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The Tenth Anniversary Festival Of The Asyluam For Aged Freemasons ,
nothing about him but vigour of thought , of action , and of intellect ; and he trusted that many many years might yet pass over his head before they saw anything of the old man upon him . ( Loud cheers . ) He had , like Horace , retired to his Sabine farm , ( cheers ) and he took with him much of honour and of respect ; ( renewed cheers ) he was not aware that he ever knew a man who took more . ( Hear , hear . ) It was httle that his feeble words could add to this feeling in proposing the
toast , but much that their Worshipful Chairman , and the lirethren , and friends he saw around him could do by their kind reception of it . ( Cheers . ) DR . CRUCEFIX . —Right AVorshipful Chairman , Gentlemen , and Brethren , having been personally named in the most flattering terms in a toast permitted by the Chairman to be offered by Brother Brewster , I beg as respectfully as gratefully to acknowledge the very kind compliment ; a compliment which I trust is not altogether undeserved , having
faithfully and zealously endeavoured to perform my allotted task . I may take occasion to express sincere regret at the continued indisposition of our excellent secretary , Brother Field . I shall now beg permission to read a report of your affairs .
REPORT . The Committee report to the patrons of tbe Asylum for Aged Freemasons , in a spirit of thankfulness , that a year of great responsibility has , by the mercy of Providence , terminated in a manner that they trust will meet the satisfaction of their generous friends . The default of one of the Provisional Trustees rendered it necessary to institute proceedings in chancery : which , however unprofitable to the charity in a pecuniary resultyetin a moral sensehas been eminentl
, , , y cheering , by the removal of the party who rendered such proceedings necessary . The four remaining Provisional Trustees , in a most generous manner , resigned their office , ancl used their best exertions to promote the election of those noblemen and gentlemen who have kindly accepted the Trusteeship . It will not appear surprising that the difficulties of the year should
have militated against the financial prosperity of the Institution , or that some subscribers should have hesitated to pay donations pending the suit . It is , therefore , with much gratification that the Committee present the following account of the funds , viz . — £ s . d . Consols ... .. 2066 1 0 Exchequer Bills . 1200 0 0
... Cripplegate Savings ' Bank . . . 119 S 8 At the Bankers' .... 138 4 10 Treasurer . . . . 69 1 5 Dividends not received . . . 126 0 0 Interest due on Exchequer Bills . 35 0 0
3753 12 11 The amount reported last year was £ 3868 4 s . 9 rf ., but if the sum due by the Provisional Trustee alluded be deducted , such amount would be reduced to £ 3561 I 86-. Id . It is to be regretted that , notwithstanding the promptness with which the proceedings in chancery have been conducted , the expense has been
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The Tenth Anniversary Festival Of The Asyluam For Aged Freemasons ,
nothing about him but vigour of thought , of action , and of intellect ; and he trusted that many many years might yet pass over his head before they saw anything of the old man upon him . ( Loud cheers . ) He had , like Horace , retired to his Sabine farm , ( cheers ) and he took with him much of honour and of respect ; ( renewed cheers ) he was not aware that he ever knew a man who took more . ( Hear , hear . ) It was httle that his feeble words could add to this feeling in proposing the
toast , but much that their Worshipful Chairman , and the lirethren , and friends he saw around him could do by their kind reception of it . ( Cheers . ) DR . CRUCEFIX . —Right AVorshipful Chairman , Gentlemen , and Brethren , having been personally named in the most flattering terms in a toast permitted by the Chairman to be offered by Brother Brewster , I beg as respectfully as gratefully to acknowledge the very kind compliment ; a compliment which I trust is not altogether undeserved , having
faithfully and zealously endeavoured to perform my allotted task . I may take occasion to express sincere regret at the continued indisposition of our excellent secretary , Brother Field . I shall now beg permission to read a report of your affairs .
REPORT . The Committee report to the patrons of tbe Asylum for Aged Freemasons , in a spirit of thankfulness , that a year of great responsibility has , by the mercy of Providence , terminated in a manner that they trust will meet the satisfaction of their generous friends . The default of one of the Provisional Trustees rendered it necessary to institute proceedings in chancery : which , however unprofitable to the charity in a pecuniary resultyetin a moral sensehas been eminentl
, , , y cheering , by the removal of the party who rendered such proceedings necessary . The four remaining Provisional Trustees , in a most generous manner , resigned their office , ancl used their best exertions to promote the election of those noblemen and gentlemen who have kindly accepted the Trusteeship . It will not appear surprising that the difficulties of the year should
have militated against the financial prosperity of the Institution , or that some subscribers should have hesitated to pay donations pending the suit . It is , therefore , with much gratification that the Committee present the following account of the funds , viz . — £ s . d . Consols ... .. 2066 1 0 Exchequer Bills . 1200 0 0
... Cripplegate Savings ' Bank . . . 119 S 8 At the Bankers' .... 138 4 10 Treasurer . . . . 69 1 5 Dividends not received . . . 126 0 0 Interest due on Exchequer Bills . 35 0 0
3753 12 11 The amount reported last year was £ 3868 4 s . 9 rf ., but if the sum due by the Provisional Trustee alluded be deducted , such amount would be reduced to £ 3561 I 86-. Id . It is to be regretted that , notwithstanding the promptness with which the proceedings in chancery have been conducted , the expense has been