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Scotland.
street , and , in like manner , took open order , ranging themselves on each side , from the Quay to the ground . The office-beavers of the different lod ges who joined the Provincial Grand Lodge , left their lodges at the end of the new street , and waited there until the Provincial Grand Lodge came up . On the arrival of the Provincial Grand Lodge at the foot of the new street , they were joined by the other office-bearers waiting there , and the whole proceeded up the new street
to the ground , through the lodges , in the order before mentioned , the office-bearers falling in between the substitute Provincial Grand Master and the Architect , three abreast , The respective lodges and other bodies who had previously opened up to allow the'Provincial Grand Lodge and others to pass through , then closed , and followed up in their order immediately after the directors of the company , and the procession then proceeded to the ground , where the places appointed for each body were distinguished by tickets . The Provincial Grand Lodge , directors of the company , magistrates and councillors , then proceeded to the station round the stone allotted to them .
A trumpet being sounded , the masonic ceremonial commenced ; the grand jewels , working tools , and other necessary paraphernalia , having been previousl y laid on the table before the Lord Provost . The " Queen ' s Anthem " was then played by the band . A prayer was offered up by the Provincial Grand Chaplain , the Rev . Mr . Cordiner . The 100 th Psalm was sung by the scholars of Robert Gordon ' s Hospital , joined by the Masons and others forming the procession .
The Lord Provost then proceeded to lay the foundation-stone , with the usual Masonic solemnities—the band striking up the " Masons ' Anthem " and " Great light to shine , " during which the Lord Provost , with his mallet in his hand , walked clown to the stone , accompanied by the Provincial Grand Master—the right worshipful Masters of the Lodges present , with the office-bearers appointed to take part in the ceremony , who took their stations in the west ing their jewels
, carry and other implements . Three cheers were then given in Masonic form , the time being taken from the right worshipful Masters on the platform . After which the Lord Provost addressed the directors of the company and the congregated assemblage . James Hadden , Esq ., of Persley , chairman of th <_ directors of the Market Company , replied . Three times three cheera were then given by the spectators in the galleries and others . After
which the procession again formed , ancl proceeded up the new street to the Town-house , to ivhich it conducted the magistrates , when the different bodies separated . The procession was splendid ; and , when moving along Union-street , forcibl y reminded us of the demonstration that took place at the laying of the foundation-stone of Marischal College . Where all was admirable , it were invidious to particularize ; but we cannot help
remarking the uncommonly chaste and elegant appearance of the Provincial Grand Lodge . The effect of the whole as it passed along—the windows of all the houses in the line being filled chiefly with ladies—was uncommonly pleasing . The scene at the Market-place was truly romantic . The ceremony was performed in a most imposing manner . We never heard a prayer offered up on any public occasion which was more solemn or impressive , or more appropriate to the circumstances of the case . The speech
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Scotland.
street , and , in like manner , took open order , ranging themselves on each side , from the Quay to the ground . The office-beavers of the different lod ges who joined the Provincial Grand Lodge , left their lodges at the end of the new street , and waited there until the Provincial Grand Lodge came up . On the arrival of the Provincial Grand Lodge at the foot of the new street , they were joined by the other office-bearers waiting there , and the whole proceeded up the new street
to the ground , through the lodges , in the order before mentioned , the office-bearers falling in between the substitute Provincial Grand Master and the Architect , three abreast , The respective lodges and other bodies who had previously opened up to allow the'Provincial Grand Lodge and others to pass through , then closed , and followed up in their order immediately after the directors of the company , and the procession then proceeded to the ground , where the places appointed for each body were distinguished by tickets . The Provincial Grand Lodge , directors of the company , magistrates and councillors , then proceeded to the station round the stone allotted to them .
A trumpet being sounded , the masonic ceremonial commenced ; the grand jewels , working tools , and other necessary paraphernalia , having been previousl y laid on the table before the Lord Provost . The " Queen ' s Anthem " was then played by the band . A prayer was offered up by the Provincial Grand Chaplain , the Rev . Mr . Cordiner . The 100 th Psalm was sung by the scholars of Robert Gordon ' s Hospital , joined by the Masons and others forming the procession .
The Lord Provost then proceeded to lay the foundation-stone , with the usual Masonic solemnities—the band striking up the " Masons ' Anthem " and " Great light to shine , " during which the Lord Provost , with his mallet in his hand , walked clown to the stone , accompanied by the Provincial Grand Master—the right worshipful Masters of the Lodges present , with the office-bearers appointed to take part in the ceremony , who took their stations in the west ing their jewels
, carry and other implements . Three cheers were then given in Masonic form , the time being taken from the right worshipful Masters on the platform . After which the Lord Provost addressed the directors of the company and the congregated assemblage . James Hadden , Esq ., of Persley , chairman of th <_ directors of the Market Company , replied . Three times three cheera were then given by the spectators in the galleries and others . After
which the procession again formed , ancl proceeded up the new street to the Town-house , to ivhich it conducted the magistrates , when the different bodies separated . The procession was splendid ; and , when moving along Union-street , forcibl y reminded us of the demonstration that took place at the laying of the foundation-stone of Marischal College . Where all was admirable , it were invidious to particularize ; but we cannot help
remarking the uncommonly chaste and elegant appearance of the Provincial Grand Lodge . The effect of the whole as it passed along—the windows of all the houses in the line being filled chiefly with ladies—was uncommonly pleasing . The scene at the Market-place was truly romantic . The ceremony was performed in a most imposing manner . We never heard a prayer offered up on any public occasion which was more solemn or impressive , or more appropriate to the circumstances of the case . The speech