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therewith tested the stone , declared it to be correct and laid according to the rules of the ancient Craft . The corn being then handed to the acting W . M ., he sprinkled it on the stone , saying : " I sprinkle this corn as an emblem of plenty ; may the blessings of bounteous Heaven be showered dovni upon us , and may our hearts be filled AA'ith gratitude . " To which the Brethren
responded , " So mote it be . " The cup containing the AA'ine was then presented to him . lie poured some on the stone , saying : " I pour out this wine as an emblem of joy and gladness ; may our hearts be made glad by the influence of divine truth , and may virtue flourish as the A'ine . " To Avhich the Brethren responded , " So mote it be . " He then took the eAver with oiland pouring it on the stonesaid :
, , " I pour out this oil as an emblem of peace ; may peace and harmony , good-will and brotherly love abound among us for ever . " To which tbe Brethren responded as before , " So mote it be . " The following supplication was then offered up : " Brethren , having
now , with your assistance , laid the first stone of this building according to the rules of our ancient Craft , let us implore the blessing of T . G . A . O . T . U . upon this our present undertaking ; and may He be pleased to bless this building , and grant that it may tend to His glory , to the advancement of science , and to the promotion of tbe prosperity of this settlement . So mote it be . " The plans of the building having then been submitted to the acting
AV . M ., he inspected them , and said .: " Brother architect , in the presence of this numerous aud influential assembly , and of these members of our ancient and honourable Fraternity , I have much pleasure in expressing to you how well pleased I am Avith the plan Avhich has been exhibited ; and , haA-ing ascertained that the foundation stone is fitly placed , I have to request that you will promptly bring this good
Avork to a speedy termination , feeling sure that you Avill perform it so as to benefit your reputation . " The acting W . M . then addressed the Hon . the GoA'ernor in appropriate terms , which having been most suitably replied to , three cheers Avere then given with ri ght good-Avill ; and thus terminated this very interesting ceremony .
MADRAS . PBOV . GKAND LODGE , MADBAS . —Anniversary of St . John the Baptist , Saturdai / , the 24 th June . —Present : M . AV . Bro . R . II . AVilliamson , G . M . ; W . Bros . G . M . A . Storey , J . G . D ., as S . G . W . ; P . Coultrup , J . G . W . ; C . A . Roberts , G . Treas . ; J . Maskell , G . Sec . ; G . SnelgroveS . G . D . ; Bro . G . LeAvisas J . G . D . ; W . Bros . J .
Dick-, , son , G . Dir . of Cers . ; H . O'Hara , G . S . B . ; J . Brock , G . T . ; and the representatives of several Lodges . The Prov . G . L . was opened in due form , and Avith solemn prayer . The G . M . stated that this being St . John ' s day , he had convened this meeting of G . L ., though there Avas no special business .
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therewith tested the stone , declared it to be correct and laid according to the rules of the ancient Craft . The corn being then handed to the acting W . M ., he sprinkled it on the stone , saying : " I sprinkle this corn as an emblem of plenty ; may the blessings of bounteous Heaven be showered dovni upon us , and may our hearts be filled AA'ith gratitude . " To which the Brethren
responded , " So mote it be . " The cup containing the AA'ine was then presented to him . lie poured some on the stone , saying : " I pour out this wine as an emblem of joy and gladness ; may our hearts be made glad by the influence of divine truth , and may virtue flourish as the A'ine . " To Avhich the Brethren responded , " So mote it be . " He then took the eAver with oiland pouring it on the stonesaid :
, , " I pour out this oil as an emblem of peace ; may peace and harmony , good-will and brotherly love abound among us for ever . " To which tbe Brethren responded as before , " So mote it be . " The following supplication was then offered up : " Brethren , having
now , with your assistance , laid the first stone of this building according to the rules of our ancient Craft , let us implore the blessing of T . G . A . O . T . U . upon this our present undertaking ; and may He be pleased to bless this building , and grant that it may tend to His glory , to the advancement of science , and to the promotion of tbe prosperity of this settlement . So mote it be . " The plans of the building having then been submitted to the acting
AV . M ., he inspected them , and said .: " Brother architect , in the presence of this numerous aud influential assembly , and of these members of our ancient and honourable Fraternity , I have much pleasure in expressing to you how well pleased I am Avith the plan Avhich has been exhibited ; and , haA-ing ascertained that the foundation stone is fitly placed , I have to request that you will promptly bring this good
Avork to a speedy termination , feeling sure that you Avill perform it so as to benefit your reputation . " The acting W . M . then addressed the Hon . the GoA'ernor in appropriate terms , which having been most suitably replied to , three cheers Avere then given with ri ght good-Avill ; and thus terminated this very interesting ceremony .
MADRAS . PBOV . GKAND LODGE , MADBAS . —Anniversary of St . John the Baptist , Saturdai / , the 24 th June . —Present : M . AV . Bro . R . II . AVilliamson , G . M . ; W . Bros . G . M . A . Storey , J . G . D ., as S . G . W . ; P . Coultrup , J . G . W . ; C . A . Roberts , G . Treas . ; J . Maskell , G . Sec . ; G . SnelgroveS . G . D . ; Bro . G . LeAvisas J . G . D . ; W . Bros . J .
Dick-, , son , G . Dir . of Cers . ; H . O'Hara , G . S . B . ; J . Brock , G . T . ; and the representatives of several Lodges . The Prov . G . L . was opened in due form , and Avith solemn prayer . The G . M . stated that this being St . John ' s day , he had convened this meeting of G . L ., though there Avas no special business .