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can do for its inmates , and of the way in which , by their good conduct , they can honour those who take such an interest in their welfare . " The other prizes were distributed as follows : — - Louisa Dudley , in addition to the silver medal and first prize-book for general good conduct , also 2 nd prize ^ fo ^ ^ Catharine Ann Pen nyf eather , third prize-book . Anna Wheaton , fourth prizebook and first prize for writing . Catharine Dbrothy Sharratt , fifth prize-book .
Emma Susanna Cox , sixth prize-book . The R . W . D . G . M . then said : " Having presented the prizes to those reported as worthy of them , I think our next duty will be to mark our gratitude for the exertions of : one to whom the Institution is deeply indebted for much of its present brilliant prosperity . I beg that we do that in drinking the health of our esteemed Brother , Benjamin Bond Cabbed , the Treasurer of the Institution , and I am sure he will forgive me , or , rather , feel grateful , for my coupling with his name the many efficient Secretaries of the Institution . In the presence of such a company
as this , it will be unnecessary for me to dwell on the numerous instances of the display of that most benevolent Spirit of the esteemed Brother I have namedone who has been ever forward in the many great works of charity , and of this Institution in particular- ^ for they are al ready well known to all of us . I need scarcely add that we value his services most highly , and that our earnest prayer is that he may be long spared to be able to be present among them . It is a pleasant sight , indeed , to witness a scene wherein venerable age comes forward hand in hand , as it were with the youth on either side of him , to grace with his presence such a meeting as this . " ( Cheers . )
Bro . Benjamin Bond Cabbell , Prov . G . M ,, Norfolk , said : I rise to acknowledge the compliment which " the noble lord has done me the honour to pay me , and the honour he has also done me in associating my humble name with this Institution . Brethren , believe me it is a proud satisfaction to me that I feel more at ease in responding to the toast , in that it is rather a compliment paid to the office than the officers . I cannot but attribute it to the office that I am at all held in estimation by you , and to know that the services imposed upon me by that office are appreciated by those who feel an interest in common with all in the
prosperity of this Institution . I may add that we cannot say one word more eloquent in behalf of that Institution than our simple appeal to the proud display now before us of these children . What might have been the state of all of them had it not been for your bounty and generosity ?— what might certainly have been the lot of many it is not for me to say . No language in which I can express my feelings , or those which , I am sure , reign in your breasts , can at all do justice to the proud picture before us , to see those dear children , all of them with the bloom of health and happiness beaming in every countenance , and , I believe ,
with virtue reigning in every heart . I will not detain you longer ; but I may add , in conclusion , that should any of you feel any lack of anxiety , or wish to add to the honourable celebrity you have already gained , you have only to follow the example laid down by the Great Author of our religion—that the surest and most certain mode of ministering to your own happiness is to consider the wants and necessities of others . Finally , I hope that as the Institution has increased from year to year , so it may continue to increase in the number and value of its friends and supporters . " The worthy Brother resumed his seat amidst loud applause .
The children , having sung " Good Night , " and made their curtesies to the Brethren , then retired from the room , loaded with oranges and other fruits , the whole of the dessert being showered into their aprons . The R . W . D . G , M . next asked the Brethren to drink to the prosperity of the other Masonic charities . The Boys' School had had a most successful festival a few days since—and that of the aged Masons' Benevolent Institution and Widows ' Fund was H ^ ed , for the 17 th June , when the Right Hon . the Earl of Durham , G . S . W ., would preside , and he hoped the noble earl w ould be well supported .
The R . W . Chairman next gave the health of the House Committee , to whom he said the Brethren were deeply indebted for superintending the school . The toast was acknowledged by Bro . John Symonds in neat and appropriate terms . The R . W . D . G . M . said he had now only to call their attention to two more VOID . III . 3 N
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can do for its inmates , and of the way in which , by their good conduct , they can honour those who take such an interest in their welfare . " The other prizes were distributed as follows : — - Louisa Dudley , in addition to the silver medal and first prize-book for general good conduct , also 2 nd prize ^ fo ^ ^ Catharine Ann Pen nyf eather , third prize-book . Anna Wheaton , fourth prizebook and first prize for writing . Catharine Dbrothy Sharratt , fifth prize-book .
Emma Susanna Cox , sixth prize-book . The R . W . D . G . M . then said : " Having presented the prizes to those reported as worthy of them , I think our next duty will be to mark our gratitude for the exertions of : one to whom the Institution is deeply indebted for much of its present brilliant prosperity . I beg that we do that in drinking the health of our esteemed Brother , Benjamin Bond Cabbed , the Treasurer of the Institution , and I am sure he will forgive me , or , rather , feel grateful , for my coupling with his name the many efficient Secretaries of the Institution . In the presence of such a company
as this , it will be unnecessary for me to dwell on the numerous instances of the display of that most benevolent Spirit of the esteemed Brother I have namedone who has been ever forward in the many great works of charity , and of this Institution in particular- ^ for they are al ready well known to all of us . I need scarcely add that we value his services most highly , and that our earnest prayer is that he may be long spared to be able to be present among them . It is a pleasant sight , indeed , to witness a scene wherein venerable age comes forward hand in hand , as it were with the youth on either side of him , to grace with his presence such a meeting as this . " ( Cheers . )
Bro . Benjamin Bond Cabbell , Prov . G . M ,, Norfolk , said : I rise to acknowledge the compliment which " the noble lord has done me the honour to pay me , and the honour he has also done me in associating my humble name with this Institution . Brethren , believe me it is a proud satisfaction to me that I feel more at ease in responding to the toast , in that it is rather a compliment paid to the office than the officers . I cannot but attribute it to the office that I am at all held in estimation by you , and to know that the services imposed upon me by that office are appreciated by those who feel an interest in common with all in the
prosperity of this Institution . I may add that we cannot say one word more eloquent in behalf of that Institution than our simple appeal to the proud display now before us of these children . What might have been the state of all of them had it not been for your bounty and generosity ?— what might certainly have been the lot of many it is not for me to say . No language in which I can express my feelings , or those which , I am sure , reign in your breasts , can at all do justice to the proud picture before us , to see those dear children , all of them with the bloom of health and happiness beaming in every countenance , and , I believe ,
with virtue reigning in every heart . I will not detain you longer ; but I may add , in conclusion , that should any of you feel any lack of anxiety , or wish to add to the honourable celebrity you have already gained , you have only to follow the example laid down by the Great Author of our religion—that the surest and most certain mode of ministering to your own happiness is to consider the wants and necessities of others . Finally , I hope that as the Institution has increased from year to year , so it may continue to increase in the number and value of its friends and supporters . " The worthy Brother resumed his seat amidst loud applause .
The children , having sung " Good Night , " and made their curtesies to the Brethren , then retired from the room , loaded with oranges and other fruits , the whole of the dessert being showered into their aprons . The R . W . D . G , M . next asked the Brethren to drink to the prosperity of the other Masonic charities . The Boys' School had had a most successful festival a few days since—and that of the aged Masons' Benevolent Institution and Widows ' Fund was H ^ ed , for the 17 th June , when the Right Hon . the Earl of Durham , G . S . W ., would preside , and he hoped the noble earl w ould be well supported .
The R . W . Chairman next gave the health of the House Committee , to whom he said the Brethren were deeply indebted for superintending the school . The toast was acknowledged by Bro . John Symonds in neat and appropriate terms . The R . W . D . G . M . said he had now only to call their attention to two more VOID . III . 3 N