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Scotland.
CELTIC LODGE , June 21 . —The members dined in their Lodge-room , at the Turf Hotel , R . W . M . Murray in the chair , supported by the office-bearers and a number of visiting Brethren . After dinner the Celtic Lodge went on a visitation to the Lodge Canongate Kilwinnino- , Brother M'Leod , their piper , playing in front , splendidly attired in the full Highland costume . The evening was spent with hospitality and true Masonic feeling .
KIRKALDY , July 20 . —The honourables the Provost and Magistrates of Kirkaldy having requested the R . W . P . Grand Master of Fife , John Whyte Melville , Esq ., to lay the foundation-stone of their extended new pier , that request the R . W . P . Grand Master most readily acceded to . On this same day the services of the Masonic body were also requested to lay the foundation-stones of the new Episcopal chapel , and of the academy in Kirkaldy . The ceremonies were concluded by a handsome
entertainment on the part of the civic authorities . Verilv , the work of improvement goes on bravely in the "lang toun , " and promises speedily to realize the often expressed wish , " May she soon be as broad as she is long . "
ABOYNE , Sept . 4 . —The Brethren of the Charlestown Aboyne Lodge , in consideration of the handsome manner in which they were treated ' by their R . W . M . , the Earl of Aboyne , and Lord F . G . Hall y burton , last year , invited their lordships to a ball . The Brethren met at four o ' clock , and walked in procession to Alt Dinny , where a bridge is to be built . A numerous company of members attended , and the foundation of the bridge was laid , with due Masonic form , by the Earl of Aboyne . The
assembly all joined in praise , and after a suitable prayer had been offered up by the Chaplain , the National Anthem was struck up by the band , and the Brethren returned to their hall . Nothing could have exceeded the condescension and urbanity of the noble guests , who mingled in the merry dance at the numerously attended ball , where every wish of the Brethren of the " mystic tie" must have been gratified , so far as the dazzling display of the beauty and fashion of the districtthe copious
, allowance of excellent refreshments , and the heart-stirring strains of the music , led by Mr . Fettes , could promote . The day dawned on most of the company before they reached their homes—all sorry to part , but hoping often to meet again in the same place , and under the same inducements .
PEEBLES , Sept . 5 . —The foundation-stone of the County Buildings was laid with full Masonic honours . The attendance of the Brethren was very numerous , there being deputations from the Canongate Kilwinning , Canongate and Leith , Dalkeith , Selkirk , Edinburgh St . James ' s , Defensive Band , Bigger Free Operatives , Galashiels , and Edinburgh and Leith Celtic Lodges , headed by their respective Masters , besides a strong muster of the inviting Lodge , Peebles Kilwinning . The ceremony was performed by the Provincial Grand Lodge—William Forbes
Mackenzie , Esq . of Portmore , M . P ., Provincial Grand Master ; Sir John Murray Nasmyth , of Posso , Bart ., Substitute Grand Master ; W . A . Forrester , Esq . of Barnes , Senior Grand Warden ; Alexander Renton , Peebles , Junior Grand Warden . The day being remarkably fine , the procession , enlivened by the various colours of the deputations , had an imposing effect After the ceremony , Bro . Mackenzie addressed the meeting in very neat and appropriate terms , and Provost Ker made a suitable reply . The party , to the number of 130 , afterwards dined in VOL I . 3 M
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Scotland.
CELTIC LODGE , June 21 . —The members dined in their Lodge-room , at the Turf Hotel , R . W . M . Murray in the chair , supported by the office-bearers and a number of visiting Brethren . After dinner the Celtic Lodge went on a visitation to the Lodge Canongate Kilwinnino- , Brother M'Leod , their piper , playing in front , splendidly attired in the full Highland costume . The evening was spent with hospitality and true Masonic feeling .
KIRKALDY , July 20 . —The honourables the Provost and Magistrates of Kirkaldy having requested the R . W . P . Grand Master of Fife , John Whyte Melville , Esq ., to lay the foundation-stone of their extended new pier , that request the R . W . P . Grand Master most readily acceded to . On this same day the services of the Masonic body were also requested to lay the foundation-stones of the new Episcopal chapel , and of the academy in Kirkaldy . The ceremonies were concluded by a handsome
entertainment on the part of the civic authorities . Verilv , the work of improvement goes on bravely in the "lang toun , " and promises speedily to realize the often expressed wish , " May she soon be as broad as she is long . "
ABOYNE , Sept . 4 . —The Brethren of the Charlestown Aboyne Lodge , in consideration of the handsome manner in which they were treated ' by their R . W . M . , the Earl of Aboyne , and Lord F . G . Hall y burton , last year , invited their lordships to a ball . The Brethren met at four o ' clock , and walked in procession to Alt Dinny , where a bridge is to be built . A numerous company of members attended , and the foundation of the bridge was laid , with due Masonic form , by the Earl of Aboyne . The
assembly all joined in praise , and after a suitable prayer had been offered up by the Chaplain , the National Anthem was struck up by the band , and the Brethren returned to their hall . Nothing could have exceeded the condescension and urbanity of the noble guests , who mingled in the merry dance at the numerously attended ball , where every wish of the Brethren of the " mystic tie" must have been gratified , so far as the dazzling display of the beauty and fashion of the districtthe copious
, allowance of excellent refreshments , and the heart-stirring strains of the music , led by Mr . Fettes , could promote . The day dawned on most of the company before they reached their homes—all sorry to part , but hoping often to meet again in the same place , and under the same inducements .
PEEBLES , Sept . 5 . —The foundation-stone of the County Buildings was laid with full Masonic honours . The attendance of the Brethren was very numerous , there being deputations from the Canongate Kilwinning , Canongate and Leith , Dalkeith , Selkirk , Edinburgh St . James ' s , Defensive Band , Bigger Free Operatives , Galashiels , and Edinburgh and Leith Celtic Lodges , headed by their respective Masters , besides a strong muster of the inviting Lodge , Peebles Kilwinning . The ceremony was performed by the Provincial Grand Lodge—William Forbes
Mackenzie , Esq . of Portmore , M . P ., Provincial Grand Master ; Sir John Murray Nasmyth , of Posso , Bart ., Substitute Grand Master ; W . A . Forrester , Esq . of Barnes , Senior Grand Warden ; Alexander Renton , Peebles , Junior Grand Warden . The day being remarkably fine , the procession , enlivened by the various colours of the deputations , had an imposing effect After the ceremony , Bro . Mackenzie addressed the meeting in very neat and appropriate terms , and Provost Ker made a suitable reply . The party , to the number of 130 , afterwards dined in VOL I . 3 M