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Oxfordshire.
that ingenuity could devise , taste suggest , and skill execute , were brought into play , and the result was successful in the highest degree . The Grand Jury Boom , the platform end of the Town Hall , and the Council Chamber , were fitted up as refreshment courts , and there was a bountiful supply of refreshments and wines of the choicest character throughout the whole night . The supper , served
hi the Council Chamber , was distinguished alike for its elegance ancl abundance , and was highly creditable to the caterers . Tbe table presented a profusion of plate , candelabra , vases , and ornaments , amounting in value to upwards of 2 , 000 ? . The decorations of the Hall and adjacent rooms were designed by the Honorary Secretary , Bro . W . Thompson , and were executed under his personal superintendence by Bros . Wyatt and Thomas ; and it is gratifying to
know that they gave so much satisfaction , that the stewards have resolved to present Bro . Thompson with some testimonial , to show the sense they entertain of his indefatigable exertions on this occasion . Upwards of 600 persons were present , ancl so great was tbe demand for tickets , that the stewards resolved on the last day to issue twenty additional , at three guineas each , the whole of that
amount to be given to the Eadcliffe Infirmary . It is scarcely necessary to say that these were caught up with the greatest avidity , and that by these very laudable means the sum ol" sixty guineas was obtained for the benefit of that most excellent institution . The Times , in speaking of this ball , made the following remarks : — "An Installation Ball at the Town-hall is generally a commonplace affair enough , interesting , one would think , to nobody save lady-visitors and undergraduates . That last night was a peculiar ball , which was , perhaps sought after
with greater eagerness than any recreation official , or non-official , of the occasion . The Freemasons are an important body in university , city , and county , and they determined to use this installation period as an opportunity for displaying their magnificence on a scale almost unparalleled . Hence , in addition to the ordinary Installation Balls , there was a Masonic Ball , at which all the Brethren appeared with the insignia of their order , and the tickets of which were worth ' any money' yesterday morning . And certainly the Masons did the thing admirably well . The Town-hall was decorated with the symbols of the order , and the arms
of some of its members , the ceiling being profusely adorned with rosettes of various colours . The dresses of the Masons were most magnificent , some of the higher officers being almost enveloped in the peculiar jewels of the Order , made of the most costly materials . The supper , too , was on a highly liberal scale , and , as the room was completely crowded and the evening was intensely hot , the consumption of ices and cool drinks was something wonderful . The Earl of Derby and most of the distinguished visitors of Oxford made a point of attending this grand festivityandin facthe who missed it missed one of the most interesting
, , , scenes of the season . " Among the distinguished company present on this occasion were the following : — The Chancellor and the Countess of Derby , Lord Stanley and the Lady Emma Stanley , the Senior and Junior Proctors , the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire and Mrs . Morrell , the Mayor of Oxford , Miss Dudley , Miss Rolls ancl Mrs . Parkinson , the Earl and Countess of Delawarrthe Earl and Countess of Hardwicke and the
, Lady Elizabeth Yorke , the Earl and Countess of Verulam , the Hon . Mr . and Mrs . Best , T . Best , Esq ., W . M ., Lord Loughborough , Lorcl Grey de Wilton , "Viscount Valletort , Viscount Ingestre , the Earl of Lincoln , Lord Fordwioh , the Warden of Merton , Lady C . Anstruther , Mr . and the Misses Marsham , Viscount 2 c 2
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Oxfordshire.
that ingenuity could devise , taste suggest , and skill execute , were brought into play , and the result was successful in the highest degree . The Grand Jury Boom , the platform end of the Town Hall , and the Council Chamber , were fitted up as refreshment courts , and there was a bountiful supply of refreshments and wines of the choicest character throughout the whole night . The supper , served
hi the Council Chamber , was distinguished alike for its elegance ancl abundance , and was highly creditable to the caterers . Tbe table presented a profusion of plate , candelabra , vases , and ornaments , amounting in value to upwards of 2 , 000 ? . The decorations of the Hall and adjacent rooms were designed by the Honorary Secretary , Bro . W . Thompson , and were executed under his personal superintendence by Bros . Wyatt and Thomas ; and it is gratifying to
know that they gave so much satisfaction , that the stewards have resolved to present Bro . Thompson with some testimonial , to show the sense they entertain of his indefatigable exertions on this occasion . Upwards of 600 persons were present , ancl so great was tbe demand for tickets , that the stewards resolved on the last day to issue twenty additional , at three guineas each , the whole of that
amount to be given to the Eadcliffe Infirmary . It is scarcely necessary to say that these were caught up with the greatest avidity , and that by these very laudable means the sum ol" sixty guineas was obtained for the benefit of that most excellent institution . The Times , in speaking of this ball , made the following remarks : — "An Installation Ball at the Town-hall is generally a commonplace affair enough , interesting , one would think , to nobody save lady-visitors and undergraduates . That last night was a peculiar ball , which was , perhaps sought after
with greater eagerness than any recreation official , or non-official , of the occasion . The Freemasons are an important body in university , city , and county , and they determined to use this installation period as an opportunity for displaying their magnificence on a scale almost unparalleled . Hence , in addition to the ordinary Installation Balls , there was a Masonic Ball , at which all the Brethren appeared with the insignia of their order , and the tickets of which were worth ' any money' yesterday morning . And certainly the Masons did the thing admirably well . The Town-hall was decorated with the symbols of the order , and the arms
of some of its members , the ceiling being profusely adorned with rosettes of various colours . The dresses of the Masons were most magnificent , some of the higher officers being almost enveloped in the peculiar jewels of the Order , made of the most costly materials . The supper , too , was on a highly liberal scale , and , as the room was completely crowded and the evening was intensely hot , the consumption of ices and cool drinks was something wonderful . The Earl of Derby and most of the distinguished visitors of Oxford made a point of attending this grand festivityandin facthe who missed it missed one of the most interesting
, , , scenes of the season . " Among the distinguished company present on this occasion were the following : — The Chancellor and the Countess of Derby , Lord Stanley and the Lady Emma Stanley , the Senior and Junior Proctors , the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire and Mrs . Morrell , the Mayor of Oxford , Miss Dudley , Miss Rolls ancl Mrs . Parkinson , the Earl and Countess of Delawarrthe Earl and Countess of Hardwicke and the
, Lady Elizabeth Yorke , the Earl and Countess of Verulam , the Hon . Mr . and Mrs . Best , T . Best , Esq ., W . M ., Lord Loughborough , Lorcl Grey de Wilton , "Viscount Valletort , Viscount Ingestre , the Earl of Lincoln , Lord Fordwioh , the Warden of Merton , Lady C . Anstruther , Mr . and the Misses Marsham , Viscount 2 c 2