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Ireland.
loss which the empire has sustained , in the demise of his most gracious Majesty King William , our late beloved Soverei gn , and Grancl ' Patron ot thc Order of Free and Accepted Alasons in Ireland , in thus iriviuo cxpression to our sorrow for the loss which we deplore , we beg , at the same time , to offer to your Alajesty our sincere congratulations on your accession to the throne of these realms , and to express a confident anticipation that the hopes in which we sanguinely indulge of your rei-m being lete with
rep glory and happiness to your people , may be completely realised . We feel it to be peculiarly the duty of the Alasonic bod y to offer to your Alajesty a loyalty free from the asperity of political and religious controversy , and emanating solely from an hereditary attachment to your person , and an ardent desire for the happiness and prosperity of our country . That your Alajesty may reign long and happily , under the guidance of Divine Providence , over a grateful and contented people , is the fervent prayer of your Alajesty ' s loyal and faithful subjects .
" LEINSTER , Grand Alaster . " The Grancl Alasonic Lodge of Ireland paid the utmost respect to the memory of the late Grand Patron of the Order King William the fourth Ihe Grand Lodge-rooms were hung in black . A coffin , covered with scarlet velvet , and handsomel y ornamented , stood in the centre , with large wax tapers burning around . A funeral oration was pronounced on the evening of the royal funeral b the
, y Br . Rev . T . r-Iynn , G . Chaplain of the ! ) rder , and a most numerous and respectable assemblage of the Brotherhood attended to pay a mark of respect to a Sovereign who always had the welfare of the Order at heart . Thousands of persons visited the hall during two days , to witness this scene , which was one of deep solemnity .
June 13 . — " The First Volunteer Lodge of Ireland , " No . 620 , which only meets during the summer months , commenced the season atAlaloney ' s , Kingstown , on this clay . This body has been for some time proceeding calml y ancl unostentatiousl y , and at length presents a permanent and deli ghtful retreat , in an admired outlet , where the Brethren , forgetting the " cares and vicissitudes" of their civic avocations , can enjoy the invigorating influence of the sea breeze , and exchan » -e that mutual confidence which
should distinguish an aggregation of Freemasons . At six o ' clock dinner was announced , when the chair was taken by the Worshi pful Alaster , Thomas Keck , Esq ., who sustained the duties of his station with much facility ancl success , and to whom the Masonic Body owe a debt of continued and continuous gratitude , the dinner and wines , under the direction of their Provedoreand Secretary Brother Joseph AA'hite , were provided with much neatness and comfort , and every department conducted with regularity and order the entire deserving the commendations of the assemblage , who declared that it was " a perfect family Lodye . "
MONDAY , June 19 . — " The Leinster Lodge , No . Ml , " gave a fete champetre at the Cottage , Bullock . The weather was favourable , the viands excellent , the wines choice , the attendance respectable , and the general arrangements most creditable to the entire Brethren . At the head of the table sat the AV . AI . AVilliam Henry AVright , Esq . of Rutland Square , supported by Brothers John Phillips ancl Edward AVright as W aniens , and Brothers Yoo and Baker , as Deacons . The routine toasts having been drunk , and Brothers AVilliam Robinson , Hill , AV . H .
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Ireland.
loss which the empire has sustained , in the demise of his most gracious Majesty King William , our late beloved Soverei gn , and Grancl ' Patron ot thc Order of Free and Accepted Alasons in Ireland , in thus iriviuo cxpression to our sorrow for the loss which we deplore , we beg , at the same time , to offer to your Alajesty our sincere congratulations on your accession to the throne of these realms , and to express a confident anticipation that the hopes in which we sanguinely indulge of your rei-m being lete with
rep glory and happiness to your people , may be completely realised . We feel it to be peculiarly the duty of the Alasonic bod y to offer to your Alajesty a loyalty free from the asperity of political and religious controversy , and emanating solely from an hereditary attachment to your person , and an ardent desire for the happiness and prosperity of our country . That your Alajesty may reign long and happily , under the guidance of Divine Providence , over a grateful and contented people , is the fervent prayer of your Alajesty ' s loyal and faithful subjects .
" LEINSTER , Grand Alaster . " The Grancl Alasonic Lodge of Ireland paid the utmost respect to the memory of the late Grand Patron of the Order King William the fourth Ihe Grand Lodge-rooms were hung in black . A coffin , covered with scarlet velvet , and handsomel y ornamented , stood in the centre , with large wax tapers burning around . A funeral oration was pronounced on the evening of the royal funeral b the
, y Br . Rev . T . r-Iynn , G . Chaplain of the ! ) rder , and a most numerous and respectable assemblage of the Brotherhood attended to pay a mark of respect to a Sovereign who always had the welfare of the Order at heart . Thousands of persons visited the hall during two days , to witness this scene , which was one of deep solemnity .
June 13 . — " The First Volunteer Lodge of Ireland , " No . 620 , which only meets during the summer months , commenced the season atAlaloney ' s , Kingstown , on this clay . This body has been for some time proceeding calml y ancl unostentatiousl y , and at length presents a permanent and deli ghtful retreat , in an admired outlet , where the Brethren , forgetting the " cares and vicissitudes" of their civic avocations , can enjoy the invigorating influence of the sea breeze , and exchan » -e that mutual confidence which
should distinguish an aggregation of Freemasons . At six o ' clock dinner was announced , when the chair was taken by the Worshi pful Alaster , Thomas Keck , Esq ., who sustained the duties of his station with much facility ancl success , and to whom the Masonic Body owe a debt of continued and continuous gratitude , the dinner and wines , under the direction of their Provedoreand Secretary Brother Joseph AA'hite , were provided with much neatness and comfort , and every department conducted with regularity and order the entire deserving the commendations of the assemblage , who declared that it was " a perfect family Lodye . "
MONDAY , June 19 . — " The Leinster Lodge , No . Ml , " gave a fete champetre at the Cottage , Bullock . The weather was favourable , the viands excellent , the wines choice , the attendance respectable , and the general arrangements most creditable to the entire Brethren . At the head of the table sat the AV . AI . AVilliam Henry AVright , Esq . of Rutland Square , supported by Brothers John Phillips ancl Edward AVright as W aniens , and Brothers Yoo and Baker , as Deacons . The routine toasts having been drunk , and Brothers AVilliam Robinson , Hill , AV . H .