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the unsnaken , everlasting , ' Rock of Ages . '" The lodge was then closed in due form . LODOE OP INSTRUCTION . —On Wednesday , the 20 th ult ., Bro . Croxton , the W . M ., held a Lodge of Instruction in the ante-room of the lodge , after which he delivered a lecture on tbe ethics of Freemasonry to a large and attentive audience of brethren from the Friendship and Tudor Lodges . After listening for nearly an hour to the eloquent and beautiful
description he gave of the "Art , " Bro . T ^ eeclale , P . M ., proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Croxton for the intellectual treat he had given them that evening , and hoped that he would take an early opportunity of again allowing them to be sharers of his Masonic knowledge . Bro . Mitchell , of the Lodge of Tudor ( No . IfiS ) , seconded the proposition , which was carried by acclamation . In acknowledging the vote of thanks , Bro . Croxton said that nothing would give him greater pleasure than at any time to impart to tho brethren that Masonic knowledge and information which his time and opportunities had enabled him to gather .
OXFORDSHIRE . OK . TO-RTi . — -Jpollo TJnieersily Lodge ( No . 347 ) . —A meeting of this lodgo was held on Wednesday , tbe 27 th ult ., at seven o ' clock p . m . Tho WM . , Bro . the Rev . J . W . F . Short , P . Prov . S . G . W ., occupied the chair of K . S ., and , after seven brethren had been raised to the sublime degree of n Master Mason , the lodge proceeded to the election of W . M ., Treasurerand Tyler
, for the ensuing year . Bro . T . F . Dallin , P . Prov . G . Supt . of Works , was unanimously elected to fill tbe chair of K . S ., and Bro . the Rev . L . Lee , of New College ( proposed by the W . M ., and seconded by Bro . Thompson , P . M . ) , was elected to the office of Treasurer . The W . M . then proposed Bro . Bernard , S . W ., Tyler for the ensuing year , whicli being seconded by Bro . Wm . Stephens , Prov . G . Tyler , he was accordingly elected .
The S . W . then proposed , and Bro . Calmont , Prov . G . Steward , seconded , Bro . Norwood for the office of Assist . Tyler , who was unanimously elected . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Clarendon Hotel for refreshment . About sixty brethren sat down to supper , and , after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the health of the W . M . elect having been drank , lie responded in a very excellent and truly Masonic speech . Several other speeches followed in the course of the
evening from Bro . Bernard , S . W ., on behalf of tbe oflicers , & c . Several songs having heen sung by Bros . Gumbletoii , P . Prov . G . Org ., and Mackenzie , Prov . G . Org ., the brethren separated at about twelve o ' clock . c B
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SCOTLAND .
FESTIVAL OF ST . ANDREW . INSTALLATION or Bi : o . THE EARL OE DALHOUSIE AS GRAND MASTEU MASON . The Festival of St . Andrew was celebrated with unusual splendour on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh . Previous to the banquet , however , tbe brethren met in the lodge room above the hall . After the lodge hail
been opened successivel y in the three degrees , Bro . the Earl of Dalhousie was with acclamation elected Grand Master Mason , and the Past Grand Muster , Bro . J . Whyte Melville , having intimated the election to his lordshi p , be thereupon took the usual obligations . Bro . Earl Dalhousie said : Brethren , in accepting this mallet from tho Grand Master , anil ' in ascending this throne , I assure you I feel 1 have conferred upon me an honour the extent of the
value of which it is beyond my power to express . In terms ol the solemn obligation which I have just taken , as well as from my own natural inclination , I shall at all times endeavour both in tbis our native country , and wherever I may so , to maintain the honour and tlie high character which the " Grand Lodge of Scotland , and . Masonry in general in Scotland , have hitherto enjoyed throughout the world . It will bo sullicient reward to me , after my period of service has concludedif I shall retire
, with the same credit and with the same marks of your gratitude as my honourable and excellent friend Bro . Whyte Melville has received . I wish no higher reward . I only trust I may be able to acquire , as bo has done , and to the same extent , your confidence , and to perform the ivork us well as he has performed it . I shall not detain yon longer at present , as I shall have an
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opportunity by-and-byo of dilating to the Craft at large , and of expressing my gratitude more fully for the high honour you have conferred upon me . The other ollice-bearers ( the complete list of which appeared in the MAGAZINE in its report of the nomination ) then came forward , and their election having heen intimated to them , they took the prescribed obligations . This concluded the business , and the lodge was closed in the usual manner .
THE BANQUET . A banquet then took place in tlie large hall below , about three hundred of the brethren sittimr down to dinner . Tbe Right Hon . the Earl of Dalhousie , K . T ., G . C . B ., M . W . Grand Master Mason Mason of Scotland , and was supported right anil left by the past Grand Master , Bro . John Whyte Melville , Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Haddington , Bro . Captain Speirs , M . F ., Prov . G . M . of Glasgow ; Bros . Ilenry Inglis , of Torsonce , S . G . M .
Pecbleshire ; Dr . Samuel Somerville , of Umpherlaw ; W . A . Lawrie , G- Sec ; William Maun ; David Bryce , R . S . A ., Grand Architect ; General Griffiths , C . B . ¦ Lauderdale Maitland , of Eccles , Prov . G . M . of Dumfriesshire ; Colonel Houston ; Alex . A . Hay , G . Jeweller ; James Ballantyne , G . Bard ; Lindsay Mackersy , A . Robinow , Alexander James Stewart , David Bryce , jun ., Charles Stewart Law , Grand Dir . of Cers . ; and Dr . M'Gownn .
The Rev . Bro . Spenco having asked a blessing , dinner was partaken of . When the cloth had been withdrawn , The Grand Master , Earl Dalhousie , proposed "The Holy Lodge of St . John , " which was drunk in solemn silence . The Grand Alaster : Brethren , loyalty is a ' marked characteristic of all Scotchmen . It requires no words of mine to ask you to drink with all enthusiasm tbe health of our noble and illustrious sovereign . When treason is endeavouring to
realits head in tho land , it is right and proper that every loyal man should make evidence of his loyalty , and bear testimony totbe feelings which he entertains towards his Sovereign Prince and Queen . I propose "The Health of the Queen "—God . bless her .
Ihe Grand Master : I beg to propose to you The Health of the Prince Steward of Scotland , the Princess of Wales , the Duke of Edinburgh , and the rest of the Royal family . " We must all rejoice to find that the Princess of Wales is fast being restored to that health in which we all wish to see her . We must also rejoice that the Duke of Edinburgh , far away from his native shores , was safe from all the storms of the seas when last we heard of him .
The Grand Master : Brethren , the next toast which I have to . propose to you is " The Craft and Freemasonry all over the . world . " This toast refers doubtless to the Craft not only all over the world hailing from the Grand Lodge of Scotland , but tbe Craft as hailing from other Grand Lodges in the sister kingdom . But I do not think this is an inappropriate time or place for us to call in mind that in all ports of the world Scotchmen are this day assembled as we are at present to do honour to
our native saint . This is a proper opportunity for us to carry our minds into their social meetings , and to remember with , fond recollection those who , I am sure , in far distant lands , are at this moment carrying their minds back to tbe mountain side and the mountain burn , and the bonny plains iu which the
thistle and tbe heather grow in their native country . We will , drink with all the honours "The Craft and Freemasonry all over the world . " Tbe Grand Master : I must now invito you to fill your glasses to drink tho toast , " The Health of the Defensive Services in our Country . " In naming to you tho army , navy , militia , and volunteers I am sure I name to you a body that will at all times be ready to come forward iu the defence of
their country should the hour unfortunately arrive when their services would he required . It is quite unnecessary for me to take any retrospective view of the services already rendered to their country by the army and navy of Great Britain . All those who have read our history know well the distinguished , manner in which tbe navy has ever upheld tbe honour of the flag , under which it has sailed , and we know too well tlie manner in which tlio army has upon all occasions rallied round the
colours and standards which they followed . Numerous are the laurels which both these services have entwined round their country ' s brow . Brethren , I am not aware whether upon thisoccasion there is any representative of the navy present , but on my right hand I see a very distinguished and gallant brother , who not only is a worthy representative of the army , but in al '
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the unsnaken , everlasting , ' Rock of Ages . '" The lodge was then closed in due form . LODOE OP INSTRUCTION . —On Wednesday , the 20 th ult ., Bro . Croxton , the W . M ., held a Lodge of Instruction in the ante-room of the lodge , after which he delivered a lecture on tbe ethics of Freemasonry to a large and attentive audience of brethren from the Friendship and Tudor Lodges . After listening for nearly an hour to the eloquent and beautiful
description he gave of the "Art , " Bro . T ^ eeclale , P . M ., proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Croxton for the intellectual treat he had given them that evening , and hoped that he would take an early opportunity of again allowing them to be sharers of his Masonic knowledge . Bro . Mitchell , of the Lodge of Tudor ( No . IfiS ) , seconded the proposition , which was carried by acclamation . In acknowledging the vote of thanks , Bro . Croxton said that nothing would give him greater pleasure than at any time to impart to tho brethren that Masonic knowledge and information which his time and opportunities had enabled him to gather .
OXFORDSHIRE . OK . TO-RTi . — -Jpollo TJnieersily Lodge ( No . 347 ) . —A meeting of this lodgo was held on Wednesday , tbe 27 th ult ., at seven o ' clock p . m . Tho WM . , Bro . the Rev . J . W . F . Short , P . Prov . S . G . W ., occupied the chair of K . S ., and , after seven brethren had been raised to the sublime degree of n Master Mason , the lodge proceeded to the election of W . M ., Treasurerand Tyler
, for the ensuing year . Bro . T . F . Dallin , P . Prov . G . Supt . of Works , was unanimously elected to fill tbe chair of K . S ., and Bro . the Rev . L . Lee , of New College ( proposed by the W . M ., and seconded by Bro . Thompson , P . M . ) , was elected to the office of Treasurer . The W . M . then proposed Bro . Bernard , S . W ., Tyler for the ensuing year , whicli being seconded by Bro . Wm . Stephens , Prov . G . Tyler , he was accordingly elected .
The S . W . then proposed , and Bro . Calmont , Prov . G . Steward , seconded , Bro . Norwood for the office of Assist . Tyler , who was unanimously elected . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Clarendon Hotel for refreshment . About sixty brethren sat down to supper , and , after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the health of the W . M . elect having been drank , lie responded in a very excellent and truly Masonic speech . Several other speeches followed in the course of the
evening from Bro . Bernard , S . W ., on behalf of tbe oflicers , & c . Several songs having heen sung by Bros . Gumbletoii , P . Prov . G . Org ., and Mackenzie , Prov . G . Org ., the brethren separated at about twelve o ' clock . c B
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SCOTLAND .
FESTIVAL OF ST . ANDREW . INSTALLATION or Bi : o . THE EARL OE DALHOUSIE AS GRAND MASTEU MASON . The Festival of St . Andrew was celebrated with unusual splendour on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh . Previous to the banquet , however , tbe brethren met in the lodge room above the hall . After the lodge hail
been opened successivel y in the three degrees , Bro . the Earl of Dalhousie was with acclamation elected Grand Master Mason , and the Past Grand Muster , Bro . J . Whyte Melville , having intimated the election to his lordshi p , be thereupon took the usual obligations . Bro . Earl Dalhousie said : Brethren , in accepting this mallet from tho Grand Master , anil ' in ascending this throne , I assure you I feel 1 have conferred upon me an honour the extent of the
value of which it is beyond my power to express . In terms ol the solemn obligation which I have just taken , as well as from my own natural inclination , I shall at all times endeavour both in tbis our native country , and wherever I may so , to maintain the honour and tlie high character which the " Grand Lodge of Scotland , and . Masonry in general in Scotland , have hitherto enjoyed throughout the world . It will bo sullicient reward to me , after my period of service has concludedif I shall retire
, with the same credit and with the same marks of your gratitude as my honourable and excellent friend Bro . Whyte Melville has received . I wish no higher reward . I only trust I may be able to acquire , as bo has done , and to the same extent , your confidence , and to perform the ivork us well as he has performed it . I shall not detain yon longer at present , as I shall have an
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opportunity by-and-byo of dilating to the Craft at large , and of expressing my gratitude more fully for the high honour you have conferred upon me . The other ollice-bearers ( the complete list of which appeared in the MAGAZINE in its report of the nomination ) then came forward , and their election having heen intimated to them , they took the prescribed obligations . This concluded the business , and the lodge was closed in the usual manner .
THE BANQUET . A banquet then took place in tlie large hall below , about three hundred of the brethren sittimr down to dinner . Tbe Right Hon . the Earl of Dalhousie , K . T ., G . C . B ., M . W . Grand Master Mason Mason of Scotland , and was supported right anil left by the past Grand Master , Bro . John Whyte Melville , Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Haddington , Bro . Captain Speirs , M . F ., Prov . G . M . of Glasgow ; Bros . Ilenry Inglis , of Torsonce , S . G . M .
Pecbleshire ; Dr . Samuel Somerville , of Umpherlaw ; W . A . Lawrie , G- Sec ; William Maun ; David Bryce , R . S . A ., Grand Architect ; General Griffiths , C . B . ¦ Lauderdale Maitland , of Eccles , Prov . G . M . of Dumfriesshire ; Colonel Houston ; Alex . A . Hay , G . Jeweller ; James Ballantyne , G . Bard ; Lindsay Mackersy , A . Robinow , Alexander James Stewart , David Bryce , jun ., Charles Stewart Law , Grand Dir . of Cers . ; and Dr . M'Gownn .
The Rev . Bro . Spenco having asked a blessing , dinner was partaken of . When the cloth had been withdrawn , The Grand Master , Earl Dalhousie , proposed "The Holy Lodge of St . John , " which was drunk in solemn silence . The Grand Alaster : Brethren , loyalty is a ' marked characteristic of all Scotchmen . It requires no words of mine to ask you to drink with all enthusiasm tbe health of our noble and illustrious sovereign . When treason is endeavouring to
realits head in tho land , it is right and proper that every loyal man should make evidence of his loyalty , and bear testimony totbe feelings which he entertains towards his Sovereign Prince and Queen . I propose "The Health of the Queen "—God . bless her .
Ihe Grand Master : I beg to propose to you The Health of the Prince Steward of Scotland , the Princess of Wales , the Duke of Edinburgh , and the rest of the Royal family . " We must all rejoice to find that the Princess of Wales is fast being restored to that health in which we all wish to see her . We must also rejoice that the Duke of Edinburgh , far away from his native shores , was safe from all the storms of the seas when last we heard of him .
The Grand Master : Brethren , the next toast which I have to . propose to you is " The Craft and Freemasonry all over the . world . " This toast refers doubtless to the Craft not only all over the world hailing from the Grand Lodge of Scotland , but tbe Craft as hailing from other Grand Lodges in the sister kingdom . But I do not think this is an inappropriate time or place for us to call in mind that in all ports of the world Scotchmen are this day assembled as we are at present to do honour to
our native saint . This is a proper opportunity for us to carry our minds into their social meetings , and to remember with , fond recollection those who , I am sure , in far distant lands , are at this moment carrying their minds back to tbe mountain side and the mountain burn , and the bonny plains iu which the
thistle and tbe heather grow in their native country . We will , drink with all the honours "The Craft and Freemasonry all over the world . " Tbe Grand Master : I must now invito you to fill your glasses to drink tho toast , " The Health of the Defensive Services in our Country . " In naming to you tho army , navy , militia , and volunteers I am sure I name to you a body that will at all times be ready to come forward iu the defence of
their country should the hour unfortunately arrive when their services would he required . It is quite unnecessary for me to take any retrospective view of the services already rendered to their country by the army and navy of Great Britain . All those who have read our history know well the distinguished , manner in which tbe navy has ever upheld tbe honour of the flag , under which it has sailed , and we know too well tlie manner in which tlio army has upon all occasions rallied round the
colours and standards which they followed . Numerous are the laurels which both these services have entwined round their country ' s brow . Brethren , I am not aware whether upon thisoccasion there is any representative of the navy present , but on my right hand I see a very distinguished and gallant brother , who not only is a worthy representative of the army , but in al '