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Masonic Festivities.
MASONIC FESTIVITIES .
SUFFOLK . MASONIC CONCERT . On Thursday evening , the 12 fch insfc ., the members of the Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . 959 ) , Ipswich , gave their annual concert afc the Masonic Hall , Brook-street . As
in former years , the admission ivas strictly confined to -members of the lodge aud their lady friends . The lodge-room was devoted to the concert , and this was arranged with elegant flags and . banners pertaining to the various degrees of the Oreler . The vocalists took up their position on the dais at the east end . The banqueting-room was most tastefullarranged
y with flowers in pots , which were placed on side tables round the room . The effect of this room when lighted was very brilliant and pleasing . In this room , between the first and second parts , the company assembled and partook of light refreshment . _ The musical arrangements were under the sole direction of Bro . "William Norman . The artistes engaged
were Miss Mabel Brent and Bros . Theodore Distin and G . T . Carter . The concert was of a miscellaneous character , and all the music secular . In previous years the first part of the programme consisted of sacred music , bufc it was thought by the committee that the proposed alteration would nofc render the concert less attractive . In our opinion the was in suited
programme every way to the occasion , and no previous concert could have afforded greater pleasure and gratification . As each lady entered the concert-room she was presented with a handsome perfumed programme , prepared by Bro . AVestgate .
Bro . Norman , P . Prov . G . Org . Norfolk , presided afc the pianoforte . Miss Brent has a very pleasing soprano voice , and foefore the close of her first song she had become a favourite with her audience . Her best song of the evening was the Scottish air " 'Twas within a mileofEdinbro ' , " . In reply to an encore she gave " Home , sweet
Home , " which was very finely and feelingly rendered . Bros . Carter and Distin were in fine voice , " and their songs were so well selected as to ensure a large amount of applause , and afforded unlimited gratification . In the second part Bro . 0 . J . Cooke executed the " Carnival de Venice " on the violin in a brilliant manner , which was loudly and deservedly applauded .
The brethren first appeared in Craft clothing , and at the second part assumed the E . A . degree . The ladies , in going from the Banquetting-hall to the Lodge-room , prior to the second part , passed under the Arch ' of Steel , the brethren appearing in the K . T . ' s dress . About 120 were present , and the ladies especially appeared thoroughly to enjoy the evening , which was one of considerable pleasure and gratification .
METROPOLITAN TREE HOSPITAL , DEVONSHIRE SQUATTE , Cur . —The friends of this excellent institution will learn with much pleasure that X . de Rothschild , Esq ., M . P ., has consented "to preside at its forthcoming anniversary festival , date and particulars of which will he shortly announced . The committee confidently anticipate in connexion therewith a large augmentation of the funds of the charity , which have become very much reduced in eonsecjuenceof the crisis of 1 S 6 G , and the subsequent in the commercial world
depression , Xo reduction has , however , taken place in the number of patients relieved ; the number for 1867 being 7 S . 997 against 7 J ., S 69 of the previous year . The peculiar characteristics of this hospital are that , it is entirely free . 1 S 0 letters of recommendation are needed . Sickness and poverty are tbe only qualifications necessary to insure a speedy participation in its benefits . It is unendowed , and dependent entirely upon the voluntary contributions of the benevolent .
Laying The Foundation Stone Of The Brighton " Turkish Bath."
LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE BRIGHTON " TURKISH BATH . "
On Monday , 2 nd inst ., the above ceremony was performed by the chairman of the company , Bro . W . H . German , Treas . 811 , in the presence of several ladies and gentlemen , among whom were Bros . R . Eugg , 273 ; W . R . Wood , P . M . 315 , 811 , & c , Prov . J . G . W . Sussex ; Dr . Pearce , 811 ; Dr . Bryce , P . M . ; T . J . Sabine , W . M . 73 ( secretary to the company ); Goulty , J . D . 811 ( the
architect ); Freeman , W . M . 732 , P . Prov . J . G . W . Susses ; J . G . Marzetti , & c . The attendance at the ceremony was confined to the directors , officials , and a few personal friends .
Bro . W . H . German , after having proved the stone fairly and squarely set in its proper place at the northeast corner of the ground , made a few remarks fco those assembled , observing that it was originally proposed to lay the foundation stone with some amount of ceremony ; but , after many discussions , it was finally arranged to do the work quietly and privately . The directors had
honoured him with the important duty of laying the foundation stone of their intended building—important , from the fact that Brighton , the oit-boasted Queen of Watering-places , had nothing of the kind , either as an attraction for her visitors or as a health-assistant to the many other hygienic resources of the town ; aud he was satisfied that the building would be not only a great
ornament to Brighton but of very great utility to the medical profession residing here , many of whom were shareholders , and several of whom were then present , testifying to the great interest they took in the work which had been so favourably begun . Bro . German concluded by saying that ho was sure that Bro . Dr . Bryce , whose eagerness to get the bath established in Bri ghton
was only equalled by his experiences of its uses both at home and abroad , would be glad to address them . Bro . Dr . Bryce said he always considered honour should be given to those to whom honour is due , and that was to the chairman and directors of this company , who had so skilfully brought the company to the present position ifc occupied in the town . Nearly two years were spent in overcoming obstructions to the company being established ; however , that piece of ground was ultimately chosen , and all who saw it were impressed with its
peculiar adaptation , its shape and extent , to the purpose required . Everyone who would take the trouble to compare this site and the plans of the building they were erecting on ifc , with those so-called " Turkish Baths " which had used , and , to some extent , abused , the name in Brighton some years ago , would agree with him in saying how totally and how thoroughly they had
failed , in consequence of their imperfections and their want of comfort , convenience , and working efficiency . He took a pride in fche work in hand , regarding tho establishment of the bath as a new era in the attractions of fche town ; and he most sincerely believed that to the shareholders it would prove a remunerative undertaking . The directors and a few friends ( including Bro .
Alderman Hallet , 732 , the Mayor of Brighton ) , then adjourned to luncheon at the White Horse Hotel , East-street , the expenses of which were defrayed by the directors themselves , and not out of the funds of the company . The cloth having been removed , Bro . Greman , the chairman , said it was only proposed to drink three toasts — "The Queen , tlie Head of the Nation ; " "The Mayor , the Chief istrate cf Bri
Mag ghton ; " and success to the undertaking really and earnestly commenced to-day"TheTurkish Bath . " The Chairman then gave "The Queen , " which having been duly honoured , Bro . Dr . Bryce , in proposing "The Health of the Mayor of Brighton , " said they were to-day favoured with the presence of fche Mayor , a gentleman of whose position and influence they felt proud , and who , by his presence there that day , had evinced the interest he took in any
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Masonic Festivities.
MASONIC FESTIVITIES .
SUFFOLK . MASONIC CONCERT . On Thursday evening , the 12 fch insfc ., the members of the Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . 959 ) , Ipswich , gave their annual concert afc the Masonic Hall , Brook-street . As
in former years , the admission ivas strictly confined to -members of the lodge aud their lady friends . The lodge-room was devoted to the concert , and this was arranged with elegant flags and . banners pertaining to the various degrees of the Oreler . The vocalists took up their position on the dais at the east end . The banqueting-room was most tastefullarranged
y with flowers in pots , which were placed on side tables round the room . The effect of this room when lighted was very brilliant and pleasing . In this room , between the first and second parts , the company assembled and partook of light refreshment . _ The musical arrangements were under the sole direction of Bro . "William Norman . The artistes engaged
were Miss Mabel Brent and Bros . Theodore Distin and G . T . Carter . The concert was of a miscellaneous character , and all the music secular . In previous years the first part of the programme consisted of sacred music , bufc it was thought by the committee that the proposed alteration would nofc render the concert less attractive . In our opinion the was in suited
programme every way to the occasion , and no previous concert could have afforded greater pleasure and gratification . As each lady entered the concert-room she was presented with a handsome perfumed programme , prepared by Bro . AVestgate .
Bro . Norman , P . Prov . G . Org . Norfolk , presided afc the pianoforte . Miss Brent has a very pleasing soprano voice , and foefore the close of her first song she had become a favourite with her audience . Her best song of the evening was the Scottish air " 'Twas within a mileofEdinbro ' , " . In reply to an encore she gave " Home , sweet
Home , " which was very finely and feelingly rendered . Bros . Carter and Distin were in fine voice , " and their songs were so well selected as to ensure a large amount of applause , and afforded unlimited gratification . In the second part Bro . 0 . J . Cooke executed the " Carnival de Venice " on the violin in a brilliant manner , which was loudly and deservedly applauded .
The brethren first appeared in Craft clothing , and at the second part assumed the E . A . degree . The ladies , in going from the Banquetting-hall to the Lodge-room , prior to the second part , passed under the Arch ' of Steel , the brethren appearing in the K . T . ' s dress . About 120 were present , and the ladies especially appeared thoroughly to enjoy the evening , which was one of considerable pleasure and gratification .
METROPOLITAN TREE HOSPITAL , DEVONSHIRE SQUATTE , Cur . —The friends of this excellent institution will learn with much pleasure that X . de Rothschild , Esq ., M . P ., has consented "to preside at its forthcoming anniversary festival , date and particulars of which will he shortly announced . The committee confidently anticipate in connexion therewith a large augmentation of the funds of the charity , which have become very much reduced in eonsecjuenceof the crisis of 1 S 6 G , and the subsequent in the commercial world
depression , Xo reduction has , however , taken place in the number of patients relieved ; the number for 1867 being 7 S . 997 against 7 J ., S 69 of the previous year . The peculiar characteristics of this hospital are that , it is entirely free . 1 S 0 letters of recommendation are needed . Sickness and poverty are tbe only qualifications necessary to insure a speedy participation in its benefits . It is unendowed , and dependent entirely upon the voluntary contributions of the benevolent .
Laying The Foundation Stone Of The Brighton " Turkish Bath."
LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE BRIGHTON " TURKISH BATH . "
On Monday , 2 nd inst ., the above ceremony was performed by the chairman of the company , Bro . W . H . German , Treas . 811 , in the presence of several ladies and gentlemen , among whom were Bros . R . Eugg , 273 ; W . R . Wood , P . M . 315 , 811 , & c , Prov . J . G . W . Sussex ; Dr . Pearce , 811 ; Dr . Bryce , P . M . ; T . J . Sabine , W . M . 73 ( secretary to the company ); Goulty , J . D . 811 ( the
architect ); Freeman , W . M . 732 , P . Prov . J . G . W . Susses ; J . G . Marzetti , & c . The attendance at the ceremony was confined to the directors , officials , and a few personal friends .
Bro . W . H . German , after having proved the stone fairly and squarely set in its proper place at the northeast corner of the ground , made a few remarks fco those assembled , observing that it was originally proposed to lay the foundation stone with some amount of ceremony ; but , after many discussions , it was finally arranged to do the work quietly and privately . The directors had
honoured him with the important duty of laying the foundation stone of their intended building—important , from the fact that Brighton , the oit-boasted Queen of Watering-places , had nothing of the kind , either as an attraction for her visitors or as a health-assistant to the many other hygienic resources of the town ; aud he was satisfied that the building would be not only a great
ornament to Brighton but of very great utility to the medical profession residing here , many of whom were shareholders , and several of whom were then present , testifying to the great interest they took in the work which had been so favourably begun . Bro . German concluded by saying that ho was sure that Bro . Dr . Bryce , whose eagerness to get the bath established in Bri ghton
was only equalled by his experiences of its uses both at home and abroad , would be glad to address them . Bro . Dr . Bryce said he always considered honour should be given to those to whom honour is due , and that was to the chairman and directors of this company , who had so skilfully brought the company to the present position ifc occupied in the town . Nearly two years were spent in overcoming obstructions to the company being established ; however , that piece of ground was ultimately chosen , and all who saw it were impressed with its
peculiar adaptation , its shape and extent , to the purpose required . Everyone who would take the trouble to compare this site and the plans of the building they were erecting on ifc , with those so-called " Turkish Baths " which had used , and , to some extent , abused , the name in Brighton some years ago , would agree with him in saying how totally and how thoroughly they had
failed , in consequence of their imperfections and their want of comfort , convenience , and working efficiency . He took a pride in fche work in hand , regarding tho establishment of the bath as a new era in the attractions of fche town ; and he most sincerely believed that to the shareholders it would prove a remunerative undertaking . The directors and a few friends ( including Bro .
Alderman Hallet , 732 , the Mayor of Brighton ) , then adjourned to luncheon at the White Horse Hotel , East-street , the expenses of which were defrayed by the directors themselves , and not out of the funds of the company . The cloth having been removed , Bro . Greman , the chairman , said it was only proposed to drink three toasts — "The Queen , tlie Head of the Nation ; " "The Mayor , the Chief istrate cf Bri
Mag ghton ; " and success to the undertaking really and earnestly commenced to-day"TheTurkish Bath . " The Chairman then gave "The Queen , " which having been duly honoured , Bro . Dr . Bryce , in proposing "The Health of the Mayor of Brighton , " said they were to-day favoured with the presence of fche Mayor , a gentleman of whose position and influence they felt proud , and who , by his presence there that day , had evinced the interest he took in any