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Scotland.

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 .

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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.

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 .

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