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younger branches of the Craft , who are zealous , and particularly perfect in all they attempt , and reflect great credit upon their able Preceptors . On tho motion of Bro . Gilchrist , Bro . T . Austin was unanimously elected an honorary member , nnd Bros . Crouch , Musto ,

Chitson , Eisenstein , Job , Diagnalm and Morgan were elected joining members . A vote of thanks , accompanied with the tender of honorary membership , was given to Bro . Gross for his services to the Lodge , and after a suitable reply from Bro . Gross , tho brethren separated .

Grand Masonic Ball In Hull.

GRAND MASONIC BALL IN HULL .

ONE of the moat important and agreeable rdunions which it is the ' lot of Hull people annually to enjoy is the ball given in aid of the Masonic and local Charities , under the auspices of tho Humber Lodge , No . 57 . Each succeeding Worshipful Master seems to be animated with a determination , if possible , to surpass the efforts of thoso who have gone before ; and , brilliant as was the ball last year , the event of last Wednesday evening was quite equal , if not

surpassing it , both in point of numbers and general display . In every respect the ball was a perfect success ; the arrangements were of tho most lavish description ; and nothing was left unstudied that could at all conduce to the pleasures of the assemblage . Tho ball was nnder the patronage of tho Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon R . W . Prov . Grand Master of England , the R . W . the Mayor of Hull ,

Dr . Kelburne King , tho Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland R . W . Prov . Grand Master of North and East Yorkshire , the Ex-Mayor ( Bro . Alderman Charles Wells ) P . M . P . P . G . W ., Bro . Dr . J . P . Bell P . G . D . of England and D . P . G . M . of North and East Yorkshire , tho Sheriff of Hull ( Mr . A . K . Rollit LL . D . ) , tho Ex-Sheriff ( Bro . Francis Summers ) Past S . W . 57 , Bro . Charles Morgan Norwood , M . P ., Mr .

Charles Wilson M . P ., Bro . Christopher Sykes M . P . P . S . P . G . W ., Bro . Lieut .-Col . Pease , J . P ., Bro . Alderman A . Bannister , J . P ., P . S . P . G . D ., and the Worshipful Masters , officers , and brethren of tho Minerva ( Hull ) , Constitutional ( Beverley ) St . Germain ' s ( Selby ) , Londesborough ( Bridlington ) , Pelham Pillar ( Grimsby ) , Kingston ( Hull ) , Sykes ( Driffield ) , and Alexandra ( Hornsea ) . It was no matter of

surprise that , with such distinguished countenance and support , backed up by tho assiduous exertions -of tho committee , tho event should have attracted a vciy large amount of public interest ; and , as the officers and brethren of tho various Lodges in the Province generally responded to tho invitation to appear in full Masonic costume , a very gay and animated scene was tho result . The

company began to assemble soon after nine o ' clock , aud for a couple of hours afterwards visitors continued to arrive in rapid succession , until tho commodious assembly-room was thronged by a brilliant gathering . The aspect of tho ball-room at eleven o'clock , when the festivities were at their height , was picturesque in tho extreme ; and all around wore an aspect of gaiety and luxury . Although the

architectural features of tho public rooms leave little need for extraneous decoration , yet tho committee spared no pains in putting finishing touches here and there in tho matter of embellishment , which tended vastly to enhance the coup cl ' ojjZ . In the orchestra were numerous bannerets bearing Masonic and other devices , prettily interspersed with conifera and other ornamental shrubs , whilst in front of the

organ wero tho silk banners of the Humber Lodge and Chapter . The facade of tho orchestra was adorned with mirrors , which wero tastefully festooned with lace , & c , whilst underneath was a comfortable lounge , draped with scarlet , in unison with the other seats placed around tbe room . Over the entrance doors were trophies of flags , surmounted by banners , and in the recesses were other mirrors , set off

with boxes of choice flowers , including some magnificent Camillas in bloom , ericas , liliums , and other products of the conservatory . The floor was covered with holland , and with an abundance of good light and good music all the essentials of a successful and enjoyable ball were present . Nearly two hundred and fifty guests were present , including the Mayor ( Dr . King ) , the ex-Mayor ( Bro . Alderman Charles

Wells ) , tho Sheriff ( Dr . Rollit ) , tho Worshipful Masters of several Lodges , and many brethren who hold prominent positions in the Craft , and tho mingling of regalia and uniforms amongst tho groups of ladies , whoso toilettes were more than ordinarily elegant , made up a scene of surpassing gaiety and animation . The brethren who rendered such efficient service on the ball committee consisted of Bro . A .

W .-Ansell W . M ., Jonathan West I . P . M ., H . Toozes S . W ., Edward Kidd J . W ., W . Tesseyman P . M ., W . II . Wellsted Secretary , M . Iiaberland Lecture Master , T . Cook S . D ., T . D . Wing J . D ., R . Beevors C . S ., T . Thompson D . C ., and E . Stone I . G . The last named gentleman , as tho hon . secretary of the ball committee , was most indefatigable in his exertions to make the affair a success , and deserves the especial thanks of those who were most deeply interested in that

object . All the other members of the committee worked with a will , and we congratulate them sincerely upon the triumph which they achieved . The following gentlemen officiated as Stewards , and to whose assuidity and attention so much of the enjoyment of the evening may be attributed : Bros . J . R . Ansell , James Scott , A . Loftus , Alfred Milner , T . Middleton , T . Greasley , aud B . Cohen . Bro . G . T . Milner officiated as master of ceremonies . For hours the dancers continued to

" Chase the glowing honrs with flying feet , " And although , now and then , there would bo a brief lull after tho valse or quadrille was done , with a few moments of " circulating " and crossing—in which uniforms , blight dresses , brighter faces , scarlet , gold , and flowers made up the charming human bouquet—still

at the first sound of the music each and all seemed inspired with renewed ardour for the fray . We agree with the modern writer who says : — " We may be sure that , whatever changes come about in the course of time , the ball is sure to endure ; for it is founded on a happy and a substantial basis , and the pleasant variety—the alternation of waltz or galop , with the judicious inaction of tho quadrille-

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will prevent coming generations feeling any sameness in this pastime . " For the comfort and convenience of those who chose to remain passive spectators of tho ball , as well as those who sought rest and retirement from the exertions of tho dance , the ante-chamber had been luxuriously fitted up as a drawing room , exquisite suites of furniture having been supplied by the firm of Messrs . Andas and

Leggott , upholsterers , of Paragon-street . To add to the appearance of the room a number of magnificent cabinets , bronzes , vases , & c , had been f urnished by Messrs . King and Co . and Bro . James Scott , silversmith , Market-place , and tho apartment was as warm and cosy as it conld possibly be rendered . In the vestibule light refreshments were served , and the whole of the arrangments were perfect in this

respect . At twelve o'clock supper was announced , in tho long room up stairs , which , with its gay decorations and brilliant lighting , the tables set out with every luxury , and embellished with silver vases and epergnes filled with sweet-scented flowers , looked picturesque in the extreme . Tho W . M . presided , and at tho conclusion of tho repast proposed " The Queen and the Craft , " tho toast being duly honoured .

The other Masonic toasts followed , after which the W . M . thanked his Worship the Mayor of Hull for his presence on tho occasion , a compliment which was enhanced by the fact that Dr . King was not a member of the Fraternity . In proposing this toast , ho deeply regretted his worship , not being a Mason , could not fully enter into tho feelings which possessed him at that moment . But ho

acknowledged that gentleman ' s appreciation of the charitable objects of tho Craft . ( Applause . ) Tho Mayor felt very deeply the kind way in which tho toast had been received . He had not the pleasure of being a Mason , but from what he had seen to-night he could very well understand the great advantages which must accrue to tho community from men uniting themselves together as Masons for the purpose

of following up certain ends , of which charity seemed to be uppermost . ( Hear , hear . ) In conclusion , ho gave the " Health of the Worshipful Master of the Humber Lodge " in felicitous terms , and Bro . A . W . Ansell snitably acknowledged the compliment which had been paid him by the chief magistrate . The Senior Warden ( Bro . H . Toozes ) proposed" Tho Visitors , " on -whose behalf Bro . John Brooke ,

W . M . of tho Minerva Lodge , and Bro . Alderman Charles Wells P . M . briefly responded . The toast of " Tho Ladies " was given by Bro . G . T . Milner , and suitably acknowledged by Bro . Alfred Milner . Tho toasts having ended , a hurried return was made to tho ball-room where dancing was resumed with increased zest and ardour , and the enjoyment of the party reigned supreme , until four o ' clock , when the guests took their departure , having enjoyed a thoroughly harmonious

and happy reunion . At intervals dnring the evening tho ball-room was brilliantly illuminated by a limo light apparatus , gratuitously furnished and most successfully worked by Bro . James Scott , and this tended to enhance tho novelty as well as the interest of the occasion . A selection of newest music was played by the excellent quadrille band , which consisted of most of the chief musicians , whose abilities tended so greatly to maintain the prestige of the Arion Orchestral Union in Hull .

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