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Article THE FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY REVIEW. ← Page 8 of 8
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
But what can we say of the colonies ? There , it is too true , there is much to discourage in the negligence at head quarters ; and yet there is not a little to stimulate to greater things . In Eastern India the death of some of the master-spirits in Freemasonry , and the
departure of others , have together weakened the efficiency of the whole . But let not our Brethren in this quarter despond . When one fails another is raised up to perform the goodly work . In Western India all works well . May we , at the close of . 1843 , have good reason to say of the whole English Craft— " all works well . "
THE AGED MASONS' ASYLUM THE CHARITY BALL . How can we better take leave of our labours at this festive season , than by reminding our readers of the joyous festivity that awaits them ? Joyous for the young and healthful , for theirs is ever the season of joy ; and scarcely less festive for
their elders , who may live over again the happy past , in witnessing the happiness of the present , albeit more passive than active participants ! Aye , and joyous too for " The Worthy Aged and Decayed Freemason , " to whose comforts or wants the never-failing proceeds are applied . Goodly
Brethren—pleasant Brethren—charitable Brethren—ye of the Board of Stewards , we make our best bow to you ; and in the name of the " wee wifies , " and the " bonnie lassies , " who pride themselves on being husbanded or wooed by Freemasons , do we thank you for thus continuing the annual
treat . May your efforts succeed ! Indeed how can they fail , hearty , well-directed , and united as they are ? May Freemasons' Hall fill to overflowing , and all be happy on the day consecrated to social enjoyment and charity ; so that , bright and fruitful as have been your previous festivals , may the 10 th of January , 1843 , be a terpsichorean treat outshining all that went before it !
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
But what can we say of the colonies ? There , it is too true , there is much to discourage in the negligence at head quarters ; and yet there is not a little to stimulate to greater things . In Eastern India the death of some of the master-spirits in Freemasonry , and the
departure of others , have together weakened the efficiency of the whole . But let not our Brethren in this quarter despond . When one fails another is raised up to perform the goodly work . In Western India all works well . May we , at the close of . 1843 , have good reason to say of the whole English Craft— " all works well . "
THE AGED MASONS' ASYLUM THE CHARITY BALL . How can we better take leave of our labours at this festive season , than by reminding our readers of the joyous festivity that awaits them ? Joyous for the young and healthful , for theirs is ever the season of joy ; and scarcely less festive for
their elders , who may live over again the happy past , in witnessing the happiness of the present , albeit more passive than active participants ! Aye , and joyous too for " The Worthy Aged and Decayed Freemason , " to whose comforts or wants the never-failing proceeds are applied . Goodly
Brethren—pleasant Brethren—charitable Brethren—ye of the Board of Stewards , we make our best bow to you ; and in the name of the " wee wifies , " and the " bonnie lassies , " who pride themselves on being husbanded or wooed by Freemasons , do we thank you for thus continuing the annual
treat . May your efforts succeed ! Indeed how can they fail , hearty , well-directed , and united as they are ? May Freemasons' Hall fill to overflowing , and all be happy on the day consecrated to social enjoyment and charity ; so that , bright and fruitful as have been your previous festivals , may the 10 th of January , 1843 , be a terpsichorean treat outshining all that went before it !