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Lodge of Harmony, No. 342,

Masonic Hall, South Parade,

Huddersfield, September 25th, 1846.

,

I am instructed to inform you that the Freemasons have been honoured by the invitation of the to assist in the above ceremony, and that, the proper Masonic Authorities having been consulted, it has been determined to accept that invitation.

having also been specially invited by the Directors, as Co-Trustee with, to the Ramsden Estate; and an invitation of the three Lodges in Huddersfield having been also forwarded, through the D.P.G.M. of West Yorkshire, to the former Nobleman, as Most Worshipful Grand Master of England, it is earnestly hoped that his Lordship may be induced to attend in that capacity. The Circulars of the Grand Lodge, or Provincial Grand Lodge, as the case may be, will be necessarily delayed until his Lordship’s determination be known.

I may however state, for your government, that the Provincial Grand Lodge of Benevolence will be opened for the transaction of Business on the occasion. Also, that immediately after the ceremony of laying the Stone, there will be a Public Cold Collation in the Philosophical Hall. , Junior, Esq. M.P. in the Chair. Tickets, including Wine, 7s. 6d. each. As the number of Tickets must be limited to the capabilities of the Hall, and as the event is regarded generally with great interest, to such Brethren as may wish to be present an immediate application for Tickets is suggested, either to Mr. J., Bookseller, Huddersfield, or to myself.

I am specially desired to request the attendance of yourself, and as many of the Officers and Members of your Lodge as can make it convenient; and that you will be kind enough to make this communication known to them without delay.

I am, Sir and Brother,

Yours fraternally,

THOMAS HEATON,

Secretary.