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Masonic Intelligence.
anything more in harmony , when an edifice for the benefit of all grades of society has been inaugurated by a brotherhood who , whatever mysteries they may have of their own , have placed before the world the one practical faith of universal benevolence . ( Cheers . ) AVe know that in one or two large towns the yearnings of the working classes have been put forth in the construction of edifices connected with irreligion , but on the present occasion we have united all that is desirable . I feel confident that the directors
at the head of St . George's Hall Company , will , without party prejudice , in the most liberal , impartial , and honest manner , afford us the use of this convenient and mighty structure at all times to all parties for legitimate ancl proper purposes ; but at the same time I feel confidence in these gentlemen that they will most rigidly deny it to everything that is irreligious and unconstitutional . ( Hear , hear . ) I think we have every reason to rejoice in the occurrence of . the clay . It is not merely a social meeting , but we are doing something that will bear greatly upon the moral influence we
now exercise Upon working people ; something that will tend , under the blessing of Almighty God , to lead them to higher and holier things . May the proprietors of this work be spared to see the top stone put upon it , and still further spared to see all their benevolent , humane , and Christian wishes realised , and when they have discharged their duty in their generation , may tbey hand down this building as a bequest to posterity . ( Cheers . ) Undertaking to speak the sentiments of my brethren of the Church of
England in the town of Bradford , I return you my most hearty thanks for tbe manner in which you have drunk our healths . ( Loud applause . ) Bro . Dr . FEARNLEY , " P . P . S . G . W ., of Dewsbury proposed , " The D . G . Chap ., the P . G . C . ' s and our Clerical Brethren ; " paying a tribute to those Brethren for their many ancl varied excellencies . Bro . DOIVTY , P . G ., Chap , East Lancashire , acknowledged the compliment on behalf of himself ancl his Brethren , in a speech expressive of gratitude to his Brethren and of pleasure that they had been permitted to take part
m the interesting proceedings of that day . Bro . C . AVAUD proposed " The ' town and trade of Bradford ; " noticing some of the prominent features in the past history of both , and expressing fervent hopes that the trade of the town might continue to prosper , and that both employers and employed might continue to advance in every material , moral , and social good . A vote of thanks having been unanimously awarded to Messrs . Leather and AVrigley for the use of then- handsome mill on this occasionMr . AVriley
, g briefly acknowledged the compliment on behalf of himself ancl his partner . Bro . Dr . FEARNJLEY proposed " The R . W . D . P . G . M ., of AVest Yorkshire , Charles Lee , Esq ., and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , " paying a tribute to these gentlemen for their many excellencies and their deep attachment to Masomy . Mr . UNNA , of Bradford , responded to the toast given by Bro . AVaud , remarking upon the past progress of Bradford , during the last thirty years .
He declared that it was close upon the heels of Manchester . He expressed himself deeply attached to our institutions , and desirous to see it advance in every good purpose . Bro . R . CARTER , AV . M ., Lodge 73 , Halifax , proposed , " Health and prosperity to the AV . M . and Brethren of the Lodge of Hope . " Bro . Carter said he regretted that this toast , which deserved so much at their hands , should not have been given before so many ofthe Brethren and gentlemen of the company had , of necessity left the room . The readiness with which the Brethren of this Lodge had acceded to the wish of the building com-
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Masonic Intelligence.
anything more in harmony , when an edifice for the benefit of all grades of society has been inaugurated by a brotherhood who , whatever mysteries they may have of their own , have placed before the world the one practical faith of universal benevolence . ( Cheers . ) AVe know that in one or two large towns the yearnings of the working classes have been put forth in the construction of edifices connected with irreligion , but on the present occasion we have united all that is desirable . I feel confident that the directors
at the head of St . George's Hall Company , will , without party prejudice , in the most liberal , impartial , and honest manner , afford us the use of this convenient and mighty structure at all times to all parties for legitimate ancl proper purposes ; but at the same time I feel confidence in these gentlemen that they will most rigidly deny it to everything that is irreligious and unconstitutional . ( Hear , hear . ) I think we have every reason to rejoice in the occurrence of . the clay . It is not merely a social meeting , but we are doing something that will bear greatly upon the moral influence we
now exercise Upon working people ; something that will tend , under the blessing of Almighty God , to lead them to higher and holier things . May the proprietors of this work be spared to see the top stone put upon it , and still further spared to see all their benevolent , humane , and Christian wishes realised , and when they have discharged their duty in their generation , may tbey hand down this building as a bequest to posterity . ( Cheers . ) Undertaking to speak the sentiments of my brethren of the Church of
England in the town of Bradford , I return you my most hearty thanks for tbe manner in which you have drunk our healths . ( Loud applause . ) Bro . Dr . FEARNLEY , " P . P . S . G . W ., of Dewsbury proposed , " The D . G . Chap ., the P . G . C . ' s and our Clerical Brethren ; " paying a tribute to those Brethren for their many ancl varied excellencies . Bro . DOIVTY , P . G ., Chap , East Lancashire , acknowledged the compliment on behalf of himself ancl his Brethren , in a speech expressive of gratitude to his Brethren and of pleasure that they had been permitted to take part
m the interesting proceedings of that day . Bro . C . AVAUD proposed " The ' town and trade of Bradford ; " noticing some of the prominent features in the past history of both , and expressing fervent hopes that the trade of the town might continue to prosper , and that both employers and employed might continue to advance in every material , moral , and social good . A vote of thanks having been unanimously awarded to Messrs . Leather and AVrigley for the use of then- handsome mill on this occasionMr . AVriley
, g briefly acknowledged the compliment on behalf of himself ancl his partner . Bro . Dr . FEARNJLEY proposed " The R . W . D . P . G . M ., of AVest Yorkshire , Charles Lee , Esq ., and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , " paying a tribute to these gentlemen for their many excellencies and their deep attachment to Masomy . Mr . UNNA , of Bradford , responded to the toast given by Bro . AVaud , remarking upon the past progress of Bradford , during the last thirty years .
He declared that it was close upon the heels of Manchester . He expressed himself deeply attached to our institutions , and desirous to see it advance in every good purpose . Bro . R . CARTER , AV . M ., Lodge 73 , Halifax , proposed , " Health and prosperity to the AV . M . and Brethren of the Lodge of Hope . " Bro . Carter said he regretted that this toast , which deserved so much at their hands , should not have been given before so many ofthe Brethren and gentlemen of the company had , of necessity left the room . The readiness with which the Brethren of this Lodge had acceded to the wish of the building com-