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Article MASONIC INTELLIGENCE. ← Page 10 of 27 →
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Masonic Intelligence.
From eleven until one o'clock the crowd of persons in the streets gradually increased , and by the time the latter hour arrived , the vicinity of the Exchange Booms , and the streets immediately adjoining tho site of St . George ' s Hall , were all hut impassable . A strong police force was in readiness ; and whilst we are referring to the police , we feel it hut an act of justice to compliment them on their uniform good temper and general efficiency . Captain Knox , the officer iu command of the troops , also placed
a detachment of the 85 th regiment of the line at the disposal of the Mayor , as a guard of honour on the occasion . The brave troops were placed inside the hoarding , next the Lancashire ancl Yorkshire station . Beyond , however , the eclat of their presence , they were not wanted , for the conduct of the immense masses assembled in all parts of the town was beyond all praise . The excellent behaviour of the people was , in reality , so remarkable , that not only was it made a topic of congratulation in the afteivdinner speeches , but has led to our receiving a number of communications from
gentlemen who had come from London and elsewhere , and who pronounced the decorum ancl good behaviour of the immense assemblage to surpass all their previous experience in matters of the kind . We dwell upon this point with peculiar and grateful satisfaction . At half-past one o ' clock the procession started from the Exchange Booms , proceeding up Piccadilly , crossing Duke street , and thence by way of Darley Street , Kii-kgate , and Market Street , to the site of St . George ' s Hall . The Masons were in full Masonic costume , wearing the different
orders and jewels to which they were entitled , and each lodge was beaded by its respective banner . The hand of the Second West York Yeomanry Cavalry accompanied the procession , and poured forth its inspiring and exhilarating strains as it passed along , ancl ever ancl anon the booming of cannon might be heard—two pieces of artillery having heen stationed in the Lancashire ancl Yorkshire Railway Station yard , under the direction of Mr . John Gill . The following was the order of procession : —
Police Officers . The Operative Masons . Military Band of the Second West Yorkshire Yeomanry . Two Grand Stewards with their Rods . The Wardens , Past Masters , Masters , and Members of the principal Lodges of the West Riding of Yorkshire , according to Rank , Juniors walking first . Officers and Members of the Lodge of Hope , Bradford , No . 379 . The Architect , with the Plans . Grand A Cornucopia , with Corn , borne by the Master of a Lodge , Grand Steward . Two Ewers , with Wine and Oil , borne by Masters of Lodges . Steward . Grand Organist .
G . Superintendent of Works . G . Director of Ceremonies . Past Grand Sword Bearers . Past Grand Deacons . Grand Secretary , bearing the plate with the Inscription for the Foundation Stone . Grand Registrar , bearing the Great Seal . Grand Treasurer , bearing a Phial , containing the Coin to be deposited in the Stone . Past Grand Wardens . Past Provincial Grand Masters . Provincial Grand Masters . The Corinthian Light , borne by the Master of a Lodge . The Column of J . G . W ., borne by the Master of a Lodge . The Junior Grand Wardenwith Plumb Rule
, . Grand Steward . The Banner of the Grand Lodge . Grand Steward . The Doric Light , home by tbe Master of a Lodge . The Column of S . G . W ., borne by the Master of a Lodge . The Senior Grand Warden , with Level . The Junior Grand Deacon . Grand Steward . The Grand Chaplain bearing the Sacred Law on a Cushion . Grand Steward . The Deputy Grancl Master with a Square . The Ionic Light , borne by the Master of a Lodge . The Grand Sword Bearer . Grand steward . THE RIGHT HON . THE EAKI or ZETLAND , M . TV . G-. M . Grand Steward . Two Grand Stewards . The Senior Grand Deacon . Grand Tyler . The Contractors for tbe Building . The Solicitor . The Architects .
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Masonic Intelligence.
From eleven until one o'clock the crowd of persons in the streets gradually increased , and by the time the latter hour arrived , the vicinity of the Exchange Booms , and the streets immediately adjoining tho site of St . George ' s Hall , were all hut impassable . A strong police force was in readiness ; and whilst we are referring to the police , we feel it hut an act of justice to compliment them on their uniform good temper and general efficiency . Captain Knox , the officer iu command of the troops , also placed
a detachment of the 85 th regiment of the line at the disposal of the Mayor , as a guard of honour on the occasion . The brave troops were placed inside the hoarding , next the Lancashire ancl Yorkshire station . Beyond , however , the eclat of their presence , they were not wanted , for the conduct of the immense masses assembled in all parts of the town was beyond all praise . The excellent behaviour of the people was , in reality , so remarkable , that not only was it made a topic of congratulation in the afteivdinner speeches , but has led to our receiving a number of communications from
gentlemen who had come from London and elsewhere , and who pronounced the decorum ancl good behaviour of the immense assemblage to surpass all their previous experience in matters of the kind . We dwell upon this point with peculiar and grateful satisfaction . At half-past one o ' clock the procession started from the Exchange Booms , proceeding up Piccadilly , crossing Duke street , and thence by way of Darley Street , Kii-kgate , and Market Street , to the site of St . George ' s Hall . The Masons were in full Masonic costume , wearing the different
orders and jewels to which they were entitled , and each lodge was beaded by its respective banner . The hand of the Second West York Yeomanry Cavalry accompanied the procession , and poured forth its inspiring and exhilarating strains as it passed along , ancl ever ancl anon the booming of cannon might be heard—two pieces of artillery having heen stationed in the Lancashire ancl Yorkshire Railway Station yard , under the direction of Mr . John Gill . The following was the order of procession : —
Police Officers . The Operative Masons . Military Band of the Second West Yorkshire Yeomanry . Two Grand Stewards with their Rods . The Wardens , Past Masters , Masters , and Members of the principal Lodges of the West Riding of Yorkshire , according to Rank , Juniors walking first . Officers and Members of the Lodge of Hope , Bradford , No . 379 . The Architect , with the Plans . Grand A Cornucopia , with Corn , borne by the Master of a Lodge , Grand Steward . Two Ewers , with Wine and Oil , borne by Masters of Lodges . Steward . Grand Organist .
G . Superintendent of Works . G . Director of Ceremonies . Past Grand Sword Bearers . Past Grand Deacons . Grand Secretary , bearing the plate with the Inscription for the Foundation Stone . Grand Registrar , bearing the Great Seal . Grand Treasurer , bearing a Phial , containing the Coin to be deposited in the Stone . Past Grand Wardens . Past Provincial Grand Masters . Provincial Grand Masters . The Corinthian Light , borne by the Master of a Lodge . The Column of J . G . W ., borne by the Master of a Lodge . The Junior Grand Wardenwith Plumb Rule
, . Grand Steward . The Banner of the Grand Lodge . Grand Steward . The Doric Light , home by tbe Master of a Lodge . The Column of S . G . W ., borne by the Master of a Lodge . The Senior Grand Warden , with Level . The Junior Grand Deacon . Grand Steward . The Grand Chaplain bearing the Sacred Law on a Cushion . Grand Steward . The Deputy Grancl Master with a Square . The Ionic Light , borne by the Master of a Lodge . The Grand Sword Bearer . Grand steward . THE RIGHT HON . THE EAKI or ZETLAND , M . TV . G-. M . Grand Steward . Two Grand Stewards . The Senior Grand Deacon . Grand Tyler . The Contractors for tbe Building . The Solicitor . The Architects .