Scottish Constitution.

The toast of "The Provincial Grand Lodge" was next given by the Chairman , who congratulated the province upon having a governing body full of life and energy , and in the active exercise of all its functions . The Prov . G . Lodge of Glasgow , he went on to say , hacl a foundation of practical working officebearers , with a body of earnest , zealous Masons to complete the superstructure . There were in that superstructure many stones of more than average qualit and none more so than its

y , " chiefest corner stone , " the Prov . G . M ., "Walter Montgomery Neilson . In Bro . Neilson they had not only a man of worth , but a man of modest worth—a rara avis in these days—ami it would not be forgotten that , while quite ready and willing to take upon himself the duties and responsibities of his present office , Bro . Neilson was at the same time content to remain in a subordinate position , if thereby he could have served the province

better . He had no doubt that under Bro . Neilson ' s reign such schemes as the Masonic Hall Company and tho educational scheme , which appeared to have been allowed to slumber lately , would receive earnest and early attention from tbe Pi'ov . G . Lodge—these being measures of practical utility , affecting not only the interests , but also the credit of the Craft . Aud let this not be forgotten , that , while we look to the Prov . G . Loclge for wisdom to devisewo should be prepared to lend our whole

, strength in aiding every good , useful , and Masonic work whereby we will surely add beauty to our institution . The remaining toasts were " The Commercial Lodge . " proposed by Bro . Gavin Park , and acknowledged by tbe Chairman ; "The Past Masters of Loclge Commercial , " by Bro . Robert AValker , and responded to by the I . P . M . ; " Our Civic Rulers , " bBro . Allan MacKenzie"Tlie Fine Arts" bBro . W . B .

y ; , y Paterson , and responded to by Bro . H , K . Bromhead ; "Music ancl the Drama , " by Bro . John Davidson , and acknowledged in a speech of much interest and eloquence by Bro . F . Belton , ancl also more sua by Bro . Fitzroy ; " The Press , " proposed by the Rev . Bro . Gallacher , and responded to by Mr . J . Stewart , of the N . B . Daily Mail newspaper ; "The Strangers , " proposed by Bro . Gavin Park , and duly responded to ; " The Ladies , " by

Bro . Leef ' e , replied to by Bro . Adams ; " The Croupier , " by Bro . Davidson , and acknowledged by Bro . Brode ; "Happy to meet , " & c , from the cbaii , brought to a close a most harmonious evening .

Immediately previous to tho last toast , Bro . J . D . Porteous took occasion to present Bro . AVallace , as a mark of his gratitude for Masonic services rendered , a pair of gold spectacles suitably inscribed . This act being quite unexpected by Bro . Wallace , as well as tbe rest of the company , created quite a pleasant " sensation , " and formed not the least agreeable feature of the evening's entertainment . Bro . AVallace returned thanks in a feeling speech .

Tbe various toasts wore illustrated with suitable music by the director of music , Bro . M . J . Agnew , who also accompanied tho various songs which were sung throughout the evening . GLASGOW—Lodge of Glasgow St . John ( No . 3 lis ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 7 th inst ., Bro . Baird , R . AV . M ., in the chair . Bros . M-Millan , S . AV . ; M'Aulay ,

J . AV . ; and a considerable number of brethren 2 'i'esent . The minutes were read and passed . Five candidates were initiated . The nomination of office-bearers for ensuing year also took place , Bro . Bail d being re-elected R . AV . M . In reference to the coming festival of the loclge , Bro . Buchan observed that it might be judicious for the committee to consider the advisability of discontinuing the further propagation of tbe idea contained in the title " 812 th Anniversary" seeing said idea was in reality

, groundless . Bro . Baird , in reply , stated that " 812 th Anniversary" would be put upon the festival tickets in conformity with past usage , until it was proved to be wrong . The reply was satisfactory to the majority of the brethren . The loclge was thereafter called from labour to refreshment / and in process of time duly closed .

GLASGOW . —Shamrock and Thistle Lodge ( No . 275 ) . —The annual general meeting for the election and installation of officebearers for tbe ensuing year was held in the lodge room , Bridgeton , on the 3 rd inst ., the R . AV . M ., Bro . AVilliam Phillips , occupying the chair . The lodge was opened in the first degree , when the following brethren were elected : —Bros . AVilliam Phillips , R . AV . M . ; William Peden , D . M . ; C . Cunningham , S . M . ; D . Rowan , S . W . ; Hugh Mathieson , J . W .: John Bay , Treasurer ; Peter Balfour , Secretary ; the Rev . James Puller , Chaplain ;

AVilliam Semple , S . D . ; AV . T . AA atson , J . D . ; John M'Neil , S . S . ; A . Blair , J . S . ; John Pinkerton , S . B . ; WiRiam Graham , I . G . ; Robert Lavcry , O . G . Bro . John Anderson , P . M ., in an appropriate speech , installed the office-bearers . The lodge was thereafter transferred to refreshment , ancl placed under tbe care of the Junior AVarden , when , song , toast , and sentiment alternating the harmony of the evening till high 12 , the loclge was called on to labour and closed- During the past 12 months a

number of " stones " have been added to the building through the instrumentality of Bro . William Phillips , whose untiring zeal and energy for the b ; dge has not gone unrewarded , having for the last tliree years been unanimously elected R . W . M .

LANARKSHIRE ( MIDDLE WARD ) . HAMILTON . —Provincial Grand Lodge . —On Friday , the 3 rd inst ., a special meeting uf tho Provincial Grand Lodge of Freemasons for tbe Middle ATard of Lanarkshire was held in Bro . Arkle ' s Hotel , for the purpose of installing D . Prov . G . Master Bro . AV . M . Gilmour , ancl Substitute Prov . G . Master Bro . J . Clark Forrest , into their respective offices . In the absence of

the Provincial Grand Master—Bro . James Merry , M . P . —Bro . W . M . Gilmour presided ; Bro . John M'Ghie acting as S . W ., and Bro . John Wilson as J . AV . There were fully one hundred brethren present , and amongst those were Bro . Hector F . M'Lean ,. the Provincial Grand Master of the Upper AVard of Lanarkshire , ancl his office-bearers . Bros . Edward Gilroy , S . W . ; John Annan , J . W . ; John Carrie , Prov . G . Sec : and Farquahai-Macgillivery , P . G . M . Deputations from Lodges St . Mary's ,

Coltness , and Royal Arch , Cambuslang , headed by their R . W . Masters , Bro . William Forrest and John Glen , sen ., were also received with all the honours . The following officers of the Grand Lodge were also present -. —Bros . John Glen , P . G . S . AV . ; Wm . M'Murdo , P . G . Sec . ; Archibald King , P . G . Treas . ; AVilliam Forrest , P . G . B . B . ; Capt . G . Mackay , A . C . ; Wm . Speirs , P . G . J . D . ; John Christison , P . G . Marshall ; David M'Naughton , I . G . ; and Jas . Muir , Tyler . The Provincial

Grand Loclge having been opened with solemnity in the first degree , the efficient secretary read the commissions in favour of Bros . Gilmour and Forest , when thereafter the ceremony of installation was most ably performed by Bro . Hector P . M'Lean . Bro . Gilmour , in name of himself ancl his substitute , thanked the brethren in an eloquent speech for their attendance , awl assured them that there would be nothing wanting on their parts to advance the interests of the Craft . Business being concluded , the loclge was called to refreshment .

HAMILTON . —Hamilton Lodge ( No . 233 ) . —This loclge met on Tuesday , the 30 th ult ., for the election of office-bearers , and to celebrate the festival of St . Andrew . The foUowing were elected office-bearers for the ensuing year , and installed into office by Bro . Wallace , of Glasgow , who performed the duties of installation in such a manner as to rivet the attention and admiration all present : —Bros . John M'Ghie , R . AV . M . ; John Wilson , P . M . ; Alexander Pile , D . M . ; John Bain , S . M . ; George

Turner , S . AV . ; James Kirk , J . AV . ; W . Weir , S . D . ; J . Irving , J . D . ; W . M'Mahon , Chap . ; John Dalziel , Treas . ; J . Robinson , Sec ; Colin Spalding , S . S . ; James M'Crone , Assist . S . ; Charles Jones , Assist . S . ; W . Warwick , Dir . of Music ; Thomas Miller , LG . ; James Wheelan , Tyler . At seven o ' clock , the loclge was joined by a large deputation from the Hamilton Kilwinning Loclge ( No . 7 ) , headed by their S . AV ., Bro . Dunn . Tbe brethren then sat down to a substantial dinner . In replying for " Tbe

Grand Lodge of Scotland , " Bro . Wallace complimented the brethren of Hamilton upon the harmonious feeling that he had on various occasions observed existing between the two lodges , ancl trusted that the brethren would put their " shoulders to the wheel , " and to assist in making Alasonry an institution worthy of Scotland .

RENFREWSHIRE . DUNOON . —Dunoon Argyll Lodge ( No . 335 ) . —The animal election of tho office-bearers of this loclge took place on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., in Mr . Clarke's Temperance Hotel , when the following were elected : —Bros . Colegate , R . W . M . ; R . Stirling , S . AV . ; John Mackenzie , J . W . ; J . Martin , Sec ; A . M'Nelll Treas . ; AV . Campbell , S . D . ; A . Buii'd , J . D . ; J . Lament , 1 . 6 . ; H . M'Lean , Architect ; D . Campbell , Chap . ; A . Cameron , S . S . ; Thomas AVeir , J . S . ; J . Campbell , B . B . ; John M'Neill , Tyler .