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Masonic Intelligence.
to do every thing that could tend to do good to mankind . —( Loud cheers . ) Lord John Churchill , on rising , very good humouredly stated that all present knew what had been said with regard to himself was not correct . —( Laughter , and cries of " All true . " )—He , nevertheless , ought to be gratified at having a character bestowed upon him so far beyond his desertsand in
; thanking the Brethren for the honour thus personally conferred upon him , he would also add his very grateful thanks for the tribute of respect paid to his Lady-mother , the Duchess of Marlborough . —( Cheers . )—And I have now , ( continued the Noble Lord , ) much pleasure in proposing to you the health of the AVorshi pful Chairman , who has filled the chair so well this day , that it is unnecessary for me to say more to induce you to drink his health with the greatest enthusiasm
. —( Loud cheers . ) Mr . Alston returned thanks , in the first place for the honour conferred upon him by his being placed in the Chair , and in the second place , for the manner in which the proposition of his health had been received . Ho had that day increased satisfaction in contemplating the object for which they were assembled , and most sincerel y did he believe that its conclusion would bring satisfaction to allIt was his happiness
. to do all the good in his power towards mankind , and that enjoyment could not be experienced in pursuit of a better object than that in which they were now engaged . —( Cheers . )—No duty could be more acceptable than one that contemplated in its performance the education , protection , guidance , and care of female children , the otherwise unprotected offspring of Freemasons . —( Cheers . )
Song— " The wonders of a balloon , " by Brother Fitzwilliam . More than the customary period had by this time elapsed , and the children , to the number of sixty-four , were then introduced , exhibiting one of the most gratifying spectacles that the moralist and man of feeling , or the Mason combining both , could desire to behold . Health and contentment beamed in every countenance , and the dress , perfect neatness , and manner of each child , reflected the utmost credit as far as the
management , supervision , and operation , on the Committee , not less than on the matron and her assistants . Calling attention to the interesting exhibition which the presence of the children afforded , the Chairman observed , that he should pay a very poor compliment to the hearts of Englishmen if he were to suppose the meeting incapable of a serious appreciation of the scene . He would call upon them in that moment of excitement to open their hearts and their hands in behalf of the
charity . He would not confine his appeal to the Brethren , but he would also address the fair Sisterhood , ( turning to the galleries , which were literally crowded with the fair promoters and dispensers of charity . )—( Cheers . )—He would ask the fair visitors above to unite in feelings of admiration and support , at the heart-stirring spectacle before them . It was a picture which must have given the utmost delight and satisfaction to beholderIt proof of
every . was a what good intentions and efforts mi ght produce . The worthy Chairman continued his address to a length which we are unable to follow , and concluded by expressing a hope that the charity would perpetually prosper . —( Cheers . )—Before he sat down , the Chairman proposed the healths of the ladies in the gallery , with thanks to them for the honour of their company , and the zeal shown by them in aid of the children .
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Masonic Intelligence.
to do every thing that could tend to do good to mankind . —( Loud cheers . ) Lord John Churchill , on rising , very good humouredly stated that all present knew what had been said with regard to himself was not correct . —( Laughter , and cries of " All true . " )—He , nevertheless , ought to be gratified at having a character bestowed upon him so far beyond his desertsand in
; thanking the Brethren for the honour thus personally conferred upon him , he would also add his very grateful thanks for the tribute of respect paid to his Lady-mother , the Duchess of Marlborough . —( Cheers . )—And I have now , ( continued the Noble Lord , ) much pleasure in proposing to you the health of the AVorshi pful Chairman , who has filled the chair so well this day , that it is unnecessary for me to say more to induce you to drink his health with the greatest enthusiasm
. —( Loud cheers . ) Mr . Alston returned thanks , in the first place for the honour conferred upon him by his being placed in the Chair , and in the second place , for the manner in which the proposition of his health had been received . Ho had that day increased satisfaction in contemplating the object for which they were assembled , and most sincerel y did he believe that its conclusion would bring satisfaction to allIt was his happiness
. to do all the good in his power towards mankind , and that enjoyment could not be experienced in pursuit of a better object than that in which they were now engaged . —( Cheers . )—No duty could be more acceptable than one that contemplated in its performance the education , protection , guidance , and care of female children , the otherwise unprotected offspring of Freemasons . —( Cheers . )
Song— " The wonders of a balloon , " by Brother Fitzwilliam . More than the customary period had by this time elapsed , and the children , to the number of sixty-four , were then introduced , exhibiting one of the most gratifying spectacles that the moralist and man of feeling , or the Mason combining both , could desire to behold . Health and contentment beamed in every countenance , and the dress , perfect neatness , and manner of each child , reflected the utmost credit as far as the
management , supervision , and operation , on the Committee , not less than on the matron and her assistants . Calling attention to the interesting exhibition which the presence of the children afforded , the Chairman observed , that he should pay a very poor compliment to the hearts of Englishmen if he were to suppose the meeting incapable of a serious appreciation of the scene . He would call upon them in that moment of excitement to open their hearts and their hands in behalf of the
charity . He would not confine his appeal to the Brethren , but he would also address the fair Sisterhood , ( turning to the galleries , which were literally crowded with the fair promoters and dispensers of charity . )—( Cheers . )—He would ask the fair visitors above to unite in feelings of admiration and support , at the heart-stirring spectacle before them . It was a picture which must have given the utmost delight and satisfaction to beholderIt proof of
every . was a what good intentions and efforts mi ght produce . The worthy Chairman continued his address to a length which we are unable to follow , and concluded by expressing a hope that the charity would perpetually prosper . —( Cheers . )—Before he sat down , the Chairman proposed the healths of the ladies in the gallery , with thanks to them for the honour of their company , and the zeal shown by them in aid of the children .