The New York herald., 1870-10-29

cludtng the corporation Of EdinburR tire University
&c, crossed from Heriors Hospital ana took up
their position within the enclosure Around tha
s,s sesu Of ss stone galleries had
company, including the most prominent citizens
and large number OF ladies'
Provost then handed to the Prince an elegant sil.
yer gilt trowel, richly chased, and engraved with
mary. A hermetically sealed bottle was then placed
In the cavity OF the under stone with brass plate
& ihs h % 20 n' be Tss os
having spread the mortar the upper stone was low
sred ntS It's place according to yropsr Masonic
plumb the Senior Grand Warden applied the level,
and the substitute Gland Master applied the
stone three knocks with his mailst and said-"May
the Almighty Architect OF the universe look down
w ong my upon SSr we saye ana
foundation with every success.n The cornucopia
with flowers and corn was then handed to the
Prince, who empted the contents upon the stone,
aferw ards pouring q libaton OF oil and VINE fr0m
massive silver vases.
then read the usual Masonic prayer In the following
terns:-"Praise be 10 the Lord Immortal and
on Of ns ss s aaS e The
beyond t., ',,.spp VINO supported the pillars Of
continued blessings OF an all bounteous Providence
be the lot OF these our native Shores and may the
Almighty Ruler Of events deign to direct the hand
OF our gracious sovereign, SO that she may pour
down blessings upon her people, and may that
royeuen ever feel SraeIul for the blessings theS
enjoy.
Three cheers were then called forth and heartily
given
The PRINCE said--My Lord Provost Most Worship
iul Grand Master, my Lords and Gentlemen--I beg
kind words in watch you have addressed me to-day.
can assure you that II has been source OF great
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on flying visit, TO take part In the
Interesting ceremony OF today; Il has
myself IN the various duties which We have to per-
form. TO discharge those duties In such a way as
may be conducive to the happiness and welfare Of
yOu gentlemen, feel that the work In which we
have been engaged to-day is one which win confer
great and lasting benent on the community.
Cheers. sincerely trust that this Royal Inrmary,
the foundation stone OF which we have LAID this day,
also prosperity to those who have undertaken SO
good work. The infrmary, as you are all well
conribs,lons, and II has thus great rel - advantars
that 1t VIII receive ell classes OF people and
people OF oil countries There is nothing better than
that. Gentlemen, ] teel convinced that with the
Lords help this in1rmary will prove lasting bene.
at 10 the city Of Edlnburg. Cheers.l | rejoice to
and feel sure. after that example, many large do.
nations will follow Allow me. my Lord Provost, to
thank you for the trowel that you have given me
Ge.oie me, allow me to express 20 them how graft
tying 1t Is to me to have tins day performed my first
Masonic act in Scotland. (Cheers) ! shall not for
ger the honor conferred on me Yesterday, the nigh
honor OF being made patron OF the Masonic craft In
Scotland. lCheers1 l beg to thank You all deeply
for the kind and Cor IIal reception you have given
me to-day. can assure you snail never forget 1t.
(Great cheerng.l
on the call OF The Lord Provost three hearty cheers
we're then gwen for the Queen anu also for the Prin
cess or Wales
The Grand Master lord Dahouse) then called for
three cheers from the Mas0ns Tor their royal and
hustrious patron. which were most cordially given.
OSing to the failure OF barrcade at the entrance
the centre Was iuconvementiy crowded with the
Masons during the ceremony. and at Its conclusion
there general scramble 10 Obtain possession OF
the flowers aud corn that had been thrown upon the
stone.
The Prince and Princess OF W aes drove of in the
same carriage. returning by the original route to
the Douglass Hotel. The Masonic lodges returned
also through the streets which had been lined by the
military In garrison and by q large number of the
local volunteers.
Tho whole OF the days proceedings passed or
Without accident Of aDV soPJ