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Installa Tion Of The Prince Of Wales As Patron Of Freemasons In Ireland.
INSTALLA TION of the PRINCE OF WALES as PATRON of FREEMASONS in IRELAND .
The installation of His Eoyal Highness as Patron of the Masonic institution in Ireland was by no means the least important incident of the Royal visit . Some time ago a unanimous vote
of the Grand Lodge appointed him to that high honour , and the present visit of His Royal Highness to this country was made the occasion ofhis formal installation . The privilege of admission was restricted to Past Masters and the
superior officers of lodges , and yet the attendance of members of the Craft at the Masonic Hall , Molesworth-street , was larger than the hall could accommodate . All were in full dress , and wore their aprons , collars , and jewels . Shortly before five o ' clock his Grace the Duke of
Leinster , Grand Master , preceded by the usual processsion of Grand Officers , entered the Grand Lodge-room , and took his seat upon the throne . The Grand Lodge having then been opened in ample form , a deputation of Grand Officers ,
consisting of Sir Edward Grogan , Bart ., Sir Edward Borough , Bait , and Arthur Bushe , Esq ., the Deputy Grand Master , together with Theophilus E . St . George , Esq ., the Grand Steward , and Alderman Manning , Grand Director
of Ceremonies , were requested by the Most AVorshi pful the Grand Master to receive His Royal Highness . A few minutes afterwards loud cheers from the street announced the arrival of the Royal brother . The Prince was received
at the entrance of the hall by the deputation just named . He was accompanied hy the Marquis of Hamilton , Mr . Francis Knollys , and Mr . Courtenay Boyle . The party were conducted to the Grand Lodge-room , where , on
entering , His Royal Hi ghness was saluted by the brethren as a Past Grand Master of England , but at the request ofhis Grace the Grand Master the salute was strictly according to Masonic ceremonial , no demonstration of applause being made .
The following distinguished members of the Fraternity were present : —R . AV . Bros . Robert AVilliam Shekleton , D . G . M . ; Right Hon . Baron Athlumney , S . G . AA . ; Viscount Powerscouit , J . G . AA . ; Arthur Bushe , G . Treas . ; Maxwell C .
Close , G . Sec ; Rev . John James MacSorley , G . Chaplain ; A \ . Bros . Charles A . Cameron , S . G . D . ; Charles D . Astley , G . Supt . of AVorks ; Joseph Manning , G . Dir . of Cers . ; Theophilus E . St . George , G . Steward ; Francis Qtiiu Ct .
Organist ; Stuart Nassau Lane , G . I . G . ; Charles T . Walmisley , D . G . Sec . ancl Treas . ; Bro . S , 15 . Oldham , Asst . . Sec . Representatives : —From the G . L . of England , R . A \' . Captain Godfrey Brereton , R . N .: Grand Orient of France , R . AV .
Sir Edward 11 . Borough , Bart . ; G . L . of Prussia , R . W . Philip C . Smyly ; G . L . of Canada , R . AV , James Y . Mackey ; G . L . of Louisiana , R . AV Lucius H . Deering ; G . L . of Virginia , R . W . John Cottle ; G . L . of New Vork / R . AV . John
Rmgland ; G . L . of Illinois , R . AV . Richard B . De Burgh ; G . L . nf Alabama , R . AV . Capt . Georgo Huband ; Prov . G . L . of Lisbon , AV . John JJ . Goddard . Tlie W . M . ' s , AVardcns , and Secretaries ofthe Dublin lodges . There were also present :
lhc Duke of Manchester , Lord Bernard , the Right Hon . Major-General Dunne , Sir John Keane , Bart ., Sir AVilliam AVilde , Colonel Snow , Colonel Cooper , the Rev . S . G . Morrison ( P . G . Master ) , Drs . Macnamara , Beatty , Banks ,
Ringland , and Smith ; Major Gerard Irvine , Capt . Massey , Capt . Robinson , Capt . Robertson , I > r . Tufnell , Dr . Tyner ( Doivnpatrick ) , Rev . C . K . Irwin , Rev . Mr . Stokoe ( Armagh ) , Dr . Peyton , Major Copley , Captain Bailey , " Geo . Chattc-rl .-n
( P . P . D . G . M . ) , W . l ' ctherstonhaugh , Ambrose M . Baird ( Donoughmore ) , | . Spaight ( Limerick ) , William E . Gumbleton ( P . G . AV . England ) , . Mr . Hamerton ( Queen ' s Proctor ) , Rev . II . AV ' estby ,
Mr . AVilliam S . Tracy , Capt . . Nicholson , Capl . Mostyn , Major Thompson . Mr . Francis Blakely , Captain Griliton , ' Dr . Minchin , and J . L . Toole , J
Installa Tion Of The Prince Of Wales As Patron Of Freemasons In Ireland.
Having been saluted , the Prince took his seat bn the left of the throne , in a magnificent chair , specially prepared for the installation by Bro . Digges , of Lincoln-place . It was surmounted by a beautifully carved and gilt plume of feathers ancl the Crown , with the motto " Ich dien , " the blue ribbon of the Order , and scenery richly emblazoned .
The D . G . M . ( Bro . Shekleton ) , was then called upon by the Grand Master to read the following : — Address of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master and Brethren , ofthe Most Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons of Ireland fo Mis Royal Highness the Prince of Wales . K . G .
May it please your Royal Highness , — -AA ^ e , the Grand Master and Brethren of thc Most Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons of Ireland , in Grand Lodge assembled , do most cordially and fraternally welcome your Royal Highness to the Grand Lodge of Ireland . AVe hail
with the highest gratification your Royal Highness ' accession as a Brother of the Order . Your Royal Highness , in following the example of your Royal and illustrious relative , by affording your patronage to our Order , has conferred upon it the highest honour which it is possible for it to receive .
AA'e more particularly have to express our warmest thanks and gratitude for the distinguished mark of favour your Royal Highness has conferred upon the Order in Ireland by accepting the office of Patron ; and we pray thc Great Architect of the
Universe that He may grant you a long life and continue to pour upon you His best blessings . LEINSTER , G . M . MAXWELL C . CLOSE , Grand Secretary . Dublin , 4 th August , 1 S 71 .
His Royal Highness made the following reply : —Most AA orshipful Sir and Brethren , I thank you very sincerely for your cordial and fraternal address , and for the kind . sentiments contained in it towards myself . It was a source of considerable gratification to me when I was
elected a member of the Craft , and I think I may , without presumption , point to the different Masonic meetings which , since my initiation , I have attended as a proof of the interest I take in all that relates to Freemasonrv . I can assure
you that it has afforded me great gratification to become the Patron of tlie Most Ancient ancl Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons in Ireland , and that an opportunity lias been given to me by my visit to Ireland of being installed here to-day . ( Cheers . )
The Grand Master then invested His Royal Highness with thc collar , apron , ami jewel as Patron . The a ] iron was of the richest white satin , having two rows of gilt lace , fringed with bullion ; the collar to match . The jewel was a beautiful ancl costly piece of workmanship . It
was formed of an oval wreath of shamrocks of gold , on ground of blue enamel , surmounted by the Prince of Wales' plume in silver ; upon the enamel is a square and compass , studded with diamond--, and surmounted by a regal crown enriched with rubies and diamonds . On the
back ofthe jewel is a plate nf gold , hearing thc following inscriptions : —" Presented by the Grand Lodge of Free nnd accepted Masons of Ireland , to His Royal Highness Albert Edward Prince of Wales , Earl of ^ Dublin , Knight nf St . Patrick , & c . as Patron of their ancient Order . 1871 . "
Tlie brethren then , according to ancient custom , rsihi . t'd ihe Prince as Pnlron of flic Order in Ireland , thc venerable Grand Mastci giving the word , and lhc effect wns thrilling in the extreme .
His Royal Highness , in returning thanks , said : Most Worshipful Sir and Brothers , I have now lo thank you heartily nnd cordially for your flattering reception , nnd for lhc honour you have done me ; and I beg to assure you of the pleasure I feel at having been invited to become the Patron of the
Order of l- ' recmasons in Ireland . It is a source of considerable satisfaction to me to know that my visit to this country has afforded this opportunity of meeting you , brothers , in lodge , nnd so interchanging these frank and hearty greetings . It is
true 1 have not been a Mason very long . I was initiated , as you perhaps know , in Sweden , a few y avs ago . After which I visited thc Grand Oriental Lodge of Denmark , and a short time afterwards I had the signal gratification of being elected a Past
Installa Tion Of The Prince Of Wales As Patron Of Freemasons In Ireland.
Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England . Last year 1 had the honour of being elected Patron of the Order in Scotland , and , brethren , though last not least , comes the special honour you have conferred on me—that of being elected a member of this Grand Lodge and Patron
of the Order in Ireland . ( Cheers . ) I thank you for it from the bottom of my heart . I may , I think , refer with some pride to the number of Masonic meetings I have entered in England since my initiation , as a proof of my deep attachment to our Order . I know—we all know—how good and holy a thing
Freemasonry is , how excellent are its precepts , how perfect the doctrines it sets forth ; but forgive me if I remind you that some of our friends outside are not so well acquainted with its merits as we are ourselves , and that a most mistaken idea prevails in some minds that , because we are a secret society ,
we meet for political purposes , or have a political bins in anything we do . I am delighted , brethren , to have this opportunity of proclaiming what I am satisfied you will agree with me in , namely , that we as Masons have no politics ; that the great bonds of our Order is to strengthen the bonds of fraternal
affection , and to make us live in pure and Christian love with all men ; that though a secret , we are not a political body ; and \ that our Masonic principles and hopes are essential parts of our attachment to the Constitution , and our loyalty to the Crown . ( Loud and prolonged applause . ) Your applause
unmistakcably shows me that you entirely agree in the sentiments which I have expressed . ( Renewed applause . ) Brethren , let me thank you for the kind and generous welcome which you have extended to me on this occasion . May we all continue to promulgate the principles which have been instilled into our hearts and minds since we became Masons
and let us endeavour to walk in the same path . ( Great applause ) . Brethren , ! thank you once more for the cordial welcome which you have extended to mc on this occasion , of which I shall ever bear a pleasing and lively recollection , ( His Royal Highness resumed his seat amid loud and prolonged applause . )
At the conclusion of the ceremonial , the newlyinstalled Grand Patron was greeted with enthusiastic cheers , such as are seldom heard within the walls of the Masonic Hall . Shortly afterwards the G . L . was closed with the customary formula , and His Royal Highness was then conducted by the Grand
Master through the various rooms of thc hall , and explained the uses to which each was devoted . In ona of the small lodge rooms the pupils of the Masonic Orphan School were assembled . Thc Prince seemed to be much struck with the appearance of the children . He put several questions to them , anti expressed great gratification at their
intelligence , and the evident interest taken by the Brotherhood in their well-being . A \ hile His Royal Highness was in the Prince Masons' room , the brethren lined the staircase nnd halls of the building , and on passing out to his carriage was greeted with enthusiastic cheers , which were taken up with spirit by the large crowds assembled in thc streets .
It may be mentioned that the auspicious occasion of the Prince ' s visit was availed of to inaugurate the new organ which was sometime ago erected in the Grand Lodge room . As the illustrious Patron was leaving the lodge , Bra . Qitin , Grand Organist , played a march composed by him specially for the
installation , and which the Prince , in the most gracious manner , authorised him to dedicate to him . Th . e organ was builtby Messrs . Tclford and Telford . Th . e Grecian case , designed by Bro . Telford , was thc present of his Grace the Grand Master . It is very rich , elegant , and appropriate . The
instrument contains two manuals , great and swell organs of full compass , a pedal organ of two stops , the usual couplers , and above i , oco pipes . There is a novel and ingenious plan for moving the stops nt the will of the performer adopted in this instrument ,
which is most convenient , ns by pressing a small button in front ofthe keys thc stops are changed initaii ' . aneously in an astonishing manner . The tone is admirably suited to thc hall , and the quality of each stop individually most perfect ancl beautiful , and the ensemble all that could be desired .
For the above report and following remarks we are indebted to thc Dublin Daily Express , of 5 II 1 inst : — Thc scene witnessed yesterday evening in tho Masonic Hall has not disappointedourcxpectations . It was one of the utmost interest and
impressiveness , not merely ns a spectacle , but in a moral aspect . The brethren ' of nn ancient and noble Order , which has been traduced and denounced by persons who are jealous of ils social influence , will read with unalloved satisfaction the manlv
vindication pronounced by His Royal Highness . His frank and generous avowal of sympathy with its principles , the Irue and telling eulogy which he delivered , and the fraternal tone of his address , will endear him to the Order , and raise him . we believe .
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Installa Tion Of The Prince Of Wales As Patron Of Freemasons In Ireland.
INSTALLA TION of the PRINCE OF WALES as PATRON of FREEMASONS in IRELAND .
The installation of His Eoyal Highness as Patron of the Masonic institution in Ireland was by no means the least important incident of the Royal visit . Some time ago a unanimous vote
of the Grand Lodge appointed him to that high honour , and the present visit of His Royal Highness to this country was made the occasion ofhis formal installation . The privilege of admission was restricted to Past Masters and the
superior officers of lodges , and yet the attendance of members of the Craft at the Masonic Hall , Molesworth-street , was larger than the hall could accommodate . All were in full dress , and wore their aprons , collars , and jewels . Shortly before five o ' clock his Grace the Duke of
Leinster , Grand Master , preceded by the usual processsion of Grand Officers , entered the Grand Lodge-room , and took his seat upon the throne . The Grand Lodge having then been opened in ample form , a deputation of Grand Officers ,
consisting of Sir Edward Grogan , Bart ., Sir Edward Borough , Bait , and Arthur Bushe , Esq ., the Deputy Grand Master , together with Theophilus E . St . George , Esq ., the Grand Steward , and Alderman Manning , Grand Director
of Ceremonies , were requested by the Most AVorshi pful the Grand Master to receive His Royal Highness . A few minutes afterwards loud cheers from the street announced the arrival of the Royal brother . The Prince was received
at the entrance of the hall by the deputation just named . He was accompanied hy the Marquis of Hamilton , Mr . Francis Knollys , and Mr . Courtenay Boyle . The party were conducted to the Grand Lodge-room , where , on
entering , His Royal Hi ghness was saluted by the brethren as a Past Grand Master of England , but at the request ofhis Grace the Grand Master the salute was strictly according to Masonic ceremonial , no demonstration of applause being made .
The following distinguished members of the Fraternity were present : —R . AV . Bros . Robert AVilliam Shekleton , D . G . M . ; Right Hon . Baron Athlumney , S . G . AA . ; Viscount Powerscouit , J . G . AA . ; Arthur Bushe , G . Treas . ; Maxwell C .
Close , G . Sec ; Rev . John James MacSorley , G . Chaplain ; A \ . Bros . Charles A . Cameron , S . G . D . ; Charles D . Astley , G . Supt . of AVorks ; Joseph Manning , G . Dir . of Cers . ; Theophilus E . St . George , G . Steward ; Francis Qtiiu Ct .
Organist ; Stuart Nassau Lane , G . I . G . ; Charles T . Walmisley , D . G . Sec . ancl Treas . ; Bro . S , 15 . Oldham , Asst . . Sec . Representatives : —From the G . L . of England , R . A \' . Captain Godfrey Brereton , R . N .: Grand Orient of France , R . AV .
Sir Edward 11 . Borough , Bart . ; G . L . of Prussia , R . W . Philip C . Smyly ; G . L . of Canada , R . AV , James Y . Mackey ; G . L . of Louisiana , R . AV Lucius H . Deering ; G . L . of Virginia , R . W . John Cottle ; G . L . of New Vork / R . AV . John
Rmgland ; G . L . of Illinois , R . AV . Richard B . De Burgh ; G . L . nf Alabama , R . AV . Capt . Georgo Huband ; Prov . G . L . of Lisbon , AV . John JJ . Goddard . Tlie W . M . ' s , AVardcns , and Secretaries ofthe Dublin lodges . There were also present :
lhc Duke of Manchester , Lord Bernard , the Right Hon . Major-General Dunne , Sir John Keane , Bart ., Sir AVilliam AVilde , Colonel Snow , Colonel Cooper , the Rev . S . G . Morrison ( P . G . Master ) , Drs . Macnamara , Beatty , Banks ,
Ringland , and Smith ; Major Gerard Irvine , Capt . Massey , Capt . Robinson , Capt . Robertson , I > r . Tufnell , Dr . Tyner ( Doivnpatrick ) , Rev . C . K . Irwin , Rev . Mr . Stokoe ( Armagh ) , Dr . Peyton , Major Copley , Captain Bailey , " Geo . Chattc-rl .-n
( P . P . D . G . M . ) , W . l ' ctherstonhaugh , Ambrose M . Baird ( Donoughmore ) , | . Spaight ( Limerick ) , William E . Gumbleton ( P . G . AV . England ) , . Mr . Hamerton ( Queen ' s Proctor ) , Rev . II . AV ' estby ,
Mr . AVilliam S . Tracy , Capt . . Nicholson , Capl . Mostyn , Major Thompson . Mr . Francis Blakely , Captain Griliton , ' Dr . Minchin , and J . L . Toole , J
Installa Tion Of The Prince Of Wales As Patron Of Freemasons In Ireland.
Having been saluted , the Prince took his seat bn the left of the throne , in a magnificent chair , specially prepared for the installation by Bro . Digges , of Lincoln-place . It was surmounted by a beautifully carved and gilt plume of feathers ancl the Crown , with the motto " Ich dien , " the blue ribbon of the Order , and scenery richly emblazoned .
The D . G . M . ( Bro . Shekleton ) , was then called upon by the Grand Master to read the following : — Address of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master and Brethren , ofthe Most Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons of Ireland fo Mis Royal Highness the Prince of Wales . K . G .
May it please your Royal Highness , — -AA ^ e , the Grand Master and Brethren of thc Most Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons of Ireland , in Grand Lodge assembled , do most cordially and fraternally welcome your Royal Highness to the Grand Lodge of Ireland . AVe hail
with the highest gratification your Royal Highness ' accession as a Brother of the Order . Your Royal Highness , in following the example of your Royal and illustrious relative , by affording your patronage to our Order , has conferred upon it the highest honour which it is possible for it to receive .
AA'e more particularly have to express our warmest thanks and gratitude for the distinguished mark of favour your Royal Highness has conferred upon the Order in Ireland by accepting the office of Patron ; and we pray thc Great Architect of the
Universe that He may grant you a long life and continue to pour upon you His best blessings . LEINSTER , G . M . MAXWELL C . CLOSE , Grand Secretary . Dublin , 4 th August , 1 S 71 .
His Royal Highness made the following reply : —Most AA orshipful Sir and Brethren , I thank you very sincerely for your cordial and fraternal address , and for the kind . sentiments contained in it towards myself . It was a source of considerable gratification to me when I was
elected a member of the Craft , and I think I may , without presumption , point to the different Masonic meetings which , since my initiation , I have attended as a proof of the interest I take in all that relates to Freemasonrv . I can assure
you that it has afforded me great gratification to become the Patron of tlie Most Ancient ancl Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons in Ireland , and that an opportunity lias been given to me by my visit to Ireland of being installed here to-day . ( Cheers . )
The Grand Master then invested His Royal Highness with thc collar , apron , ami jewel as Patron . The a ] iron was of the richest white satin , having two rows of gilt lace , fringed with bullion ; the collar to match . The jewel was a beautiful ancl costly piece of workmanship . It
was formed of an oval wreath of shamrocks of gold , on ground of blue enamel , surmounted by the Prince of Wales' plume in silver ; upon the enamel is a square and compass , studded with diamond--, and surmounted by a regal crown enriched with rubies and diamonds . On the
back ofthe jewel is a plate nf gold , hearing thc following inscriptions : —" Presented by the Grand Lodge of Free nnd accepted Masons of Ireland , to His Royal Highness Albert Edward Prince of Wales , Earl of ^ Dublin , Knight nf St . Patrick , & c . as Patron of their ancient Order . 1871 . "
Tlie brethren then , according to ancient custom , rsihi . t'd ihe Prince as Pnlron of flic Order in Ireland , thc venerable Grand Mastci giving the word , and lhc effect wns thrilling in the extreme .
His Royal Highness , in returning thanks , said : Most Worshipful Sir and Brothers , I have now lo thank you heartily nnd cordially for your flattering reception , nnd for lhc honour you have done me ; and I beg to assure you of the pleasure I feel at having been invited to become the Patron of the
Order of l- ' recmasons in Ireland . It is a source of considerable satisfaction to me to know that my visit to this country has afforded this opportunity of meeting you , brothers , in lodge , nnd so interchanging these frank and hearty greetings . It is
true 1 have not been a Mason very long . I was initiated , as you perhaps know , in Sweden , a few y avs ago . After which I visited thc Grand Oriental Lodge of Denmark , and a short time afterwards I had the signal gratification of being elected a Past
Installa Tion Of The Prince Of Wales As Patron Of Freemasons In Ireland.
Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England . Last year 1 had the honour of being elected Patron of the Order in Scotland , and , brethren , though last not least , comes the special honour you have conferred on me—that of being elected a member of this Grand Lodge and Patron
of the Order in Ireland . ( Cheers . ) I thank you for it from the bottom of my heart . I may , I think , refer with some pride to the number of Masonic meetings I have entered in England since my initiation , as a proof of my deep attachment to our Order . I know—we all know—how good and holy a thing
Freemasonry is , how excellent are its precepts , how perfect the doctrines it sets forth ; but forgive me if I remind you that some of our friends outside are not so well acquainted with its merits as we are ourselves , and that a most mistaken idea prevails in some minds that , because we are a secret society ,
we meet for political purposes , or have a political bins in anything we do . I am delighted , brethren , to have this opportunity of proclaiming what I am satisfied you will agree with me in , namely , that we as Masons have no politics ; that the great bonds of our Order is to strengthen the bonds of fraternal
affection , and to make us live in pure and Christian love with all men ; that though a secret , we are not a political body ; and \ that our Masonic principles and hopes are essential parts of our attachment to the Constitution , and our loyalty to the Crown . ( Loud and prolonged applause . ) Your applause
unmistakcably shows me that you entirely agree in the sentiments which I have expressed . ( Renewed applause . ) Brethren , let me thank you for the kind and generous welcome which you have extended to me on this occasion . May we all continue to promulgate the principles which have been instilled into our hearts and minds since we became Masons
and let us endeavour to walk in the same path . ( Great applause ) . Brethren , ! thank you once more for the cordial welcome which you have extended to mc on this occasion , of which I shall ever bear a pleasing and lively recollection , ( His Royal Highness resumed his seat amid loud and prolonged applause . )
At the conclusion of the ceremonial , the newlyinstalled Grand Patron was greeted with enthusiastic cheers , such as are seldom heard within the walls of the Masonic Hall . Shortly afterwards the G . L . was closed with the customary formula , and His Royal Highness was then conducted by the Grand
Master through the various rooms of thc hall , and explained the uses to which each was devoted . In ona of the small lodge rooms the pupils of the Masonic Orphan School were assembled . Thc Prince seemed to be much struck with the appearance of the children . He put several questions to them , anti expressed great gratification at their
intelligence , and the evident interest taken by the Brotherhood in their well-being . A \ hile His Royal Highness was in the Prince Masons' room , the brethren lined the staircase nnd halls of the building , and on passing out to his carriage was greeted with enthusiastic cheers , which were taken up with spirit by the large crowds assembled in thc streets .
It may be mentioned that the auspicious occasion of the Prince ' s visit was availed of to inaugurate the new organ which was sometime ago erected in the Grand Lodge room . As the illustrious Patron was leaving the lodge , Bra . Qitin , Grand Organist , played a march composed by him specially for the
installation , and which the Prince , in the most gracious manner , authorised him to dedicate to him . Th . e organ was builtby Messrs . Tclford and Telford . Th . e Grecian case , designed by Bro . Telford , was thc present of his Grace the Grand Master . It is very rich , elegant , and appropriate . The
instrument contains two manuals , great and swell organs of full compass , a pedal organ of two stops , the usual couplers , and above i , oco pipes . There is a novel and ingenious plan for moving the stops nt the will of the performer adopted in this instrument ,
which is most convenient , ns by pressing a small button in front ofthe keys thc stops are changed initaii ' . aneously in an astonishing manner . The tone is admirably suited to thc hall , and the quality of each stop individually most perfect ancl beautiful , and the ensemble all that could be desired .
For the above report and following remarks we are indebted to thc Dublin Daily Express , of 5 II 1 inst : — Thc scene witnessed yesterday evening in tho Masonic Hall has not disappointedourcxpectations . It was one of the utmost interest and
impressiveness , not merely ns a spectacle , but in a moral aspect . The brethren ' of nn ancient and noble Order , which has been traduced and denounced by persons who are jealous of ils social influence , will read with unalloved satisfaction the manlv
vindication pronounced by His Royal Highness . His frank and generous avowal of sympathy with its principles , the Irue and telling eulogy which he delivered , and the fraternal tone of his address , will endear him to the Order , and raise him . we believe .