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(PER PRESS AGENCY.) WELLINGTON, Monday, 7 p.m. The foundation stone of the new Courts of Justice was laid to-day by the Hon. F. Whittaker, AttorneyGeneral, and R.W. Grand Master North Island, with Masonic ceremonies. It was the grandest display of its kind ever seen here. Fully four thousand people assembled, over five hundred being ladies, for
whom raised seats were prepared Over 150 Masons were present in regalia, many being from other parts of the Colony All the local volunteer forces assisted at the ceremony, which was very imposing. The day was beautifully fine, and generally observed as a holiday.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 29, 2 December 1879, Page 2
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102LATEST TELEGRAPHIC. Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 29, 2 December 1879, Page 2
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