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Lucking , and hoped that Brother had never had occasion to be ashamed of his child . He hoped not only to have the assistance of Bro . Lucking , but also of the Priory Lodge , and that real good feeling would exist between the two Lodges .

In the course of the afternoon a telegram was despatched to the M . W . Grand Master congratulating him on his recovery from his late accident ,.. to which H . R . H . w i f ? d . a gracious reply . . ' .. "

It was a matter of much regret to the founders that Owing to an obstruction oh the Cambridge line Bro . Woodhouse Prov . S . G . W ., who was to have acted as S . W ., was delayed for two hours , and was unable in consequence to get to Southend till the proceedings ; were far adyahced . . . ; *; ,,-.

Grand Lodge Of Scotland.

GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .

A QUARTERLY Communication of this Grand Lodge was held in Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , on the 4 th inst ., the Grand Master Mason Lord Saltoun presiding . There were over 200 Masons present . From a statement submitted by the Grand Treasurer , it appeared that the income of Grand Lodge for the quarter

ended 15 th October had amounted to £ 9 83 , and the expenditure to £ 69 6 , showing an excess of income to the amount of £ 287 . Grants to the amount of £ 90 had been made to distressed Brethren , or the widows of Brethren . There had been 1 , 290 entrants to the Scottish Order during the quarter .

It was resolved to resume recognition of the Grand Lodge of Peru and Lodges under its Jurisdiction , it having been intimated officially from the Grand Lodge that the Bible has been restored to its place in all Lodges under the Peruvian Constitution .

Grand Lodge agreed to give its patronage to a series of theatrical performances in the Lyceum Theatre , Edinburgh , during Christmas week , in aid of the Metropolitan District Fund of Masonic Benevolence . In regard to this , the Grand Master said he was perfectly sure that the whole of the Metropolitan Lodges must feel that it was to their advantage

to give such a Masonic act every encouragement that they possibly could . On the first night of the performance he proposed to be present , and Lady Saltoun had done him and the Metropolitan Lodges the honour to say that she would also attend .

Grand Committeereported their unanimous recommendation that Lord Saltoun be re-nominated Grand Master , and that he be specially thanked for the excellent services he had rendered to Grand Lodge and to the Craft since his election in 18 9 6 .

Sir Charles Dalrymple , Bart ., M . P ., Past Grand Master , in moving the adoption , of this , said he felt sure that the resolution would be carried with acclamation , because Lord Saltoun had done admirable work in Grand Lodge during

the years he had occupied the chair , and he was sure enjoyed the full confidence of the Brethren throughout the world . The motion was seconded by Brother Christie and carried with acclamation .

The Grand Master , in acknowledging , said he had done his best to discharge his duty towards Grand Lodge and Freemasonry , and in assuring them that he would continue to do so , he placed his own credit and his own honour in their hands .

The current issue of the " Old Masonians' Gazette " ( No . 6 , for November ) is of particular interest , as it contains a view of the proposed new Schools to be erected at Bushey , and a mass of information for members of the Association , as well as much to interest those who like to know what " Our

Boys , " do after leaving the Institution ' s care . The period covered by the issue before us has been particularly fruitful in the way of specially interesting events , notably the establishment of the Old Masonians' Lodge and the Centenary celebration of the Royal Masonic Institution for

Boys itself . The representative of the " Old Masonians " at this latter event took up a list of £ 108 2 s 6 d , made up of three Life Governorships , four Life Subscriberships , and a large number of smaller amounts , these aggregating

£ 55 12 s bd , which were paid in jointl y in the name of the Old Masonians' Association , thereby entitling it to rank as a Life Governor , with ten votes per annum , as long as it existsthis is a good start , and will probably be added to from time

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to time in the future . The list of members given at the end of the book is practical proof of the extent and wide scope of the Association .

o o o The sixth annual supper of the Walthamstow Lodge of

Instruction , No . 2472 , will be held at the Lord Brooke , Shernhall Street , Walthamstow , on Monday , 28 th inst ., at 8 p . m . Bro . W . Shurmur Past G . Standard Bearer of

England will , occupy the chair . The price of tickets is 5 s each , and they may be had of the Secretary Bro . J . Clark ( 44 Erskine Road , Walthamstow ) .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the writer not necessarily for publication but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .

To the Editor of tho FBEEMASON ' CHBONICLE . DEAR SIK AND BBO ., — -I have read with pleasure the leading article in the FBEEMASON ' CHBONICLE of 29 th ult * ., and I cordially agree with its purport . When I was initiated my proposer explained to me what I had to expect in that direction , and he suggested ( and I believe the same plan is

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adopted with all initiates of our Lodge ) that there was no need to drain the glass each time . No one need be inebriated at a Masonic meeting unless he is disposed thereto . I know a number of teetotal Masons—and only once have I known a Masonic banquet to be degraded by the spectacle of a man who was thoroughly drunk—but he was in that condition , before the fourth degree began .

1 know , however , of many Masons who have ceased to attend banquets because in their earlier experiences they found so much abuse and excess . The levity of which your article speaks is not hopeless . I have seen men a little inclined thereto—especially candidates—but the W . M . ' s have generally been equal to the occasions , and by importing a little severity to the tone of their addresses have compelled the novice , as well as Brethren , to appreciate the solemnity due to the various degrees .

But no one knows better than yourself that there are Lodges—and Lodges , just as there are Masons—and Masons . Yours Fraternally , 0 . L .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

TRUTH CHAPTER , No . 1458 . rplHB regular meeting of this Chapter was held at the Mosley Hotel , JL Manchester , on Thursday , 27 th ult . The ohair of the First Principal , vacant by the recent death of Companion Saml . I . Mills Z ., was occupied by Comp . Buckley Carr P . Prov . G . J ., who installed and invested the following Officers : Comps . George T . Lenard 1 st Principal , Herbert G . Ward H ., G . T . 0 . Crocker J ., Thos . Threlfall Principal Soj ., Nelson Stokes 1 st Assist . Soj ., J . J . Dean 2 nd Assist . Soj .

Comp . H . Hellewell was re-appointed Scribe E ., and Comp . Thos . Hy . Hall P . Z . was re-appointed Treasurer for the ensuing financial year . The undermentioned signed and received their Grand Chapter Certificates , viz ., Comps . W . A . Smith , Thos . Threlfall , Joseph Day . A proposition was made by Comp . Lenard , and seconded by Comp . Ward , " That a letter of condolence be forwarded to Mrs . Mills , sympathising with her in the great loss which she has sustained by the death of her husband , Companion Samuel I . Mills . "

Entertainment Notes.

ENTERTAINMENT NOTES .

Alhambra . —Bro . Dundas Slater , always on the look out for fresh additions to his already attractive programme , has recently engaged Messrs . Arnal and Bourdin , the champion French light-weight boxers , to give an exhibition of their skill , and as a contrast Tom and Hrnie Pickard , late boxing instructors of the Polytechnic , London . The former are agile and clever , but their peculiarity of using their legs and feet does not add to the

grace of their movements—they are nevertheless interesting , though their methods hardly appeal to a British audience . A pretty little vaudeville " The Old Muff , " occupying about twenty minutes , is capitally played by handsome Miss Maud Hobson , lively Miss Juliette Nesville , and Mr . Lytton Grey . Hurgini the juggler , the Eussian Dancers , and the charming Parisian Minstrels , together with the lively ballet "Jack Ashore" and several old favourites , form a very enjoyable entertainment .

GaPfick . — " Brother Officers , " which hasnow settled into a solid success at this theatre , will be preceded on Wednesday next by a Comedietta , written by Arthur Bourchier and F . Money Coutts , entitled " Mr . versus Mrs ., " and . will be played by Miss Edith Woodworth ( Mrs . Charles Kettlewell ) and Mr . F . J . Nettlefold . Miss Woodworth , who returns to the stage after several years absence , produced , and then played the heroine in " Booties Baby " at the Globe Theatre , and was very successful in " Frou Frou " at the same house , in a strong cast which included Mr . William Farren , Mr . Henry Neville , and Mr . Fred Terry .