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for the artistic skill displayed in decorating the lodge rooms during the vacation . The brethren separated at half past ten o ' clock much pleased with the proceedings . DURHAM . MARQUIS OP GEANBY LODGE ( NO . 121 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall on
Tuesday evening , the 2 nd instant , under the presidency of Bro . W . R . Fitzgerald , IS " , W . M ., supported by Bros . Stoker , P . M . ; Brignall , P . M . ; Jones , P . M ., & c . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last general lodge and of a lodge of emergency held on the 11 th instant read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . J . Proud ( solicitor ) , S . D . of the Near Valley Lodge ( No . 1 , 121 ) , Bishop Auckland , as a joining member , with a favourable result .
Mr . W . Donkin , of Durham , was afterwards ballotted for , and approved of . Bros- ' Waddingham and Tiplady being candidates for raising , the lodge was opened in the second degree , when they were examined in the usual manner , and , acquitting themselves satisfactorily , they were entrusted and withdrew . The lodge being opened in the third degree , they were respectively introduced and raised to the sublime degree of W . M . The lodge being closed down to the first degreeMr . Donkin was
, admitted and initiated into the E . A . degree in due form , the ceremony being most impressively and ably conducted by the W . M . and his officers . Five gentlemen were proposed for initiation at tho next general lodge , and , no further business requiring to be transacted , the lodge was closed in solemn form ; after which the brethren adjourned for refreshment , and the rest of the evening was spent in that harmonious manner which ever characterizes all well-conducted lodges of Freemasons .
SUFFOLK . LAYING inE FOUNDATION STONE OE A NEW CHURCH AT MELTON , " WITH MASONIC HONOURS . Wednesday was a red-letter day at Melton on the occasion of laying the foundation-stone of the new church , by Mrs . Packe , assisted by Masonic brethren connected with the province of Suffolk . Scarcely a week over hut it is our leasnrablo
passes p duty to record either the laying of a foundation-stone of a new church or the opening of one after being renovated . A new church is iu course of erection at Melton , where all , we think , will admit one is very much required , when we state that the present church is situated at least a mile from the centre of tho population . The inconvenience to those who are in the habit of attending the church may be more easily imagined than
described , especially to the aged and infirm of the poorer class . For a long time a desire has been expressed by some to have a church more centrally situated , aud about eighteen months ago it was determined , greatly to the credit of the parishioners , ' to erect a new church . No effort has been spared to raise the necessary funds , and Mr . and Mrs . Packe , and others of the principal inhabitants , have subscribed liberally . We believe there has been some little difficulty with regard to a site , and the one purchased is situated in the centre of the nonulation .
though a short distance from the main street . The contract has been taken by Bro . H . Luff , from the designs of Bro . F . Barnes , F . I . B . A ., of Ipswich , and Bro . Cullingford , of Woodbridge , is the acting clerk of the works . A plan of the new church was exhibited on the ground by Bro . Barnes , and consists of a nave , with north-aisle , divided by an arcade of five arches . At the south-west end of the nave is a tower , forming a south porchas the principal entrance The chancel contains
, . a recessed chamber for the organ , on the north side , the vestry being on the south side , where is the south door into the chancel . The length of the nave is 70 ft ., the extreme length from west to east being 102 ft . The timbers of the roof will bo fir , wrought and stained , the principals being formed by arched ribs and hammered beams , and the spandrils filled with tracery . The benches will be of oak , of plain but substantial character , a subscri
special ption having been raised for the purpose . Accommodation is provided for about 400 sittings , including sixty children . The heating' will be by hoi air apparatus below the floor . The exterior will bo faced with Kentish rag stone and Lath stone dressings , the roofs being slated and finished with ornamental ridges . The style adopted is taken from examples oj the early decorated period , or transition from the early ¦ r-nghsh . The height of the tower and spire , to the top of the vaiie , will be 92 ft . . The village presented a very gay appearance on Wednesday .
Several handsome arches were erected on the Melton-road , and one in the bye-road near the church ; the fronts of many of the houses were tastefully decorated with evergreens and flowers , and there was hardly a house but exhibited several flags . The proceeding's of the day were considerably enlivened by the large number of the Masonic brethren in Craft clothing . The whole of the province were invited to take t in the of
par ceremony laying the foundation stone , and about a hundred of the brethren responded to the invitation . Neariy all the lodges were represented , but tho majority were from Ipswich and Woodbridge . There were brethren from Beccles , Bury , Halesworth , Hadleigh , and Harwich . They met at the school-room with the building committee , and they were also joined by the school children . A large concourse of persons were in attendance to witness the
ceremony , including Revs . G . A . Watson and E . Mixon , and C Walford , Esq ., and a large number of ladies . Two o'clock was the time fixed , and punctually at that hour the school children left the schoolroom , and , followed by the Masonic body , marched , to the grounds . Mrs . Packe having arrived just previousli ' , the ceremony of laying the foundation stone commenced by an excellent address from C . Waiford , Esq . They bad , he said , to thank God for having permitted them to assemble to-day , to commence a work which had been looked forward to for so Ions a time with much interest . It was now
eighteen months since the Church Committee was first formed , and it might be considered that there had been an unnecessary delay in regard to the preliminary works . He could assure them that snch had not been the case : no more had been taken up than was absolutely necessary . They had a pleasant prospect before them that the work now so well begun would be completed before a very great length of time had elapsed . It was his duty to inform the large number of ladies and gentlemen
present that the delay which he had referred to had been occasioned in no way by the Secretary ( Mr . Rouse ) , who performed the important duties devolving upoD him with all possible despatch ; the services had been rendered by him gratuitously , and the thanks of all interested were especially due to Mr-Rouse . He trusted that the Secretary would continue his services as long as they were required , and that would be until the work was completed . He ( Mr . Waiford ) should also like to
assure them that the delay had not been occasioned by any divisions within their camp , for they had been unanimous in almost everything that had been decided upon . The desire on tho part of each was to surpass the other in endeavouring to promote the general interest and the object in view . Going ,, however , beyond the committee , there was one individual who stood prominently forward , and who had done more than any other to forward the good object—he need not say that he alluded to the lady before him . " Our thanks , " he said ,
addresamg Mrs . Packe , " are due to you for your excessive zeal , for your indefatigable energy , for your untiring perseverance . I have to thank you for having accepted the unanimous request of the committee that you should take part in the business , in the interesting ceremonies of this day . I , as chairman of the committee , have the honour now of presenting this trowel , which I confidently hope will be as useful as I am quite sure the work will be gracefullperformed at hands . " Mrs . Packe having
y your gracefully received the trowel , Mr . Waiford continued : " Gentlemen , I have invited the ancient body of Freemasons to join us in the ceremonies of to-day , and I pray God the Holy Spirit may teach us to pray that the work which is begun may be carried on to the honour and glory of God , through Christ our Lord . ( Freemasons and company , 'Amen . ' ) Our venerable rector was the first to assist the parishioners , who had joined
heart and hand in the work-, The list of subscribers will show that everyone had responded to his effort to raise the necessary funds . I thank them for their kind assistance , and I hope that this church may soon be completed , and that our rector may yet minister therein , and I am sure he will join with me in the hope that in future generations the blessed Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ may be freely preached in all its fuluess —the same truth which has been preached during the last half century in the old parish church . I now call upon the Secretary to read the document , which is to be placed in a cavity of the stone .
The Secretary then read the document , of which the following is a copy , and which was afterwards placed in a bottle and in tho stone : — At a meeting held in this parish on the 9 th day of Dec , 1864 , at which most of I he influential inhabitants were present , it was determined that in consequence of the old Parish Church
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Provincial.
for the artistic skill displayed in decorating the lodge rooms during the vacation . The brethren separated at half past ten o ' clock much pleased with the proceedings . DURHAM . MARQUIS OP GEANBY LODGE ( NO . 121 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall on
Tuesday evening , the 2 nd instant , under the presidency of Bro . W . R . Fitzgerald , IS " , W . M ., supported by Bros . Stoker , P . M . ; Brignall , P . M . ; Jones , P . M ., & c . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last general lodge and of a lodge of emergency held on the 11 th instant read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . J . Proud ( solicitor ) , S . D . of the Near Valley Lodge ( No . 1 , 121 ) , Bishop Auckland , as a joining member , with a favourable result .
Mr . W . Donkin , of Durham , was afterwards ballotted for , and approved of . Bros- ' Waddingham and Tiplady being candidates for raising , the lodge was opened in the second degree , when they were examined in the usual manner , and , acquitting themselves satisfactorily , they were entrusted and withdrew . The lodge being opened in the third degree , they were respectively introduced and raised to the sublime degree of W . M . The lodge being closed down to the first degreeMr . Donkin was
, admitted and initiated into the E . A . degree in due form , the ceremony being most impressively and ably conducted by the W . M . and his officers . Five gentlemen were proposed for initiation at tho next general lodge , and , no further business requiring to be transacted , the lodge was closed in solemn form ; after which the brethren adjourned for refreshment , and the rest of the evening was spent in that harmonious manner which ever characterizes all well-conducted lodges of Freemasons .
SUFFOLK . LAYING inE FOUNDATION STONE OE A NEW CHURCH AT MELTON , " WITH MASONIC HONOURS . Wednesday was a red-letter day at Melton on the occasion of laying the foundation-stone of the new church , by Mrs . Packe , assisted by Masonic brethren connected with the province of Suffolk . Scarcely a week over hut it is our leasnrablo
passes p duty to record either the laying of a foundation-stone of a new church or the opening of one after being renovated . A new church is iu course of erection at Melton , where all , we think , will admit one is very much required , when we state that the present church is situated at least a mile from the centre of tho population . The inconvenience to those who are in the habit of attending the church may be more easily imagined than
described , especially to the aged and infirm of the poorer class . For a long time a desire has been expressed by some to have a church more centrally situated , aud about eighteen months ago it was determined , greatly to the credit of the parishioners , ' to erect a new church . No effort has been spared to raise the necessary funds , and Mr . and Mrs . Packe , and others of the principal inhabitants , have subscribed liberally . We believe there has been some little difficulty with regard to a site , and the one purchased is situated in the centre of the nonulation .
though a short distance from the main street . The contract has been taken by Bro . H . Luff , from the designs of Bro . F . Barnes , F . I . B . A ., of Ipswich , and Bro . Cullingford , of Woodbridge , is the acting clerk of the works . A plan of the new church was exhibited on the ground by Bro . Barnes , and consists of a nave , with north-aisle , divided by an arcade of five arches . At the south-west end of the nave is a tower , forming a south porchas the principal entrance The chancel contains
, . a recessed chamber for the organ , on the north side , the vestry being on the south side , where is the south door into the chancel . The length of the nave is 70 ft ., the extreme length from west to east being 102 ft . The timbers of the roof will bo fir , wrought and stained , the principals being formed by arched ribs and hammered beams , and the spandrils filled with tracery . The benches will be of oak , of plain but substantial character , a subscri
special ption having been raised for the purpose . Accommodation is provided for about 400 sittings , including sixty children . The heating' will be by hoi air apparatus below the floor . The exterior will bo faced with Kentish rag stone and Lath stone dressings , the roofs being slated and finished with ornamental ridges . The style adopted is taken from examples oj the early decorated period , or transition from the early ¦ r-nghsh . The height of the tower and spire , to the top of the vaiie , will be 92 ft . . The village presented a very gay appearance on Wednesday .
Several handsome arches were erected on the Melton-road , and one in the bye-road near the church ; the fronts of many of the houses were tastefully decorated with evergreens and flowers , and there was hardly a house but exhibited several flags . The proceeding's of the day were considerably enlivened by the large number of the Masonic brethren in Craft clothing . The whole of the province were invited to take t in the of
par ceremony laying the foundation stone , and about a hundred of the brethren responded to the invitation . Neariy all the lodges were represented , but tho majority were from Ipswich and Woodbridge . There were brethren from Beccles , Bury , Halesworth , Hadleigh , and Harwich . They met at the school-room with the building committee , and they were also joined by the school children . A large concourse of persons were in attendance to witness the
ceremony , including Revs . G . A . Watson and E . Mixon , and C Walford , Esq ., and a large number of ladies . Two o'clock was the time fixed , and punctually at that hour the school children left the schoolroom , and , followed by the Masonic body , marched , to the grounds . Mrs . Packe having arrived just previousli ' , the ceremony of laying the foundation stone commenced by an excellent address from C . Waiford , Esq . They bad , he said , to thank God for having permitted them to assemble to-day , to commence a work which had been looked forward to for so Ions a time with much interest . It was now
eighteen months since the Church Committee was first formed , and it might be considered that there had been an unnecessary delay in regard to the preliminary works . He could assure them that snch had not been the case : no more had been taken up than was absolutely necessary . They had a pleasant prospect before them that the work now so well begun would be completed before a very great length of time had elapsed . It was his duty to inform the large number of ladies and gentlemen
present that the delay which he had referred to had been occasioned in no way by the Secretary ( Mr . Rouse ) , who performed the important duties devolving upoD him with all possible despatch ; the services had been rendered by him gratuitously , and the thanks of all interested were especially due to Mr-Rouse . He trusted that the Secretary would continue his services as long as they were required , and that would be until the work was completed . He ( Mr . Waiford ) should also like to
assure them that the delay had not been occasioned by any divisions within their camp , for they had been unanimous in almost everything that had been decided upon . The desire on tho part of each was to surpass the other in endeavouring to promote the general interest and the object in view . Going ,, however , beyond the committee , there was one individual who stood prominently forward , and who had done more than any other to forward the good object—he need not say that he alluded to the lady before him . " Our thanks , " he said ,
addresamg Mrs . Packe , " are due to you for your excessive zeal , for your indefatigable energy , for your untiring perseverance . I have to thank you for having accepted the unanimous request of the committee that you should take part in the business , in the interesting ceremonies of this day . I , as chairman of the committee , have the honour now of presenting this trowel , which I confidently hope will be as useful as I am quite sure the work will be gracefullperformed at hands . " Mrs . Packe having
y your gracefully received the trowel , Mr . Waiford continued : " Gentlemen , I have invited the ancient body of Freemasons to join us in the ceremonies of to-day , and I pray God the Holy Spirit may teach us to pray that the work which is begun may be carried on to the honour and glory of God , through Christ our Lord . ( Freemasons and company , 'Amen . ' ) Our venerable rector was the first to assist the parishioners , who had joined
heart and hand in the work-, The list of subscribers will show that everyone had responded to his effort to raise the necessary funds . I thank them for their kind assistance , and I hope that this church may soon be completed , and that our rector may yet minister therein , and I am sure he will join with me in the hope that in future generations the blessed Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ may be freely preached in all its fuluess —the same truth which has been preached during the last half century in the old parish church . I now call upon the Secretary to read the document , which is to be placed in a cavity of the stone .
The Secretary then read the document , of which the following is a copy , and which was afterwards placed in a bottle and in tho stone : — At a meeting held in this parish on the 9 th day of Dec , 1864 , at which most of I he influential inhabitants were present , it was determined that in consequence of the old Parish Church