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Masonic Festivities.

nation was powerful and intense , and the dome of manycoloured glass was stained with the white radiance of tbe lights below . The smaller fountains were also at play , and iu their cool waters the gold fish darted to and fro , hiding beneath some moss-grown stone , or under the welcome shade of some overhanging shrub . The tenants of the aviaries , in all the splendour of their tropical plumage , half terrified , flew wildly about , or

gazed in a kind of Wank amazement at the unwonted spectacle . But , much as art had done to transform the Palace into a home of beauty , it yet derived its main loveliness and charm from the smiles of nature . The stately exotic--, with their spreading branches , from almost every clime , tho graceful plants of the conservatory , the flowers in all the freshness of vernal bloom that occupied every spare nook , and brightened every recess , realized a degree of beauty aud refinement as different from the

affluent brilliancy of light and gilding around as the bank of primroses from the miserable daub of the scene-painter , while gentle creepers twined gracefully round the stern iron pillars , and peeped out from tlie glittering lances . The Leinster Hall was fitted up as a boll-room , and in some respects was decorated , similarly to the grand transept . At the end , a handsome and spacious orchestra , had been erected , and over it were suspended the flags of Great Britain . High up above the gallery was

the principal device , in gas , consisting of an immense representation of the three national symbols—the Rose , the Shamrock , and fhe Thistle . In front of the orchestra was a trophy of French arms of the 14 th and 15 th centuries , very effectively arranged , and on cither side was a large figure in bronze . Between the pillars were suspended flags of different countries and the symbols of the Order , to illustrate the extent and power of the fraternitywhichin spite of insolent ecclesiastical

, , fulminations , comprises some of the best and wisest of the earth , and exercises a benignant influence upon all who acknowledge its obligations . To exhaust the points of interest which met every glance would be simply impossible . Everything which could fascinate the sight or ravish the mind , in there sources of ornamentation , that wealth could procure or luxury desire—in short , everything which could realise Oriental loveliness in the

scene was introduced andyet with ajudgment , a cultivated sense of harmony that never offended the most exacting taste . The gorgeous spectacle which presented itself was one that can live only in the memories of those who saw it , for tbe pencil of the artist , and the description of the wordmonger , must fall to perpetuate its bewildering beauties . AVherever the visitor turned he was dazzled with brilliant constellations of lights , with littering armsbriht coloursand the choicest treasures

g , g , of Flora , while groups of " fair women and brave men , " in the graceful mazes of the waltz , or stmding iu easy conversation , completed a picture whose every attribute was felicity , every feature splendour ; and " when music arose , with its voluptuous swell , " half drowning tbe harmonious hum of human voices , ^ and the soft mnrmer of waters playing gently in the fountains , the occasion was indeed one to enchant the worshipper of beaut

sensuous y , and transport his thoughts " where flowers , and founts , and nymphs , and semi-gods , and all the Graces find their old abode . " The transition from the ajsthetic to the material , from the transcendental to the practical , may appear rather violent , but is sometimes irresistible . The grand concert hall was fitted up as a supper-room , and nothing , which art could do to refine the vulgar but indispensable opeiations which remind us of our mortalitto temt tbe epicureor deliht

y , p , g the gourmand , was omitted . The balconies were hung with the emblems of the Order , and at each end was constructed a trophy of old arms formerly used by the Knights Templars . The tables were covered with viands of the most expensive and recherche description , many of which were sent from famous establishments iu London and Paris , and comprising rare delicaciesandaltogether the was worthof Gunter'most

, _ supper y s gifted cuisinier . Vases of beautiful flowers were so disposed as to heighten the pleasing effect , and by their " perfume delicate appeased the finest sense ; " and all the accessories were in perfect keeping . The hall on the opposite side was also fitted up as a supper-room , while refreshments for the royal party were provided in an apartment upstairs , which was sumptuously furnishedand laid out with exquisite tastethe late being

, , p srqjplied by Messrs . Waterhouse , of Dame-street . The Grand Officers assembled at nine o ' clock , wearing the collars , aprons , and other badges of their respective Orders . At a quarter to ten o'clock a procession was formed , awaiting the arrival ofthe Grand Master , his Grace the Duke of Leinster , in the smaller concert-room , consisting of the P . D . G . M . the Hon .

Judge ' Tovvusend aud other Grand Officers , preceded by the Stewards selected to attend at the dais . Having marched into the ballroom , the P . D . G . M . took his seat until the arrival of the G . M . was notified to him . At a quarter-past ten o'clock the G . Officers proceeded to meet the M . AV . the G . M . at the door and conducted his Grace along the Statuary Hall to tho dais , where , on taking his seat , the G . Master , was saluted

according to ancient form by tbe brethren assembled . Bro . Alderman Manning acted as Dir . of Cers . About 11 o ' clock his Royal Highness Prince Arthur arrived , accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant and the Countess Spencer , Lieutenant-Colonel Elphinstone , C . B ., and Lieutenant Pickard , V . C ., Aides-de-Camp in attendance ; Lord and Lady De A esci and the Honourable Misses Y'esci , Lord Suffield , Lord and Lady Charles BraceLady Sarah S HonHBourkeMrJohn

, pencer , . . , . . Leslie , Captain AVellesley , Major A \ liyte Melvdle , Mr . H . Seymour , Mr . E . Kos-, and the following members of tbe Household and Staff : —Hon . Major and Mrs . Boyle , and the Hon . Mrs-Caulfield , Hon . H . Leeson , Mr . C . S . Roundell , Mr . Courtenay Boyle , Colonel Forster , Captain Villiers , Mr . L . Balfour , Captain Laseelles , Captain and Mrs . F . Campbell , Miss Brabazon , Mr . A . Seymour , Captain Donaldson , and Colonel M'Donnell .

His-Royal Highness was attired in evening costume , and wore the Star of St . Patrick , and the Garter and Ribbon of the Bath . The Viceregal party were received by the G . Master , his Grace the Duke of Leinster , the D . G . Master , and other Grand . Officers , and , having been conducted to the dais , the National Anthem was performed , after which dancing commenced . The ball was opened by Prince Arthur and the Countess Spencer , having as their vis-a-vis the Lord Lieutenant and the

Marchioness of Drogheda . Supper was served between 12 and 1 o ' clock , after which dancing was renewed with spirit and kept up until a late hour . There were above three thousand present , and the general arrangements were admirably planned and carried out , and . the immense company were manifestly satisfied with them in . every detail . The following brethren acted as a Committee of

Management : — GRAND OETICETCS . — Bros . M . W . His Grace the Duke of Leinster , G . M . ; R . W . Sir Edward Borough , Bart ., D . G . M . ; R . W . the Hon . Judge Townsend , P . D . G . M . ; R . W . the Right Hon . Lord Athluninev , S . G . AY' . ; R . YV . Sir Edward Grogan ,. Bart ., J . G . AV . ; R . A \ " . Bushe . G . Treas . ; R . AV . Maxwell C . Close , G . Sec ; AY . Charles A . Cameron , U . D ., S . G . D . ; AV .. Edmund R . Digues la ToucheJ . G . D . ; AV . Charles Astley

, , G . Supt . of Works ; AV . Alderman Manning , G . Dir . of Cer . ; . A \ . Theophilus St . George , G . Steward ; W . George Hepburn , G . S . B . ; VV . Francis Qnin , G . Org . ; W . Stuart Nassau Lane , G . I . G . ; W . Charles T . Walmisley , D . G . See . MASTERS AND SECRETARIES OE DUBLIN LODG-ES . —Bro . Capt , John If . Healey , Acting Master G . M . L . The following A \ . M . 's : —Bros . Edward M'Clure , Lodge 2 ; George A . John , 4 ;

George W . K . Drewitt , 6 ; Echlin Molyneux , Q . C ., 11 ; Denis P . Browne , 12 ; Alex . D . Kennedy , 25 ; John Clare , 50 ; William Roper , J . P ., 53 ; James H . North , 93 ; Joseph D . Cope , 100 ; AVilliam James M'Coy , 120 ; Henry Parkinson , 125 ; Graham . Lemon , 126 ; Lieut .-Colonel \\ . S . Snow , 141 ; Matthew Good , 153 ; . Maurice E . Solomons , 15 S ; YVilliam M'Gee , 171 ; John Wilson , 2-X-5 ; Charles Meagher , 500 ; Charles H . G . Emerson , 620 ; Thomas M'Govern , 666 ; Charles C . Macnamara , 728 .

The following Secretaries : —Bros . John Gallic , 2 ; Samuel B . Oldham , 4 ; John A . Hogau , 6 ; Henry Ebbs . 11 ; Maurice Keutingp , 12 ; James V . Maekey , J . P ., 5 Q ; Arthur It . Oldham , 53 ; Henry Cleere , 93 ; T . H . Atkinson , 100 ; Andrew Moir , 120 ; Robert Thacker , 125 ; Thomas F . Eustace , 126 ; Robert AV . Shekleton , 141 ; Charles C . Walmisley , 143 -, William Scott , 153 ; Percival Jones , 158 ; Joseph S . AVilson , 171 ; George T . AVhitcstone , 245 ; AVilliam Allen , 494 ; William F . Collins , 500 ;

Captain Joshua Pim , 620 ; John Griffin , 666 ; Captain A . V . Davoren , 721 . In pursuance of the power vested in the above Committee , the following brethren were added to their number : —Bros , the Marquis of AVatertbrd , K . P . ; Earl of Charlemont , K . P . ; Earl of Bective ; Lord Dunboyno ; Lord Clonbrock ; Lord Bellew ; , Lord Kihvorth ; Lord Kenlis ; Sir James Stewart , Bart ., V . L . ; Sir J . L . Cotter , Bart ., D . L . ; Sir J . AV . Hort , Bart ., D . L . ; Sir

John Marcus Stewart , Bart ., D . L ., Sir Malby Crofton , Bart . ; Sir Charles Lanyou ; Sir John Barrington , D . L . ; Hon . D . JR .. Punket , Q . C . ; Hon . More Smyth , D . L . ; Hon . Robert King , Lieut . Col . M'Gregor , 65 th Reg . ; Superintendent of Stores ; S ..

“The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine: 1869-04-17, Page 18” Masonic Periodicals Online, Library and Museum of Freemasonry, 24 March 2023, www.masonicperiodicals.org/periodicals/mmr/issues/mmr_17041869/page/18/.
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SKETCHES OF NOTABLE MASONIC WORKS. Article 1
EARS OF WHEAT FROM A CORNUCOPIA. Article 2
MASONIC CELESTIAL MYSTERIES. Article 4
Untitled Article 6
THE POPE AND THE FREEMASONS. Article 6
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 7
P.M.'S AND THE WORKING BRETHREN OF LODGES. Article 8
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 10
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS. Article 11
INAUGURATION OF THE NEW MASONIC HALL AND BUILDINGS. Article 11
METROPOLITAN. Article 15
PROVINCIAL. Article 15
CHANNEL ISLANDS. Article 16
SOUTH AFRICA. Article 16
ROYAL ARCH. Article 17
MARK MASONRY. Article 17
MASONIC FESTIVITIES. Article 17
Poetry. Article 19
MEETINGS OF THE LEARNED SOCIETIES. Article 20
LIST OF LODGE, &c., MEETINGS FOR WEEK ENDING 24TH APRIL, 1869. Article 20
MASONIC LIFEBOAT FUND. Article 20
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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Masonic Festivities.

nation was powerful and intense , and the dome of manycoloured glass was stained with the white radiance of tbe lights below . The smaller fountains were also at play , and iu their cool waters the gold fish darted to and fro , hiding beneath some moss-grown stone , or under the welcome shade of some overhanging shrub . The tenants of the aviaries , in all the splendour of their tropical plumage , half terrified , flew wildly about , or

gazed in a kind of Wank amazement at the unwonted spectacle . But , much as art had done to transform the Palace into a home of beauty , it yet derived its main loveliness and charm from the smiles of nature . The stately exotic--, with their spreading branches , from almost every clime , tho graceful plants of the conservatory , the flowers in all the freshness of vernal bloom that occupied every spare nook , and brightened every recess , realized a degree of beauty aud refinement as different from the

affluent brilliancy of light and gilding around as the bank of primroses from the miserable daub of the scene-painter , while gentle creepers twined gracefully round the stern iron pillars , and peeped out from tlie glittering lances . The Leinster Hall was fitted up as a boll-room , and in some respects was decorated , similarly to the grand transept . At the end , a handsome and spacious orchestra , had been erected , and over it were suspended the flags of Great Britain . High up above the gallery was

the principal device , in gas , consisting of an immense representation of the three national symbols—the Rose , the Shamrock , and fhe Thistle . In front of the orchestra was a trophy of French arms of the 14 th and 15 th centuries , very effectively arranged , and on cither side was a large figure in bronze . Between the pillars were suspended flags of different countries and the symbols of the Order , to illustrate the extent and power of the fraternitywhichin spite of insolent ecclesiastical

, , fulminations , comprises some of the best and wisest of the earth , and exercises a benignant influence upon all who acknowledge its obligations . To exhaust the points of interest which met every glance would be simply impossible . Everything which could fascinate the sight or ravish the mind , in there sources of ornamentation , that wealth could procure or luxury desire—in short , everything which could realise Oriental loveliness in the

scene was introduced andyet with ajudgment , a cultivated sense of harmony that never offended the most exacting taste . The gorgeous spectacle which presented itself was one that can live only in the memories of those who saw it , for tbe pencil of the artist , and the description of the wordmonger , must fall to perpetuate its bewildering beauties . AVherever the visitor turned he was dazzled with brilliant constellations of lights , with littering armsbriht coloursand the choicest treasures

g , g , of Flora , while groups of " fair women and brave men , " in the graceful mazes of the waltz , or stmding iu easy conversation , completed a picture whose every attribute was felicity , every feature splendour ; and " when music arose , with its voluptuous swell , " half drowning tbe harmonious hum of human voices , ^ and the soft mnrmer of waters playing gently in the fountains , the occasion was indeed one to enchant the worshipper of beaut

sensuous y , and transport his thoughts " where flowers , and founts , and nymphs , and semi-gods , and all the Graces find their old abode . " The transition from the ajsthetic to the material , from the transcendental to the practical , may appear rather violent , but is sometimes irresistible . The grand concert hall was fitted up as a supper-room , and nothing , which art could do to refine the vulgar but indispensable opeiations which remind us of our mortalitto temt tbe epicureor deliht

y , p , g the gourmand , was omitted . The balconies were hung with the emblems of the Order , and at each end was constructed a trophy of old arms formerly used by the Knights Templars . The tables were covered with viands of the most expensive and recherche description , many of which were sent from famous establishments iu London and Paris , and comprising rare delicaciesandaltogether the was worthof Gunter'most

, _ supper y s gifted cuisinier . Vases of beautiful flowers were so disposed as to heighten the pleasing effect , and by their " perfume delicate appeased the finest sense ; " and all the accessories were in perfect keeping . The hall on the opposite side was also fitted up as a supper-room , while refreshments for the royal party were provided in an apartment upstairs , which was sumptuously furnishedand laid out with exquisite tastethe late being

, , p srqjplied by Messrs . Waterhouse , of Dame-street . The Grand Officers assembled at nine o ' clock , wearing the collars , aprons , and other badges of their respective Orders . At a quarter to ten o'clock a procession was formed , awaiting the arrival ofthe Grand Master , his Grace the Duke of Leinster , in the smaller concert-room , consisting of the P . D . G . M . the Hon .

Judge ' Tovvusend aud other Grand Officers , preceded by the Stewards selected to attend at the dais . Having marched into the ballroom , the P . D . G . M . took his seat until the arrival of the G . M . was notified to him . At a quarter-past ten o'clock the G . Officers proceeded to meet the M . AV . the G . M . at the door and conducted his Grace along the Statuary Hall to tho dais , where , on taking his seat , the G . Master , was saluted

according to ancient form by tbe brethren assembled . Bro . Alderman Manning acted as Dir . of Cers . About 11 o ' clock his Royal Highness Prince Arthur arrived , accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant and the Countess Spencer , Lieutenant-Colonel Elphinstone , C . B ., and Lieutenant Pickard , V . C ., Aides-de-Camp in attendance ; Lord and Lady De A esci and the Honourable Misses Y'esci , Lord Suffield , Lord and Lady Charles BraceLady Sarah S HonHBourkeMrJohn

, pencer , . . , . . Leslie , Captain AVellesley , Major A \ liyte Melvdle , Mr . H . Seymour , Mr . E . Kos-, and the following members of tbe Household and Staff : —Hon . Major and Mrs . Boyle , and the Hon . Mrs-Caulfield , Hon . H . Leeson , Mr . C . S . Roundell , Mr . Courtenay Boyle , Colonel Forster , Captain Villiers , Mr . L . Balfour , Captain Laseelles , Captain and Mrs . F . Campbell , Miss Brabazon , Mr . A . Seymour , Captain Donaldson , and Colonel M'Donnell .

His-Royal Highness was attired in evening costume , and wore the Star of St . Patrick , and the Garter and Ribbon of the Bath . The Viceregal party were received by the G . Master , his Grace the Duke of Leinster , the D . G . Master , and other Grand . Officers , and , having been conducted to the dais , the National Anthem was performed , after which dancing commenced . The ball was opened by Prince Arthur and the Countess Spencer , having as their vis-a-vis the Lord Lieutenant and the

Marchioness of Drogheda . Supper was served between 12 and 1 o ' clock , after which dancing was renewed with spirit and kept up until a late hour . There were above three thousand present , and the general arrangements were admirably planned and carried out , and . the immense company were manifestly satisfied with them in . every detail . The following brethren acted as a Committee of

Management : — GRAND OETICETCS . — Bros . M . W . His Grace the Duke of Leinster , G . M . ; R . W . Sir Edward Borough , Bart ., D . G . M . ; R . W . the Hon . Judge Townsend , P . D . G . M . ; R . W . the Right Hon . Lord Athluninev , S . G . AY' . ; R . YV . Sir Edward Grogan ,. Bart ., J . G . AV . ; R . A \ " . Bushe . G . Treas . ; R . AV . Maxwell C . Close , G . Sec ; AY . Charles A . Cameron , U . D ., S . G . D . ; AV .. Edmund R . Digues la ToucheJ . G . D . ; AV . Charles Astley

, , G . Supt . of Works ; AV . Alderman Manning , G . Dir . of Cer . ; . A \ . Theophilus St . George , G . Steward ; W . George Hepburn , G . S . B . ; VV . Francis Qnin , G . Org . ; W . Stuart Nassau Lane , G . I . G . ; W . Charles T . Walmisley , D . G . See . MASTERS AND SECRETARIES OE DUBLIN LODG-ES . —Bro . Capt , John If . Healey , Acting Master G . M . L . The following A \ . M . 's : —Bros . Edward M'Clure , Lodge 2 ; George A . John , 4 ;

George W . K . Drewitt , 6 ; Echlin Molyneux , Q . C ., 11 ; Denis P . Browne , 12 ; Alex . D . Kennedy , 25 ; John Clare , 50 ; William Roper , J . P ., 53 ; James H . North , 93 ; Joseph D . Cope , 100 ; AVilliam James M'Coy , 120 ; Henry Parkinson , 125 ; Graham . Lemon , 126 ; Lieut .-Colonel \\ . S . Snow , 141 ; Matthew Good , 153 ; . Maurice E . Solomons , 15 S ; YVilliam M'Gee , 171 ; John Wilson , 2-X-5 ; Charles Meagher , 500 ; Charles H . G . Emerson , 620 ; Thomas M'Govern , 666 ; Charles C . Macnamara , 728 .

The following Secretaries : —Bros . John Gallic , 2 ; Samuel B . Oldham , 4 ; John A . Hogau , 6 ; Henry Ebbs . 11 ; Maurice Keutingp , 12 ; James V . Maekey , J . P ., 5 Q ; Arthur It . Oldham , 53 ; Henry Cleere , 93 ; T . H . Atkinson , 100 ; Andrew Moir , 120 ; Robert Thacker , 125 ; Thomas F . Eustace , 126 ; Robert AV . Shekleton , 141 ; Charles C . Walmisley , 143 -, William Scott , 153 ; Percival Jones , 158 ; Joseph S . AVilson , 171 ; George T . AVhitcstone , 245 ; AVilliam Allen , 494 ; William F . Collins , 500 ;

Captain Joshua Pim , 620 ; John Griffin , 666 ; Captain A . V . Davoren , 721 . In pursuance of the power vested in the above Committee , the following brethren were added to their number : —Bros , the Marquis of AVatertbrd , K . P . ; Earl of Charlemont , K . P . ; Earl of Bective ; Lord Dunboyno ; Lord Clonbrock ; Lord Bellew ; , Lord Kihvorth ; Lord Kenlis ; Sir James Stewart , Bart ., V . L . ; Sir J . L . Cotter , Bart ., D . L . ; Sir J . AV . Hort , Bart ., D . L . ; Sir

John Marcus Stewart , Bart ., D . L ., Sir Malby Crofton , Bart . ; Sir Charles Lanyou ; Sir John Barrington , D . L . ; Hon . D . JR .. Punket , Q . C . ; Hon . More Smyth , D . L . ; Hon . Robert King , Lieut . Col . M'Gregor , 65 th Reg . ; Superintendent of Stores ; S ..

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