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flourishing state of the Nithsdale Chapter , and the careful management of its funds . The companions passed a hearty vote of thanks to the Treasurer and Scribe E ., in appreciation of the valuable services they had rendered in furtherance of all that appertains to the interests and welfare of the chapter . After proceeding to take the ballot for office-bearers , it was found to be largely in favour of the M . E . Comp . A . C . Hislop , as Z ., but be having filled that office ever since the formation
of the chapter in 1 S 64 , declined to accept the honour proposed to be thus again conferred upon him , and resigned in favour of Comp . John Smith , H . of No . 52 , who was therefore duly elected to fill the chair of Z . The other office-bearers stand as follow : —Comps . A . C . Hislop , P . Z . ; R . Burgess , H . ; S . W . Hewetson , J . ; H . Forgun , Scribe E . ; J . M'C ' aig , Scribe , N . ; R . Brown , 1 st Soj . ; J . * KiUock , 2 nd Soj . ; G . Lorimer , 3 rd Soj . ;
A . C . Chalmers , Treas . ; and William Muirhead , Janitor . The companions afterwards adjourned to the Buccleugb and -Queensberry Arms , where they sat down to an excellent suppor provided by Bro . Middleton . After the cloth being drawn and the usual loyal and patriotic toasts having been given , Comp . Hislop then gave " Continued success to the Nithsdale Royal Arch Chapter , ( No . 52 ) , " in tbe following terms : —
In proposing this toast I cannot deny myself the pleasure of offering you my warmest congratulations in regard to the measure of prosperity that has attended our united exertions in uprearing the Royal Arch that now adorns the interior of the Mystic Temple—that for more than half a century has been the scene of a ceremonial in which have participated a long train of the more worthand respectable inhabitants of this
y picturesque village , and of many influential members of society resident in the surrounding country ; while , thanks to our worthy counsellor in the matter ( Bro . Lyon , of Ayr ) , the mere mention of whose name is enoug ; - , there was no difficulty in obtaining a charter . One apparent obstacle had , however , to be overcome in the preparation of the foundation upon which it was proposed to raise the Arch , but that obstacle having
reference to money matters was speedily removed by the spirited action of the brethren with whom I was associated in promoting the undertaking ; and since the keystone was fixed , so great has been our success , that , after all demands have been made ,
there remains a handsome surplus in the hands of the Treasurer . As a chapter we can muster between thirty and forty members , and havino- attained to what may be termed the summit of ancient Masonry , our next aim should be the erection of a priory in which could be received the Christian degree of Knights Templar . Some of us have already , as you are aware , become Knights Templars , and as sons of St . John's , Thornhill , have had the honour to introduce Red Masonry into Nithsdale .
. So let the attempt be made , and to Lodge 252 will redound the credit of having planted within the village of Thornhill an encampment of the military and religious Order of the Temple . When this is consummated , our Masonic circle here will enjoy an enviable position among the sister lodges ; and , to bail from Thornhill . whether it be under a blue , a red , or black charter , will bo deemed an honour worthy of being coveted . While thus addressing you in the language of congratulationthe
, memory of those of our number who have entered upon discoveries iu connection with the Heavenly Temple , claims a passing allusion . Their converse with us in the covenants of Masonry , was indeed pleasant , and their separation from us we all sincerely deplore . For your assistance , companions , in working the Royal Arch degrees , and for the renewed expressions of your confidence in me , as shown in my election to the office of Past Principal Z . of 52 . I thank you most cordially ; and with
" Excelsior" on my lips , the prosperity of our chapter will ever be my aim . I therefore call upon you , companions , to drink right heirtily , "Continued success to the Nithsdale Royal A roll Chapter . " Due honour having been done to this toast , that of " The newly-elected Z ., " was given by Comp . J . XV . Craig . "The Health ' of the Past Z ., Comp . Hislop , " was given by the 1 st Principal Z . M . E . Comp . Smith , "Tbe Absent Companions , "by the 2 nd Sojourner , Comp . Killock , and the Proxy '
Master , " Bro . W- Mann , " by the Scribe E ., Comp . Hugh Povgun . Other toasts followed in rapid succession , until tbe proceedings terminated seasonably by the concluding toast of Comp . Hislop , " Happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again . " The companions then separated in love and harmony , mutually congratulating each other upon the flourishing state of the chapter , which has been arrived at mainly through the unwearied instrumentality of Comp . Hislop . We should add that
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the harmony of the evening ' s proceedings was materially promoted by tbe singing of Comps . Howitt , Lorrimer , Thomas Hislop , and other companions . EDINBURGH . EDINBURGH . — Canongate Kilwinning Chapter ( No . 56 ) . — This chapter held a special meeting in Freemasons' Hill ou the
evening of the 16 th ult ., when the degrees of Mark , P . M ., aud E . M . were conferred on Bro . Dr . Taylor ( from Australia ) , and Bro . Fair ( from Monte Video ) , both members ' of Canongate Kilwinning Lodge ( No . 2 ) . The degrees were given by E . Comp . MacKersy , G . Scribe E ., who delivered the various lectures most impressively ; thereafter the chapter was opened in due form . E . Comps . Charles S . Law , Principal L . ; Somerville , of Ampherlaw , II . ; and Dr . Carmichael , J ., when the
candidates received the Royal Arch degree . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment . RECENT NOMINATIONS OP ROTAL ARCH 1 ST PRINCIPALS IN EDINBURGH . —We learn that Comps . Mann has been nominated as 1 st Principal of No . 1 Chapter , J . T . Douglas to the Naval and Military , C . S . Law to the Canongate , and Dr . Cairns to the St . Andrew ' s Chapter . LANARKSHIRE . GLASGOW . —Si ! . Andrew ' s Chapter ( No . 69 ) . —The election of
this chapter , which had been postponed from the 23 rd ult ., until the 27 th ., tookplace in the chapter rooms , 170 , Buchanan-street , when tbe following office-bearers were unanimously elected .- — Comps . Thomas M . Campbell , M . E . P . P . Z ; Andrew Thorium , M . E . P . Z . ; . Tamo 3 Pnltney , M . E . P . H . ; John Rae , M . E . P . J . ; John Lamont , B . S . E . ; James M . Kerrow , E . Treas . ; David Ramsay , 1 st Soj . ; Robert Ewart , 2 nd Soj . ; Andrew Frew , 3 rd S <> j . ; George WilliamsStil . Bearer ; John Boyle and James
, Douglas , Stewards ; Robert Walker , J . The companions afterwards spent a short time in harmony . This old chapter has upwards of twenty pounds in hand , aud is one of the most prosperous in Scotland . It has been presided over for the last eight years by M . E . Comp . Thos . M . Cambpell , who now retires . We wish it every success under its new office-bearers .
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CORNWALL . TRITRO . —Fortitude Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —A large number of the members of this lodge assembled on Friday , the 27 fch ult ; ., under tbe presidency of its W . M ., Bro . William Tweedy . The minutes having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for five candidates , and proving unanimous , they were admitted and advanced to the degree of a Mark Master in due form by
the W . M ., who was assisted by the two P . M . ' s of the lodge , Bros . Thomas Chirgwin , G . Steward , and William J . Hughan , P . G . Overseer , iStc . The W . M . then mentioned that the first meeting of tbe Provincial Grand Lodge was to lie held in the Lodge of Fortitude , Truro , on Tuesday , the 2 nd instant , at two p . m ., when Bro . Frederick Martin Williams , M . P ., is to be installed by the Acting Grand Master , Bro . Frederick Binekes , G . Sec , who has been deputed by tbe Grand Master to conduct
the ceremony , and that , in consequence of the known worth and ability of the Installing Master , and also of the esteem aud regard felt by every Mark Master in the province for the Prov . G . M ., a very large attendance was confidently expected . Two brethren having been proposed for advancement , and the business concluded , the lodge was closed at an early hour . NORTHUMBERLAND .
NEWCASTLE-ITPON-TI'NE . — Northumberland , and Berwick Lodge of Mark Masters . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Freemasons ' Hall , Bell-court , Newgate-street . The W . M ., Bro . Jens Jensen , presided , supported by the following brethren : —Bros . William Foulsham . S . W . ; Hemy Hithau , J . W . { pro tern . ); John Stokoe , M . M . O . ; Hubert Laws an 1 J . Frolick , Deacons ; R . F . Cork , M . D . ; Robert J . Banning , M . D . ; W . Garbutt , Anthony Clapham , B . Hugill , & c . The miuutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the lodge proceeded to ballot
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flourishing state of the Nithsdale Chapter , and the careful management of its funds . The companions passed a hearty vote of thanks to the Treasurer and Scribe E ., in appreciation of the valuable services they had rendered in furtherance of all that appertains to the interests and welfare of the chapter . After proceeding to take the ballot for office-bearers , it was found to be largely in favour of the M . E . Comp . A . C . Hislop , as Z ., but be having filled that office ever since the formation
of the chapter in 1 S 64 , declined to accept the honour proposed to be thus again conferred upon him , and resigned in favour of Comp . John Smith , H . of No . 52 , who was therefore duly elected to fill the chair of Z . The other office-bearers stand as follow : —Comps . A . C . Hislop , P . Z . ; R . Burgess , H . ; S . W . Hewetson , J . ; H . Forgun , Scribe E . ; J . M'C ' aig , Scribe , N . ; R . Brown , 1 st Soj . ; J . * KiUock , 2 nd Soj . ; G . Lorimer , 3 rd Soj . ;
A . C . Chalmers , Treas . ; and William Muirhead , Janitor . The companions afterwards adjourned to the Buccleugb and -Queensberry Arms , where they sat down to an excellent suppor provided by Bro . Middleton . After the cloth being drawn and the usual loyal and patriotic toasts having been given , Comp . Hislop then gave " Continued success to the Nithsdale Royal Arch Chapter , ( No . 52 ) , " in tbe following terms : —
In proposing this toast I cannot deny myself the pleasure of offering you my warmest congratulations in regard to the measure of prosperity that has attended our united exertions in uprearing the Royal Arch that now adorns the interior of the Mystic Temple—that for more than half a century has been the scene of a ceremonial in which have participated a long train of the more worthand respectable inhabitants of this
y picturesque village , and of many influential members of society resident in the surrounding country ; while , thanks to our worthy counsellor in the matter ( Bro . Lyon , of Ayr ) , the mere mention of whose name is enoug ; - , there was no difficulty in obtaining a charter . One apparent obstacle had , however , to be overcome in the preparation of the foundation upon which it was proposed to raise the Arch , but that obstacle having
reference to money matters was speedily removed by the spirited action of the brethren with whom I was associated in promoting the undertaking ; and since the keystone was fixed , so great has been our success , that , after all demands have been made ,
there remains a handsome surplus in the hands of the Treasurer . As a chapter we can muster between thirty and forty members , and havino- attained to what may be termed the summit of ancient Masonry , our next aim should be the erection of a priory in which could be received the Christian degree of Knights Templar . Some of us have already , as you are aware , become Knights Templars , and as sons of St . John's , Thornhill , have had the honour to introduce Red Masonry into Nithsdale .
. So let the attempt be made , and to Lodge 252 will redound the credit of having planted within the village of Thornhill an encampment of the military and religious Order of the Temple . When this is consummated , our Masonic circle here will enjoy an enviable position among the sister lodges ; and , to bail from Thornhill . whether it be under a blue , a red , or black charter , will bo deemed an honour worthy of being coveted . While thus addressing you in the language of congratulationthe
, memory of those of our number who have entered upon discoveries iu connection with the Heavenly Temple , claims a passing allusion . Their converse with us in the covenants of Masonry , was indeed pleasant , and their separation from us we all sincerely deplore . For your assistance , companions , in working the Royal Arch degrees , and for the renewed expressions of your confidence in me , as shown in my election to the office of Past Principal Z . of 52 . I thank you most cordially ; and with
" Excelsior" on my lips , the prosperity of our chapter will ever be my aim . I therefore call upon you , companions , to drink right heirtily , "Continued success to the Nithsdale Royal A roll Chapter . " Due honour having been done to this toast , that of " The newly-elected Z ., " was given by Comp . J . XV . Craig . "The Health ' of the Past Z ., Comp . Hislop , " was given by the 1 st Principal Z . M . E . Comp . Smith , "Tbe Absent Companions , "by the 2 nd Sojourner , Comp . Killock , and the Proxy '
Master , " Bro . W- Mann , " by the Scribe E ., Comp . Hugh Povgun . Other toasts followed in rapid succession , until tbe proceedings terminated seasonably by the concluding toast of Comp . Hislop , " Happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again . " The companions then separated in love and harmony , mutually congratulating each other upon the flourishing state of the chapter , which has been arrived at mainly through the unwearied instrumentality of Comp . Hislop . We should add that
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the harmony of the evening ' s proceedings was materially promoted by tbe singing of Comps . Howitt , Lorrimer , Thomas Hislop , and other companions . EDINBURGH . EDINBURGH . — Canongate Kilwinning Chapter ( No . 56 ) . — This chapter held a special meeting in Freemasons' Hill ou the
evening of the 16 th ult ., when the degrees of Mark , P . M ., aud E . M . were conferred on Bro . Dr . Taylor ( from Australia ) , and Bro . Fair ( from Monte Video ) , both members ' of Canongate Kilwinning Lodge ( No . 2 ) . The degrees were given by E . Comp . MacKersy , G . Scribe E ., who delivered the various lectures most impressively ; thereafter the chapter was opened in due form . E . Comps . Charles S . Law , Principal L . ; Somerville , of Ampherlaw , II . ; and Dr . Carmichael , J ., when the
candidates received the Royal Arch degree . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment . RECENT NOMINATIONS OP ROTAL ARCH 1 ST PRINCIPALS IN EDINBURGH . —We learn that Comps . Mann has been nominated as 1 st Principal of No . 1 Chapter , J . T . Douglas to the Naval and Military , C . S . Law to the Canongate , and Dr . Cairns to the St . Andrew ' s Chapter . LANARKSHIRE . GLASGOW . —Si ! . Andrew ' s Chapter ( No . 69 ) . —The election of
this chapter , which had been postponed from the 23 rd ult ., until the 27 th ., tookplace in the chapter rooms , 170 , Buchanan-street , when tbe following office-bearers were unanimously elected .- — Comps . Thomas M . Campbell , M . E . P . P . Z ; Andrew Thorium , M . E . P . Z . ; . Tamo 3 Pnltney , M . E . P . H . ; John Rae , M . E . P . J . ; John Lamont , B . S . E . ; James M . Kerrow , E . Treas . ; David Ramsay , 1 st Soj . ; Robert Ewart , 2 nd Soj . ; Andrew Frew , 3 rd S <> j . ; George WilliamsStil . Bearer ; John Boyle and James
, Douglas , Stewards ; Robert Walker , J . The companions afterwards spent a short time in harmony . This old chapter has upwards of twenty pounds in hand , aud is one of the most prosperous in Scotland . It has been presided over for the last eight years by M . E . Comp . Thos . M . Cambpell , who now retires . We wish it every success under its new office-bearers .
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CORNWALL . TRITRO . —Fortitude Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —A large number of the members of this lodge assembled on Friday , the 27 fch ult ; ., under tbe presidency of its W . M ., Bro . William Tweedy . The minutes having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for five candidates , and proving unanimous , they were admitted and advanced to the degree of a Mark Master in due form by
the W . M ., who was assisted by the two P . M . ' s of the lodge , Bros . Thomas Chirgwin , G . Steward , and William J . Hughan , P . G . Overseer , iStc . The W . M . then mentioned that the first meeting of tbe Provincial Grand Lodge was to lie held in the Lodge of Fortitude , Truro , on Tuesday , the 2 nd instant , at two p . m ., when Bro . Frederick Martin Williams , M . P ., is to be installed by the Acting Grand Master , Bro . Frederick Binekes , G . Sec , who has been deputed by tbe Grand Master to conduct
the ceremony , and that , in consequence of the known worth and ability of the Installing Master , and also of the esteem aud regard felt by every Mark Master in the province for the Prov . G . M ., a very large attendance was confidently expected . Two brethren having been proposed for advancement , and the business concluded , the lodge was closed at an early hour . NORTHUMBERLAND .
NEWCASTLE-ITPON-TI'NE . — Northumberland , and Berwick Lodge of Mark Masters . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Freemasons ' Hall , Bell-court , Newgate-street . The W . M ., Bro . Jens Jensen , presided , supported by the following brethren : —Bros . William Foulsham . S . W . ; Hemy Hithau , J . W . { pro tern . ); John Stokoe , M . M . O . ; Hubert Laws an 1 J . Frolick , Deacons ; R . F . Cork , M . D . ; Robert J . Banning , M . D . ; W . Garbutt , Anthony Clapham , B . Hugill , & c . The miuutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the lodge proceeded to ballot