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Lodge St. David, No. 36, Edinburgh.
was not a regular lodge , an additional fee of half-a-guinea was to be charged . It is difficult to understand why the lodge was deemed irregular , as in 1734 there was no Grand Lodge . Bro . Ken became Secretary later on . For many years the " Royal Order " met in the St . David's
Lodge room . On 18 th March , 1766 , Bro . James Kerr " and a considerable number of the knights and brethren of the Royal Order of Scots Masonry [ were visitors ] , who had all due honours paid them , and returned a proper acknowledgement therefor to our lodge . " This quaint degree was
chiefly supported in early years ( so a minute of 176 9 states ) by members of this lodge , for which reason the lodge room was loaned for the working of that ceremony . The membership being on the increase , that privilege had to be withdrawn .
Bro . Kerr was succeeded in the control of the " Royal Order " by Bro . William Baillie ( first Lord Polkcuunel ) , who was R . W . M . of the lodge in 1768 . Lord Polkemmet was followed by Bro . William Charles Little , Advocate , who was Depute Master of St . David in 1785 . Bro . Alexander Deuchar , who was initiated in the lodge
in 1801 , and was R . W . M . of the Lodge of Edinburgh , No . 1 , for several years subsequently ; was the first Grand Master of the Scottish Templars by charter granted in 1811 by H . R . H . the Duke of Kent , besides taking an active part in the Royal Order as well as the Supreme Grand Royal Arch
Chapter of Scotland . So that Lodge St . David through some of its members , was represented in the various extra Masonic bodies that were started in the northern kingdom during the eighteenth and early in the nineteenth centuries .
In 1783 , three officers in the service of the King of Poland and the Secretary of the Polish Embassy at London , were initiated . The ceremony was translated into Latin by Dr . John Brown , who was a founder and first R . W . M . of the Lodge " Roman Eagle , " warranted in 1785 , whose transactions were written in the same language , the only one of its kind in the United Kingdom . Two years later a curious entry occurs , viz ., " Mr . Thos .
Brown , Mercht . in Glasgow , son to Revd . Br . Jas . Brown , was made a Mason in Mary ' s Chapel to be a member of this lodge ; he paid clues to the Treasurer of St . David ' s . " I never met with such an item elsewhere . On March 2 nd , 1801 , SIR WALTER SCOTT , Bart ., was initiated at a lodge of emergency , the meeting being the
most memorable of the many held by " St . David . " Through the kindness of the ever courteous Secretary , Bro . G . O . Gilchrist , who has photographed this invaluable record , I am able to have the entry reproduced . He has also had the two old banners , " Strength" and " Beauty , " done in
like manner , an attention which is much appreciated . I am not aware that the minutes of Sir Walter Scott ' s reception into the Craft have ever been given before , and certainly not in facsimile
It would extend my sketch of this famous lodge to a greater length than intended , if a list were given of many more distinguished members who graced the lodge roll ; such as Sir James Gibson Craig , of Riccarton ; Sir John Dick , of Prestonfield ; Sir Patrick Walker , of Coats ( Usher of the White Rod of Scotland ) ; Lord Robert Kerr ; John Brown
Douglas , W . S . ( who was for many years Secretary of the R . O . of Scotland ) ; and the Rev . John Glasse , D . D . ( Past Grand Chaplain ) , all of whom passed through the chair of the lodge , and so are on the long roll of Past Masters . The engraved certificate is a very fine one , and assuredly
is the best of those granted me as honorary member belonging to any Grand Lodge . My friend , Bro . J . W . Crowe , who has the largest collection of certificates known , declares the Lodge St . David diploma to be " without exception the most beautiful and artistic he has ever seen , "
a verdict that would be accepted by all who are familiar with the style of such documents generally . The present respected R . W . M . is Bro . A . M . Mackay , of Edinburgh , to whom I am indebted for interesting information respecting the lodge , and who has zealously co-operated with me in the aim to make this historical sketch as complete and accurate as possible . W . J . HUGHAN .
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Lodge St. David, No. 36, Edinburgh.
was not a regular lodge , an additional fee of half-a-guinea was to be charged . It is difficult to understand why the lodge was deemed irregular , as in 1734 there was no Grand Lodge . Bro . Ken became Secretary later on . For many years the " Royal Order " met in the St . David's
Lodge room . On 18 th March , 1766 , Bro . James Kerr " and a considerable number of the knights and brethren of the Royal Order of Scots Masonry [ were visitors ] , who had all due honours paid them , and returned a proper acknowledgement therefor to our lodge . " This quaint degree was
chiefly supported in early years ( so a minute of 176 9 states ) by members of this lodge , for which reason the lodge room was loaned for the working of that ceremony . The membership being on the increase , that privilege had to be withdrawn .
Bro . Kerr was succeeded in the control of the " Royal Order " by Bro . William Baillie ( first Lord Polkcuunel ) , who was R . W . M . of the lodge in 1768 . Lord Polkemmet was followed by Bro . William Charles Little , Advocate , who was Depute Master of St . David in 1785 . Bro . Alexander Deuchar , who was initiated in the lodge
in 1801 , and was R . W . M . of the Lodge of Edinburgh , No . 1 , for several years subsequently ; was the first Grand Master of the Scottish Templars by charter granted in 1811 by H . R . H . the Duke of Kent , besides taking an active part in the Royal Order as well as the Supreme Grand Royal Arch
Chapter of Scotland . So that Lodge St . David through some of its members , was represented in the various extra Masonic bodies that were started in the northern kingdom during the eighteenth and early in the nineteenth centuries .
In 1783 , three officers in the service of the King of Poland and the Secretary of the Polish Embassy at London , were initiated . The ceremony was translated into Latin by Dr . John Brown , who was a founder and first R . W . M . of the Lodge " Roman Eagle , " warranted in 1785 , whose transactions were written in the same language , the only one of its kind in the United Kingdom . Two years later a curious entry occurs , viz ., " Mr . Thos .
Brown , Mercht . in Glasgow , son to Revd . Br . Jas . Brown , was made a Mason in Mary ' s Chapel to be a member of this lodge ; he paid clues to the Treasurer of St . David ' s . " I never met with such an item elsewhere . On March 2 nd , 1801 , SIR WALTER SCOTT , Bart ., was initiated at a lodge of emergency , the meeting being the
most memorable of the many held by " St . David . " Through the kindness of the ever courteous Secretary , Bro . G . O . Gilchrist , who has photographed this invaluable record , I am able to have the entry reproduced . He has also had the two old banners , " Strength" and " Beauty , " done in
like manner , an attention which is much appreciated . I am not aware that the minutes of Sir Walter Scott ' s reception into the Craft have ever been given before , and certainly not in facsimile
It would extend my sketch of this famous lodge to a greater length than intended , if a list were given of many more distinguished members who graced the lodge roll ; such as Sir James Gibson Craig , of Riccarton ; Sir John Dick , of Prestonfield ; Sir Patrick Walker , of Coats ( Usher of the White Rod of Scotland ) ; Lord Robert Kerr ; John Brown
Douglas , W . S . ( who was for many years Secretary of the R . O . of Scotland ) ; and the Rev . John Glasse , D . D . ( Past Grand Chaplain ) , all of whom passed through the chair of the lodge , and so are on the long roll of Past Masters . The engraved certificate is a very fine one , and assuredly
is the best of those granted me as honorary member belonging to any Grand Lodge . My friend , Bro . J . W . Crowe , who has the largest collection of certificates known , declares the Lodge St . David diploma to be " without exception the most beautiful and artistic he has ever seen , "
a verdict that would be accepted by all who are familiar with the style of such documents generally . The present respected R . W . M . is Bro . A . M . Mackay , of Edinburgh , to whom I am indebted for interesting information respecting the lodge , and who has zealously co-operated with me in the aim to make this historical sketch as complete and accurate as possible . W . J . HUGHAN .
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TATTOOING = - ( Art Etching on the Human Skin ) by
ALFRED SOUTH , Tattoo Artist
22 , COCKSPUR STREET ,
Pall Mall , London , S . W . Patronised by Royalty , Officers of His Majesty ' s Seivices , and leading Members of Society .
Masonic Jewels , Badges , and Emblematic Designs artistically and accurately etched on the Skin . Sporting Pictures , Studies of Animals , Dogs' and Horses' Heads reproduced in Tattoo from Sketches or Photographs . Coats of Arms , Crests , Monograms , Initials , and Inscriptions . Illustrated Articles and Press comments on Alfred South ' s work appeared in all the leading Papers at home and abroad . ELECTRIC INSTRUMENTS ( OWN PATENTS . TERMS MODI ; RATE . HOURS 10 a . m . to 7 p . m . Telephone : 3037 Central . Telegraphic Address : Tattooing , London .
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Electrical Engineers And Contractors . .
DUNCAN WATSON & GO ,
100 , CHARING CROSS ROAD , W . C
ORIGINAL DESIGNS . PERSONAL SUPERVISION . ESTIHATES FREE .
Telephone : Mo . 4048 GEKRAKII and 1772 CENTRAL
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THE SURGICAL AID SOCIETY . ^ +
Chief Office—SALISBURY SQUARE , FLEET STREET , E . G . patron—Ibis flfoafestg Ube TkinQ . President-The Right Hon . THE EARL OF ABERDEEN , G . C . M . G .
This Society was established in 1862 to supply Spinal Supports , Leg Instruments , Trusses , Elastic Stockings , Artificial Limbs , etc . and every other description of mechanical support , to the poor , without limit as to locality or disease . Since the commencement of the Society it has supplied 429 , 265 Appliances to the poor . "W-A-TZEIR-BErDS & I ^ SrVAXjIID CJL K , iaXJA . C 3-ES AEB LBBTT TO TUTE AFFLICTED . It provides against imposition by requiring the certificate of a Surgeon in each case . By special grants it ensures that every deserving applicant shall receive prompt assistance , 32 , 264- APPLIANCES GIVEN DURING 1903 . OVER 380 PATIENTS ARE RELIEVED EVERY WEEK . Annual Subscription of IO , 6 ; Life Subscription of £ 5 6 s ., entitles to Two Recommendations per Annum . Coiilrilwlioiis are earnestly solicited , and will he thankfully received by the Hankers , Messrs . HAUCLAV & Co ., Limited , Lombard Street ; or by Ihe Secretary at the Offices of the Society . RICHARD C . TRESIDDER , Secretary .
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