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The Charities.
drink to the man of their choice , for they had not long since re-elected for their Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland . That election had been unanimous ; for they saw that tbe interest which that nobleman always evinced for the Order , pointed him out as the person most fitted to preside over tbe Craft . He felt assured that it would be in the recollection of all interested in the Masonic Girls' School , that the Earl of Zetland had always been a most liberal contributor to that most excellent charity .
Song— " The hope of coming blessing , " by Miss Birch . Bro . Rev . J . RIDLEY , Prov . G . M . for Oxfordshire , begged to propose a toast , which , with one exception , he said , might be termed the toast of the evening , for it was the health of that Right Worshipful Brother , who presided over the present meeting ; and if any brother was more worthy than another to have their good wishes it was Lord Yarborough . That noble lord acted most consistently ; for , while he patronised the fine arts , and could appreciate the skill of a Flaxman , a Westmacott , and their own Bailey , and all that was beautiful in painting or sculpture , he also studied to advance the religious and moral tone of society , by supporting
such institutions as they were this day met to commemorate . He begged to tender their cordial thanks to his lordship for attending on this occasion ; and he trusted they would drink the toast with all the honour due to one so deserving of their esteem and regard . The D . G . M . said he should best consult the convenience of the brethren by addressing them very briefly ; while he assured them at the same time that it afforded him unfeigned pleasure to have so high and so marked a compliment paid him . It was with great
gratification that he bad undertaken , in tbe absence of tbe M . W . G . M ., the pleasing duty of presiding on this occasion , for he considered that he was doing an essential good in promoting this charity , which cared for , and nurtured the children of Freemasons , who were once in better circumstances , and who were not able to assist them in their education , but were compelled to look to others who had it in their power to do it for them . He felt much leasure in being placedby the favour of
p , the Grand Master , in a position to promote this good work , for he could not forget that by example much might be done in this country ; and if persons in his rank of life did not come forward to benefit their fellow men , they could not hope to gain esteem or to be supported , however elevated their position might be . Before resuming his seat , the D . G . M . begged to propose the healths of the Grand Masters of Ireland and Scotland .
Song— " Jock o Hazeldean , ' by Miss Birch . The children educated in the Masonic Girls' School then entered the room , accompanied by the Stewards , and proceeded to the dais , where they sang , in a beautiful ancl touching manner , an appropriate hymn , composed for the occasion . The healthful and happy countenances of the children , combined with their extreme neatness and pleasing demeanour , were a source of the greatest satisfaction and delight to all present . A more interesting or gratifing sight it is difficult to conceive ; and the
y utmost enthusiasm was evinced in the repeated bursts of approbation which emanated from all parts of this large assembly . The D . G , M . then rose , ancl said he was about to propose what was in truth the toast of the evening . They were assembled on this occasion ' for the purpose of showing their anxiety for the welfare of that excellent institution , the Freemasons' Girls' School , and be begged now to ask them to drink success to ii , lie fdt that , with many present , it was un-
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The Charities.
drink to the man of their choice , for they had not long since re-elected for their Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland . That election had been unanimous ; for they saw that tbe interest which that nobleman always evinced for the Order , pointed him out as the person most fitted to preside over tbe Craft . He felt assured that it would be in the recollection of all interested in the Masonic Girls' School , that the Earl of Zetland had always been a most liberal contributor to that most excellent charity .
Song— " The hope of coming blessing , " by Miss Birch . Bro . Rev . J . RIDLEY , Prov . G . M . for Oxfordshire , begged to propose a toast , which , with one exception , he said , might be termed the toast of the evening , for it was the health of that Right Worshipful Brother , who presided over the present meeting ; and if any brother was more worthy than another to have their good wishes it was Lord Yarborough . That noble lord acted most consistently ; for , while he patronised the fine arts , and could appreciate the skill of a Flaxman , a Westmacott , and their own Bailey , and all that was beautiful in painting or sculpture , he also studied to advance the religious and moral tone of society , by supporting
such institutions as they were this day met to commemorate . He begged to tender their cordial thanks to his lordship for attending on this occasion ; and he trusted they would drink the toast with all the honour due to one so deserving of their esteem and regard . The D . G . M . said he should best consult the convenience of the brethren by addressing them very briefly ; while he assured them at the same time that it afforded him unfeigned pleasure to have so high and so marked a compliment paid him . It was with great
gratification that he bad undertaken , in tbe absence of tbe M . W . G . M ., the pleasing duty of presiding on this occasion , for he considered that he was doing an essential good in promoting this charity , which cared for , and nurtured the children of Freemasons , who were once in better circumstances , and who were not able to assist them in their education , but were compelled to look to others who had it in their power to do it for them . He felt much leasure in being placedby the favour of
p , the Grand Master , in a position to promote this good work , for he could not forget that by example much might be done in this country ; and if persons in his rank of life did not come forward to benefit their fellow men , they could not hope to gain esteem or to be supported , however elevated their position might be . Before resuming his seat , the D . G . M . begged to propose the healths of the Grand Masters of Ireland and Scotland .
Song— " Jock o Hazeldean , ' by Miss Birch . The children educated in the Masonic Girls' School then entered the room , accompanied by the Stewards , and proceeded to the dais , where they sang , in a beautiful ancl touching manner , an appropriate hymn , composed for the occasion . The healthful and happy countenances of the children , combined with their extreme neatness and pleasing demeanour , were a source of the greatest satisfaction and delight to all present . A more interesting or gratifing sight it is difficult to conceive ; and the
y utmost enthusiasm was evinced in the repeated bursts of approbation which emanated from all parts of this large assembly . The D . G , M . then rose , ancl said he was about to propose what was in truth the toast of the evening . They were assembled on this occasion ' for the purpose of showing their anxiety for the welfare of that excellent institution , the Freemasons' Girls' School , and be begged now to ask them to drink success to ii , lie fdt that , with many present , it was un-