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to be called upon . lie was obliged by the manner in which the health of the Stewards and himself had been drunk , and he wished all present health and prosperity in secuta seculorum . The CHAIRMAN said that the last toast was one which they ought not to neglect , " their Vocal Friends , " to whom they were so much indebted for the talent they had displayed . Bro . Jolley returned thanks , and the Chairman then left the chair . A great number of the gentlemen then joined the ladies in their room , where a concert took place , which was prolonged until a late hour .
We have omitted to mention that in the course of the evening Signor Beletti , of Pier Majesty ' s Theatre , performed a solo on the clarionet in first rate style , which , as well as Messrs . Distin ' s performance , commanded an encore . Messrs . Broadwood very generously placed at the disposal of the Asylum two splendid grand pianos , at one of which Signor Perugini , at the other Bro . Jolley , presided—the English department of the concert
being under the direction of the latter gentleman . Bro . Harker officiated as toast-master in his well-known style . The entertainment altogether was one of the most pleasant description ; and all appeared satisfied with themselves and each other ,- and delighted at the gathering in the cause of charity . It was an intellectual clay , worthy the enjoyment of the gentleman and the Mason , and illustrated those often- quoted words , " the feast of reason and the flow of soul . "
We conclude by placing before our readers an address , written for the occasion by Miss Eliza Cook , which , for its impressive sweetness and deep pathos , will take rank among her happiest efforts ; the perusal caused many a sigh among the ladies , while among the sterner sex , it effected the object for which it was written .
A rich man lived mid all that Life could know Of Peace and Plenty in our lot below ; His wealth was ready and his hand was kind , Where friends might sue or rigid Duty bind . He gave to kindred , and bestowed his aid Where Right could sanction the demand it made : But there he paused—his bosom never felt Compassion ' s impulse kindle , rise , and melt .
With stoic ease he turned from every cause That had no claim except through Mercy ' s laws ; Ancl coldly good , he measured out his span , An honest , moral , true , and prudent man .
The rich man died—and cleansed from earthly leaven , Upward he sprang on pinions stretch'd for Heaven . Onward he soared , and well-nigh reached the gate Where Angel sentries ever watch and wait ; But there he fluttered—just below the place Where Bliss anil Glory pour their crowning grace ; Striving with hope to gain thc eternal height , And weakly drooping as he sought the flight .
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to be called upon . lie was obliged by the manner in which the health of the Stewards and himself had been drunk , and he wished all present health and prosperity in secuta seculorum . The CHAIRMAN said that the last toast was one which they ought not to neglect , " their Vocal Friends , " to whom they were so much indebted for the talent they had displayed . Bro . Jolley returned thanks , and the Chairman then left the chair . A great number of the gentlemen then joined the ladies in their room , where a concert took place , which was prolonged until a late hour .
We have omitted to mention that in the course of the evening Signor Beletti , of Pier Majesty ' s Theatre , performed a solo on the clarionet in first rate style , which , as well as Messrs . Distin ' s performance , commanded an encore . Messrs . Broadwood very generously placed at the disposal of the Asylum two splendid grand pianos , at one of which Signor Perugini , at the other Bro . Jolley , presided—the English department of the concert
being under the direction of the latter gentleman . Bro . Harker officiated as toast-master in his well-known style . The entertainment altogether was one of the most pleasant description ; and all appeared satisfied with themselves and each other ,- and delighted at the gathering in the cause of charity . It was an intellectual clay , worthy the enjoyment of the gentleman and the Mason , and illustrated those often- quoted words , " the feast of reason and the flow of soul . "
We conclude by placing before our readers an address , written for the occasion by Miss Eliza Cook , which , for its impressive sweetness and deep pathos , will take rank among her happiest efforts ; the perusal caused many a sigh among the ladies , while among the sterner sex , it effected the object for which it was written .
A rich man lived mid all that Life could know Of Peace and Plenty in our lot below ; His wealth was ready and his hand was kind , Where friends might sue or rigid Duty bind . He gave to kindred , and bestowed his aid Where Right could sanction the demand it made : But there he paused—his bosom never felt Compassion ' s impulse kindle , rise , and melt .
With stoic ease he turned from every cause That had no claim except through Mercy ' s laws ; Ancl coldly good , he measured out his span , An honest , moral , true , and prudent man .
The rich man died—and cleansed from earthly leaven , Upward he sprang on pinions stretch'd for Heaven . Onward he soared , and well-nigh reached the gate Where Angel sentries ever watch and wait ; But there he fluttered—just below the place Where Bliss anil Glory pour their crowning grace ; Striving with hope to gain thc eternal height , And weakly drooping as he sought the flight .