Freemasonry In Cardiff.

Freemasonry in Cardiff .

''I ^ HE Masonic Temple at Cardiff' is situated in a position I quite central and yet undisturbed by the noise of the city , and is a re-construction of a large place of worship . The building had a facade of semi-classic character , which has been retained nearly intact , but the whole interior hits been adapted elaborately to Masonic needs ,

and afterwards furnished with elegance and solidity . To allow for the large Temple space , the entrance is at the side into an ample corridor of great length , at the end of which is a good robing-room . From the corridor , entrances serve to a banqueting hall , capable of accommodating ioo guests ,

and from which two Tyler ' s rooms , a Master ' s robingroom , and Tyler ' s apartment , are accessible , * passing these , a most picturesque glimpse of the richly arrayed Temple is obtained , into which a few steps brings the visitor .

The effect of the scene , especially under the glow of artificial light , is highly successful from the aesthetic point of view ; lofty , and ample in proportions , the Temple walls and panelling of brown oak afford , with the solid -and beautiful furniture in oak and crimson , a rich and vet reposeful background , against which the Masonic appurtenances arrayed

around and upon the thick-piled carpet with Royal Arch border , tell clearly and harmoniously , a fine foreground being formed by the two ceremonial pillars , which rise to a height of fifteen feet , the one Corinthian in black with gold llutings , the other Ionic in solid gilding . Beyond , the casket of

tracing boards is seen , covered with rich carving , and at the end of the Temple rises the really magnificent chair , presented in 18 95 by the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Lord Llangattock , which we illustrate .

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