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Masonic Intelligence.
to the state of uninformed , unenlightened man . It is to Masonry both are indebted for their present approach to perfection : and as this stone is now publicly proved by the square , the level , and the plumb-rule , may it be a lesson to us as Masons to conduct ourselves on the square in all our actions , and ever to walk upon the level of truthwhereby alone we shall prove ourselvesboth , in principles
, , and practice , upright and useful members of society . ' To the Worshipful Master , the Officers , and Brethren of the Lodge from Whitby , as well as to the oiher . dislinguished Brethren who have given us the honour of their attendance and assistance on this da }' , I feel myself particularly indebted . To Brother Dickenson I am much obliged for his excellent discourse , —and , here , I
cannot omit my tribute of thanks to him , and to our worthy Brethren who have so liberally contributed their subscriptions towards this laudable undertaking;—to you and to every one who have rendered their assistance , this edifice will stand a lasting memorial of your attachment to Masonry , of your respect to the arts , and of \ our . regard to relig ion ; and each one may say in the exulting words of the poet ,
" Exegi monnmentum rere perennius . " r I now deliver to the architect the square , the level , and phimb-rule , in full confidence , that when they are returned to the Lodge we shall find a building worth } ' of our institution . ' May the Grand Architect of the universe vouchsafe his blessing to this foundation stone and the pile to be raised thereon ; and may i ? becomethrough his favour and protectionthe seat of
sciencehilan-, , , p thropy , and the arts , and a sacred repository for our more hidden mysteries and constitutions . ' The Master struck the stone three times with his Hiram , on which the grand honours were given , and the following anthem sung by Brother STANFIELD , JOHN BGILBY , and JOSEPH WILSON ,
' Masons uniting raise the hallow'd pile . Sacred to Virtue , by Science plann'd : Powers celestial o ' er the fabric smile—And join in kindred tones th ' exulting band . STRENGTH , mighty Artist , lay the ample base ; WISDOM , stretch forth thy potent wand ;
. BEAUTY , adorning , give the modest grace;—And Science , thou complete with sovereign hand . CHORUS . Masons uniting , & c . ' The Brethren returned in procession to the Lodge-room , where , on the report of the Junior Deacon , that the Lewis , & c . were removedthe Lodge was closed in due form .
, The whole of the proceedings were conducted in such a stile of order and precision , as to give infinite satisfaction to the Brethren themselves , as well as to the multitude of spectators who were present on the occasion . A sumptuous dinner was served up at the Old Globe , and the evening concluded with a harmony and conviviality worthy of Masons and the interesting nature of the meeting ,
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Masonic Intelligence.
to the state of uninformed , unenlightened man . It is to Masonry both are indebted for their present approach to perfection : and as this stone is now publicly proved by the square , the level , and the plumb-rule , may it be a lesson to us as Masons to conduct ourselves on the square in all our actions , and ever to walk upon the level of truthwhereby alone we shall prove ourselvesboth , in principles
, , and practice , upright and useful members of society . ' To the Worshipful Master , the Officers , and Brethren of the Lodge from Whitby , as well as to the oiher . dislinguished Brethren who have given us the honour of their attendance and assistance on this da }' , I feel myself particularly indebted . To Brother Dickenson I am much obliged for his excellent discourse , —and , here , I
cannot omit my tribute of thanks to him , and to our worthy Brethren who have so liberally contributed their subscriptions towards this laudable undertaking;—to you and to every one who have rendered their assistance , this edifice will stand a lasting memorial of your attachment to Masonry , of your respect to the arts , and of \ our . regard to relig ion ; and each one may say in the exulting words of the poet ,
" Exegi monnmentum rere perennius . " r I now deliver to the architect the square , the level , and phimb-rule , in full confidence , that when they are returned to the Lodge we shall find a building worth } ' of our institution . ' May the Grand Architect of the universe vouchsafe his blessing to this foundation stone and the pile to be raised thereon ; and may i ? becomethrough his favour and protectionthe seat of
sciencehilan-, , , p thropy , and the arts , and a sacred repository for our more hidden mysteries and constitutions . ' The Master struck the stone three times with his Hiram , on which the grand honours were given , and the following anthem sung by Brother STANFIELD , JOHN BGILBY , and JOSEPH WILSON ,
' Masons uniting raise the hallow'd pile . Sacred to Virtue , by Science plann'd : Powers celestial o ' er the fabric smile—And join in kindred tones th ' exulting band . STRENGTH , mighty Artist , lay the ample base ; WISDOM , stretch forth thy potent wand ;
. BEAUTY , adorning , give the modest grace;—And Science , thou complete with sovereign hand . CHORUS . Masons uniting , & c . ' The Brethren returned in procession to the Lodge-room , where , on the report of the Junior Deacon , that the Lewis , & c . were removedthe Lodge was closed in due form .
, The whole of the proceedings were conducted in such a stile of order and precision , as to give infinite satisfaction to the Brethren themselves , as well as to the multitude of spectators who were present on the occasion . A sumptuous dinner was served up at the Old Globe , and the evening concluded with a harmony and conviviality worthy of Masons and the interesting nature of the meeting ,