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as a token of respect , as well as to mark their sense of his unwearied exertions in promoting the interests of the Lodge . A subscription was commenced by the Brethren , and , in a very short time , a handsome sum was subscribed , and the requisite Testimonial ( a beautiful silver claret jug , with an appropriate inscription ) , procured . The Brethren met this day in their hall , when their Right Worshipful Master , Bro . George DuncanEsqM . P . after limenting BroRitchie in
, ., , comp . very flattering terms , presented to him the Testimonial , and remarked how worthy he was to receive such a mark of esteem from the oldest Masonic body in Dundee . Bro . Ritchie thanked the members , in a very feeling manner , and assured them that he had their interest at heart , and that he would still continue to devote his attention to the prosperity of ' the Ancient Masonic Lodge . He was glad that Masonry seemed again to he flourishing ; in support of which he instanced the great increase of
Brethren to this Lodge ; and the interest which all felt in promoting our honourable Order ; he would carefully preserve the elegant Testimonial which he had just received , in heartfelt proof of the truly Masonic feeling which dictated its presentation . The R . W . Master , Brother Duncan , M . P ., conducted the proceedings with his usual tact and ability , and the Brethren parted at an early hour , highly delighted with all that occurred .
Dec . 2 . —The various Lodges of this town met this evening to celebrate the festival of St . Andrew . In the Ancient Lodge , the chair was occupied by its R . W . M . Bro . George Duncan , MP . for the borough , Bros . Watson and Kidd , Senior and Junior Wardens . Sir John Ogilvy , bart ., of Inverquharity , R . W . M . of the Dundee Operative Lodge , presided over the Brethren there ; and the attendance at both Lodges was numerous , the proceedings agreeable , and enlivened
with excellent bands of music . Deputations were exchanged in the most friendly manner between the several Lodges ; and it is pleasing to notice , that the spirit of Freemasonry is reviving amongst us . It is now determined to erect a perrnanent structure in stone , of the magnificent Triumphal Arch , which was placed on our Quay , on the
auspicious occasion of the lauding here of her Majesty and Prince Albert , in September last . . - -. •¦ ¦¦ ¦ ¦ - ¦ ; - " ¦¦> ¦ ¦ ' . <¦ . ' - ¦ ¦¦¦ .:: ¦' ¦ . i -. ¦ We should hope that the . services , of the Craft , will be called into requisition to lay the foundation-stone of this splendid building ; and that the ceremony will be performed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master for . Scotland , the Right H onourable Lord Glenlyon , who had the honour of receiving the illustrious visitors at the Castle of Blair Athol ,
The Masonic connexion . with theintended structure is also . increased , from the magnificent subscription of 500 / .. towards its ' erec . tiq ' n , by our excellent and most liberal Provincial' Grand ' , Slaster , theRight Hbnpu ' rabie Lord Panmure . . . ; ,, " ... " v ,. ' ,. ' , ' . .., '' ..,,- . '¦' , ' . , ' , ' .-, . " . ' .. ' ,,
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Scotland.
as a token of respect , as well as to mark their sense of his unwearied exertions in promoting the interests of the Lodge . A subscription was commenced by the Brethren , and , in a very short time , a handsome sum was subscribed , and the requisite Testimonial ( a beautiful silver claret jug , with an appropriate inscription ) , procured . The Brethren met this day in their hall , when their Right Worshipful Master , Bro . George DuncanEsqM . P . after limenting BroRitchie in
, ., , comp . very flattering terms , presented to him the Testimonial , and remarked how worthy he was to receive such a mark of esteem from the oldest Masonic body in Dundee . Bro . Ritchie thanked the members , in a very feeling manner , and assured them that he had their interest at heart , and that he would still continue to devote his attention to the prosperity of ' the Ancient Masonic Lodge . He was glad that Masonry seemed again to he flourishing ; in support of which he instanced the great increase of
Brethren to this Lodge ; and the interest which all felt in promoting our honourable Order ; he would carefully preserve the elegant Testimonial which he had just received , in heartfelt proof of the truly Masonic feeling which dictated its presentation . The R . W . Master , Brother Duncan , M . P ., conducted the proceedings with his usual tact and ability , and the Brethren parted at an early hour , highly delighted with all that occurred .
Dec . 2 . —The various Lodges of this town met this evening to celebrate the festival of St . Andrew . In the Ancient Lodge , the chair was occupied by its R . W . M . Bro . George Duncan , MP . for the borough , Bros . Watson and Kidd , Senior and Junior Wardens . Sir John Ogilvy , bart ., of Inverquharity , R . W . M . of the Dundee Operative Lodge , presided over the Brethren there ; and the attendance at both Lodges was numerous , the proceedings agreeable , and enlivened
with excellent bands of music . Deputations were exchanged in the most friendly manner between the several Lodges ; and it is pleasing to notice , that the spirit of Freemasonry is reviving amongst us . It is now determined to erect a perrnanent structure in stone , of the magnificent Triumphal Arch , which was placed on our Quay , on the
auspicious occasion of the lauding here of her Majesty and Prince Albert , in September last . . - -. •¦ ¦¦ ¦ ¦ - ¦ ; - " ¦¦> ¦ ¦ ' . <¦ . ' - ¦ ¦¦¦ .:: ¦' ¦ . i -. ¦ We should hope that the . services , of the Craft , will be called into requisition to lay the foundation-stone of this splendid building ; and that the ceremony will be performed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master for . Scotland , the Right H onourable Lord Glenlyon , who had the honour of receiving the illustrious visitors at the Castle of Blair Athol ,
The Masonic connexion . with theintended structure is also . increased , from the magnificent subscription of 500 / .. towards its ' erec . tiq ' n , by our excellent and most liberal Provincial' Grand ' , Slaster , theRight Hbnpu ' rabie Lord Panmure . . . ; ,, " ... " v ,. ' ,. ' , ' . .., '' ..,,- . '¦' , ' . , ' , ' .-, . " . ' .. ' ,,