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to that true Masonic spirit which characterised the members at all their meetings , and in their transactions with one another . The Edinburgh Defensive Band Lodge was erected in 1782 , in the regiment bearing that name . The regiment was embodied for tbe protection of the city in those troublesome times , amd was composed of merchants and others , somewhat similar to the Gentlemen
Volunteers of a later date , and up to the present time they seem to keep up the military character of the Lodge . Of late they have initiated Cornet W . E . Ross , of the Land Transport Corps ; Serjeants Entwistle , Cuningham , and Dawson , of the King ' s 1 st Dragoon Guards ; Serjeants H . Eiston and E . Grey , of the 7 th Dragoon Guards , and many others of the military profession .
PEEBLES . Kilwinning Lodge . —The quarterly meeting of this Lodge was held on Friday , Sept- 26 , Brother Archibald Donaldson , jun ., R . W . M ., presiding , who laid before the meeting a communication from tbe R . W . M . of the Lodge of Edinburgh , Marys Chapel , regarding the late inundations in France , soliciting subscriptions in behalf of the suffering Brethren belonging to the Masonic Orders there . On October 1 st , the Companions constituting the Royal Arch Chapter , Esk , Dalkeith , No . 4 : 2 , paid an excursion visit to Peebles , headed by their M . E . G . P . James Thompson . The party , consisting' of fifteen , started at 8 o ' clock a . m . from the
Cross Keys Inn , Dalkeith . A most delightful drive brought the excursionists shortly after 10 o ' clock a . m . to the town of Peebles , where they were received in a most cordial and friendly manner by Brother Archibald Donaldson , jun ., R . W . Master of the Peebles Kilwinning Lodge , and under whose kind escort the brotherhood visited various places of note in and about the vicinity of the burgh . The day , fortunately , proved remarkably fine , which enabled the party to extend their day ' s rambles along the sunny banks of the Tweed , and to visit the delightful and sequestered little village of Innerleithen . About 5 o ' clock P . M . the Brethren returned to Peebles , where dinner was served by Mr . Noble , of the Tontine Hotel . Brother Donaldson , sen ., one of the magistrates of the burgh , and also a B . A . Mason of fifty years' standing ,
with his son , Bro . Archibald Donaldson , honoured their Dalkeith Brethren by their company at dinner . After various loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and many a kindly exchange of right Masonic good feeling between the Brethren of Peebles and Dalkeith , the latter were obliged to retire at 8 o ' clock P . M . in order to proceed on their journey home , which was accomplished with ail safety .
Arbroath . —The Royal Arch Chapter of Freemasonry met on Tuesday , Sept . 23 rd , in Mr . Charles Porter ' s Inn , to celebrate the feast of the autumnal Equinox , and elect their office-bearers for the ensuing year , when the following Companions were elected : — -James Edward , M . D ., First Principal Z . ; David Clarke , writer , Second Principal H . ; Joseph Findley , Third Principal J . ; John Adam , Scribe E . ; George Barrie , Scribe N . ; James Strachan , First Sojourner ; William Peters , Second do . ; John Taylor , Third do . ; Alexander Ilird , Treas ; David Langlands , Janitor . The evening was afterwards spent in true Masonic style .
BOYAL ABCH
Dundee . — Union Royal Arch Chapter ( No . 6 ) . —The progress of the affairs of this Chapter continues most satisfactory , and many Brethren of high standing and respectability have been exalted since our last report * In July , Ensigns Campbell , Macnamara , and Taylor , of the 93 rd Highlanders , then stationed here , became Companions of tho Chapter , and last month . our gallant young townsman , Lieut .
Pen wick , of the same regiment , took his degrees , after his return from tho Crimea . On the 6 th October , the Chapter had the honour of a friendly visit from Dr . G . A . Walter Arnott , the M . E . Grand Principal Z . for Scotland , who happened to be in the neighbourhood . In the kindest manner he explained and elucidated many interesting Masonic topics ; and the most cordial thanks of the Chapter were deservedly awarded to him .
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Scotland.
to that true Masonic spirit which characterised the members at all their meetings , and in their transactions with one another . The Edinburgh Defensive Band Lodge was erected in 1782 , in the regiment bearing that name . The regiment was embodied for tbe protection of the city in those troublesome times , amd was composed of merchants and others , somewhat similar to the Gentlemen
Volunteers of a later date , and up to the present time they seem to keep up the military character of the Lodge . Of late they have initiated Cornet W . E . Ross , of the Land Transport Corps ; Serjeants Entwistle , Cuningham , and Dawson , of the King ' s 1 st Dragoon Guards ; Serjeants H . Eiston and E . Grey , of the 7 th Dragoon Guards , and many others of the military profession .
PEEBLES . Kilwinning Lodge . —The quarterly meeting of this Lodge was held on Friday , Sept- 26 , Brother Archibald Donaldson , jun ., R . W . M ., presiding , who laid before the meeting a communication from tbe R . W . M . of the Lodge of Edinburgh , Marys Chapel , regarding the late inundations in France , soliciting subscriptions in behalf of the suffering Brethren belonging to the Masonic Orders there . On October 1 st , the Companions constituting the Royal Arch Chapter , Esk , Dalkeith , No . 4 : 2 , paid an excursion visit to Peebles , headed by their M . E . G . P . James Thompson . The party , consisting' of fifteen , started at 8 o ' clock a . m . from the
Cross Keys Inn , Dalkeith . A most delightful drive brought the excursionists shortly after 10 o ' clock a . m . to the town of Peebles , where they were received in a most cordial and friendly manner by Brother Archibald Donaldson , jun ., R . W . Master of the Peebles Kilwinning Lodge , and under whose kind escort the brotherhood visited various places of note in and about the vicinity of the burgh . The day , fortunately , proved remarkably fine , which enabled the party to extend their day ' s rambles along the sunny banks of the Tweed , and to visit the delightful and sequestered little village of Innerleithen . About 5 o ' clock P . M . the Brethren returned to Peebles , where dinner was served by Mr . Noble , of the Tontine Hotel . Brother Donaldson , sen ., one of the magistrates of the burgh , and also a B . A . Mason of fifty years' standing ,
with his son , Bro . Archibald Donaldson , honoured their Dalkeith Brethren by their company at dinner . After various loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and many a kindly exchange of right Masonic good feeling between the Brethren of Peebles and Dalkeith , the latter were obliged to retire at 8 o ' clock P . M . in order to proceed on their journey home , which was accomplished with ail safety .
Arbroath . —The Royal Arch Chapter of Freemasonry met on Tuesday , Sept . 23 rd , in Mr . Charles Porter ' s Inn , to celebrate the feast of the autumnal Equinox , and elect their office-bearers for the ensuing year , when the following Companions were elected : — -James Edward , M . D ., First Principal Z . ; David Clarke , writer , Second Principal H . ; Joseph Findley , Third Principal J . ; John Adam , Scribe E . ; George Barrie , Scribe N . ; James Strachan , First Sojourner ; William Peters , Second do . ; John Taylor , Third do . ; Alexander Ilird , Treas ; David Langlands , Janitor . The evening was afterwards spent in true Masonic style .
BOYAL ABCH
Dundee . — Union Royal Arch Chapter ( No . 6 ) . —The progress of the affairs of this Chapter continues most satisfactory , and many Brethren of high standing and respectability have been exalted since our last report * In July , Ensigns Campbell , Macnamara , and Taylor , of the 93 rd Highlanders , then stationed here , became Companions of tho Chapter , and last month . our gallant young townsman , Lieut .
Pen wick , of the same regiment , took his degrees , after his return from tho Crimea . On the 6 th October , the Chapter had the honour of a friendly visit from Dr . G . A . Walter Arnott , the M . E . Grand Principal Z . for Scotland , who happened to be in the neighbourhood . In the kindest manner he explained and elucidated many interesting Masonic topics ; and the most cordial thanks of the Chapter were deservedly awarded to him .