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Masonic Presentation At The Worcester Cathedral.
C . D . Faulkner , T . Hobbs , R . L . Campbell , D . A . Cooper , C . II . Bayley , W . Brisraw , R . AVoof , S . M . Beale , W . Meredith , the Rev . R . Cattley , AV . Webb , the Rev . R . Sanders , AV . Underwood , G . Parsons , E . L . Harrison , G . W . Grosvenor , W . T . Adcock , M . Dennisou , AV . L . Faueott , A . T . Hancocks , AV . Cobley , W . Holland , T . M . Hopkins , L . Nicholas , R . Smith , S . Corkr-. m , J . T . Bennett , D . Kendall , 1 . Groves , R . T . Horley , A . Brown , F . N . Gosling , E . AVatton , W . Caldicott , J . Fitzgerald ,
T . E . Lucy , H . Cross , J . H . Lucy , E . Turner , W . W . Lavers , AV . Done , AV . AVoods , T . Troman , ' B . Brooks , C . C . W . Griffiths , T . Baxter , C . F . Pidcock , — Blundell , J . Newton , S . Baldwin , and E . S . Wilson , late of the Union Lodgo ( No . 389 ) , Carlisle . At the conclusion of the Prov . G . Lodge , the Very Rev . the Dean was introduced to the Masonic body assembled , when a procession was formed to the Cathedral in the following order : —The Very Rev . the Deanthe Rev . Canon AVoodand the Rev .
, , Canon Wyntcr ; the Revs . B . Sanders , R . Cattley , and W . Rayson ; the lay clerks and choristers ; the Prov . G . M , I ) . Prov . G . M , P . Prov . G . Officers , S , W , J . W ., Chap , Treas , Reg , See , S . D , J . D , Supt . of Works , Dirs . of Cers , Sword Bearer , Org , Stewards , brethren of lodges . The usual afternoon services was performed in the Lady Chapel , the officiating clergymen being the Rev . R . Cattley and the Rev . W . Rayson . The anthem was taken from the 133 rd
Psalm , " Behold how good and joyful a thing it is for brethren to dwell together in unity . " At the conclusion of the service the lodge proceeded to the transept , accompanied by the clergy , when the following ceremony took place : — Prov . G . Master : Worshipful Deputy , why aro we here ? D . Prov . G . Master : AA ith deference we assemble on this sacred spot by our humble means to add ornament to a building dedicated to the worship of the Most High .
Prov . G . Master : How do you thus intend to act ? D . Prov . G . Master : Funds having been raised in our province we have devoted them , we trust , to a good purpose ; our Treasurer attends , and can account . Prov . G . Master : Worshipful Treasurer , you have had funds entrusted to your care , what are they ? Treasurer : Enough to answer a good purpose . Prov . G . Master : Have you them in hand ?
Treasurer : No , Right AVorshipful Provincial Grand Master , it is no part of a Mason's duty to hold funds if he knows where and how he can well employ them . Prov . G . M .: AVhat do you produce ? Treasurer : A document , which , with your permission , I will hand to our Prov . G . Sec . Prov . G . M . ; Prov . G . Sec , you have my commands to read the document .
The Prov . G . Sec . read a formal receipt for the cost of the window . Prov . G . M .: Let it bo deposited in the archives of our Provincial Grand Lodge . Brethren of this province , this window is now ours . Prov . J . G . W , what are your wishes ? Prov . J . G . W .: Prosperity to our Order . Prov . G . M .: Prov . S . G . W , your wishes ? Prov . S . G . AV .: That the li ght of heaven may fall upon our
haudywork . Prov . G . M .: Brethren , little remains for us to do . The noble pile , designed and built by members of our Order in ages past , finds us a place to add our mite . Long may it be an ornament to this house , dedicated to the worship of the Most High . Very Rev . Mr . Dean and Canons of this Cathedral : As a Mason , and as the head of the Masons of this province , I am this day called upon to execute a proud and loyal duty . It is to present to you and your Canons this humble gift of the Masons in this province . Long may you and your officers be spared to see it ; and when you look upon it perhaps you may be inclined to say , " 0 , wonderful Masons !"
the Very Rev . the Dean , who spoke with considerable emotion , said : I think myself , and my opinion has been confirmed ~ b y the advice of those on whose judgment and experience I place the greatest reliance , that I shall not desecrate this holy edifice or transgress the bounds of duty and decorum if iu accepting this noble and beautiful gift I offer you a few remarks , which I should not have done had it not been inscribed with this motto not onl" for the adornment of this cathedral" but
, y , "to the glory of our God . " I stand here to-day to discharge a threefold duty , —I have to thank you on the part of myself and the canons of this cathedral church for your munificent and Beautiful contribution . I beg to thank you as the chairman of the Restoration Committee for this addition to our building ;
Masonic Presentation At The Worcester Cathedral.
and as an incumbent of this diocese I have also to thank you for the interest you have . shown in the chief parish church of this diocese ; for it is a great mistake to suppose that the cathedral belongs exclusively to the Dean and Chapter . It belongs to every person in the diocese , although we are appointed its guardians and custodians , and bound under the most solemn oath to advance its glory and its stability . But you have not been unmindful of the responsibility which has been thrown
upon you . Independently of those contributions which enabled us to carry on our work , we have had several gifts from private individuals , which will be looked upon hereafter with the greatest admiration and interest . The site which you have chosen for your window is , I think a most happy selection . It is placed far above the power of any casual accident , and it will throw its sober light on the principal monument of our cathedral which the chisel of Roubiliac has sculptured to the memory of that
great champion of truth and Protestanism , Bishop Hough . I cannot , gentlemen , claim to be a member of your fraternity , but iu one respect I do feci that lam entitled to claim kindred with you . In tho sccoiidlosson for this evening ' s service we heard the apostolical admonition , "Let brotherly love continue , " and though I cannot claim the proud privilege of being a member of your Craft , I can claim that I am associated with you in most earnest endeavours , which have been continued through a life now extended beyond the usual duration of human existence , in my earnest , anxious , prayerful , endeavours to promote "Peace on earth , and good-will to men . " That you may each of
you continue m the exercise ol those good u orks for which you are so distinguished , may God in his infinite mercy grant ! You may go to your homes assured that the present Dean and Chapter will guard your beautiful gift with the greatest care ; and when they-are laid in the grave thoy will hand it over to their successors , who will not be less careful of it , and who will point out to succcding generations , this splencled token of your liberality , piety , and love .
At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren returned to to the Chapter-house in procession , when lodge was closed and the outward signs of the order disappeared . Subsequently they assembled at the Crown Hotel , when about 40 brethren sat down to an excellent banquet ( served in the most admirable manner by Bro . Fuggle ) tinder the presidency of the Prov . G . M . The toasts of " The Queen , " " The Prince and Princess of Wales and other members of the Royal Family ; " "The Grand Master
of Freemasons , the Earl of Zetland ; " " The Deputy G . M ., the Earl de Grey and Ripon ; " " The Prov- Grand Master , the R . W . Bro . Royds ; " " The Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . John Barber ; " "The Visitors ; " "The Provincial Officers past and present ; " " The Dean aud Chapter of AVorcester ; " Messrs . Lavers , Barraud , and AVestlake , the artists of the window ;" "The Grand Secretary" "Grand Treasurer ; " "To all poor and distressed Masons ; " "The Host- of the day . " The brethren
separated at an early hour , unanimously gratified with the proceedings of the day ; and thus ended a meeting of which the Provincial Grand Lodge of AVorcestershire may long bo proud .
Laying The Corner Stone Of The Masonic Hall, Carleton, New Brunswick.
LAYING THE CORNER STONE OF THE MASONIC HALL , CARLETON , NEW BRUNSWICK .
The corner stone of the Masonic Hall at Carleton , was -laid on July 30 th . It was feared by many that the turn-out would not be as large as desirable , but as the hour of two approached it was evident by the large number of well dressed gentlemen moving along the streets in the direction of Ritchie's building that these fears were groundless .
At half past two the city band , under the direction and leadership of Mr . Landry , arrived in front of the building , and almost immediately after tho members of the fraternity filed out in full regalia , with banners flying , and formed into a line of procession , under the guidance of Bro . James A . Harding , Sheriff of St . John , Grand Marshalin the following order : —l . New Brunswick Lodge ;
, 2 . Leinster Lodge ; 3 . Union Lodge of Portland ; 4 . Hibernia Lodge ; 5 . St . John's Lodge ; 6 . Albion Lodge ; 7 . New Brunswick Chapter ; 8 . Carleton Chapter ; 9 . The Union De Molay Encampment of Knights Templar ; 10 . Grand Lodge of New Brunswick , escorted by 11 . The St . John Encampment of Knights Templar .
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Masonic Presentation At The Worcester Cathedral.
C . D . Faulkner , T . Hobbs , R . L . Campbell , D . A . Cooper , C . II . Bayley , W . Brisraw , R . AVoof , S . M . Beale , W . Meredith , the Rev . R . Cattley , AV . Webb , the Rev . R . Sanders , AV . Underwood , G . Parsons , E . L . Harrison , G . W . Grosvenor , W . T . Adcock , M . Dennisou , AV . L . Faueott , A . T . Hancocks , AV . Cobley , W . Holland , T . M . Hopkins , L . Nicholas , R . Smith , S . Corkr-. m , J . T . Bennett , D . Kendall , 1 . Groves , R . T . Horley , A . Brown , F . N . Gosling , E . AVatton , W . Caldicott , J . Fitzgerald ,
T . E . Lucy , H . Cross , J . H . Lucy , E . Turner , W . W . Lavers , AV . Done , AV . AVoods , T . Troman , ' B . Brooks , C . C . W . Griffiths , T . Baxter , C . F . Pidcock , — Blundell , J . Newton , S . Baldwin , and E . S . Wilson , late of the Union Lodgo ( No . 389 ) , Carlisle . At the conclusion of the Prov . G . Lodge , the Very Rev . the Dean was introduced to the Masonic body assembled , when a procession was formed to the Cathedral in the following order : —The Very Rev . the Deanthe Rev . Canon AVoodand the Rev .
, , Canon Wyntcr ; the Revs . B . Sanders , R . Cattley , and W . Rayson ; the lay clerks and choristers ; the Prov . G . M , I ) . Prov . G . M , P . Prov . G . Officers , S , W , J . W ., Chap , Treas , Reg , See , S . D , J . D , Supt . of Works , Dirs . of Cers , Sword Bearer , Org , Stewards , brethren of lodges . The usual afternoon services was performed in the Lady Chapel , the officiating clergymen being the Rev . R . Cattley and the Rev . W . Rayson . The anthem was taken from the 133 rd
Psalm , " Behold how good and joyful a thing it is for brethren to dwell together in unity . " At the conclusion of the service the lodge proceeded to the transept , accompanied by the clergy , when the following ceremony took place : — Prov . G . Master : Worshipful Deputy , why aro we here ? D . Prov . G . Master : AA ith deference we assemble on this sacred spot by our humble means to add ornament to a building dedicated to the worship of the Most High .
Prov . G . Master : How do you thus intend to act ? D . Prov . G . Master : Funds having been raised in our province we have devoted them , we trust , to a good purpose ; our Treasurer attends , and can account . Prov . G . Master : Worshipful Treasurer , you have had funds entrusted to your care , what are they ? Treasurer : Enough to answer a good purpose . Prov . G . Master : Have you them in hand ?
Treasurer : No , Right AVorshipful Provincial Grand Master , it is no part of a Mason's duty to hold funds if he knows where and how he can well employ them . Prov . G . M .: AVhat do you produce ? Treasurer : A document , which , with your permission , I will hand to our Prov . G . Sec . Prov . G . M . ; Prov . G . Sec , you have my commands to read the document .
The Prov . G . Sec . read a formal receipt for the cost of the window . Prov . G . M .: Let it bo deposited in the archives of our Provincial Grand Lodge . Brethren of this province , this window is now ours . Prov . J . G . W , what are your wishes ? Prov . J . G . W .: Prosperity to our Order . Prov . G . M .: Prov . S . G . W , your wishes ? Prov . S . G . AV .: That the li ght of heaven may fall upon our
haudywork . Prov . G . M .: Brethren , little remains for us to do . The noble pile , designed and built by members of our Order in ages past , finds us a place to add our mite . Long may it be an ornament to this house , dedicated to the worship of the Most High . Very Rev . Mr . Dean and Canons of this Cathedral : As a Mason , and as the head of the Masons of this province , I am this day called upon to execute a proud and loyal duty . It is to present to you and your Canons this humble gift of the Masons in this province . Long may you and your officers be spared to see it ; and when you look upon it perhaps you may be inclined to say , " 0 , wonderful Masons !"
the Very Rev . the Dean , who spoke with considerable emotion , said : I think myself , and my opinion has been confirmed ~ b y the advice of those on whose judgment and experience I place the greatest reliance , that I shall not desecrate this holy edifice or transgress the bounds of duty and decorum if iu accepting this noble and beautiful gift I offer you a few remarks , which I should not have done had it not been inscribed with this motto not onl" for the adornment of this cathedral" but
, y , "to the glory of our God . " I stand here to-day to discharge a threefold duty , —I have to thank you on the part of myself and the canons of this cathedral church for your munificent and Beautiful contribution . I beg to thank you as the chairman of the Restoration Committee for this addition to our building ;
Masonic Presentation At The Worcester Cathedral.
and as an incumbent of this diocese I have also to thank you for the interest you have . shown in the chief parish church of this diocese ; for it is a great mistake to suppose that the cathedral belongs exclusively to the Dean and Chapter . It belongs to every person in the diocese , although we are appointed its guardians and custodians , and bound under the most solemn oath to advance its glory and its stability . But you have not been unmindful of the responsibility which has been thrown
upon you . Independently of those contributions which enabled us to carry on our work , we have had several gifts from private individuals , which will be looked upon hereafter with the greatest admiration and interest . The site which you have chosen for your window is , I think a most happy selection . It is placed far above the power of any casual accident , and it will throw its sober light on the principal monument of our cathedral which the chisel of Roubiliac has sculptured to the memory of that
great champion of truth and Protestanism , Bishop Hough . I cannot , gentlemen , claim to be a member of your fraternity , but iu one respect I do feci that lam entitled to claim kindred with you . In tho sccoiidlosson for this evening ' s service we heard the apostolical admonition , "Let brotherly love continue , " and though I cannot claim the proud privilege of being a member of your Craft , I can claim that I am associated with you in most earnest endeavours , which have been continued through a life now extended beyond the usual duration of human existence , in my earnest , anxious , prayerful , endeavours to promote "Peace on earth , and good-will to men . " That you may each of
you continue m the exercise ol those good u orks for which you are so distinguished , may God in his infinite mercy grant ! You may go to your homes assured that the present Dean and Chapter will guard your beautiful gift with the greatest care ; and when they-are laid in the grave thoy will hand it over to their successors , who will not be less careful of it , and who will point out to succcding generations , this splencled token of your liberality , piety , and love .
At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren returned to to the Chapter-house in procession , when lodge was closed and the outward signs of the order disappeared . Subsequently they assembled at the Crown Hotel , when about 40 brethren sat down to an excellent banquet ( served in the most admirable manner by Bro . Fuggle ) tinder the presidency of the Prov . G . M . The toasts of " The Queen , " " The Prince and Princess of Wales and other members of the Royal Family ; " "The Grand Master
of Freemasons , the Earl of Zetland ; " " The Deputy G . M ., the Earl de Grey and Ripon ; " " The Prov- Grand Master , the R . W . Bro . Royds ; " " The Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . John Barber ; " "The Visitors ; " "The Provincial Officers past and present ; " " The Dean aud Chapter of AVorcester ; " Messrs . Lavers , Barraud , and AVestlake , the artists of the window ;" "The Grand Secretary" "Grand Treasurer ; " "To all poor and distressed Masons ; " "The Host- of the day . " The brethren
separated at an early hour , unanimously gratified with the proceedings of the day ; and thus ended a meeting of which the Provincial Grand Lodge of AVorcestershire may long bo proud .
Laying The Corner Stone Of The Masonic Hall, Carleton, New Brunswick.
LAYING THE CORNER STONE OF THE MASONIC HALL , CARLETON , NEW BRUNSWICK .
The corner stone of the Masonic Hall at Carleton , was -laid on July 30 th . It was feared by many that the turn-out would not be as large as desirable , but as the hour of two approached it was evident by the large number of well dressed gentlemen moving along the streets in the direction of Ritchie's building that these fears were groundless .
At half past two the city band , under the direction and leadership of Mr . Landry , arrived in front of the building , and almost immediately after tho members of the fraternity filed out in full regalia , with banners flying , and formed into a line of procession , under the guidance of Bro . James A . Harding , Sheriff of St . John , Grand Marshalin the following order : —l . New Brunswick Lodge ;
, 2 . Leinster Lodge ; 3 . Union Lodge of Portland ; 4 . Hibernia Lodge ; 5 . St . John's Lodge ; 6 . Albion Lodge ; 7 . New Brunswick Chapter ; 8 . Carleton Chapter ; 9 . The Union De Molay Encampment of Knights Templar ; 10 . Grand Lodge of New Brunswick , escorted by 11 . The St . John Encampment of Knights Templar .