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ABOYNE . — The Charleston of Aboyne Lodge of Freemasons held their Annual Procession and Ball on Tuesday the 27 th ultimo , ( instead of St . John ' s day , as usual , ) thus showing a small tribute of respect for their Patron , the Most Noble the Marquis of Huntl y , and part of his family , now residing at Aboyne Castle . Long before the hour appointed , the members from all quarters of the country arrived in successioneach company preceded by a piper , so that , by the time they were all convened
, the hall was literally crowded . Soon after , the procession was formed , and moved off through the village for Aboyne Castle , the seat of their noble patron . On arriving at the castle , the procession opened their line , and the committee walked up the centre to the steps of the entrance . The noble Marquis and the Hon . C . C Cavendish , M . P ., immediately made their appearance , and were greeted with hearty cheers . By the Marquis ' s orders , the Brethren were sumptuously regaled with flowing of the
bumpers " mountain dew , " their country ' s beverage . Three hearty cheers were given for the Ladies . The procession then returned to their hall ; and , in the absence of the Earl of Aboyne , the Right Worshipful Master of the Lodge , the noble Marquis took his place , wearing his sash and jewel , accompanied by the Hon . C . C . Cavendish , M . P . On the members taking their seats in the hall , the healths of the Marquis of Huntlthe HonCCCavendishthe Riht
y , . . . , g Worshipful Master of the Lodge , the Earl of Aboyne , were successively drunk with three times three and all the honours . The ball commenced about ei ght o ' clock , to the heart-stirring strains of the celebrated Fettes and Marr , from Laurencekirk . About ten o ' clock , the Marquis of Huntly , the Hon . C . C . Cavendish , and the Ladies from the Castle , entered the ball-room , and were received with hearty cheering ; their condescension and urbanity of manners spread a charm aroundand
, considerably heightened the enjoyment of the numerous company assembled . The ball was kept up with great glee until an early hour in the morning . Thus passed off the Mason ball , which has been the only stirring theme in this quarter for some time past , causing many a female heart to beat , in highest hopes of meeting a kindred feeling in the breast of a freemason .
EYEMOUTH , ST . EBBS LODGE . —The intended visitation of the Right Hon . and Most Noble Brother the Earl of Dalhousie having been announced by the Provincial G . Sec . to take place on the 10 th September , the Brethren were dul y summoned , and they attended with cheerful alacrity together with deputations from the Haddington , St . John ' s , Kilwinning , Dunbar Castle , Dunse St . John ' s , and St . David ' s Lodges ; among the visitors were Brothers Loraine and Perkins , of the P . G . L , Northumberland .
The M . W . Grand Master entered the Lodge about eight in the evening , and was saluted with the grand honours ; and having assumed his chair , commenced working with due order and regularity . From profit to pleasure , and again from pleasure to profit , the workmen were dul y called , and during the convivial hour his Lordshi p delivered a most impressive Masonic address . Hi gh twelve at last came , and the Grand Master partook of a parting cup to " Auld Lang Syne" amidst the delighted Brethren .
_ GLASGOW , NOV . 2 . —The foundation-stone of the bridge over the Kelvin , in connexion with the Great Western road , projected in order to improve the access of the adjacent districts with the city , was laid this
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Scotland
ABOYNE . — The Charleston of Aboyne Lodge of Freemasons held their Annual Procession and Ball on Tuesday the 27 th ultimo , ( instead of St . John ' s day , as usual , ) thus showing a small tribute of respect for their Patron , the Most Noble the Marquis of Huntl y , and part of his family , now residing at Aboyne Castle . Long before the hour appointed , the members from all quarters of the country arrived in successioneach company preceded by a piper , so that , by the time they were all convened
, the hall was literally crowded . Soon after , the procession was formed , and moved off through the village for Aboyne Castle , the seat of their noble patron . On arriving at the castle , the procession opened their line , and the committee walked up the centre to the steps of the entrance . The noble Marquis and the Hon . C . C Cavendish , M . P ., immediately made their appearance , and were greeted with hearty cheers . By the Marquis ' s orders , the Brethren were sumptuously regaled with flowing of the
bumpers " mountain dew , " their country ' s beverage . Three hearty cheers were given for the Ladies . The procession then returned to their hall ; and , in the absence of the Earl of Aboyne , the Right Worshipful Master of the Lodge , the noble Marquis took his place , wearing his sash and jewel , accompanied by the Hon . C . C . Cavendish , M . P . On the members taking their seats in the hall , the healths of the Marquis of Huntlthe HonCCCavendishthe Riht
y , . . . , g Worshipful Master of the Lodge , the Earl of Aboyne , were successively drunk with three times three and all the honours . The ball commenced about ei ght o ' clock , to the heart-stirring strains of the celebrated Fettes and Marr , from Laurencekirk . About ten o ' clock , the Marquis of Huntly , the Hon . C . C . Cavendish , and the Ladies from the Castle , entered the ball-room , and were received with hearty cheering ; their condescension and urbanity of manners spread a charm aroundand
, considerably heightened the enjoyment of the numerous company assembled . The ball was kept up with great glee until an early hour in the morning . Thus passed off the Mason ball , which has been the only stirring theme in this quarter for some time past , causing many a female heart to beat , in highest hopes of meeting a kindred feeling in the breast of a freemason .
EYEMOUTH , ST . EBBS LODGE . —The intended visitation of the Right Hon . and Most Noble Brother the Earl of Dalhousie having been announced by the Provincial G . Sec . to take place on the 10 th September , the Brethren were dul y summoned , and they attended with cheerful alacrity together with deputations from the Haddington , St . John ' s , Kilwinning , Dunbar Castle , Dunse St . John ' s , and St . David ' s Lodges ; among the visitors were Brothers Loraine and Perkins , of the P . G . L , Northumberland .
The M . W . Grand Master entered the Lodge about eight in the evening , and was saluted with the grand honours ; and having assumed his chair , commenced working with due order and regularity . From profit to pleasure , and again from pleasure to profit , the workmen were dul y called , and during the convivial hour his Lordshi p delivered a most impressive Masonic address . Hi gh twelve at last came , and the Grand Master partook of a parting cup to " Auld Lang Syne" amidst the delighted Brethren .
_ GLASGOW , NOV . 2 . —The foundation-stone of the bridge over the Kelvin , in connexion with the Great Western road , projected in order to improve the access of the adjacent districts with the city , was laid this