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Scotland.
The consecration elements , corn , wine , and oil , AA'ere here successively sprinkled on the hall by the Grand AIaster , Avho at the same time invoked the blessing respectively ou each element , thus : — '" ' May the bountiful hand of heaven ever supply the inhabitants of this city , as Avell as all the brethren throughout the Avorld , Avith abundance of corn , wine , and oil , and all tho necessaries ancl comforts of life . " After which the Grand Chaplain offered up the folloAving prayer : —
" Grant , 0 Lord our God , that they AA'IIO are invested ivith the government ol : this Grand Lodge , may be endued Avith wisdom to instruct their brethren iu all duties ; Af . ay brotherly love aud charity ahvays prevail among the members thereof , and may this bond of union continue to strengthen the Lodges throughout the Avorld ! Bless all our brethren , 'the children of the AA'idoAV , ' AA-heresover dispersed , and grant speedy relief to all AVIIO are either oppressed or distressed . AVe humbly commend to thee all the members of thy AA'hole family . Alay they increase in the knowledge of theeand in the love of each other . Finallymay Ave finish all
, , our AA'orks here beloiv AA'ith thine approbation , " ancl then have our transition from this earthly abode to thy heavenly temple above , there to enjoy light , glory , ancl bliss ineffable . Amen . " After the usual grand honour . ; , the brethren perambulated the hall three times , and saluted the Grand Aiaster . The Grand AIaster , after an address , declared the Hall to be the Freemasons ' Hall of Scotlandand dedicated the same to Alasonry ; and subsequentlyanother
, , anthem having been sung , the following benediction AA'as read by the Grand Chaplain : — " Alay the Freemasons' Hall of Scotland , IIOAV dedicated to Masonry , be ever the sanctuary and . receptacle of A'irtue , universal charity , and benevolence ; and may the Great Architect of the universe bless all here assembled , and all the brethren throughout the ivorld , henceforth and for ever . Amen . " After the benediction , the Grand Lodge Avas closed in ample form .
At seven o ' clock the various representatives held a grand banquet , the Duke of . Uhole presiding . The usual loyal toasts AA'ere duly proposed by his grace , and success to the various Provincial Grand Lodges ; •'• ' The Edinburgh District , " ivas responded to by Dr . M'CoAvan , of St . Mary ' s Chapel ; ' ' The Ayrshire , " by Sir James Ferguson , Bart ., in a most appropriate speech , iu which he pointed out tho beauties of Alasonry ; Bro . Why te Melville returned thanks for " Fifeshire ; " Bro . Erskinc AVemyss , of AVemyss , for ' ' Perthshire ; " Mr . AV Downing Bruce , of Kilbagie , in the absence of Sir A . Maitland , for " Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire , "
America.
AMERICA .
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . [ We continue the ceremonies and charges to be observed upon the constitution of a new Commandery , and the installation of officers , from our number of Alarch 2 nd , at page 427 . ] INSTALLATION . The Eminent Commander elect is then presented to tho Grand Commander b
y the Marshal , AVIIO says : "Right Eminent , —I have the honour to present you the Eminent Sir , who has been elected to the office of Commander of this Commandery . I find him to be well skilled in our sublime mysteries , and observant of the noble precepts of our forefathers , and have , therefore , no doubt but he will discharge the important duties of his office ivith fidelity . " The Grand Commander then asks— " Eminent , are you ready to subscribe to the
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Scotland.
The consecration elements , corn , wine , and oil , AA'ere here successively sprinkled on the hall by the Grand AIaster , Avho at the same time invoked the blessing respectively ou each element , thus : — '" ' May the bountiful hand of heaven ever supply the inhabitants of this city , as Avell as all the brethren throughout the Avorld , Avith abundance of corn , wine , and oil , and all tho necessaries ancl comforts of life . " After which the Grand Chaplain offered up the folloAving prayer : —
" Grant , 0 Lord our God , that they AA'IIO are invested ivith the government ol : this Grand Lodge , may be endued Avith wisdom to instruct their brethren iu all duties ; Af . ay brotherly love aud charity ahvays prevail among the members thereof , and may this bond of union continue to strengthen the Lodges throughout the Avorld ! Bless all our brethren , 'the children of the AA'idoAV , ' AA-heresover dispersed , and grant speedy relief to all AVIIO are either oppressed or distressed . AVe humbly commend to thee all the members of thy AA'hole family . Alay they increase in the knowledge of theeand in the love of each other . Finallymay Ave finish all
, , our AA'orks here beloiv AA'ith thine approbation , " ancl then have our transition from this earthly abode to thy heavenly temple above , there to enjoy light , glory , ancl bliss ineffable . Amen . " After the usual grand honour . ; , the brethren perambulated the hall three times , and saluted the Grand Aiaster . The Grand AIaster , after an address , declared the Hall to be the Freemasons ' Hall of Scotlandand dedicated the same to Alasonry ; and subsequentlyanother
, , anthem having been sung , the following benediction AA'as read by the Grand Chaplain : — " Alay the Freemasons' Hall of Scotland , IIOAV dedicated to Masonry , be ever the sanctuary and . receptacle of A'irtue , universal charity , and benevolence ; and may the Great Architect of the universe bless all here assembled , and all the brethren throughout the ivorld , henceforth and for ever . Amen . " After the benediction , the Grand Lodge Avas closed in ample form .
At seven o ' clock the various representatives held a grand banquet , the Duke of . Uhole presiding . The usual loyal toasts AA'ere duly proposed by his grace , and success to the various Provincial Grand Lodges ; •'• ' The Edinburgh District , " ivas responded to by Dr . M'CoAvan , of St . Mary ' s Chapel ; ' ' The Ayrshire , " by Sir James Ferguson , Bart ., in a most appropriate speech , iu which he pointed out tho beauties of Alasonry ; Bro . Why te Melville returned thanks for " Fifeshire ; " Bro . Erskinc AVemyss , of AVemyss , for ' ' Perthshire ; " Mr . AV Downing Bruce , of Kilbagie , in the absence of Sir A . Maitland , for " Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire , "
America.
AMERICA .
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . [ We continue the ceremonies and charges to be observed upon the constitution of a new Commandery , and the installation of officers , from our number of Alarch 2 nd , at page 427 . ] INSTALLATION . The Eminent Commander elect is then presented to tho Grand Commander b
y the Marshal , AVIIO says : "Right Eminent , —I have the honour to present you the Eminent Sir , who has been elected to the office of Commander of this Commandery . I find him to be well skilled in our sublime mysteries , and observant of the noble precepts of our forefathers , and have , therefore , no doubt but he will discharge the important duties of his office ivith fidelity . " The Grand Commander then asks— " Eminent , are you ready to subscribe to the