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Scotland.
GLASGOW . —Grand Masonic Demonstration . —The Alctoria Bridge , of which the foundation stone was laid on Wednesday , the 9 th April , replaces " Old Glasgoiv Bridge , " ivhich , erected before the middle of the 14 th century , has existed lor more than 500 years . At that early period the Masonic Craft in Scotland possessed the secret of rearing enduring structures , if they were not always distinguished for the conveniences of modern times . On this occasion , all the grounds round
the cathedral , and the rising ground of the Necropolis in the distance , were crowded to excess b y the multitudes attracted by the display . The bands of the Lodges lined the walk from the gate to the cathedral , and played several national airs as the Lodge filed into the edifice . The magistrates and council of Glasgow , the bridge trustees , anil other civic authorities , met in tbe Lady Chapel ofthe Cathedral , at half-past eleven o ' clock . Previously to taking their places in the choir of the cathedral , the Grand Marshal , Capt . J . Smart , arranged them according to the programme . The Grand Lodge having closed and opened in the
Chapterhouse at half-past eleven o ' clock , the other Lodges closed and opened in their respective halls , when they afterwards assembled in the nave . Divine Service in the cathedral commenced at twelve o ' clock , the sermon being preached by the Rev . Bro . Leckie , of Shuttlestone , Deputy Grand Chaplain . The text selected was from Ephesians v ., verse 2— "And walk in love , as Christ also hath loved us . " The Lord Provost and magistrates occupied the front gallery , and the Duke of Athol occupied a pew in the gallery between the middle pillarson the left of the pulpit
, , Sheriff Alison being on the left hand ofthe Grand Master . Immediatel y after the service the procession was marshalled , the Masonic Lodges numbering forty-three . On arriving at the site of the bridge , the Lord Provost , magistrates , councillors , bridge andriver trustees , judicial and civil officers of the corporation , sheriffs , members of Parliament , lieutenancy , justices of peace , military officers , took their places in the enclosure on the platformon the east side of the foundation stone . When the Junior
, Lodge arrived at the gate of the enclosure at the foot of Stockwell-street , it remained stationary , opening right and left , and so on with all the Lodges , to the Grand Lodge . The Grand Lodge then advanced through all the Lodges , entering the enclosure followed by the other Lodges in seniority .
The area , when the Masonic bod y had fairly drawn up , presented one of the most brilliant spectacles ever witnessed . The banners of the Lodges , with their devices waving in the gentle breeze—the sashes and the emblems decorating the Brethren—the flags floating hither and thither , Avherever a staff could be planted , and the varied hues of the ladies' dresses on the platform made up an elegant ensemble . __ When silence was proclaimed by the Grand Marshal , the band played the
National Anthem . When the Anthem ivas finished , the Lord Provost , in the name ofthe bridge trustees , asked the Grand Master to proceed with the ceremony of laying the stone . The Grand Chaplain then advanced , and offered up prayer . The Grand Treasurer then deposited a glass bottle , hermetically sealed , containing specimens of all the gold , silver , and copper coins of the present reign . Tbe Grand Secretary then deposited another glass bottle , hermetically sealed , containing records ,
& c . ; and the Grand Clerk read the inscription on the plate , and deposiied it in tbe foundation stone . The inscription was as follows : — VICTORIA BRtnGE . " From the continued increase of the City of Glasgow and surrounding
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Scotland.
GLASGOW . —Grand Masonic Demonstration . —The Alctoria Bridge , of which the foundation stone was laid on Wednesday , the 9 th April , replaces " Old Glasgoiv Bridge , " ivhich , erected before the middle of the 14 th century , has existed lor more than 500 years . At that early period the Masonic Craft in Scotland possessed the secret of rearing enduring structures , if they were not always distinguished for the conveniences of modern times . On this occasion , all the grounds round
the cathedral , and the rising ground of the Necropolis in the distance , were crowded to excess b y the multitudes attracted by the display . The bands of the Lodges lined the walk from the gate to the cathedral , and played several national airs as the Lodge filed into the edifice . The magistrates and council of Glasgow , the bridge trustees , anil other civic authorities , met in tbe Lady Chapel ofthe Cathedral , at half-past eleven o ' clock . Previously to taking their places in the choir of the cathedral , the Grand Marshal , Capt . J . Smart , arranged them according to the programme . The Grand Lodge having closed and opened in the
Chapterhouse at half-past eleven o ' clock , the other Lodges closed and opened in their respective halls , when they afterwards assembled in the nave . Divine Service in the cathedral commenced at twelve o ' clock , the sermon being preached by the Rev . Bro . Leckie , of Shuttlestone , Deputy Grand Chaplain . The text selected was from Ephesians v ., verse 2— "And walk in love , as Christ also hath loved us . " The Lord Provost and magistrates occupied the front gallery , and the Duke of Athol occupied a pew in the gallery between the middle pillarson the left of the pulpit
, , Sheriff Alison being on the left hand ofthe Grand Master . Immediatel y after the service the procession was marshalled , the Masonic Lodges numbering forty-three . On arriving at the site of the bridge , the Lord Provost , magistrates , councillors , bridge andriver trustees , judicial and civil officers of the corporation , sheriffs , members of Parliament , lieutenancy , justices of peace , military officers , took their places in the enclosure on the platformon the east side of the foundation stone . When the Junior
, Lodge arrived at the gate of the enclosure at the foot of Stockwell-street , it remained stationary , opening right and left , and so on with all the Lodges , to the Grand Lodge . The Grand Lodge then advanced through all the Lodges , entering the enclosure followed by the other Lodges in seniority .
The area , when the Masonic bod y had fairly drawn up , presented one of the most brilliant spectacles ever witnessed . The banners of the Lodges , with their devices waving in the gentle breeze—the sashes and the emblems decorating the Brethren—the flags floating hither and thither , Avherever a staff could be planted , and the varied hues of the ladies' dresses on the platform made up an elegant ensemble . __ When silence was proclaimed by the Grand Marshal , the band played the
National Anthem . When the Anthem ivas finished , the Lord Provost , in the name ofthe bridge trustees , asked the Grand Master to proceed with the ceremony of laying the stone . The Grand Chaplain then advanced , and offered up prayer . The Grand Treasurer then deposited a glass bottle , hermetically sealed , containing specimens of all the gold , silver , and copper coins of the present reign . Tbe Grand Secretary then deposited another glass bottle , hermetically sealed , containing records ,
& c . ; and the Grand Clerk read the inscription on the plate , and deposiied it in tbe foundation stone . The inscription was as follows : — VICTORIA BRtnGE . " From the continued increase of the City of Glasgow and surrounding