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adjuncts and implements of the art : the banners ancl flags were richly embroidered in silk and gold . At the upper end of the room stood the throne , which was placed on a platform covered with crimson velvet ; at either side were displayed , on cushions of scarlet velvet ( fringed with gold ) , the several jewels of the Lodge , and the ancient warrants in arched frames of polished mahogany and gold . At half-past nine o ' clock , the room was thrown open , and the AV . M . AV Justin Driscoll attended bhis AVardens
O' , Esq ., y , Captain Corrigan and Dr . Waters , ancl followed by the Past Masters , AVardens , Deacons , Stewards , and Brethren of the Lodge , entered the room , and moved in procession to the chair , the band playing the national anthem . The Master then ascended the throne . He was richly robed in beautiful costume of a Knight Templar , while on either side stood the P . M . ( Bro . George Mitchell ) and the two AVardensThe guests
, Esq ., . were heralded from the lower entrance to the Deacons at the door , and were then led by the Stewards up to the throne , and severally presented to the AV . M . The Stewards were Bros . Dr . Baker , Vere Hunt , George Heenan , John Julian , Philip Drought , John Palmer , Esqrs . Amongst the principal guests present we noticed Lord ancl Lady Avonmore ; the Hon . Mrs . and Miss Yelverton ; Mr . and Mrs . Rolleston ; Garrett O MooreEsqValentine Bennett &&
, . ; , Esq . , c , c . At half-past one o ' clock supper was announced , and the Master , leaving the throne , led in Lady Avonmore to the supper-room , followed by Wardens ancl Stewards with the ' rest of the company . The throne at the head of the tables ( which were laid for one hundred ancl seventy persons ) was occupied by the Master ; on his right sat the Lady Avonmore .
After supper , which was in every respect a most elegant entertainment , the Master rose ancl said , " Friends ancl Brethren ! fill your glasses high—I shall give you a toast which I know you will enthusiastically respond to , as it appeals to your gallantry as well as to your loyalty . I give you our youthful Queen . " This toast was received with immense cheering . Air— " God save the Queen . "
The Master—Friends and Brethren ! fill your glasses again . I give you the Grand Master , the AVardens , ancl Brethren of the Grand Lodge , ancl the Craft—( Masonic honours , the band playing " Come , let us prepare . " ) J b The Master then alluded to the anniversary of the Battle of AVaterloo , and proposed to be drunk in solemn silence , " The memory of the heroes who fell on that glorious event . " The Master
, after some very eloquent remarks , gave " The gallant 97 th , and the British Army . " Air— " See , the conquering hero comes . " The Master then said , " Friends and Brethren , I have just one more toast to propose , and I pray of you to fill high . One of the most beautiful elements in Masonry is to be found in its close resemblance to monarchy , and in the readand cheerful irit with which accord to
y sp we our superiors in the mysteries and dignities of the Craft the respect which of nght _ belongs to them- Divesting our Brother , Valentine Bennett , of his high claims upon us as Masons , that gentleman possesses social attributes full strong enough to entitle him to our highest honours . I give you his health as Sovereign Prince Mason , and the Prince Masons of the empire . —( Nine times nine ) .
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adjuncts and implements of the art : the banners ancl flags were richly embroidered in silk and gold . At the upper end of the room stood the throne , which was placed on a platform covered with crimson velvet ; at either side were displayed , on cushions of scarlet velvet ( fringed with gold ) , the several jewels of the Lodge , and the ancient warrants in arched frames of polished mahogany and gold . At half-past nine o ' clock , the room was thrown open , and the AV . M . AV Justin Driscoll attended bhis AVardens
O' , Esq ., y , Captain Corrigan and Dr . Waters , ancl followed by the Past Masters , AVardens , Deacons , Stewards , and Brethren of the Lodge , entered the room , and moved in procession to the chair , the band playing the national anthem . The Master then ascended the throne . He was richly robed in beautiful costume of a Knight Templar , while on either side stood the P . M . ( Bro . George Mitchell ) and the two AVardensThe guests
, Esq ., . were heralded from the lower entrance to the Deacons at the door , and were then led by the Stewards up to the throne , and severally presented to the AV . M . The Stewards were Bros . Dr . Baker , Vere Hunt , George Heenan , John Julian , Philip Drought , John Palmer , Esqrs . Amongst the principal guests present we noticed Lord ancl Lady Avonmore ; the Hon . Mrs . and Miss Yelverton ; Mr . and Mrs . Rolleston ; Garrett O MooreEsqValentine Bennett &&
, . ; , Esq . , c , c . At half-past one o ' clock supper was announced , and the Master , leaving the throne , led in Lady Avonmore to the supper-room , followed by Wardens ancl Stewards with the ' rest of the company . The throne at the head of the tables ( which were laid for one hundred ancl seventy persons ) was occupied by the Master ; on his right sat the Lady Avonmore .
After supper , which was in every respect a most elegant entertainment , the Master rose ancl said , " Friends ancl Brethren ! fill your glasses high—I shall give you a toast which I know you will enthusiastically respond to , as it appeals to your gallantry as well as to your loyalty . I give you our youthful Queen . " This toast was received with immense cheering . Air— " God save the Queen . "
The Master—Friends and Brethren ! fill your glasses again . I give you the Grand Master , the AVardens , ancl Brethren of the Grand Lodge , ancl the Craft—( Masonic honours , the band playing " Come , let us prepare . " ) J b The Master then alluded to the anniversary of the Battle of AVaterloo , and proposed to be drunk in solemn silence , " The memory of the heroes who fell on that glorious event . " The Master
, after some very eloquent remarks , gave " The gallant 97 th , and the British Army . " Air— " See , the conquering hero comes . " The Master then said , " Friends and Brethren , I have just one more toast to propose , and I pray of you to fill high . One of the most beautiful elements in Masonry is to be found in its close resemblance to monarchy , and in the readand cheerful irit with which accord to
y sp we our superiors in the mysteries and dignities of the Craft the respect which of nght _ belongs to them- Divesting our Brother , Valentine Bennett , of his high claims upon us as Masons , that gentleman possesses social attributes full strong enough to entitle him to our highest honours . I give you his health as Sovereign Prince Mason , and the Prince Masons of the empire . —( Nine times nine ) .