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iii form the Lodge Canongate Kilwinning , Edinburgh . An elegant entertainment was prepared for the occasion , and the lower end of St . John ' s Chapel was decorated with devices in coloured lamps . The Hall , indeed had a most gay and gorgeous aspect . These , of course , were but the external features of the occasion ; of its internal and Masonic characteristics we shall shortly say , that the proceedings of the night
justified ail that was to be expected from the visitation of so distinguished a Mason to so distinguished a Lodge . There can be no doubt that the exertions of the noble Master in visiting personally the Lodges under his eye , must prove of the most essential service , and that , were his excellent example followed by the Provincial Grand Masters , as it ought to be , infinitely greater spirit would be infused throughout the country , and more enlarged and
enlightened views instilled into the minds of the members . The Celtic Lodge of Edinburgh and I . eith held a festive meeting , at which above sixty of the Brotherhood were present ; deputations from the Canongate Kilwinning , and other Lodges attending .
March 31 . — 'The members of the Lodge Edinburgh St . David dined together in AVaterloo-place , the It . AV . M ., Sir Patrick AV ' alker , in the chair , supported by a respectable assemblage of the Fraternity . The evening was spent with harmony and hilarity . The late " Great Unknown" was initiated in this Lodge . April 2 G . —The Lodge Canongate Kilwinning closed its campaign for the season , the Substitute Master in the chair , supported by Brothers
Captain Maean , Dr . Burnes , Captain M'Kenzie , Lieutenant Deans , W . Pringle , A . Marshall , and other present and past office bearers ; Brothers H . Haggart and Blair officiating in the absence of the regular AVardens of the Lodge . A very numerous deputation from the Lodge Roman Eagle attended ; and the Brethren having adjourned from labour to refreshment , the evening passed in the- greatest social and Masonic enjoyment .
The Lodge of St Andrew , which , we understood , has lately revived considerably , after struggling with some intestine divisions , also held a festival in finishing the winter session . From about this period till summer , St . John ' s Day , there is a general cessation of work in the Lodges .
DINNER AND PRESENTATION OV PLATE O DR . BURNES , K . H ., PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER FOR WESTERN INDIA . April 27 . —Originating in the warm and welcome proposals of the Most AVorshipful Lord Ramsay , and Admiral Sir David Milne , a splendid entertainment was given at Edinburgh to Dr . James Burnes , on the occasion of his approaching departuie for India , at which the elite of the Masonic Fraternity attended . The chair was taken by Lord
Ramsay , Br . Deans acting as Croupier . After the cloth was removed , and the health of the King and the Royal Family had been given , the noble President rose and addressed Dr . Burnes , in the name of his friends , in a complimentary manner , informing him that the object for which they were that evening met , was to present him with a memorial of their regard and esteem for him as a gentleman and a Mason . The token to which his lordship alludedwas a splendid silver vaseafter the model of
, , the celebrated Warwick vase , exquisitely chased and adorned with Masonic and chivalric insignia ; with the following inscription on the pedestal . " Presented to the Chevalier James Burnes , D . C . L . F . R . S ., Knight vol .. IV . 9 K
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iii form the Lodge Canongate Kilwinning , Edinburgh . An elegant entertainment was prepared for the occasion , and the lower end of St . John ' s Chapel was decorated with devices in coloured lamps . The Hall , indeed had a most gay and gorgeous aspect . These , of course , were but the external features of the occasion ; of its internal and Masonic characteristics we shall shortly say , that the proceedings of the night
justified ail that was to be expected from the visitation of so distinguished a Mason to so distinguished a Lodge . There can be no doubt that the exertions of the noble Master in visiting personally the Lodges under his eye , must prove of the most essential service , and that , were his excellent example followed by the Provincial Grand Masters , as it ought to be , infinitely greater spirit would be infused throughout the country , and more enlarged and
enlightened views instilled into the minds of the members . The Celtic Lodge of Edinburgh and I . eith held a festive meeting , at which above sixty of the Brotherhood were present ; deputations from the Canongate Kilwinning , and other Lodges attending .
March 31 . — 'The members of the Lodge Edinburgh St . David dined together in AVaterloo-place , the It . AV . M ., Sir Patrick AV ' alker , in the chair , supported by a respectable assemblage of the Fraternity . The evening was spent with harmony and hilarity . The late " Great Unknown" was initiated in this Lodge . April 2 G . —The Lodge Canongate Kilwinning closed its campaign for the season , the Substitute Master in the chair , supported by Brothers
Captain Maean , Dr . Burnes , Captain M'Kenzie , Lieutenant Deans , W . Pringle , A . Marshall , and other present and past office bearers ; Brothers H . Haggart and Blair officiating in the absence of the regular AVardens of the Lodge . A very numerous deputation from the Lodge Roman Eagle attended ; and the Brethren having adjourned from labour to refreshment , the evening passed in the- greatest social and Masonic enjoyment .
The Lodge of St Andrew , which , we understood , has lately revived considerably , after struggling with some intestine divisions , also held a festival in finishing the winter session . From about this period till summer , St . John ' s Day , there is a general cessation of work in the Lodges .
DINNER AND PRESENTATION OV PLATE O DR . BURNES , K . H ., PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER FOR WESTERN INDIA . April 27 . —Originating in the warm and welcome proposals of the Most AVorshipful Lord Ramsay , and Admiral Sir David Milne , a splendid entertainment was given at Edinburgh to Dr . James Burnes , on the occasion of his approaching departuie for India , at which the elite of the Masonic Fraternity attended . The chair was taken by Lord
Ramsay , Br . Deans acting as Croupier . After the cloth was removed , and the health of the King and the Royal Family had been given , the noble President rose and addressed Dr . Burnes , in the name of his friends , in a complimentary manner , informing him that the object for which they were that evening met , was to present him with a memorial of their regard and esteem for him as a gentleman and a Mason . The token to which his lordship alludedwas a splendid silver vaseafter the model of
, , the celebrated Warwick vase , exquisitely chased and adorned with Masonic and chivalric insignia ; with the following inscription on the pedestal . " Presented to the Chevalier James Burnes , D . C . L . F . R . S ., Knight vol .. IV . 9 K