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ship ful Barnett Isaacs . He took a brief review of the services rendered to Masonry , and this Lodge in particular , by that much respected individual for the last twenty years . That Gentleman , with much feeling , acknowledged the honour conferred on him , and concluded his address by proposing a bumper to the health of the newly installed Master , the AVorshipful Samah G . Corinaldi . This toast was received with loud applause and long cheering . AVhen
silence was restored , the AVorshipful Gentleman , with deep emotion , warmly acknowledged this mark of kind respect . " The Past Masters of this , and all other Lodges in this island , and may health and prosperity attend them . " The venerable Past Master , Colonel George M'Farquhar Lawson , feelingly responded to the honour conferred , and ivas assured , the other Gentlemen who had been complimentedwould accord with him in a
, bumper to the long continuance of its motto . He , therefore , with much satisfaction gave —• " May Charity , Friendship , and Brotherly Love , be for ever the distinguishing features of this Lodge . " " The prosperity of our Sister Lodge , about to be established in Trelawny . " The AVorshipful Barnett Isaacs , Master Elect , who has kindly undertaken the government of it for the first year , returned thanks .
The arrangements were deserving of all praise , the greatest harmony prevailed , and the Fraternity did not separate until a late hour , delighted with each other , ancl the sincere pleasure the ceremonies and evening ' s entertainment had afforded .
THE BALL . Pursuant to announcement , which appeared in the public prints for weeks previously , the Ball in honour of the above Inauguration , took place on the evening of the 7 th of January , at the Court-house , in the town of Montego-bay . The floor had the appearance of one entire Mosaic chequered pavementwith a broad border of squaresexhibiting an alternate white and
, , red flower ; in the centre was depicted , in brilliant water colours , the Royal Arch , within whose vast columns was tastefully developed every Masonic devise that could with propriety , be introduced . At the east end of the room , in the centre of the border which surrounded the pavement , was inscribed within a circle of thistles , " Sussex , G . M ., " which , in juxta-positiou in the west border , were seen , in characters almost as largewithin a circle of laurelthe initials of the Master of
, , the Friendly Lodge , " S . G . C . " The window drapery was of blue em bossed cloth , with a deep crimson and yellow fringe , while the curtains were of striped white muslin , tastefully fastened with large gilt pins . On every pannel of the spacious apartment , pier glasses of the largest size were placed , over and around each of which , hung a profusion of rich watered pink crape lees , ornamented and tied with fancy scarlet ribbon . Elegant vases filled with flowers were placed on the tops of the
frames , presenting an appearance both pleasing and imposing . It is out of our poiver to describe the elegance and splendour of the decorations . The band of the 68 th regiment ( which had been kindly afforded b y Colonel . Cross ) , tended greatly to enliven the scene and enhance the pleasure of the evening . The ball-room was illuminated and thrown ° pen at a quarter past eight , when the arrivals commenced , and followed
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ship ful Barnett Isaacs . He took a brief review of the services rendered to Masonry , and this Lodge in particular , by that much respected individual for the last twenty years . That Gentleman , with much feeling , acknowledged the honour conferred on him , and concluded his address by proposing a bumper to the health of the newly installed Master , the AVorshipful Samah G . Corinaldi . This toast was received with loud applause and long cheering . AVhen
silence was restored , the AVorshipful Gentleman , with deep emotion , warmly acknowledged this mark of kind respect . " The Past Masters of this , and all other Lodges in this island , and may health and prosperity attend them . " The venerable Past Master , Colonel George M'Farquhar Lawson , feelingly responded to the honour conferred , and ivas assured , the other Gentlemen who had been complimentedwould accord with him in a
, bumper to the long continuance of its motto . He , therefore , with much satisfaction gave —• " May Charity , Friendship , and Brotherly Love , be for ever the distinguishing features of this Lodge . " " The prosperity of our Sister Lodge , about to be established in Trelawny . " The AVorshipful Barnett Isaacs , Master Elect , who has kindly undertaken the government of it for the first year , returned thanks .
The arrangements were deserving of all praise , the greatest harmony prevailed , and the Fraternity did not separate until a late hour , delighted with each other , ancl the sincere pleasure the ceremonies and evening ' s entertainment had afforded .
THE BALL . Pursuant to announcement , which appeared in the public prints for weeks previously , the Ball in honour of the above Inauguration , took place on the evening of the 7 th of January , at the Court-house , in the town of Montego-bay . The floor had the appearance of one entire Mosaic chequered pavementwith a broad border of squaresexhibiting an alternate white and
, , red flower ; in the centre was depicted , in brilliant water colours , the Royal Arch , within whose vast columns was tastefully developed every Masonic devise that could with propriety , be introduced . At the east end of the room , in the centre of the border which surrounded the pavement , was inscribed within a circle of thistles , " Sussex , G . M ., " which , in juxta-positiou in the west border , were seen , in characters almost as largewithin a circle of laurelthe initials of the Master of
, , the Friendly Lodge , " S . G . C . " The window drapery was of blue em bossed cloth , with a deep crimson and yellow fringe , while the curtains were of striped white muslin , tastefully fastened with large gilt pins . On every pannel of the spacious apartment , pier glasses of the largest size were placed , over and around each of which , hung a profusion of rich watered pink crape lees , ornamented and tied with fancy scarlet ribbon . Elegant vases filled with flowers were placed on the tops of the
frames , presenting an appearance both pleasing and imposing . It is out of our poiver to describe the elegance and splendour of the decorations . The band of the 68 th regiment ( which had been kindly afforded b y Colonel . Cross ) , tended greatly to enliven the scene and enhance the pleasure of the evening . The ball-room was illuminated and thrown ° pen at a quarter past eight , when the arrivals commenced , and followed