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Asylum For Worthy Aged And Decayed Freemasons.
the Charity , has combined with his perseverance and labour high talents , and to whom we owe principally the prosperous state of the Charity . —I have to propose the health of our excellent Treasurer Bro . Dr . Crucefix —( great cheering ) . Brethren , I give you that name with the perfect conviction that it is dear to every true Mason , and that you will concur with me that there is no Mason who has exerted more heartfelt zeal in the cause of Masonryor who is more sincereldesirous to out
, y carry the true principles of Masonry than our estimable Bro . Crucefix—( cheers ) . In his presence 1 refrain from speaking of his great talents , and how long and successfully he has laboured in the good cause . If the Asylum will prove a good institution ( and I cannot doubt it ) it is to the labours of Bro . Crucefix that we are to ascribe its usefulness—( cheers ) . In the presence of any man it is difficult to speak of him as he deservesbut the difficulty is greatlaugmented when one has to
, y speak of a man who has rendered such services , and possesses such excellent qualities , as our friend Bro . Crucefix —( cheers ) . I have known him for many years , and of course , being a mortal , I cannot suppose that he has always been infallible ; but I can truly say , that I have never known an act of his that was not right . I may trul y make this declaration , that had there been no Dr . Crucefix , you would have had no Mason ' s Asylum—( great cheering)—and consequently no Benevolent
Annuity Fund—( cheering repeated ) . His labours have already been crowned with great success , and I hope that success will continue until he has succeeded in placing the arch key-stone on them —( cheers ) . Brethren and gentlemen , I propose with much pleasure the '' Health of Bro . Crucefix , the Treasurer of the Asylum , and the Committee "—( immense cheering ) . Drunk with all the honours . Bro . CRUCEFIX . —A compliment has been offered by the Chairman ,
and welcomed by the company , in a manner that demands the grateful acknowledgments of all who are included in the sentiment , and as their organ I return you our united heartfelt thanks . My next duty will be to read the annual report .
REPORT . " The twelfth Annual Report of the Asylum for Aged and Decayed Freemasons will , it is hoped , be received with satisfaction by its patrons and friends . '' The great value and importance of the Charity has been tested by time and circumstance .
" It has become the Masonic parent of many similar institutions , thereby conducing to the great end of charity , by proving that pure benevolence cannot be too expansive . " Since the last Festival several ofthe pensioners on the Asylum fund have been removed to the Grand Lodge above ; when living they were estimable as Brethren , in memory they are revered as examples . "The vacancies caused by their decease have not been filled up , by
reason that as the Benevolent Annuity Fund is in active operation , the Committee of the Asylum are better enabled to direct their attention to the erection of the building . " The Committee are not without hope that the benevolent disposition of some noble , or other wealthy Brethren , may prompt them to place at their disposal ground whereon they may commence operations ; and if disappointed in this view , they purpose to purchase land , a . id to erect thereon the Aged l' »"' i ' s Home .
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Asylum For Worthy Aged And Decayed Freemasons.
the Charity , has combined with his perseverance and labour high talents , and to whom we owe principally the prosperous state of the Charity . —I have to propose the health of our excellent Treasurer Bro . Dr . Crucefix —( great cheering ) . Brethren , I give you that name with the perfect conviction that it is dear to every true Mason , and that you will concur with me that there is no Mason who has exerted more heartfelt zeal in the cause of Masonryor who is more sincereldesirous to out
, y carry the true principles of Masonry than our estimable Bro . Crucefix—( cheers ) . In his presence 1 refrain from speaking of his great talents , and how long and successfully he has laboured in the good cause . If the Asylum will prove a good institution ( and I cannot doubt it ) it is to the labours of Bro . Crucefix that we are to ascribe its usefulness—( cheers ) . In the presence of any man it is difficult to speak of him as he deservesbut the difficulty is greatlaugmented when one has to
, y speak of a man who has rendered such services , and possesses such excellent qualities , as our friend Bro . Crucefix —( cheers ) . I have known him for many years , and of course , being a mortal , I cannot suppose that he has always been infallible ; but I can truly say , that I have never known an act of his that was not right . I may trul y make this declaration , that had there been no Dr . Crucefix , you would have had no Mason ' s Asylum—( great cheering)—and consequently no Benevolent
Annuity Fund—( cheering repeated ) . His labours have already been crowned with great success , and I hope that success will continue until he has succeeded in placing the arch key-stone on them —( cheers ) . Brethren and gentlemen , I propose with much pleasure the '' Health of Bro . Crucefix , the Treasurer of the Asylum , and the Committee "—( immense cheering ) . Drunk with all the honours . Bro . CRUCEFIX . —A compliment has been offered by the Chairman ,
and welcomed by the company , in a manner that demands the grateful acknowledgments of all who are included in the sentiment , and as their organ I return you our united heartfelt thanks . My next duty will be to read the annual report .
REPORT . " The twelfth Annual Report of the Asylum for Aged and Decayed Freemasons will , it is hoped , be received with satisfaction by its patrons and friends . '' The great value and importance of the Charity has been tested by time and circumstance .
" It has become the Masonic parent of many similar institutions , thereby conducing to the great end of charity , by proving that pure benevolence cannot be too expansive . " Since the last Festival several ofthe pensioners on the Asylum fund have been removed to the Grand Lodge above ; when living they were estimable as Brethren , in memory they are revered as examples . "The vacancies caused by their decease have not been filled up , by
reason that as the Benevolent Annuity Fund is in active operation , the Committee of the Asylum are better enabled to direct their attention to the erection of the building . " The Committee are not without hope that the benevolent disposition of some noble , or other wealthy Brethren , may prompt them to place at their disposal ground whereon they may commence operations ; and if disappointed in this view , they purpose to purchase land , a . id to erect thereon the Aged l' »"' i ' s Home .