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The Masonic Ceremony At Truro.
His word sink into the hearts of men , take root , and bring forth fruit a hundredfold to their benefit and His glory . Thc ewer with the wine was next handed him , and His ROYAL HIGHNESS said : I pour wine upon this stone , the symbol of strength and gladness . May those who work upon this building , and ' those who shall hereafter meet within its walls , ever perform their allotted parts in the service of the Great Architect with cheerfulness and singleness of heart .
Taking the ewer with the oil His ROYAL H IGHNESS said : 1 sprinkle this stone with oil , the emblem of peace and harmony . May goodwill and brotherly love prevail amongst those who shall worship in this house to thc glory of the Most High until time shall be no more . Returning td the canopy , His ROYAL HIGHNESS , addressing the assemblage , said : Brethren , we are an ancient
fraternity which from its earliest days has been identified with all that is beautiful and grand in architecture , and you will therefore be proud to have aided me , as I have been proud to work with you , in commencing a building which by thc beauty of its design and the solidity of its construction will , we trust , be an ornament to this city and province for centuries to come . But , brethren , it is something far
more than this . It is a temple to be erected to the glory and worship of one heavenly Father , the Great Architect and Creator of all things . And whatever minor differences there may be amongst us , I feel sure that the same spirit must be in your minds this day which animated thc ] e \ vs of old when , as Ezra tells us , "The builders laid the foundation of the Temple of the Lord , " and "they set the
priests in their apparel with trumpets to praise the Lord , after the ordinance of David , King of Israel . And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the Lord , because He is good and His mercy endureth for ever . And all the people shouted with a great shout when they praised the Lord because the foundation of the House of the Lord was laid . "
The Bishop of TRURO pronounced the dedication prayer , " In the faith of Jesus Christ we place this foundation stone , in the name of the Father , the Son , and the I loly Ghost . Amen . " Mr . Pearson , the architect of the new Cathedral , was next presented to the GRAND MASTER , who , after having examined the plans of the intended building , said to him :
I place in your hands the plans of the intended building , together with the necessary tools , not doubting your ability and skill as a Craftsman ; and 1 desire that you will proceed without loss of time with the completion of the work , in conformity with the plans and designs now entrusted to you . A psalm having been sung , the representatives of the different lodges which had raised subscriptions in aid of thc
Cathedral Building Fund laid the pnrses containing their offering on thc stone , and Ihe ceremony concluded . The Royal party having returned to the western cnclouse , and the Masonic gathering having waited within the northern enclosure until the second stone was laid , re-formed in
procession and marched back to the Public Rooms , where the lodge was closed without further ceremony . After th . second stone had l > een laid , His Roval Highness walked with the Grand Officers back to the Town Hall , where , as Grand Master , he closed the Grand Lodge in the usual form .
Ihe mallet used by his Royal Highness in laying the Masonic foundation stone is one of great antiquity . It bears upon the silver plate affixed to it , the following inscription : — " By order of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master , his Roval Highness the Dukeof Sussex , and W . M . of the Lodge of Antiquity , and with the concurrence of the brethren of the lodge , this plate has been engraven and affixed to this mallet , A . L . 5 S 41 , A . D . 1 X 27 , to
commemorate that this being the same mallet with which His Majesty King Charles the Second , laid the foundation stone of St . Paul's Cathedral , A . L . y " ' 7 ' . . A . D , 107 , ; , was presented tu thc old Lodge of St . Paul , the Lodge of Antiquity , hv Bro . Sir Christopher Wren , R . W . D . G . M ., W . M . of t " . | is lodge , and architect of the cilice . " The trowel used by His Royal Highness was solid silver , with a beautiful piece of
serpentine let into the handle , and bore the following inscription : — "Presented to His Royal Highness Albert Edward , Duke of Cornwall , Grand Master of England , on the laying the foundation stone of the Cathedral of St . Mary ' s , at Truro , 20 th May , 1 S 50 . The ceremony in the eastern enclosure having concluded the M . W . G . Master proceeded to the westward stone , the choir going before singing the 127 th psalm " Excrept the
Lord build the house , their labour is but lost that buiild it , " to Purcell's music ; and also the S 7 th psalm " Her foundations are upon the holy hills ; the Lord loveth the gates of Sion more than all the dwehingsof J acob . " The westward stone having been adjusted by the Freemasons , the mechanic . ) portion of the tvork heing admirably camed out by Bros . W . Juleff , 331 , Truro ; Pengcllv , iss-i (
Camborne ) , and Grey , No . , s _ 9 ( Redruth ) , under the supcrintendance of Bro . John Julian , 331 ) Truro ); the Prince laid the stone with the accustomed ceremonies as described in the Masonic ceremony . Tlie Bishop of Truro ( in the absence of the Archbishop ) said , with a loud voice , " In the faith of Jesus Christ we place this stone ( touching it ) in Ihe name of the Father , and of
( he Son , and of the Holy Ghost—Amen "—adding "Here let the true faith and fear of God , with brotherly love , ever abide ; and be this place dedicated unto prayer and unto the invocation and praise of the most I loly Name of the same , our Lord Jesus Christ , who , with the Father and the Holy Spirit , liveth and reigneth one God world without end . Amen . " The Old Hundreth was then sung by the whole
assemblage ; and at its conclusion , the Princess and the young Princes descended from the Royal dais and ascended the pavilion , where the Princess held a reception fur those ladies and others who had purses to lay upon the stone . Her Royal Highness sat in a State Chair , whilst each lady ascended made a curtsey , handed her purse to the Karl of
Mount Edgcumbe and passed on ; the noble earl placing the purse on the stone . The names of these ladies will he found in the financial statement . The Lord Bishop thru offered the concluding prayers—namely , a collect for the masons and workmen , a collect for the Gift of the Spirit , and a collect for all worshippers ; and the ceremony ended .
The Grand and Provincial Officers returned to' the Town Hall . The M . W . G . Master occupied the throne , and the Grand Lodge was closed in due form . In addition to the Grand Officers present at the opening the following Past Grand Officers and officers of Provinces occupied their position in Grand Lodge .
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Bro . Sir Edmund A . L . Lechmere , Bart ., Prov . G . M . Worcester . Rev . John Edmund Cox , D . D ., P . G . Chap . Rev . T . F . Ravenshaw , P . G . Chap . " Hon . R . W . H . Giddy , D . G . M . Griqualand . " Sir M . Costa , P . G . W . J . P . M . Montague , P . G . D . ''' Charles Murton , P . G . D .
.. Robert Grey , P . G . D . Rev . R . P . Bent , P . G . Chap . " Charles W . C . Hutton , P . G . D . John M . Case , P . G . D . „ Thomas Cubitt , P . G . P . Tn _ i . s Mason . P . G . S . B .
" ' I . Lewis Thomas , F . S . A ., P . A . G . D . C . " , 5 . Mullens , P . G . S . B . Rev . Charles J . Martyn , P . G . Chap . W . R . Woodman , M . D ., P . G . S . B .
Rev . S . R . Wigram , P . G . Chap . " The Duke of St . Albans , P . G . M . Nottinghamshire . The Marl of Mount Edgcumbe , P . G . M . Cornwall . " L . P . Metham , D . P . G . M . Devonshire . " W . W . B . Beach , P . G . M . Hampshire and Isle of
Wight . W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middlesex . " W Stephens , P . G . D . C . Middlesex . " Richard [ ohn , P . P . G . D . C . Cornwall . C . P . Henty , P . P . G . W . Sussex . " T . M . Humphries , P . P . G . Sup . Wks . Stafford . " E . F . C . B . Cave , P . P . G . Chap . Sussex . " W RandallP . P . G . Chap . Warwickshire .
, ' , ' , T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B . Middlesex . Lord Ebrington , P . G . M . Devonshire . " G . Bunt , P . A . G . D . C . R . Grey , P . G . D . II . Godfrey , P . P . G . S . W . Gloucester , e _ c , c . c , & c .
The amount laid on the stone at the N . E . by some of thc lodges of the province was nearly £ 300 . A collection was also made for special Masonic purposes during the ceremony . It would be invidious in a simple report of the proceedings , where all concerned contributed by personal exertions to the success of the gathering , to mention names , but we cannot forbear referring to the invaluable services of Bro . Fenn , as the acting G . D . C . He
was ably assisted by Bro . Grey , P . G . D ., and Bro . R . John , P . P . G . D . C . Cornwall . It is worthy of note that many Provincial Officers and Masters of lodges from a distance were accompanied hv members of their respective lodges anxious to support their chiefs on the occasion . Among others Bro . Gould , G . S . D ., was accompanied by two members of the Moira Lodge , Vo . 02 ; The R . W . Bro . ] ames Horner NVilson , P . M . 020 ,
( Ireland ) , P . G . S . W . of Egypt , and Grand Representative , came purposely from Dublin to take part in the proceedings as a member of No . 331 , Truro . We may also mention that the Lord . Mayor received a very warm greeting , and many were the enquiries after his lordship by the spectators eager to see that important personage . Bro . | . Cooper Furniss , of No . 131 , 'Truro , was the caterer of the luncheon and at other places in the city , and
the Press has unanimously accorded to our worthy brother great praise for tin . ' admirable arrangements which contributed so much to the creature comforts of the brethren . The decorations were on a magnificent scale ; the arches particularlv presenting a most brilliant and artistic appearance , and to Mr . Silvanus Trevail , architect , Truro , is due not only the original ctMic _ ¦ , _ .. _! _ f the general idea , but also the designing of the manifold details ; upon him has
also devolved the duty of carrying them into execution . We have , only space to describe the Masonic arch . It is thoroughly pure and chaste in its design , and effectively rich in its decorations . 'The archway rises boldly to the public view from the entrance of Lemon-street . It is flanked on cither side by a pair of splendidly proportioned Corinthian columns supporting entablature and cornices . The other side is similar . Between each pair of columns
are Masonic badges—four m nil . towards Boseawcn-street they represent the badges of the Royal Alpha Lodge , or the Prince of Wales's Own Lodge , and the installation jewel ; and on the Lemon-street side the badge of the Grand Lodge , No . 1 , and the Prince of Wales ' s badge and plume . Illuminations of these may be seen in Bro . W . JI { if . inn's recent work on Freemasonry . Below the badge , are the ordinary signs of the working tools of Craft Mas
sonry introduced in four groups . Towards Lemon-street the motto is " Hail , Master" -the Masonic greeting -and on the Boscawen-strcet side an- the words " Faith , Hope , and Charity "—the three cardinal virtues of Freemasonry . 'The top is surmounted with a trophy of ( lags , having towards each face of the arch the Masonic anus , with supporters and motto . < hi either side , above the column , is a large , vase containing ferns and i ] owe * rs artistically . ar ranged in lieu of statuary , and kindly lent for ' the
occasion by Canon Phillpotts . of Porthgwidden . 1 he architect s original design included four recumbent figures for this portion of the arch , representing " Truth , Merit , Justice , and Piety , " but the funds would not permit this form of embellishment to be carried out . 'The columns of the arch are in Devonshire marble , which is intended by Mr . 'Trevail as a compliment to the brethren of the sister county . 'The capitals of the columns are gilded , and the body of the arch is in white marble , veined and jointed to represent actual Masonry .
The luncheon was laid in the Market House , a huge covered space admirably adapted for the purposes of a great festive occasion , and the normal appearance of which had been entirely obliterated by the free and tasteful dispositions of Hags , mottoes , and evergreens . 'These streamed from the roof and covered the red walls , and made unpicturesque pillars essential components of a perfect decorative picture . The company to the number of several hundreds
—had no dilli . ulty , thanks to the perfection of arrangements , either in reaching tin- rendezvous or in discovering their destinations , anil shnrtly after t no the ( brisling and hungered throng were spiritedly discussing and contemplating the unwonted scene . At a quarter-past two the swellin g murmurs 'V t'i without announced that the Royal guests
were on the p .. iut of i-nl' -riug the improvised hall . As they did so there was a simultaneous rustling . In a moment the company was standing en nmssi ; and vociferous cheering was shaking the festooned walls and resounding to the multitude outside . 'The Ear ! of Mount Edgcumbe conducted the Princess of Wales through the area to the raised platform , the Prince of Wales escorting Lady Falmouth , the
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young Princes following with Lord Falmouth , and following in the distinguished train were thc Bishops of Truro , Exeter , Madagascar ; the Lord Mayor of London , the Mayors of the local boroughs already alluded to , Earl St . Germans , Earl Mount Edgcumbe , Lord Clinton , Admiral thc Hon . C . J . 13 . Elliot , ' General Pakenham , the Hon .
I . C . Agar-Robartes , ill . ! ., Sir J . St . Aubyn , Bart ., M . P ., Sir Edward E . A . Lechmere , Bart ., M . P ,, Sir James M'Garel-Hogg , Bart ., M . P ., Sir George Strachcy , Bart ., Sir C . B . G . Sawle , Bart ., Mr . A . P . ' Vivian , M . P ., . Mr W . C . Borlase , M . P ., Mr . E . Brydges-Willyams , M . P ., Col . C . S . Cocks , Lieut .-Col . Tremayne , Lieut .-Col . Gryils , Lieut .-Col . Hawker , and a large number of distinguished
visitors . Grace was said before thc meal by the Bishop of Truro , and after by the Bishop of Exeter . 'The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe then rose , and was greeted with hearty cheers . The noble CHAIRMAN , when the ovation had subsided , said : Our time is very precious to-day , and our toasts must be few , and our speeches short as possible , but you would not forgive me were I to allow you to separate on
such an occasion without giving expresshm to our loyalty to the Crown by drinkmg " The Health of our Most Gracious Sovereign . " ( Loud cheers . ) Queen Victoria holds a high place in the world , not merely because she rules over many nations , peoples , and languages—tyrants and bigots have done that in the history of the world—but because she enjoys the high privilege of reigning in the hearts , as well as over the destinies , of the freest , and , therefore , the most
loyal people in the world . ( Loud and long continued cheering . ) And 1 say that British loyalty , although perhaps roughly and plainly expressed , is not to be found mure genuine throughout Her Majesty ' s dominions than amongst the inhabitants of the somewhat remote and rugged peninsula of Cornwall . 'The toast was received with loud and prolonged cheering , during which the band played the National Anthem .
1 he nobleCilA'RMAN then said : I have one or two more toasts with which to occupy your time from the chair . I need not tell you what the first of these toasts must be . ( Cheers . ) We have met here upon a very solemn and important occasion ; we have met to inaugurate the commencement of a building which , we trust—and I believe there are many here who heartily join in the hope and prayer—may be of great ben . tit to th . county -- ( loud cheers)—and of
the highest interest ; but we have also met here—and especially in this room—to welcome one , aye , more than one — ( vociferous cheering , in the Course which the Princess smiled and bowed her thanks)—whom we have for years longed to welcome in this manner . ( Loud cheers . ) And I may say 1 know from my own knowledge that the wish which we have entertained has been shared by those whose healths f am now going to propose to vou . His Royal
llighness'Jias expressed tome on more than one occasion his desire for some good oportunity to arise for his coming into Cornwall —( loud cheers ) - and whin one morning , on board his Royal 1 lighness ' s yacht , 1 ventured to suggest that the laying of the foundation stone of 'Truro Cathedral would afford that opportunity , without a moment ' s hesitation he said , " 'That is just what I should wish . " ( Loud cheers . ) And now , ladies and gentlemen , we are here to give I lis
Royal Highness a welcome . ( Loud cheers . ) We welcome him as Englisnnicn would welcome him in any part of Her Majesty's dominions , but we welcome him especially as the duke of this ancient Duchy of Cornwall , with which we are associated as the quasi subjects of that duke . ( Cheers . ) Many of us also welcome him here most cordially , and I say so particularly for the brethren , who welcome him as the head of our Ancient and Honourable Craft . ( Loud
cheers . ) We thank him most heartily for having come upon this occasion to celebrate that which is really a great event in the history of Cornwall . ( Loud cheers . ) And 1 will add , if I may be allowed to do so , that after twenty years of service with His Royal Highness , during which twenty years 1 have met with innumerable instances of kindness , that it gives me the greatest happiness , personally , that it should have fallen to mv lot to be your
spokesman on this occasion . ( Loud cheers . ) And I need not say that there is no one here who will not go away with a pleasant feeling in Iris heart that " » r festival , which is smiled upon by the sun , has been graced by the presence of the illustrious lady who sits upon my right . ( Loud cheers . ) I have the honour , therefore , to propose to you " 'The
Health of the Duke and Duche-snf Cornwall , and the rest of the Royal Family , " and amongst those , not least in that family , we must name especially Prince Albert Victor and Prince George , who , I feel sure , rejoice in having this opportunity of being welcomed in the county of Cornwall .
1 he ( oast was drunk amid loud cheers , the band playing meanwhile " God Bless the Prince of Wales . " 'The PRINCE , in replying , said : Ladies and gentlemen , —1 am most grateful to Lord Mount Edgcumbe and to the county for the kiuel way in which he has proposed this toast . And in the name of the Duchess of Cornwall , as well as my own , I beg to thank you for the way in which you have received it . It is almost needless for me to sav the
very great pleasure and the very great gratification it has given to us to comedown into Cornwall . It is a matter of great regret to me that some years have certainl y gone past since we were last here , but 1 rejoice that again 1 have bail the opportunity of coming down to the Duch y" and after the kind way in which we have been received it will only make it incumbent on us to pay you visits more frequently in future . We have come here to-day for the purpose of
performing an important service , and to all those who are concerned in the arrangement , I can only offer , on my part , and I am sure on the part of the Duchess , our congratulations <> n the very great success of everything that as appertained to the ceremony . 'The order that we met with in the street , and being favoured at the same time with so beautiful a sun ,--good omens , I trust , for the future of this Cathedral . Ladies and gentlemen , as I know your tiim- is
short , I will not heep you any longer , but before sitrim . down I have a toast to propose' to you , which I know you will alJ drink most enthusiastically-il is that of "Prosperity to the County of Cornwall , and the City and Diocese of Truro , " ( cheers ) , and 1 have great pleasure in connecting with that the : name's of our Chairman , Lord Mount Kdgcumbe , the
I hgh Shenlf , 011 behall of the county , the Bishop 011 behalt of the diocese , and the Mayor on behalf of the city , (( "beers . ) It will be bad taste on my part to dilate on anything concerning them personally , but 1 am sure the Chairman , the Lord-Lieutenant , will allow me to express to him , as representative of the Sovereign of this country , many thanks for the manner in which everything has been done
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His word sink into the hearts of men , take root , and bring forth fruit a hundredfold to their benefit and His glory . Thc ewer with the wine was next handed him , and His ROYAL HIGHNESS said : I pour wine upon this stone , the symbol of strength and gladness . May those who work upon this building , and ' those who shall hereafter meet within its walls , ever perform their allotted parts in the service of the Great Architect with cheerfulness and singleness of heart .
Taking the ewer with the oil His ROYAL H IGHNESS said : 1 sprinkle this stone with oil , the emblem of peace and harmony . May goodwill and brotherly love prevail amongst those who shall worship in this house to thc glory of the Most High until time shall be no more . Returning td the canopy , His ROYAL HIGHNESS , addressing the assemblage , said : Brethren , we are an ancient
fraternity which from its earliest days has been identified with all that is beautiful and grand in architecture , and you will therefore be proud to have aided me , as I have been proud to work with you , in commencing a building which by thc beauty of its design and the solidity of its construction will , we trust , be an ornament to this city and province for centuries to come . But , brethren , it is something far
more than this . It is a temple to be erected to the glory and worship of one heavenly Father , the Great Architect and Creator of all things . And whatever minor differences there may be amongst us , I feel sure that the same spirit must be in your minds this day which animated thc ] e \ vs of old when , as Ezra tells us , "The builders laid the foundation of the Temple of the Lord , " and "they set the
priests in their apparel with trumpets to praise the Lord , after the ordinance of David , King of Israel . And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the Lord , because He is good and His mercy endureth for ever . And all the people shouted with a great shout when they praised the Lord because the foundation of the House of the Lord was laid . "
The Bishop of TRURO pronounced the dedication prayer , " In the faith of Jesus Christ we place this foundation stone , in the name of the Father , the Son , and the I loly Ghost . Amen . " Mr . Pearson , the architect of the new Cathedral , was next presented to the GRAND MASTER , who , after having examined the plans of the intended building , said to him :
I place in your hands the plans of the intended building , together with the necessary tools , not doubting your ability and skill as a Craftsman ; and 1 desire that you will proceed without loss of time with the completion of the work , in conformity with the plans and designs now entrusted to you . A psalm having been sung , the representatives of the different lodges which had raised subscriptions in aid of thc
Cathedral Building Fund laid the pnrses containing their offering on thc stone , and Ihe ceremony concluded . The Royal party having returned to the western cnclouse , and the Masonic gathering having waited within the northern enclosure until the second stone was laid , re-formed in
procession and marched back to the Public Rooms , where the lodge was closed without further ceremony . After th . second stone had l > een laid , His Roval Highness walked with the Grand Officers back to the Town Hall , where , as Grand Master , he closed the Grand Lodge in the usual form .
Ihe mallet used by his Royal Highness in laying the Masonic foundation stone is one of great antiquity . It bears upon the silver plate affixed to it , the following inscription : — " By order of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master , his Roval Highness the Dukeof Sussex , and W . M . of the Lodge of Antiquity , and with the concurrence of the brethren of the lodge , this plate has been engraven and affixed to this mallet , A . L . 5 S 41 , A . D . 1 X 27 , to
commemorate that this being the same mallet with which His Majesty King Charles the Second , laid the foundation stone of St . Paul's Cathedral , A . L . y " ' 7 ' . . A . D , 107 , ; , was presented tu thc old Lodge of St . Paul , the Lodge of Antiquity , hv Bro . Sir Christopher Wren , R . W . D . G . M ., W . M . of t " . | is lodge , and architect of the cilice . " The trowel used by His Royal Highness was solid silver , with a beautiful piece of
serpentine let into the handle , and bore the following inscription : — "Presented to His Royal Highness Albert Edward , Duke of Cornwall , Grand Master of England , on the laying the foundation stone of the Cathedral of St . Mary ' s , at Truro , 20 th May , 1 S 50 . The ceremony in the eastern enclosure having concluded the M . W . G . Master proceeded to the westward stone , the choir going before singing the 127 th psalm " Excrept the
Lord build the house , their labour is but lost that buiild it , " to Purcell's music ; and also the S 7 th psalm " Her foundations are upon the holy hills ; the Lord loveth the gates of Sion more than all the dwehingsof J acob . " The westward stone having been adjusted by the Freemasons , the mechanic . ) portion of the tvork heing admirably camed out by Bros . W . Juleff , 331 , Truro ; Pengcllv , iss-i (
Camborne ) , and Grey , No . , s _ 9 ( Redruth ) , under the supcrintendance of Bro . John Julian , 331 ) Truro ); the Prince laid the stone with the accustomed ceremonies as described in the Masonic ceremony . Tlie Bishop of Truro ( in the absence of the Archbishop ) said , with a loud voice , " In the faith of Jesus Christ we place this stone ( touching it ) in Ihe name of the Father , and of
( he Son , and of the Holy Ghost—Amen "—adding "Here let the true faith and fear of God , with brotherly love , ever abide ; and be this place dedicated unto prayer and unto the invocation and praise of the most I loly Name of the same , our Lord Jesus Christ , who , with the Father and the Holy Spirit , liveth and reigneth one God world without end . Amen . " The Old Hundreth was then sung by the whole
assemblage ; and at its conclusion , the Princess and the young Princes descended from the Royal dais and ascended the pavilion , where the Princess held a reception fur those ladies and others who had purses to lay upon the stone . Her Royal Highness sat in a State Chair , whilst each lady ascended made a curtsey , handed her purse to the Karl of
Mount Edgcumbe and passed on ; the noble earl placing the purse on the stone . The names of these ladies will he found in the financial statement . The Lord Bishop thru offered the concluding prayers—namely , a collect for the masons and workmen , a collect for the Gift of the Spirit , and a collect for all worshippers ; and the ceremony ended .
The Grand and Provincial Officers returned to' the Town Hall . The M . W . G . Master occupied the throne , and the Grand Lodge was closed in due form . In addition to the Grand Officers present at the opening the following Past Grand Officers and officers of Provinces occupied their position in Grand Lodge .
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Bro . Sir Edmund A . L . Lechmere , Bart ., Prov . G . M . Worcester . Rev . John Edmund Cox , D . D ., P . G . Chap . Rev . T . F . Ravenshaw , P . G . Chap . " Hon . R . W . H . Giddy , D . G . M . Griqualand . " Sir M . Costa , P . G . W . J . P . M . Montague , P . G . D . ''' Charles Murton , P . G . D .
.. Robert Grey , P . G . D . Rev . R . P . Bent , P . G . Chap . " Charles W . C . Hutton , P . G . D . John M . Case , P . G . D . „ Thomas Cubitt , P . G . P . Tn _ i . s Mason . P . G . S . B .
" ' I . Lewis Thomas , F . S . A ., P . A . G . D . C . " , 5 . Mullens , P . G . S . B . Rev . Charles J . Martyn , P . G . Chap . W . R . Woodman , M . D ., P . G . S . B .
Rev . S . R . Wigram , P . G . Chap . " The Duke of St . Albans , P . G . M . Nottinghamshire . The Marl of Mount Edgcumbe , P . G . M . Cornwall . " L . P . Metham , D . P . G . M . Devonshire . " W . W . B . Beach , P . G . M . Hampshire and Isle of
Wight . W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middlesex . " W Stephens , P . G . D . C . Middlesex . " Richard [ ohn , P . P . G . D . C . Cornwall . C . P . Henty , P . P . G . W . Sussex . " T . M . Humphries , P . P . G . Sup . Wks . Stafford . " E . F . C . B . Cave , P . P . G . Chap . Sussex . " W RandallP . P . G . Chap . Warwickshire .
, ' , ' , T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B . Middlesex . Lord Ebrington , P . G . M . Devonshire . " G . Bunt , P . A . G . D . C . R . Grey , P . G . D . II . Godfrey , P . P . G . S . W . Gloucester , e _ c , c . c , & c .
The amount laid on the stone at the N . E . by some of thc lodges of the province was nearly £ 300 . A collection was also made for special Masonic purposes during the ceremony . It would be invidious in a simple report of the proceedings , where all concerned contributed by personal exertions to the success of the gathering , to mention names , but we cannot forbear referring to the invaluable services of Bro . Fenn , as the acting G . D . C . He
was ably assisted by Bro . Grey , P . G . D ., and Bro . R . John , P . P . G . D . C . Cornwall . It is worthy of note that many Provincial Officers and Masters of lodges from a distance were accompanied hv members of their respective lodges anxious to support their chiefs on the occasion . Among others Bro . Gould , G . S . D ., was accompanied by two members of the Moira Lodge , Vo . 02 ; The R . W . Bro . ] ames Horner NVilson , P . M . 020 ,
( Ireland ) , P . G . S . W . of Egypt , and Grand Representative , came purposely from Dublin to take part in the proceedings as a member of No . 331 , Truro . We may also mention that the Lord . Mayor received a very warm greeting , and many were the enquiries after his lordship by the spectators eager to see that important personage . Bro . | . Cooper Furniss , of No . 131 , 'Truro , was the caterer of the luncheon and at other places in the city , and
the Press has unanimously accorded to our worthy brother great praise for tin . ' admirable arrangements which contributed so much to the creature comforts of the brethren . The decorations were on a magnificent scale ; the arches particularlv presenting a most brilliant and artistic appearance , and to Mr . Silvanus Trevail , architect , Truro , is due not only the original ctMic _ ¦ , _ .. _! _ f the general idea , but also the designing of the manifold details ; upon him has
also devolved the duty of carrying them into execution . We have , only space to describe the Masonic arch . It is thoroughly pure and chaste in its design , and effectively rich in its decorations . 'The archway rises boldly to the public view from the entrance of Lemon-street . It is flanked on cither side by a pair of splendidly proportioned Corinthian columns supporting entablature and cornices . The other side is similar . Between each pair of columns
are Masonic badges—four m nil . towards Boseawcn-street they represent the badges of the Royal Alpha Lodge , or the Prince of Wales's Own Lodge , and the installation jewel ; and on the Lemon-street side the badge of the Grand Lodge , No . 1 , and the Prince of Wales ' s badge and plume . Illuminations of these may be seen in Bro . W . JI { if . inn's recent work on Freemasonry . Below the badge , are the ordinary signs of the working tools of Craft Mas
sonry introduced in four groups . Towards Lemon-street the motto is " Hail , Master" -the Masonic greeting -and on the Boscawen-strcet side an- the words " Faith , Hope , and Charity "—the three cardinal virtues of Freemasonry . 'The top is surmounted with a trophy of ( lags , having towards each face of the arch the Masonic anus , with supporters and motto . < hi either side , above the column , is a large , vase containing ferns and i ] owe * rs artistically . ar ranged in lieu of statuary , and kindly lent for ' the
occasion by Canon Phillpotts . of Porthgwidden . 1 he architect s original design included four recumbent figures for this portion of the arch , representing " Truth , Merit , Justice , and Piety , " but the funds would not permit this form of embellishment to be carried out . 'The columns of the arch are in Devonshire marble , which is intended by Mr . 'Trevail as a compliment to the brethren of the sister county . 'The capitals of the columns are gilded , and the body of the arch is in white marble , veined and jointed to represent actual Masonry .
The luncheon was laid in the Market House , a huge covered space admirably adapted for the purposes of a great festive occasion , and the normal appearance of which had been entirely obliterated by the free and tasteful dispositions of Hags , mottoes , and evergreens . 'These streamed from the roof and covered the red walls , and made unpicturesque pillars essential components of a perfect decorative picture . The company to the number of several hundreds
—had no dilli . ulty , thanks to the perfection of arrangements , either in reaching tin- rendezvous or in discovering their destinations , anil shnrtly after t no the ( brisling and hungered throng were spiritedly discussing and contemplating the unwonted scene . At a quarter-past two the swellin g murmurs 'V t'i without announced that the Royal guests
were on the p .. iut of i-nl' -riug the improvised hall . As they did so there was a simultaneous rustling . In a moment the company was standing en nmssi ; and vociferous cheering was shaking the festooned walls and resounding to the multitude outside . 'The Ear ! of Mount Edgcumbe conducted the Princess of Wales through the area to the raised platform , the Prince of Wales escorting Lady Falmouth , the
The Masonic Ceremony At Truro.
young Princes following with Lord Falmouth , and following in the distinguished train were thc Bishops of Truro , Exeter , Madagascar ; the Lord Mayor of London , the Mayors of the local boroughs already alluded to , Earl St . Germans , Earl Mount Edgcumbe , Lord Clinton , Admiral thc Hon . C . J . 13 . Elliot , ' General Pakenham , the Hon .
I . C . Agar-Robartes , ill . ! ., Sir J . St . Aubyn , Bart ., M . P ., Sir Edward E . A . Lechmere , Bart ., M . P ,, Sir James M'Garel-Hogg , Bart ., M . P ., Sir George Strachcy , Bart ., Sir C . B . G . Sawle , Bart ., Mr . A . P . ' Vivian , M . P ., . Mr W . C . Borlase , M . P ., Mr . E . Brydges-Willyams , M . P ., Col . C . S . Cocks , Lieut .-Col . Tremayne , Lieut .-Col . Gryils , Lieut .-Col . Hawker , and a large number of distinguished
visitors . Grace was said before thc meal by the Bishop of Truro , and after by the Bishop of Exeter . 'The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe then rose , and was greeted with hearty cheers . The noble CHAIRMAN , when the ovation had subsided , said : Our time is very precious to-day , and our toasts must be few , and our speeches short as possible , but you would not forgive me were I to allow you to separate on
such an occasion without giving expresshm to our loyalty to the Crown by drinkmg " The Health of our Most Gracious Sovereign . " ( Loud cheers . ) Queen Victoria holds a high place in the world , not merely because she rules over many nations , peoples , and languages—tyrants and bigots have done that in the history of the world—but because she enjoys the high privilege of reigning in the hearts , as well as over the destinies , of the freest , and , therefore , the most
loyal people in the world . ( Loud and long continued cheering . ) And 1 say that British loyalty , although perhaps roughly and plainly expressed , is not to be found mure genuine throughout Her Majesty ' s dominions than amongst the inhabitants of the somewhat remote and rugged peninsula of Cornwall . 'The toast was received with loud and prolonged cheering , during which the band played the National Anthem .
1 he nobleCilA'RMAN then said : I have one or two more toasts with which to occupy your time from the chair . I need not tell you what the first of these toasts must be . ( Cheers . ) We have met here upon a very solemn and important occasion ; we have met to inaugurate the commencement of a building which , we trust—and I believe there are many here who heartily join in the hope and prayer—may be of great ben . tit to th . county -- ( loud cheers)—and of
the highest interest ; but we have also met here—and especially in this room—to welcome one , aye , more than one — ( vociferous cheering , in the Course which the Princess smiled and bowed her thanks)—whom we have for years longed to welcome in this manner . ( Loud cheers . ) And I may say 1 know from my own knowledge that the wish which we have entertained has been shared by those whose healths f am now going to propose to vou . His Royal
llighness'Jias expressed tome on more than one occasion his desire for some good oportunity to arise for his coming into Cornwall —( loud cheers ) - and whin one morning , on board his Royal 1 lighness ' s yacht , 1 ventured to suggest that the laying of the foundation stone of 'Truro Cathedral would afford that opportunity , without a moment ' s hesitation he said , " 'That is just what I should wish . " ( Loud cheers . ) And now , ladies and gentlemen , we are here to give I lis
Royal Highness a welcome . ( Loud cheers . ) We welcome him as Englisnnicn would welcome him in any part of Her Majesty's dominions , but we welcome him especially as the duke of this ancient Duchy of Cornwall , with which we are associated as the quasi subjects of that duke . ( Cheers . ) Many of us also welcome him here most cordially , and I say so particularly for the brethren , who welcome him as the head of our Ancient and Honourable Craft . ( Loud
cheers . ) We thank him most heartily for having come upon this occasion to celebrate that which is really a great event in the history of Cornwall . ( Loud cheers . ) And 1 will add , if I may be allowed to do so , that after twenty years of service with His Royal Highness , during which twenty years 1 have met with innumerable instances of kindness , that it gives me the greatest happiness , personally , that it should have fallen to mv lot to be your
spokesman on this occasion . ( Loud cheers . ) And I need not say that there is no one here who will not go away with a pleasant feeling in Iris heart that " » r festival , which is smiled upon by the sun , has been graced by the presence of the illustrious lady who sits upon my right . ( Loud cheers . ) I have the honour , therefore , to propose to you " 'The
Health of the Duke and Duche-snf Cornwall , and the rest of the Royal Family , " and amongst those , not least in that family , we must name especially Prince Albert Victor and Prince George , who , I feel sure , rejoice in having this opportunity of being welcomed in the county of Cornwall .
1 he ( oast was drunk amid loud cheers , the band playing meanwhile " God Bless the Prince of Wales . " 'The PRINCE , in replying , said : Ladies and gentlemen , —1 am most grateful to Lord Mount Edgcumbe and to the county for the kiuel way in which he has proposed this toast . And in the name of the Duchess of Cornwall , as well as my own , I beg to thank you for the way in which you have received it . It is almost needless for me to sav the
very great pleasure and the very great gratification it has given to us to comedown into Cornwall . It is a matter of great regret to me that some years have certainl y gone past since we were last here , but 1 rejoice that again 1 have bail the opportunity of coming down to the Duch y" and after the kind way in which we have been received it will only make it incumbent on us to pay you visits more frequently in future . We have come here to-day for the purpose of
performing an important service , and to all those who are concerned in the arrangement , I can only offer , on my part , and I am sure on the part of the Duchess , our congratulations <> n the very great success of everything that as appertained to the ceremony . 'The order that we met with in the street , and being favoured at the same time with so beautiful a sun ,--good omens , I trust , for the future of this Cathedral . Ladies and gentlemen , as I know your tiim- is
short , I will not heep you any longer , but before sitrim . down I have a toast to propose' to you , which I know you will alJ drink most enthusiastically-il is that of "Prosperity to the County of Cornwall , and the City and Diocese of Truro , " ( cheers ) , and 1 have great pleasure in connecting with that the : name's of our Chairman , Lord Mount Kdgcumbe , the
I hgh Shenlf , 011 behall of the county , the Bishop 011 behalt of the diocese , and the Mayor on behalf of the city , (( "beers . ) It will be bad taste on my part to dilate on anything concerning them personally , but 1 am sure the Chairman , the Lord-Lieutenant , will allow me to express to him , as representative of the Sovereign of this country , many thanks for the manner in which everything has been done