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G . Pake ; Major Knox , D . L . ; Major Leech ; Capt . Godfrey Brereton , R . N . ; Capt . Coleman , Royal Dragoons ; Capt . Vandeleur , 12 th Lancers ; Capt . AA ilson , 4 th K . O . R . Regt . ; Capt . Bridson , 4 th K . O . R . Regt . ; Capt . Motley , Urh R .-irr . ; C ' qn- . Pinson , 16 th If , ! . " . ; Capt . Mostyn , 96 h Kent . ; Capt . Unhand , J . P . ; Capt . Nicholson , J . P . ; Capt . Harrison ; Capt . Maxwell Harte ; Capt . Jenkins ; Lieut . Cox , 12 th Lancers , A . D . C . ;

Lieut . Harris , 20 th Regt . ; Thomas Conolly , M . P . ; William S . Tracy ; Richard AY ' . Boyle ; Lowry A . T . Balfour ; Edward 11 " . Maunsell ; Andrew Browne , J . P . ; AVilliam Featherstoiduiugh , J . P . ; Jolilfe Tuflhell ; Ralph S . Cusack , J . P . ; John A . B deer : Edward D . Thorp ; Thomas A . Jones , R . H . A . ; Anthony Pernor , J . P . ; Arthur Bui Low , juu . ; Rawdou Macnamara ; E . H . Kimthan , J . P . ; Henry B . Johnston ; John Brennen ; 'l'homas Brunker ; George A . Stephens ; John H . Goddard ; \ A' . E .

Gumhleton , J . P . ; Thomas A alentine ; Anderson Cooper ; John A ance , and W . K . Clay . For . the purpose-of making the arrangements as complete as possible , the Committee adopted the lollowing rules : —¦

1 st . That tickets can only be obtained through a member of the Masonic Order . 2 nd . That the payment of two guineas by a member of the Masonic Order do constitute such member a subscriber to the intended ball , none but Freemasons being eligible to become subscribers . 3 rd . That each snch subscriber shall be entitled to receive two tickets , each ticket to admit a lady or a gentleman .

4 th . That each subscriber shall , iu addition to the two tickets before named , be entitled to receive as many more tickets as the Committee shall think proper to allot to him , at the rate of one guinea each ticket . oth . That single tickets shall be issued to members of the Order not subsciibing at the rate of one pound five shillings for each ticket . 6 th . That no subscription shall be received after the 3 : d of

April , and that all tickets taken out after the 3 rd of April , shall be charged at the rate of thirty shillings , and no ticket shall he issued after Monday , the 5 th April , without special leave of the Committee , and at such rate as the Committee shall deem advisable . 7 th . That each ticket shall be signed by one of the honorary secretaries . Sth . That each subscriber shall be considered answerable for

the character and conduct of the persons he may invite and procure tickets for . The subscriber's name shall be endorsed on each ticket previously to their being delivered to him . 9 th . That the name and address , in full , of each person for whom a ticket is required must be previously submitted to , and approved of , by the Committee . 10 th . That the name of each person invited shall be inserted

in his or her ticket by the Committee . 11 th . That a ticket is not transferable under any circumstance by the person in whose favour it may have been issued . 12 th . That any subscriber or brother wishing to have the name in a ticket changed may , on application to the Committee , have such tickets cancelled , aud may receive a new ticket in lieu thereof , having the proposed name ( if approved by the Committee ) inserted therein . 13 th . That no ticket having an erasure , or any alteration therein can be admitted .

14 th- That no ticket shall be delivered until paid for , nor shall any be issued on the condition that it may be returned if not required . AVe congratulate the Committee of Management ou the result . Their effort to benefit an excellent charity , to promote brotherl y love and social good feeling in the city , and to add a p leasant feature to Prince Arthur ' s visit , completely succeeded .

It may be hoped that a good deal was done to counteract the active influence that is at work to foster religious rancour . Tho very existence of so poisonous a spirit is the strongest proof that a society is necessary which practises charity , and cherishes fraternal affections . In a Millennial age no Masonic suuport of those principles would he necessary ; but in an age of Cardinals , a Masonic institution cannot be dispensed with . It is a beneficent antidote to the " separate system" with which society in Ireland

is menaced . It was unfortunate that the ecclesiastical authorities found it necessary to issue their threatening notice against the ball given as a greeting to Prince Arthur . There was little gratitude in the act to a goverment that has been lavishing its recognitions and favours upon those from whom the affront

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came . It was not very considerate towards bis excellency , who must have been anxious that the Prince should meet with no disappointment . If there had been any such unhappy effect , it must have been deeply regretted by ev ry Irishman anxious to see Royal visits frequently repeated . It could not be expected that the public wishes in tnis respect would be satisfied , if the presence of a Prime were to be the signal fur obtrusive displays

of bigotry . The bill , however , was n it spoiled . Those who had , perhaps , least reason to rall y romi 1 the Alceroy , did on this occasion assemble , in imposing ami brilliant , masses , aud gave the Prince an honest Irish welcome . Is any citizen the worse for seeing many persms of the hi ghest character , of various political opini-ms , aud of ditl ' .-reut grides in society , associating together iu a . brotherly spirit on M i .-onic principles ?

It was a better less in in " charity" than is often heard , to use parliamentary language , "in another place . " Not the charity of almsgiving , which often debauches both tlie giver , when he boasts of it , and the receiver when he is taught to lean upon it , but the c unity of a ni . inl y respect for , aud confidence in , one ' s neighbour .

Poetry.

Poetry .

UNDER THE HAWTHORN TREE . Como , Marr , lot us sit awhilo Under the hawthorn tree ; 'T is forty years to-day , dear wife , Since thou wort wed to mo . This thorn was white with blossom than

, Ay , white as it is now ; But many a bitter storm it ' s stood And so havo I and thou . AYo ' ve had our joys , and sorrows too , Full many a time I woon : And intervals of calm roposo , Have often como between .

AVhat joy our littlo baby brought Into our cottage homo ! His winning ways so won my heart , I 'had no wish to roam . Our days were happy then , dear wife , And with what pleasure wo Have alien watch'd our darling play Boneath this same old treo .

AA o know no sorrow till ho died , But , oh , what sorrow then ! All earthly joys soom'd Hod from us , To never come again . AY ' o bore our grief together , wife , As wo had shared our joy .-Ho made us gladthou loft us sad

, , Our jM'Ott } - iirst-bora boy . Nay , do not weep , our babe is blest ; Then , why shouldst thou bo sad' ! Tho birds are merry overhead , And wo , too , should bo glad . Glad that our love is still as strong

As ou our wedding day ; And that wo still can wander forth This pleasant nionth of May . A \ hon earth is all so beautiful YVith flowers aud blossoms fair . And nature ' s minstrels , far and near . With music fill the air .

I thank my God for all His gifts , Aud pray , when life is o ' or ; Wo both may dwell with Him above , In joy for evermore . Stoiesley , May 2 ith , LSG ? .