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of the evening "—tbe health of Bro . Wright—the Worshipful Master ( Bro . II . T . Graham ) , took occasion to enlarge on the Masonic worth and services of the late Secretary , and concluded , amidst the enthusiastic cheering of the Brethren , by presenting Bro . AVright with the magnificent and costly gift of the Lodge . The worthy Brother acknowledged this highly gratifying testimonial of Masonic confidence and regard with the deepest feeling . On the larger of the articles composing this
splendid service , was the following inscription : — " Presented by the Master , Wardens , and Brethren of the Leinster Masonic Lodge , No . 141 , to Bro . AVm . Henry AVright , P . M ., in testimony of their esteem and gratitude for his faithful and efficient services as their Secretary and Treasurer , since the revival of the Lodge in the year of Masonry , 5836 . " Amongst the guests were several distinguished Brethren , connected
with the highest orders of Masonry in this country , who were received with appropriate honours . The Prince Masons who partook of the hospitalities of the Lodge on this occasion , were Bros . Baldwin , M . AV . S ., Thomas Wright , G . Brereton ( Representative of the Grand Master of England in this country ) , Kenny , and Bracken . Bros . G . AV . Creighton and Yates , of the same exalted grade in the Masonic order , and members of the Lodgewere also present . Bros . PigottSapioMagrathGeary
, , , , , and Bassel , contributed most effectively to the enjoyments of this fraternal party . We should not here omit to notice the marked and kind attentions of the AVorshipful Master in his exertions to promote the social spirit of this delightful festivity . In which he was seconded by tbe other authorities of tbe . Lodge , especially by the respected successor of the late Secretary , Bro . AVm . T . Lloyd , P . M . We cordially re-echo the sentiments of the editorfrom whose journal
, we have necessaril y somewhat abridged tbe above . AVe are not of those who change our opinion with the passing wind , and hearing in mind many kindly recollections of Bro . AV . H . Wright , most cordially wish him and his lady many prosperous years , and the enjoyment of happy hours while using the elegant service of plate so justly earned .
THEATRE ROYAL , June 15 . —The performances were for the benefit of the distressed widows and Brethren of the iAIasonic Order . In the absence of the Duke of Leinster , Grand Master of the Order , the Right AA- " orshipful William AVhite , D . G . M ., occupied the state-box , attended by a brilliant staff of Masons . Previous to the commencement of the play , the Brethren of the Order appeared on the stage in full Masonic costume ; and on tbe rising of the
curtain , the whole of the theatrical company sang the Masonic version of " God save the Queen . " The Brethren then took their seats in the boxes . After the comedy of The Jealous Wife , in which Miss Faucit supported the part of Mrs . Oakley , an address , written by Bro . Alfred Howard , was delivered by Bro . Calcraft , and was received with deserved applausecombiningas it did in itmuch of point and just feeling .
, , , The house , though well attended , was not as full as we have observed it on some previous occasions of a similar kind . The ' weatber was inconveniently warm , which may account for the rather thin attendance . It was observed by some Brethren in a prominent box as a singular coincidence , that while Bro . Calcraft was pleading for the poor Irish VOL . IX . u G
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Ireland.
of the evening "—tbe health of Bro . Wright—the Worshipful Master ( Bro . II . T . Graham ) , took occasion to enlarge on the Masonic worth and services of the late Secretary , and concluded , amidst the enthusiastic cheering of the Brethren , by presenting Bro . AVright with the magnificent and costly gift of the Lodge . The worthy Brother acknowledged this highly gratifying testimonial of Masonic confidence and regard with the deepest feeling . On the larger of the articles composing this
splendid service , was the following inscription : — " Presented by the Master , Wardens , and Brethren of the Leinster Masonic Lodge , No . 141 , to Bro . AVm . Henry AVright , P . M ., in testimony of their esteem and gratitude for his faithful and efficient services as their Secretary and Treasurer , since the revival of the Lodge in the year of Masonry , 5836 . " Amongst the guests were several distinguished Brethren , connected
with the highest orders of Masonry in this country , who were received with appropriate honours . The Prince Masons who partook of the hospitalities of the Lodge on this occasion , were Bros . Baldwin , M . AV . S ., Thomas Wright , G . Brereton ( Representative of the Grand Master of England in this country ) , Kenny , and Bracken . Bros . G . AV . Creighton and Yates , of the same exalted grade in the Masonic order , and members of the Lodgewere also present . Bros . PigottSapioMagrathGeary
, , , , , and Bassel , contributed most effectively to the enjoyments of this fraternal party . We should not here omit to notice the marked and kind attentions of the AVorshipful Master in his exertions to promote the social spirit of this delightful festivity . In which he was seconded by tbe other authorities of tbe . Lodge , especially by the respected successor of the late Secretary , Bro . AVm . T . Lloyd , P . M . We cordially re-echo the sentiments of the editorfrom whose journal
, we have necessaril y somewhat abridged tbe above . AVe are not of those who change our opinion with the passing wind , and hearing in mind many kindly recollections of Bro . AV . H . Wright , most cordially wish him and his lady many prosperous years , and the enjoyment of happy hours while using the elegant service of plate so justly earned .
THEATRE ROYAL , June 15 . —The performances were for the benefit of the distressed widows and Brethren of the iAIasonic Order . In the absence of the Duke of Leinster , Grand Master of the Order , the Right AA- " orshipful William AVhite , D . G . M ., occupied the state-box , attended by a brilliant staff of Masons . Previous to the commencement of the play , the Brethren of the Order appeared on the stage in full Masonic costume ; and on tbe rising of the
curtain , the whole of the theatrical company sang the Masonic version of " God save the Queen . " The Brethren then took their seats in the boxes . After the comedy of The Jealous Wife , in which Miss Faucit supported the part of Mrs . Oakley , an address , written by Bro . Alfred Howard , was delivered by Bro . Calcraft , and was received with deserved applausecombiningas it did in itmuch of point and just feeling .
, , , The house , though well attended , was not as full as we have observed it on some previous occasions of a similar kind . The ' weatber was inconveniently warm , which may account for the rather thin attendance . It was observed by some Brethren in a prominent box as a singular coincidence , that while Bro . Calcraft was pleading for the poor Irish VOL . IX . u G