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Masonic Festivities.
lence and in solitude to meditate upon the public advantages and disadvantages likely to arise from the royal marriage , and not having time to bring their meditations to a close . The poor received no kindly acknowledgments , nor was there any manifestation of public feeling by the general body of the inhabitants ; but several members of the Perfect Friendship Lodge , No . 52 % including the W . M . Prov . G . Sec .,, endeavoured to get tip a Masonic Ball , and so well were their
endeavours supported , that one of the largest private balls that ever took place at Ipswich was given by the Stewards to their numerous friends and Brethren on this festive occasion : upwards of 170 persons were present . Over the grand entrance to the Assembly-rooms were placed the flags of Sweden and Norway , fancifully decorated with evergreens , with a gas illumination , consisting of a crown , a star , P . E ., and the double triangle , which had a very brilliant effect ; and as it was announced that the Brethren would appear . in full Masonic costume , there was a great crowd around the entrance . On entering , the eye was
gratified by the appearance of a guard of honour , composed of Teterans of the 33 rd Regiment , under the command of a Crimean hero , Lieutenant Owens ( who was wounded by the same shot that struck off the feet of Sir T . Trowbridge ) . Advancing up the grand staircase , the company were received by several of the Stewards , who politely handed the ladies to the ball-room , the general appearance of which was very pleasing . It was tastefully decorated , and with the banners of England and Prussia , suspended from the cornice around the room , were arranged also the elegant private banners of the Knights Templar , the several banners of
the Royal Arch , and most conspicuous was the banner of the Perfect Friendship Juodge , the members of which had taken such a prominent part in the present proceedings . The peculiar dress of the Knights Templar , in the full costume of the Order , viz ., a white camlet cloak and scarlet hood , the glittering of the gold lace and jewels of the Provincial Grand Officers , the blue aprons of the Craft Masons , together with the elegant dresses of the ladies , proved a tout ensemble which must have been seen to be fully appreciated . A happier , more numerous , and more delighted party never assembled in this town under the banner of the
compass , the square , and the level . Too much praise cannot be given to the Stewards , viz ., Bros . Lieut . Owens , 33 rd Regiment ; W . P . Mills , Prov . S . G . W . ; E . Dorling , Prov . G . S ; J . K . Sedgwick , Prov . G . Reg , ; W . Ellistou , Prov . G . Treas . ; S . Freeman , P . Prov . G . Beg . ; A . Bowler , Prov . G . Org . ; G . Turner , W . M . ; R . S . Jennings , P . M . ; G . Freeman , R . Taylor , and G . Wade : there was on their part a complete abnegation of self , and an anxious wish that every one should feel that whilst all there present had met on the level , still all the etiquette , courtesies , and usages of society should be strictly observed . We were
much pleased to observe that J . C . Cobbold , Esq ., one of the members for the borough , was present , and contributed , with his usual kindness and condescension , to keep up that peace and harmony characteristic of Masonic assemblies . The Ball terminated about 4 a . m ., few if any of the company leaving until the signal was given by the band playing " God save the Queen ; " all expressing the
unalloyed pleasure they had received from the loyalty of the Masons of Ipswich ^ so ably displayed to do honour to the marriage of their Bro . H . R . fJ . Prince Frederick William of Prussia with the eldest daughter of the Queen of England . Wo would add that an elegant supper and other refreshments were provided by Bro . Guiver , of the White Horse Hotel .
The Week.
THE WEEK .
When this reaches the hands of our readers the rejoicings for the late royal wedding will have been brought to an end , and the royal pair have duly made their entrance into Berlin , the capital of the bridegroom ' s native country . Great dissatisfaction was expressed at Gravesend , on the occasion of the departure of the royal pair , by the Brethren , that an opportunity was not afforded to the Masons of Kent to present his Royal Highness with a congratulatory address prior to his
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Masonic Festivities.
lence and in solitude to meditate upon the public advantages and disadvantages likely to arise from the royal marriage , and not having time to bring their meditations to a close . The poor received no kindly acknowledgments , nor was there any manifestation of public feeling by the general body of the inhabitants ; but several members of the Perfect Friendship Lodge , No . 52 % including the W . M . Prov . G . Sec .,, endeavoured to get tip a Masonic Ball , and so well were their
endeavours supported , that one of the largest private balls that ever took place at Ipswich was given by the Stewards to their numerous friends and Brethren on this festive occasion : upwards of 170 persons were present . Over the grand entrance to the Assembly-rooms were placed the flags of Sweden and Norway , fancifully decorated with evergreens , with a gas illumination , consisting of a crown , a star , P . E ., and the double triangle , which had a very brilliant effect ; and as it was announced that the Brethren would appear . in full Masonic costume , there was a great crowd around the entrance . On entering , the eye was
gratified by the appearance of a guard of honour , composed of Teterans of the 33 rd Regiment , under the command of a Crimean hero , Lieutenant Owens ( who was wounded by the same shot that struck off the feet of Sir T . Trowbridge ) . Advancing up the grand staircase , the company were received by several of the Stewards , who politely handed the ladies to the ball-room , the general appearance of which was very pleasing . It was tastefully decorated , and with the banners of England and Prussia , suspended from the cornice around the room , were arranged also the elegant private banners of the Knights Templar , the several banners of
the Royal Arch , and most conspicuous was the banner of the Perfect Friendship Juodge , the members of which had taken such a prominent part in the present proceedings . The peculiar dress of the Knights Templar , in the full costume of the Order , viz ., a white camlet cloak and scarlet hood , the glittering of the gold lace and jewels of the Provincial Grand Officers , the blue aprons of the Craft Masons , together with the elegant dresses of the ladies , proved a tout ensemble which must have been seen to be fully appreciated . A happier , more numerous , and more delighted party never assembled in this town under the banner of the
compass , the square , and the level . Too much praise cannot be given to the Stewards , viz ., Bros . Lieut . Owens , 33 rd Regiment ; W . P . Mills , Prov . S . G . W . ; E . Dorling , Prov . G . S ; J . K . Sedgwick , Prov . G . Reg , ; W . Ellistou , Prov . G . Treas . ; S . Freeman , P . Prov . G . Beg . ; A . Bowler , Prov . G . Org . ; G . Turner , W . M . ; R . S . Jennings , P . M . ; G . Freeman , R . Taylor , and G . Wade : there was on their part a complete abnegation of self , and an anxious wish that every one should feel that whilst all there present had met on the level , still all the etiquette , courtesies , and usages of society should be strictly observed . We were
much pleased to observe that J . C . Cobbold , Esq ., one of the members for the borough , was present , and contributed , with his usual kindness and condescension , to keep up that peace and harmony characteristic of Masonic assemblies . The Ball terminated about 4 a . m ., few if any of the company leaving until the signal was given by the band playing " God save the Queen ; " all expressing the
unalloyed pleasure they had received from the loyalty of the Masons of Ipswich ^ so ably displayed to do honour to the marriage of their Bro . H . R . fJ . Prince Frederick William of Prussia with the eldest daughter of the Queen of England . Wo would add that an elegant supper and other refreshments were provided by Bro . Guiver , of the White Horse Hotel .
The Week.
THE WEEK .
When this reaches the hands of our readers the rejoicings for the late royal wedding will have been brought to an end , and the royal pair have duly made their entrance into Berlin , the capital of the bridegroom ' s native country . Great dissatisfaction was expressed at Gravesend , on the occasion of the departure of the royal pair , by the Brethren , that an opportunity was not afforded to the Masons of Kent to present his Royal Highness with a congratulatory address prior to his