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Masonic Festivities
ing of the obligate part to Lacliner ' s song ( to which we previously alluded a & having been sung by Bro . Fraser ) was one of the gems of the evening . His pianoforte accompaniments were also of a first-class character , which duties were most efficiently shared by Bro . Montignani , The amateur Brethren acquitted themselves most creditably , and were loudly applauded throughout the evening . The Brethren separated at eleven o ' clock , highly delighted with their evening ' s
entertainment . We cannot conclude this notice without congratulating the R . W . M ., Bro . Hay , and the Celtic Lodge , upon the success which has attended their exertions in introducing musical entertainments of so high a class into a Masonic meeting . —Caledonian Mercury , of May 4 .
South Shields , Durham . —^ . Hildas Lodge ( No . 292 ) . —A complimentary musical entertainment , in connection with this Lodge , was given in the Assemblyrooms , Golden Lion Hotel , where the Lodge is held , on Friday evening , May 1 , by Bros . Oliver , Stockdale , Buckland , Lee , and Williamson . The following pieces comprised the programme , viz . : —Part I . Overture , Harmonium ; Masonic Glee , "Prosper the Art ; ' Glee , "Fair Flora decks the Flowery Vale ; " Song , " What will they say in England ? " Glee , " Peace to the Souls of the Heroes ;" Glee , "The Red Cross Knight ; " Song , " My Ancestors ; " Glee , "The Little Farm ; " Glee , "The Chough and Crow . " Part II . Overture , Harmonium ; )
Glee , " Youth of the Gloomy Brow ; " Glee , "The Winds whistle cold : " Duet , "What will they say in England ? " Song , " Alonzo the Brave ; " Glee , "The Witches ; " Finale , "God save the Queen . " The vocal parts were sustained with great credit and ability , and were frequently encored . Bro . Redshaw presided at the harmonium and pianoforte in masterly style , and altogether the entertainment was of the most pleasing and satisfactory description . Bro . Crossby , of
Sunderland , in a few well-chosen remarks , proposed a vote of thanks to the vocal Brethren for their musical treat ; Bro . J . Hopper , of Newcastle , seconded the vote ; Bro . J . J . Oliver responded . Bro . J . Barker , of Newcastle , proposed a similar compliment to the honorary committee of management ( Bros . Ridley , Forster , and Roddam ) . It was supported by Bro . J . Hopper , and responded to by Bro . Ridley . Above 200 of the Brethren and their friends attended ; amongst the
company present we noticed Bro . J . Crossby , Prov . J . G . W ., and ladies , and H . Crookes , Prov . G . Sec , for the Province ; Bro . J . Hopper , Prov . G . Treas ., and Bro . J . Barker , P . Prov . G ' . D ., for the Province of Northumberland . Bro . W . H . Franklin , W . M . No . 919 , and lady ; Bro . S . Owen , W . M . No . 624 , and ladies ; Bro . W . Twizell , S . W . No- 021 ; Bro . O . A . Adamson , P . W . No . 024
Bro . H . Heiuison , W . M . No . 292 , and family ; Bros . P . Ms . Ridley and ladies , Teshach and family ; and some of the leading families of the neighbourhood . After the entertainment a quadrille party formed , and commenced with a country dance to the tune of the "Keel Row , " Bro . Crossby leading off with Miss Hemison ( daughter of the W . M .. ) . Pro . P . M . Ridley and Aid . ' WallU officiated as M . Cs ., and contributed in no small degree to the happiness of the evening by their courtesy and attention .
Summary Of News For May.
SUMMARY OT MEWS FOE MAY .
T 1 I 10 COURT .
fhe Court has been , during the past month , in mourning for the Duchess <>( Gloucester , who died , on the oOfh of April . Mer Ivoyal lliglmess ' s remains were , on the 8 th of May , solemnly interred in the Chapel , koyal , Windsor . 'V \\ o matrimonial alliance hetween the Princess Royal and the Prince of Prussia has been approved of by ( he Quo-en in Council . ThelYiiu , e of Wales has been making a tour in the Lake district ; and I Yinco Alfred has returned from his continental trip , and exile at 0 en ova , to Osborne .
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Masonic Festivities
ing of the obligate part to Lacliner ' s song ( to which we previously alluded a & having been sung by Bro . Fraser ) was one of the gems of the evening . His pianoforte accompaniments were also of a first-class character , which duties were most efficiently shared by Bro . Montignani , The amateur Brethren acquitted themselves most creditably , and were loudly applauded throughout the evening . The Brethren separated at eleven o ' clock , highly delighted with their evening ' s
entertainment . We cannot conclude this notice without congratulating the R . W . M ., Bro . Hay , and the Celtic Lodge , upon the success which has attended their exertions in introducing musical entertainments of so high a class into a Masonic meeting . —Caledonian Mercury , of May 4 .
South Shields , Durham . —^ . Hildas Lodge ( No . 292 ) . —A complimentary musical entertainment , in connection with this Lodge , was given in the Assemblyrooms , Golden Lion Hotel , where the Lodge is held , on Friday evening , May 1 , by Bros . Oliver , Stockdale , Buckland , Lee , and Williamson . The following pieces comprised the programme , viz . : —Part I . Overture , Harmonium ; Masonic Glee , "Prosper the Art ; ' Glee , "Fair Flora decks the Flowery Vale ; " Song , " What will they say in England ? " Glee , " Peace to the Souls of the Heroes ;" Glee , "The Red Cross Knight ; " Song , " My Ancestors ; " Glee , "The Little Farm ; " Glee , "The Chough and Crow . " Part II . Overture , Harmonium ; )
Glee , " Youth of the Gloomy Brow ; " Glee , "The Winds whistle cold : " Duet , "What will they say in England ? " Song , " Alonzo the Brave ; " Glee , "The Witches ; " Finale , "God save the Queen . " The vocal parts were sustained with great credit and ability , and were frequently encored . Bro . Redshaw presided at the harmonium and pianoforte in masterly style , and altogether the entertainment was of the most pleasing and satisfactory description . Bro . Crossby , of
Sunderland , in a few well-chosen remarks , proposed a vote of thanks to the vocal Brethren for their musical treat ; Bro . J . Hopper , of Newcastle , seconded the vote ; Bro . J . J . Oliver responded . Bro . J . Barker , of Newcastle , proposed a similar compliment to the honorary committee of management ( Bros . Ridley , Forster , and Roddam ) . It was supported by Bro . J . Hopper , and responded to by Bro . Ridley . Above 200 of the Brethren and their friends attended ; amongst the
company present we noticed Bro . J . Crossby , Prov . J . G . W ., and ladies , and H . Crookes , Prov . G . Sec , for the Province ; Bro . J . Hopper , Prov . G . Treas ., and Bro . J . Barker , P . Prov . G ' . D ., for the Province of Northumberland . Bro . W . H . Franklin , W . M . No . 919 , and lady ; Bro . S . Owen , W . M . No . 624 , and ladies ; Bro . W . Twizell , S . W . No- 021 ; Bro . O . A . Adamson , P . W . No . 024
Bro . H . Heiuison , W . M . No . 292 , and family ; Bros . P . Ms . Ridley and ladies , Teshach and family ; and some of the leading families of the neighbourhood . After the entertainment a quadrille party formed , and commenced with a country dance to the tune of the "Keel Row , " Bro . Crossby leading off with Miss Hemison ( daughter of the W . M .. ) . Pro . P . M . Ridley and Aid . ' WallU officiated as M . Cs ., and contributed in no small degree to the happiness of the evening by their courtesy and attention .
Summary Of News For May.
SUMMARY OT MEWS FOE MAY .
T 1 I 10 COURT .
fhe Court has been , during the past month , in mourning for the Duchess <>( Gloucester , who died , on the oOfh of April . Mer Ivoyal lliglmess ' s remains were , on the 8 th of May , solemnly interred in the Chapel , koyal , Windsor . 'V \\ o matrimonial alliance hetween the Princess Royal and the Prince of Prussia has been approved of by ( he Quo-en in Council . ThelYiiu , e of Wales has been making a tour in the Lake district ; and I Yinco Alfred has returned from his continental trip , and exile at 0 en ova , to Osborne .