"That all visiting Brethren on the occasion, shall receive the sanction of the principals of Chapters and Masters of the Lodges, and be subjected to the regulations entered into and agreed on.”

"That the principals of Chapters and Masters of Lodges be deputed to assemble in the Royal Square, at nine, a. m., to-morrow morning, and wait on the States' Committee with a copy of the resolutions, and communicate the result of their labours to their respective bodies.'

August 31.-The deputation assembled, as requested, at nine, a. m., and presented the document to Bro. Judge P. Le Gallez, of 302, being a member of the Committee who kindly offered to present it, and use his best endeavours in providing a suitable place in the programme for the Masonic body. At noon, the States' Committee returned the copy of the resolutions, with their conclusions, "that they could not assign a place in the programme, but did not object to the Masonic body taking the most convenient situation, provided it did not interfere with the military arrangement."

The Masonic Committee assembled at three, p. m.; the result of the application was communicated to the Officers and members of the several Lodges, and it was resolved that, as the Constable of St. Helier, P. Le Sueur, Esq., had offered a vacant spot of ground, in Broad-street, it should be accepted and suitably fitted up for the purpose. A design for a triumphal arch being submitted by Bro. Richard Spuring, secretary of 362 and 722, it was approved of, and ordered to be erected under the superintendence of Bro. P. M. John Baker, of 302, and W. M. Thomas Dunell, and Bro. Beck, of 306.

It was further resolved," That as the expenses for the erection of the platform and triumphal arch for the accommodation of the Brethren to witness the august ceremony consequent on her Majesty's gracious visit, is to be borne by the members of the several lodges, it is expected that all visiting Brethren, not subscribing members, attending with the body, shall bear their share in the expenses incurred. Brothers introducing such visitors shall be answerable for the same."

Sept. 2.-At 5 30, p. m., the signal post telegraphed the Royal Squadron in sight, and at 6 30, p. m., the Victoria and Albert, Garland, Fairy, and Black Eagle, steamers, anchored in the main roads, under a royal salute from Elizabeth Castle, during which time the Masonic erection was fully completed, having the Royal Standard towering in the breeze.

Sept. 3.-At 9, a. m., the Brethren of the several Lodges assembled according to summons, at the Kent Coffee-house, and having made the necessary arrangements, and clothed according to rank and degree, left the Lodge room at 10, a. m., and walked in procession, under the able direction of Bro. P. M. John Andrews, to their triumphal stand. At 11, a. m., the discharge of cannon announced her Majesty's landing, and at 11 30, the Brethren had the happiness of welcoming her Majesty and Royal Consort, Prince Albert, by singing the first verse of the National anthem, concluding with three hearty cheers. The motto of Loyal and True, surmounted by the Prince of Wales' crest, was very conspicuous on the arch; on passing which, her Majesty and Royal Consort were graciously pleased to acknowledge with courtesy the endeavours of the Fraternity to do homage to the Royal visit. A quarter of an hour after the procession had passed, the united body returned to their Lodge room to take refreshment. At 12 40, p. m., it being announced that her Majesty and suite were about to return, the Brethren proceeded, as

before, to their station, where they remained until 2, p. m., when the Royal cortege passed the British Hotel, at the top of Broad-street, through Conway-street, to the place of embarkation, amidst the roaring of cannon, and British cheers from the assembled thousands.

The Brethren, in the meantime, returned to their place of rendezvous, and each having hastily disrobed, hastened to the new harbour-now bearing her name-eager to enjoy another sight of the daughter and niece of a Mason, in the person of their beloved Queen.

SCOTLAND.

A MASONIC TEMPLAR OF THE OLD SCHOOL.-The recent intrusive and un-Masonic interference in the 33rd degree, was altogether unauthorized-we are glad to know this, as it spares us the pain of making some awkward disclosures. Good will come out of evil, for a wholesome lesson is thus placed before the attention of those whose over-zeal had betrayed them into some rather uncannie acts; we say to them-repudiate the past by legalizing the future; there is no other mode of regaining an honourable position.-" CAVENDO TUTUS."

EDINBURGH, Aug. 15.-Saturday being the anniversary of the birth of Scotland's unrivalled novelist, Sir Walter Scott, according to previous arrangement, a grand procession, followed by a public dinner, took place on the occasion of the formal dedication of the beautiful monument erected to his memory in Princes-street. A few days previously the colossal marble statue of the great minstrel had been removed from Mr. Steel's studio, and placed under the ground arch in the lower part of the monument, and the ceremony of dedication was to consist in removing the covering in which it was enveloped, and exposing the statue, for the first time, to public view.

The ceremony, it had been resolved, should be performed with every outward demonstration of respect, and accordingly the most anxious preparations had been making for some time before by the civic authorities, and the Masonic bodies of Edinburgh and the neighbourhood. The effect of these was, however, marred to a great extent by the nature of the weather, which was most unpropitious for the successful issue of any thing in the shape of external pageantry. From daylight till the moment of the procession starting, rain fell with little intermission,→ frequently in torrents. Notwithstanding this depressing influence, numerous parties were conveyed to town by the Edinburgh and Glasgow, and North British Railways, in addition to other modes of con

veyance.

The interest of the proceedings was in some measure lessened by the absence of the surviving friends and associates of Sir Walter Scott, as well as the aristocracy of Edinburgh generally; but, notwithstanding every adverse circumstance, the ceremony passed off with tolerable eclat. The great body of the strangers and tourists at present sojourning in Scotland had bent their steps towards the capital on this occasion; and the trading portion of the citizens of Edinburgh themselves had resolved to honour the occasion as a holiday. At an early hour in the forenoon the shops were closed; the streets became crowded by gay and

animated groups, to witness the assembling of the different civic and Masonic bodies, as they moved in procession to the High School, the place of rendezvous. Order on the streets was admirably preserved by a large body of the third dragoons, who lined the course of the procession.

About two o'clock the rain, which had previously fallen in torrents, fortunately abated, and the procession moved from the High School to the Princes-street Gardens, with bands playing, banners flying, and all the beautiful insignia belonging to the various Lodges displayed. The order of procession was as follows:-Mounted military band.-Auxiliary Scott committee, in threes.-Scott monument committee, in threes.Magistrates of Easter Portsburgh, their constables and suite.- Magistrates of Wester Portsburgh, their constables and suite-Magistrates of Canongate, with their constables-those of Calton and suite.-Magistrates of Leith, with their constables and suite.-Magistrates of Edinburgh, with their constables and suite.-High constables of the city.Various Lodges of Freemasons.-The Grand Lodge of Scotland, with the Grand Master and all the Office-bearers.-Detachment of Dragoons. The attendance of the Masonic bodies was exceedingly numerous and respectable, about six hundred Brethren being present.

The Grand Lodge, headed by Lord Glenlyon, reached the monument at five minutes past three: and his lordship, with the Lord Provost of Edinburgh and other prominent members of the procession, having taken their places on the platform, a signal was given, when the covering was torn away, and the statue of the mighty minstrel, in a sitting attitude, with his dog Maida at his feet, exposed to view. This was accompanied by a round of the most lusty cheering, followed by salvos of artillery, and the music of the bands of the third dragoons and the first royals. As soon as quiet was restored, prayer was offered up by the Rev. Dr. Stewart of Douglas, Chaplain to the Grand Lodge.

Lord Glenlyon then went through the ceremony usual on such occasions; and at its conclusion came forward and said,—My Lord Provost, Magistrates, and gentlemen of the original and auxiliary committees, I have to congratulate you this day on the completion of this splendid monument, which will stand to future generations as a memorial of that illustrious poet and novelist, the late Sir Walter Scott. (Applause.) I am sure that all of you must have experienced the greatest delight in participating in the proceedings of this day. It was, I think, in 1840, that my predecessor laid the foundation-stone of this beautiful structure; and we must all feel deeply grateful to the Great Architect of the Universe, that in the course of its erection not a single accident occurred, a circumstance, I believe, almost unprecedented in the rearing of such a stately edifice. I will not detain you longer. No words of mine can express the feelings of pride and pleasure with which I have presided at this most interesting national ceremonial; feelings which, I have no doubt, are fully shared in by the many thousands I now see around me. I beg, therefore, as my final duty, to hand over this monument, duly finished, to the care of the committees, and to the Lord Provost and Magistrates of Edinburgh, as a testimony to the memory of the great novelist and minstrel, in whom Scotland has been so highly honoured. (Great applause.)

The LORD PROVOST, addressing Lord Glenlyon, said,-I congratulate you, the Right Worshipful Grand Master, and I congratulate the countrymen of Sir Walter Scott, on now seeing placed on its pedestal,

in this magnificent monument, a statue worthy of its shrine. This tribute of a nation's gratitude to one of the most honoured of her sons, adds a new feature of beauty and of grace to his native city, but the halo of his genius sheds a far brighter lustre over the name of Edinburgh and of Scotland. As one burning torch not only illuminates the sphere of its own brightness, but kindles the latent fire in others, so who can tell how many dormant spirits have been roused to arduous and successful exertion by the honourable example of Scott; even here we see how the glowing genius of the poet has stirred the soul of the architect, and awakened the talents of the sculptor, whose skilful chisel has moulded the rude block into the all but breathing form and features of Scotland's darling son. (Cheers.) While we lament the untimely fate of the gifted architect, we rejoice in the growing vigour of our own citizen sculptor, who, by this exquisite work of art, has given earnest of future productions that will rival the works of the most celebrated artists of this or other countries. The sister arts of architecture and sculpture here vie with each other in presenting their richest offerings to the genius of poetry, history, and romance, and they are themselves signally honoured in combining to honour him who has contributed so largely to the instruction and enjoyment of the human race. This monument and statue, admirable for beauty and durability, I trust will long adorn our city; but, though they crumble into dust, the author of Waverley has reared for himself monuments of more surpassing beauty, and more lasting endurance, and more extensive celebrity. (Cheers.) The forked lightning may dash these turrets to the ground, the tooth of time will corrode these marble features; but over the monuments of his mental creation the elements have no power; these will continue to be honoured at home, and under distant and more genial skies. (Cheers.) Continents as yet unexplored will be taught by the wisdom of Scott and enlivened by his wit, and rivers unknown to song will resound with the lays of his minstrelsy; but nowhere will the memory be cherished with fonder attachmont and more enduring delight than in the cities and the hamlets of his own beloved Scotland. (Cheers.)

The Rev. Mr. BOYLE, of Portobello, the other chaplain, then made a short address, in which he alluded to the lustre which the genius of Scott had thrown around Scotland; and concluded by pronouncing the benediction on the day's proceedings.

The band of the third dragoons then played "God save the Queen," and after a loud and long continued cheer, the procession was again marshalled, and returued in inverted order to the High School, where the Grand Lodge, which was opened in ample form in the hall, previous to the forming of the procession, was closed with the usual formalities. The whole ceremony was brought to a close about twenty minutes before four o'clock.

The foundation of this splendid structure, which is justly regarded as one of the most striking architectural ornaments of the modern Athens, was laid on the 15th August, 1840, precisely six years ago, and the cost of its construction is 15,650., inclusive of the statue, though of none of the numerous figures which adorn the monument. It covers an area of nearly sixty feet square. We borrow from the " Edinburgh Tourist," recently published by Mr. W. H. Lizars, the following descriptive narrative of this beautiful tribute to the memory of the great novelist :-"It is an elegant and picturesque Gothic structure, in the

shape of an open cross or spire, one hundred and ninety feet in height, and having a stair up to a gallery surrounding the spire, within a few feet of the top, commanding a splendid view of all the adjacent country, and a complete bird's eye inspection of the whole town. When the block from which the figure of Sir Walter Scott is sculptured arrived in Leith, great difficulty was experienced in finding apparatus sufficiently powerful to lift it out of the vessel; and no slight danger, in addition to enormous labour, was incurred in effecting its landing. After being set upon a four-wheeled truck, it was got to Edinburgh without accident, in a sort of triumphal procession; the transit being effected from Junction-bridge, Leith, to Mr. Steel's studio in Randolphplace, by the strenuous and admirably directed exertions of not fewer than twenty powerful horses, in forty-three minutes, although it had taken four days to bring it from the ship's hold through the yard at which it was landed to the road,- -a distance not exceeding two hundred yards. Its weight was variously estimated at from thirty to thirty-three tons. It may not be uninteresting to state, that while the ponderous mass was in the act of being shipped at Leghorn, the shears, by which it had been raised to be swung on board, from the car conveying it from the mountains, suddenly gave way, and the future statue was precipitated right through the bottom of the vessel into the sea; and it was nearly subjected to a similar accident while being lifted on shore at Leith. While on the subject of the sculpture, it is proper to mention that the figures Occupying the four niches immediately over the principal arch, were designed and executed by three Edinburgh artists, whose admiration of Scott, and approbation of the general design, induced them spontaneously to undertake their execution, at a rate which can hardly be considered other than gratuitous. The figure on the north, representing 'Prince Charles Edward,' and that of Meg Merrilees' looking eastwards, being the work of Mr. Alexander H. Ritchie; the 'Last Minstrel,' filling the western niche, was contributed by Mr. James Ritchie; and the 'Lady of the Lake,' on the south, by Mr. Patrick Slater. The Gothic structure was designed by Mr. George Mickle Kemp, a gentleman whose history is not a little singular. Brought up as an obscure country carpenter, he in early life imbibed an enthusiastic admiration for Gothic architecture, indeed, according to his own account, by an accidental visit, while a mere child, to Roslin chapel. In the study of that branch of art, when arrived at manhood, he travelled on foot, without friends, and unassisted, save by his own indefatigable industry as a mechanic, and his enthusiasm as an amateur, over the whole of Great Britain, and a very considerable portion of continental Europe. Returning to his native country, he devoted his energies to an investigation of the principles and capabilities of Gothic architecture; and, on a competition of designs for a monument to Sir Walter Scott being advertised, he entered the lists, and, after much opposition, some of which was of the most ungenerous description, he was at length declared the victor, and his design ordered to be proceeded with. When the structure was about half built, the unfortunate architect lost his life by an accident. In the course of a dark night, on his way home, he missed his footing and fell into the Union canal, where he was drowned."

A little after six o'clock, a party of upwards of five hundred gentlemen sat down to dinner in the Music-hall, in honour of the proceedings of the day. The Lord Provost occupied the chair, who was supported

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