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supporter of the Craft . The Hon- AVellington Cotton on his health being drunk , said he felt considerable regret for the disappointment which he had unavoidably caused by his absence on St . John ' s Day ; he could not sufficientl y express his high gratification on becoming a Mason , and on the slight knowledge he had that day obtained of Masonry . The Brethren enjoyed themselves until a late hour , when the P . G . M . took leave in the most affectionate terms , and expressed his satisfaction at the working the Lodge , when the meeting separated , after a most delightful evening .
LANCASTER , Dec . 27 . —The anniversary of St . John the Evangelist was celebrated by the Brethren of the Lodge of Fortitude , at the Sun Inn , in this town . The proceedings of the evening were commenced by the installation of Brother Baldwin , P . G . J G ., as W . M-, according to the ancient custom of the Craft . He afterwards appointed Brother Walsa as S . AV ., and Brother Barwick as J . AA ' ., for the following year . The Brethren then sat down to an excellent dinner , ancl passed a social
evening . LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF ST . THOMAS ' CHURCH LANCASTER . —March 3 . —On Friday morning this ceremony , and a most imposing one it certainly was , took place . At eleven o ' clock the Freemasons in Lancaster belonging to the Lodge of Fortitude , walked in procession , decorated with the insignia of the Order , according to the respective ranks of the wearers . Several of the Brethren from various
Lodges in Preston , Sladeburn , Kendal , & c „ also joined the Lancaster Lodge . The whole body made a beautiful display , and headed the procession to the site of the foundation in Penny Street . The members of the Heart of Oak Club followed , four abreast ; then came the children of the National and other Sunday schools . On arriving at the ground , the whole presented a very splendid spectacle ; such a one as has not been witnessed in Lancaster for many years past . An immense number of ladies were present , and the greatest order was preserved during the whole of the proceedings . But matters had very nearly
been otherwise . A platform in the rear , on whicli were a number of workmen and boys , suddenly gave way with a tremendous crash . This produced the greatest consternation , and made many fear for the safety and stability of other parties . But fortunately no one was hurt ; and nothing else occurred to mar the satisfaction of the day . The proceedings opened with the national anthem being sung . The stone was then lowered at three different times , according to Masonic rule . Edward Dodson SalisburyEsq . performed the cerem of laying
, , ony , assisted by John Drinkwater , of Liverpool , Esq ., D . P . G . M . W . D ., and the officers and Brethren of the Lodge 350 . A glass bottle , hermeticall y sealed , having in it a roll containing the names of the donors ancl subscribers to the building , and the names of each member present , was then placed in an aperture chiselled out of the stone for the purpose . Various coins were also placed in it , and several other packages by different individualswhich were well sealed A late having the
, up . p words engraved upon it was then placed over all , and cemented down to the following stone : — Gloria in excelsis Deo . ST . THOMAS ' CHURCH , LANCASTER . The foundation-stone of this church , dedicated to the worship of
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supporter of the Craft . The Hon- AVellington Cotton on his health being drunk , said he felt considerable regret for the disappointment which he had unavoidably caused by his absence on St . John ' s Day ; he could not sufficientl y express his high gratification on becoming a Mason , and on the slight knowledge he had that day obtained of Masonry . The Brethren enjoyed themselves until a late hour , when the P . G . M . took leave in the most affectionate terms , and expressed his satisfaction at the working the Lodge , when the meeting separated , after a most delightful evening .
LANCASTER , Dec . 27 . —The anniversary of St . John the Evangelist was celebrated by the Brethren of the Lodge of Fortitude , at the Sun Inn , in this town . The proceedings of the evening were commenced by the installation of Brother Baldwin , P . G . J G ., as W . M-, according to the ancient custom of the Craft . He afterwards appointed Brother Walsa as S . AV ., and Brother Barwick as J . AA ' ., for the following year . The Brethren then sat down to an excellent dinner , ancl passed a social
evening . LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF ST . THOMAS ' CHURCH LANCASTER . —March 3 . —On Friday morning this ceremony , and a most imposing one it certainly was , took place . At eleven o ' clock the Freemasons in Lancaster belonging to the Lodge of Fortitude , walked in procession , decorated with the insignia of the Order , according to the respective ranks of the wearers . Several of the Brethren from various
Lodges in Preston , Sladeburn , Kendal , & c „ also joined the Lancaster Lodge . The whole body made a beautiful display , and headed the procession to the site of the foundation in Penny Street . The members of the Heart of Oak Club followed , four abreast ; then came the children of the National and other Sunday schools . On arriving at the ground , the whole presented a very splendid spectacle ; such a one as has not been witnessed in Lancaster for many years past . An immense number of ladies were present , and the greatest order was preserved during the whole of the proceedings . But matters had very nearly
been otherwise . A platform in the rear , on whicli were a number of workmen and boys , suddenly gave way with a tremendous crash . This produced the greatest consternation , and made many fear for the safety and stability of other parties . But fortunately no one was hurt ; and nothing else occurred to mar the satisfaction of the day . The proceedings opened with the national anthem being sung . The stone was then lowered at three different times , according to Masonic rule . Edward Dodson SalisburyEsq . performed the cerem of laying
, , ony , assisted by John Drinkwater , of Liverpool , Esq ., D . P . G . M . W . D ., and the officers and Brethren of the Lodge 350 . A glass bottle , hermeticall y sealed , having in it a roll containing the names of the donors ancl subscribers to the building , and the names of each member present , was then placed in an aperture chiselled out of the stone for the purpose . Various coins were also placed in it , and several other packages by different individualswhich were well sealed A late having the
, up . p words engraved upon it was then placed over all , and cemented down to the following stone : — Gloria in excelsis Deo . ST . THOMAS ' CHURCH , LANCASTER . The foundation-stone of this church , dedicated to the worship of