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Bro . Matier , in a very complimentary speech , gave " The T . J . M . " This toast having been acknowledged , " The Health of the Newly-received Brethren " followed . Bro . Ackland having replied , the toast of " The Visitors , " coupled with the name of Bro . Matier , who responded in a telling speech , came next in order . The proceedings terminated with "The Health of the Officers , " connected with the name of Bro . T . Poore , who briefly replied .
Scotland.
Scotland .
GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND . The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was held on the 30 th ult ., in the F ' reemasons' Hall , Georgestreet , for the installation of the new office-bearers . Bro . Villiers , the Prov . Granel Master of Dumfriesshire , officiated as acting Grand Master ; Bro . Major Crombie , of Aberdeen , acted as Senior Grand Warden ; and Bro . Caldwell , of Craigielea , as Junior Grand Warden . There
was a good attendance of members . The ACTING MASTER declared the elective offices vacant , and moved the re-election of the Earl of Mar and Kellie as Grand Master Mason . This was unanimously agreed to , and the Grand Master was thereupon installed into office with the usual
formalities . He then nominated Col . Sir Archibald Campbell , of Blythswood , Bart ., as Depute . Grand Master , and Bro . R . F . Shaw-Stewart as Substitute Grand Master , and installed them into office . The other office-bearers were then elected for next year , and installed as under :
Bro . The Rt . Hon . the Earl ot Haddington G . S . VV . „ The Rt . Hon . the Earl of Breadalbane G . J . VV . ,, C . Murray Lyon ... ... ... G . Sec . ,, David Kinnear G . Cashier . l ? or lnmAC llnr / . Ui . A M " 1 _
, 'I , Rev . W . VV . 'Tulloch B . D . ... ) - Chals - „ Major John Crombie G . S . D . „ The Most Noble the Marquis of Tweeddale ... ... ... ... G . J . D . „ John Baird G „ Architect . . . lames Crichton ... G . leweller .
„ David Hume ... G . Bible Bearer . ,. Capt . Farquhar MacGillivray ... G . Dir . of Cer . „ Sir Molyneux II . Nepcan , Bart . G . Bard . „ James T . S . Elliot , the younger , of Wolfelee G . Sword Bearer . „ F . VV . Bridgman G . Dir . of Music . Robert Davidson GOrjr .
.. ... ... ... . „ Major William Wilis ... ... G . Marshall . „ William Barry G . I . G . „ David Robertson G . Tyler . Bros . James Turner was elected President , and Dr . G . Dickson Vice-President of the Board of Grand Stewards . At the close of the installation ceremonial the Grand
Lodge repaired to the Great Hall , there to celebrate the festival of St . Andrew . There were about 250 present . The Grand Master occupied the throne , and on his right were : Bros . Sir Archibald Campbell , Depute Grand . Master ; I . C . Forrest , Prov . Grand Master of Lanark , Middle Ward ; F . E . Villiers , Prov . Grand Master of Dumfries ; J . Martin , Prov . Grand Master of Dumbarton ; D . Murray Lyon , Grand Sec . ; Rev . J . Barclay , Grand Chap . ;
Dairymple Duncan , Glasgow ; VV . Officer , representative of the Grand Lodge of Egypt ; J . Crichton , Grand Jeweller ; Rev . C . J . Ridgeway , Edinburgh ; F . VV . Bridgman , Grand Org . ; D . Hume , Grand Bible-Bearer ; Capt . Farquhar MacGillivray , Grand D . of C ; M . Midler , and others . On the left of the Grand Master were : Bros . R . F . Shaw-Stewart , Substitute Grand Master ; G . Maxwell of Glenlee ; Sir Molyneux Nepean , Bart ., Grand Bard ; Rev . VV . VV .
Tulloch , Grand Chap . ; J . Baird , Grand Architect ; A . Kerr , Past Grand Architect ; Rev . Macadam Muir , Col . Stewart , Glasgow ; H . Y . D . Copland , Edinburgh ; Rev . T . N . VVannop , J . Graham , C . A ., Glasgow ; Geo . Miller , C . A ., Glasgow ; and others . Bro . Crombie acted as Senior Grand Warden , supported by Bros . E . Savage ( Aberdeen ) , and David Kinnear , Grand Cashier . Bro . Caldwell acted as Junior Grand Warden , supported
by Bro . Allan , Glasgow , and others . Apologies for absence were intimated from Bros . Sir Michael R . Shaw Stewart , Bart ., the liarl of Haddington , the Marqis of Tweeddale , the Earl of Kintore ^ the Earl of Breadalbane , the Earl of Rosslyn . the Hon . Frank Lyon , Prov , Grand Master of Forfarshire ; Charles Dairymple , M . P . ; J . White Melville , J . T . S . Elliot , yr . of Wolfelee ; Sheriff Thorns , Dr . Falconer , II . F . Mallean , Prov . Grand
Master of Lanark , Upper Ward , & c , & c . Deputations were in attendance from the following daughter lodges , headed for the most part by the R . W . M . of each lodge : — James Crichton , 1 ; C . Bertie , 2 ; John Wilson , S ; W . Black , iG ; A . G . Stephenson , 30 ; D . Taylor , 3 G ; James Guthrie , 50 ; George Geddes , 54 ; Samuel Aitkin , 97 ; E . Savage , 110 ; A . Clark , 145 ; R- Kynoch , 150 ; J . Ronaldson , 151 ; Dr . Sheriff , 160 ; VV . Cameron , 175 ; John Livingstone , 1 S 0 ; John Burt , 190 ; D . Grant , 291 ;
R . Wogg , 349 ; W . Neilson , 360 ; James Smith , 405 ; A . Stott , G 69 . Foreign Lodge—Burmah , Joseph Dawson , Depute District Grand Master . After an exceilent dinner , which was well served by Bros . R . Kay and Sons , the loyal toasts were given from the chair . The Rev . P . MACADAM MUIR then proposed "The Navy , Army , Militia , and Volunteers . "
Bro . Dr . VV . T . BLACK replied for "The Navy . " Bros . Sir MOLYNEUX NEPEAN , Bart ., and Col . Sir ARCHIBALD CAIIPI ! EI . I . replied for "The Militia . " Bro . Col . T . T . STEWART replied for "'The Volunteers . " Bro . J GRAHAM proposed "The Grand Lodges of England and Ireland . " Bro . the Rev . C . J . RIDGEWAY replied .
Bro . Sir ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL next proposed "The Health of the Grand Master , " and , in doing so , remarked that thc Earl had made it part of his duty to go round and visit the provinces and see how they were working . He was sure that in this the Grand Master had done a great deal of good in the provinces—( applause)—and that the nianner in which the duties of his offices were discharged
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would secure the gratitude of every member of Grand Lodge . The toast was received with much enthusiasm . The GRAND MASTER , who was received with much aplause , thanked Grand Lodge for again placing him in the honourable and responsible position ^ to which he had been re-appointed . He then congratulated them on the entire absence of all cliques from' Grand Lodge , and exhorted
the brethren to maintain the harmony at present existing , and to do their utmost for the purity of the Order , and to make the world consider it an honour to belong thereto . ( Applause . ) Referring to his visits to the provinces , he said he had not found anything bill good work done ; and he was glad to see that at present in Grand Committee a great many parts of the country were well represented .
Not only from the great centres in the east and west , but Irom Aberdeen and furthcrnorth , thev had an excellent contingent of as good Masons as were iii Scotland —( applause ) —and to the Grand Committee and to all Masons it would be a great pleasure to see Masons representing other provinces appointed as members of that body . Speaking of work that still remained to be done , the Grand Master expressed
a hope that ere next year something would be done to prepare a ritual , so as to secure , if not strict uniformity , at least an approximation thereto among all the lodges in Scotland . ( Applause . ) Next touching on the ' financial condition of Grand Lodge at the present moment , the Grand Master mentioned that the amount of their debt in 1 S 77 was . £ 15 , 000 , and that £ 1000 had
been paid off during the past year ; and that during thc past five years the debt had been reduced from £ 15 , 000 to £ 1500 . ( Applause . ) That £ 1500 included their whole indebtedness . The accounts were brought up to the present date , and showed that £ 1000 had been paid on alteration of premises and new furniture , so that if these expenses had not been incurred their total would not have
been more than £ 500 . ( Applause . ) During the past year the number of entrants had been greater than in any previous year , having amounted to 4534 . ( Applause . ) The number of new charters issued had been eleven . The gross income of the past year was £ 4462 , and the gross expenditure £ 35— —showing an excess of income to the amount of £ 930 . ( Applause . ) He thought that those results during these five years weresatisfactory . ( Applause . )
In afterwards proposing the toast of "The Past Grand Masters , " the Grand Master said that it had been intended to present that evening to the Immediate Past Master , Sir Michael R . Shaw Stewart , a jewel of a Past Grand Master , which was in very good taste , and did great credit to the new Grand Jeweller . He regretted the absence of Sir Michael , owing to indisposition , and that the presentation
would be postponed until next meeting . ( Hear , hear . ) The toast of " 'The Foreign Grand Lodges" was proposed by Bro . J . CLERK FORREST , and responded to by the Grand Bible-Bi-aier . Bro . the Rev . VV . VV . TULLOCH proposed "The Depute Grand Master , " remarking that Sir Archibald had made himself popular , loved , and esteemed as a county gentleman , a soldier , and a Mason . ( Applause . )
Sir ARCHIBALD responded in appropriate terms . Bro . VILLIERS proposed "The Countess of Mar and Kellie . " The GRAND MASTER replied . " The Health of the Substitute Grand Master " was proposed by Bro . MAXWELL , of Glenlee . 'The GRAND MASTER then proposed in groups the toasts of the different lodges which had sent deputations , and the
head of each lodge replied . A variety of other toasts followed , including "The other Office-bearers of Grand Lodge , " in proposing which the Grand Master spoke in high terms of the services of the Grand Secretary , Bro . M urray Lyon . 'The proceedings were interspersed with songs by several of the brethren , and with music supplied by a band under Bro . H . Dambmann . Grand Lodge was closed about ten o'clock .
SOCIETY OP TRUE HIGHLANDERS . The members of this honourable fraternity , which was founded A . D . 1 S 15 , for the relief of distressed and reduced members , celebrated their 65 th anniversary on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., being St . Andrew's Day . A capital repast was served at Masons' Hall Tavern , E . C ., under the direction of Bro . Everett , which included a characteristic dish of haggis .
During the banquet , Piper J . M'Kenzie awoke the stirring strains of the pibroch , playing severai national airs . Bro . J . M'Intyre North , 1559 , presided as chief , and was supported as croupiers by Bro . R . Lamb , 117 S , and Mr . Sanderson and many brethren in Highland costume , and the proceedings were graced by the presence of many ladies . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . Fadell , W . M .
' 559 > [ . B . D'Ardenne , 11 S 4 ; Jackson , P . M . 534 ; Pardoe , 534 ; VV . H . Bromley , J . Duke , G . H . Stephens , J . W . 1 G 23 ; Mackay , 1623 ; and others . The usual loyal toasts were honoured ; and in response to the toast of " 1 he Army , Navy and Reserve Forces , " Lieut . Preston ably responded . In toasting "Kindred Societies , "the worthychief , Bro . M'Intyre North , alluded to the benevolent work this Society and
other similar ones performed on behalf of the aged and needy . He felt that he could not do anything more appropriate than to connect that grand old Society , whose ramifications and influencies for doing- like good work in furthering charity were world-wide , namely Freemasonry . He was pleased to see members of that noble order present as members and visitors , and called upon his excellent friend
Bro . Fadell , W . M ., of his mother lodge , New-cross , 1559 to respond . After this had been suitably done , Bro . R . Lamb proposed the " Ladies , " and Bro . G . H . Stephens , responded on their behalf . Dancing ensued , and was carried on with much spirit for several hours . Bro . North gave a performance of the Sword Dance , and assisted b y Bro . Jackson , and Messrs . Sanelerson , Meffan , Sec , and others in
Highland costume , gave a series of reels , flings and other Scotch dances , Piper M'Kenzie suppl ying the national music in an able and stirring manner . Some capital songs were also contributed by the ladies , accompanied by Mr . A . Putnam on the paino , who , with his brother , Mr . G . Putnam ( cornet ) furnished the music for the other dances , and a highly enjoyable anniversary meeting was celebrated .
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Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . ANTHONY TROLLOPE . It is with much regret that we have to announce thc death of Bro . Anthony Trollope , which occurred on Wednesday evening at six o'clock , al its residence , 43 , Welbeckstreet . Bro . 'Trollope has been in a very critical condition for some days , and his death was not unexpected . It is understood that in the early part of the year he consulted Dr . Murrell for shortness of breath , from which he
suffcrrcd severely on exertion , and for symptoms which had been ascribed to angina pectoris . On examination it was found that there was no angina pectoris , but that one of the valves of the heart was ; icling imperfectly . Bro . Trollope underwent a course of treatment , and " was advised to abstain for a time from work of" all kinds . He accordingly went to Ireland , where he laid the foundation of his new novel , " The Land Leaguers . " In October
Bro . Trollope returned to London better and stronger in everyway . It was then determined that he should lake up his residence in Lonelon , only visiting his country house at Pelersfield occasionally . On the 3 rd of November last Bro . 'Trollope , whilst dining with his brother-in-law , Sir John Tilly , was seized with paralysis ol the right side and loss of the faculty of language . He was again seen by Dr . Murrell , and also by Sir William Jenner , in
consultation . For nearly a month he progressed most favourably , his power of speech to somc extent returned , and on Friday last he was so well that arrangements were made for him to take outdoor exercise . On Sunday it was reported that he was not so well , and it was then seen that his case would assume a much more serious aspect . From that time he became more and more apathetic , until consciousness was entirely lost . He was quite unable to
swallow , and artificial modes of feeding had to be resorted to , the temperature being maintained by application of oils . On Tuesday congestion of the lungs set in , and it was felt that his end was approaching . Anthony Trollope was the son of Mr . T . A . 'Trollope , barrister-at-law , and Mrs . Francis Trollope , the well-known novelist , whose description of " Life and Manners in America , " written some half a century since , were so distasteful to our American
cousins . He was horn in 1 S 15 , and received his education at Winchester , and subsequently at Harrow . He obtained an appointment at the Post-oHice , and was for some years engaged in Ireland as a district surveyor for that department of the civil service . It was while engaged in this service that he was enabled to make that acquaintance with Irish habit and character which he described in "The Macdermotts of Ballycran . " Many other works followed , which met with much success . He paid a visit to America ,
and in 1 S 71 made a voyage to Australia and New Zealand , of which he gave an account , published in 1 S 73 , under the title of "Southern and Western Australia and New Zealand . " A mere catalogue of his novels would occupy a large space , for he has been a most prolific writer . Among the latest have been " An Eye for an Eye , " and " John Caldigate , " 1 S 79 ; "The Duke ' s Children , " 1 SS 0 ; " Dr . Worth ' s School , " 1 SS 1 ; and a novel called "The Land Leaguers , " which is coming out in Life .
BRO . ELIAS SOMERS , PROV . G . P . MIDDX . With much regret we announce thc death of Bro . Elias Somen ; , who expired on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at his residence , Forest-road , Dalston , after a long and painful illness . Our esteemed brother was initiated in the Clapton Lodge , No . 13 G 5 , and exalted in the Sincerity Chapter ,
No . 174 ; was ; one of the founders and first S . W . of the Marquis of Ripon Lodge , No . 148 9 ; a founder of the Sir Hugh Myddleton Lodge , No . iGo 2 , and first VV . M . thereof ; also founder and the first VV . M . of the Citadel Lodge , No . 1 S 97 , Harrow ; was a founder of the Dukeof Connaught Chapter , No . 1524 ; and at the time of his death was Prov . Grand Purs . Middx .
Births, Marriages, And Deaths.
Births , Marriages , and Deaths .
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BIRTHS . LARTER . —On the 24 th ult ., at 79 , Kent-road , Glasgow , the wife of Bro . F . VV . Larter , of a son . MILLER . —On the 3 rd inst ., at 9 , Courtlield-road , the wife of E . A . Miller , of a son . PvivK . On the 2 nd Inst ., nt Cnrnwnl ! -fpr ^ a / - /> DnnrnnPc
Park , the wife of M . J . Pyke , of a son . TODD . —On the 2 S ( h ult ., at Melrose Cottage , East Finchley , the wife of B . Todd , of a daughter . VALENTINE . —On the 3 rd inst ., at Church-row , Fulham , the wife of the Rev . H . T . Valentine , of a daughter . WOODFORDE —On the 3 rd inst ., at Plaistow , Essex , the wife of A . Woodforde , of a daughter .
MARRIAGES . FIELD—BURT . —On the 2 nd inst ., atSt . Stephen's Church , Hampstead , Alfred Field , Esq ., of Learn , Leamington , to Margaret Elizabeth , daughter of the Rev . J . T . Burt , Rector of Stoke Doyle , Oundle , Northamptonshire .
WUN-T—EDBROOKE . —On the 2 nd inst ., at North Pether . ton , John Carter Hunt , of Bridgwater , Prov . Grand Sec . of Somerset , to Mary , only daughter of William Edbrooke , Esq ., Rhode Farm , near Bridgwater . WHITE—ANDERSON . —On the 7 th ult ., at Christ Church Cathedral , Nassau , N . P ., Bahamas , Lieut . Wm . Shearbum White , R . N ., commanding H . M . S . Sparrowhawk , to Annie Louisa , daughter of Sir G . Anderson , Kt ., late Chief Justice of the Leeward Islands .
DEATHS . BURROWS . —On the 27 th Sept ., at Rangiora , New Zealand , W . A . Burrows , Esq ., M . R . C . S . CHALLIS . —On the 3 rd inst ., at Trumpington-street , Cambridge , the Rev . James Challis , M . A ., F . R . S
F . R . A . A ., LL . D ., aged 7 S . CROSS . —On the 3 rd inst ., at Gillingham , Chatham , Alexander Cross , Deputy-Inspector-General of Hospitals and Fleets , aged 77 . TROLLOPE . —On the Gth inst ., at his residence , 43 , Welbeck-street , London , Bro . Anthony Trollope , aged 67 .
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Cryptic Masonry.
Bro . Matier , in a very complimentary speech , gave " The T . J . M . " This toast having been acknowledged , " The Health of the Newly-received Brethren " followed . Bro . Ackland having replied , the toast of " The Visitors , " coupled with the name of Bro . Matier , who responded in a telling speech , came next in order . The proceedings terminated with "The Health of the Officers , " connected with the name of Bro . T . Poore , who briefly replied .
Scotland.
Scotland .
GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND . The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was held on the 30 th ult ., in the F ' reemasons' Hall , Georgestreet , for the installation of the new office-bearers . Bro . Villiers , the Prov . Granel Master of Dumfriesshire , officiated as acting Grand Master ; Bro . Major Crombie , of Aberdeen , acted as Senior Grand Warden ; and Bro . Caldwell , of Craigielea , as Junior Grand Warden . There
was a good attendance of members . The ACTING MASTER declared the elective offices vacant , and moved the re-election of the Earl of Mar and Kellie as Grand Master Mason . This was unanimously agreed to , and the Grand Master was thereupon installed into office with the usual
formalities . He then nominated Col . Sir Archibald Campbell , of Blythswood , Bart ., as Depute . Grand Master , and Bro . R . F . Shaw-Stewart as Substitute Grand Master , and installed them into office . The other office-bearers were then elected for next year , and installed as under :
Bro . The Rt . Hon . the Earl ot Haddington G . S . VV . „ The Rt . Hon . the Earl of Breadalbane G . J . VV . ,, C . Murray Lyon ... ... ... G . Sec . ,, David Kinnear G . Cashier . l ? or lnmAC llnr / . Ui . A M " 1 _
, 'I , Rev . W . VV . 'Tulloch B . D . ... ) - Chals - „ Major John Crombie G . S . D . „ The Most Noble the Marquis of Tweeddale ... ... ... ... G . J . D . „ John Baird G „ Architect . . . lames Crichton ... G . leweller .
„ David Hume ... G . Bible Bearer . ,. Capt . Farquhar MacGillivray ... G . Dir . of Cer . „ Sir Molyneux II . Nepcan , Bart . G . Bard . „ James T . S . Elliot , the younger , of Wolfelee G . Sword Bearer . „ F . VV . Bridgman G . Dir . of Music . Robert Davidson GOrjr .
.. ... ... ... . „ Major William Wilis ... ... G . Marshall . „ William Barry G . I . G . „ David Robertson G . Tyler . Bros . James Turner was elected President , and Dr . G . Dickson Vice-President of the Board of Grand Stewards . At the close of the installation ceremonial the Grand
Lodge repaired to the Great Hall , there to celebrate the festival of St . Andrew . There were about 250 present . The Grand Master occupied the throne , and on his right were : Bros . Sir Archibald Campbell , Depute Grand . Master ; I . C . Forrest , Prov . Grand Master of Lanark , Middle Ward ; F . E . Villiers , Prov . Grand Master of Dumfries ; J . Martin , Prov . Grand Master of Dumbarton ; D . Murray Lyon , Grand Sec . ; Rev . J . Barclay , Grand Chap . ;
Dairymple Duncan , Glasgow ; VV . Officer , representative of the Grand Lodge of Egypt ; J . Crichton , Grand Jeweller ; Rev . C . J . Ridgeway , Edinburgh ; F . VV . Bridgman , Grand Org . ; D . Hume , Grand Bible-Bearer ; Capt . Farquhar MacGillivray , Grand D . of C ; M . Midler , and others . On the left of the Grand Master were : Bros . R . F . Shaw-Stewart , Substitute Grand Master ; G . Maxwell of Glenlee ; Sir Molyneux Nepean , Bart ., Grand Bard ; Rev . VV . VV .
Tulloch , Grand Chap . ; J . Baird , Grand Architect ; A . Kerr , Past Grand Architect ; Rev . Macadam Muir , Col . Stewart , Glasgow ; H . Y . D . Copland , Edinburgh ; Rev . T . N . VVannop , J . Graham , C . A ., Glasgow ; Geo . Miller , C . A ., Glasgow ; and others . Bro . Crombie acted as Senior Grand Warden , supported by Bros . E . Savage ( Aberdeen ) , and David Kinnear , Grand Cashier . Bro . Caldwell acted as Junior Grand Warden , supported
by Bro . Allan , Glasgow , and others . Apologies for absence were intimated from Bros . Sir Michael R . Shaw Stewart , Bart ., the liarl of Haddington , the Marqis of Tweeddale , the Earl of Kintore ^ the Earl of Breadalbane , the Earl of Rosslyn . the Hon . Frank Lyon , Prov , Grand Master of Forfarshire ; Charles Dairymple , M . P . ; J . White Melville , J . T . S . Elliot , yr . of Wolfelee ; Sheriff Thorns , Dr . Falconer , II . F . Mallean , Prov . Grand
Master of Lanark , Upper Ward , & c , & c . Deputations were in attendance from the following daughter lodges , headed for the most part by the R . W . M . of each lodge : — James Crichton , 1 ; C . Bertie , 2 ; John Wilson , S ; W . Black , iG ; A . G . Stephenson , 30 ; D . Taylor , 3 G ; James Guthrie , 50 ; George Geddes , 54 ; Samuel Aitkin , 97 ; E . Savage , 110 ; A . Clark , 145 ; R- Kynoch , 150 ; J . Ronaldson , 151 ; Dr . Sheriff , 160 ; VV . Cameron , 175 ; John Livingstone , 1 S 0 ; John Burt , 190 ; D . Grant , 291 ;
R . Wogg , 349 ; W . Neilson , 360 ; James Smith , 405 ; A . Stott , G 69 . Foreign Lodge—Burmah , Joseph Dawson , Depute District Grand Master . After an exceilent dinner , which was well served by Bros . R . Kay and Sons , the loyal toasts were given from the chair . The Rev . P . MACADAM MUIR then proposed "The Navy , Army , Militia , and Volunteers . "
Bro . Dr . VV . T . BLACK replied for "The Navy . " Bros . Sir MOLYNEUX NEPEAN , Bart ., and Col . Sir ARCHIBALD CAIIPI ! EI . I . replied for "The Militia . " Bro . Col . T . T . STEWART replied for "'The Volunteers . " Bro . J GRAHAM proposed "The Grand Lodges of England and Ireland . " Bro . the Rev . C . J . RIDGEWAY replied .
Bro . Sir ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL next proposed "The Health of the Grand Master , " and , in doing so , remarked that thc Earl had made it part of his duty to go round and visit the provinces and see how they were working . He was sure that in this the Grand Master had done a great deal of good in the provinces—( applause)—and that the nianner in which the duties of his offices were discharged
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would secure the gratitude of every member of Grand Lodge . The toast was received with much enthusiasm . The GRAND MASTER , who was received with much aplause , thanked Grand Lodge for again placing him in the honourable and responsible position ^ to which he had been re-appointed . He then congratulated them on the entire absence of all cliques from' Grand Lodge , and exhorted
the brethren to maintain the harmony at present existing , and to do their utmost for the purity of the Order , and to make the world consider it an honour to belong thereto . ( Applause . ) Referring to his visits to the provinces , he said he had not found anything bill good work done ; and he was glad to see that at present in Grand Committee a great many parts of the country were well represented .
Not only from the great centres in the east and west , but Irom Aberdeen and furthcrnorth , thev had an excellent contingent of as good Masons as were iii Scotland —( applause ) —and to the Grand Committee and to all Masons it would be a great pleasure to see Masons representing other provinces appointed as members of that body . Speaking of work that still remained to be done , the Grand Master expressed
a hope that ere next year something would be done to prepare a ritual , so as to secure , if not strict uniformity , at least an approximation thereto among all the lodges in Scotland . ( Applause . ) Next touching on the ' financial condition of Grand Lodge at the present moment , the Grand Master mentioned that the amount of their debt in 1 S 77 was . £ 15 , 000 , and that £ 1000 had
been paid off during the past year ; and that during thc past five years the debt had been reduced from £ 15 , 000 to £ 1500 . ( Applause . ) That £ 1500 included their whole indebtedness . The accounts were brought up to the present date , and showed that £ 1000 had been paid on alteration of premises and new furniture , so that if these expenses had not been incurred their total would not have
been more than £ 500 . ( Applause . ) During the past year the number of entrants had been greater than in any previous year , having amounted to 4534 . ( Applause . ) The number of new charters issued had been eleven . The gross income of the past year was £ 4462 , and the gross expenditure £ 35— —showing an excess of income to the amount of £ 930 . ( Applause . ) He thought that those results during these five years weresatisfactory . ( Applause . )
In afterwards proposing the toast of "The Past Grand Masters , " the Grand Master said that it had been intended to present that evening to the Immediate Past Master , Sir Michael R . Shaw Stewart , a jewel of a Past Grand Master , which was in very good taste , and did great credit to the new Grand Jeweller . He regretted the absence of Sir Michael , owing to indisposition , and that the presentation
would be postponed until next meeting . ( Hear , hear . ) The toast of " 'The Foreign Grand Lodges" was proposed by Bro . J . CLERK FORREST , and responded to by the Grand Bible-Bi-aier . Bro . the Rev . VV . VV . TULLOCH proposed "The Depute Grand Master , " remarking that Sir Archibald had made himself popular , loved , and esteemed as a county gentleman , a soldier , and a Mason . ( Applause . )
Sir ARCHIBALD responded in appropriate terms . Bro . VILLIERS proposed "The Countess of Mar and Kellie . " The GRAND MASTER replied . " The Health of the Substitute Grand Master " was proposed by Bro . MAXWELL , of Glenlee . 'The GRAND MASTER then proposed in groups the toasts of the different lodges which had sent deputations , and the
head of each lodge replied . A variety of other toasts followed , including "The other Office-bearers of Grand Lodge , " in proposing which the Grand Master spoke in high terms of the services of the Grand Secretary , Bro . M urray Lyon . 'The proceedings were interspersed with songs by several of the brethren , and with music supplied by a band under Bro . H . Dambmann . Grand Lodge was closed about ten o'clock .
SOCIETY OP TRUE HIGHLANDERS . The members of this honourable fraternity , which was founded A . D . 1 S 15 , for the relief of distressed and reduced members , celebrated their 65 th anniversary on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., being St . Andrew's Day . A capital repast was served at Masons' Hall Tavern , E . C ., under the direction of Bro . Everett , which included a characteristic dish of haggis .
During the banquet , Piper J . M'Kenzie awoke the stirring strains of the pibroch , playing severai national airs . Bro . J . M'Intyre North , 1559 , presided as chief , and was supported as croupiers by Bro . R . Lamb , 117 S , and Mr . Sanderson and many brethren in Highland costume , and the proceedings were graced by the presence of many ladies . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . Fadell , W . M .
' 559 > [ . B . D'Ardenne , 11 S 4 ; Jackson , P . M . 534 ; Pardoe , 534 ; VV . H . Bromley , J . Duke , G . H . Stephens , J . W . 1 G 23 ; Mackay , 1623 ; and others . The usual loyal toasts were honoured ; and in response to the toast of " 1 he Army , Navy and Reserve Forces , " Lieut . Preston ably responded . In toasting "Kindred Societies , "the worthychief , Bro . M'Intyre North , alluded to the benevolent work this Society and
other similar ones performed on behalf of the aged and needy . He felt that he could not do anything more appropriate than to connect that grand old Society , whose ramifications and influencies for doing- like good work in furthering charity were world-wide , namely Freemasonry . He was pleased to see members of that noble order present as members and visitors , and called upon his excellent friend
Bro . Fadell , W . M ., of his mother lodge , New-cross , 1559 to respond . After this had been suitably done , Bro . R . Lamb proposed the " Ladies , " and Bro . G . H . Stephens , responded on their behalf . Dancing ensued , and was carried on with much spirit for several hours . Bro . North gave a performance of the Sword Dance , and assisted b y Bro . Jackson , and Messrs . Sanelerson , Meffan , Sec , and others in
Highland costume , gave a series of reels , flings and other Scotch dances , Piper M'Kenzie suppl ying the national music in an able and stirring manner . Some capital songs were also contributed by the ladies , accompanied by Mr . A . Putnam on the paino , who , with his brother , Mr . G . Putnam ( cornet ) furnished the music for the other dances , and a highly enjoyable anniversary meeting was celebrated .
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Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . ANTHONY TROLLOPE . It is with much regret that we have to announce thc death of Bro . Anthony Trollope , which occurred on Wednesday evening at six o'clock , al its residence , 43 , Welbeckstreet . Bro . 'Trollope has been in a very critical condition for some days , and his death was not unexpected . It is understood that in the early part of the year he consulted Dr . Murrell for shortness of breath , from which he
suffcrrcd severely on exertion , and for symptoms which had been ascribed to angina pectoris . On examination it was found that there was no angina pectoris , but that one of the valves of the heart was ; icling imperfectly . Bro . Trollope underwent a course of treatment , and " was advised to abstain for a time from work of" all kinds . He accordingly went to Ireland , where he laid the foundation of his new novel , " The Land Leaguers . " In October
Bro . Trollope returned to London better and stronger in everyway . It was then determined that he should lake up his residence in Lonelon , only visiting his country house at Pelersfield occasionally . On the 3 rd of November last Bro . 'Trollope , whilst dining with his brother-in-law , Sir John Tilly , was seized with paralysis ol the right side and loss of the faculty of language . He was again seen by Dr . Murrell , and also by Sir William Jenner , in
consultation . For nearly a month he progressed most favourably , his power of speech to somc extent returned , and on Friday last he was so well that arrangements were made for him to take outdoor exercise . On Sunday it was reported that he was not so well , and it was then seen that his case would assume a much more serious aspect . From that time he became more and more apathetic , until consciousness was entirely lost . He was quite unable to
swallow , and artificial modes of feeding had to be resorted to , the temperature being maintained by application of oils . On Tuesday congestion of the lungs set in , and it was felt that his end was approaching . Anthony Trollope was the son of Mr . T . A . 'Trollope , barrister-at-law , and Mrs . Francis Trollope , the well-known novelist , whose description of " Life and Manners in America , " written some half a century since , were so distasteful to our American
cousins . He was horn in 1 S 15 , and received his education at Winchester , and subsequently at Harrow . He obtained an appointment at the Post-oHice , and was for some years engaged in Ireland as a district surveyor for that department of the civil service . It was while engaged in this service that he was enabled to make that acquaintance with Irish habit and character which he described in "The Macdermotts of Ballycran . " Many other works followed , which met with much success . He paid a visit to America ,
and in 1 S 71 made a voyage to Australia and New Zealand , of which he gave an account , published in 1 S 73 , under the title of "Southern and Western Australia and New Zealand . " A mere catalogue of his novels would occupy a large space , for he has been a most prolific writer . Among the latest have been " An Eye for an Eye , " and " John Caldigate , " 1 S 79 ; "The Duke ' s Children , " 1 SS 0 ; " Dr . Worth ' s School , " 1 SS 1 ; and a novel called "The Land Leaguers , " which is coming out in Life .
BRO . ELIAS SOMERS , PROV . G . P . MIDDX . With much regret we announce thc death of Bro . Elias Somen ; , who expired on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at his residence , Forest-road , Dalston , after a long and painful illness . Our esteemed brother was initiated in the Clapton Lodge , No . 13 G 5 , and exalted in the Sincerity Chapter ,
No . 174 ; was ; one of the founders and first S . W . of the Marquis of Ripon Lodge , No . 148 9 ; a founder of the Sir Hugh Myddleton Lodge , No . iGo 2 , and first VV . M . thereof ; also founder and the first VV . M . of the Citadel Lodge , No . 1 S 97 , Harrow ; was a founder of the Dukeof Connaught Chapter , No . 1524 ; and at the time of his death was Prov . Grand Purs . Middx .
Births, Marriages, And Deaths.
Births , Marriages , and Deaths .
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BIRTHS . LARTER . —On the 24 th ult ., at 79 , Kent-road , Glasgow , the wife of Bro . F . VV . Larter , of a son . MILLER . —On the 3 rd inst ., at 9 , Courtlield-road , the wife of E . A . Miller , of a son . PvivK . On the 2 nd Inst ., nt Cnrnwnl ! -fpr ^ a / - /> DnnrnnPc
Park , the wife of M . J . Pyke , of a son . TODD . —On the 2 S ( h ult ., at Melrose Cottage , East Finchley , the wife of B . Todd , of a daughter . VALENTINE . —On the 3 rd inst ., at Church-row , Fulham , the wife of the Rev . H . T . Valentine , of a daughter . WOODFORDE —On the 3 rd inst ., at Plaistow , Essex , the wife of A . Woodforde , of a daughter .
MARRIAGES . FIELD—BURT . —On the 2 nd inst ., atSt . Stephen's Church , Hampstead , Alfred Field , Esq ., of Learn , Leamington , to Margaret Elizabeth , daughter of the Rev . J . T . Burt , Rector of Stoke Doyle , Oundle , Northamptonshire .
WUN-T—EDBROOKE . —On the 2 nd inst ., at North Pether . ton , John Carter Hunt , of Bridgwater , Prov . Grand Sec . of Somerset , to Mary , only daughter of William Edbrooke , Esq ., Rhode Farm , near Bridgwater . WHITE—ANDERSON . —On the 7 th ult ., at Christ Church Cathedral , Nassau , N . P ., Bahamas , Lieut . Wm . Shearbum White , R . N ., commanding H . M . S . Sparrowhawk , to Annie Louisa , daughter of Sir G . Anderson , Kt ., late Chief Justice of the Leeward Islands .
DEATHS . BURROWS . —On the 27 th Sept ., at Rangiora , New Zealand , W . A . Burrows , Esq ., M . R . C . S . CHALLIS . —On the 3 rd inst ., at Trumpington-street , Cambridge , the Rev . James Challis , M . A ., F . R . S
F . R . A . A ., LL . D ., aged 7 S . CROSS . —On the 3 rd inst ., at Gillingham , Chatham , Alexander Cross , Deputy-Inspector-General of Hospitals and Fleets , aged 77 . TROLLOPE . —On the Gth inst ., at his residence , 43 , Welbeck-street , London , Bro . Anthony Trollope , aged 67 .