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Masonic Intelligence.
in such numbers to-day , to do us honour , and assist us at the same time . We feel highly complimented at seeing so large a number of influential gentlemen around us on this interesting occasion , not only from neighbouring towns , but even from tho distant metropolis . Depend upon il , my lord and gentlemen , the imposing ceremonial of this clay will not soon he ¦ forgotten . This will long he remembered as one of the proudest days which Bradford has ever seen ( cheers ) . The building we are about to erect on
this spot will most assuredly , from ils central ancl commanding position , from its large dimensions , and noble proportions , be the chief architectural ornament of this steadily improving town . Iu its internal arrangements this hall will he second to none in the kingdom ( hear , hear ) . We have a largo and well-supported orchestra—thanks to the kind interference of our friend , Mr . Costa , who has favoured us with the results of his large experience in matters of this kind ( hear ) . This hall will seat an audience of
upwards of three thousand persons , each seat commanding a view of the orchestral platform , with every needful accommodation for refreshment rooms for every division of the audience ( hear , hear ) . Great care has been taken to provide ample ancl sufficient exits for this large body of people . In this particular , I may take upon myself to say that our hall will stand pre eminent , for , let it be ever so full , every division of the vast auditory may depart without jostling or inconveniencing any other . Our hall will hear a
very favourable comparison with the best known specimens in the kingdom . The ceiling will be 7 ( i feet wide , and 15--2 feet long , in one unbroken sweep . ( Hear , hear . ) We are 11 feet wider than the justly celebrated hall at Birmingham , and about as much longer . We arc exactly the same width as Exeter Hall iu London , with greater length , a loftier ceiling , and a
much better arrangement of the audience part , so that we shall he able lo seat nearly 1 , 000 persons more , with a greater degree of comfort , and infinitely better modes of exit . ( Hear . hear . ) One word more , ancl I have done . May the building prosper . May it fully answer the expectations of its promoters , ancl may it be found , in all its various uses and appliances , eminently calculated to improve the taste and enhance tbe social enjoyments of all classes of the inhabitants . ( Hear , hear . ) And , lastly , may we have the good fortune to see this building reared and completed without
accident to life or limb . ( Hear , hear , ancl cheers . ) The Masonic ceremony was now proceeded with . The cement was placed on the upper face of the bottom stone , and the Grand Master adjusted the stone with the trowel which had been presented to him by Mr . Smith . The upper stone was then lowered slowly , the band playing at the time . The Grand Master next proceeded to prove the just- position and form ofthe stone hy the plumb , level , and square , which were
successively delivered to him by the Junior and Senior Grand AVardens , and the Deputy Grand Master . Appearing satisfied as to these particulars , the Grand Master gave the stone three knocks with the mall , which was handed to him hy the proper Officer . The Grand Master then said , " Having laid this foundation stone in just position , we pray the Great Architect of the Universe , of his kind Providence , to enable us to cany on and complete the work we have begunancl that he woulcl he pleased to guard the
struc-, ture , and preserve it from ruin and decay to the latest posterity . The Brethren again responded , " So mote it be . " The cornucopia , containing the com , and the ewers , with the wine and oil , were next handed to the Grand Master , who first strewed some corn upon the stone , saying , ' ¦ I throw this corn as an emblem of plenty ; " next poured the wine , saying . "I pour this wine as an emblem of joy ; " ami
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Masonic Intelligence.
in such numbers to-day , to do us honour , and assist us at the same time . We feel highly complimented at seeing so large a number of influential gentlemen around us on this interesting occasion , not only from neighbouring towns , but even from tho distant metropolis . Depend upon il , my lord and gentlemen , the imposing ceremonial of this clay will not soon he ¦ forgotten . This will long he remembered as one of the proudest days which Bradford has ever seen ( cheers ) . The building we are about to erect on
this spot will most assuredly , from ils central ancl commanding position , from its large dimensions , and noble proportions , be the chief architectural ornament of this steadily improving town . Iu its internal arrangements this hall will he second to none in the kingdom ( hear , hear ) . We have a largo and well-supported orchestra—thanks to the kind interference of our friend , Mr . Costa , who has favoured us with the results of his large experience in matters of this kind ( hear ) . This hall will seat an audience of
upwards of three thousand persons , each seat commanding a view of the orchestral platform , with every needful accommodation for refreshment rooms for every division of the audience ( hear , hear ) . Great care has been taken to provide ample ancl sufficient exits for this large body of people . In this particular , I may take upon myself to say that our hall will stand pre eminent , for , let it be ever so full , every division of the vast auditory may depart without jostling or inconveniencing any other . Our hall will hear a
very favourable comparison with the best known specimens in the kingdom . The ceiling will be 7 ( i feet wide , and 15--2 feet long , in one unbroken sweep . ( Hear , hear . ) We are 11 feet wider than the justly celebrated hall at Birmingham , and about as much longer . We arc exactly the same width as Exeter Hall iu London , with greater length , a loftier ceiling , and a
much better arrangement of the audience part , so that we shall he able lo seat nearly 1 , 000 persons more , with a greater degree of comfort , and infinitely better modes of exit . ( Hear . hear . ) One word more , ancl I have done . May the building prosper . May it fully answer the expectations of its promoters , ancl may it be found , in all its various uses and appliances , eminently calculated to improve the taste and enhance tbe social enjoyments of all classes of the inhabitants . ( Hear , hear . ) And , lastly , may we have the good fortune to see this building reared and completed without
accident to life or limb . ( Hear , hear , ancl cheers . ) The Masonic ceremony was now proceeded with . The cement was placed on the upper face of the bottom stone , and the Grand Master adjusted the stone with the trowel which had been presented to him by Mr . Smith . The upper stone was then lowered slowly , the band playing at the time . The Grand Master next proceeded to prove the just- position and form ofthe stone hy the plumb , level , and square , which were
successively delivered to him by the Junior and Senior Grand AVardens , and the Deputy Grand Master . Appearing satisfied as to these particulars , the Grand Master gave the stone three knocks with the mall , which was handed to him hy the proper Officer . The Grand Master then said , " Having laid this foundation stone in just position , we pray the Great Architect of the Universe , of his kind Providence , to enable us to cany on and complete the work we have begunancl that he woulcl he pleased to guard the
struc-, ture , and preserve it from ruin and decay to the latest posterity . The Brethren again responded , " So mote it be . " The cornucopia , containing the com , and the ewers , with the wine and oil , were next handed to the Grand Master , who first strewed some corn upon the stone , saying , ' ¦ I throw this corn as an emblem of plenty ; " next poured the wine , saying . "I pour this wine as an emblem of joy ; " ami