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of the foundation stone of tho new Public Baths , by tbe R . AV . D . Prov . G . M . ( Dr . Fearnley ) , Mayor of the borough , assisted by the officers and members of the various Masonic lodges in the province . The interest excited by the announcement reached its climax in the attendance of an immense assemblage of people to witness the brethren marching in their splendid insignia to the site of the proposed erection . It is pleasing to mention that the sun shone brilliantly on the interesting proceedings , and
the intensity of the heat was softened by a cool refreshing breeze . In compliance with a circular which had been previously issued , the Craft , together with the worthy representatives of our local parliament , a levy of police , our fire brigade , ancl several firivate burgesses , marshalled in front of the Masonic Hall , in the Long Causeway , and at about thirty minutes past twelve , p . in ., proceeded at a pace measured to the inspiring strains of the band , through the Market-place , then by way of Nortbgate ,
so far as tbe end of Springfield-terrace , when they wheeled to the left , and entered a lane which leads to the field in which the building is being erected . A more picturesque scene could uot be imagined , and the variety of colour indicating the respective ranks , gave rise to most curious opinions . Subjoined is a list of the Masons who marched in the procession : —From the Wakefield Lodge ( No . 727 ) : Bros . Dr . Senior , ProvGChapP . Prov . S . G . AV . & c . j J . BeckettP . Prov . G . Sec ;
. . ., , , W . H . Gill . Morley Integrity Lodge ( No . 529 ) -. Bros . W . Dixon , Prov . G . Treas . ; 3 ) r . King , S . AV . ; G . Jowett ; J . Wordsworth , W . M . Huddersfield Lodge of Truth , ( No . 763 ) : Bros . T . Robinson , Prov . G . J . W . ; J . AV . Tempest , AV . M . ; Joseph Robinson , I . G . ; Samuel Hardy , P . M . Huddersfield Lodge ( No . 365 ) : Bros . J . Hall , P . M . ; S . Hebblethwaite . Huddersfield Lodge of Harmony : Bros . B . Bentley Shaw , J . P ., P . Prov . S . G . W . ; J . Dawson , P . M .
Heckmondwike Amphibious Lodgo ( No . 322 ) : Bros . J . Boyle , P . Prov . J . G . D . ; James Kelley , P . Prov . G . Sword-bearer ; T . Allatt , Prov . G . Steward ; A . Brearlev , W . M . ; J . F . M'Kennell , J . Batch , J . AA harton , T . Brown , S . Robshaw , H . J . Fearnley , P . M . ; T . B . Oldfield , E . France , S . AVilkinson , J . Senior , J . Rhodes , T . Wood , B . Exley , G . Armitage , J . Ellis , W . AVhiteley . Halifax St . James' Lodge ( No . 656 ) : Bros . AV . Cook , AV . M . ; T . Eddlesfcone , S . W . ; T . Crowfcher . Leeds Fidelity Lodge ( No 364 ); Bros . Dr . Spark , Prov . G . Org . ; A . N . Holmes , Bradford .
Batley Nelson of the Nile Lodge ( No . 330 ) : Bros . J . Blakeley , P . M . ; L . Fitton , S . D . ; J . Bagshaw , AV . Coates , B . P . Parker , AV . Barstow , S . W . ; M . AVilson , R . D . ; Keighley , J . H . Senior , D . Hargreaves , A . Talbot , J . Hirst , AV . Fox , Treas . ; Joshua -Gomersal , P . M . ; Henry Ingrain , J . AV . ; George Dawson , AVm . Walker , George Collins , C . Patterson , P . Prov . G . D . Chap . Sheffield Brittania Lodge ( No . 163 ) .- Bros . AV . AVhite , Prov . GDChapCaptain H . WebsterAA' . M . as Prov . G . Reg . ;
.. . ; , , Graham Stuart . Holme A alley Lodge ( No . 937 ) : Bros . J . Harpin , W . M . ; J . Holmes , J . M . AVooclhead , P . M . Cleckheaton Lodge ( No . S 77 ) .- Samuel Overend , P . M . Oldham .- Bros . E . S . Thompson , Prov . Assist . G . D . Chap . ( East Lancashire ) . Bradford Lodge of Hope ( No . 379 ) and Harmony ( No . 874 ) : Bros . € . H . Taylor , Prov . S . G . D . ; J . Lumb , P . M . ; A . Engelman , P . Prov . J . D . ; A . Hunter , Prov . J . W . ; H . 0 . Morrison , AV . M .
Pontefract St . Oswald Lodge ( No . 1212 ) : Bros . T . AV . Tew , AV . M . ; W . Hall , P . M . Dobcross Candour Lodge ( No . 422 ) . Bro . Beckett Bradbury , P . M . Batley Carr St . John's Lodge ( No . 1129 ) : Bros . A . Wil-son , W . M . as Prov . G . Steward ; Rev . W . Applevai-d , M . A ., Prov . G . Chap . ; J . Lobley , J . W . ; J . Armitage , Hon Sec ; J . Firth , S . D . ; T . Chad wick , S . S . ; James Vero , Steward ; B . 11 . Howroyd , J . AA'hittles . Lodge of the Three Grand Principles , Dewsbury : Bros . G .
Fearnley , M . D . and Mayor of the borough , RW . D . Prov . G . M . ; R . E . Nelson , Prov . G . Sec ; T . Halliwell , AV . M . ; J . 0 . Gill , P . ProV . G . S . AA " . ; G . Fox , S . AV . ; J . F . Gates , J . W . ; G . Tolson , Prow J . W . ; W . Croweher , C . E . Rhodes , J . Bedfearn , James Clay , P . M . and Prov . G . Steward ; AV . F . Fox , John Spiking , P . M ., as Prov . G . Steward ; E . North , H . Day , E . S . Howgate , J . Rhodes , L . A . Shepherd , P . M . and Prov . G . Steward ; W . Carlisle GreavesI . G . ; J . P . BrookeF . Aked
, , , Prov . G . Tyler . AVe must now digress a little , in order to just describe the structure which the Bath Company havo determined upon raising . The design is plain , the style of architecture being Italian . When completed according to present plans , the cost will be rather more than £ 2000 . Provision will be made for a large swiming bath , 70 foot by 21 feet , 4 feet deep at one end , and
7 i feet in depth at the other end ; and it will be supplied with tepid water . In conjunction with this , there will be twelve or thirteen rooms for persons to disrobe and re-robe themselves in .
The warm water baths will be constructed on an elevated balcony round the swimming bath . The roof will be open , and lighted with windows from the sides . Near tho graud entrance will be the ticket office , waiting-room , committee-room arid boiler house . Minor appurtenances will be supplied as a matter of course ; but tbe company had intended to do more , had the whole of the shares been taken up . The original project would have cost £ 3400 , a sum which would have enabled them to add
a keeper ' s house , a suite of Turkish baths , and four , ladies' private baths , with large dressing rooms . The building will oceupy about one-fourth of the land which has been purchased , and it has been decided that the vacant space shall be laid out as a bowling green , the advantage of which will bo doubtless appreciated . It is expected the swimming bath will be ready for use before tbe end of November next . About ninety members constitute the company , the following gentlemen having been appointed directors . Mr . II . Day , Chairman , Mr . C . Ward , Mr .
C Oldroyd , Mr . C . H . Marriott , Mr . E . Howgate , Rev . VV . Appleyaril , Mr . M . Walker , Mr . C . E . Rhodes , Mr . B . Walker , Mr . W . Audsley , ancl Mr . J . B . Gates . Mr . Hampshire , jeweller , is the Secretary , for which capacity he has shown himself well qualified . Into his hands was entrusted the order for the handsome silver trowel which was employed by tbe Mayor during the ceremony , and which bore the following inscription : " Presented by the directors to George Fearnley , M . D ., R . W . D , Prov . G . M .
of West Yorkshire Ancient Free and Accepted Masons , and Mayor of Dewsbury , on the occasion of his laying tbe foundation stone of the Public Baths , August 27 th , 1862 . " The trowel , which had an ivory handle , was tastefully decorated . A handsome mahogany mallett , the workmanship of Mr . M . Walker , draper , was also presented to the mayor , Having reached the corner in which the stone was destined to be placedthe procession broke upand formed a congregation ,
, , , en masse , the entire vicinity being crowded with spectators , and after silence had been gained , Dr . Spark's Masonic ode was sung , and then the Mayor , or rather the D . Prov . G . M ., for he acted in the latter capacity , addressed the assemblage , observing that having received a requisition from the Chairman and Directors of the Dewsbury Public Bath Company , to lay the foundation stone of the new
baths , he had great pleasure m complying , and m calling the brethren of the various lodges , and inviting them to join in the observance of that interesting ceremony . There was an old proverb and a true one , that next to godliness came cleanliness , and now that they were about to inaugurate something which would be an incentive to the latter , he hoped and trusted that it would be of good service both to the young and old who resided in the neighbourhood . ( Hear , hear . ) Ablution was
necessary , being conducive to the health and vigour of the body , ancl as such he hoped the means which would soon be afforded would accomplish the intended purpose . ( Applause . ) In acceding to the requisition to undertake tho duty of laying the stone , in the manner observed by the Masonic body , his only fear was that he should not be able to discharge it so efficiently as might be expected , nevertheless he would carry out the timehonoured custom as faithfully as he possibly could . ( Applause . )
Bro . H . Day , of Lodge 251 , and the Chairman of tbe Company , then came forward ancl said he was sure all would be glad that tbe worthy Mayor in bis official capacity as R . W . D . Prov . G . M . of the Masonic Order , had so kindly consented to lay the stone . ( Applause . ) He asserted it to be his opinion , and no doubt all concurred with him , that they could not have asked a gentleman more fitted for the task , and no one more willing to do his best to promote any undertaking established for the
benefit of the public . ( Cheers . ) In the name of the directors he begged to present to his AA orship a trowel and mallet , as a memento of the events of the day . The implements were then handed over , the Mayor briefly acknowledged the honour , after whicli a bottle containing a copy of the Dewsbury Herald , the Dewsbury Reporter , the Leeds Mercury , the names of the directors and shareholders , and one or two current coins of the realm was deposited in the usual receptacle .
Bro . It . R . Nelson then announced the laying of the stone by the Mayor , whose Masonic title he gave . The Rev . AV . APPLEYARD , Prov . G . Chap ., invoked a blessing upon tho ceremony , which Avas accompanied by a hope that the structure would prove a source of great benefit to the town ancl neighbourhood . At a given signal the band commenced playing the Mariner ' s Hymn , and in the meantime the . stone was gradually lowered an three successive periods . The Prov . J . G . AV . ( Bro . T . Robimson )
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Provincial.
of the foundation stone of tho new Public Baths , by tbe R . AV . D . Prov . G . M . ( Dr . Fearnley ) , Mayor of the borough , assisted by the officers and members of the various Masonic lodges in the province . The interest excited by the announcement reached its climax in the attendance of an immense assemblage of people to witness the brethren marching in their splendid insignia to the site of the proposed erection . It is pleasing to mention that the sun shone brilliantly on the interesting proceedings , and
the intensity of the heat was softened by a cool refreshing breeze . In compliance with a circular which had been previously issued , the Craft , together with the worthy representatives of our local parliament , a levy of police , our fire brigade , ancl several firivate burgesses , marshalled in front of the Masonic Hall , in the Long Causeway , and at about thirty minutes past twelve , p . in ., proceeded at a pace measured to the inspiring strains of the band , through the Market-place , then by way of Nortbgate ,
so far as tbe end of Springfield-terrace , when they wheeled to the left , and entered a lane which leads to the field in which the building is being erected . A more picturesque scene could uot be imagined , and the variety of colour indicating the respective ranks , gave rise to most curious opinions . Subjoined is a list of the Masons who marched in the procession : —From the Wakefield Lodge ( No . 727 ) : Bros . Dr . Senior , ProvGChapP . Prov . S . G . AV . & c . j J . BeckettP . Prov . G . Sec ;
. . ., , , W . H . Gill . Morley Integrity Lodge ( No . 529 ) -. Bros . W . Dixon , Prov . G . Treas . ; 3 ) r . King , S . AV . ; G . Jowett ; J . Wordsworth , W . M . Huddersfield Lodge of Truth , ( No . 763 ) : Bros . T . Robinson , Prov . G . J . W . ; J . AV . Tempest , AV . M . ; Joseph Robinson , I . G . ; Samuel Hardy , P . M . Huddersfield Lodge ( No . 365 ) : Bros . J . Hall , P . M . ; S . Hebblethwaite . Huddersfield Lodge of Harmony : Bros . B . Bentley Shaw , J . P ., P . Prov . S . G . W . ; J . Dawson , P . M .
Heckmondwike Amphibious Lodgo ( No . 322 ) : Bros . J . Boyle , P . Prov . J . G . D . ; James Kelley , P . Prov . G . Sword-bearer ; T . Allatt , Prov . G . Steward ; A . Brearlev , W . M . ; J . F . M'Kennell , J . Batch , J . AA harton , T . Brown , S . Robshaw , H . J . Fearnley , P . M . ; T . B . Oldfield , E . France , S . AVilkinson , J . Senior , J . Rhodes , T . Wood , B . Exley , G . Armitage , J . Ellis , W . AVhiteley . Halifax St . James' Lodge ( No . 656 ) : Bros . AV . Cook , AV . M . ; T . Eddlesfcone , S . W . ; T . Crowfcher . Leeds Fidelity Lodge ( No 364 ); Bros . Dr . Spark , Prov . G . Org . ; A . N . Holmes , Bradford .
Batley Nelson of the Nile Lodge ( No . 330 ) : Bros . J . Blakeley , P . M . ; L . Fitton , S . D . ; J . Bagshaw , AV . Coates , B . P . Parker , AV . Barstow , S . W . ; M . AVilson , R . D . ; Keighley , J . H . Senior , D . Hargreaves , A . Talbot , J . Hirst , AV . Fox , Treas . ; Joshua -Gomersal , P . M . ; Henry Ingrain , J . AV . ; George Dawson , AVm . Walker , George Collins , C . Patterson , P . Prov . G . D . Chap . Sheffield Brittania Lodge ( No . 163 ) .- Bros . AV . AVhite , Prov . GDChapCaptain H . WebsterAA' . M . as Prov . G . Reg . ;
.. . ; , , Graham Stuart . Holme A alley Lodge ( No . 937 ) : Bros . J . Harpin , W . M . ; J . Holmes , J . M . AVooclhead , P . M . Cleckheaton Lodge ( No . S 77 ) .- Samuel Overend , P . M . Oldham .- Bros . E . S . Thompson , Prov . Assist . G . D . Chap . ( East Lancashire ) . Bradford Lodge of Hope ( No . 379 ) and Harmony ( No . 874 ) : Bros . € . H . Taylor , Prov . S . G . D . ; J . Lumb , P . M . ; A . Engelman , P . Prov . J . D . ; A . Hunter , Prov . J . W . ; H . 0 . Morrison , AV . M .
Pontefract St . Oswald Lodge ( No . 1212 ) : Bros . T . AV . Tew , AV . M . ; W . Hall , P . M . Dobcross Candour Lodge ( No . 422 ) . Bro . Beckett Bradbury , P . M . Batley Carr St . John's Lodge ( No . 1129 ) : Bros . A . Wil-son , W . M . as Prov . G . Steward ; Rev . W . Applevai-d , M . A ., Prov . G . Chap . ; J . Lobley , J . W . ; J . Armitage , Hon Sec ; J . Firth , S . D . ; T . Chad wick , S . S . ; James Vero , Steward ; B . 11 . Howroyd , J . AA'hittles . Lodge of the Three Grand Principles , Dewsbury : Bros . G .
Fearnley , M . D . and Mayor of the borough , RW . D . Prov . G . M . ; R . E . Nelson , Prov . G . Sec ; T . Halliwell , AV . M . ; J . 0 . Gill , P . ProV . G . S . AA " . ; G . Fox , S . AV . ; J . F . Gates , J . W . ; G . Tolson , Prow J . W . ; W . Croweher , C . E . Rhodes , J . Bedfearn , James Clay , P . M . and Prov . G . Steward ; AV . F . Fox , John Spiking , P . M ., as Prov . G . Steward ; E . North , H . Day , E . S . Howgate , J . Rhodes , L . A . Shepherd , P . M . and Prov . G . Steward ; W . Carlisle GreavesI . G . ; J . P . BrookeF . Aked
, , , Prov . G . Tyler . AVe must now digress a little , in order to just describe the structure which the Bath Company havo determined upon raising . The design is plain , the style of architecture being Italian . When completed according to present plans , the cost will be rather more than £ 2000 . Provision will be made for a large swiming bath , 70 foot by 21 feet , 4 feet deep at one end , and
7 i feet in depth at the other end ; and it will be supplied with tepid water . In conjunction with this , there will be twelve or thirteen rooms for persons to disrobe and re-robe themselves in .
The warm water baths will be constructed on an elevated balcony round the swimming bath . The roof will be open , and lighted with windows from the sides . Near tho graud entrance will be the ticket office , waiting-room , committee-room arid boiler house . Minor appurtenances will be supplied as a matter of course ; but tbe company had intended to do more , had the whole of the shares been taken up . The original project would have cost £ 3400 , a sum which would have enabled them to add
a keeper ' s house , a suite of Turkish baths , and four , ladies' private baths , with large dressing rooms . The building will oceupy about one-fourth of the land which has been purchased , and it has been decided that the vacant space shall be laid out as a bowling green , the advantage of which will bo doubtless appreciated . It is expected the swimming bath will be ready for use before tbe end of November next . About ninety members constitute the company , the following gentlemen having been appointed directors . Mr . II . Day , Chairman , Mr . C . Ward , Mr .
C Oldroyd , Mr . C . H . Marriott , Mr . E . Howgate , Rev . VV . Appleyaril , Mr . M . Walker , Mr . C . E . Rhodes , Mr . B . Walker , Mr . W . Audsley , ancl Mr . J . B . Gates . Mr . Hampshire , jeweller , is the Secretary , for which capacity he has shown himself well qualified . Into his hands was entrusted the order for the handsome silver trowel which was employed by tbe Mayor during the ceremony , and which bore the following inscription : " Presented by the directors to George Fearnley , M . D ., R . W . D , Prov . G . M .
of West Yorkshire Ancient Free and Accepted Masons , and Mayor of Dewsbury , on the occasion of his laying tbe foundation stone of the Public Baths , August 27 th , 1862 . " The trowel , which had an ivory handle , was tastefully decorated . A handsome mahogany mallett , the workmanship of Mr . M . Walker , draper , was also presented to the mayor , Having reached the corner in which the stone was destined to be placedthe procession broke upand formed a congregation ,
, , , en masse , the entire vicinity being crowded with spectators , and after silence had been gained , Dr . Spark's Masonic ode was sung , and then the Mayor , or rather the D . Prov . G . M ., for he acted in the latter capacity , addressed the assemblage , observing that having received a requisition from the Chairman and Directors of the Dewsbury Public Bath Company , to lay the foundation stone of the new
baths , he had great pleasure m complying , and m calling the brethren of the various lodges , and inviting them to join in the observance of that interesting ceremony . There was an old proverb and a true one , that next to godliness came cleanliness , and now that they were about to inaugurate something which would be an incentive to the latter , he hoped and trusted that it would be of good service both to the young and old who resided in the neighbourhood . ( Hear , hear . ) Ablution was
necessary , being conducive to the health and vigour of the body , ancl as such he hoped the means which would soon be afforded would accomplish the intended purpose . ( Applause . ) In acceding to the requisition to undertake tho duty of laying the stone , in the manner observed by the Masonic body , his only fear was that he should not be able to discharge it so efficiently as might be expected , nevertheless he would carry out the timehonoured custom as faithfully as he possibly could . ( Applause . )
Bro . H . Day , of Lodge 251 , and the Chairman of tbe Company , then came forward ancl said he was sure all would be glad that tbe worthy Mayor in bis official capacity as R . W . D . Prov . G . M . of the Masonic Order , had so kindly consented to lay the stone . ( Applause . ) He asserted it to be his opinion , and no doubt all concurred with him , that they could not have asked a gentleman more fitted for the task , and no one more willing to do his best to promote any undertaking established for the
benefit of the public . ( Cheers . ) In the name of the directors he begged to present to his AA orship a trowel and mallet , as a memento of the events of the day . The implements were then handed over , the Mayor briefly acknowledged the honour , after whicli a bottle containing a copy of the Dewsbury Herald , the Dewsbury Reporter , the Leeds Mercury , the names of the directors and shareholders , and one or two current coins of the realm was deposited in the usual receptacle .
Bro . It . R . Nelson then announced the laying of the stone by the Mayor , whose Masonic title he gave . The Rev . AV . APPLEYARD , Prov . G . Chap ., invoked a blessing upon tho ceremony , which Avas accompanied by a hope that the structure would prove a source of great benefit to the town ancl neighbourhood . At a given signal the band commenced playing the Mariner ' s Hymn , and in the meantime the . stone was gradually lowered an three successive periods . The Prov . J . G . AV . ( Bro . T . Robimson )