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Scotland.
day the lodge adjourned . The procession was then arranged , and the members perambulated the streets of the burgh two abreast , accompanied with music and their colours . The day being favourable , the concourse of spectators outnumbered any former turn " out : at a moderate calculation they exceeded one thousand . The ball in the evening , as usual , was well attended , the Stewards giving every attention to the comforts of the happy party , until supper ; after which the ball was
renewed with increased animation , and the greatest hilarity kept up till late in the morning . It may be remarked that the settling day was very satisfactory ; the funds of the society have increased , although sixty-five pounds sterling have been distributed within the year to widows , orphans , superannuated members , and for occasional relief when wanted , in the event of severe indisposition or accidents . BANFF , Jan . 4 . —A ball was given by the brethren of St . Andrew ' s Lodge , in the county rooms , under the patronage of Mrs . Gray , which was kept up with great spirit till a late hour in the morning .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
DUBLIN . —We are hopeful of being able to form a masonic annuity association for the benefit of the widows , children , or nominees of the brethren , on such a powerful basis as to equal any similar institution ; many brethren of experience have been consulted , and the affair has a promising aspect .
LIMERICK , —The Triune Lodge , No . 333 , Jan . 5 Bro . J . Massy was installed W . Master ; Bro . J . Westropp , Senior Warden ; and Bro . William F . Holland , Junior Warden . At seven o ' clock they ' entertained the Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Furnell , and some other distinguished guests , in a spirit aud style becoming that very eminent lodge . The true masonic feelings which always pervade No . 333 , render its reunions exceedingly captivating , and being strictly limited in numbers at its original foundation , many unexceptionable aspirants anxiously look forward for every vacancy that may occur .
March 6 . —The annual masonic ball came off at the theatre in Henry-street , this night , ancl a more agreeable sight we have not enjoyed for a long time . The theatre was admirably fitted up for the occasion by Mr . J . Fogarty , the proprietor . The portion of the building occupied by the pit was boarded over on a level with the stage , thus forming a large and spacious ball-room . Near the front row of boxes , that is , immediately under the gallery , was erected a large throne , hung round with beautiful crimson draperyfor the M . W . the Grancl Master
, of North Munster . The decorations were of an exceedingly chaste and tasteful kind , and at either side of the Grand Master ' s chair were hung some paintings of the Queen and Prince Albert , with the crown and other insignia of royalty , interspersed with several small masonic banners . A very brilliant star of gas jets was formed with much skill immediatel y over the masonic throne . At about nine o ' clock the ball-room and undress circles began rapidly
to fill ; and the arrival of the Grand Master , Bro . Michael Furnell , being announced by a flourish of trumpets , the brethren of the several lodges ,
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Scotland.
day the lodge adjourned . The procession was then arranged , and the members perambulated the streets of the burgh two abreast , accompanied with music and their colours . The day being favourable , the concourse of spectators outnumbered any former turn " out : at a moderate calculation they exceeded one thousand . The ball in the evening , as usual , was well attended , the Stewards giving every attention to the comforts of the happy party , until supper ; after which the ball was
renewed with increased animation , and the greatest hilarity kept up till late in the morning . It may be remarked that the settling day was very satisfactory ; the funds of the society have increased , although sixty-five pounds sterling have been distributed within the year to widows , orphans , superannuated members , and for occasional relief when wanted , in the event of severe indisposition or accidents . BANFF , Jan . 4 . —A ball was given by the brethren of St . Andrew ' s Lodge , in the county rooms , under the patronage of Mrs . Gray , which was kept up with great spirit till a late hour in the morning .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
DUBLIN . —We are hopeful of being able to form a masonic annuity association for the benefit of the widows , children , or nominees of the brethren , on such a powerful basis as to equal any similar institution ; many brethren of experience have been consulted , and the affair has a promising aspect .
LIMERICK , —The Triune Lodge , No . 333 , Jan . 5 Bro . J . Massy was installed W . Master ; Bro . J . Westropp , Senior Warden ; and Bro . William F . Holland , Junior Warden . At seven o ' clock they ' entertained the Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Furnell , and some other distinguished guests , in a spirit aud style becoming that very eminent lodge . The true masonic feelings which always pervade No . 333 , render its reunions exceedingly captivating , and being strictly limited in numbers at its original foundation , many unexceptionable aspirants anxiously look forward for every vacancy that may occur .
March 6 . —The annual masonic ball came off at the theatre in Henry-street , this night , ancl a more agreeable sight we have not enjoyed for a long time . The theatre was admirably fitted up for the occasion by Mr . J . Fogarty , the proprietor . The portion of the building occupied by the pit was boarded over on a level with the stage , thus forming a large and spacious ball-room . Near the front row of boxes , that is , immediately under the gallery , was erected a large throne , hung round with beautiful crimson draperyfor the M . W . the Grancl Master
, of North Munster . The decorations were of an exceedingly chaste and tasteful kind , and at either side of the Grand Master ' s chair were hung some paintings of the Queen and Prince Albert , with the crown and other insignia of royalty , interspersed with several small masonic banners . A very brilliant star of gas jets was formed with much skill immediatel y over the masonic throne . At about nine o ' clock the ball-room and undress circles began rapidly
to fill ; and the arrival of the Grand Master , Bro . Michael Furnell , being announced by a flourish of trumpets , the brethren of the several lodges ,