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Glasgow Masonics.
GLASGOW MASONICS .
SIR AND BROTHER . —The Masonic Ball , under the auspices of the R . W . M . and office-bearers of the Glasgoiv Kilwinning , No . 4 , which was in immediate prospect when we last had the honour of addressing you on the subject of " GLASGOW MASONICS , " went off with eclat , and afforded much satisfaction ancl delight to all who were present . This fortunate result was brought about notwithstanding very considerable disadvantages at the outsetwhich were happilsurmounted bthe and
, y y energy activity of the W . M ., who had already shown himself well qualified to do honour and credit to the high office to which he has recently been elected , no less than to advance the interests of an Order , with the merits of which he is evidently thoroughly conversant . The difficulties which he had to encounter were various and somewhat formidable . There were not only financial embarrassments , which for some time had suppressed the energies of the locl ; but the recent election of the present
ge office-bearers—who , of necessity , were new to their respective dutieswas an impediment to combined action in their official relationship , and hindered that efficient aid which they were most willing to give to the W . M . ; so that the greater share of the labour necessarily devolved upon himself . The somewhat equivocal estimation in which Freemasonry is still held here by many , whose active support was absolutely necessary to afford a chance of success , worked unfavourably at first to
the proposition . The unprecedented character of the undertaking , its novelty , and the fears of many for its success , would have intimidated many a less courageous Brother . He , however , proved himself in every way equal to the emergency , and finally , by unwearied perseverance .
brought to his aid all who could assist him . He was much encouraged by the kindly interest taken in his success by our worthy Prov . Grand Master , Sheriff Alison , and his amiable lady , who proved a most efficient ally in securing the influence and attendance of those highly distinguished patronesses , who did honour to the Craft on this occasion . The ball was held in the Trades' Hall , which was fitted up with much elegance and taste for the occasion . Besides the excellent quadrille band under the direction of Bro . Andrew Thomsonthe splendid band of the
, 27 th Regiment , then stationed in Glasgoiv , was also permitted to be in attendance . Many of the officers of the 27 th were present , whose dashing uniforms , set off with the elegant insignia of the Craft , formed a rich and agreeable contrast with the more sober Masonic costume of the civilians . Dancing commenced a little before ten o ' clock , and was kept up with unflagging spirit till after two o ' clock . All " went merry as a marriage bell ; " and , as the " music arose with its voluptuous swell , " no
doubt , among the "fair women and brave men " then and there assembled , " soft eyes looked love , to those that spoke again . " Although the strength of our AFestern Masonry does not exactly lie in the Terpsichorean direction , and our " most potent , grave , ancl reverend signiors ' " of the Craft , looked only half approvingly on this innovation on its solemn gravities , we are much mistaken if it was not regarded with very different feelings b y those of their feminine connechl
tions who had the courage Jo be present . Indeed they appeared higy to relish this passing peep over the borders of the mysterious land , and thp unwonted homage paid by its denizens to their favourite muse of VOL . i . n i )
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Glasgow Masonics.
GLASGOW MASONICS .
SIR AND BROTHER . —The Masonic Ball , under the auspices of the R . W . M . and office-bearers of the Glasgoiv Kilwinning , No . 4 , which was in immediate prospect when we last had the honour of addressing you on the subject of " GLASGOW MASONICS , " went off with eclat , and afforded much satisfaction ancl delight to all who were present . This fortunate result was brought about notwithstanding very considerable disadvantages at the outsetwhich were happilsurmounted bthe and
, y y energy activity of the W . M ., who had already shown himself well qualified to do honour and credit to the high office to which he has recently been elected , no less than to advance the interests of an Order , with the merits of which he is evidently thoroughly conversant . The difficulties which he had to encounter were various and somewhat formidable . There were not only financial embarrassments , which for some time had suppressed the energies of the locl ; but the recent election of the present
ge office-bearers—who , of necessity , were new to their respective dutieswas an impediment to combined action in their official relationship , and hindered that efficient aid which they were most willing to give to the W . M . ; so that the greater share of the labour necessarily devolved upon himself . The somewhat equivocal estimation in which Freemasonry is still held here by many , whose active support was absolutely necessary to afford a chance of success , worked unfavourably at first to
the proposition . The unprecedented character of the undertaking , its novelty , and the fears of many for its success , would have intimidated many a less courageous Brother . He , however , proved himself in every way equal to the emergency , and finally , by unwearied perseverance .
brought to his aid all who could assist him . He was much encouraged by the kindly interest taken in his success by our worthy Prov . Grand Master , Sheriff Alison , and his amiable lady , who proved a most efficient ally in securing the influence and attendance of those highly distinguished patronesses , who did honour to the Craft on this occasion . The ball was held in the Trades' Hall , which was fitted up with much elegance and taste for the occasion . Besides the excellent quadrille band under the direction of Bro . Andrew Thomsonthe splendid band of the
, 27 th Regiment , then stationed in Glasgoiv , was also permitted to be in attendance . Many of the officers of the 27 th were present , whose dashing uniforms , set off with the elegant insignia of the Craft , formed a rich and agreeable contrast with the more sober Masonic costume of the civilians . Dancing commenced a little before ten o ' clock , and was kept up with unflagging spirit till after two o ' clock . All " went merry as a marriage bell ; " and , as the " music arose with its voluptuous swell , " no
doubt , among the "fair women and brave men " then and there assembled , " soft eyes looked love , to those that spoke again . " Although the strength of our AFestern Masonry does not exactly lie in the Terpsichorean direction , and our " most potent , grave , ancl reverend signiors ' " of the Craft , looked only half approvingly on this innovation on its solemn gravities , we are much mistaken if it was not regarded with very different feelings b y those of their feminine connechl
tions who had the courage Jo be present . Indeed they appeared higy to relish this passing peep over the borders of the mysterious land , and thp unwonted homage paid by its denizens to their favourite muse of VOL . i . n i )