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India.
fort , or they may proceed as far as the Moormen ' s Lights , ancl avoid further use of the mount road by turning in an oblique direction towards the sea by tlie neiv cut which opens in the vicinity of the Ice House . The selection of the site of the Temple therefore on this part of Madras is excellent—the value of property will be much enhanced , ancl as the old promenade near the cenotaph is now deserted and abandoned , so will other spots now in esteem , and we venture to predict that ere
very long , handsome dwelling houses will be seen rising on the sides of the beach roads , the whole length to the Adyar . There were two tents pitched , one for the visitors and one for the Lodges to assemble in . The stone was lowered into its place close to the visitors' tent , and it was done with every Masonic form . The coins of our gracious Queen Alctoria , with a parchment roll , stating that this ceremony was enacted by our esteemed Governor , were
deposited in a cavity of the stone . A very appropriate prayer was given by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Morris , which was followed by a suitable benediction from Brother Lord Elphinstone . The corn , wine , and oil were poured on the stone , the correct position of which was tested by the square , plumb , rule , and level . It was gratifying to see the interest exhibited by the numerous assemblage of ladies and gentlemenmany of whom hacl relatives and friends
, who took part in the procession . Crowds of natives also looked on with intense curiosity . Indeed it was impossible not to feel excited by seeing so many Lodges assembled , ancl marshalled in procession order—the splendid decoration of the Armenia Lodge , the numerous ancl well arranged Regimental Lodge of the 54 th regiment , with the regimental
band , playing the National Anthem , the compact ancl orderly Lodge of Social Friendship , whose character has so long been supported for charity ancl philanthropic feeling—the Loclge of Perfect Unanimity , No . 1 , known for their benevolence and Masonic zeal , supported as they were hy the Grand Lodge in their handsome vestments of purple ancl gold . The shades of evening drew on , ancl the dense crowd was forced to retire , not however without a wish which was felt by many , that the institution might prosperancl the cause of true charity never
, grow cold . At eight o ' clock the Brethren of the Lodge of Perfect Unanimity sat down to a sumptuous banquet at the College Hall , where , on the conclusion of the repast , the health of our Queen , of the Duke of Sussex , and the Lodges working under him , were drank with Masonic honours . The Governor was present , and responded to the toast , in which prosperity to the New Temple was drank , with much fervour and zeal .
W . Brother Morris addressed the party ( upwards of fifty ) in his usual impassioned and eloquent manner . The Master of the 5 itl \ Lodge spoke also with much feeling and truth , and passed a pleasing compliment to the Madras Brethren who had aided the Lodge at Trichinopoly when its temple was destroyed by fire . The health of IV . B . Underwoodthe architectwas loudly
cheered—, , his reply was replete with good feeling and Masonic experience . Several Masonic airs were played by the 5-lth band during the evening—and some of the Brethren kindly assisted by their vocal talents , in particular one , whom we do not recollect to have seen in these festivities before . Thus closed a very pleasing ceremonial . AVe ardently hope that
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fort , or they may proceed as far as the Moormen ' s Lights , ancl avoid further use of the mount road by turning in an oblique direction towards the sea by tlie neiv cut which opens in the vicinity of the Ice House . The selection of the site of the Temple therefore on this part of Madras is excellent—the value of property will be much enhanced , ancl as the old promenade near the cenotaph is now deserted and abandoned , so will other spots now in esteem , and we venture to predict that ere
very long , handsome dwelling houses will be seen rising on the sides of the beach roads , the whole length to the Adyar . There were two tents pitched , one for the visitors and one for the Lodges to assemble in . The stone was lowered into its place close to the visitors' tent , and it was done with every Masonic form . The coins of our gracious Queen Alctoria , with a parchment roll , stating that this ceremony was enacted by our esteemed Governor , were
deposited in a cavity of the stone . A very appropriate prayer was given by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Morris , which was followed by a suitable benediction from Brother Lord Elphinstone . The corn , wine , and oil were poured on the stone , the correct position of which was tested by the square , plumb , rule , and level . It was gratifying to see the interest exhibited by the numerous assemblage of ladies and gentlemenmany of whom hacl relatives and friends
, who took part in the procession . Crowds of natives also looked on with intense curiosity . Indeed it was impossible not to feel excited by seeing so many Lodges assembled , ancl marshalled in procession order—the splendid decoration of the Armenia Lodge , the numerous ancl well arranged Regimental Lodge of the 54 th regiment , with the regimental
band , playing the National Anthem , the compact ancl orderly Lodge of Social Friendship , whose character has so long been supported for charity ancl philanthropic feeling—the Loclge of Perfect Unanimity , No . 1 , known for their benevolence and Masonic zeal , supported as they were hy the Grand Lodge in their handsome vestments of purple ancl gold . The shades of evening drew on , ancl the dense crowd was forced to retire , not however without a wish which was felt by many , that the institution might prosperancl the cause of true charity never
, grow cold . At eight o ' clock the Brethren of the Lodge of Perfect Unanimity sat down to a sumptuous banquet at the College Hall , where , on the conclusion of the repast , the health of our Queen , of the Duke of Sussex , and the Lodges working under him , were drank with Masonic honours . The Governor was present , and responded to the toast , in which prosperity to the New Temple was drank , with much fervour and zeal .
W . Brother Morris addressed the party ( upwards of fifty ) in his usual impassioned and eloquent manner . The Master of the 5 itl \ Lodge spoke also with much feeling and truth , and passed a pleasing compliment to the Madras Brethren who had aided the Lodge at Trichinopoly when its temple was destroyed by fire . The health of IV . B . Underwoodthe architectwas loudly
cheered—, , his reply was replete with good feeling and Masonic experience . Several Masonic airs were played by the 5-lth band during the evening—and some of the Brethren kindly assisted by their vocal talents , in particular one , whom we do not recollect to have seen in these festivities before . Thus closed a very pleasing ceremonial . AVe ardently hope that