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the members of the Glasgow Lodges , both when " tyled in , " and when wandering about their beautiful country . As to the Mark Lodge , it appeared to be now ad mitted that the Bon Accord London M . M . M . Lodge was irregular , and must be discontinued . He hoped , however , that a legitimate Lodge in that Degree might soon be opened in London . Authority was the keystone upon wliich the safety . of the Masonic Order depended , and it must be respected if that Order was to be long preserved . From the cordial manner in which Comp . Wan-en hacl taken up the

subject in the Masonic Mirrm—even before he ivas himself a Mark Master , and from the general tone of Masonic authorities in Scotland , he thought there was reason to hope , that soon there would be a Mark Lodge in London , legitimately constituted , respectably conducted , numerously attended , ancl powerful both in the numbers and the character of its members . ( Hear , hear . ) The M . E . Z . then gave the Principal Grand Chapter for the West of Scotland , ancl Dr . Arnott , the P . G . Z . thereof .

Dr . Arnott returned thanks . —He had been proposed to the Office of P . G . Z . without his knowledge or consent ; but he had yielded to tbe wishes of the Supreme Grand Chapter , and would do his best to fulfil the duties assigned to him . ( Cheers . ) He eulogised Chapter , No . 50 , which he thought was one of the best in his district . He next referred to the great difficulty experienced in times , which he could well remember , in getting up meetings in this degree ; ancl said he could recollect ivith regret a period Avhen a candidate was often admitted for the sake of the fees , but this was , happily , no

longer the case . ( Hear . ) Nor was there any need for such a state of things , as their funds were ample . ( Cheers . ) There was no excuse now for their regarding anything but the personal character of the candidates . ( Applause . ) He concluded by proposing "the health of their M . E . Z ., Donald Campbell , ancl prosperity to the Glasgow Chapter-No . 50 , " to which although they were in some sense toasting themselves ( Loud laughter ) , he trusted they would all stand up . The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm . The M . E . Z ., Donald Campbell , returned thanks . He- could well recollect the period referred to by Comp . Dr . Arnott , when , instead of the goodly gathering of tha

evening , there were two or three of them waiting from eight till ten ivithont correct or a . sufficient number to open the Chapter . The date of that state of things was not very distant . Happily , now , they were in a different position , and so long as he hacl health and leisure he would devote it to the promotion of their prosperity . During the past year they had exalted 27 brethren , ( cheers ) , during the previous year , only 17 , and during the year before that , but 13 ( hear , hear ); for the three years before that period only 7 or 8 . ( Hear , hear ) . The Order was now beginning to take a

vigorous stand , not through the labours of any particular individuals , but in consequence of the vigorous and united exertions of all the companions . ( Cheers ) . Comp . Murdock proposed " The health of the retiring officers , " who he said had worked with great zeal and ability . Comp . Lyon returned thanks , but denied he was of a " retiring" disposition , inasmuch as he had just been appointed to office in the Provincial Grand Chapter . ( Laughter ) . He was in fact , Treasurer of the Provincial Grand Chapter , and would

have for the present charge of about enough to purchase pens , ink , ancl paper for summonses , ( cheers ) , which he would direct his clerks to address and send round , with a great deal of pleasure . ( Applause ) . Comp . White , in a brief speech , proposed the new office bearers , to which Comp . Mitchell responded , and expressed a hope that they would leave the Chapter to their successors , at least in as good a position as they found it on taking office . "The Trustees of St . Mark ' s Hall , " was the next toast , to which Comp . Notman

responded in an appropriate speech . Comp . McDonald proposed the health of the Second Principal . Comp . Home returned thanks . He expressed his gratitude for the attention and instruction for which he hacl in the past been indebted to Comps . Dr . Arnott and Donald Campbell ; and hoped , with their and other assistance , to fulfil the duties of his new office with satisfaction to all concerned . ( Hear , hear . ) "The Sister Chapters of the West of Scotland , " was the next toast ; followed by , " The Treasurer and Stewards of the Banquet , " which was given by Comp . Lyon , in a very humourous speech .