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ancient usage . And what was the effect of that discourse upon the minds of his hearers ? Why that as the matter originated in a flood of waters , so had it on this occasion terminated ; for he had been told that the flood-gates of their eyes had opened , and that , the tears gushed forth in abundance on hearing the appeal so
feelingly made by the reverend gentleman . Suffice it to say , that their reverend Brother , in leaving this neighbourhood , would take with him the best wishes of every member of this Lodge , and their grateful sense of his kindness and generosity—one proof of which would long be held in remembrance by them when they attended the Lodge meetings—on so many occasions . He should now propose that they drink the health of the Rev . J . G . Fardell , with the usual honours .
The Rev . J . G . Fardell rose to respond to the toast which had been proposed . He observed , that he was not in the habit of preparing on such occasions any regular speech or address , and that he could only say what the heart dictated at the moment . He could assure the Brethren present that he was extremely grateful to them and to all his kind friends and neighbours for their extreme attention to him on all occasions . It was not the value of the banquet to which he had been invited that he regarded , but it was the value of the goodwill and affection that they showed him that could make an impression on him , and one which he
should always dwell upon with pleasure . Ever since he had been connected with the Lodge , there had been one uniform feeling of respect and esteem shown to him , not only by those who were then present , but by all with whom he had been connected in Masonry . And although this might be considered as a farewell banquet , yet he trusted that he should at some future day be again amongst them , not only in their Lodge , but to partake in their meetings on such occasions as the present . Although he was about to leave this neighbourhood , he should
still wish to remain a subscribing member to the Lodge of St . George , and thus have the right of coming amongst them , not only in their Lodge but to partake in their meetings on such occasions as the present . He was quite sure that absence would not deprive him of their good esteem and friendship , and he hoped to live on terms of Brotherly love and affection with them . Several other toasts were drank and responded to , and the Brethren spent a very pleasant evening .
Halifax . —The Lodge of Probity { No . 73 ) . —We have not for some time past had the opportunity of recording any of the doings of this Lodge . But if it has not appeared in the report which we are able from time to time to present in our columns , of various Provincial as well as Metropolitan Lodges , we are happy to observe that it is not inactive in practical Masonry . We have now the happiness of noticing two ceremonies wherein the Brethren of this Lodge have recently been engaged , which , from their importance and general interest , have a peculiar relation to the dignity and high obligations of the Craft . We allude to laying the foundation-stones of public edifices with the honours and rites of Freemasonry .
The first in order of the events to which we refer was the laying of the cornerstone of All Souls Church , Haley-hill , Halifax , on the 25 th ultimo—a church which was being erected by Edward Akroyd , Esq ., for the spiritual accommodation of a newly-appointed district or parish , chiefly constituted of that portion of the Borough of Halifax in which the very extensive manufacturing premises of Mr . Akroyd , as well as the residences of himself and a large number of the workpeople employed by him are situate . It would be difficult to over-estimate the munificence with which Mr . Akroyd
has entered upon this truly laudable work—whether as regards the spirit and aim of the project , or the liberality with which the design is being carried into execution—it is worthy the head of so vast an establishment , and alike honourable to the representative of the well-known and deservedly eminent firm of James Akroyd and Sons . The church , however , is but part of what the Christian sympathy of this worthy individual is prompting him to undertake for the welfare and happiness of those around him . On the day of commencing the church , the ceremonies wc are about to record wore preceded by the consecration of a large parochial burialground , to be annexed to the church . The burial-ground , embracing an area of
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ancient usage . And what was the effect of that discourse upon the minds of his hearers ? Why that as the matter originated in a flood of waters , so had it on this occasion terminated ; for he had been told that the flood-gates of their eyes had opened , and that , the tears gushed forth in abundance on hearing the appeal so
feelingly made by the reverend gentleman . Suffice it to say , that their reverend Brother , in leaving this neighbourhood , would take with him the best wishes of every member of this Lodge , and their grateful sense of his kindness and generosity—one proof of which would long be held in remembrance by them when they attended the Lodge meetings—on so many occasions . He should now propose that they drink the health of the Rev . J . G . Fardell , with the usual honours .
The Rev . J . G . Fardell rose to respond to the toast which had been proposed . He observed , that he was not in the habit of preparing on such occasions any regular speech or address , and that he could only say what the heart dictated at the moment . He could assure the Brethren present that he was extremely grateful to them and to all his kind friends and neighbours for their extreme attention to him on all occasions . It was not the value of the banquet to which he had been invited that he regarded , but it was the value of the goodwill and affection that they showed him that could make an impression on him , and one which he
should always dwell upon with pleasure . Ever since he had been connected with the Lodge , there had been one uniform feeling of respect and esteem shown to him , not only by those who were then present , but by all with whom he had been connected in Masonry . And although this might be considered as a farewell banquet , yet he trusted that he should at some future day be again amongst them , not only in their Lodge , but to partake in their meetings on such occasions as the present . Although he was about to leave this neighbourhood , he should
still wish to remain a subscribing member to the Lodge of St . George , and thus have the right of coming amongst them , not only in their Lodge but to partake in their meetings on such occasions as the present . He was quite sure that absence would not deprive him of their good esteem and friendship , and he hoped to live on terms of Brotherly love and affection with them . Several other toasts were drank and responded to , and the Brethren spent a very pleasant evening .
Halifax . —The Lodge of Probity { No . 73 ) . —We have not for some time past had the opportunity of recording any of the doings of this Lodge . But if it has not appeared in the report which we are able from time to time to present in our columns , of various Provincial as well as Metropolitan Lodges , we are happy to observe that it is not inactive in practical Masonry . We have now the happiness of noticing two ceremonies wherein the Brethren of this Lodge have recently been engaged , which , from their importance and general interest , have a peculiar relation to the dignity and high obligations of the Craft . We allude to laying the foundation-stones of public edifices with the honours and rites of Freemasonry .
The first in order of the events to which we refer was the laying of the cornerstone of All Souls Church , Haley-hill , Halifax , on the 25 th ultimo—a church which was being erected by Edward Akroyd , Esq ., for the spiritual accommodation of a newly-appointed district or parish , chiefly constituted of that portion of the Borough of Halifax in which the very extensive manufacturing premises of Mr . Akroyd , as well as the residences of himself and a large number of the workpeople employed by him are situate . It would be difficult to over-estimate the munificence with which Mr . Akroyd
has entered upon this truly laudable work—whether as regards the spirit and aim of the project , or the liberality with which the design is being carried into execution—it is worthy the head of so vast an establishment , and alike honourable to the representative of the well-known and deservedly eminent firm of James Akroyd and Sons . The church , however , is but part of what the Christian sympathy of this worthy individual is prompting him to undertake for the welfare and happiness of those around him . On the day of commencing the church , the ceremonies wc are about to record wore preceded by the consecration of a large parochial burialground , to be annexed to the church . The burial-ground , embracing an area of