Grand Mark Lodge.

GRAND MARK LODGE .

THE Quarterly Communication was held on Tuesday , at Mark Masons' Hall , under the presidency of the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Euston Pro Grand Master , who

was supported by the Marquess of Hertford P . G . M ., Viscount Dungarvan Deputy G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale Senior Warden , Justice Gainsford Bruce Junior Warden , and several others .

The minutes were confirmed and the Report of the General Board was adopted , together with the different recommendations arising therefrom . The Prince of Wales was re-nominated for the appointment of Grand Mark Master . Dr . Turtle Pieott Dronosed Bro . Percv Wallis P . G . D .

as his successor in the office of Grand Treasurer , while Bro . Lardner nominated Capt . T . C . Walls , and Brother Richard Eve submitted the name of Bro . W . F . Lamonby for the same honour .

Before closing the Grand Lodge Lord Euston referred to the progress made in the Mark Degree during the year , and tendered thanks on behalf of tbe Prince of Wales and himself to the Brethren who by their support had contributed to it . Grand Lodge was then closed .

Grand Lodge Of Scotland.

GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .

THE 30 th ult . was somewhat of a red letter day in Masonic circles in Glasgow , for there was held for the first time in that city the annual meeting of the

Grand Lodge of Scotland and the celebration of the Festival of St . Andrew . These functions took place in the Queen ' s Rooms , and commenced at four o ' clock in the Pillar Hall with the annual business meeting . The throne was occupied by Past Grand Master the Earl of Haddington , and Bros . Colonel John Campbell and the

Earl of Rosslyn were in their places as Senior and Junior Grand Warden respectively . There was a large attendance of the members of Grand Lodge , including

the Grand Office-Bearers , who were afterwards present at the Festival . The Acting Grand Master proposed that Brother Sir Charles Dalrymple of Newhailes , Bart ., M . P ., be reelected Grand Master Mason of Scotland . This was at once unanimously adopted , and the Grand Master-elect was thereupon introduced to Grand Lodge , preceded by trumpeters and accompanied bv several Grand Officers .

The Acting Grand Master intimated the election , and Sir Charles Dalrymple having accepted office , the ceremonial of Installation was conducted with the usual formalities . In congratulating the Grand Master on re-election to his high office , Lord Haddington mentioned that it had

been unanimous , and had his approval , because he thought the Masons of Scotland had acted wisely and well in again electing one who had proved himself a good soldier in the ranks of Masonry , a good and efficient Officer , and , within the last twelve months , a General worthy to command . Proclamation of the appointment having been made , the Grand Master thanked the Brethren for again placing him on the Masonic throne .

and announced that he had chosen as Grand Master Depute Bro . Lord Saltoun , and as Substitute Grand Master Bro . John Graham , of Broadstone . These and the other Grand Officers were then invested . The Grand Lodge thereafter celebrated the Festival of St . Andrew , in the large hall , which was beautifully

decorated . The company , consisting of members of Grand Lodge and deputations from daughter Lodges , numbered about 500 Masons . The Grand Master presided . After dinner , which was purveyed by Brother A . M .

Thiem , the Grand Master unveiled a commemorative painting by Brother W . Drummond Young , Edinburgh , embracing portraits of the office-bearers and members of the Grand Lodge of Scotland during the Grand Mastership of the Earl of Haddington . This , he said , would be

a pleasant memento of a remarkable Grand Mastership . The Past Grand Master returned thanks to the Freemasons of Scotland , the subscribers , for their magnificent addition to the portraits and pictures belonging to the

Grand Lodge Of Scotland.

Grand Lodge , and said that whenever he looked upon it

it would recall to his mind many happy days and many pleasing incidents , much kind hospitality and pleasant deputations , and many who had loyally assisted him . The Grand Master then proposed the Loyal toasts . Sir John Stirling Maxwell , of Pollok , in proposing

the Grand Lodge of Scotland , said he had never been so impressed with the majesty of Masonry as in seeing that magnificent assemblage under the auspices of Grand Lodge in the western metropolis , except once , and that was when standing in Jerusalem under the ruined walls

of the Temple , and looking at those sacred stones which their Craft had helped to build so many years ago . He coupled the toast with the name of the Grand Master , who had done so much to adorn Scottish Masonry . The Grand Master , in reply , said he regarded that as

a great Masonic occasion , unique in itself , and calculated to be of great advantage to their common Brotherhood . He said unique , because he believed it was without precedent that Grand Lodge should hold the festival of St . Andrew , the Patron Saint of Scotland , elsewhere than in Edinburgh . He could not doubt but that gathering

would be of advantage to Masonry , not ; only in the West , but elsewhere , and he believed they would go forth determined to do all they could in the coming year on behalf of Masonry . Fcr himself , that occasion would be one of encouragement and inspiration . During the past

year the entrants to the Order had numbered 5 , 080 , as compared with 5 , 188 in the previous year . Had the returns due from the Colonies and foreign parts been received that week the number of entrants would have exceeded that of last year . The income of Grand Lodge

had been £ 5 , 104 , as against £ 5 , 355 last year . The grants to the Benevolent Fund amounted to £ 525 , and they had paid to ninety-two annuitants £ 1 , 005 . They had granted thirteen new charters during the year . All these details meant increased numbers , sound finance , and that they

were in a position to help poorer Brethren . Grand Lodge had had acquaintance long ago with what was called the day of small things . So humble were the pretensions of Grand Lodge in 1750 that it had a

difficulty in paying the postage of its letters , and the then Postmaster of Edinburgh was good enough to frank them . He did not think that anyone would like to frank the letters that went out now from the Grand Secretary . In conclusion , Grand Master expressed his appreciation of the great honour of occupying the chair on that most

auspicious oscasion , which would long live in the memory of those who had been present . The Earl of Rosslyn proposed the Grand Master Depute and the Substitute Grand Master .

Lord Saltoun and Bro . Graham replied , the latter being received with prolonged cheering . The Rev . Professor Story gave the toast of the Past Grand Masters . The Earl of Haddington , in replying , spoke of Sir

Michael Shaw Stewart and Lord Blythswood as two men whose services to Scottish Masonry would never be forgotten . Other toasts followed . — " Glasgow Herald . "

Citadel Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1897.

CITADEL LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1897 .

ON the 30 th ult ., at the Farleigh Hotel , Amhurst Road , N ., Bro . Harry Willsmer W . M ., F . Kebbell S . W ., A . Eusby J . W ., F . Dunstan Preceptor , A . Wyatt acting Sec , and Bros . Von Holtorp P . M ., Geo . Clark P . M ., Crane P . M ., Dltchman , Whittaker , Mason , Calley , Emery , Lamigeon , Robinson , J . Cole , G . Kebbell . The Lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed .

The ceremony of Initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cole acting as candidate . Bro . Ditchman answered the questions leading to the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Brother F . Dunstan ( Preceptor ) worked the first section of the second lecture .

Bro . F . Kebbell was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bros . Lamigeon , W . Whittaker and J . Woodrow were elected members . Bro . Dunstan proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded the W . M ., this being the first occasion that he had occupied the chair in this Lodge of Instruction .

O O 0 THE 783 rd performance , and the Second Anniversary of " Charloy's Aunt" will take place on Friday , 21 st inst ., at the Globe Theatre . Messrs . Raphael Tuck have been intrusted with the " Souvenir " that every member of the Audience , on that night will receive .