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AVilliam Ashworth , S . A \\ , James Grecuhalgh , AV . M ., Taylor , Prov . J . G . AV ., Redferii , Prov . S . G . AV , C . Agar , and L . Neivall taking the more direct and active part therein . Another beautiful prayer ivas offered by the Prov . G . Chaplain , aud that being concluded , the seven young ladies before named came forward and arranged their flowers very tastefully on the stone , around tho mass of corn , wine , ancl oil . Addressing them , the 15 . Prov . G . M . expressed the hope that when they came to the church to be erected therethey

, would be reminded of the little part they had taken iu the day ' s ceremony . He thanked them , one and all , for fche pretty manner in ivhich they had discharged their very tasteful supplementary ceremony . The National Anthem having been sung , the vast assemblage dispersed . For some time a movement has been afoot for the building of a noiv church in the place of the poor and mean structure lately standing in the main streetand which few strangers would have taken to be the

, ancient chapel of St . Luke . Here it may not be deemed out of place to remark that the oldest knoAA'n record of the chapel occurs in Saxton ' s Map of Lancashire , published in 1577 . In 1592 , Mrs . Agues Iladcliffe , of Marland , bequeathed a sum of money for its repair , and in 10-15 , parliament assigned the tithes of Heywood , Bamford , AVIuttle , aud Lomax to tho chapel , there being no glebe lands , and only the use of £ ii to the minister , this

endowment , liOAA'ever , never being carried out . The chapel has since received certain rent charges and augmentations from Queen Anne ' s bounty , local benefactions , and the ecclesiastical commissioners . The neAV building will be one of the most church-like structures in the neighbourhood . The plan is simple , yet carefully arranged . The nave Avill be SO feet long , with a chancel 45 feet deep . The aisles will be wide , and extend through the entire length of the church , terminating on the south side with the vestry and organ chamber over , and on the

north side in the Bamford Hall Chapel ( Mr . Feuton ' s ) . The toii-er and spire will be 200 feet high , occupying the north side , Avith a flight of Avide steps from York-street , forming an entrance therefrom . It will be disengaged , and have a noble belfry for a peal of eight bells , which have been already promised . The church will accommodate upwards of 1000 adults ou the floor , and the committee , Avitk much good judgment , have determined not to intrude any galleriesivhich would impair the noble effect of the internal

, arrangement . The height from the floor to the apex of the roof over the nave will be above GO feet ; tlie entire length , including Avails , betiveen 130 ancl 110 feet ; and exclusive of the south porch and tower , the church will be 07 feefc in width . The clerestory ivill run the entire length of the nave and chancel , and ivill be above ten feet in height . The piers of the ai-cading will be moulded , and the open span of the chancel arch ivill have clustered columns of Derbyshire marble . The small shafts in the clerestory and other parts will be of different coloured

stones . The area ivill be fitted up ivith IOAV open seats of a solid and substantial character . The chancel will have the usual arrangement of stall and choir seats , and this part of the church will , altogether , be richer from the intended introduction of more colour in the tiled floor and other parts . The east window will be one of seven lights . The church will stand above York-street , ou a kind of plateau , and will consequentlbe more to a full view from the town than was

y open the late structure . The architect , Mr . Joseph Clarke , F . S . A ., of Stretford-place , London ( ivho was also the architect of St . Albau ' s ) , Avhile studying solidity , ivill also seek to introduce harmony of colour in the selection of materials . The ivarm natural tints of the Yorkshire stone will contrast in the exterior Availing with the Ashlar dressing , while for fche interior a softer stone from Lincolnshire will be used .

YORKSHIRE ( AVEST ) . BAII . DON . ~ -Airedale Lodge ( No . 513 ) . — -At a regular meeting of this Lodge held on AA ' ednesclay , June 0 , present .- —Bros . J . Denby , AV . M . ; AY . AA . Holmes , P . AI . ; Fred . Taylor , S . AV . ; S . Jackson , P . M ., J . AV . ; John AA alker , S . D . ; Jo . Denby , P . M ., J . D . ; Geo . M . AA and , P . M ., I . G . ; Jo . AValker , P . M ., O . G . ; AVauiman Holmes , Sec ; also Bros . Henry Smith , P . M . ; J . Mann , J . Ives , N . Smith , and other brethren of this Lodge , with Gath

together Bros . AVm . , P . M .. No . 379 , P . Prov . J . G . AV . ; Thomas Hill , P . M ., No . 379 ; C . H . Taylor , M . S ., P . M ., No . 379 ; J . T . Robinson , AV . M ., No . 379 , ancl J . J . Schaeppi , J . Piekard . also of No . 379 , and other visitors ; the Lodge was opened at a quarter past seven , I ' . M , when tho minutes of last Lodge were read and confirmed . A letter was road from Keighly respecting a late member of the Royal York Lodge , No . 332 , from which it appeared there ivas some misunderstanding unexplained ; the unanimous feeling ivas that under such circumstances the

proposer and seconder should for the present withdraAV the name , which was done . A letter of apology was received from the Rev . A . F . A . ATondford , M . A ., P . Prov . S . G . AV . The SAY . then proposed that the cordial thanks of the Lodge be given to Bro . AA ' auinian Holmes , the worthy Secretary , for his kindness in attending the election of annuitants in London on the ISth ult .. and assisting in securing the election of tbe AVest Yorkshire candidatesThis proposition was briefl

. y seconded by Bro . L . Barker , P . M ., and carried by acclamation . Bro . A \ . Holmes on rising to return thanks was very warmly received ; he expressed his hearty thanks for the feeling evinced , and trusted he should ever stand ivell in the estimation of the brethren . He would not , IIOAVevev , take much credit to himself , there ivere others who had equally

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exerted themselves—and he must not forget to mention the extreme kindness and assistance rendered by the London brethren , who were indeed liberal ou all occasions . Amongst the foremost of these ivere Bros . E . II . Patten , J . Savage , J . Udall , AV . Young , J . Symonds , and J . S . S . Hopivood , Aldrich , aud Geo . Barrett . Bro . AY . Holmes then saicl he should feel it a dereliction of duty ivere he not to move a vote of thanks to these worthy brethren ; ifc ivas to such brethren as these that the poor and distant Lodges OAved their success more than any exertions

of their OAA'U . Tho proposition v / as seconded by Bro . AVilliam Holmes , P . M ., and carried ivith great entliusiasm . A vote of thanks ivas also carried , thanking the following members for their services on behalf of the same good cause : Bros , tho Rev . A . F . A . AVoodford , M . A ., P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; David Salmond , Prov . S . G . AV . ; R . H . Goldthorp , Prov . J . G . AA ' . ; and R . R . Nelson , Prov . G . Sec . The Secretary was requested to communicate the above resolutions to the brethren . Bros . AA . Holmes and JnoAValkerPALproposed and seconded a resolution that BroJoseph

. , ., . AA alker , P . AI .. be appointed Tyler of the Lodge , in consequence of the continued illness of Bro . Bell , P . M ., ivhich was carried unanimously . The Lodge A \ -as then opened iu tho second degree , Avhen Bro . C . Craven ivas examined as a F . C , and iu the lecture it , was agreed that he should be raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Bro . AA m . Gath , P . Prov . J . G . AA " ., was then requested to undertake the ceremony after the Lodge was opened iu tho third degree . The brethren ivere highly delighted with

the manner in ivhich Bro . AV . Gath conducted ifc , and expressed themselves in the warmest terms . Bro . John AValker , P . M ., gave the Avorkiug tools . The Lodge was then lowered to the second and first degrees , and closed iu harmony at nine o ' clock . The brethren then sat down to a sumptuous repast provided by Airs . AA alker of the Angel Hotel , to AA'hich ample justice was done . After the cloth was removed the usual loyal toasts were given and responded to , and the harmony of the evening kept up with great spirit until the visitors were obliged to leave for the trains .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTERS . TUB Grand Loelge assembled at its ordinary meeting on AA eclnesday last , at the Freemasons' Tavern ; Bro . Dr . Jones presided as G . M . ; Bro . AV . M . Beach , M . P ., S . G . AV . ; the Rev . G . R . Portal , J . G . AV . ; and other influential brethren . Dr . Jones was unanimously elected G . Treas . The Report of the Board of General Purposes was read , showing a balance of cash in hand , and the granting of several warrants for new

Lodges ; ifc was unanimously resolved to hold the Grand Festival on AA eduesday next , June 20 th , at seven o ' clock , previously to which the installation of the neiv Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnai-A-on , Avill take place . The installation will of course be open to installed Mark Masters only , but the festival will be open to all Mark Masons , and they are specially invited to be present on the occasion . PROVINCIAL . BRADFORD . —A . Mark Mason ' s Lodge was held at the rooms of the Lodge of Hope , No . 379 , on Tuesday , June 5 , ivhen five brethren took the Mark degree . Bro . J . F . Robinson , AA . M ., presided ,

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

PROVINCIAL CHAPTERS . BRADFORD . —Chapter of Charity ( No . 379 ) . —At a regular meeting- of this Chapter , on Monday evening , June llth , presided over by Comp . Henry Smith , M . E . Z . ; Comps . Thomas Hill , P . Z ., as H . ; and C . H . Taylor , J . ; the Treasurer , Comp . J . T . Robinson , presented his balance sheet for the previous year , ivhich ivas read anel fully discussed , and ordered to be recorded on the minutes ; the balance , though small , was

considered satisfactory , and on the whole quite equal to last year , many items being paid which will not occur again . On the motion of Comp . AA illiam Gath , P . Z ., seconded hy Comp . Thomas Hill , P . Z ., a vote of thanks was unanimously agreed to be given to Comp . David Salmond , P . Z ., for his distinguished services in attending afc the Girls School 1 ' estiA'al as charity steward , on the 9 th ult ., anel at the election of annuitants on the ISth . On the motion of Comp . C . H . Taylor , J ., seconded by the worthTreasurerthat a vote of thanks be given to

y , Comps . the Rev . Asa AVoodford , M . A ., Prov . G . H . ; R . R . Nelson , Prov . G . S . E . ; II . II . Goldthorpe , and AA ainman Holmes , of Moravia , No . 543 , for their services on the ISth ult ., in representing the interests of this province at the election of annuitants , by which the election of several worthy candidates was secured , whose claims , though great , Avould not ; probably othenvise have been properly brought before Grand Lo-lge ; it AA-as carried . Proposed by Comp . T . Hill , V . Z ., and seconded b y Comp . Gaunt , that a vote of thanks be also given to Comps . AVilliam

Gath , P . Z ., and H . Smith , M . E . Z ., for their services in the cause of charity , particularly ivith respect to the collection of votes , as members of the Provincial Charities Committee , on the late election of annuitant . ; . The motion was carried . RAMSGATE . —Thanet Chapter ( No . C 21 ) . — This Chapter met at the Royal Hotel , on Thursday . June 7 th , I 860 , present—Comps . John Savage , P . G . S . B . and P . Z . No . 7 , as M . E . Z . ; Rice Giles Higgins , as IL ; Osmond G , Phipps . as J .: H , Beeching , P , M , No , 021 ; James Stanching-,