Laying The Foundation Stone Of The Memorial To Admiral Lord James De Saumarez, At Guernsey.

1 D ., Treasurer and Secretary , S . W . ( with column ) , J . W . ( with column ) , I . G . i / f Doyle ' s Lodge , and R . A . Masons 0 f Doyle ' s Chapter . Director of Ceremonies . Assistant Director of Ceremonies . Wor . Bro . W . H . Martin with the Plans . Wor . Bro . F . Weysom , with corn . Wor . Bro . Waklev . with wine and oil .

Wor . Bro . J . B . Gardner , with Inscription Plate . Wor . Bro . P . Le Page , with Book of Constitutions Wor . Bro . Wilcock , with the Globes . Wor . Bro . G . Weysom , with Corinthian Light . Wor . Bro . Brown , with J . W . Column . Wor . Bro . R . M . Smythson , with Level . Wor . Bro . Richard , with Plumb Rule . Wor . Bro . G . Allez . with Doric Light .

Wor . Bro . G . II . Smythson , with Ionic Light . Wor . Bro . Armstrong , with Sacred Law . Wor . Bro . Stickland , with Coins and S . W . Column

Wor . Bro . Wilkins , with Square . R . Wor . Bro . La Serre , with Mallet . Apron and Collar of His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor , carried by Bro . W . De Jersey . V . W . the P . D . P . Grand Master Gallienne , with Trowel . Tj ler with Drawn Sword . As the procession was beintr marshalled in front of the

Hall , the crowd of spectators rapidly increased in numbers . The route was down St . Julien ' s Avenue , along the Esp lanades to De Lancey Hill . The two field batteries of the Royal Military Artillery , under the command of Lieut . Colonel Jones , with their band , brought up the rear . Thousands of people lined the road on either side , the whole distance , about two miles , and appeared much

interested in the novel sight . On arriving at De Lancey Hill the brethren were halted in parallel lines facing each other , and forming an avenue through which the principal officers and distinguished visitors passed to the scene of the ceremony , the procession closing up and following to the enclosure . Here a guard jf honour was in attendance , consisting of too men of the

North Regiment of Militia , under command of Major Naftel , and officered by Capt . H . De Lisle Tupper and Lieutenants Ozanne and Faunce , and ten mem from each of the other militia regiments of the island , the whole military force being under the direct command of Lieut .-Col . Gallienne , of the North Regiment . A gallery was erected in the enclosure , and this was occupied by the elite

of the island , whilst around were grouped the various distinguished guests who had been invited to take part in the ceremonial . Prominent amongst these were His Excellency Lieut .-General St . George G . Foley , C . B ., Lieut-Governor , Colonel L'Estrange , R . A ., Lieut .-Col . McCrea , Adjutant General , Lieut .-Col . Bell , O-. A . D . C , and Governor ' s Secretarv : Maior lulius Carev and Cant . W .

Carey , A . D . C . to His Excellency -, Gen . de Saumarez , Gen . McClean , Lieut .-Col . Orme , Lieut .-Col . Falla , Capt . Borland , R . N ., and several officers of the 10 th Fusiliers , as well as a large number of th .: militia officers of the island . The clergy were also in strong force , headed by the Right Reverend Bishop Ryan , D . D .. the Very Reverend Carev Brock . M . A ., Dean of

Guernsey ; and the Revds . R . j . Ozanne and G . Lee , St . Peter-Poit ; N . Cathcart , Holy Trinity ; C . S . Darroch , St . Stephen ' s ; A . Morris , St . James '; J , D . Kennedy , St . Sampson ' s ; T . Bell , Vale ; C . D . I . Robinson , St . Martin ' s ; F . Mann , Forest ; J . Giraud , St . Saviour ' s ; and VV . T . Collings , Seigneur of Sark ; the Rev . Havilland De Saumarez , and others .

All being in readiness , General De Saumarez addressed the Lieutenant-Governor as follows : — May it please your Excellency : We , the Building Committee of this memorial , have been appointed by our fellow countrymen to carry into effect their resolution to erect a fitting monument to the memoiv of Guernsey ' s mnst illustrious son . lames Baron

De Saumarez , General of Marines , and Vice-Admiral of Great Britain . In accordance with this resolution wc have assembled this day to request , in their name , that your Excellency will now lay , as you have kindly consented to do , the foundation-stone of this memorial . Fortv years , fraucht with many and most vital changes

in Europe and the world , have passed over us since the nation had to lament the loss of Lord De Saumarez , after a career of more than fifty years actively devoted to the service of his country . H-iw green and flourishing is still his memory , how venerated is the character and the reputation which he sustained during that long career , is abundantl y proved by the resolution of his countrymen which we are * now nrecent tn fulfil , and Ihe manner in

which this assembly is attended . This day , this very day , seventy-eight years ago , was fought the ever memorable battle of the Nile , in which Sir James Saumarez was second indeed in command to Sir Horatio Nelson , but amidst the thunders which reechoed in the Bay of Aboukir no one took a more distinguished share than he in the fearful struggle of that glorious action . In recalling that day we are happy in the remembrance that this is not the first occasion in which the

names of Foley and De Saumarez have met ; they were allied in glory when Sir James Saumarez advanced in the Orion to the attack of the enemy , and the Goliath , commanded by Sir Thomas Foley , gallantly led the fleet mto action . Enjoying the special confidence of his chiefs , Rodney , rlood , and tervis . HisfrtKrnrshprl tn earh c \ f their mncf

illustrious actions , Sir James Saumarez was the honoured comrade of Nelson , Collingwood , and Trowbridge , a bright star in the galaxy of heroes which still illuminates with its brightness the most glorious pages of England's Remarkable from his earliest days in the service , Lord Ue Saumarez was distinguished for his gallantry as a

Laying The Foundation Stone Of The Memorial To Admiral Lord James De Saumarez, At Guernsey.

young lieutenant , for his enterprize combined with skill and bravery as a commander , whether in single fight or when taking part in a general action ; but above all was he distinguished as a leader , by the daring boldness and indomitable courage with which , casting aside all fear of responsibility , he flung himself and his fleet successfully upon the enemv . whilst he was still staggering- as it were

under the blows he had received , and which adverse and uncontrollable circumstances had enabled them to inflict Well did Earl St . Vincent , himself the head of the Admiralty , then proclaim in the House of Peers Sir James ' s achievements in the double battle and final victories of Algesiras , declaring that " this gallant achievement surpassed all that he had met with in his reading or his

service , " and truly then did the great Nelson pronounce in the same august assembly that " a greater action was never fought than that of Sir James Saumarez . " Great and admirable as was the character of this noble commander in war , it never shone more distinctly if less brilliantly than when , preferring humanity and the weal of his country to any udorv he might reao from the

achievement , he magnanimously elenied himself the opportunity of destroying or rapturing the Russian fleet when fully in his power , believing as he did that it was hostile only by Napoleon ' s compulsion . The Northern Powers hastened after the peace to do justice to his conduct of the war . We may leave to others to speak of his special love for

his native isle , his integrity of conduct , his eminent piety and benevolence ; but ere we conclude we would congratulate our countrymen that whilst England in his lifetime showered her honours upon Sir James Saumarez , and at his death found a place for his statue in the Naval Hall of Greenwich , Guernsey , the land of his birth , will now be able to point with satisfaction to an enduring monument

to his memory—may it long remain , not in truth to perpetuate his memory , which will live as long as England ' s history exists ; but let it remain to mark bis country's gratitude , a record of past greatness , a monitor to future generations . In the name of our countrymen the committee beg attain to offer their best thanks to vour Excellency for so

kindly officiating on this auspicious occasion . His Excellency replied as follows : — General De Jaumarez , ladies and gentlemen—It is not onl y a great p leasure but I esteem it a great favour to be allowed to endeavour to do the duty to the best of my power of laying the foundation stone of the memorial to Lord De Saumarez which vou are present to witness .

A long period has passed since the death of Lord De Saumarez , and , as has been well said by General De Saumarez , no monument is wanted to keep the memory of him vividly before his countrymen , still , I cannot refrain from expressing my great satisfaction that the inhabitants of Guernsey have at length come forward , and are about to raise a pillar to his honour of which I am to lav

the foundation stone this day . It is a happy coincidence that this day should be the anniversary of the Battle of thc Nile , in which Lord De Saumarez took so distinguished a part . I am much obliged to General De Saumarez for the kind manner in which he mentioned the name and connection of my family who took part in that glorious battle . Y ou , sir , have so well

and fully depicted the high seaman-like virtues and the noble qualities lor which Lord De Sau marez was distinguished that I can do no more in justice tothe subject than say that I justly concur to all you have attested . Even from where we stand we can see the scene of one of Lord De Saumarez ' s most daring feats , when he escaped from the enemy ' s ships by passing between the

rocks . I can need no thanks for officiating on the present occasion . On the contrary , I take it as an honour to be assigned a part in this most interesting ceremony . The more important portion of the day's proceedings now commenced . V . W . thc P . D . P . Grand Master , Bro . Gallienne . advanced to His Excellency with a Master Mason's

apron , and clothing him therewith , said : — " Your Excellency , —I have now the pleasure of investing you with the distinguishing badge of a Master Mason , and of placing in your hands the implements of architecture , to enable you to lay the foundation stone of a monument to the memory of one of Guernsey's noblest sons , the late Lord De Saumarez . in which ceremony vorrr F . vrel

lency will be assisted by the Worshipful Masters of our lodges , to whom full power and authority have been granted by command of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , Most Illustrious Grand Master . And I beg to assure your Excellency that we , members of the ancient fraternity of Accepted Masons here present , feel especially gratified in having the privilege of assisting you in the

performance of the prominent part which has been properly and rightfully assigned to your Excellency . " The trowel was then placed in the hands of His Excellency . Thc stone was then raised with a skilful silence , which surprised the assembly , and thc following prayer was read by P . M . Armstrong ( acting Chaplain ) , a Mason of 61

years' standing : — Almighty and Eternal God I Architect and Ruler of the Universe , cause of all existence , at whose creative fiat the pillars of the sky were raised and its beauteous arches formed . We are assembled in Thy great name to acknowledge Thy power , Thy wisdom , and Thy goodness . We imnlore Thee to bless this our present undertakiner . and

grant as we raise a memorial to one whom this island is proud to honour as one of her most distinguished sons , we may so emulate all that is good and virtuous , as to be living monuments of Thy love and mercy , and finally be found among that glorious company who shall raise an everlasting memorial to Thy Holy name . " So mote it bi . " The various coins were handed tothe Lieut .-Governor

Laying The Foundation Stone Of The Memorial To Admiral Lord James De Saumarez, At Guernsey.

by P . M . Strickland , and these being deposited by His Excellency in the compartment beneath the stone , P . M . J . B . Gardner presented to His Excellency a brass plate bearing the following inscription : — " The foundation-stone of this obelisk , erected to commemorate the great public services of the late Admiral James Lord De Saumarez , G . C . B ., & c , & c , and the

esteem and love in which his name has ever been held by his countrymen in Guernsey , was laid on the 1 st August , 1876 , by His Excellency Major-General the Hon . St . G . G . Toley , C . B ., Lieutenant-Governor . " This inscription was engraved by Messrs . Bolt and Browne , of the Pollet . His Excellency having read this aloud dennsited it- nver

the compartment containing the coins . Mr . Le Page , the contractor , having spread the cement , His Excellency completed the work in a skilful manner with a silver trowel . The stone was next lowered to its position , the band playing the Old Hundredth Hymn . A plumb rule , level , and square were presented to the Lieutenant-Governor by W . M . ' s Richard Wilkins and Smythson , and His

Excellency tested the foundation-stone with each instrument and declared it to be truly plumb , level , and square . A mallet was next handed to His Excellency by R . W . G . F . La Serre , and His Excellency having struck the stone three times , declared it to be the foundation-stone of the obelisk to be erected in honour of Admiral Lord de

Saumarez and to be well and truly laid . P . W . M . Martin then handed to His Excellency thy . plan and elevation of the memorial , which , after being dul y inspected , was handed over to the contractor , Mr . James Le Page . The Militia Artillery then fired a salute of seventeen guns in honour of the event , and then the Very Reverend the Dean offered

up prayer . The Lord ' s Prayer then followed , in which the assembly joined with due reverence . Capt . Collas , a veteran friend of the late gallant admiral , now bordering on ninety years oi age , then stepped forward , and said he felt proud at being present to join this large and influential gathering , united in the object

of laying the foundation stone of a memorial of our illustrious countryman , the Lord De Saumarez , who had so nobly distinguished himself during his naval career in the service of his king anil country . The memory of so great a man deserved to be placed on a level with that of the illustrious Lord Nelson . The deceased had also enshrined himself in the hearts of his rrnirnlrvmrn anH nnntWiv . H the .

greatest honour on his native place . The Rev . W . T . Collins then thanked the Lieut .-Governor for the prominent part he hail taken in the day ' s cere , mony , anil three hearty cheers were given for His Excellency and a salute of nineteen guns by the Militia Artil . ery , and the National Anthem played by the band brought the proceeelings to a close .

Before leaving the spot General De Saumarez thanked the Worshi pful Masters of the respective lodges for the active and valuable assistance they had rendered on the occasion . The vast crowd numbering several thousands , which was most orderly throughout , gradually dispersed ; and the Freemasons returned in nrncessinn tn their hnll .

where the lodge having been clorcd in due form , they were dismissed-Lieut .-Col . McCrea directed the whole proceedings on the ground with consummate tact and juelgment , assisted by the General Committee , and Bro . Clarke acted as Director of Ceremonies for the Freemasons .

PALESTINE EXPLORATION FUNP . —The Committee of this Society have received from the Foreign Office a copy of a vizierial letter , in which the Governor-General of Syria is directeel to recover from the people of Saled the whole of the amount claimed by Mr . Consul Moore on aercount of damages and expenses caused to the funel by the attack on Lieutenant Conder ' s party last year . The survey party

are now working at the Royal Albert Mall on the map . Lieutenant Conder giving his attention chiefly to the preparation of the voluminous memoirs which will accompany it . In examining his notes he has maele a large number of discoveries in addition to those alread y published in the society's periodical . Among the latest may be mentioned a new site proposed Ior Emmaus . hitherto a much disnuted

spot . He finds the name preseived in a corrupt Arabic form , at the exact distance , " about three score furlongs , " from Jerusalem . Ancient ruins are observed there , and it lies close to an old Roman road . Another disputed site is that of Ramathaim Zophim , the birthplace of Samuel . Lieutenant Conder suggests a place for which he artrues

on the three grounds for identifications which he has always observed , viz ., the preservation of the ancient name , the nature of the surrounding country , and the order observed in the enumeration of Biblical names . He thinks he has found the three sites of Ebenezer , the " Stone of Help , " and the Mizpah of Samuel .

"CANAPIAN MASONIC NEWS . "—Dear Sir and Brother , —For the present I have found it necessary to suspend the publication of the " News . " Whilst I was willing to give time and labour gratuitously for a year or two , with the view of establishing a permanent Masonic journal in the province , I am neither able nor willing to incur a loss beyond that , and as the experience of the oast vear does not

hold out a prospect of meeting its expenses for the next , I have concluded not to commence another volume , but may at some future day , should sufficient inducement offer , reenter the field of Masonic literature . In the meantime I am no longer entitled to your valuable and interesting exchange , which I shall miss with regret . Thanking you for your past courtesies , and wishing you continued success , I am , yours fraternally , E . M . MYERS .

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