of office. The W. M. of the Apollo Lodge, Bro. Burstall, of University College, with several of his Officers and Brethren, attended to do honour to the retiring president. After the initiation of two candidates, and other degrees had been conferred, the W. M. presented a report from the committee appointed to collect subscriptions for the widow and family of a deceased Brother, resident in Oxford, and informed the Brethren that the subscription amounted to £ 102; that an account was opened at the Old Bank, in the hope and expectation that further sums would be subscribed, and that he looked forward with confidence to the election of one of the children into the Royal Freemasons' Girls' School. The election of a W. M. for the ensuing year was proceeded with; and by the unanimous wish of the members, Brother James Wyatt, Jun., was elected. The other officers having been appointed, an adjournment was made to the banqueting-room, where a splendid repast was provided. There were from sixty to seventy present. The enthusiasm with which the Worshipful Master was received, the high testimony borne to his services in the cause of Masonry, by the members of both Lodges and the large assembly of Brethren present, could not fail to impress Bro. Spiers with a sense of the high esteem in which he was held in the province, and must have satisfied him that his labours have not been in vain. By his untiring exertions the business of the Lodge has been carried on in a masterly manner, while the character which it has hitherto held for the excellence of its working, has been well sustained, and the Worshipful Master has in this respect had the cordial co-operation of officers who regarded his zeal as an additional reason for the due fulfilment of the duties devolving upon them. It has been no less gratifying to the Brethren to know that the zeal and exertions of their Worshipful Master have been equally appreciated elsewhere; and that his acceptance of the office of Steward to the festival of the Royal Freemasons' Girls' School, followed as it was by his election as a member of the Board of General Purposes, was a compliment as grateful and flattering to the Lodge and the Brethren, as it was to the Brother who has shown himself so deserving of it. The past year has, indeed, been a brilliant one as respects Freemasonry in this province; and there is every reason to believe, that the same spirit and the same zeal will be exhibited during the coming year; for the Worshipful Master selected is one who is desirous of treading in the footsteps of his predecessor, while all who aspire to the minor offices do so with a just appreciation of the duties required of them, and an earnest desire to prove by their diligence that they are worthy of them. The festival on St. John's day is looked forward to with considerable interest, and promises to be a meeting that will uphold the character which Masonry has won in this truly fraternal province.

SCOTLAND.

GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND.

Nov. 30.-This being the festival of St. Andrew, the election took place at two o'clock, when his Grace the Duke of Athole was re-elected Grand Master. The Grand Lodge dined together, and at nine o'clock the whole Brethren assembled in the great room, Waterloo Place; the meeting was thin, being much under the usual attendance; this was attributed to the state of health at present existing here. His Grace presided, supported by Bro. White Melville, &c.; Bro. Graham, R.W.M., Mary's Chapel, acted as Senior Warden, and Bro. Campbell, R.W. M., Lodge Canongate Kilwinning, as Junior Warden. The band of the Dragoon Guards was in the orchestra, and we had the high gratification of having Bro. Blewitt, who gave us several of his songs, accompanying them with the piano-forte; that of "Let us drink to Old Friends' particularly fine, and was chorused in a style which Bro. Blewitt said was admirable. There was a number of the Brethren from Glasgow, headed by Bro. Dr. Miller, who represented the Lodges there as prospering. The evening was spent in the greatest order and harmony; and though not so numerous as usual, highly respectable, and showed they were excellent Masons, well acquainted with the mysteries of the Craft. The Grand Master toasted "The Grand Lodge of England," which was received with much cheering, and Bro. Blewitt returned thanks. "The Grand Lodge of Ireland," and other toasts were given, and at high twelve the Grand Lodge was closed with the usual formalities, his Grace saying he had to leave at seven in the morning for London.

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GRAND CHAPTER, Oct. 29.-The annual circular has been issued, containing the annual accounts, list of the Grand Officers, &c. Intimation is therein given of some notices of motion to be discussed on the 15th December. It appears by the circular that the subordinate Chapters are not sufficiently represented in the Supreme Convocation.

There is nothing particular occurring either in St. John's or Royal Arch Masonry. The depression generally felt throughout the country is having a great influence. There are fewer initiations, and very thin meetings at all the Lodges; mens' minds are otherwise occupied.

PERTH.-Laying the Foundation-stone of the General Railway Station, Oct. 13.-The space allotted for the station borders upon the South Inch, being, as it were, placed between the town and the Penitentiary. The buildings will occupy an extensive area, including offices for the different companies, waiting-rooms, sheds, &c. The architectural arrangements have been entrusted to Mr. Tite, whose eminence in his profession is well known from the various important edifices with which he has adorned the metropolis, particularly the Royal Exchange. The style of the buildings belongs to the age of the Tudors, and will no doubt have a rich and imposing effect. From the central portion of the buildings there will be a tower surmounted with turrets, which will impart elevation to the whole extensive range.

It was determined to celebrate the occasion in the best possible style, under the auspices of the various Masonic bodies and the civic authorities,

as well as the different companies. A goodly array of the fair maids of Perth graced the ceremony with their presence, the ground being enclosed, and a commodious gallery erected for the spectators. The Masonic Brethren assembled in the City Hall, and were joined by the Lord Provost, and the other officials of the city. The Right Hon. Fox Maule, as proxy Grand Master, presided on the occasion. Shortly after twelve o'clock the procession was arranged, and proceeded. Having arrived and stationed themselves in the enclosed space, the Grand Master took his place at the table, and the acting Grand Chaplain, the Rev. Dr. Anderson, of Newburgh, offered up a prayer. The Grand Master then deposited in the cavity of the stone a glass bottle, containing the usual coins and documents, and which was covered by a copperplate bearing an inscription as follows:-"The foundation stone of the General Railway Station at Perth, laid the 13th of October, 1847, by the Lodge St. Andrew of Perth; the Right Hon. Fox Maule, M. P., Grand Master; William Tite, Esq., architect; Joseph Locke, and John Errington, Esqrs., engineers; James Hunter Tasker, resident engineer; John Stephenson and Co., contractors; Lanton Sherwood, superintendent of works." The corn and wine were then added, and the covering stone was slowly lowered, the band playing God Save the Queen," and the large assemblage uncovering their heads.

Mr. Maule then came forward, and delivered an appropriate address, concluding by calling for three cheers to the directors of the Joint Railway Companies which terminated in Perth, trusting that they would treat the world with that liberality which the world expects from them. Three cheers were then given.

Mr. Oliphant of Condie, one of the directors of the Scottish Central, then came forward and said, as a director of the Scottish Central Railway, he regretted that their noble chairman was not present, as he would have acknowledged the kindness bestowed on the directors in a much better manner than he (Mr. Oliphant) was able to do. Mr. Oliphant concluded by thanking Mr. Maule for the able and efficient manner in which he had led the proceedings of the day.

Mr. Maule proposed three cheers for the engineers of the Scottish Central (naming Mr. Errington, who was present), which was heartily responded to.

Mr. Errington did not expect to be called on to come forward to say anything upon the present occasion; but when required to do so, he confessed the duty was a pleasant and agreeable one. He heartily thanked the ladies and gentlemen around him for giving their countenance to the proceedings of the day, by their attendance. A large amount of the work in connection with the line was due to that eminent gentleman Mr. Tite—the station was due to him, and him alone. Mr. Errington proposed three cheers for that gentleman. An enthusiastic response was then given to the call of three cheers for Mr. Tite.

A gentleman, representing Mr. Tite, warmly thanked the company for the honour done to his absent principal. Three cheers were then given in honour of the Lord Provost, who acknowledged the compliment in suitable terms, and concluded by calling for three cheers for the Right Hon. Fox Maule, which were given with the utmost cordiality. The Grand Master then declared the proceedings of the meeting at an end, and invited the Brethren to accompany him to the Lodge, to perform those duties which were necessary before they separated, but which could not be performed before the unmasonic eye.

IRELAND.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

A MASON wishes to know what course he should take to ensure acknowledgment of communications to the Grand Lodge of England. The course is simple-worry your representative, he will worry the Grand Secretary, and thus in about two years you may get a reply.

AN IRISH P. M. is as uncourteous as severe in his remarks, which we refrain from publishing, because he will have to endure "the loud laugh." The taunt of our ingratitude for the sale of one hundred and fifty copies of the F. Q. R., in Dublin alone, has a dash of "wicked fun" in it; for well we know that the said publication is not exactly understood in the said city of "cliqueism." We circulate no such number-nor ever did; but what of that? "The Schoolmaster is abroad," and he that runs may read. If an Irish P. M. is really desirous of opposing us in Dublin, he shall have our co-operation at least, heart and soul.

ONE OF THE 33°.-The pear is not ripe; some few months hence, and we may announce the retirement of the Scoto-Gallus, and the appointment of his successor for Scotland.

A CORKIST.-Too late.

THE following advertisement gives a sorrowful intimation of the state of public security :

"THE LANDLORD'S PROTECTIVE GARMENT.-The daily melancholy announcements of assassination that are now disgracing the country, and the murderers permitted to walk quietly away and defy the law, have induced me to get constructed a garment, shot and ball proof, so that every man can be protected, and enabled to return the fire of the assassin, and thus soon put a stop to the cowardly conduct which has deprived society of so many excellent and valuable lives, spreading terror and desolation through the country. I hope in a few days to have a specimen garment on view, at my ware-rooms."

Dec. 24.-We have just received intimation that a packet intended for the F. Q. R. has been accidentally not only delayed, but is on the world of waters! It contained the proceedings of Grand Lodge, and

other matters.

KILKENNY, Oct. 21.-Lieut. Lord A. Churchill, 83rd Regiment, was admitted a member of Lodge 37. The Marquis of Ormonde, who had been initiated at Corfu, was also admitted on the same occasion. The 83rd Regiment has had a Lodge for many years in the corps.

Nov. 11.-The Emerald Lodge, No. 49, Charleville (designated the Mother Lodge, in North Munster, whose ancient warrant of constitution, signed by Grand Master Lord Kingston, was granted 12th April, 1730, to Bros. Bruce, Roberts, and Donegan), held a brilliant re-union at Copley's Hotel, to testify their esteem and affection for their excellent Prov. Grand Master, Bro. Furnell, whom they had specially invited previous to his return to the district last September. The labours were admirably conducted, and several degrees of Craft Masonry were conferred. The Prov. Grand Master passed a well-merited encomium on the Lodge, for their undeviating conformity to the landmarks of the Order, for their uniform fidelity in the observance of the laws and ordinances of the Grand Lodge of Ireland, for their strict circumspection

and care in the admission of candidates, and for the mutual love and unity pervading their temple. The subsequent banquet was highly creditable to the cuisine of Copley's Hotel, and the Moets champaigne in delicious order. The Brethren vied with each other to give a zest to this intellectual and happy meeting, by the recital of many highly interesting Masonic anecdotes, and a handsome offering was raised for the distressed. It was truly cheering to witness three worthy members of the distinguished house of Bruce nobly fostering the ancient temple, founded and dedicated by their ancestor, to universal philanthropy, morality and truth.

Nov. 17.-The Prov. Grand Master of North Munster visited the Ormond Lodge, No. 201, Nenagh, by special invitation, to instal the Reverend W. B. Fry, as Worshipful Master of that Lodge. A number of the Brethren of 208 assisted at the ceremonial, and subsequently joined at the excellent banquet which took place at the Lodge rooms, where a happy rivalry of love and kindliness was evinced between the members of the sister Lodges (so cordially united for the cause of universal good), in testifying their esteem and affection for Bro. Furnell, and their mutual good will and attachment for each other.

Oct. The Prov. Grand Master visited No. 107, Kilrush, and inducted Officers under a warrant granted by the Royal Arch Chapter. He has given his sanction to the removal of both the warrants to Ennistymon, where there is much promise of efficient observance. Bro. Dr. Dempster, poor-law inspector, is to be stationed at Ballinrobe.

LIMERICK, Nov. 2.-A great Masonic Congress took place in this city. At eleven o'clock A.M. Prince Masons, No. 4, held a Rose Croix Chapter. At high noon the Prov. Grand Lodge of North Munster held the Quarterly Convocation_(attended by the illustrious Bro. Thomas J. Quinton, Sovereign Grand Inspector-General, Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Ireland, by the Lodges of the district, and by many visitors). After the official business was disposed of, the Prov. Grand Master, Bro. M. Furnell, worked the degrees of Craft-masonry for instruction, giving a lucid lecture thereon. At one o'clock P.M. he assisted at labour the Triune Lodge. At two o'clock P.M. he worked the several grades of Royal Arch Masonry in Chapter 333, exalting three Companions, thus affording the district a desirable opportunity of attaining perfect uniformity and legitimacy of ceremonial. At seven o'clock the Grand Officers, Prov. Grand Officers, the Officers of Prince Masons Chapter, No. 4, the Officers of Lodges Nos. 49, 60, 73, 107, 201, 208, 333, and several distinguished visiting Brethren (Colonel Sir Michael Creagh, F. M. Walsh, 338, Lisbon, &c. &c.) were sumptuously entertained by the Prov. Grand Master, at whose hospitable mansion every arrangement had been made for the enjoyment and comfort of his Brethren, consummating one of those days of unmixed pleasure inherent to the associations of those who fraternize in the mystic union.