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Scotland.
of the AVaterloo hotel , which was deorated for the occasion with a variety of banners , Masonic and military- As an appropriate adjunct to the brilliancy of the coup d ' ceil , the splendid and interesting picture by Bro . Stewart AVatson of the Inauguration of Burns as Poet Laureate to the Canongate Kilwinning Lodge , ivas placed , that the Brethren generally might judge of its merits , in a conspicuous position over the entrance , and failed not to draw forth the admiration of all present .
Altogether the scene presented a very gay and imposing appearance , diversified as it was by the variety of colours of tbe clothing of the different Lodges , who wear not , as in England , one uniform colour . Blue , red , green , orange , tartan—all vied in giving variety of effect . The proceedings of the evening were conducted with a propriety and tact which reflected the highest credit on the chairman and his supporters . An excellent banquet was prepared by Bro . Ramplingand
, the usual Masonic toasts and sentiments succeeded , relieved by the special one of Bro . AVatson ' s health , as the author of the original and inimitable painting of Scotia ' s Bard—a work which will hand down his name to posterity , while the memory of Burns shall survive . Brother AVatson returned thanks in a neat and modest reply , and said that the approbation of his Brethren was his best and highest reward ; and to gain thathad the picture been there placed before them : he was proud
, to have succeeded in his design . The health of the P . M ., Bro . Marshal , was also included , and allusion made to him as the author of a little work illustrative of the picture . Bro . Edmund Glover , of the Theatre-Royal , was introduced by the Chair as the youngest Mason there present , he having been initiated that day into Masonry . The Master also
paid a just and fitting compliment to Colonel Chatterton of the 4 th Dragoon Guards , a man and a Brother , not less distinguished for private worth and excellence , than for his public services and gallantry as a soldier . The gallant officer returned thanks , and assured the Brethren that wherever he might be it would be his pride , as he would consider it his duty , to further the interests and objects of Freemasonry to the utmost of his power . —The fine band of the Dragoon Regiment was presentand performed many beautiful airs . At hih twelve the Lod
, g ge was closed ; and the united assembly of Lodges separated till their next great annual meeting , the re-union proving that even without the eclat of an array of Grand Officers , Masonic dignity and interest can be sustained . Royal Order of Robert the Bruce . —Jan . 5 . —The Grand Lodge of the Royal Order met at Edinburgh this clay , and was duly opened in ancient form by the Grand Officers , George AA ' alker Arnott , of Arlary , the Earl of Strathmore . and Sir John Forbes . There was a numerous
and brilliant attendance of Knights , and after the routine business was disposed of , the following noblemen and gentlemen were initiated as Brothers of H . R . M ., and afterwards created Knights of R . S . Y . C . S ., viz . Viscount Suirdale , Viscount Kirkwall , Thomas Dick Lawder , Esq ., Campbell Renton , James Lining AVoodman , and George P . Stanhope . Petitions for admission were also received from the following distinguished Brethrenand granted accordingl—viz . the Earl of Desart
, y , , Lord Clonbrock , Sir Edward Borough , bart , the Venerable the Archdeacon of Down , Major George L . L . Kaye , the Hon . James Lyon Browne , 64 th Regiment , Charles Tankerville AA'ebber , & c . It is most gratifying to see the stead y progress of this really pure and ancient order of Freemasonry , the peculiar property of the British nation . The Grand Lodge ever mindful of promoting the true interests
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Scotland.
of the AVaterloo hotel , which was deorated for the occasion with a variety of banners , Masonic and military- As an appropriate adjunct to the brilliancy of the coup d ' ceil , the splendid and interesting picture by Bro . Stewart AVatson of the Inauguration of Burns as Poet Laureate to the Canongate Kilwinning Lodge , ivas placed , that the Brethren generally might judge of its merits , in a conspicuous position over the entrance , and failed not to draw forth the admiration of all present .
Altogether the scene presented a very gay and imposing appearance , diversified as it was by the variety of colours of tbe clothing of the different Lodges , who wear not , as in England , one uniform colour . Blue , red , green , orange , tartan—all vied in giving variety of effect . The proceedings of the evening were conducted with a propriety and tact which reflected the highest credit on the chairman and his supporters . An excellent banquet was prepared by Bro . Ramplingand
, the usual Masonic toasts and sentiments succeeded , relieved by the special one of Bro . AVatson ' s health , as the author of the original and inimitable painting of Scotia ' s Bard—a work which will hand down his name to posterity , while the memory of Burns shall survive . Brother AVatson returned thanks in a neat and modest reply , and said that the approbation of his Brethren was his best and highest reward ; and to gain thathad the picture been there placed before them : he was proud
, to have succeeded in his design . The health of the P . M ., Bro . Marshal , was also included , and allusion made to him as the author of a little work illustrative of the picture . Bro . Edmund Glover , of the Theatre-Royal , was introduced by the Chair as the youngest Mason there present , he having been initiated that day into Masonry . The Master also
paid a just and fitting compliment to Colonel Chatterton of the 4 th Dragoon Guards , a man and a Brother , not less distinguished for private worth and excellence , than for his public services and gallantry as a soldier . The gallant officer returned thanks , and assured the Brethren that wherever he might be it would be his pride , as he would consider it his duty , to further the interests and objects of Freemasonry to the utmost of his power . —The fine band of the Dragoon Regiment was presentand performed many beautiful airs . At hih twelve the Lod
, g ge was closed ; and the united assembly of Lodges separated till their next great annual meeting , the re-union proving that even without the eclat of an array of Grand Officers , Masonic dignity and interest can be sustained . Royal Order of Robert the Bruce . —Jan . 5 . —The Grand Lodge of the Royal Order met at Edinburgh this clay , and was duly opened in ancient form by the Grand Officers , George AA ' alker Arnott , of Arlary , the Earl of Strathmore . and Sir John Forbes . There was a numerous
and brilliant attendance of Knights , and after the routine business was disposed of , the following noblemen and gentlemen were initiated as Brothers of H . R . M ., and afterwards created Knights of R . S . Y . C . S ., viz . Viscount Suirdale , Viscount Kirkwall , Thomas Dick Lawder , Esq ., Campbell Renton , James Lining AVoodman , and George P . Stanhope . Petitions for admission were also received from the following distinguished Brethrenand granted accordingl—viz . the Earl of Desart
, y , , Lord Clonbrock , Sir Edward Borough , bart , the Venerable the Archdeacon of Down , Major George L . L . Kaye , the Hon . James Lyon Browne , 64 th Regiment , Charles Tankerville AA'ebber , & c . It is most gratifying to see the stead y progress of this really pure and ancient order of Freemasonry , the peculiar property of the British nation . The Grand Lodge ever mindful of promoting the true interests