FRANKLIN  STREET 


PLAN  OF  FANCY  FAIR 


LINENHALL  STREE 


609 — “Ye  Rysinge  Sunne. 
in — “  Ye  Redde  Crosse.  * 
431—“  Ye  Ploughe,” 

114,  241,  372— “Ye  Crownede 
Harpe.’ 

iS4— “  Ye  Maltese  Crosse.” 

31 — “Ye  Lione.” 

Do.  Miss  Brouneau — “Ye  Goldene  Fleece." 

21.  Magneto-Electric  Machine. 

22.  The  Magic  Fishing  Pond. 

23.  The  Post  Office. 

24.  Books  of  Bazaar. 

25.  The  Weighing  Chair. 

26.  The  Lady  of  the  Lake. 

27.  Posting  Establishment. 

28.  Refreshment  Stall,  Wines,  etc. 

29.  The  Megalethoscope. 

30.  The  Magic  Well. 

31.  The  Roulette  Table. 

32.  33.  Refreshments,  Tea,  Coffee,  etc. 

34.  The  Gipsy  Tent. 

35.  The  Fruit  and  Flower  Stall. 

36.  Parcels  Office, 

37.  Left  Umbrellas,  Hats,  Cloaks,  Sticks,  etc. 


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Victorian  Collection 


L.  Tom  Perry  Special  Collections 
Harold  B.  Lee  Library 
Brigham  Young  University 


BRIGHAM  YOUNG  UNIVERSITY 


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YE  BOKE 


OF  YE 

Grande  Masonnic 
Fancie  Fay  re  &  Bazaar 

of  ye  oldene  tyme, 

TO  BE  HOLDENE  ATTE  YE 

GREATE  ULSTER  HALLE 

OF  THYS  TOUNE, 

On  ye  daies 

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In  ayde  of  T  Belfast  Masonnic  Charyties. 


Thys  Boke  was  Edited  bye 

W.  REDFERN  KELLY.  C.E., 

a  brothere  of  ye  auncient  Craft  of  Masonnerie. 


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Contents* 

PAGE 

PAGE 

Ye  Edy tore’s  Note  . 

...  4 

Ye  Magycke  Welle  ...  ...  . 

26 

The  Object  of  the  Fancy  Fair  and  Bazaar 

-  5 

Ye  Magneto-Eledlrycke  Machine 

26 

List  of  Patronesses  and  Patrons 

...  6 

Ye  Ladye  of  ye  Lake  ... 

26 

Ye  Executive  Committee  (Ladyes)  ... 

...  7 

Ye  Pofte  Offyce  . 

26 

Ye  General  Committee  (Ladyes) 

8,  9,  10 

Ye  Megalethofcope 

27 

Ye  Executive  Committee  (Gentlemen) 

...  11 

Ye  Roulette  Tayble,  Rouge  et  Noir,  and  ye 

Ye  Prologue  . 

...  12 

Bettynge  Rynge  ... 

27 

Ye  Defcryptyione  of  ye  Fancie  Fayre 

13,  *4 

Ye  Weighynge  Chayre 

27 

Ye  Appeale  of  a  Siftere  . 

...  15 

Ye  Poftynge  Eftablyfhmente  ... 

2  7 

Ye  Stalle  of  ye  Ladye  Clanmorris — 

Ye  Shootynge  Gallerie 

27 

“  Ye  Pelicanne” . 

...  16 

Ye  Gallerie  of  ye  Fyne  Artes  and  ye  Scyiences 

28 

Ye  Stalle  of  ye  Mafonnic  Lodge — 

Ye  Refecktories 

28 

No.  272 — “Ye  Phoenix” . 

...  16 

Ye  Parcelles  Deliverie... 

28 

No.  40 — “Ye  Swanne” . 

...  17 

Ye  Lefte  Umbrella  Offyce  . 

28 

Nos.  54  and  659 — “  Ye  Kilkennie  Catte”  17 

Ye  Mufickale  Entertaynemente 

29 

No.  10 — “Ye  Arke”  . 

...  18 

Ye  Dramaticke  Entertaynemente 

29 

No.  7 — “Ye  Redde  Hande  of  Ulftere  ”  18 

Ye  Orcheflra  ...  . 

30 

No.  51 — “  Ye  Star  and  Garter”  ... 

...  19 

Ye  Organe  Recytales . 

30 

No.  36 — “Ye  Anchore” . 

...  19 

Ode  to  Charytie  . 

30 

No.  92 — “Ye  Crowne” . 

...  20 

A  Mason  of  the  Olden  Time  ... 

3i 

No.  88 — “  Ye  Saracene’s  Heade” 

...  20 

What  is  Freemasonry  ?  ...  ...  32, 

33 

No.  109 — “Ye  Roman  Eagle”  ... 

...  21 

The  Lady  Freemason . 

34 

No.  609 — “Ye  Ryfinge  Sunne”  ... 

...  21 

The  Anti-Masonic  Incumbent  ...  35,  36. 

37 

No.  in — “  Ye  Redde  Croffe  ” 

...  22 

Masonic  Charity  ...  ...  . 

37 

No.  431 — “Ye  Ploughe” . 

...  22 

How  ye  Mafonnes  weyre  Mayde  inne  ye 

Nos.  1 14,  241,  and  372 — “  Ye  Crownede 

Goode  Oldene  Tyme 

38 

Harpe  ” 

...  23 

To  ye  Fayre  Ladyes  (S.  K.  Cowan) . 

39 

No.  154— “Ye  Maltefe  Croffe”  ... 

...  23 

Mr.  Boggs  a  Mason  ...  .  40, 

41 

No.  31 — “YeLione”  . 

...  24 

Buye  and  Buye  (S.  K.  Cowan) 

4i 

Ye  Stalle  of  ye  Damozelle  Brouneau — 

How  we  Made  Pa  a  Freemason  ...  42,  43, 

44 

“Ye  Goldene  Fleece” . 

...  24 

The  Well  of  the  Desert  . 45,  46, 

47 

Ye  Magycke  Filhynge  Ponde... 

...  25 

Divulging  the  Masons’  Word  ...  ...  48, 

49 

Ye  Flo  were  and  Fruite  Stalle 

...  25 

The  Masonic  Sign  . .  50, 

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Ye  Tente  of  ye  Gypfies  . 

...  26 

Epilogue  . 

52 

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E  greatte  laddere  of  ye  myftick  crafte  of  Freemafonnerie 
hathe  manie  fteppes,  ycleped  “roundes;”  butte  of  ye 
principale  fteppes  or  roundes,  itte  hathe  onlie  three; 
and  thefe,  inne  ye  fymbolyfme  of  ye  aunciente  fra- 
ternytie,  remynde  ye  Mafonne  of  thatte  greatte  laddere 
whyche  Jacob  did  beholde  inne  hys  vyfione  whenne 
onne  hys  roade  to  Padanarame,  and  onne  whyche  ye 
angeles  of  ye  celeftiale  regiones  did  afcende  and  eke 
defcende.  Nowe,  bee  itte  knowne  to  alle,  whethere 
theye  bee  brethrene  or  notte,  thatte  ye  graunde  fteppes  (three  of  ye  laddere 
of  Jacob)  dothe  fynifye  to  ye  inityiate  ye  three  greatte  prynciples — Faythe, 
Hope,  and  eke  Charytie,  ye  whyche  dothe  teache  Faythe  inne  ye  Mofte 
Hyghe  God,  Hope  inne  immortalytie,  and  ye  pradtyfe  of  Charytie  to  alle 
mankynde.  Ye  greattefte  of  alle  thefe  is  Charytie ;  for  Faythe  mayen  ben 
lofte  to  fyghte,  and  Hope  dothe  ende  inne  complete  fruityione;  butte 
Charytie  dothe  extende  beyonde  ye  grayve — evenne  thro’  ye  boundeleffe 
realmes  of  eternytie.  Thys  vyrtue,  thenne,  is  onne  of  ye  greattefte  aymes 
of  ye  Freemafonne;  itte  is  ye  diftynguifhynge  charackterifticke  of  yc 
aunciente  and  tyme-honourede  crafte  ;  itte  is  ye  objedte  of  ye  prefente 
Graunde  Mafonnic  Fancie  Fayre  and  Bazaare ;  and  eke  itte  is  ye  incentive 
whyche  impedes  and  guydes  ye  penne  of  ye  writere ;  and  as  he  dothe 
beftowe,  foe  allfoe  dothe  he  clayme  ye  charytie  and  eke  ye  indulgence  of  ye 
readers  of  thys  boke,  inne  whyche  theyre  mayen  ben  fownde  manie  imper- 
fedtyiones.  Ye  Boke  of  ye  Fayre  is  onne  of  ye  manie  fources  frome  whyche 
ye  Committee  dothe  expeckte  to  deryve  fomme  pecunyiarie  affyftance 
inne  ayde  of  thefe  charyties ;  and  if  yc  Edytore  canne  onlie  fucceede  inne 
maykinge  thefe  payges  of  entycemente  fuffyciente  to  ye  communytie  as  to 
enfure  ye  sayle  of  alle  and  everrie  of  yc  bokes,  he  willen,  as  widen  alle 
thofe  who  have  contrybutede  eythere  bye  ye  penne  or  ye  pencile  to  thys 
worke,  ben  muche  flatterede,  and  widen  feele  thatte  theyre  laybores  inne 
ye  goode  worke  have  notte  beene  inne  vayne ;  and  to  conclude,  he  nowe 
dothe  faye  to  alle  Goode-bye,  and  fondlie  dothe  he  hope  thatte  theye 
widen,  inne  goode  earnefte, 


Buye  uppe  ade  ye  bokes  bye  and  bye, 
For  ye  fweete  fayke  of  charytie. 


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THE  OBJECT  OF  THE 


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HE  object  with  which  this  Grand  Masonic  Fancy  Fair  and 
Bazaar  is  held,  is  to  raise  funds  to  augment  those  of  the 
local  Masonic  charities,  which  are  at  present  anything  but 
sufficient  to  meet  the  urgent  demands  which  are  made  upon 
their  resources.  The  Freemasons  of  Belfast,  stimulated  by 
the  great  success  which  attended  the  Masonic  Fancy  Fair  and 
Bazaar  held  in  Dublin  in  May,  1882,  have  determined  to  try 
a  similar  experiment  at  home,  and  they  have  every  reason  to 
hope  that  the  result  will  justify  their  most  sanguine  anticipa¬ 
tions.  The  charities  on  behalf  of  which  this  project  has  been  undertaken,  are 
especially  deserving  of  the  sympathy  and  support  of  all  members  of  the  craft,  and 
of  their  families  or  friends;  and  from  the  very  cordial  support  which  the  Committee 
has  received,  from  a  very  large  section  of  the  community  of  all  creeds  and  classes, 
outside  the  pale  of  the  Masonic  Institution,  it  is  quite  evident  that  the  labours  of 
the  craft  in  the  good  work  of  charity  are  thoroughly  appreciated  by  the  public 
generally.  The  older  of  the  two  local  charities  above  referred  to  is  known  as  the 
“Belfast  Masonic  Charity  Fund,”  which  was  established  in  the  year  1861  (twenty- 
two  years  ago),  with  the  object  of  affording  “assistance  to  deserving,  destitute,  or 
indigent  Freemasons  and  their  families,  by  grants  or  loans  of  money,  or  by  such 
other  means  as  the  Committee  of  Management  might  find  suited  to  the  necessities 
of  the  applicants.”  This  fund  has  been  most  successful  from  its  original  formation; 
and  so  thoroughly  were  its  advantages  acknowledged  and  appreciated,  that,  in  the 
year  1872,  the  Belfast  brethren  determined  to  extend  the  sphere  of  their  charitable 
labours  by  founding  another  benevolent  society,  which  they  termed  the  “  Belfast 
Masonic  Widows’  Fund,”  the  objects  of  which  were  “to  afford  assistance  to  deserv¬ 
ing,  destitute,  or  indigent  widows  and  families  (including  the  mothers  and  sisters) 
of  Freemasons,  by  grants  or  loans  of  money,  or  by  such  other  means  as  the  Com¬ 
mittee  of  Management  might  find  best  suited  to  the  necessities  of  the  applicants.” 
These  funds  have  been  found  to  be  of  incalculable  benefit  in  relieving  the  distresses 
of  very  many  brethren,  and  many  widows  and  families  of  deceased  Freemasons. 
The  funds,  which  are  carefully  supervised,  and  judiciously  dispensed,  have  been 
very  generously  supported  by  local  contributions  since  the  time  of  their  original 
formation ;  but  the  Committees  of  both  charities,  having  recognised  the  inadequacy 
of  their  resources  to  meet  the  many  deserving  claims  upon  them,  have  chosen  a 
medium,  whereby  they  hope  not  only  to  realise  a  large  sum  of  money  for  their 
charities,  but  also  to  afford  such  recreation  at  their  Fancy  Fair,  as  will  satisfy  even 
the  most  fastidious ;  and  they  earnestly  request  the  sympathy  and  support  of  every 
section  of  this  great  community,  in  the  good  work  which  they  have  undertaken. 


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Ye  Fayre  hathe  receivede  ye  approval  and 
Patronnage  of  ye  followynge  distyn- 
guyshed  Personnages : — 


Ye  Duchess  of  Abercorn. 

Ye  Duke  of  Abercorn. 

Ye  Marchionesse  of  Donegall. 

Ye  Marquess  of  Donegall. 

Ye  Marchionesse  of  Hamilton. 

Ye  Marquess  of  Hamilton. 

Ye  Marchionesse  of  Downshire. 

Ye  Dowager  Marchionesse  of  Downshire. 
Ye  Countesse  of  Ranfurly. 

Ye  Earl  of  Ranfurly. 

Ye  Countesse  of  Kilmorey. 

Ye  Earl  of  Kilmorey. 

Ye  Viscountesse  Massereene  and  Ferrard. 
Ye  Viscounte  Massereene  and  Ferrard. 
Ye  Viscountesse  Mandeville. 

Ye  Viscounte  Mandeville. 

Ye  Ladye  Clanmorris. 

Ye  Lorde  Clanmorris. 


Ye  Ladye  Arthur  W.  Hill. 

Ye  Lorde  Arthur  W.  Hill. 

Ye  Lorde  Waveney. 

Ye  Ladye  Frederick  Boyd. 

Sir  Frederick  Boyd,  Bart. 

Sir  James  M‘Garel  Hogg,  Bart.,  M.P. 
Ye  Damozelles  Lanyon. 

Sir  Charles  Lanyon,  Knt. 

Ye  Ladye  E.  P.  Cowan. 

Sir  Edward  Porter  Cowan,  Knt. 
Maistresse  James  Chains. 

James  Chaine,  Escuyer,  M.P. 

Maxwell  Close,  Escuyer,  M.P. 
Maistresse  Stuart  Knox. 

Colonel  Stuart  Knox. 

Colonel  William  Brownlow  Forde. 
Colonel  James  Ward.  . 

Major  Leslie  James  Thompson. 


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Maistresse  Adair,  281,  York  Street. 

Damozelle  C.  Adams,  Jordanstown. 

Maistresse  Jas.  Barr,  Sandringham,  Botanic  Rd. 
Damozelle  Bates,  9,  Adela  Street. 

Damozelle  Brouneau,  Rivoli  House. 

Maistresse  R.  J.  Browne,  2,  Lonsdale  Street. 
Maistresse  W.  Brown,  187,  Mountpottinger  Rd. 
Damozelle  Burns,  199,  Crumlin  Road. 
Maistresse  Robert  Carlisle,  22,  Brookvale 
Avenue. 

Damozelle  Chambers,  Sydenham. 

Maistresse  Creighton,  8,  Cooke  Street. 
Maistresse  W.  H.  Dixon,  Dunowen. 

Maistresse  C.  Duffin,  jun.,  Danesfort,  Belfast. 
Maistresse  Lavens  M.  Ewart,  Glenbank  House. 
Ballysillan. 

Maistresse  John  Fordyce,  Malone  Park. 
Maistresse  T.  Gerrard,  Windsor  Avenue. 
Maistresse  Giffen,  16,  York  Street. 

Damozelle  Gough,  32,  Great  George’s  Street. 
Damozelle  Haines,  Ulsterville. 

Maistresse  Holmes,  7,  Holborn  Terrace, 
University  Street. 

Damozelle  Hyndman,  14,  Botanic  Road. 
Maistresse  Irvine,  Hampton  House,  Windsor. 
Maistresse  W.  J.  Johnston,  Dunesk,  Belfast. 
Maistresse  Johnston,  27,  India  Street. 
Damozelle  Kirker,  Pakenham  Place. 

Damozelle  Lizzie  Lang,  35,  University  Street. 


Maistresse  H.  O.  Lanyon,  Lismara, 
Whiteabbey. 

Damozelle  Lilley,  Corporation  Street. 
Maistresse  M.  R.  Linden,  University  Street. 
Damozelle  Montgomery,  Murray’s  Terrace. 
Maistresse  Montgomery,  Ye  Manse,  Great 
Victoria  Street. 

Maistresse  James  M ‘Connell,  i,  Caledonia 
Terrace. 

Maistresse  M‘Cullagh,  Ye  Manse,  Ballysillan. 
Maistresse  Joseph  M ‘Cully,  Mount  Eden. 
Damozelle  M‘Killop,  Ballymena. 

Maistresse  Nash,  Fitzroy  Avenue. 

Maistresse  Patrick,  Gleadheather,  Glarryford. 
Maistresse  E.  Priestley,  Benwell  Terrace. 
Maistresse  John  Rankin,  Belgravia,  Lisburn 
Road. 

Maistresse  John  C.  G.  Robinson,  24,  Old 
Park  Crescent. 

Damozelle  Rose-Cleland,  Bangor,  Co.  Down. 
Maistresse  Rigby,  Ballymena. 

Maistresse  D.  F.  Spiller,  Crumlin  Terrace. 
Damozelle  Ed  a  Sullivan,  14,  Regent  Street. 
Maistresse  Tate,  Longwood,  Whitehouse. 
Maistresse  Tod,  9,  Vicinage  Park. 

Maistresse  Ward,  Cherry  Hill,  Malone  Road. 
Maistresse  Watters,  17,  Rugby  Road. 
Damozelle  White,  Ward  Villa,  Bangor. 
Maistresse  Whitla,  8,  College  Square  North. 


Maistresse  T.  VALENTINE,  The  Moat,  Strandtown,  ] 
Maistresse  JOHN  TORRENS,  Chichester  Park,  i  Secs. 

Maistresse  NICHOLAS  GRIMSHAW,  Cloona,  Dunmurry,  ) 


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Ye  General  Committee  (Ladyes) 


Maistresse  H.  A.  Adair,  Wellington  Park  Ter. 
Maistresse  James  Adams,  Elmwood  House, 
Whitewell. 

Maistresse  W.  J.  Adeley,  6,  Thorndale  Avenue. 
Maistresse  T.  Alderdice,  Warwick  Terrace. 
Damozelle  E.  Alcorn,  7,  Hope  Street. 
Maistresse  Allen,  Collin,  Moorefields. 

Damozelle  Allen,  Collin,  Moorefields. 

Maistresse  H.  G.  S.  Alexander,  Ye  Lodge, 
Seaford. 

Maistresse  Anderson,  54,  Wellington  Park. 
Maistresse  T.  Anderson,  Holy  wood. 

Damozelle  Andrews,  7,  Plope  Street. 

Maistresse  Andrews,  218,  Old  Lodge  Road. 
Maistresse  George  Andrews,  Ardoyne. 

Maistresse  C.  R.  Atkinson,  Windsor. 

Maistresse  Baird,  1,  Cromac  Park  Terrace. 
Maistresse  Banks,  18,  Milton  Terrace. 
Maistresse  Bassett,  India  Street. 

Maistresse  Beattie,  98,  Bella  Vale,  Mount- 
pottinger. 

Damozelle  Beazley,  60,  Upper  Queen  Street. 
Damozelle  L.  Beazley,  60,  Upper  Queen  Street. 
Damozelle  C.  Beaumont,  West  Elmwood, 
Lisburn  Road. 

Maistresse  Black,  Glen  Ebor,  Strandtown. 
Damozelle  Nellie  D.  Boswell,  St.  James’, 
Milltown  Road,  Dublin. 

Maistresse  Bowles,  Windsor  Avenue. 

Damozelle  Boyd,  Bangor,  Co.  Down. 

Damozelle  Brown,  56,  Townsend  Street. 
Damozelle  Browne,  2,  Lonsdale  Street. 
Damozelle  Burnside,  Alfred  Terrace. 

Maistresse  Carlile,  Madrid  Street. 

Damozelle  Carter,  22,  Oldpark  Crescent. 
Damozelle  S.  Chambers,  Sydenham. 


Damozelle  Cherry,  Derby  Villa,  Sydenham. 
Damozelle  Chevers,  11,  Belgrave  Terrace. 
Maistresse  Christy,  17,  College  Street  South. 
Maistresse  R.  J.  Christy,  25,  Lincoln  Avenue. 
Damozelle  Church,  Donegall  Place. 

Damozelle  Clarke,  Sydenham,  Co.  Down. 
Maistresse  Coates,  Huntley  Villa,  Derryvolgie 
Avenue. 

Damozelle  Coates,  Windsor  Avenue. 

Maistresse  S.  B.  Coates,  93,  Great  Victoria  St. 
Maistresse  Cohen,  7,  Upper  Crescent. 

Maistresse  Ed.  Cooney,  Clonavan,  Ballymena. 
Maistresse  Cordner,  Holywood  House,  Holy- 
wood. 

Maistresse  Costello,  20,  M‘Auley  Street. 
Damozelle  Crawford,  Whiteabbey. 

Damozelle  Cunningham,  2 66,  Shankhill  Road. 
Damozelle  J.  Davis,  Duncaim  Street. 

Maistresse  Denham,  2,  College  Park  East. 
Maistresse  Dickey,  8,  Carlisle  Terrace. 
Maistresse  John  Dickson,  Fairville  Terrace, 
Belmont. 

Damozelle  Ducker,  33,  Spruce  Street. 

Maistresse  Dunn,  79,  Ormeau  Road. 

Damozelle  Dunn,  79,  Ormeau  Road. 

Maistresse  H.  M.  Erskine,  27,  Botanic  Avenue. 
Damozelle  S.  Fennell,  16,  Laurence  Street. 
Damozelle  Ferguson,  1,  Fisherwick  Place. 
Damozelle  Fiddes,  2,  College  Park  East. 
Damozelle  Firth,  Whiterock. 

Damozelle  C.  Firth,  Whiterock. 

Maistresse  Fitzgerald,  123,  Donegall  Street. 
Damozelle  Forrester,  Annadale,  Newtownbreda. 
Maistresse  Frame,  Gosford  Terrace. 

Maistresse  Freeman,  Clonavan,  Ballymena. 
Maistresse  Marcus  Gage,  Cultra  House,  Holywood 


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Ye  General  Committee  (Ladyes). 


Damozelle  Gamble,  Royal  Terrace. 

Maistresse  Gault,  Corporation  Street. 

Damozelle  George,  23,  Posnett  Street. 
Damozelle  Giffen,  16,  York  Street. 

Maistresse  Graham,  12,  College  Gardens. 
Maistresse  John  Gray,  Windsor  Crescent. 
Maistresse  Greenshields,  Virginia  Street. 
Maistresse  N.  W.  Grimshaw,  Cloona,  Dunmurry. 
Damozelle  Haddock,  25,  Rugby  Road. 
Maistresse  W.  T.  Hamilton,  Wellington  Park. 
Maistresse  Harper,  9,  Belgrave  Terrace. 
Damozelle  Harris,  Agincourt  Ter.,  Rugby  Rd. 
Maistresse  Hay,  Beers’  Bridge  Cottage. 
Maistresse  George  G.  Henderson,  Holywood. 
Damozelle  Herdman,  Carnmoney. 

Ye  Damozelles  Herdman,  College  Square  North. 
Damozelle  Lucy  Herdman,  Holywood. 
Maistresse  Heron,  Cliftonville. 

Damozelle  Heyn,  Strandtown. 

Maistresse  F.  L.  Heyn,  Strandtown. 

Damozelle  Hilton,  Creswick,  Malone  Park. 
Damozelle  Holland,  Spencer  Street. 

Maistresse  Holmes,  7,  Holborn  Terrace, 
University  Street. 

Damozelle  Hopkinson,  Henry  Street. 

Maistresse  John  Hughes,  95,  Dunlop  Terrace, 
Limestone  Road. 

Maistresse  Wm.  Hunter,  7,  Belgrave  Terrace, 
Lisburn  Road. 

Maistresse  Hutton,  Townsend  Street. 

Maistresse  Hyndman,  Woodside,  Holywood. 
Maistresse  Imrie,  Fitzroy  Avenue. 

Damozelle  Jago,  52,  Dover  Street. 

Maistresse  Johnston,  130,  Peter’s  Hill. 
Maistresse  Francis  Johnstone,  Greenisland,  Co. 
Antrim. 

Damozelle  Kelly,  Sea  View  House,  Greenisland. 
Maistresse  Kennedy,  College  Park  East. 
Damozelle  Kennedy,  College  Park  East. 
Maistresse  Kinahan,  Lowwood,  Belfast. 
Maistresse  C.  J.  Kinahan,  Villa  Marie  Louise, 
Nice. 

Damozelle  Lanyon,  Ye  Abbey,  Whiteabbey. 
Maistresse  A.  J.  A.  Lepper,  Gort-Na-Lour. 
Maistresse  Lindsay,  Holywood. 

Maistresse  Liversedge,  195,  Albert  Bridge  Rd. 
Maistresse  Lowden,  28,  Carlisle  Street. 


Damozelle  Lyle,  Newington,  Belfast. 

Maistresse  Lyttle,  5,  Mill  Street. 

Damozelle  Macafee,  Lower  Windsor. 

Maistresse  John  Martin,  Marlborough  Terrace. 
Damozelle  Meharrey,  75’  Vernon  Street. 
Maistresse  Thomas  Millar,  Clonoriel,  Belmont. 
Maistresse  Peter  Milligan,  Ravenhill  Terrace, 
Old  Ballynafeigh  Road. 

Maistresse  Minshull,  Beechmount  Terrace. 
Maistresse  Mitchell,  Belgravia  Avenue. 
Maistresse  Mooney,  Diamond,  Coleraine. 
Maistresse  John  Moore,  Wellington  Park. 
Maistresse  David  Morrow,  Marino,  Co.  Down. 
Maistresse  E.  Morrow,  Marino,  Co.  Down. 
Maistresse  A.  Morton,  3,  Clifton  Terrace, 
Antrim  Road. 

Damozelle  Mouncey,  22,  Brookvale  Avenue. 
Damozelle  Mullan,  Willowfield,  Belfast. 
Maistresse  Murphy,  125,  Donegall  Street. 
Damozelle  Murray,  Lennoxvale  Terrace. 
Damozelle  MacMaster,  Dunbarton  Plouse, 
Gilford. 

Maistresse  H.  J.  M ‘Bride,  Glenalina,  Falls  Rd. 
Maistresse  R.  M‘Calmont,  5,  Mountpottinger. 
Maistresse  T.  A.  M'Caramon,  Dublin. 
Maistresse  M‘Cann,  Lincoln  Avenue. 

Maistresse  W.  M ‘Connell,  Arthur  Terrace, 
Antrim  Road. 

Damozelle  M ‘Donald,  122,  York  Street. 
Damozelle  M'Gahey,  Botanic  Avenue. 
Damozelle  M'Gee,  Holywood,  Co.  Down. 
Maistresse  MTldowie,  Belmont  Park,  Belfast. 
Maistresse  John  MTlveen,  Belmont  Park. 
Damozelle  M  ‘Killop,  Ballymena. 

Maistresse  M’Lellan,  40,  Fitzroy  Avenue. 
Maistresse  Thos.  M'Millan,  Brougham  Street. 
Maistresse  J.  H.  Neill,  6,  Mountpleasant, 
Stranmillis  Road. 

Maistresse  Omar  C.  Nelson,  Holywood. 
Damozelle  Orr,  19,  Regent  Street. 

Maistresse  G.  Orr,  31,  Great  Edward  Street. 
Maistresse  Parke,  Chichester  Park. 

Damozelle  Pentland,  Oxford  Street. 

Maistresse  Geo.  Preston,  Woodbank,  Whitehouse. 
Maistresse  J.  E.  Pugh,  Crecy  Ter.,  Rugby  Rd. 
Damozelle  Rafferty,  72,  Denmark  Street. 
Maistresse  Rankin,  Vicinage  Park. 


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Damozelle  M.  Rankin,  l,  Mountpottinger. 
Maistresse  Wm.  Rankin,  Belgravia,  Lisburn  Rd. 
Damozelle  Edith  Reilly,  Balmoral,  Belfast. 
Damozelle  Lilly  Reilly,  Balmoral,  Belfast. 
Maistresse  Richter,  Saxonia,  Strandtown. 
Maistresse  Rigby,  Ballymena. 

Maistresse  Ritchie,  Ye  Grove. 

Ye  Damozelles  Ritchie,  Ye  Grove. 

Damozelle  Robb,  65,  Castlereagh  Street. 
Maistresse  Robertson,  49,  Peter’s  Hill. 
Damozelle  Robinson,  4,  Allworthy  Avenue. 
Damozelle  Anna  Robinson,  4,  Allworthy  Av. 
Damozelle  Mima  Robinson,  4,  Allworthy  Av. 
Maistresse  John  Robson,  Ascot  House,  Strand- 
town. 

Maistresse  Rogers,  2,  Princess  Gardens,  Belfast. 
Maistresse  Captain  Rowan,  Mount  Davys, 
Ballymena. 

Maistresse  Thomas  H.  Scott,  51,  Mountview, 
Crumlin  Road. 

Maistresse  Shanks,  Balmoral. 

Maistresse  J.  G.  Shaw,  Lyndhurst,  Derry volgie 
Avenue. 

Damozelle  Smith,  Seaview,  Newtownards  Rd. 
Damozelle  Smyth,  Hampstead,  Limestone  Rd. 
Maistresse  Harold  Smyth,  Belfast. 

Maistresse  Spedding,  Laburnum  Terrace, 

Antrim  Road. 

Damozelle  Spiller,  Crumlin  Terrace. 

Damozelle  Eva  Spiller,  Crumlin  Terrace. 


Maistresse  Stafford,  Gardenmore,  Larne. 
Damozelle  Stevenson,  May  Street. 

Maistresse  Chas.  Stewart,  Dunedin,  J ordanstown. 
Damozelle  Stitt,  Clifton  Park  Avenue. 
Damozelle  Strafford,  Pottinger’s  Terrace. 
Damozelle  Swainson,  Glead  heather,  Glarryford. 
Maistresse  Patrick,  Gleadheather,  Glarryford. 
Damozelle  Tate,  66,  Belvidere  Place,  Great 
Victoria  Street. 

Maistresse  George  Tate,  Laurington,  Antrim 
Road. 

Damozelle  Telford,  Fruithill,  Falls,  Belfast. 
Maistresse  C.  Thompson,  Elgin  Terrace. 
Maistresse  Torrens,  Edenmore,  Whiteabbey. 
Maistresse  W.  A.  Traill,  Portrush. 

Maistresse  J.  W.  Valentine,  Cromwell  Road. 
Maistresse  Vinycombe,  Mountcharles. 

Damozelle  Vinycombe,  Mountcharles. 

Damozelle  Vint,  2,  Lonsdale  Terrace,  Belfast. 
Maistresse  T.  R.  Walkington,  Strandtown. 
Maistresse  H.  M.  Ward,  Castlereagh  Street. 
Maistresse  W.  H.  Ward,  Wellington  Park. 
Maistresse  Wilson,  Canning  Street. 

Maistresse  Wilson.  30,  Vicinage  Park. 

Maistresse  Wm.  Wood,  Brsemar  Villa,  Balmoral. 
Maistresse  Woodside,  Greencastle. 

Maistresse  Wright,  Derry  volgie  Avenue. 
Maistresse  Wright,  42,  Fleet  Street. 

Maistresse  Wylie,  Wellington  Park. 

Maistresse  W.  Young,  Lisburn. 


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Executive  Committee  (Gentlemen). 

Sir  CHARLES  LANYON,  D.L.,  J.P.,  The  Abbey,  Whiteabbey,  Chairman. 
THOMAS  VALENTINE,  J.P.,  The  Moat,  Strandtown,  Deputy -Chair man. 


Samuel  Abernethy,  Connaught  Terrace. 

W.  T.  Adair,  Craigavad. 

George  Benson,  Windsor  Avenue. 

John  Boyd,  Fortwilliam  Terrace. 

W.  M.  Bullock,  183,  Mountpottinger  Road. 
A.  M‘D.  Caldwell,  4,  College  Square  North. 
Robert  Carrey,  Virginia  Street. 

C.  V.  Chevers,  C.E.,  15,  Donegall  Place. 

Rt.  Hon.  Lord  Clanmorris,  Bangor. 

David  Creighton,  8,  Cooke  Street. 

James  Creighton,  181,  Durham  Street. 
Thomas  S.  Dixon,  J.P.,  Abbotsford  Terrace. 
W.  H.  Dixon,  Dunowen,  Cliftonville. 

Hugh  Doey,  105,  North  Queen  Street. 

David  Duff,  Ballynafeigh. 

Robert  Dunn,  9,  Ormeau  Road. 

L.  M.  Ewart,  Glenbank  House,  Ballysillan. 

W.  J.  Fennell,  16,  Lawrence  Street. 

G.  S.  Fiddes,  2,  College  Park  East. 

Marcus  Gage,  J.P.,  Cultra  House,  Holy  wood. 
Dr.  Gilmore,  64,  York  Street. 

Samuel  Gough,  32,  Gt.  Georges  Street. 

R.  Ernest  Herdman,  6,  College  Sq.  North. 
R.  J.  Hilton,  Town  Hall  Street. 

A.  Holmes,  7,  Holborn  Terrace. 

Jas.  Hyndman,  Woodside,  Holy  wood. 

Rev.  Richard  Irvine,  Hampton  House. 
Hugh  C.  Kelly,  Greenisland. 

W.  Redfern  Kelly,  C.E.,  Elgin  Terrace. 
William  Kennedy,  College  Park  East. 
Herbert  O.  Lanyon,  Lismara,  Whiteabbey. 
Charles  Lilley,  Corporation  Street. 
Matthew  R.  Linden,  University  Street. 


James  Lowden,  48,  Ann  Street. 

Louis  Mantell,  3,  Mountpleasant. 

Fred.  A.  Matthews,  Ballymena. 

B.  W.  D.  Montgomery,  9,  Murray’s  Terrace. 
William  Moore,  Lombard  Street. 

David  Morrow,  Marino,  Co.  Down. 

Henry  Murray,  12,  Lennoxvale  Terrace. 
Robert  M‘Calmont,  The  Mount,  Mount¬ 
pottinger. 

H.  O.  M‘Cormick. 

Wm.  M'Dade,  York  Street. 

John  H.  MTlwaine,  Strandtown. 

James  M ‘Knight,  39,  Donegall  Street. 

J.  M‘Lean,  jun.,  Holywood. 

W.  S.  M‘Lean,  Ballyholme,  Bangor. 

Jas.  M‘Quoid,  Mountpottinger. 

John  M ‘Roberts,  Dock  Street. 

J.  H.  Neill,  6,  Mountpleasant. 

Thomas  Nesbitt,  4,  Clifton  Street. 

John  Oldham,  65,  Dublin  Road. 

Emerson  Priestley,  Oldpark  Road. 

James  H.  Rainey,  Bangor. 

W.  J.  Rainey,  19,  High  Street. 

William  Rankin,  Belgravia,  Lisburn  Road. 
Johnston  Rodgers,  181,  Grosvenor  Road. 
O’Connell  Shaw,  Prince  Arthur  Terrace. 

R.  J.  Smyth,  Welsh  Street. 

W.  Joseph  Stokes,  26,  Thorndale  Avenue. 
Alex.  Tate,  C.E.,  Longwood,  Whitehouse. 
John  Vinycombe,  Mountcharles. 

Wm.  H.  Ward,  Linen  Hall. 

Robert  Watt,  C.E.,  Ashley  Avenue. 

Thomas  Whiteside,  Whitehouse. 


JOHN  SHAW  BROWN,  Edenderry  House,  Treasurer. 
CHARLES  STEWART,  Dunedin,  Jordanstown,  j 
THOMAS  FISHER,  28,  Arthur  Street,  '  Honorary 

WILLIAM  BROWN,  63,  Ann  Street, 


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HENNE  fyrfle  ye  Myghtie  Architecte  defygn’d 
Onne  maifter  virtue  to  adorne  ye  mynde, 

Amyd  thys  worlde  of  wante  and  warre  below, 

He  taughte  us  howe  to  feele  for  others’  woe ; 

And  gave  to  us,  He  faide,  a  precepte  newe — 
Love  onne  anothere  as  I  haue  lov’d  you  !” 

For  ye  fulfilmente  of  thatte  hyghe  commande, 

To  holde  to  fuff’ring  worthe  a  Brother’s  hande, 

We’ve  met  thys  daie! — and  fweete  it  is  to  fee 

Thys  tryumph  of  heaven-born  charytye 

Whose  kyndlie  voyce  hathe,  like  a  magick  founde, 

Drawne  alle  thofe  beaming  eyes  and  fmyles  arounde — 

Smyles  thatte  frome  no  pore  affectation  ftarte, 

But  owne  theyre  fountain  in  eache  kindrede  hearte. 

Woman’s  bryghte  eyes  to  cheere  us  in  oure  tafke, 

And  fnowie  handes  to  gyve  us  alle  we  afke  ! 

Welcome,  fay  re  fisters  !  ’tis  no  common  caufe 
Thatte  clayms  to-daie  your  ayde  and  your  applause ; 

No  ruin’d  spendthrift,  who  but  juftlie  pays 
Atonement  for  hys  diffipated  wayes ; 

No  flurdie  mendicante,  who  ille  canne  beare 
Refufal  of  hys  peremptorie  prayer ; 

No  halfe-impoftor,  flu  died  to  impofe — 

Oh  noe  !  we  afke  youre  pitie  but  for  thofe 
On  whome  adverfitie  hathe  fhower’d  diftreffe, 

And  age,  and  ficknefs,  and  hearte-brokennefs  ! 

For  orphans  who  are  helpleffe  lefte  to  treade 
A  cruele  worlde  withoute  ye  means  of  breade — 

Withoute  a  friende  to  cherifh  and  to  loue, 

Save  onlie  Him — the  onne  greate  Friende  aboue. 

’Tys  yours  to  fhield  thofe  limbs  thatte  ille  canne  beare 
Th’  inclemente  chillnefs  of  ye  wint’ry  aire, — 

To  fnatche  them  frome  ye  gulf  where  thoufande  fnares 
For  haplefs  childhoode  infamie  prepares  ; 

To  drie  ye  burning  teare-drops  thatte  run  o’er, 

And  poynte  to  hope  and  better  thyngs  in  flore ! 

Alle  thys  is  yours ;  and  Masonrie  divyne 
Tryumphantlie  exclaymes,  “  ’Tys  alfoe  myne  !” 


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HENNE  ye  vyfitor  dothe  arryve  atte  ye  entraunce 
to  ye  Greate  Ulfter  Halle,  he  feeth  a  Toll-houfe  of 


ye  oldene  tyme  in  whyche  ye  tolls  for  entraunce  to 
ye  Fayre  willen  ben  takene  by  ye  toll-keeper,  and 
ye  vyfitor  canne  thenne  explore  ye  Graunde  Halle  of 
ye  buyldynge  ere  he  vyfits  ye  fcene  of  ye  Fayre  of 
ye  oldene  tyme.  Inne  ye  Graunde  Halle  ye  ears  of 
ye  vyfitor  willen  ben  delyghtede  wythe  ye  fweeteft 
of  mufick  as  eke  willen  hys  eyes  bye  ye  fyghte 
whyche  willen  meete  them.  Theyre  he  willen  en- 
countre  ye  fayre  vendors  of  alle  fortes  of  wares,  manie  of  whyche  theye 
haue  wythe  theyre  owne  fayre  fyngers  wroughte  for  fweete  charytye’s 
fake.  Ye  fayre  ladyes  willen  ben  eche  and  everie  onne  of  theme  in  ye  ftyle 
and  dreffe  of  ye  noble  and  othere  goodlie  folke  of  ye  daies  of  oure  faythers 
and  of  ye  olden  tyme  before  theme,  theyre  queynte  and  charmynge  cof- 
tumes  verie  muche  enhauncing  ye  beautye  of  ye  pidture.  Ye  vyfitor  willen 
firfte  vyfite  ye  Halle  of  ye  Fancie  Fayre,  ye  entraunce  to  whyche  willen 
ben  founde  on  ye  lefte  haunde  fyde  of  ye  Graunde  Halle  and  bye  ye  northe 
corrydore.  On  enterynge  ye  Halle  of  ye  Fancie  Fayre,  a  fyghte  ye  mofte 
pidturefque  willen  delyghte  ye  eye  of  ye  vyfitor.  On  alle  fydes  he  be- 
holdethe  ye  queynte  gabled  houfes  and  ihoppes,  ycleped  boothes  and  ftals, 
bedyghte  wythe  manie  and  dyvers  fygnes,  and  filled  wythe  alle  kyndes  of 
beautyfulle  and  eke  ufefule  wares,  and  chepe  withal.  Alle  of  ye  ftals  are 
prefydede  over  bye  ye  belt  and  ye  fayreft  ladyes,  ye  wyves,  ye  fibers,  and 
ye  daughters,  and  eke  ye  fweeteharts  of  manie  of  ye  brethrene  of  ye  moil 
auncient  and  honorable  craft  of  Freemafonnerie,  and  eke  bye  manie  othere 
kynde  ladye  friendes  of  ye  caufe  of  thefe  charyties,  and  eke  manie  fayre 


13 


Ye  Descryptyione  of  ye  Fancie  Fay  re. 


affyftantes,  whofe  powers  of  perfuayfion  are  mofte  potente  inne  awakenynge 
ye  fympathyes  of  ye  flerner  fexe  onne  behalfe  of  ye  objedle  of  ye  Fancie  Fayre. 

Ye  queynte  olde  houfes,  whyche  have  beene  arrayngede  into  a  ftrete 
of  ye  oldene  tyme,  have  theyre  oryginals  inne  manie  of  ye  oldene  townes  of 
Englande,  and  are  of  ye  XVIthe  and  eke  ye  XVIIthe  centuryes.  In 
Stratford-on-Avon,  Chefter,  Gloucefter,  Coventry,  Southwark,  Winches¬ 
ter,  and  eke  Shrewfbury,  theye  maybe  founde.  Ye  halfe-tymberede  houfes 
of  ye  olde  ftrete,  riftnge  to  ye  hyght  of  two  ftoryes,  were  ye  dwellynges  and 
ye  fhoppes  of  ye  merchantes,  ye  traders,  and  ye  burgeffes  of  ye  daies  gone 
bye.  Theye  were  buylte  wythe  heavie  tymbre  framyege,  and  betweene 
ye  tymbre-worke  ye  fpayces  were  fylled  inne  wythe  brycks,  and  eke  wythe 
lathes  and  playfter,  and  theyre  roofes  were  covered  wythe  tyles  of  redden 
color,  and  manie  wyndowes  were  inne  ye  roofes  for  to  lyghten  ye  interyor  of 
ye  houfes.  Alle  of  thys  worke  hathe  beene  payntede  inne  ye  mofte 
artiftick  ftyle,  frome  ye  defygnes  of  ye  Architedte,  Maifter  W.  Redfern 
Kelly,  C.E.,  bye  Maifter  J.  F.  Warden,  of  ye  Theatre  Royale  of  thys 
greatte  toune. 

Whenne  ye  vyfitor  dothe  leave  ye  Halle  of  ye  Fayre,  he  willen  returne 
bye  ye  doore  of  ye  northe  corrydore  into  ye  Graunde  Halle,  in  whyche  place 
he  willen  fynde  refte,  and  eke  refrefhmente.  Accordynge  to  ye  Bille  of 
Fayre,  he  willen  ben  treated  in  ye  mofte  hofpitable  mannere  by  ye  kynde 
ladyes  who  prefydeth  atte  ye  table  of  ye  Refecktorie,  where  alle  mannere  of 
foode  and  of  lyghte  beverages  maye  ben  gotten  for  fmalle  fums  of  monnaie ; 
and  whenne  ye  vyfitor  hathe  refreshed  ye  inner  manne,  he  willen  fynde  oppor- 
tunytye  to  indulge  hymfelfe  inne  manie  of  ye  varyous  amufements  wythe 
whyche  ye  Graunde  Halle  is  provydede,  and  perchaunce  he  maye  fynde 
reliefe  frome  ye  more  excyting  jolliemente  of  ye  lower  halles  bye  vyfttinge 
ye  Mynor  Halle,  inne  whyche  he  willen  ben  entertayned  bothe  bye  ye  Maifters 
G.  Benfon  and  L.  Mantell,  and  eke  bye  ye  Maifters  R.  E.  Herdman  and 
J.  M‘ Roberts,  and  theyre  manie  kynde  friendes,  wythe  mufick  fweete,  and 
anon  bye  ye  drama. 

And  whenne  ye  vyfitor  hathe  welle  feafted  hys  vyfion,  and  hathe 
delyghtede  welle  hys  othere  fenfes  bye  thatte  whyche  he  hathe  feene,  and 
eke  hathe  hearde  inne  ye  Mynor  Halle,  he  willen  agayn  retourne  to  ye  lower 
halles  of  entertaynemente,  once  more  to  gaze  uponne  ye  beautie  of  ye  fcenerie 
and  eke  ye  fafcynatynge  coftumes  of  ye  dames  and  maydens  fayre,  to  whome 
he  mufte  e’en  faye  farewelle  ere  hee  canne  fayrlye  faye  he  hathe  himfelfe 
e’en  fayrlye  enjoyede  atte  ye  Fancie  Fayre. 


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f  ayre  ladyes,  kynde  gallantes,  wythe  heartes  fulle  of  pitie 
For  ye  helpleffe  orphanes  inne  toune  or  inne  citie, 

Fromeyoure  homes  have  you  come,  fomme  frome  neare,  fomme  afar, 
Ye  Freemafonnes  to  ayde  atte  they  re  Fancie  Bazaare. 

Thenne  fomme  pourchafe  pleafe  mayke,  bee  itt  greate,  bee  itt  fmalle, 
Goodes  mofte  rayre,  and  eke  chepe,  wille  bee  founde  inne  eche  ftalle  ; 

And  ye  fayrefte  of  ladyes  mofte  anxioufe  to  felle, 

If  ye  thynges  thatte  you  feeke  for  to  themme  you  wille  telle. 

Theye  have  cufhiones,  eke  footftooles,  and  fcreenes  for  ye  fire  ; 

Theye  have  walle  pictures,  vafes,  and  aught  you  defire  ; 

Eke  somme  antimacaffars  of  texture  mofte  fine, 

Whyche  are  laftyinge  inne  ftrengthe,  and  mofte  chafte  inne  defygne. 

Theye  have  covers  for  tables,  for  fofas,  and  chaires, 

And  eke  fhawls,  flippers,  ftockynges,  and  alle  kyndes  of  wares  ; 

And  ye  mofte  of  these  thynges,  bee  theye  fancie  or  playne, 

Have  beene  work’d  bye  kynde  ladyes,  I  hope  notte  inne  vayne. 

Theye  have  fruites,  and  fweete  perfumes,  frome  far  awaye  landes, 

And  eke  crewel  worke,  smoky  nge  cappes,  made  bye  fay  re  hands  ; 

Frome  fo  rayre  a  collectyione  you  furelie  wille  buye, 

Sommethynge  nyce  to  ye  fancie,  and  gaye  to  ye  eye. 

Onlie  thynke  of  ye  homes  you  wille  helpe  to  bryghtene, 

Of  ye  widowes  greate  griefe,  whyche  loade  you  myghte  lyghtene, 

Wythe  alle  thefe  inducementes,  buye  or  notte  as  you  choofe, 

Butte  I  feele  youre  kynde  heartes  wille  notte  lette  you  refufe. 

Surelie  notte  whenne  you  knowe  thatte  ye  caufe  is  fo  goode, 

To  fynde  homes  for  ye  orphans,  wythe  clothynge  and  foode, 

To  provyde  theye  fhalle  notte  inne  ignorance  remayne, 

Educatione  of  goode  kynde  thatte  theye  fhalle  obtayne. 

“  Howe  kynde  of  ye  Freemafonnes  !  ”  perhaps  you  will  faye, 

Yes  !  oh,  yes  !  theye  are  doinge  kynde  deedes  everie  daie, 

Helpleffe  widowes  goode  caufe  have  to  bleffe  they  re  kynde  name, 

And  throughe  themme  manie  orphans  have  rifene  to  fayme. 

For  theyre  Chary tye  knowne  are  theye  over  ye  worlde, 

Frome  fuche  pinnacle  proude  maye  theye  never  bee  hurl’d, 

Butte  fustain’d  maye  theye  bee  bye  ye  powerfulle  arme 

Of  ye  Lorde,  whyche  dothe  fhielde  frome  alle  daugere  and  harme. 

Maye  theyre  Maifter  Divyne  frome  His  Graunde  Lodge  above, 

Evere  bleffe  themme  wythe  increafe  of  brotherlie  love, 

Is  ye  fonde  prayere  of  onne  who  dothe  welle  knowe  howe  goode, 

And  howe  kynde  are  ye  deeds  of  thatte  greate  brotherhoode. 

Maude  W. 


15 


atte  gg  ^ggne  of  ge  fficltcanrte. 


f^c  Batyt  Cftmmorrte* 

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 

Thys  Stalle  willen  ben  prefydede  over  bye 
ye  Ryghte  Honourable  LA  DYE  CLAN- 
M ORRIS ,  affyftede  bye  ye  followynge 
Ladyes : 

oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 

Ye  Honourable  Damozelle  BINGHAM. 

Ye  Honourable  Damozelle  ROSE  BINGHAM. 
Damozelle  GAIRDNER. 

Damozelle  C.  WARD. 

Damozelle  MAXWELL. 

Damozelle  ANNIE  MAXWELL. 

Damozelle  LYLE. 

atte  tbps  stalle  toillen  ben  solbe  beautyfulle  thynges  muche  too 

numeroufe  to  mentyione. 

And  atte  thys  Stalle  willen  eke  ben  exhybitede  a  verrie  annciente  and  mofte  intereftynge  relicke, 
ycleped  a  Mafonne’s  Mallette  of  ye  olden  tyme,  ye  whyche  hathe  beene  dyfcoverede  bye  ye  noble 
Earle  Dufferyn  in  onne  of  ye  tombes  of  ye  Egyptyians,  whyche  waffe  buylte  bye  ye  Kynge  of  Egypte, 
Mentu  Hotep,  of  ye  XIth  dynaftie,  who  lyvede  longe  before  ye  tyme  of  Mofes  :  everie  vyfitore  to  ye 
fayre  fhoulde  fee  thys  wonderfulle  relicke. 


atte  pe  ^pgne  of  pc 


Qllaeonntc  Qto+  272. 

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 

Thys  Stalle  willen  ben  prefydede  over  bye 
ye  followynge  Ladyes : 

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 

Maistresse  M.  R.  LINDEN. 

Maistresse  J.  RANKIN. 

Maistresse  R.  RANKIN. 

Maistresse  J.  ROBSON. 

Maistresse  R.  M‘CALMONT. 

Damozelle  MURRAY. 

Damozelle  KIRKER. 

Damozelle  STITT. 

atte  tbps  Stalle  toillen  ben  solbe  a  Sylver  Tea  and  Coffee  Service,  Salver 

and  Epergne,  Fendere  and  Footeftooles,  Bannerettes,  Sofa  Blanketes,  Chyna  Ornamentes,  Cufhiones, 
Gypfie  Tables,  Generale  Fancie  Worke,  and  eke  Under clothynge,  and  othere  Sundrie  Wares. 


16 


atte  se  of  pe  SrtMtttte. 


QUaeronmc  Botyt  Qto+  40. 

Thys  Stalle  willen  ben  presydede  over  bye 
ye  followynge  Ladyes  : 

******#*********^******^******* 
Maistresse  COATES. 

Maistresse  DENHAM. 

Maistresse  GERRARD. 

Maistresse  D.  F.  SPILLER. 
Maistresse  WRIGHT. 

Damozelle  COATES. 

Damozelle  SPILLER. 

Damozelle  WHITE. 

Damozelle  FIDDES. 

atte  tfjgs  Stalle  Mien  ben  some  an  Afternoone  Tea  Table,  Anti- 

macaffars,  Bracketes,  Chayres,  Chyldrenes  Dreffes  and  Underclothynge,  Culhiones,  Fancie  Boxes  of 
Handkerchiefes,  Payntynges,  Slipperes,  Satyn  Quilte,  Blanketes,  Shawles,  Sofa  Blanketes,  Table 
Coveres  inne  Crewel,  and  manie  othere  fancie  thynges. 


atte  pe  of  i&ilftennte  Cftttc. 


Qttaeronmc  Botyte 

(Uo0+  54  659. 


Thys  Stalle  willen  ben  presydede  over  bye 
ye  followynge  Ladyes : 

Maistresse  D.  TOD. 

Maistresse  GAULT. 

Maistresse  HOLMES. 

Maistresse  D.  JONES. 

Maistresse  E.  PRIESTLEY, 
Damozelle  GOUGH. 

Damozelle  LILLEY. 

Damozelle  HOLLAND. 

Damozelle  BATES. 

atte  tbps  Stalle  Mien  ben  solbe  a  handefome  Inlayde  Table  and 

Hande-Wroughte  Fyre  Screene,  a  Modele  Sailinge  Yachte,  a  Modele  in  Case  of  Steamere  “Celtic,” 
Gypfie  Tables,  Hande-Payntede  Culhiones  and  Bracketes,  Slipperes,  an  Autographe  Silke  Quilte, 
Footeftooles,  Fendere-Stooles,  Smokynge  Cappes,  Macaffars,  Sofa  Blanketes,  Tea  Service,  Worke 
Tables  and  Balketes,  Flowere  Stande,  Aquayrium,  Crochette  Quiltes,  Chyldrenes  Dreffes,  and  manie 
othere  Fancie  Goodes  too  numerous  to  mentyione. 


1 7 


A 


l 


atte  of  fee. 


Qftasonntc  Botoje  Qto*  io. 


oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 

Thys  Stalle  willen  ben  prefydede  over  bye 
ye  followynge  Ladyes : 

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 

Ye  Viscountess  MASSEREENE. 

Ye  Ladye  COWAN. 

Maistresse  CHARLES  DUFFIN,  Jun. 
Maistresse  CALEDON  DOLLING. 

Maistresse  LAVENS  EWART. 

Maistresse  MARCUS  GAGE. 

Maistresse  N.  W.  GRIM  SHAW. 

Maistresse  PRESTON. 

Maistresse  CLARE  ROYSE. 

Damozelle  BURLEIGH. 

Damozelle  CHARLEY. 

Damozelle  FERGUSON. 

Damozelle  MONTGOMERY. 


SEAR  brethren  and  sweet  sisters  fair, 
Come  listen  to  my  lay ! 

For  I  can  show  ye  things  most  rare. 
That  ye  can  buy  to-day. 

Ye’re  but  to  peep  inside  “  the  Ark  ” 
Within  the  Ulster  Hall, 

And  there  deep  mysteries  ye’ll  mark, 
And  things  both  great  and  small. 
Within  Lodge  X  there  lurks  a  crone, 
Concealetl  within  a  shoe, 

And,  pray  observe,  she’s  not  alone, 

Her  children  live  there  too  : 

Not  only  they,  but  Queen  and  Bride 
And  little  bridesmaids  fair, 

*BHston, 


And  beauteous  girls,  our  country’s  pride, 

And  slaves  with  ebon  hair. 

Then  ye  may  put  a  shilling  down 
On  chance  to  win  “the  car,” 

Of  may  be  ye  would  rather  own 
Some  plaything  from  afar : 

A  music  box  from  Switzerland, 

Which  plays  eight  lovely  airs, 

Or  pottery  from  every  land, 

Or  our  own  native  wares. 

Just  see  the  work  of  willing  hands, 

Both  useful  and  “  for  show,” 

And  pretty  toys  from  distant  lands, 

And  linen  white  as  snow  ; 

•where  the  fashionable  and  popular  Myatt  Pottery  is  being  made. 


Fresh  novelties  from  London  town. 

From  Paris  and  Boulogne, 

And  every  place  from  Belfast  down 
To  *Bilston  and  Cologne. 

Thus  for  three  days  “  the  Ark  ’’  will  rest 
In  loyal  Ulster’s  Hall, 

Door  open  wide  for  ev’ry  guest 
Who’ll  pay  a  “business  call.” 

Then  brethren,  sisters,  one  and  all, 

Haste  like  the  dove  of  old, 

With  olive  branch  (however  small), 

But  let  its  leaves  be— gold  / 

J.  F.  R. 


atte  g>ggne  of  iftetiDc  HjMtftc  of  Ulster, 

- Ye  ACACIA - 

Qllaaonmc  Bobge  Qto.  7. 


OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 

Thys  Stalle  willen  ben  prefydede  over  bye 
ye  followynge  Ladyes : 

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 


Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 


G.  ANDREWS. 
COMBE. 

W.  H.  DIXON. 
W.  GIRDWOOD. 
F.  L.  HEYN. 

H.  O.  LANYON. 
A.  J.  A.  LEPPER. 
H.  R.  PARKER. 
RITCHIE. 

H.  SMYTH. 


Maistresse  J.  A.  TAYLOR. 
Maistresse  TORRENS. 
Maistresse  J.  TORRENS. 
Maistresse  T.  VALENTINE. 
Maistresse  J.W.  VALENTINE 
Maistresse  WALKINGTON. 
Damozelle  HERDMAN. 
Damozelle  LANYON. 

Ye  Damozelles  RITCHIE. 


atte  flips  Stalle  Mien  6en  0OIDe  a  verrie  handfomme  Tapeftrie-payntede 

Oake-fraymede  Screene,  Large  Dolle,  Ornamentale  Bracketes  inne  greatte  varyetie,  Childrene’s 
Clothynge,  Payntynges  of  Ceramic  Ware,  and  a  large  affortemente  of  Playne  and  eke  Fancie  Worke  j 
manie  othere  valyuable  and  ufefulle  Artycles  muche  too  numeroufe  to  mentyione  here. 


I 


18 


atte  ^pg:ne  of  fttlfi  dfrflYtCl*. 

(THaeonntc  Bo b$e  Qto+  51. 


Thys  Stalle  willen  ben  prefydede  over  bye 
ye  followynge  Laidyes : 


Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Damozelle 

Damozelle 


S.  ABERNETHY. 

W.  E.  BULLICK. 

COURTENAY. 

FITZGERALD. 

M‘ALEERY. 

TAYLOR. 

C.  THOMPSON. 

CORRY. 

FLEMING. 


atte  tfjps  Stalle  toillen  fien  some  fomme  Drawynge-Roome  Screenes  and 

Chayres,  Embroyderede  Fendre  Stooles  and  Footftooles,  Oyle  and  Water  Coloure  Payntynges,  Gypfie 
Tables,  Ornamentale  Frette-worke  Bracketes,  and  Buftes,  and  a  greatte  varyetie  of  ufefule  and  eke 
verrie  fancie  worke. 


atte  ge  ^>ggnc  of  ^nc!)ore. 

(NUeonntc  Bob<$e  Qto.  36. 


Thys  Stalle  willen  ben  prefydede  over  bye 
ye  followynge  Ladyes : 


Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Damozelle 

Damozelle 

Damozelle 

Damozelle 

Damozelle 

Damozelle 


J.  T.  WARD. 

O.  C.  NELSON. 
HARPER. 

ROSE  CLELAND. 

CARTER. 

CHEVERS. 

LUCY  HERDMAN. 
HAINES. 

GAMBLE. 


atte  t&ps  Stalle  toillen  Sen  some  manie  Goodes  of  varyous  fortes,  Fancie 

and  Playne,  fomme  of  ye  mofte  choyce  kynde,  and  eke  chepe  withalle ;  ye  fayre  dames  and  damozelles 
who  prefyde  atte  thys  Stalle  doe  mofte  earneftlie  invyte  an  infpedtione  of  theyre  wares,  and  doe 
promyfe  ye  befte  of  valyue  to  alle  pourchafers. 


a 


19 


Qcg)<><x><c><Oxg*c*S><><S><>^ 


atte  ^pgne  of  p*  CtOtottfc. 

(BUeonntc  Botyt  Qto+  92 


/  Thys  Stalle  willen  ben  pre/ydede  over  bye 

ye  followynge  Ladyes : 


Maistresse  ADAIR. 
Maistresse  JOHNSTONE. 
Damozelle  ADA  SULLIVAN. 
Damozelle  SULLIVAN. 
Damozelle  SMITH. 
Damozelle  PATTERSON. 
Damozelle  HALL. 


3tt£  tfigS  italic  totllen  fieri  SOltie  manie  verrie  valyuable  and  eke  ufe- 
fulle  Artycles ;  suche  as  Sofa  Blanketes,  Macaffares,  Codes,  Slipperes,  Stockynges,  Toylete  Settes, 
Cufhiones,  Aprones,  Shawles,  Handkerchiefes,  Smokynge  Caps,  Fancie  Mattes,  Batkettes,  and  eke 
a  variede  affortemente  of  Chyldrenes  Underclothynge,  &c.,  &c. 


attc  r  of  r  S>aracene's  I^eatje. 


L 


(BUsonmc  £0^5*  Qto+  88. 

Thys  Stalle  willen  ben  pre/ydede  over  bye 
ye  followynge  Ladyes : 

Maistresse  WATTERS. 

Maistresse  NASH. 

Maistresse  BROWN. 

Maistresse  KENNEDY. 

Maistresse  MITCHELL. 

Maistresse  IMRIE. 

Maistresse  RANKIN. 

Damozelle  HADDOCK. 

Damozelle  FIRTH. 


atte  tfops  Stalle  Mien  ten  soloe  verrie  manie  beautyfulle  and  eke  ufefulle 

Artycles  of  Fancie  Worke,  Bannere  Screenes,  Gypfie  Tables,  Ladyes  and  Chyldrenes  Clothynge, 
Slipperes,  Sofa  Culhiones,  Macaffars,  Footeftooles,  Chayres,  Toylete  Requifites,  Dolles,  Bracketes, 
Smokynge  Cappes,  Cygar  Cafes,  Payntynges,  Sachets,  Sockes,  Aprones,  ande  manie  othere  thynges 
too  numeroufe  to  mentyione  here. 


20 


* 


atte  ge  g>ggne  of  ge  iRotnatt  Cagle. 


(ptasonnic  jlofcge  (Jlo+  109. 

T/jys  Sto//£  willen  ben  prefydede  over  bye 
ye  followynge  Ladyes : 


Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Damozelle 

Damozelle 


JAMES  ADAMS. 
JAMES  BARR. 

E.  MORROW. 

JAMES  M ‘CONNELL. 
JOSEPH  M ‘CULLY. 
H.  J.  M ‘BRIDE. 
GEORGE  TATE. 
HILTON. 

M ‘DONALD. 


atte  tfjgs  italic  Mien  ten  solte  fuche  Artycles  as  lhalle  ben  riche,  rayre, 

and  beautyfulle,  includynge  Sylvere  Tea  and  Coffee  Servyce,  Sette  of  Damafke  Table  Linens, 
Payntynges,  Cafe  of  Ivory-Handled  Carvers,  Payntede  Fyre  Screenes,  Haunde  and  othere  Payntede 
Fancie  Tyles  and  Terra  Cotta  Artycles,  Gypfie  Table,  Sofa  Blanketes,  Cufhiones,  Macaffares,  Fancie 
Embroyderie,  and  of  Lyve  Stocke  “a  Countie  Downe  Lambe,”  &c.,  &c.,  &c. 


3tte  gg  g>ggne  of  gc  iftp&tnge  luting 


(piasonntc  % otyt  Qto+  609. 

Thys  Stalle  willen  ben  prefydede  over  bye 
ye  followynge  Ladyes : 

Maistresse  BASSETT. 

Maistresse  BROWN. 

Maistresse  LOWDEN. 

Maistresse  FRAME. 

Damozelle  CHAMBERS. 

Damozelle  BURNSIDE. 

Damozelle  ALCORN. 

Damozelle  CHURCH. 

Damozelle  SMITH. 

atte  tbps  Stalle  Mien  ten  solte  a  Wallnutte  Cottage  Pianoforte,  Poney 

wythe  Brydle  and  eke  Saddyle  complete,  Scrap  Album,  Mafonnic  Altare  Cufhione,  Fyre  Screene, 
Baffinette  Cradle,  Glaffe  Center-piece,  two  Cafes  of  Infedles,  Japanefe  Fans,  Slipperes,  Autographe 
Mafonnic  Quilte,  Canarie  Cage  wythe  Birde,  Haunde-payntede  Terra  Cotta  Artycles,  Gypfie  Tables, 
Worke  Bafketes,  Cofies,  Smokynge  Cappes,  Footeflooles,  &c.,  &c.,  and  eke  a  valyuable  colle&yione 
of  Lyve  Stocke. 


21 


ir mTTTitnrTTi 1 1 r 1 1 1 1 inrii ititi i i irmiii liiiiiitECTOi mu LiimiiTmTTLfflydjyinioiiimniimiiimaninii 1 1 1 ri  riiiT’friu  irin iTfiniiTiiiimiTrmiiimri^^ 


3tte  ®ggne  of  g£  ilicdDfc  CfOSSte. 


^(pUsonntc  Bobge  Qto.  hi 


Thys  Stalle  willen  ben  prefydede  over  bye 
ye  followynge  Ladyes : 


Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Damozelle 

Damozelle 

Damozelle 

Damozelle 

Damozelle 


CARLISLE. 

HUGHES. 

MORTON. 

ROBINSON. 

LIZZIE  LANG. 

MOUNCEY. 

ROBINSON. 

FENNELL. 

ANNA  ROBINSON. 


3tte  tbps  Stalle  toillen  fien  soioe  a  Velvete  and  Plufhe  Chayre,  Worke 
Chayre,  Fendere  and  Footeftooles,  Sofa  Blankete,  Queene  Anne  and  Gypfie  Tables,  Cradyle  and 
Babie  Robe,  Haunde-payntede  Tayble  Clothe,  Tea  Clothes,  Gypfie  Kettle,  Sofa  Cufhiones,  Terra  Cotta 
Plaques  and  Vafes,  Smokynge  Cappes,  Dolles  inne  greatte  varyetie,  Crewel-worke  Aprones,  Marble 
Tayble,  M.  M.  Aprone,  Patche-worke  Quilte,  Cofies  and  Macaffares,  Leathere-worke  (Fancie),  Fans, 
Worke  Bagges,  and  Artycles  of  Vertu  to  anie  extente. 


atte  gc  ^pg:ne  of  |M0Ugl)C. 


Qttasonmc  Bobge  Qto.  431. 

(BALLYMENA.) 


& 

3* 


Thys  Stalle  willen  ben  prejydede  over  bye 
ye  followynge  Ladyes : 


Maistresse  PATRICK. 
Maistresse  TRAILL. 

Maistresse  T.  ROWAN. 
Maistresse  RIGBY. 

Maistresse  EDWARD  COONEY. 
Damozelle  SWAINSON. 
Damozelle  M‘KILLOP. 

Ye  Damozelles  ALLEN. 


atte  tbps  Stalle  Mien  ben  soloc  amonge  manie  othere  thynges,  a  large 

colledlyione  of  Playne  and  eke  Fancie  Worke,  Chyna  Ware,  and  eke  fomme  Wares  frome  ye  far  awaie 
laundes  of  Indyia,  togethere  wythe  a  Harmonyiume,  a  valyuable  Tyme-piece,  and  eke  a  handfomme 
Mufickale  Boxe,  the  three  lattere  of  whyche  willen  ben  ballotede  for.  Ye  fayre  ladyes  of  thys  Stalle 
doe  cordyiallie  invyte  alle  vyfitores  to  patronyfe  theyre  Stalle  for  fweete  charyties’  fake. 


22 


atte  p*  &ggne  of  r  Ctottmefte  %atpe. 

(pUeonmc  Bobber 

Qto0,  1 14,  241,  372 


Thys  Stalle  willen  ben  prefydede  over  bye 
ye  followynge  Ladyes : 


Maistresse  Dr.  IRVINE. 
Maistresse  W.  CARLILE. 
Maistresse  D.  CREIGHTON. 
Damozelle  AGNEW. 
Damozelle  GEORGE. 
Damozelle  DUCKER. 
Damozelle  BURNS. 
Damozelle  JAGO. 

Damozelle  RAFFERTY. 


atte  tbps  italic  toillen  ben  soioe  Quiltes,  Tayble  Napkines,  Cufhiones, 

Ladyes’  and  Gent.’s  Slipperes,  Fancie  Taybles,  Aprones,  Toylette  Settes,  Smokynge  Cappes,  Foote- 
ftooles,  Chyldrenes’  Dreffes,  Toyes,  Babie-hoodes,  Albums,  and  manie  othere  Artycles  muche  too 
numeroufe  to  nayme  inne  thys  lyttle  boke. 


atte  r  &pgne  of  f  Maltese  Crosse. 

Qftaoonntc  Botyt  Qto*  154. 


Thys  Stalle  willen  ben  prefydede  over  bye 
ye  followynge  Ladyes : 


Maistresse  J.  FORDYCE. 
Maistresse  F.  JOHNSTONE. 
Maistresse  W.  J.  JOHNSTONE. 
Maistresse  W.  H.  WARD. 
Maistresse  W.  C.  M'CULLAGH. 
Damozelle  BOYD. 

Damozelle  CLARKE. 

Damozelle  TELFORD. 
Damozelle  VINT. 


atte  tbps  Stalle  toillen  ben  soioe  manie  thynges  of  manie  formes  and 

coloures  ;  fpeciallie  a  goodlie  difplaie  of  Playne  and  eke  Fancie  Worke,  Artycles  of  Vertu  inne  greatte 
varyetie,  Payntynges  inne  Oyle  Coloure,  and  verrie  manie  othere  mofte  valyuable  and  eke  ufefulle 
Wares,  and  eke  chepe  withalle. 


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atte  ge  g>ggne  of  3Ctone. 

QUaeonmc  Bofccje  (Jlo.  3 1 


Thys  Stalle  willen  ben  prefydede  over  bye 
ye  followynge  Ladyes  : 


Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Maistresse 

Damozelle 

Damozelle 

Damozelle 


HYNDMAN. 

ANDERSON. 

LIVERSEDGE. 

MONTGOMERY. 

W.  M‘CONNELL. 

MOONEY. 

HYNDMAN. 

T.  HYNDMAN. 
ADAMS. 


atte  tfjgs  Stalle  totllen  6en  soltie  Foldynge  Screenes,  Worke  Taybles,  Gypfie 

Taybles,  Chyldrenes  Clothynge,  Dreffed  Dolles  inne  varyetie,  Cufhiones,  Cofies,  Mantyle  Borderes, 
and  manie  varyous  kyndes  of  Fancie  and  Playne  Worke  to  fuite  alle  taftes. 


atte  gc  ^ggnc  of  dEoltiene  Jfleecc. 


Thys  Stalle  willen  ben  prefydede  over  bye 
ye  Damozelle  BROUNEAU,  afjyjlede 
bye  ye  followynge  Ladyes  : 


Maistresse  ARTHUR  A.  JOHNSTON. 
Damozelle  ELLISTON. 

Come  ladyes  fayre,  come  gallants,  onne  and  alle, 

I  bid  yee  welcome  to  mye  lyttle  Stalle  ; 

Mye  ftocke  of  Charytie  I  praye  increafe, 

Bye  fomme  fmalle  pourchafe  atte  ye  Goldene  Fleece. 


atte  t&ps  Stalle  toiUen  ben  soltie  verie  manie  kyndes  of  Wares,  ye  mofte  of 

whyche  hathe  beene  broughte  frome  “diftante  partes  and  foreign  landes,”  and  amonge  thefe  willen 
ben  fownde  Frenche  and  Drefdene  Chyna,  Bruffeles  Lace,  Bohemiane  Glaffe,  and  almolte  everrie 
defcryptyione  of  Playne  and  eke  Fancie  Worke,  and  a  greatte  varyetie  of  Toyes  for  youngere  folke. 


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i&pt)  l  i&yt}  l  IBytf ! 

O  •  ALLE  •  WHOME  •  ITTE  •  MAYE  •  CONCERNE  •  BEE  •  ITTE 


KNOWNE,  •  THATTE  •  INNE  •  YE  •  GREATTE  •  ULSTER 


HALLE  •  WILLEN  •  BEN  •  FOUNDE  •  MANIE  •  ATTRAC- 


TYIONES  •  OF  •  A  •  VARYIEDE,  •  EXTENSIVE,  •  AND  •  MOSTE  •  ENTER- 


TAYNINGE  •  CHARACKTERE,  •  AMMONGE  •  WHYCHE  •  ARE  •  YE 


Tc  (ponte. 


ATTE  thys  place,  whyche  willen  ben  prefydede  over  bye  fomme  of  ye  fayre  ladyes 
of  ye  Stalle  of  Lodge  No.  88,  ye  anglers  willen  ben  supply ede  wythe  a  rodde  and 
lyne,  bye  ye  whyche  mayen  ben  caughte  verrie  manie  beautyfulle  and  eke 
ufefulle  thynges  whyche  Fortune  fchalle  bedowe  uponne  hym  who  fifhethe.  Everrie 
vyfitore  to  ye  Fayre  willen  ben  heartilie  welcomme  to  thys  retreate ;  and  iff  he  bee 
a  fkylfulle  anglere,  he  willen  foone  fecure  a  goodlie  bagge  of  mode  valyuable  kyndes 
of  fifhe  of  alle  varyeties.  Inne  charge  of  thys  Ponde  willen  ben  fownde  ye  Damozelles 
Firth  and  M‘Gahey,  and  eke  Maidreffe  Shanks. 


anb  jfhtife  «  * 


*  ® 


INNE  ye  center  of  ye  Halle  willen  ben  founde  a  beautyfulle  Stalle  of  ye  Japanefe 
dyle  of  archytedlure,  inne  whyche  mayen  ben  pourchafed  atte  ye  mode  moderate 
pryces,  alle  ye  rypede  of  fruites,  and  ye  fayrede  of  floweres,  eithere  bouquettes  or 
for  ye  buttone  hole,  and  eke  fomme  of  ye  choycede,  and  mode  rayre  and  beautyfulle 
plantes,  and  fhrubs,  and  doweres  inne  pottes,  alle  vended  bye  ye  fayred  of  ladyes,  who 
dothe  invyte  alle  and  everrie  of  ye  vyfitores  to  ye  Fayre  to  come  and  buye. 


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Q — <> — O — <> — O — O — O  — <> 


-Q — <> — 0- 


O — O—O—O — O — <> — o- 


of  (Bgpeks. 


@  m  «  m  m  « 


INNE  thys  tente  ye  wondrous  Ziguenerin  Queene  of  ye  Gypfies  frome  ye  fayre 
cytie  of  Berline,  lykewyfe  ye  wyfe  Fortune  Tellere  from  ye  mofle  diftante 
Iflande  of  Madagafcare,  willen  mayke  knowne  to  alle  who  defyre  to  knowe  whatte 
ye  futyure  hathe  inne  ftore  for  themme. 

Thys  tente  willen  ben  undere  ye  furveillance  of  Maiflresse  F.  M.  Harris,  and 
ye  Damozelles  Marie  Heyn,  and  E.  Walkington,  of  ye  ftalle  of  Lodge  No.  7. 


fge 

NOE  vyfitore  fhoulde  leave  ye  Fayre  wythoute  havynge  fyrfte  payde  a  vyfite  to  ye 
Magycke  Welle,  frome  ye  depthes  of  whyche  onne  paymente  of  a  fmalle  fumme 
of  monnaie  he  maye  brynge  fomme  rayre  treafure,  fanciefulle  or  ufefulle,  and 
eke  chepe  atte  ye  monnaie  payde.  Alle  vyfitores  are  cordyallie  invytede  bye  ye  fayre 
attendantes  atte  thys  Welle,  who  are  of  ye  Stalle  of  ye  Lodge  No.  272. 


^  QUacjftne  «  «  *  «  » 

WILLEN  ben  fupplyede  bye  ye  Stalle  of  Lodge  No.  88,  and  willen  ben  drivene 
bye  a  handfome  Minyature  Steame  Engyne.  Alle  ye  vyfitores  who  trye  thys 
wylle  fynde  itte  to  bee  mofle  pleafante  and  eke  invigoratynge.  Ye  gentle 
fhockes  makynge  alle  dance  wythe  delyghte.  Ye  fee  to  bee  payde  is  chepe  wythalle. 

Thys  Steame  Engyne  and  Boylere  and  Magneto-Electrycke  Machine,  alle  com- 
bynede,  willen  ben  ballottede  for.  Tycketes  One  Schillynge  Each.  Chepe ! 


fge  of  ge  jla&e. 


*  ®  &  *  ® 


INNE  ye  Greatte  Halle,  ammonge  ye  othere  numeroufe  attractyiones,  mayen  ben 
founde,  inne  a  fecludede  cornere,  a  beautyfulle  Lake,  onne  ye  watters  of  whyche 
dothe  ryde  a  magycke  fhippe.  Thys  fhippe  dothe  bryng  to  ye  pourchafer,  inne 
retourne  for  annie  certayne  fumme  of  monnaie  payde,  fomme  artycle  or  artycles  of 
more  or  leffe  valyue.  Noe  vyfitore  fhoulde  leave  ye  Fayre  wythoute  charterynge  ye 
boate,  whyche  willen  ben  manned  and  fayled  bye  Damozelles  M‘Kee,  Milliken, 
Mortimer,  and  Holland,  of  ye  Stalle  of  Lodge  No.  54. 


Xe  <poete  ©ffjce 


»  •  ®  •  ®  • 


WILLEN  ben  prefydede  overe  bye  Maiflreffe  J.  T.  Ward  of  ye  Stalle  of  Lodge 
No.  36,  bye  whome  alle  mayen  pourchafe,  and  fende  to  they  re  friendes  inne 
ye  Fayre  alle  kyndes  of  Draftes,  Drawynges,  Ryddles,  Illuftrayfhons,  Acro- 
flicks,  and  Enigmas  to  dyverte  theyre  eyes,  and  to  puzzle  theyre  heddes  wythalle. 
Alle  vyfitores  willen  ben  mayde  ryghte  welcomme. 


Z5=o=Gm- 


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D 


D 


Y 


e  Graunde  Panoramicke  Megalethofcope  willen  ben  defcrybede  daylie  bye  Herr 
Courtney,  ye  celybratede  travellere,  who  willen  exhybite  fomme  of  ye  molte 
enchauntynge  viewes  to  ye  vyfitores,  olde  or  younge,  for  a  fmalle  fumme  of 
Alle  chyldrene  fhoulde  enjoye  thys  greatte  treate. 


monnaie. 


(Roufefte  +  (Rou^  d  (Row  +  <mb 

Qjfoftjmcje  (Rp<^. 

THESE  attradlyiones  willen  ben  conductede  undere  ye  fupervyfione  of  Maifter  J. 
C.  White  and  other  hys  affyftantes,  atte  certayne  houres  inne  ye  evenynge  of 
eche  daie,  as  mayen  ben  arranyngede,  and  eche  vyfitore  willen  ben  welle 
receivede  and  entertaynede  atte  a  tryflynge  cofte,  fhoulde  he  defyre  to  fpeckulayte 
onne  eithere  of  thefe  amufynge  hazardes. 


WHEREONNE  everie  vyfitore  is  invytede  to  fitte,  foe  thatte  he  or  fhe  maye 
have  theyre  weyghte  mayde  trulie  knowne.  Thys  Chayre  willen  ben  inne 
ye  charge  of  Maifter  Herbert  O.  Lanyon,  of  ye  Stalle  of  ye  Lodge  No.  7. 


fgc  (poefpgo  (BsfaBfppmenh 

Ye  Maifters  Wm.  H.  Walter  M.  and  George  Jury  willen  keepe  inne  yeGreatte  Halle  a 
Poftynge  Eftablyfhmente,  whereatte  mayen  ben  hadde  onne  demande  a  charyotte, 
whereinne  to  dryve  arounde  ye  Greatte  Halle,  and  to  infpedte  ye  numeroufe 
attradtyiones  wythe  whyche  thatte  charmynge  playce  dothe  abounde.  Ye  fare  willen 
ben  foe  chepe  as  thatte  itte  willen  ben  playcede  withinne  ye  raynge  of  alle  pockettes. 


fgc  (BMvtt. 

INNE  ye  uppere  Northe  Corrydore  of  ye  Greatte  Halle,  willen  ben  fownde  a 
Shootynge  Gallerie,  inne  charge  of  Maifter  R.  J.  Smyth  of  ye  Stalle  of  Lodge 
No.  92,  who  willen  for  a  fmalle  charge,  charge  ye  gunne,  and  allowe  ye  vyfitor  to 
difcharge  itt,  and  accordynge  to  ye  fkylle  of  ye  fportfmenne  willen  ye  pryzes  ben 
awardede,  whyche  pryzes  are  of  ye  mofte  valyuable,  varyable,  and  eke  ufefulle 
defcryptione. 


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*J}e  45afferie  of  gc  ^no  @t^e  an*>  $>e  ^c^knue* 

INNE  ye  Arte  Gallerie  of  ye  Pydtures  efpeciallie,  eche  vyfitore  fhalle  receive  muche 
inftrudtyione,  edyficatyione,  and  eke  amufemente,  wythe  muche  newe  readynges 
of  manie  olde  fubjecktes.  Ye  Gallerie  willen  ben  undere  ye  fupervyfione  of  fomme 
of  ye  affyftantes  atte  ye  Stalle  of  ye  Lodges  Nos.  114,  241,  and  372,  and  willen  ben 
fownde  fityuatede  atte  ye  wefte  ende  of  ye  Uppere  Southe  Corrydore,  neare  to  ye 
Mynore  Halle.  Catalogues  Onne  Pennie  eche. 


(gefedtforiecr. 


*  «  # 


#  @  #  « 


ATTE  ye  Stalle  neare  ye  Orcheftra  willen  ben  fownde  a  havene  of  refte  for  ye  wearie 
vyfitore,  who  mayen  refrefhe  ye  innere  manne  wythe  tea  or  wythe  coffee,  wythe 
whyche  luxuries  itte  dothe  abounde. 

Atte  ye  weffe  ende  of  ye  Greatte  Halle,  neare  to  ye  fronte  entraunce,  and 
betweene  ye  doores,  mayen  ben  fownde  anothere  playce  of  entertaynmente,  whereatte 
ye  vyfitore  canne  obtayne,  amongfte  othere  refrefhmente,  fomme  nourifhynge  wynes, 
butte  none  of  ye  fyerie  liquide  intoxycantes  willen  ben  folde  inne  anie  parte  of  ye 
tenementes  of  ye  Fayre. 

Inne  ye  Upper  Southerne  Corrydore  willen  eke  ben  fownde  a  Stalle  of  fymilare 
defcriptyione  to  ye  lattere,  aboundynge  inne  goode  thynges  for  fuftenance :  meates, 
fandwyches,  confedtyiones,  eke  toothefome  and  delycioufe.  Pryces  mayen  ben  feene 
onne  ye  Billes  of  Fayre. 

Ye  fayre  ones  who  dothe  attende  to  ye  wantes  of  ye  wearie  travellere  atte  thefe 
dyvers  playces  are — Onne  of  ye  Ladyes  of  ye  Lodge  7  Stalle,  Maiftreffe  M.  Gage 
of  ye  Lodge  10  Stalle,  Maiftreffe  Montgomery  of  ye  Lodge  31  Stalle,  Maiftreffe  Baird 
of  ye  Lodge  88  Stalle,  Damozelle  Harris  of  ye  Lodge  109  Stalle,  Damozelles  Kelly  and 
Forrefter  of  ye  Lodge  1 54  Stalle,  and  Damozelle  Strafford  of  ye  Lodge  609  Stalle. 


@  *  s  *  •  * 


ATTE  ye  wefte  ende  of  ye  Northe  Corrydore,  they  re  willen  ben  anne  Offyce  for 
Parcelles  atte  whyche  alle  pourchafers  mayen  have  theyre  goodes  wrappede  uppe 
inne  papere  and  tyede  wythe  ftrynge,  and  theye  fhalle  ben  dyfpatchede  to  annie 
playce  ye  vyfitore  mayen  directe,  or  if  foe  defyred,  fhalle  ben  kepte  untille  callede  for 
bye  ye  pourchafere.  Ye  schedules  of  charges  for  fayme  fhalle  ben  fownde  atte  ye 
Offyce. 

Onne  deliverie  at  leafte  fhalle  ben  mayde  eche  daie. 


QDmBreffa  Office. 


m  «  « 


@  m 


A 


TTE  ye  wefte  ende  of  ye  Southe  Corrydore  willen  ben  fownde  anne  Offyce  inne 
whyche  mayen  ben  lefte  untille  callede  for,  Umbrellas,  Hattes,  Stickes,  Over¬ 
rates,  &c.,  whyche  willen  ben  tayken  charge  of  for  a  fmalle  summe  of  monnaie. 


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QJluetdLfe  <£ynferfajmenten&0+ 

NDER  ye  ordinannce  of  Maifters  George  Benson  and  Louis  Mantell, 
willen  ben  givene  inne  ye  Mynor  Halle,  whereinne  a  feries  of  Graunde 
Amatyeure  Concertes  willen  ben  givene,  compryfinge  manie  choyce 
Songes,  Duettes,  Tryos,  and  Quartettes,  and  eke  Pianoe,  Vyoline,  and 
Saxophone  Solos  willen  ben  renderede  for  ye  enjoymente  and  benefite 
of  ye  vyfitore ;  and  ye  followynge  wythe  othere  goodlie  folk,  amonge  whomme  are 
manie  diftynguifhede  Amatyeures,  have  kyndlie  confentede  to  give  theyre  fervyces 
inne  ye  goode  caufe  of  Charytie. 


YE  RT-  Hon.  LADYE  CLANMORRIS. 
Damozelle  GARDINER. 

Maistresse  CLARE  ROYSE. 
Maistresse  LOUIS  MANTELL. 
Maistresse  F.  C.  SMYTHE. 
Damozelle  L.  S.  BROWN. 
Damozelle  LUCIE  JOHNSTONE. 
Maistresse  R.  H.  H.  BAIRD. 
Maistresse  CANNING. 


YE  RT-  Honble.  LORD  CLANMORRIS, 
Maister  GEORGE  BENSON. 

Maister  LOUIS  MANTELL. 
Lieut.-Col.  LLOYD,  R.E. 

Maister  JOHN  MANTELL. 

Maister  HENRY  COHEN. 

Maister  J.  H.  NEILL 
Maister  W.  S.  M‘LEAN. 

Maister  W.  E.  BULLICK. 

Maister  W.  C.  CARTER. 


Fromme  daie  to  daie  a  defynite  Programme  of  ye  Concertes  willen  ben  iffuede 
for  ye  guy  dance  of  ye  vyfitore  to  ye  Fay  re. 


ILLEN  ben  givene  under  ye  conduckte  of  ye  Maifters  R.  Ernest 
Herdman  and  John  M‘Roberts,  inne  ye  Mynor  Halle,  onne  fuche 
occafyiones  as  mayen  ben  arrayngede,  and  for  whyche  fee  ye  Pro¬ 
gramme  for  eche  daie. 

Yepieces  whyche  willen  ben  performede  are : — Ye comedy  farce  ycleped 


ff 


“  Otoodcocft's  Cfttle  $ame, 

and  ye  fcreaminge  farce  ycleped 

“  Xitttt 

And  inne  thefe  performances  ye  followynge  fayre  Ladyes  and  Gallantes  have 
kyndlie  confentede  to  tayke  parte  : — 


Maistresse  CLARE  ROYSE. 
Maistresse  GOLDSMIDT. 
Damozelle  RICHARDSON. 

YE  RT-  Hon.  LORD  CLANMORRIS. 


Major  GOLDSMIDT. 

Captaine  GEORGE  HAMILTON. 
Maister  R.  ERNEST  HERDMAN. 
Maister  J.  HINDE. 


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Orcheftra  inne  conne<5lyione  wythe  ye  Dramaticke  Entertaynementes 
willen  ben  conducktede  bye  Maifter  Henry  Cohen,  who  willen  ben 
affyflede  bye  manie  diflynguifhede  performers  onne  ye  varyous  inftru- 
mentes  of  ye  Mufickale  Arte. 


(Btraunte  Otrgane 

URINGE  ye  intervales  betweene  ye  performances,  eythere  Mufickale  or 
Dramatickale,  ye  Graunde  Organe  inne  ye  Greatte  Halle  willen  ben 
prefydede  atte  bye  diflynguifhede  performers,  bye  whome  willen  ben 
difcourfede  ye  fweetefte  and  mofte  choyce  feledlyiones  of  mufycke  for 
ye  entertaynemente  of  ye  vyfitores  to  ye  Fayre.  Ye  followynge  are 
fomme  of  ye  artifles  who  have  kyndlie  undertakene  to  contrybute  ye  harmonic  onne 
thefe  occafyiones : — 

Maiflers  F.  C.  Smythe,  Henry  Cohen,  J.  H.  Carroll,  Joseph  S.  Firth, 
Lawrence  Walker,  and  J.  W.  Nicholl. 


Co  Clarify 


AIL  Charity  !  thy  seraph  form  had  birth 
When  the  glad  angels  hymn’d  the  young-born  earth  ; — 
Soother  of  every  care — best  gift  of  Heaven — 

Friend  of  mankind — to  thee  the  task  was  given, 

To  dry  the  tear  in  misery’s  streaming  eye, 


To  form  the  balm  of  human  sympathy, 

To  rear  a  shelter  for  the  wanderer’s  head, 

And  moist  with  mercy’s  dew  his  crust  of  bread  ; 
Temper  misfortunes  storm  with  pitying  care, 

And  chase  from  sorrow’s  couch  its  sad  despair. 
Could  fear  appal  thee — slavery  in  vain 
Might  strive  to  break  her  soul-corroding  chain  ; 
But  at  thy  voice,  calm’d  are  the  captives’  fears, 
And  iron  fetters  melt  beneath  thy  tears. 

What  are  the  altars,  rites,  the  trembling  prayer, 

If  Charity’s  sweet  gifts  are  wanting  there  ? 

We  cannot  fail,  if  each  one  of  us  tries, 

To  glad  our  suffering  Brethren’s  tear-dimm’d  eyes. 
All  here  will  aid  our  cause,  their  mite  will  spare, 
And  Beauty  crown  it  with  her  smile — her  prayer. 
Our  Faith  is  launch’d  upon  opinion’s  sea — 

Its  helmsman,  Hope — its  banner,  Charity — 

In  vain  would  adverse  elements  prevail, 

The  breath  of  Heaven  shall  swell  its  flowing  sail, 
Each  hidden  rock  conduct  it  safely  o’er, 

And  leave  it  anchor’d  on  its  long  sought  shore. 


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Qjt  (Wlagon  of  t$t  £)foen  &\mt. 

Opposite  the  title  page  of  Veldener’s  “  Erschiedenis  van  het  heylighe  Cruys, 
or  History  of  the  Holy  Cross,”  printed  in  1483,  and  of  which  there  are  only  three 
copies  of  the  original  extant  at  the  present  time,  is  a  woodcut,  which  is  here  re¬ 
produced,  together  with  the  verse  of  the  legend  which  refers  to  the  same,  in  the 
Dutch,  French,  and  English  languages: — 


Hier  doet  David  ter  seluer  vren 
Sijn  hof  vaste  ende  wel  bemueren 
Oeck  suldi  dat  claerliken  verstaen 
Dat  hi  hier  sijn  ghebet  heeft  ghedaen. 


Ici  David  d’un  mur  fait  entourer  sa  cour, 
Contre  les  indiscrets  pour  servir  de  barriere, 
Et  vous  saurez  aussi  que,  chaque  jour, 

En  ce  lieu  le  bon  roi  recitait  sa  priere. 


King  David  soon,  when  this  he  found, 
His  garden  closed  and  well  walled  round, 
And  you  must  clearly  know  that  there 
He  thenceforth  after  made  his  prayer. 


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raf/  HE  reply  of  the  late  Rev.  Dr.  Oliver  to  the  above  question  is,  “  Free- 
I*  rol  masonry  is  a  beautiful  system  of  morality,  veiled  in  allegory,  and  illus- 


ie  ;$mnta0onq>? 


trated  by  signs  and  symbols.”  Although  the  popular  idea  of  Freemasonry 
is,  or  used  to  be,  that  of  a  secret  conclave,  having  entrenched  itself  with 
mysterious  and  terrible  rites  and  ceremonies,  and  bound  together  by 
fearful  oaths  and  fiery  ordeals ;  yet,  a  better  acquaintance  with  the  Genius 
of  the  Institution  is  said  to  reveal  so  much  to  commend,  as  to  leave 
comparatively  little  against  which  exception  might  be  taken.  True,  it  is  environed 
with  profound  mystery;  and  this  is  by  some  urged — justly  or  unjustly — as  an 
objection  against  it;  yet,  as  there  is  otherwise  so  much  of  interest  connected  with 
the  Order,  we  will  not  disenchant  the  inquisitive  reader  by  divulging  any  of  its 
occult  secrets,  but  glance  at  some  of  its  works  and  results,  that  have  become 
historic.  Like  almost  every  other  influential  institution,  Masonry  has  been  the 
object  alike  of  extravagant  encomium  by  its  friends,  and  unmerited  obloquy  by  its 
opponents.  Without  attempting  to  reconcile  these  dividing  opinions,  we  shall 
steer  between  them,  and  thus,  doubtless,  arrive  at  a  more  just  estimate. 
Viewed  merely  as  an  eleemosynary  association,  its  generous  benefactions  are 
worthy  of  all  honour ;  but  its  aims  and  purposes  are  said  to  be  more  than  these  :  it 
not  only  ministers  to  the  necessities  of  suffering  humanity,  but  its  system  of 
symbolism — a  science  that  has  ever  been  closely  allied  with  poetry  and  religion — 
is  replete  with  significance,  teaching  such  lessons  of  morality  and  ethics  as  must 
win  approval. 

Freemasonry,  in  its  theory,  regards  mankind  as  a  common  brotherhood,  irres¬ 
pective  of  colour,  clime,  condition,  or  creed.  It  does  not,  therefore,  reject  from  its 
fellowship  any  but  the  Atheist,  or  those  who  are  found  to  be  deficient  in  personal 
morality;  while  all  of  an  opposite  character,  whether  Jew,  Mahommedan,  or 
Christian,  are  regarded  as  equally  admissible  to  its  privileges.  Although  it  professes 
to  derive  its  creed  from  the  Bible — which  is  said  to  be  ever  found  upon  its  altars — 
yet,  since  it  thus  liberally  groups  together  men  of  such  diversity  of  creeds,  all 
cannot,  of  course,  strictly  be  called  Christians ,  although  many  Christians  are  among 
its  supporters.  Freemasonry  is  to  be  regarded  as  an  institution  of  human  devising 
— whose  principal  design  is  to  conserve  the  bodily  well-being  of  men ;  while  Chris¬ 
tianity — of  Divine  origin — has  to  do  with  their  spiritual  welfare.  They  can  never, 
of  course,  become  identical ;  all  that  needs  be  desired,  perhaps,  is  that  they  come 
not  into  antagonistic  conflict.  Claiming,  as  it  does,  to  be  established  upon  the 
immutable  principles  of  virtue,  truth,  and  charity,  it  need  not  surprise  us  that, 
under  the  gis  of  these  good  genii,  its  historic  annals  should  be  replete  with  glorious 
memories ;  and  while  these  guardian  angels  keep  watch  and  ward  over  its  works 
and  ways,  the  world  can  scarcely  afford  to  dispense  with  its  philanthropic  service. 

Man  being  essentially  a  gregarious  and  social  being,  there  have  ever  existed, 
in  all  civilized  communities,  associations  of  men,  for  the  purposes  of  mutual  profit 
and  protection.  Each  department  of  human  industry  has,  consequently,  had  its 


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appropriate  representatives  among  the  various  societies  and  guilds  of  science, 
literature,  and  in  the  arts  of  life.  Hence,  among  other  benevolent  institutions,  that 
of  Freemasonry  took  its  rise ;  and  wider  in  the  range  and  sphere  of  its  benefactions 
than  most  others,  it  has  lived  through  centuries,  to  bless  mankind.  Where  the  foot 
of  the  adventurous  traveller  may  stray — from  the  thrilling  regions  of  thick-ribbed 
ice,  to  the  savannas  of  the  sunny  South,  in  the  far-off  East,  or  the  remotest  West — 
there  the  friendly  greeting  and  the  aid  of  a  Mason  may,  by  a  mystic  sign,  be  secured 
by  any  worthy  brother  in  need. 

Franklin  thus  speaks  of  Freemasonry :  “  It  has  secrets  peculiar  to  itself ;  but 
of  what  do  these  principally  consist  ?  They  consist  of  signs  and  tokens  which  serve 
as  testimonials  of  character  and  qualification,  which  are  conferred  after  due  instruc¬ 
tion  and  examination.  These  are  of  no  small  value ;  they  speak  a  universal 
language,  and  are  a  passport  to  the  support  and  attention  of  the  world.  They 
cannot  be  lost  so  long  as  memory  retains  her  power.  Let  the  possessors  of  them 
be  expatriated,  shipwrecked,  or  imprisoned ;  let  them  be  stripped  of  everything  they 
have  in  the  world,  still  their  credentials  remain,  and  are  available  for  use,  as 
circumstances  may  require.  The  good  effects  which  they  have  produced  are 
established  by  the  incontestable  facts  of  history.  They  have  stayed  the  uplifted 
hand  of  the  destroyer,  they  have  subdued  the  rancour  of  malevolence,  and  have 
broken  down  the  barriers  of  political  animosity  and  sectarian  alienation.” 

Many  traditions  are  held  as  to  the  origin  of  Freemasonry,  but  they  are  generally 
regarded  as  merely  mythical  and  legendary.  According  to  some  writers  it  took  its 
rise  from  a  band  of  Craftsmen  from  Tyre,  who  went  to  Jerusalem  to  assist  in  the 
erection  of  King  Solomon’s  Temple ;  hence  the  great  prominence  given  in  the  ritual 
and  symbols  of  the  Order  to  that  memorable  edifice.  By  others  it  has  been  traced 
to  the  ancient  Egypt,  and  again  to  the  times  of  the  Crusades,  and  the  Masons  of 
Strasburg,  in  1275.  Some  bard  has  thus  put  the  legend  in  verse  : 


“They’re  traced  on  lines  in  the  Parthenon, 
Inscribed  by  the  subtile  Greek, 

And  Roman  legions  have  carved  them  on 
Walls,  roads,  and  arches  antique. 

Long  ere  the  Goth,  with  a  vandal  hand, 
Gave  scope  to  his  envy  dark, 

The  honoured  Craft  in  many  a  land, 

Had  graven  its  Mason-Mark. 


The  obelisks  old,  and  the  pyramids, 
Around  which  mystery  clings — 

The  hieroglyphs  on  the  coffin-lids, 

Of  weird  Egyptian  kings. 

Carthage,  Syria,  Pompeii — 

Buried,  and  strewn,  and  stark, 

Have  marble  records  that  will  not  die 
Their  primitive  Mason-Mark. 


Those  Craftsmen  old  had  a  genial  whim, 

That  nothing  could  ere  destroy  ; 

With  a  love  of  their  art  that  nought  could  dim, 
They  toiled  with  a  chronic  joy. 

From  Tiber  to  Danube,  from  Rhine  to  Seine, 
They  need  no  Letters  of  Marque  ; 

Their  art  was  their  passport  in  France  and  Spain, 
And  in  Britain,  their  Mason-Mark.” 

Baldwins  Monthly. 


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Honourable  Mrs.  ALDWORTH,  the  famous  “Lady  Freemason,”  was  a  St.  Leger, 
descended  from  illustrious  ancestors,  and  second  daughter  of  Arthur  St.  Leger,  first 
Viscount  Doneraile  and  Baron  Kilmeader. 

She  married  Richard  Aid  worth,  Esq.,  of  Newmarket,  Cork,  a  member  of  an  old  and 
honourable  family,  and  appears  to  have  obtained,  as  she  evidently  merited,  the  love  and 
devotion  of  all  those  with  whom  she  was  brought  into  contact.  She  was  a  benevolent  lady,  exceedingly 
kind,  and  attentive  to  the  poor,  and  most  considerate  to  all  her  dependents,  in  fact  her  natural 

characteristics  appear  to 
have  been  sweetness  of 
disposition  and  amiability 
of  temperament. 

The  tradition  as  to  the 
circumstances  which  led  to 
the  admission  into  Free¬ 
masonry  of  this  lady,  and 
which  is  accepted  by  her 
own  family  as  being  the  re¬ 
liable  one,  appears  to  have 
been  that  she  had  by  means 
of  a  chink  in  an  intervening 
wall  or  light  partition,  ob¬ 
tained  a  view  of  the  Lodge 
proceedings,  the  aperture 
in  the  wall  having  been 
made  by  herself  for  the 
purpose  of  observation. 
She  was  determined  to  dis¬ 
cover  the  Mason’s  secret. 
Her  brother  was  the 
Worshipful  Master  of  the 
Lodge,  No.  150,  which  met 
at  their  father’s  mansion, 
Doneraile  House.  The 
Lodge  having  on  a  par¬ 
ticular  occasion  assembled 
for  its  customary  ‘  ‘labour,  ” 
our  young  lady  friend,  im¬ 
bued  with  the  not  at  all 
unnatural  curiosity  of  a 
young  and  high  spirited 
woman,  and  not  believing 
that  there  was  any  serious 
harm  in  endeavouring  to 
become  acquainted  with 
some  of  the  mysteries  of 
the  Craft,  essayed  to  put 
her  design  into  execution  ; 
she  was  detected,  not  how¬ 
ever  before  she  had  gleaned 
some  knowledge  of  the 
Masonic  secret  ritual,  and 
her  detection  it  appears  resulted  in  her  eventual  reception  into  the  Freemason  fraternity.  To  what  extent 
she  was  entrusted  with  the  arcana  of  the  Craft  is  not  exactly  known,  but  it  is  quite  certain  that  up  to  the  time 
of  her  death  Mrs.  Aldworth  always  claimed!  to  be  a  Freemason,  and  was  always  recognised  as  such,  and 
many  of  her  Masonic  relics  still  exist,  and  are  much  prized  throughout  the  country.  Mrs.  Aldworth 
was  an  ornament  to  her  sex,  and  a  credit  to  Freemasonry,  and  the  Irish  brethern  are,  and  ever  were, 
justly  proud  to  acknowledge  their  graceful  and  benevolent  sister.  It  may  be  truly  said  of  her  what 
has  been  untruly  said  of  hosts  of  others  that  “  she  lived  beloved,  and  died  lamented.” 


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HAVE  sent  for  you,  although  I  know  my  summons  must  be  inconvenient, 
because  I  choose  you  to  be  present  at  an  interview  which  has  been  forced 
on  me  by  a  deputation  from  the  Freemasons  : — they  aim  at  persuading  me 
to  allow  them  to  assemble  in  my  church.  A  likely  matter  indeed  !  a  very 
likely  matter  !  ” 

So  spake,  with  flushed  cheek  and  quivering  lip,  my  well-intentioned, 
but  nervous  incumbent,  one  memorable  Saturday  in  the  Month  of  August. 

“  Very  well,  sir,”  was  my  reply ;  “  you  may  depend  on  my  heeding  and 
recollecting  the  sentiments  of  each  party.” 

“  Would  to  heaven  !  ” — this  was  an  aside — “  that  these  Mason  people  had 
chosen  some  other  day  than  Saturday  for  their  conference !  Neither  sermon  written ! 
The  Lending  Library  accounts  all  in  confusion ;  Mrs.  Watkinson’s  sick  baby  to 
baptise  ;  and  two  funerals  in  the  afternoon  to  a  certainty  !” 

“  They  must  be  cut  short — yes  !  very,  very  short  !”  ejaculated  the  incumbent, 
decisively  and  emphatically. 

“  What  !  the  sermons?”  cried  I,  reverting  at  once  to  the  topic  uppermost  in 
my'own  mind.  “  Oh  !  very  well !  your  views,  sir,  are  mine.  They  shall  be  shortened 
to  a  certainty.” 

“You  are  dreaming,”  remarked  my  superior,  pettishly.  “  I  allude  to  the  speeches, 
the  oratorical  displays,  the  verbiage  of  these  mystics.” 

“  Ah  !  precisely  so,”  was  my  dutiful  reply.  “  You,  sir,  and  no  other,  hold  the 
check-string;  the  length  of  the  interview  must  depend  on  your  pleasure.  Masons  !” 
— this  was  another  aside — “  I  wish  they  were  all  walled  up  in  the  Pyramids.  Six ; 
and  no  tidings.  It  will  be  midnight  before  I  shall  have  completed  my  preparations 
for  to-morrow.” 

“  I  am  not  narrow-minded,”  resumed  Mr.  Gresham,  fidgetting  fretfully  in  his 
chair;  “far  from  it;  my  views  are  liberal  and  enlarged  ;  I  never  by  any  chance  in¬ 
dulge  in  a  harsh  surmise  touching  any  one  of  my  fellow-creatures.  But  these  Mason 
people  alarm  me.  They  have  secrets  ;  there  is  some  extraordinary  bond,  stringent 
and  well  understood,  by  which  they  support  each  other.  I  look  upon  them  as  little 
better  than  conspirators.”  Then,  after  a  brief  pause,  “ In  fact,  they  are  conspirators !  ” 

“  You  really  think  so  ?”  said  I,  for  the  first  time  feeling  an  interest  in  the  subject. 

“  I  do — seriously  and  solemnly,”  said  the  vicar,  with  an  air  of  the  most  earnest 
and  portentous  gravity. 

“  Rat-tat-tat  !  Rap,  Rap  !” 


“The  Deputation, 
into  the  study. 


sir,”  said  the  butler,  bowing  five  middle-aged  gentlemen 


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The  Anti-Masonic  Incumbent. 


For  a  set  of  “  conspirators  ”  they  were  the  oddest-looking  people  imaginable. 
There  they  stood,  a  knot  of  portly,  frank-featured,  cheerful  men,  upon  whom  the 
cares  of  life  sat  lightly,  who  greeted  their  pastor  with  a  smile,  and  seemed  in  high 
good  humour  with  themselves  and  all  around  them.  Nor  while  I  curiously  scanned 
their  look  and  bearing,  could  I,  for  the  life  of  me,  imagine  a  reason  why  men  so 
happily  circumstanced  should  take  it  into  their  heads  to  turn  plotters.  The  foremost 
of  the  group  I  knew  to  be  a  man  of  wealth.  He  had  “  a  stake,”  and  no  small  one, 
in  the  permanent  prosperity  of  his  country.  His  next  neighbour  was  a  Belfast 
wine-merchant,  with  a  large  and  well-established  connection,  and  blessed  with  a  rising 
and  most  promising  family — what  had  he  to  “  conspire  ”  about  ?  The  party  a  little 
in  the  background  was  a  Dissenter  of  irreproachable  character,  and  tenets  strict  even 
to  sternness.  Moreover,  on  no  subject  did  he  dilate,  publicly  as  well  as  privately, 
with  greater  earnestness  and  unction  than  on  the  incalculable  evils  arising  from  war, 
and  the  duty  of  every  Christian  State,  at  any  sacrifice,  to  avoid  it.  What !  ^  “a 
conspirator !”  Fronting  the  incumbent  was  one  of  the  bankers  of  our  community. 
And  to  him  I  fancied  nothing  would  be  less  agreeable  than  a  “run”  upon  his 
flourishing  company  in  Donegall  Street.  And  yet  “runs”  severe — repeated — ex¬ 
hausting  “runs,”  would  inevitably  result  from  any  widely-spread  and  successful  con¬ 
spiracy.  The  banker’s  supporter  was  a  little  mirthful-eyed  man — a  bachelor — who 
held  a  light  and  eligible  appointment  under  government,  and  looked  as  if  he  had 
never  known  a  care  in  all  his  life  He  perplexed  me  more  than  all  the  rest.  He 
of  all  created  beings,  a  conspirator  !  Marvellous  ! 

The  spokesman  of  the  party  began  his  story.  He  said,  in  substance,  that  a  new 
lodge  being  about  to  be  opened  in  the  Masonic  Hall,  and  it  was  the  wish  of 
the  brethren  (the  more  fully  to  engraft  on  the  noble  tree  this  new  Masonic  scion) 
to  go  in  procession  to  church,  and  there  listen  to  a  sermon  from  a  clerical  brother. 
In  this  arrangement  he,  in  the  name  of  the  lodge  represented  by  the  parties  then 
in  his  presence,  most  respectfully  requested  the  incumbent’s  concurrence. 

That  reverend  personage,  with  a  most  distant  and  forbidding  air,  replied,  that 
he  could  sanction  no  such  proceeding. 

Perplexed  by  this  response,  which  was  equally  unpalatable  and  unexpected,  the 
deputation,  with  deference,  demanded  my  incumbent’s  reason  for  refusal. 

“They  are  many  and  various,”  replied  he;  “but  resolve  themselves  mainly 
into  these  four.  First :  There  is  nothing  Church  about  you!” 

The  deputation  stared. 

“  I  repeat,  that  of  Freemasons  as  a  body  the  Church  knows  nothing.  You 
admit  into  your  fellowship  men  of  all  creeds.  Your  principles  and  intentions  may 
be  pure  and  praiseworthy  ;  and  such  I  trust  they  are.  But  the  Church  is  not  privy 
to  them.  The  Church  is  in  ignorance  respecting  them.  The  Church  does  not 
recognise  them.  And,  therefore,  as  a  ministering  servant  of  the  Church,  I  must 
decline  affording  you  any  countenance  or  support.” 

The  banker  here  submitted  to  the  incumbent,  that  in  works  of  charity — in  support¬ 
ing  an  infirmary,  a  dispensary,  a  clothing  club,  a  stranger’s  friend  society — identity  of 
creed  was  not  essential.  Men  of  different  shades  of  religious  belief  could  harmoni¬ 
ously  and  advantageously  combine  in  carrying  out  a  benevolent  project.  And  one 
of  the  leading  principles  of  Freemasonry  was  active  and  untiring  :  its  widely-spread 
benevolence.  Could  success  crown  any  charitable  project,  any  scheme,  or  philan¬ 
thropy,  any  plan  for  succouring  the  suffering  and  the  necessitous  ( the  operation  of 


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these  observations,  and  proceeded  :  cj; 

“  Next,  I  object  to  you  because  you  are  friendly  to  processions ;  and  I  am  * 

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These  opinions  he  said  he  had  ofttimes  asserted,  and  he  found  that  none  contradicted  J 

them.  Their  leading  object  they  said  was  to  relieve  distress  and  sorrow.  Was  it  * 

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disinterested  benevolence  and  brotherly  love.  1* 

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j  nothing  to  do  with  them  !  “  They  may  solve  the  riddle  who  can,”  said  I,  as  ft 

thoroughly  baffled,  I  sought  my  pillow.  “  Each  and  all  are  incomprehensible.  I  1* 

don’t  know  which  party  is  the  most  confounding — those  Masons,  with  their  well-  ft 

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relief  and  comfort  to  the  widow,  the  orphan,  and  to  poor  and  distressed  * 

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1  Darkened  homes,  where  the  shadow  of  death  has  been  left  brooding,  have  ft 

been  visited  by  Masonic  Charity.  Tears  have  been  dried  up,  bleeding  hearts  p 

W  ^ave  ^een  soothed,  bread  has  been  dispensed  by  a  noiseless  hand ;  guardian  ft 

angels  have  been  scarcely  less  silent  and  unostentatious  in  their  visits  to  * 

the  homes  of  poverty  and  w^nt,  and  scarcely  less  lavish  and  unselfish  in  their  offices  p 

of  love  and  mercy,  than  the  Masonic  fraternity,  in  dispensing  Charity  and  scattering  ft 

its  rich  benedictions  upon  the  destitute  and  suffering  poor.  As  the  wilted  flowers  * 

spring  up  under  the  refreshing  influences  of  the  dew,  gently  distilled  in  the  silence  ft 

of  the  night,  so,  many  a  withered  and  broken  heart,  pining  in  poverty  and  sickness,  ft 

has  been  refreshed  and  invigorated  by  the  noiseless  visitation  of  Masonic  benevolence.  p 

1  The  fraternity  becomes  the  husband  of  the  widow,  and  the  father  of  the  orphan;  ft 

and  the  days  of  eternity  alone  will  disclose  the  amount  of  benevolent  work  * 

performed  in  time  by  this  Universal  Brotherhood.  U 

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l^otoe  *  vz  *  ^asonneg  *  toepre  *  mapOe  *  tnne  *  y* 


goo&e  *  ol&ette  *  tprne:  sot  *  sapetl)  *  y*  *  people. 


ffitiU  ©egree. 

E  .*.  A  .*.  P .'. 
Enterede. 


Ebenezer  hathe,  as  a  prentyce,  enterede 
uponne  hys  Mafonnic  pilgrymage. 


^tconU  ©e<jm» 

F.\C.\ 

Passede. 


Ebenezer  hathe  paffede  ye  obftacles 
to  hys  advancemente,  ande  hathe 
mayde  ye  afcente  of  ye  fyve-fteppede 
laddere  of  ye  Craftfmanne. 


©egm. 

M.*.M.\  Raisede  ? 


Ebenezer  hathe  atte  lafte  succeedede  inne 
beinge  razed  to  ye  Sublyme  Degree. 


TTrrrrniTTiTrrrnTTTTTii 1 1 1 1 iTTTTTTflnmi 1 1 1 1 i  ittttti 1 1 1 ■  i itttiiii i 1 1 1 mmiiin i iTiTiTiQijiiiiTTiTrTii  i ■  i ijjjjjjjjijjji 1 1 j 1 1 ii nit luxiiTmi 1 1 1 i  n  iOIEIiiii  i 1 iifcnm  i mi ittttt  mufti 


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tfi.  tfi  ^r^r>r^r?r^r^r^>^ry?r  *♦*  ™  <r  "  ^r  ^r  *  T^r^r^r^r^r^T'r 


Co  fge 


DO  befeeche  yee,  ladyes  deare, 

'''Y'  4  To  tayke,  cum  gram  salis,  muche 

ll  Of  thofe  ftraynge  freakes,  on  whyche  you 
( ^Z/  heare 

Oure  midnight  mafonne-orgies  touche  ! 
For  witte  yee  welle,  whenne,  home  atte  morne, 

Ye  Mafonne  tryps,  wythe  tott’ringe  foote, 

And  faythe  :  “  Mye  lymbes  are  ftyffe  and  torne  ” 

I  was  a-rydinge  of  ye  goate  : 

Ye  brute,  he  was  a  Ikittifhe  kyd : 

Hys  homes  were  fharpe,  hys  lymbes  were  fleete ; 
He  kick’d  and  pierced  me  as  I  rid ; 

I  fkarce  can  ftande  uppon  my  feete  !  ” 

I  praye  you,  ladyes,  bountyfulle, 

Beleeve  hym  notte :  butte  lette  hym  pafs — 

A  fad  exceptyon  to  ye  rule, 

Whyche  faythe :  “  in  vino  veritas !  ” 

And  I  befeeche  yee,  ladyes  fayre, 

Whenne,  layte  or  rathe,  youre  householde  lorde 
Retourneth  home,  do  you  forbeare 
To  crave  frome  hym  “ye  Mafonne  worde,” 

And  I  befeeche  yee,  ladyes  fayre, 

Whenne  he  dothe  faye  :  “  I  cannot,  deare  !” 
Deale  foft  (I  praye  yee),  wythe  hys  haire, 

And  wythe  ye  boxinge  of  hys  eare ! 

Oure  caufe  is  noble  :  olde  and  yonge 

Have  joyn’d  inne  chauntyng  oft  its  prayfe  : 

Its  glorie,  oldene  bardes  have  sunge ; 

And  poets,  too,  of  moderne  daies. 

Olde  Mentu  Hotep,  Egypt’s  Kynge, 

Who  liv’d  ere  ever  Mofes  waffe, 

Spente  manie  a  yeare,  inne  furtherynge 
Ye  wellfayre  of  oure  noble  caufe  ! 

Ye  mallette  he  wafle  wonte  to  ply, 

(Attentyon  from  hys  lodge  to  wyn), 

Is  here  thys  daie,  dyfcover’d  bye 
Ye  noble  Earle  of  Dufferyne  ! 

Thenne  furelie  mufte  oure  caufe  bee  goode, 
Whenne  ftille  its  ftatelie  heade  it  reares, 


And,  alle-unfhaken,  hathe  wythfloode 
Ye  ravage  of  fyve  thoufande  yeares  ! 

Butte  ne’er  save  once  hathe  lad  ye  fette, 

Thro’  alle  thofe  yeares,  her  curyous  eyes 
On  oure  ftraynge  orgies ;  no,  nor  yette 
Synce  Eve  waffe  bann’d  frome  Paradife  ! 
Perchaunce,  whenne  Earthe’s  millennyumedawnes, 
Whenne  alle  ye  Worlde  is  pure  and  goode, 

We  maye  admitt  yee,  gentyl  fawnes, 

Into  oure  myftick  Brotherhoode  ! 

Butte  untille  thenne,  O  Eve-borne  Elves, 

We  manfullie  mufte  worke  alone, 

And  keepe  a  little  to  ourfelves 

We  woulde  nott  telle  to  anie  onne ! 

Butte  if  theyre  bee  onne  noble  acte, 

Whyche  woulde  youre  perfonnes  qualifye, 

For  free  admiffione  to  oure  fecte. 

And  brotherhoode  of  Mafonnrie — 

Itt  is  ye  goode  and  noble  deede 

Whyche  nowe  yee  doe  (maye  God  yee  bleffe). 
To  ayde  ye  oryphanes  inne  theyre  neede, 

And  foothe  ye  widowe’s  fore  diftreffe. 

For  long  agone,  itt  hathe  beene  fayde, 

And  itt  is  knowne  aneare,  afar, 

“  Aboute  a  fadde  or  fufferinge  bedde, 

Yee  mynifteringe  angeles  are  !” 

And  fo  we  foughte  yee,  ladyes  fayre, 

To  ayde  us  nowe;  for  welle  we  wotte 
Youre  olde  and  goodlie  charactere, 

(Tho’  yeares  have  chayng’d)hathe  chaynged  notte, 
Therefore,  we  humblie  praye  thatte  He, 

Ye  Father  of  ye  fatherleffe, 

May  bleffe  yee  for  youre  charytye, 

And  eke,  for  alle  youre  goodneffe,  bleffe  ! 

And  maye  thys  noble  acte  of  love, 

Inne  gratefulle  heartes,  growe  never  colde, 

Butte  here,  on  earthe,  and  theyre  above, 

Retourne  to  yee  an  hundredefolde  ! 

Samuel  K.  Cowan,  M.A. 


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(fltr.  a  (Wason* 


and  Mrs.  Boggs  were  living  a  quiet  life  in  one  of  our  retired 
r  streets,  off  the  Botanic  Road.  He  had  recently  joined  the  Masons, 
TsIvMh  If  anci  as  a  matter  of  course  attended  the  lodge  with  enthusiasm.  Like 
all  beginners  he  goes  to  lodge  every  night.  If  there  were  double 
the  nights  every  week  he  would  have  an  engagement  for  every 
night;  in  fact,  there  are  not  evenings  for  Boggs  to  get  around, 
and  Mrs.  Boggs  doesn’t  like  it.  He  tells  her  when  he  gets  home, 
that  at  nine  o’clock  at  lodge  they  had  the  first  degree ;  at  ten,  the  second ; 
eleven,  the  third ;  at  twelve,  the  fourth.  As  there  are  only  three  degrees,  he 
tells  her  the  fourth  is  a  supplementary  one,  and  sometimes  it  takes  until  one 
o’clock,  on  special  occasions  to  confer  it ;  that  it  is  a  beautiful  degree,  and,  oh, 
how  he  wishes  she  could  see  it.  She  naturally  wishes  she  could,  curiosity  is 
immense  with  certain  people.  Whether  this  is  a  leading  characteristic  of  the  ladies 
it  is  not  the  purpose  of  the  writer  to  determine,  but  as  Boggs  is  a  man  of  undoubted 
veracity  it  is  supposed  she  believed  every  word  he  said ;  however,  time  will  tell. 

By  observing  the  manner  Mrs.  B.  addresses  her  lord  and  master,  you  always 
tell  what  kind  of  humour  she  is  in,  when  it’s  “  Boggsy,”  how  sweet — sugar  is  a  mild 
comparison ;  when  it’s  Mr.  Boggs,”  look  out — there  may  be  trouble  brewing ;  the 
coast  is  not  clear ;  but  when  its  “  Boggs,”  it’s  a  never  failing  indication  that  a  storm 
is  imminent,  a  regular  old-fashioned  typhoon.  Boggs  knows  the  condition  of  a 
Chinese  port  after  one  of  those  terrible  battlements  of  the  elements,  and  he  takes 
necessary  precaution  that  his  household  shall  not  meet  a  similar  fate. 

The  other  evening  our  brother  got  home  quite  early,  and  gave  as  a  reason  that 
at  lodge  they  had  the  first  degree,  initiation,  only.  She  said  with  a  sweetness  that 
would  rend  the  most  obdurate  heart,  “Boggsy  tell  me  all  about  it,  what  you  did 
there — I  would  really  like  to  know.  Of  course  I  am  not  inquisitive,  do  not  want  to 
know  what  is  not  my  own  affairs,  but,  Boggsy,  dear,  I  know  you  are  dying  to  tell 
me,  now  ain’t  you  ?  ” 

Boggs  (aside). — “  Hang  it!  no  I  ain’t,  I  wish  that  word  had  choked  her.  No 
I  don’t !  but  what  shall  I  do  ?  Suppose  I  must  keep  peace  in  the  family.” 

“  My  dear,  I  will  at  some  future  time  tell  you  all  about  it,  but  you  must  excuse 
me  just  now,  as  I  must  go  to  my  study,  and  there  write  an  important  letter  which  I 
had  quite  forgotten.” 

He  retired  from  the  room,  and  in  solitude  gave  himself  to  meditation.  He 
concluded  he  would  invent  some  sort  of  a  story  which  would  answer  the  purpose. 
It  is  easy  enough  to  plan,  but  to  put  the  same  into  practice  is  quite  a  different  thing. 
He  knew  if  he  told  her  that  they  did  nothing  but  sit  around,  and  tell  funny  stories, 
that  she  would  have  good  reasons  for  telling  him  that  he  had  better  stop  at  home. 
Then  again  if  he  depicted  the  scenes  of  Satans,  horned  animals,  and  gridiron  eccen¬ 
tricities  that  are  generally  attributed  to  this  particular  institution,  she  would  tell  him 
that  was  conclusive  evidence  that  he  should  stay  in  at  nights,  and  not  be  making  such 
a  fool  of  himself.  Whenever  he  would  speak  of  being  passed  to  the  second  degree 
she  would  wonder  if  that  meant  to  be  suddenly  passed  out  through  a  hole  in  the 
wall,  as  she  had  often  seen  the  same  done  at  the  theatre  in  the  pantomimes.  When 
he  spoke  of  being  raised  to  the  third  degree,  she  would  invariably  ask  how  many  feet? 
He  would  tell  her  it  was  simply  a  figurative  expression,  and  meant  that  he  was 
elevated,  fit  to  associate  with  a  king,  that  he  was  above  the  common  level  of  humanity, 


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Buye  and  Buye. 


high  toned,  aristocratic,  that  he  might  look  down  on  mankind  with  silent  contempt, 
a  sort  of  mingled  disgust.  This  was  the  significant  meaning  which  he  placed  on  the 
word  raised,  and  which  he  delivered  with  such  emphatic  enunciation,  that  she  had 
misgivings  whether  or  no  she  was  a  fit  companion  for  him. 

One  evening  Boggs  came  in  very  late.  He  thought  he  would  be  smart,  and 
deceive  his  wife,  thus  making  her  think  he  had  not  been  out  late,  so  he  crept  in 
cautiously,  so  as  not  to  disturb  her,  and  moved  the  hands  of  the  clock  back,  as  he 
supposed,  three  hours,  then  while  looking  for  a  match  and  getting  a  light,  he  asked 
her  why  she  retired  so  early.  She  looked  at  the  clock  and  addressed  him  in  a 
manner  that  was  touching,  in  accents  that  spoke  volumes. 

“  Boggs,  do  you  think  I’m  a  fool  ?  This  is  early,  isn’t  it  ?  ”  He  looked  at  the 
clock,  and  sure  enough  it  was  early — in  the  morning ;  he  had  turned  the  hands  the 
wrong  way,  and  they  marked  the  hour,  three  o’clock. 

When  we  get  into  trouble  the  next  thing  is  to  get  out  of  it,  and  it  too  often 
happens  that  we  jump  out  of  the  pan  into  the  fire. 

“  Boggs,  this  a  pretty  way  to  treat  me.” 

“  But,  my  dear,  we  had  the  fifth  degree,  an  extra  occasion.  After  the  fourth 
degree  all  the  brethren  went  down  to  Todd’s  Oyst - ” 

Gracious  Jupiter  !  what  had  he  done  ?  Exposed  himself !  he  tried  to  make  the 
story  run  smooth,  but  the  more  he  said  the  more  he  got  tangled. 

“  Boggs,”  she  said,  “  stop  just  where  you  are  !  That’s  a  failure ;  you  can’t 
blind  my  eyes  with  any  such  nonsense.  I’ve  found  you  out ;  you  can’t  come  your 
fifth  degree  dodge  over  me.”  Quite  a  little  time  elapsed  and  not  a  word  was  spoken, 
when  she  continued  : 

“  Boggs,  if  you  will  come  home  at  a  reasonable  hour  in  future,  I  will  forgive 
you  ;  ”  and  he  was  only  too  glad  to  promise  that  he  would. 

Boggs  did  keep  a  little  more  regular  hours  for  many  months  afterwards. 


1 AYRE  fancie  thynges,  fayre  wroughte  by  fayrie  handes 
Of  manie  a  fayre  and  fancie-fram’d  device, 

Alle  going  atte  a  fayre  (or  fancie)  pryce  ; 

Thynges  thatte  eye  fancies — thynges  thatte  ufe  demands  ! 
As  oure  ftraynge  coftumes  telle  you,  frome  alle  landes 
We  come  to  crave  youre  ayde,  for  Mafonnrie 
Knowes  no  meane  limite,  butte  its  footprintes  lye 
Deeplie  impreff’d  on  alle  earth’s  goldene  fandes ! 

Opene  youre  heartes  !  youre  kyndlie  charytye 
Wille  cheere  ye  orphane,  lyke  a  mother’s  kiffe, 

And  wake  remembrance  in  ye  widowe’s  prayere, 

And  wype  ye  teare  frome  manie  a  mourner’s  eye  : 

Thys  is  oure  aym  :  was  ever  aym,  thanne  thys, 

A  favrer  fancie,  atte  a  Fancie  Fayre  ? 

S.  K.  Cowan,  M.A. 


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-O — O — O — O — Q — <? — Q- 


go®  ®e  mctit  (pa  a  ^mmason* 


“  No,  o 


AY,  are  you  a  Mason,  or  a  nodfellow,  or  anythin’  ?  ”  asked  young 
Bill  Jinkins  of  the  grocery  man,  as  he  went  to  the  cinnamon  bag 
on  the  shelf  and  took  out  a  long  stick  of  cinnamon  bark  to  chew. 

“  Why,  yes,  o’  course  I  am,  but  what  set  you  a  thinkin’  o’  that?” 
said  the  grocery  man,  as  he  went  to  the  desk  and  charged  the 
boy’s  father  with  half  a  pound  of  cinnamon. 

“  Well,  do  your  goats  1  bunt  ’  when  you  nishiate  a  fresh 
candidate  ?  ” 

’  course  not.  Our  goats  is  cheap  ones,  as  have  no  life,  and  we  muzzles 
’em,  and  puts  pillows  over  their  heads,  so  as  they  can’t  hurt  nobody,”  says  the 
grocery  man,  as  he  winked  at  a  brother  Odd  Fellow  who  was  seated  on  a  sugar 
barrel,  looking  mysterious,  “  But  why  do  you  ask?” 

“  O,  nothin’,  only  as  I  wish  me  and  my  chum  had  muzzled  our  goat  with  a 
pillow.  Pa  would  have  enjoyed  his  becomin’  a  member  of  our  lodge  better.  You 
see,  Pa  had  been  tellin’  us  of  how  much  good  the  Masons  and  Odd  Fellers  did, 
and  said  as  we  ought  to  try  and  grow  up  good,  so  we  could  jine  lodges  when  we  got 
big,  and  I  asked  Pa  if  it  would  do  any  hurt  for  us  to  have  a  play  lodge  in  my  room, 
and  purtend  to  nishiate,  and  Pa  said  it  wouldn’t  do  no  hurt.  He  said  it  would  im¬ 
prove  our  minds,  and  learn  us  to  be  men.  So  my  chum  and  me  borried  a  goat  as 
lives  in  a  livery  stable  next  door,  and  we  carried  that  goat  up  to  my  room,  when  Pa 


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How  we  Made  Pa  a  Freemason. 


and  Ma  was  out  ridin’,  and  he  blatted  so,  we  had  to  tie  a  handkechief  round  his 
nose,  and  his  feet  made  such  a  noise  on  the  floor,  that  we  put  some  baby’s  socks 
on  ’em. 

“  Well,  my  chum  Tom  and  me  practised  with  that  goat  until  he  could  ‘bunt’  the 
picture  of  a  goat  every  time  he  saw  it.  We  borried  a  buck  beer  sign  from  a  saloon  man, 
and  hung  it  back  of  a  chair,  so  as  goat  would  hit  it  every  time.  That  night  Pa  wanted 
to  know  what  we  was  a  doin’  up  in  my  room,  and  I  told  him  we  was  playin’  lodge,  and 
improvin’  our  minds,  and  Pa  said  as  that  was  right,  as  there  was  nothin’  that  did 
boys  of  our  age  half  so  much  good  as  to  imitate  men,  and  store  by  useful  nollidge. 
Then  my  chum  asked  Pa  if  he  didn’t  want  to  come  up  and  take  the  grand  bumper 
degree,  so  Pa  lafled,  and  said  as  he  didn’t  care  if  he  did,  just  to  encourage  us  boys  in 
innocent  pastime,  that  was  so  improvin’  to  our  intellex.  We  had  the  goat  shut  up  in 
a  closet  in  my  room,  and  he’d  got  over  blatting,  so  we  took  off  the  handkechief, 
and  he  fell  to  eatin’  of  some  of  my  paper  collars,  and  skate  straps.  We  went  up 
stairs,  and  told  Pa  to  come  up  pretty  soon,  and  to  give  three  distinct  raps,  and  when 
we  asked  him  who  comes  there  ?  he  must  say,  ‘  pilgrim  who  wants  to  join  your 
ancient  order,  and  ride  the  goat.’  Ma  wanted  to  come  up  too,  but  we  told  her  as 
if  she  come  it  would  break  up  lodge,  cause  a  woman  couldn’t  keep  a  secret,  and  we 
did’nt  have  no  side  saddle  for  goat.  Say,  if  you  never  tried  it,  the  next  time  you 
nishiate  a  man  in  your  Mason’s  lodge  you  sprinkle  a  little  kyan  pepper  on  that  goat’s 
beard  just  afore  you  turn  him  loose,  you  can  get  three  times  as  much  fun  to  the 
square  inch  of  goat,  you  wouldn’t  think  it  was  same  goat.  Well,  we  got  all  fixed, 
and  Pa  rapped,  and  we  let  him  in,  and  told  him  he  must  be  blindfolded ;  he  got 
on  his  knees  a  laffin’,  and  I  tied  a  towel  round  his  eyes,  then  turned  him  round, 
and  made  him  get  down  on  his  hands ;  then  his  back  was  right  towards  closet  door, 
I  puts  the  buck  beer  sign  right  against  Pa’s  clothes.  He  was  a  laffin’  all  the  time, 
and  said  as  we  boys  was  as  full  of  fun  as  they  made  ’em,  and  we  told  him  it  was  a 
solemn  occasion,  and  we  wouldn’t  permit  no  levity,  and  if  he  didn’t  stop  laffin’  we 
couldn’t  give  him  the  grand  bumper  degree.  Then  everythin’  was  ready,  and  my 
chum  had  his  hand  on  closet  door,  and  some  kyan  pepper  in  his  other  hand,  so  I 
asked  Pa  in  low  bass  tones  if  he  felt  as  though  he  wanted  to  turn  back,  or  if  he  had 
nerve  enough  to  go  ahead,  and  take  the  degree.  I  warned  him  that  it  was  full  of 
dangers,  as  the  goat  was  loaded  for  bear,  and  told  him  he  had  yet  time  to  retrace 
his  steps  if  he  wanted  to.  He  said  he  wanted  the  whole  bizness,  and  we  could  go 
ahead  with  the  menagerie.  Then  I  said  to  Pa  that  if  he  had  decided  to  go  ahead, 
and  not  blame  us  for  the  consequences,  to  repeat  after  me  the  followin’ :  ‘  Bring 
forth  the  Royal  Bumper  and  let  him  Bump.’ 

“Pa  repeated  the  words,  and  my  chum  sprinkled  the  kyan  pepper  on  goat’s  mous¬ 
tache,  and  he  sneezed  once,  and  looked  sassy,  then  he  see  the  lager  beer  goat  rarin’  up, 
and  he  started  for  it,  just  like  a  cow  catcher,  and  blatted.  Pa  is  real  fat,  but  he  new  he 
got  hit,  and  he  grunted,  and  said,  ‘  Eh,  what  !  What  you  boys  a  doin’  of  ?’  then  the 
goat  gave  him  another  degree,  Pa  pulled  off  the  towel,  got  straight  up  and  started  for 
the  stairs,  so  did  goat,  Ma  was  at  bottom  of  stairs  listenin’,  so  when  I  looked  over 
banisters  Pa  and  Ma  and  goat  was  all  of  a  heap,  Pa  was  a  yellin’  murder,  and  Ma 
was  a  screamin’  fire,  goat  was  blattin’  and  sneezin’,  and  buntin’ ;  the  hired  girl  came 
into  the  hall,  and  goat  took  after  her,  she  crossed  herself  just  as  the  goat  struck  her, 
and  went  right  down  stairs  the  way  we  boys  slide  down  hill,  with  both  hands  on 
herself,  the  goat  reared  up,  and  blatted,  and  Pa  and  Ma  went  into  their  room  and 


[PESO] 


lot, - ton: — 


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How  we  Made  Pa  a  Freemason. 


shut  the  door,  then  my  chum  and  me  opened  front  door,  and  drove  the  goat  right  out. 
Minister,  who  comes  to  see  Ma  every  three  times  a  week,  was  just  a  ringin’  bell,  and 
goat  thought  he  wanted  to  be  nishiated,  too,  and  gave  him  one  straight  ‘bunt’  for  luck, 
then  went  down  sidewalk,  blattin’,  and  sneezin’,  the  Minister  came  in  parlor,  and 
said  as  he  was  stabbed,  then  Pa  came  out  of  his  room  with  his  suspenders  a  hangin’ 
down,  and  he  didn’t  know  as  Minister  was  there,  so  he  said  cuss  words,  and  Ma 
cried,  and  told  Pa  he  would  go  to  bad  place,  sure,  so  Pa  said  he  didn’t  care,  but  he 
would  kill  that  cussid  goat  afore  he  went,  so  I  told  Pa  Minister  was  m  parlor,  and 
he  and  Ma  went  down  to  see  him,  but  none  of  ’em  sot  down  but  Ma,  cause  goat 
didn’t  hit  her,  and  while  they  was  a  talkin’  relidgin,  with  their  mouths,  and  cussin 
the  goat  inwardly,  my  chum  and  me  adjourned  the  lodge,  and  I  went  and  stayed 
with  him  all  night,  and  haven’t  been  home  since.  But  I  don’t  believe  Pa  will  lick 
me,  cause  he  said  he  would’nt  hold  us  responsible  for  the  consequences.  He 
ordered  the  goat  hisself,  and  we  filled  the  order,  don’t  you  see  ?  Well,  I  guess  I  ’ll 
go  and  sneak  in  back  way,  and  find  out  from  hired  girl  how  the  land  lays.  She 
won’t  go  back  on  me,  cause  the  goat  were’nt  loaded  for  hired  girls.  She  just 
happened  to  get  in  at  the  wrong  time.  Good  bye,  sir,  Remember  and  give  your  goat 
kyan  pepper  in  your  lodge.” 

As  the  boy  went  away,  and  skipped  over  the  back  fence,  the  grocery  man  said 
to  his  brother  odd  fellow,  “  If  that  boy  don’t  beat  Benson,  then  I  never  see  one  as 
did.  Old  man  ought  have  him  sent  to  a  lunatic  asylum  right  straight  off.” 


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actually  occurred  to  a  young  French  Brother  and  Officer 
while  serving  in  Egypt. 

When  Gallia’s  chief  marshall’d  his  steel-clad  bands, 

By  the  lone  pyramids  on  Egypt’s  sands, 

“  Frenchmen  !”  he  cried,  “  Upon  your  deeds  look  down 
Three  thousand  years  of  glory  and  renown  ! 

Survey  your  ranks — think  of  your  former  fame, 

Nor  stain  the  wreath  that  consecrates  your  name  : 

A  hero’s  triumph,  or  a  noble  grave  ; 

Death  or  the  laurel — symbol  for  the  brave.” 

Napoleon  knew — and  few  have  known  so  well — 

To  touch  the  soldier’s  heart — to  breathe  the  spell 
That  wakens  courage  in  the  battle  hour, 

Nerves  the  young  arm  with  the  enthusiast’s  power, 

Dreams  in  defeat  but  of  victory  still, 

And  gives  the  countless  breasts  one  soul — one  will. 

“  They  come,”  he  cried,  as  the  Egyptian  host 
Rush’d  o’er  the  plain,  their  headlong  valour  lost ; 

“  Charge,  Frenchmen,  charge  !  couch  well  the  deadly  lance, 

Strike  for  your  homes  ;  strike  for  the  name  of  France  !  ” 

’Twere  foreign  to  my  purpose  here  to  tell, 

How  the  rash  foe  in  the  encounter  fell ; 

Onward  the  victors  swept,  a  human  flood, 

Tracking  their  desert-path  with  Arab  blood. 

Then  the  pale  crescent  veil’d  her  silver  light, 

And  sat  beneath  the  eagle’s  bolder  flight : 

Then  the  fierce  soldier  waved  the  blood-stain’d  sword, 

And  prostrate  Egypt  own’d  her  Gallic  lord. 

The  battle  o’er — at  morning’s  earliest  dawn, 

On  his  light  Arab  charger  gaily  borne, 


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The  young  Demourville  sought  the  desert  plain, 

Cross’d  but  with  toil  and  long-enduring  pain — 

A  sea  of  sand,  where  arid  billows  rise, 

And  the  hot  simoom  sweeps  the  cloudless  skies  ; 

Where  the  mirage,  curse  of  the  burning  waste, 

Allures  the  traveller’s  steps,  but  flies  his  taste  ;  . 

Draws  him  still  trusting  on — still  from  him  flies — 

Till,  lost,  bewilder’d,  the  lone  wanderer  dies. 

Long  had  they  journey’d  ;  the  bright  eastern  sun, 

In  the  mid  arch  of  day  resplendent  hung ; 

When,  lo  !  before  their  aching,  sand-scorch ’d  eyes 

The  graceful  palm-trees’  welcome  shadows  rise. 

Nature’s  best  gift  amid  the  desert  wild, 

A  mother’s  care  for  her  lost,  wandering  child. 

The  weary  soldier  blest  the  cooling  shade — 

His  frugal,  rude  repast  was  quickly  made  ; 

By  his  worn,  panting  steed  he  sunk  to  rest, 

His  toil  forgot,  in  grateful  slumber  blest. 

Hail  !  balmy  sleep,  solace  of  human  care — 

The  poor  man’s  friend,  the  soother  of  dispair. 

Who  can  describe  that  weary  traveller’s  dream  ? 

Perchance  in  thought  upon  the  banks  of  Seine 

Gazing  on  well-remember’d,  love-lit  eyes, 

Breathing  his  heart’s  young  hope- impassion’d  sighs, 

He  wander’d  with  some  bright-hair’d  Gallic  maid, 

At  evening’s  silent  hour  and  pleasing  shade  ; 

Perhaps  the  vine-clad  hills  of  genial  France  \ 

Rose  to  his  view  in  that  delicious  trance  : 

The  old  chateau — the  cradle  of  his  race, 

His  brave  ancestors’  ancient  dwelling-place.  ’ 

Wood,  stream,  and  valley — the  dark  abbey  near — 

Scenes  known  to  youth — by  youthful  love  made  dear. 

’Chance  on  his  ear  the  parting  blessing  hung, 

Light  graceful  forms  around  his  shoulders  clung  ; 

Again  he  felt  the  wild,  convulsive  swell, 

That  wrung  his  heart  at  that  sad  word — farewell. 

And  tears,  warm  tears,  their  crystal  barrier  broke, 

As  starting  from  the  earth,  the  soldier  woke. 

Short  time  for  feeling — wildly  gazing  round. 

Nor  life,  nor  thing  of  life,  Demourville  found. 

Amid  the  desert,  friendless,  and  alone, 

Arms — steed — and  treacherous  guide — all,  all  were  gone. 

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|  URIOSITY  and  timidity  are  two  important  traits  in  the  character  of  Ralph 
Sloogey.  The  former  quality  some  years  ago  made  him  desirous  of  learning 
the  secrets  of  the  Masonic  Fraternity  :  but  as  he  had  heard  that  hot  grid¬ 
irons  and  pugnacious  goats  with  sharp  horns  are  made  use  of  during  the 
ceremony  of  initiation,  to  satisfy  himself  on  this  point  he  endeavoured  to 
“pump”  an  intimate  personal  friend,  Jacob  Sleeton,  whom  he  knew  to  be 
a  Mason.  For  a  long  time  Ralph  tried  to  worm  out  something  concerning 
the  fraternity;  on  every  possible  opportunity  he  would  renew  the  attempt,  until  at 
last  Jacob  became  offended  with  Ralph’s  persistency,  and  determined  to  punish  him. 
Early  one  morning,  as  Ralph  and  Jacob  were  hurrying  through  Donegall  Street  to 
their  respective  places  of  business,  the  former  renewed  his  inquiries.  “  I’d  give 
fifty  dollars  if  I  knew  the  signs  and  password.  If  you  tell  me  about  the  password 
and  grip,  I’ll  promise  never  to  ask  you  another  word  about  Masonry.  Come  now, 
Jacob — you’ve  known  me  since  I  was  a  boy,  and  you  ought  to  be  aware  that  if  I 
am  a  little  curious,  I  never  blab.  Will  you  tell  me  ?  Surely  you  don’t  doubt  your 
old  school-fellow  ?  Out  with  the  password,  and  I  promise  you  that  I’ll  be  mum  as 
a  mouse.” 

When  Ralph  had  completed  his  request,  which  was  spoken  in  a  loud  tone, 
Jacob  turned  his  head,  thinking  that  the  words  might  have  been  overheard  by  a 
person  who  happened  to  be  walking  behind  them. 

This  person  proved  to  be  a  man  named  Hinslow,  who,  a  few  weeks  before,  had 
been  dismissed  from  his  position  in  the  Royal  Hospital,  charged  with  stealing  spoons. 
The  charges  against  Hinslow  had  not  yet  been  formally  proved ;  but  the  hospital 
committee  were  to  inquire  into  the  facts  of  the  case  at  an  early  day,  and  Jacob  had 
been  appointed  a  member  of  that  committee. 

The  last  question  propounded  by  Ralph  angered  Jacob,  and  as  he  turned  his 
eyes  and  beheld  the  man  who  had  stolen  spoons,  an  idea  had  instantly  entered  his 
mind.  He  conceived  an  admirable  plan  for  punishing  Ralph,  and  resolved  to 
immediately  put  it  in  execution. 

“  If  I  tell  you  the  password,”  said  Jacob,  purposely  slackening  his  pace  to  allow 
Hinslow  to  pass  before  them ;  “  if  I  tell  you  the  Masonic  password,  you  promise 
never  to  divulge  it — not  even  to  a  brother.” 

“  Never!”  exclaimed  Ralph  exultingly,  thinking  that  at  last  his  curiosity  was  to 
be  satisfied. 

“  Upon  your  oath  you  swear  it  ?” 

“  Upon  my  oath  I  swear  it !”  responded  Ralph. 

By  this  time  Hinslow  had  passed  on  before  them,  leaving  Ralph  and  Jacob 
about  three  yards  behind. 

“You’ll  never  utter  it  in  the  hearing  of  man,  woman,  or  beast?”  asked  Jacob. 

“  I  solemnly  swear.” 

“  I  think  that  I  can  trust  you.  Well,  Ralph,  I  am  about  to  make  known  to  you 
one  of  the  great  secrets  of  Masonry.  When  you  wish  to  form  the  acquaintance  of  a 
Mason,  all  you  have  to  do  is  to  whisper  in  his  ear  the  mysterious  password.  That 
password  is — Spoons  !” 

“  Spoons  !  O  that  be  blowed  !”  ejeculated  Ralph. 

“  I  tell  you  truly — the  Masonic  password  is  spoons.” 


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“  Spoons  !  Ha !  ha  !  ha  !”  and  Ralph  made  a  feeble  attempt  to  laugh. 
“  Spoons ! — that’s  a  strange  password  !  You  must  think  that  I  am  a  confounded  fool.” 

“  I  am  in  earnest,  Ralph.  When  Masons  get  into  difficulty,  and  need  assistance, 
they  roar  out  the  word  ‘  spoons  ’  three  times.  Were  you  to  say  ‘  spoons’  three  times, 
even  here  in  the  public  street,  and  a  Mason  should  hear  you,  he  would  immediately 
rush  to  your  assistance,  thinking  that  you  needed  it.” 

Ralph  did  not  believe  him ;  and  to  show  that  he  could  not  be  so  easily  gulled, 
he  roared  out,  at  the  top  of  his  voice,  “  Spoons  !  spoons  !  spoons  !” 

Ere  the  second  syllable  had  passed  his  mouth,  Hinslow  turned  round  and 
faced  Ralph. 

“You said  ‘ Spoons,’  didyou?  Take  that — and  that !”  As  he  spoke,  Hinslow  struck 
Ralph  between  the  eyes,  and  then  under  the  ear,  the  second  blow  lifting  the  inquisitive 
man  off  his  feet,  so  that  he  staggered  and  fell  to  the  pavement,  completely  stunned. 

“  I’ll  give  you  spoons  !”  roared  the  excited  Hinslow,  as  he  advanced,  and 
repeatedly  kicked  the  prostrate  man.  As  Ralph  made  no  effort  to  rise,  the  enraged 
Hinslow  soon  tired  of  attacking  him,  and  slowly  passed  on,  occasionally  looking  behind 
to  see  if  Ralph  were  following  to  obtain  satisfaction. 

Ralph  did  not  require  satisfaction,  thinking  he  might  get  too  much  of  it ;  so  he 
prudently  postponed  returning  to  consciousness  until  his  enemy  had  disappeared. 

As  he  rose  to  his  feet,  he  said  to  Jacob  in  a  subdued  tone,  “  Why  did  that  man 
strike  me  ?” 

“  Because  you  uttered  the  Masonic  password,  but  could  not  respond  to  the 
countersign.  He  is  a  Mason  ;  and  as  he  was  solemnly  bound  to  do,  immediately 
answered  the  password  by  making  the  countersign  with  his  hand.  You  were  unable 
to  answer  his  countersign,  and  for  that  reason  he  knew  you  to  be  a  spurious 
Mason — a  man  who  has  learned  the  secrets  in  an  improper  way.  Therefore  it  was 
his  duty  to  chastise  you.  Your  life  may  yet  be  forfeited  for  that  indiscretion.” 

“  My  life  !  By  all  that  is  good,  I  thought  you  were  only  humbugging  me  when 
you  said  that  ‘  spoons’  was  the  password.” 

“  Sh-h-h  !  Beware!”  said  Jacob,  putting  his  hand  on  Ralph’s  mouth.  “Never 
utter  that  word  again.  Masons  are  ubiquitous,  and  you  might  lose  your  life.  As  it 
is,  you  are  in  danger :  for  all  the  lodges  in  Belfast  will  be  immediately  convoked  to 
adopt  measures  that  may  discover  the  man  who  has  betrayed  them.  My  life  as  well 
as  yours,  is  in  jeopardy.  Promise  me  that  you  will  never  again  utter  that  password.” 

“And  so  ‘Spoons’  is  the  password  !”  Ralph  was  at  last  convinced  that  his 
old  friend  had  been  telling  truth.  “  Well,  may  I  be  broiled  on  a  Mason  gridiron, 
and  turned  with  a  red-hot  trowel  if  ever  I  halloo  ‘  spoons’  again  !” 

Ralph  has  most  religiously  kept  his  word.  Should  he  need  a  spoon  while  at 
table,  he  now  asks  his  wife  for  a  “sugar-shovel,”  fearing  that  if  he  mentioned  the  proper 
name  of  the  required  article,  some  pugnacious  member  of  the  mystic  brotherhood 
might  respond  to  the  Masonic  password. 


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AIL  !  balm  bestowing  charity  ! — 
First  of  the  heaven-born  : — 
Sanctity  and  sincerity 
Thy  temple  still  adorn  : — 
Communing  with  mortality, 

The  humble  hut  thou  dost  not  scorn  : — 
Thou  art,  in  bright  reality, 

“  Friend  of  the  friendless  and  forlorn.” 


With  joy-in  duc’d  ability, 

Supplying  want — assuaging  woe 
To  every  home  of  misery 

Thy  Sister  Spirits  smiling  go :  — 
Dispelling  all  despondency, 

Their  blessings  they  bestow — 

Like  angels  in  the  ministry 

Of  holiness  below  !  J.  L.  S. 


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to  you. 


ES,  sir,”  said  Jones  to  his  friend  Smith,  “  the  advantages  to  be  derived 
from  our  ancient  and  honourable  institution  are  incalculable.” 

By  the  way,  we  should  have  said,  “  Brother  Jones,”  for  Brother 
Jones  was  “  high  ”  in  Masonry,  and  was  Past  Grand  Deputy  Junior 
Door  Opener  for  the  Province  of  Ulster. 

“For  instance,”  continued  Brother  Jones,  P.G.D.J.D.O.,  “  look  at 
the  position  you  take  when  travelling — think  of  the  consideration  paid 
Why,  when  I  landed  on  the  Island  of  Bambaroo,  the  king,  hearing  I  was  a 
Mason,  sent  down  a  detachment  of  his  Horse  Guards  Black  to  escort  me  to  his  palace.” 

“  But,”  said  Smith,  surprised,  “  are  all  Masons  thus  honoured  ?  ” 

“Well — no,”  answered  Brother  Jones,  hesitatingly;  “only  those  who  belong 
to  the  very  highest  degrees — and  I  belong  to  the  very  highest,  the  double  superior 
and  superlative  degree  of  the  combined  Rose,  Thistle,  and  Palm  Tree,  or  the  three 
hundred  and  sixty-fifth  degree.  There  are  but  seven  members  of  it  known  in  the 
world,  and  they  are  all  crowned  heads,  except  myself.” 

“  And  you,”  exclaimed  Smith,  “  how  on  earth  were  you  admitted  ?  ” 

“  I  don’t  wonder  at  your  surprise,”  continued  Jones,  “  others  have  wondered  at 
it,  and  envied  me.  You  see,  such  is  the  universality  of  Masonry,  that  even  crowned 
heads  are  compelled  to  admit  one  outsider  into  their  fraternity,  else  what  would  be¬ 
come  of  the  principal  of  equality  ?  ” 

“  I  see,”  said  Smith  savagely,  for  he  began  to  suspect  that  Brother  Jones  wa*s 
chaffing  him ;  “  and  you  were  a  very  outsider.” 

But  Brother  Jones  was  in  earnest.  If  he  was  not  a  member  of  this  superlative 
degree,  he  had  dreamed  he  was,  and  believed  it — so  it  came  to  the  same  thing. 

“  Now,  about  these  signs,”  said  Smith.  “I  don’t  ask  you  to  tell  me  your  secrets; 
but  I  object  to  take  a  leap  in  the  dark,  and  if  I  am  to  join  your  lodge  ” — for  this 
was  the  contingency  that  led  up  to  the  conversation — “  if  I  am  to  join  your  lodge,  I 
should  like  to  know  just  some  little  about  it  beforehand.” 

Brother  Jones  seemed  to  hesitate  for  a  few  moments,  then  he  appeared  buried 
in  profound  reflection.  At  length  he  rose,  and  taking  Smith  by  the  hand  said  : 

“  Smith,  you  are  my  oldest  friend — can  I  trust  you  ?  ” 

Said  Smith  : 

“  You  can,  upon  my  honour.” 

“  If  it  were  known,”  said  Jones,  “  that  I  had  divulged  any  part  of  a  secret,  my 
life  wouldn’t  be  safe  for  half  an  hour.” 

“  What !  ”  exclaimed  Smith,  “  do  you  Masons  go  about  like  the  bandits  in 
melodramas,  with  daggers  concealed  in  your  boots  ?  ” 

“Well,  no — not  exactly  in  our  boots,  because  the  majority  of  us  wear  shoes; 
but  it  is  so.  However,  I’ll  chance  it.” 

Here  Jones  went  cautiously  round  the  room,  locked  the  door,  and  hung  his  hat 
on  the  knob,  so  as  to  cover  the  keyhole. 

“  Why  do  you  put  your  hat  there  ?  ”  asked  Smith. 

“To  keep  off” — said  Jones  ;  “in  short,  to  tile  the  room.” 

The  upshot  of  Brother  Jones’s  reflections  was  this  :  he  had  thought  of  a  plan  to 
impart  to  his  friend  Smith  a  Masonic  sign  without  compromising  his  fealty  to  the  craft. 

“  When  do  you  propose  going  to  Dublin  ?  ”  he  asked  him. 

“  This  day  week.” 

“  Good — now  if  you  are  put  in  possession  of  one  of  our  secret  signs,  and  you 


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are  satisfied  with  the  result,  I  shall  expect  to  propose  you  as  a  Mason ;  it  is  the  only 
way  you  can  make  atonement  to  my  conscience.” 

“  I  agree,”  said  Smith,  “  and  here’s  my  hand  on  it.” 

“  Very  well.  Now,  you  are  going  to  Dublin  this  day  week — well,  you  shall  see 
the  wonderful  results  of  the  Masonic  signs.  Double  your  fist  thus — please  to  copy 
me — extend  the  fore-finger  of  your  right  hand,  and  apply  it  three  times  to  the  right 
side  of  your  nose — gently  tapping  it  thus.” 

“  But  why  three  times  ?  ” 

“  Ah  !  true — I  have  made  a  mistake  and  given  you  an  advanced  sign ;  once 
would  have  done,  but  it  can’t  be  helped  now.  When  you  go  to  the  booking-office 
ask  for  a  first-class  ticket  to  Dublin ;  give  the  sign  as  I  have  shown  you,  and  the 
booking-clerk  will  give  you  one  for  nothing.” 

Smith  opened  his  eyes  in  surprise. 

“Yes ”  continued  Brown,  “a  first-class  ticket  for  nothing.  It  is  in  this  way: 
if  you  had  only  tapped  your  nose  once  they  would  have  given  you  a  third  class 
ticket,  what  we  call  an  ‘E.A.P.  ticket ;’  twice,  you  would  receive  a  second,  or  ‘  F.C. 
ticket ;  ’  but,  as  I  have  told  you  three  times,  you  may  as  well  have  the  advantage 
of  an  M.M.  ticket,’  and  ride  first.’ 

Accordingly,  in  due  course  Smith  presented  himself  at  the  little  window,  gave 
the  sign  by  tapping  his  nose  three  times  as  instructed,  and  at  once  received  his  ticket. 

“  All  right,  brother,”  said  the  clerk.  “  Pass  on,” 

And  it  was  all  right.  Smith  obtained  his  first-class  ticket,  and  went  up  to  Dublin. 

Great  was  his  amazement,  and  little  did  he  suspect  Brother  Jones  had  arranged 
the  joke  thus  :  He  had  a  friend  who  was  a  booking-clerk  at  the  G.N.R.,  and  a 
member  of  his  own  lodge,  and  not  grudging  a  trifle  for  the  fun  of  the  thing,  he  had 
given  him  the  cost  of  a  first-class  ticket  to  Dublin,  and  instructed  him  to  hand  it 
over  to  the  person  who  should  act  in  the  manner  he  had  instructed  Smith  to  act. 

Smith’s  business  transacted,  the  next  day  it  was  imperative  for  him  to  return 
to  Belfast,  and  presenting  himself  at  the  booking-office  at  Amiens  Street  Station,  he 
again  made  the  mystic  sign. 

“  One  pound,”  responded  the  clerk. 

“Yes  I  know  :  but  ” - Tap,  tap,  tap,  and  he  repeated  the  sign. 

“  One  pound,”  repeated  the  clerk,  “  and  don’t  stand  there  making  grimaces 
at  me  all  day.” 

“  But,  my  good  sir  ” — (Tap,  tap,  tap.) 

Then  he  tried  the  single  and  the  double  tap,  but  no  result  followed ;  so  he 
paid  for  a  third-class  ticket,  and  went  on  his  way  with  the  brotherly  resolve  of  join¬ 
ing  the  order,  if  it  was  only  to  obtain  the  satisfaction  of  reporting  the  conduct  of  this 
unworthy  clerk.  Arriving  in  town,  his  first  business  was  to  call  on  Brother  Jones, 
and  explain  how  he  had  been  served,  and  how  the  man  refused  to  give  him  a  ticket 
without  the  money. 

“  Of  course  he  did,”  explained  Jones.  “  You  made  a  mistake ;  you  forgot  you 
were  returning,  and  that  the  signal  ought  to  have  been  reversed.  You  should  have 
tapped  the  left  side  of  your  nose  with  the  finger  of  the  left  hand,  thus.” 

Poor  Smith  more  than  suspected  he  had  been  made  the  victim  of  a  joke — the 
hero  of  a  tale  with  which  Jones  would  regale  many  a  Masonic  brother  with  infinite 
relish.  Certainly  he  never  seeks  to  discover  the  sign  by  becoming  a  Mason.  As  to 
Brother  Jones,  he  has  risen  higher  and  higher  in  the  craft,  and  is  not  only  P.G.D. 
J.D.O.,  but  P.M.M.,  P.F.C.,  P.E.A.P.,  and  X.Y.Z.,  also  L.L.D.,  A.S.S. 


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And  plantede  Reafone  inne  ye  foule  of  manne, 
Truthes,  inne  fucceffyone,  open’d  to  ye  vie  we, 
Tille  onne  theyre  folide  bafes  knowledge  grewe  : 
Knowledge  to  Reafone  thusse  becayme  a  friende, 
And  bothe  unytede  for  onne  gloryous  ende — 

To  rayfe  ye  foule,  to  elevate  manky nde, 

Tille  Wifdome  fprange  to  beinge  inne  ye  mynde. 

Thus  onne  truthe  broughte  anothere  to  ye  teft, 

Tille  Chary tye,  benignant  as  ye  reft, 

Wythe  meeke  and  lowlie  hearte  and  openne  haunde, 

Appear’d  to  bleffe  ye  worlde  atte  God’s  commande. 

Why  heaves  her  breafte  ?  whatte  byds  ye  sadde  teare  flowe  ? 
Feelynge  hathe  mayde  her  fenfible  of  woe. 

’Tis  hers  to  fympathyze  wythe  heartes  diftreff’d, 

And  foothe  ye  pangs  thatte  rende  ye  mourner’s  breafte ; 

To  rayfe  ye  cruth’d,  to  bynde  ye  brokene  reede, 

And  fuccoure  mif’ry  inne  her  houre  of  neede ; 

To  feeke  ye  wretchede,  and  wythe  patyence  milde, 

Wythe  Educatyon  trayne  ye  orphane  childe. 

To  you,  thenne,  generouse  friendes,  whoe  foe  purfue 
Ye  dictates  here  thatte  Virtue  holdes  to  view, 

Whoe  fpreade  ye  balme  thatte  Charytye  provides, 

Thatte  Reafone  honours,  and  thatte  Virtyue  guides, 

Oure  thanks,  oure  heartefelte  thanks,  are  due — 

Alle  thatte  of  goode  wee  have  proceeds  frome  you. 

You’ve  aydede  us — wythe  you  we’ve  donne  oure  befte 
To  fuccoure  virtue  friendlefs  and  diftreff’d  ; 

Wee  owne,  too,  thatte  butte  iox  youre  gentle  ayde, 

Weake  woulde  have  beene  eache  effort  we  have  mayde ; 

Yours  bee  ye  triumphe,  thenne  !  for,  wythoutte  you, 

Oure  pockets  woulde  ( lyke  us )  looke  rather  blue  ! 

Accepte  ye  thankes  of  everie  Mafon  here — 

Notte  frome  lyps  onlie,  butte  frome  heartes  fmcere ; 

Whylft  wee  praye  noughte  youre  happynefse  maye  mar, 

Thinke  of  ufs  Mafonnes  onlie  as  we  are  ! 

Heede  notte  ye  ftories  vulgare  myndes  receive, 

Butte  keepe  thys  daie  inne  mem’ry,  and  believe — 

Thatte  CHARYTYE  and  MASONNERIE  (yfc  fame 
Inne  pryncyple)  butte  dyffer  inne  y*  name. 


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The  extensive  Show 
Rooms  contain  a 
Magnificent  variety  of 
Goods  of  the  Highest 
Quality  and  Finish, 
divided  into  the  fol¬ 
lowing  Departments, 
an  inspection  of  which 
is  invited : — 


DIAMONDS, 


JEWELLERY, 


WATCHES, 


CLOCKS, 


STERLING  SILVER, 


ELECTRO-PLATE, 


CUTLERY. 


DRESSING  BAGS. 


W.  G.  &  Co.  supply 
the  Public  direct  with 
Goods  of  their  own 
Manufacture  at  a 
minimum  profit  for 
Cash. 


All  intermediate 
profits  are  thereby 
avoided  and  the  pur¬ 
chaser  is  placed  in 
direetcommunication 
with  the  producer,  an 
advantage  not  to  be 
gained  at  any  other 
House  or  Store,  and 
effecting  a  saving 
varying  from  25  to  50 
per  cent 


WILLIAM  GIBSON  &  pO. 


MANUFACTURING  *  GOLDSMITHS  *  AND  *  SILVERSMITHS 


DONEGALL  PLACE  &  CASTLE  PLACE, 


BELFAST 


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AND  1 12,  REGENT  STREET, 

LONDON. 


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Courtsts  ant  €r  a  tellers 


THE  BEST  HOUSE  IN  BELFAST 

FOR 

SOLID  LEATHER  PORTMANTEAUS, 
LADIES’  DRESS  BASKETS, 
AMERICAN  TRUNKS, 

BONNET  BOXES  and  HAT  CASES, 
GLADSTONE  BAGS, 

HAND  BAGS,  DRESSING  BAGS, 

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EVERY  REQUISITE  IN  TRAVELLING. 


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Used  Trunks  and  Portmanteaus  taken  in  exchange. 


II. 


BEST  LONDON  MADE 

SILK  HATS 

Hunting  Hats, 

Livery  Hats  and  Cockades. 

SOLE  AGENT  FOR 

WOODROW'S 

Prize  Medal  Hats. 


T.  COOPER 

FIRST  CLASS  HATTER, 
LONDON  HAT  EMPORIUM, 

19,  CORN  MARKET, 


BELFAST. 


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CLERICAL 

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Shooting  and  Fishing 
Hats  and  Caps. 

Travelling  Hats,  &e., 
Cricket 

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Hat  Cases, 

Umbrellas  and  Walking 
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Atte  ye  Workshoppes  for  ye  Blinde 
Folke  can  bee  well  supply ’d 
With  manie  householde  comforts 
Of  hair  and  wycker  kinde. 

Baskets  for  ladyes  marketynge, 

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In  wycker  made  to  suit. 

Small  baskets  for  lyttel  children, 

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And  some  to  keep  atte  home. 

Goode  brushes  bye  ye  blinde  are  mayde 
Of  manie  a  household  kinde, 

Atte  pryces  ye  verie  lowest, 

This  trulie  you  wille  finde. 

Big  brushes  for  ye  yarde, 

And  lykewyse  for  ye  floore, 


And  some  for  range  and  grate  and  hearth, 
And  shoes,  and  manie  more. 

Nice  mattresses  are  alsoe  mayde, 

And  cushions  for  ye  pew, 

And  olde  onnes  can  be  re-done-up, 

Made  equal  unto  newe. 

Mats  for  ye  halle  and  parlour, 

And  kitchen  cleanne  and  neat, 

That  when  you  come  from  wallcynge 
You  can  cleanne  your  lyttel  feet. 

Cane  chairs  can  be  re-seated 
Atte  this  industryous  place, 

Where  blinde  folke  are  employed, 

Each  with  a  happy  face. 

Now  alle  can  add  to  theyre  pleasure 
By  buying  theyre  good  ware, 

So,  let  ladyes  who  go  a-shoppynge 

Remember  whatte  is  there.  J.  H.  H. 


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Manie  goodes  are  sent  out  to  all  partes  for  ye  customers 
to  selecte  from. 


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Checked,  Striped  and  Flowered  Woollens,  Cashmeres,  Serges,  etc. 


Ball  and  Evening  Silks,  Satins,  Gauzes,  Veilings,  Nets,  etc., 
in  great  profusion. 


Family  and  Complimentary  Mourning.  Orders  in  all 
branches  executed  at  the  shortest  notice. 


Pattern  Mantles  in  Velvet,  Broche,  Silk  and  Cloth  Jackets, 
Dolmans,  Ulsters,  Waterproof  Cloaks  (a  splendid  selection). 


Fur  Circulars,  Paletots,  Dolmans,  Capes,  Sets,  Trimmings,  and 
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Fringes,  Braids,  Silk  and  Wool  Shawls,  Opera  Cloaks,  Hoods, 
&c.,  &c. 


Special  Attention  given  to  WEDDING  and  FOREIGN  OUTFITS. 


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3  &  5,  FRANKLIN  STREET, 

BELFAST. 


ESTABLISHED  1876 


OR  every  description  of  Household  Washing 
in  high-class  style  at  moderate  prices. 

Patronised  by  many  of  the  Gentry  through¬ 
out  Ulster,  as  well  as  in  the  neighbourhood  of 
Belfast ;  also  by  some  of  the  Nobility  and  Gentry  in 
England  and  Scotland. 

Acknowledged  by  all  who  have  tried  it  to  be  one  of 
the  best  Laundries  in  the  Kingdom. 

No  Injurious  Chemicals  or  Bleaching  Powders 
used. 

Goods  sent  for  and  delivered  to  all  parts  of  the  town 
and  suburbs  of  Belfast  twice  a  week ;  and  during  the 
Summer  to  Bangor,  Ballyholme,  and  Holywood  weekly. 

Baskets  and  Parcels  carefully  packed  and  made  up  for 
forwarding  by  rail  and  steamer. 

PARCELS  POST. — A  surprising  variety  and  quan¬ 
tity  of  articles  (especially  collars,  cuffs,  and  shirts)  can  be 
sent  quite  safely  through  this  agency,  without  risk  of  being 
tossed  or  bruised.  A  special  department  attends  to  these 
parcels. 

Price  Lists  and  every  information  on  application  to  the 
Manager. 


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WIDOWS’  FUND 


(MUTUAL)  LIFE  ASSURANCE  SOCIETY 


THE  WHOLE  PROFITS 


ARE  DIVIDED  AMONG 


THE  POLICY-HOLDERS 


I*  s^agnitube  anb  Progress. 

Policies  Issued  assuring 
Bonus  Additions  thereto 
P olicies  and  B  onuses  in  force 
Accumulated  Funds  exceed 
Annual  Revenue  exceeds 
New  Assurances  in  1882 
Claims  Paid  to  Members  and  their  Representatives  1 2 


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Cash  Profit  for  Seven  years  to  1880  ... 
Bonus  Additions  for  the  Seven  years... 


£1,347-756 

2,449,072 


The  largest  Distribution  of  Profits  made  by  any  Life  Assurance  Institution 

in  the  United  Kingdom  during  the  Seven  years. 

in.  Liberal  Conbitions  of  assurance. 

Surrender  Values  allowed  after  payment  of  one  years'  premium. 
Paid-up  Policies  allowed  in  lieu  of  Surrender  Values. 

Loans  granted  within  a  small  margin  of  the  Surrender  Value. 
Extensive  Foreign  Residence  free  of  charge  from  the  first. 

Most  of  the  Policies  are  absolutely  indefeasible  and  whole-world 

after  first  Five  years. 

The  attention  of  persons  desiring  to  effect  life  Assurances  for  the  benefit 
of  their  Families,  or  in  connection  with  Business  Transactions,  is  called  to  the 
above  Financial  Results  and  Conditions  of  Assurance,  which  show  how 
peculiarly  suitable  the  Society’s  Policies  are  for  Family  Provisions,  and  for  all 
Trust  and  Security  purposes. 


BRANCH  OFFICES : 

DUBLIN— 41,  Westmoreland  St.  |  BELFAST— 2,  High  Street. 


Head  Office  : — 9,  St.  Andrew  Square ,  EDINBURGH. 


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(unequalled  in  this  Country)  of 
High-class  Cabinet  Furniture, 
Carpets,  Curtain  Fabrics,  Room 
Papers,  and  Decorations. 

The  GENERAL  DRAPERY  in  all  its 
Departments  has  been  added  to  their  Old 
Established  First-class  Furniture  Trade. 

The  entire  Business  is  conducted  on 
the  principle  of  the  Co-operative  Stores, 
securing  to  their  Patrons  a  saving  of  25 

per  cent. 

35,  37  &  39,  DONEGALL  PLACE, 

EXTENDING  TO 

38,  40  &  42,  FOUNTAIN  STREET, 

BELFAST. 


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The  “SIROCCO”  STOVES  made  by 
Davidson  &  Co.  produce,  for  a  very  little 
expenditure  of  coal  or  gas,  an  extraordi¬ 
nary  amount  of  pure  hot  air,  which  is 
vented  through  the  top  of  the  Stove  with  a 
remarkable  velocity,  causing  a  thorough 
circulation  of  the  air  of  the 
apartment  in  which  the  Stove  is 
placed. 


HE  “SirOCCO”  Stoves  are  the  most  perfect  and  economical  for  warming  churches  and  other  large  buildings.  The  Stove 
above  shewn  is  easily  capable  of  heating  an  apartment  containing  100,000  cubic  feet.  It  produces  about  30,000  cubic 
feet  of  air  per  hour  at  250  deg.  F.  Notwithstanding  this  enormous  heating  power,  the  outer  casing  of  the  Stove 
remains  perfectly  cool.  Its  ornamentation  is  in  black  and  gold,  with  most  delicately-coloured  paintings,  and  the  fire¬ 
place  doors  are  electro-plated,  so  that,  as  a  whole,  the  “SiTOCCO"  Stoves  have  a  very  handsome  appearance,  and  are 
an  ornament  to  any  building  in  which  they  are  placed. 

Further  particulars  and  prices  of  different  sizes  may  be  had  from 

DAVIDSON  &  CO.,  Queensbridge  St., 

BELFAST^ 


XIII. 


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Gentlemen  visiting  Belfast  should  call  at 
SHAW’S,  21,  High  Street,  and  have  the  con¬ 
formation  of  their  head  taken  by  this  perfect¬ 
fitting  Machine,  which  will  enable  them  to 
be  supplied  with  Fashionable  Goods  per 
PARCELS  POST. 


BELFAST 


IRECTS  attention  to  the 
Goods  produced  by  the  fol¬ 
lowing  Eminent  Makers  : 


Lincoln  &  Bennett’s  Celebrated  Hats. 
Victor  Jay’s  London  Hats. 
Christy’s  Prize  Medal  Hats. 
French  Pull-over  Hats. 

Zephyr  and  Flexible  Felt  Hats. 
Clerical  Hats  in  the  Latest  Shapes. 
Livery  Hats,  Cockades,  and  Lace  Bands. 
Hunting  and  Shooting  Hats  and  Caps. 
Sealskin  and  Travelling  Caps. 
Umbrellas,  Sticks,  Hat  Cases,  &c. 
Children’s  Hats  and  Caps  in  Variety. 


The  largest  Stock  of  High-class  Fashionable  Goods 
held  by  any  Retail  Firm  in  the  Trade . 


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JOHN  S.  SHAW 


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HATTER 


*  21  *  High  *  Street  *  BELFAST  * 


XIV. 


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Are  the  most  efficient 
and  economical. 

Give  a  constant  supply  of 
fresh  warmed  air  through¬ 
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Make  no  dust. 

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without  attention. 

Recent  important  improve¬ 
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which  greatly  increase 
their  efficiency  and  ease 
of  management. 

Great  Variety  in  Designs, 
Prices  from  22/6  to  £ 80 . 

Hundreds  of  unsolicited 
testimonials  have  been 
received. 

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PRIZE  MEDALS. 
LONDON  -  -  1862 

PARIS  -  1867 

BRUSSELS  -  -  1876 

PARIS  -  1878 

MELBOURNE  -  1880 

GOLD  &  SILVER  MEDALS. 
AMSTERDAM  -  1883 

MUSG  RAVE  &  CO.  Limited 


IRONFOUNDERS, 


HOT  WATER  ENGINEERS,  &c. 


Ann  Street  Iron  Worts  and  Cromac  Foundry,  BELFAST.  97,  New  Bond  Street,  LOUDON,  1, 


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A  FEW  PRESS  NOTICES  AND  OPINIONS  OF  SMOKERS. 

“  Known  to  smokers  for  its  mellow  mildness  in  use.  We  saw  orders  and  inquiries  for  this  article 
fit  to  make  any  provincial  house  proud  indeed.” — Land  and  Water. 

“  Tobacco  of  the  finest  quality,  recommended  no  less  for  its  agreeable  flavour  and  delicacy  of 
aroma  than  for  its  absolute  purity.” — The  Civilian. 

“  Would  recommend  to  the  favourable  notice  of  our  Brethren  in  the  Craft  *  the  Mellow  Smoking 
Mixture,'  which  has  become  so  deservedly  popular.” — Freemasons’  Chronicle. 

“  Such  excellent  Tobacco— this  unique  Mixture.”— Sunday  Times. 

“For  delicacy  of  flavour  it  would  be  difficult  to  surpass  this  really  ‘Mellow  Mixture.’” — 

The  Courier. 

“  A  smoker  who  has  once  tried  it  has  the  satisfaction  of  knowing  that  he  has  always  at  command 
a  brand  that  will  give  him  satisfaction.” — Licensed  Victuallers’  Gazette. 

“  It  is  with  considerable  satisfaction  we  direct  the  attention  of  the  Smoking  Public  to  the 
excellent  quality  of  this  Tobacco. — The  Willesden  Chronicle. 

“  Of  the  many  different  ‘  Mixtures  ’  that  have  come  under  our  notice  we  have  no  hesitation  in 
giving  the  palm  to  this  brand.  Has  a  most  pleasant  and  soothing  effect.” — Civil  Service  Gazette. 

“  Thoroughly  uniform  in  quality,  of  a  fine  and  very  fragrant  aroma,  and  of  medium  strength. 
Those  who  wish  to  use  a  genuine  Tobacco  only,  should  load  their  ‘  Calumet  of  Peace  ’  with  no 
other  ammunition.” — United  Service  Gazette. 

“  A  remarkably  fine  blend,  and  free  from  all  artificial  manipulation.” — Sporting  Times. 

“  Well  deserves  the  appellation  with  which  its  introducers  have  designated  it,  and  will  be 
welcomed  by  all  pipe  smokers.— Can  now  be  obtained  of  Tobacconists  in  England.” — The 
Freemason. 

“  This  admirable  Tobacco  deserves  to  become  very  popular." — Court  Circular. 

“  A  fine  specimen  of  Irish  manufacture  ;  used  by  lovers  of  the  ‘weed’  in  every  corner  of  the 
three  kingdoms.” — Cork  Herald. 

“The  delicate  flavour  and  fragrant  aroma  of  this  famous  Mixture.” — Dublin  Freeman. 

“We  can  get  nothing  so  good.” — “  It  is  quite  a  relish  to  me.” — “  I  enjoy  no  other  Tobacco.” — 
“  Since  taking  to  smoke  your  Mixture,  cannot  use  any  other,”  &c.,  &c. — From  Smokers. 

“The  manufactures  of  the  Messrs.  Murray,  of  Belfast,  find  such  favour  amongst  Irish  con¬ 
sumers,  that  we  think  a  wider  knowledge  of  their  excellence  is  desirable.  We,  therefore,  take 
note  of  one  or  two  of  their  specialities.  The  foremost  among  them  is  their  *  Mellow  Smoking 
Mixture,’  a  sample  of  which  we  have  procured,  and,  under  its  mellowing  influence,  are  disposed 
to  praise  its  good  qualities  very  highly.  It  is  unlike  the  common  run  of  Mixtures,  long  cut,  and 
although  composed  of  several  distinct  kinds  of  tobacco,  is  very  regular  in  texture.  It  is  hand¬ 
somely  labelled,  with  a  pine-apple  as  the  trade  mark,  and  the  manner  in  which  it  is  packed  is 
especially  deserving  of  favourable  mention.” — The  Tobacco  Trade  Review. 


MANUFACTORY : 


ARTHUR  STREET,  BELFAST 


Branch  Warehouse  :-4,  CHRIST  CHURCH  PLACE,  DUBLIN. 


XVI, 


“TIME  TRIES  ALL 
THINGS; 

We  may  therefore  regard  it  as  a  rare  tribute 
to  the  merits  of 


ROWLAND’S 


MACASSAR  OIL 


That  it  has  stood  the  test  of  eighty  years’  continued  demand,  and  still  remains,  in  the  opinion  of 
competent  judges,  the  best  known  Promoter  and  Restorer  of  the  Human  Hair.  For  Children  it  is 
invaluable,  as  it  forms  the  basis  of  a  luxuriant  head  of  hair.” — Le  Follet. 

“The  introduction  of  this  universally-esteemed  oil  into  the  nurseries  of  Royalty  and  the  aristocracy 
throughout  Europe,  is  a  satisfactory  proof  of  the  high  estimation  in  which  it  is  held.” — The  Observer. 

It  is  universally  in  high  repute  for  its  unprecedented  success  during  the  last  eighty  years  in  promoting  the 
growth,  restoring,  improving,  and  beautifying  the  human  hair.  It  prevents  the  hair  from  falling  off  or  turning 
grey,  strengthens  weak  hair,  cleanses  it  from  scurf  and  dandriff,  and  makes  it  beautifully  soft,  pliable,  and 
glossy.  Perfectly  free  from  lead,  mineral,  or  poisonous  ingredients.  It  can  now  also  be  had  in  a  golden  colour 
by  those  who  prefer  it. 

Sizes:  3/6,  7/-;  Family  Bottles,  equal  to  Four  small,  10/6;  and  double 

that  size,  21/-. 


ROWLAND’S  ODONTO  l“«b«S 

I  as  the  best,  purest,  and  most  fragrant  preparation  for  the  teeth,  imparts  to  them  a 
pearl-like  whiteness,  strengthens  the  gums,  and  gives  a  pleasing  fragrance  to  the 
breath ;  while  the  fact  of  its  being  perfectly  free  from  any  mineral  or  acid  ingredients  con¬ 
stitutes  it  the  best  Dentrifice  which  can  be  used,  and  especially  adapts  it  for  the  use  of 
children. 


ROWLAND’S  KALYDOR  and  healthy  complexion, 

eradicates  freckles,  tan,  prickly  heat,  sunburn,  &c.,  and  is  most  cooling  and  refreshing 
to  the  face,  hands,  and  arms  during  hot  weather.  The  radiant  bloom  it  imparts 
to  the  cheek,  the  softness  and  delicacy  which  it  induces  of  the  hands  and  arms,  its  capability 
of  soothing  irritation  and  removing  cutaneous  effects,  render  it  indispensable  to  every  toilet. 
Gentlemen  after  shaving  will  find  it  renders  the  skin  soft,  smooth,  and  pleasant. 


Ask  anywhere  for  Rowland’s  Articles,  of  20,  HATTON  GARDEN, 
and  avoid  worthless  imitations. 


XVII. 


If  ye  would  bee  happie 
indede, 

haste  to  ye  House  numbered 
63  in  ye  HIGHE  STREETE,  BELFAST, 
and  buy  ane  of  ye 

Wheeler  &  Wilson 

New  „  Family 

and 

Straighte  Manu_ 

facturing 


Needle. 


Sewing  Machines. 

Ye  Nineteenth  Centurie  hathe  not  seen  a  greater  triumph  of 
Mechanical  genius  than  this. 

It  is  ye  Beste  in  ye  Worlde, 

and  if  ye  ask  why  ?  it  is  because  it  has  no  Shuttle  to  wear,  no  Springs  or 
Gear  to  break,  few  Spools  to  winde,  and  it  runs  most  easie  and  faste. 
And  withal  is  soe  verrie  simple,  soe  durable,  and  soe  perfect  in  the 
manner  of  its  makynge  that  it  is  beyond  anie  other  Machine  in  ye 
market.  The  which  is  confirmed  by  ye  decision  of  ye  Jurors  at  ye 
greate  Exhibition  at  Paris,  in  ye  yere  1878,  when  oure  Machines 
received  ye  “  Only  Grande  Prize.” 

Ye  Prices  from  ^4  10  0.  Verrie  liberal  terms  for  cash,  or  if  it 
please  ye  to  hire  one,  we  will  lend  it  for  the  smal  sum  of  2/6  ye  week ; 
ye  can  purchase  it  afterwards  an’  it  bee  your  wish,  and  we  will  teach  ye 
how  to  use  it,  free  of  charge 


63  in  ye  Highe  Streete,  Belfast. 


WM 


II 


XVIII. 


Bee  Prepared 
for 

ye  Rainie  Daie. 


Bee  Prepared 
for 

ye  Rainie  Daie. 


Cfrorutoii  (J  Co., 


WATERPROOFERS, 


And  Makers  of  alle  kinds  of 
Articles  and  Garments  from 
Caoutchouc,  or  as  itt  is  nowe 
commonly  called 

©©  INDIA-RUBBER  ©@ 


&t  |>e  &nttente  Citte  of  €titnfmrgj), 
anD  at  1 2  tn  pe  3|tgj)e  ^treete,  Belfast 


>A 


These  Messieurs  were  awarded  ye  Goldene 
Medall,  ye  Silvere  Medall,  and  ye  Special  Prize 
of  ^io  sterling  by  ye  Jurors  of  ye  International 
Fisheries  Exhibition,  for  ye  greate  excellence 
of  their  commodities  in  Waterproofe. 


XIX. 


PATENT 

“GLACIER” 

WINDOW 

DECORATION 


M‘CAW,  STEVENSON  &  ORR, 

PATENTEES  AND  MANUFACTURERS, 

LINENHALL  WORKS,  BELFAST,  IRELAND. 


T  may  be  assumed  that  in  all  countries  where  glass  is  used 
to  admit  light  to  dwellings,  one  or  more  of  the  windows 
or  doorways  of  every  house  would  be  improved,  if  stained 
glass  were  used  as  filling  in  place  of  the  ordinary  clear 
glass.  Whatever  be  the  intended  object — the  shutting 
out  of  a  disagreeable  view,  the  toning  down  of  an  excess 
of  light,  or  the  simple  beautifying  of  the  interior — Stained 
Glass  is  an  article  which  might  be  used  with  advantage  in 
every  building,  and  nothing  but  its  extremely  high  cost 
prevents  its  extended  use.  Many  substitutes  have  been 
devised,  but  they,  also,  have  been  high-priced,  difficult  in 
their  application,  and  often  unsatisfactory  in  effect.  The 
Patent  “Glacier”  Window  Decoration  has  the  merit  of  approaching  real 
Stained  Glass  in  colour  and  appearance  more  nearly  than  anything  previously 
introduced,  and  is  at  the  same  time  so  easy  to  affix,  that  even  children  in  using 
it  will  produce  excellent  results  with  very  slight  instruction. 

It  is  a  material  supplied  in  transparent  adhesive  sheets,  in  the  shape  of  Borders,  Corners  and  Centre  pieces, 
Ground  Patterns  for  covering  large  areas,  &c.,  &c.  ;  the  variety  of  sizes  being  such, 
that  any  window  can  easily  be  covered ;  while  designs  issued  are  so  numerous,  that 
the  purchaser  has  a  very  extensive  choice  in  style  and  design.  The  number  of 
separate  and  distinct  patterns  issued  up  to  the  present  date  is  about  1 50.  and,  in 
addition  to  these,  a  large  number  of  designs  by  the  best  artists  are  in  course  of  pro¬ 
duction,  and  will  appear  from  time  to  time.  As  soon  as  new  patterns  are 
manufactured,  coloured  reductions  are  printed  and  issued  to  agents,  where  they 
may  be  inspected.  To  assist  the  purchaser,  sheets  of  Suggested  Arrangements ,  or 
combinations  of  the  designs,  are  printed  and  supplied  at  a  very  low  charge.  _  These 
sheets  are  also  produced  periodically,  so  as  to  include  new  designs.  The  instruc¬ 
tions  for  affixing  the  Patent  “  Glacier”  Window  Decoration  are  very  simple— 
the  glass  is  to  be  cleaned,  uniformly  moistened  with  a  sponge,  and  the  material 
applied.  When  dry  it  cannot  be  removed  from  the  glass  ;  will  not  crack,  curl  up, 
or  be  affected  by  heat  or  moisture.  The  only  care  necessary  is  that  of  avoiding  the 
air  bubbles  which  might  remain  underneath ;  a  little  rubbing  with  a  soft  cloth  will 
ensure  their  removal  and  obtain  what  should  always  be  attained,  close  contact  with 
the  glass  at  every  point.  When  a  number  of  pieces  are  joined  together  on  glass  to 
form  a  design,  the  joints  maybe  visible,  and  to  cover  these,  and  to  imitate  the  leads 
of  real  glass,  slips  of  black  material  of  proper  width  are  supplied  in  convenient 
boxes.  Where  the  window  to  be  covered  is  not  seen  from  the  outside,  the  Decora¬ 
tion  is  affixed  direct  to  the  glass  and  very  little  care  need  in  this  case  be  taken 
beyond  the  correct  arrangement  and  affixing  of  the  pieces,  as  the  effect  seen  from 


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XX. 


PATENT  “ GLACIER ”  WINDOW  DECORATION . 


inside  (transmitted  light)  is  always  good.  If  the 
window  or  doorway  is  approachable  on  both  sides, 
the  affixing  the  decoration  to  thin  sheets  of  glass 
(preferably  obscured  glass)  is  recommended.  These 
sheets  are  then  to  be  placed  against  the  glass  of  the 
door  or  windows,  and  retained  by  a  slip  of  wood. 

The  effect  is,  in  this  case,  not  distinguishable  from 
that  of  real  Stained  Glass,  and  the  arrangement 
has  this  advantage,  that  the  extra  glasses  so  affixed, 
can  be  removed  at  any  time  if  needful.  Very 
pleasing  substitutes  for  the  wire  or  cane  screens 
used  for  the  lower  parts  of  windows,  may  be  made 
by  covering  sheets  of  thin  obscured  glass  with 
suitable  designs  in  “  Glacier”  Decoration,  and 
fitting  them  with  light  wood  frames  of  suitable 
sire.  Where  it  is  not  desirable  to  cover  a  whole 
window,  or  to  fit  the  lower  part  of  it  with  a  screen, 
a  stained  glass  piece  hung  against  the  window  will 
have  a  very  agreeable  effect,  particularly  if  it  opens 
on  an  avenue  or  garden.  To  show  with  how  little 
trouble  one  may  be  made,  reduced  outline  draw¬ 
ings  are  here  given  of  Centre-piece  No.  26,  and 
Borders  Nos.  532  and  538.  The  centre-piece 
measures  IIXII  ins.  square,  border  No.  532  is 
18x3  ins.,  and  No.  538  is  18x2  ins.  Procure  a 
piece  of  obscure  or  of  ordinary  clear  glass,  measur¬ 
ing  21x21  ins.,  and  having  cleaned  it  perfectly, 
wet  it  uniformly  with  cold  water,  apply  the  centre-  Fig.  1.— Made  from  Designs  Nos.  26,  532,  538. 

piece,  pressing  out  the  superfluous  water  with  a  cloth.  The  design  will  be  found  to  cling  to  the  glass  as  soon  as 
it  is  put  down,  but  its  position  can  be  shifted  until  dry  ;  care  must  be  taken,  by  measurement,  to  have  it  exactly 
in  the  centre.  If  the  glass  used  is  clear,  turn  the  other  side  of  it  after  putting  down  a  design,  and  carefully 
remove  any  air  bubbles  or  any  superfluous  water  that  may  show 
care  is  needed.  Next  cut  four  pieces  border  No.  538  to  13  ins. 
in  length,  and  affix  them  round  the  centre-piece,  the  leads  or 
black  lines  to  be  overlapped.  The  corners  supplied  on  these 
borders  will  be  found  to  answer  for  any  of  the  four  positions. 

With  the  addition  of  border  538,  the  sides  of  the  design  will  now 
be  15  ins.  in  length,  and  border  No.  532  will  be  required  in  its 
full  length,  18  ins.,  to  form  the  outside  border;  the  inside  lead 
or  black  line  of  this  border  overlapping  the  outside  lead  of  the 
border  No.  53^-  It  is  needless  to  say  that  any  superfluous 
material  beyond  the  lines  of  the  design  is  to  be  cut  away.  The 
appearance  of  the  design,  arranged  as  above,  will  now  be  as 
shown  in  Fig.  1,  and  nothing  remains  but  to  get  a  glazier  to 
put  a  piece  of  real  lead  round  the  sheet  of  glass,  with  wire  loops 
soldered  to  it  for  hanging.  Failing  the  leads,  a  very  narrow 
wood  frame  can  be  used. 

In  covering  an  ordinary  window,  in  which  the  wooden  sash 
lines  or  crossbars  are  numerous,  the  design  should  be  formed  for 
the  window  as  a  whole.  Pay  no  attention  whatever  to  the 
divisions  into  panes,  and  the  sash  lines  will  scarcely  tell  in  a  good 
design.  A  window  decorated  pane  by  pane  will  never  have  so 
good  an  effect  as  one  in  which  the  crossbars  are  apparently  lost 
in  the  design. 

Fig.  2. — Made  from  Designs  Nos.  25,  530 


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Principal  London  Depot:  PERRY  &  CO.,  Ltd.,  Holborn  Viaduct. 

On  Sale  in  DUBLIN  at  Messrs.  BROOKS,  THOMAS  &  CO.,  Sackville  Place. 

„  THOS.  DOCKRELL,  SONS  &  CO.,  South  Gt.  George’s  St. 
,,  M.  &  S.  EATON,  Dame  Street. 

,,  J.  &  C.  KEATINGE,  Dame  Street. 

„  WILLIAM  LAWRENCE  &  SON,  Sackville  Street. 

„  CORK  ,,  BIBLE  BROS.,  Pope’s  Quay. 

„  BELFAST  „  JAMES  MAGILL,  Donegall  Place;  or 

At  the  LINENHALL  WORKS. 

Specimen  Windows  made  up  of  the  “  Glacier  ”  Decoration  may  be  seen  at  the  Linenhall  Works,  Belfast. 


XXI. 


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3lntlente  Sorites  of  &rte  i&estoreti. 

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Mark  Charm 

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Gold . from  io/- 

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S  now  showing  the 
Largest  Stock  of 
MASONIC  Jewels, 
Charms,  Studs,  Rings, 
Pins,  &c.,  in  Ireland. 

Jewels  and  Charms  made  to  order 
to  any  design,  on  the  Premises, 
are  guaranteed  much  stronger  and 
better  value  than  English  Jewels, 
&c.,  for  sale. 


Ladies’ 

Silver  Watches,  from  £1  o 
Gold  do.  ,,  30 

Gent.’s 

Silver  do.  ,,  1  10 

Gold  do.  ,,  60 


Gold  and  Silver  Alberts  and  Wedding 
Rings  sold  by  weight. 


MY  SPECIAL  SILVER  LEVER, 
£5  10  0 

Guaranteed  for  Ten  Years. 


Great  variety  of  Fine  Gold  and 
Silver  Jewellery,  new  and  original- 
designs,  which  cannot  be  had  else¬ 
where. 


Goods  sent  on  approbation  to  any 
part  of  the  country. 


P.K.  JEWEL. 


XXIII. 


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DIRECT  PICTURES 
from  Carte -de- Visit  e 
to  15  x  12  inches,  taken 
in  the  Studio  daily. 


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STUDIO 


BELFAST. 


31  UEuerp  kino  of  outdoor 


-  Pbotogxap&i?  for  pur- 


£  poses  of  business  or 


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TOinter  JFasljions,  1883 


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Importer  of  ®erman  attb  Parisian  Jlobetties.  largest  Jftafeer  itt  the  ftingbom. 


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ADIES  visiting  this  Establishment 
will  find  the  largest  assortment 
and  choicest  selections  ever  before 
shown  in  Belfast.  We  confine 


ourselves  to  the  production  of  Mantles,  and 
being  principally  our  own  manufacture 
enables  us  to  offer  them  at  prices 
impossible  to  be  equalled. 


Great  display  of  Real  Seal  Paletots, 
Fur-Lined  Circulars,  and  Fur  Capes. 


Full  assortment  of  Children’s  Gar¬ 
ments  always  on  hand. 


Ladies’ 

variety. 


Mackintoshes  in  great 


New  Goods  arrive  daily. 


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ABERDEEN. 

BOLTON. 

BRADFORD. 

BRISTOL. 

DUBLIN. 

DUNDEE. 

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GLASGOW 

HULL. 

LEEDS. 

LIVERPOOL. 

LONDON. 

NEWCASTLE. 

SHEFFIELD. 


Jfartxrms . 

LEEDS  and  LONDON. 


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XXV. 


DANCING  SHOES 


WITH  NIMBLE  SOLES.” 

Romeo  and  Juliet,  I.,  4. 


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JTamtl^  ^00 1  anti  Islioe  Manufacturer 


A  large  and  well-selected  Stock 
always  on  hand  in  every  Branch 
of  the  Trade. 

Newest  Styles ! 

Medium  and  Highest  Qualities! 
Moderate  in  Price ! 


LADIES’  SUMMER  BOOTS  AND  SHOES 
OF  THE  “K”  MAKE. 


AGENT  FOR 


Waterproof  K”  Boot 

(anhydrous) 

Price  27/-  Per  Pair. 


3!n  tfje  ©met  Department, 
the  best  materials  and  workman¬ 
ship,  with  comfort  and  elegance  in 
fitting,  guaranteed, 


Importer  of  French  Boots,  Shoes, 
and  Slippers,  by  the  best  makers. 


BOOTS  and  SHOES  made  on  Anatomical 
principles. 


14*Corn*Market*BELFAST*14 


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XXVI. 


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Comprises  all  the  Newest  Shades  and  Colourings  in  Meltons, 
Beavers,  Diagonals,  Moscows,  Naps,  &c., 

FOR 

OVERCOATS  TO  MEASURE  35/-  to  70/- 

equal  in  Quality,  Cut,  Style,  and  Finish  to  Garments  sold  elsewhere 
at  much  higher  prices. 

HYAM  continues  to  make  to  measure  his  Celebrated 

SUITS  COAT  AND  VEST  TROUSERS 

42/-  37/6  12/9 

HYAM’S 

70/-  CLERICAL  SUITS  70/- 

of  Superfine  Cloths,  Worsted  Coatings,  &c.,  cannot  be  surpassed. 


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LT  Y  A  A/r ’ Q  READY-MADE 
11  O  DEPARTMENT. 

HYAM’S  Winter  Overcoats  in  all  fashionable  Materials,  well 
Cut,  well  Made,  and  well  Trimmed,  at  20/-,  26/-,  30/-,  40/-,  50/-, 
and  60/-,  equal  in  appearance  to  Order  garments. 

HYAM’S  Celebrated  30/-  Suits  in  Tweeds,  Serges,  Twills, 
&c.,  always  in  Stock. 

HYAM’S  Suits  also  at  20/-,  25/-,  40/-,  and  50/- 

HYAM’S  Juvenile  Clothing  is  pronounced  by  every  one  who 
has  tried  it  to  be  the  best  Cut,  the  best  Made  and  Finished ;  the 
most  Durable,  and  BEST  VALUE  in  the  United  Kingdom. 

HYAM’S  Winter  Overcoats  for  Children  4/-  to  20/- 
Do.  do.  Boys  6/-  to  25 /- 

Do.  do.  Youths  8/-  to  40 /- 

HYAM’S  Winter  Suits  for  Children,  Boys,  and  Youths,  in 
wear  resisting  Fabrics,  at  all  prices,  according  to  quality  and  size. 


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Tailor ,  Clothier ,  Hatter , 
Hosiery  and  General 
Outfitter . 


HYAM 


Livery  and 
Ladies'  Riding  Habit 
Maker. 


4.2,  44,  &  46,  HIGH  STREET,  BELFAST. 


XXVII. 


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ROSS  -is  ROYAL  g,£lgeer 


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Hatchets,  Gravel. 
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Stiff  Red 
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Gravel. 


226  ft  . — Exact  depth  to  the  Spring. 


SECTIONAL  VIEW  OF  THE  SPRING  WELL  UNDER  MESSRS.  ROSS  8  PREMISES. 


BELFAST 


yERATED-WATERS 


The  only  Gold  Medal  obtained  at  the 
World’s  Exhibition,  Christchurch,  New 
Zealand,  1882.  TV-  Tx^TVTVT^TV-TVTVTV-fV 


Purveyors  by  Appointment  to  the  Calcutta 
Exhibition.  TVT^TVTVTVTVTVTVTVTVTV 


“  Persons  using  Aerated  Waters  should 
try  ROSS’S,  otherwise  they  will  never  know 
to  what  perfection  Aerated  Waters  can  be 
brought.” — Canterbury  Journal  of  Commerce , 
17th  June,  1882.  TV^VTVT^TVTV^TVTVTVTV 


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Donegall  Place  and  Castle  Place, 


112,  Regent  Street,  LONDON. 


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