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Masonic Intelligence.
The Grand Lodge was opened in form and with solemn prayer . The Minutes of the last Quarterly Communication were read and confirmed . The Minutes of the Special Grand Lodge , of the 2 nd of August last , were also read and confirmed . The Report of the Lodge of Benevolence , for the months of June , Juland August 1852 were read .
y , , , On the recommendation of the Lodge of Benevolence , and on motion duly made and seconded , it was resolved , " That the sum of fifty pounds be granted for the relief of Bro . Thomas Preston , of the Lodge , No . 75 , Manchester . A Report from the Board of General Purposes , of the 24 th of August , was read , referring to the very great inconvenience which had been constantly experienced from ihe want of light and
ventilation in the Temple , and which had long been a subject of universal complaint . The Board of General Purposes therefore had felt it a duty to make inquiries , whether any , and what means could be adopted by way of remedy ; and they had consulted Mr . Leslie , a gentleman of great eminence in such matters . For lighting the Temple , of course , no difficulty occurred ; and it was suggested that that be effected by two cut-glass dish
Ormoulu eight-light gas chandeliers , with patent burners and vases . The subject of ventilation , however , was one of greater necessity , and more costly ; because to effect the ventilation of the Temple , a ventilation of the great kitchen of the tavern must also take place , and the gas to be consumed must be effectually purified . The entire cost of this work would be about ioOl .
Mr . Leslie spoke unhesitatingly of the accomplishment of the objects sought , viz . sufficient light and perfect ventilation . This had led to the considei-ation of effecting similar improvements in the Great Hall , the cost of which would , of course , be greater ; in all probability upwards of 6001 ., and the little use which the Grand Lodge made of the Hall would scarcely justify such an outlay , unless the tenants of the tavern contributed something towards it , b of increase the rent
y way on . The Board , under all the circumstances , suggested and recommended to the Grand Lodge to refer the matter back to the Board , with authority to execute the whole of the works , or such part of them as might be deemed expedient , the entire cost not to exceed the sum of 1 , 200 £ The Board had communicated with the M . W . Grand Master on
the subject , ancl had received his Lordship's directions to say , that , as Grand Master , he was desirous the Grand Lodge should take the matter into consideration . It was moved and seconded , —• " That the subject of lighting and ventilating the Temple and Great Hall , as suggested by the Board of General Purposes in their report ofthe 24 th of Augustbe referred to the Boardwith authority
, , to execute the whole of the works , or such part of them as may be deemed expedient , the entire cost not to exceed 1 , 200 / . " Upon which it was moved as an amendment , — " That the plans and specifications in-oposed for the lighting and ventilation of the Great Hall and Temple be sent to the Grand Secretary ' s office , within six weeks from this date , for the inspection
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Masonic Intelligence.
The Grand Lodge was opened in form and with solemn prayer . The Minutes of the last Quarterly Communication were read and confirmed . The Minutes of the Special Grand Lodge , of the 2 nd of August last , were also read and confirmed . The Report of the Lodge of Benevolence , for the months of June , Juland August 1852 were read .
y , , , On the recommendation of the Lodge of Benevolence , and on motion duly made and seconded , it was resolved , " That the sum of fifty pounds be granted for the relief of Bro . Thomas Preston , of the Lodge , No . 75 , Manchester . A Report from the Board of General Purposes , of the 24 th of August , was read , referring to the very great inconvenience which had been constantly experienced from ihe want of light and
ventilation in the Temple , and which had long been a subject of universal complaint . The Board of General Purposes therefore had felt it a duty to make inquiries , whether any , and what means could be adopted by way of remedy ; and they had consulted Mr . Leslie , a gentleman of great eminence in such matters . For lighting the Temple , of course , no difficulty occurred ; and it was suggested that that be effected by two cut-glass dish
Ormoulu eight-light gas chandeliers , with patent burners and vases . The subject of ventilation , however , was one of greater necessity , and more costly ; because to effect the ventilation of the Temple , a ventilation of the great kitchen of the tavern must also take place , and the gas to be consumed must be effectually purified . The entire cost of this work would be about ioOl .
Mr . Leslie spoke unhesitatingly of the accomplishment of the objects sought , viz . sufficient light and perfect ventilation . This had led to the considei-ation of effecting similar improvements in the Great Hall , the cost of which would , of course , be greater ; in all probability upwards of 6001 ., and the little use which the Grand Lodge made of the Hall would scarcely justify such an outlay , unless the tenants of the tavern contributed something towards it , b of increase the rent
y way on . The Board , under all the circumstances , suggested and recommended to the Grand Lodge to refer the matter back to the Board , with authority to execute the whole of the works , or such part of them as might be deemed expedient , the entire cost not to exceed the sum of 1 , 200 £ The Board had communicated with the M . W . Grand Master on
the subject , ancl had received his Lordship's directions to say , that , as Grand Master , he was desirous the Grand Lodge should take the matter into consideration . It was moved and seconded , —• " That the subject of lighting and ventilating the Temple and Great Hall , as suggested by the Board of General Purposes in their report ofthe 24 th of Augustbe referred to the Boardwith authority
, , to execute the whole of the works , or such part of them as may be deemed expedient , the entire cost not to exceed 1 , 200 / . " Upon which it was moved as an amendment , — " That the plans and specifications in-oposed for the lighting and ventilation of the Great Hall and Temple be sent to the Grand Secretary ' s office , within six weeks from this date , for the inspection