , Scribe N . ; J . Balph , Treas . ; J . Hocking , Prin . Soj . and Org . ; AV . Tregay , 1 st Assist . Soj . ; T . Mitchell , Dir . of Cers . ; J . F . Penrose , Reg . ; T . J . Paull , Standard Bearer ; T . E . Lanyon and AV . T . Davey , Stewards ; S . R . Trebilcock , Janitor . On the closing of the chapter the companions dined together under the presidency of Comp . Chirgwin . During the progress of the toasts , many were the congratulations offered to the companions of the new

chapter on the prospects of success in the well-known zeal hitherto manifested by the M . E . Z ., as well as from the fact of the majority of the new officers being experienced companions . It is fully expected that the Rose of Sharon will soon he in a flourishing condition .

DEVONSHIRE . TOTNESS . —Pleiades Chapter ( No . 710 ) . —The companions met on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , though with a very limited number present , and the chapter was opened at half-past twelve . The chair of M . E . Z . was occupied by Comp . Rev . R . Bowden ; that of H . by Comp . Dr . Hopkins , P . Z . ; that of J . bComp . J . Heath . The minutes of the

y previous chapter were read and confirmed . Comp . Dr . Hopkins was admitted as a joining member by ballot . On the proposition of Comp . George Heath , E ., seconded by Comp , Oldrey , acting as 'N ., the joining fee was reduced from 21 s . to 10 s . 6 d . A ballot having been taken for the exaltation of Bro , J . Crocker as a serving companion , he received the benefit of the ceremony at the hands of Bro BowdenM . E . Z . who gave the mystical

, , lecture , the symbolical and historical lectures being given by Comp . Dr . Hopkins . The duties of Prin . Soj . were efficiently performed by Comp . Glanfield , who holds that office in Chapter No . 106 , Exmouth , in the absence of the proper officer . A lengthy discussion took place on the financial position of the chapter , with respect to which some difficulties have existed , which terminated in arrangements for their satisfactory

settlement , and it is clue to Bro . J . Heath , J ., to state that he liberally sacrificed his claim for rent up to the commencement of this year . This being the day for the election of the three Principals for the next twelve months , the companions who filled the chairs at this meeting were unanimously chosen . The chapter was closed soon after three o ' clock .

Mark Masoney.

MARK MASONEY .

CORNWALL . TKUBO . —Fortitude Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —An emergent meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening , the 7 th inst ., to advance Bro . Lord Eliot , M . P ., S . G . W . of England . The lodge was opened punctually at the time summoned , R . W . Bro . F . M . AVilliams , ilf . P ., Prov . G . M . for Cornwall , in the chair . The worthy Prov . G . M . having been saluted with the honours ,

the lodge was opened in due form , the two Prov . G . AA'ardens occupying their respective situations . After which tho Prov . G . M . resigned the gavel into the hands of the W . M ., Bro . W . Tweedy , Prov . J . G . W ., and the regular business of the lodge was proceeded . Bro . Lord Eliot was then regularly prepared and advanced to the honourable degree of a Mark Master by the "W . M ., who was efficientlv assisted by the two Past Masters , "

Bros . W . J . Hughan , PastG . O . and Prov . G . Sec ., and T Chirgwin , G . S . and Prov . S . G . AV . There was a large attendance of the members , and the Prov . G . M . was most enthusiastically received , as all who knew Bro . F . M . Williams , ana are aware how much he is respected in Cornwall , will understand that the brethren were not backward in rendering honour to whom honour is due . The Prov . G . M . complimented the members on the

continued prosperity of the Mark degree in Cornwall . After the labours of the evening were ended , the lodge was adjourned to the Royal Hotel , where a banquet was served , and the usual toasts completed the successful uroeeedings of the day .

Red Cross Knights Of Constantine.

RED CROSS KNIGHTS OF CONSTANTINE .

PREMIER CONCLAVE OE ENGLAND . —An assembly of this body was held on the Sth inst ., at the Freemasons' Tavern . Sir Knt . G . Powell , G . S . B ., M . P . 3 ., opened the conclave , assisted by Knts . T . Cuhitt , V . E . ; T . Wescombe , S . G . ; AV . H . Hubbard ,