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to pass a pleasant evening—but upon no occasion , in our recollection , was an amateur performance so faultless as upon this night ; it was throughout spirited and chaste—it was sustained less by confidence than by propriety—not a point was lost—we looked in vain for the amateur , and our attention was speedily rivetted to the text , delivered with sense and judgment . We will not trouble ourselves to inquire how this happened , ' it is sufficient that the audience were delighted , and expressed their
approbation with enthusiasm . We shall therefore sincerely thank all the fraternal " dramatis personie" for the enjoyment of a delightful evening , and express the gratification with which we hear that they intend to renew their engagements for " one night more , " when we trust that the house may prove a bumper . We have had some experience in these matters , and can further tesin their characters
tify , that excellent as were the Brethren respective , they were most ably supported by the ladies who were engaged . The address was delivered in the most impressive manner , and found its way to the heart . Nor should we omit to declare our approbation at the regularity which marked the stage business ; it was evidently correctno waitin" - —no loss of time—good management appeared to preside behind the The band too was select and effective . An apology
scenes . was made for Brother Morgan , who was indisposed ; but Brother . Robinson saug sweetly , and the disappointment was soon forgotten . The doors and ' the boxes were kept by brother stewards , who volunteered their services , and performed them with the most determined activity
and pleasure . . The boxes presented a delig htful appearance ; m the two front rows all round there was not a single gentleman , indeed , we scarcely saw any in the whole circle—it was one blaze of beauty—a proud moment for the " Mason , " who in the warmth of his heart could feel the inspiration with which the presence of so many fair votaries of charity thus hallowed his cause . The private boxes were all equally filled with similar tenants , b ^ amino- their smiles and lending willing hands . The pit also , converted contrast to its usual
upon the occasion into boxes , presented a striking appearance . And the gallery for the night , opened at pit price , completed the graceful audience . The effect no doubt inspirited the " actors ; they felt assured that their endeavours would meet with indulgence , and they sealed the bond by deservin" - it . We now drop the curtain , again most gratefully thanking all who were engaged in the goodly cause , and envying them the opportunity thus afforded of practising a virtue , which we all as Masons profess to admire .
Masonic Chit Chat.
MASONIC CHIT CHAT .
The following meetings are not announced in the Calendar , as they are not considered as " recognised . " u . ,. ,-ASYLUM FOR THE AGED AND DECAYED F RK . MIASON . —At Radley s Hotel , Bridge Street , Hlackfriars , every second \\ ednesday , at seven o ' clock in the evening ( Provisional Committee ) . CHAPTER OF O BSERVANCE ( Templars ) .-At the thatched House , St . James ' s Street , every third Thursday , from December to June . CROSS OF CHIIIST ENCAMPMENT ( Templars ) .-1 he third Friday in March , June , September , and December .
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to pass a pleasant evening—but upon no occasion , in our recollection , was an amateur performance so faultless as upon this night ; it was throughout spirited and chaste—it was sustained less by confidence than by propriety—not a point was lost—we looked in vain for the amateur , and our attention was speedily rivetted to the text , delivered with sense and judgment . We will not trouble ourselves to inquire how this happened , ' it is sufficient that the audience were delighted , and expressed their
approbation with enthusiasm . We shall therefore sincerely thank all the fraternal " dramatis personie" for the enjoyment of a delightful evening , and express the gratification with which we hear that they intend to renew their engagements for " one night more , " when we trust that the house may prove a bumper . We have had some experience in these matters , and can further tesin their characters
tify , that excellent as were the Brethren respective , they were most ably supported by the ladies who were engaged . The address was delivered in the most impressive manner , and found its way to the heart . Nor should we omit to declare our approbation at the regularity which marked the stage business ; it was evidently correctno waitin" - —no loss of time—good management appeared to preside behind the The band too was select and effective . An apology
scenes . was made for Brother Morgan , who was indisposed ; but Brother . Robinson saug sweetly , and the disappointment was soon forgotten . The doors and ' the boxes were kept by brother stewards , who volunteered their services , and performed them with the most determined activity
and pleasure . . The boxes presented a delig htful appearance ; m the two front rows all round there was not a single gentleman , indeed , we scarcely saw any in the whole circle—it was one blaze of beauty—a proud moment for the " Mason , " who in the warmth of his heart could feel the inspiration with which the presence of so many fair votaries of charity thus hallowed his cause . The private boxes were all equally filled with similar tenants , b ^ amino- their smiles and lending willing hands . The pit also , converted contrast to its usual
upon the occasion into boxes , presented a striking appearance . And the gallery for the night , opened at pit price , completed the graceful audience . The effect no doubt inspirited the " actors ; they felt assured that their endeavours would meet with indulgence , and they sealed the bond by deservin" - it . We now drop the curtain , again most gratefully thanking all who were engaged in the goodly cause , and envying them the opportunity thus afforded of practising a virtue , which we all as Masons profess to admire .
Masonic Chit Chat.
MASONIC CHIT CHAT .
The following meetings are not announced in the Calendar , as they are not considered as " recognised . " u . ,. ,-ASYLUM FOR THE AGED AND DECAYED F RK . MIASON . —At Radley s Hotel , Bridge Street , Hlackfriars , every second \\ ednesday , at seven o ' clock in the evening ( Provisional Committee ) . CHAPTER OF O BSERVANCE ( Templars ) .-At the thatched House , St . James ' s Street , every third Thursday , from December to June . CROSS OF CHIIIST ENCAMPMENT ( Templars ) .-1 he third Friday in March , June , September , and December .