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Inauguration Of The New Masonic Hall And Buildings.
shoulder to the wheel , and assist in doing what he can . I thank you sincerely for the very cordial reception you have given me this day , as tbe G . M . of Scotland , and I trust I shall long live in your hearts . Sir Edward Burroughs , D . G . M . for Ireland , said : After the eloquent speech of the R . W . the G . Master of Scotland , he roust leave his case in their hands ; but he could not refrain
from saying that he never had a higher Masonic treat than being in England on this occasion . Iu 1830 he entered the Apollo Lodge , at Oxford , and , although since then he had risen to a high rank in Ireland , he could never forget the place of his instruction . He was pleased at being present at the interesting ceremony that day , and when he went back to Ireland ho should tell the Masons there all ho had seen , and the kind
reception they had given him . They were about to open a new hall in that unfortunate country , and if any Englishmen present should do them the honour to go over there and see it , he could assure them that they would give them a hearty and a hospitable welcome . The Grand Master of Ireland was obliged to be away , but on AVednesday next be would distribute tbe prizes to the children in the Masonic schools ; and , although
. Masonry was denounced in certain quarters , yet the Grand Master of Ireland had written to him to say that the Masonic ball in Dublin was a great success . I thank you most sincerely , and , when I go back to Ireland , I shall not fail to toll them what excellent fellows the English Masons are . The Grand Master : I now beg to propose to you " the Health of the Riht Worshiful Earl de Grey and Ri Deput
g p pon , y Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers for the year . " In proposing this toast I regret that the Deputy Grand Master is unable to be present . I will read a letter I received from him this evening , and I am sure you will be satisfied with it , and we can only regret his absence . He writes : " The Queen held a ¦ Council this evening , and as Lord President I am bound to attendtherefore it will be impossible for me to be present at
Free-, masons' Tavern . " I regret that he is absent , but he could not prevent it . I hope you will join with me in drinking " the Health of the Grand Officers of the year who are most anxious to serve in Grand Lodge and also the Craft . I shall couple with the toast the name of Bro . Frederick Dundas , P . G . AV . " The toast was drunk with three times three . I
Bro . F . Dundas , P . G . AV ., and representative of the Grand Lodge of Prussia , returned thanks , and said the Craft were greatly indebted to tbe Grand Master for the manner in which he had , for twenty-five years , presided over the Craft . Twentyfive years was a long space of a man ' s life to be devoted to active service , but when it was employed in a good cause , they could not be too grateful for the sacrifices he had made . When the Grand Master came into office Freemasonry was in a
very languid state , but what was it now ? Why not only in England , but in the Colonies it was well supported , and every Mason spoke in the highest favour of their Grand Master . He thanked them for the way in which they had drank the toast of the Grand Officers . The Grand Master then called attention to the Prov . Grand Masters who had honoured them with their that day
presence , and he was happy to see a number of them around him . Bro . "Iliill had returned thanks already , and therefore lie should select another in rotation , which was Bro . Bagshaw , Prov . G . M . for Essex , but he was anxious that he ( the '" Grand Master ) , should couple another name with the toast , which was that of Bro . Blair , Prov . G . M . for East Lancashire , who has lately shown himself to be a true Mason by giving a large sum to one of
their charities . He was sure tlie brethren would be gratified to see so many Provincial Grand Masters , and amongst them was the Earl of Limerick , who was ably carrying out Masonry in a different province . He gave " The Provincial Grand Masters of England , " coupling with tho toast the name of Bro . 'Stephen Blair , Prov . G . M . for East Lancashire . Bro . Blair said : When he came into the room he had little
expectation of being singled out to propose a toast , or to return 'thanks for tlie Prov . G . Masters of England , which bad been proposed by the Grand Master . He believed that tho Grand Master appointed him as one of his Provincial Grand Officers soon after he was appointed himself as Grand Master . As the great head , he had been anxious to follow the rules and dictates be had laid down . The M . W . G . Master had said that he ( Bro . Blair ) had subscribed handsomely to the Boys' School . He had done so , and he had done it with mneh pleasure , and he hoped what he had done would be carried on by others in the same
way . He knew that they could " net have a better institution than the Boys' School , and if properly carried ou , it was In a wrong : position in having a debt of £ 10 , 000 upon it . Therefore he endeavoured to put it right , for , instead , of paying £ 500 a year interest on that debt , they could do far better with the money in assisting the children of their poorer brethren . The brethren had ' come forward well . Knowing they must have a leader
and that , unless lie came forward himself , he could not expect them to do so , he took the lead and they followed him . The Boy ' s School and the Institution for Aged Freemasons , were good charieties and their poorer brethren were relieved in a way that was not done before . Although he did not often see , yet he always followed , the Grand Master , and endeavoured to carry out what he knew to he the wish of brethren not only of
England but everywhere else , and to assist them by all the means in their power . He had only spoken of East Lancashire , but he would then come to West Yorkshire , and he bore bis testimony to the liberal way in which they supported the Masonic Institutions . If required he should be happy to do more , and hoped that their institutions might flourish as long as he lived , aud for many years after he was gone .
The G . Master proposed "The Building Committee , coupling with the toast , the name of Bro . Stebbing . " Bro . Stebbing , P . G . D ., said he regretted that illness and failing health of Bro . Havers , had placed on his shoulders the duty of returning thanks for himself and the building committee , at the samejtitne it was some satisfaction to return thanks for Bro . Havers , for the ability aud intelligence with which he had
carried out his duties as chairman of the Building Committee . It was no slight task to enter urjon the building of such an Institution , for there wore many difficulties to be surmounted , many differences to be smoothed over , and in thus dedicating a temple to Freemasonry , they were all deeply indebted to Bro . Havers , and for the success that had been achieved on that occasionand which had been so eloquently alluded to bBro .
, y Simpson , in the oration he had delivered that day . On the part of the Building Committee , he said , that they were guided by the leading point of Bro . Havers , and to whom tbe whole credit was due . He expressed his satisfaction that the building had been begun and completed under the presence of their Grand Master , and be took that opportunity of assuring him , after twenty-five years service in Freemasonry , that their hearts
were loyal and true to their eliiefj that they never wavered towards their W . M . Grand Master , and that those feelings culminated in the completion of tbe temple with joy and satisfaction in the heart of every Mason . Having paid a passing compliment to Bro . Plucknett , he said there was something in Freemasonry superior to buildings , superior to palaces , superior to all human institutions , for although they might all pass away , yet Freemasonry being founded on truth would endure and never decay .
Some other toasts were given , and the brethren and ladies then retired to the Grand Hall , where a selection of music was gone through , and at which the Grand Master , the Earl of Dalhousie and most of the Grand officers attended . The vocalists were Madlle . Carola , Madme . BoddaPyno , Miss Palmer , Miss Susan Pyne , Miss Agnes Flowers , —Bros . AViun , AVilbye Cooper , Fred . VValkcr , and Theodore Distin . Bro . James
Coward , Grand Org ., was the director . Bro . T . Spencer was a most efficient toast master , and discharged his duties with great ability . The Board of General Purposes , having decided to provide the new clothing for the Grand Officers taking part in the
above ceremony , entrusted the order to Bro . Joseph Starkey , of 23 , Conduit-street , Bond-street . The aprons of the Most AYorshipful Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master , together with the Grand Registrar ' s bag , call for special notice . The rich edges of the aprons are embroidered with pomegranate and Egyptian lotus , in the highest style of art , and with the greatest care and skill , the figures of tbe bag representing rather tbe appearance of fine goldsmith ' s work than that produced from
the needle . The great care and accurate taste with which the whole of the work was carried out , both as to artistic design , workmanship , and quality of the materials employed , reflect great credit upon Bro . Starkey , and will at any rate satisfy the brethren tlut the art and mystery of the " Broderer " is by no means lost .
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Inauguration Of The New Masonic Hall And Buildings.
shoulder to the wheel , and assist in doing what he can . I thank you sincerely for the very cordial reception you have given me this day , as tbe G . M . of Scotland , and I trust I shall long live in your hearts . Sir Edward Burroughs , D . G . M . for Ireland , said : After the eloquent speech of the R . W . the G . Master of Scotland , he roust leave his case in their hands ; but he could not refrain
from saying that he never had a higher Masonic treat than being in England on this occasion . Iu 1830 he entered the Apollo Lodge , at Oxford , and , although since then he had risen to a high rank in Ireland , he could never forget the place of his instruction . He was pleased at being present at the interesting ceremony that day , and when he went back to Ireland ho should tell the Masons there all ho had seen , and the kind
reception they had given him . They were about to open a new hall in that unfortunate country , and if any Englishmen present should do them the honour to go over there and see it , he could assure them that they would give them a hearty and a hospitable welcome . The Grand Master of Ireland was obliged to be away , but on AVednesday next be would distribute tbe prizes to the children in the Masonic schools ; and , although
. Masonry was denounced in certain quarters , yet the Grand Master of Ireland had written to him to say that the Masonic ball in Dublin was a great success . I thank you most sincerely , and , when I go back to Ireland , I shall not fail to toll them what excellent fellows the English Masons are . The Grand Master : I now beg to propose to you " the Health of the Riht Worshiful Earl de Grey and Ri Deput
g p pon , y Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers for the year . " In proposing this toast I regret that the Deputy Grand Master is unable to be present . I will read a letter I received from him this evening , and I am sure you will be satisfied with it , and we can only regret his absence . He writes : " The Queen held a ¦ Council this evening , and as Lord President I am bound to attendtherefore it will be impossible for me to be present at
Free-, masons' Tavern . " I regret that he is absent , but he could not prevent it . I hope you will join with me in drinking " the Health of the Grand Officers of the year who are most anxious to serve in Grand Lodge and also the Craft . I shall couple with the toast the name of Bro . Frederick Dundas , P . G . AV . " The toast was drunk with three times three . I
Bro . F . Dundas , P . G . AV ., and representative of the Grand Lodge of Prussia , returned thanks , and said the Craft were greatly indebted to tbe Grand Master for the manner in which he had , for twenty-five years , presided over the Craft . Twentyfive years was a long space of a man ' s life to be devoted to active service , but when it was employed in a good cause , they could not be too grateful for the sacrifices he had made . When the Grand Master came into office Freemasonry was in a
very languid state , but what was it now ? Why not only in England , but in the Colonies it was well supported , and every Mason spoke in the highest favour of their Grand Master . He thanked them for the way in which they had drank the toast of the Grand Officers . The Grand Master then called attention to the Prov . Grand Masters who had honoured them with their that day
presence , and he was happy to see a number of them around him . Bro . "Iliill had returned thanks already , and therefore lie should select another in rotation , which was Bro . Bagshaw , Prov . G . M . for Essex , but he was anxious that he ( the '" Grand Master ) , should couple another name with the toast , which was that of Bro . Blair , Prov . G . M . for East Lancashire , who has lately shown himself to be a true Mason by giving a large sum to one of
their charities . He was sure tlie brethren would be gratified to see so many Provincial Grand Masters , and amongst them was the Earl of Limerick , who was ably carrying out Masonry in a different province . He gave " The Provincial Grand Masters of England , " coupling with tho toast the name of Bro . 'Stephen Blair , Prov . G . M . for East Lancashire . Bro . Blair said : When he came into the room he had little
expectation of being singled out to propose a toast , or to return 'thanks for tlie Prov . G . Masters of England , which bad been proposed by the Grand Master . He believed that tho Grand Master appointed him as one of his Provincial Grand Officers soon after he was appointed himself as Grand Master . As the great head , he had been anxious to follow the rules and dictates be had laid down . The M . W . G . Master had said that he ( Bro . Blair ) had subscribed handsomely to the Boys' School . He had done so , and he had done it with mneh pleasure , and he hoped what he had done would be carried on by others in the same
way . He knew that they could " net have a better institution than the Boys' School , and if properly carried ou , it was In a wrong : position in having a debt of £ 10 , 000 upon it . Therefore he endeavoured to put it right , for , instead , of paying £ 500 a year interest on that debt , they could do far better with the money in assisting the children of their poorer brethren . The brethren had ' come forward well . Knowing they must have a leader
and that , unless lie came forward himself , he could not expect them to do so , he took the lead and they followed him . The Boy ' s School and the Institution for Aged Freemasons , were good charieties and their poorer brethren were relieved in a way that was not done before . Although he did not often see , yet he always followed , the Grand Master , and endeavoured to carry out what he knew to he the wish of brethren not only of
England but everywhere else , and to assist them by all the means in their power . He had only spoken of East Lancashire , but he would then come to West Yorkshire , and he bore bis testimony to the liberal way in which they supported the Masonic Institutions . If required he should be happy to do more , and hoped that their institutions might flourish as long as he lived , aud for many years after he was gone .
The G . Master proposed "The Building Committee , coupling with the toast , the name of Bro . Stebbing . " Bro . Stebbing , P . G . D ., said he regretted that illness and failing health of Bro . Havers , had placed on his shoulders the duty of returning thanks for himself and the building committee , at the samejtitne it was some satisfaction to return thanks for Bro . Havers , for the ability aud intelligence with which he had
carried out his duties as chairman of the Building Committee . It was no slight task to enter urjon the building of such an Institution , for there wore many difficulties to be surmounted , many differences to be smoothed over , and in thus dedicating a temple to Freemasonry , they were all deeply indebted to Bro . Havers , and for the success that had been achieved on that occasionand which had been so eloquently alluded to bBro .
, y Simpson , in the oration he had delivered that day . On the part of the Building Committee , he said , that they were guided by the leading point of Bro . Havers , and to whom tbe whole credit was due . He expressed his satisfaction that the building had been begun and completed under the presence of their Grand Master , and be took that opportunity of assuring him , after twenty-five years service in Freemasonry , that their hearts
were loyal and true to their eliiefj that they never wavered towards their W . M . Grand Master , and that those feelings culminated in the completion of tbe temple with joy and satisfaction in the heart of every Mason . Having paid a passing compliment to Bro . Plucknett , he said there was something in Freemasonry superior to buildings , superior to palaces , superior to all human institutions , for although they might all pass away , yet Freemasonry being founded on truth would endure and never decay .
Some other toasts were given , and the brethren and ladies then retired to the Grand Hall , where a selection of music was gone through , and at which the Grand Master , the Earl of Dalhousie and most of the Grand officers attended . The vocalists were Madlle . Carola , Madme . BoddaPyno , Miss Palmer , Miss Susan Pyne , Miss Agnes Flowers , —Bros . AViun , AVilbye Cooper , Fred . VValkcr , and Theodore Distin . Bro . James
Coward , Grand Org ., was the director . Bro . T . Spencer was a most efficient toast master , and discharged his duties with great ability . The Board of General Purposes , having decided to provide the new clothing for the Grand Officers taking part in the
above ceremony , entrusted the order to Bro . Joseph Starkey , of 23 , Conduit-street , Bond-street . The aprons of the Most AYorshipful Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master , together with the Grand Registrar ' s bag , call for special notice . The rich edges of the aprons are embroidered with pomegranate and Egyptian lotus , in the highest style of art , and with the greatest care and skill , the figures of tbe bag representing rather tbe appearance of fine goldsmith ' s work than that produced from
the needle . The great care and accurate taste with which the whole of the work was carried out , both as to artistic design , workmanship , and quality of the materials employed , reflect great credit upon Bro . Starkey , and will at any rate satisfy the brethren tlut the art and mystery of the " Broderer " is by no means lost .