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Ireland.
Let a generous kindness iii the Council of Rites proffer a desire for conciliation ; and let the Grand Chapter persevere in a quiet and calmer spirit , to appease the irritation which a want of kindness may have given rise to , by which they will not only deserve the good opinion of those from whom they dissent , but in such case they will , we predicate , by a conciliatory conduct ultimately attain the restoration of peace .
The Members of St . Patrick's Lodge , No . SO , have unanimously resolved on obtaining a portrait of their esteemed Secretary and P . M ., bro . George James Baldwin , in full Masonic costume ( to be preserved as a portion of the Lodge property ) , in testimony of their grateful feeling towards him for his untiring exertions for the prosperity of the Lodge , and the personal comfort and happiness of all connected with it . The following are the Members of the Committee selected for carrying into effect the above purpose : —Bros . Thomas ByrneM . D . W . M- ;
, Lieut .-Col . Browne , S . W . ; Edward Cronyn , J . W . ; J . M . Pooley , S . D . ; Captain Francis Blake Knox , P . M- ; Henry James Brownrigg , P . M . ; Hy . Haliday , M . D , P . M . ; Michael Harry ; Geo . D . Stephens , J . D . LONDONDERRY . —We have inadvertently mislaid the report from this city ; our esteemed correspondent will please to excuse the remissness ; the account was of a satisfactory nature . Report states , that two clergymen of that city are about to seek the " Light . "
QUEEN ' COUNTY . —NEW MASONIC LODGE , MOUNTMEMCK . —On Wednesday evening , 28 th February , the Masonic Brethren of Mountmelick assembled at their appointed Lodge Room , for the purpose of forming their Lodge and installing Officers under a new warrant especially granted to them by the Grand Lodge of Ireland . It bears the name and title of" Emerald Lodge , No . 139 , " ancl the style in which it has been " got up" reflects the highest credit on the Brethren of that locality . Nothing could exceed the beauty and elegance of the
ornaments and insignia provided for the Lodge , and the manner in which the Lodge-room is fitted up is quite in keeping with the dignity of this most ancient and honourable Society . Brother George B . Owens was installed Worshipful Master , and Brothers James Sheane and Marcus Magrath , Senior and Junior Wardens , each being invested with his appropriate jewel . Brothers John F . Harte , P . M ., and Thomas Poe , from Rathdowney and Durrow Lodges , attended for the purpose of
conducting the ceremony , which was gone through with all the solemnity becoming such an occasion . At half-past six o ' clock the Brethren sat down to a most elegant and substantial dinner , at which nothing was wanted that the most fastidious taste could desire ; the wines were of the choicest kind . The utmost harmony and social happiness prevailed throughout the evening , the several Masonic toasts being drank with all due honours . Before the meeting broke up a collection was made
amongst the Brethren for the benefit of the Female Orphan Society of Ireland , it being the pride of this Order to remember the children of their less favoured Brethren . We really congratulate the Brethren of Mountmelick on this auspicious occasion , and we heartily wish they may long enjoy the happy effects which must result from their dwelling together in peace , love , and harmony . NORTH MUNSTER , Feb . 16 . —A Grand Masonic Fancy and Dress Ball took place at the Philosophical Buildings , on a scale of splendour and magnificence perhaps never surpassed in the " urbs antiqua . " On this festive occasion the Masonic Brethren exerted themselves with the
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Ireland.
Let a generous kindness iii the Council of Rites proffer a desire for conciliation ; and let the Grand Chapter persevere in a quiet and calmer spirit , to appease the irritation which a want of kindness may have given rise to , by which they will not only deserve the good opinion of those from whom they dissent , but in such case they will , we predicate , by a conciliatory conduct ultimately attain the restoration of peace .
The Members of St . Patrick's Lodge , No . SO , have unanimously resolved on obtaining a portrait of their esteemed Secretary and P . M ., bro . George James Baldwin , in full Masonic costume ( to be preserved as a portion of the Lodge property ) , in testimony of their grateful feeling towards him for his untiring exertions for the prosperity of the Lodge , and the personal comfort and happiness of all connected with it . The following are the Members of the Committee selected for carrying into effect the above purpose : —Bros . Thomas ByrneM . D . W . M- ;
, Lieut .-Col . Browne , S . W . ; Edward Cronyn , J . W . ; J . M . Pooley , S . D . ; Captain Francis Blake Knox , P . M- ; Henry James Brownrigg , P . M . ; Hy . Haliday , M . D , P . M . ; Michael Harry ; Geo . D . Stephens , J . D . LONDONDERRY . —We have inadvertently mislaid the report from this city ; our esteemed correspondent will please to excuse the remissness ; the account was of a satisfactory nature . Report states , that two clergymen of that city are about to seek the " Light . "
QUEEN ' COUNTY . —NEW MASONIC LODGE , MOUNTMEMCK . —On Wednesday evening , 28 th February , the Masonic Brethren of Mountmelick assembled at their appointed Lodge Room , for the purpose of forming their Lodge and installing Officers under a new warrant especially granted to them by the Grand Lodge of Ireland . It bears the name and title of" Emerald Lodge , No . 139 , " ancl the style in which it has been " got up" reflects the highest credit on the Brethren of that locality . Nothing could exceed the beauty and elegance of the
ornaments and insignia provided for the Lodge , and the manner in which the Lodge-room is fitted up is quite in keeping with the dignity of this most ancient and honourable Society . Brother George B . Owens was installed Worshipful Master , and Brothers James Sheane and Marcus Magrath , Senior and Junior Wardens , each being invested with his appropriate jewel . Brothers John F . Harte , P . M ., and Thomas Poe , from Rathdowney and Durrow Lodges , attended for the purpose of
conducting the ceremony , which was gone through with all the solemnity becoming such an occasion . At half-past six o ' clock the Brethren sat down to a most elegant and substantial dinner , at which nothing was wanted that the most fastidious taste could desire ; the wines were of the choicest kind . The utmost harmony and social happiness prevailed throughout the evening , the several Masonic toasts being drank with all due honours . Before the meeting broke up a collection was made
amongst the Brethren for the benefit of the Female Orphan Society of Ireland , it being the pride of this Order to remember the children of their less favoured Brethren . We really congratulate the Brethren of Mountmelick on this auspicious occasion , and we heartily wish they may long enjoy the happy effects which must result from their dwelling together in peace , love , and harmony . NORTH MUNSTER , Feb . 16 . —A Grand Masonic Fancy and Dress Ball took place at the Philosophical Buildings , on a scale of splendour and magnificence perhaps never surpassed in the " urbs antiqua . " On this festive occasion the Masonic Brethren exerted themselves with the