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Laying The Foundation Stone Of Albert Bridge, Glasgow.
Bridges are not like the ordinary structures which wo see rising about us in this city so constantly one after another that we do not make any comment upon f heir extent or character , unless there be something about them that is extremely striking . But a bridge is a thing that is intended to endure for centuries , so ¦ that the founding of a work of that enduring character is one that has in a ! ages been considered worthy to be commemorated by some special ceremonial . On this occasion wo have been very
fortunate in having so heartily the services of the Grand Lodgo to conduct the ceremonial of laying the foundation-stone of the Albert Bridge . There is one thing that is peculiarly gratifying in connection with that undertaking . AVhen tho proposal was lirst made to them to lay the foundation-stone , they ot once and most heartily acceded . No difficult ies were started , no objection of any kind was made . Lord Dalhousie himself , seemingly
as early as he knew of our desire , at once said he would conn ' . Now , for the manner in-which the Grand Lodge have followed his lordship in so great numbers to the business of to-din , wc are grateful . The ceremony was in ranged in the most perfect form of the ancient order of Masonry . I believe I may say , notwithstanding that the weather did not even at the outset promise to give them anything like a blthe receptionthose
May , sonic gentlemen surrounded the ceremony with all the grave forms of the craft they so well represent . I believe that this has been , perhaps , i j ! e finest ceremony at the laying of a foundation-Stone that has taken piace for many a day in Scotland- AVithout further remark-, I beg to propose to you the toast of "The Earl of Dalhousie and the Grand Ledge of Scotland . The Earl of Dalhousie , in reply , said : My Lord Provost , lords ,
and gentlemen , I rise on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Scotland to return yon cur sincere thanks for the double honour which you have conferred upon us this day—first , for having invited as and entmsied into our hands the very responsible duty which I hope we have executed to your satisfaction ; and next , for the hospitality which you invariably extend to the Grand Lodge of Scotland upon this and similar occasions . It always gives the Grand L-xlge of Scotland the greatest satisfaction to perform
such duties us they have been doing to-day . AA c feel it to be our duty to be at the command of the community at large to give in an initiatory form tho secrets of our craft to all such public undertakings as you are now embarked in , and indeed we feel rather disappointed when any demonstration is . made in which the Masons of Scotland do not share . There are some who may think light of these duties as performed by the craft ; but I assure you that there is an intrinsic value in having Ihe labours
of the craft to consolidate and confirm all such works as these . In the mime ol that craft , I beg to return you our sincero thanks for your hospitality of this day . This is not the sole occasion on which I h-ive been present in the west on similar duties , and upon all these decisions I may say that wo have received at the hands of tlrse who have availed themselves of our offices the most thorough and cordial welcome and kindest of hospitality .
Before I sir . down , let me perforin a duty which you have committed to my charge , and that is to propose the health of the Bridge Trustees nnd the Chairman of the Committee . In proposing the health of these gentlemen , I believe that I am proposing to you to toast a body of individuals who are engaged in conferring a great boon upon the city of Glasgow . AViien I look behind me I sea the noble structure which is in
contemplation . I cannot help congratulating you , my Lord Provost , again on laving commenced that great work , and earnostly lioping that it may bo brought to a speedy and successful issue . Considering the great growth of both banks of the Cl yde , it will bo a sort of marriage ring between Hutcbesontowu and Glasgow . I trust the union eft' eted by that bridge may long exist to the benefit of both s'des of the Clyde . Permit me on this occasion
to congratulut :, ' the citizens of Glasgow upon the iucrcesing growth and piosperityof this great community—growth in mercantile extension , growth in manufacturing interests , growth iu all that cinlribiit s to the eminence and benefit of a great commercial community like this . I sec no roason to apprehend any decay in such growth . I trust that as the cities in the New World rapidly increase year by year , so tins cit y in the Old AVorld will not lug behind , but will in time become , as it is now , hut ¦ oven still more than it is now , the second city in the empire .
MASONIC BANQUET . In the livening a Masonic banquet took place at the Tontine Hotel . About 230 brethren were present . Bro , F . A . Burrow , D . Prov . G . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros , Dr . M'Cowim , as representative of the Grand Orient of France ; F .
Law , Grand Steward ; J . Wallace , P . G . S . B . ; J . Leitch , P . GDir . of Cers . ; Murray Lyon , Ayr ; S . Bennett . P . M . 18 , acting G . S . ; R . Craig , P . G . Chap . ; J . Scott , R . W . il ' . 27 ; and Capt . Wright , 100 th Light Infantry . The croupiers were Bros . A . M'Taggart , M . A . P . G . Sec , and J . Thomson , Treasurer for the Provincial Grand Benevolent , Fund . The Chairman gave tho toast of "The Queen nnd the Craft , "
and asked for full Masonic honours . —Three times three were given hi true style . The Chairman then gave in succession , " The Prince of AA ales and other members of the Royal Family , " and "The Army , Navy , and Volunteers , " Captain AAVight replying on behalf of the hitter bodies . The Chairman asked a bumper for " The Three Grand Lodges . " He was sure there was no man or brother hut would
heartily drink the toast , lie coupled with the toast the names of the l'cspectivo Grand Masters . The toast was heartily drunk . Bro . Dr . M'Gowau gave "The Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , " and coupled with it the name of Bro . F . A , Barrow , D . P . G . M ., to whom , he said , very much credit was due for the success of the Masonic part of tho procession . Bro . Barrow replied .
The other toasts given were " The A'isiting Provincial Grand Lodges of . Scotland , " by Bro . Ramsay , replied to by Brc . Murray Lyon ; "The Lord Provost and Magistrates , " by the . Chair ; "The Chairman and Members of Bridge Committee , " by Bro . J . Thomson ; " The Visiting Lodge , " by Bro . T . Ramsay ; "The Clergy , " by Bro . M'Taggart ; "The Press ; " and " Happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again . "
The contractors for the new bridge , Messrs . Hanua , Donald , and Wilson , entertained their employes to dinner in the evening in His Lordship's Larder—Mr . Maxwell presiding , and Mr . Why re , manager at the works , officiating as croupier .
Laying The Foundation Stone Of The Church Of The Holy Innocents, Fallowfield, East Lancashire.
LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS , FALLOWFIELD , EAST LANCASHIRE .
The comer stone of the church of Holy Innocents , at FallowSeld , was laid on the afternoon of the 4 th inst ., ¦ with full Masonic ceremonial , in the presence of the Grand Lodge of East Lancashire , by Bro . the Honourable Wilbrahara Egerton , M . l ., Past Provincial Grand AVarden of Cheshire . The Masons , numbering upwards of 250 , assembled at Rns'holme Public hall , and amongst
the officers present were : Bros . W . R . Oallender , jun ,, S . G . Deacon of England , D . Prov . G . M . ; J . L . Hine , Prov . G . AV . ; Dr . Lees , Prov . G . AV . ; AVilliam Birch , J . G . W . ; George Mellon , Prov . J . G . W . ; Rev . T . Radley , Prov . G-. Chap . ; Eev . J . L . Figgins , P . Prov . G-. Chap . ; Joseph Eltoft , Prov . G . Reg . ; John Tunnah , Prov . G . Sec . ; Richard Radcliffe , Prov . S . G . D . ; J . W . Maclure ,
Prov . J-G . D . ; 3 times Spencer , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Samuel Titmas , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; A . Shellard , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; T . Clarkson , Assist . Prov . G . Dir . of Oers . A large number of the district clergy , headed by the Venerable Archdeacon Anson and the Rev . W . H . Strong , rector of Withington , also assembled at the
Rusholtne Public Hall . The parochial officers and scholars of the National Schools in the parishes of Withiiigton and Birch also took part in the proceedings . A procession , headed by the band of the 40 fch Lancashire Rifle Volunteers , was formed at half-past three o ' clock , and proceeded to the site of the new church , where a vast assemblage of people had collected . A platform
had been erected near to the spot where the foundation stone was to be laid for the accommodation of the ladies . The site of the new church , which has been given by Lord Egerton of 'fatten , in addition to £ 1 , 000 subscription towards the building fund , is on the north side of the new road leading from Fallow-field to Chorlton , and
adjoins tho Didsbnry high road . Space is also provided for the erection of schools and a parsonage . The Church , comprises a nave about 89 ft . by 25 ft . internally divided into five bays or arches , 17 ft . wide , and about 62 ft . high
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Laying The Foundation Stone Of Albert Bridge, Glasgow.
Bridges are not like the ordinary structures which wo see rising about us in this city so constantly one after another that we do not make any comment upon f heir extent or character , unless there be something about them that is extremely striking . But a bridge is a thing that is intended to endure for centuries , so ¦ that the founding of a work of that enduring character is one that has in a ! ages been considered worthy to be commemorated by some special ceremonial . On this occasion wo have been very
fortunate in having so heartily the services of the Grand Lodgo to conduct the ceremonial of laying the foundation-stone of the Albert Bridge . There is one thing that is peculiarly gratifying in connection with that undertaking . AVhen tho proposal was lirst made to them to lay the foundation-stone , they ot once and most heartily acceded . No difficult ies were started , no objection of any kind was made . Lord Dalhousie himself , seemingly
as early as he knew of our desire , at once said he would conn ' . Now , for the manner in-which the Grand Lodge have followed his lordship in so great numbers to the business of to-din , wc are grateful . The ceremony was in ranged in the most perfect form of the ancient order of Masonry . I believe I may say , notwithstanding that the weather did not even at the outset promise to give them anything like a blthe receptionthose
May , sonic gentlemen surrounded the ceremony with all the grave forms of the craft they so well represent . I believe that this has been , perhaps , i j ! e finest ceremony at the laying of a foundation-Stone that has taken piace for many a day in Scotland- AVithout further remark-, I beg to propose to you the toast of "The Earl of Dalhousie and the Grand Ledge of Scotland . The Earl of Dalhousie , in reply , said : My Lord Provost , lords ,
and gentlemen , I rise on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Scotland to return yon cur sincere thanks for the double honour which you have conferred upon us this day—first , for having invited as and entmsied into our hands the very responsible duty which I hope we have executed to your satisfaction ; and next , for the hospitality which you invariably extend to the Grand Lodge of Scotland upon this and similar occasions . It always gives the Grand L-xlge of Scotland the greatest satisfaction to perform
such duties us they have been doing to-day . AA c feel it to be our duty to be at the command of the community at large to give in an initiatory form tho secrets of our craft to all such public undertakings as you are now embarked in , and indeed we feel rather disappointed when any demonstration is . made in which the Masons of Scotland do not share . There are some who may think light of these duties as performed by the craft ; but I assure you that there is an intrinsic value in having Ihe labours
of the craft to consolidate and confirm all such works as these . In the mime ol that craft , I beg to return you our sincero thanks for your hospitality of this day . This is not the sole occasion on which I h-ive been present in the west on similar duties , and upon all these decisions I may say that wo have received at the hands of tlrse who have availed themselves of our offices the most thorough and cordial welcome and kindest of hospitality .
Before I sir . down , let me perforin a duty which you have committed to my charge , and that is to propose the health of the Bridge Trustees nnd the Chairman of the Committee . In proposing the health of these gentlemen , I believe that I am proposing to you to toast a body of individuals who are engaged in conferring a great boon upon the city of Glasgow . AViien I look behind me I sea the noble structure which is in
contemplation . I cannot help congratulating you , my Lord Provost , again on laving commenced that great work , and earnostly lioping that it may bo brought to a speedy and successful issue . Considering the great growth of both banks of the Cl yde , it will bo a sort of marriage ring between Hutcbesontowu and Glasgow . I trust the union eft' eted by that bridge may long exist to the benefit of both s'des of the Clyde . Permit me on this occasion
to congratulut :, ' the citizens of Glasgow upon the iucrcesing growth and piosperityof this great community—growth in mercantile extension , growth in manufacturing interests , growth iu all that cinlribiit s to the eminence and benefit of a great commercial community like this . I sec no roason to apprehend any decay in such growth . I trust that as the cities in the New World rapidly increase year by year , so tins cit y in the Old AVorld will not lug behind , but will in time become , as it is now , hut ¦ oven still more than it is now , the second city in the empire .
MASONIC BANQUET . In the livening a Masonic banquet took place at the Tontine Hotel . About 230 brethren were present . Bro , F . A . Burrow , D . Prov . G . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros , Dr . M'Cowim , as representative of the Grand Orient of France ; F .
Law , Grand Steward ; J . Wallace , P . G . S . B . ; J . Leitch , P . GDir . of Cers . ; Murray Lyon , Ayr ; S . Bennett . P . M . 18 , acting G . S . ; R . Craig , P . G . Chap . ; J . Scott , R . W . il ' . 27 ; and Capt . Wright , 100 th Light Infantry . The croupiers were Bros . A . M'Taggart , M . A . P . G . Sec , and J . Thomson , Treasurer for the Provincial Grand Benevolent , Fund . The Chairman gave tho toast of "The Queen nnd the Craft , "
and asked for full Masonic honours . —Three times three were given hi true style . The Chairman then gave in succession , " The Prince of AA ales and other members of the Royal Family , " and "The Army , Navy , and Volunteers , " Captain AAVight replying on behalf of the hitter bodies . The Chairman asked a bumper for " The Three Grand Lodges . " He was sure there was no man or brother hut would
heartily drink the toast , lie coupled with the toast the names of the l'cspectivo Grand Masters . The toast was heartily drunk . Bro . Dr . M'Gowau gave "The Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow , " and coupled with it the name of Bro . F . A , Barrow , D . P . G . M ., to whom , he said , very much credit was due for the success of the Masonic part of tho procession . Bro . Barrow replied .
The other toasts given were " The A'isiting Provincial Grand Lodges of . Scotland , " by Bro . Ramsay , replied to by Brc . Murray Lyon ; "The Lord Provost and Magistrates , " by the . Chair ; "The Chairman and Members of Bridge Committee , " by Bro . J . Thomson ; " The Visiting Lodge , " by Bro . T . Ramsay ; "The Clergy , " by Bro . M'Taggart ; "The Press ; " and " Happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again . "
The contractors for the new bridge , Messrs . Hanua , Donald , and Wilson , entertained their employes to dinner in the evening in His Lordship's Larder—Mr . Maxwell presiding , and Mr . Why re , manager at the works , officiating as croupier .
Laying The Foundation Stone Of The Church Of The Holy Innocents, Fallowfield, East Lancashire.
LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS , FALLOWFIELD , EAST LANCASHIRE .
The comer stone of the church of Holy Innocents , at FallowSeld , was laid on the afternoon of the 4 th inst ., ¦ with full Masonic ceremonial , in the presence of the Grand Lodge of East Lancashire , by Bro . the Honourable Wilbrahara Egerton , M . l ., Past Provincial Grand AVarden of Cheshire . The Masons , numbering upwards of 250 , assembled at Rns'holme Public hall , and amongst
the officers present were : Bros . W . R . Oallender , jun ,, S . G . Deacon of England , D . Prov . G . M . ; J . L . Hine , Prov . G . AV . ; Dr . Lees , Prov . G . AV . ; AVilliam Birch , J . G . W . ; George Mellon , Prov . J . G . W . ; Rev . T . Radley , Prov . G-. Chap . ; Eev . J . L . Figgins , P . Prov . G-. Chap . ; Joseph Eltoft , Prov . G . Reg . ; John Tunnah , Prov . G . Sec . ; Richard Radcliffe , Prov . S . G . D . ; J . W . Maclure ,
Prov . J-G . D . ; 3 times Spencer , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Samuel Titmas , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; A . Shellard , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; T . Clarkson , Assist . Prov . G . Dir . of Oers . A large number of the district clergy , headed by the Venerable Archdeacon Anson and the Rev . W . H . Strong , rector of Withington , also assembled at the
Rusholtne Public Hall . The parochial officers and scholars of the National Schools in the parishes of Withiiigton and Birch also took part in the proceedings . A procession , headed by the band of the 40 fch Lancashire Rifle Volunteers , was formed at half-past three o ' clock , and proceeded to the site of the new church , where a vast assemblage of people had collected . A platform
had been erected near to the spot where the foundation stone was to be laid for the accommodation of the ladies . The site of the new church , which has been given by Lord Egerton of 'fatten , in addition to £ 1 , 000 subscription towards the building fund , is on the north side of the new road leading from Fallow-field to Chorlton , and
adjoins tho Didsbnry high road . Space is also provided for the erection of schools and a parsonage . The Church , comprises a nave about 89 ft . by 25 ft . internally divided into five bays or arches , 17 ft . wide , and about 62 ft . high