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of distant Lodges , a great number of whom honoured the occasion by attending ancl assisting in the ceremony . A public breakfast was provided in the Assembly-room of the Market Hall , at eleven o ' clock . At the head of the table we observed E . G . Maynarcl , Esq . ( Chairman of the Hospital Board of Management ); his » raee the Duke of Devonshire ; the Marquis of Hartingfcon , M . P . ; Lieut .-Col . Cavendish ; Hon . AA . Cavendish ; and a large number of other gentlemen .
Grace was said by the Rev . G . Butt , vicar of Chesterfield . After breakfast , the Chairman rose and expressed the delight the Board of Management experienced in seeing so large a company assembled ou occasion of such importance aud interest to the town . The Duke of Devonshire said : Ladies and gentlemen , I have beeu asked by your worthy chairman , ancl I would say a few words upon the occasion which has brought us together . My observations will indeed be most brief , as I believe this is merely a preliminary proceeding , the
more important and interesting portion being that whieh is to followwhen we have left this room . I shall therefore content myself with expressing the satisfaction it has given me to meet you here to-day . ( Cheers ) . I regard the event of the day as most significant of the increasing importance of this town and neighbourhood . ( Hear ) . Unfortunately we all know that with au increasing population there must be a corresponding increase of disease and accidents , and we must expect an increase of sickness and suffering . Especiallis this the case in a
y district which is becoming the scat of manufacturing ancl mineral industry . ( Hear , hear ) . AYhatever care may be taken to avoid accidents we know that they must occur , ancl we know that when such do occur how great is the contrast between patients sent to a small roomed , badly ventilated dwelling , with no conveniences , as compared with a large , healthy , and well conducted hospital , with medical and other assistance , and all those conveniences which can be afforded the patient . ( Cheers ) . In another point I take this opportunity of congratulating this town upon
the prospect of its possessing a building which I have no doubt will be an ornament ancl a distinguishing feature . ( Applause ) . Ladies and gentlemen , permit me agaiu to express the satisfaction it has given me to join in a movement of so much importance to the town ancl neighbourhood . ( Loud cheers ) . Thanks having been offered by the Rev . George Butt , the company fceparated .
THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . The Marquis of Hartington , Prov . G . M . of Derbyshire , opened the Provincial Grand Lodge , at the Masonic Hall , at noon . On entering the Lodge Bro . Trimnell played an appropriate march on the harmonium , and the brethren rose to salute the Marquis . The Prov . G . M . was supported by the following Provincial Grand Officers : —Bro . Stone as D . Prov . G . M . ( in the absence of Bro . Colvile ); Bros . Collinson , Prov . G . S . AA , ; Gamble , Prov . G . S . AV . ; AVright , Prov . G . Chaplain ; Coulsoti ,
Prov . G . S . ; Redfearn , Prov . G . S . D . ; Prince , Prov . G . J . AV ; Hoggins , Prov . G . T . ; Gihs , G . Supt . of AVorks ; German , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Kirkland , Asst . Dir . of Cers . ; Trimnell , Prov . G . Org . ; AVykes , Prov . G . S . B . ; Ison , Prov . G . S . B . ; Brearley , Prov . G . Steward ; Spreechley and Sharpe ; Gadsby , P . Prov . G . S . AY . of Derbyshire ; Burton , P . Prov . Cf . A \ . of Staffordshire ; Carson , P . Prov . G . Purs . ; & c , & c . The following brethren were also in the Lodge : —Bros . Butel , S . Bennison , J . CttttsAV . J . MackarsieG . KirklandW . M . HewittB . MandateII .
, , , , , Osborne , C . Hashun , J . II . Ramsden , J . Cartledge , F . E . Martin , J . Proctor , T . Evinson , T . Llloycl , J . Bunting , G . Fletcher , AV . Clayton , W . Harmer , G . B . Thorpe , 31 . Mee , Naish , Thomas Hodgkinson , J . B . White , ! R , T . Gratton , J . E . Roberts , and S . Deuham ; Bro . F . AV . Arkwright , Lodge of St . John and St . Paul , Malta . From Tyrian Lodge ,
Lerby : Bros , James Crosslev , John AAlnsou , John Gadsby , P . M ., and W . Faulkeuer . Britannia Lodge , Sheffield : Bros . AV . H . Naylor , AV . M ., E . Harrison , and J . Clayton . Arboretum Lodge , Derby : F . Huggins , J . Ison , Alonzo Thorpe , J . Borrington , A . AVhickner , AA ilson Marsden , ancl Geo . Spreckley . Royal Sussex Lodge : Bros . AVykes , and J . Reclfevn , P . M . Forest Lodge , Mansfield : Bros . AV . J . Nealo , P . M ., ancl C . Hovil . Beaureper Lodge , Belper : Bros . T . AV . McCallum , and J . Ottt'ainMenturia : BroJohn ButterworthAV . M . St . Matthews : Bros .
. . , John Burton , and 1 <\ A . Edwards . Burslom : Bro . J . E . Armstrong , Prov . Grand Chaplain of Staffordshire . it is calculated that from 1 , 000 to 1 , 200 persons started in the profession which extended from the Market-place to Durrant-green , on which the new building is about to be erected . The sight was imposing ni the extreme . On the procession arriving at the entrance to the ground , au open line
' 'las formed , ancl the Masonic portion of it passed through up to the stone , Mid the brethren halting and forming two ranks , through whieh the ^ rov . Grand Alaster advanced preceded by the Prov . Grand Sword Bearer , and followed by the brethren . The remainder of the procession Waa then admitted on the Hospital ground , and every eye was now fixed ° n that part of it where the ceremony was to be performed . The Marquis ° f Hartington then took up his position on the east side of the foundation-^ one .
rii ^ aynaitl said—Ladies and Gentlemen , it is my place , as the ^ 'aurnian of the Board of Management , to present this trowel to the ' birqui . s of Hartington , and to request his Lordship in their name to do m , llo "our of laying the foundation stone . J-he trowel was manufactured by Messrs . ] lodgers , of Sheffield , ami » ' «« a splendid piece of workmanship .
The Provincial Grand Master then stood upon the stone , aud after the cheering had subsided , addressed the audience , as follows : Ladies and gentlemen—You all know that a hospital has been founded , and is in existence in this town , but insufficient iu size ancl position to meet the increasing wants of this town aud neighbourhood . ( Hear . ) It is , therefore , intended to build a structure which shall be better adapted for its object than the one uow iu existence . I need uot waste any words in
proving to you that such an institution as this is wanted for this town aud district . In a locality like , this , where there are such great mineral enterprises being developed , steam engines , ancl other dangerous employments at full work , you are all but too well aware that tho most lamentable aud sometimes the most fatal accidents will occur , which it is impossible for the skill of man to guard against , but which it is his duty as far as he can to endeavour to alleviate . ( Hear , hear . ) Ladies ancl gentlemento the development of these great through the
, powers , wonderful force of steam , is owing the immense progress which this district has made within the last few years . To that cause is greatly owing the position of / comfort and affluence whieh I see amongst many here around me , and you know it is to those who work for you at tho risk of their lives , of their health , and of their limbs , that your ease and well-being is greatly owing . ( Loud applause . ) I do not feel that I am here to-day to plead the cause of this institution as oue of charity , but that we are here to celebrate—to inaugurate the nourishing
commencement of an institution which-1 have no doubt— -I can can have no doubt—that those who have commenced it will bring their work to a satisfactory ancl triumphant issue . ( Loud applause . ) The Provincial Grand Master advanced to fche east end of the stone , ancl , after adjusting it , a hymn was suug by the choir . The Provincial Grand Chaplain having repeated a prayer , the Provincial Grand Master then addressed the spectators , according to ancient
custom . After the choir had sung the Benediction , the Prov . G . M . then struck three times with a mallet on the stone , and said , " May this undertaking be conducted and completed by the craftsmen according to the grand plan , in peace , harmony , and brotherly love . " The National Authem having been sung by the choir accompanied by the bands , the assembly joining in the chorus , three cheers were given for the Marquis of Hartington , ancl the proceedings , which were of a highly impressive character , ended . The procession then re-formed and returned to the Market-place , where it dispersed amid several rounds of cheering .
The Freemasons concluded the interesting proceedings of the clay by dining together at Bro . AVilkinson ' s , the Angel Inn , under the presidency of the Provincial Grand Master of Derbyshire , the Marquis of Hartington , M . P . There was a numerous attendance , the noble Marquis being supported by Bro . Thoruhill , M . P ., ancl the officers of the Provincial Grancl Lodge . The vice-chairmen were Bro . Collinson , Provincial Grand Senior AA arden , ancl Bro . Butel , Master of the Scarsdale Lodge , Chesterfield . Dessert having been laid on the table , ancl the Lodge
close tyled from the outer world , "The Queen and the Craft , " "The Earl of Zetland , M . W . Grancl Master of England , " and " Lord Panmure , Deputy Grand Master of England , " wore drunk with Masonic honours . Bro . Thomhill , ALP ., rose to propose the next toast , and was received with considerable applause . He said—I have a toast to propose , which I am sure will be received with great pleasure by every brother present ; it is fche health of the Marquis of HartingtonM . P . Provincial Grand
, , Master of Derbyshire . ( Loud applause . ) I beg also to thank him for coming amongst us this clay , and for officiating in so able a manner at the laying of the foundation stone of our new Hospital . I would also remark that wherever works of charity are undertaken , you always find the Freemasons foremost in the work . ( Hear . ) I will not detain you longer , but call upon you at once to drink the health of the Marquis of Hartington , and thanks to him for his services this clay . [ The toast was
honoured iu a manner peculiar to Masons . J The Marquis of Hartington said—Brother Masons , in thanking you for the compliment you have just paid me , I can but add very little , or indeed anything to what I said to you on a former occasion , at the time you did me the honour to install me as your Grand Master , when you so kindly . received me , as you have also clone on tho present occasion . I then said how deeply gratified I was at the manner in which I had been received b and that I should always do what I could for the
y you , progress of Masonry in this province . ( Applause ) . I again say so . I beg to thank you for the cordial reception you have given me this day , and I also beg to thank you for the ready response you made to- the call given by the Provincial Grancl Secretary , inviting you to assist iu the ceremony whieh has this day been so suec ssfully inaugurated . ( Hear ) . I thank you most cordially for the assistance you have given me this dav , ancl I am sure the inhabitants of this town and district tliauk you indebted to tbe
also ; and without vanity I must say that they are Freemasons for the most prominent part of the ceremony . The erection of a hospital is au enterprise which Freemasons would be sure to be foremost in , ancl I trust that you will take care that the work so well begun to-day shall be carried out properly . ( Cheers ) . I am very glad that so soon after my installation that I should have this opportunity of showing to non-masons , that we Alasons are always ready and willing to respond to anv good or charitable object that may be brought before them . The next toast , brethren , is " Bro . Colville , D . Prov . G . M ., and the .
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Metropolitan.
of distant Lodges , a great number of whom honoured the occasion by attending ancl assisting in the ceremony . A public breakfast was provided in the Assembly-room of the Market Hall , at eleven o ' clock . At the head of the table we observed E . G . Maynarcl , Esq . ( Chairman of the Hospital Board of Management ); his » raee the Duke of Devonshire ; the Marquis of Hartingfcon , M . P . ; Lieut .-Col . Cavendish ; Hon . AA . Cavendish ; and a large number of other gentlemen .
Grace was said by the Rev . G . Butt , vicar of Chesterfield . After breakfast , the Chairman rose and expressed the delight the Board of Management experienced in seeing so large a company assembled ou occasion of such importance aud interest to the town . The Duke of Devonshire said : Ladies and gentlemen , I have beeu asked by your worthy chairman , ancl I would say a few words upon the occasion which has brought us together . My observations will indeed be most brief , as I believe this is merely a preliminary proceeding , the
more important and interesting portion being that whieh is to followwhen we have left this room . I shall therefore content myself with expressing the satisfaction it has given me to meet you here to-day . ( Cheers ) . I regard the event of the day as most significant of the increasing importance of this town and neighbourhood . ( Hear ) . Unfortunately we all know that with au increasing population there must be a corresponding increase of disease and accidents , and we must expect an increase of sickness and suffering . Especiallis this the case in a
y district which is becoming the scat of manufacturing ancl mineral industry . ( Hear , hear ) . AYhatever care may be taken to avoid accidents we know that they must occur , ancl we know that when such do occur how great is the contrast between patients sent to a small roomed , badly ventilated dwelling , with no conveniences , as compared with a large , healthy , and well conducted hospital , with medical and other assistance , and all those conveniences which can be afforded the patient . ( Cheers ) . In another point I take this opportunity of congratulating this town upon
the prospect of its possessing a building which I have no doubt will be an ornament ancl a distinguishing feature . ( Applause ) . Ladies and gentlemen , permit me agaiu to express the satisfaction it has given me to join in a movement of so much importance to the town ancl neighbourhood . ( Loud cheers ) . Thanks having been offered by the Rev . George Butt , the company fceparated .
THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . The Marquis of Hartington , Prov . G . M . of Derbyshire , opened the Provincial Grand Lodge , at the Masonic Hall , at noon . On entering the Lodge Bro . Trimnell played an appropriate march on the harmonium , and the brethren rose to salute the Marquis . The Prov . G . M . was supported by the following Provincial Grand Officers : —Bro . Stone as D . Prov . G . M . ( in the absence of Bro . Colvile ); Bros . Collinson , Prov . G . S . AA , ; Gamble , Prov . G . S . AV . ; AVright , Prov . G . Chaplain ; Coulsoti ,
Prov . G . S . ; Redfearn , Prov . G . S . D . ; Prince , Prov . G . J . AV ; Hoggins , Prov . G . T . ; Gihs , G . Supt . of AVorks ; German , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Kirkland , Asst . Dir . of Cers . ; Trimnell , Prov . G . Org . ; AVykes , Prov . G . S . B . ; Ison , Prov . G . S . B . ; Brearley , Prov . G . Steward ; Spreechley and Sharpe ; Gadsby , P . Prov . G . S . AY . of Derbyshire ; Burton , P . Prov . Cf . A \ . of Staffordshire ; Carson , P . Prov . G . Purs . ; & c , & c . The following brethren were also in the Lodge : —Bros . Butel , S . Bennison , J . CttttsAV . J . MackarsieG . KirklandW . M . HewittB . MandateII .
, , , , , Osborne , C . Hashun , J . II . Ramsden , J . Cartledge , F . E . Martin , J . Proctor , T . Evinson , T . Llloycl , J . Bunting , G . Fletcher , AV . Clayton , W . Harmer , G . B . Thorpe , 31 . Mee , Naish , Thomas Hodgkinson , J . B . White , ! R , T . Gratton , J . E . Roberts , and S . Deuham ; Bro . F . AV . Arkwright , Lodge of St . John and St . Paul , Malta . From Tyrian Lodge ,
Lerby : Bros , James Crosslev , John AAlnsou , John Gadsby , P . M ., and W . Faulkeuer . Britannia Lodge , Sheffield : Bros . AV . H . Naylor , AV . M ., E . Harrison , and J . Clayton . Arboretum Lodge , Derby : F . Huggins , J . Ison , Alonzo Thorpe , J . Borrington , A . AVhickner , AA ilson Marsden , ancl Geo . Spreckley . Royal Sussex Lodge : Bros . AVykes , and J . Reclfevn , P . M . Forest Lodge , Mansfield : Bros . AV . J . Nealo , P . M ., ancl C . Hovil . Beaureper Lodge , Belper : Bros . T . AV . McCallum , and J . Ottt'ainMenturia : BroJohn ButterworthAV . M . St . Matthews : Bros .
. . , John Burton , and 1 <\ A . Edwards . Burslom : Bro . J . E . Armstrong , Prov . Grand Chaplain of Staffordshire . it is calculated that from 1 , 000 to 1 , 200 persons started in the profession which extended from the Market-place to Durrant-green , on which the new building is about to be erected . The sight was imposing ni the extreme . On the procession arriving at the entrance to the ground , au open line
' 'las formed , ancl the Masonic portion of it passed through up to the stone , Mid the brethren halting and forming two ranks , through whieh the ^ rov . Grand Alaster advanced preceded by the Prov . Grand Sword Bearer , and followed by the brethren . The remainder of the procession Waa then admitted on the Hospital ground , and every eye was now fixed ° n that part of it where the ceremony was to be performed . The Marquis ° f Hartington then took up his position on the east side of the foundation-^ one .
rii ^ aynaitl said—Ladies and Gentlemen , it is my place , as the ^ 'aurnian of the Board of Management , to present this trowel to the ' birqui . s of Hartington , and to request his Lordship in their name to do m , llo "our of laying the foundation stone . J-he trowel was manufactured by Messrs . ] lodgers , of Sheffield , ami » ' «« a splendid piece of workmanship .
The Provincial Grand Master then stood upon the stone , aud after the cheering had subsided , addressed the audience , as follows : Ladies and gentlemen—You all know that a hospital has been founded , and is in existence in this town , but insufficient iu size ancl position to meet the increasing wants of this town aud neighbourhood . ( Hear . ) It is , therefore , intended to build a structure which shall be better adapted for its object than the one uow iu existence . I need uot waste any words in
proving to you that such an institution as this is wanted for this town aud district . In a locality like , this , where there are such great mineral enterprises being developed , steam engines , ancl other dangerous employments at full work , you are all but too well aware that tho most lamentable aud sometimes the most fatal accidents will occur , which it is impossible for the skill of man to guard against , but which it is his duty as far as he can to endeavour to alleviate . ( Hear , hear . ) Ladies ancl gentlemento the development of these great through the
, powers , wonderful force of steam , is owing the immense progress which this district has made within the last few years . To that cause is greatly owing the position of / comfort and affluence whieh I see amongst many here around me , and you know it is to those who work for you at tho risk of their lives , of their health , and of their limbs , that your ease and well-being is greatly owing . ( Loud applause . ) I do not feel that I am here to-day to plead the cause of this institution as oue of charity , but that we are here to celebrate—to inaugurate the nourishing
commencement of an institution which-1 have no doubt— -I can can have no doubt—that those who have commenced it will bring their work to a satisfactory ancl triumphant issue . ( Loud applause . ) The Provincial Grand Master advanced to fche east end of the stone , ancl , after adjusting it , a hymn was suug by the choir . The Provincial Grand Chaplain having repeated a prayer , the Provincial Grand Master then addressed the spectators , according to ancient
custom . After the choir had sung the Benediction , the Prov . G . M . then struck three times with a mallet on the stone , and said , " May this undertaking be conducted and completed by the craftsmen according to the grand plan , in peace , harmony , and brotherly love . " The National Authem having been sung by the choir accompanied by the bands , the assembly joining in the chorus , three cheers were given for the Marquis of Hartington , ancl the proceedings , which were of a highly impressive character , ended . The procession then re-formed and returned to the Market-place , where it dispersed amid several rounds of cheering .
The Freemasons concluded the interesting proceedings of the clay by dining together at Bro . AVilkinson ' s , the Angel Inn , under the presidency of the Provincial Grand Master of Derbyshire , the Marquis of Hartington , M . P . There was a numerous attendance , the noble Marquis being supported by Bro . Thoruhill , M . P ., ancl the officers of the Provincial Grancl Lodge . The vice-chairmen were Bro . Collinson , Provincial Grand Senior AA arden , ancl Bro . Butel , Master of the Scarsdale Lodge , Chesterfield . Dessert having been laid on the table , ancl the Lodge
close tyled from the outer world , "The Queen and the Craft , " "The Earl of Zetland , M . W . Grancl Master of England , " and " Lord Panmure , Deputy Grand Master of England , " wore drunk with Masonic honours . Bro . Thomhill , ALP ., rose to propose the next toast , and was received with considerable applause . He said—I have a toast to propose , which I am sure will be received with great pleasure by every brother present ; it is fche health of the Marquis of HartingtonM . P . Provincial Grand
, , Master of Derbyshire . ( Loud applause . ) I beg also to thank him for coming amongst us this clay , and for officiating in so able a manner at the laying of the foundation stone of our new Hospital . I would also remark that wherever works of charity are undertaken , you always find the Freemasons foremost in the work . ( Hear . ) I will not detain you longer , but call upon you at once to drink the health of the Marquis of Hartington , and thanks to him for his services this clay . [ The toast was
honoured iu a manner peculiar to Masons . J The Marquis of Hartington said—Brother Masons , in thanking you for the compliment you have just paid me , I can but add very little , or indeed anything to what I said to you on a former occasion , at the time you did me the honour to install me as your Grand Master , when you so kindly . received me , as you have also clone on tho present occasion . I then said how deeply gratified I was at the manner in which I had been received b and that I should always do what I could for the
y you , progress of Masonry in this province . ( Applause ) . I again say so . I beg to thank you for the cordial reception you have given me this day , and I also beg to thank you for the ready response you made to- the call given by the Provincial Grancl Secretary , inviting you to assist iu the ceremony whieh has this day been so suec ssfully inaugurated . ( Hear ) . I thank you most cordially for the assistance you have given me this dav , ancl I am sure the inhabitants of this town and district tliauk you indebted to tbe
also ; and without vanity I must say that they are Freemasons for the most prominent part of the ceremony . The erection of a hospital is au enterprise which Freemasons would be sure to be foremost in , ancl I trust that you will take care that the work so well begun to-day shall be carried out properly . ( Cheers ) . I am very glad that so soon after my installation that I should have this opportunity of showing to non-masons , that we Alasons are always ready and willing to respond to anv good or charitable object that may be brought before them . The next toast , brethren , is " Bro . Colville , D . Prov . G . M ., and the .