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Scotland.
Forfar , which were struck off the roll of the Grand Lodge , on Feb . 0 , ( 838 , were reproved , and restored to their former places on the roll . The Grand Lodge approved of the proceedings of the Lodge of St . Peter ' s , Montrose , in expelling George Hall from being a member of that Lodge , in consequence of his having traduced the Order of Freemasonry ; and the Grand Lodge directed ' his name to he expunged from the enrolment book of Grand Lodge .
By the returns to the Grand Secretary there appear to have been 96 S new members enrolled during the last twelve months . The contributions from these to the Grand Lodge funds scarcely amount to 250 / ., owing to the low rate of fees .
VISIT OF THE GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND TO THE THEATRE , April 8 , 1839 . —The Grand Lodge , anxious to show its respect and regard for the indefatigable zeal displayed at all times by Brother Murray , the manager , visited the theatre on Monday night , accompanied by all the display and the pomp and circumstance of Masonic rites . The Grand Master ' s box was handsomel y decorated with a shield . The other Lodges in Edinburgh , viz . the Canongate Kilwinning , St . David ' s , St . Luke ' s , StAndrew
. ' s , St . James ' s , St . Stephen ' s , the Portobello , and the Celtic , were arranged on either side of the Grand Master ' s box in the dress circle . Several of these displayed very handsome new banners , which , added to the varied costume of the Brethren , had a very novel and imposing effect . A considerable portion of the pit was filled by the Brethren , who had very gallantly given up their places in the dress circle to a very brilliant assemblage of ladiesamongst whom were Lad
, y Giffbrd , Lady Forrest , Lady Milne , & c . & c . ; and in the Grand Lodge box , accompanying the Grand Master Sir James Forrest , were Admiral Sir David Milne , K . C . B ., Sir Charles Gordon , Sir James Spittal , Mr . Sheriff Douglas , Mr . Hunter of Blackness , Mr . Babbington , P . G . M ., Mr . Stewart of Lochnagar , Mr . Laurie , Grand Secretary , Mr . Maitland , Grand Clerk , Mr . Graham of Leitchtown , Mr . Robert Blackwood , Mr . Ferrier , W . S . , Mr . Henry Hagart , Mr . Reddie , W . S . , P . M . Mother
Kilwinning , & c . & c . We also noticed Lord Robert Ker , Captain D . Boswall , John Richardson , Esq ., W . S . , Henry Jardine , Esq ., & c . & c . The entertainments of the evening were of the most varied and lively description—The Country Squire—The Loan of a Lover—and Nicholas Nickleby . Between the first and second piece the whole of the performers came forward and sung "God Save the Queen "—the chorus being accompanied in the most loyal and enthusiastic manner by the whole audience . We were favoured with some additional stanzas , which were adapted to this occasion , and very much admired . The house was crowded to an overflow .
Mr . Murray , by particular desire , spoke his celebrated address , to which he added an impromptu to the following effect , which was received with great applause : — This night presages , as the poet sings , " A gayer , happier attitude of things " Than we have known since January last ; So let us hope the darkest hour is past .
And 1 will own , Most Worshipful , to you , That of the Craft 1 ne ' er despaired ; for who , Since Masonry began , did Mason see Fail ( wards a Brother in adversity ! VOL n . K , ;
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Scotland.
Forfar , which were struck off the roll of the Grand Lodge , on Feb . 0 , ( 838 , were reproved , and restored to their former places on the roll . The Grand Lodge approved of the proceedings of the Lodge of St . Peter ' s , Montrose , in expelling George Hall from being a member of that Lodge , in consequence of his having traduced the Order of Freemasonry ; and the Grand Lodge directed ' his name to he expunged from the enrolment book of Grand Lodge .
By the returns to the Grand Secretary there appear to have been 96 S new members enrolled during the last twelve months . The contributions from these to the Grand Lodge funds scarcely amount to 250 / ., owing to the low rate of fees .
VISIT OF THE GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND TO THE THEATRE , April 8 , 1839 . —The Grand Lodge , anxious to show its respect and regard for the indefatigable zeal displayed at all times by Brother Murray , the manager , visited the theatre on Monday night , accompanied by all the display and the pomp and circumstance of Masonic rites . The Grand Master ' s box was handsomel y decorated with a shield . The other Lodges in Edinburgh , viz . the Canongate Kilwinning , St . David ' s , St . Luke ' s , StAndrew
. ' s , St . James ' s , St . Stephen ' s , the Portobello , and the Celtic , were arranged on either side of the Grand Master ' s box in the dress circle . Several of these displayed very handsome new banners , which , added to the varied costume of the Brethren , had a very novel and imposing effect . A considerable portion of the pit was filled by the Brethren , who had very gallantly given up their places in the dress circle to a very brilliant assemblage of ladiesamongst whom were Lad
, y Giffbrd , Lady Forrest , Lady Milne , & c . & c . ; and in the Grand Lodge box , accompanying the Grand Master Sir James Forrest , were Admiral Sir David Milne , K . C . B ., Sir Charles Gordon , Sir James Spittal , Mr . Sheriff Douglas , Mr . Hunter of Blackness , Mr . Babbington , P . G . M ., Mr . Stewart of Lochnagar , Mr . Laurie , Grand Secretary , Mr . Maitland , Grand Clerk , Mr . Graham of Leitchtown , Mr . Robert Blackwood , Mr . Ferrier , W . S . , Mr . Henry Hagart , Mr . Reddie , W . S . , P . M . Mother
Kilwinning , & c . & c . We also noticed Lord Robert Ker , Captain D . Boswall , John Richardson , Esq ., W . S . , Henry Jardine , Esq ., & c . & c . The entertainments of the evening were of the most varied and lively description—The Country Squire—The Loan of a Lover—and Nicholas Nickleby . Between the first and second piece the whole of the performers came forward and sung "God Save the Queen "—the chorus being accompanied in the most loyal and enthusiastic manner by the whole audience . We were favoured with some additional stanzas , which were adapted to this occasion , and very much admired . The house was crowded to an overflow .
Mr . Murray , by particular desire , spoke his celebrated address , to which he added an impromptu to the following effect , which was received with great applause : — This night presages , as the poet sings , " A gayer , happier attitude of things " Than we have known since January last ; So let us hope the darkest hour is past .
And 1 will own , Most Worshipful , to you , That of the Craft 1 ne ' er despaired ; for who , Since Masonry began , did Mason see Fail ( wards a Brother in adversity ! VOL n . K , ;