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Scotland.
to their amusement . The Lodge being then constituted , the Brethren continued to enjoy themselves in true Masonic order and harmony till " high twelve . " As one proof of the trul y benevolent principles on which the Lodge is founded ancl carried on , we may mention that the income of the Lodge amounts to about 180 / , per annum , the whole of which is expended in relieving the wants of the poor , ancl in supporting
the widows of deceased members . This will be considered a good trait even by those who have doubts about the principles of Freemasonry . Right Worshipful Masters elected 1846 . —Glasgow , Bro . G . Bridges ; Thornhill , AA'illiam Brown ; Mar , James Farquharson ; Strichen , John Thomson ; Cullen , James Hay . ABERDEEN . —Mason Lodge , Bro . T . Blaickie , Lord Provost ; St . Machars , Alex . Hadden ; St . Nicholas , Morris Leon , of Edinburgh , Proxy Master ; John Manuel , R . AV . M . ; St . George , John Booth .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
TO CORRESPONDENTS . S . P . R . C . is probably a wag , but we differ in our notions , and prefer the " medley" of lhe Kilwinning , notwithstanding a wouki-be sagacious critique thereon . Sherwood Forest had its bold Robin Hood , Peer , Peasant , Groom , and Friar Tuck , among whom the Cceur de Lion himself was said to have been entertained . Our , _! . W . S . Macdona presides over a stalwort body , many of whom have been in the van when wanted , and we are pleased to hear that a pair of silver goblets are about to be presented to him ; how much we should like to quad" therefrom a draught of Poteen , or even Parliament-Punch , and drink his health , with better manners to our correspondent , S . P . R . C . Several other Correspondents will perceive we have complied with their wishes .
DUBLIN . —Prince Mason ' s Chapter , No . 5 , Jan . 17 . —A numerous meeting of this Chapter took place at the Grand Lodge Room , for the Installation of its officers , but more especially to clo honour to their outgoing Sovereign , Bro . George Macdona , on his vacating the Throne . The Chapter was opened by the P . M . AV . S ., Bro . Malachi Fitzpatrick , aud the preliminary business of the Chapter having been concluded , Bro . Geo . Macdona was led to the foot of the Throne by two Senior
Knights , ancl the following address having been read by the Sovereign , was presented to him , together with a magnificent gold box : — "Address of Chapter No . 5 , of Knights of the Eagle and Pelican , Princes Grand Rose Croix , to the Most Excellent Prince and Brother George Macdona , M . W . S . " Most Excellent Sir ancl Brother—AA e gladly seize the opportunity
of your occupying the Throne of our Chapter to express the warm feelings of fraternal affection which we enter ; ain for you personally as our Sovereign . AVe have beheld with p leasure and admiration your whole Masonic life , exhibiting a complete illustration of the exalted and benevolent principles inculcated by our Order ; and whether wc
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Scotland.
to their amusement . The Lodge being then constituted , the Brethren continued to enjoy themselves in true Masonic order and harmony till " high twelve . " As one proof of the trul y benevolent principles on which the Lodge is founded ancl carried on , we may mention that the income of the Lodge amounts to about 180 / , per annum , the whole of which is expended in relieving the wants of the poor , ancl in supporting
the widows of deceased members . This will be considered a good trait even by those who have doubts about the principles of Freemasonry . Right Worshipful Masters elected 1846 . —Glasgow , Bro . G . Bridges ; Thornhill , AA'illiam Brown ; Mar , James Farquharson ; Strichen , John Thomson ; Cullen , James Hay . ABERDEEN . —Mason Lodge , Bro . T . Blaickie , Lord Provost ; St . Machars , Alex . Hadden ; St . Nicholas , Morris Leon , of Edinburgh , Proxy Master ; John Manuel , R . AV . M . ; St . George , John Booth .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
TO CORRESPONDENTS . S . P . R . C . is probably a wag , but we differ in our notions , and prefer the " medley" of lhe Kilwinning , notwithstanding a wouki-be sagacious critique thereon . Sherwood Forest had its bold Robin Hood , Peer , Peasant , Groom , and Friar Tuck , among whom the Cceur de Lion himself was said to have been entertained . Our , _! . W . S . Macdona presides over a stalwort body , many of whom have been in the van when wanted , and we are pleased to hear that a pair of silver goblets are about to be presented to him ; how much we should like to quad" therefrom a draught of Poteen , or even Parliament-Punch , and drink his health , with better manners to our correspondent , S . P . R . C . Several other Correspondents will perceive we have complied with their wishes .
DUBLIN . —Prince Mason ' s Chapter , No . 5 , Jan . 17 . —A numerous meeting of this Chapter took place at the Grand Lodge Room , for the Installation of its officers , but more especially to clo honour to their outgoing Sovereign , Bro . George Macdona , on his vacating the Throne . The Chapter was opened by the P . M . AV . S ., Bro . Malachi Fitzpatrick , aud the preliminary business of the Chapter having been concluded , Bro . Geo . Macdona was led to the foot of the Throne by two Senior
Knights , ancl the following address having been read by the Sovereign , was presented to him , together with a magnificent gold box : — "Address of Chapter No . 5 , of Knights of the Eagle and Pelican , Princes Grand Rose Croix , to the Most Excellent Prince and Brother George Macdona , M . W . S . " Most Excellent Sir ancl Brother—AA e gladly seize the opportunity
of your occupying the Throne of our Chapter to express the warm feelings of fraternal affection which we enter ; ain for you personally as our Sovereign . AVe have beheld with p leasure and admiration your whole Masonic life , exhibiting a complete illustration of the exalted and benevolent principles inculcated by our Order ; and whether wc