Notices Of Meetings.

115 S , Bee P . M . 1459 , Cuthbert Blacow , Lisenden , and others . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . It not being customary on these special occasions to rehearse any ceremonies , the Lodge was closed in due form . The company , after tea , spent an exceedingly pleasant evening together . The usual loyal toasts were proposed by the worthy

Preceptor Bro . W . W . Warbortou , and duly honoured . Bro . Bee , in proposing the health of Bro . Warburtoo , said he had known bim for npwards of ten years , and felt pleased to testify to the admirable manner in which he fulfilled the duties of Preceptor , and to his willingness in rendering assistance and advice to every Brother who aspired to and was working up for the position of W . M . Very few

brethren , if able , would , after performing the various offices in his own Lodge , be willing to give his time and labours to instruct others as Bro . Warbnrton had done for many years , and he ( Bro . Bee ) hoped would continue to do for a long time to come . It was , to say the least , highly commendable , and the presence there that night of so large a company was a convincing proof of the esteem and respect

in which their worthy Preceptor was held . He asked the brethren to rise aud drink Bro . Warburton ' s health , wishing him long life and happiness . Bro . Bee ' s invitation was promptly complied with , after which Bro . Warburton thanked Bro . Bee for his kind remarks , and tbo brethren for tbeir cordial reception of the toast . He said he joined this Lodge twenty years ago when the number of members was

so small that it was ft matter of difficulty to find sufficient to open a Lodge , but although that state of things was somewhat disheartening thoy stuck to their guns , met regularly , and made apoint of doing some thing and discussing Masonic matters , fche result being that the number of members increased year by year until at tbe present time they amounted to 122 , and the Lodge was one of , if not the most

successful in tbe north of England . He cordially welcomed all present on this their opening night , and trusted all the members would , as he himself should , do their utmost to make the next half year's meeting a pleasnre and success . At this stage a telegram was read from Bro . W . W . Lofthouse , for many years Secretary of the Lodge , sending hearty good wishes and kind regards to all present .

Bro . Smith gave the health of Bro . Lenard Treasurer in eulogistic terms , and stated that he had known him for upwards of twenty years as an upright , straightforward and conscientious man , who would fulfil any and every duty entrusted to him in a creditable manner . The Lodge had done well in electing Bro . Lenard Treasurer , and he ( Bro . Smith ) sincerely hoped he might long be spared to be

amongst tbem . The toast was well received , and Bro . Lenard replied in appropriate terms . Bro . Horsfield proposed the health of Bro . A . Hebden Secretary , who he said had laboured hard and zealously for the welfare of fche Lodge , and to make every one feel happy . No brother who had the pleasure of Bro . Hebden's acquaintance could fail to be impressed with his thorough knowledge

of Masonio ritual and ceremonial , and the quiet unostentatious manner in which he put everything right . Hia constant attention to fche wants of others , his kindly word and pleasant smile had endeared him to all , and tbe honour that had been conferred upon him by Provincial Grand Lodge had been well and worthily bestowed . His services in tbe Lodge of Instrnction were highly appreciated , and on

wishing him long lifo and prosperity he ( Bro . Horsfield ) felt sure all the brethren would warmly endorse and heartily drink his health . It is scarcely necessary to say that Bro . Horsfield ' s invitation was promptly accepted , and in reply Bro . Hebden said he felt very mnch flattered by Bro . Horsfield ' s remarks , and the reception the brethren bad given to tho toast . It was satisfactory to learn his humble efforts

had been appreciated ; at the same time all he had done was to him a labour of lovo . He felt a great affection for the Lodge for which he had been Secretary seven years , and if he could perform a tithe of fche services that had been rendered by suoh brethren as Bros . Godfrey , fligham , and Abbott he should foel more than satisfied , and so long as they elected him Secretary be shonld endeavour to please as much

in the future as he appeared to have done in the past . The health of the Visitors was proposed by Bro . Entwistle and heartily drank , most of their number acknowledging the compliment . Bro . J . W . Abbott ' s health was proposed in eulogistic terms and suitably acknowledged . Several other toasts were proposed and responded to , an exceedingly pleasant evening being spent . Somo exceptionally

good singing and recitations were heard dnring the evening , Brother Howard doing yeoman's service at the piano and contributing some capital songs , an especial one being Mr . Chevalier ' s "The Little Nipper . " Bro . Sparks , W . M . of 163 , sang " Oh hoar tho wild winds blow" and "The Storm Fiend" splendidly . Brother Cuthbert

Blacow ' s fine tenor voice was heard to advantage iu " Once Again . " Bro . Robert Lee sang " Put your shoulder to the wheel . " Brother Roberts sang an intensely funny parcdy on " The March of the Men of Harlech , " and recitations were given by Bros . Middleton , Horsfield and Lisenden .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

— : o : — PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF AYRSHIRE .

AN official visitation was made , on the 7 th inst ., by the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge to Mother Kilwinning Lodge , No . 0 . The latter was opened by Depute Master Brother Thomas Scott , who welcomed the deputation , which included Bros . Hugh R . Wallace P . G . M . D ., Captain W . M'Kay P . G . S . W ., Thomas Davies Provincial Grand Junior Warden , David Sneddon Provincial Grand Secretary

James M . M Cosh Prov . G . Treasurer , Rev . W . Lee Kcr Prov . G . Chaplain , W . Munro P . G . Bard , & c . Thc examination of the books proved eminently satisfactory , and tho minute of visitation bore tbat the Lodge was being conducted in accordance with the Grand Lodge laws of Scotland . Seventy-one entrants had been admitted since 1889 , and the deputation minuted its congratulations that the Lodge

Scotland.

was keeping up the customs and ancient associations of the Lodge . The Provincial Grand Master Depute added his personal congratulations to tbat contained in the minute , and thought tbat , now the Lodge was about to enter new premises , they would put their best foot forward and make the future even more successful than the

past . The meeting then passed on to fche consideration of the arrangements in connection with the laying of tbe memorial stone of tbe new Lodge-room of Mother Kilwinning . The Provincial Grand Secretary reported that Bro . Lee Ker had undertaken to prepare a historical descriptive sketch of the ronte over whioh the procession

would pass on the 17 tb , and whioh would be published in due course . It was agreed tbat the brethren should assemble in the Gavin Publio Park between the hours of 2 and 3 o ' clock this ( Saturday ) afternoon , 17 th instant , where the procession will be formed . There will bono dinner , the entertainment after the ceremony being confined to a oaka and wine banquet , which will be held iu the Conservative Hall .

VISIT OF GRAND LODGE . ON Wednesday , the 31 st ult ., the Bruce Lodge , No . 593 ( S . C . ) were visited by a deputation from the Grand Lodge .

The deputation consisted of Brothers Berry Provincial Grand Master , Anderson Provincial Grand Secretary , aud M'Kie Provincial Grand Treasurer . They inspected the books and accounts of the Lodge , and complimented the Right Worshipful Master and brethren of the Bruce Lodge on the correct and creditable manner in whioh they were kept . The Lodge was also complimented on their highly efficient state and their increasing numbers .

Major R . K . Stewart , of Murdostonn , was , on the 8 th instant , installed Master Mason of tbe Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire ( Middle Ward ) by Lord Haddington Grand Master Mason of Scotland . At six o ' clock the Provincial Master elect entertained to dinner the members of Grand Lodge , Provincial Grand Lodge , and visiting

Grand Lodges , to the number of seventy , in the Commercial Hotel , and two hours later they joined a torchlight procession of brethren of the Province who , to the number of nearly one thousand , were marshalled by Brother Major Ness in the Town Hall , and accom panied by two bands , marched to the County Hall , where the installation ceremony took place .

A meeting of the patrons of the " Ayrshire Masonio Bursary " was held on the 7 th inst ., ab Kilwinning , to consider the applications . There were five applicants , two of which were above the maximum oge ( 18 years ) , and one a non-resident in the Province . The other two—Thomas Samson , Muirkirk , son of a member of Lodge St . Thomas , 201 , and W . W . Fulton , Beith , son of a member of Lodge

St . John , 157—were recommended . The student having the most points in tbo " Bursary Competitions Examination" at the Glasgow University , if otherwise successful in the examination , will earn the bnrsary in terms of the deed of constitution . The bursary , which amounts to £ 25 , is tenable for tbo period of four years . The patrons present at the meeting were—Brothers Hugh R . Wallace ( presiding ) , D . Sneddon , J . M . M'Cosb , W . M'Kay , W . Leo Ker , and Morrison .

Royal And Select Masters.

ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS .

lO ' . — BRIGHTHELMSTONE COUNCIL , No . 15 .

rpiIIS Council met at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Saturday ' J- the 27 th ult ., under peculiarly happy circumstances , for not only had the Recorder , Comp . E . Tebbs , provided an agenda replete with business , but the M . I . G . M ., Lord Euston , accompanied by several distinguished Grand Officers , selected tbli occasion for what wo trust we may , with all due propriety , call his annual visit to this

Council—a Council in which , as he was good enough to state later on in thc evening , he must always take a peculiar interest , inasmuch as it was the very first Council or Lodge he had consecrated . The proceedings commenced by electing and receiving into the degrees of Most Excellent Master , Royal Master , Select Master , and Supreme

Excellent Master , Comps . Richard Percy Clowes , B . A ., 51 , J . Balfour Cookbirn 84 , W . E . Millet * 151 , nd J . Bestow Hibernia Mask Lodge . ' : Jhe ceremony was moat ably and impressively conduotsid by Comp . E . Whitaker T . I . M ., assisted by Comps . Wright and Freeman . Tue arrival of the M . I . G . M . having been announced , ho

was received and saluted with fche honours due to his exalted rank . Comp . E . Whitaker then requested Comp . 0 . Fitzgerald Matier to take the chair , and instil Comp . Richard Clowes T . I . M . elect , whioh he did in his usual felicitous manner . The Officers having been appointed and invested , the Council was closed . The Companions

then repaired to the magnificent banqueting hall , where Comp . J . Sayers served up a dinner in a faultless manner . Amongst tbe Companions present we noticed Comps . Col , Marmadoke Ramsay , A . B . Cook , Baron do Ferrieres , F . A . Philbrick , A . F . Lamette , C . Fitzgerald Matier , Clifford Probyn , R . Berridge , C . V . Freeman , W . Weston , and many others .

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