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request of the Craft , whom it chiefly interests , who will then have an opportunity
of possessing an admirable production in its entirety . On leaving the church , the procession , being re-formed , proceeded to the site of the new Hall . Yast crowds of persons , of all ranks and ages , ranged on both sides of the street , occupying every available position whence a view might be had .
Every window , also , along the whole route , was filled with spectators . Arrived at the enclosure , an exceedingly animated picture was presented . A large gallery had been raised , upon which were accommodated about five hundred ladies— - forming , as it were , an amphitheatre of grace and beauty , and on all available spots of ground surrounding the Brethren , members of the Corporation and a
large number of gentlemen were crowded . The Master of the Silurian Lodge then took his place , in the east , the Prov . G . M . on his right , and the Dep . Prov . G . M . on his left ; the Senior Warden in the west , and the Junior Warden in the south ; the rest of the Brethren taking places as most convenient ; when the W . M . of the Silurian Lodge ( Bro . R . G . Thomas ) delivered the following charge :- — " Men , women , and children , here assembled to-day to behold this ceremony , know all of you , that we be lawful Masons , true to the laws of our country , and established of old , with peace and honour in most countries , to do good to our Brethren , to build great buildings , and to fear God , who is the Great Architect of all things . We have amongst us , concealed from the eyes of all men , secrets which may not be revealed , and which no man has discovered ; but these secrets are lawful and honourable to know by Masons , who only have the keeping of them to
the end of time . Unless our Craft were good , and our calling most honourable , we should not have lasted so many centuries , nor should we have had so many illustrious Brothers in our Order , ready to promote our laws and further our interests . To-day we are here assembled , in the presence of you all , to build a house for Masonry , which we pray God may prosper , if it seem good to Him , that it may become a building for good men and good deeds , and promote harmony and brotherly love , till the world itself shall end . " After the response , " So mote it be , " the architect ( Bro . R . G . Thomas ) produced the plans for the inspection of the P . G . Master , who expressed his approval of them .
A bottle , containing a scroll , with the names of the Officers presiding , the board of governors of the Masonic Hall , the list of subscribers , and a programme of the day ' s proceedings , was then deposited in the corner-stone . The Treasurer then produced a phial , containing a quantity of silver and copper pieces of the present reign , which was also deposited in a hollow of the lower stone ; also a plate , with the following inscription : —
ALL GLORY TO THE MOST HIGH ! The Foundation Stone of this Masonic Hall ( Erected by the Members of the Silurian Lodge , No . 693 , of Eree and Accepted Masons ) , was laid bv
Colonel CHARLES T . KEMEYS TYNTE , M . P ., Prov . G . Master of Monmouthshire , And assisted by John E . W . Rolls , Esq ., of the Hendre , Dep . Prov . Grand Master of the same Province , On Wednesday , the 29 th day of August , ad . mdccclv . : a . l . 5855 ,
According to the ancient usages of Masonry , and in the presence of a numerous and brilliant assemblage of the Craft . R . G . Thomas , of Newport , Architect . Henry P . Bolt , of Newport , Builder . The Prov . G . Manter was then presented with the trowel , and . spread the niortar and while the stone was slowly descending , the band played the National Anthem .
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request of the Craft , whom it chiefly interests , who will then have an opportunity
of possessing an admirable production in its entirety . On leaving the church , the procession , being re-formed , proceeded to the site of the new Hall . Yast crowds of persons , of all ranks and ages , ranged on both sides of the street , occupying every available position whence a view might be had .
Every window , also , along the whole route , was filled with spectators . Arrived at the enclosure , an exceedingly animated picture was presented . A large gallery had been raised , upon which were accommodated about five hundred ladies— - forming , as it were , an amphitheatre of grace and beauty , and on all available spots of ground surrounding the Brethren , members of the Corporation and a
large number of gentlemen were crowded . The Master of the Silurian Lodge then took his place , in the east , the Prov . G . M . on his right , and the Dep . Prov . G . M . on his left ; the Senior Warden in the west , and the Junior Warden in the south ; the rest of the Brethren taking places as most convenient ; when the W . M . of the Silurian Lodge ( Bro . R . G . Thomas ) delivered the following charge :- — " Men , women , and children , here assembled to-day to behold this ceremony , know all of you , that we be lawful Masons , true to the laws of our country , and established of old , with peace and honour in most countries , to do good to our Brethren , to build great buildings , and to fear God , who is the Great Architect of all things . We have amongst us , concealed from the eyes of all men , secrets which may not be revealed , and which no man has discovered ; but these secrets are lawful and honourable to know by Masons , who only have the keeping of them to
the end of time . Unless our Craft were good , and our calling most honourable , we should not have lasted so many centuries , nor should we have had so many illustrious Brothers in our Order , ready to promote our laws and further our interests . To-day we are here assembled , in the presence of you all , to build a house for Masonry , which we pray God may prosper , if it seem good to Him , that it may become a building for good men and good deeds , and promote harmony and brotherly love , till the world itself shall end . " After the response , " So mote it be , " the architect ( Bro . R . G . Thomas ) produced the plans for the inspection of the P . G . Master , who expressed his approval of them .
A bottle , containing a scroll , with the names of the Officers presiding , the board of governors of the Masonic Hall , the list of subscribers , and a programme of the day ' s proceedings , was then deposited in the corner-stone . The Treasurer then produced a phial , containing a quantity of silver and copper pieces of the present reign , which was also deposited in a hollow of the lower stone ; also a plate , with the following inscription : —
ALL GLORY TO THE MOST HIGH ! The Foundation Stone of this Masonic Hall ( Erected by the Members of the Silurian Lodge , No . 693 , of Eree and Accepted Masons ) , was laid bv
Colonel CHARLES T . KEMEYS TYNTE , M . P ., Prov . G . Master of Monmouthshire , And assisted by John E . W . Rolls , Esq ., of the Hendre , Dep . Prov . Grand Master of the same Province , On Wednesday , the 29 th day of August , ad . mdccclv . : a . l . 5855 ,
According to the ancient usages of Masonry , and in the presence of a numerous and brilliant assemblage of the Craft . R . G . Thomas , of Newport , Architect . Henry P . Bolt , of Newport , Builder . The Prov . G . Manter was then presented with the trowel , and . spread the niortar and while the stone was slowly descending , the band played the National Anthem .