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Scotland.
pense deducted , may be taken at 1200 / . more—amounting together to 9500 / ., thus exceeding the sum required for the mere testimonial as of I V ~ ^ mwns fivst l P 03 e ( , > ^ nearly 2500 / . ; but leaving a deficiency of 2 , 00 / . or say 3000 / . The Committee , however , are convinced that this sum , large as it may appear , ivill be made forthcoming , if the course which they have resolved upon meets with the public approbation . And nowmy Lordin behalf of the committee allow to return
, , , me you our sincere thanks , not only for the zealous support you have throughout given to the undertaking . To you is mainl y to he attributed the assemblage now held to lay the foundation stone of this testimonial , on the anniversary day of the birth of our distinguished countryman . And the aiu
you nave attorded in all the arrangements , and the part you have uncharged on the present occasion , entitle you to our most sincere thanks . 1 o that ancient and loyal body by whom you are surrounded we also express our gratitude for the numerous attendance which they Have this day afforded . AA ^ e trust that we shall not look in vain for a continuance of their favour and support in the construction of a work particulail y connected with their Craft , and where , as mentioned by your lordshipthe of him to be
, name recorded once stood enrolled as a conspicuous member of their own body . To the magistrates of the city , and other individuals who have this clay honoured us with their countenance , we would also offer our sincere acknowledgment ; and , in concluding I trust I may announce it as the united and earnest wish of all whom I now see around me , that there may be erected on this spot a testimonial trulworthofthe great which it is meant to celebrate
y y name —worthy of the metropolis of Scotland , and of the conspicuous site in which it is to he placed—worth y of the subscribers who have given their money for its erection—and not unworth y ofthe humble individuals who have undertaken to be the instruments of carrying the wishes of their countrymen into effect —( loud and repeated cheers ) .
The band was then requested to play the national air of " Rule Britannia , and that being followed by a salute of seven guns from the royal artillery , the procession moved off in reverse order to their respective destinations , ancl dispersed . . The troops on duty upon this occasion were given by the Commanderin-chief , merel y m support ofthe civil power , but our city police were very effective . The salutes were fired by a party of the Royal Artillery in undress , and under the directions ofthe Scott committee , and Grand Lodge of Scotland .
In the evening the members and friends of the Lodge Celtic dined together in the Calton Convening-room , R W . M . Donaldson in the chair , supported b y R . AV . Lawrie , Grand Secretary , R . Gilfillan , Grand Bard , Mr . Kemp , architect , Mr . Dick of the Albion , Mr . M'Leod , Mr Jjallantyne , and other members of the Scott Committee , & c . & c . Depu ' tations were also present from the Lod ges of St . John ' s , Peebles , St . Mungo s , Glasgow , and Perth . About a hundred sat down to an excellent dinner b
provided y Mr . M . Robertson , during which , and throughout the evening the company were entertained with appropriate airs Irom a select band . After the usual introductory toasts were drank , Mr Donaldson proposed the health of Mr . Kemp , architect , who , as Sir VV llliam Rae had remarked at the ceremony , had this day seen the commencement of that structure whose model by himself had carried the palm over all others , and was acknowledged by men of taste to be as
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Scotland.
pense deducted , may be taken at 1200 / . more—amounting together to 9500 / ., thus exceeding the sum required for the mere testimonial as of I V ~ ^ mwns fivst l P 03 e ( , > ^ nearly 2500 / . ; but leaving a deficiency of 2 , 00 / . or say 3000 / . The Committee , however , are convinced that this sum , large as it may appear , ivill be made forthcoming , if the course which they have resolved upon meets with the public approbation . And nowmy Lordin behalf of the committee allow to return
, , , me you our sincere thanks , not only for the zealous support you have throughout given to the undertaking . To you is mainl y to he attributed the assemblage now held to lay the foundation stone of this testimonial , on the anniversary day of the birth of our distinguished countryman . And the aiu
you nave attorded in all the arrangements , and the part you have uncharged on the present occasion , entitle you to our most sincere thanks . 1 o that ancient and loyal body by whom you are surrounded we also express our gratitude for the numerous attendance which they Have this day afforded . AA ^ e trust that we shall not look in vain for a continuance of their favour and support in the construction of a work particulail y connected with their Craft , and where , as mentioned by your lordshipthe of him to be
, name recorded once stood enrolled as a conspicuous member of their own body . To the magistrates of the city , and other individuals who have this clay honoured us with their countenance , we would also offer our sincere acknowledgment ; and , in concluding I trust I may announce it as the united and earnest wish of all whom I now see around me , that there may be erected on this spot a testimonial trulworthofthe great which it is meant to celebrate
y y name —worthy of the metropolis of Scotland , and of the conspicuous site in which it is to he placed—worth y of the subscribers who have given their money for its erection—and not unworth y ofthe humble individuals who have undertaken to be the instruments of carrying the wishes of their countrymen into effect —( loud and repeated cheers ) .
The band was then requested to play the national air of " Rule Britannia , and that being followed by a salute of seven guns from the royal artillery , the procession moved off in reverse order to their respective destinations , ancl dispersed . . The troops on duty upon this occasion were given by the Commanderin-chief , merel y m support ofthe civil power , but our city police were very effective . The salutes were fired by a party of the Royal Artillery in undress , and under the directions ofthe Scott committee , and Grand Lodge of Scotland .
In the evening the members and friends of the Lodge Celtic dined together in the Calton Convening-room , R W . M . Donaldson in the chair , supported b y R . AV . Lawrie , Grand Secretary , R . Gilfillan , Grand Bard , Mr . Kemp , architect , Mr . Dick of the Albion , Mr . M'Leod , Mr Jjallantyne , and other members of the Scott Committee , & c . & c . Depu ' tations were also present from the Lod ges of St . John ' s , Peebles , St . Mungo s , Glasgow , and Perth . About a hundred sat down to an excellent dinner b
provided y Mr . M . Robertson , during which , and throughout the evening the company were entertained with appropriate airs Irom a select band . After the usual introductory toasts were drank , Mr Donaldson proposed the health of Mr . Kemp , architect , who , as Sir VV llliam Rae had remarked at the ceremony , had this day seen the commencement of that structure whose model by himself had carried the palm over all others , and was acknowledged by men of taste to be as