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The Ancient And Accepted Rite.
say is very good . This is the second opportunity I have had of thanking you for your confidence in me as your Treasurer , and the third time I have been elected to that important office . It is pleasing to me to be able to announce a balance in hand after all our comforts have been p aid for , —it is a proof that union is strength , and that by union we are not only enabled to enjoy many comforts ourselves , but
I trust we shall also be able to render assistance to the deserving and valuable charitable institutions of the Masonic Order . There are several very exceUent charities attached to the institution , viz ., the Females' School , of which every Mason may proudly boast ; the Boys' School , ivhich is receiving at the present time much attention and support ; the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , for granting annuities to aged and decayed Freemasons and their widows ;
and the Masonic Asylum , an institution which will some day prove equal if not more valuable than the others . My attention , as your Treasurer , will be turned to each of those charities , and I hope our funds will enable us to contribute to them all . In conclusion , I thank you for your confidence in me as your Treasurer , and assure you that nothing shall be wanting on my part to promote the prosperity of the High Grades Union .
The chairman then proposed the healths of the members of the 31 st Degree . The HI . Bro . Dawes returned thanks . The chairman then gave the healths of the Brethren who had had
the 30 th Degree conferred on them that clay . The 111 . Bro . Muttlebury returned thanks . The 111 . TEEASUEEE-GENEEAL then proposed the healths of the clergy ofthe Order—they had many distinguished friends in tbe clergy —they could not fail to remember that amongst others they had Dr . Oliver , the Revs . E . Moore , and J . E . Cox . To one now present we are greatly indebted , as he has agreed to accept the office of Chaplain of this
High Grades Union . AVe are proud to number eminent clergymen amongst us , expressing as they always do that they feel their connection with the high degrees of Freemasonry is as satisfactory to themselves as it is beneficial to the Order . I propose , therefore , the 111 . our Brethren the clergy of the Order . Rev . GEOECKE BXTHEESEA said , —Most Puissant Commander and 111 . Brethrenas I see no Brother clergyman rise to return thanks for
, the toast which has just been named from the chair , I have reason to believe that I am the only clergyman present . On that account I request to be permitted to acknowledge the compliment . Most Puissant , the kind manner in which you have been pleased to mention my name in conjunction with our 111 . clerical Brethren of the Order , Dr . Oliverthe Revs . E . MooreJ . E . Cox & cand the warmth and
, , , , affection with whicli it has been received , demand my grateful acknowledgments . It clearly convinces me that you very highly estimate the zealous exertions of the clergy , not only in promoting the welfare of the people committed to their care , and supporting every charitable institution established for the benefit of the poor and afflicted , but
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The Ancient And Accepted Rite.
say is very good . This is the second opportunity I have had of thanking you for your confidence in me as your Treasurer , and the third time I have been elected to that important office . It is pleasing to me to be able to announce a balance in hand after all our comforts have been p aid for , —it is a proof that union is strength , and that by union we are not only enabled to enjoy many comforts ourselves , but
I trust we shall also be able to render assistance to the deserving and valuable charitable institutions of the Masonic Order . There are several very exceUent charities attached to the institution , viz ., the Females' School , of which every Mason may proudly boast ; the Boys' School , ivhich is receiving at the present time much attention and support ; the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , for granting annuities to aged and decayed Freemasons and their widows ;
and the Masonic Asylum , an institution which will some day prove equal if not more valuable than the others . My attention , as your Treasurer , will be turned to each of those charities , and I hope our funds will enable us to contribute to them all . In conclusion , I thank you for your confidence in me as your Treasurer , and assure you that nothing shall be wanting on my part to promote the prosperity of the High Grades Union .
The chairman then proposed the healths of the members of the 31 st Degree . The HI . Bro . Dawes returned thanks . The chairman then gave the healths of the Brethren who had had
the 30 th Degree conferred on them that clay . The 111 . Bro . Muttlebury returned thanks . The 111 . TEEASUEEE-GENEEAL then proposed the healths of the clergy ofthe Order—they had many distinguished friends in tbe clergy —they could not fail to remember that amongst others they had Dr . Oliver , the Revs . E . Moore , and J . E . Cox . To one now present we are greatly indebted , as he has agreed to accept the office of Chaplain of this
High Grades Union . AVe are proud to number eminent clergymen amongst us , expressing as they always do that they feel their connection with the high degrees of Freemasonry is as satisfactory to themselves as it is beneficial to the Order . I propose , therefore , the 111 . our Brethren the clergy of the Order . Rev . GEOECKE BXTHEESEA said , —Most Puissant Commander and 111 . Brethrenas I see no Brother clergyman rise to return thanks for
, the toast which has just been named from the chair , I have reason to believe that I am the only clergyman present . On that account I request to be permitted to acknowledge the compliment . Most Puissant , the kind manner in which you have been pleased to mention my name in conjunction with our 111 . clerical Brethren of the Order , Dr . Oliverthe Revs . E . MooreJ . E . Cox & cand the warmth and
, , , , affection with whicli it has been received , demand my grateful acknowledgments . It clearly convinces me that you very highly estimate the zealous exertions of the clergy , not only in promoting the welfare of the people committed to their care , and supporting every charitable institution established for the benefit of the poor and afflicted , but