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A Masonic Hall Converted Into An Episcopal Chapel.
The number o [ Brethren was computed at above nine hundred , each Lodge preceded by its banner . We have not space to transcribe the beautiful moral effusion which graces the pages of the Bath Gazette , or to enter into the complimentary gratulations on the interesting occasion . The Lodge assembled in the great banqueting room of the Guildhall , at nineA . M . At half-past ten the Grand Lodwas opened in ample
, ge form , and with solemn prayer . The Grand Director of Ceremonies then formed the procession , which proceeded up High Street , through Broad Street , Milsom Street , and Turk Street , to the site of the Freemasons' Hall . There were twenty-five Lodges attending , including No . 2 , the Antiquity , of which His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex was ( as he still is ) the Master . After the ceremony of dedication , His Royal Highness the Grand
Master and the Brethren returned in procession through Church Street , Kingston Buildings , Abbey Church-yard , Wade ' s Passage , and High Street , to the Guildhall , where the great body of the Brethren had previously assembled . On the arrival of His Royal Highness , he delivered a charge to the Brethren , on the obligations imposed on them as Masons to fulfil , with exemplary fidelity , their various duties to God , their king , their country , and their neighbour , AND TO SHOW AN EXAMPLE OF MUTUAL KINDNESS .
FORBEARANCE , AND FORGIVENESS TO EACH OTHER . The Provincial Grand Officers and the Masters of the several Lodges were then individually presented to the Grand Master , after which the Grand Lodge was closed in ample form and with solemn prayer . THE DINNER . The Brethren reassembled in their proper clothing at the Kingston
Rooms , at five o ' clock , where the banquet was provided by Messrs . Woodhouse , Bishop , and Cooper , about five hundred took their seats . His Royal Highness the Grand Master presided . After "Non nobis " had been chanted , the Grand Master gave , " The King , God bless him , " ( in respectful silence ) . " Our royal patron , the Prince Regent , " with an affectionate eulogium . THE DUKE OF LEINSTER , in a handsome speech , gave " Our illustrious Grand Master , His Royal Highness the Dulse of Sussex "—( nine times nine ) .
Tns DUKE OF SUSSEX returned thanks ; he did expect a hearty welcome , but he had received more than he could have hoped for : " •Amongst the uninitiated , the events of life , the difference of opinions , the existence of prejudices , and the opposite tempers of mankind , produce animosity , strife , and discord . How much better is it , to observe the operation of Masonry on the hearts of the members present * * * . I reign over my Brethren by the sway of their good opinion onl y , for I will do
never so through force "—( reiterated plaudits ) . The next toast , " TheRoyal Family , " was most enthusiastically cheered . THE DUKE OF SUSSEX then passed a powerful eulogium on the Duke of Leinster , the G . M . of Ireland , whose health he proposed , which was most warmly received , and for which thanks were returned by that noble Brother . A Masonic song , written and composed by Miss Thompson , was sung by Brother S . Loder . VOL . IX . P p
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
A Masonic Hall Converted Into An Episcopal Chapel.
The number o [ Brethren was computed at above nine hundred , each Lodge preceded by its banner . We have not space to transcribe the beautiful moral effusion which graces the pages of the Bath Gazette , or to enter into the complimentary gratulations on the interesting occasion . The Lodge assembled in the great banqueting room of the Guildhall , at nineA . M . At half-past ten the Grand Lodwas opened in ample
, ge form , and with solemn prayer . The Grand Director of Ceremonies then formed the procession , which proceeded up High Street , through Broad Street , Milsom Street , and Turk Street , to the site of the Freemasons' Hall . There were twenty-five Lodges attending , including No . 2 , the Antiquity , of which His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex was ( as he still is ) the Master . After the ceremony of dedication , His Royal Highness the Grand
Master and the Brethren returned in procession through Church Street , Kingston Buildings , Abbey Church-yard , Wade ' s Passage , and High Street , to the Guildhall , where the great body of the Brethren had previously assembled . On the arrival of His Royal Highness , he delivered a charge to the Brethren , on the obligations imposed on them as Masons to fulfil , with exemplary fidelity , their various duties to God , their king , their country , and their neighbour , AND TO SHOW AN EXAMPLE OF MUTUAL KINDNESS .
FORBEARANCE , AND FORGIVENESS TO EACH OTHER . The Provincial Grand Officers and the Masters of the several Lodges were then individually presented to the Grand Master , after which the Grand Lodge was closed in ample form and with solemn prayer . THE DINNER . The Brethren reassembled in their proper clothing at the Kingston
Rooms , at five o ' clock , where the banquet was provided by Messrs . Woodhouse , Bishop , and Cooper , about five hundred took their seats . His Royal Highness the Grand Master presided . After "Non nobis " had been chanted , the Grand Master gave , " The King , God bless him , " ( in respectful silence ) . " Our royal patron , the Prince Regent , " with an affectionate eulogium . THE DUKE OF LEINSTER , in a handsome speech , gave " Our illustrious Grand Master , His Royal Highness the Dulse of Sussex "—( nine times nine ) .
Tns DUKE OF SUSSEX returned thanks ; he did expect a hearty welcome , but he had received more than he could have hoped for : " •Amongst the uninitiated , the events of life , the difference of opinions , the existence of prejudices , and the opposite tempers of mankind , produce animosity , strife , and discord . How much better is it , to observe the operation of Masonry on the hearts of the members present * * * . I reign over my Brethren by the sway of their good opinion onl y , for I will do
never so through force "—( reiterated plaudits ) . The next toast , " TheRoyal Family , " was most enthusiastically cheered . THE DUKE OF SUSSEX then passed a powerful eulogium on the Duke of Leinster , the G . M . of Ireland , whose health he proposed , which was most warmly received , and for which thanks were returned by that noble Brother . A Masonic song , written and composed by Miss Thompson , was sung by Brother S . Loder . VOL . IX . P p