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Ireland.
ner , Esq ., Cork ; AVilliam Lysaght , Esq ., Mallow ; Rev . John Chester , Buttevant ; John Anderson , Esq ., Mallow ; James Dowinax , Esq ., Sheriff of Cork ; Captain Kenloch , 42 d Highlanders ; James Morgan , Esq ., Cork ; James Comerford , Esq ., Kinsale ; Lieut . Gartford , 7 th Fusileers ; Thomas II . Broderick , Esq ., Kilbereherd ; Richard Daunt Reily , Esq , Cork ; Richard Kenah Echam , Esq ., Cork ; and Thomas Gregg , Esq . M . D . Cork .
, , THE ANNUAL GRAND FANCY DRESS BALL , under the immediate auspices of the AV . Master and Brethren of the First Lodge of Ireland , took place at their Lodge-room , Imperial Clarence Hotel , on AVednesday evening , the 17 th of February . The rooms were thrown open at nine o ' clock and were quickl y thronged with a brilliant and fashionable assembly , comprising the greater part of the distinguished patronage by which the Brethren were honoured . At the eastern end of the ballthe chastel
room was y executed chair of Lodge No . 1 , supported on a pedestal of three steps , and surmounted by a handsome canopy fringed with gold . On each side was a large pillar supporting the celestial and terrestrial globes . From behind and above the chair hung the banner of the Lodge , which was generally admired . Its devices consisted of the "All-seeing Eye , " in the centre of hi ghly gilt irradiations , under which was a superblexecuted S and surrounded b
y quare Compass , y a wreath of shamrock , with the denomination of the Lodge on an emblazoned scroll . Right and left of the chair were admirably painted transpanences of female fi gures representing Justice and Mercy . At the end of the room , and in front of the spacious music gallery , was a large transparency , with a female figure , in the character of Charity .
extending her benevolence to two prostrate female supplicants . Right and left of the room floated the banners of the different Orders of Prince Masons , Knights of the Eagle and Pelican , Knights Templars , Knights of Malta , Knights of the Swords , and Royal Arch Masons , & c . From the centre of the ceiling hung a magnificent branch , lit with gas , at either side of it a large chandelier , and along the sides of the room wax candles were thickly ranged , the light from all of which was reflected from the
numerous mirrors covering the walls of this very splendid apartment . In the large ante-room , where refreshments were abundantly supplied , were also a number of transparencies . On the left were two bust likenesses of the Queen and her Royal Consort , on the right a full length likeness of the renowned Mrs . Aldworth the only female Freemason . At one end a large transparency covered the wall , representing the insignia of the Knihts Templarsand at the other a much
g , admired likeness of a Master Mason , in front of the Asylum , welcoming a number of female orphan children to partake ofthe beneficence ofthe patrons of the Institution . From nine until ten o ' clock the Masons assembled in the rooms to the number of two hundred ancl fifty , and at the latter hour the bugle sounded for them to retire to the Grand Hall there to form procession . Shortly afteran efficient and lendidlequipped brass band heard
, sp y was playing the Freemasons' march , and slowly moving into the ball-room took their station on the right of the entrance . 'Ihe Masons then followed and moved in single file up each side of the room . They were preceded by Mr . Thomas Fitton , W . M . of the Junior Lod ge , No . 71 , and a large concourse of his Brethren . No . 8 , was next led by their W . M ., Mr . AVilliam Connell . There were also many Brethren of Lodges in the nei ghbouring and other districts , amongst whom were
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Ireland.
ner , Esq ., Cork ; AVilliam Lysaght , Esq ., Mallow ; Rev . John Chester , Buttevant ; John Anderson , Esq ., Mallow ; James Dowinax , Esq ., Sheriff of Cork ; Captain Kenloch , 42 d Highlanders ; James Morgan , Esq ., Cork ; James Comerford , Esq ., Kinsale ; Lieut . Gartford , 7 th Fusileers ; Thomas II . Broderick , Esq ., Kilbereherd ; Richard Daunt Reily , Esq , Cork ; Richard Kenah Echam , Esq ., Cork ; and Thomas Gregg , Esq . M . D . Cork .
, , THE ANNUAL GRAND FANCY DRESS BALL , under the immediate auspices of the AV . Master and Brethren of the First Lodge of Ireland , took place at their Lodge-room , Imperial Clarence Hotel , on AVednesday evening , the 17 th of February . The rooms were thrown open at nine o ' clock and were quickl y thronged with a brilliant and fashionable assembly , comprising the greater part of the distinguished patronage by which the Brethren were honoured . At the eastern end of the ballthe chastel
room was y executed chair of Lodge No . 1 , supported on a pedestal of three steps , and surmounted by a handsome canopy fringed with gold . On each side was a large pillar supporting the celestial and terrestrial globes . From behind and above the chair hung the banner of the Lodge , which was generally admired . Its devices consisted of the "All-seeing Eye , " in the centre of hi ghly gilt irradiations , under which was a superblexecuted S and surrounded b
y quare Compass , y a wreath of shamrock , with the denomination of the Lodge on an emblazoned scroll . Right and left of the chair were admirably painted transpanences of female fi gures representing Justice and Mercy . At the end of the room , and in front of the spacious music gallery , was a large transparency , with a female figure , in the character of Charity .
extending her benevolence to two prostrate female supplicants . Right and left of the room floated the banners of the different Orders of Prince Masons , Knights of the Eagle and Pelican , Knights Templars , Knights of Malta , Knights of the Swords , and Royal Arch Masons , & c . From the centre of the ceiling hung a magnificent branch , lit with gas , at either side of it a large chandelier , and along the sides of the room wax candles were thickly ranged , the light from all of which was reflected from the
numerous mirrors covering the walls of this very splendid apartment . In the large ante-room , where refreshments were abundantly supplied , were also a number of transparencies . On the left were two bust likenesses of the Queen and her Royal Consort , on the right a full length likeness of the renowned Mrs . Aldworth the only female Freemason . At one end a large transparency covered the wall , representing the insignia of the Knihts Templarsand at the other a much
g , admired likeness of a Master Mason , in front of the Asylum , welcoming a number of female orphan children to partake ofthe beneficence ofthe patrons of the Institution . From nine until ten o ' clock the Masons assembled in the rooms to the number of two hundred ancl fifty , and at the latter hour the bugle sounded for them to retire to the Grand Hall there to form procession . Shortly afteran efficient and lendidlequipped brass band heard
, sp y was playing the Freemasons' march , and slowly moving into the ball-room took their station on the right of the entrance . 'Ihe Masons then followed and moved in single file up each side of the room . They were preceded by Mr . Thomas Fitton , W . M . of the Junior Lod ge , No . 71 , and a large concourse of his Brethren . No . 8 , was next led by their W . M ., Mr . AVilliam Connell . There were also many Brethren of Lodges in the nei ghbouring and other districts , amongst whom were