Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

GLASGOW . GLASGOW . —Si . Mungo Lodge ( No . 27 ) . —A meeting of this old lodge was held in the Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , on the 7 th inst ., the R . W . M ., Bro . A . McTaggart , A . M ., in the chair . The lodge having been duly opened , the minutes were read and approved of . A suit oT beautiful new clothing which had been

got was then shown for inspection . One gentleman was thereafter initiated in a most able and impressive manner by the R . W . M . At a certain portion of the ceremony the charity box was sent round the lodge , when almost all the members put something in it , and it was then presented to the new brother . Another brother was afterwards raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Bro . T . HalketDep . M . of No . 102 officiating . During

, , , the evening permission was given , in a formal manner , to Bro . W . P . Buchan , P . S . W ., No . 3 { bis . ) , to publish such extracts from their old minute books as would be useful and interesting to tho Craft . The lodge was thereafter closed in due and -ancient form .

India.

INDIA .

CALCUTTA .

BENGAL MASONIC ASSOCIATION EOR EDUCATING CHILDREN OE INDIGENT FREEMASONS .

This association has "been formed this year and is supported by voluntary contributions . The president is Bro . Hugh David Sandeman , D . G . M . From the circular we have received we gather the following particulars , and we trust it will go on and prosper . — " A donation of Rs . 500 , made in one or mere payments of not less than Rs . 50 each , constitutes the donor a Vice-President , with the privilege of five votes . A donation of

Rs . 100 constitutes the donor a governor for life , with the . privilege of one vote , and one vote for each additional donation ofRs . 100 . A subscription of Rs . 16 per annum entitles the subscriber to one vote , and an extra voto for every additional Rs . 16 . The conditions of the above are the same , whether the donor or subscriber be an individual , or a lodge , chapter , or other society . A general meeting of subscribers is held twice in

the year , viz ., on the 1 st Wednesday in the months of June and December , at four o ' clock iu the afternoon . The general conduct of the affairs of the association is entrusted to a committee composed of the president , vice-president , and life governors , ¦ which meets on the 1 st Wednesday in every month at halfpast thiee o'clock in the afternoon . The funds of the association are devoted solely to the board and education of children .

Children are admitted into tho association at the age of six years , and continue therein till they have attainod the age of sixteen years . This rule applies equally to children of both sexes , without any distinction of religious denomination . Elections take place at each general meeting of subscribers , according to the number of vacancies and capabilities of the fund . No child is eligible to be placed on the list of

candidates , unless his ( or her ) father has been a registered Mason for five years , and a subscribing member of some lodge for at least three years of that period . " Subscriptions are received b y the President ( Treasury Buildings ) , the District Grand Secretary ( II . H . Locke , Esq ., Bengal Club ) , and by the Secretary to the Association ( Fort William ) . Bro . Frank Powell is the Hon . Sec . The amount of donations already received amount to Rs . 350 , and the subscriptions to Rs . 352 .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

DEVONSHIRE . TOTNES . —Pleiades Chapter ( No . 710 ) . —The quarterly meeting was held on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., though summonses had been issued for April 22 nd , which were countermanded in consequence of a sudden bereavement affecting several of the members . The companions assembled at noon , when the chapter ¦ was opened : A Board of Installed 2 nd Principals was formed , and Comp . John Heath , J ., was placed in the chair of H ., with the usual ceremonial , by Comp . Dr . Hopkins , M . E . Z . The

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companions were then admitted . In addition to those named , the officers present were , Conips . Marks , J . ; Pridham , E . ; Bodley , acting as N . ; tho Rev . R . Bowdon , P . Z . and Chap . ; Niner , P . S . ; Oldrey , Assist . S . ; G , Heath , Treas . The minutes having been read and confirmed ; Bros . Downing and Taylor were presented as candidates properly qualified for the ceremony , and were duly exalted by the Al . E . Z ., assisted by his officers ,

who performed their duties for the first time after their appointment in a highly creditable manner . Several matters of business were arranged , and the chapter was closed soon after two o ' clock .

Laying Of The Memorial Stone Of The Paisley Free Public Library And Museum With Grand Masonic Honours.

LAYING OF THE MEMORIAL STONE OF THE PAISLEY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUM WITH GRAND MASONIC HONOURS .

The memorial stone of the Paisley Free Library and Museum was laid by the W . M . the G . M . M . of Scotland , on Tuesday , the 27 th tilt . The building , which is being constructed at the expense of Mr . Peter Coats , of Woodside , is highly creditable to the taste of the architect , Mr . J . Honeymau . The proportions are bold and massive , yet elegant aud attractive , and leave the impression of great chasteness and simplicity . Grand Lodge was opened in the County Hallat one o ' clock

, , the M . W . the G . M . M . of Scotland occupied the throne , supported by Bros . Colonel Campbell , of Blythswood , Acting Deputy G . M . ; Sir M . R . S . Stewart , Bart ., Acting Substitute G . M . ; Win . Mann , S . G . W . ; William Officer , J . G . W . ; Rev . V . Gr . Faithful , U . Chap . ; Daniel Robertson , G . B . B . ; Alex . Hay , G . J . ; Owen Gough , President of Grand Stewards ; J . W . M'Culloch , V . P . of Grand Stewards ; W . L . LaurieG . Sec

, ; A . J . Stewart , G . CI . ; John Coghill , Chief Grand Mareschal ; and John Laurie . Grand Mareschal . The various trades having mustered the procession started at 2 o ' clock . After these came the borough and county officials , the Incorporated Societies , the University Students , the Philosophical Society , the Curators of the Paisley Library , the Architect , Mr . J . Honeymau , Jim ., bringing up the rear .

Thou followed the Masonic Lodges : —Chief Grand Mareschal Bro . John Coghill , of the Grand Lodge , on Horseback . Brougbty Castle , 4 S 6 , Broughty Ferry ; St . Andrew , 465 , Glasgow ; St . John , 458 , Busby ; Neptune Kilwinning , 442 , Ardrossan ; Glasgow , 441 , Glasgow ; Govandale , 437 , Govan ; St . Clair , 427 , Cambusnethan ; Prince of Wales , 426 , Renfrew ; Neptune ; 419 , Glasgow ; Atbole , 413 , Glasgow ; Clyde , 408 ,

Glasgow ; 'Rifle , 405 , Edinburgh ; Royal Blue , 399 , Kilbirnie ; Caledonian , 392 , Edinburgh ; Atliole , 384 , Kirkintilloch . Renfrew County Kilwinning , Paisley , 270 , preceded by the Renfrew volunteer band .

Standard Bearer ; Bros . Matthew Swan , R . W . M . ; E . Anderson , S . W . ; P . K . Miller , J . W . ; Jas . Anderson , Treas . ; Councillor Fishor , Sec . ( who walked with the Town Council ); George Peacock , Depute Master ; Dundas Porteous , Substitute Master ; Muir , Tyler ; with upwards of 60 brethren of the lodge . St . Clair , Glasgow , 362 ; Commercial , Glasgow , 360 ; Caledonian RailwayGlasgow 354 ; St . John OperativeRutherglen

, , , , 347 ; Argyle ; Dunoon , 335 ; St . George , Port-Dundas and Cowcaddens , Glasgow , _ 333 ; Union , Glasgow , 332 ; St . Andrew Royal Arch , Bonhill and Alexandria , 321 ; St . John Royal Arch , Saltcoats and Ardrossan , 320 ; Caledonian , Dunlop , 311 ; Union and Crown , Barrhead , 307 ; St . Thomas , Larkhall , 306 ; St . John , Rothesay , 292 ; Celtic , Edinburgh aud Leith , 291 ; Blair , Dalby , 290 ; Shamrock and Thistle , Glasgow , 275 ; St . John ,

Mid-Calder , 272 ; St . John , Thornliill , 252 ; Union , Dunfermline , 250 ; Union , Stonebouse , 24-4 ; Houstoun , St . Johnstone , 242 ; Hamilton , 233 ; St . Barnabas , Old Cumnock , 230 ; Star , Glasgow , 212 ; St . Andrew , Strathaven , 215 ; Garthland St . Winnock , 205 ; St . Paul , Ayr , 204 ; St . Clement , Riccarton , 202 ; St . Thomas , Muirkirk , 201 ; St . John , Carluke , 187 ; Commercial , Oban , 180 ; St . Mungo , Mauchline , 179 ; Scotia ,

Glasgow , 178 ; St . James , Old Monkland , 177 ; St . John , Greenock , 175 ; St . John , Largs , 173 ; St . James , Doune , 171 ; St . John , Leven , Dumbarton , 170 ; Thistle and Rose , Stevenston , 169 ; Roman E « gle , Edinburgh , 1 G 0 ; St . John , Beith , 157 ; St . Barchan , Kilbarchan , 156 ; Royal Arch , Pollokshaws , 153 ; St . Andrew , Irvine , 149 ; Cadden , Argyle , 147 ; St . John , Campbelton , 141 . St . James , 135 , Tarbolton . —Wearing the jewel presented to Robert Burns , when Master of the Lodge , St . Mirin , 129 ,