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Russell ancl John Haws , as Prov . G . W . 's . A procession was then formed , under tho direction of Bro . Arthur Wright , G . M ., and headed by the Chatham Amateur Band , proceeded down the front street . When opposite Dr . Puuleu ' s corner , it was joined by a number of the public authorities and other gentlemen residing in the town , and then proceeded to the site on which the building is to lis erected . While marching onwards the band layed a number of quick-stepswhich tended very
map , terially to enliven the scene , and give the proceedings of the day a zest which otherwise it could not possess . The fact , so palpably brought under the observation of the inhabitants of _ Chatham , we trust will have the effect of inducing them to" take a deeper interest than they have for some years past ih sustaining that body . The members of the lodges , and other persons who formed
the {/ . recession , having arrived at the site of the building , they took up their position on a platform prepared for the purpose . The inhabitants of the place then gathered around , the ceremony was opened by a brief and appropriate prayer by the Rev . Chaplain , at the conclusion of which the following Opening Ode was sung by the members of the lodges assisted by several of the spectators : — Great Architect of earth and heaven , By time nor space confined , Enlarge our love to comprehend , Our brethren , all mankind .
Where'er we are , whate ' er we do , Thy presence let us own ; Thine Eye , all-seeing , marks our deeds , To Theo all thoughts are known . While nature ' s works and science ' s laws We labour to reveal , 0 ! bo our duty done to Thee
, With fervency and zeal . AVith Faith our guide , and humble Hope , Warm Charity ancl Love , May all at last be raised to share Thy perfect Light above .
The stone having been prepared , the actin . 7 Grand Secretary , Bro . Alexander Loudoun , then read an inscription , containing the date of the laying of the corner stone , the names of Bro . J . C . E . Carmichael , W . M ., the officers of Miramichi Lodge , & e ., which was placed in a casket , together with a copy of the Gleaner , and several coins , ancl deposited in the cavity , prepared for its reception b y thc Acting G . Treas ., Thomas F . Gillespie . The D . G . M . then performed the usual ceremonies .
The cement was spread and the stone lowered to its place , and after being adjusted by the plumb , square , and level , the corn , wine , ancl oil were then poured upon it with suitable remarks . Three raps were then given upon the stone with the gavel , and the D . G . M . then declared it laid in due ancl ancient form . The following concluding ode was thou sung by the members and other persons : — Placed in formthe corner stone
, , True ancl trusty brothers , own ; Come and bring , in thought sincere , Hands to help oncl hearts to cheer . Marked with love , tho Master's will Kindly proved the work of skill . Beauteous forms in grace shall rise 'Neath the arch of favouring skins .
Join we now our offering true , While our homage we renew ; Bear to him whose praise we sing , Thanks that from each bosom spring . When on earth our work is o'er , Be a dearer life in store , Each in form , in heart upright , Taught by Truth's unerring light .
u he Rev . Chaplain then delivered an admirable address , which we listened to with much pleasure ; and judging from the stillness that prevailed , ancl the attention paid to the remarks of the speaker , we conclude that tho large concourse of persons assembled around the platform and within hearing , were as well pleased as we were . Ho gave a succinct account of the aim and object of Masonry , its early history ancl progress against prejudice and ignorance ; dwelt at length on the duties which devolved on them as members of the Masonic body , one towards
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another—as men , as citizens , and accountable beings . He alluded to the Masonic ladder , aud expressed a hops that they had their minds always fixed on the three principal roundsfaith , hope , and charity ; and in a most feeling manner urged on their consideration the four cardinal virtues—temperance , fortitude , prudence , and justice . On the first-named , he spoke at some length . The ceremonies being endedthree hearty cheers were given
, for the Queen , at the conclusion of which the amateur band struck up the National Anthem , and during its performance the audience remained uncovered . The procession then re-formed , and the members of the lodges proceeded to their room . A short time after they re-assembled , together with a few guests ,, at Bowser's Hotel , when they partook of a dinner , provided in Bowser ' s usual first-rate style . After the cloth was rcnoved ,
several loyal , Masonic , and personal toasts wore drank , among them the Queen ; the Provincial Grand Master ; the Provincial Deputy Grand Master—to the last two Bro . Clinch responded ; the Provincial Chaplain , to which Bro . Bliss replied ; the guests ancl gentlemen who kindly assisted the brethren in their demonstration , which was responded to by Bro . Pierce ; ancl the Lodges represented bthe strangers presentwhich was
y , responded to by a Norwegian Brother , Captain Schou , of the hark Westphalia , one of tho vessels in port . After remaining together about two hours the company separated , much pleased with the clay ' s proceedings . We were gratified on hearing Mr-Thomson , the Worshipful Master of Northumberland Lodge , in responding to the toast , wishing success to that lodge , that the Brothers there contemplate at as early a day as practicable
tobuild a lodge , or purchase a building in Newcastle , for the accommodation of the members of that body in the town . Wo give below the dimensions of the contemplated buildingin Chatham . It will be 75 feet long , 36 feet wide , and 26 feet post . The lower flat will be iu one large room , except the hall and staircases—it will he 62 feet by 35 feet , and 15 feet high . On the upstairs there will be a ball-room 38 feet by 22 feet
, , and 10 feet high ; a room for Masonic purposes , 35 feet by 25 feet ; and four rooms about IS feet by 12 feet . On the upper flat will be a large room the length of the building . The wholeof the rooms will be well lighted ancl ventilated , and will have-14 windows on each side . —Miramichi Gleaner .
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CONSTANTINOPLE . —Oriental Lodge ( No . 988 ) . —It havingbeen duly arranged that the festival of St . John the Baptist should be celebrated by the lodge in such a manner that thefriends of the members might participate , a grand pie-nie was arranged for the 24-th of June , to take place at the Sultan's Valley , on the Asiatic side of the Bosphorus . On that day the brethren with their families , mustered strong at ten o ' clock in the morning on board the commodious steamer Sampsonwhich
, had been placed at their disposal by Bro . Capt . Robinson ,--and , after a delightful trip , calling at the various villages up the Bosphorous , the freighted and gaily decked steamer , landed her happy cargo at the place felicitously chosen by the committee for the day ' s festivities . There , surrounded by the giants of the forests , whose branches were honoured on that day with flags of all nations , devices , & c , the company sat down at two
o ' clock to the sumptuous banquet supplied under the superintendaiice of Bro . Petala , 988 . The tables were presided over by our esteemed Bro . A . W . Mountain , W . M . 988 , supported by Jh-o . J . Smorfic , S . W . 988 and Bro . W . W . Evans , Prov . G . S . and Past S . W . 988 as Vice . After the good things of the table had been discussed , the brethren cordially responded to tho W . M . ' s calls of honour . For the " Queen and Craft" followed b" The
, y Sultan , " by Bro . W . W . Evans , Prov . S . W . " Our beloved R . W . Prov . G . M ., " " His Exc . Sir If . L . Bulwer , G . C . B ., " by Bio . Snorlit , S . W . DSS ( with cheers that shook the glades ) , and " Tho Ladies , " by Bro . P . W . Fulmar ,, 988 , and replied to by Comp . Harvey , in a capital and humorous speech . The company then dispersed , some to explore the surrounding and delightful scenerysome to the many of old Englandwhich the
, games , forethought of tho committee had provided , while tbe majority were enticed by fair friends ancl the strains of un excellent band , to tread the light fantastic toe on the velvet sward , so that to one and all , when tea was over , and one dance more taken , the order to depart was received with regret ; and after a pleasant moonlight trip down the Bosphorus , enlivened by the band
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Canada.
Russell ancl John Haws , as Prov . G . W . 's . A procession was then formed , under tho direction of Bro . Arthur Wright , G . M ., and headed by the Chatham Amateur Band , proceeded down the front street . When opposite Dr . Puuleu ' s corner , it was joined by a number of the public authorities and other gentlemen residing in the town , and then proceeded to the site on which the building is to lis erected . While marching onwards the band layed a number of quick-stepswhich tended very
map , terially to enliven the scene , and give the proceedings of the day a zest which otherwise it could not possess . The fact , so palpably brought under the observation of the inhabitants of _ Chatham , we trust will have the effect of inducing them to" take a deeper interest than they have for some years past ih sustaining that body . The members of the lodges , and other persons who formed
the {/ . recession , having arrived at the site of the building , they took up their position on a platform prepared for the purpose . The inhabitants of the place then gathered around , the ceremony was opened by a brief and appropriate prayer by the Rev . Chaplain , at the conclusion of which the following Opening Ode was sung by the members of the lodges assisted by several of the spectators : — Great Architect of earth and heaven , By time nor space confined , Enlarge our love to comprehend , Our brethren , all mankind .
Where'er we are , whate ' er we do , Thy presence let us own ; Thine Eye , all-seeing , marks our deeds , To Theo all thoughts are known . While nature ' s works and science ' s laws We labour to reveal , 0 ! bo our duty done to Thee
, With fervency and zeal . AVith Faith our guide , and humble Hope , Warm Charity ancl Love , May all at last be raised to share Thy perfect Light above .
The stone having been prepared , the actin . 7 Grand Secretary , Bro . Alexander Loudoun , then read an inscription , containing the date of the laying of the corner stone , the names of Bro . J . C . E . Carmichael , W . M ., the officers of Miramichi Lodge , & e ., which was placed in a casket , together with a copy of the Gleaner , and several coins , ancl deposited in the cavity , prepared for its reception b y thc Acting G . Treas ., Thomas F . Gillespie . The D . G . M . then performed the usual ceremonies .
The cement was spread and the stone lowered to its place , and after being adjusted by the plumb , square , and level , the corn , wine , ancl oil were then poured upon it with suitable remarks . Three raps were then given upon the stone with the gavel , and the D . G . M . then declared it laid in due ancl ancient form . The following concluding ode was thou sung by the members and other persons : — Placed in formthe corner stone
, , True ancl trusty brothers , own ; Come and bring , in thought sincere , Hands to help oncl hearts to cheer . Marked with love , tho Master's will Kindly proved the work of skill . Beauteous forms in grace shall rise 'Neath the arch of favouring skins .
Join we now our offering true , While our homage we renew ; Bear to him whose praise we sing , Thanks that from each bosom spring . When on earth our work is o'er , Be a dearer life in store , Each in form , in heart upright , Taught by Truth's unerring light .
u he Rev . Chaplain then delivered an admirable address , which we listened to with much pleasure ; and judging from the stillness that prevailed , ancl the attention paid to the remarks of the speaker , we conclude that tho large concourse of persons assembled around the platform and within hearing , were as well pleased as we were . Ho gave a succinct account of the aim and object of Masonry , its early history ancl progress against prejudice and ignorance ; dwelt at length on the duties which devolved on them as members of the Masonic body , one towards
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another—as men , as citizens , and accountable beings . He alluded to the Masonic ladder , aud expressed a hops that they had their minds always fixed on the three principal roundsfaith , hope , and charity ; and in a most feeling manner urged on their consideration the four cardinal virtues—temperance , fortitude , prudence , and justice . On the first-named , he spoke at some length . The ceremonies being endedthree hearty cheers were given
, for the Queen , at the conclusion of which the amateur band struck up the National Anthem , and during its performance the audience remained uncovered . The procession then re-formed , and the members of the lodges proceeded to their room . A short time after they re-assembled , together with a few guests ,, at Bowser's Hotel , when they partook of a dinner , provided in Bowser ' s usual first-rate style . After the cloth was rcnoved ,
several loyal , Masonic , and personal toasts wore drank , among them the Queen ; the Provincial Grand Master ; the Provincial Deputy Grand Master—to the last two Bro . Clinch responded ; the Provincial Chaplain , to which Bro . Bliss replied ; the guests ancl gentlemen who kindly assisted the brethren in their demonstration , which was responded to by Bro . Pierce ; ancl the Lodges represented bthe strangers presentwhich was
y , responded to by a Norwegian Brother , Captain Schou , of the hark Westphalia , one of tho vessels in port . After remaining together about two hours the company separated , much pleased with the clay ' s proceedings . We were gratified on hearing Mr-Thomson , the Worshipful Master of Northumberland Lodge , in responding to the toast , wishing success to that lodge , that the Brothers there contemplate at as early a day as practicable
tobuild a lodge , or purchase a building in Newcastle , for the accommodation of the members of that body in the town . Wo give below the dimensions of the contemplated buildingin Chatham . It will be 75 feet long , 36 feet wide , and 26 feet post . The lower flat will be iu one large room , except the hall and staircases—it will he 62 feet by 35 feet , and 15 feet high . On the upstairs there will be a ball-room 38 feet by 22 feet
, , and 10 feet high ; a room for Masonic purposes , 35 feet by 25 feet ; and four rooms about IS feet by 12 feet . On the upper flat will be a large room the length of the building . The wholeof the rooms will be well lighted ancl ventilated , and will have-14 windows on each side . —Miramichi Gleaner .
Turkey.
TURKEY .
CONSTANTINOPLE . —Oriental Lodge ( No . 988 ) . —It havingbeen duly arranged that the festival of St . John the Baptist should be celebrated by the lodge in such a manner that thefriends of the members might participate , a grand pie-nie was arranged for the 24-th of June , to take place at the Sultan's Valley , on the Asiatic side of the Bosphorus . On that day the brethren with their families , mustered strong at ten o ' clock in the morning on board the commodious steamer Sampsonwhich
, had been placed at their disposal by Bro . Capt . Robinson ,--and , after a delightful trip , calling at the various villages up the Bosphorous , the freighted and gaily decked steamer , landed her happy cargo at the place felicitously chosen by the committee for the day ' s festivities . There , surrounded by the giants of the forests , whose branches were honoured on that day with flags of all nations , devices , & c , the company sat down at two
o ' clock to the sumptuous banquet supplied under the superintendaiice of Bro . Petala , 988 . The tables were presided over by our esteemed Bro . A . W . Mountain , W . M . 988 , supported by Jh-o . J . Smorfic , S . W . 988 and Bro . W . W . Evans , Prov . G . S . and Past S . W . 988 as Vice . After the good things of the table had been discussed , the brethren cordially responded to tho W . M . ' s calls of honour . For the " Queen and Craft" followed b" The
, y Sultan , " by Bro . W . W . Evans , Prov . S . W . " Our beloved R . W . Prov . G . M ., " " His Exc . Sir If . L . Bulwer , G . C . B ., " by Bio . Snorlit , S . W . DSS ( with cheers that shook the glades ) , and " Tho Ladies , " by Bro . P . W . Fulmar ,, 988 , and replied to by Comp . Harvey , in a capital and humorous speech . The company then dispersed , some to explore the surrounding and delightful scenerysome to the many of old Englandwhich the
, games , forethought of tho committee had provided , while tbe majority were enticed by fair friends ancl the strains of un excellent band , to tread the light fantastic toe on the velvet sward , so that to one and all , when tea was over , and one dance more taken , the order to depart was received with regret ; and after a pleasant moonlight trip down the Bosphorus , enlivened by the band