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Scotland.
wonder , and many more in the course of the evening , which it would be improper , if it were possible , to specify here . Suffice it to say , that nearly a thousand friends found each their proper place . To enumerate all the Lodges would be tedious . The Canongate Kilwinning ( the Mother-Lodge of St . Clair and of Ramsay ) , turned out , as fitting " in numbers without number—numberless ; " and the two military Lodges of " the gallant Forty-Twa " attracted admiration alike for their martial
appearance and Masonic behaviour . A handsome canopy overhung the Masonic throne , on the wall opposite which was suspended , upon a ground of crimson drapery , the full-length portrait of St . Clair , of Roslin , painted for the Canongate Kilwinning Lodge a century ago . Over it appeared the initials of his name in variegated lamps . The letter R also was aptly exhibited at one end of the room in illuminated lampsin honour of the Grand Master . But we profess not to picture
, forth the deeply interesting scene , and regret that our particular situation prevented us from attempting a report of the masterly speeches of the evening . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts , of course , were given and received with every honour and respect ; and we may mention especially that of the health of the Grand Master of England . But the topic of interest on this occasion was the speech of M . W . G . M . on proposing the immortal memory of St . Clairof Roslin" the
Free-, , mason ' s friend . " Referring to the ancient honours conferred on the noble family of Roslin , the Grand Master entered into a luminous detail of the circumstances connected with the history of the Grand Mastership clown to the period in which William St . Clair , for the lovo he bore the Craft , resigned his hereditary honours and became as one of
his Brethren , without privilege or pretence beyond that of a Master Mason . This address ( which we hope will yet be given ) merited to be graven in letters as imperishable as the subjects treated oi were important and essential . " If there be any Mason , " said his lordship , in the practical application of his discourse , " if there be any one among you who may find his faith somewhat wavering , let him look to the character of St . Clair , of Roslin ; and if you see any young Brother ,
who may not think it worthy of him to attend to the minutite of Masonic discipline , who may disregard the forms of strict Masonry , — then point him to St . Clair , of Roslin , as a model to follow and admire . " But there were other weig hty words than those reached our ears on this memorable night , and which were gladly , deeply , and sincerely responded to bevery true Masonic heart . \\ ith the noblest candour
y and concern for the good of the Craft , the Grand Master did say , "That all was not quite rig ht with us ; that there were errors to remedy and abuses to check , which it was his and every man ' s duty immediately to effect . No institution , humanly speaking , is perfect , and ours most assuredly is far from it at present . ' ' Let us then cheerfully obey the Master ' s earnest call , and witli such a leader we must and shall " Nil desperandumTeucro duceet auspice Teucro . "
prosper . , , We have already said that we do not attempt to give a particular delineation of all the proceedings of this importan t , and , numerically unprecedented meeting . That it was a great and successful demonstration we are perfectly satisfied , and that its effect upon society will be lasting and strong we are equally convinced . In conclusion , from the opportunities we had of judging , we will venture to say , that in few assemblies , so vast and concentrated as this , was there ever observable
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Scotland.
wonder , and many more in the course of the evening , which it would be improper , if it were possible , to specify here . Suffice it to say , that nearly a thousand friends found each their proper place . To enumerate all the Lodges would be tedious . The Canongate Kilwinning ( the Mother-Lodge of St . Clair and of Ramsay ) , turned out , as fitting " in numbers without number—numberless ; " and the two military Lodges of " the gallant Forty-Twa " attracted admiration alike for their martial
appearance and Masonic behaviour . A handsome canopy overhung the Masonic throne , on the wall opposite which was suspended , upon a ground of crimson drapery , the full-length portrait of St . Clair , of Roslin , painted for the Canongate Kilwinning Lodge a century ago . Over it appeared the initials of his name in variegated lamps . The letter R also was aptly exhibited at one end of the room in illuminated lampsin honour of the Grand Master . But we profess not to picture
, forth the deeply interesting scene , and regret that our particular situation prevented us from attempting a report of the masterly speeches of the evening . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts , of course , were given and received with every honour and respect ; and we may mention especially that of the health of the Grand Master of England . But the topic of interest on this occasion was the speech of M . W . G . M . on proposing the immortal memory of St . Clairof Roslin" the
Free-, , mason ' s friend . " Referring to the ancient honours conferred on the noble family of Roslin , the Grand Master entered into a luminous detail of the circumstances connected with the history of the Grand Mastership clown to the period in which William St . Clair , for the lovo he bore the Craft , resigned his hereditary honours and became as one of
his Brethren , without privilege or pretence beyond that of a Master Mason . This address ( which we hope will yet be given ) merited to be graven in letters as imperishable as the subjects treated oi were important and essential . " If there be any Mason , " said his lordship , in the practical application of his discourse , " if there be any one among you who may find his faith somewhat wavering , let him look to the character of St . Clair , of Roslin ; and if you see any young Brother ,
who may not think it worthy of him to attend to the minutite of Masonic discipline , who may disregard the forms of strict Masonry , — then point him to St . Clair , of Roslin , as a model to follow and admire . " But there were other weig hty words than those reached our ears on this memorable night , and which were gladly , deeply , and sincerely responded to bevery true Masonic heart . \\ ith the noblest candour
y and concern for the good of the Craft , the Grand Master did say , "That all was not quite rig ht with us ; that there were errors to remedy and abuses to check , which it was his and every man ' s duty immediately to effect . No institution , humanly speaking , is perfect , and ours most assuredly is far from it at present . ' ' Let us then cheerfully obey the Master ' s earnest call , and witli such a leader we must and shall " Nil desperandumTeucro duceet auspice Teucro . "
prosper . , , We have already said that we do not attempt to give a particular delineation of all the proceedings of this importan t , and , numerically unprecedented meeting . That it was a great and successful demonstration we are perfectly satisfied , and that its effect upon society will be lasting and strong we are equally convinced . In conclusion , from the opportunities we had of judging , we will venture to say , that in few assemblies , so vast and concentrated as this , was there ever observable