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Masonic Testimonial To Brother Robert Thomas Crucefix , M.D.
son of benevolence , who opens his lips in the cause of human suffering , or on behalf of the peculiar objects of his commiseration , betrays only the working of a selfish spirit , uninfluenced hythe dictates of humanity , or the natural impulse of fellow-feeling ? The pure practice of Heavenborn Charity in our universal schools of Freemasonry contradict the humiliating charge . The benevole * i tactions of our Brother Crucefix triumphantly overturn the false ancl untenable insinuation . The callings of
men , it is true , are multifarious , ancl their dispositions ancl ways of life alike varied and diffuse ; still , whether they lead through the more public haunts of society , or be hidden within the privacy or seclusion of retirement , human nature dictates that all should converge towards the same absorbing point—the welfare of our fellow-creatures . That the practice in this respect , to the letter of tbe precept , has in every instance characterized the labours of our Brother Crucefix member around
, every this festive board has already declared ; and I am proud , sir , to unite my humble voice of approval with so distinguished an assemblage of generous , impartial , and independent supporters of the Order we profess , ancl the unflinching promoters and protectors of those cardinal virtues ivhich rank foremost amongst the noble attributes of our nature , as the creatures of an almighty and beneficent Maker , and the humble images and similitude of his divine and impalpable It has been
person . poetically observed , that Freemasonry may justly be styled the primum mobile , or main-spring of society—unseen herself , but urging the whole visible mechanism into harmonious action . How truly does the metaphor apply to this cheering meeting , and to the generous Brethren to whose spirited example we are indebted for its present perfected ancl
inspiring maturity : and , in offering my sincere congratulations to yourself , sir , as Chairman , and to the Board of Stewards and Committee collectively , for the brilliant accomplishment of the undertaking , and the rational enjoyments now harmoniously prevailing amongst us , I beg to reiterate my grateful thanks for the marked honours I have received at your hands on this happy occasion . Bro . Robinson sat down amid general acclamations . Bro . HEWITT as an Irish Brotherregretted that he did not rise
, , before in reply to a toast in which the Grand Master of Ireland , and those under his rule , were concerned ; but , although late , hoped his apology would be accepted in his diffidence . As a Grand Officer of the province of Munster , and a member of No . 1 , Cork , he could not give a silent acquiescence in the sentiments so eloquently , so feelingly expressed by the distinguished Brother who had just concluded an address of surpassing elegance . He had come some distancewith a double object
—, : to profit by the opportunity of seeing that Brother to whom the whole world of Masons were so much indebted for the knowledge he had imparted , viz . Dr . Oliver , ancl also to witness the celebration of a festival in honour of that esteemed Brother , Dr . Crucefix . He did not doubt that many of his countrymen would envy him the high moral gratification this clay ' s proceedings had afforded him . He then expatiated at considerable length on general Masonic topicsandin alluding to the
; , great difficulties that so often beset the path of those who ventured boldly into the mazes caused by apathy ancl neglect , congratulated the meeting upon the success that attended its grateful spirit to do justice to Masonic worth . In the city of Cork , his own Lodge had succeeded in eliciting such a spirit of charity , that the spark had become a lambent flame , and a beacon-light . Beauty and Fashion lent their best fostering
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Masonic Testimonial To Brother Robert Thomas Crucefix , M.D.
son of benevolence , who opens his lips in the cause of human suffering , or on behalf of the peculiar objects of his commiseration , betrays only the working of a selfish spirit , uninfluenced hythe dictates of humanity , or the natural impulse of fellow-feeling ? The pure practice of Heavenborn Charity in our universal schools of Freemasonry contradict the humiliating charge . The benevole * i tactions of our Brother Crucefix triumphantly overturn the false ancl untenable insinuation . The callings of
men , it is true , are multifarious , ancl their dispositions ancl ways of life alike varied and diffuse ; still , whether they lead through the more public haunts of society , or be hidden within the privacy or seclusion of retirement , human nature dictates that all should converge towards the same absorbing point—the welfare of our fellow-creatures . That the practice in this respect , to the letter of tbe precept , has in every instance characterized the labours of our Brother Crucefix member around
, every this festive board has already declared ; and I am proud , sir , to unite my humble voice of approval with so distinguished an assemblage of generous , impartial , and independent supporters of the Order we profess , ancl the unflinching promoters and protectors of those cardinal virtues ivhich rank foremost amongst the noble attributes of our nature , as the creatures of an almighty and beneficent Maker , and the humble images and similitude of his divine and impalpable It has been
person . poetically observed , that Freemasonry may justly be styled the primum mobile , or main-spring of society—unseen herself , but urging the whole visible mechanism into harmonious action . How truly does the metaphor apply to this cheering meeting , and to the generous Brethren to whose spirited example we are indebted for its present perfected ancl
inspiring maturity : and , in offering my sincere congratulations to yourself , sir , as Chairman , and to the Board of Stewards and Committee collectively , for the brilliant accomplishment of the undertaking , and the rational enjoyments now harmoniously prevailing amongst us , I beg to reiterate my grateful thanks for the marked honours I have received at your hands on this happy occasion . Bro . Robinson sat down amid general acclamations . Bro . HEWITT as an Irish Brotherregretted that he did not rise
, , before in reply to a toast in which the Grand Master of Ireland , and those under his rule , were concerned ; but , although late , hoped his apology would be accepted in his diffidence . As a Grand Officer of the province of Munster , and a member of No . 1 , Cork , he could not give a silent acquiescence in the sentiments so eloquently , so feelingly expressed by the distinguished Brother who had just concluded an address of surpassing elegance . He had come some distancewith a double object
—, : to profit by the opportunity of seeing that Brother to whom the whole world of Masons were so much indebted for the knowledge he had imparted , viz . Dr . Oliver , ancl also to witness the celebration of a festival in honour of that esteemed Brother , Dr . Crucefix . He did not doubt that many of his countrymen would envy him the high moral gratification this clay ' s proceedings had afforded him . He then expatiated at considerable length on general Masonic topicsandin alluding to the
; , great difficulties that so often beset the path of those who ventured boldly into the mazes caused by apathy ancl neglect , congratulated the meeting upon the success that attended its grateful spirit to do justice to Masonic worth . In the city of Cork , his own Lodge had succeeded in eliciting such a spirit of charity , that the spark had become a lambent flame , and a beacon-light . Beauty and Fashion lent their best fostering