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Provincial.
During the evening , which was passed in a truly Masonic manner ^ the Brethren of the Royal Sussex Lodge sang Masonic glees . There were likewise some capital songs by Bro . Bruton from London , and Bro . Rout of Portsmouth , and a delightful evening terminated by the D . P . G . M . singing . "Faith , Hope , and Charity , " composed by Bro . Coupland , and the music by the P . G . Organist , Bro . Klitz . Grand Chapter of Hampshire . —On the previous eveninga new
, feature was presented to the Masonic body of the province , by the operiirig of a Prov . Grand Royal Arch Chapter . It was held at the Chapter-room , Crown Hotel , Gosport , principally , on this occasion , for the installation of officers , by the first Grand Principal , Comp . Charles Ewens Deacon .
, PORTSBA . —Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 4-28 . —The Brethren assembled to celebrate the festival of St . John the Baptist , and to present to Bro . Capt . Elliott , ( late of the 82 nd Regiment , ) P . M ., and P . P . G . S . D . for Hants , a splendid gold and diamond Past Master ' s Jewel , bearing the name of the Lodge . The W . M . addressed Bro ., Elliott in a manner that , conveyed the grateful feelings of the Brethren for their muchesteemed Past Master . After which he presented the
Jewel-Bro . Capt . Elliott , in reply , stated that in accepting so magnificent a mark of their esteem , it was to him the proudest moment of his life ; that he should prize it as a testimonial of their kindness and love , and hand it down to his children's children as such . Deeply engraven upon his , mind would be the impressions produced that day . . , i . The Lodge was called from labour to refreshment , when the Brethren sat down to banquet . The evening was spent in the most agreeable manner , and at high twelve the Brethren separated , highly pleased with the day ' s proceedings .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
. .,, " .. TO CORRESPONDENTS . . A SCOTTISH MASI > N . —We are much indebted for some very ably written . observations on the present state of " Masonry in Scotland , " and in the present number we might-have been Vempteflto give . them publicity , - had not some remarks of tbe Earl of Zetland ; a ; t the last . Quarterly Communication of thc Grand Lodge of England , made it more prudent for tbe present to defer them , Our excellent and able correspondent will at a glance agree with us . SmiM cuiriUE . —Again we say , " cavendo tutus . " QOR OWN COIUIKSPONDKNT , —In compliance with . the request we have withdrawn the " , 'leadinc ; article , " on soi-disantisni .. . : .: '•
, EpiNBDRGH .- ^ iSY . Andrew ' s Day .- ^ -The Grand Lodge of Scotland niet ' in the Watbrloo Robins , for the election of office-bearers for the ensuing year , when the following were duly elected ;—His Grace ; the Duke of Atholl , M . W . G . M . Mason of Scotland ' ; the ' Right'Hon : Lord Frederick Fitzclarence ,. G . C Hi , & c . ; Past G . . M , ; John Whyte . "Melville ; Esq ., ' Depu ' teG , "M . '; the Hon . Augustus , Joc ' elyn , Substitute'G : . M . j tlie'ii'bh : theMasterof Strathallari , S . G . W . ; Colonel Kihloch , K . S ; j ?
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Provincial.
During the evening , which was passed in a truly Masonic manner ^ the Brethren of the Royal Sussex Lodge sang Masonic glees . There were likewise some capital songs by Bro . Bruton from London , and Bro . Rout of Portsmouth , and a delightful evening terminated by the D . P . G . M . singing . "Faith , Hope , and Charity , " composed by Bro . Coupland , and the music by the P . G . Organist , Bro . Klitz . Grand Chapter of Hampshire . —On the previous eveninga new
, feature was presented to the Masonic body of the province , by the operiirig of a Prov . Grand Royal Arch Chapter . It was held at the Chapter-room , Crown Hotel , Gosport , principally , on this occasion , for the installation of officers , by the first Grand Principal , Comp . Charles Ewens Deacon .
, PORTSBA . —Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 4-28 . —The Brethren assembled to celebrate the festival of St . John the Baptist , and to present to Bro . Capt . Elliott , ( late of the 82 nd Regiment , ) P . M ., and P . P . G . S . D . for Hants , a splendid gold and diamond Past Master ' s Jewel , bearing the name of the Lodge . The W . M . addressed Bro ., Elliott in a manner that , conveyed the grateful feelings of the Brethren for their muchesteemed Past Master . After which he presented the
Jewel-Bro . Capt . Elliott , in reply , stated that in accepting so magnificent a mark of their esteem , it was to him the proudest moment of his life ; that he should prize it as a testimonial of their kindness and love , and hand it down to his children's children as such . Deeply engraven upon his , mind would be the impressions produced that day . . , i . The Lodge was called from labour to refreshment , when the Brethren sat down to banquet . The evening was spent in the most agreeable manner , and at high twelve the Brethren separated , highly pleased with the day ' s proceedings .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
. .,, " .. TO CORRESPONDENTS . . A SCOTTISH MASI > N . —We are much indebted for some very ably written . observations on the present state of " Masonry in Scotland , " and in the present number we might-have been Vempteflto give . them publicity , - had not some remarks of tbe Earl of Zetland ; a ; t the last . Quarterly Communication of thc Grand Lodge of England , made it more prudent for tbe present to defer them , Our excellent and able correspondent will at a glance agree with us . SmiM cuiriUE . —Again we say , " cavendo tutus . " QOR OWN COIUIKSPONDKNT , —In compliance with . the request we have withdrawn the " , 'leadinc ; article , " on soi-disantisni .. . : .: '•
, EpiNBDRGH .- ^ iSY . Andrew ' s Day .- ^ -The Grand Lodge of Scotland niet ' in the Watbrloo Robins , for the election of office-bearers for the ensuing year , when the following were duly elected ;—His Grace ; the Duke of Atholl , M . W . G . M . Mason of Scotland ' ; the ' Right'Hon : Lord Frederick Fitzclarence ,. G . C Hi , & c . ; Past G . . M , ; John Whyte . "Melville ; Esq ., ' Depu ' teG , "M . '; the Hon . Augustus , Joc ' elyn , Substitute'G : . M . j tlie'ii'bh : theMasterof Strathallari , S . G . W . ; Colonel Kihloch , K . S ; j ?