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Scotland.
ner , thanked the proprietors of the Mill for their praiseworthy conduct in coming forward and engaging in such an undertaking on the magnificent Shaws AVater stream ; while he emphatically declared that he did not believe such another water power existed in this or any other kingdom . William M'Fee , Esq ., Langhouse , returned thanks to the various bodies that had turned out to assist
in the ceremony . After cheers had heen given to the proprietors of the mill , Provost M'Fee , and John Gray , Esq ., one of the spirited proprietors of the cotton mill , the procession proceeded to the where , after being addressed by Provost M'Leish for their attendance , it broke up . The day was exceedingly fine , and the turnout of the fair sex of all ranks , and others who did not join in the procession was very great .
The procession had an imposing appearance , particularly that part of it formed by Mr . AVells' equestrian company ancl instrumental band , and afforded much pleasure and satisfaction . The shops were shut , ancl for three hours it was a holiday in Greenock .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
THE Hon . T . F . AV . Butler , eldest son of Lord Dunhoyne , has been elected Grand Treasurer of Ireland . DUBLIN . —FREEMASON ' FETE . —One of the most splendid entertainments which has taken place in the Irish metropolis since the passing of the Act of Legislative Union , was given on AA'ediiesday , the 9 th ot May , at the Rotundo , to upwards of one thousand of the beau monde , by the Master , AAr ardens , ancl Brethren of St . Patrick ' s Loclge , No . 50 ,
which has been " Raised liy due degrees a nolile pile , '' and which we emphatically assert is the " Key-stone" of the Alasonic structure in the sister-country . AVhether we consider the tasteful conception in which the idea originated of giving an entertainment , with ample and perfect accommodation to so many persons ; or contemplate the liberality and munificence
oftlie style in which that conception was carried out , the meed of praise is divided between the elegant taste which suggested the plan and the splendour of its execution . These impressions are heightened when we reflect , that this was not a banquet given by the Craft generally , but by a single Lodge , the members of which must necessarily be restricted to a comparativel y small number of individuals . The entertainments of " T ^ odge Fifty" have so uniformly sustained
their elevated character , that we have nearly exhausted every variety of phrase in which those re-unions can correctly he described , we can therefore clo little more on the present occasion than give an outline of this " spirit-stirring scene , " which , if possible , surpassed its predecessors , in magnificence , fashion , and above all in that spirit of social amity and concord , which should animate'the bosom of every true Mason . In the forenoon of Wednesday , a vast concourse of persons visited the rooms , to view the preparations , the Committee politely granting this privilege to many who could not obtain cards for the evening . The
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Scotland.
ner , thanked the proprietors of the Mill for their praiseworthy conduct in coming forward and engaging in such an undertaking on the magnificent Shaws AVater stream ; while he emphatically declared that he did not believe such another water power existed in this or any other kingdom . William M'Fee , Esq ., Langhouse , returned thanks to the various bodies that had turned out to assist
in the ceremony . After cheers had heen given to the proprietors of the mill , Provost M'Fee , and John Gray , Esq ., one of the spirited proprietors of the cotton mill , the procession proceeded to the where , after being addressed by Provost M'Leish for their attendance , it broke up . The day was exceedingly fine , and the turnout of the fair sex of all ranks , and others who did not join in the procession was very great .
The procession had an imposing appearance , particularly that part of it formed by Mr . AVells' equestrian company ancl instrumental band , and afforded much pleasure and satisfaction . The shops were shut , ancl for three hours it was a holiday in Greenock .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
THE Hon . T . F . AV . Butler , eldest son of Lord Dunhoyne , has been elected Grand Treasurer of Ireland . DUBLIN . —FREEMASON ' FETE . —One of the most splendid entertainments which has taken place in the Irish metropolis since the passing of the Act of Legislative Union , was given on AA'ediiesday , the 9 th ot May , at the Rotundo , to upwards of one thousand of the beau monde , by the Master , AAr ardens , ancl Brethren of St . Patrick ' s Loclge , No . 50 ,
which has been " Raised liy due degrees a nolile pile , '' and which we emphatically assert is the " Key-stone" of the Alasonic structure in the sister-country . AVhether we consider the tasteful conception in which the idea originated of giving an entertainment , with ample and perfect accommodation to so many persons ; or contemplate the liberality and munificence
oftlie style in which that conception was carried out , the meed of praise is divided between the elegant taste which suggested the plan and the splendour of its execution . These impressions are heightened when we reflect , that this was not a banquet given by the Craft generally , but by a single Lodge , the members of which must necessarily be restricted to a comparativel y small number of individuals . The entertainments of " T ^ odge Fifty" have so uniformly sustained
their elevated character , that we have nearly exhausted every variety of phrase in which those re-unions can correctly he described , we can therefore clo little more on the present occasion than give an outline of this " spirit-stirring scene , " which , if possible , surpassed its predecessors , in magnificence , fashion , and above all in that spirit of social amity and concord , which should animate'the bosom of every true Mason . In the forenoon of Wednesday , a vast concourse of persons visited the rooms , to view the preparations , the Committee politely granting this privilege to many who could not obtain cards for the evening . The