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Article GRAND FESTIVAL OF THE ORDER. ← Page 4 of 4 Article THE GLEE ROOM. Page 1 of 10 →
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Grand Festival Of The Order.
considered as having an allegorical illustration , I can scarcely perceive why the ladies are not more intimately associate : ! in our pursuits . On this particular point , I am somewhat doubtful how the reformers in Masonry may feel , but I throw out the hint for their consideration . I now propose 'the hetdth of our fair guests , ' and shall do myself tlie honour of attending ivith the Grand Officers , to pay them a mark of personal respect in the gallery . "
A burst of joyful acclamation was thc answer to his lordship ' s gallantry , and the ladies retired evidentl y delighted . " The Board of Stewards , and thanks to them for their liberality and attention , " ivas the concluding toast . Brother Bell , the President of the Board , then rose , and stated that there ivas but one part of his duty ivhich he lamented , it was , that during their year of office , the Grand Stewards had to regret that the continued indisposition of their illustrious Grand Master had prevented them from tending their personal services ; but that among themselves
as a body , there had existed perfect unanimity ; they felt it incumbent upon them to make every possible arrangement for the ladies , and he hoped that without interfering ivith the orders latel y issued , the comfort and pleasure of their interesting and fair friends ivould be secured ; they were themselves , as it were , but one man , with one mind , and , consequently , with no dissentient voice . For the Brethren , too , they had catered with seme view to novelty , as in addition to ivhat was considered proper upon the Grand Festivalthey had determined that
, every Brother should be supplied with tea and coffee . The worth y Brother concluded with expressing the thanks of his Brother Stewards for the kindness shown them , and immediately afterwards the Earl of Durham and the Grand Officers retired . The vocal choir consisted of Brother E . Taylor , T . Cooke , Bellamy , Collyer , Jolly , & c , & c , whose talents were very pleasing ami conspicuous , and tended much to enliven the good-humour of the day .
The Glee Room.
THE GLEE ROOM .
It is our pleasing duty to record the very general satisfaction which the ladies expressed at the attention paid to them , at the splendid banquet prepared for them , at the general arrangements of the evening , and more especiall y by the introduction of some ladies who favoured them by a very pleasing concert . Mrs . Fitzwilliam , whose goodhumour infused an pdditional charm during her hurried visit , sung one of her favourite ditties , and was obliged to leave early to fulfil her
professional duties at Drury-lane . Mrs . Sheridan , Mrs . Morgan , and Miss Honner , hoivever , in the most obliging manner contributed to enliven the company with songs and duets . The Earl of Durham agreeably to his promise visited the ladies , and won hearts enough to gratify the most inordinate lover that had not earned his laurels previously—but we must not profane our cause with levity—his Lordship delighted every one—the urbanity which graces a
gentleman was as marked in the company of the ladies , as was his dignified conduct among the Brethren .- —Shall our brother reporter go further ? Aye , marry , and unless he does , he will leave undone that which is most important—the pleasing office of returning thanks—
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Grand Festival Of The Order.
considered as having an allegorical illustration , I can scarcely perceive why the ladies are not more intimately associate : ! in our pursuits . On this particular point , I am somewhat doubtful how the reformers in Masonry may feel , but I throw out the hint for their consideration . I now propose 'the hetdth of our fair guests , ' and shall do myself tlie honour of attending ivith the Grand Officers , to pay them a mark of personal respect in the gallery . "
A burst of joyful acclamation was thc answer to his lordship ' s gallantry , and the ladies retired evidentl y delighted . " The Board of Stewards , and thanks to them for their liberality and attention , " ivas the concluding toast . Brother Bell , the President of the Board , then rose , and stated that there ivas but one part of his duty ivhich he lamented , it was , that during their year of office , the Grand Stewards had to regret that the continued indisposition of their illustrious Grand Master had prevented them from tending their personal services ; but that among themselves
as a body , there had existed perfect unanimity ; they felt it incumbent upon them to make every possible arrangement for the ladies , and he hoped that without interfering ivith the orders latel y issued , the comfort and pleasure of their interesting and fair friends ivould be secured ; they were themselves , as it were , but one man , with one mind , and , consequently , with no dissentient voice . For the Brethren , too , they had catered with seme view to novelty , as in addition to ivhat was considered proper upon the Grand Festivalthey had determined that
, every Brother should be supplied with tea and coffee . The worth y Brother concluded with expressing the thanks of his Brother Stewards for the kindness shown them , and immediately afterwards the Earl of Durham and the Grand Officers retired . The vocal choir consisted of Brother E . Taylor , T . Cooke , Bellamy , Collyer , Jolly , & c , & c , whose talents were very pleasing ami conspicuous , and tended much to enliven the good-humour of the day .
The Glee Room.
THE GLEE ROOM .
It is our pleasing duty to record the very general satisfaction which the ladies expressed at the attention paid to them , at the splendid banquet prepared for them , at the general arrangements of the evening , and more especiall y by the introduction of some ladies who favoured them by a very pleasing concert . Mrs . Fitzwilliam , whose goodhumour infused an pdditional charm during her hurried visit , sung one of her favourite ditties , and was obliged to leave early to fulfil her
professional duties at Drury-lane . Mrs . Sheridan , Mrs . Morgan , and Miss Honner , hoivever , in the most obliging manner contributed to enliven the company with songs and duets . The Earl of Durham agreeably to his promise visited the ladies , and won hearts enough to gratify the most inordinate lover that had not earned his laurels previously—but we must not profane our cause with levity—his Lordship delighted every one—the urbanity which graces a
gentleman was as marked in the company of the ladies , as was his dignified conduct among the Brethren .- —Shall our brother reporter go further ? Aye , marry , and unless he does , he will leave undone that which is most important—the pleasing office of returning thanks—