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Masonic Festivities
matters , it is not for us here to enter upon , but we cannot help regretting we are so much in the wake . Three magnificent bands of music , the hall most gorgeously decorated , and 1 , 700 persons in fancy costume ( and upon whose dress , taste , art , and talent had been for months laboriously employed ) , must , we think it will be freely acknowledged , present a scene that would have delighted the author of the " Arabian Nights' Entertainments . " Everything passed off very satisfactorily , and though it would alnlost appear invidious to select any from the crowd of beauties present , we cannot—must not—pass Dolly Varden , or her friend Madame Pompadour , without saying to our mind ' s eye , the laurels of the evening
were due to them for the exquisite taste and perfection of their assumed characters . Whether we lost our heart or whether we looked upon them as princesses ( merchan t princes' daughters ) , and our case hopeless , it is not our intention now to inform the world . There was not so much dancing as is usual at a ball , to see and be seen appeared the order of the evening , consequently a promenade was more in vogue than a waltz , and it was not until the larger hours had passed that we managed to enjoy a dance . What would our ancient friend Mr . Pepys have thought if he had found such an entry as this in his diary— -of course in his own quaint way . March . 3 . Dressed and dined by half-past four- —took a cab to Euston Station—express to Liverpool at five—arrived safe— -made my appearance
in St . George ' s Hall at eleven—remained till half ^ past three—breakfasted and off to London by five minutes past four—in town by eleven . We do not say that we did so , but merely show what might have been done , and what our young friends in London can do if they feel disposed to patronize the next ball in St . George ' s Hall . SHEFEiELD . —The Brethren of the Britannia Lodge of Freemasons gave an entertainment to their friends at the Music Hall , on Tuesday , February 24 th . Dancing commenced a little before nine , and was continued until eleven . The company then partook of an elegant collation , after which dancing was resumed , and kept up until a late hour .
Summary Of News For March
SUMMARY OF NEWS FOR MAECH
On the 3 rd , the Court returned to Windsor , and remained there until the 13 th , when it came back to Buckingham Palace , The Prince of Wales continues to enjoy the sports of the field . On the 26 th of February , Prince Albert held a levee for her Majesty ; another on the 11 th of March . The Earl of Fife died on the 9 th of February ; the Earl of Amherst on the 13 th .
PARLIAMENT . On the 26 th of February , the adjourned debate on the Ganton question was resumed in the Lords , and concluded with a majority of 36 in favour of tho Ministry . On the same evening , Mr . Gobden brought the same question under the consideration of the House of Commons , upon which ome of the ablest debates on the records of Parliament took place , and was continued on the 27 th , and on the 2 nd and 3 rd of March , when it was brought to a close by a division , resulting in a majority of 16 against the Ministers . In the Lords ., on the same evening , a long discussion took place on the Matrimonial and Divorce Causes Bill , which was read a second time . In the Commons on the 4 th , the Industrial Schools Bill wa $ read a second time , as was also tho Court of Chancery ( Ireland ) Bill ,
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Masonic Festivities
matters , it is not for us here to enter upon , but we cannot help regretting we are so much in the wake . Three magnificent bands of music , the hall most gorgeously decorated , and 1 , 700 persons in fancy costume ( and upon whose dress , taste , art , and talent had been for months laboriously employed ) , must , we think it will be freely acknowledged , present a scene that would have delighted the author of the " Arabian Nights' Entertainments . " Everything passed off very satisfactorily , and though it would alnlost appear invidious to select any from the crowd of beauties present , we cannot—must not—pass Dolly Varden , or her friend Madame Pompadour , without saying to our mind ' s eye , the laurels of the evening
were due to them for the exquisite taste and perfection of their assumed characters . Whether we lost our heart or whether we looked upon them as princesses ( merchan t princes' daughters ) , and our case hopeless , it is not our intention now to inform the world . There was not so much dancing as is usual at a ball , to see and be seen appeared the order of the evening , consequently a promenade was more in vogue than a waltz , and it was not until the larger hours had passed that we managed to enjoy a dance . What would our ancient friend Mr . Pepys have thought if he had found such an entry as this in his diary— -of course in his own quaint way . March . 3 . Dressed and dined by half-past four- —took a cab to Euston Station—express to Liverpool at five—arrived safe— -made my appearance
in St . George ' s Hall at eleven—remained till half ^ past three—breakfasted and off to London by five minutes past four—in town by eleven . We do not say that we did so , but merely show what might have been done , and what our young friends in London can do if they feel disposed to patronize the next ball in St . George ' s Hall . SHEFEiELD . —The Brethren of the Britannia Lodge of Freemasons gave an entertainment to their friends at the Music Hall , on Tuesday , February 24 th . Dancing commenced a little before nine , and was continued until eleven . The company then partook of an elegant collation , after which dancing was resumed , and kept up until a late hour .
Summary Of News For March
SUMMARY OF NEWS FOR MAECH
On the 3 rd , the Court returned to Windsor , and remained there until the 13 th , when it came back to Buckingham Palace , The Prince of Wales continues to enjoy the sports of the field . On the 26 th of February , Prince Albert held a levee for her Majesty ; another on the 11 th of March . The Earl of Fife died on the 9 th of February ; the Earl of Amherst on the 13 th .
PARLIAMENT . On the 26 th of February , the adjourned debate on the Ganton question was resumed in the Lords , and concluded with a majority of 36 in favour of tho Ministry . On the same evening , Mr . Gobden brought the same question under the consideration of the House of Commons , upon which ome of the ablest debates on the records of Parliament took place , and was continued on the 27 th , and on the 2 nd and 3 rd of March , when it was brought to a close by a division , resulting in a majority of 16 against the Ministers . In the Lords ., on the same evening , a long discussion took place on the Matrimonial and Divorce Causes Bill , which was read a second time . In the Commons on the 4 th , the Industrial Schools Bill wa $ read a second time , as was also tho Court of Chancery ( Ireland ) Bill ,
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