-
Articles/Ads
Article MASONIC INTELLIGENCE. ← Page 7 of 9 →
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Masonic Intelligence.
it has not been established ten years , there are several Life Governors on the list ,- who have become so from having been " witnesses of the good conduct of servants educated in this school . And nothing can afford a better proof of the economical use made of the subscribers' money , than theaccounts lately published , which shew ; thatthe whole expeaces of clothing maintenanceand educationdid not iri
, , , the last year exceed 7 I . 9 s per child . On the whole , I cannot omit to observe , that a charity , in its design more benevolent , in its selection more judicious , in event more successful , was never established : and when I reflect on the obstacles it has surmounted , the expences that have been incurred , and the present increased and increasing state of the fundsI feel at a loss which most to admirethe
, , liberality of the contributors , the wisdom and enterprize of the conductors , or the excellent management and disinterested frugality ofthe Treasurer , ' Brethren , t am ashamed to consider how much of your time t have taken up . One word more , and I have done . I repose on your candour , of which I have already had an agreeable earnest , to
overlook my defects . I request the regularity of your attendance at our Provincial Meetings . I rely on your regular contributions to the Grand Lodge ; and your attention to charity in general , arid to that I have recommended to you in'particular : that the inhabitants of this wealthy and respectable county may support the same rank as Masons , which they justly hold as Men . In the Grand Lodge I shall consider myself as
your Representative , and faithfully attend to whatever affects your interests . Finally , I hope you will consider and accept my unwearied attention to your concerns , as the best return I can make you for your recommendation to our Grand Master . ' The oration being finished , certain rites and ceremonies Were duly performed . The Lodge was closed , and a polite message was received from Mr . Judd , a Magistrate of the County , with an offer of the Shire-hall for the use of the Brethren , which was very gratefully accepted .
This Was immediately followed by information , that General Egerton , the Commanding Officer of his Majesty ' s troops in the Barracks , had given orders for the whole line , consisting of four regiments , to be under arms , in order to grace the procession to churcfu The procession began in tlle following order , being marshalled by the Grand Secretary , Two Tylers with drawn Swords .
Band of the East Norfolk . Eig ht Grand Stewards of the County of Essex , with their \ Vands of Office . Visiting Brethren from different Lodges . A superb Banner of Masonry , on white satin , belonging to the Philanthropic Lodge of Long Melford , Suffolk .
The Right Worshipful Master , Wardens , and Brethren of that Lodge , Pli ght Worshipful Masters and Wardens of different visiting Lodges , viz , London , Ipswich , Bury , Cajnbridge , Sec . & c .
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Masonic Intelligence.
it has not been established ten years , there are several Life Governors on the list ,- who have become so from having been " witnesses of the good conduct of servants educated in this school . And nothing can afford a better proof of the economical use made of the subscribers' money , than theaccounts lately published , which shew ; thatthe whole expeaces of clothing maintenanceand educationdid not iri
, , , the last year exceed 7 I . 9 s per child . On the whole , I cannot omit to observe , that a charity , in its design more benevolent , in its selection more judicious , in event more successful , was never established : and when I reflect on the obstacles it has surmounted , the expences that have been incurred , and the present increased and increasing state of the fundsI feel at a loss which most to admirethe
, , liberality of the contributors , the wisdom and enterprize of the conductors , or the excellent management and disinterested frugality ofthe Treasurer , ' Brethren , t am ashamed to consider how much of your time t have taken up . One word more , and I have done . I repose on your candour , of which I have already had an agreeable earnest , to
overlook my defects . I request the regularity of your attendance at our Provincial Meetings . I rely on your regular contributions to the Grand Lodge ; and your attention to charity in general , arid to that I have recommended to you in'particular : that the inhabitants of this wealthy and respectable county may support the same rank as Masons , which they justly hold as Men . In the Grand Lodge I shall consider myself as
your Representative , and faithfully attend to whatever affects your interests . Finally , I hope you will consider and accept my unwearied attention to your concerns , as the best return I can make you for your recommendation to our Grand Master . ' The oration being finished , certain rites and ceremonies Were duly performed . The Lodge was closed , and a polite message was received from Mr . Judd , a Magistrate of the County , with an offer of the Shire-hall for the use of the Brethren , which was very gratefully accepted .
This Was immediately followed by information , that General Egerton , the Commanding Officer of his Majesty ' s troops in the Barracks , had given orders for the whole line , consisting of four regiments , to be under arms , in order to grace the procession to churcfu The procession began in tlle following order , being marshalled by the Grand Secretary , Two Tylers with drawn Swords .
Band of the East Norfolk . Eig ht Grand Stewards of the County of Essex , with their \ Vands of Office . Visiting Brethren from different Lodges . A superb Banner of Masonry , on white satin , belonging to the Philanthropic Lodge of Long Melford , Suffolk .
The Right Worshipful Master , Wardens , and Brethren of that Lodge , Pli ght Worshipful Masters and Wardens of different visiting Lodges , viz , London , Ipswich , Bury , Cajnbridge , Sec . & c .