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Article THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL OF THE ASYLUAM FOR AGED FREEMASONS , ← Page 12 of 12 Article THE REPORTER. Page 1 of 2 →
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The Tenth Anniversary Festival Of The Asyluam For Aged Freemasons ,
re-echoing their proceedings to the most distant parts of the civilised world , the extent of their usefulness would be comparatively circumscribed ( hear \ He begged to drink " The Press , coupling with it the name of Brother Barnard" ( cheers ) . Bro . BARNARD returned thanks . Dr . LANE proposed the healths of the " A ' ocal Brethren ancl sisters , " who bad so materially and gratuitouslcontributed to their enjoyments
y this evening . In this toast he also included Mr . Pape , who lent the pianos without expense . Drunk with three times three . Bro . CROUCH returned thanks . He said that in giving their gratuitous services to this institution , they did not look upon it as an act of charity on their part , but as a right which humanity claimed from them ( loud cheering ) .
The CHAIRMAN said the last toast upon the list , was the " Health of the Stewards of the day , " who had provided for them so excellent an entertainment ( cheers ) . He begged leave to associate with that toast the name of "Bro . Dr . Lane , " the President ofthe Board of Stewards , under whose banner he was sure they were always happy to act ( cheers ) . The toast was drunk with three times three hearty cheers .
Bro . Dr . LANE returned thanks , and said they felt that the cause of the Asylum at all times claimed their attention , and it was their pleasure as well as duty , to aid in carrying out its principles ( cheers ) . He regretted to say that he hacl , in consequence of absence in the country on business , not been able to attend the board so frequently as he could have desired ; but the efficiency of his Brother Steivards had rendered this a matter of little moment . He concluded by expressing his warmest thanks for the toast ( cheers ) .
The CHAIRMAN said the time had now arrived for quitting the chair ; there was a time of meeting , ancl he was glad of it ; there was a time of parting ancl he was sorry for it ( hear and cheers ) . He could not leave them , however , without saying that he should , at all times , be at their service if he could perform any office to advance the interests of this institution , no matter how low or insignificant ( hear and loud cheers ) . Happy had they met , happy did they part , and happy might they meet
again ( cheers ) . The AA ' orshipful Chairman then took his departure loudly cheered by the company . It is worthy of remark , that the concluding toast was received with the same decorous attention as the first—the most delightful order prevailed . Many ofthe Brethren joined the ladies in the " Glee Room , " when a concert and dancing closed the amusements of the evening .
The Reporter.
THE REPORTER .
BRO . MICHAEL FURNELL . —The visit of this distinguished Mason to the metropolis of the world , and of Masonry , has been unfortunate as to time ; the Lodges have nearly all adjourned for the season , and he has had little opportunity of witnessing any operative Masonry . He was introduced to the Grand Alaster the Earl of Zetland , at the Grand
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The Tenth Anniversary Festival Of The Asyluam For Aged Freemasons ,
re-echoing their proceedings to the most distant parts of the civilised world , the extent of their usefulness would be comparatively circumscribed ( hear \ He begged to drink " The Press , coupling with it the name of Brother Barnard" ( cheers ) . Bro . BARNARD returned thanks . Dr . LANE proposed the healths of the " A ' ocal Brethren ancl sisters , " who bad so materially and gratuitouslcontributed to their enjoyments
y this evening . In this toast he also included Mr . Pape , who lent the pianos without expense . Drunk with three times three . Bro . CROUCH returned thanks . He said that in giving their gratuitous services to this institution , they did not look upon it as an act of charity on their part , but as a right which humanity claimed from them ( loud cheering ) .
The CHAIRMAN said the last toast upon the list , was the " Health of the Stewards of the day , " who had provided for them so excellent an entertainment ( cheers ) . He begged leave to associate with that toast the name of "Bro . Dr . Lane , " the President ofthe Board of Stewards , under whose banner he was sure they were always happy to act ( cheers ) . The toast was drunk with three times three hearty cheers .
Bro . Dr . LANE returned thanks , and said they felt that the cause of the Asylum at all times claimed their attention , and it was their pleasure as well as duty , to aid in carrying out its principles ( cheers ) . He regretted to say that he hacl , in consequence of absence in the country on business , not been able to attend the board so frequently as he could have desired ; but the efficiency of his Brother Steivards had rendered this a matter of little moment . He concluded by expressing his warmest thanks for the toast ( cheers ) .
The CHAIRMAN said the time had now arrived for quitting the chair ; there was a time of meeting , ancl he was glad of it ; there was a time of parting ancl he was sorry for it ( hear and cheers ) . He could not leave them , however , without saying that he should , at all times , be at their service if he could perform any office to advance the interests of this institution , no matter how low or insignificant ( hear and loud cheers ) . Happy had they met , happy did they part , and happy might they meet
again ( cheers ) . The AA ' orshipful Chairman then took his departure loudly cheered by the company . It is worthy of remark , that the concluding toast was received with the same decorous attention as the first—the most delightful order prevailed . Many ofthe Brethren joined the ladies in the " Glee Room , " when a concert and dancing closed the amusements of the evening .
The Reporter.
THE REPORTER .
BRO . MICHAEL FURNELL . —The visit of this distinguished Mason to the metropolis of the world , and of Masonry , has been unfortunate as to time ; the Lodges have nearly all adjourned for the season , and he has had little opportunity of witnessing any operative Masonry . He was introduced to the Grand Alaster the Earl of Zetland , at the Grand