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No . 291 , for the ensuing year , during which its centenary will be celebrated , in all probability by the Provincial Grand Lodge being held under its banner . The installation ceremony was performed in a most able and impressive manner by the P . G . M ., Bro . Viscount Dungarvan . The customary banquet afterwards toolplace , under the presidency of the W . M . * *

On Thursday , the 30 th ult ., a majority of the inmates of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution at Croydon , by express invitation of Bro . Dr . Strong , Honorary Surgeon , visited that most respected brother at his house at Worthing . A special saloon carriage was set apart for their accommodation both on the out and home journeys , and during the few hours they were able to

spend under the hospitable roof of Bro . Dr . Strong , and in visiting the lions of this favourite seaside resort , the old folk thoroughly enjoyed themselves . Bro . Jas . Terry , the Secretary , and Miss Norris , the Matron , accompanied them , only those who were quite unable to leave their rooms in the Asylum being non-participants in the day ' s pleasure . * * *

We learn from the Voice of Masonry that the gave used by the Grand Master during the last annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi is made from wood taken from the wreck of the Confederate gunboat Star of the West , which was sunk in the Tallahatchie River , opposite Fort Pemberton , just before the fall of Vicksburg , to prevent her falling into

the hands of the Federals ; the handle being composed of wood cut from the battlefield of Cain River Crossing in Louisiana . This gavel is the property of the Vicksburg Lodge , to which it was presented by Bro . Phineas R . Star , master of the United States steamer Star of the West . _ * &

The 42 nd annual convocation of the Grand Chapter of Wisconsin was held in Milwaukie on the 16 th February last , under the presidency of Comp . Horace ' E . Mann , M . E . G . High Priest . There were represented 62 out of the 65 chapters in the State , and there was a full attendance of Grand Officers , Present and

Past . The total number of Royal Arch Masons in the jurisdiction is returned as 4840 , and the General Fund amounts to -5174 . Comp . Charles V . Bardeen was elected G . H . P . in succession to Comp . Mann , and Comp . John W . Laflin remains in office as Grand Secretary .

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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Peace and Harmony Lodge ( No . 60 ) .-An emergency meeting of this old lodge was held at Free masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , VV . C , on the 17 th ult Among those in attendance were Bros . H . Slade , P . M 147 . 1 , P . G . Stwd ., P . P . G . D . Herts , W . M . j Dr . W . H

Kempster , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., S . W . j Barton , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., acting J . W . ; F . Binckes , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . j Capt . T . C . Walls , S . D . ; W . Masters , J . D . j VV . H . Kempster , jun ., I . G . j H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . Std . Br ., D . Cj E . Rogers , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., P . G . Stwd . ; A . H . Debenham , P . P . G . D . ; C . Robinson , W . B . Reed , W . Ford , Mecklenbersr , and others .

Bro . W . li . Reed was passed to the Second Degree , and Bro . W . Ford raised to the Third Degree . The ballot was then taken on behalf of Mr . Herbert Wm . Freshwater , and it being unanimous , he was installed into Craft mysteries , the three ceremonies being ably performed by the W . M . ' J he proposal to revise the by-laws was agreed to . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned . There was no banquet .

Crichton Lodge ( No . 1641 ) . —The regular meeting of this popular South London lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Saturday , the 1 Sth inst . Present-. Bros . Roe , W . M . j Janau , S . W . ; Vincent , J . W . j Watson , Treas . j Murche , P . M ., Sec ; King , S . D . j Sykes , J . D . ; Nettleship , I . G . j Day , Organist ; Nairne , P . M ., G . D ., D . C ; Briant and Gill , Stwds . ;

Hamilton , I . P . M . j Goldschmidt , P . M . ; Greenwood , P . M . ; Henderson , Stone , Warran , Evans , Weeks , Barratt , Redman , Prior , Shrubsole , Russell , and Rankin . The visitors were Uros . J . W . Heath , W . M . 1 G 42 ; H . G . Martin , W . M . IOJJJ A . H . Tubby , 1329 ; C . A . Hardwick , W . M . 1347 ; J . G . Forster , 1347 ; II . Taylor , 1347 ; A . Runacres , P . M . ly ? 2 ; and D . Charteris , 2311 J .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Russell was raised to the Sublime Degree in a veiy impressive manner , the W . M . giving the traditional history . Bro . Nairne was saluted as a Grand Officer . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned

to an excellent supper supplied by Mrs . Venables , the proprietress , after which the toasts of " The Oueen and the Craft" and " H . R . H . the Ptince of Walts , M . W . G . M ., " were given , and received most loyally by the brethren . The toast of " The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and thc rest of the Grand Ofiicers , Present and

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Past , " was given by the W . M . in very becoming terms , and received by the brethren most cordially . In reply , Bro . Nairne thanked the W . M . on behalf of the Grand Officers for such highly complimentary terms and for such a cordial reception . He would state that the brethren so universally had such confidence in their leaders , and Freemasonry being so wide and comprehensive , extending all over the civilised world , which alone thoroughly

inspired the Grand Officers . For his part he felt very diffident in responding , but he was proud on that occasion to be able to do so , as he had been associated with the Crichton Lodge since its conseqration , and was one of its permanent officers , and had always received such kindness and courtesy from the brethren , that he was very pleased that such an honour should be conferred on the lodge . The toast of " The W . M . " was given by Bro . Hamilton ,

I . P . M ., in a few eulogistic remarks , specially commending his work of the Third Degree and giving the Traditional history . In fact they all knew his excellent capabilities . The Worshipful Master , in reply , most heartily thanked the brethren for their confidence , and said he would endeavour to emulate the excellent services rendered by the Past Masters , and he hoped still with their valuable assistance , e pecially of Bro . Nairne , who had always extended

great kindness to him , he should be enabled to carry out his duties most creditably . The toast of "The Visitors" was given most cordially , the W . M . remarking that they had many eminent brethren among them , and the brethren of the lodge gave them a hearty welcome . Bros . Heath ; W . M . ' 1642 ; Martin , W . M . 1622 j Hardwicke , Runacres , Foster , and Tubby ably responded ,

one and all highly complimenting the working , especially the closing down of the lodge in the various Degrees which some had not witnessed before , and expressing their hearty thanks for the reception that each had received . Certainly one point was very complimentary to the lodge , inasmuch as it had been honoured by the appointment of Bro . Nairne as G . D . The toast of "The Past Masters " received at the hands

of the W . M . a just meisuce of praise , who satd they all did their very best for the lodge . Bros . Hamilton , Goldschmidt , Weeks , and Greenwood acknowledged the compliment paid them , and the pleasure it gave them at all times to do their duty by the lodge . The W . M . next gave the toast of " The Officers " in a most becoming manner , remarking that their work was

admirable , and that they gave the greatest satisfac ion to the W . M ., and most readily and cheerfully supported him . Bros . Murche , P . M ., Sec , and Janau , S . VV ., most suitably replied , pledging their utmost support . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most enjoyable meeting . The following brethren added greatly to the harmony : Bros . Day , Org . j Heath , cornet ; Vincent , Nettleship , Russell . Watson , Henderson , and Rankin , elocutionist .

Scots Lodge ( No . 2319 ) . — VISIT OF THE GRAND MASTER OF SCOTLAND . —An emergency meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Scottish Corporation Hall , E . C , to which the members were summoned " to give a hearty welcome to the M . W . G . M . of Scotland and his officers , who have honoured the lodge by a promised visitation during their official visit to London . " The meeting was a very grand one , and was

numerously attended , and visitors and members had an opportunity of seeing some splendid working of the Masonic ritual by the W . M . and his officers . Bro . John Page , VV . AI ., presided , and there were also presentin the course of the meeting—principally from the commencement of it—Bros . J . Whitehead , P . M ., P . Z ., I . P . M . ; Lord Saltoun , Sub . G . M . Scotland , S . W ., W . M . elect ; 1 ) . J . Gellion , P . M ., l . W . ; lames Gray , J . P ., P . M ., Trustee ; las .

Thomson , Sec . ; T . Grant , W . M . Wolsey Lodge , S . D . ; J . Whitehead , J . D . ; Dr . D . M . Forbes , I . G . ; C . Johnston Gordon , A . D . C . ; Ashley Gordon , Org . ; Peter Greig and D . R . Duncan , Stwds . ; VV . Robertson , Tyler j C . F . Matier , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . j Major F . W . Allan , G . S . B . Scotland ; R . Berridge , P . G . D . ; D . Murray Lyon , G . Sec . Scotland ; J . R . MacArthur , J . P . ; Capt . F . Campbell , D . Charteris , D . McKay , J . Plenderleith , C . De Bels

Brounhe , J . Anderson , A . C . M . Ramsay , J . S . Fraser , Bailie Smith , J . Bennett , W . Laurie , T . Sandilands , I . Balfour Allan , J . Black , David M . Smith , Sergeant McLcrnon ; W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., P . G . M . Hants and Isle of Wight ; Col . Marmaduke Ramsay , Dist . G . M . Malta ; Col . G . Noel Money , C . B ., P . G . M . Surrey ; D . P . Cama , P . G . Treas . ; Ed Letchworth , G . Sec . j Sir Geo . D . Harris , P . G . D . ; and Capt . N . G . Philips , P . G . D .

There were also the following visitors present : Bros . General J . Curson Smith , 33 ° , P . G . M . Illinois , U . S . A . ; W . C . Gilles , P . M . lyio ; Dr . N . Goodchild , P . M . 704 ; Deputy Edmeston , P . M . 163 . 5 ; F . J . Eedle , P . M . 171 J ; Henry Langridge , P . M . 2 y , P . P . G . Stwd . ; Francis \ V . Frigout , P . M . 171 j J . Muir Smith , P . M . ji (> S ; Thos . W . Neil ! , P . M . a ; H . Alasscy , P . M . njaSj VV . F . Vernon , P . M . 58 ( S . C ); J . Norman Callaway , W . M . 2310 ; T .

Rae , W . M . 10415 VV . F . Warner , S . W . 121 . 7 ; fcdward Gabriel , S . VV . 1 S 1 Sj J . Whitehead , J . W . 144 O ; Wallis Haddon , J . VV . 2024 J R . Grant , D . C . 2310 ; Frank John Whitehead , l . G . no ( S . C ); R . Churchman , I . G . 1425 ; J . Cooper , J . D . 3 ; Sir John Heron Maxwell , Bart ., 4 O 0 J John Allan , 74 8 , iSingapore ; , 11 . Gebhardt , Dalhousie Lodge ; F . Griffith , 1 -.. 3 J E . Monery , 1641 j John Page , 137 ; A . Robertson , 2345 j Donald Ross , 165 O ; and I .

Ardisher , 1140 . Ihe deputation from Grand Lodge of Scotland consisted of Bros , the Earl of Haddington , M . W . Grand Master Mason of Scotland j Lord Saltoun , Sub . G . M . Scotland and Prov . G . M . Aberdeen Cityj R . F . Shaw-Stewatt , P . Sub . G . M . j John M _ rtin , Prov . G . M . Dumbartonshire ; G . Christie , P . Prov . D . G . M . Stirlingshire , G . D . C : General J . J . Boswell , P . Prov . S . G . M . Roxburgh and Selkirk , G . Stwd . ; David Murray Lyon ,

Grand Secretary ; Major F . W . Allan , G . S . B ., P . Proxy P . G . M . Gibraltar ; J . Balfour Cockburn , M . D ., P . D . S . G . W . Gibraltar ; Robert J . Jamieson , President Grand Stewards ; Sir James Buchanan , Bart ., Grand Steward ; and A . Mitchell . Telegrams and letters of apology were received from the following members of the lodge regretting absence : Bros . Alex . Ritchie , C . C ,

Treas . ; I'd I'd Begg , G . W . Jones , P . Mcl . agan , M . P ., Prov . G . M . Linlithgowshire ; J . C . Ilozier , M . P ., Pro / . G . M . Lanarkshire ; Upperward R . Mitchell , and J . Bennett . Bros . Black and Eraser were passed to the Second Degree , and Mr . Frederick John Young was initiated . The Grand Master of Scotland did not arrive till late , a circumstance which he alluded to in his address in lodge . On his arrival ,

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accompanied by his Grand Officers , the deputation was received with all the honours . After the deputation had been saluted , the Earl of Haddington said he was not going to detain the lodge by making a speech , but he might express to the brethren his sense of the very handsome and fraternal way in which they had been received . It afforded him , and those who had come with him as a deputation from Scotland , most sincere pleasure to find themselves in

this Scots lodge , and he could not leave it without offering most sincere and abject apologies for having kept the brethren waiting so long . The delay occurred through no fault of his own , but through an accident on the way , and the consequent blocks that had occurred . He wished long success and prosperity to the Scots Lodge . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren , to the number of 7 S , proceeded to the banqueting hall , where the W . M .

presided over a choice Scotch banquet , having the Earl of Haddington on his right , and Bro . Whitehead , I . P . M ., on his left . The toasts followed the banquet , and "The Queen and the Craft" and "The M . W . G . M . " were first duly honoured . The VV . M . next gave "The M . W . G . M . of Scotland , the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Haddington . " The brethren were proud that the noble earl was with them that night . Next

to a visit from the Prince of Wales no greater honour could have been done this lodge . The toast was most heartily received . Bro . The Earl of Haddington , in reply to the toast , said he could not fail to recognise most sincerely and deeply the very kind and warm reception the brethren had given him . He came among them as a stranger , and yet he felt that as a Scotchman coming up to see Scotchmen he could hardly

consider himself a stranger . But he felt he was unworthy of such a reception , for , as many a good soldier had said , he had done his duty and nothing more . He only hoped that , as far as was in his power , he had done his duty , at least he had strived to do so , and if he had failed the fault was one of the head and not of the heart . On Wednesday evening he had the honour of occupying a somewhat prominent

positon , having the pleasure and privilege of presiding at the installation of Bro . Lord Euston as Provincial Grand Master of the Royal Order of Scotland in L _ ndon and the Metropolitan Counties . He then made some remarks in regard to the Royal Order which he thought might be of some interest as showing not only the antiquity of the Order but its wide scope . He did not wish to detain the brethren now by such a long speech as he then made ; but

there were certain facts he might refer to in regard to the Scots Lodge which might be interesting . It was only three years ago that the Scots Lodge was established at a rendezvous in the centre of London Alasonry where a Scotchman might meet his brother Scotchmen . One of the founders was Sir Alichael Shaw-Stewart , whose name was known to all the brethren , and than who no more popular Master Mason in Scotland ever existed , and without fear of

contradiction he might say that no predecessor in his ( Lord Haddington ' s ) office of Grand Alaster had ever done more for the promotion of Freemasonry in Scotland and all over the world , because wherever the British llag was unfurled there was Masonry , and there Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart promoted its interests . Sir Alichael was to have been the first Alaster of this Scots Lodge , but a technical objection under the English jurisdiction stood in the way—he had

never served as Warden of an English lodge . Lord Saltoun , who was present that night , and who was Substitute Grand Master of Scotland , was a Warden of the Scots Lodge and W . AL elect . Next month the brethren would have for a Alaster one who when his time came would be a worthy Alaster of the lodge . The jurisdiction of each of the great British lodges of England and Scotland was so well defined , that really there

could be no confusion between the working of the lodges of England and the lodges of Scotland . Among the brethren now present was one who perhaps was known to but few of the brethren in England , but he was well known in Scotland as one of the best Alasons—the Grand Secretary of Scotland , Bro . David Alurray Lyon—a great power in Masonry , reckoned among the best , the ablest Alasons , who had written an exhaustive work on Scottish

Masonry , and in that work was to be found an interesting narrative that in 1641 at Newcastle there was a Scotch lodge where a candidate was initiated . That was an interesting fact , perhaps the first record we had of a Scotch lodge established in England . There were no Grand Lodges then established , but in recent times they had instances of at least two Scotch lodges—one in Carlisle and one in thc Isle of Alan , but they existed no longer . He believed he

was correct in stating that the last visit of a deputation from Scotland to London was in the great Jubilee year , when thc Prince of VVales officiated at a great meeting of Freemasons . On that occasion in 1 SS 7 there was a deputation from the Grand Lodge of Scotland ; they were now in iSy- ' at this comparatively young lodge a deputation which he was proud to say comprised many of the principal officebearers in Scotland . lie sincerely wished a long existence ,

prosperity , and every success to the Scots Lodge . Hecould not but repeat what he said the night before , that he hoped these re-unions of the Scottish brethren might be more frequent , for he was sure they would tend to promote thc spirit of fraternity , and increase that feeling of sympathy and brotherhood that ought to exist between Scotland and England . The two sets of brethren were separate , but they were separated by a very narrow limit—the separation was

one of distance , not one of spirit ; they were bound to one another as the living stones of a sacred temple , by the cement of fraternity and every social virtue . The oftener they met the better it would be for them all , and as stones of one temple , as the living stones of a great sacred temp le , they were fitting emblems—if he might so say—of that time ahuded to by a great natijnal poet" When man to man the world o'er

Shall bnthers be , and a' that . " Bro . VV . VV . B . Beach , Prov . G . M . for Hants and the Isle of Wight , replying to the toast of " The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " said the brethren of Grand Lodge had recognised the Earl of Lathom ' s merits

by ordering his portrait to be painted and placed on thc walls of the Temple in company with the paintings of the illustrious Grand Alasters who had preceded him . " lordship ' s acceptance of the office of Pro Grand Master had been most welcome . The officers of Grand Lodg * deserved to be placed in the high offices they filled , and it was very gratifying to them to have attended a meeting ° ' thc Scots Lodge . He only regretted that the work of '