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Ireland.
four persons who rejoice in the cognomens of Sigd , Cambysopolis , Trachis , and Olena-The pure and virtuous Roman Catholic is equally an object of respect as any other member of the order ; and knowing , as we do , the many recorded instances of their devotion to Freemasonry , we deeply regret that documents of so revolting a nature should ever have been penned .
In Dublin , Masonic affairs are but stationary ; we have been damped by misrepresentations , and want moral courage to set about effecting a moral change . But , in the Irish provinces , Freemasonry is resuming its prerogative , enlightening the mind and cheering the heart . In Cork , the Masonic ball attracted the ladies of the fair city , and a noble offering was placed in the hands of the Treasurer of the Female Asylum . The installation of Lord Carbery was a splendid ceremonialand every
, confidence is felt that his lordship will reanimate Freemasonry in South Munster , while in North Munster his enterprising and spirited Brother , Michael Furnell , continues with unremitting ardour his brilliant career . In Limerick , the ball for a similar occasion was eminently successful , and was followed on the second night after by a ball given by his lady , whom the Craft honoured by attending in full Masonic costume" Hommage aucc dames . " Some particulars of these interesting balls
will be found in another place . We feel great pleasure in believing that some slight differences of opinion , in respect to the designation of the Two Grand Lodges in Munster , are removed—as South and North , may they long maintain the integrity of the Order over the whole of the province !
THE GRAND COUNCIL OP RITES . —A convocation of this assembly will be held on the 18 th of April , at which the presence of his Grace the Duke of Leinster is confidentl y expected . DUBLIN . —GRAND MASONIC FESTIVAL . —St . John ' s-day was celebrated in this city by the Brethren of the Craft with unusual splendour . His Grace the Duke of LeinsterM . AY . G . M . of Freemasons in Ireland
, , presided on the occasion , to which a peculiar interest was given by the circumstance of the Grand Master having selected that opportunity for presenting to the order Bro . George Hoyte as D . G . M . in succession to Bro . AA'Tiite , who had long held that distinguished office with so much credit to himself , and had recently resigned it into his Grace ' s hands . Nothing could exceed the brilliancy of the meeting assembled to do honour to the presence of the G . M . The imposing ceremony of the
installation of D . G . M . was conducted in a manner alike creditable to the known principles of the time-honoured institution of Freemasonry . The banquet , at which near two hundred Brethren , decorated with the emblems of the Craft , were assembled , presented a truly animating appearance- It was presided over by his Grace the Duke of Leinster , with all the urbanity and fraternal regard for the interest of the order , which have been long known and esteemed amongst Masons as the
characteristics of their noble and illustrious Grand Master . His Grace was supported by the newly-installed R . AV . D . G . M ., Bro . Hoyte ; R . AY . the late D . G . M ., Bro . William White ; the R . AY . the Representative of the G . M . of England , Bro . Brereton ; the R . VV . the Representatives
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Ireland.
four persons who rejoice in the cognomens of Sigd , Cambysopolis , Trachis , and Olena-The pure and virtuous Roman Catholic is equally an object of respect as any other member of the order ; and knowing , as we do , the many recorded instances of their devotion to Freemasonry , we deeply regret that documents of so revolting a nature should ever have been penned .
In Dublin , Masonic affairs are but stationary ; we have been damped by misrepresentations , and want moral courage to set about effecting a moral change . But , in the Irish provinces , Freemasonry is resuming its prerogative , enlightening the mind and cheering the heart . In Cork , the Masonic ball attracted the ladies of the fair city , and a noble offering was placed in the hands of the Treasurer of the Female Asylum . The installation of Lord Carbery was a splendid ceremonialand every
, confidence is felt that his lordship will reanimate Freemasonry in South Munster , while in North Munster his enterprising and spirited Brother , Michael Furnell , continues with unremitting ardour his brilliant career . In Limerick , the ball for a similar occasion was eminently successful , and was followed on the second night after by a ball given by his lady , whom the Craft honoured by attending in full Masonic costume" Hommage aucc dames . " Some particulars of these interesting balls
will be found in another place . We feel great pleasure in believing that some slight differences of opinion , in respect to the designation of the Two Grand Lodges in Munster , are removed—as South and North , may they long maintain the integrity of the Order over the whole of the province !
THE GRAND COUNCIL OP RITES . —A convocation of this assembly will be held on the 18 th of April , at which the presence of his Grace the Duke of Leinster is confidentl y expected . DUBLIN . —GRAND MASONIC FESTIVAL . —St . John ' s-day was celebrated in this city by the Brethren of the Craft with unusual splendour . His Grace the Duke of LeinsterM . AY . G . M . of Freemasons in Ireland
, , presided on the occasion , to which a peculiar interest was given by the circumstance of the Grand Master having selected that opportunity for presenting to the order Bro . George Hoyte as D . G . M . in succession to Bro . AA'Tiite , who had long held that distinguished office with so much credit to himself , and had recently resigned it into his Grace ' s hands . Nothing could exceed the brilliancy of the meeting assembled to do honour to the presence of the G . M . The imposing ceremony of the
installation of D . G . M . was conducted in a manner alike creditable to the known principles of the time-honoured institution of Freemasonry . The banquet , at which near two hundred Brethren , decorated with the emblems of the Craft , were assembled , presented a truly animating appearance- It was presided over by his Grace the Duke of Leinster , with all the urbanity and fraternal regard for the interest of the order , which have been long known and esteemed amongst Masons as the
characteristics of their noble and illustrious Grand Master . His Grace was supported by the newly-installed R . AV . D . G . M ., Bro . Hoyte ; R . AY . the late D . G . M ., Bro . William White ; the R . AY . the Representative of the G . M . of England , Bro . Brereton ; the R . VV . the Representatives