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Article THE FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY REVIEW. ← Page 4 of 6 →
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
existing charities , has again put out of court all sophistry and malice , by the aid of its own supporters ; the collection this year for the Girls' School exceeded any thing before or since the Jubilee Festival . However , our present business is with the Festival of the Asylum itself , which took
place on the 24 th of this month , and was attended by above 160 Gentlemen and Brethren . The Hon . Henry Fitzroy , M . P . presided , and right worthily did he fill the office . His advocacy came from the heart of a Mason determined to do his duty ; and he gave token that , notwithstanding the
difficulties thrown in his way by meanness and artifice , it was not possible to shake his principle , nor to turn him from the clear course of charity . An outline of his several addresses has been attempted ; they have left an impression on bis Masonic hearers that will be effaced by time alone : and thev
have given evidence of the true principles of Freemasonry among many who were present , and who in all probability next year will be associated in the same cause , and in the same place , as members of the Order and supporters of the institution . The amount declared was seven hundred pounds !
Among the contributors will be found the Marquis of Kildare , Earl of Mansfield , Lord Southampton , Aid . Thomas Wood , the honourable Chairman himself , and his friend Mr . Forbes M'Kenzie , M . P ., Prov . Grand Master for Peebles . A very numerous list of ladies' subscriptions was also
announced , including the Viscountess Anson and the Hon . Mrs . Fitzroy , the latter of whom was present , and expressed herself delighted with the attention of the Stewards . But if these signs and tokens are gratifying , how much still more so is the patronage of Queen Adelaide , who sent a liberal subscription , and thus set a noble example to the wives and daughters of Masons ?
Is the Asylum in danger i—Can any institution be in danger that is thus fostered and protected ?—The Honourable Chairman stated his belief that next year the Hall would be full , and the subscription still greater , and that his own exertions had been inspirited by the lesson he had received .
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
existing charities , has again put out of court all sophistry and malice , by the aid of its own supporters ; the collection this year for the Girls' School exceeded any thing before or since the Jubilee Festival . However , our present business is with the Festival of the Asylum itself , which took
place on the 24 th of this month , and was attended by above 160 Gentlemen and Brethren . The Hon . Henry Fitzroy , M . P . presided , and right worthily did he fill the office . His advocacy came from the heart of a Mason determined to do his duty ; and he gave token that , notwithstanding the
difficulties thrown in his way by meanness and artifice , it was not possible to shake his principle , nor to turn him from the clear course of charity . An outline of his several addresses has been attempted ; they have left an impression on bis Masonic hearers that will be effaced by time alone : and thev
have given evidence of the true principles of Freemasonry among many who were present , and who in all probability next year will be associated in the same cause , and in the same place , as members of the Order and supporters of the institution . The amount declared was seven hundred pounds !
Among the contributors will be found the Marquis of Kildare , Earl of Mansfield , Lord Southampton , Aid . Thomas Wood , the honourable Chairman himself , and his friend Mr . Forbes M'Kenzie , M . P ., Prov . Grand Master for Peebles . A very numerous list of ladies' subscriptions was also
announced , including the Viscountess Anson and the Hon . Mrs . Fitzroy , the latter of whom was present , and expressed herself delighted with the attention of the Stewards . But if these signs and tokens are gratifying , how much still more so is the patronage of Queen Adelaide , who sent a liberal subscription , and thus set a noble example to the wives and daughters of Masons ?
Is the Asylum in danger i—Can any institution be in danger that is thus fostered and protected ?—The Honourable Chairman stated his belief that next year the Hall would be full , and the subscription still greater , and that his own exertions had been inspirited by the lesson he had received .