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Masonic Charity Outside The Institutions.
MASONIC CHARITY OUTSIDE THE INSTITUTIONS .
A NOBLE EXAMPLE . AT the present moment there is much to attract the attention of the Craft in regard to the Charitable Institutions of English Freemasonry , which it must be admitted are passing through a most severe ordeal : one which promises to have
a marked effect on their future , and the actions of those who support them . We shall be much surprised if the spirit of inquiry that now appears to be so much in favour does not continue for a lengthy
period , and that before quietness is again restored radical changes will have to be made , both in the management and the distribution of the Funds provided by the Craft for charitable purposes . It is not ,
however , our present intention to refer to the several matters of complaint which are before the Craft—unpleasant as it is to us to speak of them it is none the less necessary that we should review them from time
to time , and later on it will be our duty to say something in regard to the latest phase of the subject , but
to-day a more gratifying task devolves upon us , one which , we are convinced , will give as much pleasure to our readers as it does to ourselves , inasmuch as it is to record a noble example of true Masonic Benevolence practised outside the Craft , on behalf of a most deserving section of our fellow creatures .
From the last issue of the Clevedon Mercury we learn that at the invitation of the Officers and members of the St . Kew Lodge , No . 1222 , about 350 of the aged and deserving poor of the town of
Weston-Super-Mare were recently entertained to a meat tea and subsequent entertainment , the whole of the i 3 roceedings being most enjoyable to all who took part in
them—both those who gave and those who received . As may well be imagined many of those who most needed the help thus afforded were unable , through age or infirmity , to personally attend the meeting which was arranged for their comfort , but they were in
m no way neglected consequence , tor we learn that those who were unable to be present were presented with a good sized packet of tea , in addition to fare from the general board , at their own homes , and thus the
work of Brotherly Love was faithfully completed . The meeting was held in the Victoria Hall , Westonsuper-Mare , and the duties of the tea tables were
clisciiarged by tne toliowmg ladies , —tor the most part wives of the brethren of the Mystic Tie , —who wore Drettilv designed badges of Masonic nattem . whilst
X V * -J «_» X . 7 " " - —•' their " lords and masters " officiated as waiters , attired in evening dress and wearing jewels representing the several offices thev have filled : —Mrs . G-. H . Porrpt
Mrs . E . S . Nunn , Mrs . W . M . Forty , Mrs . F . W . S . Wicksteed , Mrs . G . Frazer , Mrs . G . E . Alford , Mrs . W . H . Wooller , Mrs . S . Lewis , Mrs . W . E . Perret
sen ., Mrs . Tytherleigh , Mrs . VV . E . Perret jnn ., Mrs . G . Glossop , Mrs . T . Sellick , Mrs . F . Blackmore , Mrs .
Masonic Charity Outside The Institutions.
W . B . Frampton , Mrs . E . S . Cole , Mrs . J . P . Curtis , Mrs . H . Butt , Mrs . A . J . Young , Mrs . W . H . Grey , Mrs . Bartley and Miss Wickham . The repast was of a bountiful character , and having been thoroughly
enjoyed , was followed by a capital vocal and instrumental entertainment ; most of those who gave their services being members of the Lodge or personal
mends , lhe evening was not aliowecl to pass without further consideration for the comfort of the guests , who were regaled with refreshments of varied kinds ,
while the " fragrant weed " was provided for such as desired to smoke ; so that , even from the brief details we can gather of the meeting , we feel convinced that everything was done which was likely to ensure acnieveciin conclusion
success—and success was . we are told that the whole cost of the entertainment was defrayed by the members of St . Kew Lodge , who we consider are entitled to the thanks of the Craft generally for thus practically demonstrating the sincerity of our profession to assist those who cannot
help themselves . We are aware that such gatherings as we here refer to take place from time to time in other parts of the country , but it is not always that we are able to place
an account of such proceedings among our records of the doings of the Craft , as the good that is done is not paraded to the world , bnt rather performed , with the best of motives , on the principle of not letting the left hand know what the right hand is doing . This is matter for regret , not because we think it would be
any greater satisfaction for the brethren concerned to have their virtues known far and wide , but because by keeping the matter quiet they offer no inducement for others to copy their example , and we are of opinion
that in such matters it is only necessary lor one to make a start to ensure that others will follow in a similar course . This is one of our principal reasons for making the record of the meeting as public as we
now do . We consider it is due to tlie brethren ot St . Kew that their good deeds should be known , and we also consider that the example they have set is worthy of imitation far and near . that tints tne
It may be urged m advocating practice of Masonic Benevolence outside the Craft we are diverting a portion of the Funds which some regard as rightfully belonging to the Masonic Institutions ,
but we do not think any apology is needed on that score , even if a little more such diverting would not prove a salutory lesson to the Institutions affected .
The Brethren ot VVeston-Duper-iviare have , as here shown , been able to help 350 of their fellow townsfolk , and thai . ton . at a cost which would no doubt annear w -- j
ww- « . « .. VU „ V ; J , _ - jvery trifling when compared with the thousands annually contributed to the Craft Charities . It is hmo tl-mv nnlv rendered the heln for a few hours . Ui ± ¦ —
^^^ v * . V j ^ " -- j - - - y - - 7 whereas the work of the Institutions goes on day after day and year after year , but all thc same we do not consider that the brethren of St . Kew Lodge could
have reaped so much satisfaction by contributing to one of the Masonic Funds as they have done by their
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Masonic Charity Outside The Institutions.
MASONIC CHARITY OUTSIDE THE INSTITUTIONS .
A NOBLE EXAMPLE . AT the present moment there is much to attract the attention of the Craft in regard to the Charitable Institutions of English Freemasonry , which it must be admitted are passing through a most severe ordeal : one which promises to have
a marked effect on their future , and the actions of those who support them . We shall be much surprised if the spirit of inquiry that now appears to be so much in favour does not continue for a lengthy
period , and that before quietness is again restored radical changes will have to be made , both in the management and the distribution of the Funds provided by the Craft for charitable purposes . It is not ,
however , our present intention to refer to the several matters of complaint which are before the Craft—unpleasant as it is to us to speak of them it is none the less necessary that we should review them from time
to time , and later on it will be our duty to say something in regard to the latest phase of the subject , but
to-day a more gratifying task devolves upon us , one which , we are convinced , will give as much pleasure to our readers as it does to ourselves , inasmuch as it is to record a noble example of true Masonic Benevolence practised outside the Craft , on behalf of a most deserving section of our fellow creatures .
From the last issue of the Clevedon Mercury we learn that at the invitation of the Officers and members of the St . Kew Lodge , No . 1222 , about 350 of the aged and deserving poor of the town of
Weston-Super-Mare were recently entertained to a meat tea and subsequent entertainment , the whole of the i 3 roceedings being most enjoyable to all who took part in
them—both those who gave and those who received . As may well be imagined many of those who most needed the help thus afforded were unable , through age or infirmity , to personally attend the meeting which was arranged for their comfort , but they were in
m no way neglected consequence , tor we learn that those who were unable to be present were presented with a good sized packet of tea , in addition to fare from the general board , at their own homes , and thus the
work of Brotherly Love was faithfully completed . The meeting was held in the Victoria Hall , Westonsuper-Mare , and the duties of the tea tables were
clisciiarged by tne toliowmg ladies , —tor the most part wives of the brethren of the Mystic Tie , —who wore Drettilv designed badges of Masonic nattem . whilst
X V * -J «_» X . 7 " " - —•' their " lords and masters " officiated as waiters , attired in evening dress and wearing jewels representing the several offices thev have filled : —Mrs . G-. H . Porrpt
Mrs . E . S . Nunn , Mrs . W . M . Forty , Mrs . F . W . S . Wicksteed , Mrs . G . Frazer , Mrs . G . E . Alford , Mrs . W . H . Wooller , Mrs . S . Lewis , Mrs . W . E . Perret
sen ., Mrs . Tytherleigh , Mrs . VV . E . Perret jnn ., Mrs . G . Glossop , Mrs . T . Sellick , Mrs . F . Blackmore , Mrs .
Masonic Charity Outside The Institutions.
W . B . Frampton , Mrs . E . S . Cole , Mrs . J . P . Curtis , Mrs . H . Butt , Mrs . A . J . Young , Mrs . W . H . Grey , Mrs . Bartley and Miss Wickham . The repast was of a bountiful character , and having been thoroughly
enjoyed , was followed by a capital vocal and instrumental entertainment ; most of those who gave their services being members of the Lodge or personal
mends , lhe evening was not aliowecl to pass without further consideration for the comfort of the guests , who were regaled with refreshments of varied kinds ,
while the " fragrant weed " was provided for such as desired to smoke ; so that , even from the brief details we can gather of the meeting , we feel convinced that everything was done which was likely to ensure acnieveciin conclusion
success—and success was . we are told that the whole cost of the entertainment was defrayed by the members of St . Kew Lodge , who we consider are entitled to the thanks of the Craft generally for thus practically demonstrating the sincerity of our profession to assist those who cannot
help themselves . We are aware that such gatherings as we here refer to take place from time to time in other parts of the country , but it is not always that we are able to place
an account of such proceedings among our records of the doings of the Craft , as the good that is done is not paraded to the world , bnt rather performed , with the best of motives , on the principle of not letting the left hand know what the right hand is doing . This is matter for regret , not because we think it would be
any greater satisfaction for the brethren concerned to have their virtues known far and wide , but because by keeping the matter quiet they offer no inducement for others to copy their example , and we are of opinion
that in such matters it is only necessary lor one to make a start to ensure that others will follow in a similar course . This is one of our principal reasons for making the record of the meeting as public as we
now do . We consider it is due to tlie brethren ot St . Kew that their good deeds should be known , and we also consider that the example they have set is worthy of imitation far and near . that tints tne
It may be urged m advocating practice of Masonic Benevolence outside the Craft we are diverting a portion of the Funds which some regard as rightfully belonging to the Masonic Institutions ,
but we do not think any apology is needed on that score , even if a little more such diverting would not prove a salutory lesson to the Institutions affected .
The Brethren ot VVeston-Duper-iviare have , as here shown , been able to help 350 of their fellow townsfolk , and thai . ton . at a cost which would no doubt annear w -- j
ww- « . « .. VU „ V ; J , _ - jvery trifling when compared with the thousands annually contributed to the Craft Charities . It is hmo tl-mv nnlv rendered the heln for a few hours . Ui ± ¦ —
^^^ v * . V j ^ " -- j - - - y - - 7 whereas the work of the Institutions goes on day after day and year after year , but all thc same we do not consider that the brethren of St . Kew Lodge could
have reaped so much satisfaction by contributing to one of the Masonic Funds as they have done by their