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lordship to know that he retired from his office with the esteem and love of every brother who belonged to the Order , and he might reiterate what was said , that they would still have the p leasure of his presence amongst them . The Acting Grand Master , in putting the
motion , said , if he expressed his own feelings , which were feelings of regret , he was sure they would be responded to most heartily . When the Grand Secretary read the Grand Master ' s letter , the feelings produced on his mind were those of the deepest sorrow and regret . ( Hear ,
hear . ) He could not possibly doubt , knowing as he did the character and conduct , the high conduct , of their late Grand Master , that he must have the most cogent reasons for adopting the plan that he had pursued . They would not think of prying into his reasons—his lordship
had merely p lacedjin their hands again that trust which they had so confidently reposed in him , and which they knew and felt he had carried out so as to gain the approbation and respect of every individual in the whole of this kingdom and every lodge under the English
Constitutioncertainly every member of this Grand Lodge . He ( Bro . Huyshe ) had no right to say a word more , and he thought he would best consult their feelings , as well as he certainly should consult his own , by merely saying he put it to them to carry the motion which had been proposed by
Bro . Mclntyre , and seconded by Bro . Stewartthat the resignation of the Grand Master be accepted , though in terms of the deepest regret . The motion having been carried unanimously , The Grand Secretary again rose and said .
Most Worship ful Grand Master—I have now to read a letter I have received from the Deputy Grand Master , The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon . It is dated Highclere Castle , Newbury , ist September , 1874 . It is as follows * .
" Dear Sir and Brother—I have within the last twenty-four hours learned the intended resignation of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master . In common with the Craft I deeply regret it , but am bound to accept his decision . Under the circumstances the government of the
Craft , as provided for in the Constitutions , devolves on His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , if he will accept the office . I hope His Royal Highness will be pleased ro do so ; but if otherwise , then the duty will devolve on me to take the necessary steps for the election of new
Grand Master . Pending the great and serious inconvenience which any lengthened period between the resignation of one Grand Master and the election of his succesor must need be , and desiring as far as possible to abridge it , I will , if called upon , g ive instructions for the summoning of special meetings of the Grand Lodge for
the nomination and election of a Grand Master at as early dates as are convenient and practicable . I greatly regret that very important business prevents my attendance in Grand Lodge tomorrow evening . —I remain , dear sir and brother , yours faithfully and fraternally , " CARNARVON . "
The Grand Secretary , having read the section from the Book of Constitutions applicable to the case , said it would now become necessarv to appoint three members of Grand Lodge to wait upon and invite the Prince of Wales , as Past Grand Master , to act until a new election took place .
Bro . Tomkins , Grand Treasurer , after again expressing the feeling mentioned as entertained by the former speakers , of regret at the Grand Master ' s resignation , proposed that the Earl ot Carnarvon ( Deputy Grand Master ) , Bro . John Haveis ( Past Grand Warden ) , and Bro . iEneas
J . M'Intyre •( Grand Registrar ) be deputed to wait upon his Royal Highness for the purpose . Bro . John M . Clabon seconded the motion , which was put , and carried unanimously ; Bro .
Thomas Meggy first observing that , whereas it had been said by a previous speaker , that they had no alternative but to elect his Royal Highness , they would be most pleased to see his Royal Hi ghness the Prince of Wales at the head of the Craft .
The motion was then carried unanimously . Bro . Havers also expressed the pleasure which the Grand Lodge would have in being presided over by his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales ,
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and , in the absence of Lord Carnarvon , accepted the office of one of the committee to wait npon the Prince of Wales . ( Hear , hear , and cheers . ) The Acting Grand Master then said—It now devolves upon me to do what , I deeply regret to say , of course the Grand Master could not do ,
but it falls upon me to propose to you a resolution which stands upon the minutes here as coming from himself . I have therefore this resolution , which he himself has written , and which I will read to you as coming from himself . I am perfectly sure , when I say that , coming from the
late Grand Master of England , you will receive it with that feeling of homage and deference which you always have paid to every word that proceeded from his lips . I am sure , therefore it will receive at your hands a most cordial acceptance . The resolution I have to propose is
this— " That this Grand Lodge desires to express the sincere regret entertained by all the members of the Craft at the loss it has sustained by the death of the Rig ht Hon . the Earl of Dalhousie , K . T ., G . C . B .. Past Deputy Grand Master , and to record on its minutes its high
appreciation ofthe very eminent services rendered to Freemasonry by the late noble brother during a very lengthened period . " Bro . Hugh D . Sandeman , District Grand Master of Bombay : Most Worshipful Grand Master—This proposition you have just made
comes under the category of many propositions which really only require seconding as a matter of form . Long speeches are obviously unnecessary in any case where apology or advocacy are not required . There must be many in this hall who have worked as Freemasons with the late Earl
of Dalhousie , { jwho knew him in his old days as Lord Panmure—probably before that as Fox Maule—and I think that there is no one in this Grand Lodge who would have the boldness to say that they have ever known any man whose heart was more entirely devoted to Masonry
than was the late Earl of Dalhousie . Most Worshipful Grand Master , I wonld not like to make any further remarks , because I ^ feel I should be in danger of making a long speech , after 1 have said that a long speech is unnecessary . I think that no words are necessary in this case ,
and I will therefore second the resolution . The motion was then put and carried unanimously . The Acting Grand Master again rose and said—I have now a further resolution emanating from the late Grand Master of England , similar
in many respects to the last ; but in this respect it differs , for we have to pass a vote of condolence with the Grand Lodge of Scotland , who have lost , in the decease of out late friend and brother the Earl of Dalhousie , a Past Grand Master Mason of the Grand Lodge of Scotland .
I therefore propose the following motion— " Resolved , that this Grand Lodge also expresses its sincere condolence on the decease of the Right Hun . the Earl of Dalhousie , K . T ., G . C . B ., Most Worship ful Past Grand Master Mason of Scotland "—a brother not only eminent in the Craft ,
in which he had performed signal services , but who , by his sterling good sense and uncompromising honesty of purpose , had endeared himself to the whole of the fraternity , and whose work and exertions in the cause of Freemasonry were always highly appreciated . You all know that we owe a great debt of gratitude to our
sister Grand Lodge of Scotland , and that we shall not allow an opportunity of this kind to pass by without offering our deep and fraternal regards on the great misfortune which has befallen her . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . H . D . Sandeman seconded the motion . This motion was also carried , and the Grand Lodge proceeded to the transaction of other Masonic business .
HOLLOWAY ' OINTMENT AND PILLS . —Wounds , scalds , burns , irritating sores . The peculiar , mild , soothing * , anti-inflammatory power exerted by this Ointment , strongly recommends its use by all persons who have charge of children . Accidents will occur in the nursery in spite of the greatest caution and utmost vigilance . The scratch , the burn , or the scald treated early with this Ointment
casts off its angry aspect , and never long tortures the little sufferer , whose every cry excites each bystander ' s compassion , and pierces the parent ' s heart . Every nurse should consider this invaluable Ointment an essential to a well appointed nursery . No difficulty or danger attends its application provided moderate attention is bestowed upon the directions for use , enveloping every pot .
Early Grand Encampment, Scotland.
EARLY GRAND ENCAMPMENT , SCOTLAND .
The quarterly convention ofthe Grand Council of the E . G . Encampment was held on Saturday , the 29 th ultimo ., at the Sun Hotel , Kilmarnock . The various E . G . Encampments were well represented , attributable , no doubt , to the annual election of Grand Officers , which takes place at
the quarterl y assembly of Grand Council . The Encampment being opened by the retiring M . N . C ., Sir Knight Pollock , of Newmilns , who in relinquishing the commandery through declining health , does not again seek election . A vote of ; thanks was passed to the retiring Commander
for the very able manner he has discharged his sometimes arduous duties during the year , and that his health would be entirely restored by a change of climate , so that his services might again be had by the E . G . Encampment . Sir Knt . Pollock in a neat and appropriate
speech thanked the Sir Knts . for the kind manner they had spoken of him , and regarding his services to the E . G ., he would only say that he considered it his duty , and the duty of every Com mander to work faithfully for the benefit of the E . G . If the G . A . of the Universe should
spare him , he did not doubt but that he would place himself at their disposal again . Before proceeding with the election Comp . Dr . A . Cameron , who attended , was duly dubbed a Sir Knight of the Temple , by Sir Knt-Com . . Martin , of Ayr , in his usual faultless
style , thereafter the election commenced . The Sir Knights who were nominated being Sir Knights Dr . A . Cameron , of Glasgow , and J . Hodge , of Kilmarnock . The ballot being proceeded with , it was found that Sir Knt . Hodge , of Kilmarnock , was duly elected , having the majority of votes recorded in his favour .
The newly elected Most Noble Commander , Sir Knt . Hodge , was received by the assembled Sir Knights with acclamation , and passed under an " arch of steel . " The interesting ceremony of installation was proceeded with , the officiating Commanders Pollock and Martin accomplishing the beautiful ceremony in a masterly manner . The other Grand Officers who were likewise
installed , were Sir Knight Pollock , of Stewarton , as Deputy Grand Com ., Sir Knight Martin , Grand Treasurer , and Sir Knight Clark , Kilmarnock , Grand Secretary . The new Most Noble Commander , Sir Knight Hodge , having ascended the Throne , " more
Majorum , ' addressed the assembled Sir Knights as follows—Most Noble Knights , the position you have placed me in , a position far above what I am properly qualified to fill , and for which great honour I beg sincerely to thank you . I cannot at this moment adequately convey to you
my feelings , standing as I do in the most honourable position , as Grand Commander of the E . G . Encampment in Scotland . I need not observe that my services at all times will be placed at your disposal , that by untiring energy in the faithful discharge of those duties connected
with my office , to merit from you that esteem and reliance my position requires . I only hope we may proceed as we have commenced , so that our relationship in the end , will have been profitable to all parties . The Sir Knights thereafter ajourned to a cold collation .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The August meeting of the General Committee of this Institution was held on Thursday , 27 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . There was but a small attendance on this occasion , most o £ the brethren being out of town . Bro . Richard Spencer , V . P ., took the chair , and was supported
Bros . T . F . Peacock , Griffiths Smith , Thomas W . White , Jesse Turner , H . Massey { Freemason ) , and R . Wentworth Little , Secretary . The business before the Committee was merely formal , and after cheques had been signed
for _ £ 102 7 16 s . 1 id ., and a notice of motion had been received as to a gratuity of 15 guineas to Miss Kernot , who discharged the duties of matron during Miss Jarwood's illness , the brethren adjourned .
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lordship to know that he retired from his office with the esteem and love of every brother who belonged to the Order , and he might reiterate what was said , that they would still have the p leasure of his presence amongst them . The Acting Grand Master , in putting the
motion , said , if he expressed his own feelings , which were feelings of regret , he was sure they would be responded to most heartily . When the Grand Secretary read the Grand Master ' s letter , the feelings produced on his mind were those of the deepest sorrow and regret . ( Hear ,
hear . ) He could not possibly doubt , knowing as he did the character and conduct , the high conduct , of their late Grand Master , that he must have the most cogent reasons for adopting the plan that he had pursued . They would not think of prying into his reasons—his lordship
had merely p lacedjin their hands again that trust which they had so confidently reposed in him , and which they knew and felt he had carried out so as to gain the approbation and respect of every individual in the whole of this kingdom and every lodge under the English
Constitutioncertainly every member of this Grand Lodge . He ( Bro . Huyshe ) had no right to say a word more , and he thought he would best consult their feelings , as well as he certainly should consult his own , by merely saying he put it to them to carry the motion which had been proposed by
Bro . Mclntyre , and seconded by Bro . Stewartthat the resignation of the Grand Master be accepted , though in terms of the deepest regret . The motion having been carried unanimously , The Grand Secretary again rose and said .
Most Worship ful Grand Master—I have now to read a letter I have received from the Deputy Grand Master , The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon . It is dated Highclere Castle , Newbury , ist September , 1874 . It is as follows * .
" Dear Sir and Brother—I have within the last twenty-four hours learned the intended resignation of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master . In common with the Craft I deeply regret it , but am bound to accept his decision . Under the circumstances the government of the
Craft , as provided for in the Constitutions , devolves on His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , if he will accept the office . I hope His Royal Highness will be pleased ro do so ; but if otherwise , then the duty will devolve on me to take the necessary steps for the election of new
Grand Master . Pending the great and serious inconvenience which any lengthened period between the resignation of one Grand Master and the election of his succesor must need be , and desiring as far as possible to abridge it , I will , if called upon , g ive instructions for the summoning of special meetings of the Grand Lodge for
the nomination and election of a Grand Master at as early dates as are convenient and practicable . I greatly regret that very important business prevents my attendance in Grand Lodge tomorrow evening . —I remain , dear sir and brother , yours faithfully and fraternally , " CARNARVON . "
The Grand Secretary , having read the section from the Book of Constitutions applicable to the case , said it would now become necessarv to appoint three members of Grand Lodge to wait upon and invite the Prince of Wales , as Past Grand Master , to act until a new election took place .
Bro . Tomkins , Grand Treasurer , after again expressing the feeling mentioned as entertained by the former speakers , of regret at the Grand Master ' s resignation , proposed that the Earl ot Carnarvon ( Deputy Grand Master ) , Bro . John Haveis ( Past Grand Warden ) , and Bro . iEneas
J . M'Intyre •( Grand Registrar ) be deputed to wait upon his Royal Highness for the purpose . Bro . John M . Clabon seconded the motion , which was put , and carried unanimously ; Bro .
Thomas Meggy first observing that , whereas it had been said by a previous speaker , that they had no alternative but to elect his Royal Highness , they would be most pleased to see his Royal Hi ghness the Prince of Wales at the head of the Craft .
The motion was then carried unanimously . Bro . Havers also expressed the pleasure which the Grand Lodge would have in being presided over by his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales ,
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and , in the absence of Lord Carnarvon , accepted the office of one of the committee to wait npon the Prince of Wales . ( Hear , hear , and cheers . ) The Acting Grand Master then said—It now devolves upon me to do what , I deeply regret to say , of course the Grand Master could not do ,
but it falls upon me to propose to you a resolution which stands upon the minutes here as coming from himself . I have therefore this resolution , which he himself has written , and which I will read to you as coming from himself . I am perfectly sure , when I say that , coming from the
late Grand Master of England , you will receive it with that feeling of homage and deference which you always have paid to every word that proceeded from his lips . I am sure , therefore it will receive at your hands a most cordial acceptance . The resolution I have to propose is
this— " That this Grand Lodge desires to express the sincere regret entertained by all the members of the Craft at the loss it has sustained by the death of the Rig ht Hon . the Earl of Dalhousie , K . T ., G . C . B .. Past Deputy Grand Master , and to record on its minutes its high
appreciation ofthe very eminent services rendered to Freemasonry by the late noble brother during a very lengthened period . " Bro . Hugh D . Sandeman , District Grand Master of Bombay : Most Worshipful Grand Master—This proposition you have just made
comes under the category of many propositions which really only require seconding as a matter of form . Long speeches are obviously unnecessary in any case where apology or advocacy are not required . There must be many in this hall who have worked as Freemasons with the late Earl
of Dalhousie , { jwho knew him in his old days as Lord Panmure—probably before that as Fox Maule—and I think that there is no one in this Grand Lodge who would have the boldness to say that they have ever known any man whose heart was more entirely devoted to Masonry
than was the late Earl of Dalhousie . Most Worshipful Grand Master , I wonld not like to make any further remarks , because I ^ feel I should be in danger of making a long speech , after 1 have said that a long speech is unnecessary . I think that no words are necessary in this case ,
and I will therefore second the resolution . The motion was then put and carried unanimously . The Acting Grand Master again rose and said—I have now a further resolution emanating from the late Grand Master of England , similar
in many respects to the last ; but in this respect it differs , for we have to pass a vote of condolence with the Grand Lodge of Scotland , who have lost , in the decease of out late friend and brother the Earl of Dalhousie , a Past Grand Master Mason of the Grand Lodge of Scotland .
I therefore propose the following motion— " Resolved , that this Grand Lodge also expresses its sincere condolence on the decease of the Right Hun . the Earl of Dalhousie , K . T ., G . C . B ., Most Worship ful Past Grand Master Mason of Scotland "—a brother not only eminent in the Craft ,
in which he had performed signal services , but who , by his sterling good sense and uncompromising honesty of purpose , had endeared himself to the whole of the fraternity , and whose work and exertions in the cause of Freemasonry were always highly appreciated . You all know that we owe a great debt of gratitude to our
sister Grand Lodge of Scotland , and that we shall not allow an opportunity of this kind to pass by without offering our deep and fraternal regards on the great misfortune which has befallen her . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . H . D . Sandeman seconded the motion . This motion was also carried , and the Grand Lodge proceeded to the transaction of other Masonic business .
HOLLOWAY ' OINTMENT AND PILLS . —Wounds , scalds , burns , irritating sores . The peculiar , mild , soothing * , anti-inflammatory power exerted by this Ointment , strongly recommends its use by all persons who have charge of children . Accidents will occur in the nursery in spite of the greatest caution and utmost vigilance . The scratch , the burn , or the scald treated early with this Ointment
casts off its angry aspect , and never long tortures the little sufferer , whose every cry excites each bystander ' s compassion , and pierces the parent ' s heart . Every nurse should consider this invaluable Ointment an essential to a well appointed nursery . No difficulty or danger attends its application provided moderate attention is bestowed upon the directions for use , enveloping every pot .
Early Grand Encampment, Scotland.
EARLY GRAND ENCAMPMENT , SCOTLAND .
The quarterly convention ofthe Grand Council of the E . G . Encampment was held on Saturday , the 29 th ultimo ., at the Sun Hotel , Kilmarnock . The various E . G . Encampments were well represented , attributable , no doubt , to the annual election of Grand Officers , which takes place at
the quarterl y assembly of Grand Council . The Encampment being opened by the retiring M . N . C ., Sir Knight Pollock , of Newmilns , who in relinquishing the commandery through declining health , does not again seek election . A vote of ; thanks was passed to the retiring Commander
for the very able manner he has discharged his sometimes arduous duties during the year , and that his health would be entirely restored by a change of climate , so that his services might again be had by the E . G . Encampment . Sir Knt . Pollock in a neat and appropriate
speech thanked the Sir Knts . for the kind manner they had spoken of him , and regarding his services to the E . G ., he would only say that he considered it his duty , and the duty of every Com mander to work faithfully for the benefit of the E . G . If the G . A . of the Universe should
spare him , he did not doubt but that he would place himself at their disposal again . Before proceeding with the election Comp . Dr . A . Cameron , who attended , was duly dubbed a Sir Knight of the Temple , by Sir Knt-Com . . Martin , of Ayr , in his usual faultless
style , thereafter the election commenced . The Sir Knights who were nominated being Sir Knights Dr . A . Cameron , of Glasgow , and J . Hodge , of Kilmarnock . The ballot being proceeded with , it was found that Sir Knt . Hodge , of Kilmarnock , was duly elected , having the majority of votes recorded in his favour .
The newly elected Most Noble Commander , Sir Knt . Hodge , was received by the assembled Sir Knights with acclamation , and passed under an " arch of steel . " The interesting ceremony of installation was proceeded with , the officiating Commanders Pollock and Martin accomplishing the beautiful ceremony in a masterly manner . The other Grand Officers who were likewise
installed , were Sir Knight Pollock , of Stewarton , as Deputy Grand Com ., Sir Knight Martin , Grand Treasurer , and Sir Knight Clark , Kilmarnock , Grand Secretary . The new Most Noble Commander , Sir Knight Hodge , having ascended the Throne , " more
Majorum , ' addressed the assembled Sir Knights as follows—Most Noble Knights , the position you have placed me in , a position far above what I am properly qualified to fill , and for which great honour I beg sincerely to thank you . I cannot at this moment adequately convey to you
my feelings , standing as I do in the most honourable position , as Grand Commander of the E . G . Encampment in Scotland . I need not observe that my services at all times will be placed at your disposal , that by untiring energy in the faithful discharge of those duties connected
with my office , to merit from you that esteem and reliance my position requires . I only hope we may proceed as we have commenced , so that our relationship in the end , will have been profitable to all parties . The Sir Knights thereafter ajourned to a cold collation .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
The August meeting of the General Committee of this Institution was held on Thursday , 27 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . There was but a small attendance on this occasion , most o £ the brethren being out of town . Bro . Richard Spencer , V . P ., took the chair , and was supported
Bros . T . F . Peacock , Griffiths Smith , Thomas W . White , Jesse Turner , H . Massey { Freemason ) , and R . Wentworth Little , Secretary . The business before the Committee was merely formal , and after cheques had been signed
for _ £ 102 7 16 s . 1 id ., and a notice of motion had been received as to a gratuity of 15 guineas to Miss Kernot , who discharged the duties of matron during Miss Jarwood's illness , the brethren adjourned .