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Provincial.
and near the road leading to Old Depth , the apex in front being surmounted by an immense union jack , and the beloved name , " Victoria , " in numerous jets of gas fixed over the entrance . The interior presented a novel and most chaste appearance . At the west end was a gallery , with nine rows of seats , for the accommodation of " Masons ' wives and bairns , " and others ; and a raised platform , with piano-forte , for the lee-singersthe G . W . corner below being appropriated to the
g ; band of musicians , " all of the Mystic tie . " Over the Master ' s chair was a garter blue silk flag , with the Queen ' s arms emblazoned thereon , and inscribed , " Long live the Queen ; " and numerous other flags in various parts of the pavilion . The whole being illuminated by three chandeliers , and fifteen double lights of gas . The tables were laid out for one hundred and seventy-nine persons . At nine o ' clock the Brethren began to assembleand shortly afterthe
, , Craft Lodge , being tiled by the venerable Brother , Richard Fitton , of the Imperial George Lodge , No . 92 , was opened by the Officers No . 422 , and the R . W . D . P . G . Master , Chas . Lee , Esq ., with the Pro . G . Officers present of West York , and others from the adjoining provinces , entered in grand procession , and took their stations ; and the Prov . Grand Lodge of Benevolence was declared duly opened . The minutes of the last meeting at Halifax were confirmed , and other business
transacted ; and the work of charity was closed by a vote of 10 ? . for the relief of a Brother who had met with a serious accident . The procession was then marshalled by Brothers G . H . France , P . G . D . of Cer . West York , and Brother Ja ' s . W . Titt , P . G . D . of Cer .
East Lancashire ( whose special assistance was desired on this occasion ) , and proceeded to Dohcross Chapel , which had been properly prepared by the erection of a substantial gallery over the chancel , and an addition made in front of the orchestra for the principal vocalists . The first part of the Oratorio was from The Messiah , and was opened by the recitative and air of " Comfort ye my People , " and " Every valley shall be exalted , " followed by the chorus of "And the glory of
the Lord , " which was well given , but not so effectual as any of the others that followed . Mr . Knyvett sang " O thou that tellest good tidings , " with his accustomed skill . Mr . Machin lacked nothing of his vocal abilities , in the recitative and air of " Darkness shall cover , " and " The People that walked . " The chorus " For unto us a Child is born , " was most effective . This portion concluded with " I know that my Redeemer liveth" bMrs . Knyvett . The chorus of " Worthis the
, y y Lamb , " was spirited and well-timed . The next part of the Oratorio , selected from The Creation , excited praise and gratitude to the Great Architect of the universe . Mrs . Knyvett sang " The marvellous work , perhaps , as well as ever . The performance concluded with the coronation chorus " God save the Queen . " The procession was then remarshalledand on arriving at the centre
, of the town , formed in , a circle , and the National Anthem was sung in full chorus ; after which about three hundred ladies partook of an elegant cold collation , consisting of every thing in season , the stewards waiting , and paying every attention to their comfort . During the repast , they were enlivened by the sounds of music from the band
without . About five o ' clock , the Brethren sat down to the most splendid banquet ever provided in that part of the country .
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Provincial.
and near the road leading to Old Depth , the apex in front being surmounted by an immense union jack , and the beloved name , " Victoria , " in numerous jets of gas fixed over the entrance . The interior presented a novel and most chaste appearance . At the west end was a gallery , with nine rows of seats , for the accommodation of " Masons ' wives and bairns , " and others ; and a raised platform , with piano-forte , for the lee-singersthe G . W . corner below being appropriated to the
g ; band of musicians , " all of the Mystic tie . " Over the Master ' s chair was a garter blue silk flag , with the Queen ' s arms emblazoned thereon , and inscribed , " Long live the Queen ; " and numerous other flags in various parts of the pavilion . The whole being illuminated by three chandeliers , and fifteen double lights of gas . The tables were laid out for one hundred and seventy-nine persons . At nine o ' clock the Brethren began to assembleand shortly afterthe
, , Craft Lodge , being tiled by the venerable Brother , Richard Fitton , of the Imperial George Lodge , No . 92 , was opened by the Officers No . 422 , and the R . W . D . P . G . Master , Chas . Lee , Esq ., with the Pro . G . Officers present of West York , and others from the adjoining provinces , entered in grand procession , and took their stations ; and the Prov . Grand Lodge of Benevolence was declared duly opened . The minutes of the last meeting at Halifax were confirmed , and other business
transacted ; and the work of charity was closed by a vote of 10 ? . for the relief of a Brother who had met with a serious accident . The procession was then marshalled by Brothers G . H . France , P . G . D . of Cer . West York , and Brother Ja ' s . W . Titt , P . G . D . of Cer .
East Lancashire ( whose special assistance was desired on this occasion ) , and proceeded to Dohcross Chapel , which had been properly prepared by the erection of a substantial gallery over the chancel , and an addition made in front of the orchestra for the principal vocalists . The first part of the Oratorio was from The Messiah , and was opened by the recitative and air of " Comfort ye my People , " and " Every valley shall be exalted , " followed by the chorus of "And the glory of
the Lord , " which was well given , but not so effectual as any of the others that followed . Mr . Knyvett sang " O thou that tellest good tidings , " with his accustomed skill . Mr . Machin lacked nothing of his vocal abilities , in the recitative and air of " Darkness shall cover , " and " The People that walked . " The chorus " For unto us a Child is born , " was most effective . This portion concluded with " I know that my Redeemer liveth" bMrs . Knyvett . The chorus of " Worthis the
, y y Lamb , " was spirited and well-timed . The next part of the Oratorio , selected from The Creation , excited praise and gratitude to the Great Architect of the universe . Mrs . Knyvett sang " The marvellous work , perhaps , as well as ever . The performance concluded with the coronation chorus " God save the Queen . " The procession was then remarshalledand on arriving at the centre
, of the town , formed in , a circle , and the National Anthem was sung in full chorus ; after which about three hundred ladies partook of an elegant cold collation , consisting of every thing in season , the stewards waiting , and paying every attention to their comfort . During the repast , they were enlivened by the sounds of music from the band
without . About five o ' clock , the Brethren sat down to the most splendid banquet ever provided in that part of the country .