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Scotland.
a handsome mahogany case , addressed to him , which contained an elegant and splendidl y bound Bible , with an appropriate inscription ; accompanied by a very kind and brotherly letter , from Brother James Burnes , F . R . S ., requesting the Brethren of St . Peter ' s to accept it as a mark of his affection and regard . This valuable proof of his esteem towards his Mother-Lodge , enhanced by an inscription of best wishes and truly Masonic sentiments
, in the hand-writing of theRt . Hon . Lord Ramsay , M . W . Grand Master of Scotland , was received with every feeling of delight and enthusiasm ; and , thereafter it was resolved , unanimously , that the sincere and cordial thanks of the Brethren be offered to Brother Burnes , their last R . AV . Master , for this elegant testimonial of his affection and esteem ; and while they assure him of their high estimation of his Brotherly lovethey ivill also make it their pride and care to preserve and
, hand down this splendid expression of it , to their Brethren for ever . The following congratulatory address was also voted hy the Lodge St . Peter ' s , on occasion of the Right Hon . Lord Ramsay ' s accession to the Masonic throne , and which does honour to the feelings of devotion and fealty whicli dictated the sentiments therein expressed .
" Unto the Rt . Hon . James Andrew , Lord Ramsay , Most Worshipful Grand Master-Mason of Scotland . " The address of the R . W . Master , Office Bearers , and Brethren of the Lodge St . Peter ' s , Montrose , No . 120 , holding ofthe Grand Lodge of Scotland . AVe , the R . W . Master , Office Bearers , and Brethren of St . Peter ' s Lodge , Montrose , beg most humbly to approach your Lordship , to
express our unfeigned sentiments of gratification at the accession of a Brother to the chair of the Grand Lodge , who , although but lately initiated in the mysteries of the Craft , has already displayed so much zeal and enthusiasm in forwarding the cause of Masonry . " AA'hile we offer our sincere congratulations to your Lordship , we are also desirous of congratulating our Brethren throughout Scotland on this auspicious event , and with this view we venture to request that your Lordship will be pleased to lay the present address hefore the Grand Lodge , at its first meeting .
" Although our feelings on this occasion are purely disinterested , and relate to your Lordship personally , we cannot refrain from mentioning , that our Lodge derived its existence from the Grand Lodge , during the Mastership of your noble ancestor , George , Earl of Dalhousie ; and while the charter of our Masonic liberties is subscribed by your noble relative , we know and feel that the interests of the Craft will continue to flourish under the guardianship of his successor . " In conclusion , we beg to express our humble but sincere wishes for
your Lordship ' s health and happiness , and that you may long he spared to forward the prosperity and best interests of our Ancient and Honourable Order . " Given under our hands and seal , in full Lodge assembled , at Montrose , this 27 th day of December , A . L . 5836 . A . D . 183 G . " Signed , on behalf of the Lodge , " ADAM BURNES , R . AV . M . " MASONIC MEETING . —A meeting of St . Peter ' s Lodge here took place on Saturday evening , at which there was a numerous assem-
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Scotland.
a handsome mahogany case , addressed to him , which contained an elegant and splendidl y bound Bible , with an appropriate inscription ; accompanied by a very kind and brotherly letter , from Brother James Burnes , F . R . S ., requesting the Brethren of St . Peter ' s to accept it as a mark of his affection and regard . This valuable proof of his esteem towards his Mother-Lodge , enhanced by an inscription of best wishes and truly Masonic sentiments
, in the hand-writing of theRt . Hon . Lord Ramsay , M . W . Grand Master of Scotland , was received with every feeling of delight and enthusiasm ; and , thereafter it was resolved , unanimously , that the sincere and cordial thanks of the Brethren be offered to Brother Burnes , their last R . AV . Master , for this elegant testimonial of his affection and esteem ; and while they assure him of their high estimation of his Brotherly lovethey ivill also make it their pride and care to preserve and
, hand down this splendid expression of it , to their Brethren for ever . The following congratulatory address was also voted hy the Lodge St . Peter ' s , on occasion of the Right Hon . Lord Ramsay ' s accession to the Masonic throne , and which does honour to the feelings of devotion and fealty whicli dictated the sentiments therein expressed .
" Unto the Rt . Hon . James Andrew , Lord Ramsay , Most Worshipful Grand Master-Mason of Scotland . " The address of the R . W . Master , Office Bearers , and Brethren of the Lodge St . Peter ' s , Montrose , No . 120 , holding ofthe Grand Lodge of Scotland . AVe , the R . W . Master , Office Bearers , and Brethren of St . Peter ' s Lodge , Montrose , beg most humbly to approach your Lordship , to
express our unfeigned sentiments of gratification at the accession of a Brother to the chair of the Grand Lodge , who , although but lately initiated in the mysteries of the Craft , has already displayed so much zeal and enthusiasm in forwarding the cause of Masonry . " AA'hile we offer our sincere congratulations to your Lordship , we are also desirous of congratulating our Brethren throughout Scotland on this auspicious event , and with this view we venture to request that your Lordship will be pleased to lay the present address hefore the Grand Lodge , at its first meeting .
" Although our feelings on this occasion are purely disinterested , and relate to your Lordship personally , we cannot refrain from mentioning , that our Lodge derived its existence from the Grand Lodge , during the Mastership of your noble ancestor , George , Earl of Dalhousie ; and while the charter of our Masonic liberties is subscribed by your noble relative , we know and feel that the interests of the Craft will continue to flourish under the guardianship of his successor . " In conclusion , we beg to express our humble but sincere wishes for
your Lordship ' s health and happiness , and that you may long he spared to forward the prosperity and best interests of our Ancient and Honourable Order . " Given under our hands and seal , in full Lodge assembled , at Montrose , this 27 th day of December , A . L . 5836 . A . D . 183 G . " Signed , on behalf of the Lodge , " ADAM BURNES , R . AV . M . " MASONIC MEETING . —A meeting of St . Peter ' s Lodge here took place on Saturday evening , at which there was a numerous assem-