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The Charities.
the best means they have of repaying so large a debt of gratitude , is by good conduct in after life . " It has gratified me exceedingly to have heard but one unanimous opinion respecting the conduct of the matron of this Institution , that she is deserving of our best commendations , and fully entitled to the confidence which we necessarily repose in her . I very much regret that the Grand Master is not present to-daybut although unavoidably
pre-, vented , 1 am sure he will be anxious to know the results of this meeting . I am very sorry that I have been called upon to preside on this occasion , because I know there are a great many who could better have advocated the claims of this Charity , although there is no one more anxious than I am for its prosperity . I will not detain you longer , Brethren , but simply say , that if in future the children continue to present the appearance they now do , you I am sure will not hesitate to
admit that ive are upholding one of the best of charities . The toast was then drunk with loud and continued applause . " Bno . CABBELL . — "Brethren , I have waited patiently your convenience , because I am sure you would wish to pay all proper attention and respect to this toast ; before , however , I mention the name it will be a part of my duty to state , that as President of the Board of Stewards , I hacl to wait on H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex to receive his command ,
relative . to the proceedings of this clay . H . R . H . expressed his regret that he could not preside over you , and as he felt it his duty to provide a noble ancl distinguished substitute , he should appoint the noble Lord who now filled the chair .. I immediately waited upon our noble Brother , ancl expressed to him the wishes of H . R . II ., to ivhich he
immediately assented , but regretted his incapability for so distinguished an office ; upon this subject , Brethren , it is quite unnecessary for me to say one word , his exertions this day have spoken in his behalf . He comes to us with an additional recommendation , in being an intimate relation of one long known to Masonry , of one whose Masonic worth has rendered him dear to us , I allude to our noble Brother , the Earl of Yarborough . I trust , Brethren , that the moral influence of example in high rank will ever be as great in this country as it now isI say this country
, particularly , because it is a peculiar feature of this great nation that men of high station and honour are foremost in the support of its charitable institutions ; but , Brethren , if this applies to institutions generally , how much must it apply to the charities of our own Order . Every Brother must perceive that if Masonry in other countries is not persecuted , it is at best merely tolerated . Here , thank God , it is otherwise . Rulers of the land have become members of our Craft , ancl have learnt in Masonry
those princip les which have infused themselves into the institutions of our country . To the rulers of the land must be attributed that prodigal liberality which is daily evinced in the support of every charitable institution . I should not clo my duty , if I dit ! not with all my heart propose the health of Lord AVorsley , our noble Chairman ; he is now entering on the career of , I trust , a long ancl useful Masonic life ; ancl giatifying , indeedit is to us that he has made such an auspicious beginning . " ( Cheers . )
, L : IRD WORSLEY . — " It is not necessary , Brethren , for me to return thanks at any length , because you have received the toast with a hope that I may be useful to the Order of which I at present am but a young Mason . When the message of his Royal Highness was brought to me , 1 at first felt a diffidence , because I knew how utterly incompetent I was for the office ; but when I learnt that I was to preside over thc
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The Charities.
the best means they have of repaying so large a debt of gratitude , is by good conduct in after life . " It has gratified me exceedingly to have heard but one unanimous opinion respecting the conduct of the matron of this Institution , that she is deserving of our best commendations , and fully entitled to the confidence which we necessarily repose in her . I very much regret that the Grand Master is not present to-daybut although unavoidably
pre-, vented , 1 am sure he will be anxious to know the results of this meeting . I am very sorry that I have been called upon to preside on this occasion , because I know there are a great many who could better have advocated the claims of this Charity , although there is no one more anxious than I am for its prosperity . I will not detain you longer , Brethren , but simply say , that if in future the children continue to present the appearance they now do , you I am sure will not hesitate to
admit that ive are upholding one of the best of charities . The toast was then drunk with loud and continued applause . " Bno . CABBELL . — "Brethren , I have waited patiently your convenience , because I am sure you would wish to pay all proper attention and respect to this toast ; before , however , I mention the name it will be a part of my duty to state , that as President of the Board of Stewards , I hacl to wait on H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex to receive his command ,
relative . to the proceedings of this clay . H . R . H . expressed his regret that he could not preside over you , and as he felt it his duty to provide a noble ancl distinguished substitute , he should appoint the noble Lord who now filled the chair .. I immediately waited upon our noble Brother , ancl expressed to him the wishes of H . R . II ., to ivhich he
immediately assented , but regretted his incapability for so distinguished an office ; upon this subject , Brethren , it is quite unnecessary for me to say one word , his exertions this day have spoken in his behalf . He comes to us with an additional recommendation , in being an intimate relation of one long known to Masonry , of one whose Masonic worth has rendered him dear to us , I allude to our noble Brother , the Earl of Yarborough . I trust , Brethren , that the moral influence of example in high rank will ever be as great in this country as it now isI say this country
, particularly , because it is a peculiar feature of this great nation that men of high station and honour are foremost in the support of its charitable institutions ; but , Brethren , if this applies to institutions generally , how much must it apply to the charities of our own Order . Every Brother must perceive that if Masonry in other countries is not persecuted , it is at best merely tolerated . Here , thank God , it is otherwise . Rulers of the land have become members of our Craft , ancl have learnt in Masonry
those princip les which have infused themselves into the institutions of our country . To the rulers of the land must be attributed that prodigal liberality which is daily evinced in the support of every charitable institution . I should not clo my duty , if I dit ! not with all my heart propose the health of Lord AVorsley , our noble Chairman ; he is now entering on the career of , I trust , a long ancl useful Masonic life ; ancl giatifying , indeedit is to us that he has made such an auspicious beginning . " ( Cheers . )
, L : IRD WORSLEY . — " It is not necessary , Brethren , for me to return thanks at any length , because you have received the toast with a hope that I may be useful to the Order of which I at present am but a young Mason . When the message of his Royal Highness was brought to me , 1 at first felt a diffidence , because I knew how utterly incompetent I was for the office ; but when I learnt that I was to preside over thc