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The Charities.
ducive to advance the happiness of those for whom you are naturally anxious . I allude to the granting of small annuities until you shall ' be enabled to raise a superstructure perfect in all its parts , and honourable to the builder . '
" Your Chairman has addressed you , in language that you will not soon forget , and has spoken out as a kind and young heart always does when enlisted in the cause of universal benevolence—( loud cheers . ) And I proudly follow him in reiterating the rallying words of' onward—onward in fhegodlike cause which has for its object the support of helpless agelook at this meeting , and under all drcumstances does it not ensure ultimate success ?'
" But while we rejoice in this glorious position , for such it is , we have to regret the absence this day of many excellent friends , whose best exertions contributed to our success , by sharing our toil—friends , whose jealousy of supposed change may appear to be carried too far ; but yet whose motives must be respected—for the good they have done , and for the example they have set . The compliment they thus intend to pay to the cause , at the too probable expense of its exchequer , they will , I am confident , sincerely regretand the more so when they shall learn that
, their numbers have not been supplied by others upon whose presence and support we have been led to rely . " A moral victory has , however , been achieved ; we have routed and uprooted that baneful prejudice so industriously circulated , that we should injure the other Charities ; by the proof that the Asylum , so far from injuring the Schools , stands prominently forward as the pillar for each—their exchequers were never in so flourishing a stateand we
, , can challenge an investigation into the ledgers of both institutions , to show what credit accounts the firm supporters of the Asylum have invariably kept—we shall hear no more objections on that score . " What more then need be said , than to implore our friends to continue their exertions ? We owe a heavy debt of gratitude to the Ladies for their generous support ; and if I mistake not , the lists this evening will show that they are with us still ; deeply sensible are we of the
obligation we are under , well knowing that when woman once steps forward in a good cause she never deserts it—she never barters her friendship , nor listens to prejudice , but is firmly and immutably fixed to go on to the end . Let it but appear that we are honest and not wavering , and the wives and daughters of Masons will make the cause their own —( loud cheers . ) " I must not pass over the general expression of approbation from clerical Brethrenwho in this cause have followed the example of their
, predecessors . Sermons would have been preached but for circumstances not necessary now to allude ; and of all men , our venerated friend , Dr . Oliver , has been most conspicuous in his admiration of this cause ; gentle , pious , talented and generous—his only wonder is that the Asylum is not yet erected . " The subscription list now awaits your bounty . I will conclude in the words of a minister who was invited here , the Rev . Thos . Mortimer ,
but who was prevented from attending . ' May ( says that excellent divine ) the blessing of God rest on all your assemblies , and may the rich among your body be inclined liberally to assist in this projected Work of Mercy , for the benefit of your poorer Brethren . '" " My colleagues unite with me in thanking you all fervently and gratefully "—( long and continued cheering . ) BROTHER EALES WHITE next rose to propose a toast which he was sure must prove hi ghly acceptable to every one who had been present
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The Charities.
ducive to advance the happiness of those for whom you are naturally anxious . I allude to the granting of small annuities until you shall ' be enabled to raise a superstructure perfect in all its parts , and honourable to the builder . '
" Your Chairman has addressed you , in language that you will not soon forget , and has spoken out as a kind and young heart always does when enlisted in the cause of universal benevolence—( loud cheers . ) And I proudly follow him in reiterating the rallying words of' onward—onward in fhegodlike cause which has for its object the support of helpless agelook at this meeting , and under all drcumstances does it not ensure ultimate success ?'
" But while we rejoice in this glorious position , for such it is , we have to regret the absence this day of many excellent friends , whose best exertions contributed to our success , by sharing our toil—friends , whose jealousy of supposed change may appear to be carried too far ; but yet whose motives must be respected—for the good they have done , and for the example they have set . The compliment they thus intend to pay to the cause , at the too probable expense of its exchequer , they will , I am confident , sincerely regretand the more so when they shall learn that
, their numbers have not been supplied by others upon whose presence and support we have been led to rely . " A moral victory has , however , been achieved ; we have routed and uprooted that baneful prejudice so industriously circulated , that we should injure the other Charities ; by the proof that the Asylum , so far from injuring the Schools , stands prominently forward as the pillar for each—their exchequers were never in so flourishing a stateand we
, , can challenge an investigation into the ledgers of both institutions , to show what credit accounts the firm supporters of the Asylum have invariably kept—we shall hear no more objections on that score . " What more then need be said , than to implore our friends to continue their exertions ? We owe a heavy debt of gratitude to the Ladies for their generous support ; and if I mistake not , the lists this evening will show that they are with us still ; deeply sensible are we of the
obligation we are under , well knowing that when woman once steps forward in a good cause she never deserts it—she never barters her friendship , nor listens to prejudice , but is firmly and immutably fixed to go on to the end . Let it but appear that we are honest and not wavering , and the wives and daughters of Masons will make the cause their own —( loud cheers . ) " I must not pass over the general expression of approbation from clerical Brethrenwho in this cause have followed the example of their
, predecessors . Sermons would have been preached but for circumstances not necessary now to allude ; and of all men , our venerated friend , Dr . Oliver , has been most conspicuous in his admiration of this cause ; gentle , pious , talented and generous—his only wonder is that the Asylum is not yet erected . " The subscription list now awaits your bounty . I will conclude in the words of a minister who was invited here , the Rev . Thos . Mortimer ,
but who was prevented from attending . ' May ( says that excellent divine ) the blessing of God rest on all your assemblies , and may the rich among your body be inclined liberally to assist in this projected Work of Mercy , for the benefit of your poorer Brethren . '" " My colleagues unite with me in thanking you all fervently and gratefully "—( long and continued cheering . ) BROTHER EALES WHITE next rose to propose a toast which he was sure must prove hi ghly acceptable to every one who had been present