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Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

ST . MARK ' S LODGE , GLASGOW ( NO . 102 . )—The brethren of this Lodge met in their splendid hall , Buchanan , Street , Glasgow , on September , 17 , when the W . M ., Br . Donald Campbell , initiated a gentleman into the secrets and mysteries of our ancient and honourable Order , in very excellent style . The brethren were then called off from labour to refreshment , when The W . M . proposed " The Queen and the Craft , " and "The Grand Lodge of Scotland , " both of which were duly honoured .

The W . M . next proposed "The Grand Lodge of England , " with which he associated the name of Br . Warren , a member of that body , and one of the Grand Stewards of England . Br . Warren replied , and explained to the brethren the advantages they would derive from a Fund of Benevolence , such as existed in England , to which they . could refer applicants , and have their cases investigated , and thus prevent the impositions frequently attending indiscriminate almsgiving .

The W . M . next proposed "The Grand Lodge of Ireland , ancl the health of Br . Sharman . " Br . Sharman returned thanks for the kindness with which they had referred to the Grand Lodge of Ireland , and the honour they had done him in coupling his health with their wishes for the prosperity of that important Masonic body . The W . M . then proposed the health of the newly initiated brother , whose name was the 1650 on the roll of St . Mark ' s Lod .

ge This toast ivas duly honoured , and responded to by the newly made brother . Br . Warren proposed the health of the W . M ., Br . Donald Campbell , whose mode of working he spoke of in very complimentary terms . The W . M . returned thanks , expressed his high respect for Br . Warren , and his

determination to do all that'lay in his power to promote the circulation of the Masonic Mirror ( with which he knew that brother to be connected ) , because he had seen that that periodical was characterized by an honesty and straitforwardness which hacl pleased him very much indeed . ( Cheers ) . The W . M . then proposed the health of Br . Hamilton , who was about to leave this country for Australia , and who had been very zealous in his efforts to make himself familiar with Masonry , ancl very diligent and regular in his attendance at the meetings

of the Lodges . Br . Hamilton returned thanks . After some other toasts , the proceedings were enlivened by a little harmony j and the brethren separated in strict ' accordance ivith Forbes Mackenzie ' s ideas of the time to betake themselves to their own firesides . AN emergency of the brethren of the Lodge was also held on September 21 , for the purpose of initiating a young gentleman who was suddenly called upon to proceed abroad . The ceremony was ably and imposingly performed by Br . Donald Campbell , W . M . of the Lodge . Amongst the visiting brethren present were Br . H . G . Warren , P . M ., of 202 , Londonj Br . H . R . Sharman , S . D . of the same Lodge , ancl Br . John Preston , W . M . 175 , Greenock .

The W . M ., Br . Donald Campbell , in proposing the health of the newly initiated brother , congratulated the brethren on the fact that St . Mark ' s Lodge had now attained a very high position in the Craft . More members had been initiated during the past ten years than during the whole period of its previous history . In the chair which he had that moment the honour to fill , had sat the late Marquis of Anglesea , ( cheers ) , Mr . Sheridan Knowles ( cheers ) , Mr . Henry Monteith , of Car . tairs , and many other very distinguished men . ( Hearhear ) .

, After the usual toasts the brethren separated . THE ROYAL ARCH . GRAND CHAPTER OF . SCOTLAND . A meeting of the Grand Chapter of Scotland was held at Edinburgh , on Wednesday , September 19 , when the minutes of the last meeting were read ancl confirmed , ancl

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UNIFORMITY OF RITUAL. Article 1
FREEMASONRY IN ENGLAND. Article 4
MASONIC REMINISCENCES. Article 11
THE NEW CONSTITUTIONS OF THE FRENCH MASONS. Article 17
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE. Article 21
LONDON LODGES. Article 24
PROVINCIAL LODGES. Article 25
ROYAL ARCH. Article 42
SCOTLAND. Article 43
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 50
SUMMARY OF SMEWS FOR SEPTEMBER. Article 53
NOTICES. Article 59
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Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

ST . MARK ' S LODGE , GLASGOW ( NO . 102 . )—The brethren of this Lodge met in their splendid hall , Buchanan , Street , Glasgow , on September , 17 , when the W . M ., Br . Donald Campbell , initiated a gentleman into the secrets and mysteries of our ancient and honourable Order , in very excellent style . The brethren were then called off from labour to refreshment , when The W . M . proposed " The Queen and the Craft , " and "The Grand Lodge of Scotland , " both of which were duly honoured .

The W . M . next proposed "The Grand Lodge of England , " with which he associated the name of Br . Warren , a member of that body , and one of the Grand Stewards of England . Br . Warren replied , and explained to the brethren the advantages they would derive from a Fund of Benevolence , such as existed in England , to which they . could refer applicants , and have their cases investigated , and thus prevent the impositions frequently attending indiscriminate almsgiving .

The W . M . next proposed "The Grand Lodge of Ireland , ancl the health of Br . Sharman . " Br . Sharman returned thanks for the kindness with which they had referred to the Grand Lodge of Ireland , and the honour they had done him in coupling his health with their wishes for the prosperity of that important Masonic body . The W . M . then proposed the health of the newly initiated brother , whose name was the 1650 on the roll of St . Mark ' s Lod .

ge This toast ivas duly honoured , and responded to by the newly made brother . Br . Warren proposed the health of the W . M ., Br . Donald Campbell , whose mode of working he spoke of in very complimentary terms . The W . M . returned thanks , expressed his high respect for Br . Warren , and his

determination to do all that'lay in his power to promote the circulation of the Masonic Mirror ( with which he knew that brother to be connected ) , because he had seen that that periodical was characterized by an honesty and straitforwardness which hacl pleased him very much indeed . ( Cheers ) . The W . M . then proposed the health of Br . Hamilton , who was about to leave this country for Australia , and who had been very zealous in his efforts to make himself familiar with Masonry , ancl very diligent and regular in his attendance at the meetings

of the Lodges . Br . Hamilton returned thanks . After some other toasts , the proceedings were enlivened by a little harmony j and the brethren separated in strict ' accordance ivith Forbes Mackenzie ' s ideas of the time to betake themselves to their own firesides . AN emergency of the brethren of the Lodge was also held on September 21 , for the purpose of initiating a young gentleman who was suddenly called upon to proceed abroad . The ceremony was ably and imposingly performed by Br . Donald Campbell , W . M . of the Lodge . Amongst the visiting brethren present were Br . H . G . Warren , P . M ., of 202 , Londonj Br . H . R . Sharman , S . D . of the same Lodge , ancl Br . John Preston , W . M . 175 , Greenock .

The W . M ., Br . Donald Campbell , in proposing the health of the newly initiated brother , congratulated the brethren on the fact that St . Mark ' s Lodge had now attained a very high position in the Craft . More members had been initiated during the past ten years than during the whole period of its previous history . In the chair which he had that moment the honour to fill , had sat the late Marquis of Anglesea , ( cheers ) , Mr . Sheridan Knowles ( cheers ) , Mr . Henry Monteith , of Car . tairs , and many other very distinguished men . ( Hearhear ) .

, After the usual toasts the brethren separated . THE ROYAL ARCH . GRAND CHAPTER OF . SCOTLAND . A meeting of the Grand Chapter of Scotland was held at Edinburgh , on Wednesday , September 19 , when the minutes of the last meeting were read ancl confirmed , ancl

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