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Oxfordshire.
Leamington , was the originator , ancl hy whom it was presented to the Coinmittee , together w ith a penny ' of the reign of William the Conqueror , coined at Warwick ; there was also deposited a parchment record of the date and object of the building , its originators , architect , and contractor . The Provincial Grand Secretary then read the following inscription on the brass plate , which was afterwards placed over the cavity referred to : —
" Tills Foundation Stone of the Public Hall of the Royal Leamington Literary ancl Scientific Institution Company was laid with Masonic Honours , By the Right Honourable Loz-d Leigh , Patron of the Institution , and
R . W . Provincial Grand Master for Warwickshire , May 23 rd , A . D . 1853 . " The Provincial Grand Chaplain then offered up the customary prayer of benediction . The cement was next placed on the upper face of the bottom stone , and the Deputy Provincial Graud Master adjusted the same with a silver trowel , which was presented to him by the President of the Institutionon behalf of the Directors of
, the Public Hall ; ancl which bore the following inscription : — "Presented to the Right Hon . William Henry Baron Leigh , P . G . M . for Warwickshire , by the Directors of the Leamington Literary and Scientific Institution ancl Public Hall Company , on the occasion of laying the foundation stone of their new building , on Monday , A . L . May 23 , A . D . IS 53 , A . L . 5853 , assisted by the Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Masons . "
After this practical operation of Masonry , the band of the Eoyal Scots Greys , who , during the procession played several Masonic marches , performed "Eule , Britannia . " When this anthem had beencompleted , the Deputy Grand Master proved the just and firm position of the stone by the plumb , level , and square , which were successivel y delivered to him by the Junior and Senior Grand Wardensand a Past DeputProvincial Grand Masterand having
, y ; pronounced that the Craftsmen had done their duty , he took the mallet , and gave three knocks upon the stone . Tbe cornucopia containing the corn and the ewers , with the wine and oil , were next handed to the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , who strewed upon the stone some grains of wheat , saying , " I strew this corn as a symbol of plenty ; " he sprinkled the same with wine , saying , "I pour this wine
as a symbol of joy and gladness ; " and pouring the oil , said , " I pour this oil as a symbol of comfort and peace ; and I dedicate this building to Literature and Science , and the promotion of the peaceful arts . " Having next examined the plan of the intended buildin & he delivered it to the architect ( Mr . D . G . Squirhill ) , together with the several tools , after having proved the position of the stone , and said .-
—" Mr . Architect : In the presence of this numerous , enlightened , and influential assembly of the people of Leamington , and visitors from various parts of the county of Warwick , including many expert artificers ; and also in the presence of
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Oxfordshire.
Leamington , was the originator , ancl hy whom it was presented to the Coinmittee , together w ith a penny ' of the reign of William the Conqueror , coined at Warwick ; there was also deposited a parchment record of the date and object of the building , its originators , architect , and contractor . The Provincial Grand Secretary then read the following inscription on the brass plate , which was afterwards placed over the cavity referred to : —
" Tills Foundation Stone of the Public Hall of the Royal Leamington Literary ancl Scientific Institution Company was laid with Masonic Honours , By the Right Honourable Loz-d Leigh , Patron of the Institution , and
R . W . Provincial Grand Master for Warwickshire , May 23 rd , A . D . 1853 . " The Provincial Grand Chaplain then offered up the customary prayer of benediction . The cement was next placed on the upper face of the bottom stone , and the Deputy Provincial Graud Master adjusted the same with a silver trowel , which was presented to him by the President of the Institutionon behalf of the Directors of
, the Public Hall ; ancl which bore the following inscription : — "Presented to the Right Hon . William Henry Baron Leigh , P . G . M . for Warwickshire , by the Directors of the Leamington Literary and Scientific Institution ancl Public Hall Company , on the occasion of laying the foundation stone of their new building , on Monday , A . L . May 23 , A . D . IS 53 , A . L . 5853 , assisted by the Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Masons . "
After this practical operation of Masonry , the band of the Eoyal Scots Greys , who , during the procession played several Masonic marches , performed "Eule , Britannia . " When this anthem had beencompleted , the Deputy Grand Master proved the just and firm position of the stone by the plumb , level , and square , which were successivel y delivered to him by the Junior and Senior Grand Wardensand a Past DeputProvincial Grand Masterand having
, y ; pronounced that the Craftsmen had done their duty , he took the mallet , and gave three knocks upon the stone . Tbe cornucopia containing the corn and the ewers , with the wine and oil , were next handed to the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , who strewed upon the stone some grains of wheat , saying , " I strew this corn as a symbol of plenty ; " he sprinkled the same with wine , saying , "I pour this wine
as a symbol of joy and gladness ; " and pouring the oil , said , " I pour this oil as a symbol of comfort and peace ; and I dedicate this building to Literature and Science , and the promotion of the peaceful arts . " Having next examined the plan of the intended buildin & he delivered it to the architect ( Mr . D . G . Squirhill ) , together with the several tools , after having proved the position of the stone , and said .-
—" Mr . Architect : In the presence of this numerous , enlightened , and influential assembly of the people of Leamington , and visitors from various parts of the county of Warwick , including many expert artificers ; and also in the presence of