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    Article PROVINCIAL LODGES. ← Page 6 of 18 →
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Provincial Lodges.

MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEAV MASONIC HALL . —Wednesday , August 29 , was a gay and bustling day in Newport , the occasion being a grand ceremonial by the Freemasons of this town . Having taken steps to secure a handsome and commodious building in Dock-street , at the corner of Ruperra-street , they fixed upon that clay for laying the foundation stone of their templeand invited a large body of their brethrenfrom BristolBath

, , , , Monmouth , and other places , headed by Col . Tynte , M . P ,, the P . G . M . of the province of Monmouthshire ; and from the preparations which were made , it was cpiite evident that , weather permitting , an effective demonstration would be secured . Although recent weather was changeable , Wednesday , in that respect , was a " Queen ' s clay , " and everything else pertaining to an out-door show was as gratifying , we should think , as the Craft could desire . As a brief description of the intended building may be acceptable , we appended

the following : — The styie of the building is an adaptation of Italian , which is now universally admitted , by its general use throughout Europe , as that which is the best adapted for street architecture . In this case the architect has obtained , a grand ancl striking effect at comparatively little expense and without any sacrifice of interior accommodation . The angle formed at the junction of the streets is in this case very obtuse , and makes the plan more than ordinarily difficult to arrange ; it is , therefore , rounded

off and treated in a slightly different manner to the other fronts of the building , and forms a conspicuous feature in the elevation—very properly marking thereby the principal entrance to the Masonic Hall . This entrance is approached by four wide circular steps , and is flanked on either side by a column of the Ionic order and of peculiar and characteristic design . From the porch , a geometrical staircase , proposed to be formed of tho beautiful Forest of Dean stone , and having a handsome iron balustrade , will lead to the Lodge Room , a beautiful room , 45 feet long by 24 feet wide , and 22 feet high , and enriched with noble cornices and plaster Avork . The other rooms appropriated to Masonic purposes will consist of an inner porch , a large

committee-room , treasury , and Tyler s-room , which seem very conveniently arranged . A balcony OA'er the entrance-door is likewise approached from the landing of the staircase , and the large window is also flanked by columns , but which are in this case , of highly enriched design , and of the Corinthian order . The whole of the building is crowned by a boldly projecting cornice , over which is a parapet and ornamental ballustrade , which we think will have a good effect in so commanding a situation . There are two other entrances to the building . These lead to seven sets of chambers ,

which are piroposed to be let as offices for professional men , & c . The whole of the basement is arranged for warehousing purposes , and is approached by a gateway from Ruperra-street . The new Masonic Hall and Chambers are from the designs of Mr . R . G . Thomas , of this town , to whom Newport is certainly being indebted for several fine buildings of classic design ; and the works are being proceeded with with all due despatch by Mr . Henry P . Bolt , the builder , and the masonry by Mr . Williams , of Park-place . The contract price is 1770 / ., and another 100 / . will probably be spent in decorations , before final completion .

Around the place Avhere the stone was to be laid were placed five " pillars , " one of which was higher than the rest , and topped by a handsome crown , of large dimensions , formed of evergreens , flowers , and gilded bays . The pillar itself was also entwined with flowers . The banners of England , France , Turkey , and Sardinia were suspended from that pillar . The four less pretentious pillars were situated at the corners of the ground , and were similarly covered with evergreens , floAvers , and banners . The triangle bwhich the stone was to be lowered into its destined lace

y p , was decorated with flowers , & c . This , however , was not the only spot where there were decorations , Dock-street , Commercial-street , and High-street , were literally covered with flags , most of which Avere upon cords stretched from one side to the other . Adjunctive to the decorations , we report that the bands of the North Devon Militia and the Royal Glamorgan Militia , occupied an important position during the day , their strains lending an indispensable attraction to the scene .

“The Masonic Mirror: 1855-10-01, Page 30” Masonic Periodicals Online, Library and Museum of Freemasonry, 28 May 2025, django:8000/periodicals/mir/issues/mmg_01101855/page/30/.
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UNIFORMITY OF RITUAL. Article 1
FREEMASONRY IN ENGLAND. Article 4
MASONIC REMINISCENCES. Article 11
THE NEW CONSTITUTIONS OF THE FRENCH MASONS. Article 17
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE. Article 21
LONDON LODGES. Article 24
PROVINCIAL LODGES. Article 25
ROYAL ARCH. Article 42
SCOTLAND. Article 43
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 50
SUMMARY OF SMEWS FOR SEPTEMBER. Article 53
NOTICES. Article 59
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Provincial Lodges.

MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEAV MASONIC HALL . —Wednesday , August 29 , was a gay and bustling day in Newport , the occasion being a grand ceremonial by the Freemasons of this town . Having taken steps to secure a handsome and commodious building in Dock-street , at the corner of Ruperra-street , they fixed upon that clay for laying the foundation stone of their templeand invited a large body of their brethrenfrom BristolBath

, , , , Monmouth , and other places , headed by Col . Tynte , M . P ,, the P . G . M . of the province of Monmouthshire ; and from the preparations which were made , it was cpiite evident that , weather permitting , an effective demonstration would be secured . Although recent weather was changeable , Wednesday , in that respect , was a " Queen ' s clay , " and everything else pertaining to an out-door show was as gratifying , we should think , as the Craft could desire . As a brief description of the intended building may be acceptable , we appended

the following : — The styie of the building is an adaptation of Italian , which is now universally admitted , by its general use throughout Europe , as that which is the best adapted for street architecture . In this case the architect has obtained , a grand ancl striking effect at comparatively little expense and without any sacrifice of interior accommodation . The angle formed at the junction of the streets is in this case very obtuse , and makes the plan more than ordinarily difficult to arrange ; it is , therefore , rounded

off and treated in a slightly different manner to the other fronts of the building , and forms a conspicuous feature in the elevation—very properly marking thereby the principal entrance to the Masonic Hall . This entrance is approached by four wide circular steps , and is flanked on either side by a column of the Ionic order and of peculiar and characteristic design . From the porch , a geometrical staircase , proposed to be formed of tho beautiful Forest of Dean stone , and having a handsome iron balustrade , will lead to the Lodge Room , a beautiful room , 45 feet long by 24 feet wide , and 22 feet high , and enriched with noble cornices and plaster Avork . The other rooms appropriated to Masonic purposes will consist of an inner porch , a large

committee-room , treasury , and Tyler s-room , which seem very conveniently arranged . A balcony OA'er the entrance-door is likewise approached from the landing of the staircase , and the large window is also flanked by columns , but which are in this case , of highly enriched design , and of the Corinthian order . The whole of the building is crowned by a boldly projecting cornice , over which is a parapet and ornamental ballustrade , which we think will have a good effect in so commanding a situation . There are two other entrances to the building . These lead to seven sets of chambers ,

which are piroposed to be let as offices for professional men , & c . The whole of the basement is arranged for warehousing purposes , and is approached by a gateway from Ruperra-street . The new Masonic Hall and Chambers are from the designs of Mr . R . G . Thomas , of this town , to whom Newport is certainly being indebted for several fine buildings of classic design ; and the works are being proceeded with with all due despatch by Mr . Henry P . Bolt , the builder , and the masonry by Mr . Williams , of Park-place . The contract price is 1770 / ., and another 100 / . will probably be spent in decorations , before final completion .

Around the place Avhere the stone was to be laid were placed five " pillars , " one of which was higher than the rest , and topped by a handsome crown , of large dimensions , formed of evergreens , flowers , and gilded bays . The pillar itself was also entwined with flowers . The banners of England , France , Turkey , and Sardinia were suspended from that pillar . The four less pretentious pillars were situated at the corners of the ground , and were similarly covered with evergreens , floAvers , and banners . The triangle bwhich the stone was to be lowered into its destined lace

y p , was decorated with flowers , & c . This , however , was not the only spot where there were decorations , Dock-street , Commercial-street , and High-street , were literally covered with flags , most of which Avere upon cords stretched from one side to the other . Adjunctive to the decorations , we report that the bands of the North Devon Militia and the Royal Glamorgan Militia , occupied an important position during the day , their strains lending an indispensable attraction to the scene .

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