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The Asylum For The Worthy Aged And Decayed Freemason.
THE ASYLUM FOR THE WORTHY AGED AND DECAYED FREEMASON .
The length to which our account of the Festival of this much wanted Institution must extend , and the necessity of g iving publicity to the subjoined circular , will prevent our entering into many interesting particulars . The friends of the Asylum , however , will be gratified by the assurance that it has not only taken root in the hearts of the Fraternity , but that its fruits are becoming apparent in the fact , that numbers who were listless in the truest points of Masonry , have become awakened to its first of duties—Charity-AVe hope in our next to give still further assurance of success .
" ASYLUM FOR THE WORTHY AGED AND DECAYED FREEMASON . " The Grancl Lodge having unanimously recommended the Asylum for Aged and Decayed Freemasons to the favourable consideration of the Craft , the Committee consider it their duty to lay before the Brethren of the different Lodges an outline of the Charity , its present resources , and future prospects . " It seemed to the oriinal promoters of this much wanted Charity
g , almost a disgrace to the wealthy , extensive , and intellectual body composing the Masonic Craft , that their Charities should be limiteelto the care and instruction of the young — while for the aged Mason himself , who had passed his youth amid the enjoyment of those happy associations which belong to our Society , ancl contributed in the hour of his social enjoyments , to the maintenance of those deserving Charities—no lum reared its head to ive shelter to the Decayed ancl worthy
Asy g Brother , when age and misfortune came to diminish his enjoyment , and add to the pangs of want and misery , the recollection that nearly every body afford to their aged ancl distressed , the solace of a home , and a resting p lace in the decline of clays , ere the final departure to where troubles can come no more , and tears are for ever wiped away .
" For many years past the established Masonic Charities in England have been , the Board of Benevolence , ancl Schools for the Education ancl Clothing of the Sons , and for the Maintenance , Education , and Clothing of the Daughters of Freemasons ; the former supported by the Craft in general , the Schools by individual subscrip tions , ivith some public aid . " Of the two latter Charities little need be said , they have obtained and it is
the patronage and support their excellence so fairly deserves , confidently hoped that any new Charity will rather aid than interrupt their well earned prosperity . " Of the Board of Benevolence it is necessary to say a few words . By this Board sums of money , varying in amount , are given to deserving Masons , upon production of the proper certificates , and sufficient evidence of the licant ' s character and wants . It is one of the Laws of
app this Board that no Mason can be relieved more than once a year , and it is rare to relieve any one more than twice in his life . " It is evident that for temporary relief , in cases of urgent distress , this Board is calculated to be of essential service , for , although some inconvenience is occasionally felt from its meeting only at stated periods ,
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The Asylum For The Worthy Aged And Decayed Freemason.
THE ASYLUM FOR THE WORTHY AGED AND DECAYED FREEMASON .
The length to which our account of the Festival of this much wanted Institution must extend , and the necessity of g iving publicity to the subjoined circular , will prevent our entering into many interesting particulars . The friends of the Asylum , however , will be gratified by the assurance that it has not only taken root in the hearts of the Fraternity , but that its fruits are becoming apparent in the fact , that numbers who were listless in the truest points of Masonry , have become awakened to its first of duties—Charity-AVe hope in our next to give still further assurance of success .
" ASYLUM FOR THE WORTHY AGED AND DECAYED FREEMASON . " The Grancl Lodge having unanimously recommended the Asylum for Aged and Decayed Freemasons to the favourable consideration of the Craft , the Committee consider it their duty to lay before the Brethren of the different Lodges an outline of the Charity , its present resources , and future prospects . " It seemed to the oriinal promoters of this much wanted Charity
g , almost a disgrace to the wealthy , extensive , and intellectual body composing the Masonic Craft , that their Charities should be limiteelto the care and instruction of the young — while for the aged Mason himself , who had passed his youth amid the enjoyment of those happy associations which belong to our Society , ancl contributed in the hour of his social enjoyments , to the maintenance of those deserving Charities—no lum reared its head to ive shelter to the Decayed ancl worthy
Asy g Brother , when age and misfortune came to diminish his enjoyment , and add to the pangs of want and misery , the recollection that nearly every body afford to their aged ancl distressed , the solace of a home , and a resting p lace in the decline of clays , ere the final departure to where troubles can come no more , and tears are for ever wiped away .
" For many years past the established Masonic Charities in England have been , the Board of Benevolence , ancl Schools for the Education ancl Clothing of the Sons , and for the Maintenance , Education , and Clothing of the Daughters of Freemasons ; the former supported by the Craft in general , the Schools by individual subscrip tions , ivith some public aid . " Of the two latter Charities little need be said , they have obtained and it is
the patronage and support their excellence so fairly deserves , confidently hoped that any new Charity will rather aid than interrupt their well earned prosperity . " Of the Board of Benevolence it is necessary to say a few words . By this Board sums of money , varying in amount , are given to deserving Masons , upon production of the proper certificates , and sufficient evidence of the licant ' s character and wants . It is one of the Laws of
app this Board that no Mason can be relieved more than once a year , and it is rare to relieve any one more than twice in his life . " It is evident that for temporary relief , in cases of urgent distress , this Board is calculated to be of essential service , for , although some inconvenience is occasionally felt from its meeting only at stated periods ,