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Edinburgh.
The procession then walked to the Tontine , where upwards of 130 gentlemen sat down to an excellent dinner , provided by Mr . Cameron , in the ball-room , Sir John Hay , Bart . M . P ., in the chair . After many loyal and patriotic speeches and toasts , enlivened with good songs and an excellent instrumental band in the orchestra , the company broke up at seven o ' clock . The hall was now splendidly illuminated , and Ihe
Provincial Grand Master proceeded at eight o ' clock to hold his Lodge , which was attended by all the visiting Brethren upon the occasion , and which filled the hall to an overflow . The Grand officers present were , Sir John M . Nasmyth , Bart ., Depute Grand Master , Col . Hay , Substitute Blaster , Mr . Mackenzie , of Portmore , and Mr . Richardson , W . S . j Senior and Junior Wardens , Mr . Campbell , of Calzie , Treasurer , Mr . W . A . Lawrie , Secretary , Rev . Mr . Stewart , Chaplain , Mr . Bartram , Clerk , Mr . Bathgate , Bible Master , & c .
'Twere common phrase to say that . the evening was spent in the utmost hilarity and conviviality , but it is only justice to state , how much the amiable disposition , social feeling , and true amenity of temper of the Provincial Grand Master , shown by him upon all occasions , but particularly upon this so conspicuous , cast a halo of attachment and delight around his Brethren , which rendered it more than an ordinary
exertion to sever the " mystic tie , " and not until the pealing of " that hour o' night ' s dark arch the key-stane , " announced from the church tower the signal for the bumper at parting and closing the Lodge , after a day and night spent in the greatest harmony , and which will long be remembered with pleasure by the quiet and pastoral inhabitants of Tweedale .
Dublin.
DUBLIN .
[ Our Correspondent has been rather tardy in his communication . We look for his next -with much interest . He will please to bear in mind , that the earlier his letters reach our hands the more attention we can bestow upon them ] , " To the Editor . —SIR AND BROTHER . —Many Brethren here are anxious you should be apprised that the Grand Lodge of Ireland subscribes to your Review : they also wish a general Est of subscribers in
Dublin should appear . The following Resolution I am also desired to make known to you . ' Dublin , Oct . 9 , 1834 . —At a meeting of the original Chapter of PRINCE MASONS OF IRELAND , Brother Thos . Wri ght , M . W . S ., K . H . on the Throne . ' It was resolved unanimously , that the Chapter do subscribe to the Freemasons' Quarterly Review , and that our Secretary , Brother F .
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Edinburgh.
The procession then walked to the Tontine , where upwards of 130 gentlemen sat down to an excellent dinner , provided by Mr . Cameron , in the ball-room , Sir John Hay , Bart . M . P ., in the chair . After many loyal and patriotic speeches and toasts , enlivened with good songs and an excellent instrumental band in the orchestra , the company broke up at seven o ' clock . The hall was now splendidly illuminated , and Ihe
Provincial Grand Master proceeded at eight o ' clock to hold his Lodge , which was attended by all the visiting Brethren upon the occasion , and which filled the hall to an overflow . The Grand officers present were , Sir John M . Nasmyth , Bart ., Depute Grand Master , Col . Hay , Substitute Blaster , Mr . Mackenzie , of Portmore , and Mr . Richardson , W . S . j Senior and Junior Wardens , Mr . Campbell , of Calzie , Treasurer , Mr . W . A . Lawrie , Secretary , Rev . Mr . Stewart , Chaplain , Mr . Bartram , Clerk , Mr . Bathgate , Bible Master , & c .
'Twere common phrase to say that . the evening was spent in the utmost hilarity and conviviality , but it is only justice to state , how much the amiable disposition , social feeling , and true amenity of temper of the Provincial Grand Master , shown by him upon all occasions , but particularly upon this so conspicuous , cast a halo of attachment and delight around his Brethren , which rendered it more than an ordinary
exertion to sever the " mystic tie , " and not until the pealing of " that hour o' night ' s dark arch the key-stane , " announced from the church tower the signal for the bumper at parting and closing the Lodge , after a day and night spent in the greatest harmony , and which will long be remembered with pleasure by the quiet and pastoral inhabitants of Tweedale .
Dublin.
DUBLIN .
[ Our Correspondent has been rather tardy in his communication . We look for his next -with much interest . He will please to bear in mind , that the earlier his letters reach our hands the more attention we can bestow upon them ] , " To the Editor . —SIR AND BROTHER . —Many Brethren here are anxious you should be apprised that the Grand Lodge of Ireland subscribes to your Review : they also wish a general Est of subscribers in
Dublin should appear . The following Resolution I am also desired to make known to you . ' Dublin , Oct . 9 , 1834 . —At a meeting of the original Chapter of PRINCE MASONS OF IRELAND , Brother Thos . Wri ght , M . W . S ., K . H . on the Throne . ' It was resolved unanimously , that the Chapter do subscribe to the Freemasons' Quarterly Review , and that our Secretary , Brother F .