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Masonic Exeuesioet To Boslin Gastle.
St . Clair , generally styled ' the last Bosslyn , ' who , having no children , and being under "the necessity of alienating his estates , called a meeting of the Lodges in and arouiid Edinburgh , and informed them that it was his intention to resign his office into thehands of the Craft . It was therefore resolved to request all the iodges in Scotland to send representatives to Edinburgh next St . Andrevv ' s-day ; and , accordingly , representatives from thirty-three different Lodges appeared ,
when St . Clair tendered his resignation , and urged the propriety of immediately appointing his successor . The Brethren present unanimously chose St . Clair himself , who accepted the honour ; but he enjoyed it only one year , and was succeeded by the Earl of Cromarty . So far as I know , the St . Clairs exercised their high office with credit to themselves and satisfaction and benefit to the Craft . Let us , then , dedicate a glass to their memory . " Drunk in solemn silence , the band playing the finely plaintive air of Boslin Castle . "
The B . W . M . then said , " The heir apparent to the domains around us is Lord Loughborough . ITou are all aware that his lordship is a young nobleman of talent , energy , and public spirit . Although but a young member of the Craft , he stands high in the estimation of the Brotherhood for the zeal and interest which he has shown in advancing the prosperity of pur Order . He at present holds the office of Substitute Grand Master ; and if the office of Grand Master has not become hereditary in the house of Athoie , as some persons seem now to think that it has , I am well assured that no Brother possesses better qualifleations for acting as the
successor of the distinguished nobleinau who at present fills this high and honourable office . I hope to see the day when his lordship will occupy the chair of the Grand Master ; and should this take place , I have the utmost confidence that the dignity and the prosperity of the Masonic Order in Scotland would not thereby sWer , but , if possible , be advanced . Before formally proposing his lordship ' s health , I beg to read a note which I received from him , in answer to a communication which X sent him craving his assistance in obtaining admission for us on this occasion to the adjoining chapel : —
' Sir , —I should have replied to yours of the 18 th sooner , but I only returned home and found it yesterday . I have great pleasure , both on Lord Bosslyn ' s account and my own , in giving you the permission required , and Lord Bosslyn has written to give the necessary instructions already . I can only add , as a Brother Mason , my entire approval of the project , my regret that I cannot be present personally , and my full confidence that every care will be taken of the ancient building while in the hands of the B . W . M . and Brethren of No . 8 . "' I am faithfully and fraternally yours ,
" ' Dysart House , Jidy 31 , 1857 . ' " 'Loughboboitgh . ct I therefore beg to propose his lordship ' s health . May he long live to honour the Craft and benefit his country ! " This toast was drunk with all the honours and great enthusiasm . The B . W . M . then said , " The heir apparent to the estate of Hawthornden is Sir James Walker Drummond . You are all well aware that at one time he took
a leading part in the Masonic proceedings carried on in this quarter . He held for some time the office of B . W . M . of the Dalkeith Kilwinning , and in his capacity as head of that Lodge honoured us with one or two visits in our hall , Toddrick's Wynd . We so far returned the compliment thus paid us by supporting him when he laid the foundation-stone of the Ne w Union Workhouse , Dalkeith ; by sending a deputation to unite our congratulations with others when his mother Lodge , Dalkeith Kilwinning , presented him with a testimonial of respect ; and by going in considerable numbers to Hawthornden to welcome him home on the occasion of his
marriage , I am certain that , had Sir James been in this country , he would have been proud to welcome us this clay on our visit to the seat of his ancestors . Hoping that he may one day take up his abode in that romantic retreat , and that he may , as in former times , devote his influence and energies to advance the good ciuise of Masonry , I beg to ask the Brethren to join me in dedicating a bumper to his good health and happiness . " ( Great applause . ) The B . W . M . then proposed " The Lodge Peebles Kilwinning , No . 24 / ' coupled VOTi . ITT . 5 L
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Masonic Exeuesioet To Boslin Gastle.
St . Clair , generally styled ' the last Bosslyn , ' who , having no children , and being under "the necessity of alienating his estates , called a meeting of the Lodges in and arouiid Edinburgh , and informed them that it was his intention to resign his office into thehands of the Craft . It was therefore resolved to request all the iodges in Scotland to send representatives to Edinburgh next St . Andrevv ' s-day ; and , accordingly , representatives from thirty-three different Lodges appeared ,
when St . Clair tendered his resignation , and urged the propriety of immediately appointing his successor . The Brethren present unanimously chose St . Clair himself , who accepted the honour ; but he enjoyed it only one year , and was succeeded by the Earl of Cromarty . So far as I know , the St . Clairs exercised their high office with credit to themselves and satisfaction and benefit to the Craft . Let us , then , dedicate a glass to their memory . " Drunk in solemn silence , the band playing the finely plaintive air of Boslin Castle . "
The B . W . M . then said , " The heir apparent to the domains around us is Lord Loughborough . ITou are all aware that his lordship is a young nobleman of talent , energy , and public spirit . Although but a young member of the Craft , he stands high in the estimation of the Brotherhood for the zeal and interest which he has shown in advancing the prosperity of pur Order . He at present holds the office of Substitute Grand Master ; and if the office of Grand Master has not become hereditary in the house of Athoie , as some persons seem now to think that it has , I am well assured that no Brother possesses better qualifleations for acting as the
successor of the distinguished nobleinau who at present fills this high and honourable office . I hope to see the day when his lordship will occupy the chair of the Grand Master ; and should this take place , I have the utmost confidence that the dignity and the prosperity of the Masonic Order in Scotland would not thereby sWer , but , if possible , be advanced . Before formally proposing his lordship ' s health , I beg to read a note which I received from him , in answer to a communication which X sent him craving his assistance in obtaining admission for us on this occasion to the adjoining chapel : —
' Sir , —I should have replied to yours of the 18 th sooner , but I only returned home and found it yesterday . I have great pleasure , both on Lord Bosslyn ' s account and my own , in giving you the permission required , and Lord Bosslyn has written to give the necessary instructions already . I can only add , as a Brother Mason , my entire approval of the project , my regret that I cannot be present personally , and my full confidence that every care will be taken of the ancient building while in the hands of the B . W . M . and Brethren of No . 8 . "' I am faithfully and fraternally yours ,
" ' Dysart House , Jidy 31 , 1857 . ' " 'Loughboboitgh . ct I therefore beg to propose his lordship ' s health . May he long live to honour the Craft and benefit his country ! " This toast was drunk with all the honours and great enthusiasm . The B . W . M . then said , " The heir apparent to the estate of Hawthornden is Sir James Walker Drummond . You are all well aware that at one time he took
a leading part in the Masonic proceedings carried on in this quarter . He held for some time the office of B . W . M . of the Dalkeith Kilwinning , and in his capacity as head of that Lodge honoured us with one or two visits in our hall , Toddrick's Wynd . We so far returned the compliment thus paid us by supporting him when he laid the foundation-stone of the Ne w Union Workhouse , Dalkeith ; by sending a deputation to unite our congratulations with others when his mother Lodge , Dalkeith Kilwinning , presented him with a testimonial of respect ; and by going in considerable numbers to Hawthornden to welcome him home on the occasion of his
marriage , I am certain that , had Sir James been in this country , he would have been proud to welcome us this clay on our visit to the seat of his ancestors . Hoping that he may one day take up his abode in that romantic retreat , and that he may , as in former times , devote his influence and energies to advance the good ciuise of Masonry , I beg to ask the Brethren to join me in dedicating a bumper to his good health and happiness . " ( Great applause . ) The B . W . M . then proposed " The Lodge Peebles Kilwinning , No . 24 / ' coupled VOTi . ITT . 5 L