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Mr . AA ' iLLiAir YORK acknowledged the toast , ancl said that nothing would be wanting on their part iu carrying the great work to a speedy conclusion . BAILIE M'ILWHAITH said he had much pleasure in giving the toast to which he saw his name attached— " The health of the Clergy . " In an assembly such as this his toast required no commendation , it stood out for acceptance on its own intrinsic merits .

The Rev . Mr . Robertson made an admirable reply , in the course of which he said that clergymen of all denominations in town hacl succeeded in a eminent measure in gaining that confidence and esteem , without which their efforts would be useless . The CHAIRJIAN proposed " The Lord of the Manor . " The toast was drunk with enthusiasm , ancl three cheers were given for the Lady Octavia ancl " the bairns . " Sir MICHAEL SHAW STEWART M . P . in returning thanks for

, , himself ancl the Lady Octavia , said that the chairman hacl truly remarked that he took a deep interest in the prosperity of Greenock ; indeed it ivould he very odd if he did not do so , ancl he always hoped to be able to do his duty towards the town . He would say frankly that in anything of interest ancl importance to the town , he would do all in his power to add his iveight to the scale . ( Cheers . ) Mr . Dnnlop had truly said that

they always worked cordially together to be of use to the community , and he would say , in the presence of Mr . Dunlop , that it was impossible for any member to be more attentive to the interests of his constituents than was that gentleman . ( Cheers . ) So long as Mr . Dunlop and himself were members for the town and county , ancl for his part he did not v . ish to see any change —( cheers and laughter)—he hoped they ivould always continue to act in the same harmonious manner . He thanked them for

then- kindness in drinking the health of Lady Octavia and the " bairns . " Councillor BRYMNER proposed the " Health of the Harbour Commissioners , " ancl Mr . MacCiinn briefly replied . Mr . STEELE , in proposing the " Chamber of Commerce , " spoke of the intelligence which that body brought to bear on all subjects connected with the interests of the town , and its readiness to bring themivhen necessaryunder the consideration of

, , Parliament . Councillor MORTON , Chairman of the Chamber , in reply , said that it took a broad and liberal , and not a sectional view of the matters brought under its notice . The CHAIRMAN proposed the " Grand Lodge of Scotland , " by whose authority he had been enabled to lay the foundation-stone , and who had kindly lent their grand paraphernalia for the

. Sir M . R . SHAW STEWART , Provincial Grancl Master , acknowledged the toast . A variety of other toasts followed , including "The Chairman ;" "The Press ; " " The Town Council , " & c . The master shipwrights and many other bodies and professions also celebrated the occasion by dinners in the evening . The Lodge Mother Kilwinning dined in the Royal Hotel ; the

Procurators dined in the White Hart Hotel ; the carters also dined together , and the lumpers hacl a social meeting in the evening ; and Mr . Hamilton Brown , who contributed many flags to the procession , and the boat for the sea-god Neptune , entertained above sixty carpenters in ono ot his lofts . At all of them the greatest satisfaction ancl delight were expressed at the progress of the new harbour , and the splendour of the demonstration of the day . The Lodge Greenock St . John also assembled in the evening .

ODE ON THE LAYING or THE FOUNDATION STONE OE THE ALBERT HARBOUR , AT GREENOCK , WITH MASONIC HONOURS , 7 th of AUGUST , 1862 . By the ( Acting ) G . B . Lower the stone , and let it rest , Lower and lowerall is for the

best—, "What can we do but pray ? We who Thy servants are , born to obey , That Thou who guidest all men on their way , AVho givest life to them from day to day , Should , ivhen ive try to do our best , Bless what we do , and leave it blest ; Should , when ive do our best endeavour , Bless it for over and for ever .

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May it stand firmly in its bed cngrooved AVhen all this pageantry shall be removed—AVhen all the mighty living multitude , That hi such solemn silence stood , Ancl saw it consecrate to Thee , Have merged into eternity . May waters round it surge ancl play , For many and many a coming clay , Ancl ships from east and west be found Within , to bless its solid ground .

Through all the centuries that are past and gone , AVe see Thee laying the foundation stone Of this grancl temple Thou hast given to man , " ¦ To let him help Thee in Thy wondrous plan . What better worship can hy him be given Than striving to make earth what he thinks heaven ? That as his sold in all extremity Flies as a port of safety unto Thee , So here , on earth , and round its furthest bound , Harbours to hold the weary may he found .

AVe can but work ancl hope , Ancl dimly for Thy presence grope ; AA e can but ivorking , live , And still work on , and in our hearts believe That what we do is furthering Thy scheme , AVhose outlines we may sometimes seem To see the skirts of ; but whose perfect form

Thou in Thy goodness hidest from a worm . Ancl still work on in faith ancl love , Trusting in Thee , who art the soul of love , That what ive do with cheerful-hearted will , Is for the best , and has Thy sanction still .

Oh , Thou , who art the only port To wliich in trouble here we can resort , Thou , whose great harbour ever open lies To take the soul of man in when he dies , All treasure , wealth , and riches that we make Make us but make them for Thy glory ' s sake That whate ' er life may upon us bestow May in the end to Thy good keeping go , That what we gained upon the path we trod May all find storage hi the port of God .

JMay this we do he pleasing in Thine eyes , Ancl when Thou lookest on us fi-om the skies , See , Brothers only , working hand in hand In every form that clots the crowded strand . That though one wield an axe , and one a spade , They each may have Thy spirit in then- trade ; Though one may spend his life in blowing fires , Tho music made be fit for heavenly choirs ; Though some may deem life but a sport ancl play . They each ancl all Thy mighty laws obey .

As in the east gets up the glorious sun , And men awaking , working is begun ; As in the west the sun goes down to rest , And men with sleep are after labour blest ; As from the north , cold blighting blasts como forth , To try what man has in him of pure worth ; As from the south comes sunny showers benign , Bearing the odours of the fruitful vine , So , from all changes , let ns cheerful draw , A rest ancl confidence in Thy goocl Law .

And send , Great Architect , wo pray , Soon to our earth , that happy clay AA hen priests and kings shall come to know The meaning of the eternal law , That all triangles which right-angled are , If on their right-angled side you build a square , It shall be equal to the other squares Upon the side wliich the right angle bears—AVhen every working man shall know Thy plan , And every man bo Thy true working man . ];