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The Charities.
ASYLUM FOR THE AGED AND DECAYED FREEMASON . The Reverend Thomas Mortimer , B . D , has postponed the time for preaching the Sermon in aid of this institution , until as soon after the 28 th of July as circumstances will permit . Mr . Mortimer has , throughout the proceedings , at the several interviews with the Sub-Committee , and by his correspondence , evinced the most liberal sentiments , and expressed his thorough desire to promote , what he emphatically terms , a most laudable and generous object . Due notice will be given of the day , when fixed , with general particulars .
The generally received impression , that his Royal Highness the M . W . G . M ., had approved of the granting of annuities as proposed b y the Governors and Subscribers , has , as might be expected , highly gratified the Fraternity ; and in consequence , various meetings have been held to take such steps as may prove most conducive to the general object . 'The following resolutions were unanimously confirmed on the 31 st of May : — _ That this acknowled
" Meeting ges , with equal satisfaction and gratitude , the declaration of His HOVAL HIGHNESS , THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER , in favour of an Annuity Institution for the Relief of Aged and Decayed Freemasons , and most strongly recommends the adoption of His ROYAL HIGHNESS' suggestion , by carrying out the Annuity Principle , and that the erection of an Asylum be deferred until the sum of 7000 / shall have been received and investedthe Interest
, , , of such sum to be applicable to the purposes of Annuities . That all monies collected beyond the above sum to be set aside expressly as a Building and Endowment Fund , the interest thereof to accumulate and be added to the principal . " That a Copy of the above Resolutions , together with the outline of a Code of Laws for the government of the Institution , be embodied in a Memorial to be most respectfully addressed to the MOST WORSHIPFUL
GRAND MASTER , praying that he will be p leased to extend his protection and support to the consummation of this truly Masonic Charity . " That the Committee of Management be requested to carry the foregoing Resolutions into effect . " That a Special General Meeting be immediately convened for the confirmation of the foregoing Resolutions . " The candidates , whose petitions have finally passed the Committee , are Bros . Calcott , Dyson , and Povey . A country petition awaits the certificate of the Provincial Grand Secretary .
THE ELECTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT FREEMASONS' HALL * ON THE 31 st OF JULY . PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF STEWARDS . —The Stewards for conducting the approaching Festival have been animated by the greatest spirit ; some few whose names had been given in , have retired , from an impression that the contemplated proposition of annuities is a deviation from the original principle ; but no doubt as soon as they shall be convinced that so far from injuring the cause , such early demonstration of proper feeling will but promote their own views ; we are certain they will speedily resume their labours with added strength and cheerful spirits .
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The Charities.
ASYLUM FOR THE AGED AND DECAYED FREEMASON . The Reverend Thomas Mortimer , B . D , has postponed the time for preaching the Sermon in aid of this institution , until as soon after the 28 th of July as circumstances will permit . Mr . Mortimer has , throughout the proceedings , at the several interviews with the Sub-Committee , and by his correspondence , evinced the most liberal sentiments , and expressed his thorough desire to promote , what he emphatically terms , a most laudable and generous object . Due notice will be given of the day , when fixed , with general particulars .
The generally received impression , that his Royal Highness the M . W . G . M ., had approved of the granting of annuities as proposed b y the Governors and Subscribers , has , as might be expected , highly gratified the Fraternity ; and in consequence , various meetings have been held to take such steps as may prove most conducive to the general object . 'The following resolutions were unanimously confirmed on the 31 st of May : — _ That this acknowled
" Meeting ges , with equal satisfaction and gratitude , the declaration of His HOVAL HIGHNESS , THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER , in favour of an Annuity Institution for the Relief of Aged and Decayed Freemasons , and most strongly recommends the adoption of His ROYAL HIGHNESS' suggestion , by carrying out the Annuity Principle , and that the erection of an Asylum be deferred until the sum of 7000 / shall have been received and investedthe Interest
, , , of such sum to be applicable to the purposes of Annuities . That all monies collected beyond the above sum to be set aside expressly as a Building and Endowment Fund , the interest thereof to accumulate and be added to the principal . " That a Copy of the above Resolutions , together with the outline of a Code of Laws for the government of the Institution , be embodied in a Memorial to be most respectfully addressed to the MOST WORSHIPFUL
GRAND MASTER , praying that he will be p leased to extend his protection and support to the consummation of this truly Masonic Charity . " That the Committee of Management be requested to carry the foregoing Resolutions into effect . " That a Special General Meeting be immediately convened for the confirmation of the foregoing Resolutions . " The candidates , whose petitions have finally passed the Committee , are Bros . Calcott , Dyson , and Povey . A country petition awaits the certificate of the Provincial Grand Secretary .
THE ELECTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT FREEMASONS' HALL * ON THE 31 st OF JULY . PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF STEWARDS . —The Stewards for conducting the approaching Festival have been animated by the greatest spirit ; some few whose names had been given in , have retired , from an impression that the contemplated proposition of annuities is a deviation from the original principle ; but no doubt as soon as they shall be convinced that so far from injuring the cause , such early demonstration of proper feeling will but promote their own views ; we are certain they will speedily resume their labours with added strength and cheerful spirits .