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Scotland.
M . AA . Grand Master , the Duke of Athole , presided , supported by Bro . J . AVhytc Melville , D . G . M . ; Bro . SirGco . Beresford ; Bro . ElishaD . Cooke , of Kentucky , and about tiA'o hundred other brethren . Proxy commissions of various brethren having been reacl and received , presents were announced from the Grand Lodges of England , Prussia , Nebraska , U . S ., Kentucky , U . S ., Massachusetts , U . S . ( consisting of their proceedings ); Bro . C . Paton , Foxe ' s Book of Martyrs , & c , and Bro . A . A . Haye , "Pocmata , " which were received aud ordered to be acknoAA'ledged
AA'ith thanks . Tho minutes of the Grand Lodgo and the Committee having been confirmed , the officers for the ensuing year were nominated . Charters were granted for opening tivo IIOAV Lodges , to be called , res * peetiA'oly , tho "Royal Blues , " at Kilbirnie , Ayrshire ; and the "Duncarn , " Burntisland , Fifeshire . Permission was also given for the reopening of the Lodgo St . Andrew , Glenhuck .
A petition from St . AudroAv ' s Lodge , Quebec , respecting charters for the Montreal Kilwinning Lodges , was deferred . Protests from the Lodges " Trafalgar , " Leith ; " St . John . " Jedburgh ; and " St . Thomas , " Muirkirk , against being placed at the foot of the roll of Lodges , were received . A protest from the Lodge , "St . John , " Kilmarnock , against a decision of Grand Lodge in the case of Bro . Dick , and tho report of the select committee thereon , was deferred for further examination .
It was then resolved to appoint a representative to the Grand Lodge of Canada . The folloAving resolutions were moved by Bro . F . D . MCCOAAMU , R . W . M . No . 1 ; seconded by Bro . Jas . Finlayson , R . AV . M ., and cairied : — " Seeing that a large number of the Proxy Masters and AVardens do not pay their annual contributions to the Fund of Masonic Benevolence , it is moved ' That the same rule shall be adopted as is already in force iii reference to the test of membership . '
" In order to render tho collection of the contributions more certain ancl easy , it is moved ' That these contributions be made payable at the same date as the annual contribution to Grand Lodge , viz ., 1 st February yearly . '" Other business having been deferred , Grand Lodgo was closed in due form at one o ' clock .
FORFARSHIRE . TROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE AT DUNDEE . A COMMUNICATION of this Provincial Grand Lodge was holden at Dundee ou tho 3 rd instant . According to previous arrangement , the brethren mot in the Thistle Hall , Union-street , at three o ' clock , and at half-past three the Prov . Grand Loelge was opened in duo form by the R . AV . Prov . Grand Master , Lord Panmure , K . T ., G . C . B . Bro . James Jeiek ,
Master of Montrose Kilwinning , No . 15 , acted as Prov . S . G . AV . ; and Bro . Thomas Cuthbcrt , of the Operative Lodge , No . 47 , Dundee , acted as Prov . J . G . AV . The following Lodges were represented : —Montrose Kilwinning ; Sfc . John ' s , Cupar , Fife ; Sfc . Thomas ' , Arbroath ; Operative , Dundee ; Ancient Dundee ; St . David ' s , Dundee ; Glammiss ; St . Vi goans ^ Arbroath ; Operative , Cupar Angus ; St . John ' s , Johiishaven ; St . James , Brechin ; Thistle Operative ; St . Bruce , Kirkaldy ; Forfar and Kincardine ; Caledonian , Dundee ; Panmure , Arbroath ; Lower , Forfar ; Campordoivn , Dundeeand other Lod
; ges . There were also present tho Right Hon . Lord Kiimaird , IC . T ., Prov . G . M . of Perthshire ; and Bros . Sir John Ogilvy , of Invereruharty , Bart , M . P . ; Sir Patrick Murray Threiplanel , Bart . ; John Murray Drummond , Megginch Castlo ; the Hon . Arthur Kiimaird , M . P . ; Capt . Thomas S . Fotheriugham ; Elisha D . Cooke , of Kentucky ; Reginald Howard Alex . Olgilvy , jun ., of Inverquharty . About a hundred brethren of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Perth accompanied their Prov . Grand Master , who defrayed their expenses , and spared himself no trouble to see that all ivere comfortable .
The Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year woro then appointed and invested as follows , by Bro . Lord Panmure as Prov . Grand Master : Bros . Sir John Ogilvy , Bart ., M . P ., D . Prov . G . M . ; Earl of Southesk , substitute Prov . G . M . ; General Swinburne , Prov . S . G . AV . ; Thos . Cutlibert , Prov . J . G . AV . ; David Small , Prov . G . Sec ; Rev . Andrew Taylor , Prov ! G . Chaplain ; J . Z . Kay , Prov . G . Treas . ; David Dickson , Prov . S . G . D . ; John Goekie , Prov . J . G . D . ; James AAlntcr , Prov . G . Clerk ; A . Av ! l- ' airweathorProv . G . Dir . of Cers . ; James ChalmersProvGSword
, , . . Bearer ; Alexander LOAV , Inside Guard ; James Eraser , Tyler . The Provincial Grand Master then addressed the Lodge in tho folloAA ' - iug terms : — "I congratulate you on this auspicious opening of our Prov . G rand Lodge , ancl I feel assured that it will give an impulse to Freemasonry in the province , and consequently conduce to harmony , love and goodfelloAVship Avithin its bounds . Right AVorshipful Deputy Prov . Grand AIaster and AVardens , I havo such perfect confidence in your several with the laivs which
acquaintance govern our mystical Craft , that I feel assured that you will discharge the duties of your respective ; offices so as to ensure the obedience and command the respect of all over whom yon are appointed to rule . That you will , in your OAVU persons , exhibit an example of what true Masons should be , anel so encourage in others a proper emulation to folloiv your precepts . \ ou will strictly observe all the laivs of the Craffc yourselves , and assist me in the discharge ofthe important duties of my station , and make your charity and love ofthe brethren conspicuous before all men . By such conduct you Avill justify the confidence I have reposed in you , and Aviu the approbation of
your brethren in the province . Brethren , —It is tho nature of all well regulated constitutions that some must of necessity rule and teach , and others obey and submit . This is essentially the case in Freemasonry . But both in rulers and ruled , humility , brotherly love , and tenderness , must be the guides of our conduct . I am sure that you will exhibit a duo ancl proper respect for myself and other Officers of-this Provincial . Grand Lodge , and I will undertake that our rules shall be gentle , yet firm , ancl that AVO shall administer the laws of the Craft without partiality ,
and AA'ith every desire to promote the best interests of all the Lodges subject to our rule . May Ave , both officers ancl brethren , seek each other ' s welfare , and bear each other ' s burdens , and study daily to draw closer the ties which unite us , and so promote the great object of Masonry . To this end let us ever cultivate the great moral and social virtues . Let charity and meekness mark our course , and let us ever bo anxious that all who say ' there goes a Mason , ' maybe compelled also to add ' and an honest ancl upright man . ' May the Great Almighty Architect watch over all our proceedings and bless us wherever we go 1 " The Prov . Grand Lodge was then closed iu antient form .
Tho various Lodges were marshalled according to their numbers—the junior ones being first , headed by the band of the Perth Rifles . The Provincial Grand Lodge was attended by fifteen Stewards , bearing white rods , and the Dundee baud . The procession proceeded by Union-street , High-street , ancl Reform-street , to the Corn Exchange Hall , where the junior Lodges opening up , the Provincial Grand Lodges , followed by the other Lodges according to their seniority , entered the hall , the band laying the Masons' Anthem
p . Behind the throne was tho great G , composed of brilliant jets of gas , and on each side of it stood a graceful statuette supporting a light . In their proper positions elevated seats were placed for the AVardens . Above the Senior AA'arden ' s chair was placed the level , and above the Junior AA arden ' s the plumb , both composed of gas jets . These lights had a very striking effect . Along the AA'hole length of the hall ran six tables , three on each side , leaving a passage betiveen , up which the
members of the Prov . Grand Lodge marched , preceded by the Grand Sword Bearer , Bro . James Chalmers . The number of brethren present was six hundred , and presented a very fine appearance . At the close of dinner the Prov . Grand Master , Lord Panmure , said , —¦ " AA ' orshipful Prov . Grand AVardens , ancl worthy brethren—I offer you my congratulations on opening this Prov . Grand Lodge , and I hope this will give an impulse to Masonry within the bounds of this province , and Avithin the bounds of other provincesand lead to the spread of Masonry
, in this aud other provinces ; and the cultivation of every virtue that Masonry inculcates , will , I am sure , folloAv in its steps . You have this day elected and approved of Officers of this Prov . Grand Lodge , and it is now your duty to obey the instructions of those Prov . Grand Officers , and carry out your duties in the province . Brethren , there are likeiviso duties which have been long dormant , of which you will , by ancl bye , get notice to perform . I UOAV leave this subject , and propose to you' Our beloved Queenand our beloved Craft . '"
, , The Prov . Grand Master proposed " The Earl of Zetland End the Grand Lodge of England , " which was heartily responded to . The Prov . Grand Master then gave "The Duke of Athole and tho Grand Locigo of Scotland , " and paid a very high tribute of praise to the noble duke .
The . Prov . Grand Master next rose and said , the toast ho had to propose was one which had been suggested to him , viz ., " The Sister Lodges of the United States of America 1 " ( Cheers ) . He ( the speaker ) looked foi-Avard not only to the time when Old England , with her first born child , America , and her second born child , Australia , would be the promoters of the Protestant religion , but to tho time when the Anglo-Saxon race Avould be able to meet a world of despots . ( Applause ) . His lordship , iu conclusion , saicl that they had present a brother
connected Avith the Masonic Grand Lodgo of the United States of America , and , " as a chiefs amaug us takiu' notes , and ( as his lordship supposed ) faith he'll preut ifc , " ho hoped the Lodge ivould do honour to the toast . ( Applause ) . Bro . Cooke , in a speech of considerable length , congratulated the Prov . Grand Lodge of Forfarshire on having at their head a nobleman of so much ability and experience in legislative business , and one who takes so much interest in the welfare of our noble Order ; he had come among
them for the purpose of ascertaining the true state of Masonry in this country , and he was proud to see that on this occasion peace and harmony prevailed among them , and he coulcl assure them that ho should carry Avith him a pleasant remembrance of this very happy meeting . The Prov . Grand Master next proposed " Tho R . AV . Bro . Lord Kinnaird and the Visiting- Brethren of the Eastern Province of Perthshire . " Bro . Lord Kinnaird , in responding , paid a very high compliment to Lord Panmure , and congratulated his lordship and the meeting on his
appointment . The Prov . Grand Master then gave " Bro . James AVhyte Melville anel the Visiting Brethren of the Province of Fife , " to ivhich the R . AV . Master of St . John ' s , Cupar , Fife , responded . Bro . Lord Kinnaird , inasmuch as Bro . Melville was not present , proceeded to propose the next toast , which was , " The R . AV . Prov . Grand AIaster , Lord Panmure , " and passed a very high eulogium upon his lordship . The Prov . Grand AIaster , in an admirable speech of considerable length and feeling , expressed to the meeting the pleasure and honour
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Scotland.
M . AA . Grand Master , the Duke of Athole , presided , supported by Bro . J . AVhytc Melville , D . G . M . ; Bro . SirGco . Beresford ; Bro . ElishaD . Cooke , of Kentucky , and about tiA'o hundred other brethren . Proxy commissions of various brethren having been reacl and received , presents were announced from the Grand Lodges of England , Prussia , Nebraska , U . S ., Kentucky , U . S ., Massachusetts , U . S . ( consisting of their proceedings ); Bro . C . Paton , Foxe ' s Book of Martyrs , & c , and Bro . A . A . Haye , "Pocmata , " which were received aud ordered to be acknoAA'ledged
AA'ith thanks . Tho minutes of the Grand Lodgo and the Committee having been confirmed , the officers for the ensuing year were nominated . Charters were granted for opening tivo IIOAV Lodges , to be called , res * peetiA'oly , tho "Royal Blues , " at Kilbirnie , Ayrshire ; and the "Duncarn , " Burntisland , Fifeshire . Permission was also given for the reopening of the Lodgo St . Andrew , Glenhuck .
A petition from St . AudroAv ' s Lodge , Quebec , respecting charters for the Montreal Kilwinning Lodges , was deferred . Protests from the Lodges " Trafalgar , " Leith ; " St . John . " Jedburgh ; and " St . Thomas , " Muirkirk , against being placed at the foot of the roll of Lodges , were received . A protest from the Lodge , "St . John , " Kilmarnock , against a decision of Grand Lodge in the case of Bro . Dick , and tho report of the select committee thereon , was deferred for further examination .
It was then resolved to appoint a representative to the Grand Lodge of Canada . The folloAving resolutions were moved by Bro . F . D . MCCOAAMU , R . W . M . No . 1 ; seconded by Bro . Jas . Finlayson , R . AV . M ., and cairied : — " Seeing that a large number of the Proxy Masters and AVardens do not pay their annual contributions to the Fund of Masonic Benevolence , it is moved ' That the same rule shall be adopted as is already in force iii reference to the test of membership . '
" In order to render tho collection of the contributions more certain ancl easy , it is moved ' That these contributions be made payable at the same date as the annual contribution to Grand Lodge , viz ., 1 st February yearly . '" Other business having been deferred , Grand Lodgo was closed in due form at one o ' clock .
FORFARSHIRE . TROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE AT DUNDEE . A COMMUNICATION of this Provincial Grand Lodge was holden at Dundee ou tho 3 rd instant . According to previous arrangement , the brethren mot in the Thistle Hall , Union-street , at three o ' clock , and at half-past three the Prov . Grand Loelge was opened in duo form by the R . AV . Prov . Grand Master , Lord Panmure , K . T ., G . C . B . Bro . James Jeiek ,
Master of Montrose Kilwinning , No . 15 , acted as Prov . S . G . AV . ; and Bro . Thomas Cuthbcrt , of the Operative Lodge , No . 47 , Dundee , acted as Prov . J . G . AV . The following Lodges were represented : —Montrose Kilwinning ; Sfc . John ' s , Cupar , Fife ; Sfc . Thomas ' , Arbroath ; Operative , Dundee ; Ancient Dundee ; St . David ' s , Dundee ; Glammiss ; St . Vi goans ^ Arbroath ; Operative , Cupar Angus ; St . John ' s , Johiishaven ; St . James , Brechin ; Thistle Operative ; St . Bruce , Kirkaldy ; Forfar and Kincardine ; Caledonian , Dundee ; Panmure , Arbroath ; Lower , Forfar ; Campordoivn , Dundeeand other Lod
; ges . There were also present tho Right Hon . Lord Kiimaird , IC . T ., Prov . G . M . of Perthshire ; and Bros . Sir John Ogilvy , of Invereruharty , Bart , M . P . ; Sir Patrick Murray Threiplanel , Bart . ; John Murray Drummond , Megginch Castlo ; the Hon . Arthur Kiimaird , M . P . ; Capt . Thomas S . Fotheriugham ; Elisha D . Cooke , of Kentucky ; Reginald Howard Alex . Olgilvy , jun ., of Inverquharty . About a hundred brethren of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Perth accompanied their Prov . Grand Master , who defrayed their expenses , and spared himself no trouble to see that all ivere comfortable .
The Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year woro then appointed and invested as follows , by Bro . Lord Panmure as Prov . Grand Master : Bros . Sir John Ogilvy , Bart ., M . P ., D . Prov . G . M . ; Earl of Southesk , substitute Prov . G . M . ; General Swinburne , Prov . S . G . AV . ; Thos . Cutlibert , Prov . J . G . AV . ; David Small , Prov . G . Sec ; Rev . Andrew Taylor , Prov ! G . Chaplain ; J . Z . Kay , Prov . G . Treas . ; David Dickson , Prov . S . G . D . ; John Goekie , Prov . J . G . D . ; James AAlntcr , Prov . G . Clerk ; A . Av ! l- ' airweathorProv . G . Dir . of Cers . ; James ChalmersProvGSword
, , . . Bearer ; Alexander LOAV , Inside Guard ; James Eraser , Tyler . The Provincial Grand Master then addressed the Lodge in tho folloAA ' - iug terms : — "I congratulate you on this auspicious opening of our Prov . G rand Lodge , ancl I feel assured that it will give an impulse to Freemasonry in the province , and consequently conduce to harmony , love and goodfelloAVship Avithin its bounds . Right AVorshipful Deputy Prov . Grand AIaster and AVardens , I havo such perfect confidence in your several with the laivs which
acquaintance govern our mystical Craft , that I feel assured that you will discharge the duties of your respective ; offices so as to ensure the obedience and command the respect of all over whom yon are appointed to rule . That you will , in your OAVU persons , exhibit an example of what true Masons should be , anel so encourage in others a proper emulation to folloiv your precepts . \ ou will strictly observe all the laivs of the Craffc yourselves , and assist me in the discharge ofthe important duties of my station , and make your charity and love ofthe brethren conspicuous before all men . By such conduct you Avill justify the confidence I have reposed in you , and Aviu the approbation of
your brethren in the province . Brethren , —It is tho nature of all well regulated constitutions that some must of necessity rule and teach , and others obey and submit . This is essentially the case in Freemasonry . But both in rulers and ruled , humility , brotherly love , and tenderness , must be the guides of our conduct . I am sure that you will exhibit a duo ancl proper respect for myself and other Officers of-this Provincial . Grand Lodge , and I will undertake that our rules shall be gentle , yet firm , ancl that AVO shall administer the laws of the Craft without partiality ,
and AA'ith every desire to promote the best interests of all the Lodges subject to our rule . May Ave , both officers ancl brethren , seek each other ' s welfare , and bear each other ' s burdens , and study daily to draw closer the ties which unite us , and so promote the great object of Masonry . To this end let us ever cultivate the great moral and social virtues . Let charity and meekness mark our course , and let us ever bo anxious that all who say ' there goes a Mason , ' maybe compelled also to add ' and an honest ancl upright man . ' May the Great Almighty Architect watch over all our proceedings and bless us wherever we go 1 " The Prov . Grand Lodge was then closed iu antient form .
Tho various Lodges were marshalled according to their numbers—the junior ones being first , headed by the band of the Perth Rifles . The Provincial Grand Lodge was attended by fifteen Stewards , bearing white rods , and the Dundee baud . The procession proceeded by Union-street , High-street , ancl Reform-street , to the Corn Exchange Hall , where the junior Lodges opening up , the Provincial Grand Lodges , followed by the other Lodges according to their seniority , entered the hall , the band laying the Masons' Anthem
p . Behind the throne was tho great G , composed of brilliant jets of gas , and on each side of it stood a graceful statuette supporting a light . In their proper positions elevated seats were placed for the AVardens . Above the Senior AA'arden ' s chair was placed the level , and above the Junior AA arden ' s the plumb , both composed of gas jets . These lights had a very striking effect . Along the AA'hole length of the hall ran six tables , three on each side , leaving a passage betiveen , up which the
members of the Prov . Grand Lodge marched , preceded by the Grand Sword Bearer , Bro . James Chalmers . The number of brethren present was six hundred , and presented a very fine appearance . At the close of dinner the Prov . Grand Master , Lord Panmure , said , —¦ " AA ' orshipful Prov . Grand AVardens , ancl worthy brethren—I offer you my congratulations on opening this Prov . Grand Lodge , and I hope this will give an impulse to Masonry within the bounds of this province , and Avithin the bounds of other provincesand lead to the spread of Masonry
, in this aud other provinces ; and the cultivation of every virtue that Masonry inculcates , will , I am sure , folloAv in its steps . You have this day elected and approved of Officers of this Prov . Grand Lodge , and it is now your duty to obey the instructions of those Prov . Grand Officers , and carry out your duties in the province . Brethren , there are likeiviso duties which have been long dormant , of which you will , by ancl bye , get notice to perform . I UOAV leave this subject , and propose to you' Our beloved Queenand our beloved Craft . '"
, , The Prov . Grand Master proposed " The Earl of Zetland End the Grand Lodge of England , " which was heartily responded to . The Prov . Grand Master then gave "The Duke of Athole and tho Grand Locigo of Scotland , " and paid a very high tribute of praise to the noble duke .
The . Prov . Grand Master next rose and said , the toast ho had to propose was one which had been suggested to him , viz ., " The Sister Lodges of the United States of America 1 " ( Cheers ) . He ( the speaker ) looked foi-Avard not only to the time when Old England , with her first born child , America , and her second born child , Australia , would be the promoters of the Protestant religion , but to tho time when the Anglo-Saxon race Avould be able to meet a world of despots . ( Applause ) . His lordship , iu conclusion , saicl that they had present a brother
connected Avith the Masonic Grand Lodgo of the United States of America , and , " as a chiefs amaug us takiu' notes , and ( as his lordship supposed ) faith he'll preut ifc , " ho hoped the Lodge ivould do honour to the toast . ( Applause ) . Bro . Cooke , in a speech of considerable length , congratulated the Prov . Grand Lodge of Forfarshire on having at their head a nobleman of so much ability and experience in legislative business , and one who takes so much interest in the welfare of our noble Order ; he had come among
them for the purpose of ascertaining the true state of Masonry in this country , and he was proud to see that on this occasion peace and harmony prevailed among them , and he coulcl assure them that ho should carry Avith him a pleasant remembrance of this very happy meeting . The Prov . Grand Master next proposed " Tho R . AV . Bro . Lord Kinnaird and the Visiting- Brethren of the Eastern Province of Perthshire . " Bro . Lord Kinnaird , in responding , paid a very high compliment to Lord Panmure , and congratulated his lordship and the meeting on his
appointment . The Prov . Grand Master then gave " Bro . James AVhyte Melville anel the Visiting Brethren of the Province of Fife , " to ivhich the R . AV . Master of St . John ' s , Cupar , Fife , responded . Bro . Lord Kinnaird , inasmuch as Bro . Melville was not present , proceeded to propose the next toast , which was , " The R . AV . Prov . Grand AIaster , Lord Panmure , " and passed a very high eulogium upon his lordship . The Prov . Grand AIaster , in an admirable speech of considerable length and feeling , expressed to the meeting the pleasure and honour