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Scotland.
Hector Gavin , Grand Treasurer ; Thomas Boog , Grancl Recorder ; James Graham , of Leitchtoun , Grand Chancellor ; Dr . W . D . McRitchie , Hugh James Rollo ancl Robert Ramage , Grand Sojourners ; John Henry and Edward Main , Grand Standard Bearers ; Andrew Murray , Grand Sword Bearer ; David Bryce , Grand Architect ; John Law , Grand Jeweller ; Wm . Donaldson , Grand Clothier ; James McLean and Wm . Bryce , Janitors .
GREENOCK , Dec . 27 . —The Lodge Greenock Kilwinning , No . 11 , was on this , its 119 th anniversary , revived under peculiarly auspicious circumstances ; after being dormant for several years , now to arise , like the phoenix from its ashes . A large party of brethren , and a few friends , dined in the George Inn . In the absence of Sir Michael R . S . Stewart , who was recently initiated a member—as three members of his famil y had been before him , but who was prevented by indisposition from attending—Robert EwingR . W . M . officiated as Chairmanand Robert
, , , Steele , S . W ., as Croupier . With the exception of the regret caused by the absence of their younger brother and prospective Grand Master , nothing could possibly exceeded the harmony and pleasure which this meeting afforded to all present , even to the uninitiated . In appreciation of it , they to a man came forward after dinner , and were duly qualified to partake in the mystic rites of the evening , which were conducted in the manner usual on such occasionstill hih twelve . The discussion
, g hy the elder brethren of the deeds and feats of other days could not fail to enhance the pleasure of their meeting , and give the younger craftsmen an idea of what may be expected from them . The spirited lodge Greenock St . John , No . 175 , also celebrated , with all honour , the anniversary of their tutelar saint . A numerous party of the members dined together in the Buck ' s Head Inn , Bro . A . Stables , R . W . M ., presiding , ancl Bro . Clark , S . W ., Croupier . The lodge was afterwards opened in
the Assembly Rooms , which were handsomely decked with flags and banners . The evening was spent with every display of masonic brotherly love , and the antiquity and high merits of the Craft were eloquently dwelt on . A number of brethren were also present from sister-lodges in various parts of the country . An intimation was made from Bro . Sir M . R . Shaw Stewart , expressive of his regret that indisposition prevented his attendance , a pleasure to which he had looked forward with great interest . The interchange of numerous and highly respectable deputations between the two lodges tended not a little to the hilarity and pleasure of the evening .
ROSEHEARTY , Jan . 7 . —The annual general meeting of the Forbes Lodge of Freemasons was held here . At the usual hour of meeting , twelve o ' clock noon , the members , both from town and country , entered their hall in true masonic style , with their colours floating in the breeze . The veteran flag , under which their forefathers and elder brothers for many years gloried to rally , although now tattered and torn , yet is still revered and respected , and allowed to precede the modern colours of this very prosperous ancl ancient lodgenow one hundred and one years
, old . The routine business of the day was gone through with promptitude and satisfaction to all concerned ; several new members were initiated , and the following were elected office-bearers for the year , viz .: —Thomas Rannie , R . W . Master ; Alexander Robertson , Depute Master ; John Riddle , Senior Warden ; James Walker , Junior Warden . The 14 th current was fixed for settling up the books , & c , to which
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Scotland.
Hector Gavin , Grand Treasurer ; Thomas Boog , Grancl Recorder ; James Graham , of Leitchtoun , Grand Chancellor ; Dr . W . D . McRitchie , Hugh James Rollo ancl Robert Ramage , Grand Sojourners ; John Henry and Edward Main , Grand Standard Bearers ; Andrew Murray , Grand Sword Bearer ; David Bryce , Grand Architect ; John Law , Grand Jeweller ; Wm . Donaldson , Grand Clothier ; James McLean and Wm . Bryce , Janitors .
GREENOCK , Dec . 27 . —The Lodge Greenock Kilwinning , No . 11 , was on this , its 119 th anniversary , revived under peculiarly auspicious circumstances ; after being dormant for several years , now to arise , like the phoenix from its ashes . A large party of brethren , and a few friends , dined in the George Inn . In the absence of Sir Michael R . S . Stewart , who was recently initiated a member—as three members of his famil y had been before him , but who was prevented by indisposition from attending—Robert EwingR . W . M . officiated as Chairmanand Robert
, , , Steele , S . W ., as Croupier . With the exception of the regret caused by the absence of their younger brother and prospective Grand Master , nothing could possibly exceeded the harmony and pleasure which this meeting afforded to all present , even to the uninitiated . In appreciation of it , they to a man came forward after dinner , and were duly qualified to partake in the mystic rites of the evening , which were conducted in the manner usual on such occasionstill hih twelve . The discussion
, g hy the elder brethren of the deeds and feats of other days could not fail to enhance the pleasure of their meeting , and give the younger craftsmen an idea of what may be expected from them . The spirited lodge Greenock St . John , No . 175 , also celebrated , with all honour , the anniversary of their tutelar saint . A numerous party of the members dined together in the Buck ' s Head Inn , Bro . A . Stables , R . W . M ., presiding , ancl Bro . Clark , S . W ., Croupier . The lodge was afterwards opened in
the Assembly Rooms , which were handsomely decked with flags and banners . The evening was spent with every display of masonic brotherly love , and the antiquity and high merits of the Craft were eloquently dwelt on . A number of brethren were also present from sister-lodges in various parts of the country . An intimation was made from Bro . Sir M . R . Shaw Stewart , expressive of his regret that indisposition prevented his attendance , a pleasure to which he had looked forward with great interest . The interchange of numerous and highly respectable deputations between the two lodges tended not a little to the hilarity and pleasure of the evening .
ROSEHEARTY , Jan . 7 . —The annual general meeting of the Forbes Lodge of Freemasons was held here . At the usual hour of meeting , twelve o ' clock noon , the members , both from town and country , entered their hall in true masonic style , with their colours floating in the breeze . The veteran flag , under which their forefathers and elder brothers for many years gloried to rally , although now tattered and torn , yet is still revered and respected , and allowed to precede the modern colours of this very prosperous ancl ancient lodgenow one hundred and one years
, old . The routine business of the day was gone through with promptitude and satisfaction to all concerned ; several new members were initiated , and the following were elected office-bearers for the year , viz .: —Thomas Rannie , R . W . Master ; Alexander Robertson , Depute Master ; John Riddle , Senior Warden ; James Walker , Junior Warden . The 14 th current was fixed for settling up the books , & c , to which