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situated on the North-AVest Arm , about two miles from the Hall . The procession here opened right ancl left , and the Grand Master and Grand Lodge passed through , ancl took their station on a platform erected for the purpose . The ceremony for laying the corner-stone commenced by the Rev . Dr . Twining , Grand Chaplain , with a solemn prayer , which ivas listened to with serious interest by-all present . The following is a copy of the
PRAYER . " Almighty ancl Eternal God , Maker and Preserver of unnumbered worlds , we humbly acknowledge our entire dependance upon Thee for life , for breath , and for all things . AVe know , O Lord , that without thy inspiration ancl aid all human wisdom is folly , all human strength weakness . In thy name we assemble ancl meet together : we entreat thee , from thholy habitation—from realms of liht and lory—to look down
y g g upon us ancl vouchsafe thy presence and blessing , that we may know ancl serve thee aright , and that all our doings may tend to thy glory , and to the salvation of ouv souls . Grant that as this work is begun , so it may be continued and ended in Thee . Grant that the sacred art , which from the beginning has been especially employed in rearing temples to thy holy name , may now be blessed in this erection for the good of manand the benefit of human society . Grant that this
esta-, blishment may become , in thy hands , a means of leading many immortal beings to repentance and reformation , ancl turning them from the error of their ways ere iniquity become their ruin . Let thy providential protection , we beseech thee , be over those who sliall be more immediately engaged in carrying on this work , and shield them from dancer and accident during its progress . In faith and hone . O Heavenlv
Father , we commend ourselves ancl our undertaking to thy favour and protection ; ' Prosper thou the work of our hands upon us , O prosper thou our handy work ! ' Hear , we beseech Thee , our humble petitions , for the sake of that Eternal AVord , which was from the beginning , and shall be when time has ceased to roll—even Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour . Amen !" After prayer , the Provincial Grand Master deposited the inscription , written tin box made to fit the excavation in the lower
on parchmen , a stone . AVith the inscription was also deposited a copy ofthe act of the Legislature providing for the erection of the Penitentiary , and among other things , a temperance medal , a Past Master ' s Apron , the provincial newspapers of the day , a bouquet of flowers , and a collection of valuable coinsof the present rei contributed bEdward BlimeyEsq .
, gn , y , The Hon . Michael Tobin , jun . acting chairman of the commissioners for erecting the building , then presented to the Grancl Master a silver trowel , bearing a suitable inscription , with which he spread the cement ; and the upper stone was then lowered into its place—the band playing solemn music , ancl the military firing several volleys . The Grand Chaplain delivered , in an impressive tone , the following
ORATION . " Brethren , —The opportunity of addressing you from the pulpit , which this anniversary promised , having been superseded by subsequent arrangements , I embrace the only channel which remains to me of complying with your wishes in this respect . And although , instead of
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situated on the North-AVest Arm , about two miles from the Hall . The procession here opened right ancl left , and the Grand Master and Grand Lodge passed through , ancl took their station on a platform erected for the purpose . The ceremony for laying the corner-stone commenced by the Rev . Dr . Twining , Grand Chaplain , with a solemn prayer , which ivas listened to with serious interest by-all present . The following is a copy of the
PRAYER . " Almighty ancl Eternal God , Maker and Preserver of unnumbered worlds , we humbly acknowledge our entire dependance upon Thee for life , for breath , and for all things . AVe know , O Lord , that without thy inspiration ancl aid all human wisdom is folly , all human strength weakness . In thy name we assemble ancl meet together : we entreat thee , from thholy habitation—from realms of liht and lory—to look down
y g g upon us ancl vouchsafe thy presence and blessing , that we may know ancl serve thee aright , and that all our doings may tend to thy glory , and to the salvation of ouv souls . Grant that as this work is begun , so it may be continued and ended in Thee . Grant that the sacred art , which from the beginning has been especially employed in rearing temples to thy holy name , may now be blessed in this erection for the good of manand the benefit of human society . Grant that this
esta-, blishment may become , in thy hands , a means of leading many immortal beings to repentance and reformation , ancl turning them from the error of their ways ere iniquity become their ruin . Let thy providential protection , we beseech thee , be over those who sliall be more immediately engaged in carrying on this work , and shield them from dancer and accident during its progress . In faith and hone . O Heavenlv
Father , we commend ourselves ancl our undertaking to thy favour and protection ; ' Prosper thou the work of our hands upon us , O prosper thou our handy work ! ' Hear , we beseech Thee , our humble petitions , for the sake of that Eternal AVord , which was from the beginning , and shall be when time has ceased to roll—even Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour . Amen !" After prayer , the Provincial Grand Master deposited the inscription , written tin box made to fit the excavation in the lower
on parchmen , a stone . AVith the inscription was also deposited a copy ofthe act of the Legislature providing for the erection of the Penitentiary , and among other things , a temperance medal , a Past Master ' s Apron , the provincial newspapers of the day , a bouquet of flowers , and a collection of valuable coinsof the present rei contributed bEdward BlimeyEsq .
, gn , y , The Hon . Michael Tobin , jun . acting chairman of the commissioners for erecting the building , then presented to the Grancl Master a silver trowel , bearing a suitable inscription , with which he spread the cement ; and the upper stone was then lowered into its place—the band playing solemn music , ancl the military firing several volleys . The Grand Chaplain delivered , in an impressive tone , the following
ORATION . " Brethren , —The opportunity of addressing you from the pulpit , which this anniversary promised , having been superseded by subsequent arrangements , I embrace the only channel which remains to me of complying with your wishes in this respect . And although , instead of