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The Earl...placing the memorial stone of the Devonport, Stonehouse, and Cornwall Hospital, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe placing the memorial stone of the Devonport, Stonehouse, and Cornwall Hospital, [Plymouth], 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. W. May, of the public ceremony with masonic honours. '...the members of the Board of Commissioners of Devonport, the local authorities of Stonehouse, the heads of the police departments, and naval, military, and marine officers were invited, as well as the Devonport Rifle Volunteers, who were requested to attend in full dress as a guard of honour...On the arrival of the D.P. Grand Master and the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe on the platform they were received by the architect [Mr. Alfred Norman]...The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe then received the silver trowel from the Provincial Grand Officer, and spread the cement on the lower stone, when the upper stone was lowered to its place...Corn, wine, oil, and salt were then strewed and poured on the stone in the accustomed manner; after which the stone was declared laid in due form, and the "Hallelujah Chorus" was sung by the choir. The ceremony concluded with the National Anthem, also sung by the choir'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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**A Timeless Tribute: The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe Places Memorial Stone**
In this poignant photograph, taken in [Plymouth] on a sunny day in 1862, we witness a momentous occasion as the esteemed Earl of Mount Edgcumbe places the memorial stone for Devonport, Stonehouse, and Cornwall Hospital. Surrounded by dignitaries from various fields - including naval officers, military personnel, and local authorities - His Lordship is flanked by Mr. Alfred Norman, architect of the hospital.
As part of a grand ceremony with Masonic honors, The Earl receives the silver trowel from the Provincial Grand Officer before spreading cement on the lower stone. With great solemnity, he declares the upper stone laid in due form, marking a significant milestone for this esteemed institution.
The scene is filled with symbolism and tradition as corn, wine, oil, and salt are strewn about to consecrate the site. The ceremony concludes with rousing renditions of "Hallelujah Chorus" by the choir and "National Anthem", echoing through time as we gaze upon this historic moment captured so beautifully in black-and-white.
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