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sequence of a delay in the arrival of some of the trains by which the visiting brethren travelled , the ceremony was postponed until a somewhat later hour . Every precaution was taken that none but Frecmasonsshonld

be admitted , as every person presenting himself at the entrance was required to write his name , the number of his lodge ,

and his Masonic rank , on which he received a ticket , without which no person was admitted to the hall . The Grand Lodge Officers and distinp ' nished visitors

assembled in the late library on the ground floor , where a procession wn ; f-wincd in accordance with the Book of Constitutions . The procession , on leaving the library , passed through the reading-room into the vestibule

and up the staircase into the Grand Hall , which was previously well nigh filled by the brethren—indeed , so numerous was the attendance , that the gallery was filled as well as the body of the hall . On the

entrance of the procession , the Grand March was played on the organ , and the brethren received the Provincial Grand Lodge according to ancient custom . The customary circuit of the hall having been made .

the procession halted , and , facing inwards , the P . G . M ., the D . P . G . M .., and the visitors of distinction , occupied the stalls and seats on the dais , as had been previous !} -arranged . TheD . P . G . AL , addressing the P . G . M ., said

it was with much pleasure that lie now requested him to dedicate that hall . He might mention that the brethren had for some time past contemplated a change of residence . The old hall in I ! rid " - a-stri'ot

had long since been found to be too small . and in addition to this . therewas a tendency amongst the brethren to move their habitations westward . It was fortunate for the Craft that the building of the Philosophical

Institute presented itself to them . As a proof of its adaptation to the pur-poses to which it was to be applied , he would state that not a single shilling had been spent in alterations . Thev had , of course , ;> one to

considerable expense in embellishments , but if the architect by whom the building was originally designed ( SirWm . Cockerel ; could revisit the scene of his former labours , Sir William would find that nothiii : / had

been altered , and that , even if he had intended it , he could not have reared a structure more suited to . Masonic purposes . The l ' . G . M expressed the pleasure hefelt in complying with the request made to

him . He said he attended that day with the more pleasure as he knew from his experience of the Freemasons of liristoi that , whenever they weve called upon , they never failed to perform their dulv . lie

congratulated them on having so line a building—so perfect in all its parts , and so well adapted to the various ceremonies of the Craft . I le was proud that he had been asked to dedicate the hall for the purposes of Freemasonry for , he hoped , all time .

'I he ceremony of dedication was then proceeded with , and , as may be imagined , it was of a most elaborate and impressive character , till the gorgeous and symbolical accessories of which Freemasonry is

capable being brought into requisition , aided by both vocal and instrumental music . After the ceremony , the Chaplain delivered a most effective and eloquent address , which

was warmly applauded by the brethren . The ceremony concluded by the usual proclamation of the fact of dedication being made by the Grand Director of Ceremonies .

A Provincial Grand Lodge was then held , and the officers of the Grand Lodge appointed for the ensuing year , viz .: Bros . S . 11 . Lowe , l ' . S . GAV " . : 11 . Merrick , l ' . J . G . W . ; S . E . Taylor , P . G . Treas . ; IL ) .

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Bramble , P . G . Reg . ; E . J . Inskip , P . G . Sec ; Coaffee , P . S . G . D . ; George Gay P . J . G . D . ; J . A . Clark , P . G . Supt . of Works ; Samuel Bryant , P . G . Dir . of Ccrs . ; Gullifer , Asst . Dii-. of Cers . ; J . Ilatherlev , P . G . S . B . ; J . Churchill , P . G . Org . ; Maby , Asst . P . G . Org . ; and J . Perrin , P . G . Purs .

This portion of the business concluded , the G . M ., in appropriate terms , proposed the adoption of an address to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , congratulating him on his recover } - from his recent illness . The motion was carried unanimous !} -, all the brethren risiiv . r to their feet . It was ordered

that tlie address should be engrossed on vellum , and forwarded to H . R . H . Subsequently , a banquet was held at the Royal Hotel , College-green , when a very large company sat down .

Masonic Ball At Northampton.

MASONIC BALL AT NORTHAMPTON .

On Thursday , 25 th ult ., a grand -Masonic ball was held in the Corn Exchange , Northampton , under most distinguished patronage . The palroncsses were the Duchess of

Manchester , uie Countess Spencer , and the l . ady Southampton . The patrons were Pro . the most lion , the . Marquis of Ripon . K . G ., M . W . G . M . ; Pro . Right lion , tile Earl of Zetland . A ' . 71 . M . W . P . G . M . : Pro . his Grace the Duke of Manchester . R . W . P . G . M of Norths , and Hunts

P . m . Right Don . and R . W * . l . ord I . eigli , P . G .. M . of Warwickshire : Pro . HAY . Sir'Thomas George Fermor-IIe . skelh . Part . J / . /' .. P . G . M . of West-Lancashire : Pre . RAY . Wm . Kelly , P . G M . of Leicestershire and Rutland : Pro . the Hon . and R . W . the Pari | er > ev . P . G . S . W . : Rio . the V . W .

Rev . Dr . Scdgwic : ; . P . G . C . : Pro . his Fxcellency ihe Fori ! Lieutenant of Ireland , / CO ' . : Pro . the Right Hon . Lord Southampton , Pro . the Right Don . George Ward Himl . Ml ' .. Pro . the Right Hon . C . W . Fii / . william . Pro . William Weils , W .. M . and P . M . . \\? .. , '; o . : Pro . the R . W . V .

C . ' . 'v F . I we ¦ : , 1 ' . P . G . S . W . oi' Lincolnshire : Pro . R . W . ( .:. W . Flktngton . P . D . G . M . of Warwickshire ., P . G . S . ! :. . : Pro . R . W . S . Inns . D . P . G . M . of Xorihs and limits . : Pro . W . I'd . Cox . P . G . S . W . of Norths , and Hunts . The Stewards were the Worshioful . Master

( Pro . M . W . Ficw . ti- and P . M . of tiie Pomlivt Lodge . Xo . 30 V . in ih :. ; iov . n . Pro . Valentine Thomas liara . rd ( . -j- ' o ) oi . iciaLd as honorary Seereanv . and Pro . Alfred Dorreli was Master

ermnomes . The ball , which was a very brilliant and successful aii . dr . was held in aid of the Masonic chariiies . and . in coir . ieeiion witii the Pomfret Lodge . In consequence oflh . e number expected

to attend , the large hail of the Corn Exchange was engaged , and the result proved that the choice of a room was a lor ' oitrne one . as it was the only one capable of containing I lie visitors who attended . The actual number present was v ' n ) . The arrangements were e \ ceedinglv L'ood ,

and were higlnv ere htable to the Stewards and committee , who were di lerinined that , as no Masonic ball had been held here since the 26 th January . 18 . 5 . 3 . ihe present one should be one nolewoiihv of the Order to which ihev belone .

and winch is pre-eminently distinguished for the usefulness and munificence- of its charities . The consequence was that no pains were spared to ensure success- , and the efforts of the committee were wed rewarded .

Notning was omitted that was calculated io promote the comfort of the guests . The upper portion of the hall was petitioned off for a supper-room by a screen covered with scarlet cloth , which ran across the whole width of the room . Plenty of room was then left for dancing ,

tne floor being covered with a suitable cloth , 500 vards ol which were used for the occasion . The hall was well -. vanned , and in order to give greater brilliancy to its appearance , additional gaslights were introduced . A large circular pipe ,

Iroin winch issued about 100 jets , was suspended in the centre of the hall , and at the lop of the screen , dividing the ball room from the supperroom , there were three handsome brass gas candelabra , which added much to the effect of

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the scene . On the north wall , facing the entrance , was a large Prince of Wales ' s feather in gas-lights , and facing it on the south wall was a star in gas-lights , and over it the Royal arms . A tasteful orchestra was erected for the band

immediately m front of the screen , and adjoining this were tables for the supply of tea , coffee , lemonade , and wine , previous to and after supper . In front of the orchestra was a remarkably handsome silver fountain from Rimmell ' s ,

from the branches of which streams of Eau de Cologne were thrown out during the whole of the night . Handsome pier glasses were placed at intervals on the Avails , which were decorated with great taste and elegance by workmen under

the superintendence of Bro . E . W . Tuffley , who was assisted by Bro . James Watkin and others , Mr . C . Lewis , on the Wood-hill , being engaged also as a decorator . From the upper portion of the walls were suspended elegant wreaths of

evergreens , intermingled with flowers , and these were met with corresponding wreaths on the lower part At both ends of the hall were large designs in evergreens , 14 feet in height , of the compass and square , and on the walls between

the wreaths were Masonic emblems and other designs in evergreens and flowers . In addition to these there were various coloured shields , on which were Masonic emblems , and which were a great relief to the foliage by which they were

surrounded . Flags of all nations , and of every variety , were suspended from the walls on all sides , and added much to the appearance of the hall . For the convenience of the dancers , and by the kindness of the Racing Committee the large number boards used at the races were

placed at the disposal of the Stewards . There were twenty-four dances , and , as each dance c . ime off , the number of the dance on the list was denoted by a number which was exhibited at the top of the hall , and the result was , there was neither delay nor confusion .

The visitors began to arrive about quarterpast nine , a very large concourse of people being assembled round the Exchange . Amongst the guests we're the principal inhabitants of the town , professional or otherwise , and a

considerable number of visitors from the adjoining p . iris of the county . The dresses of the ladies were exceedingly handsome , and , as was remarked by more than one person , the beauty of Northamptonshire was well represented .

Dancing commenced at a quarter before ten o ' clock , and was kept up with great spirit until live o ' clock . Supper was served at twelve o ' clock , and , by the general consent of all

present , it was one which was worthy of the occasion , and which rellected the highest credit upon ihe . Messrs . Higgins , by whom it was provided . The ball was opened by the W . M . ( Bro . M . W . Flewitt ) . The music , which was excellent , was supplied by the militia quadrille band .

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