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Edinburgh.
The deputation from the Dunbar Castle was numerous , and of the highest order ; and at the head of which was Thomas Aitchieson , Esq ., R . AVorshipful Master , who arrived about eight o ' clock p . . 11 ., and having opened a Lodge in theGeorgelnn , intimation was sent through the proper channel , that the strangers were ready to be conducted to the Lodge . The R . AV . M . of St . John ' s appointed the Senior Warden , Secretary , and Stewards , with the insignia of office , preceded by the Tyler ancl a band of music
, to wait upon the Dunbar Brethren ancl conduct them to the Loelge-room , which they shortly afterwards entered , introducing the deputation , who were received with acclamation and all the honours of Masonry . A small Lodge was formed for the Dunbar Castle , in the centre of St . John ' s , ancl the Master having taken his seat in the east , supported on his right ancl left bthe Past and Depute Masterswith his AVardens
y , in their proper places in the south and west . The R . AV . M . of St . John ' s set the men to work . The R . W . M . in drinking , at the banquet , to the prosperity of the Dunbar Castle Lodge , took occasion to thank the R . AV . Master and . Brethren for honouring him ancl the Lodge over which he presided , for coming such a great distance in the friendl y spirit of Freemasonry , ancl for the very flattering manner in which he ancl his
Brethren had received a deputation from his Lodge , about twelve months ago . He assured them it was , ancl always had been , their wish to maintain ancl keep up a friendly intercourse among all Lodges , more particularly those in this county ; but there are none that the Brethren here more highly appreciate than the Dunbar Castle , ivhose intercourse had subsisted for such a great length of time , ancl ivhich he trusted would continue while the two Loelges existed . The It . AA ' . M . of Dunbar Castle , in neat
a speech , made a suitable reply . The Right AA'orshipful then moved that the deputation from the Dunbar Castle Lodge be assumed members of this Lodge—a proposal which was received with approbation , ancl unanimously agreed to . The evening was spent in the true spirit of the sublime Craft , and when the deputation left at high twelve , the toast , " Happy to meet , and sorry to part , and happy to meet again , " was never given with more
sincerity . In the course of the evening the usual toasts were given , viz ., " The Holy Lodge of St . John "— "the King anel Craft "— "The Grand Master for Scotland "— "The Grancl Master for England "— " The Grand Master for Ireland , and all the Grand Masters round the globe , " & c . & c . The Lodge was also enlivened by the strains of the minstrels of the Lodge , ancl some very fine duets and solos were sung by the Brethren present . Haddington , March , 1835 . G . J . H . S .
TO HADDINGTON CATHEDRAL . BY BROTHER G . TA 1 T . Hail , holy fabric ! of the olden time , Relic of ancient superstition ' s sway ; AVhen vesper bells were wont at eve to chime , Ancl matins usher'd in the break of day . Hail , holy fabric ! near thy gothic walls VOL . 1 j . <•) a
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Edinburgh.
The deputation from the Dunbar Castle was numerous , and of the highest order ; and at the head of which was Thomas Aitchieson , Esq ., R . AVorshipful Master , who arrived about eight o ' clock p . . 11 ., and having opened a Lodge in theGeorgelnn , intimation was sent through the proper channel , that the strangers were ready to be conducted to the Lodge . The R . AV . M . of St . John ' s appointed the Senior Warden , Secretary , and Stewards , with the insignia of office , preceded by the Tyler ancl a band of music
, to wait upon the Dunbar Brethren ancl conduct them to the Loelge-room , which they shortly afterwards entered , introducing the deputation , who were received with acclamation and all the honours of Masonry . A small Lodge was formed for the Dunbar Castle , in the centre of St . John ' s , ancl the Master having taken his seat in the east , supported on his right ancl left bthe Past and Depute Masterswith his AVardens
y , in their proper places in the south and west . The R . AV . M . of St . John ' s set the men to work . The R . W . M . in drinking , at the banquet , to the prosperity of the Dunbar Castle Lodge , took occasion to thank the R . AV . Master and . Brethren for honouring him ancl the Lodge over which he presided , for coming such a great distance in the friendl y spirit of Freemasonry , ancl for the very flattering manner in which he ancl his
Brethren had received a deputation from his Lodge , about twelve months ago . He assured them it was , ancl always had been , their wish to maintain ancl keep up a friendly intercourse among all Lodges , more particularly those in this county ; but there are none that the Brethren here more highly appreciate than the Dunbar Castle , ivhose intercourse had subsisted for such a great length of time , ancl ivhich he trusted would continue while the two Loelges existed . The It . AA ' . M . of Dunbar Castle , in neat
a speech , made a suitable reply . The Right AA'orshipful then moved that the deputation from the Dunbar Castle Lodge be assumed members of this Lodge—a proposal which was received with approbation , ancl unanimously agreed to . The evening was spent in the true spirit of the sublime Craft , and when the deputation left at high twelve , the toast , " Happy to meet , and sorry to part , and happy to meet again , " was never given with more
sincerity . In the course of the evening the usual toasts were given , viz ., " The Holy Lodge of St . John "— "the King anel Craft "— "The Grand Master for Scotland "— "The Grancl Master for England "— " The Grand Master for Ireland , and all the Grand Masters round the globe , " & c . & c . The Lodge was also enlivened by the strains of the minstrels of the Lodge , ancl some very fine duets and solos were sung by the Brethren present . Haddington , March , 1835 . G . J . H . S .
TO HADDINGTON CATHEDRAL . BY BROTHER G . TA 1 T . Hail , holy fabric ! of the olden time , Relic of ancient superstition ' s sway ; AVhen vesper bells were wont at eve to chime , Ancl matins usher'd in the break of day . Hail , holy fabric ! near thy gothic walls VOL . 1 j . <•) a