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Ireland.
to its financial position , that I feel a flush of satisfaction rise on my cheek , but it is when I think that we were foremost to set the example to other chapters to come forward in that noble cause of charity ( the hand maid of our order ) , by making our senior officer a life governor of the Female Orphan School . This was in the year 1859 . Last year we advanced in the good work by adding the name of our Second Principal to the list ; and within the last fortnight we have handed over our thud donation of £ 10 . As our great poet ( Pope )
says"Iu faith aud hope the world will disagree , But all mankind ' s concern is charity . " Brethen , I must not tire your patience by too lengthy a speech , which must naturally partake too much of egotism , but conclude by offering to one and all my most grateful thanks for the address and testimonial which are now before me , sincerely trusting that , long after I shall have been removed from this earthly sojourn , those who come after me may x ^ oint with pride to your generous
tribute , and that it may be an incentive to them—some of them I liope may become members of our Order—to do their duty zealously and cheerfully in whatever work of usefulness they may be called upon to engage in . Wishing you individually long life , happiness , and prosperity , may God bless you all . In the course of the evening songs , glees , & c , were sung in exquisite style by Bros . Gray , Dunne , O'Eorke , Quinn , and Smith , assisted by Bros . J . A . MackeyT . A . Jonesand other amateurs .
, , The address was most elaborately and chastely illumined , and as a specimen of penmanship was most creditable to Bro . Eeynolcls , to whom it had been entrusted . It was enclosed in a very elegantly got-up morocco case . The dinner was served in excellent style , under Bro . Parry's able superintendence .
SKIBBEEEEN . Fifteenth Lodge of Ireland . —The members of this ancient and thriving loclge assembled at their rooms , Northstreet , on Thursday , June 6 , it being their regular monthly night of meeting , Bro . Frederick P . E . Potter , AV . M ., presiding ; James Edward Somerville , M . D ., S . AAy ; John F . Levis , J . AV . The other members present were—Bros . David Hadden , M . D ., P . M . ; Paul
limrick , P . M . ; E . J . Doherty , P . M . ; Eichard Beamish , John AV . Potter , jun ., Ralph Fuller , P . M . ; E . Duckett , E . G . Eountree , James M'Carfchy Levis , E . L . Pillman , and Thomas Trinder . During the business of the evening , Bro . Pillman received the third degree , after which Mr . Richard Lea was duly initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . The regular routine work being disposed of , the AV . M . called the attention of the brethren fco the testimonial and address prepared for presentation to Bro .
Doherty , on the eve of his departure for London , where he is now about to reside . The AV . M ., before reading the following address , appropriately alluded to Bro . Doherty's high Masonic attainments , and the anxiety he ever evinced for the welfare of the Craft , cheerfully rendering his valuable services when required : — " DEAE SIE AND BROTHEE , —The brethren of Fifteenth Masonic Xodge of Ireland cannot allow you to depart from amongst them without returning to jyou their grateful thauks for your untiring zeal and valued services in promoting the cause of the Craft in general , bufc of this loclge in particular . It is peculiarly gratifying
to them to bear testimony to the ability you always displayed in discharging the onerous duties allotted to you , either as AV . M ., or as an ordinary member of the lodge ; and ive feel that we would be wanting in brotherly love and affection , and in a due acknowledgment of your Masonic worth , were we to allow you to leave Skibbereen without tendering to you a small token of our esteem . Though its intrinsic value is trifling , we feel sure it will not be the less jn-ized by youand that you will proudlwear it in honour of
, y our ancient but humble lodge . Trusting that your future undertakings may prove as prosperous as you could desire , we commend you to the keeping of the G . A . O . T . U .: and that He may shield and protect you from all harm is the humble prayer of the members of lodge Fifteen . " Bro . Doherty replied as follows : — "WoESHirFUi MASTEE AND BRETHREN . —The parting from
friends is at any time a painful period iu the life of man , and sad are the feelings of our hearts when stern necessity and the calls of duty compel us to break up our happy homes and friendly associations to go amongst strangers . I came to you a stranger , " yet soon found many friends ; and never shall I forget the happy hours I have spent in your loclge as a humble member of that noble Order that has withstood the storms of and numbers in its ranks
ages , many of the greatest men of the earth . A gift from such a society is , indeed , a valued one , for it speaks to the heart ancl shows a Mason ' s love . If I have been of service to you , I am pleased ; I would thafc my ability bad been greater . I shall carry with me to our English
Ireland.
brethren this token of your esteem , and when the hand of time reminds me that you are assembled around this Board , in thought I shall be with you , in spirit I shall clasp your hands . May your lodge prosper , and all happiness prevail . I thank you from my heart for this token of your esteem ; for the many acts of kindness you have shown me , and the Masonic honours you have conferred on me ; and may God grant you success
in your undertakings , and when the autumn of life is over , and the wearied frame seeks for repose , may we all pass the last great trial without regret for the past , ancl meet in the Grand Lodge above , never again to part . May the Grand Architect of the universe guide and protect you all . Farewell my brothers . " The testimonial consisted of an exceedingly handsome Past Master ' s Jewel , designed by Bro . Spencer , of London . The business being now concludedand the Lod closedthe
, ge , brethren repaired to the Prince of AA ales hotel , to entertain thenworthy brother about to leave , and partook of an excellent supper . The chair was occupied by Bro . James E . Somerville , and vicechair by Bro . Frederick P . E . Potter . On the removal of the cloth , the Chairman gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were received with due honours . The toast of the evening was next proposed in a unique but
appropriate manner , being embodied iu a song composed ancl sung by Bro . John AV . Potter jun ., to the air of the "Cruiskeen Laun , " the brethren joining heartily in the chorus . Bro . Doherty responded at some length , amid frequent outbursts of applause from the brethren . The hilarity of the evening was greatly enhanced by the singing of several of the members , and the meeting separated much pleased , notwithstanding they assembled to pay a last mark of respect to a
worthy and good Mason , who , by the urbanity of his character and kindness of disposition , endeared himself not only to the " favoured and enlightened few , " but every member of the community with h om he became acquainted .
Public Amusements.
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS .
EOYAL OPERA , LYCEUM . Mr . Mapleson , with an enterprise that will probably profit him , has anticipated the production of A erdi's " II Ballo in Mascliera " at the P ^ oyal Italian Opera , by bringing it out on Saturday night afc the Lyceum , and wifch a cast which leaves a balance of ability considerably in his favour . The opera , the last written by the popular representative of " Young Italy , " was intended for the San
Carlos , at Naples , but it was brought out in 1859 , at Borne , and early in the present year made its way to Paris . The changes which tbe libretto has experienced are amusing enough . Being iu the first instance the same , or nearly the same , as the "Gustavus " of Scribe , great alarm was feared lest the assassination of a ruler should carry with it evil fruit ; and it seems Verdi experienced considerable difficulty in getting his work presented at all , ancl then only by shifting the scene to Americaancl inventing an imaginary
, governor of Boston , and , by way of perfectly insuring the couleur locale , a pair of imaginary conspirators of the familiar , but very unpoetical names of "Samuel" and "Tom , " to bring about the catastrophe . The change of locality , under these circumstances , became lidicrously absurd ; but the political fears of the Italian authorities were mitigated by the concessions of the librettist , and his ingenuity in bestowing an Earl of AA arwick upon the State of
Massachusetts . At Paris , however , Naples was substituted for Boston , the conspiracy being supposed to take place under the Spanish Government . Mr . Mapleson gives us the Boston version , with the Earl of AVarwick , "Samuel , " ancl "Tom , " iu all their glory . The music is commonplace in character , but it is not destitute of the tunable elements which challenge and conciliate popularity . Verdi , like the generality of the Italian composers , writes " with ease . "
That he is popular is a fact not to be gainsaid . Hie melodies are often sparkling and attractive , and occasionally carry upon their face marks of originality ; but as a common rule they do not betray any other facility than that obtained by incessant experience , and peculiar aptness which comes under the denomination of "knack . " His "Ballo in Mascliera , " offers no exception to this estimate . Ifc is difficult to select any of the numerous morceaux for separate observation ; for the form is alike in all casesand the modes of
scor-, ing , though sometimes full and glowing , equally devoid of those traits of art and resource which evince erudition of the scholar and the inspiration of the poet . The climax which Verdi has ever especially affected , is inevitably , here and there present , aud in more than one instance there is a bold and well accumulated ensemble , which does not- fail to tell ,
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Ireland.
to its financial position , that I feel a flush of satisfaction rise on my cheek , but it is when I think that we were foremost to set the example to other chapters to come forward in that noble cause of charity ( the hand maid of our order ) , by making our senior officer a life governor of the Female Orphan School . This was in the year 1859 . Last year we advanced in the good work by adding the name of our Second Principal to the list ; and within the last fortnight we have handed over our thud donation of £ 10 . As our great poet ( Pope )
says"Iu faith aud hope the world will disagree , But all mankind ' s concern is charity . " Brethen , I must not tire your patience by too lengthy a speech , which must naturally partake too much of egotism , but conclude by offering to one and all my most grateful thanks for the address and testimonial which are now before me , sincerely trusting that , long after I shall have been removed from this earthly sojourn , those who come after me may x ^ oint with pride to your generous
tribute , and that it may be an incentive to them—some of them I liope may become members of our Order—to do their duty zealously and cheerfully in whatever work of usefulness they may be called upon to engage in . Wishing you individually long life , happiness , and prosperity , may God bless you all . In the course of the evening songs , glees , & c , were sung in exquisite style by Bros . Gray , Dunne , O'Eorke , Quinn , and Smith , assisted by Bros . J . A . MackeyT . A . Jonesand other amateurs .
, , The address was most elaborately and chastely illumined , and as a specimen of penmanship was most creditable to Bro . Eeynolcls , to whom it had been entrusted . It was enclosed in a very elegantly got-up morocco case . The dinner was served in excellent style , under Bro . Parry's able superintendence .
SKIBBEEEEN . Fifteenth Lodge of Ireland . —The members of this ancient and thriving loclge assembled at their rooms , Northstreet , on Thursday , June 6 , it being their regular monthly night of meeting , Bro . Frederick P . E . Potter , AV . M ., presiding ; James Edward Somerville , M . D ., S . AAy ; John F . Levis , J . AV . The other members present were—Bros . David Hadden , M . D ., P . M . ; Paul
limrick , P . M . ; E . J . Doherty , P . M . ; Eichard Beamish , John AV . Potter , jun ., Ralph Fuller , P . M . ; E . Duckett , E . G . Eountree , James M'Carfchy Levis , E . L . Pillman , and Thomas Trinder . During the business of the evening , Bro . Pillman received the third degree , after which Mr . Richard Lea was duly initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . The regular routine work being disposed of , the AV . M . called the attention of the brethren fco the testimonial and address prepared for presentation to Bro .
Doherty , on the eve of his departure for London , where he is now about to reside . The AV . M ., before reading the following address , appropriately alluded to Bro . Doherty's high Masonic attainments , and the anxiety he ever evinced for the welfare of the Craft , cheerfully rendering his valuable services when required : — " DEAE SIE AND BROTHEE , —The brethren of Fifteenth Masonic Xodge of Ireland cannot allow you to depart from amongst them without returning to jyou their grateful thauks for your untiring zeal and valued services in promoting the cause of the Craft in general , bufc of this loclge in particular . It is peculiarly gratifying
to them to bear testimony to the ability you always displayed in discharging the onerous duties allotted to you , either as AV . M ., or as an ordinary member of the lodge ; and ive feel that we would be wanting in brotherly love and affection , and in a due acknowledgment of your Masonic worth , were we to allow you to leave Skibbereen without tendering to you a small token of our esteem . Though its intrinsic value is trifling , we feel sure it will not be the less jn-ized by youand that you will proudlwear it in honour of
, y our ancient but humble lodge . Trusting that your future undertakings may prove as prosperous as you could desire , we commend you to the keeping of the G . A . O . T . U .: and that He may shield and protect you from all harm is the humble prayer of the members of lodge Fifteen . " Bro . Doherty replied as follows : — "WoESHirFUi MASTEE AND BRETHREN . —The parting from
friends is at any time a painful period iu the life of man , and sad are the feelings of our hearts when stern necessity and the calls of duty compel us to break up our happy homes and friendly associations to go amongst strangers . I came to you a stranger , " yet soon found many friends ; and never shall I forget the happy hours I have spent in your loclge as a humble member of that noble Order that has withstood the storms of and numbers in its ranks
ages , many of the greatest men of the earth . A gift from such a society is , indeed , a valued one , for it speaks to the heart ancl shows a Mason ' s love . If I have been of service to you , I am pleased ; I would thafc my ability bad been greater . I shall carry with me to our English
Ireland.
brethren this token of your esteem , and when the hand of time reminds me that you are assembled around this Board , in thought I shall be with you , in spirit I shall clasp your hands . May your lodge prosper , and all happiness prevail . I thank you from my heart for this token of your esteem ; for the many acts of kindness you have shown me , and the Masonic honours you have conferred on me ; and may God grant you success
in your undertakings , and when the autumn of life is over , and the wearied frame seeks for repose , may we all pass the last great trial without regret for the past , ancl meet in the Grand Lodge above , never again to part . May the Grand Architect of the universe guide and protect you all . Farewell my brothers . " The testimonial consisted of an exceedingly handsome Past Master ' s Jewel , designed by Bro . Spencer , of London . The business being now concludedand the Lod closedthe
, ge , brethren repaired to the Prince of AA ales hotel , to entertain thenworthy brother about to leave , and partook of an excellent supper . The chair was occupied by Bro . James E . Somerville , and vicechair by Bro . Frederick P . E . Potter . On the removal of the cloth , the Chairman gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were received with due honours . The toast of the evening was next proposed in a unique but
appropriate manner , being embodied iu a song composed ancl sung by Bro . John AV . Potter jun ., to the air of the "Cruiskeen Laun , " the brethren joining heartily in the chorus . Bro . Doherty responded at some length , amid frequent outbursts of applause from the brethren . The hilarity of the evening was greatly enhanced by the singing of several of the members , and the meeting separated much pleased , notwithstanding they assembled to pay a last mark of respect to a
worthy and good Mason , who , by the urbanity of his character and kindness of disposition , endeared himself not only to the " favoured and enlightened few , " but every member of the community with h om he became acquainted .
Public Amusements.
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS .
EOYAL OPERA , LYCEUM . Mr . Mapleson , with an enterprise that will probably profit him , has anticipated the production of A erdi's " II Ballo in Mascliera " at the P ^ oyal Italian Opera , by bringing it out on Saturday night afc the Lyceum , and wifch a cast which leaves a balance of ability considerably in his favour . The opera , the last written by the popular representative of " Young Italy , " was intended for the San
Carlos , at Naples , but it was brought out in 1859 , at Borne , and early in the present year made its way to Paris . The changes which tbe libretto has experienced are amusing enough . Being iu the first instance the same , or nearly the same , as the "Gustavus " of Scribe , great alarm was feared lest the assassination of a ruler should carry with it evil fruit ; and it seems Verdi experienced considerable difficulty in getting his work presented at all , ancl then only by shifting the scene to Americaancl inventing an imaginary
, governor of Boston , and , by way of perfectly insuring the couleur locale , a pair of imaginary conspirators of the familiar , but very unpoetical names of "Samuel" and "Tom , " to bring about the catastrophe . The change of locality , under these circumstances , became lidicrously absurd ; but the political fears of the Italian authorities were mitigated by the concessions of the librettist , and his ingenuity in bestowing an Earl of AA arwick upon the State of
Massachusetts . At Paris , however , Naples was substituted for Boston , the conspiracy being supposed to take place under the Spanish Government . Mr . Mapleson gives us the Boston version , with the Earl of AVarwick , "Samuel , " ancl "Tom , " iu all their glory . The music is commonplace in character , but it is not destitute of the tunable elements which challenge and conciliate popularity . Verdi , like the generality of the Italian composers , writes " with ease . "
That he is popular is a fact not to be gainsaid . Hie melodies are often sparkling and attractive , and occasionally carry upon their face marks of originality ; but as a common rule they do not betray any other facility than that obtained by incessant experience , and peculiar aptness which comes under the denomination of "knack . " His "Ballo in Mascliera , " offers no exception to this estimate . Ifc is difficult to select any of the numerous morceaux for separate observation ; for the form is alike in all casesand the modes of
scor-, ing , though sometimes full and glowing , equally devoid of those traits of art and resource which evince erudition of the scholar and the inspiration of the poet . The climax which Verdi has ever especially affected , is inevitably , here and there present , aud in more than one instance there is a bold and well accumulated ensemble , which does not- fail to tell ,