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Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
— : o : — GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .
A QUARTERLY Communication of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , on the 3 rd inst ., the Grand Master Mason Sir Archibald C . Campbell , Burt ., M . P ., on tho throne .
Bro . Villiers , of Closeburn , Provincial Grand Master of Dumfries , acted as Depute Grand Master , Lord Saltoun as Senior Grand Warden , and Bro . J . Dalrymple Duncan as Junior Grand Warden . Among others present
were—Bros . D . Murray Lyon Grand Secretary , David Kinnear Grand Treasurer , Rev . R . Henderson Grand Chaplain , George Fisher acting Senior Grand Deacon , James Drnmmond W . S . acting Junior Grand Deacon , Major F . W . Allan Past and acting Grand Bible Bearer ,
George Dobie Grand Bard , Provost Brand Grand Director of Ceromonies , James Crichton Grand Sword Bearer , H . J . Blanc Grand Architect , R . Davidson Grand Organist , Colin Gellatley Grand Inner Guard , John Grahame , of Broadstone , Proxy Prov . Grand Master of
Bermuda ; Dr . James Middleton Prov . Grand Master of Roxburgh and Selkirk shires ; Brother Brodie Pasfc Grand Master of New York , James Caldwell Paat Grand Deacon , David Hume Past Grand Bible Bearer , W . Officer Pasfc Grand Deacon , H . G . D . Copland Past
Grand Sword Bearer . Apologies for absence were intimated from , amongst others , Professor Story Grand Chaplain , Colonel J . Clark Forrest Past Grand Master of Mid-Lanark , J . T . S . Elliot Senior Grand Warden , Lieut . Colonel John Campbell Jnnior Grand Deacon .
It was reported that the income of Grand Lodge for the first six months of this year amounted to £ 2894 , and for the first six months of last year to - £ 2879 , being for this
year an excess of - £ 15 . For last quarter the income had been £ 1129 , and the expenditure £ 606 , showing an excess of income to the amount of £ 523 . During the same period £ 105 had been voted from the fund of the Scottish
Masonic Benevolence , as grants to distressed Freemasons or the widows of Masons . A report was submitted from the Provincial Grand Master of Glasgow , Bro . Sir William
Pearce , Bart ., M . P ., stating that in May the annual visitation of the 3 H Lodges in his Province had been completed , and that the Lodges on the whole had been found to be in
a healthy and satisfactory condition , the number of entrants during the year having been 590 . On the unanimous recommendation of the Provincial Grand Lodsre of Forfarshire , Grand Lodge appointed Bro . James Berry ,
Provincial Grand Master-Depute , to the office of Provincial Grand Master , in room of Bro . the Hon . Frank Lyon , resigned . The sub-committee appointed to visit Aberdeen City Province , and to exercise therein all the
powers of Grand Lodge , gave in a report of their proceedings . They had held sittings in Aberdeen during four days , and had several conferences wifch the committee of Masters of tho Lodges , which by direction of Grand Lodge
had been formed to manage the financial affairs both oi : the Provincial Grand Lodge and its benevolent fund . Asa result , they had a chairman , vice-chairman , secretary , and treasurer ; and they stated their reasons for expelling a
member from the Order , and said there was reason to believe thafc their action wonld tend to a speedy restoration of harmony in the Province . Approved . It was reported by Bro . John M . Martin , of Auchendennan , Provincial
Grand Master of Dumbartonshire , that a most satisfactory visitation of the twelve Lodges of the Province had been made by visiting deputations from the Provincial Grand Lodge . All the Lodges had been found to be in a vigorous
condition , working nofc only in accordance with the laws and constitution , but in such an intelligent and correct manner as reflected credit on the Craffc and the Province .
In nearly all there was a gratifying accession to membershi p . Bro . Fred . E . Villiers , of Closeburn , Provincial Grand Master of Dumfriesshire , reported as follows ou his Province : —
'Ihnve great pleasure instating for tho information of Grand Lodgo that I have every reason to feel quite satisfied with the work which is goiug on in my Province . I observe with satisfaction the introduction by some Lodges of a regnlar system of instruction for
junior members of the Craft . Another distinctive feature of progress in a healthy direction is the more frequent discussions that have taken place with regard to the raising and administration of
benevolent funds , with a view to increase them and make them of a more extended use . These things all point to life and energy in the Province over which I have the honour to preside . "
A petition was submitted for a charter for a new Lodge to be erected in Edinburgh . The petitioners stated that they were "desirous of extending the benefits of the Craft m this part of the country , especially among p-ofessions of the various forms of art , viz ., the drama , paintin * - ** ,
Scotland.
sculpture , music , literature , architecture , and kindred professions , having the assurance that a Lodge specially identified with art and artists would result in a large and worthy accession to the Brotherhood . " When the petition
was before Grand Committee a petition , signed by eleven Masters of Edinburgh and Leith Lodges , was presented to have it refused , but that was negatived by 11 to 5 . Grand Lodge unanimously , on the motion of the Grand Master ,
granted the charter . It was reported by Grand Committee that they had remitted to the Hall Committee to arrange for making the library available to the members of Grand Lodge . This is to be done by utilising the presses in the
room next the board-room , and having the room to be known as the library comfortably and suitably fitted up for the purpose , and for the convenience of members of Grand Lodge and fche various committees coming from a distauce .
The catalogue is meantime not to be printed . This was approved of by Grand Lodge . Bro . Villiers proposed that on the occasion of the visit of Her Majesty to the Glasgow Exhibition a humble address should be presented by Grand
Lodge as a token of the loyalty and respect of the Masonic body , and as honouring the Grand Master with Her Majesty ' s presence at Blythswood . In the event of Her Majesty granting permission , he proposed that the address
should be presented by a small deputation to be nominated by the Grand Master . This was seconded by Bro . Graham , of Broadstone , and unanimously carried , and it was remitted to Grand Secretary , nnder the directions of the
Grand Master , to prepare the address . This concluded fche business .
Freemasons In Council.
FREEMASONS IN COUNCIL .
11 HE mosfc important function of the week in this city ban undoubtedly been fche convention of the Masonic Grand Lodge , at the Opera House , aa it is only giving their just due to fche gentlemen so assembled fco say thafc a more socially representative and influential gathering has never taken place in Toronto . Leaving out of consideration the halo of " mystery" which all t . he world over
surrounds the Brotherhood , the effect of the institution of Freemasonry on fche manners and morals of society isasubject of sufficient interest for comment . For a long time , and even now in some quarters , this Brotherhood has been under a ban as a secrefc society ; and a secret society ifc certainly is , being about the only one in the
world to which the appellation can rightly belong . The " secrets " of the various orders of the Illuminati , the German Tugecdbund , the Greek Hetaria , and the famous Italian Carbonari arc quite tbe common property of many who choose to be curious in such matters , bnt the Masonic " ritual " has never yet been " written , printed , or
engraved , " nor has Masonic " work" every been publicly described . It has often been attempted with about as much fidelity and success as a grotesquely course and indecent book issued some years ago in Paris , called the " Comic Bible , " bore to the Holy Yolame of the Sacred Law . This of course appears very curious of au
association that numbers its members by many millions among all sorts and conditions of men in every part of the world . And yefc ib is strictly true , and to the initiated palpably and unmistakably true , and simple enough . Not least curious , too , is the rapid advance the Order has made everywhere during the last half-cenfcary . Many of
the statesmen and soldiers of all the leading countries of the worldaie members of the Craft ; it embraces the large majority of men whose names are prominent in science and literature ; while there are few commanders of vessels in the English or American Navy or Marine who are not Free and Accepted Masons , and to whom the " Masonic Signals
at Sea" are in certain circumstances of more use than the compass . Such a body must of necessity wield immense power , and yefc ifc is in no sense a benefit society in the ordinary meaning of the phrase , while to show that its chanty is open-handed enough , one instance may be given : —The other day , in London , the annual
fete of fche Masonic School for Girls was held , and at the close the subscription list showed over a quarter of a million dollars . This is one instance , and a very significant one . Yet , while it is quite to say true that among Masons their hearts are open as day to tales of hone .-fc charity , any one becoming connected with the Craft from
sordid motives would very soon and very bitterly realise the fact of how completely ho was left . Freemasonry has been well and tnubfully described us a perfect system of morality expressed by symbols and veiled in allegory . To those who are cognisant of this matter tho spz-ead of tbe L'rotherhood in . any community is a
fact of great promise . A good Mason will be in the highest sense a good citizen ; and to say thafc they do not all reach tbe ideal is merely to admit that they are human . Bnt the ideal is a very high one . The Pillars of the Temple havo long crumbled to decay , and much of the Hiramio legend may be a myth , but from both has
sprung what without the least irreverence may be ca led a religion at once unsectarian and universal , asking only one acknowledgment of a belief in God ; and while inculcating nothing but " brotherly love , relief , and truth , " makes every Masonic Lodtte throughout the world au altar from which are ever preached the highest doctrines of morality , liberty , and law . —Toronto Mail .
Ad00503
FUNERALS properly carried , out and . personally attended , in London and Conntry , by Bro . G-. A . HUTTON * . 17 Newcastle Street , Strand , W . C . Monuments erected . Valuations made .
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Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
— : o : — GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .
A QUARTERLY Communication of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , on the 3 rd inst ., the Grand Master Mason Sir Archibald C . Campbell , Burt ., M . P ., on tho throne .
Bro . Villiers , of Closeburn , Provincial Grand Master of Dumfries , acted as Depute Grand Master , Lord Saltoun as Senior Grand Warden , and Bro . J . Dalrymple Duncan as Junior Grand Warden . Among others present
were—Bros . D . Murray Lyon Grand Secretary , David Kinnear Grand Treasurer , Rev . R . Henderson Grand Chaplain , George Fisher acting Senior Grand Deacon , James Drnmmond W . S . acting Junior Grand Deacon , Major F . W . Allan Past and acting Grand Bible Bearer ,
George Dobie Grand Bard , Provost Brand Grand Director of Ceromonies , James Crichton Grand Sword Bearer , H . J . Blanc Grand Architect , R . Davidson Grand Organist , Colin Gellatley Grand Inner Guard , John Grahame , of Broadstone , Proxy Prov . Grand Master of
Bermuda ; Dr . James Middleton Prov . Grand Master of Roxburgh and Selkirk shires ; Brother Brodie Pasfc Grand Master of New York , James Caldwell Paat Grand Deacon , David Hume Past Grand Bible Bearer , W . Officer Pasfc Grand Deacon , H . G . D . Copland Past
Grand Sword Bearer . Apologies for absence were intimated from , amongst others , Professor Story Grand Chaplain , Colonel J . Clark Forrest Past Grand Master of Mid-Lanark , J . T . S . Elliot Senior Grand Warden , Lieut . Colonel John Campbell Jnnior Grand Deacon .
It was reported that the income of Grand Lodge for the first six months of this year amounted to £ 2894 , and for the first six months of last year to - £ 2879 , being for this
year an excess of - £ 15 . For last quarter the income had been £ 1129 , and the expenditure £ 606 , showing an excess of income to the amount of £ 523 . During the same period £ 105 had been voted from the fund of the Scottish
Masonic Benevolence , as grants to distressed Freemasons or the widows of Masons . A report was submitted from the Provincial Grand Master of Glasgow , Bro . Sir William
Pearce , Bart ., M . P ., stating that in May the annual visitation of the 3 H Lodges in his Province had been completed , and that the Lodges on the whole had been found to be in
a healthy and satisfactory condition , the number of entrants during the year having been 590 . On the unanimous recommendation of the Provincial Grand Lodsre of Forfarshire , Grand Lodge appointed Bro . James Berry ,
Provincial Grand Master-Depute , to the office of Provincial Grand Master , in room of Bro . the Hon . Frank Lyon , resigned . The sub-committee appointed to visit Aberdeen City Province , and to exercise therein all the
powers of Grand Lodge , gave in a report of their proceedings . They had held sittings in Aberdeen during four days , and had several conferences wifch the committee of Masters of tho Lodges , which by direction of Grand Lodge
had been formed to manage the financial affairs both oi : the Provincial Grand Lodge and its benevolent fund . Asa result , they had a chairman , vice-chairman , secretary , and treasurer ; and they stated their reasons for expelling a
member from the Order , and said there was reason to believe thafc their action wonld tend to a speedy restoration of harmony in the Province . Approved . It was reported by Bro . John M . Martin , of Auchendennan , Provincial
Grand Master of Dumbartonshire , that a most satisfactory visitation of the twelve Lodges of the Province had been made by visiting deputations from the Provincial Grand Lodge . All the Lodges had been found to be in a vigorous
condition , working nofc only in accordance with the laws and constitution , but in such an intelligent and correct manner as reflected credit on the Craffc and the Province .
In nearly all there was a gratifying accession to membershi p . Bro . Fred . E . Villiers , of Closeburn , Provincial Grand Master of Dumfriesshire , reported as follows ou his Province : —
'Ihnve great pleasure instating for tho information of Grand Lodgo that I have every reason to feel quite satisfied with the work which is goiug on in my Province . I observe with satisfaction the introduction by some Lodges of a regnlar system of instruction for
junior members of the Craft . Another distinctive feature of progress in a healthy direction is the more frequent discussions that have taken place with regard to the raising and administration of
benevolent funds , with a view to increase them and make them of a more extended use . These things all point to life and energy in the Province over which I have the honour to preside . "
A petition was submitted for a charter for a new Lodge to be erected in Edinburgh . The petitioners stated that they were "desirous of extending the benefits of the Craft m this part of the country , especially among p-ofessions of the various forms of art , viz ., the drama , paintin * - ** ,
Scotland.
sculpture , music , literature , architecture , and kindred professions , having the assurance that a Lodge specially identified with art and artists would result in a large and worthy accession to the Brotherhood . " When the petition
was before Grand Committee a petition , signed by eleven Masters of Edinburgh and Leith Lodges , was presented to have it refused , but that was negatived by 11 to 5 . Grand Lodge unanimously , on the motion of the Grand Master ,
granted the charter . It was reported by Grand Committee that they had remitted to the Hall Committee to arrange for making the library available to the members of Grand Lodge . This is to be done by utilising the presses in the
room next the board-room , and having the room to be known as the library comfortably and suitably fitted up for the purpose , and for the convenience of members of Grand Lodge and fche various committees coming from a distauce .
The catalogue is meantime not to be printed . This was approved of by Grand Lodge . Bro . Villiers proposed that on the occasion of the visit of Her Majesty to the Glasgow Exhibition a humble address should be presented by Grand
Lodge as a token of the loyalty and respect of the Masonic body , and as honouring the Grand Master with Her Majesty ' s presence at Blythswood . In the event of Her Majesty granting permission , he proposed that the address
should be presented by a small deputation to be nominated by the Grand Master . This was seconded by Bro . Graham , of Broadstone , and unanimously carried , and it was remitted to Grand Secretary , nnder the directions of the
Grand Master , to prepare the address . This concluded fche business .
Freemasons In Council.
FREEMASONS IN COUNCIL .
11 HE mosfc important function of the week in this city ban undoubtedly been fche convention of the Masonic Grand Lodge , at the Opera House , aa it is only giving their just due to fche gentlemen so assembled fco say thafc a more socially representative and influential gathering has never taken place in Toronto . Leaving out of consideration the halo of " mystery" which all t . he world over
surrounds the Brotherhood , the effect of the institution of Freemasonry on fche manners and morals of society isasubject of sufficient interest for comment . For a long time , and even now in some quarters , this Brotherhood has been under a ban as a secrefc society ; and a secret society ifc certainly is , being about the only one in the
world to which the appellation can rightly belong . The " secrets " of the various orders of the Illuminati , the German Tugecdbund , the Greek Hetaria , and the famous Italian Carbonari arc quite tbe common property of many who choose to be curious in such matters , bnt the Masonic " ritual " has never yet been " written , printed , or
engraved , " nor has Masonic " work" every been publicly described . It has often been attempted with about as much fidelity and success as a grotesquely course and indecent book issued some years ago in Paris , called the " Comic Bible , " bore to the Holy Yolame of the Sacred Law . This of course appears very curious of au
association that numbers its members by many millions among all sorts and conditions of men in every part of the world . And yefc ib is strictly true , and to the initiated palpably and unmistakably true , and simple enough . Not least curious , too , is the rapid advance the Order has made everywhere during the last half-cenfcary . Many of
the statesmen and soldiers of all the leading countries of the worldaie members of the Craft ; it embraces the large majority of men whose names are prominent in science and literature ; while there are few commanders of vessels in the English or American Navy or Marine who are not Free and Accepted Masons , and to whom the " Masonic Signals
at Sea" are in certain circumstances of more use than the compass . Such a body must of necessity wield immense power , and yefc ifc is in no sense a benefit society in the ordinary meaning of the phrase , while to show that its chanty is open-handed enough , one instance may be given : —The other day , in London , the annual
fete of fche Masonic School for Girls was held , and at the close the subscription list showed over a quarter of a million dollars . This is one instance , and a very significant one . Yet , while it is quite to say true that among Masons their hearts are open as day to tales of hone .-fc charity , any one becoming connected with the Craft from
sordid motives would very soon and very bitterly realise the fact of how completely ho was left . Freemasonry has been well and tnubfully described us a perfect system of morality expressed by symbols and veiled in allegory . To those who are cognisant of this matter tho spz-ead of tbe L'rotherhood in . any community is a
fact of great promise . A good Mason will be in the highest sense a good citizen ; and to say thafc they do not all reach tbe ideal is merely to admit that they are human . Bnt the ideal is a very high one . The Pillars of the Temple havo long crumbled to decay , and much of the Hiramio legend may be a myth , but from both has
sprung what without the least irreverence may be ca led a religion at once unsectarian and universal , asking only one acknowledgment of a belief in God ; and while inculcating nothing but " brotherly love , relief , and truth , " makes every Masonic Lodtte throughout the world au altar from which are ever preached the highest doctrines of morality , liberty , and law . —Toronto Mail .
Ad00503
FUNERALS properly carried , out and . personally attended , in London and Conntry , by Bro . G-. A . HUTTON * . 17 Newcastle Street , Strand , W . C . Monuments erected . Valuations made .