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Masonry , wliich no precedence had accomplished , and indeed had almost rendered it unnecessary for any future Mason to attempt ; as the learned Mason ' s works would exist for ever . Sir EDWARD then concluded his well-timed remarks , by a fervent hope that , while Masonry should prevail in the judgment , that domestic felicity should be the paramount consideration of' every Brother who was desirous to carry outto their fullest extentthe objects of his faith .
, , Dr . OLIVER , in reply to this toast , entered on some explanations respecting the spiritual reference of certain of our ceremonies , which were listened to with great attention . An appropriate quotation from Milton was beautifully delivered . He fully concurred in the sentiments of Sir Edward Bromhead , and was delighted to find that the Province would derive so much practical advantage from one of its chief Officers ; he had always endeavoured to bestow Masonic honours where they were
due , —and he felt on this day ' s occasion , that he had acted with justice and impartiality;—the fatigue consequent upon the absence of his principal , —the Chaplain , the Treasurer , and the Secretary , had almost overpowered him , by the great increase of public duty , but there was one duty that he should attempt to perforin to the best of his exhausted strength . And in conclusion addressed the Brethren in the following words : — " 1 now proceed with a hih degree of leasure and satisfaction
g p to propose the health of a distinguished visitor on the present occasion . One whose name is confined by no limit , but is known and venerated by Masons in every quarter of the habitable globe;—who has devoted his valuable time and shining talents to the propagation of Freemasonry , and what is stiE more estimable , to the practical illustration of its most
beautiful characteristic—Benevolence . I need not add , that I allude to our much esteemed Brother , Dr . Crucefix , — a Past Grand Deacon of the Grand Lodge ; a member of many of the London Masonic Boards , where his services are ( as they cannot fail to be ) highly appreciated . . He is further , the talented Editor of the Freemasons' Quarterly Review ; a periodical , whose usefulness is evidenced by its fruits ; it has been of the utmost service to Freemasonry , by placing its genuine principles
before the world—for Masonry only wants to be better knoivn , in order to be more highly esteemed . Amidst the duties of an arduous and honourable profession , he not only contrives to fulfil all these Offices with credit to himself , and utility to the Craft , but he has also added to the obligations which the Craft owe to his talent and perseverance , by projecting , and bringing to maturity , an institution of extraordinary benevolence , the ' Asylum for Worthy , Aged , and Decayed
Freemasons . ' This humane establishment will not only descend to posterity in connection with his name , but will bring down the blessings of the poor and destitute , —but good and worthy Masons , in all coming ages , —in a rich shower of thanksgivings and honours to his memory . I have much pleasure in congratulating this province on the assisting hand which it has lent to this good work , by a donation of 20 / ., collected from the Lodges and individualsand paid this day into the hands of our worth
, y Brother , as Treasurer of the Institution , Dr . Crucefix , our honourable visitor ; audi hope he will allow me to unite with his name , — 'Success to the Asylum far Worthy , Aged , and Decayed Freemasons . '" —( Great cheering ) . BROTHER CRUCEFIX , in returning thanks , first commenced by a very impressive allusion to the peculiar intimacy that existed between himself and their respected friend in the chair ; it commenced with the Free-
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Masonry , wliich no precedence had accomplished , and indeed had almost rendered it unnecessary for any future Mason to attempt ; as the learned Mason ' s works would exist for ever . Sir EDWARD then concluded his well-timed remarks , by a fervent hope that , while Masonry should prevail in the judgment , that domestic felicity should be the paramount consideration of' every Brother who was desirous to carry outto their fullest extentthe objects of his faith .
, , Dr . OLIVER , in reply to this toast , entered on some explanations respecting the spiritual reference of certain of our ceremonies , which were listened to with great attention . An appropriate quotation from Milton was beautifully delivered . He fully concurred in the sentiments of Sir Edward Bromhead , and was delighted to find that the Province would derive so much practical advantage from one of its chief Officers ; he had always endeavoured to bestow Masonic honours where they were
due , —and he felt on this day ' s occasion , that he had acted with justice and impartiality;—the fatigue consequent upon the absence of his principal , —the Chaplain , the Treasurer , and the Secretary , had almost overpowered him , by the great increase of public duty , but there was one duty that he should attempt to perforin to the best of his exhausted strength . And in conclusion addressed the Brethren in the following words : — " 1 now proceed with a hih degree of leasure and satisfaction
g p to propose the health of a distinguished visitor on the present occasion . One whose name is confined by no limit , but is known and venerated by Masons in every quarter of the habitable globe;—who has devoted his valuable time and shining talents to the propagation of Freemasonry , and what is stiE more estimable , to the practical illustration of its most
beautiful characteristic—Benevolence . I need not add , that I allude to our much esteemed Brother , Dr . Crucefix , — a Past Grand Deacon of the Grand Lodge ; a member of many of the London Masonic Boards , where his services are ( as they cannot fail to be ) highly appreciated . . He is further , the talented Editor of the Freemasons' Quarterly Review ; a periodical , whose usefulness is evidenced by its fruits ; it has been of the utmost service to Freemasonry , by placing its genuine principles
before the world—for Masonry only wants to be better knoivn , in order to be more highly esteemed . Amidst the duties of an arduous and honourable profession , he not only contrives to fulfil all these Offices with credit to himself , and utility to the Craft , but he has also added to the obligations which the Craft owe to his talent and perseverance , by projecting , and bringing to maturity , an institution of extraordinary benevolence , the ' Asylum for Worthy , Aged , and Decayed
Freemasons . ' This humane establishment will not only descend to posterity in connection with his name , but will bring down the blessings of the poor and destitute , —but good and worthy Masons , in all coming ages , —in a rich shower of thanksgivings and honours to his memory . I have much pleasure in congratulating this province on the assisting hand which it has lent to this good work , by a donation of 20 / ., collected from the Lodges and individualsand paid this day into the hands of our worth
, y Brother , as Treasurer of the Institution , Dr . Crucefix , our honourable visitor ; audi hope he will allow me to unite with his name , — 'Success to the Asylum far Worthy , Aged , and Decayed Freemasons . '" —( Great cheering ) . BROTHER CRUCEFIX , in returning thanks , first commenced by a very impressive allusion to the peculiar intimacy that existed between himself and their respected friend in the chair ; it commenced with the Free-