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Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
DUNDEE , November 4 th . —This evening an interesting meeting of all the Dundee Lodges took place in the hall of the Thistle Operative Lodge , to hear a Lecture delivered by Bro . James Miller , W . P . M . of St . Mark ' s Lodge , Glasgow , explanatory of the History and Principles of Freemasonry . The hall w as fitted up in a very commodious and tasteful manner , and decorated with numerous banners and Masonic emblems . At the east , a platform of three steps , covered with crimson clothW'as raised for the accommodation of the R . W .
Chair-, man and other officials , and at the opposite end an orchestra for the band was erected . Suitable positions were provided for the Wardens and Chaplain , and the body of the hall was laid out in divisions for the Lodges , according to seniority . At half-past six o ' clock the Brethren assembled at their various Lodge-rooms , in full Masonic costume , and , by arrangement , walked in procession , accompanied by the Dundee instrumental band , to the Thistle Hall , where they were
conducted by the Marshals to their places . The duties of Marshals and Masters of the Ceremonies were most satisfactorily conducted by Bros . Ritchie and Cowie , to the latter of whom the superintendence of the fittings and decorations of the room were chiefly intrusted . About three hundred Brethren were present ; and the orderly and regular manner in which the whole was conducted , enlivened by the varied costumes of the assemblage , rendered the scene at once magnificent and imposing . The chair was taken by our respected
neighbour , Sir John Ogilvy , Bart ., of Inverghuarity , who conducted the proceedings in the most able and efficient manner . He was supported on the right by Bro . Miller , and on the left by the convener of the Committee , Bro . J . Chalmers , jun ., P . M . of St . Peter ' s , Montrose ; while the R . W . Masters of the Lodges present occupied other parts of the platform . Bro . Cuthbert , R . W . M . of the Dundee Operative , and Bro . Bissett , R . W . M . of the Dundee Ancient Lodges , ably filled the Wardens' chairs . The Rev . Bro . Nicoll performed the
duties of Chaplain . The Lodge was duly opened in the first degree . The R . W . M . then introduced Bro . Miller , who favoured the meeting with a highly interesting , luminous , and instructive address of upwards of an hour's duration ; and we cannot too much esteem the kindness and good-feeling of that distinguished Bro . in gratuitously affording our Lodges such a gratification . At the conclusion of the lecture , the services of Bro . Rickard , of the British Hotel , and his
assistants , were called into requisition , to afford a moderate refreshment to the Brethren , and the opportunity of proposing a few toasts suitable to the occasion . These were given in excellent addresses from the Chair and otherwise , and the fine band occupying the orchestra played appropriate airs to each . The health of our newly appointed Prov . G . M ., the Right Honourable Lord Panmure , was given from the Chair , and heartily responded to . Sir John O gilvy intimated that his lordship had assured him that he intended very soon to form his staff of office-bearers , and to visit the Lodges in the
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Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
DUNDEE , November 4 th . —This evening an interesting meeting of all the Dundee Lodges took place in the hall of the Thistle Operative Lodge , to hear a Lecture delivered by Bro . James Miller , W . P . M . of St . Mark ' s Lodge , Glasgow , explanatory of the History and Principles of Freemasonry . The hall w as fitted up in a very commodious and tasteful manner , and decorated with numerous banners and Masonic emblems . At the east , a platform of three steps , covered with crimson clothW'as raised for the accommodation of the R . W .
Chair-, man and other officials , and at the opposite end an orchestra for the band was erected . Suitable positions were provided for the Wardens and Chaplain , and the body of the hall was laid out in divisions for the Lodges , according to seniority . At half-past six o ' clock the Brethren assembled at their various Lodge-rooms , in full Masonic costume , and , by arrangement , walked in procession , accompanied by the Dundee instrumental band , to the Thistle Hall , where they were
conducted by the Marshals to their places . The duties of Marshals and Masters of the Ceremonies were most satisfactorily conducted by Bros . Ritchie and Cowie , to the latter of whom the superintendence of the fittings and decorations of the room were chiefly intrusted . About three hundred Brethren were present ; and the orderly and regular manner in which the whole was conducted , enlivened by the varied costumes of the assemblage , rendered the scene at once magnificent and imposing . The chair was taken by our respected
neighbour , Sir John Ogilvy , Bart ., of Inverghuarity , who conducted the proceedings in the most able and efficient manner . He was supported on the right by Bro . Miller , and on the left by the convener of the Committee , Bro . J . Chalmers , jun ., P . M . of St . Peter ' s , Montrose ; while the R . W . Masters of the Lodges present occupied other parts of the platform . Bro . Cuthbert , R . W . M . of the Dundee Operative , and Bro . Bissett , R . W . M . of the Dundee Ancient Lodges , ably filled the Wardens' chairs . The Rev . Bro . Nicoll performed the
duties of Chaplain . The Lodge was duly opened in the first degree . The R . W . M . then introduced Bro . Miller , who favoured the meeting with a highly interesting , luminous , and instructive address of upwards of an hour's duration ; and we cannot too much esteem the kindness and good-feeling of that distinguished Bro . in gratuitously affording our Lodges such a gratification . At the conclusion of the lecture , the services of Bro . Rickard , of the British Hotel , and his
assistants , were called into requisition , to afford a moderate refreshment to the Brethren , and the opportunity of proposing a few toasts suitable to the occasion . These were given in excellent addresses from the Chair and otherwise , and the fine band occupying the orchestra played appropriate airs to each . The health of our newly appointed Prov . G . M ., the Right Honourable Lord Panmure , was given from the Chair , and heartily responded to . Sir John O gilvy intimated that his lordship had assured him that he intended very soon to form his staff of office-bearers , and to visit the Lodges in the