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" To the Queen ' s most Excellent Majesty . " The humble Address of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Burnley , in the County of Lancashire , under the Constitution of England . " Most Gracious Majesty , "At a time when a great number of your Majesty ' s subjects
anxiously press forward and offer with one heart and voice their most animated testimonies of attachment and unabated zeal to your Majesty ' s person and government , at a period of innovation and anarch y in other countries , antl for tbe unequalled constitution of their own , " Permit a body of men , Madam , who though not known to the laws , have been obedient to them , men who do not yield to any description of your Majesty ' s subjects in their love to their country , in true allegiance
to its Sovereign , or in any other of the duties of good citizens , to approach you with this public declaration of their loyal principles . The times , they think , demand it ; and they wish not to be the last ( in such times ) , to throw their weight , whatever it may be , into the scale of order , subordination , and good government . " Having thus attested their principles , they have only to implore the Supreme Architect of the Universe , whose Almighty hand hath laid in
the deep the firm foundation of this country ' s greatness , and whose protecting shield hath covered her amidst the crash of other nations , that your Majesty ' s reign may be the immediate instrument of her prosperity and power , and long , long continue , to be the blessing antl boast of a grateful , happy , and united people . Dated this first day of July , 1 S 4 S , at Burnley , in the County of Lancaster . " ( Signed)—James Radcliffe , P . Z ., Chapter of Nativity , 148 ; Hiram Clegg , W . M ., of Silent Temple Lodge , 148 ; John Beeston , W . fVL , of the Lodge of Probity and Freedom , 478 . "
BRADFORD . —There was a large assembly of the Order of Freemasons , on the occasion of a provincial meeting of the district of West Yorkshire Business commenced by a lodge being held at the Masonic Hall , Duke Street , at eleven , A . M ., and at three o ' clock the brethren adjourned to the Exchange Buildings , where a dinner was provided by Bro . John Wade , of the New Inn . Upwards of one hundred sat down to the feast . To add to the liveliness of the occasion , the excellent hand of the West Yorkshire Yeomanry Cavalry was in attendanceat intervals
, playing selections of the best music , with a most pleasing effect , the band being very efficient . Bro : Charles Lee , D . P . G . M ., occupied the chair , and Bros . France , P . P . G . S . W ., and — Peace , P . G . J . W ., the vice-chairs . The following loyal toasts were given : — " The Queen , long may she reign over a free , happy , and contented people ; " " the Queen Dowager , the patroness of the Masonic Girls' School ; " "Prince Albert , Albert Prince of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family ; " and " the
Army and Navy ; " after which the band , and those unconnected with the Order , retired . The usual masonic toasts then followed , accompanied with music , & c , amongst which were , " the Earl of Zetland , " " the Earl of Yarborough , " " the Earl of Mexborough , " " the Wardens and Officers of the Grand Lodge of England , " concluding with " Freemasons throughout the world . " The brethren separated about ten o ' clock , highly delighted with the entertainment , each feeling an increased satisfaction at occasionally meeting their old friends , and that then , at least , if at no other season , " the heart opens , and sorrow is forgotten .
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Provincial
" To the Queen ' s most Excellent Majesty . " The humble Address of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Burnley , in the County of Lancashire , under the Constitution of England . " Most Gracious Majesty , "At a time when a great number of your Majesty ' s subjects
anxiously press forward and offer with one heart and voice their most animated testimonies of attachment and unabated zeal to your Majesty ' s person and government , at a period of innovation and anarch y in other countries , antl for tbe unequalled constitution of their own , " Permit a body of men , Madam , who though not known to the laws , have been obedient to them , men who do not yield to any description of your Majesty ' s subjects in their love to their country , in true allegiance
to its Sovereign , or in any other of the duties of good citizens , to approach you with this public declaration of their loyal principles . The times , they think , demand it ; and they wish not to be the last ( in such times ) , to throw their weight , whatever it may be , into the scale of order , subordination , and good government . " Having thus attested their principles , they have only to implore the Supreme Architect of the Universe , whose Almighty hand hath laid in
the deep the firm foundation of this country ' s greatness , and whose protecting shield hath covered her amidst the crash of other nations , that your Majesty ' s reign may be the immediate instrument of her prosperity and power , and long , long continue , to be the blessing antl boast of a grateful , happy , and united people . Dated this first day of July , 1 S 4 S , at Burnley , in the County of Lancaster . " ( Signed)—James Radcliffe , P . Z ., Chapter of Nativity , 148 ; Hiram Clegg , W . M ., of Silent Temple Lodge , 148 ; John Beeston , W . fVL , of the Lodge of Probity and Freedom , 478 . "
BRADFORD . —There was a large assembly of the Order of Freemasons , on the occasion of a provincial meeting of the district of West Yorkshire Business commenced by a lodge being held at the Masonic Hall , Duke Street , at eleven , A . M ., and at three o ' clock the brethren adjourned to the Exchange Buildings , where a dinner was provided by Bro . John Wade , of the New Inn . Upwards of one hundred sat down to the feast . To add to the liveliness of the occasion , the excellent hand of the West Yorkshire Yeomanry Cavalry was in attendanceat intervals
, playing selections of the best music , with a most pleasing effect , the band being very efficient . Bro : Charles Lee , D . P . G . M ., occupied the chair , and Bros . France , P . P . G . S . W ., and — Peace , P . G . J . W ., the vice-chairs . The following loyal toasts were given : — " The Queen , long may she reign over a free , happy , and contented people ; " " the Queen Dowager , the patroness of the Masonic Girls' School ; " "Prince Albert , Albert Prince of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family ; " and " the
Army and Navy ; " after which the band , and those unconnected with the Order , retired . The usual masonic toasts then followed , accompanied with music , & c , amongst which were , " the Earl of Zetland , " " the Earl of Yarborough , " " the Earl of Mexborough , " " the Wardens and Officers of the Grand Lodge of England , " concluding with " Freemasons throughout the world . " The brethren separated about ten o ' clock , highly delighted with the entertainment , each feeling an increased satisfaction at occasionally meeting their old friends , and that then , at least , if at no other season , " the heart opens , and sorrow is forgotten .