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Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
ABERDEEN . —The Masonic season is now nearly closed ; for in the few summer months there will be little done by the Lodges . However , it is the intention of a number of the Brethren belonging to the various Lodges , to form a Lodge of Instruction , for the purpose of keeping up the interest of the Craft , ancl perfecting themselves in the varied duties belonging to the offices . Such means are calculated not only to improve the Brethren who attendbut it has also a direct tendency to promote
, uniformity of working , which is much to be desired . A number of Brethren have been initiated during the past season , and their proficiency will serve as a test to judge of the character of the Lodges where they have been raised , when they present themselves for admission in other quarters . There have been two meetings of the Aberdeen City Provincial Lodge , presided over by Bro . Alexander Martin , P . G . Substitute Master .
The first meeting was more for the purpose of constituting the Loclge and electing office-bearers for the year ; the second meeting took place on the 14 th June . AVe understand that the business before the Loclge was more particularly for providing funds ancl arranging the business for future meetings , which it is the intention of the Brethren to hold regularly in accordance with the laws and constitutions . The motions tabled at the last meeting of the Grand Lodge were read over , and for the convenience of the Brethren , printed copies were circulated . AVe believe that these motions were unanimously approved of by the Prov . Grand Lodge .
The following letter has been addressed to Mrs . Crucefix by the Aberdeen Lodges as a token of respect for the memory of the late Dr . Crucefix , P . J . G . D . Madam—AVe the Master and AVardens of Mason Lodges within the City Province of Aberdeen , with the concurrence of our brethren , desire most respectfully to express our sincere sympathy on the severe trial and affliction which the Great Architect of the Universe has with unerring wisdom and love visited you . Although we cannot hope to alleviate the distress , or miti
gate the blow which has been struck , by our sympathy and condolence on the bereavement which you have sustained , we can commend you to the cave anti protection of Him who alone can send comfort to the afflicted , who pities the distressed , and who has said , " Let thy widows trust in me . " Our brotherhood has indeed lost a friend—a Brother ; who , no less than by the many virtues that adorned him , than by the zeal , energy , and activity which characterised him , and which he brought to bear on every object he undertook for the advancement of our Order , and in aid of the holy cause of benevolence ( where his strenuous exertions have been crowned with success ) , was an ornament to society and a benefactor to mankind .
We are with the greatest respect and sympathy , Y ' ours , ( Signed by the AV . Master and AVardens of the St . Michar's Lodge , No . 51 ; St . Nicholas , No . 93 ; St . Andrews , No . 110 ; Old Aberdeen ' No . 164 ; St . George ' s , No . 190 ; Aberdeen , No . 25 . March , 1 SS 0 . )
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Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
ABERDEEN . —The Masonic season is now nearly closed ; for in the few summer months there will be little done by the Lodges . However , it is the intention of a number of the Brethren belonging to the various Lodges , to form a Lodge of Instruction , for the purpose of keeping up the interest of the Craft , ancl perfecting themselves in the varied duties belonging to the offices . Such means are calculated not only to improve the Brethren who attendbut it has also a direct tendency to promote
, uniformity of working , which is much to be desired . A number of Brethren have been initiated during the past season , and their proficiency will serve as a test to judge of the character of the Lodges where they have been raised , when they present themselves for admission in other quarters . There have been two meetings of the Aberdeen City Provincial Lodge , presided over by Bro . Alexander Martin , P . G . Substitute Master .
The first meeting was more for the purpose of constituting the Loclge and electing office-bearers for the year ; the second meeting took place on the 14 th June . AVe understand that the business before the Loclge was more particularly for providing funds ancl arranging the business for future meetings , which it is the intention of the Brethren to hold regularly in accordance with the laws and constitutions . The motions tabled at the last meeting of the Grand Lodge were read over , and for the convenience of the Brethren , printed copies were circulated . AVe believe that these motions were unanimously approved of by the Prov . Grand Lodge .
The following letter has been addressed to Mrs . Crucefix by the Aberdeen Lodges as a token of respect for the memory of the late Dr . Crucefix , P . J . G . D . Madam—AVe the Master and AVardens of Mason Lodges within the City Province of Aberdeen , with the concurrence of our brethren , desire most respectfully to express our sincere sympathy on the severe trial and affliction which the Great Architect of the Universe has with unerring wisdom and love visited you . Although we cannot hope to alleviate the distress , or miti
gate the blow which has been struck , by our sympathy and condolence on the bereavement which you have sustained , we can commend you to the cave anti protection of Him who alone can send comfort to the afflicted , who pities the distressed , and who has said , " Let thy widows trust in me . " Our brotherhood has indeed lost a friend—a Brother ; who , no less than by the many virtues that adorned him , than by the zeal , energy , and activity which characterised him , and which he brought to bear on every object he undertook for the advancement of our Order , and in aid of the holy cause of benevolence ( where his strenuous exertions have been crowned with success ) , was an ornament to society and a benefactor to mankind .
We are with the greatest respect and sympathy , Y ' ours , ( Signed by the AV . Master and AVardens of the St . Michar's Lodge , No . 51 ; St . Nicholas , No . 93 ; St . Andrews , No . 110 ; Old Aberdeen ' No . 164 ; St . George ' s , No . 190 ; Aberdeen , No . 25 . March , 1 SS 0 . )