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Masonic Festivities.
MASONIC FESTIVITIES .
Bro . Genge ' s Ball . —On Tuesday , Jan . 13 , Bro . George Genge had his annual concert and ball at the Freemasons' Tavern , and we have much pleasure in saying his friends may congratulate him upon having what he always deserves at their hands , viz . —a bumper . When we announce to those friends who were unavoidably absent , that five hundred and eight were present , we think they will agree with us , that he had a bumper . The concert gave great satisfaction to those who
assembled in sufficient time to enjoy a musical treat . Our old friend , Bro . Thos . Young , was encored as usual , in " Sweet Mary of the Vale . " The concert over , ^ dancing commenced , and though the Great Hall was unusually crowded , the votaries of Terpsichore appeared to enjoy themselves to their heart ' s content , if we may judge from the many smiling faces , under no ordinary difficulties , it being almost impossible to move without jostling against your neighbour ; but the lovers of the light fantastic toe appeared to be unable to resist the enticing influence of
Adams s band . Our esteemed friend and Brother , " The Adams / ' was not present , having a prior engagement that evening at Andover , but his band was everything that could be wished for . The worthy M . C ., Bro . Frampton , showed that he possessed not only great talent , but tact , in preserving a centre to the system , and allowing the various bright stars and their satellites to perform their
revolutions in the whirl of the mazy waltz . After supper Bro . Genge ' s health was proposed and drank with much enthusiasm , who said , though he could not make a speech to the purpose in the way of thanking his guests for their kindness , he would sing them a song , and accordingly he gave "Sally in our Alley , " much to the delight of his hearers .
Old Concord Lodge ( No . 201 ) . —The annual Ball of this Lodge took place at the Queen ' s Concert Booms , Hanover Square , on Tuesday the 20 th January , and was again highly successful . It was attended , by upwards of 400 Brethren , their ladies and friends ; the Officers of the Lodge and many of the visitors appearing in their collars and jewels , The supper was well served by Mr . Withers , and the wines by Bro . Holden . Before leaving the supper-room the President proposed the health of " Her Majesty the Queen , " after which Bro . Emmens addressed the
company and said— "The pleasing duty of addressing them , for the purpose of proposing the next toast , devolved upon him . Previous , however , to doing so , he , in the name of the Stewards , had to thank them for the land patronage and liberal support again bestowed on their annual ball , and he ventured to express a hope that the arrangements made for their comfort ( so far as the accommodation would permit for the reception of so large an assembly ) had met with their approval . He begged to add , that by their presence that night they were continuing to aid the
cause of Charity , for there were amongst the thousands who ranged under the banners of Freemasonry , many , he regretted to say , who stood much in need of assistance ., and he felt quite certain it would he an additional pleasure to them to know they were aiding those unfortunate Brethren ' s cause . And this moment , " continued Bro . Emmens , " is indeed a proud one to every member of the Old Concord Lodge , but more particularly is it so to the Stewards of this evening , who without any advertisement , or public appeal whatsoever , fire honoured with so numerous and elegant an assemblage as that by which they
are now surrounded . It is an honour of which they will ever feel proud , and one which , he assured every lady and gentleman then present , they duly appreciate . " Bro . Emmens then said , "The toast he had to propose was that of their worthy President , Bro . Jeffries , who had been most indefatigable in his exertions to promote their comfort that night ; and it gave him much pleasure in proposing his good health . " Bro . Jeffries returned thanks in very appropriate terms , and called on every gentleman to charge his glass in bumpers , and drink to the ladies . Bro . Waters appeared as the ladies' champion , and replied to the toast in a humorous speech . Lancing was again resumed with great spirit , to the
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Masonic Festivities.
MASONIC FESTIVITIES .
Bro . Genge ' s Ball . —On Tuesday , Jan . 13 , Bro . George Genge had his annual concert and ball at the Freemasons' Tavern , and we have much pleasure in saying his friends may congratulate him upon having what he always deserves at their hands , viz . —a bumper . When we announce to those friends who were unavoidably absent , that five hundred and eight were present , we think they will agree with us , that he had a bumper . The concert gave great satisfaction to those who
assembled in sufficient time to enjoy a musical treat . Our old friend , Bro . Thos . Young , was encored as usual , in " Sweet Mary of the Vale . " The concert over , ^ dancing commenced , and though the Great Hall was unusually crowded , the votaries of Terpsichore appeared to enjoy themselves to their heart ' s content , if we may judge from the many smiling faces , under no ordinary difficulties , it being almost impossible to move without jostling against your neighbour ; but the lovers of the light fantastic toe appeared to be unable to resist the enticing influence of
Adams s band . Our esteemed friend and Brother , " The Adams / ' was not present , having a prior engagement that evening at Andover , but his band was everything that could be wished for . The worthy M . C ., Bro . Frampton , showed that he possessed not only great talent , but tact , in preserving a centre to the system , and allowing the various bright stars and their satellites to perform their
revolutions in the whirl of the mazy waltz . After supper Bro . Genge ' s health was proposed and drank with much enthusiasm , who said , though he could not make a speech to the purpose in the way of thanking his guests for their kindness , he would sing them a song , and accordingly he gave "Sally in our Alley , " much to the delight of his hearers .
Old Concord Lodge ( No . 201 ) . —The annual Ball of this Lodge took place at the Queen ' s Concert Booms , Hanover Square , on Tuesday the 20 th January , and was again highly successful . It was attended , by upwards of 400 Brethren , their ladies and friends ; the Officers of the Lodge and many of the visitors appearing in their collars and jewels , The supper was well served by Mr . Withers , and the wines by Bro . Holden . Before leaving the supper-room the President proposed the health of " Her Majesty the Queen , " after which Bro . Emmens addressed the
company and said— "The pleasing duty of addressing them , for the purpose of proposing the next toast , devolved upon him . Previous , however , to doing so , he , in the name of the Stewards , had to thank them for the land patronage and liberal support again bestowed on their annual ball , and he ventured to express a hope that the arrangements made for their comfort ( so far as the accommodation would permit for the reception of so large an assembly ) had met with their approval . He begged to add , that by their presence that night they were continuing to aid the
cause of Charity , for there were amongst the thousands who ranged under the banners of Freemasonry , many , he regretted to say , who stood much in need of assistance ., and he felt quite certain it would he an additional pleasure to them to know they were aiding those unfortunate Brethren ' s cause . And this moment , " continued Bro . Emmens , " is indeed a proud one to every member of the Old Concord Lodge , but more particularly is it so to the Stewards of this evening , who without any advertisement , or public appeal whatsoever , fire honoured with so numerous and elegant an assemblage as that by which they
are now surrounded . It is an honour of which they will ever feel proud , and one which , he assured every lady and gentleman then present , they duly appreciate . " Bro . Emmens then said , "The toast he had to propose was that of their worthy President , Bro . Jeffries , who had been most indefatigable in his exertions to promote their comfort that night ; and it gave him much pleasure in proposing his good health . " Bro . Jeffries returned thanks in very appropriate terms , and called on every gentleman to charge his glass in bumpers , and drink to the ladies . Bro . Waters appeared as the ladies' champion , and replied to the toast in a humorous speech . Lancing was again resumed with great spirit , to the