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Ireland.
this object amounted to only £ 17 9 s . In tbe year 1852 a great effort was made , and a sum of £ 1 , G 00 was raised , by which a pai t of the present building was erected , aud a feuyears afterwards a sum of £ 1 , 000 was collected , and spent on the beautiful erection . They were glad when they could accommodate 17 of their deceased brethren ' s children , but at present they were enabled to accommodate 40 of tbe female orphans of their deceased brethren . ( Applause . ) Of the
contributors to the funds of the Orphan School , there were 9 GS Freemasons residing in Dublin , and only 274 contributors in all the rest of Ireland , and of the 40 children in the school now , 23 were from the provinces , a considerable number being from the Province of Ulster . He hoped he would be able to report well of their determination on that occasion to do something on behalf of the noble institution . The rev . gentleman concluded an excellent lecture—which was listened to
throughout with the utmost attention—amid loud applause . Bro . Thos . CABLETON said that as Secretary of Lodge 82 , he felt great pleasure in moving that the best thanks of the brethren be given to the lecturer for his very eloquent address . Bro . \ A iLHA 5 i MONTGOMERY seconded the motion . His Grace the Duke of MANCHESTER said : Brethren , ladies , and gentlemen , I think I may accept that motion as carried unanimously . ( Applause . ) In the name of the meeting I have
very great pleasure in tendering to you ( Mr . Morrison ) the thanks of all present , with my own , for the able and instructive address you havo given us . I havo already this year had the honour and gratification of presiding at the dinner in connection with the Freemasons' Boys' School in London , and I am proud to say that I was informed it was the most successful in a pecuniary point of viesv that has yet taken place . Of course , it
is not to be expected that we in Portadown can vie with the contributions that were collected on that occasion ; but I hope we will collect an amount which will be worthy of consideration , and worthy of recognition by our brother Masons in Ireland . The amount of money subscribed at the dinner in London to which I allude was £ 5 , 600 . Of course , that is far more than we can expect to arrive at . If I remember aright , the number educated at the school in England did not exceed ninetboys
y , and I hear that you have forty girls at the Orphan School in Dublin ; so I think you must manage the funds very well . That is an additional inducement for Freemasons to assist you with their contributions . I hope that this evening you may collect an amount worthy of your eloquent address , and to testify our gratitude for your coming here ; and I hope that this town may be worthily recorded iu the list of contributions
in aid of the Orphan School . ( Applause . ) Bro . Rev . MOEBISON , in acknowledging tbe vote of thanks , said that it was at all times cheering for a person to know that his little efforts had met with the approbation of his brethren . He had bnt one desire in life , and that was to do as much good as he could , and he hoped he would be enabled to do so ; and any time that the brethren in Portadown should attach any to his
importance influence—his pen or his tongue—all would be willingly placed at their disposal . ( Applause . ) On the motion of W . L . VICTOB , Esq ., the Duke of Manchester then vacat ed the chair , which was taken by the Most Noble the Marquis of Abercorn . The Noble MARQUIS then proposed a vote of thanks to his Grace tho Duke of Manchester for the excellent manner in which he had discharged the duties of chairman . AA . L . VICTOR , Esq ., seconded the motion , which was carried Avith enthusiasm .
The Duke of MANCHESTER said he felt great pleasure in returning his best thanks to the meeting for their expression of gratitude for the very small service which he had been enabled to render that evening by coming there . It was not tbe first occasion be had had an opportunity of doing so . He remembered about ten years ago being informed that in the course of twenty years the population of Portadown had increased from hundreds to thousands—from 600 to about 6 , 000 or 7 , 000—and he had doubt the
no progress of the town had been equally great since that time . The town had his best wishes . His interests were intimatel y united with those of the inhabitants , and anything in which he could assist the prosperity of tho town they might be assured he should be most happy to render . With regard to Freemasonry , Mr . Morrison had alluded to the fact that speculative Freemasonry originated with King Solomon . He ( his grace ) had no doubt that Mr . Morrison was right , but be thought they might take as a fact—it seemed rather more than surmise—the idea which was started by Mr .
Ireland.
Taylor , that the first of the pyramids of Egypt was built on mathematical and astronomical principles—iar beyond what modern masons or builders would attempt , and would be only understood by mathematicians and astronomers—so much so that Professor Smyth , the Astronomer Royal in England , spent last winter in Egypt in taking the angles of the Great Pyramid . There were no hieroglyphics on that great pyramid , which was supposed to have been the earliest bnilt .
The surmise was that the pyramid was built soon after the deluge , as a standard of Masonry and a record of scientific knowledge . Ono of the entrance passages points to the star tYiat Professor Airey states would have been the direction of tbe polar star soon after tho deluge—or the star whieh was then the polar star . The only way for accounting for the peculiar inclination of the entrance passage is that its direction was intended to he what he had statedThat aloneif it were truewould lead one to suppose
. , , that the builders were men of great science or knowledge , and it seemed a pleasing surmise to suppose that they might havo been , perhaps , the fathers of Freemasonry . ( Hear , hear . ) Before sitting down he could only repeat his thanks to those present for having testified their pleasure that he should have been there . It had given gratification both to the duchess and himself to come t themand he hoped that they might be allowed
amongs , to assist , by a handsome contribution , the funds of the Masonic Female Orphan School . ( Loud applause . ) Tho benediction was then pronounced by the Rev . Bro . MORRISON " , and the meeting separated . It was stated that the sum realised by the lecture amounted to about £ 54 , including contributions from the Duke of Manchester and the Marquis of Abercorn .
Masonic Festivities.
MASONIC FESTIVITIES .
CTJMBEBLArTD AND "WESTMOEELAUD . On the evening of Thursday , September 14 th , a Masonic Ball was given at the Keswick Hotel , which was , in every respect , a great success , and , indeed , equalled by few county balls . It Avas got np under the special auspices of a committee , including the Earl of Jersey , Bros . F . L . B . DykesProv . G . M . ^ Dr . GreavesD . Prov .
, , G . M . ; J . G . Tetley , Prov . G . Org . Oxfordshire ; G . G-. Boulfcon , 339 ; J . J . Spedding , W . Boulton , and J . Berton . Bright . The spacious coffee-room of the hotel Avas for the evening metamorphosed into a ball-room , decorated with Masonic insignia , ferns , aud floral designs , tastefully arranged by the enterprising manager . The dining-room
was appropriated for sapper , and 2 'efrashmenfcs of the choicest character Avere provided for the guests . The company included many of the most distinguished county families . Scott's Quadrille Band , from Carlisle , oecrvpied the orchestra , and most efficiently accompanied the several dances . The ball Avas opened by the Cologne Quadrille , Avhich was danced by Bro . Dy kes , Prov . G . M . ; Bro . Dr .
Greaves , V . Prov . G . M . ; Bro . Tetley , Mr . Seuhouss , jun ., Mrs . Dykes , Miss Dykes , Mrs . TVybergh , and Mrs . Drury Lowe . The Knight ' s Templars dances , introduced by Bro . Tetley , as danced at the balls of the Apollo Lodge , Oxford , Avere peculiar , the Knight ' s Templar , in full costume joining in them . They were danced in the centre of the room , Avhich part Avas guarded by four brethren
holding scarlet robes . The ball Avas kept up Avibh unabated spirit till about three o ' clock , when the company departed , well pleased Avith the excellent entertainment provided , and Avith a well-founded hope that this era in the social amusements of Keswick Avill bo the commencement of a series of p leasant festivities , hitherto unknown in the placebut which , carried on in tbe
, spirit of the Masonic Ball , cannot fail to promote the prosperity of the town . The chairman of the committee empowers us to state that the arrangements of the stewards could never have been successfully carried out , but for the zealous co-operation and the admirable diligence and attention of the manager , Bro . Rudd , Mrs . Eudd , and tbe entire staff of the Keswick Hotel .
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Ireland.
this object amounted to only £ 17 9 s . In tbe year 1852 a great effort was made , and a sum of £ 1 , G 00 was raised , by which a pai t of the present building was erected , aud a feuyears afterwards a sum of £ 1 , 000 was collected , and spent on the beautiful erection . They were glad when they could accommodate 17 of their deceased brethren ' s children , but at present they were enabled to accommodate 40 of tbe female orphans of their deceased brethren . ( Applause . ) Of the
contributors to the funds of the Orphan School , there were 9 GS Freemasons residing in Dublin , and only 274 contributors in all the rest of Ireland , and of the 40 children in the school now , 23 were from the provinces , a considerable number being from the Province of Ulster . He hoped he would be able to report well of their determination on that occasion to do something on behalf of the noble institution . The rev . gentleman concluded an excellent lecture—which was listened to
throughout with the utmost attention—amid loud applause . Bro . Thos . CABLETON said that as Secretary of Lodge 82 , he felt great pleasure in moving that the best thanks of the brethren be given to the lecturer for his very eloquent address . Bro . \ A iLHA 5 i MONTGOMERY seconded the motion . His Grace the Duke of MANCHESTER said : Brethren , ladies , and gentlemen , I think I may accept that motion as carried unanimously . ( Applause . ) In the name of the meeting I have
very great pleasure in tendering to you ( Mr . Morrison ) the thanks of all present , with my own , for the able and instructive address you havo given us . I havo already this year had the honour and gratification of presiding at the dinner in connection with the Freemasons' Boys' School in London , and I am proud to say that I was informed it was the most successful in a pecuniary point of viesv that has yet taken place . Of course , it
is not to be expected that we in Portadown can vie with the contributions that were collected on that occasion ; but I hope we will collect an amount which will be worthy of consideration , and worthy of recognition by our brother Masons in Ireland . The amount of money subscribed at the dinner in London to which I allude was £ 5 , 600 . Of course , that is far more than we can expect to arrive at . If I remember aright , the number educated at the school in England did not exceed ninetboys
y , and I hear that you have forty girls at the Orphan School in Dublin ; so I think you must manage the funds very well . That is an additional inducement for Freemasons to assist you with their contributions . I hope that this evening you may collect an amount worthy of your eloquent address , and to testify our gratitude for your coming here ; and I hope that this town may be worthily recorded iu the list of contributions
in aid of the Orphan School . ( Applause . ) Bro . Rev . MOEBISON , in acknowledging tbe vote of thanks , said that it was at all times cheering for a person to know that his little efforts had met with the approbation of his brethren . He had bnt one desire in life , and that was to do as much good as he could , and he hoped he would be enabled to do so ; and any time that the brethren in Portadown should attach any to his
importance influence—his pen or his tongue—all would be willingly placed at their disposal . ( Applause . ) On the motion of W . L . VICTOB , Esq ., the Duke of Manchester then vacat ed the chair , which was taken by the Most Noble the Marquis of Abercorn . The Noble MARQUIS then proposed a vote of thanks to his Grace tho Duke of Manchester for the excellent manner in which he had discharged the duties of chairman . AA . L . VICTOR , Esq ., seconded the motion , which was carried Avith enthusiasm .
The Duke of MANCHESTER said he felt great pleasure in returning his best thanks to the meeting for their expression of gratitude for the very small service which he had been enabled to render that evening by coming there . It was not tbe first occasion be had had an opportunity of doing so . He remembered about ten years ago being informed that in the course of twenty years the population of Portadown had increased from hundreds to thousands—from 600 to about 6 , 000 or 7 , 000—and he had doubt the
no progress of the town had been equally great since that time . The town had his best wishes . His interests were intimatel y united with those of the inhabitants , and anything in which he could assist the prosperity of tho town they might be assured he should be most happy to render . With regard to Freemasonry , Mr . Morrison had alluded to the fact that speculative Freemasonry originated with King Solomon . He ( his grace ) had no doubt that Mr . Morrison was right , but be thought they might take as a fact—it seemed rather more than surmise—the idea which was started by Mr .
Ireland.
Taylor , that the first of the pyramids of Egypt was built on mathematical and astronomical principles—iar beyond what modern masons or builders would attempt , and would be only understood by mathematicians and astronomers—so much so that Professor Smyth , the Astronomer Royal in England , spent last winter in Egypt in taking the angles of the Great Pyramid . There were no hieroglyphics on that great pyramid , which was supposed to have been the earliest bnilt .
The surmise was that the pyramid was built soon after the deluge , as a standard of Masonry and a record of scientific knowledge . Ono of the entrance passages points to the star tYiat Professor Airey states would have been the direction of tbe polar star soon after tho deluge—or the star whieh was then the polar star . The only way for accounting for the peculiar inclination of the entrance passage is that its direction was intended to he what he had statedThat aloneif it were truewould lead one to suppose
. , , that the builders were men of great science or knowledge , and it seemed a pleasing surmise to suppose that they might havo been , perhaps , the fathers of Freemasonry . ( Hear , hear . ) Before sitting down he could only repeat his thanks to those present for having testified their pleasure that he should have been there . It had given gratification both to the duchess and himself to come t themand he hoped that they might be allowed
amongs , to assist , by a handsome contribution , the funds of the Masonic Female Orphan School . ( Loud applause . ) Tho benediction was then pronounced by the Rev . Bro . MORRISON " , and the meeting separated . It was stated that the sum realised by the lecture amounted to about £ 54 , including contributions from the Duke of Manchester and the Marquis of Abercorn .
Masonic Festivities.
MASONIC FESTIVITIES .
CTJMBEBLArTD AND "WESTMOEELAUD . On the evening of Thursday , September 14 th , a Masonic Ball was given at the Keswick Hotel , which was , in every respect , a great success , and , indeed , equalled by few county balls . It Avas got np under the special auspices of a committee , including the Earl of Jersey , Bros . F . L . B . DykesProv . G . M . ^ Dr . GreavesD . Prov .
, , G . M . ; J . G . Tetley , Prov . G . Org . Oxfordshire ; G . G-. Boulfcon , 339 ; J . J . Spedding , W . Boulton , and J . Berton . Bright . The spacious coffee-room of the hotel Avas for the evening metamorphosed into a ball-room , decorated with Masonic insignia , ferns , aud floral designs , tastefully arranged by the enterprising manager . The dining-room
was appropriated for sapper , and 2 'efrashmenfcs of the choicest character Avere provided for the guests . The company included many of the most distinguished county families . Scott's Quadrille Band , from Carlisle , oecrvpied the orchestra , and most efficiently accompanied the several dances . The ball Avas opened by the Cologne Quadrille , Avhich was danced by Bro . Dy kes , Prov . G . M . ; Bro . Dr .
Greaves , V . Prov . G . M . ; Bro . Tetley , Mr . Seuhouss , jun ., Mrs . Dykes , Miss Dykes , Mrs . TVybergh , and Mrs . Drury Lowe . The Knight ' s Templars dances , introduced by Bro . Tetley , as danced at the balls of the Apollo Lodge , Oxford , Avere peculiar , the Knight ' s Templar , in full costume joining in them . They were danced in the centre of the room , Avhich part Avas guarded by four brethren
holding scarlet robes . The ball Avas kept up Avibh unabated spirit till about three o ' clock , when the company departed , well pleased Avith the excellent entertainment provided , and Avith a well-founded hope that this era in the social amusements of Keswick Avill bo the commencement of a series of p leasant festivities , hitherto unknown in the placebut which , carried on in tbe
, spirit of the Masonic Ball , cannot fail to promote the prosperity of the town . The chairman of the committee empowers us to state that the arrangements of the stewards could never have been successfully carried out , but for the zealous co-operation and the admirable diligence and attention of the manager , Bro . Rudd , Mrs . Eudd , and tbe entire staff of the Keswick Hotel .