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Ireland.
AVorship ful Grand Master , the Duchess of Leinster , tiie Marquis of Kildare , and other members of this illustrious family , occupied the state box , which was tastefully fitted up , the ducal coronet suspended overit , crimson velvet hangings in front . When the curtain arose , the Brethren , who assembled in ' great numbers , appeared on the stage , clad in full Masonic costume , ' the Prince Masons , Knig hts of Malta , Knights Templars , Knig hts of the Sword , free , wearing the collars and jewels of 5 Master seated the ' 1 hrone
their various Orders—his ( race the Grand on ; at his rio-ht hand stood the D . G . M . AVilliam AVhite , Esq ., on bis left the J G W ° the Hon . It . AVestenra ; behind the Throne the Standard-Bearers , Brothers O'Connor and Hazlett , took up their position , and the Brethren ranged on either side to the risrht and left . The D . G . M . having called on the ' Brethren to salute the M . AV . G . M ., the ancient salute was given , the Brethren all standing . This was answered by a general round The vocal of the
of applause from all parts of the house . strength company then came forward and sung , "God save the King , " with the Masonic words composed by Brother John Fowler , D . G . S . The curtain then fell , and the Brethren repaired to their various places in the body of the house . The play selected was very appropriate , the favourite comedy The Wonder , a Woman keeps a Secret , and the several actors used their utmost exertions to please . Mrs . Ternan acquitted herself to admiration ; Duff's imitation of the Scotch dialect and his well timed humour merited what it obtained , general applause , and Rees was quite
himself . „ „ , ., After the play Brother Calcraft , attired in full dress , wearing the Masonic costume , came forward and spoke the following Address , composed expressly for the occasion , by Brother Alfred Howard , of the ATctoria Lodge , No . 4 : — Ye generous patrons of the " mystic tie , " hansih
AVho soothe the widow ' s and the orp ' s g , Behold an actor act a real part , And speak the feelings of a grateful heart , To-night , deputed by " the Craft" at large , ( And ' justly proud 1 feel of such a charge ) 1 stand before you humbly to express Their warmest thanks—in this my poor " address , '
For nobly thus contributing your mite , ^ Aiding the aged , helpless " sons of light . " May all your joys , your bliss on earth increase . Your days roll on in " harmony" and " peace , " And may th' Omniscient "ARCHITECT" above , Reward you there , ( pointing to Heaven , ) with sempiternal "love . So far the serious—vow then for the gay , ?
What think you ladies , of us Masons pray Are you not jealous , we imitate your sex ? Aprons in front , and ribands round our necks ? Jewels , grand crosses , ornaments—what not , Look , look around , and see what S TARS we ' ve got , Behold how gaily you proud templar ' s drest , Willi cross refulgent , glittering on his breast . But yet , believe me , ' tis the heart within , 'Which should alone your admiration win :
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Ireland.
AVorship ful Grand Master , the Duchess of Leinster , tiie Marquis of Kildare , and other members of this illustrious family , occupied the state box , which was tastefully fitted up , the ducal coronet suspended overit , crimson velvet hangings in front . When the curtain arose , the Brethren , who assembled in ' great numbers , appeared on the stage , clad in full Masonic costume , ' the Prince Masons , Knig hts of Malta , Knights Templars , Knig hts of the Sword , free , wearing the collars and jewels of 5 Master seated the ' 1 hrone
their various Orders—his ( race the Grand on ; at his rio-ht hand stood the D . G . M . AVilliam AVhite , Esq ., on bis left the J G W ° the Hon . It . AVestenra ; behind the Throne the Standard-Bearers , Brothers O'Connor and Hazlett , took up their position , and the Brethren ranged on either side to the risrht and left . The D . G . M . having called on the ' Brethren to salute the M . AV . G . M ., the ancient salute was given , the Brethren all standing . This was answered by a general round The vocal of the
of applause from all parts of the house . strength company then came forward and sung , "God save the King , " with the Masonic words composed by Brother John Fowler , D . G . S . The curtain then fell , and the Brethren repaired to their various places in the body of the house . The play selected was very appropriate , the favourite comedy The Wonder , a Woman keeps a Secret , and the several actors used their utmost exertions to please . Mrs . Ternan acquitted herself to admiration ; Duff's imitation of the Scotch dialect and his well timed humour merited what it obtained , general applause , and Rees was quite
himself . „ „ , ., After the play Brother Calcraft , attired in full dress , wearing the Masonic costume , came forward and spoke the following Address , composed expressly for the occasion , by Brother Alfred Howard , of the ATctoria Lodge , No . 4 : — Ye generous patrons of the " mystic tie , " hansih
AVho soothe the widow ' s and the orp ' s g , Behold an actor act a real part , And speak the feelings of a grateful heart , To-night , deputed by " the Craft" at large , ( And ' justly proud 1 feel of such a charge ) 1 stand before you humbly to express Their warmest thanks—in this my poor " address , '
For nobly thus contributing your mite , ^ Aiding the aged , helpless " sons of light . " May all your joys , your bliss on earth increase . Your days roll on in " harmony" and " peace , " And may th' Omniscient "ARCHITECT" above , Reward you there , ( pointing to Heaven , ) with sempiternal "love . So far the serious—vow then for the gay , ?
What think you ladies , of us Masons pray Are you not jealous , we imitate your sex ? Aprons in front , and ribands round our necks ? Jewels , grand crosses , ornaments—what not , Look , look around , and see what S TARS we ' ve got , Behold how gaily you proud templar ' s drest , Willi cross refulgent , glittering on his breast . But yet , believe me , ' tis the heart within , 'Which should alone your admiration win :