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Lodge ; and , in event of its meeting their approbation , that it should bo solemnly dedicated to Masonic purposes , agreeably to ancient form . The D . Prov . G . M . having consulted the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge , and having ascertained their willingness that the hall should be consecrated , informed the AVorshipful Master of tho Lodge of Truth that his request would be complied with , and the Provincial Grand Lodge was thou closed in due form . The D . Prov . G . M ., and the officers and members of the Grand Lodge , and a large number of the brethren , proceeded immediately to the new Masonic Hall .

That portion of the building which is completed comprises a fine entrance hall , 27 by S feet , with the supper room , 27 by 14 feet , on the right hand ; ancl on thc ; left hand the Tyler ' s room , 14 by 9 feet , with cellar of thc same size under , and the waiting room , 14 by 13 feet . Upstairs is the apartment at present called tho hall , 40 by 27 feet , and 13 feet 3 inches high . The actual hall , at present unfinished , will measure SO feet by 40 , with a height of 24 feet .

The elevation of the building is handsome , and will , when completed , form a great ornament to that part of the city . The members of thc Prov . Grand Lodge and the various Craft Lodges having assembled in the hall to thc number of about eighty , and the officers of the Grand Lodge having taken their scats , the Deputy Provincial Grand Mas tor opened the . proceedings by pronouncing the following prayer : — " 0 Thou , whose temple wc arc , on the mountain of thy truth let our sublime edifice display its glory . Lot the eye of the Master meet the son of li ght as he

• venters . Let tho greater lights , by the help of the less , illuminate thc whole scene of his duty and of his pleasure . Behold us with Thy brightness at this hour consecrating and dedicating a temple to Thy holy service . Like this temple , let the Master be beauteous without ancl all glorious within . Let his soul be capacious as Thy truth , ancl his affections pure as thc serene heavens when tho silent moon gives her light . Let him obey as the sun , who labours until perfect day , with increasing strengths and let all the purposes of his heart be as thc stars which tell of worlds unknownand are notices of boundless benevolence . Let him movelike the

, , heavenly orbs , in harmony ; and should he stretch across the universe may ho disturb no soul in his course . AVithin this temple may he be sacred as the altar , sweet as the incense , and pure as the most holy place . Among Thy ministering servants may ho be ready as an angel of God , ancl faithful as a beloved son ; and when his service is finished , may his memory be celebrated by love on the durable monuments of eternity ; and his reward , in the silent , solemn joy of heaven , bo sure from tho hand of God , the Grand Master of us all !"

Brother E . AV . AVright , thc architect of the Masonic Hall , then advanced to tho centre of the room , and addressing thc Deputy Provincial Grand Master , said , " Right AA'orshipful Sir , —Having been entrusted with the superintendence aud management of the workmen employed in tho construction of this edifice , and having , according to the best of my ability , accomplished the task assigned mo , I now return my thanks for the honour of this appointment , and beg leave to surrender up the implements whicli were committed to my care when thc foundation of this fabric was laid , humbly hoping that the exertions which have been made upon this

occasion will be crowned with your approbation and that of tho Most AVorshipful Grand Lodge . " To which the Deputy Graud Master made the following reply— ' 'Brother Architect , the skill ancl fidelity displayed in the execution of the trust reposed in you at the commencement of this undertaking , have secured the entire approbation ol the Grand Lodge ; ancl they sincerely pray that the edifice may continue a lasting monument of the taste , spirit , ancl liberality of thc founder ,.. " The Deputy Provincial Grand Master then said— " Thc hall in which we are now

assembled , and the place upon which it has been constructed , having met with your approbation , it is the desire of the fraternity bluttrib should be now dedicated according to ancient usage . " AVhen tho procession had passed once round the hall , tho Junior Grand AVarden presented thc pitcher of corn to the Deputy Grand Master , who , striking thrice with his mallet , poured it out upon the floor , pronouncing— " In the name of the great Jehovah , to whom be all honour and glory , I do solemnly dedicate this hall to Freemasonry . " The grand honours were given ,