Laying The Corner Stone Of St. Augustine's Church, Halifax.

incumbent , for a parish with 15 , or 20 , 000 inhabitants . The original parish of St . James ' s ( from which St . Augustine ' s was taken ) had presented that anomaly , as without St . Augustine ' s it numbered 17 , 000 souls , and this new parish of the Rev . Mr . Fox , already amounted to 5 , 00 c

souls—quite a numerous family enough for the rev . gentlemen to look after ( laughter ) . He thoug ht he could look hopefully forward to the future of St . Augustine ' s , because he recognised in his rev . friend the same earnestness which marked the career of the Rev . Mr . Judd —( hear ,

hear)—and he trusted that God ' s spirit might be shed on the future congregation of St . Augustine ' s , and that , in the words of the last collect , " The grace of onr Lord Jesus Christ , the love of God , and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost be with them all evermore" ( applause ) .

Col . Holdsworth said he did not know that he could make any additions to what had been said by Bishop Ryan and Col . Akroyd . The words that had been spoken by them would no doubt encourage those connected with that place , and interest them in the work . He had too much

faith in the liberality of the Church people of Halifax to think that they would let the clergyman of St . Augustine ' s struggle on for another five years before the church vvas completed . He vvas glad to know that they had that day begun a building which would be equal to any church

in that district ; and he called on all of them to give a helping hand to a work so nobly begun . He sincerely trusted that the church might be erected without further delay , and that the necessary pecuniary assistance would be freely forthcoming ( cheers ) .

Major Waterhouse , AI . P ., said he had intended to have been a silent spectator ; but he could not avoid the opportunity of expressing his gratification on that auspicious occasion . He congratulated Col . Akroyd that he had been spared to lay the foundation of a second church in his

native town . He also congratulated the Rev . Mr . Fox , and trusted that what they saw that d a ) ' indicated a spirit that they were net about to leave a fabric in debt for several years . He hoped not only those in the district , but also those out and around it , would lend a helping hand to the

consummation of the work . He also congratulated the Masons on their joining in the ceremony , and regretted that he could not participate in the ceremonies they had gone through . He concluded by expressing an earnest hope that the church would soon be completed , and that the

work would be safely accomplished . ( Cheers . ) The J 22 nd Psalm was then sung , after which the concluding collects were read by the Rev . J . Lomax and the Incumbent . Upon the call of Major Waterhouse , three hearty cheers were given for the success of the undertaking , and

three more for the Rev . S . W . D . Fox , which concluded this part of the proceedings . The Freemasons then re-formed in procession , and walked to their hall , where in the evening they partook of a banquet . During the proceedings the choir of St . Augustine ' s , assisted by the Sunday School

scholars , who were conducted by Mr . Joseph Sugden , rendered good service in the musical portion of the ceremony . At five in the evening tea was provided in the school-room , where 800 persons sat down , the arrangements being effectively carried out . The

public meeting commenced at half-past seven , and during the evening a terrific thunderstorm burst , the spacious room being twice filled with the electric light , which was of very blue colour , causing the assembly to start and give a subdued expression of alarm . The chair vvas occupied by the Rev . S . W . D . Fox , in the absence of

Col . Akroyd , AI . P ., who was unable to be present . There were also present on the platform Mr . F . S . Powell , ALP ., the Revs . W . Aitken ( Everton ) , J . A . Coghlan , J . G . Rice , R . Prowde , Mr . F . Darwin ( near Otley ) , Mr . S . Smith , Mr . Champncy , Mr . Coad ( the architect ) , Mr . D . Hitchin , & c

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Consecration Of A New Lodge At Jamaica.

CONSECRATION OF A NEW LODGE AT JAMAICA .

The consecration of the Seville Lodge ( No . ^ 30 ) under the Scotch Constitution , took p lace recently at St . Ann ' s Bay , Jamacia , West Indies . The following brethren assembled at the Court House in the town , and being formed in procession under the directorshi p of Bro . J ohn

Hoyes , Grand Director of Ceremonies of Provincial Grand Lodge of Scotland in Jamaica , thc procession moved to the church , headed by a band of music playing the " Masonic March . " The following was the order of procession : — Bro . David Carvalho , jun ., Grand Marshal .

Music . Bro . Jas . Atkins , Athole Union , 383 , and Bro . Wm . Lewis , 367 , Friqndly , Grand Tylers . J ohn Hoyes , Grand Director of Ceremonies . H . E . Delliser and William Armour , Stewards with rods . Charles Royes , jun . Banner . A . J . Hart .

Stewards with rods . Corn , borne by Wor . Alex , E . Bourke , Glenlyon Lodge , No . 367 . Wine , borne by Wor . Daniel C . D . Souza . Oil , borne by Wor . Michael Solomon , Master Elect , Seville 530 . Grand Bible Bearer , Bro . George Magnus , Prov .

Grand Lodge . Geo . Roe . Banner—Faith . Wm . R . Philips Grand Senior Deacons , Bros . E . N . Hant and A . N . Sutherland . Grand Chaplain , Bro . Rev , N . Lechmere Ellis . Grand Treasurer , Bro . Alex . M . Lake , 367 .

Grand Secretary , Bro . A . Noah . Bro . W . Peat . Banner—Hope . Bro . H . Fray . Grand Steward , Bro . James Duncan . Grand Senior Warden , Bro . A . T . Kidd . Grand Junior Warden , S . H . Watson , 1377 , Prov . Grand Lodge . Right Wor . Samuel Constantine Bourke , Prov .

Grand Master G . L . Scotland . On arriving at the church the order of the procession was reversed , the brethren marched up the aisle and took their seats immediately opposite the altar .

The morning service having been performed , the Chaplain then delivered an excellent and appropriate sermon , which was listened to with deep earnestness by a large congregation , who had gathered there to witness the proceedings . A collection was made at the end of the service , which was handed over to the rector of the

parish to be distributed among the poor . The procession again formed in previous order , and marched to the new lodge , where the ceremony of consecration and dedication was proceeded with , after which the following brethren were installed as officers by the Prov . Grand Master : —

Wor . Michael Solomon ... W . Master „ Alex . McLake ... ... Dep . Master . Bro . E . N . Hart S . Warden . „ D . Carvalho J . Warden . A . Noah ... ... Treasurer . * ~~ ^^ j

, , _ . _ .... ... ... ............ „ Albert J . Hart ... ... Secretary . ,, Geo . Roe ... ... S . Deacon . „ A . N . Sutherland ... J . Deacon . „ W . R . Phillips ... .. Inner Guard . „ Richard Watson ... ... Tyler .

The lodge having closed its labours , the brethren repaired to the Court House , where a sumptuous repast vvas provided , to whicli ample justice was done . The following toasts were proposed and responded to in the true Masonic spirit . The room was neatl y decorated with flags and evergreens .

Several brethren of Sister Lodges were present , as well as clergymen and officials of the parish , and last , though not least a good number of the fair sex , for whom accomodation had been prepared , and if we were to judge by their smiles they seemed to have taken a lively interest iu all that was going on .

lhe brethren separated at about 10 p . m ., apparently well satisfied with the proceedings of the day . We may add , that the Seville Lodge promises to be a very flourishing and useful lodge , having for its Master one whom the brethren have the greatest confidence in , and respect for .

Consecration Of A New Lodge At Jamaica.

The total amount of the sale of the Perkins Library , at Hanvvorth-park , by Messrs . Gadsden , Ellis , and Co ., was upwards of s £ z 6 , ooo . The Biblia Sacra , Latina , first edition of the Holy Scriptures , and the first book executed with metal

types by the inventors of the art of printing , a splendid copy , printed upon vellum , Moguntiae , per Gutenbnrg and Fust , 1450-5 1 *; , sold for a _? 3 , 4 ob . The same work , printed on paper , a matchless copy , fetched oS ^ , 6 go .

Her Majesty has forwarded a donation of one hundred guineas towards the Metropolitan Hosp ital Sunday Fund . A stained-glass window , to the memory ofthe

officers and men who perished through the foundering of her Majesty ' s turret-ship Captain , was placed in the north transept of Westminster Abbey on Tuesday .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS .

For the Week ending Friday , June 20 , 1873 . The Editor wilt be glad to have notice from Secretaries of Lodges and Chapters of any change in place or time of meeting .

Saturday , June 21 . Lodge 1185 , Lewis , Nightingale Tavern , Wood Green . ,, 1326 , Lebanon , Red Lion Motel , Hampton . „ 1364 , Earl of Zetland , Town Hall , Hackney . Lily Lotlge of fnstiuction ( S 20 ) , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , Surrey , at 7 .

Monday , June 23 . Lodge 90 ^ , De Gray and Ripon , Angel Hotel , Great Ilford . Chap . 188 , Joppa , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . Strong Man Lodge of Instruction ( 45 ) , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s-gate , Clerkenwell , at 8 ; Bro .

Beckett , Preceptor . Sincerity Lodge of Instruction ( 174 ) , Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street Station , at 7 . Camden Lotlge of Instruction ( 704 ) , Adelaide Tavern Haverstoek-hill , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction ( 95 ) , Royal H , tcl , Mile

end-road , at 7 . 30 ; Hro . K . Gottheil , Preceptor . British Oak Lodge of Instruction , Bank ot friendshi p Tavern , Mile-end , at 7 for 8 . St . James ' s Union Lodge of Instruction ft 80 ) , hi-rse ai . o . Groom Tavern , Winsley-street ( opposite the Pantheon ) , Oxford-street , at 8 ; liro . J . R . Stacey , Preceptor .

Wellington Lodge of Instruction , White Swan Tavern , Deptford , at 8 ; Bro . C . G . Dilley , P . M . n :, Preceptor . St . John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction ( 1306 ) , Guri Tavern , Hig h-street , Wapping , at 8 ; Bro . T . Mortlock ,

Preceptor . West Kent Lodge of Improvement ( 1297 ) , St . Saviour ' s College , Stansted-road , Forest-hill , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . H . W . Lindus , Preceptor . High Cross Lodge of Instruction , Coach antl Horses Tavern . Lower Tottenham .

Tuesday , June 24 . Audit Committee , Girls' School , at 4 . Lodge 259 , Prince of Wales , Willis ' s Rooms , King-st . St . James ' s . Mount Calvary , K . T . Encampment , Freemasons' Tavern .

Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , Portugal Hotel Fleet-street , at 7 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor . Domatic Lotlge of Instruction , Palmerston Tav ., Grosvcnorpark , Camberwell , at 8 ; Bro . John Thomas , Preceptor . Faith Lotlge of Instruction , Refreshment Roons , Victoria-st .

( opposite Westminster Palace f lotel ) , at 8 ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , l ' receptor . Prince Fredk . William Lodge of Instruction ( 753 , 1 , Knights of St . John Tavern , St . John ' s-wood ; Bro . K . G . Baker , Preceptor . Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , King Edward , Triangle ,

Hackney , at 7 . 30 * , Bro . J . Saunders , Pieceptor . Florence Nightingale Lodge of Instruction , Masonic Hal ) , William-street , Woolwich , at 7 . 30 . Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , Gladstone Tavern , Bishopsgate-st . Within , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . liolton ( VV . M . 1227 ) , Preceptor .

St . Marylebone Lodge of Instruction (" 1305 ) , British Stores Tavern , New-street , St . John ' s wood , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Constitutional Lotlge of Instruction ( 35 ) , Wheatsheaf Hotel , Hand-court , Holborn , at 7 ; liro . J . II . Stacey . ( P . M . 180 ) , Preceptor .

Wednesday , June 25 . Lodge 2 , Antiquity , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 507 , United Pilgrims , Horns Tavern , Kenningtonpnrk . „ 734 , High Cross , Seven Sisters Tavern , Page Green ,

I ottenham . ,, S ' 9 8 , Temperance in tlie Hast , fr , Neivh y-placc , Poplar . Chap . 13 , Union Waterloo , Freemasons' Hall , Williamstreet , Woolwich .. „ 820 , Lily of Richmond , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond .