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scroll : — " The foundation stone of this bridge AA'as laid on the tenth day of November , 1859 , in the tiventy-third year of the reign of Her Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria , and in the year of Masonry' 5859 . Major-General Sir J . C . Chatterton , Bart ., Prov . Grand Master ; George Chatterton , Esq ., J . P ., D . Prov . Grand Master ; AVilliam Penrose , Esq ., Prov . Grand Secretary . ' ' Mr . George Humphreys , acting treasurer of tho corporation , then

produced a glass vase and one of each of the different descriptions of current coin of the realm , and these , together with tho scrolls , having been put into tho vaso , tho latter AA'as covered with a glass top and deposited by Sir John Benson iu a hole which had been out in the stone for its reception . Mr . Barnard , clerk of the ivorks , then filled up the space with coment , and placed a small flag over the hole in a bed sunk to take it , the whole being covered with cement . This having been done , Sir John . Benson presented to his excellency a handsome trowel ivhich had been

purchased for the occasion at the establishment of Mr . Edward HaAA'kes-Avorth , silversmith and joAveller , Grand Parade . The blade AA-as of silver and the handle of ivory , tho former containing this inscription : —¦ " Presented to His Excellency George AVilliam Frederick Howard , Earl of Carlisle , Lord Lieutenant of Ireland , on laying the foundation sfcono of St . Patrick ' s bridge , Cork . November 10 th , 1859 . John Arnott , M . P ., Mayor ; Sir John Benson , engineer ; Joshua Hargrave , contractor ;

Wm . Barnard , clerk of AA'orks . His Excellency having received the trowel , took upon it a portion of cement , ivhich he spread over the stone . Tho D . Prov . Grand Master then applied the level , square , and plumb , anel having informed tho lord lieutenant that the stone Avas ready to be laid , the latter took a small mallet provided for the purpose , and with it gave three distinct knocks , ancl the stone was lowered to its berth , amidst tremendous cheering from the multitude around , a heavy discharge of artillery adding its

thundering approval to this part of the ceremony . Tho D . Prov . Grand Master then receiving the cornucopia from the Senior Grand AVarden , containing a measure of fine Avheat , poured ifc upon the stone ; likeivisc the goblet of wine and the vase of oil Avere received by him from the Junior Grand AVarden and Past Grand AVarden , and poured by him over the corn . The oblation having been made the D . Prov . Grand Master offered this supplication : —¦ " May the Great Architect of the universe enable us successfullto

y carry on aud finish this work of which wo have IIOAV laid the foundation stone , and every other undertaking Avhich may tend to tho advantage and prosperity of tlie city of Cork and its harbour . May he protect the workmen from every accident , and long preserve this structure from decay , and may he grant to us all in needed supply the corn of nourishment , the wine of refreshment , and the oil of joy . Amen , so moto ifc be . "

He then called on tho brethren to give the Masonic honours . The call ivas promptly responded to , and from the whole four hundred pealed forth the grand " three times three . " Upon tho third coming doAvn , off Avent the hats of tho spectators , and tho efforts of the brethren ivere acknowledged by the warmest demonstrations of applause . His excellency , after the applause had subsided , said—I declare the stone , the foundation stone , of Sfc . Patrick's bridge to bo duly and truly laid . NOAV , give three cheers for Sfc . Patrick's bridge . ( Tremendous

cheering followed by the roaring of artillery and the rattling of small arms . ) A Voice—One cheer more . ( RonoAved cheering . ) Sir John Benson—Three cheers for his excellency . ( Enthusiastic cheering . ) A A oicc—One cheer more . ( Renewed cheering . ) Another A ' oice—Three cheers for the mayor . ( Great cheering , in Avhich his excellency heartily joined . )

A A'bice from the brethren above . Three cheers for tho Deputy Grand Master . ( Groat cheering and clapping of hands . ) Another Voice—Three cheers for Sir John . ( ReuoAA'cel cheering . ) There apparently being no other reasonable excuse for a prolongation of the hilarity silence became restored . The mayor , by the carl ' s direction , then knelt CIOAVU , and his excellency receiving a sword from his aide de camp , touched his Avorship on each shoulderfirst on the left aud then on the rihtand said— " Rise

, g , Sir John Arnott , " and then burst forth a deafening volley of cheers , succeeded by the crash of artillery and crackle of small arms . On his Avorship rising to his feet his excellency warmly shook him by the hand ancl requestccl him to present his best respects to Lady Arnott . To Sir John Benson he said— " I should be happy to knight you , Sir John , but I can't do it a second time . ' ' The was HOAV overbut Sir John Benson requested his

ceremony , excellency to stand where he was for an instant in order that a view of l'ie scene might be taken by a photographic artist . His excellency complied , and Mr . Stopford , the artist referred to , who had his instrument ready , at once took the view ancl gave permanence to tho spectacle .

Tho party thou moved from the platform , and the lord lieutenant , with his suite , entered his carriage , and , accompanied liy the carriages ° t the mayor aud high sheriff , and preceded by an escort of mounted constabulary , and followed by one of the Seats Greys , drove off to raise 'he first god of the QuccnstoAvn branch railway , and open the Midlcton half of the Cork and Youghal line . The Masonic body having reversed the order of the procession returned to their Lodge room , headed as before by the baud of the

Lancashire Artillery . As they passed along Patrick-street they woro loudly cheered , ancl from the roof of the establishment of Mr . Richardson , gunmaker , opposite Maylor-street , on which a flag was flying and a party of the workmen AA'CI-O drawn up , a grand salute from rifles was fired , which was the signal for vehement applause from those who thronged the street . Again aud again this was repeated , and after each salute the cheering became absolutely deafening . This graceful compliment was duly acknoAA'ledged by tbe Grand Master and brethren . The windoAvs on both sides of Patrick-street and the Parade Avere filled with

laches and gentlemen , Avho enthusiastically greeted the brethren by waving handkerchiefs and hats . In every window in the vast front of Messrs . Carmichael ' s establishment appeared groups of spectators . The procession halted here and opposite Sir John Arnott ' s house , aud uncovering AA'avcd their hats and acknoAvledged the compliment paid them .

Sir John Arnott expressed to the Deputy Grand Master his very deep obligation to his brethren ,, the Freemasons , for the part they had taken in the ceremony in adding to it so much ccldl and interest . On arriving at tho Locjge rooms the brethren ivere addressed by tho Deputy Grand Master , who thanked them for their attendance , and stated that he felt much obliged for the kindness ancl coiutesy with which the procession was received by the citizens of Cork , as , with tho exception of a little jostling arising from the curiosity of the people ,

they had not received the slightest obstruction . He also stated that ho returned his best thanks to Sii \ Jolm Benson and Bro . Barnard for tho admirable arrangements aud the ^ ample space allotted for their accommodation . The handsome silver vessels used in bearing the oblation were kindly presented for [ the occasion by Mr . Hawkesworth , Grand Parade , and were objects of much and deserved admiration . They wore massive rich silver goblets beautifullgilt inside

y . AVith the return of the Masonic body terminated a display which , while it lasted , was productive of more excitement ancl interest than is often to be met with in tho locality . SiunnEREEN . —On Thursday , November 3 rd , being the usual monthly night , the brethren of Lodgo No . 15 , Skibbereen , met to elect officers , & c , for the ensuing six months . The folloAving brethren ivere unanimouslchosen : —David HaddenMDAVMFrederick PE . Potter

y , .., .. ; . , S . AV . ; Henry Hungerford J . AA . ; John Francis Levis , Sec . aud Treas . This , and other routine business being disposed of , Bro . John Levis , iu bringing under tho notice of tho Lodge a project which has for some time engrossed his attention , said , Brethren—on our last monthly night I introduced to your notice a . plan of a Masonic hall : I HOAV beg to propose that Ave consider the subject ancl adopt some means for carrying ifc out . AVhile I appreciate Bro . Fuller ' s kindness iu giving us this room ,

still I do not wish that AVC should be at tho mercy or caprice of any one . If ho should give us notice to quit , which I am sure is not his intention , there is not another in the toivn that wo coulcl get ; therefore ifc is under these circumstances I advocate the necessity of a Masonic hall . Bro . Frederick Potter said , Brethren—it is with pleasure I second Bro . Levis ' s proposition , for I believe that a Alasonic hall ivould bo an acquisition to our Lodge as well as a benefit to Masonry ; for by letting it to lecturers , & c ., it would lay at our disposal a fund by which AVC could contribute to

that inestimable institution the Masonic Female Orphan Society , as Avell as relievo a worthy distressed brother who may bo travelling this waj * . It Avould also prove to the uninitiated that there Avas something more substantial in Masonry than the mere meeting of a 1 ' friends in secret conclave . AVhen I look around and perceive tho energy displayed by other societies of minor importance , I think there has been a great amount of slothfulness on our parts ; therefore I trust that anything that hasor hereafter be saidwill arouse tho dormant irit that

, may , sp has hitherto existed among us . I IIOAV propose that we iustitute a raffle , on the Art-Union principle , as a means of raising tho necessary amount , and by fixing tho price of each ticket at a loiv figure , say five shillings , you AA'ould plaeo it in tho power of the humblest brother to contribute his mite , Avhile you would not prevent the more wealthy from contributing largely . In conclusion I ivould suggest as a prize , a Master ' s jeivel collarand sashmaking them to the value of tiventy

, apron , , , pounds . Bro . Henderson seconded this proposition , ancl a committee AA'as appointed at the suggestion of Bro . Fuller . Bro . J . AV . Potter , in proposing that Lodge No . 15 should take in the Freemasons' Magazine , said ifc AA'as tho duty of ei-ory Lodgo in the kingdom to give it their support , as it ivas devoted exclusively to Masonic information . After some further remarks the Secretary Avas requested to send for it for tho benefit of the Lodge .

NORTH MUNSTER . ON Saturday , Nov . 5 th , at high noon , the venerated Prov . Grand Aiaster , Michael Furncll , 33 ° , D . X ., presided , at the Prov . Grand Lodgo of this district , and . subsequently attended tho Prince Masons ' Chapter , No . -J , and Lodges Nos . 13 and 333 , when officers wore duly elected for each , to be installed on the 27 th December next .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

GRAND LODGE . THE quarterly communication of tlie Grand Lodge of Scotland was holden in Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , on Monday , November 7 th ; the