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arrived at the summit , the Lodge was again opened , and the rites and ceremonies pertaining to the first degree were solemnized . The place selected for the occasion seemed to hive been especially designed for this purpcse by the G . A . O . T ; U ., b a beautiful ravine ' . ' surrounded on every side by lofty peaks , while beneath the feet nature had provided a carpet of soft and downy moss .
" Having concluded the ceremonies , the Brethren again descended the mountain , at the base of which they were joined by some 150 ladies , who came out in procession to meet them , where having again formed in order , they marched to the Mountain House , headed by the band . ^ " Shortly after , the gentlemen having arranged themselves on seats fronting the piazza / while the ladies occupied : the gallery , an able Masonic address was delivered by the Rev . H . Ballon , of Montpelier , Yermont , which was listened to with marked attention throughout . " After the lecture , the Brethren sat down to asumptuous dinner .
^ "At about six o ' clock , p . m ., the ladies and gentlemen embarked on the beautiful little steamer , -MonMoMi Mdid , and proceeded to Newport . On the way a stprin arose , which , although not very severe , caused some alarm to the more timid ; but under the efficient management of Capt . Fogg , the boat bravely weathered the storm , and all arrived safely at Newport .
. ; The Brethren having donned the Masonic regalia , formed in procession , ancl In company with the ladies , marched around the hall to the sound of music . The older and more sedate having retired , those who wished had an opportunity to 6 trip it on the light fanta-stic toe . ' Dancing was kept up until approaching daylight warned them that it was time to prepare for departure .
"Having partaken of refreshments , the company at seven o ' clock re-embarked , and all proceeded to their respective homes , highly delighted with all the proceedings of the previous day and evening . " v
The Week
TEE' WEEK
Heb Majesty and the Prince Consort , and some of the younger branches of the Royal Family still remain at Balmoral , where they were joined in the course of the week by the Prince of Wales . The Duke ' of Cambridge and Prince Alfred arrived in Berlin on the 10 th , the latter being on a visit to his sister , the Princess Frederick William . The Emperor and Empress of France are still at Biarritz , and mui ^ occasional excursions in the neighbourhood , which are taken advantage of by the inhabitants to exhibit their affection for their majesties . The Emperor ,
contrary to what was intended , will pass the winter at St . Cloud , the Elysee being too confined . Rumours are again current that Count Walewski is about to resign , and that he will be succeeded by either M . De Moray or M . De Persigny ; but there appears to be no foundation for these rumours . A commission has been nominated by the Emperor of the French to report upon the advantages of decentralization / having as it leading members , M . Billault , predecessor of General Espinasse at the ministry of the interior , and M . Le Play , a staunch advocate of self-government and an able political economist . Another military chieftain , Marshal Canrobert , is about to follow the example of the Duke of Malakoff , by
enlisting in the ranks of Hymen . The partner of his choice is the young widow of the late Spanish Duke of Sotomayor , and by this marriage he will , in accordance with the Spanish law , become a duke and a grandee of Spain . The Debats has an elaborate article to explain the late rises in the rente , which it ascribes to the increase of tho public fortune . It says the comparison between the prices ofthe public funds , shares , and bonds quoted at the Paris Bourse , on the 7 th of June and the 10 th of September , 1858 , shows on the capital an increase of 818 , 310 , 802 f , Although , the weather in Paris is oppressive , it is very favourable to the vintage , aud good judges affirm that the vin de la comdtc of 1868 / will rival that made at
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arrived at the summit , the Lodge was again opened , and the rites and ceremonies pertaining to the first degree were solemnized . The place selected for the occasion seemed to hive been especially designed for this purpcse by the G . A . O . T ; U ., b a beautiful ravine ' . ' surrounded on every side by lofty peaks , while beneath the feet nature had provided a carpet of soft and downy moss .
" Having concluded the ceremonies , the Brethren again descended the mountain , at the base of which they were joined by some 150 ladies , who came out in procession to meet them , where having again formed in order , they marched to the Mountain House , headed by the band . ^ " Shortly after , the gentlemen having arranged themselves on seats fronting the piazza / while the ladies occupied : the gallery , an able Masonic address was delivered by the Rev . H . Ballon , of Montpelier , Yermont , which was listened to with marked attention throughout . " After the lecture , the Brethren sat down to asumptuous dinner .
^ "At about six o ' clock , p . m ., the ladies and gentlemen embarked on the beautiful little steamer , -MonMoMi Mdid , and proceeded to Newport . On the way a stprin arose , which , although not very severe , caused some alarm to the more timid ; but under the efficient management of Capt . Fogg , the boat bravely weathered the storm , and all arrived safely at Newport .
. ; The Brethren having donned the Masonic regalia , formed in procession , ancl In company with the ladies , marched around the hall to the sound of music . The older and more sedate having retired , those who wished had an opportunity to 6 trip it on the light fanta-stic toe . ' Dancing was kept up until approaching daylight warned them that it was time to prepare for departure .
"Having partaken of refreshments , the company at seven o ' clock re-embarked , and all proceeded to their respective homes , highly delighted with all the proceedings of the previous day and evening . " v
The Week
TEE' WEEK
Heb Majesty and the Prince Consort , and some of the younger branches of the Royal Family still remain at Balmoral , where they were joined in the course of the week by the Prince of Wales . The Duke ' of Cambridge and Prince Alfred arrived in Berlin on the 10 th , the latter being on a visit to his sister , the Princess Frederick William . The Emperor and Empress of France are still at Biarritz , and mui ^ occasional excursions in the neighbourhood , which are taken advantage of by the inhabitants to exhibit their affection for their majesties . The Emperor ,
contrary to what was intended , will pass the winter at St . Cloud , the Elysee being too confined . Rumours are again current that Count Walewski is about to resign , and that he will be succeeded by either M . De Moray or M . De Persigny ; but there appears to be no foundation for these rumours . A commission has been nominated by the Emperor of the French to report upon the advantages of decentralization / having as it leading members , M . Billault , predecessor of General Espinasse at the ministry of the interior , and M . Le Play , a staunch advocate of self-government and an able political economist . Another military chieftain , Marshal Canrobert , is about to follow the example of the Duke of Malakoff , by
enlisting in the ranks of Hymen . The partner of his choice is the young widow of the late Spanish Duke of Sotomayor , and by this marriage he will , in accordance with the Spanish law , become a duke and a grandee of Spain . The Debats has an elaborate article to explain the late rises in the rente , which it ascribes to the increase of tho public fortune . It says the comparison between the prices ofthe public funds , shares , and bonds quoted at the Paris Bourse , on the 7 th of June and the 10 th of September , 1858 , shows on the capital an increase of 818 , 310 , 802 f , Although , the weather in Paris is oppressive , it is very favourable to the vintage , aud good judges affirm that the vin de la comdtc of 1868 / will rival that made at