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Provincial.
Wished upon the throne of these realms . Placed , as my family was , by the choice ofthe people , to preside over the destinies of this country , it is the bounden duty of every one of its members to aid and assist her Majesty to the utmost of their abilities , in carrying out those benevolent objects which are ever uppermost in her thoughts , and which are best calculated to promote the welfare , happiness , and glory of the nation . With these obligations deeplimpressed on my heartI gladly meet you this day to
y , lay the foundation-stone of a building intended for the advance of scientific and literary purposes . It is by the promotion of science , that arts , manufactures , and commerce flourish . I , therefore , view with great delight , that while your loyal city is advancing in prosperity , you are not unmindful of the rich and unfailing source from which alone it can be permanently derived . That such benefits may be the result of our united labours this dayand thatunder the blessing of a benign
Provi-, , dence , you may ever reap the fruits of so noble and spirited an undertaking , is my fervent prayer . " . This well-constructed and most suitable reply was loudly cheered at the close of every sentence . The members of the Corporation were then severally introduced to his Royal Highness , and , after a short conversation with the Mayor , this part of the day ' s proceedings terminated .
The illustrious Duke retired from the room , attended in the same manner as upon his entrance , and re-entering his carriage , repaired to the Phcenix Masonic Lodge , where , veiled from curious eyes , he was for some time occupied in the mystic ceremonials known only to the Accepted Brotherhood . These secret rites concluded , the procession to lay the foundation-stone of the Athenamm , was formed in the following order , the Grand Officers wearing the whole of their rich and splendid paraphernalia , and all the other members of the Craft appearing in their aprons : —
Police Officers . COMMITTEE OF THE BUILDING . Band of Music . Northumberland . Two Tylers . Durham The Masters , Past Masters , and Wardens of the several Private Lodges ; the Juniors walking first , r The Architect with the Plans . - \
\ A Cornucopia with Corn , borne by the / Steward . < Master of a Lodge . > Steward 1 Two Ewers , with Wine and Oil , borne by I v . Two Masters of Lodges . J
Grand Organists . Grand Superintendents of Works . Grand Directors of Ceremonies . Past Grand Sword Bearers . Past Grand Deacons . Grand Secretaries , Bearing the plate ivith the inscription , to be deposited in the foundation-stone .
Grand Registrars . Grand Treasurers , Bearing a phial , containing the coins to be deposited Past Grand Wardens .
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Provincial.
Wished upon the throne of these realms . Placed , as my family was , by the choice ofthe people , to preside over the destinies of this country , it is the bounden duty of every one of its members to aid and assist her Majesty to the utmost of their abilities , in carrying out those benevolent objects which are ever uppermost in her thoughts , and which are best calculated to promote the welfare , happiness , and glory of the nation . With these obligations deeplimpressed on my heartI gladly meet you this day to
y , lay the foundation-stone of a building intended for the advance of scientific and literary purposes . It is by the promotion of science , that arts , manufactures , and commerce flourish . I , therefore , view with great delight , that while your loyal city is advancing in prosperity , you are not unmindful of the rich and unfailing source from which alone it can be permanently derived . That such benefits may be the result of our united labours this dayand thatunder the blessing of a benign
Provi-, , dence , you may ever reap the fruits of so noble and spirited an undertaking , is my fervent prayer . " . This well-constructed and most suitable reply was loudly cheered at the close of every sentence . The members of the Corporation were then severally introduced to his Royal Highness , and , after a short conversation with the Mayor , this part of the day ' s proceedings terminated .
The illustrious Duke retired from the room , attended in the same manner as upon his entrance , and re-entering his carriage , repaired to the Phcenix Masonic Lodge , where , veiled from curious eyes , he was for some time occupied in the mystic ceremonials known only to the Accepted Brotherhood . These secret rites concluded , the procession to lay the foundation-stone of the Athenamm , was formed in the following order , the Grand Officers wearing the whole of their rich and splendid paraphernalia , and all the other members of the Craft appearing in their aprons : —
Police Officers . COMMITTEE OF THE BUILDING . Band of Music . Northumberland . Two Tylers . Durham The Masters , Past Masters , and Wardens of the several Private Lodges ; the Juniors walking first , r The Architect with the Plans . - \
\ A Cornucopia with Corn , borne by the / Steward . < Master of a Lodge . > Steward 1 Two Ewers , with Wine and Oil , borne by I v . Two Masters of Lodges . J
Grand Organists . Grand Superintendents of Works . Grand Directors of Ceremonies . Past Grand Sword Bearers . Past Grand Deacons . Grand Secretaries , Bearing the plate ivith the inscription , to be deposited in the foundation-stone .
Grand Registrars . Grand Treasurers , Bearing a phial , containing the coins to be deposited Past Grand Wardens .