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Ireland.
of the Craft , over three hundred and fifty of the gentry of Limerick and adjoining counties having assembled to enjoy the pleasures of the evening , and participate in the generous festivities of the " Sons of Light . " The first object of attraction that rivettcd the eye in the ball room was the splendid throne of the Worshipful Alaster of JLodge 13 , at either side of which were placed the state chairs ofthe Prov . Grand Alaster of North Munster , ancl the Dep . Prov . Grancl Alaster , bedecked with casque , sivord ,
banners , and all the mysterious emblazonments of prince and philosophical Masonry . Under the gallery extended the banner of the Prov . Grand Alaster , and many curious devices were perceptible at every turn , shewn off to much advantage by a profusion of brilliant gas jets , which shed a blaze of light that rivalled the glory of full noon . The refreshment room , which commanded a full view of tbe ball room , was also tastefully laid out , lined with naval flags , ancl ornamented with full length portraits , similar to those displayed in the ball room .
At half-past nine , the arrival of the P . G . Alaster was announced by a flourish of trumpets , when he was received by his Grancl AVardens , the city ancl county High Sheriffs , attended by Bros , ( hips ancl Mac Namara ; and , proceeding through a double column of the Brethren , advanced to the throne , which , with the symbol of authority , having been tendered in the requisite form , he affectionately requested his Brother , the AA'orshipful Alaster , to resume the same , ancl allow him to
bow to his authority for the night , and the AV . AL acceding , ordered the clue salute to be given for the Prov . Grand Master , which was well and truly answered . The Prov . Grand Alaster was in the uniform of Deputy Lieutenant , and covered with the brilliant decorations of the Order , from that of Chevalier de Soleil down to the early badge of his mother Lodge , No . 13 , surmounted by the massive Prov . Graud Lodge chain and jewel . This part of the ceremony being gone through , the Masonic body promenaded the ball room for a few minutes , before dancing commenced .
At ten o clock , the ball was opened , when dancing commenced with a quadrille , and was followed by a waltz , the polka , & c , until one o ' clock . The Deacons announced supper , ancl the AV . AI . led up the Hon . Airs . Saville ; the Prov . Grand Alaster , the Hon . Aliss Burgh ; Lord Downes , Lady Massy ; the city High Sheriff , Senior Grancl AVarden , Airs . Jervis ; the county High Sheriff , Senior AA ' arden of No . 13 , and Junior Grancl AVarden , Mrs . Furnell ; the band playing the Entered
Apprentices' march . The AVorshipful Alaster of Lodge 13 presided , and the stewards used their best efforts to obviate any complaints of neglect , or inconvenience on the part of the guests not belonging to tbe Order . The toasts were given from the chair from behind which a trumpet sounded a note of preparation , the band of the 15 th regiment being in attendance to perform appropriate accompaniments .
The kindliness of Lord Downes in attending to patronise this charitable Masonic ball , will establish a grateful recollection of the gallant and noble commandant in the minds of the Order in this city . AVe regret that want of space prevents our giving a list of the rank ancl fashion that graced the evening . CORK . —March 26 . —The annual Masonic Fancy Dress Ball , in support of the funds of the Cork Alasonic Female Orphan Asylum , took place last night at the Imperial Hotel ; and , we arc happy to state , went
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Ireland.
of the Craft , over three hundred and fifty of the gentry of Limerick and adjoining counties having assembled to enjoy the pleasures of the evening , and participate in the generous festivities of the " Sons of Light . " The first object of attraction that rivettcd the eye in the ball room was the splendid throne of the Worshipful Alaster of JLodge 13 , at either side of which were placed the state chairs ofthe Prov . Grand Alaster of North Munster , ancl the Dep . Prov . Grancl Alaster , bedecked with casque , sivord ,
banners , and all the mysterious emblazonments of prince and philosophical Masonry . Under the gallery extended the banner of the Prov . Grand Alaster , and many curious devices were perceptible at every turn , shewn off to much advantage by a profusion of brilliant gas jets , which shed a blaze of light that rivalled the glory of full noon . The refreshment room , which commanded a full view of tbe ball room , was also tastefully laid out , lined with naval flags , ancl ornamented with full length portraits , similar to those displayed in the ball room .
At half-past nine , the arrival of the P . G . Alaster was announced by a flourish of trumpets , when he was received by his Grancl AVardens , the city ancl county High Sheriffs , attended by Bros , ( hips ancl Mac Namara ; and , proceeding through a double column of the Brethren , advanced to the throne , which , with the symbol of authority , having been tendered in the requisite form , he affectionately requested his Brother , the AA'orshipful Alaster , to resume the same , ancl allow him to
bow to his authority for the night , and the AV . AL acceding , ordered the clue salute to be given for the Prov . Grand Master , which was well and truly answered . The Prov . Grand Alaster was in the uniform of Deputy Lieutenant , and covered with the brilliant decorations of the Order , from that of Chevalier de Soleil down to the early badge of his mother Lodge , No . 13 , surmounted by the massive Prov . Graud Lodge chain and jewel . This part of the ceremony being gone through , the Masonic body promenaded the ball room for a few minutes , before dancing commenced .
At ten o clock , the ball was opened , when dancing commenced with a quadrille , and was followed by a waltz , the polka , & c , until one o ' clock . The Deacons announced supper , ancl the AV . AI . led up the Hon . Airs . Saville ; the Prov . Grand Alaster , the Hon . Aliss Burgh ; Lord Downes , Lady Massy ; the city High Sheriff , Senior Grancl AVarden , Airs . Jervis ; the county High Sheriff , Senior AA ' arden of No . 13 , and Junior Grancl AVarden , Mrs . Furnell ; the band playing the Entered
Apprentices' march . The AVorshipful Alaster of Lodge 13 presided , and the stewards used their best efforts to obviate any complaints of neglect , or inconvenience on the part of the guests not belonging to tbe Order . The toasts were given from the chair from behind which a trumpet sounded a note of preparation , the band of the 15 th regiment being in attendance to perform appropriate accompaniments .
The kindliness of Lord Downes in attending to patronise this charitable Masonic ball , will establish a grateful recollection of the gallant and noble commandant in the minds of the Order in this city . AVe regret that want of space prevents our giving a list of the rank ancl fashion that graced the evening . CORK . —March 26 . —The annual Masonic Fancy Dress Ball , in support of the funds of the Cork Alasonic Female Orphan Asylum , took place last night at the Imperial Hotel ; and , we arc happy to state , went