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doing good to our poorer brethren ; for you know thafc he hath said ' "Forasmuch as ye have clone it to the least of these my brethren , ye have done it unto me . " Pursuant to announcement , a collection was made at the close of the service in aid of the College Hospital . The amount contributed was upwards of £ 13 . On the service being concluded , the brethren again formed into a
procession , ancl returned to the market-house , ivhere they put themselves under the immediate direction of Bro . John Richardson , P . M ., Dir . of Cers . of the Loclge , and arranged themselves according to rank under the superintendence of the AV . Masters and Directors of Ceremonies of their respective Lodges . The procession was then formed in the following order , and proceeded by South-street , Sussex-street , and Zetlandroad to the site of the proposed new hall , at the north-east corner of tiie St . John ' s Schoolsin Marton-lane : —Tlerwith a swordsons of
, y , ; Masons with blue rosettes , two and two ; visiting brethren not members of any Lodge in the province , two and two ; rough ashlar , borne by a . brother of the youngest Loclge represented in the province ; Lodges in the province according to rank , junior Lodges going first ; Tyler of the North York Lodge , No . 876 , with a sword ; banner of the North York Lodge borne by Bro . Bottomley ; brethren of the North York Lodge , two and two , juniors first . Inner Guard , with sword ( Ingledew ); Senior Deacon , with wand ( Booth ); Junior Deacon , with wand ( Storey );
Organist ( G . II . Armstrong ); Director of Ceremonies , with wand ( John Richardson , P . M . ); cornucopia with corn , borne hy a P . M . ( Atkinson ); ewer with wine , borne by a P . M . ( Hornung ) ; ewer wbh oil , borne by a P . M . ^ ( Robinson ) ; silver trowel , boine by a P . M . ( Peacock ); Architect , with plans ( Dobson ); builder , with mallet , ( Doughty ); Secretary , with Book of Constitution and glass plate with inscription ( Armstrong ); Treasurer , with phial aud coins ( Thompson ); Senior AVarden , with level ( Jordisoii ); Doric liht borne ba brother ( Sutton ) Junior AVarden
g y ; , with plumb rule ( Collingwood ); Corinthian light , borne by a brother ( Lennard ); Chaplain ( Bradley ) , bearing the sacred law , square , and compasses , ou a cushion ; AA ' orshipful Alaster ( Manners ) , with the square ; Steward , with wand ( Rayner ) ; Steward , with wand ( Gibson ) ; The Ionic light borne by a P . M . ( Reado ); perfect ashlar borne by a brother of the oldest Lodge represented in the province ; Tlie R . AV . Dep . Prov . Grand Master : Tvler .
AA'hen the head of the procession arrived at the boundary of the site , the brethren divided to the right and left , forming an avenue for the Deputy Provincial Grand Master to pass through . The D . Prov . G . M . ou reaching the foot of the stone said , " Friends ancl Brethren , we are assembled here this day to lay the foundation stone of a building which is to be dedicated to the purposes of Masonry . I pray the Most High that the good work may be prosperous , and that for many years to come the brethren of the North York Lodge may
meet together iu the house to be erected on this stone in peace and happiness to practise Freemasonry according to the principles of our Order . " The following hymn was then sung : — "Lord ! Thou hast , been our dwelling-place , Through years of old , and ages past ; And still Thy laws we seek to trace , On Thee our trust we humbly cast . Father of light ! Builder Divine !
Behold our work and make it thine . " T'he stone was next raised , the band playing tho national anthem , after ivhich the Chaplain of the Lodge , Bro . the Rev . Richard Bradley offered up the following prayer : — " Almighty and Eternal God , Architect and Ruler of the universe , at whose creative fiat all tilings were at first made . AA ' e , the frail creatures of Thy providence , ' humbly beseech Thee to pour clown upon this congregation the continual dew of Thy blessing . More especially we invoke Thy blessing on this our undertaking , ever remembering the object and
aim of this institution—obedience to Thy holy law . Grant , we beseech Thee , that our order may flourish in every part of the globe , become influential in the diffusion of the light of wisdom , aiding and strengthening reason , and dissipating and lessening human vice . May it teach us to regulate our actions by the rale of unity , . square our conduct by the principles of morality , and guide our conversation and our thoughts within the compass of propriety . May the edifice which is this day commenced be carried forward to its completion prosperousl do Thou
y ; protect the workmen , secure them from all injury , and when completed may it be the means of strengthening our Order . Finally , grant unto us the knowledge ol Thy truth ; do Thou be our ruler , .-ind finally admit us into Thy kingdom through our Lord Jesus Christ . Amen . " The following inscription engraved on the glass plate to be placed above the cavity was read , by the Secretary : — " Tho foundation stone of this Masonic Hall , erected principally by and for the of the brethren of the North York Lod
use ge , No . 876 , of Free and Accepted Masons , Middlesbrough , was levelled by George Marwood , Esq ., D . Prov . G . M . for the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , in tho presence of a numerous assembly of the Craft , on Thursday , the 17 th of May , A . L ., 5860 , A . D ., I 860 . T . A . Manners , AV . AI . ; AVilliam Doughty , S . AV . ; R . Bradley , J . AV . ; Bro . John Dobson , of Newcastle , Architect ; Bro . AVilliam Doughty , builder . " The Treasurer ( Bro . It . Thompson ) presented the phial containing i . ho medals , & c , to be deposited in the cavity to the D . Prov . Grand Master , and read the following list of its contents : — " The bottle contains a parchment with the date on which this foundation stone is laid ,
and by whom laid . A list of the trustees , the coinmittee , the subscribers , and the names of the architect and builder . A copy of the Middlesbrough News , of tho 12 th inst . A copy of the Nevicaslle Chronicle of this date ; and the current silver ancl copper coins of the reign of her Majesty Queen Victoria . " The Secretary delivered to the D . Prov . G . M . tho glass plate , from which he read the inscription . The D . Prov . G . M . placed the plate ( inverted ) over . tho cavity . The cement was then placed upon the
upper face of the lower stone , and the D . Prov . G-. M . adjusted the same with a trowel handed to him for that purpose . After which the upper stone was lowered slowly , the band playing " Rule Britannia . " The D . Prov . G . M . next proved the just position of the stone by the plumb , level , and square , which were successively handed to him by the Junior and Senior Wardens , and the AY . M . Being satisfied in these particulars , the D . Prov . CM . gave the stone three knocks with tho mallet , ivhich was handed to him . These several instruments having been used by
the D . Prov . CM ., were handed to the respective officers who presented them . The D . PKOV . GRAND MASTER then said : —• " I declare that tho squaring of this stone is correct , and that the Craftsmen have done their duty . Brethren , I declare this stone , the foundation stone of your new Masonic hall , to be truly and properly laid . May this undertaking be conducted by the Craftsmen according to good faith , brotherly love ,
peace , and harmony . " The cornucopia containing the corn , and the ewers containing the wine , were then successively handed to the D . Prov . Grand Master . In scattering the corn over the stones he said , "Blessed be the Lord who daily loadeth us with benefits , and who giveth com in the earth . I scatter corn over this stone aud so may prosperity prevail over this town of Middlesbrough ancl neighbourhood . " He then poured the wine and oil over the stonethe former the symbol of joy and tho latter of peace .
, The ceremony being concluded he spoke as follows : — " Members and brethren , I have had great pleasure in laying the foundation stone of your Masonic hall , and most heartily congratulate you on the auspicious commencement of that undertaking , and I trust that the good work may progress favourably until it has been brought to a conclusion . It is indeed a good work that you have undertaken . You propose to raise
a building to be set apart for the purposes of Freemasonry , the most eminent and one of the most honourable institutions that has ever existed . I am sure that every true brother here present , who feols as a Mason ought to feel , must feel and maintain that it is an Order which is worthy of admiration and support , and that it is one which it is an honour to be identified with . May all go on in peace and brotherly unity . AVe have all our duties as citizens , each in the situation for which he has been appointed by the Great Architect of the universe , but when we
meet together as Masons we feel that it is only in a fit place set apart for the purpose , that the tenets of our Order can be explained and the precepts of true Masonic virtue and morality inculcated . AVhen you enter the Lodge , which I trust will be raised on this stone , you will leave all the cares and contentions of the outer world—all political discussions and religious controversies behind you , and iu peace aud goodwill , brother will meet brother in true Masonic harmony . Many of the uninitiated cannot understand by what powerful ties Masonry links together men of such
different stations , grades , and opinions . That tie is more understood in the heart than explained by words , even among Masons . Our bond of union springs from brotherly love , charity , aud truth , those grand principles of the architects and masons of ancient days , who first founded our Order . In the days of old , when the knowledge of art and science was less diffused , the architects and Masons of those times banded together , and in course of time travelled over the world ancl erected many temples to the worship of the Most High , —buildings which iu grandeur and design have never been surpassed . They became to a certain degree a peculiar people , living ancl labouring together on works
of art , which refined their hearts and improved their minds . They encouraged each other , assisted each other , dwelt together , and by their blameless lives they attracted the attention of mankind , and have left us a proud example . Although no longer a community of operative Masons , we still maintain the Masonic Order . It is our duty to copy their example , to prove by our conduct that we believe what we profess , that tho system is not one of merely forms and ceremonies , but that we feel in our hearts its refining and purifying influence . It inspires the
love of truth , an earnest desire to increase the happiness of our fellow-Dion ; it warms our hearts towards our brother man ; urges us to feed and clothe the poor and naked ; to comfort tho afflicted , to live more for others and less for ourselves ; and to do unto others what we wish them to do unto us . AVe cannot have a better guide than that sacred volume , which is to be found in all our Lodges , and which will teach us every duty to man . It inspires us with awe and reverence for the Most High , and teaches us to practice truth , justice , and charity , to our in that hol
brother men , ever remembering how it is recorded y book " Beware that thine eye be not evil , " & c . Brethren of the North York Lodgo , I have had the pleasure of knowing the Lodge ever since it ivas first established , and from the maimer in whicli it has always been conducted you have proved that it is your earnest desire to practise what you profess . Let mo exhort you to persevere in the way in which you ii . ro . doing , lie true and just in all your dealings , and lie . ready to maintain the honour and reputation of our ancient brotherhood . I will again congratulate you upon the good work you have this day undertaken . May you raise upon this foundation a building which will be a source of
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Provincial.
doing good to our poorer brethren ; for you know thafc he hath said ' "Forasmuch as ye have clone it to the least of these my brethren , ye have done it unto me . " Pursuant to announcement , a collection was made at the close of the service in aid of the College Hospital . The amount contributed was upwards of £ 13 . On the service being concluded , the brethren again formed into a
procession , ancl returned to the market-house , ivhere they put themselves under the immediate direction of Bro . John Richardson , P . M ., Dir . of Cers . of the Loclge , and arranged themselves according to rank under the superintendence of the AV . Masters and Directors of Ceremonies of their respective Lodges . The procession was then formed in the following order , and proceeded by South-street , Sussex-street , and Zetlandroad to the site of the proposed new hall , at the north-east corner of tiie St . John ' s Schoolsin Marton-lane : —Tlerwith a swordsons of
, y , ; Masons with blue rosettes , two and two ; visiting brethren not members of any Lodge in the province , two and two ; rough ashlar , borne by a . brother of the youngest Loclge represented in the province ; Lodges in the province according to rank , junior Lodges going first ; Tyler of the North York Lodge , No . 876 , with a sword ; banner of the North York Lodge borne by Bro . Bottomley ; brethren of the North York Lodge , two and two , juniors first . Inner Guard , with sword ( Ingledew ); Senior Deacon , with wand ( Booth ); Junior Deacon , with wand ( Storey );
Organist ( G . II . Armstrong ); Director of Ceremonies , with wand ( John Richardson , P . M . ); cornucopia with corn , borne hy a P . M . ( Atkinson ); ewer with wine , borne by a P . M . ( Hornung ) ; ewer wbh oil , borne by a P . M . ^ ( Robinson ) ; silver trowel , boine by a P . M . ( Peacock ); Architect , with plans ( Dobson ); builder , with mallet , ( Doughty ); Secretary , with Book of Constitution and glass plate with inscription ( Armstrong ); Treasurer , with phial aud coins ( Thompson ); Senior AVarden , with level ( Jordisoii ); Doric liht borne ba brother ( Sutton ) Junior AVarden
g y ; , with plumb rule ( Collingwood ); Corinthian light , borne by a brother ( Lennard ); Chaplain ( Bradley ) , bearing the sacred law , square , and compasses , ou a cushion ; AA ' orshipful Alaster ( Manners ) , with the square ; Steward , with wand ( Rayner ) ; Steward , with wand ( Gibson ) ; The Ionic light borne by a P . M . ( Reado ); perfect ashlar borne by a brother of the oldest Lodge represented in the province ; Tlie R . AV . Dep . Prov . Grand Master : Tvler .
AA'hen the head of the procession arrived at the boundary of the site , the brethren divided to the right and left , forming an avenue for the Deputy Provincial Grand Master to pass through . The D . Prov . G . M . ou reaching the foot of the stone said , " Friends ancl Brethren , we are assembled here this day to lay the foundation stone of a building which is to be dedicated to the purposes of Masonry . I pray the Most High that the good work may be prosperous , and that for many years to come the brethren of the North York Lodge may
meet together iu the house to be erected on this stone in peace and happiness to practise Freemasonry according to the principles of our Order . " The following hymn was then sung : — "Lord ! Thou hast , been our dwelling-place , Through years of old , and ages past ; And still Thy laws we seek to trace , On Thee our trust we humbly cast . Father of light ! Builder Divine !
Behold our work and make it thine . " T'he stone was next raised , the band playing tho national anthem , after ivhich the Chaplain of the Lodge , Bro . the Rev . Richard Bradley offered up the following prayer : — " Almighty and Eternal God , Architect and Ruler of the universe , at whose creative fiat all tilings were at first made . AA ' e , the frail creatures of Thy providence , ' humbly beseech Thee to pour clown upon this congregation the continual dew of Thy blessing . More especially we invoke Thy blessing on this our undertaking , ever remembering the object and
aim of this institution—obedience to Thy holy law . Grant , we beseech Thee , that our order may flourish in every part of the globe , become influential in the diffusion of the light of wisdom , aiding and strengthening reason , and dissipating and lessening human vice . May it teach us to regulate our actions by the rale of unity , . square our conduct by the principles of morality , and guide our conversation and our thoughts within the compass of propriety . May the edifice which is this day commenced be carried forward to its completion prosperousl do Thou
y ; protect the workmen , secure them from all injury , and when completed may it be the means of strengthening our Order . Finally , grant unto us the knowledge ol Thy truth ; do Thou be our ruler , .-ind finally admit us into Thy kingdom through our Lord Jesus Christ . Amen . " The following inscription engraved on the glass plate to be placed above the cavity was read , by the Secretary : — " Tho foundation stone of this Masonic Hall , erected principally by and for the of the brethren of the North York Lod
use ge , No . 876 , of Free and Accepted Masons , Middlesbrough , was levelled by George Marwood , Esq ., D . Prov . G . M . for the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , in tho presence of a numerous assembly of the Craft , on Thursday , the 17 th of May , A . L ., 5860 , A . D ., I 860 . T . A . Manners , AV . AI . ; AVilliam Doughty , S . AV . ; R . Bradley , J . AV . ; Bro . John Dobson , of Newcastle , Architect ; Bro . AVilliam Doughty , builder . " The Treasurer ( Bro . It . Thompson ) presented the phial containing i . ho medals , & c , to be deposited in the cavity to the D . Prov . Grand Master , and read the following list of its contents : — " The bottle contains a parchment with the date on which this foundation stone is laid ,
and by whom laid . A list of the trustees , the coinmittee , the subscribers , and the names of the architect and builder . A copy of the Middlesbrough News , of tho 12 th inst . A copy of the Nevicaslle Chronicle of this date ; and the current silver ancl copper coins of the reign of her Majesty Queen Victoria . " The Secretary delivered to the D . Prov . G . M . tho glass plate , from which he read the inscription . The D . Prov . G . M . placed the plate ( inverted ) over . tho cavity . The cement was then placed upon the
upper face of the lower stone , and the D . Prov . G-. M . adjusted the same with a trowel handed to him for that purpose . After which the upper stone was lowered slowly , the band playing " Rule Britannia . " The D . Prov . G . M . next proved the just position of the stone by the plumb , level , and square , which were successively handed to him by the Junior and Senior Wardens , and the AY . M . Being satisfied in these particulars , the D . Prov . CM . gave the stone three knocks with tho mallet , ivhich was handed to him . These several instruments having been used by
the D . Prov . CM ., were handed to the respective officers who presented them . The D . PKOV . GRAND MASTER then said : —• " I declare that tho squaring of this stone is correct , and that the Craftsmen have done their duty . Brethren , I declare this stone , the foundation stone of your new Masonic hall , to be truly and properly laid . May this undertaking be conducted by the Craftsmen according to good faith , brotherly love ,
peace , and harmony . " The cornucopia containing the corn , and the ewers containing the wine , were then successively handed to the D . Prov . Grand Master . In scattering the corn over the stones he said , "Blessed be the Lord who daily loadeth us with benefits , and who giveth com in the earth . I scatter corn over this stone aud so may prosperity prevail over this town of Middlesbrough ancl neighbourhood . " He then poured the wine and oil over the stonethe former the symbol of joy and tho latter of peace .
, The ceremony being concluded he spoke as follows : — " Members and brethren , I have had great pleasure in laying the foundation stone of your Masonic hall , and most heartily congratulate you on the auspicious commencement of that undertaking , and I trust that the good work may progress favourably until it has been brought to a conclusion . It is indeed a good work that you have undertaken . You propose to raise
a building to be set apart for the purposes of Freemasonry , the most eminent and one of the most honourable institutions that has ever existed . I am sure that every true brother here present , who feols as a Mason ought to feel , must feel and maintain that it is an Order which is worthy of admiration and support , and that it is one which it is an honour to be identified with . May all go on in peace and brotherly unity . AVe have all our duties as citizens , each in the situation for which he has been appointed by the Great Architect of the universe , but when we
meet together as Masons we feel that it is only in a fit place set apart for the purpose , that the tenets of our Order can be explained and the precepts of true Masonic virtue and morality inculcated . AVhen you enter the Lodge , which I trust will be raised on this stone , you will leave all the cares and contentions of the outer world—all political discussions and religious controversies behind you , and iu peace aud goodwill , brother will meet brother in true Masonic harmony . Many of the uninitiated cannot understand by what powerful ties Masonry links together men of such
different stations , grades , and opinions . That tie is more understood in the heart than explained by words , even among Masons . Our bond of union springs from brotherly love , charity , aud truth , those grand principles of the architects and masons of ancient days , who first founded our Order . In the days of old , when the knowledge of art and science was less diffused , the architects and Masons of those times banded together , and in course of time travelled over the world ancl erected many temples to the worship of the Most High , —buildings which iu grandeur and design have never been surpassed . They became to a certain degree a peculiar people , living ancl labouring together on works
of art , which refined their hearts and improved their minds . They encouraged each other , assisted each other , dwelt together , and by their blameless lives they attracted the attention of mankind , and have left us a proud example . Although no longer a community of operative Masons , we still maintain the Masonic Order . It is our duty to copy their example , to prove by our conduct that we believe what we profess , that tho system is not one of merely forms and ceremonies , but that we feel in our hearts its refining and purifying influence . It inspires the
love of truth , an earnest desire to increase the happiness of our fellow-Dion ; it warms our hearts towards our brother man ; urges us to feed and clothe the poor and naked ; to comfort tho afflicted , to live more for others and less for ourselves ; and to do unto others what we wish them to do unto us . AVe cannot have a better guide than that sacred volume , which is to be found in all our Lodges , and which will teach us every duty to man . It inspires us with awe and reverence for the Most High , and teaches us to practice truth , justice , and charity , to our in that hol
brother men , ever remembering how it is recorded y book " Beware that thine eye be not evil , " & c . Brethren of the North York Lodgo , I have had the pleasure of knowing the Lodge ever since it ivas first established , and from the maimer in whicli it has always been conducted you have proved that it is your earnest desire to practise what you profess . Let mo exhort you to persevere in the way in which you ii . ro . doing , lie true and just in all your dealings , and lie . ready to maintain the honour and reputation of our ancient brotherhood . I will again congratulate you upon the good work you have this day undertaken . May you raise upon this foundation a building which will be a source of