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Provincial.
whicli was at this time elevated about a yard from tlie other , was then lowered about one-third distance , after which thers was a flourish of trumpets . The stone was again lowered another third , and there was another flourish , after which the stone was finally dropped , and was succeeded by a longer flourish . The Junior AVarden then handed the " plumb-rule" to Earl Spencer , who applied it perpendicularly to two sides of the stoneThis was succeeded bthe Senior AVarden
. ceremony y handing his lordship the " level , " which was applied for the purpose of ascertaining whether the stone was placed exactly level ; the " square was here handed to his lordship by the AVorshipful Master , and that was used for the same purpose . The stone being found properly placed , his lordship took the " mallet" from an operative mason , and struck the stone three times . The following proclamation was then spoken in an audible voice by Mr . J . Marshall , AV . M .:
—" In the name of the Great Architect of the Universe , on behalf of the Pomfret Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons , and by desire of the Right Hon . Earl Spencer , I declare this stone to be properly laid . " After this proclamation had been made , the " cornucopia , " which contained a quantity of corn , was handed to Earl Spencer by Mr . Gibsonthe director of the ceremonies . His lordshihaving taken a
, p quantity of the wheat , sprinkled it upon the surface of the foundation stone . Two splendid silver cups , containing wine and oil , were then handed to the noble lord , who poured a portion of each upon the stone , after which there was a flourish of trumpets . The Rev . I . Little , who was the officiating Chaplain , here read a
most impressive ancl appropriate prayer . " Let us pray to the great Architect of the Universe , for Iris especial blessing on this our labour of love . " O Lord , God of Heaven and Earth , in whom we live , and move , ancl liave our being , and on whom we depend for the continuance of every blessing , both of mind ancl body , give ear , we beseech thee , to the voice of our supplications , and further us with thy help , in this
undertaking for the relief of our afflicted Brethren . " Father of mercies , and God of all comfort , grant that the future inmates of this asylum may be ever precious in thy sight , and evermore hear the prayer of faith offered in their behalf , to which of old thou gavest such gracious heed ; ' Lord have mercy on them , for they are lunatic ancl sore vexed , ' and whether their malady be the fruit of their iniquity , the just punishment of ungoverned passions and sinful exwrath
cesses , O shut not up thy tender pity in displeasure , nor let thy lie hard upon them ; or whether it be the consequence of worldly privations , of cruel persecutions , or any kind of adversity , or if it be the visitation of thy fatherly love , for some mysterious purpose of thine unsearchable providence , O look in compassion on their sufferings , and sanctify them , to their edification and to ours ; 'break not the bruised reednor quench the smoking flax' but bless the various means that
, , may be used for their recovery . Searcli out the dark places of their minds , ancl lift up the light of thy countenance upon them : speak p ; ace to their troubled souls , and may the day-spring from on high arise , and shed over them the light of " re-awakened reason , and the power of divine truth , that they may be restored to their homes , to their friends , and to Thee , and taste again of joy and gladness . "And ever , O Lord , as thoy may here recover their mental powers ,
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Provincial.
whicli was at this time elevated about a yard from tlie other , was then lowered about one-third distance , after which thers was a flourish of trumpets . The stone was again lowered another third , and there was another flourish , after which the stone was finally dropped , and was succeeded by a longer flourish . The Junior AVarden then handed the " plumb-rule" to Earl Spencer , who applied it perpendicularly to two sides of the stoneThis was succeeded bthe Senior AVarden
. ceremony y handing his lordship the " level , " which was applied for the purpose of ascertaining whether the stone was placed exactly level ; the " square was here handed to his lordship by the AVorshipful Master , and that was used for the same purpose . The stone being found properly placed , his lordship took the " mallet" from an operative mason , and struck the stone three times . The following proclamation was then spoken in an audible voice by Mr . J . Marshall , AV . M .:
—" In the name of the Great Architect of the Universe , on behalf of the Pomfret Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons , and by desire of the Right Hon . Earl Spencer , I declare this stone to be properly laid . " After this proclamation had been made , the " cornucopia , " which contained a quantity of corn , was handed to Earl Spencer by Mr . Gibsonthe director of the ceremonies . His lordshihaving taken a
, p quantity of the wheat , sprinkled it upon the surface of the foundation stone . Two splendid silver cups , containing wine and oil , were then handed to the noble lord , who poured a portion of each upon the stone , after which there was a flourish of trumpets . The Rev . I . Little , who was the officiating Chaplain , here read a
most impressive ancl appropriate prayer . " Let us pray to the great Architect of the Universe , for Iris especial blessing on this our labour of love . " O Lord , God of Heaven and Earth , in whom we live , and move , ancl liave our being , and on whom we depend for the continuance of every blessing , both of mind ancl body , give ear , we beseech thee , to the voice of our supplications , and further us with thy help , in this
undertaking for the relief of our afflicted Brethren . " Father of mercies , and God of all comfort , grant that the future inmates of this asylum may be ever precious in thy sight , and evermore hear the prayer of faith offered in their behalf , to which of old thou gavest such gracious heed ; ' Lord have mercy on them , for they are lunatic ancl sore vexed , ' and whether their malady be the fruit of their iniquity , the just punishment of ungoverned passions and sinful exwrath
cesses , O shut not up thy tender pity in displeasure , nor let thy lie hard upon them ; or whether it be the consequence of worldly privations , of cruel persecutions , or any kind of adversity , or if it be the visitation of thy fatherly love , for some mysterious purpose of thine unsearchable providence , O look in compassion on their sufferings , and sanctify them , to their edification and to ours ; 'break not the bruised reednor quench the smoking flax' but bless the various means that
, , may be used for their recovery . Searcli out the dark places of their minds , ancl lift up the light of thy countenance upon them : speak p ; ace to their troubled souls , and may the day-spring from on high arise , and shed over them the light of " re-awakened reason , and the power of divine truth , that they may be restored to their homes , to their friends , and to Thee , and taste again of joy and gladness . "And ever , O Lord , as thoy may here recover their mental powers ,