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Scotland.
eminent example before him , in the truly Masonic devotion of tho present Earl of Dalhousie , who , perhaps alone , of all the Provincial Chiefs of Scotland , statedly summonses the Authorities in his Province , and visits the private Lodges , however remote .
CELTIC LODGE , EDINBURGH AND LEITH . —The annual Celtic Masonic Ball took place on the evening of Thursday , 14 th February . The occasion was numerously attended , and festivities were prolonged to an early hour next morning . CANONGATE KILWINNING LODGE , March 6 . —The second public night of this Lodge took place this evening . General invitations hacl been sent to the Lod in Edinburgh ancl Portobelloof which formal
ges , deputations attended from A'lary ' s Chapel , St . Andrew , St . James , St . Stephen , Celtic , Defensive Band , and Roman Eagle Lodges of Edinburgh , and the Portobello Lodge and Lodge in the 7 th Dragoon Guards , stationed at Piershill . The Hall presented a very animated spectacle , filled as it was by so numerous an assemblage of Brethren , arrayed in the varied colours of their respective Masonic classes . The R . W . MasterHenry JardineAdvocatewas supported bhis Brother James
, , , y Jardine , D . M ., AV . Aytoun , S . AL , and Past Masters Mc'Neil ancl Robertson . The proceedings of the evening were conducted in the most masterly manner , the numerous visitors expressing , through the several heads of deputations , their high gratification and pleasure at being present . () ne sentiment seemed to pervade the whole—Alasonic unity ; and which was certainly powerfully sustained .
CLERICAL BRETHREN Among the more eminent clergy in Edinburgh , at this moment , may be reclamed the Rev . Drs . Chalmers , David Ritchie , Lee , Brunton , and Baird , ( Principal of the University ) , who have borne testimony to the excellence of the Masonic Institution , and in several instances advanced its benevolent objects from the pulpit . The late Rev . Sir Henry Moncrieff Wellwood , Bart ., was for a number of years Chaplain to the Grand Lodge of Scotland .
DUGALD STEWARD . —This great Light of philosophy and reflectively of the Craft was initiated a Mason in the Canongate Kilwinning , on the 4 th December , 1775 , while professor of mathematics in the University of Edinburgh . PROH-PUDOR !— The once talked of project of a Masonic School seems now to be " all silent ancl all " asleep . TWEED LODGE . —A meeting of this Lodge took place last niht to
g celebrate the Festival of St . John the Evangelist . The Brethren convened in tbe house of the Right Worshipful Master Dodds , at half-past seven o ' clock , and walked in procession , by torch-light , from thence to the Lodge , preceded by his Grace the Duke of Roxburgh ' s instrumental Band , who had kindly lent their services on the occasion . The evening was spent with all the kindl y and convivial feeling so characteristic of the Craft .
INVERARY , ST - A NTHONY S LODGE . —The members , widows , and orphans , entitled to a share of the funds of this Lodge , met in Mr . Alex . Davidson ' s Inn , on the 7 th January , between the hours of twelve ancl three o ' clock , when a final division of the funds of the Lodge and Society was made .
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Scotland.
eminent example before him , in the truly Masonic devotion of tho present Earl of Dalhousie , who , perhaps alone , of all the Provincial Chiefs of Scotland , statedly summonses the Authorities in his Province , and visits the private Lodges , however remote .
CELTIC LODGE , EDINBURGH AND LEITH . —The annual Celtic Masonic Ball took place on the evening of Thursday , 14 th February . The occasion was numerously attended , and festivities were prolonged to an early hour next morning . CANONGATE KILWINNING LODGE , March 6 . —The second public night of this Lodge took place this evening . General invitations hacl been sent to the Lod in Edinburgh ancl Portobelloof which formal
ges , deputations attended from A'lary ' s Chapel , St . Andrew , St . James , St . Stephen , Celtic , Defensive Band , and Roman Eagle Lodges of Edinburgh , and the Portobello Lodge and Lodge in the 7 th Dragoon Guards , stationed at Piershill . The Hall presented a very animated spectacle , filled as it was by so numerous an assemblage of Brethren , arrayed in the varied colours of their respective Masonic classes . The R . W . MasterHenry JardineAdvocatewas supported bhis Brother James
, , , y Jardine , D . M ., AV . Aytoun , S . AL , and Past Masters Mc'Neil ancl Robertson . The proceedings of the evening were conducted in the most masterly manner , the numerous visitors expressing , through the several heads of deputations , their high gratification and pleasure at being present . () ne sentiment seemed to pervade the whole—Alasonic unity ; and which was certainly powerfully sustained .
CLERICAL BRETHREN Among the more eminent clergy in Edinburgh , at this moment , may be reclamed the Rev . Drs . Chalmers , David Ritchie , Lee , Brunton , and Baird , ( Principal of the University ) , who have borne testimony to the excellence of the Masonic Institution , and in several instances advanced its benevolent objects from the pulpit . The late Rev . Sir Henry Moncrieff Wellwood , Bart ., was for a number of years Chaplain to the Grand Lodge of Scotland .
DUGALD STEWARD . —This great Light of philosophy and reflectively of the Craft was initiated a Mason in the Canongate Kilwinning , on the 4 th December , 1775 , while professor of mathematics in the University of Edinburgh . PROH-PUDOR !— The once talked of project of a Masonic School seems now to be " all silent ancl all " asleep . TWEED LODGE . —A meeting of this Lodge took place last niht to
g celebrate the Festival of St . John the Evangelist . The Brethren convened in tbe house of the Right Worshipful Master Dodds , at half-past seven o ' clock , and walked in procession , by torch-light , from thence to the Lodge , preceded by his Grace the Duke of Roxburgh ' s instrumental Band , who had kindly lent their services on the occasion . The evening was spent with all the kindl y and convivial feeling so characteristic of the Craft .
INVERARY , ST - A NTHONY S LODGE . —The members , widows , and orphans , entitled to a share of the funds of this Lodge , met in Mr . Alex . Davidson ' s Inn , on the 7 th January , between the hours of twelve ancl three o ' clock , when a final division of the funds of the Lodge and Society was made .