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Ireland.
greatest decorum was , however , discernible amongst those who were not fortunate enough even to obtain a peep , ancl who literally besieged the doors during the day , but owing to the admirable discip line of a party of the new police no acccident or irregularity of any kind occurred , although every avenue leading to the Rotundo was thronged with equipages , and at either side of the chief entrance were eight or ten deep of foot
passengers . . At eight o ' clock , the Committee ancl Stewards assembled m the Concert-rooms of the Rotundo , which had been fitted up as the " Throne-room . " The Masonic chair , of richly-carved oak , was placed on a platform crossing the entire end of the room , covered with crimson cloth , and raised one foot from the floor . Upon the platform chairs of state for the Vice-Roy ancl her Excellency the Countess Mulgrave , were laced riht and left ofthe Throne .
p g At nine o ' clock the Master , Hercules Ellis , Esq ., of Flardwicke Place . Dublin , and Lisnarve Clones , entered this apartment magnificently dressed , wearing a blue tabinet vest of the Victoria pattern , ( blue embroidered in silver ) , ancl an apron of chaste ancl rare beauty , executed by Bro . Acklam of theStrand , and bearing upon his breast the Master ' s Jewel of Lodge , 50 . It be riht here to mentionthat the much-respected Master for
may g , the present six months , John M-Nally , Esq ., having heen for some time past in delicate health , owing to over-exertion in his professional pursuits , ancl fearing that his physical strength would not be equal to the prolonged effort of presiding at this festival , resigned the maul , and named Bro . Ellis as his locum-tenens , an appointment which was
ratified by a vote of the Lodge . . In consequence of this arrangement , Mr . Ellis entered on the duties of Master with his wonted ability . This being his eleventh election to the office of Master ( in different Lodges ) , a distinction unparalled , we believe , in Ireland . Having been presented ivith the maul of office by Bro . G . J . Baldwin , ( as Father ofthe Lodge ) , Bro . Ellis ascended the Masonic throne , he sustained the
amidst the acclamations of the assembled Brethren , official dignity , both at ball and banquet , with courtesy and grace , adorned with vivacity , eloquence , and Masonic skill . The Senior and Junior Wardens , Brothers Christopher Coppinger , and William Green , took their posts rig ht ancl left of the 'f hrone , wearing their collars , and bearin" - their respective pillars . The Deacons , Brothers Greene and Jvixon ° crossed their wands above the Master ' s headand the phalanx
, of Stewaids , with their silvered rods , formed a glittering crescent , extending on each side of the Throne to the extremities of the platform . Soon after the doors opened , the throng of carriages commenced setting down their company in Cavendish-row , where a covered canopy curtained with lig ht blue moreen , and carpeted with scarlet , had been erected for their reception . The band ofthe Roval Fusileers , in full uniform , was stationed on the hlandersand of dis
grand staircase , and a guard of the 42 d Hig , a troop - mounted Templars , dressed in the chivalrous costume of the olden time , lined the corridors , for the purpose of receiving the Lord-Lieutenant , whom they saluted , a la militaire , on his arrival ancl departure . The decorations on the staircase and ball-rooms consisted of white and blue silk-hangings , with draperies to correspond , and divided by Corinthian columns , on which were united in a mystical knot seyeralof t } lc symbolical signs of Freemasonry , intellig ible alone to the initiated .
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Ireland.
greatest decorum was , however , discernible amongst those who were not fortunate enough even to obtain a peep , ancl who literally besieged the doors during the day , but owing to the admirable discip line of a party of the new police no acccident or irregularity of any kind occurred , although every avenue leading to the Rotundo was thronged with equipages , and at either side of the chief entrance were eight or ten deep of foot
passengers . . At eight o ' clock , the Committee ancl Stewards assembled m the Concert-rooms of the Rotundo , which had been fitted up as the " Throne-room . " The Masonic chair , of richly-carved oak , was placed on a platform crossing the entire end of the room , covered with crimson cloth , and raised one foot from the floor . Upon the platform chairs of state for the Vice-Roy ancl her Excellency the Countess Mulgrave , were laced riht and left ofthe Throne .
p g At nine o ' clock the Master , Hercules Ellis , Esq ., of Flardwicke Place . Dublin , and Lisnarve Clones , entered this apartment magnificently dressed , wearing a blue tabinet vest of the Victoria pattern , ( blue embroidered in silver ) , ancl an apron of chaste ancl rare beauty , executed by Bro . Acklam of theStrand , and bearing upon his breast the Master ' s Jewel of Lodge , 50 . It be riht here to mentionthat the much-respected Master for
may g , the present six months , John M-Nally , Esq ., having heen for some time past in delicate health , owing to over-exertion in his professional pursuits , ancl fearing that his physical strength would not be equal to the prolonged effort of presiding at this festival , resigned the maul , and named Bro . Ellis as his locum-tenens , an appointment which was
ratified by a vote of the Lodge . . In consequence of this arrangement , Mr . Ellis entered on the duties of Master with his wonted ability . This being his eleventh election to the office of Master ( in different Lodges ) , a distinction unparalled , we believe , in Ireland . Having been presented ivith the maul of office by Bro . G . J . Baldwin , ( as Father ofthe Lodge ) , Bro . Ellis ascended the Masonic throne , he sustained the
amidst the acclamations of the assembled Brethren , official dignity , both at ball and banquet , with courtesy and grace , adorned with vivacity , eloquence , and Masonic skill . The Senior and Junior Wardens , Brothers Christopher Coppinger , and William Green , took their posts rig ht ancl left of the 'f hrone , wearing their collars , and bearin" - their respective pillars . The Deacons , Brothers Greene and Jvixon ° crossed their wands above the Master ' s headand the phalanx
, of Stewaids , with their silvered rods , formed a glittering crescent , extending on each side of the Throne to the extremities of the platform . Soon after the doors opened , the throng of carriages commenced setting down their company in Cavendish-row , where a covered canopy curtained with lig ht blue moreen , and carpeted with scarlet , had been erected for their reception . The band ofthe Roval Fusileers , in full uniform , was stationed on the hlandersand of dis
grand staircase , and a guard of the 42 d Hig , a troop - mounted Templars , dressed in the chivalrous costume of the olden time , lined the corridors , for the purpose of receiving the Lord-Lieutenant , whom they saluted , a la militaire , on his arrival ancl departure . The decorations on the staircase and ball-rooms consisted of white and blue silk-hangings , with draperies to correspond , and divided by Corinthian columns , on which were united in a mystical knot seyeralof t } lc symbolical signs of Freemasonry , intellig ible alone to the initiated .