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The grand honours were then given , when the Grand Master retired to his chair , and Brother the Rev . R . S . Wall , Grand Chaplain , delivered an appropriate address . ' An anthem , written by the Rev . Brother Wall , G . C , and composed by Dr . Smith , CO ., was then sung by the Brethren . The ceremony of dedication having concluded , his Grace the Grand Master the Brethren
congratulated on the splendid Hall which had been just dedicated to the purposes of Freemasons . He said he had witnessed with pride and pleasure the exertions of the Brethren to erect a temple creditable to the Order generally ; and he begged , as a further testimony of his approbation of those exertions , to present them with a new organ , such a one as would give satisfaction to the Brethren and would be in every way suitable to their splendid hall— ( Great applause ) I he Master then
Deputy Gran I rose and proposed a vote of thanks of the Masonic body to the Grand Treasurer , for his exertions since the project of the new hall was set on foot . The Prov . Grand Master of North Munster seconded the motion . The Grand Master was pleased to express his most hearty concurrence in this well-deserved tribute to the Grand Treasurer . The Grand Treasurer returned thanks in brief and eloquent terms and concluded his address by proposing a cordial vote of thanks from
the Order to his Grace , for his noble donation to their new hall his constant zeal for the good of the Order , and for his unbounded liberality to it at all times . —( Applause . ) Brother Webber seconded the motion , which was carried amid the applause of the Brethren . The Grand Master having acknowledged the compliment paid to him , some Masonic business was transacted ; after which , at half-past six ' clockthe Brethren in the
o , proceeded same Order to the Banquet which was laid out in the large dining hall . A sumptuous entertainment was there provided by the Brothers Mitchell , the providores recently appointed to the hall , which elicited the unanimous approbation of every one present . His Giace presided with his usual efficiency , and the vice-chairs were ably filled by the Acting Senior and Junior Grand Wardens ; and after le done to the viands
ampjustice was , and the cloth removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The Brethren , during the evening , were highly delighted with the vocal performances of Brothers Dr . Smith , Brough , G . L . Geary , Hill , and R . Smith , who sang several duets , ' glees , & c , selected from the Lyra Masonica ; " and Brothers Cronin , W . M ., No . SO , and Mackey , S . W ., No . 4 . , also contributed considerably , and with great effect , to the harmony of one of the most deli ghtful evenings ever spent bv the Brethren . r J
A munificent collection was made for the purposes of charity , and at eleven o ' clock the Brethren separated in "peace , love , and harmony . " The hall was lighted by four magnificent Gothic chandeliers in bronze , supplied by Bro . Daniel , of Mary-street . They are remarkable alike for the beauty of their workmanshi p as for their perfect applicability , r er .
Shamrock Lodge , No . 93 , Jan . 21 . —The Brethren of this Lodge dined together at Freemasons' Hall , for the purpose of celebrating the installation of their Master and Officers .
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Ireland.
The grand honours were then given , when the Grand Master retired to his chair , and Brother the Rev . R . S . Wall , Grand Chaplain , delivered an appropriate address . ' An anthem , written by the Rev . Brother Wall , G . C , and composed by Dr . Smith , CO ., was then sung by the Brethren . The ceremony of dedication having concluded , his Grace the Grand Master the Brethren
congratulated on the splendid Hall which had been just dedicated to the purposes of Freemasons . He said he had witnessed with pride and pleasure the exertions of the Brethren to erect a temple creditable to the Order generally ; and he begged , as a further testimony of his approbation of those exertions , to present them with a new organ , such a one as would give satisfaction to the Brethren and would be in every way suitable to their splendid hall— ( Great applause ) I he Master then
Deputy Gran I rose and proposed a vote of thanks of the Masonic body to the Grand Treasurer , for his exertions since the project of the new hall was set on foot . The Prov . Grand Master of North Munster seconded the motion . The Grand Master was pleased to express his most hearty concurrence in this well-deserved tribute to the Grand Treasurer . The Grand Treasurer returned thanks in brief and eloquent terms and concluded his address by proposing a cordial vote of thanks from
the Order to his Grace , for his noble donation to their new hall his constant zeal for the good of the Order , and for his unbounded liberality to it at all times . —( Applause . ) Brother Webber seconded the motion , which was carried amid the applause of the Brethren . The Grand Master having acknowledged the compliment paid to him , some Masonic business was transacted ; after which , at half-past six ' clockthe Brethren in the
o , proceeded same Order to the Banquet which was laid out in the large dining hall . A sumptuous entertainment was there provided by the Brothers Mitchell , the providores recently appointed to the hall , which elicited the unanimous approbation of every one present . His Giace presided with his usual efficiency , and the vice-chairs were ably filled by the Acting Senior and Junior Grand Wardens ; and after le done to the viands
ampjustice was , and the cloth removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The Brethren , during the evening , were highly delighted with the vocal performances of Brothers Dr . Smith , Brough , G . L . Geary , Hill , and R . Smith , who sang several duets , ' glees , & c , selected from the Lyra Masonica ; " and Brothers Cronin , W . M ., No . SO , and Mackey , S . W ., No . 4 . , also contributed considerably , and with great effect , to the harmony of one of the most deli ghtful evenings ever spent bv the Brethren . r J
A munificent collection was made for the purposes of charity , and at eleven o ' clock the Brethren separated in "peace , love , and harmony . " The hall was lighted by four magnificent Gothic chandeliers in bronze , supplied by Bro . Daniel , of Mary-street . They are remarkable alike for the beauty of their workmanshi p as for their perfect applicability , r er .
Shamrock Lodge , No . 93 , Jan . 21 . —The Brethren of this Lodge dined together at Freemasons' Hall , for the purpose of celebrating the installation of their Master and Officers .