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Ireland.
assistance in the exertion of his professional skill since their formation . The manner in which Brother Murphy ' s health was proposed and received , shows how justly the services of this zealous Mason are appreciated . The first half yearly meeting of Lodge No . 50 , was held on Thursday tbe 19 th of January ; business proceeded in the following order—ballot for memberspayment of duesinstallation of officersinitiations . The
, , , Brethren expressed themselves much pleased with the taste displayed in the selection ofthe new ornaments , collars , AA'ardens' vests , & c . provided from the funds of " FIFTY , " for its exclusive meetings . They have been chosen and designed by Brother Baldwin , " ajolly tar , " who has already earned a high reputation in the annals of our ancient Order , and who has recently received a substantial proof of respect from that practical and enthusiastic MasonBrother BrownAV . M . of Lodge No . 100
, , , who presented him with a collection of beautiful tools for working . Although some might imagine that the sameness of such subjects would produce monotony , the contrary is the fact , for many different accessories are thrown into each department , so that a striking variety exists throughout all . At seven o ' clock the new Master , Thomas Forest O'Connor , Esq ., led the way to the Salle a Manger , where he presided in a cordial and courteous manner , consulting the case anil happiness of
those around him . The AVardens , Captain Stritch and Brother M'Nall y occupied their proper positions . The meeting was enlivened by the admirable singing of Brother Searle , No . 8 , London , and Messrs . Sapio , Magee , Herbert , Quinton , Clements , & c , and the piquant imitations of the veterans of the Irish stage , Fullam , Williams , Philips , & c . by Dr . Leeson , a newly admitted Brother , contributed much to the eclat of the entertainment . Its pleasures were also particularly heightened by a
new trio and chorus , "O ! Wild Sweet Harp , " composed by Brother John Smith , Mus . Doc , and which ivas sung on this occasion with an accompaniement on two piano fortes , by the Author and Brother Conran . In this , as in " God save the King , " the full rich volume of Doctor Smith ' s splendid voice triumphed successfully over the difficulties arising from the prevailing epidemic—influenza . Brother Brough ( who is again going to America ) sang several songs , with his accustomed
energy . We sincerely wish him that success he so deservedly merits . In Ireland he has " won golden opinions , " and we can say from experience , that the more he is known , the more will his social and professional talents be appreciated . AVe trust however , that his enthusiastic admiration of the Americans will not induce him to reside permanently in the " new country . " An extemporaneous performance , and some of the " soul subduing melodies" of Erin , were played by Brother Conran , in whose exertions the lovers of genuine harmony , could have heard
sounus : — " AA'hich might seize the prisoned soul , and wrap it in Elisium . " On the whole , we have seldom witnessed so many gratifying demonstrations , and such an assemblage of various talents—when the usual sentiments had been quaffed from " Cups that cheer ; but do not inebriate , '' and the customary collection for charitable purposes had been made , the Lodge closed , the acting Chaplain , the Rev . Thomas Carmichael , pronouncing a parting benediction . At eleven o ' clock , the W . M . gave "healths , homes , and good night—happy to meet , happy to part , and
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Ireland.
assistance in the exertion of his professional skill since their formation . The manner in which Brother Murphy ' s health was proposed and received , shows how justly the services of this zealous Mason are appreciated . The first half yearly meeting of Lodge No . 50 , was held on Thursday tbe 19 th of January ; business proceeded in the following order—ballot for memberspayment of duesinstallation of officersinitiations . The
, , , Brethren expressed themselves much pleased with the taste displayed in the selection ofthe new ornaments , collars , AA'ardens' vests , & c . provided from the funds of " FIFTY , " for its exclusive meetings . They have been chosen and designed by Brother Baldwin , " ajolly tar , " who has already earned a high reputation in the annals of our ancient Order , and who has recently received a substantial proof of respect from that practical and enthusiastic MasonBrother BrownAV . M . of Lodge No . 100
, , , who presented him with a collection of beautiful tools for working . Although some might imagine that the sameness of such subjects would produce monotony , the contrary is the fact , for many different accessories are thrown into each department , so that a striking variety exists throughout all . At seven o ' clock the new Master , Thomas Forest O'Connor , Esq ., led the way to the Salle a Manger , where he presided in a cordial and courteous manner , consulting the case anil happiness of
those around him . The AVardens , Captain Stritch and Brother M'Nall y occupied their proper positions . The meeting was enlivened by the admirable singing of Brother Searle , No . 8 , London , and Messrs . Sapio , Magee , Herbert , Quinton , Clements , & c , and the piquant imitations of the veterans of the Irish stage , Fullam , Williams , Philips , & c . by Dr . Leeson , a newly admitted Brother , contributed much to the eclat of the entertainment . Its pleasures were also particularly heightened by a
new trio and chorus , "O ! Wild Sweet Harp , " composed by Brother John Smith , Mus . Doc , and which ivas sung on this occasion with an accompaniement on two piano fortes , by the Author and Brother Conran . In this , as in " God save the King , " the full rich volume of Doctor Smith ' s splendid voice triumphed successfully over the difficulties arising from the prevailing epidemic—influenza . Brother Brough ( who is again going to America ) sang several songs , with his accustomed
energy . We sincerely wish him that success he so deservedly merits . In Ireland he has " won golden opinions , " and we can say from experience , that the more he is known , the more will his social and professional talents be appreciated . AVe trust however , that his enthusiastic admiration of the Americans will not induce him to reside permanently in the " new country . " An extemporaneous performance , and some of the " soul subduing melodies" of Erin , were played by Brother Conran , in whose exertions the lovers of genuine harmony , could have heard
sounus : — " AA'hich might seize the prisoned soul , and wrap it in Elisium . " On the whole , we have seldom witnessed so many gratifying demonstrations , and such an assemblage of various talents—when the usual sentiments had been quaffed from " Cups that cheer ; but do not inebriate , '' and the customary collection for charitable purposes had been made , the Lodge closed , the acting Chaplain , the Rev . Thomas Carmichael , pronouncing a parting benediction . At eleven o ' clock , the W . M . gave "healths , homes , and good night—happy to meet , happy to part , and