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-was formed , at 6 . 15 p : ui ., and , under the superintendence of Bros . A . Scott and R . Furness , were led throngh the principal streets of the old burgh , and afterwards into the abbey grounds , -where a brilliant spectacle was witnessed by the concourse of onlookers , who were attracted by the gay appearance the procession presented ; and while in the abbey grounds several very appropriate tunes were discoursed by tbe rifle volunteer band ,
whose services were highly appreciated , and who also played the ' * ' Merry Masons " to a Freemason ' s delight . On their return to the lodge-room a sumptuous dinner awaited tbe brethren , to which they did ample justice , and , from tbe nature of the dishes and their contents ( provided by Bro . Minto ) , was greatly relished after so nice a walk . During dinner music was advanced by tbe band , which lent a pleasing effect to the proceedings . On the cloth being removed , the following was the order
of tbe evening .- —Tbe toasts of " Tho Holy Lodge of St . John's" and " The Queen and Craft , " given by tbe chairman , were followed hy the song of " Tbe Queen and Craft , " given by Bro . A . Scott in a spirited style . The next toast on the list was that of " The Prince and Princess of AA ales , tho Duke of Edinburgh , and the rest of the Royal Family . " " The Army , Navy , and Volunteers" was responded to by the acting Senior "WardenBro . J . S . Turnbullwho thanked the lodfor the
, , ge very hearty manner in which his present of a sword had been received , and hoped it might never be put to any less peaceful use than that which it had been put to that evening—viz ., "being carried at the head of the procession . " Bro . J . Thomson then favoured the company with tbe song , " Bonnie Scotland . " "The Three Grand Lodges , " proposed by the chairman , and - "Bro . H . Inglis , P . G . M ., " by the Senior AVarden , were followed by " Burns' Farewell , " sung by Bro . J . Scott . "The Visiting
Brethren , " proposed by tbe Senior AA arden , and responded to by a brother from Hawick , was followed by the song "Beautiful Isle of the Sea , " by Bro . M'Donald . The toast of " Our Right Worshipful Master" having been enthusiastically received , he , in reply , urged upon the members generally the duty of regularly attending the meetings of the lodge , offering to hold meetings at any time for the instruction of office-bearers , and hoped that all would join heartily in promoting his schemes
fertile welfare of the lodge . Bro . Brown then gave Moore's beautiful song , " The meeting of the waters . " " The Past Masters of St . John's Lodge " having been responded to by Bro . Simson , was followed by the song , * ' Let masons be merry , " by Bro . A . Scott . "The Past Senior and Junior \ A ardens" was given by Bro . J . S . Turnbull . In reply , Bro . Newlands said that though conscious of deficiency in some respects , be and bis colleague had done their duty to tbe best of their ability ; and hoped
their successors would give every satisfaction to the lodge . As time was pressing , the remaining toasts were quickly got over , ancl preparations made for a ball to follow . This ivas a most successful part of the evening's programme , and was kept up with great spirit till nearly six o ' clock on Saturday morning . To give some idea to the numerous readers of the Freemasons ' Magazine of tbe very flourishing state in connection with this lod it be mentioned that since StJohn 1866 till
ge , may . ' s Day , , 27 , th December , 1867 , no fewer than 43 carefully-se ' lected candidates were presented for instruction , and were initiated , passed , and raised in due form , tbe duties of which office almost entirely devolved on Bro . Blackie , R . W . M ., who has most efficiently contributed , by working with a will , as a Mason ought to do , not only for the good of the lodge with which he is immediately connected , but also in the " outer circle" in which he walks .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
LIMERICK . LIMERICK :. — men Lodge ( No . 73 ) . —The members of this lod ge celebrated the Festival of St . John on the 31 st ult ., at the Globe Hotel , AA illiam-street . The chair was occupied on the occasion by Bro . Fife , W . M ., on whose right sat Bros , the Right Hon . Lord Dunboyne , Prov . G . M . j Barrington , and Captain LloydAVMof No 202 Newcastle his left sat
, .. . , ; on Jiros . Peacocke , P . M . ; Phayer , P . M . ; McQuaide , P . M . ; Langley , l . M Bassett , P . M , & e . There was a large number of the brethren present , and visiting brethren , including some members from H . M . S . Prince Frederick William . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ancl responded to , includ-
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ing the toast of " The Provincial Grand Master , Lord Dunboyne , " which was suitably acknowledged by that illustrious Brother . Several Masonic and other songs were sung , and a delightful evening spent . A vote of thanks was passed to Mr . and Mrs . McNay , of the Globe Hotel , for the manner in which they superintended the arrangements and had the banquet served up , which gave general satisfaction . Tbo brethren separated at a late hour in peace and harmony .
Channel Islands.
CHANNEL ISLANDS .
GUERNSEY . DOYLE ' LODGE ( NO . 84 ) . —The members of this lodge held a meeting on the 27 th ult ., that day being the Festival of St . John the Evangelist . The lodge was opened at three o ' clock punctually , when a goodly number of brethren were present . Amongt the members were tbe Dep . Prov . G . M . Bro . GallienneBroGuilbertAA Min the chairBrosMartin
, . , .., ; . , S . W ; Gardner , J . AA . ; Glencross , S . D . ; Millington , J . D . ; Sarcbot , Sec ; Sneatb , I . G . ; and Manger , Tyler ; also Bros . Churchhouse , AA"illcocks , Hutchinson , Treas ., Strickland , P . M . ' s ; and Bros . Carleton , Nicolle , Mu ' ntz , Parker , Cohen , Turton . Visitors : Bros . A . Horner , 862 ; and R . O . Aland , P . M . 34 . The business to be carried out was tbe installation ofthe AA . M . electBro . AA . Martinas the W . M . for the
, , ensuing year . The installation ceremonies were very beautifully worked by the Dep . Pmv . G . M . At the close of the installation the AV . AI . was very cordially saluted in the usual manner by the brethren present . The \ A . M . then proceeded to appoint as his officers for the coming year—J . B . Gai-dne-, S . AA . ; J . S . Glencross , J . AA " . ; J . Millington , S . D . ; Sneatb , J . D . ; and J . II . Parker , I . G ., the Dep . Prov . G . M . duly
investing tbe . n with their respective , collars of office , and addressing to each of the recipients a few words of advice and encouragement to persevere in their Masonic duties . Bros . Hutchinson , P . M ., Sarchef , and Manger , who bad been respectively re-elected to the several offices of Treasurer , Secretary , and Tyler , were also invested with their collars of office . Some little routine business followed , and the lodge was closed in due form a little before five o'clock . Tbe greater number of the brethren who attended the lodge again assembled at Bro . Gardner ' s , Royal Hotel , at five , where they were met by other brothers , and all ( about 31 ) sat down to a verv excellent
dinner , comprising , amongst many delicacies , tbe good old standing dishes so familiar to every one at the merry time of Christmas . After dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to in some of the best which the worthy host , Bro . Gardner , could produce from his cellar , and altogether a very pleasant evening waa spent . It has been the custom for many years in Doyle ' s Lodge that the members should dine together on the Festival of St . John tbe
-Evange list , always being glad to meet at the banquet any brother , whether resident in the island or not , who may wish to join them . During the course of tbe evening a very pleasing incident occurred—viz ., tho presentation of a P . M . 's jewel by some of the younger members of'the lodge to Bro . Guilbert , P . M ., who had that day vacated the chair of AV . M ., which he had held for two years . The presentation , at the request of ths
donors , was kindly undertaken by the Dep . Prov . G . M ., who , in a kind and very feeling speech , in which he alluded to the ad mirable manner in which Bro . Guilbert had presided over the lodge for the two past years , so much to the satisfaction ancl advantage of every member of it ancl credit to himself , offered for his acceptance tbe jewel which he held in his hand . After expressing his sincere wishes that he might long lire to wear it ,
and that it might be seen for many years in Doyle's Lodge , he took the opportunity of addressing a few words of advice to the younger members present , pointing out to them tbe gratifying honour which Bro . Guilbert ' s worthy Masonic career had that evening led to . Bro . Guilbert , who was evidently quite unprepared for this to him unexpected feature in tbe programme of the evening ' s entertainment , in a few appropriate words earnestly thanked bis younger brethren of Doyle ' s Lodge for their kind present , assuring them that hetook truly to heart the good feeling which had prompted them to the act , and that the jewel would ever be highly prized by him .
GIVE your friend counsel with caution .
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Scotland.
-was formed , at 6 . 15 p : ui ., and , under the superintendence of Bros . A . Scott and R . Furness , were led throngh the principal streets of the old burgh , and afterwards into the abbey grounds , -where a brilliant spectacle was witnessed by the concourse of onlookers , who were attracted by the gay appearance the procession presented ; and while in the abbey grounds several very appropriate tunes were discoursed by tbe rifle volunteer band ,
whose services were highly appreciated , and who also played the ' * ' Merry Masons " to a Freemason ' s delight . On their return to the lodge-room a sumptuous dinner awaited tbe brethren , to which they did ample justice , and , from tbe nature of the dishes and their contents ( provided by Bro . Minto ) , was greatly relished after so nice a walk . During dinner music was advanced by tbe band , which lent a pleasing effect to the proceedings . On the cloth being removed , the following was the order
of tbe evening .- —Tbe toasts of " Tho Holy Lodge of St . John's" and " The Queen and Craft , " given by tbe chairman , were followed hy the song of " Tbe Queen and Craft , " given by Bro . A . Scott in a spirited style . The next toast on the list was that of " The Prince and Princess of AA ales , tho Duke of Edinburgh , and the rest of the Royal Family . " " The Army , Navy , and Volunteers" was responded to by the acting Senior "WardenBro . J . S . Turnbullwho thanked the lodfor the
, , ge very hearty manner in which his present of a sword had been received , and hoped it might never be put to any less peaceful use than that which it had been put to that evening—viz ., "being carried at the head of the procession . " Bro . J . Thomson then favoured the company with tbe song , " Bonnie Scotland . " "The Three Grand Lodges , " proposed by the chairman , and - "Bro . H . Inglis , P . G . M ., " by the Senior AVarden , were followed by " Burns' Farewell , " sung by Bro . J . Scott . "The Visiting
Brethren , " proposed by tbe Senior AA arden , and responded to by a brother from Hawick , was followed by the song "Beautiful Isle of the Sea , " by Bro . M'Donald . The toast of " Our Right Worshipful Master" having been enthusiastically received , he , in reply , urged upon the members generally the duty of regularly attending the meetings of the lodge , offering to hold meetings at any time for the instruction of office-bearers , and hoped that all would join heartily in promoting his schemes
fertile welfare of the lodge . Bro . Brown then gave Moore's beautiful song , " The meeting of the waters . " " The Past Masters of St . John's Lodge " having been responded to by Bro . Simson , was followed by the song , * ' Let masons be merry , " by Bro . A . Scott . "The Past Senior and Junior \ A ardens" was given by Bro . J . S . Turnbull . In reply , Bro . Newlands said that though conscious of deficiency in some respects , be and bis colleague had done their duty to tbe best of their ability ; and hoped
their successors would give every satisfaction to the lodge . As time was pressing , the remaining toasts were quickly got over , ancl preparations made for a ball to follow . This ivas a most successful part of the evening's programme , and was kept up with great spirit till nearly six o ' clock on Saturday morning . To give some idea to the numerous readers of the Freemasons ' Magazine of tbe very flourishing state in connection with this lod it be mentioned that since StJohn 1866 till
ge , may . ' s Day , , 27 , th December , 1867 , no fewer than 43 carefully-se ' lected candidates were presented for instruction , and were initiated , passed , and raised in due form , tbe duties of which office almost entirely devolved on Bro . Blackie , R . W . M ., who has most efficiently contributed , by working with a will , as a Mason ought to do , not only for the good of the lodge with which he is immediately connected , but also in the " outer circle" in which he walks .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
LIMERICK . LIMERICK :. — men Lodge ( No . 73 ) . —The members of this lod ge celebrated the Festival of St . John on the 31 st ult ., at the Globe Hotel , AA illiam-street . The chair was occupied on the occasion by Bro . Fife , W . M ., on whose right sat Bros , the Right Hon . Lord Dunboyne , Prov . G . M . j Barrington , and Captain LloydAVMof No 202 Newcastle his left sat
, .. . , ; on Jiros . Peacocke , P . M . ; Phayer , P . M . ; McQuaide , P . M . ; Langley , l . M Bassett , P . M , & e . There was a large number of the brethren present , and visiting brethren , including some members from H . M . S . Prince Frederick William . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ancl responded to , includ-
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ing the toast of " The Provincial Grand Master , Lord Dunboyne , " which was suitably acknowledged by that illustrious Brother . Several Masonic and other songs were sung , and a delightful evening spent . A vote of thanks was passed to Mr . and Mrs . McNay , of the Globe Hotel , for the manner in which they superintended the arrangements and had the banquet served up , which gave general satisfaction . Tbo brethren separated at a late hour in peace and harmony .
Channel Islands.
CHANNEL ISLANDS .
GUERNSEY . DOYLE ' LODGE ( NO . 84 ) . —The members of this lodge held a meeting on the 27 th ult ., that day being the Festival of St . John the Evangelist . The lodge was opened at three o ' clock punctually , when a goodly number of brethren were present . Amongt the members were tbe Dep . Prov . G . M . Bro . GallienneBroGuilbertAA Min the chairBrosMartin
, . , .., ; . , S . W ; Gardner , J . AA . ; Glencross , S . D . ; Millington , J . D . ; Sarcbot , Sec ; Sneatb , I . G . ; and Manger , Tyler ; also Bros . Churchhouse , AA"illcocks , Hutchinson , Treas ., Strickland , P . M . ' s ; and Bros . Carleton , Nicolle , Mu ' ntz , Parker , Cohen , Turton . Visitors : Bros . A . Horner , 862 ; and R . O . Aland , P . M . 34 . The business to be carried out was tbe installation ofthe AA . M . electBro . AA . Martinas the W . M . for the
, , ensuing year . The installation ceremonies were very beautifully worked by the Dep . Pmv . G . M . At the close of the installation the AV . AI . was very cordially saluted in the usual manner by the brethren present . The \ A . M . then proceeded to appoint as his officers for the coming year—J . B . Gai-dne-, S . AA . ; J . S . Glencross , J . AA " . ; J . Millington , S . D . ; Sneatb , J . D . ; and J . II . Parker , I . G ., the Dep . Prov . G . M . duly
investing tbe . n with their respective , collars of office , and addressing to each of the recipients a few words of advice and encouragement to persevere in their Masonic duties . Bros . Hutchinson , P . M ., Sarchef , and Manger , who bad been respectively re-elected to the several offices of Treasurer , Secretary , and Tyler , were also invested with their collars of office . Some little routine business followed , and the lodge was closed in due form a little before five o'clock . Tbe greater number of the brethren who attended the lodge again assembled at Bro . Gardner ' s , Royal Hotel , at five , where they were met by other brothers , and all ( about 31 ) sat down to a verv excellent
dinner , comprising , amongst many delicacies , tbe good old standing dishes so familiar to every one at the merry time of Christmas . After dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to in some of the best which the worthy host , Bro . Gardner , could produce from his cellar , and altogether a very pleasant evening waa spent . It has been the custom for many years in Doyle ' s Lodge that the members should dine together on the Festival of St . John tbe
-Evange list , always being glad to meet at the banquet any brother , whether resident in the island or not , who may wish to join them . During the course of tbe evening a very pleasing incident occurred—viz ., tho presentation of a P . M . 's jewel by some of the younger members of'the lodge to Bro . Guilbert , P . M ., who had that day vacated the chair of AV . M ., which he had held for two years . The presentation , at the request of ths
donors , was kindly undertaken by the Dep . Prov . G . M ., who , in a kind and very feeling speech , in which he alluded to the ad mirable manner in which Bro . Guilbert had presided over the lodge for the two past years , so much to the satisfaction ancl advantage of every member of it ancl credit to himself , offered for his acceptance tbe jewel which he held in his hand . After expressing his sincere wishes that he might long lire to wear it ,
and that it might be seen for many years in Doyle's Lodge , he took the opportunity of addressing a few words of advice to the younger members present , pointing out to them tbe gratifying honour which Bro . Guilbert ' s worthy Masonic career had that evening led to . Bro . Guilbert , who was evidently quite unprepared for this to him unexpected feature in tbe programme of the evening ' s entertainment , in a few appropriate words earnestly thanked bis younger brethren of Doyle ' s Lodge for their kind present , assuring them that hetook truly to heart the good feeling which had prompted them to the act , and that the jewel would ever be highly prized by him .
GIVE your friend counsel with caution .