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Ireland.
pieces and popular melodies , executed by professionals and amateurs , and in which Brothers Rudersdoff and Pigott , on the violin and violincello , realized the most ardent anticipations—but we must not omit a notice of Brother Leonard ' s ( recently elected an honorary member ) recitations and singing , which are really unrivalled in their way , being such an embodiment of genuine Irish humour , fun , and sprightliness , as never fails to promote that" Mirth which wrinkled care derides . And laughter holding both his sides . "
On the whole we shall not soon forget the pleasures of this day , which were promoted by Brother E . Carmichael , whose conduct as Chairman was characterised by courtesy and Masonic feeling . CARLOW . —Lodge No . 116 , and the Athy Lodge , No . 167 , met on Monday at the Carlow Masonic Hall , to celebrate the Festival of St . John . This union of the Lodges was truly gratifying , and afforded the most sincere pleasure to the Brethrenas so numerous ancl respectable a
meet-, ing of Free ancl Accepted Masons was not witnessed during the last century in the province of Leinster . After the performance of the ceremonies of installation and other duties , the Lodge was adjourned from " Labour to refreshment . " At seven o ' clock the members of both Lodges , in full Masonic costume , sat clown to a splendid dinner , prepared at the Club-house , the W . M . Benedict Arthur YatesEsq . in the chair .
, , , The tables were covered with every delicacy in season , and the wines of the best description . The usual toasts followed , and the festivities of the evening were kept up till a late hour , when the Brethren separated , mutually gratified with the social enjoyments in which they individually participated .
CORK . —First Lodge of Ireland , 28 th December . The Brethren assembled at their Lodge-rooms for the installation of officers and the celebration of the Festival of St . John ; and a P . M . Lodge having been opened , the officers for the ensuing half year were duly installed : — Brother Anthony Perrier , of Cork , AV . M . ; Brother Francis John Green , Greemount , S . AV . ; Brother Edward Deane Freeman , Castle Cor ., J . AA " . It was proposed by Brother Nicholas Vincentand seconded bBrother
, y Osborn E . Barber , and , on being put from the Chair , unanimously resolved , " That the thanks of the Brethren are due , and that they be given to Brother James Morton , P . M ., for his dignified and efficient discharge of the onerous duties of the AVorshipful Master of this Lodge ; not only during his own period of office , but for his past services during the last three months , during which time the chair was vacant in consequence of the resignation of Brother Henry AVestropp . "
The Lodge having been called to refreshment , walked in procession ( to the air of the " Freemasons' March , " performed by Brothers Edward Moeran and William Gillespie ) to their banquet saloon , where a sumptuous dinner was served , and which was partaken of by sixty of the members , who subsequently , as usual , passed the evening in much enjoyment and harmony , enlivened by the vocal and instrumental talents of many of the Brethren .
The following were among the Brethren assembled : —Julius Besnard , Esq ., Mayor of Cork ; Abraham Morris , Esq ., D . L . ; Rev . Robert Longfield , Castle Mary ; Thomas Hewitt , Esq ., Cork ; Richard Beace looker , Esq ., Cork ; Edward Garde , Esq ., Ballymaloo ; John J . Per-
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Ireland.
pieces and popular melodies , executed by professionals and amateurs , and in which Brothers Rudersdoff and Pigott , on the violin and violincello , realized the most ardent anticipations—but we must not omit a notice of Brother Leonard ' s ( recently elected an honorary member ) recitations and singing , which are really unrivalled in their way , being such an embodiment of genuine Irish humour , fun , and sprightliness , as never fails to promote that" Mirth which wrinkled care derides . And laughter holding both his sides . "
On the whole we shall not soon forget the pleasures of this day , which were promoted by Brother E . Carmichael , whose conduct as Chairman was characterised by courtesy and Masonic feeling . CARLOW . —Lodge No . 116 , and the Athy Lodge , No . 167 , met on Monday at the Carlow Masonic Hall , to celebrate the Festival of St . John . This union of the Lodges was truly gratifying , and afforded the most sincere pleasure to the Brethrenas so numerous ancl respectable a
meet-, ing of Free ancl Accepted Masons was not witnessed during the last century in the province of Leinster . After the performance of the ceremonies of installation and other duties , the Lodge was adjourned from " Labour to refreshment . " At seven o ' clock the members of both Lodges , in full Masonic costume , sat clown to a splendid dinner , prepared at the Club-house , the W . M . Benedict Arthur YatesEsq . in the chair .
, , , The tables were covered with every delicacy in season , and the wines of the best description . The usual toasts followed , and the festivities of the evening were kept up till a late hour , when the Brethren separated , mutually gratified with the social enjoyments in which they individually participated .
CORK . —First Lodge of Ireland , 28 th December . The Brethren assembled at their Lodge-rooms for the installation of officers and the celebration of the Festival of St . John ; and a P . M . Lodge having been opened , the officers for the ensuing half year were duly installed : — Brother Anthony Perrier , of Cork , AV . M . ; Brother Francis John Green , Greemount , S . AV . ; Brother Edward Deane Freeman , Castle Cor ., J . AA " . It was proposed by Brother Nicholas Vincentand seconded bBrother
, y Osborn E . Barber , and , on being put from the Chair , unanimously resolved , " That the thanks of the Brethren are due , and that they be given to Brother James Morton , P . M ., for his dignified and efficient discharge of the onerous duties of the AVorshipful Master of this Lodge ; not only during his own period of office , but for his past services during the last three months , during which time the chair was vacant in consequence of the resignation of Brother Henry AVestropp . "
The Lodge having been called to refreshment , walked in procession ( to the air of the " Freemasons' March , " performed by Brothers Edward Moeran and William Gillespie ) to their banquet saloon , where a sumptuous dinner was served , and which was partaken of by sixty of the members , who subsequently , as usual , passed the evening in much enjoyment and harmony , enlivened by the vocal and instrumental talents of many of the Brethren .
The following were among the Brethren assembled : —Julius Besnard , Esq ., Mayor of Cork ; Abraham Morris , Esq ., D . L . ; Rev . Robert Longfield , Castle Mary ; Thomas Hewitt , Esq ., Cork ; Richard Beace looker , Esq ., Cork ; Edward Garde , Esq ., Ballymaloo ; John J . Per-