The Sun.
London, England, 1821-05-03 00:00:00

FREEMASONRY.

MASONIC NOTICES FOR NEXT •WEEK.
Monday, May 7, LONDON. Nos. 5, 27, 39, 89, 218,
. 223,r 289. Com. Boy's
School, at 7.
COUNTRY: Nos. 20, 64, 72, 102, 148,
191, 202, 219, 267, 311,
369, 372, 398, 423, 498,
502, 503, 509, 632, 638,
644.
Tuesday, --. 8, LONDON. Nos. 23, 62, 290, 300, 367,
479.
COUNTRY. Nos. 24, 67,133, 145, 211,
263, 292, 427, 537, 604,
626, 668, 714.
Wednesday, -9, LONDON. Nos. 3, 11, 16, 19, 29, 47,
79, 92, 96, 237, 257, 334,
353, 435. Grand Festi-
, val of the Royal Arch.
COUNTRY. Nos. 159, 213, 215, 232,
314, 344, 440, 442, 447,

478, 647, 661:
Thursday, - 10, LONDON. Nos. 6, 18, 194, 271, 299,
jiol, 326, 338, 499.
R COUNTY. -NOS. 110, in, 153, 172,
178, 269, 278, 354, 397,
531, 549, 591.
Friday, --- 11, LONDON. Nos. 128„:161, 275.

COUNTRY. No. 33, 282, 283.

LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF SAINT
GEORGE'S CHURCH, BARNSLEY.

A grand procession of Free Masons took place at
Barnsley, last Monday, to lay the foundation of a NEW CHURCH
which is now building there, by the commissioners appointed
under the late acts. . The day proving favourable, a greater
concourse of persons assembled to witness the ceremony than
were ever collected together in that town 'on any former occa-
sion. Their number was estimated at from 13 to 20,000. By
permission of the master of the Free Grammar school, a lodge
was opened there, in due form, by brother, A. Foulds, W. M.
of the Friendly. Lodge, Barnsley, soon after twelve o'clock.—
A number of visiting brethren were present on this interesting
occasion, from the Lodges at Wigan, Sheffield, Wakefield,
Thornhill, Doncaster; Hopton, Rotherham, Leeds, Hudders-
field, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Preston, and Edinburgh. About
one o'clock, the procession moved towards the site of the church,
in the following order, amidst an immense assemblage of spec-
tators ,
Detachment of the Barnsley troop of Yeomanry
Children of the National School
Mr. Rickman, of Liverpool, the architect
Rev. R. Willan Curate of Barnsley
Gentlemen of town, on foot
2 Tylers with drawn swords
Inscription plate carried by the master of a lodge
2 Stewards with wands
Music
Junior brethren
Architect with mallet •
Superintendent of works with the plan
Deacons with wands

Secretary carrying the book of constitutions on a purple velvet
cushion
Registrar
Treasurer carrying his staff and the bottle with deposits
Steward with a! St. George's lodge (Don-1 Steward with a
wand caster) banner J wand

Chaplain
Wardens
P. Masters
Masters
Wine, oil, and corn carried by 3 masters of lodges
Junior warden with the plumb
_ _ _ Senior warden with the level

Steward with f Volume of the sacred law carried i Steward with
a wand I on a crimson velvet cushion, f a wand
Deputy master with the square
Steward with f Friendly lodge t Steward with
a wand 1 banner f a wand
Sword bearer
The W. Master
2 Stewards with wands

2 Tylers
Operative masons not being Freemasons with white aprons

Cavalry.
A large platform was raised on the north side of the intended
structure for the accommodation of the ladies and gentlemen of
the town and neighbourhood, which was crowded to excess.-
Another was placed on the south east, for the grand master,
acting on the occasion, and his principal officers. As soon as
the procession arrived at the place, and the W. M. had taken
his station on the platform, an appropriate ode was sung by
some of the professional singers engaged for that purpose. The
upper stone was then raised, and an impressive prayer, written
for the occasion, was offered up by the Rev. R. Willan, the
officiating curate. The treasurer then deposited in a hole of
the lower part of the stone, a bottle, containing a number of
coins, among which were a sovereign and half sovereign, a
crown and half crown, of George IV. over which he placed a
brass plate with a suitable inscription.—The cement was then
laid on the lower stone by one of the Freemasons, and the up-
per stone let down slowly, while the music continued to play a
solemn air. '['he W:111., with his necessary Officers, descend-
ed to the stone, and after having tried it three times with the
plumb-rule, level, and square, he took the mallet and gave it
three knocks, saying—
" I lay the foundation stone of this Church, to be called St.
George's, in the name of the Most Rev. Father in God, Ed-
ward Lord Archbishop of York, and may the Grand Architect
of the Universe grant a blessing on this foundation stone,
which we have now laid, and by his providence enable us to
finish this and every other work which may be undertaken for
the advantage of this town and county."
The whole body of the brethren then gave three huzzas ;
after which the plan and elevations of the intended structure,
were submitted to the Grand Master's inspection, anti being
approved, were delivered to the Grand Architect. Corn, wine,
and oil were suecessively poured upon the stone by the W.I11.;
at the conclusion of which ceremony, he said,
" May the all-bounteous Author of nature bless this town
and county with abundance of corn, wine, and oil, and with all
the necessaries, conveniencies and comforts of life ; and may
the same Almighty,Power preserve this town and county from
ruin and decay, to the latest posterity."
After three huzzas had been again given, in which many of
the spectators heartily joined, the W. M. and his Officers then
re-ascended the platform, and an eloquent occasional oration
was delivered by the G. Chaplain, the Rev. Brother 111. J.-Nay-
lor, of -Wakefield. The length of this oration precludes our giv-
ing it in our columns, which we the less regret, as, at the earnest
request of the brethren present, it is to be presented to the
public through the medium of the Press. Gold was then put
upon the stone for the workmen, and the procession returned
through the town to the Grammar School in reverse order,
where the gentlemen filed off, and the masons entered their
temporary lodge-room. After closing the Lodge, with the
usual solemnities, the brethren, preceded by music, marched
in procession to the King's Head Inn, to partake of an excel-
lent dinner prepared by Mr. Ward. Brother Faulds, W.M.
presided, and in the course of the afternoon prefaced the various
toasts with great propriety; he was ably supported by Brother
Woodcock, P.M. As soon as the cloth was drawn the Chair-
man gave—
The King, Grand Patron of Masons, and the Craft. This
was most enthusiastically drank, with the honours in the good
old way and in high style. Tune " God save the King.'
His R. H. the Duke of Sussex, M. W. G. M. ; with the ho-
nours. Tune, " Hail Star of Brunswick."
His R. H. the Duke of York and the Army; with the ho-
nours. Tune, " Duke of York's March."

His R. H. the Duke of Clarence and the Navy ; with the
honours. Tune, " Rule Britannia."

Many other appropriate and patriotic toasts were given.
During the intervals, the Sheffield band, led by Brother T.
Foster, performed several beautiful airs, and the afternoon was
spent with that harmony and decorum which has ever charac-
terized Free Masonry. In the evening there was a ball in ho-
nour of his Majesty's birth-day, which was attended by several
of the brethren, and the principal inhabitants of Barnsley and
its vicinity.

hicituAsE TO A FAMILY.—Afew days since, in the neigh-
bouthood of Balinacargy, in the county of Westmeath, the
wife of a farmer was safely delivered of two children.; his cow
had two calves, his sheep had two lambs, his goat -two kids,
and his sow nineteen pigs, and all in the space of 2.4 hoUrs.•