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Masonic Oration
Our lamented Bro . Dalzell , in the very prime of youthful manhood , has been struck down like a decayed tree , —the strong man is riven in his might , —the darkness of death has shrouded his bright intellect , — the silence of the deep , deep grave now closes those lips , once so redolent of wit and eloquence ; but he has not lived in vain—he has left behind him a name endeared to many by the sterling qualities of his heart . Integrity , Perseverance , and Industry found in him a favourite disciple , and those characteristics being often called into action b y his masonic duties , their loss with our lamented brother will be long and
severely felt . It may be satisfactory to all who now hear me to learn that he met , death as became a Christian and a Mason , and I have only to add , that if he possessed the frailties " which flesh is heir to , " let us hope that by God and man they will be buried in the earth now yearning to receive him , whilst his many merits should instruct us to " go and do likewise , " so that when we , who are at present acting as spectators of this closing scene , shall be ourselves borne " to that bourne from whence no traveller returns , " our memories may still be cherished in the hearts of our friends and brethren !
Freemasonry In Glasgow.
FREEMASONRY IN GLASGOW .
[ Our readers will probably agree with us that the following elaborate and interesting account of masonic statistics is too important to merge into a provincial report , and we therefore present it as a separate article . ] The Lodge St . Mark held its annual festival here on the 25 th of April , the feast day of their titular saint . There was a numerous attendance of the members , their elegant and commodious lodge-room being filled to the full extent of comfortable occupation . The evening passed off with much if not unusual eclat . Our noble Queen received the full masonic honours due to a " Mason ' s bairn , " the
scion of a long line oi noble and zealous Masons . The memory of those brethren who had deserved well of the Craft , was commemorated in manner and terms appropriate ; the generous sentiments and philanthropic principles of the Order were prominently brought out ; the harpsichord , under the master-touch of an experienced artist , discoursed most exquisite music—while the violin and cornet-a-piston , from time to time , and the sweetest of all instruments , the human voice , swelled the diapason , and left nothing to desire in the melodious eoncord of
sweet sounds . Nor were the less ethereal gratifications uncared for , affording every satisfaction both as regarded quality and quantity ; and when , towards high twelve , the toast of mingled yarn—'' Happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again , " was announced from the chair , and the appropriate symphony "Good night , and joy be with you all , " had died away upon the ear , it was not without a feeling of general regret that the command issued to the Senior Warden to perform the remaining
functions of his office , and to dismiss the brethren with a blessing lo their natural rest , was heard . Among lhe brethren who came from a distance to exchange friendl y greetings on this festive occasion , were Bro . Johnston , of Redburn , the G . M . of the province of Ayr , and his friend and Depute , Capt . Fullarton ,
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Masonic Oration
Our lamented Bro . Dalzell , in the very prime of youthful manhood , has been struck down like a decayed tree , —the strong man is riven in his might , —the darkness of death has shrouded his bright intellect , — the silence of the deep , deep grave now closes those lips , once so redolent of wit and eloquence ; but he has not lived in vain—he has left behind him a name endeared to many by the sterling qualities of his heart . Integrity , Perseverance , and Industry found in him a favourite disciple , and those characteristics being often called into action b y his masonic duties , their loss with our lamented brother will be long and
severely felt . It may be satisfactory to all who now hear me to learn that he met , death as became a Christian and a Mason , and I have only to add , that if he possessed the frailties " which flesh is heir to , " let us hope that by God and man they will be buried in the earth now yearning to receive him , whilst his many merits should instruct us to " go and do likewise , " so that when we , who are at present acting as spectators of this closing scene , shall be ourselves borne " to that bourne from whence no traveller returns , " our memories may still be cherished in the hearts of our friends and brethren !
Freemasonry In Glasgow.
FREEMASONRY IN GLASGOW .
[ Our readers will probably agree with us that the following elaborate and interesting account of masonic statistics is too important to merge into a provincial report , and we therefore present it as a separate article . ] The Lodge St . Mark held its annual festival here on the 25 th of April , the feast day of their titular saint . There was a numerous attendance of the members , their elegant and commodious lodge-room being filled to the full extent of comfortable occupation . The evening passed off with much if not unusual eclat . Our noble Queen received the full masonic honours due to a " Mason ' s bairn , " the
scion of a long line oi noble and zealous Masons . The memory of those brethren who had deserved well of the Craft , was commemorated in manner and terms appropriate ; the generous sentiments and philanthropic principles of the Order were prominently brought out ; the harpsichord , under the master-touch of an experienced artist , discoursed most exquisite music—while the violin and cornet-a-piston , from time to time , and the sweetest of all instruments , the human voice , swelled the diapason , and left nothing to desire in the melodious eoncord of
sweet sounds . Nor were the less ethereal gratifications uncared for , affording every satisfaction both as regarded quality and quantity ; and when , towards high twelve , the toast of mingled yarn—'' Happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again , " was announced from the chair , and the appropriate symphony "Good night , and joy be with you all , " had died away upon the ear , it was not without a feeling of general regret that the command issued to the Senior Warden to perform the remaining
functions of his office , and to dismiss the brethren with a blessing lo their natural rest , was heard . Among lhe brethren who came from a distance to exchange friendl y greetings on this festive occasion , were Bro . Johnston , of Redburn , the G . M . of the province of Ayr , and his friend and Depute , Capt . Fullarton ,