The Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Railway Station at Huddersfield

by Thomas Heaton

The Laying of the Foundation Stone

of the

Railway Station at Huddersfield,

By the Right Honourable the Earl Fitzwilliam,

On Friday, the Ninth October Next, at One o'Clock, P.M.

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Lodge of Harmony, No. 342,

Masonic Hall, South Parade,

Huddersfield, September 25th, 1846.

Worshipful Sir,

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

The Right Honourable the Earl of Zetland having also been specially invited by the Directors, as Co-Trustee with The Right Honourable the Earl Fitzwilliam, 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. William Aldam, 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. Brook, 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.