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The Asylum For The Worthy Aged And Decayed Freemason.
cheers ) . Every practical Mason approves of charity ; and I can tell you , from my personal experience , the more you ask—not under false pretences—but try to get by legitimate means , the more you will obtain . Allow me to remind you of the homely instance of the old woman whose cow gave more milk than any one ' s else , and when asked how it came her cow was so prolific and gave more milk than others , she simply replied , ' I don ' t know , unless it is because I milk it the more ! ' ( cheers ancl laughter ) . Further , let me , however , quote what the bard ' for all time' says when speaking of the charitable
man' For lus bounty , there was no winter in't , An autumn 'twas that grew the more by reaping . ' " Fear not that this charity cannot be supported . It must stand ; for it ought to stand as an imperishable record of our own time , and of that illustrious Mason who has so long piesided over the Fraternity . " But , Brethren , there is yet a crowning feature to the old Mason ' s cause , which hallows it : —The Mason ' s mother—wife—daughter—sister —friend—are each in holy alliance with us . They have created a
chivalric spirit in Masonry ; and they come forward this very day to tell you , in words of love ancl charity , that they expect you to clo your duty . " I would ask you when , upon any former occasion , did a command from that better sex speak out so sweetly as now , when by this paper I find recorded as subscribers upwards of fifty names of those who are nearest and dearest to Masons' hearts . Let us , my Brethren , prove worthy of this blessed alliance . Let us prize it as the hi gh calling of a
superior power ; ancl may Gocl grant we may deserve the boon ! " Ladies , we thank you 1 Our cause thus supported must prosper . Ancl who can tell hut that 'England ' s Rose , ' our Sovereign Lady , our Maiden Queen herself , when she perchance may hear of these your doings , may be tempted to remember that she is a Mason ' s daughter , and that having accorded her gracious patronage to all other charitable institutions , she may not disdain to shed her bright influence where it is so much needed .
" On the part of all who are included in the sentiment so kindly expressed ancl so warmly received , I beg to return our most grateful thanks . " ( great cheering ) . BROTHER BELL proposed the health of their most excellent Chairman , with three times three , and after commenting upon the kindness of his condescension in taking the chair , in a manner which had endeared himself equally to the cause ancl to the company , by the powerful advocacy of the oneancl bhis courtesy to allhe trusted his example
, y , might he followed by many of his Civic Brethren , and that ere long the chair he had so well filled this clay might be occupied hy the most illustrious Grand Master himself , ( loud and long continued cheers ) . THE CHAIRMAN returned his thanks for the honour he had received , and very gallantly proposed the health of the Ladies , which was received most warmly , and during the applause the Ladies courtsied and retired .
1 HE PUBLIC PRESS was then given , ancl many excellent observations in reference to that mighty engine were made , which our space will not admit ; this we the more regret , as the worthy Chairman demonstrated considerable force in his argument , and treated upon the general topics of discussion ancl opinion in a very felicitous strain . The toast was most warmly applauded . THE CHAIRMAN next proposed the health of the Vocal Friends , and VOL . v . it it
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The Asylum For The Worthy Aged And Decayed Freemason.
cheers ) . Every practical Mason approves of charity ; and I can tell you , from my personal experience , the more you ask—not under false pretences—but try to get by legitimate means , the more you will obtain . Allow me to remind you of the homely instance of the old woman whose cow gave more milk than any one ' s else , and when asked how it came her cow was so prolific and gave more milk than others , she simply replied , ' I don ' t know , unless it is because I milk it the more ! ' ( cheers ancl laughter ) . Further , let me , however , quote what the bard ' for all time' says when speaking of the charitable
man' For lus bounty , there was no winter in't , An autumn 'twas that grew the more by reaping . ' " Fear not that this charity cannot be supported . It must stand ; for it ought to stand as an imperishable record of our own time , and of that illustrious Mason who has so long piesided over the Fraternity . " But , Brethren , there is yet a crowning feature to the old Mason ' s cause , which hallows it : —The Mason ' s mother—wife—daughter—sister —friend—are each in holy alliance with us . They have created a
chivalric spirit in Masonry ; and they come forward this very day to tell you , in words of love ancl charity , that they expect you to clo your duty . " I would ask you when , upon any former occasion , did a command from that better sex speak out so sweetly as now , when by this paper I find recorded as subscribers upwards of fifty names of those who are nearest and dearest to Masons' hearts . Let us , my Brethren , prove worthy of this blessed alliance . Let us prize it as the hi gh calling of a
superior power ; ancl may Gocl grant we may deserve the boon ! " Ladies , we thank you 1 Our cause thus supported must prosper . Ancl who can tell hut that 'England ' s Rose , ' our Sovereign Lady , our Maiden Queen herself , when she perchance may hear of these your doings , may be tempted to remember that she is a Mason ' s daughter , and that having accorded her gracious patronage to all other charitable institutions , she may not disdain to shed her bright influence where it is so much needed .
" On the part of all who are included in the sentiment so kindly expressed ancl so warmly received , I beg to return our most grateful thanks . " ( great cheering ) . BROTHER BELL proposed the health of their most excellent Chairman , with three times three , and after commenting upon the kindness of his condescension in taking the chair , in a manner which had endeared himself equally to the cause ancl to the company , by the powerful advocacy of the oneancl bhis courtesy to allhe trusted his example
, y , might he followed by many of his Civic Brethren , and that ere long the chair he had so well filled this clay might be occupied hy the most illustrious Grand Master himself , ( loud and long continued cheers ) . THE CHAIRMAN returned his thanks for the honour he had received , and very gallantly proposed the health of the Ladies , which was received most warmly , and during the applause the Ladies courtsied and retired .
1 HE PUBLIC PRESS was then given , ancl many excellent observations in reference to that mighty engine were made , which our space will not admit ; this we the more regret , as the worthy Chairman demonstrated considerable force in his argument , and treated upon the general topics of discussion ancl opinion in a very felicitous strain . The toast was most warmly applauded . THE CHAIRMAN next proposed the health of the Vocal Friends , and VOL . v . it it