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LAYING THE MEMORIAL STONE OF A NEW FREE CHURCH AT BEITH . On Saturday afternoon , the 2 fith ult ., the memorial-stone of a new place of worship for the Beith Free Church congregation was laid with Masonic honours by Bro . R . VV . Cochran-Patrick , M . P . The congregation presently worship in a building in New-street , which was erected when the congregation was formed soon after the Disruption .
The first minister was the late Rev . Matthew Dickie , who was in turn succeeded by the Rev . David Lowe and the Rev . Hector Hall , now of Glasgow . The present minister , the Rev . H . F . Henderson , M . A ., was inducted in 1 S 7 S , and as the congregation has progressed satisfactorily , it was decided , on account of the present church being too small , and in other respects unsuitable , to build a new place of worship situated at the top of Wilson-street , at the
north-east end of the town , lhe new church , which has been designed by Mr . Robert Baldie , occupies a prominent position , and as the mason work is now about completed , it is evident that the congregation have provided for themselves an elegant and comfortable meeting place . The church , which is Gothic in style , is furnished with a neat tower , which is so conspicuous an object that it is to be regretted that a clock has not been supplied .
Accommodation is provided for G 20 sitters in the church , which is to cost about £ 2500 . The contractors are Messrs . John Keanie , William Dale , D . and j . Tail , H . M'Bride , and J . Stevenson . A large representation of Freemasons of Ayrshire took part in the demonstration of Saturday . A deputation of the local brethren proceeded to the station , and met those from the surrounding district , subsequently escorting them
to the Anderson Hotel . Here a procession was formed , and as the brethren wore their insignia of office , carried numerous banners , and were accompanied by the Beith and Dairy Brass Band , the procession attracted a great deal of attention from the townspeople . The Masons having paraded the principal streets , to the church , proceeded to the church , where a large concourse of ladies and gen tlemen had assembled to witness the proceedings .
Among the Freemasons present were—From Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire : Bios . R . XV . Cochran-Patrick , M . P ., R . W . M . Mother Kilwinning ; VV . Ralston Patrick , S . P . G . M . ; VV . Kennedy , P . G . S . W . ; J . Nelson , A . P . G . J . W . ; Rev . Alexander Inglis , P . G . Chap . ; Robt . VVyllie , P . G . Sec ; Major Faulds , A . P . G . Treas . ; J . Gibson , P . G . Jeweller ; J . Robertson , P . G . S . D . ; James Thomson , I . R . S ., P . G . ; William Scott , A . P . G . S . ; J . Allan ,
P . G . S . B . ; J . Shaw , Steward ; John Tweed , acting P . G . Architect . The Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire ( Eastern ) was headed by Bro . Caldwell , P . D . G . M . The lodges represented were Mother Kilwinning , o ; Journey , men , 8 ; St . John ' s , 11 ; St . John ' s 22 ; Loudoun , 51 ; St . James , 125 ; St . John's , 157 ; Thistle and Rose , 16 9 ; St . Paul ' s , 204 ; Garthland St . Alinnoch , 205 ; Blair , 290 ; Royal Arch , 314 ; St . Clair , 3 G 2 ; Paisley County , 380 ;
Royal Blues , 399 ; and Neptune , 442 . Among the spectators were Messrs . Matthew and John Pollock , William Barr , John Muir , jun ., Andrew Stewart , Dr . Macdonald , Rev . Dr . M'Leish , Kev . J . M . M'Culloch , Rev . Mr . Pinkerton , Rev . Mr . Burnet , Rev . Mr . Gaultcr , Rev . D . Lowe , Rev . Messrs . Martin , Glen , and Green , Dr . Sneddon , Mr . M . Gilmour , Rev . Messrs . Davidson and Brown , Mr . James Crawford , Mr . James Melville , Alisses
Cochran-Patrick , Lady and Mrs- Ralston Patrick , Mr . and Mrs . H . G . Patrick , Mr . and Mrs . Barr , Mr . and Mrs . B . M . Knox , and others . The Freemasons having taken their station on a platform near the memorial , which is situated at the principal entrance , the Rev . Mr . Inglis engaged in prayer . Bro . HUGH CONWAY then presented to Bro . Cochran-Patrick a silver trowel with which to perform the ceremony
of laying the foundation stone . Bro . COCHRAN-PATRICK , in acknowledging the presentation , said that that was the first occasion on which the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire had come to that part of the province to perform the duties which peculiarly belonged to them , in laying the foundation or memorial stone ot a building dedicated to the worship of God . He accepted the trowel with great pleasure , and would retain it
as a memorial of what to him would be an important and pleasant duty . A sealed jar , containing newspapers , coins , a history of the congregation , and other documents , was then deposited in a cavity , and the memorial stone having been lowered into its place the usual Masonic ceremonies were performed . At the conclusion of the ceremony , Bro . COCHRAN-PATRICK said : Ladies , brethren , and
gentlemen , for more than three thousand years it has been the duty and the privilege of the Masonic Fraternity to assist in the construction or completion of great works of public utility . When the world was thirty centuries younger than at present , the wisest man whom the world has seen laid in holy Jerusalem the foundation of a mighty temple dedicated to the worship and glory of the Eternal God . Since then a hundred generations of Masons have
been summoned to the presence of the Great Architect of the Universe , and we to-day , in this remote corner of a distant island , the existence of which was in all probability unknown to the great King of Jerusalem , see before us the same constructive skill , and we use the same or similar typical ceremonies , in the making and inaugurating of a building destined for the worship of the same Eternal God . During all that long interval we see one curious and
remarkable analogy between the position of the Craft as it was then and the position of the Craft at present . We find that then as now it was not only composed of men of honourable skill in the operative arts , or of ability in des gning works which the operative arts were called upon to execute , but of wise men from every pait of the world . There could be 110 more important question than why this handicraft should be singled out from all others to have a history peculiar and special to itself . 1 think if you look
closely into that his-ory you will there without doubt find the answer . Wc know that the great founder , at least reviver , of our Order was blessed by the Great Architect of the Universe with more than a common share of thc riches and power which belong to the great ones of the earth ; but it was not that alone which has borne down in undying vitality to the present day his memory and the principles which he impressed upon the Order . You will lind that there ti'dsof the world are crowded with instances
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of men as great in power and in riches whose memories have not by any means produced the results which he has done . It is also true that from the Great Architect of the Universe he received a more than ordinary share of knowledge of his kind ; but I think that that also was not the reason which has given his principles such vitality , because you will find that the sands of time are strewn with the wrecks of the ruined reputations of so-called wise men . It
was not alone that wisdom , of which he had far more than was given to those of his day or even to those of our day , and which , valuable as it is , and especially valuable to us as something to which every brother in the Order ought to aim—still , that precious wisdom is not sufficient to account for the phenomenon with which \ w- are brought in contact . But besides all these gifts from the Great Architect of the Universe , you will find it recorded in a
small verse in an out-of-the-way part of the Bible that God gave to Solomon not only riches , power , learning , and wisdom , but He gave to him largeness of heart . I venture to think that we who are in the light kno « well that it is to that largeness of heart which was impressed upon the Order in its cradle and birth-place in Holy Jerusalem that we sec our Order and its principles more promising of good things in the future than at any period of its history .
We come here to-day as on former occasions , and I hope , as on many future occasions , to take our part and do our duty in inaugurating a building which is destined for the good of the whole community , for the worship of thegreat God whom we all adore . That largeness of heartwhich belonged to our orig inal founder has given to Masonry a proud position which is not claimed or is not conceded to any other organisation . We recognise no social distinction or position .
VVe equally welcome within , the Order the peer and the peasant so long as he performs in the state of society in which he has been placed by providence the duties which are understood to belong to it . VVe recognise no political distinction . We welcome every man who holds before him the good of this common country , no matter how we may differ as to the means by which that good is to be attained ; and while we acknowledge one common
God we look to one common futurity , and we know that in that futurity to which we are all tending , in that last Grand Lodge in which all must stand , there will be no room for many of the distinctions which we see on earth below . Therefore it is , we come together without distinction of creed , of sect , of party , to welcome in this place an agency which we believe and hope in the future will do a great and good work in this place . ( Applause . ) On behalf of the
Masonic brethren , I can only say that it is our earnest wish and hope that this place may be finished as it has been begun , without accident to life or limb ; and when it takes its place among the finished works of the earth , there may be never within its walls one word , or even one thought , which may be detrimental to the great gospel which was preached to us and laid down by Him whom we all worship in common with Christians in all parts of the world .
( Applause . ) Rev . Mr . HENDERSON said they had listened to a speech from one of whom Ayrshire was justly proud . Although he had not been initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , he believed there was much appropriateness in the ceremony whicli they had just witnessed , for , unless he was very much misinformed , the principles of Masonry to a large extent resembled the principles of the Christian Church .
The proceedings at the church then terminated , the Freemasons again forming into procession and marching through the village . The leading gentlemen who had taken part in the ceremony , to the number of over sixty , afterwards sat down to dinner in the New-street Public School . After dinner had been served by Mr . Crawford , ot the Anderson Hotel , a number of sentiments were proposed and replied for .
The CHAIRMAN , in the course of the proceedings , said that that had certainly been an eventful day in the history of the Free Church in Beith , and not the least notable feature of the day's proceedings had been connected with the gentleman who had honoured them by laying the memorialstone . Anyone who had ever had the privilege of asking
Mr . Cochran-Patrick to render any service would agree that the service had invariably been rendered in a cheerful and willing manner . ( Applause . ) Bro . COCHRAN-PATRICK , in reply , expressed the pleasure which his share in the day's proceedings had afforded him . He believed it was the first occasion on which the
Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire and the Craft in general had had an opportunity of being Masonically recognised in the extreme north of the great Province of Ayr . On behalf of the Masonic Craft he expressed the earnest wish that the church of-which they had laid the memorial stone would have a long career of usefulness , and that it might be the means of great comfort to the congregation and great good to the locality .
The Rev . Mr . LOWE proposed "The I'ree Church Congregation of Beith . " The Rev . Mr . Henderson , in reply , said it was certainly a bold thing for his congregation to build a church like that they had seen to-day ; but the congregation , though neither large nor wealthy , had contributed in a very noble way , and he might quote statistics to show that they were not in an unflourisbing state . The Rev . Mr . GLEA propoposed "Thc Free Presbytery
of Ayr . The Rev . Dr . M'LEISH responded . Bro . J . MELVILLE then gave " The Freemasons of Ayrshire . " Bro . COCIIRANE-PATRICK , in replying , said that church building , like many other things , was a little infectious , and he would not be surprised to hear that the services of the Masonic Brotherhood were required for a similar purpose in Beith on some future occasion .
Sudden Death Of A Freemason In Bath.
SUDDEN DEATH OF A FREEMASON IN BATH .
The city coroner on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., held an inquest at the Guildhall into the death of Bro . Albert Holmes , aged forty-two , who died suddenly at his residence ,
Sunnyside , Oldfield-road , on Monday morning . Elizabeth Catler , cook in the employ of the deceased , stated that she heard the deceased leave the house on the moining of his death about half-past six . Francis John Wilcox , foreman to Messrs . Holmes and Co ., stated that the deceased was at the yard on Monday
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morning between seven and eight o ' clock , and appeared in perfect health . Jane Axford , a sister of the deceased , who had been staying with him for six weeks , was present at his death . Mr . Hanham , surgeon , considered that death was due to internal hemorrhage , probably from aneurism of some vessel in the region of the heart . Verdict , " Death from natural causes . "
On the 29 th ult . the remains of the late Bro . A . Holmes , of Sunnyside , Oldfield-road , a member of the firm of Messrs . Holmes and Co ., timber merchants , were interred in Locksbrook Cemetery . The deceased brother was Secretary of the Royal Cumberland Lodge , No . 41 , and was also connected with the Mark and Royal Arch Orders . In consequence , several of his Masonic brethren were in attendance in addition to the mourners and friends . The
service was conducted by the Rev . J . Dunn , vicar of St . . John the Baptist , Bathwick , assisted by the Rev . G . Horton , curate . The mourners were : Mr . J . T . Holmes Mr . Axford , jun ., Mr . ] . G . Douglas Kerr , and Mr . Major ' first coach ; Mr . J . Clifton ( Bristol ) , Mr . Dowding , Mr . 1 . E . Wilton , and Mr . Maslen , second coach ; Mr . Torckler , Mr . Wilcox , and Mr . Torckler , jun ., last coach . The brethren present from the Cumberland Lodge were
Bros . R . B . Cater , W . M . ; C . VV . Radway , P . M . ; P Wilkinson , P . M . ; T . B . Moutrie , P . M . ; S . G . Mitchell , P . M . ; E . J . B . Mercer . S . W . ; C Wilkinson , D . S . W . ; 1 . Ames , S . D . ; VV . B . Gregorv , T . C Brown , VV . H . Brumby , F . W . Fort , E . Stiles , ) ' . Bladwell , W . Smith , K . Mann , and Bigwood . From the Albert Edward Lodge , No . 90 ( 1 , were Bros . Howes , P . M . ; Hill , P . M , LP M Beckett , P . M . ; Freeman , P . J . VV . ; J . Banks , I . G . j
Pinkett , Tyler ; J . Hayward , P . S . W . ; G . H . Bartlett , and E . Gray ; while Bros . H . A . Fry , jun ., and C . Milsom represented the Sussex Lodge , No . 53 . Among the others present were Messrs . F . W . Hanham , I . Baster , T . Cross , G . Cross , J . Bence , VV . G . Bishop , J . 1 . try , H . VV . Bright , G . R . Martin , and E . W . Wooster , Mr . f . Maslin , of Bristol , represented Messrs . King Bros . ; Mr . Johnson , of Bristol , represented Messrs . Jones
and Nash ; Messrs . H . J . Vesey and VV . H . Dill represented the Bath Amateur Rowing Club ; and Messrs . H . Gould , W . H . Roberts , and C . R . King the Avon Rowing Club . The coffin , which was covered with beautiful flowers , was of polished oak , with brass furniture . On the top was a large Latin cross , at the foot of which were the letters R . I . P ., while around the upper sides of the coffin ran the inscription in church text : " Albert Holmes , died August 21 st , 1 SS 2 , aged 42 years . "
Births, Marriages And Deaths.
Births , Marriages and Deaths .
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BIRTHS . CAI'I'EL . —On the 28 th ult ., at Richmond , Surrey , thc wife of A . J . L . Cappel , of ason . CKONK . —On the 28 th ult ., at Eardlcy- road , Sevenoaks , the wife of E . Evans Cronk , of a son . EuD i ' , 'T , ? , ? , Gth ult' - at Denbigh Lodge , Harlesden , N . W ., the wife of E . M . G . Eddy , of a son .
FERRY . —On the 27 th ult ., at 49 , Linton-street , Islington , London , N ., the wife of Mr . Richard Ferry , of a daughter . GARDEN . —On the 2 Gth ult ., the wife of Edmund VV . Garden , of a son . HUNT . —On the 26 th ult ., at Addington-street , Margate ,
the wife of T . A . Hunt , of a son . MARTER . —On the 20 th ult ., at Rosemead , Chertsey , the wife of J . Marter , of adaughter . PIGOTT . —On the 27 th ult ., at Ovington-gardens , the wife of T . D . Pigott , Esq ., of a daughter . WYNNE . —On the 27 th inst ., at St . George ' s-square , S . W ., the wife of Major M . S . Wynne , of a son .
MARRIAGES . BLISS—W 11 . 1 . COCKS . —On the 26 th ult ., at St . Peter ' s , Brockley , Arthur Bliss , of Pennenis , Forest-hill , to Alice B . Willcocks , daughter of the late G . Willcocks , of Whitby House , Manor-road , New Cross . HOPE—TRIPP . —On the 25 th ult ., at Woodburv . New
/ . ealand , Arthur , son of I . Hope , of Stanton , Bebington , Cheshire , to Frances , daughter of C . G . Tripp , of Orari Gorge , Canterbury , N . Z . ROSE—ROSE . —On the 22 nd ult ., at St . John ' s Church , Ealing , Henry RandolphRose , son ofthe late J . R . Rose , Esq ., to Agnes Maud , daughter of the late XV . I-I . Rose , Esq .
DEATHS . BLACKETT . —On the 27 th inst ., at South-road , Westonsuper-Mare , Commander A . C S . Blackett , R . N ., in his 45 th year . BOWRING . —Or . the 25 th ult ., at' his residence , 22 , Onslowsquare , South Kensington , S . W ., John Poole Bowring , Esq , in his 72 nd year .
BURRIDGE . —On the 2 Gth ult ., at Tautlield , Taunton , Charles Bowles Burridge . COOKE . —On the 27 th ult ., at Park House , Battcrsea-park , Benjamin Cooke , aged 53 . DANGAR . —On the 2 Gth ult ., Elizabeth Oldrey , wife of the Rev . J . D . Dangar , of the Exeter Diocesan Training College , aged 43 .
GORDON . —Onthe 28 th ult ., at Southampton , David Alexander Gordon , aged 54 . KER . —On the 27 th ult ., at Exmouth , Sarah Dunlop , daughter of J . Ker , aged 42 .
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LAYING THE MEMORIAL STONE OF A NEW FREE CHURCH AT BEITH . On Saturday afternoon , the 2 fith ult ., the memorial-stone of a new place of worship for the Beith Free Church congregation was laid with Masonic honours by Bro . R . VV . Cochran-Patrick , M . P . The congregation presently worship in a building in New-street , which was erected when the congregation was formed soon after the Disruption .
The first minister was the late Rev . Matthew Dickie , who was in turn succeeded by the Rev . David Lowe and the Rev . Hector Hall , now of Glasgow . The present minister , the Rev . H . F . Henderson , M . A ., was inducted in 1 S 7 S , and as the congregation has progressed satisfactorily , it was decided , on account of the present church being too small , and in other respects unsuitable , to build a new place of worship situated at the top of Wilson-street , at the
north-east end of the town , lhe new church , which has been designed by Mr . Robert Baldie , occupies a prominent position , and as the mason work is now about completed , it is evident that the congregation have provided for themselves an elegant and comfortable meeting place . The church , which is Gothic in style , is furnished with a neat tower , which is so conspicuous an object that it is to be regretted that a clock has not been supplied .
Accommodation is provided for G 20 sitters in the church , which is to cost about £ 2500 . The contractors are Messrs . John Keanie , William Dale , D . and j . Tail , H . M'Bride , and J . Stevenson . A large representation of Freemasons of Ayrshire took part in the demonstration of Saturday . A deputation of the local brethren proceeded to the station , and met those from the surrounding district , subsequently escorting them
to the Anderson Hotel . Here a procession was formed , and as the brethren wore their insignia of office , carried numerous banners , and were accompanied by the Beith and Dairy Brass Band , the procession attracted a great deal of attention from the townspeople . The Masons having paraded the principal streets , to the church , proceeded to the church , where a large concourse of ladies and gen tlemen had assembled to witness the proceedings .
Among the Freemasons present were—From Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire : Bios . R . XV . Cochran-Patrick , M . P ., R . W . M . Mother Kilwinning ; VV . Ralston Patrick , S . P . G . M . ; VV . Kennedy , P . G . S . W . ; J . Nelson , A . P . G . J . W . ; Rev . Alexander Inglis , P . G . Chap . ; Robt . VVyllie , P . G . Sec ; Major Faulds , A . P . G . Treas . ; J . Gibson , P . G . Jeweller ; J . Robertson , P . G . S . D . ; James Thomson , I . R . S ., P . G . ; William Scott , A . P . G . S . ; J . Allan ,
P . G . S . B . ; J . Shaw , Steward ; John Tweed , acting P . G . Architect . The Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire ( Eastern ) was headed by Bro . Caldwell , P . D . G . M . The lodges represented were Mother Kilwinning , o ; Journey , men , 8 ; St . John ' s , 11 ; St . John ' s 22 ; Loudoun , 51 ; St . James , 125 ; St . John's , 157 ; Thistle and Rose , 16 9 ; St . Paul ' s , 204 ; Garthland St . Alinnoch , 205 ; Blair , 290 ; Royal Arch , 314 ; St . Clair , 3 G 2 ; Paisley County , 380 ;
Royal Blues , 399 ; and Neptune , 442 . Among the spectators were Messrs . Matthew and John Pollock , William Barr , John Muir , jun ., Andrew Stewart , Dr . Macdonald , Rev . Dr . M'Leish , Kev . J . M . M'Culloch , Rev . Mr . Pinkerton , Rev . Mr . Burnet , Rev . Mr . Gaultcr , Rev . D . Lowe , Rev . Messrs . Martin , Glen , and Green , Dr . Sneddon , Mr . M . Gilmour , Rev . Messrs . Davidson and Brown , Mr . James Crawford , Mr . James Melville , Alisses
Cochran-Patrick , Lady and Mrs- Ralston Patrick , Mr . and Mrs . H . G . Patrick , Mr . and Mrs . Barr , Mr . and Mrs . B . M . Knox , and others . The Freemasons having taken their station on a platform near the memorial , which is situated at the principal entrance , the Rev . Mr . Inglis engaged in prayer . Bro . HUGH CONWAY then presented to Bro . Cochran-Patrick a silver trowel with which to perform the ceremony
of laying the foundation stone . Bro . COCHRAN-PATRICK , in acknowledging the presentation , said that that was the first occasion on which the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire had come to that part of the province to perform the duties which peculiarly belonged to them , in laying the foundation or memorial stone ot a building dedicated to the worship of God . He accepted the trowel with great pleasure , and would retain it
as a memorial of what to him would be an important and pleasant duty . A sealed jar , containing newspapers , coins , a history of the congregation , and other documents , was then deposited in a cavity , and the memorial stone having been lowered into its place the usual Masonic ceremonies were performed . At the conclusion of the ceremony , Bro . COCHRAN-PATRICK said : Ladies , brethren , and
gentlemen , for more than three thousand years it has been the duty and the privilege of the Masonic Fraternity to assist in the construction or completion of great works of public utility . When the world was thirty centuries younger than at present , the wisest man whom the world has seen laid in holy Jerusalem the foundation of a mighty temple dedicated to the worship and glory of the Eternal God . Since then a hundred generations of Masons have
been summoned to the presence of the Great Architect of the Universe , and we to-day , in this remote corner of a distant island , the existence of which was in all probability unknown to the great King of Jerusalem , see before us the same constructive skill , and we use the same or similar typical ceremonies , in the making and inaugurating of a building destined for the worship of the same Eternal God . During all that long interval we see one curious and
remarkable analogy between the position of the Craft as it was then and the position of the Craft at present . We find that then as now it was not only composed of men of honourable skill in the operative arts , or of ability in des gning works which the operative arts were called upon to execute , but of wise men from every pait of the world . There could be 110 more important question than why this handicraft should be singled out from all others to have a history peculiar and special to itself . 1 think if you look
closely into that his-ory you will there without doubt find the answer . Wc know that the great founder , at least reviver , of our Order was blessed by the Great Architect of the Universe with more than a common share of thc riches and power which belong to the great ones of the earth ; but it was not that alone which has borne down in undying vitality to the present day his memory and the principles which he impressed upon the Order . You will lind that there ti'dsof the world are crowded with instances
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of men as great in power and in riches whose memories have not by any means produced the results which he has done . It is also true that from the Great Architect of the Universe he received a more than ordinary share of knowledge of his kind ; but I think that that also was not the reason which has given his principles such vitality , because you will find that the sands of time are strewn with the wrecks of the ruined reputations of so-called wise men . It
was not alone that wisdom , of which he had far more than was given to those of his day or even to those of our day , and which , valuable as it is , and especially valuable to us as something to which every brother in the Order ought to aim—still , that precious wisdom is not sufficient to account for the phenomenon with which \ w- are brought in contact . But besides all these gifts from the Great Architect of the Universe , you will find it recorded in a
small verse in an out-of-the-way part of the Bible that God gave to Solomon not only riches , power , learning , and wisdom , but He gave to him largeness of heart . I venture to think that we who are in the light kno « well that it is to that largeness of heart which was impressed upon the Order in its cradle and birth-place in Holy Jerusalem that we sec our Order and its principles more promising of good things in the future than at any period of its history .
We come here to-day as on former occasions , and I hope , as on many future occasions , to take our part and do our duty in inaugurating a building which is destined for the good of the whole community , for the worship of thegreat God whom we all adore . That largeness of heartwhich belonged to our orig inal founder has given to Masonry a proud position which is not claimed or is not conceded to any other organisation . We recognise no social distinction or position .
VVe equally welcome within , the Order the peer and the peasant so long as he performs in the state of society in which he has been placed by providence the duties which are understood to belong to it . VVe recognise no political distinction . We welcome every man who holds before him the good of this common country , no matter how we may differ as to the means by which that good is to be attained ; and while we acknowledge one common
God we look to one common futurity , and we know that in that futurity to which we are all tending , in that last Grand Lodge in which all must stand , there will be no room for many of the distinctions which we see on earth below . Therefore it is , we come together without distinction of creed , of sect , of party , to welcome in this place an agency which we believe and hope in the future will do a great and good work in this place . ( Applause . ) On behalf of the
Masonic brethren , I can only say that it is our earnest wish and hope that this place may be finished as it has been begun , without accident to life or limb ; and when it takes its place among the finished works of the earth , there may be never within its walls one word , or even one thought , which may be detrimental to the great gospel which was preached to us and laid down by Him whom we all worship in common with Christians in all parts of the world .
( Applause . ) Rev . Mr . HENDERSON said they had listened to a speech from one of whom Ayrshire was justly proud . Although he had not been initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , he believed there was much appropriateness in the ceremony whicli they had just witnessed , for , unless he was very much misinformed , the principles of Masonry to a large extent resembled the principles of the Christian Church .
The proceedings at the church then terminated , the Freemasons again forming into procession and marching through the village . The leading gentlemen who had taken part in the ceremony , to the number of over sixty , afterwards sat down to dinner in the New-street Public School . After dinner had been served by Mr . Crawford , ot the Anderson Hotel , a number of sentiments were proposed and replied for .
The CHAIRMAN , in the course of the proceedings , said that that had certainly been an eventful day in the history of the Free Church in Beith , and not the least notable feature of the day's proceedings had been connected with the gentleman who had honoured them by laying the memorialstone . Anyone who had ever had the privilege of asking
Mr . Cochran-Patrick to render any service would agree that the service had invariably been rendered in a cheerful and willing manner . ( Applause . ) Bro . COCHRAN-PATRICK , in reply , expressed the pleasure which his share in the day's proceedings had afforded him . He believed it was the first occasion on which the
Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire and the Craft in general had had an opportunity of being Masonically recognised in the extreme north of the great Province of Ayr . On behalf of the Masonic Craft he expressed the earnest wish that the church of-which they had laid the memorial stone would have a long career of usefulness , and that it might be the means of great comfort to the congregation and great good to the locality .
The Rev . Mr . LOWE proposed "The I'ree Church Congregation of Beith . " The Rev . Mr . Henderson , in reply , said it was certainly a bold thing for his congregation to build a church like that they had seen to-day ; but the congregation , though neither large nor wealthy , had contributed in a very noble way , and he might quote statistics to show that they were not in an unflourisbing state . The Rev . Mr . GLEA propoposed "Thc Free Presbytery
of Ayr . The Rev . Dr . M'LEISH responded . Bro . J . MELVILLE then gave " The Freemasons of Ayrshire . " Bro . COCIIRANE-PATRICK , in replying , said that church building , like many other things , was a little infectious , and he would not be surprised to hear that the services of the Masonic Brotherhood were required for a similar purpose in Beith on some future occasion .
Sudden Death Of A Freemason In Bath.
SUDDEN DEATH OF A FREEMASON IN BATH .
The city coroner on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., held an inquest at the Guildhall into the death of Bro . Albert Holmes , aged forty-two , who died suddenly at his residence ,
Sunnyside , Oldfield-road , on Monday morning . Elizabeth Catler , cook in the employ of the deceased , stated that she heard the deceased leave the house on the moining of his death about half-past six . Francis John Wilcox , foreman to Messrs . Holmes and Co ., stated that the deceased was at the yard on Monday
Sudden Death Of A Freemason In Bath.
morning between seven and eight o ' clock , and appeared in perfect health . Jane Axford , a sister of the deceased , who had been staying with him for six weeks , was present at his death . Mr . Hanham , surgeon , considered that death was due to internal hemorrhage , probably from aneurism of some vessel in the region of the heart . Verdict , " Death from natural causes . "
On the 29 th ult . the remains of the late Bro . A . Holmes , of Sunnyside , Oldfield-road , a member of the firm of Messrs . Holmes and Co ., timber merchants , were interred in Locksbrook Cemetery . The deceased brother was Secretary of the Royal Cumberland Lodge , No . 41 , and was also connected with the Mark and Royal Arch Orders . In consequence , several of his Masonic brethren were in attendance in addition to the mourners and friends . The
service was conducted by the Rev . J . Dunn , vicar of St . . John the Baptist , Bathwick , assisted by the Rev . G . Horton , curate . The mourners were : Mr . J . T . Holmes Mr . Axford , jun ., Mr . ] . G . Douglas Kerr , and Mr . Major ' first coach ; Mr . J . Clifton ( Bristol ) , Mr . Dowding , Mr . 1 . E . Wilton , and Mr . Maslen , second coach ; Mr . Torckler , Mr . Wilcox , and Mr . Torckler , jun ., last coach . The brethren present from the Cumberland Lodge were
Bros . R . B . Cater , W . M . ; C . VV . Radway , P . M . ; P Wilkinson , P . M . ; T . B . Moutrie , P . M . ; S . G . Mitchell , P . M . ; E . J . B . Mercer . S . W . ; C Wilkinson , D . S . W . ; 1 . Ames , S . D . ; VV . B . Gregorv , T . C Brown , VV . H . Brumby , F . W . Fort , E . Stiles , ) ' . Bladwell , W . Smith , K . Mann , and Bigwood . From the Albert Edward Lodge , No . 90 ( 1 , were Bros . Howes , P . M . ; Hill , P . M , LP M Beckett , P . M . ; Freeman , P . J . VV . ; J . Banks , I . G . j
Pinkett , Tyler ; J . Hayward , P . S . W . ; G . H . Bartlett , and E . Gray ; while Bros . H . A . Fry , jun ., and C . Milsom represented the Sussex Lodge , No . 53 . Among the others present were Messrs . F . W . Hanham , I . Baster , T . Cross , G . Cross , J . Bence , VV . G . Bishop , J . 1 . try , H . VV . Bright , G . R . Martin , and E . W . Wooster , Mr . f . Maslin , of Bristol , represented Messrs . King Bros . ; Mr . Johnson , of Bristol , represented Messrs . Jones
and Nash ; Messrs . H . J . Vesey and VV . H . Dill represented the Bath Amateur Rowing Club ; and Messrs . H . Gould , W . H . Roberts , and C . R . King the Avon Rowing Club . The coffin , which was covered with beautiful flowers , was of polished oak , with brass furniture . On the top was a large Latin cross , at the foot of which were the letters R . I . P ., while around the upper sides of the coffin ran the inscription in church text : " Albert Holmes , died August 21 st , 1 SS 2 , aged 42 years . "
Births, Marriages And Deaths.
Births , Marriages and Deaths .
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BIRTHS . CAI'I'EL . —On the 28 th ult ., at Richmond , Surrey , thc wife of A . J . L . Cappel , of ason . CKONK . —On the 28 th ult ., at Eardlcy- road , Sevenoaks , the wife of E . Evans Cronk , of a son . EuD i ' , 'T , ? , ? , Gth ult' - at Denbigh Lodge , Harlesden , N . W ., the wife of E . M . G . Eddy , of a son .
FERRY . —On the 27 th ult ., at 49 , Linton-street , Islington , London , N ., the wife of Mr . Richard Ferry , of a daughter . GARDEN . —On the 2 Gth ult ., the wife of Edmund VV . Garden , of a son . HUNT . —On the 26 th ult ., at Addington-street , Margate ,
the wife of T . A . Hunt , of a son . MARTER . —On the 20 th ult ., at Rosemead , Chertsey , the wife of J . Marter , of adaughter . PIGOTT . —On the 27 th ult ., at Ovington-gardens , the wife of T . D . Pigott , Esq ., of a daughter . WYNNE . —On the 27 th inst ., at St . George ' s-square , S . W ., the wife of Major M . S . Wynne , of a son .
MARRIAGES . BLISS—W 11 . 1 . COCKS . —On the 26 th ult ., at St . Peter ' s , Brockley , Arthur Bliss , of Pennenis , Forest-hill , to Alice B . Willcocks , daughter of the late G . Willcocks , of Whitby House , Manor-road , New Cross . HOPE—TRIPP . —On the 25 th ult ., at Woodburv . New
/ . ealand , Arthur , son of I . Hope , of Stanton , Bebington , Cheshire , to Frances , daughter of C . G . Tripp , of Orari Gorge , Canterbury , N . Z . ROSE—ROSE . —On the 22 nd ult ., at St . John ' s Church , Ealing , Henry RandolphRose , son ofthe late J . R . Rose , Esq ., to Agnes Maud , daughter of the late XV . I-I . Rose , Esq .
DEATHS . BLACKETT . —On the 27 th inst ., at South-road , Westonsuper-Mare , Commander A . C S . Blackett , R . N ., in his 45 th year . BOWRING . —Or . the 25 th ult ., at' his residence , 22 , Onslowsquare , South Kensington , S . W ., John Poole Bowring , Esq , in his 72 nd year .
BURRIDGE . —On the 2 Gth ult ., at Tautlield , Taunton , Charles Bowles Burridge . COOKE . —On the 27 th ult ., at Park House , Battcrsea-park , Benjamin Cooke , aged 53 . DANGAR . —On the 2 Gth ult ., Elizabeth Oldrey , wife of the Rev . J . D . Dangar , of the Exeter Diocesan Training College , aged 43 .
GORDON . —Onthe 28 th ult ., at Southampton , David Alexander Gordon , aged 54 . KER . —On the 27 th ult ., at Exmouth , Sarah Dunlop , daughter of J . Ker , aged 42 .
HOLLOW . W s 1 N . I . S . - ' ] his ( wiling medicine has the happiest elleet when tlie blood is overheated and a lendencv to inllaminatiiry action is set up in the system ; one l'ill taken shortly before dinner docs away with the indigestion , fulness , and flatulency—indication ot a weak or disordered stomach . A few Pills taken at bedtime act as alteratives and aperients ; they not only relieve tl ) e bowels , hut regulate every organ connected wilh them , overcome all acrid humours , and encourage a free supply of all the secretions essential to our well-being . Holloway's Pills thorougly cleanse and perfect the circulation , and beget a ' feeling of comfort in hot climates and li gh temperatures , which is most desirable for preservation and health . —[ Ami . I