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The Charities.
February 18 . — House Committee . —Present , Brothers Crucefix , Acklam , Staples . The Surety Bond for Collector was presented , and the Secretary instructed to inquire into the responsibility of the parties . A new Sjielling Book was delivered by the Matron , and approved . February 18 . —Special General Court . —Present , Dr . Crucefix in the Chair , and other Governors . The minutes of the last General Court in October , ancl of all subsequent Meetings , were read .
Five vacancies were declared : —the following seven candidates were declared eligible , viz . Fanny Church , Ann Reid , Amelia Hughes , Harriet Glutton , Matilda Vear , Rebecca and Lydia Lacy , ( twins . ) March IS . —House Committee . —Present , Bros . Baumer , Chandler , ancl Rowe . General business transacted . A letter from Dr- Crucefix , tendering his resignation , from indisposition , was read , ancl ordered to be entered on the minutes .
§ £ ___? The Annual Festival , in aid of this Institution , will be held at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the 19 th of May . THE ASYLUM . —The Treasurer ' s Report has been generally satisfactory ; several additional subscriptions have been announced ; and the proceeds of a ball held in January last , of which we have the pleasure to append a brief account , has been more productive than even declared by former receipts from similar occasions .
Brother John Clark was , on the 13 th of January , elected an Annuitant on the Institution . The Anniversary Festival of the Institution is fixed for Tuesday the 15 th of June , when it is hoped that the same generous liberality may be evinced as on the former festivals ; ancl that at least two Brethren , in addition to the present number , may therefrom derive comfort and protection in their evening of life .
The Board of Stewards is forming , and we , with equal pride and hope draw the attention of the noble and the generous to enrol their names . A Quarterly General Meeting will be held on AVednesday the 14 th of April , when it is expected the necessary arrangements will be finall y completed . An amended list of subscribers , with preliminary regulations , has been circulatedb
, y which the progress of the Institution may be traced—its necessity shown—ancl its success , it is honestly hoped , by increased benevolence , ensured beyond doubt . It is worthy of remark that the Meeting of the Monthl y Committee for March was postponed from the 10 th to the 12 th , in order that the Boys' Festival , which was held on the loth , might not sustain any deficit ; but the proudest tribute to the Asylum is contained in the fact that out of fourteen Stewards on that occasion ei ght were of the Asylum Friends .
The Annual Ball in aid ofthe Asylum , fully rivalled the splendour of either that preceded it , and gave the utmost gratification to those who participated in its enjoyment . In the absence of that aristocratic patronage , which so seldom adds any real pleasure to the scene , the utmost sociality and goocl nature prevailed . Beauty in every variety of complexion and form , blossoming , blooming , and mature—admiring
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The Charities.
February 18 . — House Committee . —Present , Brothers Crucefix , Acklam , Staples . The Surety Bond for Collector was presented , and the Secretary instructed to inquire into the responsibility of the parties . A new Sjielling Book was delivered by the Matron , and approved . February 18 . —Special General Court . —Present , Dr . Crucefix in the Chair , and other Governors . The minutes of the last General Court in October , ancl of all subsequent Meetings , were read .
Five vacancies were declared : —the following seven candidates were declared eligible , viz . Fanny Church , Ann Reid , Amelia Hughes , Harriet Glutton , Matilda Vear , Rebecca and Lydia Lacy , ( twins . ) March IS . —House Committee . —Present , Bros . Baumer , Chandler , ancl Rowe . General business transacted . A letter from Dr- Crucefix , tendering his resignation , from indisposition , was read , ancl ordered to be entered on the minutes .
§ £ ___? The Annual Festival , in aid of this Institution , will be held at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the 19 th of May . THE ASYLUM . —The Treasurer ' s Report has been generally satisfactory ; several additional subscriptions have been announced ; and the proceeds of a ball held in January last , of which we have the pleasure to append a brief account , has been more productive than even declared by former receipts from similar occasions .
Brother John Clark was , on the 13 th of January , elected an Annuitant on the Institution . The Anniversary Festival of the Institution is fixed for Tuesday the 15 th of June , when it is hoped that the same generous liberality may be evinced as on the former festivals ; ancl that at least two Brethren , in addition to the present number , may therefrom derive comfort and protection in their evening of life .
The Board of Stewards is forming , and we , with equal pride and hope draw the attention of the noble and the generous to enrol their names . A Quarterly General Meeting will be held on AVednesday the 14 th of April , when it is expected the necessary arrangements will be finall y completed . An amended list of subscribers , with preliminary regulations , has been circulatedb
, y which the progress of the Institution may be traced—its necessity shown—ancl its success , it is honestly hoped , by increased benevolence , ensured beyond doubt . It is worthy of remark that the Meeting of the Monthl y Committee for March was postponed from the 10 th to the 12 th , in order that the Boys' Festival , which was held on the loth , might not sustain any deficit ; but the proudest tribute to the Asylum is contained in the fact that out of fourteen Stewards on that occasion ei ght were of the Asylum Friends .
The Annual Ball in aid ofthe Asylum , fully rivalled the splendour of either that preceded it , and gave the utmost gratification to those who participated in its enjoyment . In the absence of that aristocratic patronage , which so seldom adds any real pleasure to the scene , the utmost sociality and goocl nature prevailed . Beauty in every variety of complexion and form , blossoming , blooming , and mature—admiring