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him by its members . It is not for its intrinsic value , for his services to Lodge No . 43 cannot be measured by any such standard . " After the presentation , Bro . AV . Bird acknowledged the compliment inthe most feeling manner , and promised a continuance of his services , as long as his attainments in Masonic science might be available for the good of the Craft . The Brethren parted , highly gratified with the pleasures of the evening .
On the 5 th February a Masonic Ball , under the patronage of the members of the Glamorgan Lodge , No . 43 , was held at the Assembly Rooms , at the Cardiff Arms Hotel . Permission had kindl y been granted by the R . AV . D . P . G . M . Bro . Geo . G . Bird , in the absence of the R . W . P . G . M ., for the Brethren to ajipear in Masonic costume . Several Brethren from nei ghbouring towns attended , including several of the P . G . Officers . The number assembled to do honour
to Lodge No . 43 was about 180 . Dancing commenced at nine o ' clock , to the enlivening strains of Strong ' s well-known Clifton band , ancl was kept UJJ with unabated spirit . After supper , dancing was resumed for some hours , after which the company separated , delighted with the treat afforded them at the first Masonic Ball that has taken place in the town . The whole of the arrangements reflected the greatest credit upon the Committee of Management .
SURREY CROYDON The Masonic Ball . —The fourth of these most agreeable Annual Assemblies was held at the Greyhound Hotel , on Thursday , the 29 th of January , under the direction of Brs . Alexander Dobie ( theR . AV . Pr . G . M . ) and W . J . Evelyn , M . P . for AVest Surrey . These balls hare been instrumental as one of the sources of augmentation to the Masonic Charities—the particular one , in the
present instance , being the " Fund ofBenevolence ofthe East Surrey Lodge of Concord . " The band was under the direction of Mr . Weippert . Dancing commenced at half-past nine , and all was soon animation and jileasure . Quadrilles , polkas , and waltzes , were kejit merrily going until one o ' clock , when the supper-room was thrown open ; after whichdancing was resumed until four o ' clockwhen the
, , National Anthem warned the company to depart . Among the visitors , we noticed—Bro . and Mrs . Dobie , Mr . AVm . Dobie , Trinity College , Cambridge ; the Hon . F . E . Plummer , do . ; and the Misses Dobie , Bro . Evelyn , M . P ., and his brother , Cajitain Evelyn , Cajitain James , Ike ., & c . The rooms were elegantly decorated , and the refreshments plentiful and excellent . The Chair was abl y filled by Bro . Dobie , and the
Deputy Chair by Bro . Evelyn . After the customary loyal toasts , The CHAIRMAN proposed the health of " The Committee of Management , " making especial mention of Bro . George England ( the Master of the Lodge ) , and also of Bros . Price ancl Penfold , the latter of whom he welcomed after his long ancl jiainful illness . Bro . ENGLAND , in responding to the toast , exjn-essed the jileasure he felt at seeing such interest manifested towards the cause of charity ,
which was one of the noblest objects of the Craft . Bro . PENFOLD , who was most warmly received , expressed his thanks for the sympathy and kind expressions evinced towards him . He had suffered a severe trial since last they met , but , thanks to
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him by its members . It is not for its intrinsic value , for his services to Lodge No . 43 cannot be measured by any such standard . " After the presentation , Bro . AV . Bird acknowledged the compliment inthe most feeling manner , and promised a continuance of his services , as long as his attainments in Masonic science might be available for the good of the Craft . The Brethren parted , highly gratified with the pleasures of the evening .
On the 5 th February a Masonic Ball , under the patronage of the members of the Glamorgan Lodge , No . 43 , was held at the Assembly Rooms , at the Cardiff Arms Hotel . Permission had kindl y been granted by the R . AV . D . P . G . M . Bro . Geo . G . Bird , in the absence of the R . W . P . G . M ., for the Brethren to ajipear in Masonic costume . Several Brethren from nei ghbouring towns attended , including several of the P . G . Officers . The number assembled to do honour
to Lodge No . 43 was about 180 . Dancing commenced at nine o ' clock , to the enlivening strains of Strong ' s well-known Clifton band , ancl was kept UJJ with unabated spirit . After supper , dancing was resumed for some hours , after which the company separated , delighted with the treat afforded them at the first Masonic Ball that has taken place in the town . The whole of the arrangements reflected the greatest credit upon the Committee of Management .
SURREY CROYDON The Masonic Ball . —The fourth of these most agreeable Annual Assemblies was held at the Greyhound Hotel , on Thursday , the 29 th of January , under the direction of Brs . Alexander Dobie ( theR . AV . Pr . G . M . ) and W . J . Evelyn , M . P . for AVest Surrey . These balls hare been instrumental as one of the sources of augmentation to the Masonic Charities—the particular one , in the
present instance , being the " Fund ofBenevolence ofthe East Surrey Lodge of Concord . " The band was under the direction of Mr . Weippert . Dancing commenced at half-past nine , and all was soon animation and jileasure . Quadrilles , polkas , and waltzes , were kejit merrily going until one o ' clock , when the supper-room was thrown open ; after whichdancing was resumed until four o ' clockwhen the
, , National Anthem warned the company to depart . Among the visitors , we noticed—Bro . and Mrs . Dobie , Mr . AVm . Dobie , Trinity College , Cambridge ; the Hon . F . E . Plummer , do . ; and the Misses Dobie , Bro . Evelyn , M . P ., and his brother , Cajitain Evelyn , Cajitain James , Ike ., & c . The rooms were elegantly decorated , and the refreshments plentiful and excellent . The Chair was abl y filled by Bro . Dobie , and the
Deputy Chair by Bro . Evelyn . After the customary loyal toasts , The CHAIRMAN proposed the health of " The Committee of Management , " making especial mention of Bro . George England ( the Master of the Lodge ) , and also of Bros . Price ancl Penfold , the latter of whom he welcomed after his long ancl jiainful illness . Bro . ENGLAND , in responding to the toast , exjn-essed the jileasure he felt at seeing such interest manifested towards the cause of charity ,
which was one of the noblest objects of the Craft . Bro . PENFOLD , who was most warmly received , expressed his thanks for the sympathy and kind expressions evinced towards him . He had suffered a severe trial since last they met , but , thanks to