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Scotland.
The same evening a most excellent sermon was preached to the Blasonic Bodies , in St . Paul ' s Episcopal Church , by the Rev . T . G . Torry Anderson , one of the clergymen of that congregation ; ancl chaplain to St . David ' s Lodge , Dundee . The appropriate anthem , " Let there be Light , " & c , was sung by the choir to music composed for the occasion , by the Organist , Brother Pearman -. and a collection was made for the benefit of the Dundee Royal Infirmary . AA'e are sorrow that owing to some misunderstanding , or want of arrangement amongst the Lodges , this well intended meeting was not so successful as could have been desired .
St . Davids Lodge , Dec . 27 . —Bro . Geo . Milne , R . AA' . BI . AA'e are happy to record the revival of this Lodge after several years of dormancy . The Brethern went in procession to St . Paul ' s'Church to attend service ; after which they returned to their place of meeting , and spent the evening with every comfort and happiness .
Dundee Operative Lodge , Feb . 12 . — The Brethren assembled to celebrate the Centenary of this Lodge , the R . W . BI ., Sir John Ogilvy , Bart ., of Invergharity , in the chair , the duties of which he discharged in excellent style . About seventy Brethren sat down to a sumptuous supper ancl many excellent toasts , songs , and speeches , rendered the meeting interesting and agreeable . Alban ' s band was in attendance .
BIONTROSE . — AVhile Blasonry is flourishing in our neighbouring towns , we have the more cause to regret the apathy which now exists among the Brethren here . Except the Loclge incorporated Kilwinning , which has lately aroused itself , we may almost report the perfect dormancy of the others . The various Lodges met on St . John ' s clay as usual , and exchanged deputations : and although not numerously attended , the meetings passed off in a very agreeable manner . We fear that some master spirits are wanting to infuse and sustain
true Blasonic ardour ; and we trust that the zeal and genius of Bro . Dr . Burnes , K . BL , and the anxious exertions of Bro . Chalmers , will not continue without followers in their mother Lodge , St . Peter ' s , although their Brethren are now removed to other spheres of action .
The Enoch Royal Arch Chapter , ( No . 3 ) held a meeting for election of office-bearers , at the Autumnal Equinox , when Comp . Jas . Chalmers was unanimously re-appointed " hi . E . Z ., a compliment which he must appreciate , now that his absence at Dundee must render his usual services of less importance to the Chapter . Another meeting took place on the loth October , at which five Companions were exalted .
ABERDEEN . —The annual general meeting of St . Peter ' s Royal Arch Chapter , was helcl in their Hall , Adelphi , on the 23 d September , being the Autumnal Equinox . After the business of last year being read over , shewing an increase of Companions ; ancl various documents transmitted by Companion Leon , from the Supreme Royal Arch Chapterof Scotland , which gave general satisfaction ; the Chapter proceeded with the election , when the Companions were dulappointed office-bearers for the ensuing
y year , viz .: — Morris Leon , Esq ., of the Edinburgh R . A . C , to he the Representative of St . Peter ' s R . A . C . in the S . R . A . C , with full power to choose his own Principals . John Allan , M . E ., Pricipal Z- ; James Adam , BI . E ., Principal II . ;
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Scotland.
The same evening a most excellent sermon was preached to the Blasonic Bodies , in St . Paul ' s Episcopal Church , by the Rev . T . G . Torry Anderson , one of the clergymen of that congregation ; ancl chaplain to St . David ' s Lodge , Dundee . The appropriate anthem , " Let there be Light , " & c , was sung by the choir to music composed for the occasion , by the Organist , Brother Pearman -. and a collection was made for the benefit of the Dundee Royal Infirmary . AA'e are sorrow that owing to some misunderstanding , or want of arrangement amongst the Lodges , this well intended meeting was not so successful as could have been desired .
St . Davids Lodge , Dec . 27 . —Bro . Geo . Milne , R . AA' . BI . AA'e are happy to record the revival of this Lodge after several years of dormancy . The Brethern went in procession to St . Paul ' s'Church to attend service ; after which they returned to their place of meeting , and spent the evening with every comfort and happiness .
Dundee Operative Lodge , Feb . 12 . — The Brethren assembled to celebrate the Centenary of this Lodge , the R . W . BI ., Sir John Ogilvy , Bart ., of Invergharity , in the chair , the duties of which he discharged in excellent style . About seventy Brethren sat down to a sumptuous supper ancl many excellent toasts , songs , and speeches , rendered the meeting interesting and agreeable . Alban ' s band was in attendance .
BIONTROSE . — AVhile Blasonry is flourishing in our neighbouring towns , we have the more cause to regret the apathy which now exists among the Brethren here . Except the Loclge incorporated Kilwinning , which has lately aroused itself , we may almost report the perfect dormancy of the others . The various Lodges met on St . John ' s clay as usual , and exchanged deputations : and although not numerously attended , the meetings passed off in a very agreeable manner . We fear that some master spirits are wanting to infuse and sustain
true Blasonic ardour ; and we trust that the zeal and genius of Bro . Dr . Burnes , K . BL , and the anxious exertions of Bro . Chalmers , will not continue without followers in their mother Lodge , St . Peter ' s , although their Brethren are now removed to other spheres of action .
The Enoch Royal Arch Chapter , ( No . 3 ) held a meeting for election of office-bearers , at the Autumnal Equinox , when Comp . Jas . Chalmers was unanimously re-appointed " hi . E . Z ., a compliment which he must appreciate , now that his absence at Dundee must render his usual services of less importance to the Chapter . Another meeting took place on the loth October , at which five Companions were exalted .
ABERDEEN . —The annual general meeting of St . Peter ' s Royal Arch Chapter , was helcl in their Hall , Adelphi , on the 23 d September , being the Autumnal Equinox . After the business of last year being read over , shewing an increase of Companions ; ancl various documents transmitted by Companion Leon , from the Supreme Royal Arch Chapterof Scotland , which gave general satisfaction ; the Chapter proceeded with the election , when the Companions were dulappointed office-bearers for the ensuing
y year , viz .: — Morris Leon , Esq ., of the Edinburgh R . A . C , to he the Representative of St . Peter ' s R . A . C . in the S . R . A . C , with full power to choose his own Principals . John Allan , M . E ., Pricipal Z- ; James Adam , BI . E ., Principal II . ;