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The Glee Room.
and expounded the benefits shared by the craft , but that it had Jieeome an eloquent advocate to supply the wants of Freemasonry . —( Cheers . ) Again reverting to the indisposition of the Duke of Sussex , the noble earl concluded his address by assuring the company that his feelings were at that moment divided between affection for the Grand Master and gratitude to them . —( Long-continued cheers . ) Song , Mr . Fitzwilliam" Tea in the Arbour ''
, John Ramsbottom , Esq ., M . P ., returned thanks on " The health ofthe Vice-Presidents" having been duly honoured . The treasurer and house committee then retired for the purpose of introducing the children into the hall , which they soon after entered , preceded by the stewards , the treasurer , Mr . Ramsbottom , leading an infant in each hand , the other children followed , then came the
matron and her assistants , and last of all the house committee ; the procession , then walked round the room , and the children , between sixty and seventy in number , were arranged on tlie platform . Their appearance was most prepossessing , and we indite but the truth when we say that there were those present—ourselves among the number—upon whom the sight had an effect in whicli something very near akin to paternal solicitude called up such feelings as manhood indulges in but
seldom . Several of them were in the organ loft , and if possible , presented a spectacle still more interesting ; the galleries at each end of the organ loft being filled with elegantly-dressed women , the wives and daughters of Freemasons , to whom , in garb alone , the children stood in strong contrast—a contrast telling a forcible and lasting lesson to those who "look beyond to-day . " In this position the children sang the the following appropriate hymn , composed by Sir George Smart , by whom they were accompanied on the organ .
AVliile social virtue breathes around , And liberal hearts and hands are found To join in union sweet , May we , blest nurslings of your care , AVho still your fost ' ring pity share , Our simple lay repeat . "And sure if mercy ' s doubly blest
, Imparting transport to his breast , Who gives and who receives , Then swells each heart with joy sincere , AVliile humble gratitude is here , And kindness which relieves .
' Peace on earth , good will to men , ' Echo Judea ' s wilds again , As saving love descends ; And still through paths beset with fear , Bursts the glad strain on mortal ear ,
AVhich calls them Brethren—Friends . Lord ! o ' er the waste of waters wide Still let thine ark of mercy ride , Prompt to the orphan ' s pray ' r ; Ope wide its shelt ' ring gates , and win By gentle love from shame and sin Those who find refuge there .
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The Glee Room.
and expounded the benefits shared by the craft , but that it had Jieeome an eloquent advocate to supply the wants of Freemasonry . —( Cheers . ) Again reverting to the indisposition of the Duke of Sussex , the noble earl concluded his address by assuring the company that his feelings were at that moment divided between affection for the Grand Master and gratitude to them . —( Long-continued cheers . ) Song , Mr . Fitzwilliam" Tea in the Arbour ''
, John Ramsbottom , Esq ., M . P ., returned thanks on " The health ofthe Vice-Presidents" having been duly honoured . The treasurer and house committee then retired for the purpose of introducing the children into the hall , which they soon after entered , preceded by the stewards , the treasurer , Mr . Ramsbottom , leading an infant in each hand , the other children followed , then came the
matron and her assistants , and last of all the house committee ; the procession , then walked round the room , and the children , between sixty and seventy in number , were arranged on tlie platform . Their appearance was most prepossessing , and we indite but the truth when we say that there were those present—ourselves among the number—upon whom the sight had an effect in whicli something very near akin to paternal solicitude called up such feelings as manhood indulges in but
seldom . Several of them were in the organ loft , and if possible , presented a spectacle still more interesting ; the galleries at each end of the organ loft being filled with elegantly-dressed women , the wives and daughters of Freemasons , to whom , in garb alone , the children stood in strong contrast—a contrast telling a forcible and lasting lesson to those who "look beyond to-day . " In this position the children sang the the following appropriate hymn , composed by Sir George Smart , by whom they were accompanied on the organ .
AVliile social virtue breathes around , And liberal hearts and hands are found To join in union sweet , May we , blest nurslings of your care , AVho still your fost ' ring pity share , Our simple lay repeat . "And sure if mercy ' s doubly blest
, Imparting transport to his breast , Who gives and who receives , Then swells each heart with joy sincere , AVliile humble gratitude is here , And kindness which relieves .
' Peace on earth , good will to men , ' Echo Judea ' s wilds again , As saving love descends ; And still through paths beset with fear , Bursts the glad strain on mortal ear ,
AVhich calls them Brethren—Friends . Lord ! o ' er the waste of waters wide Still let thine ark of mercy ride , Prompt to the orphan ' s pray ' r ; Ope wide its shelt ' ring gates , and win By gentle love from shame and sin Those who find refuge there .