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Laying Of The Foundation-Stone Of The New Edinburgh Infirmary By Bro. H.R.H. The Prince Of Wales.
under sage laws , in a free Government , ever feel grateful for the blessings they enjoy . " . The Prince of Wales afterwards said—My Lord Provost , Most AVorshipful Grand Master , my Lords , Ladies , and Gentlemen , — I beg to return you , my Lord Provost , my thanks for the kind words in which you have addressed mc to day . I can assure you that it has beeu a source of great satisfaction to me , as well as to the Princess of AVales , to come to Edinburgh , though only on a
flying visit , ancl to take part in the interesting ceremony of today . It has always been the wish of the Princess and myself , in the various responsibilities of our position , to perform such duties as may be conducive to the happiness and the welfare of the community at large—and I can assure you I feel that the work in which we are engaged to-day is one which will confer a great and lasting benefit ou the community . I sincerely trust that this Royal Infirmaryjthe foundation-stone of which I have
, now laid , will continue to prosper ; and I hope also that prosperity may attend those who have undertaken so good a work . The Infirmary , as you are all aware , is entirely kept up by voluntary contributions , and it has this grand advantage , that it will receive all classes of people , and people of all countries . There is nothing better than that ladies and gentlemen , and I fee ] confident that , with God ' s help , the new Infirmary will
prove a lasting benefit to the city of Edinburgh . I rejoice to bear that Her Majesty the Queen has given a donation , and I feel sure that , alter that example , many large donations will follow . Allow me , my Lord Provost , to thank you also for the trowel you have presented to me to-day ; and turning to the brethren I see before me , allow me to express to them what a gratification it is to me to have this day performed my first Masonic act in Scotland . I cannot forget the honour that was
conferred upon me yesterday—the high honour of being Patron of the Masonic Craft in Scotland . I beg to thank you sincerely for the very kind and cordial reception you have given me . I assure you I shall never forget it . The Grand Master then called for three cheers for the Queen , which were given with ri g ht good will . Hearty cheers were also given for the Princess of Wales , for His Royal Highness ,
and lor Lord Dalhousie . This brought tbe ceremony to a close , whereupon the Lord Provost conducted the Prince of Wales to the box in which the Princess was seated . On leaving the Pavilion , the Prince and Princess of AVales drove off in the same carriage , escorted by the Hussars . Greeted along the entire line by renewed and continuous acclamations , their Royal Highnesses reached their hotel a few minutes before four o ' clock .
MASONIC BANQUETS . The great Masonic event was followed up in tho evening by a banquet in the Cadi Eoyal , under the auspices of the Grand Lodge of Scotland . There were upwards of 100 of the brethren present . The number would have been much greater had not various lodges in the city been holding banquets of their own . The Earl of Rosslyn , Deputy Grand Master , occupied the chair , on his riht were Bros . John AVhyte-Jlelville of Bennochytho
g , Past Grand Master ; AY . Mann , S . G . AV . ; James Ballantyne , G . Bard ; and Quartermaster Barr . On the left , Lord Jamos Murray , Col . Kinloch of Kilrie , and others . The croupiers were Bros . Henry Inglis of Torsonce , Substitute Grand Master ; and AA'illiam Officer , Junior Grand Deacon . Amongst the brethren present were Capt . F . Gordon , Craigmyle , Aberdeenshire ; F . Binckesof the Royal Masonic Institution for BoysLondon ; C .
, , _ Fitzgerald Matier , Lancashire ; Col . Guthrie of Carlogie ; Provost AVhyte , Forfar ; A . Jcrvise , Brechin ; Lauderdale Maitland , Eccles ; Alex . Hay , John Lawrie , Dr . Rogers , A . Mitchell , G . Cotton , Coghill , Murdoch Mackenzie , E . Chanterelle , Capt . Bowden , H . Peacock , AV . M . Bryce , M'Cormick , Dublin ; and the Rev .. Arthur AVashington Hiiileu , of Alloa , After dinner , the toast of " The Queen , " was drank with all
the honours . The Chairman then proposed "The Health of our Royal Patron , His Royal Highness the Prince of AA'ales . " It was , he said , a great satisfaction to the Freemasons that the Prince bad performed his first act as Patron , and the reception he had met with was most enthusiastic . A few minutes ago he had left His Ro > al Hihnessancl he was charged hhim to tell the
g , y brethren that in all his life lie had never met with such a hearty reception . It was , his Lordship added , in the mingling together of the very highest iu tbe laud that the strength of the Freemasonry consisted . The Chairman then called on Bro . Kennedy sing to the
"Freemasons' Welcome , " which had been composed for the occasion by the Grand Bard , Bro . James Ballantyne , which will be found on another page . The Chairman proposed the "Army , Navy , Militia , and Volunteers , " to which Lord Murray replied for the Army , Dr . Lilburn , R . N ., for the Navy , aud Colonel Guthrie for the Volunteers .
The Chairman then said—I have now to propose the health of our Most AVorshipful Grand Master , Earl Dalhousie . If I should not say a word more , the reception you have given the mentioning of bis name shows the estimation in which you hold Mm . He is tho impersonation of all that is good , both as a mau and as a Mason . Whether he is in the Grand Master's chair , or working for the good of the country , he is thoroughly at home , and is a credit to Scotland . He has made the Grand Mastership a difficult task for his successor—whoever that may be—I may venture to prophesy that he will imitate the example of the good man who now fills the chair .
ihe toast was drunk with all the honours . The Chairman next proposed "Tbe Grand Lodges of England and Ireland , " remarking that the brethren of both countries could not draw together too closely . Bro . Binckes returned thanks for tho Grand Lodgo of England . The highest subject in the realm , he remarked , had become Patron of the Order in Scotland ; but the Grand Lodge of England did not envy the Scotch Masons , as the connection did honour to both countries .
Bro . M'Cormick , Dublin , responded for the Grand Lodge of Ireland . The Substitute Grand Master , amid loud cheers , announced the health of "The Chairman . " He said—The reception you . have given the toast I am sure must satisfy the most eager pretender to popular honours . I am not surprised at the manner in which the toast has been received , for previous to 1736 there was an Earl of Rosslyn who held a royal patent as Grand Master
of the Scottish Masons . AVe have now our noble chairman , who is a direct descendant of that noble Earl . He has referred to our present Grand Master , but I will tell him that whoever be Lord Dalhousie's successor , he will worthil y fill that nobleman's chair .
The toast was drunk with three cheers . Tbe Chairman , in replying , said—It is difficult to find words to acknowledge the flattering reception you have given this toast . I have been twenty years a Mason , aud I have never had so gratifying a reception . It would be idle for me any longer to pretend ignorance as to who is likely to be the successor to the present Grand Master . He will follow the example of the St . ( Jl . iirs of Rosslyn . It is a singular coincidence that in 1 S 09
Mr . Maule was Giand Master , the Earl of Rosslyn was Deputy Grand Master , aud then Mr . Inglis of Torsonce was Substitute Grand Master . His Lordship went on to say he had lately received a letter from a colonel who had been at Montmedy to aid the sick and wounded . The colonel was taken prisoner as a Prussian spy . He told who he was , as he spoke French fluently , but they would not release him Howeverthe moment it was
, discovered that he was a Freemason , he was released at once . The noble Lord concluded by stating that the day just closed would be a red letter day in Freemasonry . A great procession bad been got off with creditable precision , aud he was proud to think that he would one day be at the head of the Scotch
Freemasons . Col . Kinloch proposed " The City of Edinburgh . " He remarked that some of the charitable institutions were very ancient , and might be considered as models to all Scotland , if not to Great Britain . He regretted that Dr . Syme had not been alive to witness the proceedings of that day , and concluded by expressing the hope that the sun would continue to shine on all Edinburgh charities .
The Chairman proposed "The Past Grand Master , Brother AVhyte-Melville . " The Past Grand Master , in replying , said he was glad to have witnessed such a magnificent meeting at Grand Lodge that day , and to have seen the regularity of the procession , and the orderly manner in which the general body of Masons behaved . The health of the Croupiersthe Substitute Grand Master
, , Bro . Officer , and several other toasts followed before the meeting broke up , and many excellent songs were sung in tho course of the evening . Several of the Masonic Lodges iu the city also celebrated the proceedings of yesterday by holding banquets in the evening .
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Laying Of The Foundation-Stone Of The New Edinburgh Infirmary By Bro. H.R.H. The Prince Of Wales.
under sage laws , in a free Government , ever feel grateful for the blessings they enjoy . " . The Prince of Wales afterwards said—My Lord Provost , Most AVorshipful Grand Master , my Lords , Ladies , and Gentlemen , — I beg to return you , my Lord Provost , my thanks for the kind words in which you have addressed mc to day . I can assure you that it has beeu a source of great satisfaction to me , as well as to the Princess of AVales , to come to Edinburgh , though only on a
flying visit , ancl to take part in the interesting ceremony of today . It has always been the wish of the Princess and myself , in the various responsibilities of our position , to perform such duties as may be conducive to the happiness and the welfare of the community at large—and I can assure you I feel that the work in which we are engaged to-day is one which will confer a great and lasting benefit ou the community . I sincerely trust that this Royal Infirmaryjthe foundation-stone of which I have
, now laid , will continue to prosper ; and I hope also that prosperity may attend those who have undertaken so good a work . The Infirmary , as you are all aware , is entirely kept up by voluntary contributions , and it has this grand advantage , that it will receive all classes of people , and people of all countries . There is nothing better than that ladies and gentlemen , and I fee ] confident that , with God ' s help , the new Infirmary will
prove a lasting benefit to the city of Edinburgh . I rejoice to bear that Her Majesty the Queen has given a donation , and I feel sure that , alter that example , many large donations will follow . Allow me , my Lord Provost , to thank you also for the trowel you have presented to me to-day ; and turning to the brethren I see before me , allow me to express to them what a gratification it is to me to have this day performed my first Masonic act in Scotland . I cannot forget the honour that was
conferred upon me yesterday—the high honour of being Patron of the Masonic Craft in Scotland . I beg to thank you sincerely for the very kind and cordial reception you have given me . I assure you I shall never forget it . The Grand Master then called for three cheers for the Queen , which were given with ri g ht good will . Hearty cheers were also given for the Princess of Wales , for His Royal Highness ,
and lor Lord Dalhousie . This brought tbe ceremony to a close , whereupon the Lord Provost conducted the Prince of Wales to the box in which the Princess was seated . On leaving the Pavilion , the Prince and Princess of AVales drove off in the same carriage , escorted by the Hussars . Greeted along the entire line by renewed and continuous acclamations , their Royal Highnesses reached their hotel a few minutes before four o ' clock .
MASONIC BANQUETS . The great Masonic event was followed up in tho evening by a banquet in the Cadi Eoyal , under the auspices of the Grand Lodge of Scotland . There were upwards of 100 of the brethren present . The number would have been much greater had not various lodges in the city been holding banquets of their own . The Earl of Rosslyn , Deputy Grand Master , occupied the chair , on his riht were Bros . John AVhyte-Jlelville of Bennochytho
g , Past Grand Master ; AY . Mann , S . G . AV . ; James Ballantyne , G . Bard ; and Quartermaster Barr . On the left , Lord Jamos Murray , Col . Kinloch of Kilrie , and others . The croupiers were Bros . Henry Inglis of Torsonce , Substitute Grand Master ; and AA'illiam Officer , Junior Grand Deacon . Amongst the brethren present were Capt . F . Gordon , Craigmyle , Aberdeenshire ; F . Binckesof the Royal Masonic Institution for BoysLondon ; C .
, , _ Fitzgerald Matier , Lancashire ; Col . Guthrie of Carlogie ; Provost AVhyte , Forfar ; A . Jcrvise , Brechin ; Lauderdale Maitland , Eccles ; Alex . Hay , John Lawrie , Dr . Rogers , A . Mitchell , G . Cotton , Coghill , Murdoch Mackenzie , E . Chanterelle , Capt . Bowden , H . Peacock , AV . M . Bryce , M'Cormick , Dublin ; and the Rev .. Arthur AVashington Hiiileu , of Alloa , After dinner , the toast of " The Queen , " was drank with all
the honours . The Chairman then proposed "The Health of our Royal Patron , His Royal Highness the Prince of AA'ales . " It was , he said , a great satisfaction to the Freemasons that the Prince bad performed his first act as Patron , and the reception he had met with was most enthusiastic . A few minutes ago he had left His Ro > al Hihnessancl he was charged hhim to tell the
g , y brethren that in all his life lie had never met with such a hearty reception . It was , his Lordship added , in the mingling together of the very highest iu tbe laud that the strength of the Freemasonry consisted . The Chairman then called on Bro . Kennedy sing to the
"Freemasons' Welcome , " which had been composed for the occasion by the Grand Bard , Bro . James Ballantyne , which will be found on another page . The Chairman proposed the "Army , Navy , Militia , and Volunteers , " to which Lord Murray replied for the Army , Dr . Lilburn , R . N ., for the Navy , aud Colonel Guthrie for the Volunteers .
The Chairman then said—I have now to propose the health of our Most AVorshipful Grand Master , Earl Dalhousie . If I should not say a word more , the reception you have given the mentioning of bis name shows the estimation in which you hold Mm . He is tho impersonation of all that is good , both as a mau and as a Mason . Whether he is in the Grand Master's chair , or working for the good of the country , he is thoroughly at home , and is a credit to Scotland . He has made the Grand Mastership a difficult task for his successor—whoever that may be—I may venture to prophesy that he will imitate the example of the good man who now fills the chair .
ihe toast was drunk with all the honours . The Chairman next proposed "Tbe Grand Lodges of England and Ireland , " remarking that the brethren of both countries could not draw together too closely . Bro . Binckes returned thanks for tho Grand Lodgo of England . The highest subject in the realm , he remarked , had become Patron of the Order in Scotland ; but the Grand Lodge of England did not envy the Scotch Masons , as the connection did honour to both countries .
Bro . M'Cormick , Dublin , responded for the Grand Lodge of Ireland . The Substitute Grand Master , amid loud cheers , announced the health of "The Chairman . " He said—The reception you . have given the toast I am sure must satisfy the most eager pretender to popular honours . I am not surprised at the manner in which the toast has been received , for previous to 1736 there was an Earl of Rosslyn who held a royal patent as Grand Master
of the Scottish Masons . AVe have now our noble chairman , who is a direct descendant of that noble Earl . He has referred to our present Grand Master , but I will tell him that whoever be Lord Dalhousie's successor , he will worthil y fill that nobleman's chair .
The toast was drunk with three cheers . Tbe Chairman , in replying , said—It is difficult to find words to acknowledge the flattering reception you have given this toast . I have been twenty years a Mason , aud I have never had so gratifying a reception . It would be idle for me any longer to pretend ignorance as to who is likely to be the successor to the present Grand Master . He will follow the example of the St . ( Jl . iirs of Rosslyn . It is a singular coincidence that in 1 S 09
Mr . Maule was Giand Master , the Earl of Rosslyn was Deputy Grand Master , aud then Mr . Inglis of Torsonce was Substitute Grand Master . His Lordship went on to say he had lately received a letter from a colonel who had been at Montmedy to aid the sick and wounded . The colonel was taken prisoner as a Prussian spy . He told who he was , as he spoke French fluently , but they would not release him Howeverthe moment it was
, discovered that he was a Freemason , he was released at once . The noble Lord concluded by stating that the day just closed would be a red letter day in Freemasonry . A great procession bad been got off with creditable precision , aud he was proud to think that he would one day be at the head of the Scotch
Freemasons . Col . Kinloch proposed " The City of Edinburgh . " He remarked that some of the charitable institutions were very ancient , and might be considered as models to all Scotland , if not to Great Britain . He regretted that Dr . Syme had not been alive to witness the proceedings of that day , and concluded by expressing the hope that the sun would continue to shine on all Edinburgh charities .
The Chairman proposed "The Past Grand Master , Brother AVhyte-Melville . " The Past Grand Master , in replying , said he was glad to have witnessed such a magnificent meeting at Grand Lodge that day , and to have seen the regularity of the procession , and the orderly manner in which the general body of Masons behaved . The health of the Croupiersthe Substitute Grand Master
, , Bro . Officer , and several other toasts followed before the meeting broke up , and many excellent songs were sung in tho course of the evening . Several of the Masonic Lodges iu the city also celebrated the proceedings of yesterday by holding banquets in the evening .