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present altogether , the great majority in full Masonic costume ; and the harmony and brotherly feeling which prevailed throughout the proceedings' were most refreshing . The toasts and sentiments were all of course appropriate to the occasion , and the singing was exquisite . The Masonic portion of the military band remained till the Lodge was closed at the usual hour of high twelve .
GUKENOCK .--IVbw . 20 . —At a meeting of the Lodge Greenock St , John , No , ] 75 , the W . M . in the chair , Bro . Malcoiri Keith was preserited with a handsome testimonial , consisting of two silver salvers and kettle , bearing a suitable inscription . . ' . '" . . AYRSHIRE . —Sept . 5 . —Laying ofthe Foundation Stone ofthe Great Bridge at Ballochmyle . —The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the great bridge over the Ayrat Ballochmyle—on the Cumnock
, Extension of the Glasgow and Ayr railway—took place , with Masonic honours . From Ayr the train started at half-past seven ; and , at Troon , picked up a body of Masons ; at Irvine , Provost Robertson , Captain Brownj George Johnstone , Esq ., Redburn , Robert Moritgomerie , Esq ., of Craighouse , & c . ; at Kilwinning , the Mother Lodgeof Kilwinning ; and at Dairy , a portion of the Blair Lodge . At Kilrnarriock , the train , a pretty long one , arrived about nine o ' clock ; and , iri a short ' period
afterwards , the train from Glasgow came up with a body of the directors and other officials , and a very large party of ladies and gentlemen . Pas- ' sing the farm-house of Mossgiel—beneath which , at a short distance , ( that the noise of steam-engines may not banish all the pristine glory from the place ) the line passes by a tunnel of three quarters of a milewith all its recollections , and seeing it for the first time-j as manyulid , arid passing it in company with so many of that body of which Burns was such an enthusiastic member , the scene was one to awaken reflection .
Of the different Lodges none appeared to forget the departed Brother , ' flags were lowered , mirth suspended , and the various bands breathed onl y selections of the solemnly-beautiful melodies to which Burns has added such pathetic minstrelsy . About midday the whole of the expected Lodges had arrived at the rendezvous—the Causewayhead Toll ; and , the Lodges havirigbeeu arranged according to seniority , the procession wound its way through the village to the braes of Ballochmyle . The procession had a most imposing
effect . It extended nearly a mile in length . Its entire length was one stream of many-coloured , many-mottoed banners , and of Masoriie emblems-arid at short distances came numberless bands , filling the ears with their hafirionious sounds . In the procession , also , a very perfect model of the great bridge , as it will be , and with all the temporary superstructure of wood beneath it , was carried . The procession embraced deputatioris from no fewer tbari thirty-four Lodges .
At Kingiricleuch gate , the procession was met by a large body of males and females from the Catrine Works , with banners , and arrayed in holiday garbs . They were formed into two distinct parties , and : really their appearance reflected the highest credit on the ; locality . The females were generally good looking , and well if riot elegantly dressed . The men were equall y respectably attired . - ¦ ¦ '• . - V - '' ' ' : ; "'; --- . ;• :-: The Mother-Lodge of Kilwinning , preceded by the Kilwinning band ; and headed by tlie Most Worshipful Grand Master and : Prbv . Grarid Master / ( George Fullartbn , Esq ., of Funartbn , ) , and the Most Worshipful Deputy Grand Master , ( George Johnston , Esq ., of Redburn , ) then
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Scotland.
present altogether , the great majority in full Masonic costume ; and the harmony and brotherly feeling which prevailed throughout the proceedings' were most refreshing . The toasts and sentiments were all of course appropriate to the occasion , and the singing was exquisite . The Masonic portion of the military band remained till the Lodge was closed at the usual hour of high twelve .
GUKENOCK .--IVbw . 20 . —At a meeting of the Lodge Greenock St , John , No , ] 75 , the W . M . in the chair , Bro . Malcoiri Keith was preserited with a handsome testimonial , consisting of two silver salvers and kettle , bearing a suitable inscription . . ' . '" . . AYRSHIRE . —Sept . 5 . —Laying ofthe Foundation Stone ofthe Great Bridge at Ballochmyle . —The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the great bridge over the Ayrat Ballochmyle—on the Cumnock
, Extension of the Glasgow and Ayr railway—took place , with Masonic honours . From Ayr the train started at half-past seven ; and , at Troon , picked up a body of Masons ; at Irvine , Provost Robertson , Captain Brownj George Johnstone , Esq ., Redburn , Robert Moritgomerie , Esq ., of Craighouse , & c . ; at Kilwinning , the Mother Lodgeof Kilwinning ; and at Dairy , a portion of the Blair Lodge . At Kilrnarriock , the train , a pretty long one , arrived about nine o ' clock ; and , iri a short ' period
afterwards , the train from Glasgow came up with a body of the directors and other officials , and a very large party of ladies and gentlemen . Pas- ' sing the farm-house of Mossgiel—beneath which , at a short distance , ( that the noise of steam-engines may not banish all the pristine glory from the place ) the line passes by a tunnel of three quarters of a milewith all its recollections , and seeing it for the first time-j as manyulid , arid passing it in company with so many of that body of which Burns was such an enthusiastic member , the scene was one to awaken reflection .
Of the different Lodges none appeared to forget the departed Brother , ' flags were lowered , mirth suspended , and the various bands breathed onl y selections of the solemnly-beautiful melodies to which Burns has added such pathetic minstrelsy . About midday the whole of the expected Lodges had arrived at the rendezvous—the Causewayhead Toll ; and , the Lodges havirigbeeu arranged according to seniority , the procession wound its way through the village to the braes of Ballochmyle . The procession had a most imposing
effect . It extended nearly a mile in length . Its entire length was one stream of many-coloured , many-mottoed banners , and of Masoriie emblems-arid at short distances came numberless bands , filling the ears with their hafirionious sounds . In the procession , also , a very perfect model of the great bridge , as it will be , and with all the temporary superstructure of wood beneath it , was carried . The procession embraced deputatioris from no fewer tbari thirty-four Lodges .
At Kingiricleuch gate , the procession was met by a large body of males and females from the Catrine Works , with banners , and arrayed in holiday garbs . They were formed into two distinct parties , and : really their appearance reflected the highest credit on the ; locality . The females were generally good looking , and well if riot elegantly dressed . The men were equall y respectably attired . - ¦ ¦ '• . - V - '' ' ' : ; "'; --- . ;• :-: The Mother-Lodge of Kilwinning , preceded by the Kilwinning band ; and headed by tlie Most Worshipful Grand Master and : Prbv . Grarid Master / ( George Fullartbn , Esq ., of Funartbn , ) , and the Most Worshipful Deputy Grand Master , ( George Johnston , Esq ., of Redburn , ) then