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A Masonic Hall Converted Into An Episcopal Chapel.
for the failure of the speculation , as adapted for Masonic purposes , would be difficult ; the probability is , that a want of unity in the outset , whereby the pecuniary arrangements were not clearly defined , led many to keep aloof from the responsibility , which falling on the few , rather than the many , soon caused the doors to close masonically—for we believe , that as a Masonic temple , the building was only used for a short timeconvenient rooms in the corridor having been for several
, years appropriated to Masonic purposes . Another reason has been given , but for which we do not vouch , which is , that the Hall did not find favour with the Provincial Chief of Somerset . One floor has been occasionally used as a place of worship , and a large room has been occasionally tenanted by a Masonic Lodge . Our object is to rescue from oblivion the material fact , that Bath , the queen of the westdid once possess a Masonic Hall ; but while
ex-, pressing our regret that as such the building has ceased to be , it is no small gratification to know , that it will resume its holy character by a re-dedication to the Almighty , having been purchased by the Rev . I . A . Wallenger , to be converted into an episcopal chapel . This noble building was erected at a cost of nearly £ 3000 , and stands prominent among the architectural embellishments of Bath ; it is situate in York Street . The architect was the late celebrated Mr . Wilkinsof
, , London , whose classic taste appears conspicuously displayed . The proprietors must have sustained a heavy loss , the sale having , as we understand , only reached 4 ) 1300 . The following account of the dedication of the late Masonic Hall , in the city of Bath , is condensed and arranged from the Bath Gazette , and at this time will probably be read with much , perhaps , painful interest—the more so now that time has changed the general
circumstances ; on our own parts , we can but express our gratification that " the publication of an important Masonic proceeding" has enabled us to record , with fidelity to after ages , what might have been lost to them ; we know not whether those clothed "in purple and fine linen" may approve the act , but publish we will , whatever we conceive to be useful to the order , whether as proper for the contemplative mind , as a lesson of admonishment , or as instructive and useful to all .
SPLENDID MEETING OF THE UNITED GRAND LODGE OP ENGLAND in the city of Bath , on the 23 rd September , 1819 , for the dedication of the Freemasons' Hall . Present , His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , ICG . M . W . G . M . ; the Duke of Leinster , M . W . G M ., Ireland ; the Hon . Washington Shirley * , P . G . M ., Warwickshire ; Sir C . W . Bamfylde , Bart ., P . G . M ., Devon ; Sir W . de Crespigny , Bart , P . G . M ., Hants ; W . Williams ,
Esq ., M . P . P-G . M ., Dorset ; W . H . Goldwyer , Esq ., P . G . M ., Bristol ; several Grand Officers of England , and Provincial Grand Officers of Gloucester , Devon , Bristol , Somerset , Dorset , Hants , and Warwick . So great was the interest excited , that thousands of persons poured into Bath from the neighbouring cities and towns during the two preceding days , and on the passing of the procession , the balconies , \ vindows , and roofs were thronged with spectators , while the streets were crowded to inconvenience .
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A Masonic Hall Converted Into An Episcopal Chapel.
for the failure of the speculation , as adapted for Masonic purposes , would be difficult ; the probability is , that a want of unity in the outset , whereby the pecuniary arrangements were not clearly defined , led many to keep aloof from the responsibility , which falling on the few , rather than the many , soon caused the doors to close masonically—for we believe , that as a Masonic temple , the building was only used for a short timeconvenient rooms in the corridor having been for several
, years appropriated to Masonic purposes . Another reason has been given , but for which we do not vouch , which is , that the Hall did not find favour with the Provincial Chief of Somerset . One floor has been occasionally used as a place of worship , and a large room has been occasionally tenanted by a Masonic Lodge . Our object is to rescue from oblivion the material fact , that Bath , the queen of the westdid once possess a Masonic Hall ; but while
ex-, pressing our regret that as such the building has ceased to be , it is no small gratification to know , that it will resume its holy character by a re-dedication to the Almighty , having been purchased by the Rev . I . A . Wallenger , to be converted into an episcopal chapel . This noble building was erected at a cost of nearly £ 3000 , and stands prominent among the architectural embellishments of Bath ; it is situate in York Street . The architect was the late celebrated Mr . Wilkinsof
, , London , whose classic taste appears conspicuously displayed . The proprietors must have sustained a heavy loss , the sale having , as we understand , only reached 4 ) 1300 . The following account of the dedication of the late Masonic Hall , in the city of Bath , is condensed and arranged from the Bath Gazette , and at this time will probably be read with much , perhaps , painful interest—the more so now that time has changed the general
circumstances ; on our own parts , we can but express our gratification that " the publication of an important Masonic proceeding" has enabled us to record , with fidelity to after ages , what might have been lost to them ; we know not whether those clothed "in purple and fine linen" may approve the act , but publish we will , whatever we conceive to be useful to the order , whether as proper for the contemplative mind , as a lesson of admonishment , or as instructive and useful to all .
SPLENDID MEETING OF THE UNITED GRAND LODGE OP ENGLAND in the city of Bath , on the 23 rd September , 1819 , for the dedication of the Freemasons' Hall . Present , His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , ICG . M . W . G . M . ; the Duke of Leinster , M . W . G M ., Ireland ; the Hon . Washington Shirley * , P . G . M ., Warwickshire ; Sir C . W . Bamfylde , Bart ., P . G . M ., Devon ; Sir W . de Crespigny , Bart , P . G . M ., Hants ; W . Williams ,
Esq ., M . P . P-G . M ., Dorset ; W . H . Goldwyer , Esq ., P . G . M ., Bristol ; several Grand Officers of England , and Provincial Grand Officers of Gloucester , Devon , Bristol , Somerset , Dorset , Hants , and Warwick . So great was the interest excited , that thousands of persons poured into Bath from the neighbouring cities and towns during the two preceding days , and on the passing of the procession , the balconies , \ vindows , and roofs were thronged with spectators , while the streets were crowded to inconvenience .