During the course of the proceedings the splendid band of the 74th played many beautiful airs, and the piper of the corps, a splendid young Highlandman, walked the dining-hall, sending forth his mountain strains in sublime style.

After all the usual loyal and Masonic toasts, the Brethren broke up about twelve o'clock, when his Grace and the Grand Lodge quitted the hall, cheered by an assemblage who seemed and knew how to appreciate and to feel the honour done them on this ever-to-be-remembered occasion.

Glasgow Thistle and Rose Lodge, May 11.-The anniversary was celebrated in the saloon of the Boot Tavern, Saltmarket-street, when the election of the Office-bearers took place:-John Crauford, the late R. W. M., re-elected; John Gardner, S. W.; John Phillips, J. W.; and Robert A. Murdoch, Secretary. The Lodge was visited by the Masters and Office-bearers of a number of the Glasgow Lodges, who spent a very agreeable and harmonious evening.

Glasgow Kilwinning, No.4, June 12.-This ancient and distinguished Lodge, under the able and enlightened auspices of its present R. W. M. Brother John Main, has latterly acquired a degree of honour and distinction not surpassed by any sister Lodge in the west of Scotland. Scarcely a week has passed without one or more individuals having come forward desirous of initiation, gentlemen distinguished as much for their talents and attainments as well as for the high and respectable status they hold in society. How much can be effected when the interests of a Lodge are at the hearts of its members and office-bearers! It is worthy of mention, too, that in the early part of the past winter the R. W. M. intimated his intention of giving a series of essays on the origin, progress, and present position of Freemasonry, together with a full explanation of the landmarks of the Order. The series was delivered ably and eloquently, and so successfully, that in the ensuing winter the essays are to be repeated. Great efforts are making to get up a new Lodge-room for better accommodation, on the plan of a joint-stock association. It is expected that the construction and beauty of the building will be alike worthy of the Order and the pencil of the artist.

Before closing our remarks, we may observe that the Kilwinning No. 4, is the mother Lodge of Brother Sheriff Alison, the historian of Europe, and who was lately elected Provincial Grand Master for the District of Glasgow, in the room of our respected Bro. Henry Monteith, of Carstairs, who resigned in consequence of his advanced age. Much is anticipated from the known interest and regard held by Brother Alison for the welfare and prosperity of Masonry.

IRELAND.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

A. O.-Under the impression that when things come to the worst they are likely to mend, we defer any editorial remarks on the schism between certain R. A. Masons and "the Fowler," who, like the old man that would not quit Sinbad, still exercises a baneful influence. Fearing, however, that premature haste may make matters worse, we advise "caution." If the parties who are so properly desirous of working en regle, and not ridiculously, will give us a dispassionate statement, we will endeavour to point out some course, or at any rate, we can then the better comply with their request, by publishing the state of affairs.

HIBERNICUS. A Mason of thirty years' standing wishes to be informed if the plan of a Masonic Orphan Asylum, suggested by the Grand Lodge of Ireland in 1812, was ever carried out, and if not-why not. We refer our correspondent to Bro. Fowler.

DUBLIN.-There is a lull in matters Masonic; the depression caused by the famine and disease has much dispirited us; but the prospect improves, and we look forward hopefully. Considerable interest is felt by Masons of the higher degrees of dignity on the establishment of a Supreme Council of the Thirty-Third Degree in London; and as we understand that the Grand Secretary General of the Sovereign Grand Inspectors General in Dublin, Bro. John Norman, has addressed, by order of that body, a letter to the Supreme Council in London—a most amicable and explanatory letter-we anticipate that the advantages will be general and permanent.

Major-General Cooke is we hear about to visit Dublin; let the Masons of Dublin be up and stirring, and welcome their American Brother to the Emerald Isle.

Provincial.—Our Masonic intelligence is unusually bare, even from Limerick we have no other advices than that the indefatigable Grand Master, Bro. Michael Furnell, who was compelled to visit Dublin to recover from serious illness, caused by his unceasing devotion to his duties as a magistrate, and attending hourly duties in alleviating the public distress, is so far recovered as to have been able to pay a visit of some days to his Grace the Duke of Leinster, at Carton. His return to the Masonic district over which he presides is most anxiously looked for. We have been favoured with a printed copy of his excellent address, delivered by him on the 3rd of May last to the Provincial Grand Lodge of North Munster. It is a composition worthy of perusal, and would even enlighten the Masonic Chieftain of Sumatra.

FOREIGN.

Bros. R. and C. Chalmers, No. 8, Great St. James's-street, Montreal, are Agents for the "Freemasons' Quarterly Review," and will execute all communications. We confidently refer our subscribers, therefore, to our Brothers.

PARIS.-The receipts of the Benevolence Fund (Maison de Secours) for the year 1845 were 6190 frs., disbursements were 5296 frs.; out of three hundred and twenty-nine applicants two hundred and ninetyseven were relieved. Towards the following year (1846) the_Grand Orient voted 1500 frs., and intends sending a circular to all the Lodges, calling for aid on behalf of the institution.

BERLIN, May 21.—Our affair here stands well. In a short time you will have notice that the doors are opened to us. All Lodges have already received notice not to inquire into the applicant's religion. We shall soon have it black on white.-(Extract from a private Letter.)

The Lodges in Prussia have been directed in future not to inquire of the candidate what his religious opinions may be. But does this forbearance equally apply to visitors? If not, the Jewish Brethren will gain nothing; inasmuch as the ballot will quietly settle the question for the candidate. We trust the Prince of Prussia will at least be candid; a direct refusal to admit Jewish Brethren is to be understood, but sophistry is inconsistent with Freemasonry.

Application from the Grand Lodge of Brazil has been made to the three Grand Lodges at Berlin, to enter into a mutual correspondence, which has been agreed to, "until the Grand Lodge of Brazil shall appear to have become a political society."

It is currently reported that the most favourable results may be shortly anticipated in Prussia from the Earl of Zetland's letter on the nonadmission of some English Masons.

BRESLAU. The principal Lodge of the Freemasons of Breslau has struck out of its laws the clauses which prescribed that no person could be received a Mason without belonging to the Christian religion, and which particularly interdicted the admission of Jews. His Royal Highness the Prince of Prussia, Grand Master of all the Masonic Lodges of the kingdom, has consented to this modification of the laws.

BIRKENFELD. - The Lodge here, "True to Duty," holding its warrant from the Grand Lodge of Hambro', initiated a Jew, a few meetings back, upon the proposition of a Christian clergyman.

ALTONA, March 22, 1846.-The new Freemasons' Hall was opened this day in due form, and the jubilee of the Lodge, "Charles of the Rock," celebrated; Bro. Peters presided, and initiated his son.

ST. LUCIA, May 10.-On Sunday morning the mortal remains of Bro. C. Macnamara were conveyed to the place of interment, attended by a numerous concourse of respectable inhabitants; being a member of the Craft, his funeral was attended with Masonic honours, the two Lodges of the place uniting in paying this last tribute of respect to their departed Brother. The members of the Sagessee Lodge (223), on registry of the Grand Lodge of Ireland, and the members of the Albion (762), on

registry of the Grand Lodge of England, as sembled at the Sagessee Lodge, where several visiting unattached Brethren also attended. The Lodge was opened by Worshipful Bro. M'Hugh, Master of the Sagessee. The procession being formed, the Brethren proceeded to the residence of their late Brother, where the usual ceremony was gone through; after which the procession was formed as before, two-and-two.

At some distance from the church the corpse was met by the Rev. E. J. Hawkins, who took his place immediately before the coffin, and commenced the beautiful service of the established church, all being uncovered. At the same time the procession was joined by His Excellency Colonel Hay and Colonel Deane. On the conclusion of the service in the church, the Brethren, formed as before, proceeded to the grave, forming a circle around it; when the Rev. Mr. Hawkins continued the solemn service of the church, which being ended, the Worshipful Master of the Sagessee, Bro. M'Hugh, proceeded to deliver an occasional oration, teeming with pathos and those high sentiments of morality and religion by which the Craft has for time immemorial been ever characterized. This was followed by a prayer and the usual invocations, offered up in an impressive tone by Bro. Seon; the responses being made by all the Brethren. Bro. Seon then delivered the usual address; and, upon a given signal from the Worshipful Master of the Sagessee, the Secretaries threw in their scrolls, and all the Brethren their right-hand gloves and a sprig of evergreen. The Masonic service was concluded by the Worshipful Master of the Sagessee in the following words:-" Friend of our hearts, there rest in peace. Raised by the Grand Master's Word, mayest thou share the blessing of immortal life and unfading glory. So mote it be!" The Brethren then retired to the Sagessee Lodge-room, where the Lodge was closed in due form.

It is due to all parties that we should remark here, that the greatest decorum and order pervaded the whole proceeding-the ceremonies being performed with all regularity and solemn bearing, whilst the utmost respectfulness marked the deportment of the populace, attracted by the novelty of a Masonic funeral.

NEW BRUNSWICK.-The Hibernian Lodge of Freemasons of St. John's contributed 301. for the relief of their Brethren in Ireland.

INDIA.

The Agents in Calcutta for this Review are-Messrs LATTEY, BROTHERS & Co., Government-place; and Messrs. THACKER & Co., St Andrew's Library.

Our correspondence from the sunny East is almost nil. We have not even any official report of the return of the Provincial Grand Master, the R. W. Bro. John Grant.

The Brethren of Bengal will, however, be pleased to hear that their agent, Bro. Alexander Grant was at his post in London on the 29th of April, when he attended the especial Grand Lodge on the occasion of the installation of the Grand Master. We have the pleasure of stating that he paid to the Treasurer of the Asylum for Aged Masons a donation from the Lodge of Kindred Hope, 721, at Nusserabad.

MADRAS.-Lodge of Universal Charity.-Anniversary of St. John the Evangelist.-This Lodge, which was revived in the early part of this year, under the auspices of the late Deputy Prov. Grand Master, J. C. Morris, has assumed a very flourishing aspect. It has had several accessions lately, and under the fostering care of its truly excellent Worshipful Master, Bro. Wight, it has become a good working Lodge. The meetings are regular, the attendance of the Brethren punctual, and good order and harmony characterize all its proceedings.

Bro. M'Dowell, the late Senior Warden, was unanimously elected Worshipful Master for the ensuing year. St. John's Day having fallen on Sunday, the Lodge was opened at daylight on the following morning, for the purpose of installing the Worshipful Master Elect, and investing the new Office-bearers. In the evening the Brethren reassembled at seven o'clock, to celebrate the anniversary of their patron saint. An excellent dinner was provided by the Steward, Bro. Sterling, and the evening was spent with that cordiality and good fellowship which ever distinguish the convivials of the Craft.

After the removal of the cloth a variety of toasts were proposed and drunk with enthusiasm, many of them being prefaced by neat and appropriate speeches. Several original songs, composed for the occasion, and other Masonic songs were sung. The chair was admirably filled by Bro. M'Dowell, the new Worshipful Master, supported by Bros. Wight and Maskell, and the Brethren separated at "high twelve" in Universal Charity. Among the toasts the "R. W. Bro. Morris, late D. P. G. M." was not forgotten.

A periodical has been started here entitled the Madras Freemasons' Monthly Herald, under the auspices of the Lodge of Social Friendship.

HONG KONG.-The Brethren of Lodge 735, the Royal Sussex, have subscribed 227. 7s. 6d. sterling in aid of the Asylum for Aged Free

masons.

LITERARY NOTICES.

The Insignia of the Royal Arch as it was used at the first establishment of the Degree, illustrated and explained in a Second Letter to Robert Thos. Crucefix, L.L.D., Grand Commander of S.G. I. G. for England and Wales, &c. &c. By the Rev. Geo. Oliver, D. D, Lieut. G. C. S. G. I. G., Past Deputy Grand Master G. L. Massachusetts, &c.

The former letter on the origin of the Royal Arch, written by our learned historian, demanded and received from us the most considerate attention; it was reviewed at considerable length—perhaps no previous work of Dr. Oliver's was more required. The present letter on the Insignia of the Royal Arch" has equal claims on the considerate attention of the fraternity, indeed it may be looked on as the sequel to the former, connecting and cementing the great subject on which the learned Mason has written. It had been our intention to have given an elaborate review of this second letter, but the subject grew upon us to such extent, that we have found it more convenient, and certainly more to the benefit of those for whom the work is especially written, to confine ourselves to the declaration that it is essential as a key to the comprehension of a

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