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Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND . Nov . 30 . —This being the festival of St . Andrew , the election took place at two o ' clock , when his Grace the Duke of Athole was re-elected Grand Master . The Grand Lodge dined together , and at nine o ' clock the whole Brethren assembled in the great room , Waterloo Place ; the meeting was thin , being much under the usual attendance ; this was
attributed to the state of health at present existing here . His Grace presided , supported by Bro . White Melville , & c . ; Bro . Graham , R . W . M ,, Mary ' s Chapel , acted as Senior Warden , and Bro . Campbell , R . W . M ., Lodge Canongate Kilwinning , as Junior Warden . The band of the Dragoon Guards was in the orchestra , and we had the high gratification of having Bro . Blewitt , who gave us several of his songs , accompanying them with the piano-forte ; that of " Let us drink to Old Friends" was
particularl y fine , and was chorused in a style which Bro . Blewitt said was admirable . There was a number of the Brethren from Glasgow , headed by Bro . Dr . Miller , who represented the Lodges there as prospering . The evening was spent in the greatest order and harmony ; and though not so numerous as usual , highly respectable , and showed they were excellent Masons , well acquainted with the mysteries of the Craft . The Grand Master toasted " The Grand Lodge of England , " which
was received with much cheering , and Bro . Blewitt returned thanks . "The Grand Lodge of Ireland , " and other toasts were given . ' andat high twelve the Grand Lodge was closed with the usual formalities ,: his Grace saying he had to leave at seven in the morning for London .- ' '
GRAND CHAPTER , Oct . 29 .- —The annual circular b as been- issued , containing the annual accounts , list of the Grand Officers , ' & c v- Intimation is therein given of some notices of motion to be discussed 6 n the 15 th December . It appears by the circular that the " subordinate Chapters are not sufficiently represented in the Supreme Cphyocatiph !'
There is nothing particular occurring either in St . John ' s or Royal Arch Masonry . The depression generally felt throughput ' the country is having a great influence . There are fewer initiations , and / verythin meetings at all the Lodges ; mens' minds are otherwise occupied . ;''";' . ; . PERTH . —Laying the Foundation-stone of the Generals Railway Station , Oct . IS . —The space allotted for the station borders uponsthe South Inchbeingas it wereplaced between the town
and'the'Peniten-, , , tiary . The buildings will occupy an extensive area , including offices for the different companies , waiting-rooms , sheds , & c . The architectural arrangements have been entrusted to Mr . Tite , whose eminence in his profession is well known from the various important edifices witli which he has adorned the metropolis , particularly the Royal Exchange . The style of the buildings belongs to the age of the Tudors , and will no doubt have a rich and imposing effect . From the central portion of the
buildings there will be a tower surmounted with turrets , which will impart elevation to the whole extensive range . It was determined to celebrate the occasion in the best possible style , under the auspices of the various Masonic bodies and the civic authorities ,
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Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND . Nov . 30 . —This being the festival of St . Andrew , the election took place at two o ' clock , when his Grace the Duke of Athole was re-elected Grand Master . The Grand Lodge dined together , and at nine o ' clock the whole Brethren assembled in the great room , Waterloo Place ; the meeting was thin , being much under the usual attendance ; this was
attributed to the state of health at present existing here . His Grace presided , supported by Bro . White Melville , & c . ; Bro . Graham , R . W . M ,, Mary ' s Chapel , acted as Senior Warden , and Bro . Campbell , R . W . M ., Lodge Canongate Kilwinning , as Junior Warden . The band of the Dragoon Guards was in the orchestra , and we had the high gratification of having Bro . Blewitt , who gave us several of his songs , accompanying them with the piano-forte ; that of " Let us drink to Old Friends" was
particularl y fine , and was chorused in a style which Bro . Blewitt said was admirable . There was a number of the Brethren from Glasgow , headed by Bro . Dr . Miller , who represented the Lodges there as prospering . The evening was spent in the greatest order and harmony ; and though not so numerous as usual , highly respectable , and showed they were excellent Masons , well acquainted with the mysteries of the Craft . The Grand Master toasted " The Grand Lodge of England , " which
was received with much cheering , and Bro . Blewitt returned thanks . "The Grand Lodge of Ireland , " and other toasts were given . ' andat high twelve the Grand Lodge was closed with the usual formalities ,: his Grace saying he had to leave at seven in the morning for London .- ' '
GRAND CHAPTER , Oct . 29 .- —The annual circular b as been- issued , containing the annual accounts , list of the Grand Officers , ' & c v- Intimation is therein given of some notices of motion to be discussed 6 n the 15 th December . It appears by the circular that the " subordinate Chapters are not sufficiently represented in the Supreme Cphyocatiph !'
There is nothing particular occurring either in St . John ' s or Royal Arch Masonry . The depression generally felt throughput ' the country is having a great influence . There are fewer initiations , and / verythin meetings at all the Lodges ; mens' minds are otherwise occupied . ;''";' . ; . PERTH . —Laying the Foundation-stone of the Generals Railway Station , Oct . IS . —The space allotted for the station borders uponsthe South Inchbeingas it wereplaced between the town
and'the'Peniten-, , , tiary . The buildings will occupy an extensive area , including offices for the different companies , waiting-rooms , sheds , & c . The architectural arrangements have been entrusted to Mr . Tite , whose eminence in his profession is well known from the various important edifices witli which he has adorned the metropolis , particularly the Royal Exchange . The style of the buildings belongs to the age of the Tudors , and will no doubt have a rich and imposing effect . From the central portion of the
buildings there will be a tower surmounted with turrets , which will impart elevation to the whole extensive range . It was determined to celebrate the occasion in the best possible style , under the auspices of the various Masonic bodies and the civic authorities ,