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Ireland.
mentioned offices ( to be signed by the Master and Secretary , and sealed with the seal of his Lodge ) , shall be returned to the office of the Deputy Grancl Secretary , at the same time with the names of the Brethren proposed for approval for offices in such Lodge , for the then ensuing six or twelve months , as the case may be ; or in any case , at least one calendar month before the induction or installation to any such office take place , such induction or installation not to be proceeded with on any account ,
if objected to by the Grand Lodge , or by any Brother or Brethren directed to act for it in this way , until such objection be satisfactorily answered . This resolution not to affect any Brother holding any of the aforesaid offices previous to St . Johns day , the 2 Tth of December , 1 S-1-3 . Also resolved—That this Grand Lodge strictly prohibits as unlawful all assemblies of Freemasons in Ireland , under any title whatsoever , purporting to he Masonic , not held by virtue of a Warrant or Constitution from this Grand Lodge , or from the other Masonic bodies recognised by and acting in unison with the Grancl Lodge of Ireland .
By order , JOHN FOWLER , Deputy Grancl Secretary . May 30 . —Presentation of an Address and a Service of Plate to William White , Esq . , late Deputy Grand Master of Freemasons in Ireland . —On Thursday a most gratifying tribute of respect and affectionate regard was paid to William WhiteEsq . ivho for
four-, , teen years filled the highly important and arduous office of Deputy Grand Master of Freemasons in Ireland . The Grand Lodge of Ireland , in token of the long and valued services of their much respected Brother White , appointed a committee to prepare an address ancl select a testimonial suitable for presentation ; and their wishes were carried out on Thursday in the most gratifying and agreeable manner . At four o ' clock a deputation , consisting of the Grand Officers of the Order , and other
representatives of Lodges in Dublin , composing the committee , waited upon Brother White , at his residence , Rathmines-road , to present the address , & c . Several ladies were invited to be present at the ceremony , and their presence added greatl y to the interest of the proceedings . The Brethren from the various Lodges , as well as the members of the committee , appeared in full costume . When the deputation arrived , and were ushered to the drawing-room , the Deputy Grand Master , Bro .
Hoyte , expressed his great gratification at having the happiness to be the medium of presenting tlie address to his valued and respected predecessor Brother White , and called upon the Deputy Grand Secretary to read it , which he did . The address was signed by the Duke of Leinster . Brother White , in a very feeling and admirable style , delivered a very elegantly written reply . The service of plate consists of a superb tea and coffee service , salver ,
Sac ., magnificently chased after the newest pattern , from the establishment of Waterhouse and Co . It was the subject of very general admiration from the style of the workmanship . After the presentation the company sat down to a sumptuous repast , consisting of all the delicacies of tbe season . Tlie viands were of the richest kind , and the wines , in great abundance , of the most choice vintages . After devoting some joyous hours in the spri ghtly dance , the happy party separated at an early hour , highly pleased with the evening ' s amusement .
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Ireland.
mentioned offices ( to be signed by the Master and Secretary , and sealed with the seal of his Lodge ) , shall be returned to the office of the Deputy Grancl Secretary , at the same time with the names of the Brethren proposed for approval for offices in such Lodge , for the then ensuing six or twelve months , as the case may be ; or in any case , at least one calendar month before the induction or installation to any such office take place , such induction or installation not to be proceeded with on any account ,
if objected to by the Grand Lodge , or by any Brother or Brethren directed to act for it in this way , until such objection be satisfactorily answered . This resolution not to affect any Brother holding any of the aforesaid offices previous to St . Johns day , the 2 Tth of December , 1 S-1-3 . Also resolved—That this Grand Lodge strictly prohibits as unlawful all assemblies of Freemasons in Ireland , under any title whatsoever , purporting to he Masonic , not held by virtue of a Warrant or Constitution from this Grand Lodge , or from the other Masonic bodies recognised by and acting in unison with the Grancl Lodge of Ireland .
By order , JOHN FOWLER , Deputy Grancl Secretary . May 30 . —Presentation of an Address and a Service of Plate to William White , Esq . , late Deputy Grand Master of Freemasons in Ireland . —On Thursday a most gratifying tribute of respect and affectionate regard was paid to William WhiteEsq . ivho for
four-, , teen years filled the highly important and arduous office of Deputy Grand Master of Freemasons in Ireland . The Grand Lodge of Ireland , in token of the long and valued services of their much respected Brother White , appointed a committee to prepare an address ancl select a testimonial suitable for presentation ; and their wishes were carried out on Thursday in the most gratifying and agreeable manner . At four o ' clock a deputation , consisting of the Grand Officers of the Order , and other
representatives of Lodges in Dublin , composing the committee , waited upon Brother White , at his residence , Rathmines-road , to present the address , & c . Several ladies were invited to be present at the ceremony , and their presence added greatl y to the interest of the proceedings . The Brethren from the various Lodges , as well as the members of the committee , appeared in full costume . When the deputation arrived , and were ushered to the drawing-room , the Deputy Grand Master , Bro .
Hoyte , expressed his great gratification at having the happiness to be the medium of presenting tlie address to his valued and respected predecessor Brother White , and called upon the Deputy Grand Secretary to read it , which he did . The address was signed by the Duke of Leinster . Brother White , in a very feeling and admirable style , delivered a very elegantly written reply . The service of plate consists of a superb tea and coffee service , salver ,
Sac ., magnificently chased after the newest pattern , from the establishment of Waterhouse and Co . It was the subject of very general admiration from the style of the workmanship . After the presentation the company sat down to a sumptuous repast , consisting of all the delicacies of tbe season . Tlie viands were of the richest kind , and the wines , in great abundance , of the most choice vintages . After devoting some joyous hours in the spri ghtly dance , the happy party separated at an early hour , highly pleased with the evening ' s amusement .