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£ ¦ 21 , with a note expressing his regret at being unable to attend th festival . At tho close ofthe list , Lord LKIGII rose and said , he trusted they would allow him to congratulate them on tho very handsome collection of thc evening , which had amounted to no less than £ 2 , 0 !)(> IS ... 10 d ., with two or three lists yet to come in . ( Cheers ) . At the same time he must bo allowed to correct a little error into which Bro . Farnfield had fallen , in stating that he ( Lord Leigh ) had subscribed two sums , . £ ' 21 and £ 52 10 s . 1 fe could
not take to himself thc credit of such liberality , for what ho had personally given was £ 21 , the £ 52 10 s . coming from thc Prov . Gravid Lodge of Warwickshire . The fact was , the Prov . Grand Lodge at its last meeting placed one h unilred aud fifty guineas at his disposal , to make him , as their Grand Master , a vice president of each of the charities —( cheers)—the Benevolent Institution and the two schools—so that it was not to him but to the Prov . Grand Lodge of Warwickshire , they were indebted for that amount , and he should have retired most unhappy had he allowed
the brethren to separate without making this explanation . ( Cheers ) . Bro . the Rev . RYLAND BEDFORD , Prov . G . Chaplain for Warwickshire , said that being but a young Mason , and this being the first occasion of his appearing before a meeting like that he saw before him , he could not but feel considerable anxiety—yet speakiug upon the subject whicli had been entrusted to him , he felt they would readily throw the veil of indulgence over any little imperfections of his . He felt there was a spring in the heart of eveiy Mason—nayof every manfrom the depths
, , of whicli was drawn a feeling for their follow man . What was it that gave the greatest pleasure to the successful conqueror—what was it that was most regarded by the man of science , but the admiration and respect of their fellow men ? But the day must come when the fame of the warrior would be obscured by those words cui bono—all ivould pass away ; and the sage had been told in sacred writ that of making many books there is no end . Vanity of vanities , all is vanity I But there was a living reputation beyond that of the or
conqueror , the sage , when they were told by the merciful Judge , " Inasmuch as 3 e have done it unto one of these my little ones , ye have done it unto me . " ( Cheers . ) He felt inadequate to do justice to the toast which had been placed in his hands , but he knew they would receive it with sympathy and drink it with all heartiness , it being " Success to the
other Masonic Charities . " ( Cheers . ) The Masonic charities — what meaning was conveyed in those words . They were different from other charities , where sometimes assistance was afforded in a lordly spirit , as tliougli the giver were above the receiver—as though Providence did not alike shed its rays upon one as upon the other . In Masonry they advanced to the epiestion in no spirit of superiority or despondency—they looked for no return for what they gave , but they ivould never be ashamed to seek the shelter of the Masonic charities if they required it .
( Cheers . ) They gave to their brethren ivith the hope that they should never require assistance themselves , but with the full conviction that that aid which they afforded to their poorer brethren would hereafter bo given unto them if they required it . ( Cheers . ) Belonging , as he did , to a high and sacred calling in the land , as a minister of religion , he must be allowed to express his admiration of the charities of Masonry , as carrying out the highest principles of religion —( cheers)—a spirit of love , of charity , and goodwill to all , that spirit being deeply enjoined
throughout their entire system . ( Cheers . ) He was not one who would interfere with or deprecate wholesome hospitality , or carp at meetings like this , as he believed they were not only useful in creating kindly feelings amongst men , but that they could eat and drink without losing sight of their duties to the Great Architect , whose glory they were bound ever to bear in mind . ( Cheers ) . In saying this , however , he trusted the funds of Freemasonry would never be diverted to any other object than that to which they legitimately belonged—charity ( cheers ); the promotion of brotherly love and relief . ( Cheers ) . He hoped to see the various provinces zealous in the cause of charity , and each Lodge trying which
could best vie with the other in the support of these institutions ; and he believed that reunions , like this did much to increase the funds and promote the efficiency of their charities . He believed that Warwickshire , in determining to make their Prov . Grand Master a vice president of each of the Masonic charities , had only followed the gsod example of other provinces , and he hoped that ere long it would be the rule , and not the exception , to place their Prov . Grand Masters in such a position , and that a friendly rivalry would grow up , so that they might have a Masonic
race—province agairtst province—country Lodges against London Lodges , as to which could do most good in supporting their excellent charities for the aged and for youth . ( Cheers ) . Their other charities consisted of two excellent schools , and no man could doubt the advantage derived through them , or the propriety of doing tbe utmost for their support . ( Cheers ) . Their standard was planted on high places , people looked up to them , ancl it was their duty to see whether Masonry could , not do much to allay party strifepromote brotherllove and charit
, y y amongst all men , and perhaps he might be allowed to conclude b y observing , in the words of the poet" Oh that the voice of clamour and debate , That prates of peace while it disturbs the state , Were hushed , in favour of thy gen ' rous plea , The poor thy clients , and heaven ' s smile thy fee . ( Cheers ) . Bro . CREW had hoped that some person of greater consequence than himself
ivould have returned thanks for- the toast so eloquently proposed and so kindly responded to . It would be impossible for him to attempt to follow the eloquent appeal of the reverend aud worthy brother
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who had just sat down , and his simple object m rising was to return thanks to them for the interest they had shown iu the prosperity of this noble charity by so handsome a subscription of £ 2100—liberally bestowed , on behalf of their brethren who had fallen into decay . When some lime since he was asked whether he thought the holding of annual festivals on behalf of this institution would injure that with whieh he was connected , he had replied—No ; because he felt sure that care for the young would also provide for the aged . ( Cheers ) . And what was the
result ? Why , at this time last year they sul iscribeel £ 2 , 100 for the charity to support which they were then met , and within a month or two afterwards £ 2 , 200 were subscribed for the Boys' School ( cheers ) , nor did the charity with which he was connected suffer . ( Cheers ) . He thanked the noble lord in the chair and the brethren of Warwickshire , so many of whom had come to London to evince their interest in this charity , for what they had done that evening , and glad should he be if he could witness a similar demonstration—if he could see
all the same brethren collected iu support of the Boys School . But a few years since and they looked upon £ 300 or £ 400 as a good subscription for the Boys School ; but last year they obtained upwards of £ 2 , 000 , and he told them they should want a like amount this year , and the next , and again the next after that ; for now , instead of having their boys scattered all over the kingdom , they had bought a large house , and gone to great expense to bring the boys under one roof , where they could have the best of instruction , and where the committee
who superintended the school would be enabled to look after their welfare . There was oue thing of which he was particularly proud , viz ., tbat though they were honoured with the presence of two noble lords , both most worthy brothers , yet they were little indebted to the aristocracy for the handsome subscriptions of that evening , but it came from the middle classes , the men in whose sphere he was proud himself to move . ( Cheers ) . Having said something for this institution and the Boys Schoolallow him to statethat he had eihty little girls—he could
, , g not help looking upon them almost as his own —( cheers)—in the institu .-tion with which he was connected , and he felt assured that the generous support of the brethren would never bo wanting to maintain it in the utmost efficiency . ( Cheers ) . Already had seven hundred and fifty children passed through that school , many of whom would perhaps , but for the consideration and liberality of the brethren , have been houseless
wanderers in the great world . He again returned them , in the name of the governors and house committees of the Masonic charities , his grateful thanks for the manner in which tho toast had been proposed and responded to . ( Cheei s ) . Bro . Lorcl DE TABLET said a toast had been entrusted to him which he could have wished had fallen into other hands , did he not know that it was one whieh would at once command their attention and be cordially received . Tho noble president proposed to them one toast of the
evening—ono whicli appealed to the head and the ear ; but he felt that he had one of equal importance , as it would appeal to thoir eyes and their hearts— " Thc Health of the Ladies in general —( cheers)—and especially those who had honoured them with their presence that evening . " ( Cheers ) . He need not ask them to drink it with all their hearts , for ho knew that whilst they drank to the ladies iu general , each brother would see in his glass one particular face which would outshine the others in radiance . ( Cheers . ) He miht be allowed to add niasoiiicallyhe was
g , sure they had derived groat pleasure from the presence of tho ladies , the influence of whoso bright eyes had done so much to add to the enjoyment of tho evening ; and he trusted the brethren would receive from them a return of that sisterly regard and kind feeling which he knew they felt towards them . ( Cheers . ) Bro . CIIAS . HATCH ™ -:, of Birmingham , returned ' thanks on behalf of the ladies , and expressed the great gratification they felt in having had the opportunity of being present on so interesting an occasion .
The CHAIRMAN then gave the last toast , the health of a body of brethren to whose exertions they were greatly indebted , not only for the arrangements , but the success of that evening . He was informed by Bro . Farnfield that already had twelve brethren promised to servo as stewards for the next festival , aud he would be happy to receive the names of others ; and here ho might add that his noble brother , Lord de Tabley , had just expressed his intention of being a steward on tho next occasion ( cheers ) and Bro . Chas . Elkington added there would also be
, one or two from Birmingham . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Col . BURLTON , as President of the Board of Stewards , acknowledged the compliment , expressing thc gratification of the stewards at the success which had attended their efforts ; and the company separated after spending one of the most agreeable meetings we ever remember at a " -- " -. uo festival , the most perfect order prevailing throughout tha
- v uumg . The musical arrangements , under the direction of Bro . George Tedder , were excellent , comprising the talents of Miss Susan Pyne , Miss Rebecca Isaacs , Mrs . Paget , and Bro . Young , Bro . Wilhelm Gam _ presiding at the pianoforte .
METROPOLITAN / ROYAL YORK LODGE OP PERSEVERANCE ( NO . 7 ) . —One of the always happy meetings of this distinguished Lodge took place at the Freemasons'Tavern , on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Richard . Jenkins , W . M . The business of the evening consisted only of the installation of the new \ V , M ., Bro , Thomas Bohn , P . M .,
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The Masonic Mirror.
£ ¦ 21 , with a note expressing his regret at being unable to attend th festival . At tho close ofthe list , Lord LKIGII rose and said , he trusted they would allow him to congratulate them on tho very handsome collection of thc evening , which had amounted to no less than £ 2 , 0 !)(> IS ... 10 d ., with two or three lists yet to come in . ( Cheers ) . At the same time he must bo allowed to correct a little error into which Bro . Farnfield had fallen , in stating that he ( Lord Leigh ) had subscribed two sums , . £ ' 21 and £ 52 10 s . 1 fe could
not take to himself thc credit of such liberality , for what ho had personally given was £ 21 , the £ 52 10 s . coming from thc Prov . Gravid Lodge of Warwickshire . The fact was , the Prov . Grand Lodge at its last meeting placed one h unilred aud fifty guineas at his disposal , to make him , as their Grand Master , a vice president of each of the charities —( cheers)—the Benevolent Institution and the two schools—so that it was not to him but to the Prov . Grand Lodge of Warwickshire , they were indebted for that amount , and he should have retired most unhappy had he allowed
the brethren to separate without making this explanation . ( Cheers ) . Bro . the Rev . RYLAND BEDFORD , Prov . G . Chaplain for Warwickshire , said that being but a young Mason , and this being the first occasion of his appearing before a meeting like that he saw before him , he could not but feel considerable anxiety—yet speakiug upon the subject whicli had been entrusted to him , he felt they would readily throw the veil of indulgence over any little imperfections of his . He felt there was a spring in the heart of eveiy Mason—nayof every manfrom the depths
, , of whicli was drawn a feeling for their follow man . What was it that gave the greatest pleasure to the successful conqueror—what was it that was most regarded by the man of science , but the admiration and respect of their fellow men ? But the day must come when the fame of the warrior would be obscured by those words cui bono—all ivould pass away ; and the sage had been told in sacred writ that of making many books there is no end . Vanity of vanities , all is vanity I But there was a living reputation beyond that of the or
conqueror , the sage , when they were told by the merciful Judge , " Inasmuch as 3 e have done it unto one of these my little ones , ye have done it unto me . " ( Cheers . ) He felt inadequate to do justice to the toast which had been placed in his hands , but he knew they would receive it with sympathy and drink it with all heartiness , it being " Success to the
other Masonic Charities . " ( Cheers . ) The Masonic charities — what meaning was conveyed in those words . They were different from other charities , where sometimes assistance was afforded in a lordly spirit , as tliougli the giver were above the receiver—as though Providence did not alike shed its rays upon one as upon the other . In Masonry they advanced to the epiestion in no spirit of superiority or despondency—they looked for no return for what they gave , but they ivould never be ashamed to seek the shelter of the Masonic charities if they required it .
( Cheers . ) They gave to their brethren ivith the hope that they should never require assistance themselves , but with the full conviction that that aid which they afforded to their poorer brethren would hereafter bo given unto them if they required it . ( Cheers . ) Belonging , as he did , to a high and sacred calling in the land , as a minister of religion , he must be allowed to express his admiration of the charities of Masonry , as carrying out the highest principles of religion —( cheers)—a spirit of love , of charity , and goodwill to all , that spirit being deeply enjoined
throughout their entire system . ( Cheers . ) He was not one who would interfere with or deprecate wholesome hospitality , or carp at meetings like this , as he believed they were not only useful in creating kindly feelings amongst men , but that they could eat and drink without losing sight of their duties to the Great Architect , whose glory they were bound ever to bear in mind . ( Cheers ) . In saying this , however , he trusted the funds of Freemasonry would never be diverted to any other object than that to which they legitimately belonged—charity ( cheers ); the promotion of brotherly love and relief . ( Cheers ) . He hoped to see the various provinces zealous in the cause of charity , and each Lodge trying which
could best vie with the other in the support of these institutions ; and he believed that reunions , like this did much to increase the funds and promote the efficiency of their charities . He believed that Warwickshire , in determining to make their Prov . Grand Master a vice president of each of the Masonic charities , had only followed the gsod example of other provinces , and he hoped that ere long it would be the rule , and not the exception , to place their Prov . Grand Masters in such a position , and that a friendly rivalry would grow up , so that they might have a Masonic
race—province agairtst province—country Lodges against London Lodges , as to which could do most good in supporting their excellent charities for the aged and for youth . ( Cheers ) . Their other charities consisted of two excellent schools , and no man could doubt the advantage derived through them , or the propriety of doing tbe utmost for their support . ( Cheers ) . Their standard was planted on high places , people looked up to them , ancl it was their duty to see whether Masonry could , not do much to allay party strifepromote brotherllove and charit
, y y amongst all men , and perhaps he might be allowed to conclude b y observing , in the words of the poet" Oh that the voice of clamour and debate , That prates of peace while it disturbs the state , Were hushed , in favour of thy gen ' rous plea , The poor thy clients , and heaven ' s smile thy fee . ( Cheers ) . Bro . CREW had hoped that some person of greater consequence than himself
ivould have returned thanks for- the toast so eloquently proposed and so kindly responded to . It would be impossible for him to attempt to follow the eloquent appeal of the reverend aud worthy brother
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who had just sat down , and his simple object m rising was to return thanks to them for the interest they had shown iu the prosperity of this noble charity by so handsome a subscription of £ 2100—liberally bestowed , on behalf of their brethren who had fallen into decay . When some lime since he was asked whether he thought the holding of annual festivals on behalf of this institution would injure that with whieh he was connected , he had replied—No ; because he felt sure that care for the young would also provide for the aged . ( Cheers ) . And what was the
result ? Why , at this time last year they sul iscribeel £ 2 , 100 for the charity to support which they were then met , and within a month or two afterwards £ 2 , 200 were subscribed for the Boys' School ( cheers ) , nor did the charity with which he was connected suffer . ( Cheers ) . He thanked the noble lord in the chair and the brethren of Warwickshire , so many of whom had come to London to evince their interest in this charity , for what they had done that evening , and glad should he be if he could witness a similar demonstration—if he could see
all the same brethren collected iu support of the Boys School . But a few years since and they looked upon £ 300 or £ 400 as a good subscription for the Boys School ; but last year they obtained upwards of £ 2 , 000 , and he told them they should want a like amount this year , and the next , and again the next after that ; for now , instead of having their boys scattered all over the kingdom , they had bought a large house , and gone to great expense to bring the boys under one roof , where they could have the best of instruction , and where the committee
who superintended the school would be enabled to look after their welfare . There was oue thing of which he was particularly proud , viz ., tbat though they were honoured with the presence of two noble lords , both most worthy brothers , yet they were little indebted to the aristocracy for the handsome subscriptions of that evening , but it came from the middle classes , the men in whose sphere he was proud himself to move . ( Cheers ) . Having said something for this institution and the Boys Schoolallow him to statethat he had eihty little girls—he could
, , g not help looking upon them almost as his own —( cheers)—in the institu .-tion with which he was connected , and he felt assured that the generous support of the brethren would never bo wanting to maintain it in the utmost efficiency . ( Cheers ) . Already had seven hundred and fifty children passed through that school , many of whom would perhaps , but for the consideration and liberality of the brethren , have been houseless
wanderers in the great world . He again returned them , in the name of the governors and house committees of the Masonic charities , his grateful thanks for the manner in which tho toast had been proposed and responded to . ( Cheei s ) . Bro . Lorcl DE TABLET said a toast had been entrusted to him which he could have wished had fallen into other hands , did he not know that it was one whieh would at once command their attention and be cordially received . Tho noble president proposed to them one toast of the
evening—ono whicli appealed to the head and the ear ; but he felt that he had one of equal importance , as it would appeal to thoir eyes and their hearts— " Thc Health of the Ladies in general —( cheers)—and especially those who had honoured them with their presence that evening . " ( Cheers ) . He need not ask them to drink it with all their hearts , for ho knew that whilst they drank to the ladies iu general , each brother would see in his glass one particular face which would outshine the others in radiance . ( Cheers . ) He miht be allowed to add niasoiiicallyhe was
g , sure they had derived groat pleasure from the presence of tho ladies , the influence of whoso bright eyes had done so much to add to the enjoyment of tho evening ; and he trusted the brethren would receive from them a return of that sisterly regard and kind feeling which he knew they felt towards them . ( Cheers . ) Bro . CIIAS . HATCH ™ -:, of Birmingham , returned ' thanks on behalf of the ladies , and expressed the great gratification they felt in having had the opportunity of being present on so interesting an occasion .
The CHAIRMAN then gave the last toast , the health of a body of brethren to whose exertions they were greatly indebted , not only for the arrangements , but the success of that evening . He was informed by Bro . Farnfield that already had twelve brethren promised to servo as stewards for the next festival , aud he would be happy to receive the names of others ; and here ho might add that his noble brother , Lord de Tabley , had just expressed his intention of being a steward on tho next occasion ( cheers ) and Bro . Chas . Elkington added there would also be
, one or two from Birmingham . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Col . BURLTON , as President of the Board of Stewards , acknowledged the compliment , expressing thc gratification of the stewards at the success which had attended their efforts ; and the company separated after spending one of the most agreeable meetings we ever remember at a " -- " -. uo festival , the most perfect order prevailing throughout tha
- v uumg . The musical arrangements , under the direction of Bro . George Tedder , were excellent , comprising the talents of Miss Susan Pyne , Miss Rebecca Isaacs , Mrs . Paget , and Bro . Young , Bro . Wilhelm Gam _ presiding at the pianoforte .
METROPOLITAN / ROYAL YORK LODGE OP PERSEVERANCE ( NO . 7 ) . —One of the always happy meetings of this distinguished Lodge took place at the Freemasons'Tavern , on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Richard . Jenkins , W . M . The business of the evening consisted only of the installation of the new \ V , M ., Bro , Thomas Bohn , P . M .,