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Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ft The M . W . the GRAND MASTER then came to the toast of the evening , "Prosperity to the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; " which was drunk with much enthusiasm . The M . AV . G . M . spoke as follows : —I must beg to call to your recollection some circumstances , though known already to most of you , with respect to the Institution we are now met to support . It will be in the recollection of many of you that this Institution originated in two distinct plans ; one of which was brought forward by the illustrious personage whom I had the honour to
succeed as G . M . —H . E . H . the Duke of Sussex—for granting annuities to aged and distressed Masons . At the same time there was a counter project , originating in feelings equally charitable and equally laudable , viz ., to found an Asylum for aged and decayed Masons . Both these plans were prompted , as I' have said , by the most benevolent intentions , and both were capable of doing much good ; but , unfortunately , as in all such projects , some little jealousies prevailed—one set of men were anxious to out-do the other . These two schemes are happily now united , and I am pleased to tell that this has been lished under ices
you accomp my ausp as G . M . ( applause ) ; and another object has since been set on foot , pronrpted by the same laudable motives , and attended with the same gratifying amount of success , viz ., the granting of pensions to the widows of Freemasons . This is an object which I am sure deserves our support . The only hesitation we had in bringing it forward was that the number of Masonic Charities was already so great , that we thought it would be too great a demand on the liberality of the Craft , to bring any additional claim before them . But , Brethren , I am happy to tell you that all these Charities are supported liberally—I may say Masonically ( cheers ); and they are all iu a
flourishing condition . This says something for the state of the Craft ( hear , hear ) . I may add that the greatest cordiality and unanimity prevail throughout the Craft , and hence these Institutions are not only well supported , but this last has been added without at all intrenching on the funds of those previously in existence ; for , on the contrary , the Boys' and Girls' Schools were never in a better position . I trust this Charity will go on increasing , for it is deserving of your support . The Asylum which forms one branch of this Charity is not yet completed . There is to be , in that building , a suite of apartments ready for any annuitants or widows who
may choose to avail themselves of them . I don ' t wish to give you any encouragement ; but I may state it as my opinion , that as that present building is not fully occupied , and has been found more than sufficient for the number of applicants , it would perhaps have been better to have made the existing building mor * e comfortable , rather than to erect a new edifice . But still , I have no doubt but that before many years the number of applicants will be greater . I am sure this Institution will be cheerfully and liberally supported;—therefore allow me to give you " Prosperity to the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institute , aud the Freemasons ' Widows' Fund . "
The M . W . the GRAND MASTER then gave " The health of the Earl of Southampton , Past President of the Asylum for Decayed Freemasons , and the Trustees and Vice-Presidents of that Institute , " which having been duly honoured , was responded to by Brother Benjamin Bond Cabbell . The GRAND SEORETARA' then read the list of subscriptions , which amounted to £ 1 , 591 . The M . AV . the GRAND MASTER gave the health of Brother Charles Brown , whose deceased brother , the late lamented Brother Colville Brown , had left a legacy of £ 500 to the Institute .
Brother C . BROWN returned thanks . * "The Ladies , " "the Stewards , " and some other toasts having been drunk , the Company separated . There were about seventy ladies present during tbe proceedings , who had previously partaken of an elegant collation , at which Bro . W . Evans presided , who was ably supported in his endeavours to promote their happiness by Bro . Beattie and the other ladies' Stewards . The harmony of the evening was considerably enhanced by the exertions of Mrs . Lockey ( late Miss AVilliams ) , the Misses Wells , Mrs . Temple , and Brothers Genge , Lawler , Shoubridge , Holmes , and Smythson , who presided at tbe pianoforte .
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Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ft The M . W . the GRAND MASTER then came to the toast of the evening , "Prosperity to the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; " which was drunk with much enthusiasm . The M . AV . G . M . spoke as follows : —I must beg to call to your recollection some circumstances , though known already to most of you , with respect to the Institution we are now met to support . It will be in the recollection of many of you that this Institution originated in two distinct plans ; one of which was brought forward by the illustrious personage whom I had the honour to
succeed as G . M . —H . E . H . the Duke of Sussex—for granting annuities to aged and distressed Masons . At the same time there was a counter project , originating in feelings equally charitable and equally laudable , viz ., to found an Asylum for aged and decayed Masons . Both these plans were prompted , as I' have said , by the most benevolent intentions , and both were capable of doing much good ; but , unfortunately , as in all such projects , some little jealousies prevailed—one set of men were anxious to out-do the other . These two schemes are happily now united , and I am pleased to tell that this has been lished under ices
you accomp my ausp as G . M . ( applause ) ; and another object has since been set on foot , pronrpted by the same laudable motives , and attended with the same gratifying amount of success , viz ., the granting of pensions to the widows of Freemasons . This is an object which I am sure deserves our support . The only hesitation we had in bringing it forward was that the number of Masonic Charities was already so great , that we thought it would be too great a demand on the liberality of the Craft , to bring any additional claim before them . But , Brethren , I am happy to tell you that all these Charities are supported liberally—I may say Masonically ( cheers ); and they are all iu a
flourishing condition . This says something for the state of the Craft ( hear , hear ) . I may add that the greatest cordiality and unanimity prevail throughout the Craft , and hence these Institutions are not only well supported , but this last has been added without at all intrenching on the funds of those previously in existence ; for , on the contrary , the Boys' and Girls' Schools were never in a better position . I trust this Charity will go on increasing , for it is deserving of your support . The Asylum which forms one branch of this Charity is not yet completed . There is to be , in that building , a suite of apartments ready for any annuitants or widows who
may choose to avail themselves of them . I don ' t wish to give you any encouragement ; but I may state it as my opinion , that as that present building is not fully occupied , and has been found more than sufficient for the number of applicants , it would perhaps have been better to have made the existing building mor * e comfortable , rather than to erect a new edifice . But still , I have no doubt but that before many years the number of applicants will be greater . I am sure this Institution will be cheerfully and liberally supported;—therefore allow me to give you " Prosperity to the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institute , aud the Freemasons ' Widows' Fund . "
The M . W . the GRAND MASTER then gave " The health of the Earl of Southampton , Past President of the Asylum for Decayed Freemasons , and the Trustees and Vice-Presidents of that Institute , " which having been duly honoured , was responded to by Brother Benjamin Bond Cabbell . The GRAND SEORETARA' then read the list of subscriptions , which amounted to £ 1 , 591 . The M . AV . the GRAND MASTER gave the health of Brother Charles Brown , whose deceased brother , the late lamented Brother Colville Brown , had left a legacy of £ 500 to the Institute .
Brother C . BROWN returned thanks . * "The Ladies , " "the Stewards , " and some other toasts having been drunk , the Company separated . There were about seventy ladies present during tbe proceedings , who had previously partaken of an elegant collation , at which Bro . W . Evans presided , who was ably supported in his endeavours to promote their happiness by Bro . Beattie and the other ladies' Stewards . The harmony of the evening was considerably enhanced by the exertions of Mrs . Lockey ( late Miss AVilliams ) , the Misses Wells , Mrs . Temple , and Brothers Genge , Lawler , Shoubridge , Holmes , and Smythson , who presided at tbe pianoforte .