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future education of the orphans , and in an earnest and eloquent manner pressed the claims of the institution upon the meeting . " The successful candidates were then introduced by the Stewards to the D . G . M ., who presented each with the work allotted as a premium , giving each of them some kind and suitable advice as to their future conduct .
The D . G . M . then addressed the children , and affectionately reminded them that they were now preparing for the great struggle of life , and exhorted them to continue to preserve the character for diligence and good conduct which they had hitherto exhibited . He congratulated them upon the kindness and care which they experienced from the matron of the school , Mrs . 2 SToble , and concluded by thanking those present for their attendance on the occasion .
The children then sang a hymn , Bro . C . Crosthwaite accompanying them on the organ , and the meeting separated , much pleased with the appearance of the children and the interesting proceedings which they had witnessed .
NORTH MUNSTER . Newcastle West . —On Tuesday , January 12 th , the Brethren of the Desmond Lodge , No . 202 , assembled at their hall at high noon , to celebrate the festival of St . John according to usual custom , and to install officers for the ensuing six months . Bro . George Peirce , M . D ., was appointed W . M . ; Bros . Thomas E . G . Plummer , S . W . ; Nicholas U . DArcy , J . W . ; Lanauze , S . D . ; Charles N . Curling ,
J . D . ; Dr . Bolster , I . G . ; Lanauze , Treas . ; A . Palmer , Scribe . The Brethren then adjourned until half-past six o ' clock , when they met at dinner . The usual loyal and charter toasts were given , and responded to in the usual eloquent and Masonic style . The health of the Prov . G . M ., Bro . Michael Furnell , D . L ., was given and drunk with the greatest applause ; also the health of the W . B . M ., Bro . John Palmer . After spending a happy and convivial evening the Brethren separated in peace , love , and harmony .
Masonic Festivities
MASONIC FESTIVITIES
Bro . George Genghs had his annual concert and ball at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on Tuesday , Jan . 12 , and , as usual , it was a bumper , the suite of rooms being crowded to excess ; and as everybody appeared comfortable and happy—particularly after partaking * of the very excellent supper—we suppose they enjoyed themselves , in spite of the intense heat and clouds of dust that pervaded the great hall . The concert gave great satisfaction to a number of Bro . Genge ' s patrons , who came for that alone , and retired early . The vocal abilities
of Misses Eyles , Messent , Banks , Wells ( Marian and Jane ) , Collins , and Brougham ( Eliza and Jane ); and of Bros . Hansford , George Perren , Signor Veroni , and Genge , were displayed in a manner which elicited general commendation . Bro . Genge was encored in a new Irish ballad , termed " Sweet Katie , " the words written expressly for him by Mr . George Hodcler , and the music composed by
Mr . J . G . Oallcott , who officiated as conductor . The majority of the company , some three or four hundred , unable to resist the enticing influence of Bro . Adams ' s band , determined upon making a night of it , and going home with the milk in the morning . We will not venture to say how many bottles of Bro . Elkington ' s best champagne were consumed ; but that mattered not with such an excellent M , C . as Bro . F ramp ton .
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future education of the orphans , and in an earnest and eloquent manner pressed the claims of the institution upon the meeting . " The successful candidates were then introduced by the Stewards to the D . G . M ., who presented each with the work allotted as a premium , giving each of them some kind and suitable advice as to their future conduct .
The D . G . M . then addressed the children , and affectionately reminded them that they were now preparing for the great struggle of life , and exhorted them to continue to preserve the character for diligence and good conduct which they had hitherto exhibited . He congratulated them upon the kindness and care which they experienced from the matron of the school , Mrs . 2 SToble , and concluded by thanking those present for their attendance on the occasion .
The children then sang a hymn , Bro . C . Crosthwaite accompanying them on the organ , and the meeting separated , much pleased with the appearance of the children and the interesting proceedings which they had witnessed .
NORTH MUNSTER . Newcastle West . —On Tuesday , January 12 th , the Brethren of the Desmond Lodge , No . 202 , assembled at their hall at high noon , to celebrate the festival of St . John according to usual custom , and to install officers for the ensuing six months . Bro . George Peirce , M . D ., was appointed W . M . ; Bros . Thomas E . G . Plummer , S . W . ; Nicholas U . DArcy , J . W . ; Lanauze , S . D . ; Charles N . Curling ,
J . D . ; Dr . Bolster , I . G . ; Lanauze , Treas . ; A . Palmer , Scribe . The Brethren then adjourned until half-past six o ' clock , when they met at dinner . The usual loyal and charter toasts were given , and responded to in the usual eloquent and Masonic style . The health of the Prov . G . M ., Bro . Michael Furnell , D . L ., was given and drunk with the greatest applause ; also the health of the W . B . M ., Bro . John Palmer . After spending a happy and convivial evening the Brethren separated in peace , love , and harmony .
Masonic Festivities
MASONIC FESTIVITIES
Bro . George Genghs had his annual concert and ball at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on Tuesday , Jan . 12 , and , as usual , it was a bumper , the suite of rooms being crowded to excess ; and as everybody appeared comfortable and happy—particularly after partaking * of the very excellent supper—we suppose they enjoyed themselves , in spite of the intense heat and clouds of dust that pervaded the great hall . The concert gave great satisfaction to a number of Bro . Genge ' s patrons , who came for that alone , and retired early . The vocal abilities
of Misses Eyles , Messent , Banks , Wells ( Marian and Jane ) , Collins , and Brougham ( Eliza and Jane ); and of Bros . Hansford , George Perren , Signor Veroni , and Genge , were displayed in a manner which elicited general commendation . Bro . Genge was encored in a new Irish ballad , termed " Sweet Katie , " the words written expressly for him by Mr . George Hodcler , and the music composed by
Mr . J . G . Oallcott , who officiated as conductor . The majority of the company , some three or four hundred , unable to resist the enticing influence of Bro . Adams ' s band , determined upon making a night of it , and going home with the milk in the morning . We will not venture to say how many bottles of Bro . Elkington ' s best champagne were consumed ; but that mattered not with such an excellent M , C . as Bro . F ramp ton .