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Ward , P . M ., responded to the gratifying manner in which his services had been received by the lodge , ancl said that at all times it was a sufficient reward to him to reflect that he had only done his duty , and that bis conduct had met with tbe approbation of the lodge . The loclge was then closed iu ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , when a very pleasant evening was spent , Bro . Atkinson contributing in no small measure to the entertainment and delight of the brethren by his services at the piano .

YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AMD EAST ) . SCAEBOEUGH . —Old Globe Lodge ( No . 200 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this prosperous lodge Avas held on AVednesday , the ISth inst . The lodge was opened in the first degree by the AV . M ., Bro . II . A . Williamson , assisted by Bros . W . F . Rooke and Spurr , P . M . ; Martin , P . M ., Sec . 200 ; Har-S . AV . PeacockJ . W . ; and other brethren . The minutes

greaves , ; , of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The following visiting brethren having produced their Grand Lodge certificates , and passed a strict examination , were admitted : —Bros . MeConvil , P . M . 57 ; Smith , P . M . 44 ; Turner , P . M . 1 , 064 ; Frewin , 205 ; Coates , 205 ; Hutchinson , 1 , 034 ; Sheppard , 7 G-1 Bro . Spong was ballotted for and admitted as a re-joining member . The lodge was then opened in the Fellow Craft

degree , when Bros . Parker ancl Sheppard having given proof of their progress in Masonry were entrusted with the test of merit , and withdrew . The loclge having been opened in the third degree , Bros . Parker and Sheppard were duly raised to the sublime of Master Mason , the ceremony being performed by the A \ . M ., assisted by Bro . Rooke , P . M ., who gave the traditional history in a most able manner . The lodge was closed in

the third and second degrees , when nothing further being proposed for the good of Masonry hearty good wishes were presented by each of the visiting brethren from their respective lodges , and the loclge was closed in harmony and solemn prayer at nine o ' clock . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment , to which the W . M . invited the visiting brethren . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given , Bro . Rooke , in a

speech in which he warmly advocated the principle of visiting various lodges proposed the health of the visitors . The toast Avas responded to by Bro . Smith ancl other brethren , several of whom spoke in the most eulogistic manner of the very able way in which the ceremony of raising to the sublime degree had been performed by the AV . M . and the general excellent working of the lodge . The evening was enlivened with appropriate songs by a few of the brethren ancl the Tyler ' s toast having been given , the proceedings terminated at eleven o ' clock .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

FORFARSHIRE . DUNDEE . Forfar and Kincardine Lodge ( No . 225 ) . Meeting for the establishment of a General Lodge of Instruction for the Province , held in Dundee , September Sth , 1 SG 7 . Bro . J . Robertson , R . W . M . of the Forfar and Kincardine

Lodge , having convened a meeting of the representatives of the various lodges in the province and other influential brethren , for the purpose of taking into consideration the necessity for establishing a uniform system of working , and generally for extending and improving the knowledge of the Masonic ceremonies amongst the Masters , AVardens , and office-bearers of the various lodges in the province . The R . W . M . was supported bthe Depute Master and his

y officers in full force , ancl many of the present and past Provincial Grand Officers were there to take part in the business ; amongst others , Bros . James Chalmers and W . Cowrie . Thoso wellknown and highly-esteemed Masonic veterans graced the meeting hy their presence , and took an active part in the proceedings . The following lodges wero represented by the brethren whose names are respectively placed against them : —Kilwinning

( No . 15 ) , Montrose , Bro . Peddle ; St . Thomas ( No . 40 ) , Arbroath , Bro . Nickel ; Ancient , operative ( No . 47 ) , Dundee , Bro . Logie ; Ancient ( No . 49 ) , Dundee , Bro . Relt ; St . Niniaii ( No . 6 G ) , Brechin , Bro . Walker ; St . James ( No . 123 ) , Brechin , Bro . Pin-cell ; Thistle , operative ( No . 158 ) , Dundee , Bro . Guild ;

Forfar and Kincardine ( No . 225 ) , Dundee , Bro . Robertson ; Caledonian ( No . 254 ) , Dundee , Bro . AVood ; Airlie ( No . 2 S 6 ) , Kerriemuir , Bro . Will ; Panmure ( No . 299 ) , Arbroath , Bro . Strachan ; Lower ( No . 309 ) , Forfar , Bro . Strachan ; Albert ( No . 448 ) , Lochee , Bro . Foot . There was a large attendance of local brethren , and alsoseveral distinguished visitors . Bro . William Smith , C . E ., a . P . G . Steward of England , P . M . Nos . 26 , 33 , 840 , & c , who—as

an active member of the British Association for the Advancement of Science then holding its meetings in Dundee—having been specially invited to attend and take part in the proceedings , and requested to introduce such of his Masonic friends amongst the members ofthe British Association as could attend ,, and such other foreign or visiting brethren as would be likely to take an interest in the proceedings , he , in compliance with such requests , introduced several brethren including Bro . 7

Manockjee Cursetjee , the D . G . M . of AAestern India ( S . C . ) , and ' P . M . of the lodge Rising Star ( No . 342 ) , Bombay , the wellknown and greatly-respected native judge ; J . V . N . Bazalgette , CE . ; James Glaisher , F . R . S . ; Dr . Richardson , F . R . S . ; Henry Dirks , F . R . S . E . ; H . Briggs , ( Ervin ) , and other distinguished Masonic members of the British Association then in Dundee . These brethren having been received with the usual honourspaid in all Scottish lodges to distinguished visitors , the business ofthe meeting then commenced .

The R . W . M . directed the minutes of a preliminary meeting to be read , by which the scheme was developed and described as a " Masonic Association , " ancl various functions not in accordance with the rules of tbe Grand Lodges of Scotland and England were proposed to be undertaken , when it was finallydetermined , after a lengthy and able discussion of the subject , to establish a Masonic Lodge of Instruction for the province of Forfar and Kincardine upon the model of the English Lodges of

Instruction , meeting at the Freemasons' Hall , London , as explained by Bro . AVilliam Smith , CE . Several of the visiting brethren , having been invited to do so , took part in the discussion , and Bro . Manockjee Cursetjee made some admirable suggestions and exhibited considerable interest in the proceedings . The meeting having approved of the project , passed resolutions for carrying it into effect , and the necessary rules ancl

bylaws were then submitted , but the consideration of them was finally postponed for a future meeting . After the ordinary business of the meeting was concluded , the W . M . proceeded to open the lodge in the several degrees ; and after the ceremonies of opening and closing , according to the Scottish practice , had been severally performed for the information of the visiting brethren present , Bro . Cowie , P . M ., proceeded to deliver a highly interesting lecture upon Jerusalem ,, the Holy Land , ancl the Masonic associations connected tliere-Avith .

Anything more interesting to Freemasons than Bro . Cowie sadmirable lecture cannot be conceived , and to heighten the interest , Bro . Cowie had , at great expense , time , and trouble , painted large transparent views of ancient Jerusalem , drawn from materials collected by him with great care . These views were mounted within frames suitably lighted with gas , and by the aid of reflectors and other contrivances , the effect was really charming .

A vote of thanks to Bro . Corrie was proposed by Bro . William . Smith , O . E ., and carried by acclamation . Bro . Cursetjee thanked the W . M ., officers , and members of the loclge for their kind and fraternal reception accorded to himself and the other visiting brethren , aud Bro . Bazalgette aud other brethren spoke to the same effect .

The Forfar and Kincardine Loclge and the Operative Lodge of Dundee , each held meetings for the reception of candidates and the ordinary business of the Craft , so as to enable the members of the Order attending the meeting of the British Association to be present and take part in the proceedings during their stay in Dundee , and many members of the Masonic Order had thus the gratification of fraternising with their Scottish brethren on several occasions .

The Operative Lodge , by special vote , conferred the honour of honorary membership upon Bros . William Smith , C . L ., and James Gisisher , and the Forfar and Kincardine Lodge , at their ordinary meeting on the 11 th inst ., conferred the honour of " full membership" upon Bros . AVilliam Smith , C , E ., aud James Glaisher .