Scotland.

afforded him the greatest pleasure to see that the appoint ments had been made , not from one or two Lodges , but from all the Lodges in the Province , and he felt certain that he would be well supported by the whole of the

Office-bearers who had been installed that night , as well as by those who had been installed by the Grand Master Mason of Scotland a short time ago . He trusted that the utmost good fellowship would prevail between him and the various office-bearers and members of the different

Lodges in the Province . GRAND IMPERIAL COUNCIL OP SCOTLAND . THE annual assembly of the General Grand Conclave of the Knights of the Red Cross of Constantino , was held in the Waterloo Hotel , Edinburgh , on the 22 nd ult ., Lord Saltoun presiding . A letter was read from Lord Kintore , resigning his position of Grand Sovereign , in consequence of his appointment to be Governor of South Australia ,

and Lord Saltoun was unanimously elected in his place . Mr . J . T . S . Elliott , of Wolfelee , was appointed Graud Viceroy in place of Lord Kintore . Grand Councillors were appointed , including—James Dalrymple Duncan , Glasgow , Grand High Chancellor j Col . J . Todd Stewart Grand High Almoner , Col . Patrick Stirling , of Kippendavie ,

Grand Marshal , Major S . W . Allan Grand Standard Bearer . The Grand Sovereign appointed the following to be Grand Crossers : — J . T . S . Elliott , of Wolfelee , T . H . Balfour W . S ., Col . Stirling , of Kippendavie , Dr . Milne , Alloa , and James Melville . Colonel Stirling and Mr . Dalrymple Duncan were appointed Intendants-General of

Divisions for Stirlingshire and Lanarkshire respectively . A large deputation attended from the latest established Conclave , Stirling Castle , headed by Rev . Muir Smith Stirling . After the business meeting the Sir Knights held a festival in the Waterloo Hotel . Lord Saltoun presided , and Mr . Elliott was croupier . Thero was a large

attendance , including Mr . Stirling , of Kippendavie , Mr . Martin , of Anchendennan , Mr . Dalrymple Duncan , and Major Allan . The Chairman proposed the usual loyal toasts , and a bumper to the prosperity of the youngest Conclave , Stirling Castle , to whioh the Rev . Mr . Smith replied . The Grand Viceroy , in proposing a toast

to the Health of the Grand Sovereign , said he had , in addition to other Masonio duties , lately assumed the arduous and unenviable task of restoring order and harmony in the Province of the City of Aberdeen , and for that he was entitled to the gratitude and respect of

every true Mason . Lord Saltonn , in replying , thanked the Knights for appointing him to be Grand Sovereign , and said he would use his utmost endeavour to do the work of the office . As to Aberdeen , he said that those who attended his installation in Aberdeen the other

day would be satisfied that the restoration of order was already accomplished , and from the promise he had received of the support of influential Masons in that city , he was confident that with a little firmness , and courteous and judicious handling , he would find that the Masons of Aberdeen city would be as good and as loyal supporters

of the Grand Lodge as it was possible to find among the whole of the Provincial Grand Lodges of Scotland . The work was mo 3 t interesting to him , and in Aberdeen he hoped ho would some day be able to receive them , aiid that they should find that Aberdeen was of all Provincial Grand Lodges the most in accord with the Grand Lodge of

Sootland . Referring to the resignation of Lord Kintoro , his Lordship proposed that tho Grand Recorder should be instructed to telegraph to Lord Kintore expressing thanks for the kindness and courtesy of one who had been highly popular iu all degrees , congratulating his Lordship on his appointment , and hoping that he would enjoy his lifo

abroad , and that they would again have the pleasure to see him on his return home . This was received with acclamation , and a telegram was at once despatched to Lord Kintore . Mr . Elliott , in replying to the toast of his health as Grand Viceroy , said that for some time Scottish Masons had been discouraged by the condition of the

foundation of the Order and the state of Grand Lodges , but that now , when it was on a proper footing , he was sure there would bo more proper expression of true Masonic benevolence and charity , and that they would regard the Grand Lodge of England , not as an example to be followed , but as a rival to be outstripped . Other toasts followed , and a very pleasant evening was passed .

The brethren of the Union Lodge , No . 127 , have presented to Brother Horace Brooks the younger an elegant silver salver , accompanied with very hearty good wishes and many kind congratulations npon his marriage .

The momiiers of the Kingston Lcuge , No . 1010 , intend to invite the Right Worshi p ful the Mayor , who is a member of that Lodge , to a complimentary banquet , to take

place at the Royal Station Hotel , Hull , on Monday , the 18 th inst ., at which the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Lieutenant-Colonel the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , has signified his intention of being present .

It will bo remembered that the Grand Lodge of Scottish Freemasons , considering its altered financial position , some months ago resolved to voto a part of its free annual income in annuities . At a meeting of tho Annuity Fund Board

recently held in Edinburgh , thirty applications -were considered . Three annuitants were , on the motion of the Provincial Grand Master of Forfarshire , elected—one a very aged brother ( 81 ) from Coupar Angus , and the two others from Arbroath .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

PHILANTHROPIC CHAPTER , No . 304 . AT the Convocation , held on Wednesday , 6 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Great George Street , Leeds , the Principals-elect for the ensuing year were duly installed by Companion C . L . Mason , viz ., Comps . William Watson Z ., Flockton H ., and Joze Rickard J . The following Companions were invested as Officers : —Comps . C . L . Mason Treasurer , Middleton S . E ., Brownfoot S . N ., Blackburn P . S .,

Hewson and Butler Assistant Sojs ., Barrand Janitor . The Provincial Grand Superintendent ( Companion T . W . Tew ) and the Provincial Grand S . E . ( Companion Henry Smith ) were present , and the visitors from the Leeds and other Chapters in the Province attended in con . siderable numbers . The banquet was afterwards held , and the usual Masonic toasts and songs , with recitations , were given .

Star Chapter of Instruction , No . 1275 . —The first anni . vereary of the opening of this Chapter took placo on Friday , 8 th inst ., when its fifty-socond member was elected , at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , CamberweU , S . E . The members present in . eluded Comps . Hilton P . Z . 1275 Preceptor , Moore H . 169 M . E . Z .,

Hill 1329 H ., Murcho 1329 J ., Stone S . E ., Martin S . N ., C . H . Stone 1275 P . S ., Terry P . Z ., Woods Assist . Soj . 1275 , and Stringer P . S elect 169 . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Stringer personating candidate . Comp . Hill was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The M . E . Z . proposed , and the H . seconded , a hearty vote

of thanks to Comps . Hilton P . Z . Preceptor , Voisey P . Z . Treasurer , and Stone S . E ., for their valuable services during the past year . This was carried with acclamation . Comp . Woods proposed , and Comp ,

Murcho seconded , the re-election of these able Officers , which met with the entire approbation of the members . Comps . Martin and Murche 1329 were elected auditors , after which the Convocation adjourned .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

• r \* LANGLEY LODGE , No . 28 . THIS Lodge held its annual meeting at Cardiff , on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., when Bro . J . Hussey was installed as W . M . The Visitors present were : —Captain Homfray , and Bros . S . Davies and Jones . Lodge was opened by Bro . John Mnnday W . M ., who installed Bro . Hnssoy into office with all the ancient rites and ceremonies . The following Officers were appointed for the ensuing year : —

Bros . John Munday I . P . M ., Sheridan S . W ., Colman J . W ., Hooper M . O ., Roberts S . O ., Frazer J . O ., Roberts Regist ar , Marks Treasurer and Secretary , Phillips Assistant Secretary , Gerhold Organist , Taylor S . D ., Wood J . D ., Evans I . G ., Williams Steward . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the Park Hotel , where a really admirable dinner

was served by Bro . S . P . Hunt . The usual Masonic toasts were subsequently proposed and enthusiastically responded to , the intervals being enlivened by excellent songs and recitations , rendered by Bros . Ferrier , Phillips , Sheridan , White , Martin , Gibbons , Hussey , Hunt , Evans and Hurley . Bro . Davies presided at the piano .

ST . MARTIN'S LODGE , No . 370 . r piIE annual meeting was hold on tho 7 th inst ., at the Masonic -L Hall , Liskeard , to instal Bro . E . Venniug as W . M . ( by dispensation ) for tho year ensuing . Tho Installing Officer was Bro . F . Crancb , who carried out tbe work in a very able aud impressive manner . Tho Board of I . M . ' a having been closed , tho W . M . invested the following brethren as bi 3 Officers for the year eusuing : —Bros . Nettle

( Mayor of Liskeard ) I . P . M ., Trehano S . W ., Stantau J . W ., Venning M . O ., Hancock S . O ., Foddy J . O ., Crouch Treasurer , Williams Secretary , Orchard Chaplain , Sa ^ . ent Registrar of Marks , Lee S . D ., Dingle J . D ., Hicks I . G ., Adams M . O ., Sobey A . D . C , Zimber Organist , Riscorla Steward , and Penwarden Tyler . Previous to tho

installation , a brother was advanced t .- * the degree . Bro . F . Crouch rnovod that the beat thanks of the Lodge be presented to Bro . Sir C . B . Graves-Savvle , for his great kindness in attending that day . Bro . Nettle seconded , and the resolution was carried unanimously . The W . M . in presenting the vote to Sir Charles Sawle , expressed his

indebtedness to tbe P . G . M . M . M . for paying him the compliment by attending at his installation . Sir Charles , in responding , expressed his regret that he was prevented by illness from attending the consecration of the Lodge twelvo months since . He congratulated the W . M . on being installed W . M . of the Lodge , and complimented Bro .

Crouch cm the admirable way in which he carried out the work , and the Officers on their excellent working of the Lodge . The Lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to Bro . J . Venning ' s , London Hotel , where an excellent banquet was admirably served np . Tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were drank . Tho health of Sir

Charles Sawle , given by the W . M ., was cordially responded to , and Sir Charles , in reply , expressed his great pleasnre at being present . The health of the W . M . was heartily received , the brethren referring

to his energy , zeal , and indefatigableness in the cause of Mark Masonry ; he thoroughly deserved the honour which had been bestowed on him by the Lodge . A very pleasant evening was spent , under the genial chairmanship of tho W . M .

HOLLO-WAY ' S OIXTMESI A > -D "PILLS . —AS winter -advances and the weather bocomes more and more inclement aud trying tho earliest evidences of ill-health must bo immediately checked aud removed , or a slight illness may result in a serious malady . Relaxed and sore throat , <[ iiin ^ cy , influenza , chronic cough , bronchitis , and most other pulmonary all ' eetions will be relieved by rubbing

this cooling Ointment into the skin as nearly as practicable to thc scat ot mischief . This treatment , simple yet effective ' , is admirably adapted for tho removal of these diseases duriiH , ' infancy and youth . Old asthmatic invalids Will derive marvellous relief from the u .-. o of Holloway ' s remedies , which have wonderfully relieved many such sufferers , au & re-established health after every other nicins Lucl signally faiiutl .