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Scotland.
/' We humbly commend to Thee all the- members of thy whole family . May they increase in the knowledge of Thee , and in the love of each other . " Finally , may we finish all our works here below with thine approbation ; and then have our transition from this earthly abode to thy heavenly temple above , there to enjoy light , gloryv and bhss ineffable . ' Response by the R . W . the Prov . G . M . —" Glory be to God on High !" Response by the Brethren— - " As it was in the beginning , is now , and ever shall be , world without end . Aineh . "
The Prov . G . M . then sprinkled the consecration elements upon the ftoor , saying- — " Praise be to the Lord , immortal and eternal , who formed the heavens , laid the foundations of the e . arth , and extended the waters beyond it , who supports the pillars of nations , maintains in order and harmony surrounding worlds . We implore Thine aid ; and may the continued blessings of an allbounteous Providence be the lot of these our native shores ; and may the Almighty Ruler of events , deign to direct the hands of our gracious sovereign Queen Victoria , so that she may pour down blessings upon her people , and may her people , living under sage laws and a free government , ever feel grateful for tlie blessings they en ^
The members of the Minto Lodge then passed round , doing homage to the Prov . Grand Lodge ; after which the Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . proclaimed the Lodge as follows : — " Brethren , I am ; directed by the Most Worshipful George Augustus Frederick John Duke of Athole , Grand Master Mason of Scotland , to make proclamation , that by virtue of the power and authority of the Grand Lodge ,, these
Brethren are now constituted a regular Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons , by the title and designation of the Minto Lodge , to be holden in Lochgelly . And from henceforth they are fully empowered to exercise all their rights and privileges , agreeably to the tenure of their charter , the laws of the Grand Lodge , and the ancient usages of the Fraternity ; and may God be with them . "
The Prov . G . M . then proceeded to invest the office bearers . In the absence of the Hon . Lord Loughborough , owing to the recent death of the Countess of Elgin , his Deputy Master , Bro . Galloway , was invested in his stead ,
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VICTORIA . FAREWELL BANQUET TO CAPTAIN CLARKE , PROV . 8 . M . On Wednesday , August 13 th , a complimentary banquet was given to Capt . Clarke , at the Prince of Wales Hotel , by the members of the Masonic Order in Melbourne , in token of their esteem for him as the R . W . Prov . Grand Master for Victoria , under the English constitution . The company assembled numbered upwards of
eighty , including the Masters and principal officers of most of the Lodges in Melbourne and its vicinity . Professor Wilson , in the absence of Bro . Haines , who was prevented from attending through severe indisposition , filled the chair . He was supported on the right by Capt . Clarke , and on the left by Bro . Francis Thomas Gell , the R . W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master . The chairman and secretary of the banquet committee , Bros . W . J . Thomas ( Master of the Kilwinning ) , and J . W . Torrey ( Master of the Washington ) , acted as croupier ? .
After grace had been said by the Rev . Brother Bardin , Provincial Grand Chaplain ( English constitution ) , the dimmer was served . After dinner the chairman gave the following toasts in succession : — " tier Majesty the Queen ; " " The Prince Consort and Royal Famil y ¦•¦;" ¦ . «• the Governor ; " " the Grand Masters of the Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland , tho Earl of Zetland , tho Duke of Leinster , and the Duko of Athole . ' *
In proposing the next toast , the chairman expressed hi » regret in being called upon to propose it . He had been unexpectedly called upon to occupy that chair in consequence of the sudden and severe indisposition of Bro . Haines . ( That gentleman ' s note was read , expressing hisregret at not being able to attend ) . As . Bro . Haines ' s substitute , he deemed it right to declare the high cstoem in which he held
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Scotland.
/' We humbly commend to Thee all the- members of thy whole family . May they increase in the knowledge of Thee , and in the love of each other . " Finally , may we finish all our works here below with thine approbation ; and then have our transition from this earthly abode to thy heavenly temple above , there to enjoy light , gloryv and bhss ineffable . ' Response by the R . W . the Prov . G . M . —" Glory be to God on High !" Response by the Brethren— - " As it was in the beginning , is now , and ever shall be , world without end . Aineh . "
The Prov . G . M . then sprinkled the consecration elements upon the ftoor , saying- — " Praise be to the Lord , immortal and eternal , who formed the heavens , laid the foundations of the e . arth , and extended the waters beyond it , who supports the pillars of nations , maintains in order and harmony surrounding worlds . We implore Thine aid ; and may the continued blessings of an allbounteous Providence be the lot of these our native shores ; and may the Almighty Ruler of events , deign to direct the hands of our gracious sovereign Queen Victoria , so that she may pour down blessings upon her people , and may her people , living under sage laws and a free government , ever feel grateful for tlie blessings they en ^
The members of the Minto Lodge then passed round , doing homage to the Prov . Grand Lodge ; after which the Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . proclaimed the Lodge as follows : — " Brethren , I am ; directed by the Most Worshipful George Augustus Frederick John Duke of Athole , Grand Master Mason of Scotland , to make proclamation , that by virtue of the power and authority of the Grand Lodge ,, these
Brethren are now constituted a regular Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons , by the title and designation of the Minto Lodge , to be holden in Lochgelly . And from henceforth they are fully empowered to exercise all their rights and privileges , agreeably to the tenure of their charter , the laws of the Grand Lodge , and the ancient usages of the Fraternity ; and may God be with them . "
The Prov . G . M . then proceeded to invest the office bearers . In the absence of the Hon . Lord Loughborough , owing to the recent death of the Countess of Elgin , his Deputy Master , Bro . Galloway , was invested in his stead ,
Colonial
COLONIAL
VICTORIA . FAREWELL BANQUET TO CAPTAIN CLARKE , PROV . 8 . M . On Wednesday , August 13 th , a complimentary banquet was given to Capt . Clarke , at the Prince of Wales Hotel , by the members of the Masonic Order in Melbourne , in token of their esteem for him as the R . W . Prov . Grand Master for Victoria , under the English constitution . The company assembled numbered upwards of
eighty , including the Masters and principal officers of most of the Lodges in Melbourne and its vicinity . Professor Wilson , in the absence of Bro . Haines , who was prevented from attending through severe indisposition , filled the chair . He was supported on the right by Capt . Clarke , and on the left by Bro . Francis Thomas Gell , the R . W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master . The chairman and secretary of the banquet committee , Bros . W . J . Thomas ( Master of the Kilwinning ) , and J . W . Torrey ( Master of the Washington ) , acted as croupier ? .
After grace had been said by the Rev . Brother Bardin , Provincial Grand Chaplain ( English constitution ) , the dimmer was served . After dinner the chairman gave the following toasts in succession : — " tier Majesty the Queen ; " " The Prince Consort and Royal Famil y ¦•¦;" ¦ . «• the Governor ; " " the Grand Masters of the Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland , tho Earl of Zetland , tho Duke of Leinster , and the Duko of Athole . ' *
In proposing the next toast , the chairman expressed hi » regret in being called upon to propose it . He had been unexpectedly called upon to occupy that chair in consequence of the sudden and severe indisposition of Bro . Haines . ( That gentleman ' s note was read , expressing hisregret at not being able to attend ) . As . Bro . Haines ' s substitute , he deemed it right to declare the high cstoem in which he held