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Scotland.
The D . G . M . then delivered a short address , expressing his regret at the absence of Lord Panmure , the Prov . G . M ., through indisposition , and the satisfaction he felt at having been permitted to take a part in the proceedings of the day . He said , those in the locality were deeply indebted to Sir John Ogilvy and his amiable lady for having—so differently from AA-hat others miht have done in
g similar circmnstnnces—devoted a sum of money toAvards so charitable an object as the present institution ; aud he also congratulated them upon having a resident landlord actuated by Sir John ' s spirit and benevolence . He concluded by expressing a hope that a blessing from the Architect of the "Universe may descend upon Sir John and his amiable Lady , that they may both live to enjoy the fruits of their
benevolence ; that they may see this edifice rise to completion , and find it instrumental in promoting the peace ancl comfort , the health and happiness , ancl hi some cases also in restoring that light of reason , Avhieb is the highest blessing of God ( cheers ) . Sir John Ogilvy haA'ing replied in elegant speech , the ceremonial proceedings Avere then closed bthe band laying "Rule
y p Britannia . " PreAious to the dispersal , Sir John Ogilvy kindly intimated that Lady Jane and he had throAvn open their grounds and garden to the Brethren ancl others present , and that they would be glad to see as many as could find it convenient enjoying themselves there . The greater number of those present availed themselves of the offer made by Sir John , ancl the fine parterres ancl garden at
Baldovan House Avere enlivened by crowds of people , Avho , Ave are glad to say , conducted themselves in such a manner as to show that they rightly estimated the favour conferred upon them . And it deserves to be stated that not a single floAver Avas plucked , nor the slightest injury done to anything on the ground . After enjoying themselves Avandering through the grounds and garden for some time , a number of the Brethren amused themselves Avith
dancing on the green SAvard to the stirring music of the band , ancl continued to keep it up with spirit until the signal agreed upon ( the firing of a cannon ) , Avarned them again to form in line . They chew up in order before the house , and after giving three cheers for Lad y Jane , Sir John , and family , they inarched a little to the cast , passing close in front of the house on their return . They then proceeded to the railway station in reversed order to the procession of the
morning . Having entered the carriages , they were quickly con-A'eyed to the top of the incline , Avhere they left the train , and . again formed in order of procession , moving down Constitution Road , clown Tay Street , east along the Nethergate , up Reform Street , aud west to Bell Street Hall . Here the Grand Lodge Avas closed in clue form by Bro . Thomas Cuthbertacting for the Dep . Grand MasterAvho
, , had been compelled to leave b y the afternoon train . At seven o ' clock in the evening , the Brethren dined together in Bell Street Hah—Sir John Ogilvy in the chair . After dinner a Grand Lodge was again opened , ancl the loyal and other Masonic toasts followed , varied by a number of songs . The reception given
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Scotland.
The D . G . M . then delivered a short address , expressing his regret at the absence of Lord Panmure , the Prov . G . M ., through indisposition , and the satisfaction he felt at having been permitted to take a part in the proceedings of the day . He said , those in the locality were deeply indebted to Sir John Ogilvy and his amiable lady for having—so differently from AA-hat others miht have done in
g similar circmnstnnces—devoted a sum of money toAvards so charitable an object as the present institution ; aud he also congratulated them upon having a resident landlord actuated by Sir John ' s spirit and benevolence . He concluded by expressing a hope that a blessing from the Architect of the "Universe may descend upon Sir John and his amiable Lady , that they may both live to enjoy the fruits of their
benevolence ; that they may see this edifice rise to completion , and find it instrumental in promoting the peace ancl comfort , the health and happiness , ancl hi some cases also in restoring that light of reason , Avhieb is the highest blessing of God ( cheers ) . Sir John Ogilvy haA'ing replied in elegant speech , the ceremonial proceedings Avere then closed bthe band laying "Rule
y p Britannia . " PreAious to the dispersal , Sir John Ogilvy kindly intimated that Lady Jane and he had throAvn open their grounds and garden to the Brethren ancl others present , and that they would be glad to see as many as could find it convenient enjoying themselves there . The greater number of those present availed themselves of the offer made by Sir John , ancl the fine parterres ancl garden at
Baldovan House Avere enlivened by crowds of people , Avho , Ave are glad to say , conducted themselves in such a manner as to show that they rightly estimated the favour conferred upon them . And it deserves to be stated that not a single floAver Avas plucked , nor the slightest injury done to anything on the ground . After enjoying themselves Avandering through the grounds and garden for some time , a number of the Brethren amused themselves Avith
dancing on the green SAvard to the stirring music of the band , ancl continued to keep it up with spirit until the signal agreed upon ( the firing of a cannon ) , Avarned them again to form in line . They chew up in order before the house , and after giving three cheers for Lad y Jane , Sir John , and family , they inarched a little to the cast , passing close in front of the house on their return . They then proceeded to the railway station in reversed order to the procession of the
morning . Having entered the carriages , they were quickly con-A'eyed to the top of the incline , Avhere they left the train , and . again formed in order of procession , moving down Constitution Road , clown Tay Street , east along the Nethergate , up Reform Street , aud west to Bell Street Hall . Here the Grand Lodge Avas closed in clue form by Bro . Thomas Cuthbertacting for the Dep . Grand MasterAvho
, , had been compelled to leave b y the afternoon train . At seven o ' clock in the evening , the Brethren dined together in Bell Street Hah—Sir John Ogilvy in the chair . After dinner a Grand Lodge was again opened , ancl the loyal and other Masonic toasts followed , varied by a number of songs . The reception given