Laying The Foundation Stone Of The Grimsby Masonic Hall.

, otivcs than that of occasionally meeting together for ' ¦ ' cial pleasure . We meet for the promotion amongst curh -Ives of brotherly love and charity and assistance to all—S Z especially our brethren perhaps- —but to all who may ' uire ; outsidc the pale of cur association . ( Hear , hear . ) I think I may safely say there is never any great national calamity arises but you see the Masons assisting the

helpless and the sufferers . ( Hear , hear . ) We have amongst us high educational institutions . We care for thc aged md infirm brethren anil their widows , and find a home , education , and clothing for the orphans of our deceased brethren and sisters . In many places schools are maintained by the Masons of a province . In addition to them wc have those grand institutions—an asylum for aged and

infirm brethren and our magnificent and splendid schools for boys and girl * . Upwards of 200 age . t Freeaiasons , and the widows of brethren , now receive very handsome annuities from the fund which is devoted to that purpose . In this province there are several widows . [ don't know exactly how many—who receive an annuity of £ 20 per annum , and brethren who receive an

annuity of £ 3 6 per annum . These allowances must be a <» reat assistance and comfort to them in their old age . Then we have a school for girls , in which 150 daughters of decayed Freemasons are taught , educated , and clothed , and after they leave school respectable positions are found for them . At present this province of Lincolnshire has 4 children in the Girls' School . But wc have ar . other

institution of which we all feel proud—prouder almost than of any other institution connected with the Craft—I mean the Boys' school . ( Hear , hear . ) In it 178 orphan boyschildren of deceased Masons—are educated and clothed , and a very excellent and superior education is given to them . These three institutions are supported by the voluntary contributions of tbe Masons of England , and during

the past year no less a sum than £ 27 , 000 has been subscribed towards their maintenance . ( Applause . ) There is not another order , I believe , in this country that cau boast such noble subscriptions . To the Boys' School alone the subscription was nearly £ 13 , 000 , and that is unprecedented I believe , in the annals of almost any charitable institution . ( Hear , hear . ) The outer world has thought proper within

the last two or three years to attack us , more especially one class or clique of men , who charge us with being irreligious anti disloyal . This charge is made against us by aleading member of that party who said his second loyalty is due to the Queen of this country , but his first loyalty is due to the potentate of a foreign land . I leave you to judge whether that charge of disloyalty comes with

good grace from men of that character . As to our being irreligious , why whenever we assemble the volume of Sacred Law is laid open , and it guides and rules all our actions and proceedings . ( Hear , hear . ) Thus much for their charge of irrcligion . I think the public do not think we are such great hypocrites as to meet in this manner , if . we were not really sincere

in our principles . As to the charge of disloyalty , coming from a class of men who say their second loyalty only is due to this country , and that their loyalty is firstly due to a foreign potentate , I think the lie has been crammed down their throats by our Heir Apparent to the Throne having taken the office of Grand Master . ( Applause . ) But before he came into that position he knew and had studied the

principles of Freemasonry . He came to the fore , and gave the lie to scandalous , libellous fellows . ( Hear , hear . ) I have now only to say that we have placed this stone here to-day for the erection of a Masonic 1 Iall for thc purpose of affording more accommodation to the members who are crowding to our craft . I have been A Mason over twentythree years . At that time we had only 600 lodges on the

grand roll of England . Now the number has greatly increased , and we can count 1500 lodges , showing that in twenty years the number has more than doubled . The increase has been going on more rapidly during the past three years than during any previous period . We do not go hawking about thc streets , in all the highways ami byways , what we do , but our principles only want to be known , I am quite sure , to be admired . ( Applause . ) Turning to

the ladies' platform , Bro . Sutcliffe said : —I thank you for the great compliment you have paid me and the Craft by gracing with your presence the ceremonial of to-day . ( Applause . ) The Masonic version of the National Anthem was then sung , the air being taken by Bro . Copeland . With this the ceremony terminated , and the procession re-formed in inverted order . The brethren walked bsck to thc

Mechanics' Institute , where Grand Lodge was formally closed . 'Ihebanquet held in tbe evening in the large room at the Town-hall was presided over by Bro . John Hadfield , I ' . M ., P . P . G . J . D . for Lincoln , as chairman ofthe Masonic Hall Company , Bro . and Mrs . Sutcliffe occupying the post of honour . There was a large attendance of Masons , the board being graced by the presence of their wives and

"laughters . Amongst the brethren present were the following guests of Bro . Sutcliffe : —VV . II . Radlcy , Boston ; Wm . Watkins , Lincoln ; Rev . Dr . Ace , Loughton ; VV . J- Bland , Boston ; VV . G . Moore , Grimsby ; E . J . Cullen , Lincoln ; A . Kirk , Gainsborough ; R . Goodmann , Gainsborough ; Thos . Slator , jun ., Boston ; J . A . Thomas , Boston ; Rev . J . C . K . SaundersThornton-le-moor ; C .

, M . Nesbitt , Louth ; F . O . Marsden , Louth ; T . W . I hmiblcb y , Spilsby ; Alfd . Parkin , Doncaster ; Wm . ' ooles , Boston ; Geo . Nelson , Limber ; Wm . Swallow , Barton ; Jno . Barrnclough , Lincoln ; J . W . Palmer , Boston ; W . B . Biatley , Boston ; Wm . Sissons , Barton ; lios . Fryer , Brigg ; G . G . Birkett , Louth ; H . C .

Chambers , Market Rasen ; Rev . R . T . Ward , Salmonby ; Martin Kemp , Hull ; R . W . Vivian , Hull ; F . Binckes , London ; •» . Pallitt , Manchester ; J . Spink , F . Phillipson , Smith , erry , and Little , Grimsby . A sumptuous repast was Provided by Bro . W . H . Roberts , of the Yarborough otel . Mr . O'Connor , fruiterer , of Victoria-street , supplied the excellent dessert , and tastefully adorned the tables with flowers and plants .

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The Chairman gave the three 1 iyal toasts in enthusiastic terms ; followed by Bro . Radlcy ( Boston ) with "The Bishop and Clergy , " to which Bro . the Rev . J . C . K . Saunders , P . G . C , responded . Bro . Thomas proposed the patriotic toast , coupled with the name of Capt . Garvey , who returned thanks for the three services ; after which several official healths were honoured .

The Chairman then proposed " The Health of Bro . John Sutcliffe , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., and acting D . S . G . MV on laying the foundation stone . " ( Applause . ) He invited the company to drink the health of Bro . Sutcliffe in a bumper , observing tbat it was needless for him to dilate on the many excellences of that gentleman , many of which , however , he dwelt upon , and thus called forth an

exuberance of cheering . Bro . Sutcliffe thanked the company most sincerely and heartily . I le felt that he should retire from the position he held in Masonry , and make room for a younger man . ( " No . " ) There were as gootl fish in the sea as ever were caught . He had taken a prominent position in Masonry because he loved it , and because he thought it was thc

finest institution in the world . It inculcated brotherly love , anti they were enabled to look more generously upon the little failings of a brother than upon those of the outer world . He then alluded to the charities which the brethren upheld , and proceeded to remark upon the growth of the Craft in numbers and strength . The Chairman next proposed " The Visiting Brethren , "

for whom'Bro . McMurchie , Bro . Swallow , and Bro . Nelson responded . Bro . Sutcliffe proposed " The Chairman and Directors of the Pelham Pillar Masonic Hall Company , Limited , and success to the undertaking . " In doing so he remarked that the perseverance which their chairman had displayed in the matter was admirable ( hear , hear ) , and he was to be

congratulated upon the result of his exertions . The Chairman , iu responding , stated that the total cost of the building would be £ 3000 , towards which not a single gift would be received . The capital would be subscribed by Masons in £ 1 shares , and £ 1700 worth had been applied for . Bro . Vivian proposed " The W . M . of the Pelham Pillar Lodge , and the VV . Masters of our Lodges present . "

Bro . VV . Marshall ( Vice-Chairman ) acknowledged the compliment paid him . Bro . A . Bates gave " The MasonicCharities" in a speech full of kindly sympathy . The remaining toasts were " The Ladies , " and ' All Poor and Distressed Masons throughout the world , ' ' responded to by Bro , Collinson .

United Grand Lodge.

UNITED GRAND LODGE .

The following is the agenda of business to be transacted in Grand Lodge on Wednesday , ist September , 1875 . 1 . The minutes ofthe Quarterl y Communication of the 2 nd June for confirmation . 2 . Report of the Lodge of Benevolence for the last quarter , in which are recommendations for the following

grants , viz .: — The widow of a brother of the Union Lodge , No . 129 , Kendal £ 50 o o The widow of a brother of the Acacia Lodge , No . 1309 , Southall 100 o o A brother of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 298 , Rochdale 50 o o

A brother of the Westminster and Keystone Lodge , No . 10 , London 150 o o 3 . The Report of the Board of General Purposes to the United Grand Lodgeof Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England : — Thc Board of General Purposes beg to report that the subject of wearing special or commemorative jewels

unauthorised by the Most Worshipful Grand Master having been brought under their notice , they have considered it desirable to direct the Grand Secretary to issue a circular to tlie Provincial Grand Secretaries and other Masonic authorities , requesting them to warn the brethren under their several jurisdictions against wearing any such jewels , except those which have previously received the sanction

of thc Most Worshipful Grand Master . ( Signed ) FETISH DE L . LONG , Vice-President . Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C , 17 th Aug . 1875 . To the Report is subjoined a statement of the Grand Lodge accounts at the last meeting of the Finance Committee , held on Friday , thc 13 th day of August inst .,

showing a balance in the hands of the Grand Treasurer of £ 34 82 10 s . 7 d . ; and in thc hands of the Grand Secretary , for petty cash , £ 75 ; and for servants' wages , £ 96 15 s . 4 . The Annual Report of "The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons , "dated the 21 st May , 1875 , will belaid before Grand Lodge .

Laying The Foundation Stone Of New Schools At Old Cumnock.

LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF NEW SCHOOLS AT OLD CUMNOCK .

On Thursday afternoon the usually quiet little village of Old Cumnock was the scene of an event of considerable interest , namely , the laying of the memorial stone of a public school in course of erection there . The building , which is situated on the Ban hill Road , in close proximity

to the old graveyard , is of the Gothic style of architecture . It is a handsome structure , similar to the other School Board schools , and , being designed to accommodate upwards of 800 scholars , will supply the requisite school accommodation for the children residing in the district . It has been erected at a cost of nearly £ 4000 , and will supply a want in the locality which has been felt for some tirne

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past . To witness thc ceremony cf laying the memorial stone of the school the inhabitants turned out cu masse on Thursday . In the forctioin contingents from kilrnanmc '; , Ayr , Troon , Catrinc , and a number of other Masonic lo . lges began to arrive , and by mid-day thc streets of the v llage were crotrdctl with vi .-itors . Shortly after two o'clock tbe procession , headed by a a brass band , left , the Black Bull Hotel for the new building .

" Masonic Infidelity."

" MASONIC INFIDELITY . "

[ We extract this choice little bit of nonscnie from the " Church Herald . " ] Sin , —It seems to me "Mr . Dore" is more bold than wise , when he affirms that " Freemtwonry is essentially a religious and Conservative institution . " Will he have Ihe kindness to explain what he means by a religious

institution ? We are told by a Masonic writer that " according to Freemasonry it belongs to reason to create not the form alone , but also tbe substance of religion . The last efforts made to uphold ecclesiastical Christianity occasioned its complete expulsion from the realm of reason . . . . However , reason became aware of tbe irreconcilable enmity existing between its own teaching and the dogmas of

the Church . " This is quoted from a Masonic book , at page 208 , of " Thc Secret Warfare of Freemasonry . " ( Burns . ) Again , as to its Conservative character , ( page 93 ) , " The Secret of Freemasonry consists in these wortls , equality and liberty ; all men are free , all men are equal . " Though this book

has been noticed publicly by r reemasons , I have nowhere heard of their attempting to deny the accuracy of its ir . for . mation , and I am sure no thoughtful Christian can read it without being convinced that Freemasonry is essentially anti-Christian and Socialistic A Toitv LAYMAN ,

Masonic Tidings.

Masonic Tidings .

The Inauguration Banquet of the Beacontree Lodge of Instruction No . 1228 , will take place on Tuesday , September 7 th , at the Red Lion , Leytonstone , at half-past eight precisely . The Lodge of Instruction will meet at the Red Lion on every succeeding Tuesday eveuiiig , at 8 o ' clock .

THE FREEMASONS' TAVERN- . —The balance-sheet submitted by the directors of the Freemasons' Tavern Company to the shareholders shows a deficiency in the trading account for the past year , which is attributed partly to the

cost of repairs and furnishing , and partly to special competition encountered by thc company ; but a hope is expressed that certain alterations at present under consideration will have the effect of bringing about a more satisfactory state of things . — " City Press . "

Pnncc Leopold has been admitted a member of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrew ' s , Thc Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon has left Highclerc Castle , Newbury , and rejoined his yacht at Cowes . At a special meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Ulster , held on Thursday , the Right Worshipful W . E . Scott , Deputy Provincial Grand

Master , presiding , an address was read to be presented to his Grace the Lord-Lieutenant , Inilii * with satisfaction his accession to the office of Grand Master of the Order in Ireland . A deputation of the Provincial Grand Oflicers was appointed to attend on his Grace at the Palace , and present the address , which was subsequently done . The Duke read a gracious reply .

FHEEMASONHV IN NORTH WALES . —The Provincia'l Grand Lodge of North Wales and Shropshire , which wag to have been held at Bangor on the 27 th instant , has been indefinitely postponed . The abandonment of the lodge

has been a great disappointment , not only to the brothren , but to the townspeople generally , as the airangcments had so far progressed that a full choral service was to have been held in thc cathedral , and a special sermon preached by the Bishop of Bangor .

His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught left on Wednesday , Aug . 24 , for Krauchenwies , on a visit to the princely family of Hohenzollern . His Royal Highness then proceeded to Darmstadt . He will take his departure for Gibraltar during the second week in October , and will return to England early in the spring .

The Rev . Basil Wilberforce , of Southampton , who is one of the leaders in thc Church of England Temperance movement , has received a letter announcing that his Royal Highness Prince Leopold will become president of the Oxford branch of tbe Church of England Temperance Society .

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