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in quick succession—an anxiety , no doubt , to view the Masonic bod y enter the room was the stimulus to so early and punctual an attendance . By nine o ' clock , the whole of the carriages bad disemburdened themselves of the fair and lovely part of creation , and the room was literally thronged . " More seats—more seats , " was the prevailing crv , and these the Stewards expeditiousl y provided . They received tiie ladies on arrival and escorted them to the room , the band , during their entree
, performing several fashionable airs . The company , consisting of one hundred and twenty-four ladies , and about two hundred and fifty gentlemen , the elite of St . James' and the neighbouring parishes , being assembled , the Tyler appeared with tire welcome news from the AA ' orshipful Master to the President of the Board of Stewards that thc Lodge was ready to attend the ladies ; on which that gentleman , accompanied by the other Steivards ( with the exception of two who were left to receive further company ) , preceded by the band , proceeded
forthwith to the Lodge-room , where the Brethren were waiting their attendance , when the procession moved on in regular Masonic order from the Lodge-room to the Court-house , which was tastefully decorated outside with an illuminated square and compass . On reaching the parade in front the Brethren halted , and , opening right and left , facing each other , formed an avenue , down which the W . Master walked , followed in succession by the rest , according to rank and seniority , thus inverting
the order in which they arrived . In this manner they entered the ballroom . The Entered Apprentices' song was then chaunted , the Brethren assisting in the chorus . At the last verse they joined hands in token of good fellowship . The Worshipful Master then struck with his mallet , which , it was evident , was perfectly understood by his fellows , for the clapping of hands that succeeded , and which we suppose was meant as the Grand Honours of Masonryseemedhad it not been for the
, , astounding sound , as the operation of one single individual , so regular and well-trained were they ! We must not here omit to mention that the Worshipful Master , in the most graceful manner , presented his Jewel of Office to the Lady of AV . P . M . Barnett Isaacs , and handed her to the chair , where she presided with affability and ease during the eveninsr .
Dancing now commenced—quadrilles and waltzes were the order of the night ( refreshments being frequently handed round ) , and at two , A . M ., the supper-room was thrown open . At this part of the entertainment was exhibited"Whatever wealth could purchase , or fancy could invent , And ' neath the weight of luxury , the ma _ sy tables bent " After the company had enjoyed themselves , the Master rose , and , in and
a loyal energetic speech proposed—_ The health of our Gracious Queen—happily alluding to the joyful circumstance of her having presented a Princess to a free and happy nation . —( This important intelligence ivas received by the ship Caroline , arrived that day at Lucea , ancl conveyed thither b y Henry Brocket ^ Esq ., who was assured such interesting information ivould be gratefully received by Her Majesty ' s devoted subjectsassembled on this and
, gay festive occasion . )—The toast was enthusiastically cheered , and with true British taste fully responded to . The following toasts then succeeded : — " Our August Grand JIaster , H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , and may he long live to preside over our Ancient and Honourable Society . "
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in quick succession—an anxiety , no doubt , to view the Masonic bod y enter the room was the stimulus to so early and punctual an attendance . By nine o ' clock , the whole of the carriages bad disemburdened themselves of the fair and lovely part of creation , and the room was literally thronged . " More seats—more seats , " was the prevailing crv , and these the Stewards expeditiousl y provided . They received tiie ladies on arrival and escorted them to the room , the band , during their entree
, performing several fashionable airs . The company , consisting of one hundred and twenty-four ladies , and about two hundred and fifty gentlemen , the elite of St . James' and the neighbouring parishes , being assembled , the Tyler appeared with tire welcome news from the AA ' orshipful Master to the President of the Board of Stewards that thc Lodge was ready to attend the ladies ; on which that gentleman , accompanied by the other Steivards ( with the exception of two who were left to receive further company ) , preceded by the band , proceeded
forthwith to the Lodge-room , where the Brethren were waiting their attendance , when the procession moved on in regular Masonic order from the Lodge-room to the Court-house , which was tastefully decorated outside with an illuminated square and compass . On reaching the parade in front the Brethren halted , and , opening right and left , facing each other , formed an avenue , down which the W . Master walked , followed in succession by the rest , according to rank and seniority , thus inverting
the order in which they arrived . In this manner they entered the ballroom . The Entered Apprentices' song was then chaunted , the Brethren assisting in the chorus . At the last verse they joined hands in token of good fellowship . The Worshipful Master then struck with his mallet , which , it was evident , was perfectly understood by his fellows , for the clapping of hands that succeeded , and which we suppose was meant as the Grand Honours of Masonryseemedhad it not been for the
, , astounding sound , as the operation of one single individual , so regular and well-trained were they ! We must not here omit to mention that the Worshipful Master , in the most graceful manner , presented his Jewel of Office to the Lady of AV . P . M . Barnett Isaacs , and handed her to the chair , where she presided with affability and ease during the eveninsr .
Dancing now commenced—quadrilles and waltzes were the order of the night ( refreshments being frequently handed round ) , and at two , A . M ., the supper-room was thrown open . At this part of the entertainment was exhibited"Whatever wealth could purchase , or fancy could invent , And ' neath the weight of luxury , the ma _ sy tables bent " After the company had enjoyed themselves , the Master rose , and , in and
a loyal energetic speech proposed—_ The health of our Gracious Queen—happily alluding to the joyful circumstance of her having presented a Princess to a free and happy nation . —( This important intelligence ivas received by the ship Caroline , arrived that day at Lucea , ancl conveyed thither b y Henry Brocket ^ Esq ., who was assured such interesting information ivould be gratefully received by Her Majesty ' s devoted subjectsassembled on this and
, gay festive occasion . )—The toast was enthusiastically cheered , and with true British taste fully responded to . The following toasts then succeeded : — " Our August Grand JIaster , H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , and may he long live to preside over our Ancient and Honourable Society . "