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Provincial.
Whitby Masonic Full Dress Ball . —On the occasion of this interesting reunion , the Assembly Rooms were beautifully decorated with flowers and evergreens . The Victoria Room was appropriated to dancing , and the others to the refreshments . Over the entrance door to the ball-room the Crown was represented , on each side of which the letters V . R ., composed of flowers and evergreens , were arranged . At the west end of the room the motto " -Audividetace" was displayed
, , , , forming a semi-circle , and round the room were tastefully suspended the flags of all nations , ancl the banners connected with the Masonic Order . The arrangements were highly satisfactory , ancl reflected much credit on those on whom they devolved . Dancing commenced at eight o ' clock , ancl was kept up ' with spirit until early next morning . This ball is likely to become an annual event .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
Reference to the dispute respecting Master Masons' Clubs in Scotland will be found under the head of Correspondence . We learn , however , amongst other accusations brought against these clubs , that they have been charged with fermenting political dissatisfaction and strife . The following circular was issued by them on the 13 th of January , 1851 , and taken from the minutes of the club , which will at once disprove this assertion .
" The members of the club hearing that certain parties calling themselves Master Masons have been threatening to apply to the sheriffs of the respective counties and cities to have put down , by force , certain societies called Master Masons' Clubs , stating that they are political ' clubs ; in accordance with such information the Secretary is requested to send the accompanying circular to the sheriffs of counties and cities , & c .
" We , the Members of the Master Masons' Club , have the pleasure to forward to you , in your public capacity as sheriff of the county of , or city of , a copy of our laws and regulations , under which we act . The general rules of Masonry , as applicable to the Masonic body , are our guide . At no time do we allow in our meetings , any discussion upon civil , religious , or political matters . We further declare that we are a strictly conservative body , bound to aid
and assist , to the best of our ability , those in authority over us , in their civil capacity as rulers or officers of the realm in which we live . Should you think it worth your attention to visit us , we shall be happy to receive you either in your public or private capacity . For any further information you might deem necessary , the meeting of the club is held every Monday evening , in the Old Town Cafe , High Street , at half-past eight o ' clock . " By order of the Chairman , L . C . DOUGLAS , " Signed , T . COLQUHOUN , Secretary . "
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Provincial.
Whitby Masonic Full Dress Ball . —On the occasion of this interesting reunion , the Assembly Rooms were beautifully decorated with flowers and evergreens . The Victoria Room was appropriated to dancing , and the others to the refreshments . Over the entrance door to the ball-room the Crown was represented , on each side of which the letters V . R ., composed of flowers and evergreens , were arranged . At the west end of the room the motto " -Audividetace" was displayed
, , , , forming a semi-circle , and round the room were tastefully suspended the flags of all nations , ancl the banners connected with the Masonic Order . The arrangements were highly satisfactory , ancl reflected much credit on those on whom they devolved . Dancing commenced at eight o ' clock , ancl was kept up ' with spirit until early next morning . This ball is likely to become an annual event .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
Reference to the dispute respecting Master Masons' Clubs in Scotland will be found under the head of Correspondence . We learn , however , amongst other accusations brought against these clubs , that they have been charged with fermenting political dissatisfaction and strife . The following circular was issued by them on the 13 th of January , 1851 , and taken from the minutes of the club , which will at once disprove this assertion .
" The members of the club hearing that certain parties calling themselves Master Masons have been threatening to apply to the sheriffs of the respective counties and cities to have put down , by force , certain societies called Master Masons' Clubs , stating that they are political ' clubs ; in accordance with such information the Secretary is requested to send the accompanying circular to the sheriffs of counties and cities , & c .
" We , the Members of the Master Masons' Club , have the pleasure to forward to you , in your public capacity as sheriff of the county of , or city of , a copy of our laws and regulations , under which we act . The general rules of Masonry , as applicable to the Masonic body , are our guide . At no time do we allow in our meetings , any discussion upon civil , religious , or political matters . We further declare that we are a strictly conservative body , bound to aid
and assist , to the best of our ability , those in authority over us , in their civil capacity as rulers or officers of the realm in which we live . Should you think it worth your attention to visit us , we shall be happy to receive you either in your public or private capacity . For any further information you might deem necessary , the meeting of the club is held every Monday evening , in the Old Town Cafe , High Street , at half-past eight o ' clock . " By order of the Chairman , L . C . DOUGLAS , " Signed , T . COLQUHOUN , Secretary . "