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Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
EDINBURGH . —We are gradually approaching a crisis , and a very few months may show whether we are to move on an improved basis , with the principles of Masonry for our guide , and by which we profess to act , or to continue the old slovenly system which has for so many years disgraced Scottish Masonry . There is a moral lesson proposed , the somewhat difficult one of opening the breeches' pocket—will it be attended to ? —nous verrons .
DR . BURNES is now understood to be coming home ; we bear in mind too grateful a recollection of his masonic services not to hail his advent with an absorbing interest . Laurie , who entertains the highest opinion and personal esteem for this distinguished brother , will , we hope , before his arrival , do something to Macadamise the mass of stonybatter , which , with apathy and mildew , would otherwise disgust his friend .
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION . —We understand that the funds of the Masonic Charity School , instituted at Edinburgh some years ago , having hitherto failed to suffice for properly carrying out the objects originally contemplated , namely , for teaching , clothing , maintaining , and afterwards apprenticing , the children of deceased and destitute Freemasons , the promoters propose endowing a certain number of bursaries , to be competed for by the sons of deceased or indigent members of the Craft ,
on entering the universities . From the number of free-schools in Edinburgh , and in Scotland generally , for instruction in elementary knowledge , the abandonment of this part of the original scheme will be the less felt , if felt at all ; but the direction of the resources into the new channel contemplated , will have in all probability the most beneficial effect , enabling the studious but poor youth , whose finances may barely suffice to support the necessities of life , to enter on a course of study
and instruction at our colleges , which may qualify him to follow out some useful or scientific profession , of which in after-life he may become the ornament and pride . Not a few such instances are to be found connected with the Scottish universities .
Sept . 24 . —The office-bearers of the Royal Arch Chapter , No . 1 , Edinburgh , were elected . After the election and installation the companions sat down to a sumptuous dinner , supplied by Mr . Murray in his usual excellent style . The duties of the chair ( in the absence of Comp . A . Murray , Z ., from indisposition ) , were ably performed by that efficient old Royal Arch Mason , Comp . John Heney , Principal H ., supported in the performance of those duties by Comp . Robert Murray , of
Whitehouse , First Sojourner , acting as croupier . After the cloth was removed , the Queen and the Craft , and the usual masonic toasts , were given from the chair . The evening was spent with the greatest harmony . Comp . Heney ' s great experience in masonic lore and anecdotes , enriched the evening ' s entertainment with instruction and amusement ; and how Old King Cole was initiated into Masonry . Comp . R . Murray gave the health of the Chairman , Excellent Comp . John Heney , Principal H ., for the able and truly masonic spirit in which he had conducted the duties of the chair , all the companions cordially uniting in expressing their thanks to their excellent Chairman , trusting he might long be
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Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
EDINBURGH . —We are gradually approaching a crisis , and a very few months may show whether we are to move on an improved basis , with the principles of Masonry for our guide , and by which we profess to act , or to continue the old slovenly system which has for so many years disgraced Scottish Masonry . There is a moral lesson proposed , the somewhat difficult one of opening the breeches' pocket—will it be attended to ? —nous verrons .
DR . BURNES is now understood to be coming home ; we bear in mind too grateful a recollection of his masonic services not to hail his advent with an absorbing interest . Laurie , who entertains the highest opinion and personal esteem for this distinguished brother , will , we hope , before his arrival , do something to Macadamise the mass of stonybatter , which , with apathy and mildew , would otherwise disgust his friend .
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION . —We understand that the funds of the Masonic Charity School , instituted at Edinburgh some years ago , having hitherto failed to suffice for properly carrying out the objects originally contemplated , namely , for teaching , clothing , maintaining , and afterwards apprenticing , the children of deceased and destitute Freemasons , the promoters propose endowing a certain number of bursaries , to be competed for by the sons of deceased or indigent members of the Craft ,
on entering the universities . From the number of free-schools in Edinburgh , and in Scotland generally , for instruction in elementary knowledge , the abandonment of this part of the original scheme will be the less felt , if felt at all ; but the direction of the resources into the new channel contemplated , will have in all probability the most beneficial effect , enabling the studious but poor youth , whose finances may barely suffice to support the necessities of life , to enter on a course of study
and instruction at our colleges , which may qualify him to follow out some useful or scientific profession , of which in after-life he may become the ornament and pride . Not a few such instances are to be found connected with the Scottish universities .
Sept . 24 . —The office-bearers of the Royal Arch Chapter , No . 1 , Edinburgh , were elected . After the election and installation the companions sat down to a sumptuous dinner , supplied by Mr . Murray in his usual excellent style . The duties of the chair ( in the absence of Comp . A . Murray , Z ., from indisposition ) , were ably performed by that efficient old Royal Arch Mason , Comp . John Heney , Principal H ., supported in the performance of those duties by Comp . Robert Murray , of
Whitehouse , First Sojourner , acting as croupier . After the cloth was removed , the Queen and the Craft , and the usual masonic toasts , were given from the chair . The evening was spent with the greatest harmony . Comp . Heney ' s great experience in masonic lore and anecdotes , enriched the evening ' s entertainment with instruction and amusement ; and how Old King Cole was initiated into Masonry . Comp . R . Murray gave the health of the Chairman , Excellent Comp . John Heney , Principal H ., for the able and truly masonic spirit in which he had conducted the duties of the chair , all the companions cordially uniting in expressing their thanks to their excellent Chairman , trusting he might long be