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Pboviucial,
west end of the church , and Avas evidently built since the erection of the main building . It was divided from top to bottom , into three compartments , by two rows of quatrefoils , the middle compartment being subdivided into another row of quatrefoils . Over the entrance into the church there was a large ivindoiv , divided by four mullions into five lights , the upper part being ramified into hexagonal tracery . On each side of this window , there Avere two niches , canopied , terminating pyramidically , with crockets , in a trefoil head . These niches were at
some period enriched with statues . There Avere six mock windows on each side of the tower under pointed arches , having hexagonal tracery . These windows Avere composed throughout of stone quatrefoils , giving the whole structure a most elegant appearance . The buttresses terminated at the windoAvs of the belfry in quadrangular prisms , the finials ending in a point , with crockets on the angles . The battlements Avere peculiarly elegant , being formed of open tabernacle work , and terminating at the corners of the toAver in lofty pinnacles of the most delicate workmanship , the finials ending in a point , the angles ornamented with crockets , and each pinnacle surmounted by a vane .
Th-i & beautiful tower was the object of admiration of every beholder , but more especially of those having a taste for architectural elegance ; indeed , Avith its beautiful proportions and ornaments , its lofty battlements and pinnacles majestically towering above all the surrounding objects—none could regard it Avithout veneration . The height of the tower from the ground to the cornice was 121 feet , and
the pinnacles 32 feet , making in the whole 153 feet . The view from the top was at once extensive and delightful , including the rich vale of Taunton Dean , the seats ofthe neighbouring gentry , the windings of the river Tone , the spires and steeples of numerous village churches , the beautiful scenery of the Blackdown , Pickridge , and Cothelston hills , the pillar at Burton-Pynsent , Glastonbury Tor , and Alfred ' s Tower at Stourhead .
Having stated these few historical facts , we will now proceed to notice the business more immediately under consideration . The weather Avas extremely propitious for the occasion , and thanks to the liberality of the railway companies , hundreds Avere imported into the toAvn upon the arrival of each successive train ; besides which , vehicles of every description were to be seen contributing their quota to swell the numbers , which might be fairly computed at not less than 30 , 000 persons .
Upon the arrival at the station , the various national flags of England , France , the United States , and . Turkey , Avere to be seen flaunting in the breeze , and a triumphal arch , formed of laurel garlanded with roses . The houses on the road leading to the town were also gaily decorated with flags of every imaginable device . la passing over the bridge , the tower of St . James ' s met our eye , upon which Avas hoisted a blue ensign . The warehouses near the river likeAvise presented a gay appearance .
On the town side of the bridge the display of flags was of a very imposing character . North street was profusely decorated with flags ancl various devices . Colonel Tynte arrived in the toAVn about one o ' clock , and at once proceeded to the new Shire Hall , where the Officers and Brethren of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Somerset Avere in waiting to receive him . The business of the Lodge
having terminated , the procession , headed by Serjeant-major Perry of the 1 st Somerset Militia , in full uniform , supported , on the right by Superintendent Dowde , and on the left by Superintendent Goldsmith , followed by two sergeants of the West Somerset Yeomanry Avith drawn swords , and accompanied by Mr . Summerhays , proceeded in the following order through the town :
Band of tlie West Somerset Yeomanry Cavalry . Clerk of Works . Foreman Builder , Architects . Churchwardens of St . Mary ' s . Band . Freemasons .
Two lylers with drawn Swords . Visiting Brethren not Members of any Lodge in the Province . Visiting Brethren from Lodges out ofthe Province , the Juniors in Rank first Brethren of the various Lodges of the Province .
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Pboviucial,
west end of the church , and Avas evidently built since the erection of the main building . It was divided from top to bottom , into three compartments , by two rows of quatrefoils , the middle compartment being subdivided into another row of quatrefoils . Over the entrance into the church there was a large ivindoiv , divided by four mullions into five lights , the upper part being ramified into hexagonal tracery . On each side of this window , there Avere two niches , canopied , terminating pyramidically , with crockets , in a trefoil head . These niches were at
some period enriched with statues . There Avere six mock windows on each side of the tower under pointed arches , having hexagonal tracery . These windows Avere composed throughout of stone quatrefoils , giving the whole structure a most elegant appearance . The buttresses terminated at the windoAvs of the belfry in quadrangular prisms , the finials ending in a point , with crockets on the angles . The battlements Avere peculiarly elegant , being formed of open tabernacle work , and terminating at the corners of the toAver in lofty pinnacles of the most delicate workmanship , the finials ending in a point , the angles ornamented with crockets , and each pinnacle surmounted by a vane .
Th-i & beautiful tower was the object of admiration of every beholder , but more especially of those having a taste for architectural elegance ; indeed , Avith its beautiful proportions and ornaments , its lofty battlements and pinnacles majestically towering above all the surrounding objects—none could regard it Avithout veneration . The height of the tower from the ground to the cornice was 121 feet , and
the pinnacles 32 feet , making in the whole 153 feet . The view from the top was at once extensive and delightful , including the rich vale of Taunton Dean , the seats ofthe neighbouring gentry , the windings of the river Tone , the spires and steeples of numerous village churches , the beautiful scenery of the Blackdown , Pickridge , and Cothelston hills , the pillar at Burton-Pynsent , Glastonbury Tor , and Alfred ' s Tower at Stourhead .
Having stated these few historical facts , we will now proceed to notice the business more immediately under consideration . The weather Avas extremely propitious for the occasion , and thanks to the liberality of the railway companies , hundreds Avere imported into the toAvn upon the arrival of each successive train ; besides which , vehicles of every description were to be seen contributing their quota to swell the numbers , which might be fairly computed at not less than 30 , 000 persons .
Upon the arrival at the station , the various national flags of England , France , the United States , and . Turkey , Avere to be seen flaunting in the breeze , and a triumphal arch , formed of laurel garlanded with roses . The houses on the road leading to the town were also gaily decorated with flags of every imaginable device . la passing over the bridge , the tower of St . James ' s met our eye , upon which Avas hoisted a blue ensign . The warehouses near the river likeAvise presented a gay appearance .
On the town side of the bridge the display of flags was of a very imposing character . North street was profusely decorated with flags ancl various devices . Colonel Tynte arrived in the toAVn about one o ' clock , and at once proceeded to the new Shire Hall , where the Officers and Brethren of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Somerset Avere in waiting to receive him . The business of the Lodge
having terminated , the procession , headed by Serjeant-major Perry of the 1 st Somerset Militia , in full uniform , supported , on the right by Superintendent Dowde , and on the left by Superintendent Goldsmith , followed by two sergeants of the West Somerset Yeomanry Avith drawn swords , and accompanied by Mr . Summerhays , proceeded in the following order through the town :
Band of tlie West Somerset Yeomanry Cavalry . Clerk of Works . Foreman Builder , Architects . Churchwardens of St . Mary ' s . Band . Freemasons .
Two lylers with drawn Swords . Visiting Brethren not Members of any Lodge in the Province . Visiting Brethren from Lodges out ofthe Province , the Juniors in Rank first Brethren of the various Lodges of the Province .