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Keyser proposed the Grand Officers . He made a touching reference to the late Earl of Lxthom , whose death was regretted by the entire Craft ; drew attention to tho services renderd by the present Grand Officers , and made a humorous allusion to tho prospective Lady Alderman , saying that he could not hold out much hope to tho ladies that they could over become members of the Order .
The Earl of Warwick responded , and said that among the great assemblies and functions of the year there was nothing of more importance than their meeting there that day , and the fine building had never been used for a better purpose than for advocating the claims of the Masonic Boys School . He had very great pleasure in being present , chough his visit was somewhat unexpected ; but he rather regretted that his rank in the Craft placed him in front of Bro . George Eichards , who would otherwise have responded . He would like to say , in the presence of that distinguished visitor , that he hoped
the clouds tbat now obscured the political horizon in his District would soon pass away . Englishmen were ever loth to draw the sword , but when they did they would not sheath ifc again until they had got what they wanted . Since his appointment as Deputy Grand Master he had felt it his duty to make himself better acquainted with the Brethren , and he took advantage of every opportunity of attending the various Masonic gatherings . He sympathised with the Chairman in presiding at the Festival after the brilliant success of last year , but his great popularity would stand in good stead , and he hoped he would be handsomely supported .
Bro . Keyser , in submitting the toast of the evening , reminded his hearers that the Board of Management had to look to the annual Festival for their funds , and he was pleased to see the faces of so many who had helped them on previous occasions . He gave a brief history of the Institution , which had been so successful that the present School was now incapable of taking in all
the hoys elected , and they were therefore compelled to remove to Bushey . The Schools to be erected there would give them everything they required , and when completed would be the finest educational establishment , not only in England , but in the world . Tbey would require between £ 13 , 000 and £ 14 , 000 a year , a really small sum for what was accomplished , and he was sure they could rely upon the Brethren for that amount .
Bro . Eichard Eve Chairman of the Board of Management , in acknowledging the toast , thanked those present for their support , especially the Chairman , who had so pluckily come to their assistance at a trying time , and had enunciated is so truly a Masonic manner the claims of the Institution . The kindness of the Brethren had enabled them to effect a vary radical change , and he was sure the Board of Management need have no doubt as to the future .
Bro . McLeod then read the subscriptions collected by 270 Stewards , of whom the Metropolitan District furnished 136 , with £ 4 , 337 14 s 6 d ; while the Provinces were represented by 134 Stewards , who brought up £ 4 , 262 3 s , the total being £ 8 , 599 17 s 6 d , of which sum Bro . Keyser had contributed the handsome amount of five hundred guineas . The reading of the various lists was received with applause , which culminated in cheers when the total was announced .
Bro . George Eichards then proposed the Chairman , saying that he hailed from a land where speech was silvern , and silence was golden ; and he quite agreed with the remark that the exhaustive speeches of previous speakers left those to follow more exhausted . In the old Dutch Lodges they had a rule that no speech should occupy more than six minutes , and if any Brother offended in this respect he was never called upon to speak again . Brother Eichards referred with gratification to the remarks of the Earl of Warwick ,
and heartily joined in every word that the noble Earl had said . He hoped that the Great Architect of the Universe would so dispose the hearts of men , that the horrors of war would be avoided . It was really difficult for him to say anything of the Chairman that had not been said before : Bro . Keyser was a Mason who faithfully carried out the divine dictum—and as he had freely received , he had most freely given . He had been gratified in listening to the exposition of the work accomplished by the Institution , and he felt its position was owing to such good Brethren as their worthy Chairman .
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Bro . Keyser , in reply , thanked Bro . Eichards for his kind remarks . The reason why he had acceded to the request of the Management that he should preside was that he felt it was impossible to have a great Festival after the enormous success of last year , and it would not be fair to call upon any newly mado Provincial Grand Master to take the chair , under the special circumstances that existed . He considered the result of the collections was most gratifying , and he hoped the total might reach a round £ 10 , 000 when all the lists were returned . He sincerely thanked all those who had supported him that day .
His Excellency Mahommed Khan , in an earnest aud witty speech , responded for the Visitors , and in the course of his observations he remarked that it would not be out of place to mention the present Ameer of Afghanistan had proved himself to be a true friend of Great Britain ; and that he was most anxious that the good feeling should continue . His Sovereign had asked what could make the Mahommedans unite with Christians , so that they were not likely to be parted . His ministers did not know how to answer such
a question , not knowing anything about Freemasonry ; but he was more fortunate now , and he considered that theirs was the only Institution in tho world which could accomplish it , since it embraced all nations , creeds , castes , and colours within its fold . Ha hoped soon to have the honour of being initiated and become their Brother . He was the first official sent from Afghanistan , and he would become the first Afghan Mason , so that when he returned to Cabul and explained the idea to tho Ameer he might be allowed to found a Lodge in that city .
Archdeacon Sinclair proposed tbe other Masonic Charities , for which Bro . F . B . W . Hedges Secretary of the Girls School replied . Bro . Baron de Ferrieres gavo the Stewards , and Major Carrell returned thanks . Brother James Stephens concluded with the toast of the Ladies , for whom Bro . A . J . Thomas responded .
The company then adjourned to the grounds , where tho Coldstream Guards again played until the time arrived for them to return to town by special train . Altogether a most delightful and improving day , which everyone enjoyed . Finally Bro . McLeod , always energetic , announced tbat the 102 nd Anniversary Festival would be held in June 1900 , and that he was anxious to receive the names of Stewards for tbat celebration , which , let us hope , will be a great success .
Prize Day At The School.
PRIZE DAY AT THE SCHOOL .
THE annual visit of Stewards to the Institution at Wood Green , and the distribution of prizea to tho successful pupils , took place on Tuesday , when Bro . C . E . Keyser P . G . D ., and Mrs . Keyser were among the principal guests , the former as Chairman of the year , the latter to present the different awards to which the boys were entitled . The chair was occupied by Bro . Bichard Eve P . G . T . Chairman of the
Board of Management who , in opening the proceedings , expressed the pleasure all must feel in seeing so many present . He regarded these annual gatherings as auspicious occasions in the history of the Institution ; and on behalf of the Board of Management he extended to all present the heartiest of welcomes , while be further hoped they would bo so satisfied with what they saw as to go away and tell their friends what an excellent work was being carried on .
Bro . Eve made special reference to the independent examination held year by year of the whole school , and said that this year the examiner had made a most satisfactory report in every particular . The Institution took care that the boys should not only be well educated scholastically but also well trained physically . Those who were found to have a particular bent towards music were specially trained , and specially examined , and in this connection their examiner Bro . Dr . Lott had particularly referred to the fact that some of the boys showed exceptional talent . As to the physical training
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RoyalMasonicInstitutionforGirls. Offices5Freemasons'Hall,GreatQueenStreet,London,W.C. Chief Patroness—HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN . Grand Patron and President—H . R . H . THE PRINCE OF WALES , K . G ., & c , M . W . G . M . . Grand Patroness—H . R . H . THE PRINCESS OF WALES . Bankers—LONDON & WESTMINSTER BANK LTD . ( BLOOMSBURY BRANCH ) , HIGH HOLBORN , W . C . 1958 Girls haVe been provided vQith Education , Clothing , and Maintenance , the full number of Girls noiA ? receiving its benefits being 265 . THE 112 th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY , 9 th MAY 1900 , UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PRESIDENCY OF THE RIGHT HON . THE EARL OF DARTMOUTH , R . W . PROV . G . M . STAFFORDSHIRE . The names of Brethren willing to act as Stewards on this important occasion are earnestly solicited and will be thankfully acknowledged . F . R . W . HEDGES , Secretary , Registered Office Telegraphic Address : "Girlands , London . " 5 FREEMASONS' HALL , LONDON , W . C . do . School do . " Machio , London . " Telephone No . 2962 Gerrard .
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Keyser proposed the Grand Officers . He made a touching reference to the late Earl of Lxthom , whose death was regretted by the entire Craft ; drew attention to tho services renderd by the present Grand Officers , and made a humorous allusion to tho prospective Lady Alderman , saying that he could not hold out much hope to tho ladies that they could over become members of the Order .
The Earl of Warwick responded , and said that among the great assemblies and functions of the year there was nothing of more importance than their meeting there that day , and the fine building had never been used for a better purpose than for advocating the claims of the Masonic Boys School . He had very great pleasure in being present , chough his visit was somewhat unexpected ; but he rather regretted that his rank in the Craft placed him in front of Bro . George Eichards , who would otherwise have responded . He would like to say , in the presence of that distinguished visitor , that he hoped
the clouds tbat now obscured the political horizon in his District would soon pass away . Englishmen were ever loth to draw the sword , but when they did they would not sheath ifc again until they had got what they wanted . Since his appointment as Deputy Grand Master he had felt it his duty to make himself better acquainted with the Brethren , and he took advantage of every opportunity of attending the various Masonic gatherings . He sympathised with the Chairman in presiding at the Festival after the brilliant success of last year , but his great popularity would stand in good stead , and he hoped he would be handsomely supported .
Bro . Keyser , in submitting the toast of the evening , reminded his hearers that the Board of Management had to look to the annual Festival for their funds , and he was pleased to see the faces of so many who had helped them on previous occasions . He gave a brief history of the Institution , which had been so successful that the present School was now incapable of taking in all
the hoys elected , and they were therefore compelled to remove to Bushey . The Schools to be erected there would give them everything they required , and when completed would be the finest educational establishment , not only in England , but in the world . Tbey would require between £ 13 , 000 and £ 14 , 000 a year , a really small sum for what was accomplished , and he was sure they could rely upon the Brethren for that amount .
Bro . Eichard Eve Chairman of the Board of Management , in acknowledging the toast , thanked those present for their support , especially the Chairman , who had so pluckily come to their assistance at a trying time , and had enunciated is so truly a Masonic manner the claims of the Institution . The kindness of the Brethren had enabled them to effect a vary radical change , and he was sure the Board of Management need have no doubt as to the future .
Bro . McLeod then read the subscriptions collected by 270 Stewards , of whom the Metropolitan District furnished 136 , with £ 4 , 337 14 s 6 d ; while the Provinces were represented by 134 Stewards , who brought up £ 4 , 262 3 s , the total being £ 8 , 599 17 s 6 d , of which sum Bro . Keyser had contributed the handsome amount of five hundred guineas . The reading of the various lists was received with applause , which culminated in cheers when the total was announced .
Bro . George Eichards then proposed the Chairman , saying that he hailed from a land where speech was silvern , and silence was golden ; and he quite agreed with the remark that the exhaustive speeches of previous speakers left those to follow more exhausted . In the old Dutch Lodges they had a rule that no speech should occupy more than six minutes , and if any Brother offended in this respect he was never called upon to speak again . Brother Eichards referred with gratification to the remarks of the Earl of Warwick ,
and heartily joined in every word that the noble Earl had said . He hoped that the Great Architect of the Universe would so dispose the hearts of men , that the horrors of war would be avoided . It was really difficult for him to say anything of the Chairman that had not been said before : Bro . Keyser was a Mason who faithfully carried out the divine dictum—and as he had freely received , he had most freely given . He had been gratified in listening to the exposition of the work accomplished by the Institution , and he felt its position was owing to such good Brethren as their worthy Chairman .
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Bro . Keyser , in reply , thanked Bro . Eichards for his kind remarks . The reason why he had acceded to the request of the Management that he should preside was that he felt it was impossible to have a great Festival after the enormous success of last year , and it would not be fair to call upon any newly mado Provincial Grand Master to take the chair , under the special circumstances that existed . He considered the result of the collections was most gratifying , and he hoped the total might reach a round £ 10 , 000 when all the lists were returned . He sincerely thanked all those who had supported him that day .
His Excellency Mahommed Khan , in an earnest aud witty speech , responded for the Visitors , and in the course of his observations he remarked that it would not be out of place to mention the present Ameer of Afghanistan had proved himself to be a true friend of Great Britain ; and that he was most anxious that the good feeling should continue . His Sovereign had asked what could make the Mahommedans unite with Christians , so that they were not likely to be parted . His ministers did not know how to answer such
a question , not knowing anything about Freemasonry ; but he was more fortunate now , and he considered that theirs was the only Institution in tho world which could accomplish it , since it embraced all nations , creeds , castes , and colours within its fold . Ha hoped soon to have the honour of being initiated and become their Brother . He was the first official sent from Afghanistan , and he would become the first Afghan Mason , so that when he returned to Cabul and explained the idea to tho Ameer he might be allowed to found a Lodge in that city .
Archdeacon Sinclair proposed tbe other Masonic Charities , for which Bro . F . B . W . Hedges Secretary of the Girls School replied . Bro . Baron de Ferrieres gavo the Stewards , and Major Carrell returned thanks . Brother James Stephens concluded with the toast of the Ladies , for whom Bro . A . J . Thomas responded .
The company then adjourned to the grounds , where tho Coldstream Guards again played until the time arrived for them to return to town by special train . Altogether a most delightful and improving day , which everyone enjoyed . Finally Bro . McLeod , always energetic , announced tbat the 102 nd Anniversary Festival would be held in June 1900 , and that he was anxious to receive the names of Stewards for tbat celebration , which , let us hope , will be a great success .
Prize Day At The School.
PRIZE DAY AT THE SCHOOL .
THE annual visit of Stewards to the Institution at Wood Green , and the distribution of prizea to tho successful pupils , took place on Tuesday , when Bro . C . E . Keyser P . G . D ., and Mrs . Keyser were among the principal guests , the former as Chairman of the year , the latter to present the different awards to which the boys were entitled . The chair was occupied by Bro . Bichard Eve P . G . T . Chairman of the
Board of Management who , in opening the proceedings , expressed the pleasure all must feel in seeing so many present . He regarded these annual gatherings as auspicious occasions in the history of the Institution ; and on behalf of the Board of Management he extended to all present the heartiest of welcomes , while be further hoped they would bo so satisfied with what they saw as to go away and tell their friends what an excellent work was being carried on .
Bro . Eve made special reference to the independent examination held year by year of the whole school , and said that this year the examiner had made a most satisfactory report in every particular . The Institution took care that the boys should not only be well educated scholastically but also well trained physically . Those who were found to have a particular bent towards music were specially trained , and specially examined , and in this connection their examiner Bro . Dr . Lott had particularly referred to the fact that some of the boys showed exceptional talent . As to the physical training
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RoyalMasonicInstitutionforGirls. Offices5Freemasons'Hall,GreatQueenStreet,London,W.C. Chief Patroness—HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN . Grand Patron and President—H . R . H . THE PRINCE OF WALES , K . G ., & c , M . W . G . M . . Grand Patroness—H . R . H . THE PRINCESS OF WALES . Bankers—LONDON & WESTMINSTER BANK LTD . ( BLOOMSBURY BRANCH ) , HIGH HOLBORN , W . C . 1958 Girls haVe been provided vQith Education , Clothing , and Maintenance , the full number of Girls noiA ? receiving its benefits being 265 . THE 112 th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY , 9 th MAY 1900 , UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PRESIDENCY OF THE RIGHT HON . THE EARL OF DARTMOUTH , R . W . PROV . G . M . STAFFORDSHIRE . The names of Brethren willing to act as Stewards on this important occasion are earnestly solicited and will be thankfully acknowledged . F . R . W . HEDGES , Secretary , Registered Office Telegraphic Address : "Girlands , London . " 5 FREEMASONS' HALL , LONDON , W . C . do . School do . " Machio , London . " Telephone No . 2962 Gerrard .