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Laying The Foundation Stone Of The Church Of The Holy Innocents, Fallowfield, East Lancashire.
He trusted that those persons who had taken an interest in the proceedings that day would stir up their friends in that district to do all they could to assist , by contributions , the completion of that building . Where they were now standing was once the open country , and it was now rapidly becoming part of the great city of Manchester , which was stretching forth its borders in all
directions . He trusted that they would never forget that there were other things besides material things to be taken into consideration , and that the spiritual welfare of the community was above all things pre-eminent . They must not forget in these days of great wealth , luxury , and civilisation , that there was another and higher world to which they must all look to . He could
not help hoping that some of those present would carry away with them some valuable recollections of that day's proceedings , and he further trusted that many of them would be impressed by the grand Masonic ceremony which had been engaged in . They had been told a short time ago that the late Bishop of Manchester had consecrated in his diocese at least a dozen churches every
year , and the total number during the period of his episcopate had been nearly 250 . He hoped that the episcopate which had j usfc been began by their present excellent diocesan would be crowned with still greater results . He thought they might augur most favourably from the zeal and energy with which the bishop had hitherto discharged his duties , and they might depend upon it that
his lordship would have been with them that day if he had not been engaged with very important business . In conclusion he might say that the weather that day , which had been cloudy in the morning and bright in the afternoon , was a pleasing augury as to the condition of the Church of England , and he ventured to say that the sun would continue long to shine on that Church , notwithstanding the difficulties which embarrassed her at present . Three hearty cheers were then given for Lord and Lady Egerton , and in reply to a unanimous call to him ,
Bro . William Romaine Gallender , jun ., addressed the assemblage . He said he would say one or two words with regard to tho particular part of the ceremony with which the Freemasons were connected . Thej' were met that day , so far as the Masons were concerned , as a bod }' , not as members of the Church of England , though many of them were members of that Church , but because they
recognised the necessity f © r supporting , beyond any sect or creed , that Christian religion which was scattered over the whole world . He was not permitted to explain the sacred rites and hidden mysteries of the Freemason's constitution , and on looking to the loft of him , he deeply regretted that the fairer part of that audience , so far as Freemasonry was concerned , were left in the outer
regions of darkness and obscurity . He assured the ladies that if they only knew the beauty of the Freemason's system , and that every word , every ceremony , and every part of their dress contained some hidden though beautiful lesson of virtue and morality , they would not rest ; satisfied with their present deplorable condition ; but he was afraid the agitation for the removal of female
disabilities would assume greater proportions than it hitherto had attained . He could not explain to them the mystic ties which held Freemasons together , but he might tell them on what principles their Order was founded . The ? were Liberal because they knew no distinction of creed or party , and they were Conservative because they clung most zealously and jealously to all the ancient customs
and established landmarks which long tradition aud modern experience bad proved to be beneficial to their Order , and which were founded on the purest principles of virtue and morality . They desired to hand these principles down to those who come after them efficient and unimpaired , and they believed in coming there that day they were doing a good work , and one which would redound to the glory of God . Masonic honours were then given , and after three cheers for the Queen the proceedings terminated .
Poetry.
Poetry .
THE TRUE CORNER-STONE . By ROB . MOERIS , LL . D . What is the Mason ' s corner-stone ? Does the mysterious temple rest On earthly ground , from East to AVest , Jrom North to South—and this alone ?
AVhat is the Mason ' s eorner-stone ? Is it to toil for fame and pelf ? To magnify on ' s petty self , And love our friends—and this alone ? No , no ; the Mason ' s corner-stone , A deeper , stronger , nobler base , Which time and foes cannot displace
, Is Faith in God—and this alone , 'Tis this which makes tbe Mystic Tie Loving and true , divinely good , One grand , united Brotherhood , Cemented ' neath the All-seeing Eye . 'Tis this which gives the sweetest tone
To Masons' melodies ; the gleam To loving eyes ; the brightest gem That glitters in the Masons' crown . 'Tis this which makes the Masons' grip A chain indissolubly strong ; That banishes all fraud and wrong , And coldness from ouv fellowship .
0 noble Corner-stone divine 1 0 Faith in God that buoys us up , And gives , in darkest hours , a hope , And makes our hearts a holy shrine . Brothers , be this your Corner-stone 1 Build every hope you h .-ive on this , Of present joy , of future VAis ? , On earth , in heaven—and this alone ' .
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
The Meeting of the Sisters . By an ENGLISH SETTLER . Moffatt and Co ., Dublin and London . Britannia and Hibernia are " the sisters . " TI 113 elegantly-printed little work , inscribed to tho women of Ireland , is well calculated to assist in healing the unhappy differences which unfortunately exist between tho native peasantry of Ireland and the English landowners .
Obituary.
Obituary .
THE LATE BRO . JOHN ETHERINGTON WELSH ROLLS .
According to our promise of last week , wc proceed to give a more lengthened notice of the late Bro . John Etherington Welch Rolls , of the Hendre . near Monmouth . The deceased was one of the most popular of the county "cntlemeii . His was one of tho most genial of spiritscordially disposed towards his equals , and frank and affable to those of a lower social grade with whom he Likewise ho liberal without osten
was associated . was - tation , and his benevolent actions will long cause his memory to bo held in affectionate remembrance . Bro . Rolls was a deputy-lieutenant of Matitnowth . sb . ire and a county magistrate . He has held the position of High Sheriff ; aud he has also , we believe , filled other public office , the duties of which he invariably discharged as-
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Laying The Foundation Stone Of The Church Of The Holy Innocents, Fallowfield, East Lancashire.
He trusted that those persons who had taken an interest in the proceedings that day would stir up their friends in that district to do all they could to assist , by contributions , the completion of that building . Where they were now standing was once the open country , and it was now rapidly becoming part of the great city of Manchester , which was stretching forth its borders in all
directions . He trusted that they would never forget that there were other things besides material things to be taken into consideration , and that the spiritual welfare of the community was above all things pre-eminent . They must not forget in these days of great wealth , luxury , and civilisation , that there was another and higher world to which they must all look to . He could
not help hoping that some of those present would carry away with them some valuable recollections of that day's proceedings , and he further trusted that many of them would be impressed by the grand Masonic ceremony which had been engaged in . They had been told a short time ago that the late Bishop of Manchester had consecrated in his diocese at least a dozen churches every
year , and the total number during the period of his episcopate had been nearly 250 . He hoped that the episcopate which had j usfc been began by their present excellent diocesan would be crowned with still greater results . He thought they might augur most favourably from the zeal and energy with which the bishop had hitherto discharged his duties , and they might depend upon it that
his lordship would have been with them that day if he had not been engaged with very important business . In conclusion he might say that the weather that day , which had been cloudy in the morning and bright in the afternoon , was a pleasing augury as to the condition of the Church of England , and he ventured to say that the sun would continue long to shine on that Church , notwithstanding the difficulties which embarrassed her at present . Three hearty cheers were then given for Lord and Lady Egerton , and in reply to a unanimous call to him ,
Bro . William Romaine Gallender , jun ., addressed the assemblage . He said he would say one or two words with regard to tho particular part of the ceremony with which the Freemasons were connected . Thej' were met that day , so far as the Masons were concerned , as a bod }' , not as members of the Church of England , though many of them were members of that Church , but because they
recognised the necessity f © r supporting , beyond any sect or creed , that Christian religion which was scattered over the whole world . He was not permitted to explain the sacred rites and hidden mysteries of the Freemason's constitution , and on looking to the loft of him , he deeply regretted that the fairer part of that audience , so far as Freemasonry was concerned , were left in the outer
regions of darkness and obscurity . He assured the ladies that if they only knew the beauty of the Freemason's system , and that every word , every ceremony , and every part of their dress contained some hidden though beautiful lesson of virtue and morality , they would not rest ; satisfied with their present deplorable condition ; but he was afraid the agitation for the removal of female
disabilities would assume greater proportions than it hitherto had attained . He could not explain to them the mystic ties which held Freemasons together , but he might tell them on what principles their Order was founded . The ? were Liberal because they knew no distinction of creed or party , and they were Conservative because they clung most zealously and jealously to all the ancient customs
and established landmarks which long tradition aud modern experience bad proved to be beneficial to their Order , and which were founded on the purest principles of virtue and morality . They desired to hand these principles down to those who come after them efficient and unimpaired , and they believed in coming there that day they were doing a good work , and one which would redound to the glory of God . Masonic honours were then given , and after three cheers for the Queen the proceedings terminated .
Poetry.
Poetry .
THE TRUE CORNER-STONE . By ROB . MOERIS , LL . D . What is the Mason ' s corner-stone ? Does the mysterious temple rest On earthly ground , from East to AVest , Jrom North to South—and this alone ?
AVhat is the Mason ' s eorner-stone ? Is it to toil for fame and pelf ? To magnify on ' s petty self , And love our friends—and this alone ? No , no ; the Mason ' s corner-stone , A deeper , stronger , nobler base , Which time and foes cannot displace
, Is Faith in God—and this alone , 'Tis this which makes tbe Mystic Tie Loving and true , divinely good , One grand , united Brotherhood , Cemented ' neath the All-seeing Eye . 'Tis this which gives the sweetest tone
To Masons' melodies ; the gleam To loving eyes ; the brightest gem That glitters in the Masons' crown . 'Tis this which makes the Masons' grip A chain indissolubly strong ; That banishes all fraud and wrong , And coldness from ouv fellowship .
0 noble Corner-stone divine 1 0 Faith in God that buoys us up , And gives , in darkest hours , a hope , And makes our hearts a holy shrine . Brothers , be this your Corner-stone 1 Build every hope you h .-ive on this , Of present joy , of future VAis ? , On earth , in heaven—and this alone ' .
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
The Meeting of the Sisters . By an ENGLISH SETTLER . Moffatt and Co ., Dublin and London . Britannia and Hibernia are " the sisters . " TI 113 elegantly-printed little work , inscribed to tho women of Ireland , is well calculated to assist in healing the unhappy differences which unfortunately exist between tho native peasantry of Ireland and the English landowners .
Obituary.
Obituary .
THE LATE BRO . JOHN ETHERINGTON WELSH ROLLS .
According to our promise of last week , wc proceed to give a more lengthened notice of the late Bro . John Etherington Welch Rolls , of the Hendre . near Monmouth . The deceased was one of the most popular of the county "cntlemeii . His was one of tho most genial of spiritscordially disposed towards his equals , and frank and affable to those of a lower social grade with whom he Likewise ho liberal without osten
was associated . was - tation , and his benevolent actions will long cause his memory to bo held in affectionate remembrance . Bro . Rolls was a deputy-lieutenant of Matitnowth . sb . ire and a county magistrate . He has held the position of High Sheriff ; aud he has also , we believe , filled other public office , the duties of which he invariably discharged as-