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Ireland.
Two bands were stationed in the gallery—one a quadrille band , the other that of the 7 th Dragoon Guards , for waltzes antl gallopes . The dancing during the whole evening never varied more than from quadrilles to waltzes , and from waltzes to quadrilles , except that of a country-dance , ( in which Miss Dickens and Mr . E . B . Roche , M . P ., led off ) , wound up the amusement and joyousness of the ball . The only lady ( we believe ) who was dressed in fancy costume was
Miss Brazier , of Fort Mitchell , who looked beautifully as a Greek girl . Among the gentlemen , was one very large and rather fine-looking man , habited as a Turk . One would be almost inclined to think he was a real Turk , and could not understand the tongue of the Christian ; for it was remarked by several , that he never was seen to speak for the eveningperhaps that was giving character to the costume . There was a balladsinger , his fair partner songster and fiddler , who formed about the best
group : their ditty was happy enough , and not only attracted attention and earned laughter , but gained a good sum in silver for the charity . There was a postman , who presented witty letters ( of course valentines ) to the prettiest girls , who paid for them with the sweetest smiles . There was a gentleman dressed in the most outre fashion , with all his garments , inside as well as outside , buttoned behind ! There was Mrs . Moll Flagon , or Mrs . Molonyof military famewith knapsack on backand
, , , dancing lovingly with a well-dressed brigand . There was an Indian chief , a large , black , and silent man ; there was a handsome Greek , a tolerable Highlander , an active Diddler , a " Congou-ladies , " one or two curious-looking characters , intended for old women , with a few others , who were beyond all attempt at particularizing , as they were perfect
nondescripts . We cannot help saying that there was a general feeling of satisfaction felt by all present , at the kindness , courtesy , andattention of the stewards , whose desire seemed to be to sustain the amusements of the evening , without a moment ' s cessation ; and in their desire they succeeded , to a degree . We must also pay a tribute to the arrangements of Mr . M'Dowell , the proprietor of the Imperial , whose refreshments , & c , were
of the best description . In fact , the novelty would be , if every thing that depended on the management of Mr . M'Dowell were not in the best possible style . Edward Deane Freeman , W . M ., of 1 , marshalled the Craft—71 , as junior , preceded , and so on according to number , 13 , 8 , 3 , 1 into the ball-room , two and two , and drew up on each side the full length of the room , leaving 1 to pass up the last , Master , Officers and Tyler , & c .
The AV . M . then ascended the throne , and ordered to salute the company three by nine ; the effect was good , for the Craft occupied from the door to the throne a double line over seventy feet . Hamo de Massy had a perfect group of five Spanish Dons . Numerous well supported characters— H . Morris , D . L . in P . M . regalia of 1 , Mr . E . Roche , M . P . as D . L . The Prince Masons in gorgeous regalia , Michael Furnell , Esq ., D . L ., the most so—the Templars and knihts of the Sword giving an
g air of chivalry to all . Hamo de Massy and Freke Evans , of Ash-hill Towers , of 13 , attended Michael Furnell , Esq . The military present were Colonel Shaw Kenedy , K . H ., and officers of the 7 th Dragoons ; officers of the 20 th depot ; officers of the Royals ; officers of the 86 th ; officers of the 8 th ; officers of the Royal Artillery , Engineers , & c . & c .
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Ireland.
Two bands were stationed in the gallery—one a quadrille band , the other that of the 7 th Dragoon Guards , for waltzes antl gallopes . The dancing during the whole evening never varied more than from quadrilles to waltzes , and from waltzes to quadrilles , except that of a country-dance , ( in which Miss Dickens and Mr . E . B . Roche , M . P ., led off ) , wound up the amusement and joyousness of the ball . The only lady ( we believe ) who was dressed in fancy costume was
Miss Brazier , of Fort Mitchell , who looked beautifully as a Greek girl . Among the gentlemen , was one very large and rather fine-looking man , habited as a Turk . One would be almost inclined to think he was a real Turk , and could not understand the tongue of the Christian ; for it was remarked by several , that he never was seen to speak for the eveningperhaps that was giving character to the costume . There was a balladsinger , his fair partner songster and fiddler , who formed about the best
group : their ditty was happy enough , and not only attracted attention and earned laughter , but gained a good sum in silver for the charity . There was a postman , who presented witty letters ( of course valentines ) to the prettiest girls , who paid for them with the sweetest smiles . There was a gentleman dressed in the most outre fashion , with all his garments , inside as well as outside , buttoned behind ! There was Mrs . Moll Flagon , or Mrs . Molonyof military famewith knapsack on backand
, , , dancing lovingly with a well-dressed brigand . There was an Indian chief , a large , black , and silent man ; there was a handsome Greek , a tolerable Highlander , an active Diddler , a " Congou-ladies , " one or two curious-looking characters , intended for old women , with a few others , who were beyond all attempt at particularizing , as they were perfect
nondescripts . We cannot help saying that there was a general feeling of satisfaction felt by all present , at the kindness , courtesy , andattention of the stewards , whose desire seemed to be to sustain the amusements of the evening , without a moment ' s cessation ; and in their desire they succeeded , to a degree . We must also pay a tribute to the arrangements of Mr . M'Dowell , the proprietor of the Imperial , whose refreshments , & c , were
of the best description . In fact , the novelty would be , if every thing that depended on the management of Mr . M'Dowell were not in the best possible style . Edward Deane Freeman , W . M ., of 1 , marshalled the Craft—71 , as junior , preceded , and so on according to number , 13 , 8 , 3 , 1 into the ball-room , two and two , and drew up on each side the full length of the room , leaving 1 to pass up the last , Master , Officers and Tyler , & c .
The AV . M . then ascended the throne , and ordered to salute the company three by nine ; the effect was good , for the Craft occupied from the door to the throne a double line over seventy feet . Hamo de Massy had a perfect group of five Spanish Dons . Numerous well supported characters— H . Morris , D . L . in P . M . regalia of 1 , Mr . E . Roche , M . P . as D . L . The Prince Masons in gorgeous regalia , Michael Furnell , Esq ., D . L ., the most so—the Templars and knihts of the Sword giving an
g air of chivalry to all . Hamo de Massy and Freke Evans , of Ash-hill Towers , of 13 , attended Michael Furnell , Esq . The military present were Colonel Shaw Kenedy , K . H ., and officers of the 7 th Dragoons ; officers of the 20 th depot ; officers of the Royals ; officers of the 86 th ; officers of the 8 th ; officers of the Royal Artillery , Engineers , & c . & c .