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Masonic Festivities
of Bro . Johnston , Elder-street , Edinburgh . The Brethren of the Portobello Lodge must , be congratulated on the brilliant appearance of Friday evening , as we understand that it is now about twenty years since a similar ball was given in the town . Great credit is also due to the efficient R . W . Master , Bro . Alexander Scott , and the committee of management , for the manner in which the arrangements were made .
South Wales . —Bro . Dr . Wastfield , the celebrated organist in these parts , consented to preside at the pianoforte and to sing at the Benefit Concert for the lessee of the Carmarthen Assembly Booms on Friday last ; and it is but an act of justice to record here that the worthy doctor ' s condescension on the occasion gave earnest of unmistakable support . The evening , unfortunately , was excesr
sively wet , and in the neighbourhood some large parties were engaged at private festivities ; but the tickets disposed of for the concert amply displayed the interest felt for the treat . Blest with one of the finest voices , matured with sound judgment , and high artistic skill in his performance of the instrument at "which he presided for the evening , Dr . Wastfield was received in the most rapturous and sincere rnanner by as respectable and as numerous a company as Carmarthen has seen collected together since the opening of their beautiful rooms ( erected by
that promising architect , Mr . James Wilson of Bath ) , with one exception , namely , Dr . Wastfield ' s Farewell Concert , when standing-room was hardly attainable . Another circumstance induced the audience to give this welcome to their favourite leader , and that was the readiness of Dr . Wastfield in coming forward to serve one who had on several well-remembered occasions took very active parts both in the public newspapers and in his private circle , to lessen the reputation \ vhich the doctor had earned for pure musical taste and indomitable industry , thus showing to the people that , in the cause to do good , no private pique and no public act could deter Dr . Wastfield from endeavouring to serve
his iellow-man by returning , as it were , to his former enemy " good for evil , and thereby transforming a foe into a friend , and fulfilling the beautiful commandment of brotherly love . Suffice it to say , that the concert gave universal delight and satisfaction , and passed off with a vote of thanks to Dr . Wastfield for the evening ' s entertainment . The doctor was in excellent voice ; his songs were encored and encored again . The duets between him and Mr . Shackell were charming , as
also those by Mr . and Dr . Wastfield . In short , the hours passed but too quickly ; and when the "Finale" was given , but one sentiment prevailed in the room , namely , that the evening had been too short . We understand that Dr . Wastfield has received the commission to place a very beautiful organ in the church at Llandilo , and that Lord Dynevor had subscribed handsomely towards the work . It is expected that the opening service will take place about May next .
Summary Of News For February.
SUMMARY OF NEWS FOR FEBRUARY .
THE COXJET . During the early part of the month , the Court was residing at Windsor , but on the 12 th ult . it removed to Buckingham Palace , where it will remain until after the Queen ' s approaching accouchement . On the 16 th her Majesty visited the New Houses of Parliament , and on the 20 th the youthful members of the royal family visited the Princess's Theatre . The Prince of Wales has taken to field sports , and bids fair to be a regular Nimrod . His Royal Highness lately visited the Electric Telegraph Offices in Lothbury .
PARLIAMENT , Parliament commenced a new session on the 3 rd ult ., when the proceedings were opened by royal commission . The debate upon the address , which gave the Toi 4 . in . 2 k
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Masonic Festivities
of Bro . Johnston , Elder-street , Edinburgh . The Brethren of the Portobello Lodge must , be congratulated on the brilliant appearance of Friday evening , as we understand that it is now about twenty years since a similar ball was given in the town . Great credit is also due to the efficient R . W . Master , Bro . Alexander Scott , and the committee of management , for the manner in which the arrangements were made .
South Wales . —Bro . Dr . Wastfield , the celebrated organist in these parts , consented to preside at the pianoforte and to sing at the Benefit Concert for the lessee of the Carmarthen Assembly Booms on Friday last ; and it is but an act of justice to record here that the worthy doctor ' s condescension on the occasion gave earnest of unmistakable support . The evening , unfortunately , was excesr
sively wet , and in the neighbourhood some large parties were engaged at private festivities ; but the tickets disposed of for the concert amply displayed the interest felt for the treat . Blest with one of the finest voices , matured with sound judgment , and high artistic skill in his performance of the instrument at "which he presided for the evening , Dr . Wastfield was received in the most rapturous and sincere rnanner by as respectable and as numerous a company as Carmarthen has seen collected together since the opening of their beautiful rooms ( erected by
that promising architect , Mr . James Wilson of Bath ) , with one exception , namely , Dr . Wastfield ' s Farewell Concert , when standing-room was hardly attainable . Another circumstance induced the audience to give this welcome to their favourite leader , and that was the readiness of Dr . Wastfield in coming forward to serve one who had on several well-remembered occasions took very active parts both in the public newspapers and in his private circle , to lessen the reputation \ vhich the doctor had earned for pure musical taste and indomitable industry , thus showing to the people that , in the cause to do good , no private pique and no public act could deter Dr . Wastfield from endeavouring to serve
his iellow-man by returning , as it were , to his former enemy " good for evil , and thereby transforming a foe into a friend , and fulfilling the beautiful commandment of brotherly love . Suffice it to say , that the concert gave universal delight and satisfaction , and passed off with a vote of thanks to Dr . Wastfield for the evening ' s entertainment . The doctor was in excellent voice ; his songs were encored and encored again . The duets between him and Mr . Shackell were charming , as
also those by Mr . and Dr . Wastfield . In short , the hours passed but too quickly ; and when the "Finale" was given , but one sentiment prevailed in the room , namely , that the evening had been too short . We understand that Dr . Wastfield has received the commission to place a very beautiful organ in the church at Llandilo , and that Lord Dynevor had subscribed handsomely towards the work . It is expected that the opening service will take place about May next .
Summary Of News For February.
SUMMARY OF NEWS FOR FEBRUARY .
THE COXJET . During the early part of the month , the Court was residing at Windsor , but on the 12 th ult . it removed to Buckingham Palace , where it will remain until after the Queen ' s approaching accouchement . On the 16 th her Majesty visited the New Houses of Parliament , and on the 20 th the youthful members of the royal family visited the Princess's Theatre . The Prince of Wales has taken to field sports , and bids fair to be a regular Nimrod . His Royal Highness lately visited the Electric Telegraph Offices in Lothbury .
PARLIAMENT , Parliament commenced a new session on the 3 rd ult ., when the proceedings were opened by royal commission . The debate upon the address , which gave the Toi 4 . in . 2 k