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engaged for the occasion , and two harps , which were played by Germans , contri buted greatly to the evening ' s enjoyment . The most popular tunes were exe cuted in a very creditable manner , and as soon as the first volume of the melo dious sound reverberated through the large and spacious hall ,
Anon through every pulse the music stole , And held sublime communion with the soul , Wrung from the coyest breast the imprisoned sigh , And kindled rapture in the coldest eye .
Dancing commenced at nine o ' clock and was continued until " wee sma hours with great vigour . The utmost conviviality prevailed and hearts beat almost faster than the merry tune , whilst eyes of heavenly blue were restless , lips were parted with innocent joy , and cheeks were flushed with the beautiful motions of the dance . At one o ' clock the company repaired to the supper-room , where an ample and luxurious supply of all the delicacies of the season was obtainable .
The supper was supplied by Mr . Litchfield , who expressly retained the services of an eminent Hamilton cuisinier , Mr . Xirkland , to superintend the cooking department . We do not believe that a more felicitous re-union has ever taken place in London , and the members of St . John ' s and St . George ' s Lodges must feel pleased at the manner in which their exertions to gratify the public taste have been so cordially appreciated .
The St . George ' s Lodge has , since its formation , held its meetings in the Lodge-room belonging to the St . John ' s Lodge , which was kindly placed at its disposal by the Brethren . In consequence of the great accession of strength to the St . George ' s Lodge , it was determined to provide a Lodge-room for their own use , and suitable premises having been obtained in the new block of buildings at the corner of King-street and Bichmond-street , and the room having been richly and appropriately furnished , the ceremony of its dedication to the purpose of Masonry took place on the 8 th November . After the Lodge had been duly opened , in the manner peculiar to the fraternity , the public were admitted
to the number of 130 persons ; among whom were a large number of ladies . The aspect of the Lodge room at this time was very beautiful ; the furniture and emblematical apartments were rich and tasteful , and the tout ensemble presented an appearance of a very gratifying kind . The altar was an object of especial attention , being a pedestal in white and gold , and surmounted with a splendid velvet cushion , embroidered in gold , which had been presented to the Lodge by Mrs . Scobell . The carpet was of a very unique description , having the emblems
of the Order richly displayed thereon . Among the Brethren from a distance , whom the interesting nature of the occasion had brought together , we observed some from Buffalo , Cleveland , Lockport , Darlington , Bort Hope , Quebec , St . Thomas , Paris , and Toronto . The public proceedings of the evening commenced with an able address from the Master of the Lodge , Bro . W . Harding . The ceremony of dedication then proceeded by the singing of various odes and the delivery of appropriate addresses .
Declaration of Independence . —We have received the following important news from a highly distinguished Brother in Canada . Forty-two Lodges have seceded from the Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland , and have formed an independent Grand Lodge , for the government of the Canadas . Their reasons for seceding are briefly and pointedly stated , and are entitled to a calm and dispassionate consideration . We are assured the seceders number , at least , three-fifths of the working Craft in Canada . If our information is correct ( for we have only heard one side ) as to tho grievances under which they assert they labour , there can only one step be taken by the different Grand Bodies who have hitherto had jurisdiction there ; and that is , to absolve the Canadians from their obligation , and affiliate with them as a sister Grand Lodge . The Grand Lodge of England is well known to he a highly dignified and aristocratic Body , and may , posssibly , be highly indignant at the step the seceders have taken . We should not feel surprised if she declared them out of the pale of the Order . Should that be so , we feel a little curious to know what steps the Grand Lodge of New York
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engaged for the occasion , and two harps , which were played by Germans , contri buted greatly to the evening ' s enjoyment . The most popular tunes were exe cuted in a very creditable manner , and as soon as the first volume of the melo dious sound reverberated through the large and spacious hall ,
Anon through every pulse the music stole , And held sublime communion with the soul , Wrung from the coyest breast the imprisoned sigh , And kindled rapture in the coldest eye .
Dancing commenced at nine o ' clock and was continued until " wee sma hours with great vigour . The utmost conviviality prevailed and hearts beat almost faster than the merry tune , whilst eyes of heavenly blue were restless , lips were parted with innocent joy , and cheeks were flushed with the beautiful motions of the dance . At one o ' clock the company repaired to the supper-room , where an ample and luxurious supply of all the delicacies of the season was obtainable .
The supper was supplied by Mr . Litchfield , who expressly retained the services of an eminent Hamilton cuisinier , Mr . Xirkland , to superintend the cooking department . We do not believe that a more felicitous re-union has ever taken place in London , and the members of St . John ' s and St . George ' s Lodges must feel pleased at the manner in which their exertions to gratify the public taste have been so cordially appreciated .
The St . George ' s Lodge has , since its formation , held its meetings in the Lodge-room belonging to the St . John ' s Lodge , which was kindly placed at its disposal by the Brethren . In consequence of the great accession of strength to the St . George ' s Lodge , it was determined to provide a Lodge-room for their own use , and suitable premises having been obtained in the new block of buildings at the corner of King-street and Bichmond-street , and the room having been richly and appropriately furnished , the ceremony of its dedication to the purpose of Masonry took place on the 8 th November . After the Lodge had been duly opened , in the manner peculiar to the fraternity , the public were admitted
to the number of 130 persons ; among whom were a large number of ladies . The aspect of the Lodge room at this time was very beautiful ; the furniture and emblematical apartments were rich and tasteful , and the tout ensemble presented an appearance of a very gratifying kind . The altar was an object of especial attention , being a pedestal in white and gold , and surmounted with a splendid velvet cushion , embroidered in gold , which had been presented to the Lodge by Mrs . Scobell . The carpet was of a very unique description , having the emblems
of the Order richly displayed thereon . Among the Brethren from a distance , whom the interesting nature of the occasion had brought together , we observed some from Buffalo , Cleveland , Lockport , Darlington , Bort Hope , Quebec , St . Thomas , Paris , and Toronto . The public proceedings of the evening commenced with an able address from the Master of the Lodge , Bro . W . Harding . The ceremony of dedication then proceeded by the singing of various odes and the delivery of appropriate addresses .
Declaration of Independence . —We have received the following important news from a highly distinguished Brother in Canada . Forty-two Lodges have seceded from the Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland , and have formed an independent Grand Lodge , for the government of the Canadas . Their reasons for seceding are briefly and pointedly stated , and are entitled to a calm and dispassionate consideration . We are assured the seceders number , at least , three-fifths of the working Craft in Canada . If our information is correct ( for we have only heard one side ) as to tho grievances under which they assert they labour , there can only one step be taken by the different Grand Bodies who have hitherto had jurisdiction there ; and that is , to absolve the Canadians from their obligation , and affiliate with them as a sister Grand Lodge . The Grand Lodge of England is well known to he a highly dignified and aristocratic Body , and may , posssibly , be highly indignant at the step the seceders have taken . We should not feel surprised if she declared them out of the pale of the Order . Should that be so , we feel a little curious to know what steps the Grand Lodge of New York