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Article ASYLUM FOR THE AGED AND DECAYED FREEMASON. ← Page 8 of 10 →
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Asylum For The Aged And Decayed Freemason.
the Doctor has a large-snuff-box , which is so beautifully constructed , as to excite the curiosity of any person who takes it up to examine its inside . The first of its treasures which strikes the eye of the searcher is the following excellent memento , " Do not forget the Aged Mason ' s Asylum at a pinch . " The total amount of the subscriptions was announced to be upwards of 750 /
. The following toasts were subsequently given : — " The Ladies . " It is with some regret , gentlemen , that upon this happy occasion we cannot boast the presence of that galaxy of beauty which always irradiates our meetings ; yet well we know that the gentle bosoms of our wives ancl daughters glow at this very moment with the warmest sympathy , and that if ever a meeting in Masonry more than another sanctioned bthemthis is that one . I could tell you of
was y , circumstantial proofs of tlie aid they have already given , in a moral sense , and in pecuniary offerings , which would call for the utmost expression of delig ht—when does not dear woman take the lead m good works !—The toast was rapturously welcomed . " The Gentlemen present who are not Masons . " Mr . Nathan Solomons returned thanks . " The health of the gentlemen present connected with the 1 uhhc
i rcss . Mr . J . Lee Stevens , of the Public Ledger , acknowledged the compliment on the part of the gentlemen present , connected with the public Press . And , in illustration of the instability of human affairs , to which such appropriate allusion had been made by the Chairman , Mr . Stevens stated , that a gentleman engaged in the legal profession , who had served with him the office of Provincial Grancl Steward for Devon , three or four consecutive proposed to him the joint purchase of a spot of
years , ground , in their native town , as the scite of a Masonic Hall . 1 he deposit of purchase was paid by them , and in a comparatively short period an association of their Masonic friends was formed , among whom the necessary funds were raised for the completion of the purchase , and the erection of a very handsome ancl substantial edifice , dedicated to the promulgation of Freemasonry . Not long after that period , sickness ancl TOisfovtvme became the constant attendants of the original projector of
the building , ancl remained with him until dismissed by the hand oi death This unfortunate Brother left behind him a widow and an infant family without the most trifling provision . AA ^ ith the cheerful assistance of tbe worthy Chairman , ancl other highly respected members of
the craft , he ( Mr . S . ) had the gratification of promoting the election , to the Boys' School , of one of the children of his deceased friend ; and he hoped to be equally fortunate in obtaining a place of refuge and instruction for another of the young fatherless , at the approaching election for the Girls' School . AVith such instances before them , he could not avoid joining the meeting then assembled , in the completion of the grancl scheme of Masonic charity—in putting the key-stone to the arch , by Y
the formation of an Asylum for Aged and Decayed re-masons . " The health of Brother Jerrold , " whose zeal and talents have been equally serviceable to the cause ; for which compliment Brother Jerrold briefly but energetically expressed his thanks . " The healths of the Stewards . " In proposing this toast , the Chairman paid a just compliment to the VOL in . ^
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Asylum For The Aged And Decayed Freemason.
the Doctor has a large-snuff-box , which is so beautifully constructed , as to excite the curiosity of any person who takes it up to examine its inside . The first of its treasures which strikes the eye of the searcher is the following excellent memento , " Do not forget the Aged Mason ' s Asylum at a pinch . " The total amount of the subscriptions was announced to be upwards of 750 /
. The following toasts were subsequently given : — " The Ladies . " It is with some regret , gentlemen , that upon this happy occasion we cannot boast the presence of that galaxy of beauty which always irradiates our meetings ; yet well we know that the gentle bosoms of our wives ancl daughters glow at this very moment with the warmest sympathy , and that if ever a meeting in Masonry more than another sanctioned bthemthis is that one . I could tell you of
was y , circumstantial proofs of tlie aid they have already given , in a moral sense , and in pecuniary offerings , which would call for the utmost expression of delig ht—when does not dear woman take the lead m good works !—The toast was rapturously welcomed . " The Gentlemen present who are not Masons . " Mr . Nathan Solomons returned thanks . " The health of the gentlemen present connected with the 1 uhhc
i rcss . Mr . J . Lee Stevens , of the Public Ledger , acknowledged the compliment on the part of the gentlemen present , connected with the public Press . And , in illustration of the instability of human affairs , to which such appropriate allusion had been made by the Chairman , Mr . Stevens stated , that a gentleman engaged in the legal profession , who had served with him the office of Provincial Grancl Steward for Devon , three or four consecutive proposed to him the joint purchase of a spot of
years , ground , in their native town , as the scite of a Masonic Hall . 1 he deposit of purchase was paid by them , and in a comparatively short period an association of their Masonic friends was formed , among whom the necessary funds were raised for the completion of the purchase , and the erection of a very handsome ancl substantial edifice , dedicated to the promulgation of Freemasonry . Not long after that period , sickness ancl TOisfovtvme became the constant attendants of the original projector of
the building , ancl remained with him until dismissed by the hand oi death This unfortunate Brother left behind him a widow and an infant family without the most trifling provision . AA ^ ith the cheerful assistance of tbe worthy Chairman , ancl other highly respected members of
the craft , he ( Mr . S . ) had the gratification of promoting the election , to the Boys' School , of one of the children of his deceased friend ; and he hoped to be equally fortunate in obtaining a place of refuge and instruction for another of the young fatherless , at the approaching election for the Girls' School . AVith such instances before them , he could not avoid joining the meeting then assembled , in the completion of the grancl scheme of Masonic charity—in putting the key-stone to the arch , by Y
the formation of an Asylum for Aged and Decayed re-masons . " The health of Brother Jerrold , " whose zeal and talents have been equally serviceable to the cause ; for which compliment Brother Jerrold briefly but energetically expressed his thanks . " The healths of the Stewards . " In proposing this toast , the Chairman paid a just compliment to the VOL in . ^