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feet by 15 feet , and 12 feet by 12 feet j one large class or lecture room , 40 feet by 30 feet ; and reading-room and library each about 18 feet by 15 feet . The second story consists of one large room 15 feet by 40 feet ; gallery , 40 feet by 18 feet ; orchestra and platform , 40 feet by 15 feet , lender the gallery are two or entrances to the large hall , and stairs to the gallery ; also a news-room in the
space between the passage , 20 feet by 15 feet , vAnte-rooms are under the orchestra , with a flight of stairs to the rooms below , and also to the warden ' s dwelling . The length of the building outside the base will be 81 feet , and width 45 feet j the height from the floor to the ridge 60 feet . The end of the building will be thefront , and the only portion that will be seen from the main street ; the windows aad doors in the front contain the only ornamental features , and will be of the early English character .
The Prov . Grand Lodge was opened in the Lodge-room of the Lodge of Candour , No . 422 , at the Swan Hotel , Dbbcross , and the Brethren formed in procession , and joining the general procession at Upper Mill , proceeded to the site of the intended building . It was about four beforethe ^ proceasion reached the appointed spot , and all the while the rain had poured down in torrents , not ceasing for an instant . The Old Hundredth Rsalm having been sung by the assembled multitude ,
Bro . J . H . Whitehead , in order that the stone might Ibe laid properly , and in accordance with the regulations of the Masonic Order , presented to Bro . Dr . Fearnley , D * Pro v . G . M ., a very handsome silver tro wel , with solid silver handle , of foliated design , bearing the following inscription : ¦— * Presented to George Fearnley ^ Esq ., M . D . D . Prov . G ; M ., of West Yorkshire , on the occasion of his laying the Foundation-stone of the Mechanics' and Literary Institution at Upper Mill , by Bro . J , H . Whitehead , President . June 12 th , 1858 . "
BrOv Dr . Fearnley having briefly addressed the assembly , called upon the Prov . G . Sec , to deposit in the cavity of the stone the local papers of the day , the Prov . G . Treas . to deposit the coin of the realm , and the Prov . G . Supt . of Works to place the plate on the stone , which ' was then duly lowered into its place . The D . Prov . G . M . then called upon the Prov . S . and J . G . Wardens to apply the
implements of their offices , and they having pronounced it plumb and level , he applied the square , and pronounced it well and properly laid ; and striking it with his gavel three times , dedicated the building to its destined purpose . The Prov . G . Chaplain , having strewed corn , wine , and oil on the stone in the usual form , invoked the blessing of the G . A . O . T . U . upon their labours .
The D . Prov . G . M . prayed the Great Architect of the universe ever to continue to give an abundance of corn , wine , and oil to every inhabitant of the district , and that abundance and bounty might be shown according to His will . The people who had just witnessed the laying of the foundation-stone of the Mechanics' Institution , might think there had been a great amount of unnecssary ceremony . To his Brethren the reasons for everything done was well known , but to the uninitiated he could only assign general reasons . In everything done there was a truth and moral meaning : thus the square taught humility , the level
equality , and the plumb rule uprightness of action . The level taught that all sprung from the same stock , were partakers of the same nature , and were sharers of the same fate . The level was necessary for good government , and for the purpose of preserving order amongst all ranks and conditions of men , If we rose in the station of life , we ought not forget our friends and brethren who were still entitled to our regard . It also taught us our duty to our neighbour and our God . These things were required of every man—never to mention--His name without the reverence due to the Creator of all—love tp our neighbour , by acting on the
square in all things—giving every kind of assistance which his necessities required . In conclusion he had a pleasing duty to perform ; he had to express his sincere thanks to Bro . Whitehead for his kindness in presenting him with the beautiful trowel . He should always view it as a memento of that day , and should regard it with satisfaction wherever he heard good tidings of the people of Upper - mill . Whenever he had heard that they had availed themselves of the advantages of the Mechanics' Institution , he should regard it as evidence of the progress and prosperity of the neighbourhood . He should tben thank God , and rejoice that
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Pro Vino I At
feet by 15 feet , and 12 feet by 12 feet j one large class or lecture room , 40 feet by 30 feet ; and reading-room and library each about 18 feet by 15 feet . The second story consists of one large room 15 feet by 40 feet ; gallery , 40 feet by 18 feet ; orchestra and platform , 40 feet by 15 feet , lender the gallery are two or entrances to the large hall , and stairs to the gallery ; also a news-room in the
space between the passage , 20 feet by 15 feet , vAnte-rooms are under the orchestra , with a flight of stairs to the rooms below , and also to the warden ' s dwelling . The length of the building outside the base will be 81 feet , and width 45 feet j the height from the floor to the ridge 60 feet . The end of the building will be thefront , and the only portion that will be seen from the main street ; the windows aad doors in the front contain the only ornamental features , and will be of the early English character .
The Prov . Grand Lodge was opened in the Lodge-room of the Lodge of Candour , No . 422 , at the Swan Hotel , Dbbcross , and the Brethren formed in procession , and joining the general procession at Upper Mill , proceeded to the site of the intended building . It was about four beforethe ^ proceasion reached the appointed spot , and all the while the rain had poured down in torrents , not ceasing for an instant . The Old Hundredth Rsalm having been sung by the assembled multitude ,
Bro . J . H . Whitehead , in order that the stone might Ibe laid properly , and in accordance with the regulations of the Masonic Order , presented to Bro . Dr . Fearnley , D * Pro v . G . M ., a very handsome silver tro wel , with solid silver handle , of foliated design , bearing the following inscription : ¦— * Presented to George Fearnley ^ Esq ., M . D . D . Prov . G ; M ., of West Yorkshire , on the occasion of his laying the Foundation-stone of the Mechanics' and Literary Institution at Upper Mill , by Bro . J , H . Whitehead , President . June 12 th , 1858 . "
BrOv Dr . Fearnley having briefly addressed the assembly , called upon the Prov . G . Sec , to deposit in the cavity of the stone the local papers of the day , the Prov . G . Treas . to deposit the coin of the realm , and the Prov . G . Supt . of Works to place the plate on the stone , which ' was then duly lowered into its place . The D . Prov . G . M . then called upon the Prov . S . and J . G . Wardens to apply the
implements of their offices , and they having pronounced it plumb and level , he applied the square , and pronounced it well and properly laid ; and striking it with his gavel three times , dedicated the building to its destined purpose . The Prov . G . Chaplain , having strewed corn , wine , and oil on the stone in the usual form , invoked the blessing of the G . A . O . T . U . upon their labours .
The D . Prov . G . M . prayed the Great Architect of the universe ever to continue to give an abundance of corn , wine , and oil to every inhabitant of the district , and that abundance and bounty might be shown according to His will . The people who had just witnessed the laying of the foundation-stone of the Mechanics' Institution , might think there had been a great amount of unnecssary ceremony . To his Brethren the reasons for everything done was well known , but to the uninitiated he could only assign general reasons . In everything done there was a truth and moral meaning : thus the square taught humility , the level
equality , and the plumb rule uprightness of action . The level taught that all sprung from the same stock , were partakers of the same nature , and were sharers of the same fate . The level was necessary for good government , and for the purpose of preserving order amongst all ranks and conditions of men , If we rose in the station of life , we ought not forget our friends and brethren who were still entitled to our regard . It also taught us our duty to our neighbour and our God . These things were required of every man—never to mention--His name without the reverence due to the Creator of all—love tp our neighbour , by acting on the
square in all things—giving every kind of assistance which his necessities required . In conclusion he had a pleasing duty to perform ; he had to express his sincere thanks to Bro . Whitehead for his kindness in presenting him with the beautiful trowel . He should always view it as a memento of that day , and should regard it with satisfaction wherever he heard good tidings of the people of Upper - mill . Whenever he had heard that they had availed themselves of the advantages of the Mechanics' Institution , he should regard it as evidence of the progress and prosperity of the neighbourhood . He should tben thank God , and rejoice that