THE MASONIC BALL.

Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 48, 1 December 1871, Page 3

THE MASONIC BALL.

This hall was a decided success, if beauty, good music, a nice ball room, and a good supper constitute success. There were a large number of Masons and their friends present. Dancing commenced at ten p.m., the music being under the direction of Band Master Morris, Mr Owen presiding at the piano, and not a fault could be found. The room was most elegantly decorated with flags, evergreens, and Chinese lanterns, a handsome star made with bayonets occupying the centre of the room opposite the door, and two smaller ones, one on either side. The decorations were all carried on under the directions of Mr Ilibble. Refreshments of all kinds, ices, &c., were provided and thoroughly enjoyed by the dancers. At about 1 p.m., supper was announced end the company adjourned to the lower room, where Mr Burton had provided an unexceptionable table, plentifully provided with every delicacy of the season, and nicely and tastefully decorated. The guests just filled the room nicely. After the inner man was satisfied, The Chairman (Brother Robertson) proposed “ The Queen and Craft,” which was drunk with the usual honors. The Chairman next, proposed “ The Prince Stuart Mason of Scotland,” which was enthusiastically responded to. Brother Fitz Gibbon proposed “ Ilis Honor the Superintendent, Brother Gillies, which was drunk with honors.' Brother Fraser, in the absence of bis Honor responded. He thought that Mr Gillies had retired just before his health was proposed, being overcome by his usual bashfulness. Brother Robertson proposed “ D.P.S.AI. Beveridge, which was drunk enthusiastically with honors. Brother Brodie proposed “ The W.AI. cf the Lodge of Light, Brother FitzGibbon.” The W.M. responded in a neat and brief speech. “The poor and distressed masons all over the world ” was proposed by Brother Rowe. The toast was duly honored. Brother Brown in an exceedingly humorous speech proposed “ Masons’ Wives, and Bairns, and Sweethearts,” which was responded to bj r Brother Chapman. Brother Fraser proposed “Our next merry meeting, after which an adjournment was made to the ball room, and dancing was kept up with great perseverance till a late hour.