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Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
GREENOCK . LATINO THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE NEW THEATRE . This ceremonial was appointed to come off on Tuesday , September 7 . By three o ' clock , the various Lodges mustered in the New Town Hall . These consisted of the Provincial Grand Lodge , West Renfrewshire ; Port ^ Glasgow Doric ; Glasgow
Thistle and Rose , St . Mary ' s , Patrick -Glasgow Thistle ; Glasgow St . Clair , and Greenock St . John . The latter body met half an hour previously in their own hall , at the Assembly Rooms , frohi whence they marched dn open Lodge to the place of general rendezvous at the Town Hall . Bro . Glover , the proprietor of the new theatre , was present ; and brought with him a splendid instrumental band from
Glasgow , and the Greenock Thistle brass band was present . The day was unpropitious , heavy showers of rain falling , with the exception of short intervals , during which the sun shone out . Whilst this considerably marred the pleasure of both those who took part in the ceremonial and the spectators , there was a very large turn out of both , Tickets had been issued iidmitting holders to a platform at the newbuilding to witness the laying of the sto
Shortly after three o ' clock the heavy rain left off , and the procession started , issuing from the New Town Hall entrance in Hamilton-street , the bands playing the Mason ' s Anthem . The windows and streets along the line of march on to the new building in West Blaeldiall-street , were immensely crowded on both sides , and the scene , notwithstanding the adverse weather / was very grand . Arrived at the scene of action , the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge took their places in the inside . The rain had again begun to fall heavily .
Bro , David Crawford having deposited the jars containing the coins and documents into the cavity in the stone , a plate was next deposited , on which waa engraven the following : — " The foundation stone of this building , to be called the Greenock Theatre Royal and West End Music Hall , was laid in presence of a large assemblage of the inhabitants , by John Scott , Esq ., Dep . Prov . G . M ., assisted by the
Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire , and numerous other Lodges , on the 31 st day of August , mdccclviii ., in the 21 st year of the reign of our most gracious Sovereign Queen Victoria . Stephen Edmund Glover , Esq ., proprietor ; Messrs . John Potts and Son , architects ; Messrs . Adam , Brown , M'Lachlan , Swan , ancl Broadfoot , contractors ; Mr . Thomas Tomlinson , clerk of works . Which undertaking may the Supreme Architect of the Universe bless and prosper . "
Bro . John Scott , sen ., Acting Prov . Grand Master then , with the silver trowel , proceeded to spread the mortar , after which the stone was lowered to its position , corn , wine , and oil being thrown over it in the usual way , amidst great and enthusiastic cheering . The Acting Grand Master then addressed the Brethren and the assembly
generally . He said that the town was indebted to Bro . Glover for his spirit in providing this new theatre for their gratification , and added that the worthy Brother had their best wishes for his success . After thanking the several members of the sister Lodges for their assistance and attendance on the occasion , Bro . Scott declared the ceremony at an end , but first claimed attention for Bro . Glover .
Bro . Glover , who was received with great cheering , said , in reply— " Right Worshipful " Provincial Grand Master , Worshipful Grand Wardens , ancl Brethren all , let me beg of yon , this day , in place of the eloquence of the tongue to accept the silent but sincere eloquence of the heart . I can truly assure you , dear Brethren , I feel much , very much more than I can express , when I look around me and see , despite the unfavourable weather , so much youth and beauty—so many enlightened and high class townsmen—so many that have done and are doing noble service to their Queen and country—so many respectable and intelligent Craftsmen—all thus assembled to do honour to the inauguration of this my single
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Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
GREENOCK . LATINO THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE NEW THEATRE . This ceremonial was appointed to come off on Tuesday , September 7 . By three o ' clock , the various Lodges mustered in the New Town Hall . These consisted of the Provincial Grand Lodge , West Renfrewshire ; Port ^ Glasgow Doric ; Glasgow
Thistle and Rose , St . Mary ' s , Patrick -Glasgow Thistle ; Glasgow St . Clair , and Greenock St . John . The latter body met half an hour previously in their own hall , at the Assembly Rooms , frohi whence they marched dn open Lodge to the place of general rendezvous at the Town Hall . Bro . Glover , the proprietor of the new theatre , was present ; and brought with him a splendid instrumental band from
Glasgow , and the Greenock Thistle brass band was present . The day was unpropitious , heavy showers of rain falling , with the exception of short intervals , during which the sun shone out . Whilst this considerably marred the pleasure of both those who took part in the ceremonial and the spectators , there was a very large turn out of both , Tickets had been issued iidmitting holders to a platform at the newbuilding to witness the laying of the sto
Shortly after three o ' clock the heavy rain left off , and the procession started , issuing from the New Town Hall entrance in Hamilton-street , the bands playing the Mason ' s Anthem . The windows and streets along the line of march on to the new building in West Blaeldiall-street , were immensely crowded on both sides , and the scene , notwithstanding the adverse weather / was very grand . Arrived at the scene of action , the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge took their places in the inside . The rain had again begun to fall heavily .
Bro , David Crawford having deposited the jars containing the coins and documents into the cavity in the stone , a plate was next deposited , on which waa engraven the following : — " The foundation stone of this building , to be called the Greenock Theatre Royal and West End Music Hall , was laid in presence of a large assemblage of the inhabitants , by John Scott , Esq ., Dep . Prov . G . M ., assisted by the
Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire , and numerous other Lodges , on the 31 st day of August , mdccclviii ., in the 21 st year of the reign of our most gracious Sovereign Queen Victoria . Stephen Edmund Glover , Esq ., proprietor ; Messrs . John Potts and Son , architects ; Messrs . Adam , Brown , M'Lachlan , Swan , ancl Broadfoot , contractors ; Mr . Thomas Tomlinson , clerk of works . Which undertaking may the Supreme Architect of the Universe bless and prosper . "
Bro . John Scott , sen ., Acting Prov . Grand Master then , with the silver trowel , proceeded to spread the mortar , after which the stone was lowered to its position , corn , wine , and oil being thrown over it in the usual way , amidst great and enthusiastic cheering . The Acting Grand Master then addressed the Brethren and the assembly
generally . He said that the town was indebted to Bro . Glover for his spirit in providing this new theatre for their gratification , and added that the worthy Brother had their best wishes for his success . After thanking the several members of the sister Lodges for their assistance and attendance on the occasion , Bro . Scott declared the ceremony at an end , but first claimed attention for Bro . Glover .
Bro . Glover , who was received with great cheering , said , in reply— " Right Worshipful " Provincial Grand Master , Worshipful Grand Wardens , ancl Brethren all , let me beg of yon , this day , in place of the eloquence of the tongue to accept the silent but sincere eloquence of the heart . I can truly assure you , dear Brethren , I feel much , very much more than I can express , when I look around me and see , despite the unfavourable weather , so much youth and beauty—so many enlightened and high class townsmen—so many that have done and are doing noble service to their Queen and country—so many respectable and intelligent Craftsmen—all thus assembled to do honour to the inauguration of this my single