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due to the illustrious departed Prince and Brother . The preparations for this ceremonial were upon a scale at once extensive and magnificent ; and the crowded audience , composed of Brethren from all parts , who witnessed the proceedings , testified their gratification at the beauty and solemnity of the scene . The Grand Master ' s Throne—tlie Tribune in front—and the
Wardens places presented a dazzling appearance , though the crimson velvet hangings were partially veiled in black crape . The principal object of attraction , hoivever , appeared to be the " Chapelle Ardente , " fitted up at the north end of the Hall , hung with black cloth , terminating the long vista by a beautifully executed transparent window , on which were emblazoned , in glowing colours , the arms of the Grand Lodge . In the Chapelle was an altar , on which were placed the splendid silver
consecration cups , and , arranged in proper order , the gilded working tools ; and two figures of vestals , holding incense-jars , stood on either side . The white and black fluted pillars and draperies in front were splendidly relieved and lit up by wax-lights , placed upon six elegant silver candelabra , supported by white demi-columns , the whole being enlivened by a profusion of banners in every variety of device , furnished by the different Lodges in town , producing altogether a very splendid effect .
The Grand Officers and other Brethren taking a part in the ceremony , met at eight o'clock in the Grand Master ' s Room , and having paid their respects to the M . W ., a procession was formed , and the whole moved off to the great hall , the organ playing " The Dead March in Saul . " The Grand Funeral Lodge was then opened in ample form bv the A'l . AA " . Lord Frederick Fitzclarence , Grand Master on the throne * supported by the Right Honourables Sir James ForrestBartand Lord
, , Glenlyon , Past and Depute Grand Masters ; the Grand Secretary ; Sir John Ogilvy , Bart . Grand Deacon ; the Acting Grand Chaplain , Rev . Bro . Boyle ; Bro . Graham of Leitchtown , P . G . D . ; the Grand Bard ; the Hon . Bro . AValpole ; the Hon . Bro . Jocelyn ; ColonelKinloch , & c . & c . The R . AV . Masters of the Lodges Edinburgh Alary ' s Chapel and Journeymen acted as Senior and Junior AVardens , in place of Sir David Dundas and Bro- Hamilton of Ninewar .
Phe oration was pronounced by the Rev . Bro . Boyle , the Acting Grand Chaplain , and was much admired for the elegance of its composition as well as for the depth of feeling displayed in the delivery . Bro . Gilfillan , the Grand Bard , recited his beautiful ode . The music comprised some of the most beautiful compositions of Handel , Mozart , Luther , and Calcott , which were admirably performed by Air . Hamilton on the organand Air . Kenwardwho directed the
, , vocal department in the choir . The perfect order ivhich prevailed throughout the ceremony reflected the greatest credit upon the Grand Committee and Steivards . The whole of the interior decorations were under the superintendence of Mr . Stevenson , who afforded to the Acting Committee the benefits of his talents as a celebrated artiste .
SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER OP ROYAL ARCH-MASONS OF SCOTLAND . —Tuesday , 21 st March , the Supreme Grand Chapter met for the election of office-bearers , when the following were unanimously appointed : The right hon . the Earl of Dalhousie , Past Most Excellent Grand Principal ; the right hon . the Earl of Strathmore , M . E . Z . ; right hon . the Lord Frederick Gordon , M . E . H . ; Sir John Muir AI'Kenzie , Bart .,
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Scotland.
due to the illustrious departed Prince and Brother . The preparations for this ceremonial were upon a scale at once extensive and magnificent ; and the crowded audience , composed of Brethren from all parts , who witnessed the proceedings , testified their gratification at the beauty and solemnity of the scene . The Grand Master ' s Throne—tlie Tribune in front—and the
Wardens places presented a dazzling appearance , though the crimson velvet hangings were partially veiled in black crape . The principal object of attraction , hoivever , appeared to be the " Chapelle Ardente , " fitted up at the north end of the Hall , hung with black cloth , terminating the long vista by a beautifully executed transparent window , on which were emblazoned , in glowing colours , the arms of the Grand Lodge . In the Chapelle was an altar , on which were placed the splendid silver
consecration cups , and , arranged in proper order , the gilded working tools ; and two figures of vestals , holding incense-jars , stood on either side . The white and black fluted pillars and draperies in front were splendidly relieved and lit up by wax-lights , placed upon six elegant silver candelabra , supported by white demi-columns , the whole being enlivened by a profusion of banners in every variety of device , furnished by the different Lodges in town , producing altogether a very splendid effect .
The Grand Officers and other Brethren taking a part in the ceremony , met at eight o'clock in the Grand Master ' s Room , and having paid their respects to the M . W ., a procession was formed , and the whole moved off to the great hall , the organ playing " The Dead March in Saul . " The Grand Funeral Lodge was then opened in ample form bv the A'l . AA " . Lord Frederick Fitzclarence , Grand Master on the throne * supported by the Right Honourables Sir James ForrestBartand Lord
, , Glenlyon , Past and Depute Grand Masters ; the Grand Secretary ; Sir John Ogilvy , Bart . Grand Deacon ; the Acting Grand Chaplain , Rev . Bro . Boyle ; Bro . Graham of Leitchtown , P . G . D . ; the Grand Bard ; the Hon . Bro . AValpole ; the Hon . Bro . Jocelyn ; ColonelKinloch , & c . & c . The R . AV . Masters of the Lodges Edinburgh Alary ' s Chapel and Journeymen acted as Senior and Junior AVardens , in place of Sir David Dundas and Bro- Hamilton of Ninewar .
Phe oration was pronounced by the Rev . Bro . Boyle , the Acting Grand Chaplain , and was much admired for the elegance of its composition as well as for the depth of feeling displayed in the delivery . Bro . Gilfillan , the Grand Bard , recited his beautiful ode . The music comprised some of the most beautiful compositions of Handel , Mozart , Luther , and Calcott , which were admirably performed by Air . Hamilton on the organand Air . Kenwardwho directed the
, , vocal department in the choir . The perfect order ivhich prevailed throughout the ceremony reflected the greatest credit upon the Grand Committee and Steivards . The whole of the interior decorations were under the superintendence of Mr . Stevenson , who afforded to the Acting Committee the benefits of his talents as a celebrated artiste .
SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER OP ROYAL ARCH-MASONS OF SCOTLAND . —Tuesday , 21 st March , the Supreme Grand Chapter met for the election of office-bearers , when the following were unanimously appointed : The right hon . the Earl of Dalhousie , Past Most Excellent Grand Principal ; the right hon . the Earl of Strathmore , M . E . Z . ; right hon . the Lord Frederick Gordon , M . E . H . ; Sir John Muir AI'Kenzie , Bart .,