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form and solemn prayer ; after which the Brethren were marshalled in order , and proceeded to the site of the proposed building ( a distance of 400 yards ) , in Masonic form and procession , headed by the members of the Caledonian Asylum , and accompanied by Highland pipers , whose bag-pipes resounded grandly . On approaching the Asylum the boys were marshalled , clothed in the tartan , and saluted the Brethren as they passed , in clan-like respect . The platforms were filled with ladies
elegantly dressed , and the Brethren , being in full costume , the scene that presented itself was very animated . The ceremony of laying the foundation-stone , by the Grancl Master , then took place , and the Grand Chaplain delivered the following INVOCATION . " Vouchsafe thine aid , Almighty Parent of the Universe , to this our present undertaking . Grantwe beseech Theethat upon the
founda-, , tion laid this day , ice maybe permitted to erect such a superstructure which shall not only illustrate the benevolence of man , but , by its pious and charitable objects , redound to the glory of Thy holy name . Sanctify our purpose , we implore Thee , with Thy heavenly grace : Strengthen it with 1 'hy Almightypower ; and so direct the hearts of those who shall partake its benefits , that , having here imbibed the precepts which make men wise unto salvationthey be finalladmitted to those heavenl
, may y y mansions , where the world ' s Great Architect lives and reigns for ever . " —A . 11 EN . The Brethren , after the conclusion of the ceremony , returned in procession to Copenhagen House Tavern , where the Grand Lodge was closed in ample form , and with solemn prayer .
United Grand Lodge.
UNITED GRAND LODGE .
COMMITTEE OP MASTERS . 29 th May . Present—Bros . Lewis , P . Thomson , Baumer , Crucefix , M * Mullen , Savage , AVebb , Rule . The scrutineers appointed for the ensuing Grand Lodge were , Bros . Marriott , 12 ; Culverhouse , 15 ; Fregan , 33 ; Dawes , 227 ; Spaul , 237 ; W . G . Clarke , 329 . NOTICES OP MOTION .
By the Grand Master . —To confer permanent rank on Bro . Sir George Smart , late Grand Organist , —the same on Bro . J . L . Evans , late Grand Sword Bearer . That the thanks ofthe Grand Lodge , are due to Sir George Smart for his efficient services as Grand Organist during a period of twentysix years . By the Grand Registrar—a renewal of the motion respecting
Provincial Grand Masters . THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OP GENERAL PURPOSES , stated that the expenses for distressed Brethren greatly exceeded the income , —and proposed several changes in the present mode of distribution , —that notwithstanding the application of four hundred pounds per annum from
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Especial Grand Lodge.
form and solemn prayer ; after which the Brethren were marshalled in order , and proceeded to the site of the proposed building ( a distance of 400 yards ) , in Masonic form and procession , headed by the members of the Caledonian Asylum , and accompanied by Highland pipers , whose bag-pipes resounded grandly . On approaching the Asylum the boys were marshalled , clothed in the tartan , and saluted the Brethren as they passed , in clan-like respect . The platforms were filled with ladies
elegantly dressed , and the Brethren , being in full costume , the scene that presented itself was very animated . The ceremony of laying the foundation-stone , by the Grancl Master , then took place , and the Grand Chaplain delivered the following INVOCATION . " Vouchsafe thine aid , Almighty Parent of the Universe , to this our present undertaking . Grantwe beseech Theethat upon the
founda-, , tion laid this day , ice maybe permitted to erect such a superstructure which shall not only illustrate the benevolence of man , but , by its pious and charitable objects , redound to the glory of Thy holy name . Sanctify our purpose , we implore Thee , with Thy heavenly grace : Strengthen it with 1 'hy Almightypower ; and so direct the hearts of those who shall partake its benefits , that , having here imbibed the precepts which make men wise unto salvationthey be finalladmitted to those heavenl
, may y y mansions , where the world ' s Great Architect lives and reigns for ever . " —A . 11 EN . The Brethren , after the conclusion of the ceremony , returned in procession to Copenhagen House Tavern , where the Grand Lodge was closed in ample form , and with solemn prayer .
United Grand Lodge.
UNITED GRAND LODGE .
COMMITTEE OP MASTERS . 29 th May . Present—Bros . Lewis , P . Thomson , Baumer , Crucefix , M * Mullen , Savage , AVebb , Rule . The scrutineers appointed for the ensuing Grand Lodge were , Bros . Marriott , 12 ; Culverhouse , 15 ; Fregan , 33 ; Dawes , 227 ; Spaul , 237 ; W . G . Clarke , 329 . NOTICES OP MOTION .
By the Grand Master . —To confer permanent rank on Bro . Sir George Smart , late Grand Organist , —the same on Bro . J . L . Evans , late Grand Sword Bearer . That the thanks ofthe Grand Lodge , are due to Sir George Smart for his efficient services as Grand Organist during a period of twentysix years . By the Grand Registrar—a renewal of the motion respecting
Provincial Grand Masters . THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OP GENERAL PURPOSES , stated that the expenses for distressed Brethren greatly exceeded the income , —and proposed several changes in the present mode of distribution , —that notwithstanding the application of four hundred pounds per annum from