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introduction of stained glass windows , drawings of which have been received by the present mail , and are now in your hands . The eastern window is exceodinly beautiful , being in form the exact copy of the east window ot a noble church in Northamptonshire . 1 sincerely hope that the liberality of the community will enable us to complete this portion of the design . It is , in my opinion , of no ordinary moment . Externally the most attractive feature will bo the tower and spire . Graceful in
form , and rising to the towering height of 130 feet , it will recal in many of us tho sunny memories of our early home , when , roam where we might , the eye seldom failed to behold somewhere iu tho perspective tho old church tower pointing upwards with its tapering spire , as with a finger to that pure Heaven above , which we all long and pray , and would that we were all striving to secure one day as our happy and eternal home . I do hopeand may my hope he not a vain hopethat
, , every well-wisher of the Church will feel it a duty to give some help to us . Not only will they be thus working a good work , in building up a glorious House to their ascended Lord , the Great Corner Stone , thebeginningand the ending of all our work on earth , but they will also lighten most materially those cares and anxieties which naturally devolve on those who are engaged in a work like the present one . Most fervently do I myself — " God speed our work . " For weone and
allunhesitatpray , , ingly acknowledge that , except the Lord build this our house , all our labour is hut lost who attempt to build . His Excellency the Governor , in a few well-chosen words , spoke to the following effect : —I am very happy , ladies and gentlemen , that I have appeared here in my official capacity today , and I trust that though a very inadequate , yet a faithful exponent of tho feelings of our beloved and gracious Sovereign ,
I need scarcely remind you that upon all occasions Her Majesty is ever ready in supporting works of this description , and takes a lively interest in them , not only in the United Kingdom , but throughout the whole extent of her dominions ; but , of course , every one must be nwai-o that to lake an active interest in all such works in all the colonies would be impossible . But you must all he aware of the support she has giveu to the cause of church accommodation in the diocese of the Bishop of London .
I feel , therefore , that I should fail very much in my duty , as her representative , although an inadequate one , if I did not give all possible support to an undertaking of this sort . But , secondly , I feel it my duty to be the exponent of the feelings of the Legislature of the colony on this occasion . The reverend incumbent has told you of the unanimity of the Legislature in coining forward and granting the land for the undertaking . I feel assured that I am the faithful exponent of my colleagues in
the Court of Policy , not only thc officials with whom 1 am more intimately connected , but also of all the elective members , when I say that they take a lively interest in the work commenced here to-day ; and , finally , I trust I may say , in behalf of myself , that I take a most sincere and lively interest in the undertaking , and that yon may rely upon my cerdial support on all occasions , and my assistance so far as it lies in my power to ive it . I am well aware that it is an undertaking of a
formidg able nature , considering the district in which it has to be carried out ; but it is wonderful what can be done by continued exertion and perseverance . He had only to hope , then , that the result would answer the expectations of the congregation . The Venerable the Vicar-General having also addressed the meeting , a collection was made , during which the following hymn was sung : —
" Placed in form the corner-stone , Trne'aiid trusty , brothers , own : Come ancl bring in thought sincere , Hands to help and hearts to cheer . Come and bring , & c . " Marked with love the Master ' s will , Kindly proved the works of skill ;
Beauteous forms in grace shall rise 'Neath the arch of favoring skies . Beauteous forms , & c . " Join we now our offering true , While our homage we renew ; Bear to Him whose praise we sing , 'Thanks that from each bosom spring . Bear to Him , & c . " When on earth our work is o'er , Be a dearer life in store ;
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Each in form , in heart , upright , Taught by Truth's unerring light . ' Each in form , & e . " This was followed by " All people that on earth do dwell , " At the conclusion of which , the Vicar-General offered up a , prayer , and pronounced the benediction .
Thus ended one of the most interesting ceremonies perhaps ever witnessed in the colony , and one which will long linger in the memories of those who witnessed it . —Abridged from the Royal Gazette .
Poetry.
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THE DEPARTURE OF SIR HUGH WILLOUGHBY . ( EXTRACT EROM "THE EXIT OE SIR HUGH . " ) BY WILLIAM BRADEIELD . On tho bosom of the river , Where the sunbeams flash and quiver , Crafts of all dimensions come and go , — Gaily decked with flag and banner
In the sea approved manner , And crowded from the stern unto the bow . The day is one of pleasure Ta ' eu and given without measure , The sunshine and the greetings full of joy ; And tho' it is tho parting , No woful tears are starting The triumph of tho moment to alloy .
'Tis a grand inauguration , — There are men of ev . ry station . In thousands upon thousands , on each shore ; Old England with its glory , Sung in song , and told in story , Had never seen a braver sight before . And when the hour arriving ,
Complete the last contriving , Ancl the vessels , weighing anchor , start away . — Old Father litanies so quiet Is startled with the riot Of the ringing and the rattling hurray . On the shouting and the cheering—Young and old , their voices
tearing—A thousand throats hurraying out of time ; And yet , amid the roaring With excitement , tune ignoring , Their sympathy becoming quite sublime !
The distant bells are clashing , And the guns all ready , flashing , Awaken up the echoes with a hang . 'Tis made a day of wonder , For , with grander human thunder , The vaults of azure Heaven never rang .
And see—the vessels starting , And brave Sir Hugh departing , To discover to the East another way ; While every heart is leaping , And not an eye is weeping , Except at the excitement of the day .
Masonic Festivities.
MASONIC FESTIVITIES .
BRITISH GUIANA . One of the most magnificent and brilliant entertainments which has ever taken place in the city of Georgetown was given on tho 29 th Sept . by tho "Worshipful Master and members of Union Lodge . The large and lofty Assembly Rooms , which visitors have ( perhaps too flatteringly ) declared to be the finest in the West Indies
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introduction of stained glass windows , drawings of which have been received by the present mail , and are now in your hands . The eastern window is exceodinly beautiful , being in form the exact copy of the east window ot a noble church in Northamptonshire . 1 sincerely hope that the liberality of the community will enable us to complete this portion of the design . It is , in my opinion , of no ordinary moment . Externally the most attractive feature will bo the tower and spire . Graceful in
form , and rising to the towering height of 130 feet , it will recal in many of us tho sunny memories of our early home , when , roam where we might , the eye seldom failed to behold somewhere iu tho perspective tho old church tower pointing upwards with its tapering spire , as with a finger to that pure Heaven above , which we all long and pray , and would that we were all striving to secure one day as our happy and eternal home . I do hopeand may my hope he not a vain hopethat
, , every well-wisher of the Church will feel it a duty to give some help to us . Not only will they be thus working a good work , in building up a glorious House to their ascended Lord , the Great Corner Stone , thebeginningand the ending of all our work on earth , but they will also lighten most materially those cares and anxieties which naturally devolve on those who are engaged in a work like the present one . Most fervently do I myself — " God speed our work . " For weone and
allunhesitatpray , , ingly acknowledge that , except the Lord build this our house , all our labour is hut lost who attempt to build . His Excellency the Governor , in a few well-chosen words , spoke to the following effect : —I am very happy , ladies and gentlemen , that I have appeared here in my official capacity today , and I trust that though a very inadequate , yet a faithful exponent of tho feelings of our beloved and gracious Sovereign ,
I need scarcely remind you that upon all occasions Her Majesty is ever ready in supporting works of this description , and takes a lively interest in them , not only in the United Kingdom , but throughout the whole extent of her dominions ; but , of course , every one must be nwai-o that to lake an active interest in all such works in all the colonies would be impossible . But you must all he aware of the support she has giveu to the cause of church accommodation in the diocese of the Bishop of London .
I feel , therefore , that I should fail very much in my duty , as her representative , although an inadequate one , if I did not give all possible support to an undertaking of this sort . But , secondly , I feel it my duty to be the exponent of the feelings of the Legislature of the colony on this occasion . The reverend incumbent has told you of the unanimity of the Legislature in coining forward and granting the land for the undertaking . I feel assured that I am the faithful exponent of my colleagues in
the Court of Policy , not only thc officials with whom 1 am more intimately connected , but also of all the elective members , when I say that they take a lively interest in the work commenced here to-day ; and , finally , I trust I may say , in behalf of myself , that I take a most sincere and lively interest in the undertaking , and that yon may rely upon my cerdial support on all occasions , and my assistance so far as it lies in my power to ive it . I am well aware that it is an undertaking of a
formidg able nature , considering the district in which it has to be carried out ; but it is wonderful what can be done by continued exertion and perseverance . He had only to hope , then , that the result would answer the expectations of the congregation . The Venerable the Vicar-General having also addressed the meeting , a collection was made , during which the following hymn was sung : —
" Placed in form the corner-stone , Trne'aiid trusty , brothers , own : Come ancl bring in thought sincere , Hands to help and hearts to cheer . Come and bring , & c . " Marked with love the Master ' s will , Kindly proved the works of skill ;
Beauteous forms in grace shall rise 'Neath the arch of favoring skies . Beauteous forms , & c . " Join we now our offering true , While our homage we renew ; Bear to Him whose praise we sing , 'Thanks that from each bosom spring . Bear to Him , & c . " When on earth our work is o'er , Be a dearer life in store ;
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Each in form , in heart , upright , Taught by Truth's unerring light . ' Each in form , & e . " This was followed by " All people that on earth do dwell , " At the conclusion of which , the Vicar-General offered up a , prayer , and pronounced the benediction .
Thus ended one of the most interesting ceremonies perhaps ever witnessed in the colony , and one which will long linger in the memories of those who witnessed it . —Abridged from the Royal Gazette .
Poetry.
Poetry .
THE DEPARTURE OF SIR HUGH WILLOUGHBY . ( EXTRACT EROM "THE EXIT OE SIR HUGH . " ) BY WILLIAM BRADEIELD . On tho bosom of the river , Where the sunbeams flash and quiver , Crafts of all dimensions come and go , — Gaily decked with flag and banner
In the sea approved manner , And crowded from the stern unto the bow . The day is one of pleasure Ta ' eu and given without measure , The sunshine and the greetings full of joy ; And tho' it is tho parting , No woful tears are starting The triumph of tho moment to alloy .
'Tis a grand inauguration , — There are men of ev . ry station . In thousands upon thousands , on each shore ; Old England with its glory , Sung in song , and told in story , Had never seen a braver sight before . And when the hour arriving ,
Complete the last contriving , Ancl the vessels , weighing anchor , start away . — Old Father litanies so quiet Is startled with the riot Of the ringing and the rattling hurray . On the shouting and the cheering—Young and old , their voices
tearing—A thousand throats hurraying out of time ; And yet , amid the roaring With excitement , tune ignoring , Their sympathy becoming quite sublime !
The distant bells are clashing , And the guns all ready , flashing , Awaken up the echoes with a hang . 'Tis made a day of wonder , For , with grander human thunder , The vaults of azure Heaven never rang .
And see—the vessels starting , And brave Sir Hugh departing , To discover to the East another way ; While every heart is leaping , And not an eye is weeping , Except at the excitement of the day .
Masonic Festivities.
MASONIC FESTIVITIES .
BRITISH GUIANA . One of the most magnificent and brilliant entertainments which has ever taken place in the city of Georgetown was given on tho 29 th Sept . by tho "Worshipful Master and members of Union Lodge . The large and lofty Assembly Rooms , which visitors have ( perhaps too flatteringly ) declared to be the finest in the West Indies