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The Masonicmirror.
useless to remind brethren in Masonry that every good ancl perfect gift came from above , that it was Gocl alone who could give sufficiency for every good word ancl work . Basing as they did all their system on the pure word of God , it befitted them to remember that his all-seeing eye was always upon them , ancl as Masons and Christians alike , the plain requirements of their duty demanded that they should love God with all their heart , with all thoir soul , and with all their strengthand their neihbours as themselves .
, g ISTo better exposition of their Masonic duties could be found than was contained in the 13 th Chapter of the 1 st Epistle to the Corinthians , "That charity which suffereth long and is kind , which beareth all things , helieveth all things , hopeth all things , endureth all things , " was the peculiar attribute of their Order . It was a goodly sight to see brethren dwelling together hi unity , and it was a grand proof that good princiles had been successfully planted hi
p the soil of a good and honest heart , when men were found ready , as far as in them lay , to give tangible and manifest proofs of their sincerity and goodwill , and aiding- with counsel and advice those who were in difficulty , or by sharing their portion of this world's goods with those whom untoward circumstances might render dependent on the bounty and goodwill of others . On the present occasion the sincerity of their principles was about to be put to a
speedy test . It was a custom amongst them on the recurrence of these , their grand meetings , that contributions should be levied on behalf of some public charity , true it was that they had their own immediate calls in their several lodges , which were never neglected or passed over in a careless manner , but on these occasions they
were in the habit of extending tokens of goodwill ancl sympathy with suffering humanity , to those also who were not members of the Craft . At this time their alms were to be devoted to the assistance of an institution , established for the benefit of sick children by a Christian lady , from the proceeds of those high talents with which she was so wonderfully endowed , and which she so continually consecrated in the most honourable ancl praiseworthy manner , hy dedicating no inconsiderable portion of the wealth they enabled
her to obtain to the immediate service of her master . In conclusion the V . W preacher reminded his hearers that life was hut a continued series of solemn duties which could only be effectually discharged by the aid of God , and that the hour would soon come when each must , prepared or upropared , cross over the dark valley of the shadow of death , might their faith so support them that they might be enabled to rise from the tomb o f trangression and shine as the stars for ever ancl ever ; ancl might it so guide them on
the way that they might consider the faithful discharge of their various duties their greatest honour , that , adorned with every moral and social virtue they might continually make it the object of their earnest desire to follow after " whatsoever things are true , whatsoever things are honest , whatsoever things are just , whatsoever things are pure , whatsoever things are lovely , whatsoever things are of good report . " The collection made at the close of the service amounted to
£ 15 lis . 3 d ., of which £ 13 4 s . 10 d ., was contributed by the brethren . The brethren then returned in proper order to the lodge room , and after the Prov . P . M . bnd announced that the next Prov . G .
Lodge would be held in Norwich , the lodge was closed . In addition to the above £ 15 lis . 3 d . collected at the cathedral for the Jenny Lind Infirmary , the following donations were made by Bro . B . B . Cabbell to the Norwich charities : The Jenny Lincl Infirmary £ 15 15 s The Stanley House 10 0 Sick Poor Society 10 0 TheMagdalen 10 0 The Dispensary ^ 10 10 The District Visiting Society 10 0
THE BANQUET was held at four o ' clock in the Assembly Rooms , Norwich , and was attended by nearly 150 brethren , the R . AA . Prov . G . M , Bro . Cabbell , presiding . The R . W . brother was supported by Bro . Sir Henry J . Stracey , Bart . M . P , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; Bro . the Rev . W . F . Freeman , D . Prov . G . M . of Suffolk ; Bro . the Rev . F . H . S . Hod Prov . G . Chaplain ; Bro . the Rev . S . TitlowP . Prov . G . C .
gson , , ; Bro . A . G . Cresswell , Bro . E . S . Biguold , & c . Bro . A . F . Morgan , Prov . G . J . AV ., occupied one of the Warden ' s chairs , and Bro . G . AV . Minns , AV . M ., of the Cabbell Lodge ( 1109 ) the other . The banquet was provided by Mrs . Louth , of the Rampant Horse , in a style which gave general satisfaction . After "The Queen of the Craft , " and the healths of the M . W . G . M . the Earl of Zetlandancl the D . G . M . the Earl de
, , , Grey ancl Ripon , had been drunk , Bro . Sir Henry J . STBACEY , M . P ., who was received with enthusiastic cheers , proposed the health of Bro . Benjamin Bond Cabbell . It was very difficult , he observed , to eulogise a brother whose character was in itself so high a eulogitun . Bro . Cabbell had
led a long life of general usefulness , and he had fulfilled duties which scripture taught us to be most difficult to fulfil , the duties attaching to the possession of greaft wealth ( Hear ) . Bro . Cabbell had been a munificent dispenser in the cause of charity , of the means of which he considered himself the steward ( loud cheers ) ; ancl the Masons of Norfolk bad not only reason to be proud of him as their Prov . G . M ., hut they had reason to he proud of him as a brother and as a man . ( Cheers ) . His position as a Prov . G . M .
was undoubtedly a responsible one , but its responsibility was not equal to his position as a man of wealth ; ancl the exemplary manner in which he discharged the duties of that position was notorious not only to Masons , hut to non-Masons in every part of the kingdom , the name of Bond Cabbell being identified with a munificence in charity which was almost unparalleled . ( Cheers ) . It was said that a tree was known by its fruit , and they could
judge of Bro . Cabbell by his fruit . It was the fervent wish of all the brethren that he would long continue to preside over them in this province . There were trees which had white blossoms , ancl which we knew bore abundant fruit ; and the grey hairs , which were a chaplet of honour on Bro . Cahbell's brow , though a mark of venerable age , were no sign of failing energy in the discharge of those virtues which had distinguished the course of his long life . ( Cheers ) .
Think not his virtue lost , though time has shed , These hoary furrows on his reverend head . The toast was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm and the usual Masonic honours . Bro . B . B . CAJBBELE , in responding , said he could lay claim to no other credit than that which every man ought to be able to claim
in whatever position he might be placed—a constant anxiety to do his duty as far as his humble ability enabled him ; ancl ho believed that if every man would act up to that principle , he would not only acquit himself to his own satisfaction , but his efforts would be mutually appreciated hy those around him . Advancing years and diminished vigour warned the traveller of his approach to " that bourne from whence no traveller returns . " However near that day might behe ( Bro . Cabbell ) could only assure his brethren
, that so long as his life was spared he should endeavour to perform his duties in the position in which he had the honour to have been placed by the kindness and friendship of the M . W . G . M ., and promote the welfare of the Craft in every way that he could ( Cheers ) . He hoped the time would not be far distant when it might he in his power to provide a place where the brethren might meet ( loud cheers ) without having recourse to public places , their assembly at which led the world , from a want of a due appreciation
of the virtues of the Order , to believe that they met merely for convivial purposes . ( Cheers ) . He was most anxious that they should be relieved from that imputation , and he trusted that the change wonld tend still further to cement those kindly and friendly feelings which ought to prevail among brethren in Freemasonry . ( Cheers . ) The R . AV . PEOV . G . M . next proposed the health of the Prov . G . Chap . Bro . the Rev . F . H . S . Hodgson , with thanks to him for his
excellent discourse at the cathedral . Bro . the Rev . J . H . S . HODGSON said he felt the strongest attachment to Masonry , because he believed it to be an institution which bound man toman , and , therefore , an institution which deserved the support of every one ivho had at heart the welfare and happiness of his fellow-beings . Masonry was the true Jacob's ladder ; it was one of the links which connected heaven and earth ; and everything which tendedas Masonry didto make us kinder to
, , each other , ought to be fostered ancl encouraged by the patriot , the philanthropist , ancl the Christian . ( Cheers ) . He had always felt a deep debt of gratitude to the brother who introduced him into Masonry ; and he had always regretted that he had not been made a Mason long before , and had more opportunities of enjoying the cordial intercourse which he had had with those whose good qualities he had discovered through its means . ( Applause ) . He
was firmly convinced that it was an Order which every man of his profession ought to belong to . He was sure of this—that the best cure in tho world for bigotry was Masonry ( Cheers ); and if a man were earnest in his desire to perform his duty in the position in which he was placed , he could not do better than become a Mason , which would teach him how to do his duty . ( Apnlause . ) The PEOV . G . M . then gave the health of the D . G . M . of Suffolk . Bro . the Rev . F . AV . FEEEXAJN 1 in respondingsaid he hoped that
, , now that the province of Suffolk had so excellent a Grand Master in the - person of Col . Shafto Adair , the two provinces would he better able to exchange those friendly feelings which ought to subsist between neighbours . He had been a Mason for twenty-five years , and he had experienced the benefit of Masonry , and he had arrived at this conclusion—that , whether in lodge or out of lodge , the true Mason would show himself to be the true Christian , and then he would also be the true gentleman . ( Hear , hear . )
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The Masonicmirror.
useless to remind brethren in Masonry that every good ancl perfect gift came from above , that it was Gocl alone who could give sufficiency for every good word ancl work . Basing as they did all their system on the pure word of God , it befitted them to remember that his all-seeing eye was always upon them , ancl as Masons and Christians alike , the plain requirements of their duty demanded that they should love God with all their heart , with all thoir soul , and with all their strengthand their neihbours as themselves .
, g ISTo better exposition of their Masonic duties could be found than was contained in the 13 th Chapter of the 1 st Epistle to the Corinthians , "That charity which suffereth long and is kind , which beareth all things , helieveth all things , hopeth all things , endureth all things , " was the peculiar attribute of their Order . It was a goodly sight to see brethren dwelling together hi unity , and it was a grand proof that good princiles had been successfully planted hi
p the soil of a good and honest heart , when men were found ready , as far as in them lay , to give tangible and manifest proofs of their sincerity and goodwill , and aiding- with counsel and advice those who were in difficulty , or by sharing their portion of this world's goods with those whom untoward circumstances might render dependent on the bounty and goodwill of others . On the present occasion the sincerity of their principles was about to be put to a
speedy test . It was a custom amongst them on the recurrence of these , their grand meetings , that contributions should be levied on behalf of some public charity , true it was that they had their own immediate calls in their several lodges , which were never neglected or passed over in a careless manner , but on these occasions they
were in the habit of extending tokens of goodwill ancl sympathy with suffering humanity , to those also who were not members of the Craft . At this time their alms were to be devoted to the assistance of an institution , established for the benefit of sick children by a Christian lady , from the proceeds of those high talents with which she was so wonderfully endowed , and which she so continually consecrated in the most honourable ancl praiseworthy manner , hy dedicating no inconsiderable portion of the wealth they enabled
her to obtain to the immediate service of her master . In conclusion the V . W preacher reminded his hearers that life was hut a continued series of solemn duties which could only be effectually discharged by the aid of God , and that the hour would soon come when each must , prepared or upropared , cross over the dark valley of the shadow of death , might their faith so support them that they might be enabled to rise from the tomb o f trangression and shine as the stars for ever ancl ever ; ancl might it so guide them on
the way that they might consider the faithful discharge of their various duties their greatest honour , that , adorned with every moral and social virtue they might continually make it the object of their earnest desire to follow after " whatsoever things are true , whatsoever things are honest , whatsoever things are just , whatsoever things are pure , whatsoever things are lovely , whatsoever things are of good report . " The collection made at the close of the service amounted to
£ 15 lis . 3 d ., of which £ 13 4 s . 10 d ., was contributed by the brethren . The brethren then returned in proper order to the lodge room , and after the Prov . P . M . bnd announced that the next Prov . G .
Lodge would be held in Norwich , the lodge was closed . In addition to the above £ 15 lis . 3 d . collected at the cathedral for the Jenny Lind Infirmary , the following donations were made by Bro . B . B . Cabbell to the Norwich charities : The Jenny Lincl Infirmary £ 15 15 s The Stanley House 10 0 Sick Poor Society 10 0 TheMagdalen 10 0 The Dispensary ^ 10 10 The District Visiting Society 10 0
THE BANQUET was held at four o ' clock in the Assembly Rooms , Norwich , and was attended by nearly 150 brethren , the R . AA . Prov . G . M , Bro . Cabbell , presiding . The R . W . brother was supported by Bro . Sir Henry J . Stracey , Bart . M . P , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; Bro . the Rev . W . F . Freeman , D . Prov . G . M . of Suffolk ; Bro . the Rev . F . H . S . Hod Prov . G . Chaplain ; Bro . the Rev . S . TitlowP . Prov . G . C .
gson , , ; Bro . A . G . Cresswell , Bro . E . S . Biguold , & c . Bro . A . F . Morgan , Prov . G . J . AV ., occupied one of the Warden ' s chairs , and Bro . G . AV . Minns , AV . M ., of the Cabbell Lodge ( 1109 ) the other . The banquet was provided by Mrs . Louth , of the Rampant Horse , in a style which gave general satisfaction . After "The Queen of the Craft , " and the healths of the M . W . G . M . the Earl of Zetlandancl the D . G . M . the Earl de
, , , Grey ancl Ripon , had been drunk , Bro . Sir Henry J . STBACEY , M . P ., who was received with enthusiastic cheers , proposed the health of Bro . Benjamin Bond Cabbell . It was very difficult , he observed , to eulogise a brother whose character was in itself so high a eulogitun . Bro . Cabbell had
led a long life of general usefulness , and he had fulfilled duties which scripture taught us to be most difficult to fulfil , the duties attaching to the possession of greaft wealth ( Hear ) . Bro . Cabbell had been a munificent dispenser in the cause of charity , of the means of which he considered himself the steward ( loud cheers ) ; ancl the Masons of Norfolk bad not only reason to be proud of him as their Prov . G . M ., hut they had reason to he proud of him as a brother and as a man . ( Cheers ) . His position as a Prov . G . M .
was undoubtedly a responsible one , but its responsibility was not equal to his position as a man of wealth ; ancl the exemplary manner in which he discharged the duties of that position was notorious not only to Masons , hut to non-Masons in every part of the kingdom , the name of Bond Cabbell being identified with a munificence in charity which was almost unparalleled . ( Cheers ) . It was said that a tree was known by its fruit , and they could
judge of Bro . Cabbell by his fruit . It was the fervent wish of all the brethren that he would long continue to preside over them in this province . There were trees which had white blossoms , ancl which we knew bore abundant fruit ; and the grey hairs , which were a chaplet of honour on Bro . Cahbell's brow , though a mark of venerable age , were no sign of failing energy in the discharge of those virtues which had distinguished the course of his long life . ( Cheers ) .
Think not his virtue lost , though time has shed , These hoary furrows on his reverend head . The toast was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm and the usual Masonic honours . Bro . B . B . CAJBBELE , in responding , said he could lay claim to no other credit than that which every man ought to be able to claim
in whatever position he might be placed—a constant anxiety to do his duty as far as his humble ability enabled him ; ancl ho believed that if every man would act up to that principle , he would not only acquit himself to his own satisfaction , but his efforts would be mutually appreciated hy those around him . Advancing years and diminished vigour warned the traveller of his approach to " that bourne from whence no traveller returns . " However near that day might behe ( Bro . Cabbell ) could only assure his brethren
, that so long as his life was spared he should endeavour to perform his duties in the position in which he had the honour to have been placed by the kindness and friendship of the M . W . G . M ., and promote the welfare of the Craft in every way that he could ( Cheers ) . He hoped the time would not be far distant when it might he in his power to provide a place where the brethren might meet ( loud cheers ) without having recourse to public places , their assembly at which led the world , from a want of a due appreciation
of the virtues of the Order , to believe that they met merely for convivial purposes . ( Cheers ) . He was most anxious that they should be relieved from that imputation , and he trusted that the change wonld tend still further to cement those kindly and friendly feelings which ought to prevail among brethren in Freemasonry . ( Cheers . ) The R . AV . PEOV . G . M . next proposed the health of the Prov . G . Chap . Bro . the Rev . F . H . S . Hodgson , with thanks to him for his
excellent discourse at the cathedral . Bro . the Rev . J . H . S . HODGSON said he felt the strongest attachment to Masonry , because he believed it to be an institution which bound man toman , and , therefore , an institution which deserved the support of every one ivho had at heart the welfare and happiness of his fellow-beings . Masonry was the true Jacob's ladder ; it was one of the links which connected heaven and earth ; and everything which tendedas Masonry didto make us kinder to
, , each other , ought to be fostered ancl encouraged by the patriot , the philanthropist , ancl the Christian . ( Cheers ) . He had always felt a deep debt of gratitude to the brother who introduced him into Masonry ; and he had always regretted that he had not been made a Mason long before , and had more opportunities of enjoying the cordial intercourse which he had had with those whose good qualities he had discovered through its means . ( Applause ) . He
was firmly convinced that it was an Order which every man of his profession ought to belong to . He was sure of this—that the best cure in tho world for bigotry was Masonry ( Cheers ); and if a man were earnest in his desire to perform his duty in the position in which he was placed , he could not do better than become a Mason , which would teach him how to do his duty . ( Apnlause . ) The PEOV . G . M . then gave the health of the D . G . M . of Suffolk . Bro . the Rev . F . AV . FEEEXAJN 1 in respondingsaid he hoped that
, , now that the province of Suffolk had so excellent a Grand Master in the - person of Col . Shafto Adair , the two provinces would he better able to exchange those friendly feelings which ought to subsist between neighbours . He had been a Mason for twenty-five years , and he had experienced the benefit of Masonry , and he had arrived at this conclusion—that , whether in lodge or out of lodge , the true Mason would show himself to be the true Christian , and then he would also be the true gentleman . ( Hear , hear . )