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24 th , ISO k A . L . 5 SG-1-, by the Right Hon . the Lord Londcsborough . Senior Provincial Grand Warden of North and East York . Bro . C . S . Todd , W . M . ; Bro . N . Eastou , S . W . ; Bro . W . N . Waite , J . W . Architect , Bro . R . G . Smith . Contractor , Bro . C . 11 . Morehead . "

The Past Provincial Grand Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . H . W . Kemp , P . A ., then road tho following passages of Scripture : — " Except the Lord build the house , their labour is but lost that build it . " " Except the Lord keep the city , the watchman waketh but in vain ; " and the Masonic Prayer : — " 0 Thou Great Architect of the Universe , Maker of all tilings , and Judge of all men , regard , we humbly beseech Thee , with Thy special favour this our present undertakingand grant that the work

, which ive no-. v commence in Thy name may conduce to Thy glory , and to the good , temporal and eternal , of Thy dependent creatures . Let a scrupulous regard to the obligations , which , in Thy name , and under Thine all-seeing eye , shall be herein entered into , distinguish all upon whom the privileges of initiation shall be conferred , that they , abounding in all holy conversation and godliness , may become true and worthy members of our

venerable Order , and that their practice may , in all things , correspond with their profession . So mote it be . Bro . MOHEIIEAD here stepped forward and spread tho cement upon tho stone , after which the W . M . presented to Lord Londesborougb a handsome silver trowel , the workmanship of Mr . Edwin Raw , Savile-street , with which bis lordship adjusted the cement , and the stone was lowered , the band playing solemn

music . Having proved hy tho plumb , level , and square of the Order that the stone was correctly set , his lordship took tho corn from the cornucopia , and , scattering it on the stone , said , " May the seeds of corn scattered on this stone remind us of the seed of God ' s word , sown plentifully in the land , that they may bring forth a hundredfold in our hearts , and yield a plenteous harvest in that day when the Lord shall come to gather the wheat into his . " ( So mote it he . ) Then pouring the wine

garner , he said , " I pour wine upon this stone , an emblem of cheerfulness ; and may thc meetings that shall hereafter be held in this place , be conducted with decorum and sober enjoyment . " ( So mote it be . ) Then pouring tho oil his lordship said , " May this oil , a . symbol of peace , fitly represent that harmony aud fellowship which shall exist amongst the brethren of this lodge . " ( So mote it be . ) The Masonic Anthem , " Hail , Holy Light Divine , "

& c , was then sung under the direction of Bro . H . Doval , Mus . Doc , the whole assembly joining in it . Lord Londesborough then pronounced the prayer— " May the All-Righteous Author of Nature bless the inhabitants of this great seaport with all the necessaries , conveniences , and comforts of life , assist in tho erection and completion of these buildings , protect the workman against every accident , long preserve tlie structure from decay , and grant unto us all a plentiful supply of the corn of

nourishment , the wine of refreshment , and the oil of peace . " The ceremony of laying the foundation stone being thus closed , his lordship thanked the W . M ., officers , and brethren of the lodge for the beautiful trowel with ., which they had presented bim , and said it was one that would long be handed down in Ins family . He also thanked them for inviting him to be present , giving him another opportunity of showing his regard for the good town of Hull . When he reflected who it was that laid

the last stone in Hull , with full Masonic honom-s , no duties would have prevented him coming thither that day . The building was to be one of the most beautiful he had seen . He hoped they would often have the pleasure of meeting in it . Still they must remember that the lodge was only the outward means of attaining the benefits of Freemasonry , but the members must ' endeavour to make themselves fully worthy of the magnificent building which they would shortlenterthat both and

on y , they it might be worthy of ' the town of Hull . ( Loud applause . ) Three cheers were then given for Lord and Lady Londesborongh , the Duchess of Beimforfc , her Majesty the Queen , and a concluding cheer for the W . M . The brethren then returned to the lodge . On the brethren reaching tho Public Rooms , n vote of thanks to Lord Londesborough was moved by Bro . C . S . Toddthe W . M . seconded b

, , y Bro . N . Easton , the S . W ., and carried by acclamation by the brethren , which his lordship acknowledged . Thanks were also given to the Provincial Grand Secretary for Lincolnshire ( Bro . C . E . Lucas ) , and the brethren from that province who attended the ceremony . This was acknowledged by the Prov . G . Secretary . A similar vote of thanks to provincial officers of North and East Yorkshire was acknowledged by Dr . Bell , Prov . G .

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Secretary . Thanks were given by acclamation to the W . M ., Bro . Todd . The lodge was then closed . THE BANQUET . In the evening a banquet on a magnificent scale was given to the Light Hon . Lord Londesborougb , P . Prov . S . G . W ., at the Royal Station Hotel , Hull , the Worshipful Master of the

Humber Lodge , Bro . C . S . Todd , in the chair . There was a large gathering of the brethren from the various lodges in the town and district . After the cloth had been withdrawn , the W . MASTER' proposed in rapid succession " The Queen and the Craft , " " The Prince and Princess of Wales , " "The Army , Navy , and Volunteers . " . . Bro . Captain SYJIONS responded on behalf of the two

formerbodies , and Bro . Lieut .-Colonel PEASE for tho latter . The W . MASTER gave " The Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , M . W . Grand Master of England , and Provincial Grand Masterof North and East York ; " "The Right Hon-, the Earl de Grey and Ripon , R . W . Deputy Grand Master of England , and Provincial Grand Master of West York ; ' . ' " Bro . George Marwood , Deputy Provincial Grand Master of North and East - York ; " and " The Provincial Brethren present . "

Bro . BETHEL JACOBS , P . M ., returned thanks . The W . MASTEB , in proposing the next toast , "The Right-Hon . the Lord Londesborougb , P . Prov . S . G . W . of North and . East York , " observed that they had that day realised his lordship in the character of a brother Mason coming to do honourto the senior lodge of the provinces in which he held so distinguished a Masonic position , in their efforts to forward the causeof Masonry in that large and commercial town . They had ,

therefore , experienced him to-day as a brother , having experienced him before in all bis good qualities as a neighbour and friend . He hoped soon to see his lordship the Provincial Grand , Grand Master of North and East York . Bro . 'Lord LONDESBOKOUGK , who was received with loud ; cheers , briefly responded . His lordship apologised for his lateness iu the morning , by stating that the train did not arrivepunctually , and afterwards proposed " The Health of

the-Worshipful Master and Officers of the Humber Lodge . " The W . MASTER , in responding , spoke of the advantages to be derived from Freemasonry , and observed that they had educated in Hull , finding that there was no room for them in their London schools , some six or seven orphans , the sons of deceased Masons , at an expense of nearly £ 300 . He expressed a hope that the doings of that day would advance the cause of Ereemasonry .

Bro . EASTON , S . W ., afterwards gave " The Sister Lodges , " to which Bro . HOIDEN , of the Minerva Lodge , responded . The W . MASTEB . having given "The Visiting Brethren , " Bros . PUWIAM , P . Prov . S . GW . Turkey , P . M . 687 , and LUCJVS , of Lincoln , returned thanks . The latter suggested to the brethren that Freemasonry should be thought more of outside the lodge than it was at present , and he believed the public would be thegainers equally with themselves .

Bro . WALMKEE afterwards proposed "The Ladies , " and several other toasts followed . During the evening several songs were sung , the most noticeable being that of "Fear not , Britannia's honour ' s safe , " composed by Bro . Dr . Deval , and sung by him with peculiar sweetness .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .

WOOLWICH . LSVICTA CnATTEii , or S . P . R . i ^ . —The first meeting for the season of the Invicta Chapter took place at the Masonic Hall ,. William-street , Woolwich , on Friday , the 21 st . There were present Lieut-Colonel Clerk , S . G . I . G . 33 ° ; Capt . Boyle , 32 ° , M . W . S . ; W . Smith , C . F ., 30 ° , as Prelate ; G . Lambert . 30 ° , Raphael ; J . W . Figg , 30 ° , G . Marshal , Matthew Cooke , 30 ° ,

Organist , and Master of Ceremonial to the Sup . G . Council ; . Dr . O'Donnavan , 30 ° ; H . S . le Strange , 30 ° ; J . Thompson , 18 ° , 1 st General ; P . Laird , 18 ° , Treas . ; Guibelei , 18 ° ; Lieut-Price , 18 ° ; C . Horsley , 18 ° ; and Dr . Hughes , 18 ° . Bro . Langlois , of Burmah , India , was installed a Knt . S . P . R . ) % t . This being the annual election , the following III . brethren were unanimously chosen . Capt . Dadson , 30 ° , M . W . S . ; P . Laird , 18 ° , re-elected Treas ., amidst many compliments ; and Henderson , Tyler . All business being concluded , the S . P . ' s . " R . yfe-