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Royal Freemasons' Charity For Female Children.
pleasing excursion . Altogether the day was passed in unmixed enjoyment ; even the occasional shower added to this feeling , by suspending the dance that it might be resumed with increased ardour . At four o'clock the President and many of the Committee sat down to dinner in the state cabin . On Brother Coe making his appearance , he was received ivith that applause his exertions in the cause of the charity so
warmly merited . A handsome silver cup richly chased , presented to him as a tribute of gratitude by the Committee , was filled ivith wine , and placed before Brother Lythgoe , who availed himself of the opportunity of proposing the health of Brother Coe , the founder of the excursion , by which nearly one thousand pounds had already been collected for the laudable pmpose of furnishing education to the
unprotected orphan—snatching him from the temptations of vice and ignorance , and placing him in a situation where he might , by industry and perseverance , become a useful member of society . The address of the President was received with that good feeling which characterises the conduct of the members of our order to each other . Brother Coe rose and returned thanks , declaring that that day was one of the
happiest and proudest of Ms life . An orphan boy himself , he had early been taught the value of education , and cheerfully devoted his best exertions to promote the interests of an institution that snatched the unfriended child from the streets , and gave not only food to his lips , but what was of more consequence to his happiness—food to his mind . He called upon all to aid him , and concluded by observing , that with
charity in their hearts , they might hope to meet in the Grand Lodge above . The health of the President was then given , with many thanks for his condescension in accepting the office , to which he gave a respect from his urbanity and attention to the comfort of the guests . The Brother returned his thanks in a short but eloquent address . The health of Brother Wray followed , the Master of the Ceremonies ,
who acknowledged the compliment by thanks , observing , that at all times his services were at the command of the Brethren , when they could contribute to their happiness or to the interests of the charity . At half-past nine the party landed off St . Catherine ' s pier , highly delighted ivith their excursion . Not the least gratifying result of the day , is the hope that the funds of the charity ivill be benefited to the same , ( or nearly so , ) of the last year ' s profits , which exceeded one hundred pounds .
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Royal Freemasons' Charity For Female Children.
pleasing excursion . Altogether the day was passed in unmixed enjoyment ; even the occasional shower added to this feeling , by suspending the dance that it might be resumed with increased ardour . At four o'clock the President and many of the Committee sat down to dinner in the state cabin . On Brother Coe making his appearance , he was received ivith that applause his exertions in the cause of the charity so
warmly merited . A handsome silver cup richly chased , presented to him as a tribute of gratitude by the Committee , was filled ivith wine , and placed before Brother Lythgoe , who availed himself of the opportunity of proposing the health of Brother Coe , the founder of the excursion , by which nearly one thousand pounds had already been collected for the laudable pmpose of furnishing education to the
unprotected orphan—snatching him from the temptations of vice and ignorance , and placing him in a situation where he might , by industry and perseverance , become a useful member of society . The address of the President was received with that good feeling which characterises the conduct of the members of our order to each other . Brother Coe rose and returned thanks , declaring that that day was one of the
happiest and proudest of Ms life . An orphan boy himself , he had early been taught the value of education , and cheerfully devoted his best exertions to promote the interests of an institution that snatched the unfriended child from the streets , and gave not only food to his lips , but what was of more consequence to his happiness—food to his mind . He called upon all to aid him , and concluded by observing , that with
charity in their hearts , they might hope to meet in the Grand Lodge above . The health of the President was then given , with many thanks for his condescension in accepting the office , to which he gave a respect from his urbanity and attention to the comfort of the guests . The Brother returned his thanks in a short but eloquent address . The health of Brother Wray followed , the Master of the Ceremonies ,
who acknowledged the compliment by thanks , observing , that at all times his services were at the command of the Brethren , when they could contribute to their happiness or to the interests of the charity . At half-past nine the party landed off St . Catherine ' s pier , highly delighted ivith their excursion . Not the least gratifying result of the day , is the hope that the funds of the charity ivill be benefited to the same , ( or nearly so , ) of the last year ' s profits , which exceeded one hundred pounds .