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To His Royal Highness The Prince Albert , K.G.
LODGE NO . 1 , OF IRELAND , CORK . — Friday , the 27 th , being the festival of St . John the Evangelist , the members of the Lodge , " held under their ancient warrant , assembled at their Lodge rooms , Imperial Clarence Hotel , for the usual half-yearl y installation of Officers for the ensuing six months . Lodge being opened at high noon , the following Brethren were duly installed : —James Morton , Esq ., AV . Master ; Richard Beare Tooker , Esq ., Past Master ; Henry AVestropp , Esq ., Senior Warden ; Anthony Perrier , Ksq ., Junior AVarden ; AVilliam Allin Furlong , Esq . was appointed Treasurer , and John Cotier Atkins , Esq . Secretary .
CORK , Feb . 19 MASONIO FANCY DRESS BALL . —AVednesday night this splendid Masonic fete took place at the Imperial Hotel . Splendid as was the ball last year , it was surpassed both in number and brilliancy by the present . The decorations consisting of beautifully executed transparencies and Masonic banners and devices of all the different degrees of the Order were tastefully displayed in conspicuous positions in the ball-saloon and refreshment rooms , representing medallions of her most gracious Majesty and his Royal Hihness Prince Albertthe
g , arms and insignia of the High Knights Templars , Knights of the Swords and Malta , Royal Arch and Master Masons . At the eastern end of the saloon stood , on a raised dais , the chair of the first Lodge of Ireland , surmounted by a handsome canopy , and bearing a square and compass , issuing from a massive ball of gold , over which appeared the banner of the Lodge , elegantly executed . Behind ancl above the Chair was a spirited sketch of a Master Mason
, occupying a position in front of the Masonic Asylum , the portal of which appeared thrown open for the relief of the friendless , destitute Orphans . The expression of mild benignancy ' of the countenance of the reliever of distress , as well as the imploring face of the Orphan seeking his compassion , was admirably preserved . The latter formed a strong contrast "with the comfortable appearance of the inmates of the establishment , some of whom were represented in the back ground . The transparency
we understand , was the production of our talented fellow-citizen , Mr . James M'Daniel , and , with the remainder of the decorations of this character , reflect the greatest credit on his genius . The rooms were lit with wax lights , and the chandeliers in which they burned were tastefully displayed with silk flags of various colours , which added much to the magnificence of the scene . The very excellent band of the Scots' Greys was stationed in the galleryand during the earlpart of the evening performed several
, y Masonic marches , overtures , & c , much to the gratification of the audience . A quadrille band , under the leadership of Mr . AValker , also took up its position in the saloon , and , with the Scots' Greys , played alternately gallopes , quadrilles , waltzes , Scotch and Irish reels , country dances , & c . The opening of the ball was very animating , and was of great interest . The Master , Wardens , and Members of the First Lod ge of Ireland , covered with their various medalsornaments
, , and jewels , emblematic of the " Ancient Craft , " haying on their collars and aprons , inarched in procession to the top of the room , the Scots' Greys playing the favourite air , " The Freemasons' March . " On arriving at the end of the room the Master took the Chair , and the Senior and Junior Wardens at either side . The Members of the Lodge then formed a circle , and the Master having saluted the company with all the honours , the company prepared to dance .
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To His Royal Highness The Prince Albert , K.G.
LODGE NO . 1 , OF IRELAND , CORK . — Friday , the 27 th , being the festival of St . John the Evangelist , the members of the Lodge , " held under their ancient warrant , assembled at their Lodge rooms , Imperial Clarence Hotel , for the usual half-yearl y installation of Officers for the ensuing six months . Lodge being opened at high noon , the following Brethren were duly installed : —James Morton , Esq ., AV . Master ; Richard Beare Tooker , Esq ., Past Master ; Henry AVestropp , Esq ., Senior Warden ; Anthony Perrier , Ksq ., Junior AVarden ; AVilliam Allin Furlong , Esq . was appointed Treasurer , and John Cotier Atkins , Esq . Secretary .
CORK , Feb . 19 MASONIO FANCY DRESS BALL . —AVednesday night this splendid Masonic fete took place at the Imperial Hotel . Splendid as was the ball last year , it was surpassed both in number and brilliancy by the present . The decorations consisting of beautifully executed transparencies and Masonic banners and devices of all the different degrees of the Order were tastefully displayed in conspicuous positions in the ball-saloon and refreshment rooms , representing medallions of her most gracious Majesty and his Royal Hihness Prince Albertthe
g , arms and insignia of the High Knights Templars , Knights of the Swords and Malta , Royal Arch and Master Masons . At the eastern end of the saloon stood , on a raised dais , the chair of the first Lodge of Ireland , surmounted by a handsome canopy , and bearing a square and compass , issuing from a massive ball of gold , over which appeared the banner of the Lodge , elegantly executed . Behind ancl above the Chair was a spirited sketch of a Master Mason
, occupying a position in front of the Masonic Asylum , the portal of which appeared thrown open for the relief of the friendless , destitute Orphans . The expression of mild benignancy ' of the countenance of the reliever of distress , as well as the imploring face of the Orphan seeking his compassion , was admirably preserved . The latter formed a strong contrast "with the comfortable appearance of the inmates of the establishment , some of whom were represented in the back ground . The transparency
we understand , was the production of our talented fellow-citizen , Mr . James M'Daniel , and , with the remainder of the decorations of this character , reflect the greatest credit on his genius . The rooms were lit with wax lights , and the chandeliers in which they burned were tastefully displayed with silk flags of various colours , which added much to the magnificence of the scene . The very excellent band of the Scots' Greys was stationed in the galleryand during the earlpart of the evening performed several
, y Masonic marches , overtures , & c , much to the gratification of the audience . A quadrille band , under the leadership of Mr . AValker , also took up its position in the saloon , and , with the Scots' Greys , played alternately gallopes , quadrilles , waltzes , Scotch and Irish reels , country dances , & c . The opening of the ball was very animating , and was of great interest . The Master , Wardens , and Members of the First Lod ge of Ireland , covered with their various medalsornaments
, , and jewels , emblematic of the " Ancient Craft , " haying on their collars and aprons , inarched in procession to the top of the room , the Scots' Greys playing the favourite air , " The Freemasons' March . " On arriving at the end of the room the Master took the Chair , and the Senior and Junior Wardens at either side . The Members of the Lodge then formed a circle , and the Master having saluted the company with all the honours , the company prepared to dance .