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no longer seated amid the contagion and impurity of the tavern , hut rests in its own hallowed anel consecrated 'lemple . Through the exertions of a small but devoted band of Brothers , a warrant was obtained for a new Lodge on the 1 st of March , 1814 , under peculiar ancl "ratifying circumstances . The Lodge bears the name ot I he AVakefiekl Lodge , " number 727 ; the meetings are held on the Second in the month in convenient ancl comfortab e private
AVeelnesday a house in Thornhill Street , belonging to one ofthe Brethren , woo , in his zeal for the Craft , has spared no expense , and who has moreover displayed consideraMe taste in papering , painting , fitting up , and adorning the house for its honoured purpose . The tyler s residence and the cellars occupy the lowest story . The steward ' s and refreshment rooms the second The lodge ancl preparation room , the third ; and there are attics above . The house is a new one , ancl is situated in a quiet retired the town The Brethren have not
onlcomstreet near the centre of . y pletely furnished the house , but have also fitted up the Lodge room in a very elegant and approp riate manner , the furniture is all new and unique , and the jewels ancl regalia are of a chaste , correct , and costly description . Thus fully and fitly prepared for the celebration of our solemn rites , the Lodge was duly opened this day , when Bro William Statter Esq ., surgeon , was installed in solemn form as the first Worship ul Master of " The Wakefield Lodge . " After tlie ceremonial of installation was completed , and the grateful homage of the assembled Brethren wi wn hpni-tilv naiel to their highly honoured Chief , the investiture of
the Officers followed , when Brothers Frederic Lumb , Esq ., solicitor , anel I . Graham , as mentioned in the warrant , were duly appointed AVardens to these succeeded the other Officers , the appointment of each being prefaced and accompanied by eloquent and forcible addresses . Among the visitors of distinction were the Rev . Dr . Senior I . G . C ., the Rev . G . A . Walker , P . P . G . O . of the province of Durham , the Rev . Thomas Kilby , P . P . G . C , Bro G H . France P . S . G AV . Bro . 6 Hill and several Brethren
J Haroreaves , P . . Sec , Bro . J . , P . G . O ., from the Lodges of Unanimity ami Alfred . The more important part of the business being transacted , the Brethren were then called by the W M from labour to refreshment , when they sat down to a most excellent dinner . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the Chair with a fervour ancl zest , which called forth the most rapturous acclamationThe addresses of the clerical brethren referring to the
. peculiar circumstances of the occasion , and elucidating the beauty , excellency , moral tendency , ancl consequent deep responsibility ot treemasonry , elicited the warm and strong admiration of all present nor ought we to pass over in silence the eloquent speech of the S . AA , as well as the apposite remarks of the various Officers ancl Brethren in general After having enjoyed themselves as became " men _ and and the " hallowed and joyous occasion the
Masons , " befitting , Brethren separated at an early hour , in perfect peace , harmony , and decorum , thankful for the high privilege they enjoyed m being now able to meet in their own private and consecrated Hall , and fervently praying , that e ' re long Masonry , throughout the length and breadth of the land , mMit disenthral itself from the contaminating influence of the tavern , and stand like the Ark of the Lord , resplendent in Purity , Wisdom ,
Strength , ancl Beauty . . ,. Before closing our report of these interesting proceedings we muse call the attention ofthe Brethren at large to a most singular and unusual
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Provincial.
no longer seated amid the contagion and impurity of the tavern , hut rests in its own hallowed anel consecrated 'lemple . Through the exertions of a small but devoted band of Brothers , a warrant was obtained for a new Lodge on the 1 st of March , 1814 , under peculiar ancl "ratifying circumstances . The Lodge bears the name ot I he AVakefiekl Lodge , " number 727 ; the meetings are held on the Second in the month in convenient ancl comfortab e private
AVeelnesday a house in Thornhill Street , belonging to one ofthe Brethren , woo , in his zeal for the Craft , has spared no expense , and who has moreover displayed consideraMe taste in papering , painting , fitting up , and adorning the house for its honoured purpose . The tyler s residence and the cellars occupy the lowest story . The steward ' s and refreshment rooms the second The lodge ancl preparation room , the third ; and there are attics above . The house is a new one , ancl is situated in a quiet retired the town The Brethren have not
onlcomstreet near the centre of . y pletely furnished the house , but have also fitted up the Lodge room in a very elegant and approp riate manner , the furniture is all new and unique , and the jewels ancl regalia are of a chaste , correct , and costly description . Thus fully and fitly prepared for the celebration of our solemn rites , the Lodge was duly opened this day , when Bro William Statter Esq ., surgeon , was installed in solemn form as the first Worship ul Master of " The Wakefield Lodge . " After tlie ceremonial of installation was completed , and the grateful homage of the assembled Brethren wi wn hpni-tilv naiel to their highly honoured Chief , the investiture of
the Officers followed , when Brothers Frederic Lumb , Esq ., solicitor , anel I . Graham , as mentioned in the warrant , were duly appointed AVardens to these succeeded the other Officers , the appointment of each being prefaced and accompanied by eloquent and forcible addresses . Among the visitors of distinction were the Rev . Dr . Senior I . G . C ., the Rev . G . A . Walker , P . P . G . O . of the province of Durham , the Rev . Thomas Kilby , P . P . G . C , Bro G H . France P . S . G AV . Bro . 6 Hill and several Brethren
J Haroreaves , P . . Sec , Bro . J . , P . G . O ., from the Lodges of Unanimity ami Alfred . The more important part of the business being transacted , the Brethren were then called by the W M from labour to refreshment , when they sat down to a most excellent dinner . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the Chair with a fervour ancl zest , which called forth the most rapturous acclamationThe addresses of the clerical brethren referring to the
. peculiar circumstances of the occasion , and elucidating the beauty , excellency , moral tendency , ancl consequent deep responsibility ot treemasonry , elicited the warm and strong admiration of all present nor ought we to pass over in silence the eloquent speech of the S . AA , as well as the apposite remarks of the various Officers ancl Brethren in general After having enjoyed themselves as became " men _ and and the " hallowed and joyous occasion the
Masons , " befitting , Brethren separated at an early hour , in perfect peace , harmony , and decorum , thankful for the high privilege they enjoyed m being now able to meet in their own private and consecrated Hall , and fervently praying , that e ' re long Masonry , throughout the length and breadth of the land , mMit disenthral itself from the contaminating influence of the tavern , and stand like the Ark of the Lord , resplendent in Purity , Wisdom ,
Strength , ancl Beauty . . ,. Before closing our report of these interesting proceedings we muse call the attention ofthe Brethren at large to a most singular and unusual