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to the First Principal ' s Chair in this Chapter , shewed , as he hoped , that he possessed their confidence . He might well feel diffident in assuming a place which had been filled hy so many distinguished Masons , but he was gratified in knowing that their advice and their assistance would be freely given to him . With the advantage of such bright examples to guide him in his course , with the earnest intention of fulfilling faithfully and punctually his duties here and in Grand Chapter , he hoped to
be able to render his position serviceable to them , and thus to repay in some slight degree , the heavy debt of obligation which he owed to this Chapter , and to the many kind friends whom he numbered among its members .
Among other toasts which were given were those of the Second and Third Principals , Comps . Thompson and Wyatt , whose services , as well as those of their fathers , both active members of this Chapter in olden times , were gratefully remembered , eulogised , and feelingly responded to . 'The immediate P . P ., Comp . Blake , the other P . P . ' s present , the newly appointed Scribe E ., and the P . S ., where severally honoured , and acknowledged .
Success to the Masonic Charities , and a health to " all poor and distressed companions , " closed the proceedings of this delightful day , after which the Companions separated , heartily regretting that such " happy anniversaries occur but once a year .
SOMERSETSHIRE . —BRISTOL , Aug . 8 . —Laying the Foundation Stone , of the High Cross . —This day was appointed for laying the foundation stone of this elaborate structure , and great interest was apparent among the population to witness the ceremony . Up to eleven o ' clock , when the procession was formed , the weather promised to be favourable ; but shortly afterwards , and while the ceremony was in progress , the rain , accompanied by thunder and lightning , fell in torrents . The site
chosen for the new structure is the east end of College-green , opposite St . Augustine ' s Church , and near the venerable Cathedral , where it will form a strikingly interesting object in the main approach to Clifton from the city . The Provincial Grand Lodge and Brethren met in their Hall , in Bridge-street , and proceeded in procession through Bridge-street , Dolphin-street , and Wine-street , to the Council House , where they joined the procession of the Mayor and Corporation . The following was the order of procession : —
Body of police . City trumpeters . Band of the 72 d Highlanders , with the pipers . Array of flags . Mace men . Gowns men—Clerk of the Market , Quay Warden , Water Bailiff . The Town Clerk , Dr . Surges , jun ., Esq . The Treasurer , G . Garrard , Esq . The Clerk of the Peace , W . O . Hare , Esq . The Clerk to the Magistrates . W . Brice , Esq . The Deputy TreasurerJHarfordEsq
, . , . The Sword Bearer . T . F . Edgar . Esq . The Right Worshipful the Mayor , J . K . Haherfield , Esq ., in his scarlet robes of office , and wearing the civic chain . The High Sheriff , J . G . B . Bayly , Esq . The Magistrates . Members of the Town Council . Society of Merchant Venturers . Corporation of the Poor . Charity Trustees . Committee and Subscribers to the Bristol High Cross .
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Provincial.
to the First Principal ' s Chair in this Chapter , shewed , as he hoped , that he possessed their confidence . He might well feel diffident in assuming a place which had been filled hy so many distinguished Masons , but he was gratified in knowing that their advice and their assistance would be freely given to him . With the advantage of such bright examples to guide him in his course , with the earnest intention of fulfilling faithfully and punctually his duties here and in Grand Chapter , he hoped to
be able to render his position serviceable to them , and thus to repay in some slight degree , the heavy debt of obligation which he owed to this Chapter , and to the many kind friends whom he numbered among its members .
Among other toasts which were given were those of the Second and Third Principals , Comps . Thompson and Wyatt , whose services , as well as those of their fathers , both active members of this Chapter in olden times , were gratefully remembered , eulogised , and feelingly responded to . 'The immediate P . P ., Comp . Blake , the other P . P . ' s present , the newly appointed Scribe E ., and the P . S ., where severally honoured , and acknowledged .
Success to the Masonic Charities , and a health to " all poor and distressed companions , " closed the proceedings of this delightful day , after which the Companions separated , heartily regretting that such " happy anniversaries occur but once a year .
SOMERSETSHIRE . —BRISTOL , Aug . 8 . —Laying the Foundation Stone , of the High Cross . —This day was appointed for laying the foundation stone of this elaborate structure , and great interest was apparent among the population to witness the ceremony . Up to eleven o ' clock , when the procession was formed , the weather promised to be favourable ; but shortly afterwards , and while the ceremony was in progress , the rain , accompanied by thunder and lightning , fell in torrents . The site
chosen for the new structure is the east end of College-green , opposite St . Augustine ' s Church , and near the venerable Cathedral , where it will form a strikingly interesting object in the main approach to Clifton from the city . The Provincial Grand Lodge and Brethren met in their Hall , in Bridge-street , and proceeded in procession through Bridge-street , Dolphin-street , and Wine-street , to the Council House , where they joined the procession of the Mayor and Corporation . The following was the order of procession : —
Body of police . City trumpeters . Band of the 72 d Highlanders , with the pipers . Array of flags . Mace men . Gowns men—Clerk of the Market , Quay Warden , Water Bailiff . The Town Clerk , Dr . Surges , jun ., Esq . The Treasurer , G . Garrard , Esq . The Clerk of the Peace , W . O . Hare , Esq . The Clerk to the Magistrates . W . Brice , Esq . The Deputy TreasurerJHarfordEsq
, . , . The Sword Bearer . T . F . Edgar . Esq . The Right Worshipful the Mayor , J . K . Haherfield , Esq ., in his scarlet robes of office , and wearing the civic chain . The High Sheriff , J . G . B . Bayly , Esq . The Magistrates . Members of the Town Council . Society of Merchant Venturers . Corporation of the Poor . Charity Trustees . Committee and Subscribers to the Bristol High Cross .