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Grand Lodge.
each instance to bo so arranged and classified as to prevent any unnecessary intermingling of the different departments , ancl to avoid any confusion in the ceremonial arrangements . Library or reading room , and ante-room connected therewith , and communicating with tho Craft coffee room , which latter is to be constructed in the proposed hotel by the tenant . Two lodge or chapter rooms , one 36 ft . by 24 ft ., and one 30 ft . by 20 ft-., with proper ante-rooms . These rooms to have the like
conveniences for the deposit of furniture . Ante-room , in immediate connection with the two Masonic Halls , to be used as a clothing room , and for tho use of Scrutineers at Grand Lodge meetings . Grand Tyler's permanent apartments . Hall ancl rooms for servants . Suitable lavatories ancl other accommodations for the various apartments when required .
General lavatory ancl closets , conveniently arranged for access thereto from grand entrance hall . The combination of sections 1 and 2 will constitute a structure suitable to the high and distinguished position of the Grand Lodge of England , ancl adapted , materially , to elevate the Craft at large , as a society recognized throughout the world . Your committee submit that in their rejiort is already comprised all that was strictly deputed to them to consider , ancl to
bring under your notice , but it appears to them , that their labours would have been almost useless if they had not combined with the aforegoing allotment , ancl appropriation of space , some consideration of the financial question ; they , therefore , assisted by the Grand Superintendent of AVorks , bave given their attention to this important subject , and they are authorized to state that the section No . 1 , with the facade so constructed as to be either a part of a whole , or an entirety in itself , may be carried out at an expendituue of about £ 13 , 000 ; and section Kb . 2 , at an expenditure of about £ 10 , 000 . In conclusion _ —
lour committee desire to impress upon the Board that they have studied throughout their plan to effect such a change as will constitute a clear ancl undoubted isolation , for all actually Masonic purjioses , from tavern communication or identification , ancl with as little loss of revenue as possible , consistently with the change contemplated , ancl with this view they have avoided the necessity for any alteration of the existing tavern tenancy , until Section No . 1 is completed .
Immediately on such completion the Masonic staff will be transferred from their present position , to the new apartments prepared for them in No . 1 section , and on such removal being effected , the present entrance ancl staircase now used for the Grand Secretary ' s department , will be appropriated to the Craft generally , as their entrance ancl approach to the Grand Lodge , thereby avoiding in any manner interfering with , or making use ofany of the rooms in the occupation of the tenants of the
, tavern , to whom then will also be given up , for any uses they may desire , the present rooms of the Grand Secretary ancl Grand Master . Thus by Section No . 1 the Masonic offices will be entirely isolated from the tavern , and the access of the Craft to their own hall foi public ceremonial purposes , will be secured to them , wholly independent of the tavern approach .
Consequent on the completion of the proposed Section No . 1 will arise the necessit y for taking steps to let the portion of the property , now known as the hotel ancl tho unoccupied space or yard at back , in order that any party taking the same may at once commence the construction of the new grand banqueting ball and such other portions as will bo required for the use of the Craft , and ivhich have already been referred to , so that previously to commencing Section No 2 which will involve the
. , demolition , in great part , of tho present banqueting rooms , now and effective accommodation , and far more commodious than at present exists , will have been constructed in lieu and substitution of that to be taken away . Yoav committee arc advised that the present tavern may be continued in operation almost intact , and affording a remunerative return , up to the time of a new source of revenue being rendered available , and as the
completion of the new hotel and tavern must precede any attempt to commence Masonic Section No . 2 , there will not be any material interval during which the Society will be without the means of carrying on the banqueting arrangements , with , as your committee believe , far greater accommodation than at present exists , and , what is perhaps still more important , the funds to be applicable to the construction of Section No . 2 will be advantageously fructifying in the meantime .
Grand Lodge.
Yonr committee , venture to suggest that the scheme embodied in this report , should be submitted to the consideration of Grand Lodge , and that a recommendation from the Board of General Purposes should accompany it for the preparation of plans fertile entire Masonic adaptation , as herein proposed , but in two sections as stated in the report . That the said plans should be so arranged that Section No . 1 , though perfect in itself , should be designed in reference to a future whole , and then , when
Section No . 2 is completed , combine to form a building perfect in its parts , possessing on the one hand , the isolation ancl independence necessary for the due performance of the mysteries of our Order , ancl on the other , the appliances necessary for the convenience of its members , —in fine , a building of such architectural design and proportions as shall be worthy of the Masonic body , and shall fairly represent the dignity ancl importance ivhich should characterize a
Temple devoted to the practice of our Antient Rite . R . AA . JEXXINGS , Chairman . 15 th May , 1862 . The following brethren havo been nominated for the Colonial Board , ancl Board of General Purposes . COLONIAL BOAKD . Baker , Baekstone , AV . M „ 21
Bradford , Nicholas , P . M 54 Creaton , Capt . John , P . M 2 Head , Benjamin , P . M 5 Mason , James , P . M 168 Smith , R . Horton , P . M 1010 AA eston , Col . James , P . M 3 BOARD OI ? GENEEAII PUBPOSES .
MASTEKS . PAST MASTERS . Abbott James 9 Adlard , Frederick 7 Biron , Robt . J 125 Cox , Edward 955 Cazenove , Henry 14 Newall , James B 536 Caulcher , John D 25 Pullen , John S 54 Fenn , Thos 188 Prince , George 680 Gradon , John 1215 Savage , John , 19 Kincaid , . T . D 1008 Stebbing , Joseph R 152
KingjC . ipt . AugustusH . 1207 Sherry , Chas 90 Maxwell , Wm 8 Stewart , Rayman AV ... 663 Oldfield , John T 259 AVilson , Stephen B 70 Parkinson , J . C 212 Young , AVilliam 72
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
ST . MAKE ' S LODGE ( No . 1159 . )—The regular meeting of this lodge took place on AVednesday , the 14 th inst . at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , Bro . Dr . Lilley , AV . M ., presiding , and the following officers : Bros . Ball , S . AV . ; " Hammond , J . AV . ; Harrison , S . D . ; Count de la More , J . D . ; Anderson , I . G-. ; ancl Smith , Sec . Two brethren were raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., ancl four gentlemen initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . There were several visitors , including Bros . Nunn , P . M . 85 , and Batfcley , P . M . 745 . The manner in ivhich the working was performed , reflected great credit on the lodge . All business being concluded , the brethren adjourned to banquet .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
ESSEX . COLCICE 3 T . EE . —Angel Lodge , ( No . 59 ) . —At tbe monthly meeting of this Lodge on the 14 th inst ., Bro Adolphus Edgar Church was elected AV . M . for the ensuing year , ancl arrangements made for holding the St . John ' s festival on the occasion occasion of his installation . GLOUCESTERSHIRE .
TEWKESBURY . —Saint George's Lodi / e ( No . 1202 ) . —At a lodge of emergency , held on the loth May , inst ., Bros . R . JBrookes , H . L . Grove , AV . Goddall , ancl AV . Rice , Jun ., having passed a very satisfactory examination as to their proficiency , tiie AA . M . was pleased to confer on them the rank of M . M ., and they were duly invested . Bros . AV . Powell , and J . Price havingsimilarly passed their examination were passed to the degree of F . C . A ballot was then exercised , resulting unanimously in favour of Mr . John Guildins , Mr . George Blizard , Mr . W . H . Peacey , and Mr . Samuel P . Brookes , the three latter being present were , with Mr . J . Matthews ( who had previously been
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Grand Lodge.
each instance to bo so arranged and classified as to prevent any unnecessary intermingling of the different departments , ancl to avoid any confusion in the ceremonial arrangements . Library or reading room , and ante-room connected therewith , and communicating with tho Craft coffee room , which latter is to be constructed in the proposed hotel by the tenant . Two lodge or chapter rooms , one 36 ft . by 24 ft ., and one 30 ft . by 20 ft-., with proper ante-rooms . These rooms to have the like
conveniences for the deposit of furniture . Ante-room , in immediate connection with the two Masonic Halls , to be used as a clothing room , and for tho use of Scrutineers at Grand Lodge meetings . Grand Tyler's permanent apartments . Hall ancl rooms for servants . Suitable lavatories ancl other accommodations for the various apartments when required .
General lavatory ancl closets , conveniently arranged for access thereto from grand entrance hall . The combination of sections 1 and 2 will constitute a structure suitable to the high and distinguished position of the Grand Lodge of England , ancl adapted , materially , to elevate the Craft at large , as a society recognized throughout the world . Your committee submit that in their rejiort is already comprised all that was strictly deputed to them to consider , ancl to
bring under your notice , but it appears to them , that their labours would have been almost useless if they had not combined with the aforegoing allotment , ancl appropriation of space , some consideration of the financial question ; they , therefore , assisted by the Grand Superintendent of AVorks , bave given their attention to this important subject , and they are authorized to state that the section No . 1 , with the facade so constructed as to be either a part of a whole , or an entirety in itself , may be carried out at an expendituue of about £ 13 , 000 ; and section Kb . 2 , at an expenditure of about £ 10 , 000 . In conclusion _ —
lour committee desire to impress upon the Board that they have studied throughout their plan to effect such a change as will constitute a clear ancl undoubted isolation , for all actually Masonic purjioses , from tavern communication or identification , ancl with as little loss of revenue as possible , consistently with the change contemplated , ancl with this view they have avoided the necessity for any alteration of the existing tavern tenancy , until Section No . 1 is completed .
Immediately on such completion the Masonic staff will be transferred from their present position , to the new apartments prepared for them in No . 1 section , and on such removal being effected , the present entrance ancl staircase now used for the Grand Secretary ' s department , will be appropriated to the Craft generally , as their entrance ancl approach to the Grand Lodge , thereby avoiding in any manner interfering with , or making use ofany of the rooms in the occupation of the tenants of the
, tavern , to whom then will also be given up , for any uses they may desire , the present rooms of the Grand Secretary ancl Grand Master . Thus by Section No . 1 the Masonic offices will be entirely isolated from the tavern , and the access of the Craft to their own hall foi public ceremonial purposes , will be secured to them , wholly independent of the tavern approach .
Consequent on the completion of the proposed Section No . 1 will arise the necessit y for taking steps to let the portion of the property , now known as the hotel ancl tho unoccupied space or yard at back , in order that any party taking the same may at once commence the construction of the new grand banqueting ball and such other portions as will bo required for the use of the Craft , and ivhich have already been referred to , so that previously to commencing Section No 2 which will involve the
. , demolition , in great part , of tho present banqueting rooms , now and effective accommodation , and far more commodious than at present exists , will have been constructed in lieu and substitution of that to be taken away . Yoav committee arc advised that the present tavern may be continued in operation almost intact , and affording a remunerative return , up to the time of a new source of revenue being rendered available , and as the
completion of the new hotel and tavern must precede any attempt to commence Masonic Section No . 2 , there will not be any material interval during which the Society will be without the means of carrying on the banqueting arrangements , with , as your committee believe , far greater accommodation than at present exists , and , what is perhaps still more important , the funds to be applicable to the construction of Section No . 2 will be advantageously fructifying in the meantime .
Grand Lodge.
Yonr committee , venture to suggest that the scheme embodied in this report , should be submitted to the consideration of Grand Lodge , and that a recommendation from the Board of General Purposes should accompany it for the preparation of plans fertile entire Masonic adaptation , as herein proposed , but in two sections as stated in the report . That the said plans should be so arranged that Section No . 1 , though perfect in itself , should be designed in reference to a future whole , and then , when
Section No . 2 is completed , combine to form a building perfect in its parts , possessing on the one hand , the isolation ancl independence necessary for the due performance of the mysteries of our Order , ancl on the other , the appliances necessary for the convenience of its members , —in fine , a building of such architectural design and proportions as shall be worthy of the Masonic body , and shall fairly represent the dignity ancl importance ivhich should characterize a
Temple devoted to the practice of our Antient Rite . R . AA . JEXXINGS , Chairman . 15 th May , 1862 . The following brethren havo been nominated for the Colonial Board , ancl Board of General Purposes . COLONIAL BOAKD . Baker , Baekstone , AV . M „ 21
Bradford , Nicholas , P . M 54 Creaton , Capt . John , P . M 2 Head , Benjamin , P . M 5 Mason , James , P . M 168 Smith , R . Horton , P . M 1010 AA eston , Col . James , P . M 3 BOARD OI ? GENEEAII PUBPOSES .
MASTEKS . PAST MASTERS . Abbott James 9 Adlard , Frederick 7 Biron , Robt . J 125 Cox , Edward 955 Cazenove , Henry 14 Newall , James B 536 Caulcher , John D 25 Pullen , John S 54 Fenn , Thos 188 Prince , George 680 Gradon , John 1215 Savage , John , 19 Kincaid , . T . D 1008 Stebbing , Joseph R 152
KingjC . ipt . AugustusH . 1207 Sherry , Chas 90 Maxwell , Wm 8 Stewart , Rayman AV ... 663 Oldfield , John T 259 AVilson , Stephen B 70 Parkinson , J . C 212 Young , AVilliam 72
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
ST . MAKE ' S LODGE ( No . 1159 . )—The regular meeting of this lodge took place on AVednesday , the 14 th inst . at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , Bro . Dr . Lilley , AV . M ., presiding , and the following officers : Bros . Ball , S . AV . ; " Hammond , J . AV . ; Harrison , S . D . ; Count de la More , J . D . ; Anderson , I . G-. ; ancl Smith , Sec . Two brethren were raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., ancl four gentlemen initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . There were several visitors , including Bros . Nunn , P . M . 85 , and Batfcley , P . M . 745 . The manner in ivhich the working was performed , reflected great credit on the lodge . All business being concluded , the brethren adjourned to banquet .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
ESSEX . COLCICE 3 T . EE . —Angel Lodge , ( No . 59 ) . —At tbe monthly meeting of this Lodge on the 14 th inst ., Bro Adolphus Edgar Church was elected AV . M . for the ensuing year , ancl arrangements made for holding the St . John ' s festival on the occasion occasion of his installation . GLOUCESTERSHIRE .
TEWKESBURY . —Saint George's Lodi / e ( No . 1202 ) . —At a lodge of emergency , held on the loth May , inst ., Bros . R . JBrookes , H . L . Grove , AV . Goddall , ancl AV . Rice , Jun ., having passed a very satisfactory examination as to their proficiency , tiie AA . M . was pleased to confer on them the rank of M . M ., and they were duly invested . Bros . AV . Powell , and J . Price havingsimilarly passed their examination were passed to the degree of F . C . A ballot was then exercised , resulting unanimously in favour of Mr . John Guildins , Mr . George Blizard , Mr . W . H . Peacey , and Mr . Samuel P . Brookes , the three latter being present were , with Mr . J . Matthews ( who had previously been