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Article ASYLUM FOR WORTHY AGED AND DECAYED FREEMASONS. ← Page 4 of 12 →
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Asylum For Worthy Aged And Decayed Freemasons.
whom I allude is the representative of this country in the Grand Lodge of New York —( cheers)—a gentleman who has been with us on every occasion , and on whose presence and influence we can always depend , and to whom we wish every health , happiness , and prosperity , and that he may long continue to discharge his important duties . I propose , " Prosperity to all Foreign Lodgesand in particular the Grand
, Lodge of New Yoik , and 1 shall associate with the toast the name of our esteemed Bro . Major-General Cooke . "—( Great eheeringl . Drunk with three times three , and one cheer more . Major-General COOKE . —It is with no ordinary pleasure that I rise to acknowledge the very kind manner with which you have drunk the toast of the Foreign Lodges , and in particular that of New York , and especially for connecting with that toast the name of so humble an
individual as myself . I regret , however , that I cannot find terms sufficiently strong to express my feelings on this occasion , and I must therefore throw myself on your kind indulgence . I cannot describe to you the pleasure which I feel in seeing so many Brethren and friends round this festive board , assembled to promote the cause of charity . I very much regret that I have been so unexpectedly called upon to offer a few remarks to the meeting . As a foreignerI have much
lea-, p sure in seeing so many friends connected with the British Lodges round this board , and I hope I may not be charged with any departure from the truth , in expressing my admiration of the conduct of British Masons , and the gratification I have always experienced from my intercourse with them . The respect which I have always received from them I am indebted for as an humble friend to the Masonic charities of the metropolis —( cheers)—and I feel not a little proud of the
handsome manner in which the able and worthy Chairman has proposed my name , and the manner in which you have been good enough to receive it . I have been an aproned Mason for many years , and I feel not a little proud that I have been chosen as the representative of the Lodges of England in the state of New York . Our rule should be , and it is the foundation of the principles of Masonry , to be uniforml y guided in our actions by hope and brotherly love , which are not
ephemeral qualities ; and if that rule be adopted at all such festivals as the present , we shall be able to leave a noble lesson to our posterity , and secure to the aged , the infirm , and the unfortunate , an Asylum in which they can take refuge in the day of misfortune , without being dependent on precarious charity . If this be our rule , we shall not onl y have the pleasure of seeing others happy and comfortable , but we shall also enjoy the gratification of having contributed to the happiness of
others—( cheers)—we shall not only be promoting the happiness of our species , but if we pursue that course with determination , we shall have the satisfaction of reflecting that we have approved the confidence of others , and promoted the interests committed to our charge , which will yield us enjoyment here and hereafter . —( Great cheering ) . The CHAIRMAN . —Brethren and gentlemen , I am quite satisfied that when you have heard the toast which it is now duty to to
my propose you , you will drink it with enthusiasm ; and if any gentleman has not filled his glass I must request him to do so . I have to ask your particular and patient attention , because the toast which I am now about to propose to you is emphatically the toast of the evening—it is " prosperity to the Asylum of Aged Freemasons "—( great cheering ) . Gentlemen , your enthusiasm shows me that you appreciate the merits of this excelvor ,. v . r , 15
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Asylum For Worthy Aged And Decayed Freemasons.
whom I allude is the representative of this country in the Grand Lodge of New York —( cheers)—a gentleman who has been with us on every occasion , and on whose presence and influence we can always depend , and to whom we wish every health , happiness , and prosperity , and that he may long continue to discharge his important duties . I propose , " Prosperity to all Foreign Lodgesand in particular the Grand
, Lodge of New Yoik , and 1 shall associate with the toast the name of our esteemed Bro . Major-General Cooke . "—( Great eheeringl . Drunk with three times three , and one cheer more . Major-General COOKE . —It is with no ordinary pleasure that I rise to acknowledge the very kind manner with which you have drunk the toast of the Foreign Lodges , and in particular that of New York , and especially for connecting with that toast the name of so humble an
individual as myself . I regret , however , that I cannot find terms sufficiently strong to express my feelings on this occasion , and I must therefore throw myself on your kind indulgence . I cannot describe to you the pleasure which I feel in seeing so many Brethren and friends round this festive board , assembled to promote the cause of charity . I very much regret that I have been so unexpectedly called upon to offer a few remarks to the meeting . As a foreignerI have much
lea-, p sure in seeing so many friends connected with the British Lodges round this board , and I hope I may not be charged with any departure from the truth , in expressing my admiration of the conduct of British Masons , and the gratification I have always experienced from my intercourse with them . The respect which I have always received from them I am indebted for as an humble friend to the Masonic charities of the metropolis —( cheers)—and I feel not a little proud of the
handsome manner in which the able and worthy Chairman has proposed my name , and the manner in which you have been good enough to receive it . I have been an aproned Mason for many years , and I feel not a little proud that I have been chosen as the representative of the Lodges of England in the state of New York . Our rule should be , and it is the foundation of the principles of Masonry , to be uniforml y guided in our actions by hope and brotherly love , which are not
ephemeral qualities ; and if that rule be adopted at all such festivals as the present , we shall be able to leave a noble lesson to our posterity , and secure to the aged , the infirm , and the unfortunate , an Asylum in which they can take refuge in the day of misfortune , without being dependent on precarious charity . If this be our rule , we shall not onl y have the pleasure of seeing others happy and comfortable , but we shall also enjoy the gratification of having contributed to the happiness of
others—( cheers)—we shall not only be promoting the happiness of our species , but if we pursue that course with determination , we shall have the satisfaction of reflecting that we have approved the confidence of others , and promoted the interests committed to our charge , which will yield us enjoyment here and hereafter . —( Great cheering ) . The CHAIRMAN . —Brethren and gentlemen , I am quite satisfied that when you have heard the toast which it is now duty to to
my propose you , you will drink it with enthusiasm ; and if any gentleman has not filled his glass I must request him to do so . I have to ask your particular and patient attention , because the toast which I am now about to propose to you is emphatically the toast of the evening—it is " prosperity to the Asylum of Aged Freemasons "—( great cheering ) . Gentlemen , your enthusiasm shows me that you appreciate the merits of this excelvor ,. v . r , 15