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Masonic Festivities
( i The Stewards / 5 apxt several other toasts followed ; after which the company returned to the ball-room , when dancing was resumed , and continued until a very very late hour . Blackburn Masonic Ball . —The first public ball in the Assembly-room at the Town Hall , was held on Thursday , the 5 th of February . This festivity was got up by the Masonic Brethren for a purpose which was strictly in accordance with
the professed and recognized principles of the fraternity—those principles being the three hallowed ones oibrotherly love , relief , and truth . The ball was a signal manifestation of the berieficent designs of Masonry . The object was to benefit the funds now being raised for the purpose of erecting and endowdng an infirmary in Blackburn , and we rejoice to learn that , after deducting all expenses , there will be a surplus of upwards of < £ 40 to be appropriated to the above benevolent object . It is highly gratifying to find that the effort made by the Brethren to join charity
to festive enjoyment has not proved a failure , but that it has resulted in substantial benefit to the object contemplated . Amongst the attractions of the ballroom , we must not omit to mention the costumes and insignia of the Masonic fraternity , every variety of which was exhibited , from those of the newly initiated "Apprentice" to those of the " Ifcoyal Arch "Brethren and the cloaked V Templars , " Amongst the Provincial Grand Officers present we noticed Bro . Henry Brock-Hollinshead , P . G . J . W ;; Bro . Barlow , P . G . T . ; and Bro . Wilding , P . G . S . B . ; all
officers connected with the Eastern Division of Lancashire . The " Knights Templars" present , who appeared in their peculiar robes , were Bro . Sir W . H . Fielden , Bart ., Bro . Capt . Whitle , Bro , Barlow ^ Bro . "W " . Harrison , and Bro . J . Houlker . We have reason to believe that the arrangements for the supper—if we may apply that term to the entertainment—were such as not only gave general satisfaction , but that they are likely to be reproduced on subsequent occasions , when similar entertainments are held at our Town Hall . Dancing was kept up
with great spirit until about half-past five o ' clock in the morning . There can be very little doubt that a Masonic ball is destined to become an annual affair in Blackburn . The eclat which has attended the last entertainment given under the auspices of the " Brethren of the Mystic Tie , " forms a certain passport to future favour , and cannot fail to be remembered with feelings of peculiar gratification by all who had the pleasure of joining in their last delightful reunion—one which must be looked upon as combining the pleasantest and loveliest stage in the chequered journeys of life .
Dudley Masonic Ball . —The committee have wound up the affairs of this ball ( held on the 21 st of January ) , the profits being about £ 16 . There has not been a single donation this year , which probably accounts for the smallness of the sum to be given away to charity . The ball was well attended , and otherwise successful . Dundee Ancient Lodge ( No . 49 ) . —On the evening of 6 th February the
Brethren of this Lodge , with their usual gallantry , gave a ball in the Thistle Hall , which was numerously attended . The Brethren appeared in full Masonic costume , and the ladies , who honoured them with their attendance , afforded a display of beauty and elegance rarely to be surpassed . Dancing was kept up with great spirit until four o ' clock , to the strains of an excellent band , led by Mr . F . McKenzie , of Edinburgh .
Grand Masonic Ball at Edinburgh . —The annual ball of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , and other Masonic bodies , took place on Tuesday evening , 3 rd February , in the Assembly Booms , George-street , and was attended by a large assemblage of the beauty and fashion of the surrounding counties , as well as of the city of Edinburgh . The Masonic Brethren present all wore their distinctive decorations , and numerous military uniforms added to the attractiveness of the
spectacle . The ball-room was brilliantly lighted up , and the ornamentation of the dais , on which sat the Lady Patronesses , was particularly admired for its elegant simplicity of design . The Music Hall was thrown open at one o ' clock , when the company partook of a sumptuous banquet provided by Mr . Blair . The dancing was once more resumed in the ball-room , where Mr . Mackenzie ' s band performed , and was continued till an advanced hour in the morning . We understand that a
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Masonic Festivities
( i The Stewards / 5 apxt several other toasts followed ; after which the company returned to the ball-room , when dancing was resumed , and continued until a very very late hour . Blackburn Masonic Ball . —The first public ball in the Assembly-room at the Town Hall , was held on Thursday , the 5 th of February . This festivity was got up by the Masonic Brethren for a purpose which was strictly in accordance with
the professed and recognized principles of the fraternity—those principles being the three hallowed ones oibrotherly love , relief , and truth . The ball was a signal manifestation of the berieficent designs of Masonry . The object was to benefit the funds now being raised for the purpose of erecting and endowdng an infirmary in Blackburn , and we rejoice to learn that , after deducting all expenses , there will be a surplus of upwards of < £ 40 to be appropriated to the above benevolent object . It is highly gratifying to find that the effort made by the Brethren to join charity
to festive enjoyment has not proved a failure , but that it has resulted in substantial benefit to the object contemplated . Amongst the attractions of the ballroom , we must not omit to mention the costumes and insignia of the Masonic fraternity , every variety of which was exhibited , from those of the newly initiated "Apprentice" to those of the " Ifcoyal Arch "Brethren and the cloaked V Templars , " Amongst the Provincial Grand Officers present we noticed Bro . Henry Brock-Hollinshead , P . G . J . W ;; Bro . Barlow , P . G . T . ; and Bro . Wilding , P . G . S . B . ; all
officers connected with the Eastern Division of Lancashire . The " Knights Templars" present , who appeared in their peculiar robes , were Bro . Sir W . H . Fielden , Bart ., Bro . Capt . Whitle , Bro , Barlow ^ Bro . "W " . Harrison , and Bro . J . Houlker . We have reason to believe that the arrangements for the supper—if we may apply that term to the entertainment—were such as not only gave general satisfaction , but that they are likely to be reproduced on subsequent occasions , when similar entertainments are held at our Town Hall . Dancing was kept up
with great spirit until about half-past five o ' clock in the morning . There can be very little doubt that a Masonic ball is destined to become an annual affair in Blackburn . The eclat which has attended the last entertainment given under the auspices of the " Brethren of the Mystic Tie , " forms a certain passport to future favour , and cannot fail to be remembered with feelings of peculiar gratification by all who had the pleasure of joining in their last delightful reunion—one which must be looked upon as combining the pleasantest and loveliest stage in the chequered journeys of life .
Dudley Masonic Ball . —The committee have wound up the affairs of this ball ( held on the 21 st of January ) , the profits being about £ 16 . There has not been a single donation this year , which probably accounts for the smallness of the sum to be given away to charity . The ball was well attended , and otherwise successful . Dundee Ancient Lodge ( No . 49 ) . —On the evening of 6 th February the
Brethren of this Lodge , with their usual gallantry , gave a ball in the Thistle Hall , which was numerously attended . The Brethren appeared in full Masonic costume , and the ladies , who honoured them with their attendance , afforded a display of beauty and elegance rarely to be surpassed . Dancing was kept up with great spirit until four o ' clock , to the strains of an excellent band , led by Mr . F . McKenzie , of Edinburgh .
Grand Masonic Ball at Edinburgh . —The annual ball of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , and other Masonic bodies , took place on Tuesday evening , 3 rd February , in the Assembly Booms , George-street , and was attended by a large assemblage of the beauty and fashion of the surrounding counties , as well as of the city of Edinburgh . The Masonic Brethren present all wore their distinctive decorations , and numerous military uniforms added to the attractiveness of the
spectacle . The ball-room was brilliantly lighted up , and the ornamentation of the dais , on which sat the Lady Patronesses , was particularly admired for its elegant simplicity of design . The Music Hall was thrown open at one o ' clock , when the company partook of a sumptuous banquet provided by Mr . Blair . The dancing was once more resumed in the ball-room , where Mr . Mackenzie ' s band performed , and was continued till an advanced hour in the morning . We understand that a