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songs , followed each other in vigourous succession , until " high twelve , " when the Lodge was closed upon one of the most harmonious meetings that has ever been held . The Craft deserve great credit for the spirit they evinced upon this as upon other occasions , as did also Captain Man for the very efficient manner in which he conducted the out-door arrangements . INVERNESS , Dec . 7 . —St . Blary ' s Caledonian Loclge walked in procession through the town , headed by Blr . B'lacgillivray ' s fine brass band . The members afterwards dined in their Loclge , in Bridge-street .
BAMP , Dec . 31 . —Masonic Ball . —The Brethren of St . Andrew ' s Lodge held their annual ball in the assembly rooms . The Brethren met in their hall , and walked in Blasonic procession to the ball-room , preceded by Blr . Eraser ' s instrumental band . The ball ivas well attended , comprising the beauty and fashion of the town and neighbourhood , ancl was kept up with great spirit till an early hour iu the morning . The Earl of Fife , with his usual generosity , made ample provision for the comforts of all present in the way of refreshments .
GRANTOWN , Craigellachie Lodge . —The annual general meeting of this Loclge was held upon the 7 th January . On returning to the Lodge Hall , after walking in procession through the village , Robert AA'mchester was elected R . AV . Master . The evening was concluded with a ball , which , as usual , was well attended .
DUNDEE , Ancient Lodge , Dec . 27 . —R . AV . M . George Duncan , Esq ., 31 . P ., in the chair . There were present Brothers P . D . Ritchie , P . M ., Chalmers , P . M . St . Peter ' s , Montrose ; and a very numerous attendance of Members and visiting Brethren . Several oi' the fine band of the Goth royal rifles discoursed most eloquent music . The Lodge was visited by Sir John Ogilvy , Bart . ; R . AV . BI . of the Operative Lodge , accompanied hy a deputation . In the course of the evening a deputation from the Caledonian Loclge
, waited upon the R . AV . BI ., requesting his presence at their meeting for a short time , which was complied with . Bro . Duncan was received b y the Caledonian Brethren with the utmost enthusiasm ; and their R . AA . BI . Brother Paterson , Architect , delivered a forcible ancl excellent address , expressive of the high sense the Lodge entertained of his valuable services in the adjustment of certain matters connected with their FriendlSociety ; for his zeal in the cause of the Craft ; and for his
y public service to the community as their representative in Parliament . He requested his acceptance of a trifling mark of their esteem , which consisted of a handsome box , made at the celebrated box manufactory at Blauehline ; beautifully ornamented with Blasonic designs , ancl a view of " The Vine , " the elegant mansion of the worthy Brother . Enclosed was a diploma constituting him a B'lember of the Caledonian Loclge . Brether Duncan made a suitable reply , cordially thanking the R . AV . M .
and Brethren for this proof of their esteem and kindness ; and assuring them that it would ever be his pride and pleasure to uphold the cause of the Craft ; and to be of any service in his power to his Blasonic Brethren of Dundee . He was proud that his humble endeavours to be of use to the community was thus appreciated ; and he hacl a flattering and- ample reward in such expressions of goodwill . The several Lodges exchanged deputations as usual ; ancl the proceedings of the day were highly characteristic of the prosperity of the Craft in our ancient town .
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songs , followed each other in vigourous succession , until " high twelve , " when the Lodge was closed upon one of the most harmonious meetings that has ever been held . The Craft deserve great credit for the spirit they evinced upon this as upon other occasions , as did also Captain Man for the very efficient manner in which he conducted the out-door arrangements . INVERNESS , Dec . 7 . —St . Blary ' s Caledonian Loclge walked in procession through the town , headed by Blr . B'lacgillivray ' s fine brass band . The members afterwards dined in their Loclge , in Bridge-street .
BAMP , Dec . 31 . —Masonic Ball . —The Brethren of St . Andrew ' s Lodge held their annual ball in the assembly rooms . The Brethren met in their hall , and walked in Blasonic procession to the ball-room , preceded by Blr . Eraser ' s instrumental band . The ball ivas well attended , comprising the beauty and fashion of the town and neighbourhood , ancl was kept up with great spirit till an early hour iu the morning . The Earl of Fife , with his usual generosity , made ample provision for the comforts of all present in the way of refreshments .
GRANTOWN , Craigellachie Lodge . —The annual general meeting of this Loclge was held upon the 7 th January . On returning to the Lodge Hall , after walking in procession through the village , Robert AA'mchester was elected R . AV . Master . The evening was concluded with a ball , which , as usual , was well attended .
DUNDEE , Ancient Lodge , Dec . 27 . —R . AV . M . George Duncan , Esq ., 31 . P ., in the chair . There were present Brothers P . D . Ritchie , P . M ., Chalmers , P . M . St . Peter ' s , Montrose ; and a very numerous attendance of Members and visiting Brethren . Several oi' the fine band of the Goth royal rifles discoursed most eloquent music . The Lodge was visited by Sir John Ogilvy , Bart . ; R . AV . BI . of the Operative Lodge , accompanied hy a deputation . In the course of the evening a deputation from the Caledonian Loclge
, waited upon the R . AV . BI ., requesting his presence at their meeting for a short time , which was complied with . Bro . Duncan was received b y the Caledonian Brethren with the utmost enthusiasm ; and their R . AA . BI . Brother Paterson , Architect , delivered a forcible ancl excellent address , expressive of the high sense the Lodge entertained of his valuable services in the adjustment of certain matters connected with their FriendlSociety ; for his zeal in the cause of the Craft ; and for his
y public service to the community as their representative in Parliament . He requested his acceptance of a trifling mark of their esteem , which consisted of a handsome box , made at the celebrated box manufactory at Blauehline ; beautifully ornamented with Blasonic designs , ancl a view of " The Vine , " the elegant mansion of the worthy Brother . Enclosed was a diploma constituting him a B'lember of the Caledonian Loclge . Brether Duncan made a suitable reply , cordially thanking the R . AV . M .
and Brethren for this proof of their esteem and kindness ; and assuring them that it would ever be his pride and pleasure to uphold the cause of the Craft ; and to be of any service in his power to his Blasonic Brethren of Dundee . He was proud that his humble endeavours to be of use to the community was thus appreciated ; and he hacl a flattering and- ample reward in such expressions of goodwill . The several Lodges exchanged deputations as usual ; ancl the proceedings of the day were highly characteristic of the prosperity of the Craft in our ancient town .