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stances of peculiar interest and gratification , when six worthy Brethren , who had duly passed the ordeal of examination , were solemnly admitted to the imposing and impressive degree of the Royal Arch , and six other candidates were proposed for exaltation . The district of Dewsbury , where the Chapter is held , is extremely populous and extensive ; and , from its very favourable and centrical situation , the present Chapterwhich is the onlone in the neihbourhoodmust ere
, y g , long form a Masonic nucleus for the several Lodges in juxtaposition thereto ; so as to become , like the Lodge to which it is attached , second to few in numbers , talent , or respectability . Should the Brothers and Companions of Dewsbury succeed in carrying their present intentions and arrangements into effect , viz ., of building a Masonic Hall , ~ a consummation devoutly to be wished , and which we are happy to find has
been contemplated for some time , as well in Dewsbury as in many other parts of the province of West Yorkshire , —we can have but little doubt but that Masonry , dwelling in its own hallowed and consecrated temples—pure within , and uncontaminated from without—will shine like the unclouded , sun , in all its native majesty , glory and excellence ; so as to become the ornament , pride and comfort of every true and faithful Craftsman . Rumours are rifethat in of the id strides that
very , consequence rap the Arch has already made , and is making in the province of AVest Yorkshire , it is not at all improbable but that ere long a Provincial Grand Chapter will be held , under the superintendance of its exalted Chief , the Right Hon . the Earl of Mexborough , and his venerated and energetic Deputy , Charles Lee , Esq . HunnERSFiELD . —Grand Masonic Festival on the Presentation of
a Magnificent Piece of Plate to the Right Hon . the Earl of Mexborough , Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Blaster of West Yorkshire , October 14 . —For a Jong period , through a variety of causes , Freemasonry was in a most unpromising position , as well in other districts as in several parts of Yorkshire . The Lodges were but comparatively few , and scanty in numbers , being composed principally of individuals in the humblest walks of lifewhoin too instancesnot being sufficientl
, , many , y careful to let their Light shine before men , brought great discredit upon the Craft , and gave reason to its enemies to insinuate that Masonry , if not the patron of sensual indulgence , was , at best ^ but an idle tale , or cunningly devised fable . But now , " Thanks to the Great Architect of the Universe , " our principles are better understood , more extensively
carried out and enforced , and , as a natural consequence , more highly appreciated . Our Lodges are not only multiplied , but are more powerful in the character and respectability of their members . Individuals of the highest eminence and distinction , as in the " olden time , " enter our courts with joy , pass through our commons with delight , and are raised at every step to an increased veneration of the mystic tie . In no province has the Royal Art made greater progress than in AVest Yorkshire—in
none is it more duly appreciated , or cultivated with greater assiduity , zeal , and devotedness . Among the most active , energetic , and laborious of its members , will be found individuals of the most exemplary and distinguished character , —many clergymen of the established church ; and what , perhaps , is still more worthy of remark , is the perfect unity , the spirit of love , and the bond of peace which bind and cement the whole Brotherhood of the province together . Impressed with a grateful sense of the invaluable services of their R . AV . P . G . M . , the Right Hon . the Earl of Mexborough , and fully
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Provincial.
stances of peculiar interest and gratification , when six worthy Brethren , who had duly passed the ordeal of examination , were solemnly admitted to the imposing and impressive degree of the Royal Arch , and six other candidates were proposed for exaltation . The district of Dewsbury , where the Chapter is held , is extremely populous and extensive ; and , from its very favourable and centrical situation , the present Chapterwhich is the onlone in the neihbourhoodmust ere
, y g , long form a Masonic nucleus for the several Lodges in juxtaposition thereto ; so as to become , like the Lodge to which it is attached , second to few in numbers , talent , or respectability . Should the Brothers and Companions of Dewsbury succeed in carrying their present intentions and arrangements into effect , viz ., of building a Masonic Hall , ~ a consummation devoutly to be wished , and which we are happy to find has
been contemplated for some time , as well in Dewsbury as in many other parts of the province of West Yorkshire , —we can have but little doubt but that Masonry , dwelling in its own hallowed and consecrated temples—pure within , and uncontaminated from without—will shine like the unclouded , sun , in all its native majesty , glory and excellence ; so as to become the ornament , pride and comfort of every true and faithful Craftsman . Rumours are rifethat in of the id strides that
very , consequence rap the Arch has already made , and is making in the province of AVest Yorkshire , it is not at all improbable but that ere long a Provincial Grand Chapter will be held , under the superintendance of its exalted Chief , the Right Hon . the Earl of Mexborough , and his venerated and energetic Deputy , Charles Lee , Esq . HunnERSFiELD . —Grand Masonic Festival on the Presentation of
a Magnificent Piece of Plate to the Right Hon . the Earl of Mexborough , Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Blaster of West Yorkshire , October 14 . —For a Jong period , through a variety of causes , Freemasonry was in a most unpromising position , as well in other districts as in several parts of Yorkshire . The Lodges were but comparatively few , and scanty in numbers , being composed principally of individuals in the humblest walks of lifewhoin too instancesnot being sufficientl
, , many , y careful to let their Light shine before men , brought great discredit upon the Craft , and gave reason to its enemies to insinuate that Masonry , if not the patron of sensual indulgence , was , at best ^ but an idle tale , or cunningly devised fable . But now , " Thanks to the Great Architect of the Universe , " our principles are better understood , more extensively
carried out and enforced , and , as a natural consequence , more highly appreciated . Our Lodges are not only multiplied , but are more powerful in the character and respectability of their members . Individuals of the highest eminence and distinction , as in the " olden time , " enter our courts with joy , pass through our commons with delight , and are raised at every step to an increased veneration of the mystic tie . In no province has the Royal Art made greater progress than in AVest Yorkshire—in
none is it more duly appreciated , or cultivated with greater assiduity , zeal , and devotedness . Among the most active , energetic , and laborious of its members , will be found individuals of the most exemplary and distinguished character , —many clergymen of the established church ; and what , perhaps , is still more worthy of remark , is the perfect unity , the spirit of love , and the bond of peace which bind and cement the whole Brotherhood of the province together . Impressed with a grateful sense of the invaluable services of their R . AV . P . G . M . , the Right Hon . the Earl of Mexborough , and fully