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Scotland.
requirements of the present time , accordingly , are very different from what they were then . We are now going to erect a bridge of sixty feet in width , where one of only twelve feet in width stood then . The ceremonial was then concluded ivith three cheers . The Lord Provost , magistrates , councillors , and trustees , and other civic bodies , then returned to the City-buildings , Wilson-street , followed by the Grand Lodge . The duty of the civic bodies there terminated . The Grand Lodge closed in the Burgh Court Hall . The other Lodges retired from the site b y the west door , opening to Clyde-street , and returned to their respective places of meeting .
Masonic Festival . —The Lodge St . Mark held their annual festival this year in the Merchants' Hall , Glasgow , on the 25 th April , the feast day of their titular saint . The attendance of the Craft was more numerous than on any former occasion , and the affair went off with more than the usual spirit . The Brethren of the Lodge of Glasgow , St . John , and the Kilwinning No . < 1 , appeared in great force , and there were respectable deputations from the St . Alungo ' s of this city , anil tin ?
Thistle and Rose from Stevenston . Along ivith the latter of these was the venerable minstrel , Bro . Francis Love , well knoivn throughout Ayrshire for his popular lyrics , and for his amiable qualities . Besides these , the festival was honoured by the presence of many of our most respected citizens , including some of the civic dignitaries , and other gentlemen of merit and distinction . The excellent band of the 93 rd Regimentunder the conduct of Bro . Si d'Angelisadded
, gnor , greatly , by their spirit-stirring strains , to the delights of this joyous evening . AA ^ e have also reason to know that , in addition to the aid at all times so fully rendered to the poor and worthy Masonic applicant , a liberal sum is to be presented to one or more of the public Charitiesan example , ei-ery lvay Avorthy of imitation .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
LIMERICK , Masonic Ball 23 rd April . — This magnificent festive assembly responsive to the appeal of Charity , was held at the Theatre Royal , Henry Street , and was attended by the elite of the gentry of this and the surrounding districts . —A special railway train , from Tipperary arrived at nine o ' clock , with a number of the Craft , ladies , gentlemen , and military officers . The AVorshipful Master ofthe Lodge No . J 3 , Bro . Lloyd , at ten o ' clock , received the Grand Master of North Munster , Bro .
M . Furnell , with the customary forms and observances of the ancient and honourable Order of Masonry ; on which important occasion the Master also was attended and assisted by the AVardens , Officers , Committee , Past-Masters , Stewards , & c . The ancient and honourable Fraternity may exult with feelings of laudable gratification upon the eminent success attending this grand festive exhibition . "Peace , love , and harmony , " the fundamental rules of this admirable Institution , gladly imparted their hallowed influence , upon this happy occasion , to the sacred claim of Charity , through the zealous efforts of the Masonic Brotherhood . The Master ' s throne was
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Scotland.
requirements of the present time , accordingly , are very different from what they were then . We are now going to erect a bridge of sixty feet in width , where one of only twelve feet in width stood then . The ceremonial was then concluded ivith three cheers . The Lord Provost , magistrates , councillors , and trustees , and other civic bodies , then returned to the City-buildings , Wilson-street , followed by the Grand Lodge . The duty of the civic bodies there terminated . The Grand Lodge closed in the Burgh Court Hall . The other Lodges retired from the site b y the west door , opening to Clyde-street , and returned to their respective places of meeting .
Masonic Festival . —The Lodge St . Mark held their annual festival this year in the Merchants' Hall , Glasgow , on the 25 th April , the feast day of their titular saint . The attendance of the Craft was more numerous than on any former occasion , and the affair went off with more than the usual spirit . The Brethren of the Lodge of Glasgow , St . John , and the Kilwinning No . < 1 , appeared in great force , and there were respectable deputations from the St . Alungo ' s of this city , anil tin ?
Thistle and Rose from Stevenston . Along ivith the latter of these was the venerable minstrel , Bro . Francis Love , well knoivn throughout Ayrshire for his popular lyrics , and for his amiable qualities . Besides these , the festival was honoured by the presence of many of our most respected citizens , including some of the civic dignitaries , and other gentlemen of merit and distinction . The excellent band of the 93 rd Regimentunder the conduct of Bro . Si d'Angelisadded
, gnor , greatly , by their spirit-stirring strains , to the delights of this joyous evening . AA ^ e have also reason to know that , in addition to the aid at all times so fully rendered to the poor and worthy Masonic applicant , a liberal sum is to be presented to one or more of the public Charitiesan example , ei-ery lvay Avorthy of imitation .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
LIMERICK , Masonic Ball 23 rd April . — This magnificent festive assembly responsive to the appeal of Charity , was held at the Theatre Royal , Henry Street , and was attended by the elite of the gentry of this and the surrounding districts . —A special railway train , from Tipperary arrived at nine o ' clock , with a number of the Craft , ladies , gentlemen , and military officers . The AVorshipful Master ofthe Lodge No . J 3 , Bro . Lloyd , at ten o ' clock , received the Grand Master of North Munster , Bro .
M . Furnell , with the customary forms and observances of the ancient and honourable Order of Masonry ; on which important occasion the Master also was attended and assisted by the AVardens , Officers , Committee , Past-Masters , Stewards , & c . The ancient and honourable Fraternity may exult with feelings of laudable gratification upon the eminent success attending this grand festive exhibition . "Peace , love , and harmony , " the fundamental rules of this admirable Institution , gladly imparted their hallowed influence , upon this happy occasion , to the sacred claim of Charity , through the zealous efforts of the Masonic Brotherhood . The Master ' s throne was