Star.
London, England, 1823-08-29 00:00:00

ANSWER TO A YOUNG LADY,

ON HER ASKING THE AUTHOR WHY LADIES WERE EXCLUDED
WHOM HASONSC LODGES?"
Though women from oar Order we exclude,
Let not that beauteous sex at once conclude
We love them not, or think they would reveal
What we, as secrets, wish them to conceal.
We fondly love, and think we might impart
Some of their faith, our secrets, to their heart.
But we're afraid, if once the lovely fair
Were at our happy Lodges to appear,
That Love and Jealousy would both be there:
Then rivals turn'd, our social bonds destroy'd,
Farewell the pleasures now so much enjoy 'd !

CONSECRATION OF THE SIR WILLIAM WALLACE ROYAL
ARCH CHAPTER OP AUCUTERMUCHTY.
The Supreme Royal Arch Grand Chapter of Freemasons of
Scotland having granted a Charter fur the erection of a new
Chapter of the above name, sent, to consecrate this new Chap-
ter, on Friday the 22d instant, a deputation, consisting of the
following Members of the Grand Chapter, viz.—ln the absence
of and as representing the most excelkut the Earls of Aboyne,
and Elgin and Kincardine, and Sir Patrick Walker, of Coats,
Knight, and the Grand Chapter—John Donaldson Boswell, of
Werdie, Fsq. Captain R.N. Alexander Robertson, of Prender-
gast, Esq. Lieutenant Dvuchar, R. N. and Peter Campbell,
Esq. S. S.C.
A very numerous assemblage of the Companions of the Order
took place, and Companions having attended from the Edin-
burgh and neighbouring Chapters, among whom the Cupir
Chapter was particularly distinguished by4the brilliancy of their
regalia, a deputation was sent to introducie the Members of the
Supreme Grand Chapter, which having been done, and the
Chapter consecrated according to the ancient customs and cere-
monies of this high order of Masonry, a procession of the Com-
panions took place tram the Chapter-room to the School-house,
where an elegant dinner was prepared for the Companions.
In the absence of the most excellent the Earls of Aboyne, and
Elgin and Kincardine, Captain Boswell, R.N. took the Chair,
supported by the above Members of the Grand Chapter, the
IMaginrates and Clergymen of Auchtermuchty, and other re-
spectable Companions of the Order.
After dinner the Members returned in procession, in reversed
order, to the Chapter-room, when a Chapter was opened, and
the evening spent with the greatest masonic harmony and friend:.
ship. Among other toasts the following were given :
" The King—The Royal Family—The Duke of York and the
• Army—The Duke of Clarence and the Navy—Prosperity to
the new Royal Arch Chapter, the Sir William Wallace."
The M. F. Preses of the Chapter returned thanks, and gave
the Earls of Aboyne, and F.lgip and Kincardine, and the Depu.
Cation of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter. Capt. Boa,
well returned thanks, and said it gave hint pleasure to say, that
in many distant parts of the world, where Tie bad been in the
dkcharge of his public duty, he hadfound Scottish Masons highly
respected.
" The Duke of Argyle and the Grand Lodge of Scotland."
" The Author of Waverley, and the Poets of Scotland."
" The Memories of Wallace and Bruce."—(ln silence).—
Thereafter —" May the recital of their exploits never cease to
animate the Companions of this Chapter, and Scotsmen, in the
hour of trial and of battle, to the latest posterity."
This toast, which was received with applause, was prefaced
with an eloquent address, in the course of which allusion was
made to the effect which the story of Wallace had upon the
genius of Burns, the poet himself having said, " The story of
Wallace poured a Scottish prejudice into my veins, which will
boil along there till the floodgates of life shut its eternal rest."
" The Ladies of Fife"—" The Town and Parish of Auchter-
muchty," Sec. &c.
The whole population of the town and neighbourhood, con-
sisting of many thousands, had assembled to witness the im-
posing splendour and appearance of the Members of this Order
ofßlasonry. The jewels, clothing, and regalia of the Supreme
Grand Chapter was of the most costly and elegant description ;
and the appearance of the other Companions was truly splendid,
and highly creditable to that part of Fife.
Nothing could exceed the orderly behaviour of the popula-
tion. The arrangements, in the success of which all classes par-
ticipated, were well conducted ; and every one departed much
pleased with the ceremonies, festivities, and order of the day.

During the stay of Mr. Shore's menagerie at Salis-
bury, on Friday, on its way to .Bristol fair, a fine
leopardess brought forth three whelps, which are
suckled by a terrier hitch.
LIMERICK, AUGUST 2.3. At two o'clock, yester-
day, James Connell and John Dundon were hanged in
front of the county jail, for attacking the house of
Denis Morissy, a farmer, at Cappanahane. The un-
fortunate culprits ascended the platform with rather
*degree of firmness, but with the most apparent pe-
nitence. Whilst the ropes were adjusting, they em-
phatically said, that they were guilty of the crime for
which they were so justly to suffer, forgave their pro-
secutors, and trusted, through the mercy of CHRIST,
for pardon. They were then launched into eternity.
Both the malefactors were in the prime of life, un-
commonly stout, and well.looking, Dundon in parti-
cular. After hanging the usual time, their bodies
were cut down and given to their friends, which was
one of the last requests made by the unfortunate cul-
prits, A few moments before Connell and Dundon
aslendeci the platform, Daniel Nunan, their com-
panion in guilt, and who was also to be hanged yes-
terday, received a reprieve, which was announced to,
Liu_ by Sheriff Curtis= in the condemned cell.