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Masonic Festivities
banquet than a btoll ; but we say throw aside those feelings , and once a year at least , give the ladies a little insight into Masonry , as far as a Masonic festival will show them . The veteran , Bro . Adams , has his Twenty-first A ; nnual Ball at Willis ' s Room s , on Tuesday , 1 Oth March , we look upon it as a Masonic Ball , though not announced as such ; and invite those who think themselves a little too old for . dancing , to attend upon that occasion , and try if they can resist the spirit-stirring music of the present day . We have no doubt that those of our Brethren who venture , will , upon the first occasion that offers , be in the van to
get up a ball in their own Lodges . We take this opportunity of thanking our metropolitan and provincial Brethren for the many kind and pressing invitations we have received this winter to their festivals , but however much our wishes and inclinations would lead us to be with them , it is morally impossible to be at half or a quarter of those we are solicited to attena . Under these circumstances we shall feel obliged to any of the Brethren who may fayourlusjwith a report of their proceedings if we are unable to be with them , as it is our intention to devote a few pages in the Magazine to a report of the various Masonic festivals that take place either in London or the provinces .
Beo . G . Hayward ' s ball took place on Thursday , the 12 th of February , at the Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Hayward ' s band was first-iate , numbering twenty-four experienced and skilful musicians , who did good service ^ and kept to their work with untiring energy , playing with equal spin the first quadrille and last galop . An elegant and most liberal champagne supper was partaken of at one o ' clock , ably presided over by Bro . Peter Matthews , who , in very witty and flowery language ^ proposed the he alth of the ladies .
Temple Lodge . —On Wednesday , the 11 th of February , this ball , for the benefit of the charities , came off at Radley ' s Hotel / New Bridge-street , when about 150 ladies and gentlemen assembled together , including the Officers of the Lodge and a large number of the Craft , who appeared in their costume . The room was most tastefully adorned with banners and flags , gratuitously lent for the occasion by Bro , Geo . Tutill , which elicited much admiration . Dancing commenced soon after nine o ' clock , and was continued until nearly one , when the company partook of a
supper , the preparation of which did great credit to Bro . Holt . After supper dancing was resumed with great vivacity until a very late , or rather early hour in the morning , and when the company separated , they did so expressing in unqualified terms the great pleasure they had derived from the night ' s entertainment . Praise is due for this to the Stewards , especially to Bro . Scott , W . M . / Bros . Cutt , Bush , Grimes , Farthing , and Aldridge ; and particularly to Bro . T . Beard , the Secretary , who was most indefatigable in his exertions to carry out the arrangements to the comfort and satisfaction of everybody : in his endeavours so to do , we are happy to say he was most successful . Bro . G . F . Taylor ' s band played some very excellent and well-selected music , and Bro . H . Taylor also acquitted himself most creditably as M . C .
St . James ' s Union Lodge ( No . 211 ) . — -The Brethren of the St . James ' s Union Lodge had their first ball at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on Thursday , February 5 th . We have much pleasure in congratulating them uponthe highly successful result of their first attempt , and assuredly they fully deserved the success they met with , all the Stewards being indefatigable in their endeavours to carry out every arrangement for the comfort and gratification of their visitors . It is not surprising that their mutual endeavours were fully
appreciated by those present , and everything passed off in a most satisfactory manner . The music was spirited and good ; Ollivier ' s band , under the able direction of Mr . IT . Henderson . The dances were carefully selected to please all ; Bro . Frampton , the worthy M . C , was untiring in his exertions to provide every one disposed to dance with a partner ; and the stewards were assiduous in showing every attention to the ladies , and preventing confusion in the dances . Bro . Gun ton , the twice elected W . M ., presided at supper , and in a veiy eloquent speech proposed the " Health of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen and Craft , " which toast was most enthusiastically responded to in bumpers . "The Ladies / '
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Masonic Festivities
banquet than a btoll ; but we say throw aside those feelings , and once a year at least , give the ladies a little insight into Masonry , as far as a Masonic festival will show them . The veteran , Bro . Adams , has his Twenty-first A ; nnual Ball at Willis ' s Room s , on Tuesday , 1 Oth March , we look upon it as a Masonic Ball , though not announced as such ; and invite those who think themselves a little too old for . dancing , to attend upon that occasion , and try if they can resist the spirit-stirring music of the present day . We have no doubt that those of our Brethren who venture , will , upon the first occasion that offers , be in the van to
get up a ball in their own Lodges . We take this opportunity of thanking our metropolitan and provincial Brethren for the many kind and pressing invitations we have received this winter to their festivals , but however much our wishes and inclinations would lead us to be with them , it is morally impossible to be at half or a quarter of those we are solicited to attena . Under these circumstances we shall feel obliged to any of the Brethren who may fayourlusjwith a report of their proceedings if we are unable to be with them , as it is our intention to devote a few pages in the Magazine to a report of the various Masonic festivals that take place either in London or the provinces .
Beo . G . Hayward ' s ball took place on Thursday , the 12 th of February , at the Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Hayward ' s band was first-iate , numbering twenty-four experienced and skilful musicians , who did good service ^ and kept to their work with untiring energy , playing with equal spin the first quadrille and last galop . An elegant and most liberal champagne supper was partaken of at one o ' clock , ably presided over by Bro . Peter Matthews , who , in very witty and flowery language ^ proposed the he alth of the ladies .
Temple Lodge . —On Wednesday , the 11 th of February , this ball , for the benefit of the charities , came off at Radley ' s Hotel / New Bridge-street , when about 150 ladies and gentlemen assembled together , including the Officers of the Lodge and a large number of the Craft , who appeared in their costume . The room was most tastefully adorned with banners and flags , gratuitously lent for the occasion by Bro , Geo . Tutill , which elicited much admiration . Dancing commenced soon after nine o ' clock , and was continued until nearly one , when the company partook of a
supper , the preparation of which did great credit to Bro . Holt . After supper dancing was resumed with great vivacity until a very late , or rather early hour in the morning , and when the company separated , they did so expressing in unqualified terms the great pleasure they had derived from the night ' s entertainment . Praise is due for this to the Stewards , especially to Bro . Scott , W . M . / Bros . Cutt , Bush , Grimes , Farthing , and Aldridge ; and particularly to Bro . T . Beard , the Secretary , who was most indefatigable in his exertions to carry out the arrangements to the comfort and satisfaction of everybody : in his endeavours so to do , we are happy to say he was most successful . Bro . G . F . Taylor ' s band played some very excellent and well-selected music , and Bro . H . Taylor also acquitted himself most creditably as M . C .
St . James ' s Union Lodge ( No . 211 ) . — -The Brethren of the St . James ' s Union Lodge had their first ball at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on Thursday , February 5 th . We have much pleasure in congratulating them uponthe highly successful result of their first attempt , and assuredly they fully deserved the success they met with , all the Stewards being indefatigable in their endeavours to carry out every arrangement for the comfort and gratification of their visitors . It is not surprising that their mutual endeavours were fully
appreciated by those present , and everything passed off in a most satisfactory manner . The music was spirited and good ; Ollivier ' s band , under the able direction of Mr . IT . Henderson . The dances were carefully selected to please all ; Bro . Frampton , the worthy M . C , was untiring in his exertions to provide every one disposed to dance with a partner ; and the stewards were assiduous in showing every attention to the ladies , and preventing confusion in the dances . Bro . Gun ton , the twice elected W . M ., presided at supper , and in a veiy eloquent speech proposed the " Health of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen and Craft , " which toast was most enthusiastically responded to in bumpers . "The Ladies / '