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intended to serve . AVhile durability has been chiefly kept in view , some of the contents of the ward claim attention for their costliness or elegance . Among these may be named a table with marble top , having the Masonic emblem in the centre ; and two handsome screens , having the boars' head , the fleece , and the Masonic emblem painted on each fold . In fact , every article in the room , from the window blinds down to the earthenware and knives and forksbears upon it the favourite
, device of the donors . The ward has been supplied with a Bible and Prayer Book , printed in large type and well bound . In reference to these it was remarked by one of the Brethren , " that inasmuch as a Mason ' s Lodge would be considered unfurnished without a volume of the Sacred Law , they thought that unless they placed the Holy Bible in that room it would be unfurnished also . " We believe that the other wards are as yet unsupplied with a copy of the HolScripturesand we
y , call attention to the fact , in the hope that the want may be quickly supplied . The Masons ( Lodge of Hope , No 379 ) assembled in the new ward about three o ' clock . Among the Brethren present were H . Farrer , W . M ., W . Duckitt , S . AV ., T . Hill , J . AV ., John AVard , pro tern ., S . AV ., T . Spawforth , pro tern ., J . D ., John Barraclough , Secretary , R . AV . SchofieldP . M . C . AVaudP . M . W . RogersonP . M . T . Dewhirst
, , , , , , , P . M ., George Butterfield , Matthews , and AV . Bollans . The board had assembled in their board room , but joined the Masons on being informed of their arrival . Bro . IT . FARRER then , having been introduced as the Worshipful Master , proceeded to make the formal presentation on behalf of his
Brethren present , and the other members of the Lodge of Hope . In doing so he stated that the furnishing of a ward of the Infirmary had been for some years in contemplation , but circumstances over which they had no control had prevented them carrying their intention into effect at an earlier period . They considered that their Lodge was not merely constituted for purposes connected with the Order , but that it had duties to discharge towards mankind generally . He expressed his hope that the ward which they had furnished might contribute to the
comfort of those who might need the aid of the charity , and stated that other Brethren would be happy to afford explanations of the Masonic emblems , if it were desired . Alderman MURGATROYD , as Chairman of the Board , briefly expressed the great gratification which it afforded them to receive such a present from the Freemasons of Bradford . Bro . AVAUD then read the following address : —Gentlemen , This
eventful day brings us together in true Masonic character , viz ., that of benevolence and charity . Charity may be deemed the chief of every social virtue , and the distinguishing characteristic of Masons . It is not my intention to enter into a disquisition on every branch of this amiable virtue ; I shall only briefly state the happy effects of a benevolent disposition towards mankind , and show that charity exerted on proper objects is the greatest pleasure man can possibly enjoy . Our charitable
establishments and quarterly contributions , exclusive of private subscriptions , to relieve distress , prove that we are ready with cheerfulness to alleviate the misfortunes of our fellow-creatures . Many proofs of this might , if necessary , be brought before you . Such as the schools for the orphan and destitute children of our once more fortunate Brethren ; as . well as the many institutions which arc now established
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Provincial.
intended to serve . AVhile durability has been chiefly kept in view , some of the contents of the ward claim attention for their costliness or elegance . Among these may be named a table with marble top , having the Masonic emblem in the centre ; and two handsome screens , having the boars' head , the fleece , and the Masonic emblem painted on each fold . In fact , every article in the room , from the window blinds down to the earthenware and knives and forksbears upon it the favourite
, device of the donors . The ward has been supplied with a Bible and Prayer Book , printed in large type and well bound . In reference to these it was remarked by one of the Brethren , " that inasmuch as a Mason ' s Lodge would be considered unfurnished without a volume of the Sacred Law , they thought that unless they placed the Holy Bible in that room it would be unfurnished also . " We believe that the other wards are as yet unsupplied with a copy of the HolScripturesand we
y , call attention to the fact , in the hope that the want may be quickly supplied . The Masons ( Lodge of Hope , No 379 ) assembled in the new ward about three o ' clock . Among the Brethren present were H . Farrer , W . M ., W . Duckitt , S . AV ., T . Hill , J . AV ., John AVard , pro tern ., S . AV ., T . Spawforth , pro tern ., J . D ., John Barraclough , Secretary , R . AV . SchofieldP . M . C . AVaudP . M . W . RogersonP . M . T . Dewhirst
, , , , , , , P . M ., George Butterfield , Matthews , and AV . Bollans . The board had assembled in their board room , but joined the Masons on being informed of their arrival . Bro . IT . FARRER then , having been introduced as the Worshipful Master , proceeded to make the formal presentation on behalf of his
Brethren present , and the other members of the Lodge of Hope . In doing so he stated that the furnishing of a ward of the Infirmary had been for some years in contemplation , but circumstances over which they had no control had prevented them carrying their intention into effect at an earlier period . They considered that their Lodge was not merely constituted for purposes connected with the Order , but that it had duties to discharge towards mankind generally . He expressed his hope that the ward which they had furnished might contribute to the
comfort of those who might need the aid of the charity , and stated that other Brethren would be happy to afford explanations of the Masonic emblems , if it were desired . Alderman MURGATROYD , as Chairman of the Board , briefly expressed the great gratification which it afforded them to receive such a present from the Freemasons of Bradford . Bro . AVAUD then read the following address : —Gentlemen , This
eventful day brings us together in true Masonic character , viz ., that of benevolence and charity . Charity may be deemed the chief of every social virtue , and the distinguishing characteristic of Masons . It is not my intention to enter into a disquisition on every branch of this amiable virtue ; I shall only briefly state the happy effects of a benevolent disposition towards mankind , and show that charity exerted on proper objects is the greatest pleasure man can possibly enjoy . Our charitable
establishments and quarterly contributions , exclusive of private subscriptions , to relieve distress , prove that we are ready with cheerfulness to alleviate the misfortunes of our fellow-creatures . Many proofs of this might , if necessary , be brought before you . Such as the schools for the orphan and destitute children of our once more fortunate Brethren ; as . well as the many institutions which arc now established