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the ancient Doric order . In the base is a panel containing a representation of the tracing board of the 1 st Degree of Masonry , elaborately carved in relief , surrounded b y an indented border , Avith the emblems of the four cardinal virtues at the corners . The frieze is ornamented with the jewels of the various Provincial officers ; and resting on the cornice , are the three great lights of
Masonrythe Sacred A olume , the Square , and Compasses . The feet represent pomegranates . At the back of the case is placed the key-stone of Mark-Masonry , with the crest of the Prov . G . M . in the centre . Our space will not allow us to give a detailed account of the proceedings at table ; suffice it to say that the Brethren separated about eight o ' clock , highly pleased and satisfied with the proceedings of the day .
ESSEX . COICHESTEK . —On Monday , August 8 th , the imposing ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of the new Church of St . Mary Magdalene was honoured with a grand Masonic demonstration , the R . AV . Bro . R . Alston , Prov . G . M ., and nearl y 200 Officers and Brethren belonging to Lodges in the counties of Essex , Suffolk , Norfolk , and Middlesex
, being present . In the morning the High-street , particularly in the vicinity of the Town Hall and the Cups Hotel , was filled Avith the populace , who had congregated to witness the arrival of omnibus-loads of the mysterious Craftsmen from the railway . Flags floated from the tops of the principal buildings , and in some parts spanned the streets from house to house . Having held a Prov .
G . L . at the Cups Hotel , at twelve o ' clock , the Brethren , accompanied b y the Mayor and Corporation in their robes , J . G . Rebow , Esq ., High Sheriff , the Archdeacon of Colchester , and numerous clergy in their gowns , the Blue-coat School-boys carrying flags , men bearing banners , and the bands of the Sixth Dragoon Guards , from Ipswich , and Essex Rifles , of Colchester , with throngs of spectators , Avalked in
procession through High-street , Queen-street , and the ruins of St . Botolph ' s Priory , to St . Botolph ' s Church , to hear divine service . As may be imagined , the novelty of such a spectacle caused a large influx of persons into the town , and windows , balconies , and housetops throughout the route were crowded with spectators . The following is a programme of the procession , and description of the regalia belonging to the G . L . of England in London , of the estimated value of 3 , 000 Z ., which was lent for use on the occasion : —
Band of the Sixth Dragoon Guards . Tyler . Visiting Brethren , not members of any Lodge present . Lodges of the neighbouring Provinces , according to seniority , juniors first Tyler . Lodges of the Province of Essex , preceded by their banners . North Essex Lodge , Booking , No . 817 . Royal Burnham Lodge , Burnham , No . 788 . Chigwell Lodge , Chigwell , No . 663 . Lodge of Confidence , Castle Hedingham , No . 662 . Lodge of Hope , Brightlingsea , No . 627 .
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Provincial
the ancient Doric order . In the base is a panel containing a representation of the tracing board of the 1 st Degree of Masonry , elaborately carved in relief , surrounded b y an indented border , Avith the emblems of the four cardinal virtues at the corners . The frieze is ornamented with the jewels of the various Provincial officers ; and resting on the cornice , are the three great lights of
Masonrythe Sacred A olume , the Square , and Compasses . The feet represent pomegranates . At the back of the case is placed the key-stone of Mark-Masonry , with the crest of the Prov . G . M . in the centre . Our space will not allow us to give a detailed account of the proceedings at table ; suffice it to say that the Brethren separated about eight o ' clock , highly pleased and satisfied with the proceedings of the day .
ESSEX . COICHESTEK . —On Monday , August 8 th , the imposing ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of the new Church of St . Mary Magdalene was honoured with a grand Masonic demonstration , the R . AV . Bro . R . Alston , Prov . G . M ., and nearl y 200 Officers and Brethren belonging to Lodges in the counties of Essex , Suffolk , Norfolk , and Middlesex
, being present . In the morning the High-street , particularly in the vicinity of the Town Hall and the Cups Hotel , was filled Avith the populace , who had congregated to witness the arrival of omnibus-loads of the mysterious Craftsmen from the railway . Flags floated from the tops of the principal buildings , and in some parts spanned the streets from house to house . Having held a Prov .
G . L . at the Cups Hotel , at twelve o ' clock , the Brethren , accompanied b y the Mayor and Corporation in their robes , J . G . Rebow , Esq ., High Sheriff , the Archdeacon of Colchester , and numerous clergy in their gowns , the Blue-coat School-boys carrying flags , men bearing banners , and the bands of the Sixth Dragoon Guards , from Ipswich , and Essex Rifles , of Colchester , with throngs of spectators , Avalked in
procession through High-street , Queen-street , and the ruins of St . Botolph ' s Priory , to St . Botolph ' s Church , to hear divine service . As may be imagined , the novelty of such a spectacle caused a large influx of persons into the town , and windows , balconies , and housetops throughout the route were crowded with spectators . The following is a programme of the procession , and description of the regalia belonging to the G . L . of England in London , of the estimated value of 3 , 000 Z ., which was lent for use on the occasion : —
Band of the Sixth Dragoon Guards . Tyler . Visiting Brethren , not members of any Lodge present . Lodges of the neighbouring Provinces , according to seniority , juniors first Tyler . Lodges of the Province of Essex , preceded by their banners . North Essex Lodge , Booking , No . 817 . Royal Burnham Lodge , Burnham , No . 788 . Chigwell Lodge , Chigwell , No . 663 . Lodge of Confidence , Castle Hedingham , No . 662 . Lodge of Hope , Brightlingsea , No . 627 .