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Scotland.
in the afternoon , \ frhen John Mackenzie , Esq ., R . W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by a large number of local and other gentlemen . About seven o ' clock the strangers began to assemble in the hall , w hich was elegantly fitted up for the occasion . Thereafter , the Lodge was opened ; and during the evening it was visited by many distinguished Brethren ; amongst others , by Sir M . R . S . Stewart , Bart ., Prov . G . M . for West Renfrewshire . Cakes and wine were served round to the many representatives of the fair sex who graced the scene by their presence .
HADDINGTON . Haddington St . John ' s Kilwinning Lodge ( No . 57 ) . —The Brethren of this Lodge met in their Lodge-room on Monday , to celebrate the anniversary Festival of St . John the Evangelist , and select officers for the ensuing season , when the following staff were chosen and installed into office , viz ., James Moodie , W . M . ;
William Watson , P . M . ; John P . M'Watt , Dep . M . ; Robert Richardson Sub . M . - Alexander Notman , Treas . ; William Hendery , Sec . ; John Eraser , S . W . ; William Dods , jun ., J . W . ; Andrew Beatson and John Watson , Stewards ; David Roughhead , Povost of Haddington , Proxy M ., to represent the Lodge in the Grand Lodge of Scotland ; and James Nicholson , Tyler . The Brethren spent the evening in their usual characteristic manner .
MONTROSE . AncientKilwinning ' and the incorporated Kihvinning Lodges . —These Lodges held their annual festival on Friday , January 2 . The members , to the number of about sixty , assembled in the Thistle Hall , and , forming in marching order , paraded the principal streets , accompanied by the militia regimental band . The only decoration
of the members was the sash and apron , except that the Office-bearers carried their various insignia . The procession returned to the Thistle Hall , where they partook of dinner , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . The proceedings of the day concluded with a ball , which continued until a late hour .
PEEBLES . Peebles Itilwinning Lodge ( No . 24 ) . —This old and thriving Lodge met on Monday , the 29 th December , to celebrate the Festival of Ste John and transact other business connected with their Masonic funds . After defraying every expense connected with the Lodge , assisting the sick , holding out a helping hand to a poor and penniless Brother when occasion required , and contributing to the legitimate purposes of Masonry , the funds showed an increase of upwards of
fifteen pounds . After the ordinary business of the society , the Brethren walked in procession through the town with all their emblems and flags , headed by the Peebles Flute Band , whose enlivening strains added not a little to the day ' s enjoyment . They subsequently sat down to a sumptuous dinner , provided by their hostess , Mrs . Potts . The Lodge met again at seven o ' clock in the evening , when the new Office-bearers were installed in due form , and with the usual Masonic ceremonies . After spending a very happy evening , with loyal and
Masonic toasts and songs , the Brethren broke up at high twelve , much gratified with their social and friendly intercourse . At the close of the day ' s proceedings , the Brethren cordially and unanimously moved a vote of thanks to their energetic and highly-gifted R . W . M . Bro . Archibald Donaldson , jun ., whose unwearied zeal and successful efforts have quadrupled the usual number of entries for the last year , and given a new impetus to Masonry in this quarter .
Officebearers for this year—Bros . Archibald Donaldson , jun ., R . W . M . ; John Thomson , S . W . ; Davidson R . Mitchell , J . W . ; John Willens , Treas . ; John Donaldson , Sec . ; William Monro and Andrew Brydon , Stewards ; Peter Laurie , Chap . ; Samuel Hay , Proxy Master ; J . Paterson , P . M . ; Alexander Dickson , DJVI . ; RobertVeitch , D . S . ' W . ; James Ker , J . W .
PORT GLASGOW . l ort Glasgow , Cumberland , and'Kihvinning Jjodges .- ^ -Th ese Lodges met in-their hall , King-street , on the 29 th Dec , to entertain Sir Michael R . S . Stewart
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Scotland.
in the afternoon , \ frhen John Mackenzie , Esq ., R . W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by a large number of local and other gentlemen . About seven o ' clock the strangers began to assemble in the hall , w hich was elegantly fitted up for the occasion . Thereafter , the Lodge was opened ; and during the evening it was visited by many distinguished Brethren ; amongst others , by Sir M . R . S . Stewart , Bart ., Prov . G . M . for West Renfrewshire . Cakes and wine were served round to the many representatives of the fair sex who graced the scene by their presence .
HADDINGTON . Haddington St . John ' s Kilwinning Lodge ( No . 57 ) . —The Brethren of this Lodge met in their Lodge-room on Monday , to celebrate the anniversary Festival of St . John the Evangelist , and select officers for the ensuing season , when the following staff were chosen and installed into office , viz ., James Moodie , W . M . ;
William Watson , P . M . ; John P . M'Watt , Dep . M . ; Robert Richardson Sub . M . - Alexander Notman , Treas . ; William Hendery , Sec . ; John Eraser , S . W . ; William Dods , jun ., J . W . ; Andrew Beatson and John Watson , Stewards ; David Roughhead , Povost of Haddington , Proxy M ., to represent the Lodge in the Grand Lodge of Scotland ; and James Nicholson , Tyler . The Brethren spent the evening in their usual characteristic manner .
MONTROSE . AncientKilwinning ' and the incorporated Kihvinning Lodges . —These Lodges held their annual festival on Friday , January 2 . The members , to the number of about sixty , assembled in the Thistle Hall , and , forming in marching order , paraded the principal streets , accompanied by the militia regimental band . The only decoration
of the members was the sash and apron , except that the Office-bearers carried their various insignia . The procession returned to the Thistle Hall , where they partook of dinner , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . The proceedings of the day concluded with a ball , which continued until a late hour .
PEEBLES . Peebles Itilwinning Lodge ( No . 24 ) . —This old and thriving Lodge met on Monday , the 29 th December , to celebrate the Festival of Ste John and transact other business connected with their Masonic funds . After defraying every expense connected with the Lodge , assisting the sick , holding out a helping hand to a poor and penniless Brother when occasion required , and contributing to the legitimate purposes of Masonry , the funds showed an increase of upwards of
fifteen pounds . After the ordinary business of the society , the Brethren walked in procession through the town with all their emblems and flags , headed by the Peebles Flute Band , whose enlivening strains added not a little to the day ' s enjoyment . They subsequently sat down to a sumptuous dinner , provided by their hostess , Mrs . Potts . The Lodge met again at seven o ' clock in the evening , when the new Office-bearers were installed in due form , and with the usual Masonic ceremonies . After spending a very happy evening , with loyal and
Masonic toasts and songs , the Brethren broke up at high twelve , much gratified with their social and friendly intercourse . At the close of the day ' s proceedings , the Brethren cordially and unanimously moved a vote of thanks to their energetic and highly-gifted R . W . M . Bro . Archibald Donaldson , jun ., whose unwearied zeal and successful efforts have quadrupled the usual number of entries for the last year , and given a new impetus to Masonry in this quarter .
Officebearers for this year—Bros . Archibald Donaldson , jun ., R . W . M . ; John Thomson , S . W . ; Davidson R . Mitchell , J . W . ; John Willens , Treas . ; John Donaldson , Sec . ; William Monro and Andrew Brydon , Stewards ; Peter Laurie , Chap . ; Samuel Hay , Proxy Master ; J . Paterson , P . M . ; Alexander Dickson , DJVI . ; RobertVeitch , D . S . ' W . ; James Ker , J . W .
PORT GLASGOW . l ort Glasgow , Cumberland , and'Kihvinning Jjodges .- ^ -Th ese Lodges met in-their hall , King-street , on the 29 th Dec , to entertain Sir Michael R . S . Stewart