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Scotland.
and power of delineating its endless varieties , have been devoted to illustrate the history , the habits , and the peculiar feelings of his and our countrymen . Wherever the English language is sjioken , in every country of Europe , in every spot of earth inhabited by civilized man , we owe to him that the name of a Scotsman is held in respect , and the peculiarities of Scottish character understood and estimated . It is the smallest part of his jiraise that he has furnished to multitudes of all
nations a store of innocent and refreshing amusement . He has elevated the character of works of fiction , and by substituting for the mere portraiture of manners the dissection ofthe human heart , and the exhibition of real character , he has rendered them more universally interesting , and far more instructive . ( Cheers . ) VAIiile his pictures and narratives are calculated to refine the feelings and purify the taste , the depth and accuracy with ivhich he has analysed the workings of the human mind ,
and traced their effects in an immense variety of character , forms a study calculated to quicken the observation and strengthen the intellect of his readers . Yet is he entitled to still higher jiraise for the benevolent spirit which his writings inspire . Himself an ardent philanthropist , he loved to contemplate man in the most favourable jioint of view . ( Cheers . ) He seems to have recoiled from the view of unmixed depravity ; and in almost every one of tbe innumerable characters ivhich he has drawn
, liowever revolting some of them may appear , he has always introduced some redeeming feature , in which we recognise the better works of our nature , and confess that the individual is still , though erring , a man and a Brother . ( Cheers . ) Surely no one can be at a loss to discern how such exhibitions of the mixed character of mortality must abate asperity
of feeling , teach indulgence to the errors of our fellows , and dispose the heart to brotherl y love . ( Cheers . ) It is not here the place to dwell on his private worth , the warmth of his friendship , or the unrivalled charms of his conversation . The tribute of this day is paid to his genius and his works . Of them I fear I may have said too much for your patience ; at any rate , I trust enough to justify the delight and exultation with which we may contemjilate this clay ' s proceedings . Permit me then to add my thanks to those ivhich your lordship has already offered to the
various jiublic bodies , and to every individual of the numerous assemblage by whom our meeting has been witnessed and aided—and to repeat in my own name , in the name of the committee , of the subscribers , of the community of Glasgow , and , 1 will add , of tbe people of Scotland , the expression of our gratitude for your attendance , and for the manner in which you have conducted the ceremonies ajijirojiriate to the occasion . ( Immense applause . )
At the conclusion ofthe Principal ' s rejily , three cheers were given by the assembled bodies , after which the band struck uji the Masons ' Anthem . The ceremonial being completed , the authorities , public bodies , and Masonic Lodges , then moved on to their respective jilaces of meeting , according to their original station in the jirocession—the Grand Lodge to Hutchinson ' s Hospital , where they , with the usual formalitiesclosed the commission . In the processionthe " Brethren of
, , the Mystic tie" walked four and four , each Lodge accompanied by its respective Tyler and band of music . The Grand Lodge of Scotland was represented on this occasion by the Glasgow Kilwinning , No . 4 ; and in the evening the several Masonic Lodges "harmonised in the light" in their respective Lodge-rooms . The students in attendance at the universities met in the courts of their respective institutions at one
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Scotland.
and power of delineating its endless varieties , have been devoted to illustrate the history , the habits , and the peculiar feelings of his and our countrymen . Wherever the English language is sjioken , in every country of Europe , in every spot of earth inhabited by civilized man , we owe to him that the name of a Scotsman is held in respect , and the peculiarities of Scottish character understood and estimated . It is the smallest part of his jiraise that he has furnished to multitudes of all
nations a store of innocent and refreshing amusement . He has elevated the character of works of fiction , and by substituting for the mere portraiture of manners the dissection ofthe human heart , and the exhibition of real character , he has rendered them more universally interesting , and far more instructive . ( Cheers . ) VAIiile his pictures and narratives are calculated to refine the feelings and purify the taste , the depth and accuracy with ivhich he has analysed the workings of the human mind ,
and traced their effects in an immense variety of character , forms a study calculated to quicken the observation and strengthen the intellect of his readers . Yet is he entitled to still higher jiraise for the benevolent spirit which his writings inspire . Himself an ardent philanthropist , he loved to contemplate man in the most favourable jioint of view . ( Cheers . ) He seems to have recoiled from the view of unmixed depravity ; and in almost every one of tbe innumerable characters ivhich he has drawn
, liowever revolting some of them may appear , he has always introduced some redeeming feature , in which we recognise the better works of our nature , and confess that the individual is still , though erring , a man and a Brother . ( Cheers . ) Surely no one can be at a loss to discern how such exhibitions of the mixed character of mortality must abate asperity
of feeling , teach indulgence to the errors of our fellows , and dispose the heart to brotherl y love . ( Cheers . ) It is not here the place to dwell on his private worth , the warmth of his friendship , or the unrivalled charms of his conversation . The tribute of this day is paid to his genius and his works . Of them I fear I may have said too much for your patience ; at any rate , I trust enough to justify the delight and exultation with which we may contemjilate this clay ' s proceedings . Permit me then to add my thanks to those ivhich your lordship has already offered to the
various jiublic bodies , and to every individual of the numerous assemblage by whom our meeting has been witnessed and aided—and to repeat in my own name , in the name of the committee , of the subscribers , of the community of Glasgow , and , 1 will add , of tbe people of Scotland , the expression of our gratitude for your attendance , and for the manner in which you have conducted the ceremonies ajijirojiriate to the occasion . ( Immense applause . )
At the conclusion ofthe Principal ' s rejily , three cheers were given by the assembled bodies , after which the band struck uji the Masons ' Anthem . The ceremonial being completed , the authorities , public bodies , and Masonic Lodges , then moved on to their respective jilaces of meeting , according to their original station in the jirocession—the Grand Lodge to Hutchinson ' s Hospital , where they , with the usual formalitiesclosed the commission . In the processionthe " Brethren of
, , the Mystic tie" walked four and four , each Lodge accompanied by its respective Tyler and band of music . The Grand Lodge of Scotland was represented on this occasion by the Glasgow Kilwinning , No . 4 ; and in the evening the several Masonic Lodges "harmonised in the light" in their respective Lodge-rooms . The students in attendance at the universities met in the courts of their respective institutions at one