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written his pame on your memory in such a way that you cannot fail to follow him in your sympathetic souls throughout the world , and throughout life . ( Cheers . ) Of the young Brethren newly initiated , who are natives of this town or neighbourhood , I need not speak . Hitherto they have been unknown to me , but being wellknown to you all , the best proof of their excellence and worth is that you have admitted them to be Brethren of this Lodge . ( Loud cheers . ) Of myself I
can only say that I am deeply affectejl by the grand events of this evening , and feel myself honoured beyond expression by all your kindness . It seems I am not a stranger to you all , some Brethren being pleased to say that they remeiriber my literary productions , as " One who has whistled at the plough / ' but nohe of you know that I have some claim , though remotel y * to belong to this toWh , About eighty years ago ; a young man , aged from eighteen to twenty , lived here .
He was a native of the Yetts of Muckhart , not far distant , where his forefathers had resided for several generations . That young man , James Somerville ) lef t Alloa about the year 1175 and settled in Berwickshire , where many years after * wards I was born as his youngest son , so that , though a stranger , I feel that the ground beneath my feet is native when on this side of the Forth . ( Cheers . ) In the name of the younger Brethren and of myselfy let ine say , in conclusion , that with the higher , deeper , grander transaction of this evening , your kindness and courtesy transcend my power of utterance ;' - ( Loiid cheers . ) 4 i
Bro . W . Downing Bruce gave the health of The Highland Brigade and the gallant Bro . Captain Grove , of the 42 nd Highlanders / 'and adverted to the riiany eminent personages who had in the last hundred years been Brothers of this Lodge , not a few of whom were distinguished soldiers ^ among others , General Sir Ralph Abereromby . The gallant Captain replied in an animated and brotherly address . Bros . Syme , of Stirling , and Edwards , of Hilton , two of the new Brethren whose healths were proposed by the Junior Warden , also responded in speeches expressive of gratification at being admitted to this Lodge .
^ Bro . Warden , of the St . Luke ' s Lodge , Edinburgh , addressed the Brethren , and in reference to the diversified pursuits in life , the various scenes and distant countries which some of those present had witnessed , said that his father had been , as a naval surgeon , in attendance upon the dethroned Emperor Napoleon on the passage to St . Helena , and subsequently in the Emperor ' s captivity . He was struck off the list of naval surgeons for having presumed to criticize the treatment of the imperial prisoner , but the sentiments of the country had happily changed . The evening was spent in the happiest manner .
DUNDEE . On the 29 fch December the various Lodges of Dundee met in their respective halls'to celebrate the festival of St . John , exchanging deputations , and spending the evening in the most Masonic and brotherly manner . An interesting incident occurred in the Ancient Lodge in the presentation of an elegant and valuable
gold watch and chain , hearing a suitable inscription , to the retiring B . W . M . Bro . ^ Patrick Gardiner , who has presided for the last three years with much credit to himself , advantage to the Lodge , and satisfaction to the Brethreri . The testimonial was presented in suitable terms by the B . W . M ., Bro . David Nicoll , and accepted by Bro . Gardiner in a very feeling maimer .
EDINBURGH . St . David ' s Lodge . —With the view of making the meetings of the Lodge Edinburgh St . David ' s more interesting and intellectual , the P . M ., Bro . Douglas , at their last meeting , delivered a succinct and very interesting lecture on the origin of cities , from the creation of the world till the time of Abraham going
down into Egypt . The lecture was listened to with great attention by the Brethren . Bro . Joseph Ebsworth , sen ., will deliver a lecture next monthly meeting on music , interspersed with song to illustrate the subject . Several Brethren ha \ e kindly consented to deliver each month lecturer on various subjects . [ Bravo , Scotland !]
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written his pame on your memory in such a way that you cannot fail to follow him in your sympathetic souls throughout the world , and throughout life . ( Cheers . ) Of the young Brethren newly initiated , who are natives of this town or neighbourhood , I need not speak . Hitherto they have been unknown to me , but being wellknown to you all , the best proof of their excellence and worth is that you have admitted them to be Brethren of this Lodge . ( Loud cheers . ) Of myself I
can only say that I am deeply affectejl by the grand events of this evening , and feel myself honoured beyond expression by all your kindness . It seems I am not a stranger to you all , some Brethren being pleased to say that they remeiriber my literary productions , as " One who has whistled at the plough / ' but nohe of you know that I have some claim , though remotel y * to belong to this toWh , About eighty years ago ; a young man , aged from eighteen to twenty , lived here .
He was a native of the Yetts of Muckhart , not far distant , where his forefathers had resided for several generations . That young man , James Somerville ) lef t Alloa about the year 1175 and settled in Berwickshire , where many years after * wards I was born as his youngest son , so that , though a stranger , I feel that the ground beneath my feet is native when on this side of the Forth . ( Cheers . ) In the name of the younger Brethren and of myselfy let ine say , in conclusion , that with the higher , deeper , grander transaction of this evening , your kindness and courtesy transcend my power of utterance ;' - ( Loiid cheers . ) 4 i
Bro . W . Downing Bruce gave the health of The Highland Brigade and the gallant Bro . Captain Grove , of the 42 nd Highlanders / 'and adverted to the riiany eminent personages who had in the last hundred years been Brothers of this Lodge , not a few of whom were distinguished soldiers ^ among others , General Sir Ralph Abereromby . The gallant Captain replied in an animated and brotherly address . Bros . Syme , of Stirling , and Edwards , of Hilton , two of the new Brethren whose healths were proposed by the Junior Warden , also responded in speeches expressive of gratification at being admitted to this Lodge .
^ Bro . Warden , of the St . Luke ' s Lodge , Edinburgh , addressed the Brethren , and in reference to the diversified pursuits in life , the various scenes and distant countries which some of those present had witnessed , said that his father had been , as a naval surgeon , in attendance upon the dethroned Emperor Napoleon on the passage to St . Helena , and subsequently in the Emperor ' s captivity . He was struck off the list of naval surgeons for having presumed to criticize the treatment of the imperial prisoner , but the sentiments of the country had happily changed . The evening was spent in the happiest manner .
DUNDEE . On the 29 fch December the various Lodges of Dundee met in their respective halls'to celebrate the festival of St . John , exchanging deputations , and spending the evening in the most Masonic and brotherly manner . An interesting incident occurred in the Ancient Lodge in the presentation of an elegant and valuable
gold watch and chain , hearing a suitable inscription , to the retiring B . W . M . Bro . ^ Patrick Gardiner , who has presided for the last three years with much credit to himself , advantage to the Lodge , and satisfaction to the Brethreri . The testimonial was presented in suitable terms by the B . W . M ., Bro . David Nicoll , and accepted by Bro . Gardiner in a very feeling maimer .
EDINBURGH . St . David ' s Lodge . —With the view of making the meetings of the Lodge Edinburgh St . David ' s more interesting and intellectual , the P . M ., Bro . Douglas , at their last meeting , delivered a succinct and very interesting lecture on the origin of cities , from the creation of the world till the time of Abraham going
down into Egypt . The lecture was listened to with great attention by the Brethren . Bro . Joseph Ebsworth , sen ., will deliver a lecture next monthly meeting on music , interspersed with song to illustrate the subject . Several Brethren ha \ e kindly consented to deliver each month lecturer on various subjects . [ Bravo , Scotland !]