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they looked at the difficulty of carrying out such an Institution as that for which they were anxious , that would be accounted for . If they looked at the history of the best charities , they would see the number of years they had occupied in arriving at prosperity , ancl would not despair of seeing the clay when the Institution should be actually open . He most anxiously desired to see that day —( cheers ) . He knew that there were various opinions as to the propriety of carrying out that objectbut
, he had always held that when a number of persons hacl their own views of benevolence , and were determined to carry them out , it was not for those who held different opinions to object because they did not agree as to the eligibility of the mode . They thought that the providing of a permanent provision for aged and decayed Masons was one of the most praiseworthy objects which could engage their attention and exertions . He found that his own name occupied a prominent position in
connection with the charity , and he regretted that he hacl not the opportunity of paying more attention to it , still he would always be most willing when called on to lend a helping hand , and do what he could by his presence and support —( cheers ) . He believed that notwithstanding the difference of opinions which prevailed they had the sanction of the Grancl Lodge—( yes , yes ) . That was sufficient to encourage them to persevere , and he must congratulate those interested in the matter upon the advanced stage at which they had arrived . He was happy to say that a site had been fixed upon for the edifice , ancl that all further action depended on the
means , ancl those depended upon the liberality of the Craft , in support of an object the attainment of which was essential to the comfort of those who hacl seen brighter days , and whose latter end was unfortunately subject to the frowns of adversity —( cheers ) . He would not urge liberality , because he was certain that all were anxious to clo their utmost . They would contribute as much as they were able , ancl support the project by their advocacy , ancl by endeavouring to promote a feeling in its favour they would perhaps render more efficient aid than btheir
y contributions . There was no compulsion ; all must proceed from their liberality of feeling , and he believed that all who belonged to the Craft were governed by the first principle of benevolence , the brightest ornament of the Order—( cheers ) . He was sorry that the advocacy of those sentiments had not fallen into more able hands—( no , no ) . He would again express his earnest desire to assist towards the prosperity of the Institution , ancl he was sure that the " Asylum for Aged Freemasons "
would be enthusiastically received . The toast was greeted by acclamation , and followed by A Song from Mrs Webb . The CHAIRMAN next gave " The President of the Asylum —( Lord Southampton ) , the Vice-Presidents , Treasurer , Trustees , the Committee and officers . " Of those gentlemen it was unnecessary to say a word ; all were fully impressed with their merits . " The health of Bro . Dr . Crucefix , the Treasurer —( loud cheering , which drowned the Hon . Chairman ' s voice ) , he was perfectly satisfied — ( hear ) , he knew well that the mention of Dr . Crucefix would be met with that enthusiasm to which he
felt he was entitled . He ( the Chairman ) would not say any more , but would leave Dr . Crucefix to answer for himself , ancl to explain more clearly than he could clo the prospects of the Institution . Dr . CRUCEFIX rose amidst great cheering , and addressed the company . "On the part of the noble President ( Lord Southampton ) , the Vice-Presidents , ancl the other members of the Committee , who have been so
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they looked at the difficulty of carrying out such an Institution as that for which they were anxious , that would be accounted for . If they looked at the history of the best charities , they would see the number of years they had occupied in arriving at prosperity , ancl would not despair of seeing the clay when the Institution should be actually open . He most anxiously desired to see that day —( cheers ) . He knew that there were various opinions as to the propriety of carrying out that objectbut
, he had always held that when a number of persons hacl their own views of benevolence , and were determined to carry them out , it was not for those who held different opinions to object because they did not agree as to the eligibility of the mode . They thought that the providing of a permanent provision for aged and decayed Masons was one of the most praiseworthy objects which could engage their attention and exertions . He found that his own name occupied a prominent position in
connection with the charity , and he regretted that he hacl not the opportunity of paying more attention to it , still he would always be most willing when called on to lend a helping hand , and do what he could by his presence and support —( cheers ) . He believed that notwithstanding the difference of opinions which prevailed they had the sanction of the Grancl Lodge—( yes , yes ) . That was sufficient to encourage them to persevere , and he must congratulate those interested in the matter upon the advanced stage at which they had arrived . He was happy to say that a site had been fixed upon for the edifice , ancl that all further action depended on the
means , ancl those depended upon the liberality of the Craft , in support of an object the attainment of which was essential to the comfort of those who hacl seen brighter days , and whose latter end was unfortunately subject to the frowns of adversity —( cheers ) . He would not urge liberality , because he was certain that all were anxious to clo their utmost . They would contribute as much as they were able , ancl support the project by their advocacy , ancl by endeavouring to promote a feeling in its favour they would perhaps render more efficient aid than btheir
y contributions . There was no compulsion ; all must proceed from their liberality of feeling , and he believed that all who belonged to the Craft were governed by the first principle of benevolence , the brightest ornament of the Order—( cheers ) . He was sorry that the advocacy of those sentiments had not fallen into more able hands—( no , no ) . He would again express his earnest desire to assist towards the prosperity of the Institution , ancl he was sure that the " Asylum for Aged Freemasons "
would be enthusiastically received . The toast was greeted by acclamation , and followed by A Song from Mrs Webb . The CHAIRMAN next gave " The President of the Asylum —( Lord Southampton ) , the Vice-Presidents , Treasurer , Trustees , the Committee and officers . " Of those gentlemen it was unnecessary to say a word ; all were fully impressed with their merits . " The health of Bro . Dr . Crucefix , the Treasurer —( loud cheering , which drowned the Hon . Chairman ' s voice ) , he was perfectly satisfied — ( hear ) , he knew well that the mention of Dr . Crucefix would be met with that enthusiasm to which he
felt he was entitled . He ( the Chairman ) would not say any more , but would leave Dr . Crucefix to answer for himself , ancl to explain more clearly than he could clo the prospects of the Institution . Dr . CRUCEFIX rose amidst great cheering , and addressed the company . "On the part of the noble President ( Lord Southampton ) , the Vice-Presidents , ancl the other members of the Committee , who have been so