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Scotland.
Tyne , in St . David ' s Lodge-room , Hyndford Close . The Master and Wardens of St . David ' s having been written to by their English brethren , gave them a masonic welcome ; and , in commemoration of the occasion , presented each of their visitors with a copy of the handsome diploma of the lodge , as a record of this auspicious visit , so gratifying to the Craft at large . The brethren of St . David ' s were assisted on this occasion by deputations from the St . James ' s , Celtic , and St . Clair Lodges .
GLASGOW . —Laying- the Foundation Stone of the Barony Poor House . —To the Editor . —Dear Sir , In my last communication , which was received by you in a manner so flattering , I mentioned that an ancient lodge in this province , known by the name of " The Lodge of Glasgow Freeman St . John ' s , " which could furnish satisfactory proof of an uninterrupted existence of nearly eight hundred years , but which , from some cause or other , much to be deplored , had not assisted at the
formation of the present Grand Lodge of Scotland in the year 1736 , was about to make application to be received into connection with itcraving such rank and precedence as might , with clue consideration of the rights of other lodges , and regard to the genuine antiquity of the Freeman St . John ' s , be thought just and proper . The petition has heen favourably received , and their adhesion accepted , with interim precedence , next to the Grand Lodge , in the
province of Glasgow , until the question of permanent place be fully discussed and agreed upon . This interim precedence was considerately conceded by the Grand Lodge in order that the Freeman St . John ' s might be enabled to take part in the interesting ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of the new Poor-house for the large and very populous parish of Barony , with masonic honours , and which was the more desirable that several of its most influential members were intimatel
y connected with the Barony Parochial Board , and whose exclusion would have been alike ungracious to them , and detrimental to the successful issue of the ceremony . The interesting event took place on the Sth of August , and was so managed as to leave on the minds of all classes of society a most favourable impression of the noble ancl time-honoured principles of our venerable fraternity ; and although the extensive character and engrossing
nature of the preparations making for the proper reception of our-beloved Queen , who was almost daily expected in Glasgow , considerably diminished the number , both of public bodies and individuals who otherwise would have gladly taken part in the ceremony , it was admitted by those who were most competent to judge , to have been one of the most solemn and effective pageants that had ever taken place here , and of which , in the following account , I can expect to convey but a faint ancl imperfect
pression . Some time ago , Bro . Hugh Tennent , of Well Park , the worthy chairman of the parochial board , applied to the Grand Lodge of Scotland for their assistance in performing the masonic ceremonies proper on an occasion so interesting and important . The Grand Lodge accordingly directed Bro . Alison , the P . G . M ., to make the necessary arrangements through his Prov . Grand Lodge . As it was desirable that the ceremony should be performed before the commencement of the shooting season on the 12 th , the P . G . Lodge was convened without delay , and an active committee appointed , who at once issued the requisite circulars , and entered vigorously on the other duties of preparation .
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Scotland.
Tyne , in St . David ' s Lodge-room , Hyndford Close . The Master and Wardens of St . David ' s having been written to by their English brethren , gave them a masonic welcome ; and , in commemoration of the occasion , presented each of their visitors with a copy of the handsome diploma of the lodge , as a record of this auspicious visit , so gratifying to the Craft at large . The brethren of St . David ' s were assisted on this occasion by deputations from the St . James ' s , Celtic , and St . Clair Lodges .
GLASGOW . —Laying- the Foundation Stone of the Barony Poor House . —To the Editor . —Dear Sir , In my last communication , which was received by you in a manner so flattering , I mentioned that an ancient lodge in this province , known by the name of " The Lodge of Glasgow Freeman St . John ' s , " which could furnish satisfactory proof of an uninterrupted existence of nearly eight hundred years , but which , from some cause or other , much to be deplored , had not assisted at the
formation of the present Grand Lodge of Scotland in the year 1736 , was about to make application to be received into connection with itcraving such rank and precedence as might , with clue consideration of the rights of other lodges , and regard to the genuine antiquity of the Freeman St . John ' s , be thought just and proper . The petition has heen favourably received , and their adhesion accepted , with interim precedence , next to the Grand Lodge , in the
province of Glasgow , until the question of permanent place be fully discussed and agreed upon . This interim precedence was considerately conceded by the Grand Lodge in order that the Freeman St . John ' s might be enabled to take part in the interesting ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of the new Poor-house for the large and very populous parish of Barony , with masonic honours , and which was the more desirable that several of its most influential members were intimatel
y connected with the Barony Parochial Board , and whose exclusion would have been alike ungracious to them , and detrimental to the successful issue of the ceremony . The interesting event took place on the Sth of August , and was so managed as to leave on the minds of all classes of society a most favourable impression of the noble ancl time-honoured principles of our venerable fraternity ; and although the extensive character and engrossing
nature of the preparations making for the proper reception of our-beloved Queen , who was almost daily expected in Glasgow , considerably diminished the number , both of public bodies and individuals who otherwise would have gladly taken part in the ceremony , it was admitted by those who were most competent to judge , to have been one of the most solemn and effective pageants that had ever taken place here , and of which , in the following account , I can expect to convey but a faint ancl imperfect
pression . Some time ago , Bro . Hugh Tennent , of Well Park , the worthy chairman of the parochial board , applied to the Grand Lodge of Scotland for their assistance in performing the masonic ceremonies proper on an occasion so interesting and important . The Grand Lodge accordingly directed Bro . Alison , the P . G . M ., to make the necessary arrangements through his Prov . Grand Lodge . As it was desirable that the ceremony should be performed before the commencement of the shooting season on the 12 th , the P . G . Lodge was convened without delay , and an active committee appointed , who at once issued the requisite circulars , and entered vigorously on the other duties of preparation .