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Knights Templar.
Freemason or not , gave the Brethren to understand throughout the whole day the most unmistakea * ble token of his approbation . On arriving at Lochgoilhead , the great bulk of the excursionists proceeded with the splendid band of the veteran battalion playing favourite airs to a well-selected spot in the neighbourhood , where disposed , in various groups on the green sward , glittering in full Masonic costume , and engaged in the fanciful pleasures of picknicking , the scene altogether formed a gladdening realization of the idea of our immortal Brother bard : — " That man to man , the world o ' er Shall Brothers be for a that . "
Various sports followed—running , leaping , putting the stone , & c . by a number of the Brethren ; while a yet merrier company , more gallant to the ladies , footed it fleetly on the sward to the strain of an excellent quadrille band . Their gaiety would have done credit to the Maypole in the olden time of good Queen Bess . The hour of departure having been announced , all hurried on board to
continue the song and dance until the arrival home , about eight P . M ., when the Brethren separated with three hearty cheers for the Lodge Masters and Committee of Management , who had conducted the celebration of St . John ' s Day in a manner ever to be remembered with delight by all on board—a delight greatly enhanced by the urbane and gentlemanly conduct of Bro . Capt . Gillis , of the Invincible .
St . Mark S Lodge . —There was a grand muster of the Brethren on the 7 th July , in the beautiful hall of the Lodge , which has been recently decorated in a most superb manner , there being nearly eighty present , including visitors from London , Liverpool , Dublin , America , and several of the sister Lodges in the district . The chair was occupied by Bro . Donald Campbell , who most efficiently performed the duties , and initiated two gentlemen into the Order . Bro . H . G . Warren , of London , was afterwards affiliated into the Lodge , and presented with the distinguishing jewels of the Order and the Lodge . Bro . Warren
returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him , and briefly descanted upon the advantages of having a Masonic publication as the organ of the Craft as the best means of preserving intact the order and regularity of the Craft , and instanced the recent proceedings with regard to the Mark Degree , as showing the necessity of having the means of directing attention to irregularities which might otherwise not come to the knowledge of the governing powers . At a later period of the evening Bro . Warren presented Bro . Donald Campbell with a box of working tools . The Lodge having been called from labour to refreshment
various appropriate toasts were drunk , and Bro . J . C . Hughes , who formerly belonged to the Lodge prior to settling in London , was received with the most gratifying demonstrations of how well be has been remembered by his friends of old .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
NORTH MUNSTER . E . Lloyd , Esq ., was installed W . M . of Lodge No . 13 , on the 24 th of June ind Wm . E . Maunsell , the excellent Secretary , was re-elected . The Brethren assembled afterwards at their Lodge-rooms , No . 39 , Tliornas-street , and their
reunion was marked by true brotherly love . Nenaguv—On the anniversary of St . John , the memhers of No . 201 celebrated the festival at Meara ' s Hotel , when over twenty-two of the Brethren sat down to a sumptuous entertainment , provided in a style that reflected credit oa the estahlishment . Newcastle West . — Desmond Lodge ( No . 202 ) . — This Lodge assembled at their Hall , at high noon , on' Tuesday , the Festival of St . John , when the following
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Knights Templar.
Freemason or not , gave the Brethren to understand throughout the whole day the most unmistakea * ble token of his approbation . On arriving at Lochgoilhead , the great bulk of the excursionists proceeded with the splendid band of the veteran battalion playing favourite airs to a well-selected spot in the neighbourhood , where disposed , in various groups on the green sward , glittering in full Masonic costume , and engaged in the fanciful pleasures of picknicking , the scene altogether formed a gladdening realization of the idea of our immortal Brother bard : — " That man to man , the world o ' er Shall Brothers be for a that . "
Various sports followed—running , leaping , putting the stone , & c . by a number of the Brethren ; while a yet merrier company , more gallant to the ladies , footed it fleetly on the sward to the strain of an excellent quadrille band . Their gaiety would have done credit to the Maypole in the olden time of good Queen Bess . The hour of departure having been announced , all hurried on board to
continue the song and dance until the arrival home , about eight P . M ., when the Brethren separated with three hearty cheers for the Lodge Masters and Committee of Management , who had conducted the celebration of St . John ' s Day in a manner ever to be remembered with delight by all on board—a delight greatly enhanced by the urbane and gentlemanly conduct of Bro . Capt . Gillis , of the Invincible .
St . Mark S Lodge . —There was a grand muster of the Brethren on the 7 th July , in the beautiful hall of the Lodge , which has been recently decorated in a most superb manner , there being nearly eighty present , including visitors from London , Liverpool , Dublin , America , and several of the sister Lodges in the district . The chair was occupied by Bro . Donald Campbell , who most efficiently performed the duties , and initiated two gentlemen into the Order . Bro . H . G . Warren , of London , was afterwards affiliated into the Lodge , and presented with the distinguishing jewels of the Order and the Lodge . Bro . Warren
returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him , and briefly descanted upon the advantages of having a Masonic publication as the organ of the Craft as the best means of preserving intact the order and regularity of the Craft , and instanced the recent proceedings with regard to the Mark Degree , as showing the necessity of having the means of directing attention to irregularities which might otherwise not come to the knowledge of the governing powers . At a later period of the evening Bro . Warren presented Bro . Donald Campbell with a box of working tools . The Lodge having been called from labour to refreshment
various appropriate toasts were drunk , and Bro . J . C . Hughes , who formerly belonged to the Lodge prior to settling in London , was received with the most gratifying demonstrations of how well be has been remembered by his friends of old .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
NORTH MUNSTER . E . Lloyd , Esq ., was installed W . M . of Lodge No . 13 , on the 24 th of June ind Wm . E . Maunsell , the excellent Secretary , was re-elected . The Brethren assembled afterwards at their Lodge-rooms , No . 39 , Tliornas-street , and their
reunion was marked by true brotherly love . Nenaguv—On the anniversary of St . John , the memhers of No . 201 celebrated the festival at Meara ' s Hotel , when over twenty-two of the Brethren sat down to a sumptuous entertainment , provided in a style that reflected credit oa the estahlishment . Newcastle West . — Desmond Lodge ( No . 202 ) . — This Lodge assembled at their Hall , at high noon , on' Tuesday , the Festival of St . John , when the following