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Colonial.
" To-day we have met in the face of you all , to lay the foundationstone of a building to be erected for beneficient purposes , whicli we pray God may prosper , if it seems good unto him ; that it may become a house for worthy men to practice such actions , ami to promote harmony and love till the world itself shall end . " After an appropriate prayer , offered up by Bro . the Rev . R . Mantach , the TreasurerBro . T . B . Jamesplaced in a cavity in the stonehewn
, , , out for the purpose , a phial containing coins'of the present reign ; copies of the Bermuda newspapers ; Bye-Laws of the Mechanics' Association , and Bye-Laws of the Atlantic Phoenix Lodge , No . 271 , a list of the names of the officers of the Lodge , the officers and members of the Mechanics' Association , the corporation of Hamilton , and of his Excellency Governor Elliot .. The plate bearing the above inscriptionhaving been placed over the
, phial , the AVorshipful Master , accompanied by the Honourable II . J . Tucker , Mayor of Hamilton , proceeded to lay the stone in Masonic form . The mortar being spread by his Honour the Mayor , the stone was quietly lowered into its resting-place , amidst the swell of sacred music . The AVorshipful Master then poured corn , wine , and oil on the stone , whilst the Chaplain offered up the following prayer : — " May the all-bounteous author of nature bless the inhabitants of this
place with all tbe necessaries , conveniences , and comforts of life—assist in the erection and completing of this building—protectee workmen against every accident , and long preserve this structure from decay . And grant to us all , in needful supply , the corn of nourishment , the wine of refreshment , and the oil of joy . —Amen ! So mote it be . " After this very interesting ceremony , the Brethren partook of refreshment at the Freemasons' Hall , under the able presidency of Bro . tbe Rev . R . Mantach .
FREDERIOTON . — The new building in course of erection by the Masonic Brethren of this city , presents one of the handsomest interiors in the Province . No cost has been spared to make it elegant as well as commodious ; but the upper flat which is to be exclusively dedicated to the services of the Order , is in its costly style of workmanship and materials , expressive in the highest degree of the zeal and spirit of its founders . —Frederioton , "Head Quarters . "
11 AhiFAX—Masonic Celebration . —July 19 , being the hundredth anniversary of the establishment of Freemasonry in Halifax , was celebrated with due honours by the Craft . The Brethren of the English Lodges assembled in their hall , Barrington-street , and at eleven o ' clock were joined by those under Scottish jurisdiction , who were escorted from their hall in the Exchange , by two Higland Pipers . The assemblage at the Hall was very numerous . The Brethren being
arranged in Masonic Order , a Grand Lodge was opened in due form by the Right AArorshipful and Honourable Alexander Keith , Grand Master under English and Scottish authority , and Honorary Member of the Grand Lodge of France . The Lod ges then formed in procession—the junior Lodges first , the senior last—in Masonic order . The Scottish Lodges were preceded by the pipers ; the English by the band of the 38 th Regiment , which discoursed some fine Masonic airs . The procession moved through Barrington , Morris , and Hollis Streets , to tbe residence of the Grand Master , where grand honours were given , with three cheers for the Right Worshipful and three more for his lady .
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Colonial.
" To-day we have met in the face of you all , to lay the foundationstone of a building to be erected for beneficient purposes , whicli we pray God may prosper , if it seems good unto him ; that it may become a house for worthy men to practice such actions , ami to promote harmony and love till the world itself shall end . " After an appropriate prayer , offered up by Bro . the Rev . R . Mantach , the TreasurerBro . T . B . Jamesplaced in a cavity in the stonehewn
, , , out for the purpose , a phial containing coins'of the present reign ; copies of the Bermuda newspapers ; Bye-Laws of the Mechanics' Association , and Bye-Laws of the Atlantic Phoenix Lodge , No . 271 , a list of the names of the officers of the Lodge , the officers and members of the Mechanics' Association , the corporation of Hamilton , and of his Excellency Governor Elliot .. The plate bearing the above inscriptionhaving been placed over the
, phial , the AVorshipful Master , accompanied by the Honourable II . J . Tucker , Mayor of Hamilton , proceeded to lay the stone in Masonic form . The mortar being spread by his Honour the Mayor , the stone was quietly lowered into its resting-place , amidst the swell of sacred music . The AVorshipful Master then poured corn , wine , and oil on the stone , whilst the Chaplain offered up the following prayer : — " May the all-bounteous author of nature bless the inhabitants of this
place with all tbe necessaries , conveniences , and comforts of life—assist in the erection and completing of this building—protectee workmen against every accident , and long preserve this structure from decay . And grant to us all , in needful supply , the corn of nourishment , the wine of refreshment , and the oil of joy . —Amen ! So mote it be . " After this very interesting ceremony , the Brethren partook of refreshment at the Freemasons' Hall , under the able presidency of Bro . tbe Rev . R . Mantach .
FREDERIOTON . — The new building in course of erection by the Masonic Brethren of this city , presents one of the handsomest interiors in the Province . No cost has been spared to make it elegant as well as commodious ; but the upper flat which is to be exclusively dedicated to the services of the Order , is in its costly style of workmanship and materials , expressive in the highest degree of the zeal and spirit of its founders . —Frederioton , "Head Quarters . "
11 AhiFAX—Masonic Celebration . —July 19 , being the hundredth anniversary of the establishment of Freemasonry in Halifax , was celebrated with due honours by the Craft . The Brethren of the English Lodges assembled in their hall , Barrington-street , and at eleven o ' clock were joined by those under Scottish jurisdiction , who were escorted from their hall in the Exchange , by two Higland Pipers . The assemblage at the Hall was very numerous . The Brethren being
arranged in Masonic Order , a Grand Lodge was opened in due form by the Right AArorshipful and Honourable Alexander Keith , Grand Master under English and Scottish authority , and Honorary Member of the Grand Lodge of France . The Lod ges then formed in procession—the junior Lodges first , the senior last—in Masonic order . The Scottish Lodges were preceded by the pipers ; the English by the band of the 38 th Regiment , which discoursed some fine Masonic airs . The procession moved through Barrington , Morris , and Hollis Streets , to tbe residence of the Grand Master , where grand honours were given , with three cheers for the Right Worshipful and three more for his lady .