Yorkshire (North).

The Column of J . G . W ., borne by the Master of a Lodge . The Junior Grand AVarden with Plumb Rule . Grand The Banner of the Grand Steward . Grand Lodge . Steward . The Doric Light , borne by the Master of a Lodge . The column of S . Gr . AV ., borne hy the Master of a Lodge . The Senior Grand Warden , with Level .

The Junior Grand Deacon . Grand The Grand Chaplain , bearing Grand Steward . the Sacred Law on a Cushion . Steward . The Deputy Grand Master , with the Square . The Ionic Light , borne by the Master of a Lodge . Perfect Ashlar , borne by the Master of a Lodge . The Grand Sword Bearer . Grand The Earl of Zetland Grand

, Steward . M . AV . Grand Master . Steward . Two Grand Stewards . The Senior Grand Deacon . Grand Tyler . Police .

As they arrived at the site , the different bodies filed off to the positions allotted them , forming from the platform erected on the ground , and which was occupied by a large assemblage of ladies and gentlemen of the town and neighbourhood , a most magnificent spectacle—an enormous multitude , dressed in the variegated colours and clothing of their respective societies and rank . A smaller raised platform and enclosure was erected on the spot where the stone was to be laid , and here the members of the Grand

Lodge took their places , and the solemn and impressive ceremony of the day was proceeded with in the usual form . A phial , containing coins and medals of our time , was placed in a cavity ; and over the cavity was laid a glass plate , on which was engraved as follows : — " The foundation-stone of tins Infirmary , for the North Riding of Yorkshire , was laid in full Masonic form by the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , Lord Lieutenant of the ' Riding , and Most AVorshiful Grand Master of the Ancient Free and Accepted

p Masons of England , assisted by the Grand Lodge of England , in the presence of a numerous assemblage of the Craft , of Governors , Life Governors , Subscribers , and the inhabitants of the district . ( A . L . 5 SG 0 ) . A . D . 1 S 60 , on Tuesday , Aug . 7 . " AA'hilc the upper stone was being lowered , the band of the Artillery Corps played Rule Britannia . The M . AA . Grand Master then proved the just position and form of the stone . The cornucopia containing the corn and the ewers with the wine and oil , were next successively

handed to him . He said .- " I sprinkle this stone with corn , as a symbol of plenty ; I pour this wine as a symbol of joy and gladness ; I pour the oil as a symbol of peace and comfort . I hope the Great Architect of the Universe may bless us with abundance of corn , wine , and oil , and all the comforts and necessaries of life . I supplicate the Great and Most High that be will inspire the inhabitants of this town and country in general with true and sincere thankfulness and gratitude for his ifts and

g mercies . " The Brethren responded " So mote it be . " The Grand Master then inspected the plans , and , returning them to the architect , desired him to proceed without loss of time to the completion of the work . A suitable prayer was offered by tho Rev . R-. Bradley , and tho band played the National Anthem . The ceremony heing now concluded , the procession gradually reformed , and returned in the reverse order to that in which they hud '

gone . The Masons returned to the Town-hall . Thanks weregiven in a most enthusiastic manner to the M . AV . Grand Master , for his presence and services ; and his lordship , in acknowledging the compliment , expressed his satisfaction with the proceedings throughout , and paid a high compliment to Pro . J . S . Peacock for his zeal and efficiency—not only as manifested in the excellent arrangements for the day , which were in a large measure due to him ; hut also in the great success which had attended his labours on behalf of the institution commenced that day . The Brethren heartily seconded his lordship's remarks . The Lodge was then closed in due form .

THE niJOJEJI . In the afternoon , at half-past three o'clock , dinner was served in the Oddfellows' Hall , when about 120 gentlemen partook of an excellent repast . The tables were amply and variously provided , by Councillor Charles AA atson , ofthe Station Hotel . AV . Fallows , Esq . ( Mayor of Middlesbro' ) , occupied the chair , and Pro . J . H . Peacock ( Town-clerk ) , officiated as vice-chairman . There was a goodlnumber of the leading- gentry and clergy of the district

y present . The proceedings were enlivened' at intervals with choice selections of music , sung by five members of the Durham Cathedral Choir . The tables having been cleared , 'the CHAIRMAN proposed in succession the usual loval toasts , the healths of " The Queen , " and " The Prince Consort , the Prince of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " and the company displayed their loyalty in an enthusiastic manner .

The CHAIH- said the next toast was that of "The Archbishop of York and the Clergy of the Diocese , " observing that the name of his Grace was well known , not only in Middlesborough and the neighbourhood , but throughout the diocese . Dr . Longley had been in the adjoining diocese of Durham , where his good deeds had become known , and had spread in the diocese of York before him . In the diocese of Durham and Ripon , where he had presided , his Grace had carried peace and tranquility , and comfort to his

clergy and the laity , and he had no doubt that the Archbishop would pursue the same course in the diocese of York , and be instrumental in promoting the peace and harmony of the Church in the northern province . ( Applause . ) The Rev . M . M'SOBENEY returned thanks . The CHAIRMAN observed that the toast next on the list was that of the two great services of the nation , " The Army and Navy , ' and he had the greatest possible pleasure in proposing their good

healths . He believed there was no gentlemen present who was not ready at once to admit that the army and navy were now as ready as ever they were in their best days to contend with any forces that might be brought against them . ( Applause . ) Major CHALO ^ , of the First North York Artillery Volunteers , acknowledged the toast , He said that he had been connected with the navy , and he should now endeavour to do the best he could and make as good a soldier as he was able . As one of the volunteers he

might say that he warmly approved of the movement , and he had no doubt that every volunteer throughout her Majesty ' s dominions fully appreciated the movement . ( Applause . ) He was sure there was plenty of patriotism in the country , as was proved by the readiness with which the people joined the volunteer corps . By the large mass of volunteers combined with the regular army , they might , with the blessing of God , defy all the opponents of England .

The navy , too , would do its duty , for he was sure that so long as Englishmen remained Englishmen , so long would tho army and navy maintain their high character as in days gone by , and prevent any foreign aggressor placing his foot upon our peaceful shores . ( Applause . ) The Ct-tAiR 3 rA >" : I must- request , to the next toast , gentlemen , you will drink a " bumper . " I am sure it will be received with very great pleasure ; and the mention of it , I know , will be the signal for applause . I beg to propose " The Lord Lieutenant and the Magistrates of the North Riding . " ( Cheers . ) In proposing to you this , I have been requested by the subscribers and governors of

the infirmary to present to his lordship the elegant instrument ( silver trowel ) which he used this morning , and which bears the following inscription : — "Presented to the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , Lord Lieutenant of the North Hiding of Yorkshire , and M . AV . G . M . of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England , on the occasion of his laying the foundation-stone of the North Riding Infirmary at Middlesborough , assisted by the grand Lodge of England , on Tuesday , August 7 th , 1 SG 0 . " In making this

presentation , I wish to make one or two remarks . It is now 21 years since his Lordship did us tho honour of giving us a visit , and of beinginfluential in introducing to us a Royal Prince—one of the greatest favourites of the nation , and one of the most estimable members of the Royal Family . ( Cheers . ) At that time our population was not 6 , 000 , now it is nearly 19 , 000 . ( Loud applause . ) At that time our town covered something like 10 acres , now it does not cover much less than 200 acres of land . At that time we were a parish

without schools , churches , ov chapels , with tho exception , I believe , of one or two very small such places . Since that period , the people of this town and those connected with , it , have not expended a less sum than forty thousand pounds in the erection of churches , chapels , or schools , and other institutions . ( Loud cheers . ) Of these , not the least is the building in which we are assembled , which was erected by the members of the Oddfellows' Society , at their own costby their own exertionsand btheir own labour . ( Cheers . )

, , y It was freed from debt in the course of five years , at an expenditure of £ 2 , 500 ; and now it is their property . ( Renewed cheers . ) At the time when his lordship did us the honour of visiting us , wo bad a completely new town—we had none of these institutions —we had no forefathers to leave any thing to us . Everything that we have—everything that has been created—has been created o * t of the purses of the people of this town , and those connected with it . ( Cheers . ) The last work that has been projected is the benevolent

and godlike institution which his lordship has come this day to honour in laying the first stone . May the blessing of God be upon it ; and may his lordship live to see it in full operation , and the people deriving from it that benefit which he had hoped they would . ( Great cheering . ) I have great pleasure , indeed , in presenting this memorial to his lordship ; and I hope it will be held as a small remembrance of the work which he has this day undertaken to perform . ( Cheers . ) It is not for me to say anything in praise of his lordship—he is known to all of us . ( Hear hear . ) In the neighbourhood where he resides , he is esteemed by both rich and poor , and by all classes who have any connection with him . To